VGM ‘fills gap’ in respiratory offering 

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has acquired SleepGlad, a secure, 3D mask-fitting platform for CPAP and non-invasive ventilators, from Baxter Technologies in a move that fills out the company’s respiratory offerings. 

VGM already offers fulfillment and logistics services for CPAP machines and supplies through VGM Fulfillment and no-touch delivery, onboarding, patient setup, compliance and post-compliance monitoring through VGM & Associates. 

“SleepGlad perfectly fills a gap in our current sleep solution offerings, and it’s a real gamechanger for our customers,” said Boone Lockard, CRT, VP, Clinical Services, VGM & Associates, who will oversee the SleepGlad team. “It simplifies a time consuming and hands-on process, and most importantly, it helps improve patient quality of care.” 

The SleepGlad team, except for David Baxter, president of Baxter Technologies, will join VGM. They include Tim Bethany, vice president; Jose Valentin, business development manager; Hatem Alamir, vice president engineering; and Emin Muratoglu, full stack developer. 

Developed by a board-certified sleep physician, SleepGlad scans and precisely measures patients remotely through any smartphone or camera enabled device. Combined with a machine-learning platform, SleepGlad provides a manufacturer-agnostic recommendation for the ideal mask fit with a 97% accurate rate, VGM says. 

“Technology continues to define the future of health care, and I’m proud VGM is leading the charge,” said Jeremy Stolz, VGM Group CEO. “SleepGlad is a perfect addition to the diversified VGM family of businesses. It utilizes leading edge technology to support providers and improve patient outcomes. That’s why VGM is here. We’re committed to investing in solutions that help providers focus on what they do best – providing the highest quality care for patients.” 

VGM will debut the SleepGlad offering at Medtrade next month. 

• Related: VGM & Associates launched Sleep Services to help HME providers specifically address the growing impact of staffing shortages on compliance with CPAP therapy.   

• Related: Collins Medical launched a new CPAP program that leans heavily on SleepGlad and rtNow. 

• Related: Baxter buys SleepGlad.