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The Latest in Billing & Reimbursement from Ronda Buhrmester: February 2023 Read for several billing & reimbursement-specific updates regarding the oxygen policy updates, a reminder on the enrollment contractor, additional HCPCS codes added to F2F/WOPD required list, and continuous glucose monitor HCPCS codes.
Timothy VanAntwerp Named Director of Retail Services for VGM & Associates Timothy (Tim) VanAntwerp has joined VGM & Associates as the Director of Retail Services. In his new role, Tim will focus on assisting members to meet their revenue goals through the implementation of retail sales.
The PHE Will End May 11 President Biden has announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will officially end on May 11, 2023.
VGM & Associates Releases Latest Playbook on Forecasting 2023 VGM & Associates has released the first playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2023.”
Podcast Series Pt. 3: Billing Claims, HCPCS Codes, and Modifiers In today's episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, talk about billing the claim, HCPC codes, modifiers, and avoiding some audits.
Podcast Series Pt. 2: Medical Records, Delivery, and Ongoing Need In this second episode of a new series, we talk about medical records, delivery, and ongoing need, including drop-shipping and remote setups.
How Does DMEscripts Solve Everyday Challenges for Healthcare Providers? Prescribing DMEPOS orders is the most prevalent and long-standing challenge within our HME industry. HME providers must assess how they engage ePrescribe.
Growing Your DME Business: What is an Ostomy? Many times, we as DME businesses work with patients that have an ostomy and may not know exactly what it entails or the reason for the ostomy.
VGM Wound Care: News at Your Fingertips VGM Wound Care publishes blog posts and articles on a regular basis to keep you informed on the latest in wound care. Here are the top three blogs published for wound care providers in 2022.
Podcast Series Pt.1: What You Need to Know About Intake, Prescriptions, and Orders In this first episode of a new series, we talk about the intake process and ordering and how to help make this process as smooth as possible.
Sherry Krug Awarded the 2022 HME Woman of the Year In a virtual ceremony on Dec. 15, Sherry Krug was awarded the 2022 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. Krug is the vice president of business development of Binson's Medical Equipment & Sales based out of Centerline, Michigan.
Lead to Community VGM's Mike Isaacson unpacks what it means to lead to a bigger picture, lead to create connection, and lead to a feeling of community.
The Latest in Billing & Reimbursement from Ronda Buhrmester: December 2022 Read about these billing & reimbursement-specific updates regarding the enrollment contractor, CMNs and DIFs being eliminated, the new oxygen LCD, updated language to continued medical need, sleep studies related to supply chain and recall issues, and updating patient demographics and insurance.
Optimize Your Sales Management Team to Drive Growth in Times of Change As you continue to look toward 2023, consider developing a plan to optimize your sales management team. By taking an honest look at your team and process, you start to see the growth opportunities that exist, even in times of change.
HME Woman of the Year Finalists Announced The finalists for the 2022 HME Woman of the Year have been selected. The winner will be announced during a special virtual ceremony on Dec. 15, 2022.
Put a Ring on it: Rules of Employee Engagement If you are a leader, it is likely that you have become aware of the term “quiet quitting,” but leaders have been dealing with the root cause for as long as there have been teams to lead. The real problem is disengagement. As a leader, how do you help employees re-engage?
Important Supplier Enrollment Updates - Changes to Contract! In this episode, we discuss how the Mississippi River is playing a role in the changes to the DMEPOS provider enrollment and what, if anything, you need to be doing.
John Carter CRT, RCP Named VP of Sleep and Respiratory Compliance Services for VGM & Associates John Carter has joined VGM & Associates as the Vice President of Sleep and Respiratory Compliance Services.
Therapeutic Support Surfaces: Diving Into the Business of Group 3 Air Fluidized Beds If Group 3 air fluidized beds are so needed, why isn't anyone diving into the business? If you are providing wound care in your DME business, adding air fluidized therapy beds to your mix is a great way to help serve your patients as well as increase your revenue.
Leadership Insight: How to Adapt Your Leadership Style People define leadership in different ways. Each leader has their own style, and employees require different types of leadership depending on their work style. So truthfully, great—or even good leadership is a complex, everchanging venture.

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