VGM & Associates

09/12/2025

If you're facing challenges with , , , or just trying to attract and retain great employees—you're not alone.

In this podcast, Connectify HR, a trusted vendor partner, shares how they support organizations through informal, no-pressure conversations. Whether you need to brainstorm, ask questions, or simply talk through a concern, they’re here to help.

Listen in and learn how Connectify HR is making it easier to focus on the work that truly matters.

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09/03/2025

Learn how to set your business up for success! 👉 https://www.vgm.com/communities/setting-up-your-hme-business-for-enrollment-success/

Curious about how to set your business up for success? 🙋Discover essential tips to avoid costly pitfalls and ensure .

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09/02/2025

As value-based care reshapes the healthcare landscape, providers have a unique opportunity to lead the charge—delivering not just equipment, but better , lower costs, and a more patient-centered future.

🔗Read more insights here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4oVgwkD

08/29/2025

The deadline for comments is 11:59 p.m. ET, tonight! Read more about the Proposed Rule and how you can make your voice heard in this blog here 👉 https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/deadline-to-comment-on-cms-proposed-rule-is-today/

VGM Group has submitted our comments on the CY26 CMS DMEPOS/Home Health Proposed Rule and encourages you to do the same (if you haven’t done so already)! The proposed return of the Competitive Bidding Program and other proposed changes outlined by CMS pose serious risks to the DMEPOS industry and the patients they serve.

Remember:

Address the issues that matter most to your business; youu don’t have to address every provision. Share how specific proposals affect your business, your employees, your patients, and the services you provide. And be factual and avoid PHI.

The deadline for comments is 11:59 p.m. ET, tonight! Read more about the Proposed Rule and how you can make your voice heard in our blog linked below.

https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/deadline-to-comment-on-cms-proposed-rule-is-today/

08/28/2025

According to Alan Morris, SVP of Strategy, VGM & Associates, growth in won't come from simply expanding locations. It will come from:

💹Maximizing volume per location
💲Optimizing billing
🤝Building strategic relationships across the care continuum

Read here about implementing data-driven strategies in HME: https://bit.ly/41nYahY

08/28/2025

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to listen to 's Lindy Tentinger and other industry-leading speakers at the HME News Business Summit!

🚨 providers: Receive $300 off at registration when you use the code VGM. Don't wait - this offer expires on Tuesday, Sept. 2!

🔗 Register here: 👉https://www.app.eventur.com/registration/2624Provider?id=6bd84ffc-1649-4fa9-ae1d-532ffa4335c8

📣SUMMIT SESSION SPOTLIGHT!
Join moderator Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates, for a powerful fireside chat- LIVE at the HME News Business Summit.

In a space often shaped by tradition, two dynamic executives—Joe Megibow, CEO of CPAP.com & Mandira Singh, President of Synapse Health—bring fresh perspectives from outside the HME industry to challenge the status quo & spark transformation.

DON'T MISS OUT! Visit www.HMESummit.com for educational program, registration & more!

08/20/2025

We’re excited to introduce IM: Unfiltered — a fresh podcast series designed just for our community. 🎙️

Tune in for real conversations around , , and industry buzz, hosted by a powerhouse voice in : Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates. Joining her this week is Mike "Ike" Isaacson, SVP of Government & Regulatory Relations with VGM Government Relations.

Our first episode is out now - check it out!
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08/18/2025

Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August! 🌼 For providers, expanding your offerings to include mother/baby products can:

📈💲Meet a growing demand
🤝👩Enhance community relationships
👩👶Support maternal health

🔗Learn more in our latest blog post! 👉 https://bit.ly/4mh2msm

08/14/2025

providers are evolving from equipment suppliers to care delivery partners by:

✔Adapting to Medicare Advantage
✔Addressing aging population needs
✔Supporting home-based care
✔Aligning with value-driven payment models

🔗Read more takeaways from MedPAC's July Data Book: 👉 https://bit.ly/4mFJbYY

08/13/2025

🚨Check out VGM Government Relations' insights and guidance to help you navigate the 2025 Proposed Rule for , and be sure to submit your comments by Aug. 29! 👉https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/2025-cms-proposed-rule-challenges-and-todos-/

The 2025 CMS Proposed Rule for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) introduces several significant changes that present both operational and financial challenges for DME companies.

08/05/2025

Here's the truth about and : when it comes to offering patients the full range of products that could truly help them, it’s not about upselling. It’s about treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

🔗Read more for simple, affordable, and impactful products to consider offering: 👉 https://bit.ly/40Hby0q

08/04/2025

Unlock new revenue streams by entering the market! 🔓💲

"Wound Care 101: A Guide for DMEPOS Providers" breaks down:
✅Understanding market trends
✅Investing in innovation
✅Leveraging VGM's expertise

🔗Read more to learn how your business can thrive in this dynamic sector: 👉 https://bit.ly/4o8HSDx