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Listen in as Dave Lyman, vice president of sales at VGM & Associates talks with CEO and Founder of Circadiance, David Groll, about the SleepWeaver mask, the soft cloth CPAP mask. Circadiance develops, manufactures, and markets respiratory products for people with sleep-disordered breathing, who need non-invasive ventilation or who require monitoring. 

As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of keeping employees, customers, and their bottom line protected from the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s difficult to look through the haze and see a new world on the other side. In this episode, VGM Group CEO Mike Mallaro shares the importance of leadership through the pandemic and what opportunities await in HME, identifying “new...

Help us celebrate CRT Awareness Week August 10-14 as Greg Packer, President of U.S. Rehab talks with Tim Ascherl and Dr. Mark Schmeler about the importance of access to CRT and repairs. 

In this episode, we chat with Wayne van Halem and Kelly Grahovac of The van Halem Group about the CMS audits returning today, August 3, and what DMEPOS providers need to know. For more information, visit https://www.vanhalemgroup.com/ .

Join us as we talk with Liz Beaulieu, Editor of HME News, about the upcoming virtual HME News Business Summit. Register at www.hmesummit.com. 

Ronda Buhrmester and Dan Fedor discuss the rule CMS-1713 related to Change in Orders and Face to Face, including master list and required list, as well as SWO recommendations. They also chat about the current and future environment for DMEPOS providers as far as telehealth, continued need for ongoing rentals, supplies and repairs, and a new ABN. Are you a VGM member? Make sure to visit vgm.com/por...

Listen in as we talk with Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care about the importance of all DMEPOS providers paying attention to wound care. Heather also covers new education materials available for VGM Members, and resources that can help you get started in wound care. 

U.S. Rehab’s Tyler Mahncke sits down with Permobil’s Ashley Detterbeck, Clinical Education Manager, and Daniel Kalk, Permobil’s Territory Sales Manager. In this episode, we discuss the how Permobil has adapted to working with patients virtually, as well as the history, helpful tips, and overall benefits of the standing power chairs. For more information about Permobil, visit their website here . “...

In this episode, VGM’s Dave Lyman and Ronda Buhrmester discuss how providers can build a profitable complex respiratory program. Be sure to attend the Heartland At Home respiratory track for more sessions tailored to those who work in the respiratory field. More information can be found here! https://www.vgmheartland.com/agenda

Reimbursement changes can be a challenge to keep track of in the healthcare industry. Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care interviews Yesenia Banks, Reimbursement Manager of 3M KCI, to help us better understand the recent Medicare reimbursement changes known as PDPM and PDGM. 

Repairs can be challenging to navigate in the CRT and reimbursement environment. Listen in to this episode of Industry Matters to hear from Patrick Meeker, VP of Ability Products, Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement and Education for U.S. Rehab, and President of U.S. Rehab, Greg Packer as they cover the tough topics you need to understand. Please see this note from President of U.S. Rehab, Greg P...

In the O&P industry, nothing is constant, especially when it involves outcomes measurements. That is why OPGA has partnered with Vanguard Metrics and Analytics to offer The Lower Limb Mobility Management Program (L2M2). This program is actually an outcomes measurement tool. Listen to this podcast to hear from OPGA President, Todd Eagen, and Brian Gustin, founder of Vanguard Metrics and Analyti...

In this episode, we sit down with John Gallagher, vice president of VGM Government Relations, to discuss their latest resource now exclusively available to VGM members. “COVID-19: VGM’s Next Steps Guide A blueprint guide preparing your business for the new environment” is all about assisting employers in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to protect vulnerable wo...

In this episode, President of OPGA, Todd Eagen, has a conversation with Ossur's Tom Bower about new products from Ossur - the Iceross Seal-In® X Locking Liner and Icelock® 562 Hybrid. 

In this episode, President of OPGA, Todd Eagen, has a conversation with Ossur's Tyler Hocz about new products from Ossur - the Balance™ Foot S and Balance™ Foot S Torsion.

In this episode, Dave Lyman, VP of Respiratory and Sales and Ryan Ball, Director of VGM Market Data, discuss business development strategies that providers can use during the COVID-19 environment and beyond.

VGM Live At Home vice president, Jim Greatorex, interviews Nina Creech about the Green and Healthy Homes initiative.

This episode gives listeners a glimpse of behind the scenes at VGM Fulfillment with President, Jeremy Stolz, and a look ahead for DMEPOS providers with VGM Group CEO, Mike Mallaro.

U.S. Rehab President, Greg Packer, asks Joel Gallion, President at Bellevue Healthcare in the state of Washington, what it's been like on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Update on VGM's Annual Heartland Conference. This year, it will be Heartland At Home.

VGM Members Liam O'Keeffe (On The Mend Medical Supplies & Equipment) and Jacob Kwaiser (Adaptive Modification Solutions) talk with VGM Live At Home vice president, Jim Greatorex about their personally and professional experiences with COVID-19.

This is an episode you won't want to miss. We talk with VGM Member and Founder of Connor's Cuddles, Christine Strutt about being a member and why she started her amazing organization.

Todd Eagen, President of OPGA and Josh Lau, CEO and Founder oof Nymbl Systems discuss the importance new technologies play in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) profession.

Ronda Buhrmester and Ty Bello offer their insights on relaxed CMS policies and the opportunity for the HME community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wayne van Halem and Miriam Lieber discuss loosened CMS requirements amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as operational and leadership changes in the field.