Industry Matters - Powered by VGM
A podcast that delivers business solutions, best practices, government updates, reimbursement advice and more to home medical equipment, complex rehab, home accessibility, mastectomy and women's health providers, as well as orthotics and prosthetics practitioners.
Episodes
154 episodes
Product Innovations in Humidification
In this edition of Industry Matters, Respiratory Edition, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services with VGM & Associates, talks with Michelle Douek, Product Manager with Fisher & Paykel, about respiratory humidification, when it's needed ...
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Navigating Home Accessibility for ALS Clients
In today's episode of Industry Matters, Jim Greatorex, VP of VGM Live at Home, discusses Alisa Brownlee's company, ALS at Home. Listen as they talk about her amazing work, the challenges of working with ALS patients, and interactions with the h...
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The Case for DME Investment Continues to Strengthen
Listen to Ike Isaacson, SVP of VGM Government Relations, and Brian Leitten, Leitten Consulting, discuss Brian’s latest findings related to DME investment and their outlook on competitive bidding.
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18:33
Yes, Seat Elevation is Covered on Group 2 Power Wheelchairs
In this U.S. Rehab edition of the Industry Matters podcast, Ted Metcalf, Director of Business Development, for U.S. Rehab talks all things seat elevation for Group 2 non-complex power wheelchairs with Dan Fedor, Director of Education and Reimbu...
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Advancing the COPD Standard of Care with Humidified High Flow Therapy
In this episode of Industry Matters, Respiratory Edition, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services, discusses humidified high flow and how it can positively impact COPD patients. Zach Haynes, Market Development Manager - Airvo from Fisher &...
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VGM Launches Revenue Cycle Strategies
Most people keep an eye on their personal health to make sure they are operating at peak levels. So why wouldn't you do the same for your business? Listen in as Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement and Kim Cuce...
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The Future Evolution of Home Access and Medical Referrals
In today’s episode of Industry Matters, Jim Greatorex, vice president of VGM Live at Home talks with Cindi Petito, occupational therapist and owner of CHAS Consulting, about best practices for collaboration between home access professionals and...
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VGM & Associates - Disrupting Traditional Paradigms in 2024
In today's episode of Industry Matters , Dave Lyman, SVP of Sales, discusses the future of VGM & Associates with new president, Lindy Tentinger. Listen as they talk about opportunities, challenges, and how VGM plans to disrupt traditi...
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Inventory Tracking Solutions for High-Value Assets with myTrace
In today's episode of Industry Matters , Respiratory Edition – In today's episode, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services with VGM & Associates talks with Greg Apostolou, President and CEO, and Elliot Campbell, EVP and Chief Commercia...
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Meet Direct Supply® – Bringing Innovation to the HME Industry
In today’s episode, Dave Lyman, Senior Vice President of Sales for VGM & Associates talks with our vendor partner, Direct Supply. Dave and Nick Bush, Director of Business Development for Direct Supply, discuss supply chain reliability, crea...
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New Partnership Between MK Battery and Rolko
In today's episode of Industry Matters, U.S. Rehab edition, Tyler Mahncke of U.S. Rehab discusses a new partnership between MK Battery and Rolko. By formulating this new partnership, U.S. Rehab members will now be able to order wheelchair parts...
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OPGA Product Spotlight: Episode 1 - Clean with Ross by TriOx
Welcome to Industry Matters, in today’s product spotlight, Adam Miller, president of OGPA talks with supplier partner TriOx about one of their innovative products, ROSS. Use code: OPGA2024, to receive a discount on ROSS...
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Wound Healing Through Nutrition: Unveiling the Healing Power of Juven
In today’s episode Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care talks with Linda Murray from Abbott Nutrition about the important role nutrition plays in wound healing and how a simple drink can help heal wounds. They talk about the different type...
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Revolutionizing Mobility: Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, Tyler Mahncke, and Reliable Medical Supply on the Future of Smart Wheelchair Technology
In today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with one of the top complex rehab technology providers in the U.S. along with Dr. Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of Braze, as they share stories about the success of this growing smart...
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Unlocking Access: Navigating Bank Trusts for Home Accessibility
In today’s episode, VGM Live at Home’s vice president, Jim Greatorex talks with Rick Lair from Challenge Specialties about bank trusts and how they impact home accessibility clients and home modification companies.
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28:08
From Dreams to Life-Changing Beds: Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab Chats with the CEO of Cubby Beds
In today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with Caleb Polley, the CEO of Cubby Beds, one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in CRT, as they share stories about the success of their life changing bed solution...
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Help Us Prevent a 30% Decline in DME Reimbursement for 2024
In today’s episode, VGM’s Craig Douglas and Ronda Buhrmester talk about the importance of taking action to pass Bill S. 1294 which would extend the 75/25 blended rate from the Cares Act. Listen as they explain why this is necessary and what you...
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Partnership for Positive Outcomes with MedSouth and Encore
In today’s episode Boone Lockard, Director of VGM Respiratory talks with Encore Healthcare and MedSouth Inc about their partnership and the positive outcomes MedSouth Inc has seen using Encore’s Nexus Software and Program. You won’t want to mis...
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The PHE Is Over: What's Next?
In today's episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing at VGM & Associates. talks with 3 of our payer, billing, and reimbursement experts; Ronda Buhrmester, Dan Fedor, and Craig Douglas about the end of the Public Health Emergency, ...
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Insights into Wound Care: Billing, Intake, and Operational Logistics with Industry Experts
In today's episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner discusses all things wound care with the Director of Wound Care, Heather Trumm, and Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement. They walk through billing, intake, wou...
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27:23
Limb Loss Registry & Evidence-Based Care in O&P
In today’s episode, Adam Miller, president of OPGA, talks with Jeff Brandt, of Brandt Ventures, about the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry and the progress they’ve seen in the last year. They discuss the importance of the outcomes prog...
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24:50
The Countdown to Heartland 2023 Has Begun!
In today’s episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing for VGM & Associates, as well the Marketing Pillar for Heartland Conference talks with other members of the Heartland Conference planning committe about what to expect for 2023!...
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OIG Recommends 'High/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermittent Catheters
In this episode of Industry Matters, Alan Morris, Director of Research and Strategy for VGM Government Relations, and John Gallagher, VP of VGM Government Relations, talk with Brian Leitten from Leitten Consulting, about a new study, "OIG Recom...
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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, finish up their three-part series. In this final episode, they talk about billing...
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Podcast Series Pt.2: Medical Records, Delivery, and Ongoing Need
In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, continue their three-part series. In this second episode, they talk about medical...
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