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VGM Government Relations Launches New Website 

Published in Government Relations on March 11, 2022

VGM Government Relations has revamped their website vgmgov.com! This new site is designed to offer a better experience, making it easier for users to find the government and regulatory updates and resources in one spot on vgm.com.  

Included in this new website is the new Government tab in the members-only portal, where all member-exclusive content from VGM Government Relations is housed. This portal, available to VGM members, features discussion boards to collaborate and learn from your peers; events and webinars to keep you educated on important topics; forms and documents including third party payer calculators, legislative toolkits, and policies; and exclusive content ranging from podcasts to playbooks packed full of the latest industry news. 

“We want to ensure that our members have a seamless experience no matter how they engage with VGM,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “Whether it be legislative and regulatory or just general industry information, we look forward to continuing to provide the valuable resources our members are looking for in one spot.” 

Visit the new site at vgmgov.com or go to vgm.com and navigate to it under “Services” and clicking “Government Relations.” Members can log in and find the Government resources in the members-only portal at vgm.com/portal.  

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