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VGM repositions for industry’s ‘growth opportunities’

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VGM repositions for industry’s ‘growth opportunities’

November 1, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has made several high-profile promotions and new hires to shore up its team of experts to help its provider members continue to evolve in the future.  The company, part of VGM Group, in October promoted Craig Douglas to senior vice president of a new HME, Respiratory and Wellness channel, and Tyler Mahncke to senior vice president of a new Clinical Mobility and Accessibility channel.  “When we think about how we’re moving forward...

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In brief: VGM & Associates, HR HealthCare add new faces & Mobility City hosts event

October 25, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa – Nikki Grace will join VGM & Associates as director of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Cindi Petito will join as director of clinical networks.  Grace previously worked as the director of North American operations for Osseointegration International, where she offered support to amputees worldwide. Grace, the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year, established Central Illinois Amputees, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and addresses the specific...

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VGM launches management playbook

October 23, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released its fourth playbook of the year, “Mastering Business Management and Optimization.” This playbook publication aims to provide insights and advice that enhance business operations, financial health and customer relationships throughout the industry. “VGM members are beginning to plan and budget for 2025, and we want to set them up for success by offering considerations and best practices for business management operations in...

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Grace, Petito join VGM & Associates

October 23, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa – Nikki Grace will join VGM & associate as director of OPGA and Cindi Petito will join as director of clinical networks.  Grace previously worked as the director of North American Operations for Osseointegration International, where she offered support to amputees worldwide. Grace, the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year, established Central Illinois Amputees, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and addresses the specific challenges faced by amputees in rural areas,...

Cindi Petito, Nikki Grace-Strader, VGM & Associates


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In brief: Owens & Minor earnings, DMEscripts integration, F&P launch

August 2, 2024HME News Staff

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor reported consolidated revenue of $2.7 billion for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 4% year over year.  Of that, Patient Direct revenue was $660 million, an increase of 4%, driven by continued strong growth in diabetes and sleep supplies.  “Our Patient Direct segment performed in line with our expectations, and we expect the segment to benefit from seasonality and recent organic investments during the back half of the year,”...

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VGM provides insights into patient-centered care

July 31, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released the third playbook of the year, “Boosting Results in Patient-Centered Homecare.” The playbook contains insights and approaches from industry leaders regarding patient-centered care and proven methods to boost patient satisfaction and results. "As we continue to navigate the pivotal topics that are shaping the future of the post-acute homecare industry, this publication offers VGM members perspectives on how best to implement patient-centered...

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Breas becomes VGM vendor partner 

June 3, 2024HME News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. - Breas Medical has executed a vendor agreement with VGM & Associates, allowing the company to connect with and support VGM’s members. “We are honored to be able to partner with VGM & Associates,” said Chris Southerland, general manager of Breas Americas, Breas Medical. “This exciting opportunity allows us to share our expertise in ventilation with the VGM membership and continue to provide support to the industry with our innovative life support ventilation...

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VGM promotes Dave Lyman 

April 23, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has promoted Dave Lyman, BA, RRT-SDS, to executive vice president. In this new role, he will lead and grow membership communities and lead the sales, business development, contracting and marketing teams. “We are beyond excited to have Dave appointed to this new role at VGM,” says Lindy Tentinger, president, VGM & Associates. “Dave has consistently demonstrated the ability to be an engaging business and sales leader who builds important relationships...

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Government Relations: Speak with one voice

April 17, 2024Ike Isaacson

Q. How do we enhance our message? A. When we speak together, we improve the health care landscape. We demonstrate that we are a trustworthy and dependable source of information and expertise, and that we represent a large and diverse group of stakeholders who all care deeply about the DMEPOS industry and those we serve. This collective voice pushes back on any negative or false claims that may come from other interests or groups.  We increase the awareness and recognition of the DMEPOS...

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VGMA provides next-gen perspective 

April 16, 2024HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released its second playbook of the year: “Perspectives on the Next Generation in Post-Acute Homecare.” The playbook contains insights from industry leaders and innovators on how they see the landscape of post-acute home care evolving. "Innovations and evolutions of technology, services, products, software and even customer experiences continue to shape the next era of the post-acute home care industry," says Mandi Rodgers, vice president...

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