Tag: VGM Homelink
HOMELINK names VP of sales
January 22, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – HOMELINK has hired Gale Vogler, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the workers’ compensation industry, including senior-level roles at leading national insurance companies, as vice president of sales. “We’re thrilled to have Gale join us; he brings a wealth of experience to round out our sales team and provide critical leadership as we continue to grow the business,” said Matt Waller, president of HOMELINK. “His deep background as a...
HOMELINK powers growth with ‘better experience’
December 15, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – HOMELINK, which connects payers and providers, added three national account managers to its team in October to support a growing client base that has driven the company’s revenues to increase 50% in the past five years, says Matt Waller.
“When you think about what happened from the first quarter of 2020 to the middle of 2021 (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), while there were some pretty significant challenges, we stayed steady,” said Waller, president...
HOMELINK builds team to scale business
October 16, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – HOMELINK has added three new national account managers to support its growing client base. Corey Zahm, Brenda Hansen and Jessica Bogdan will focus on account service and client support. “Corey, Brenda and Jessica all bring exceptional knowledge and account leadership from their years of industry experience,” said Danny Real, senior vice president of sales at HOMELINK. “As we continue to scale our business, their expertise will drive success for our clients,...
Homelink announces new SVP
February 23, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Homelink has announced that Kim Radcliffe has joined its senior leadership team as senior vice president of clinical and product strategy. Radcliffe brings more than 16 years of experience in the workers' compensation arena, with a background in physical therapy. During her career, she has held leadership roles in clinical program development, network development and operations. "The patients are always the focus in my work,” Radcliffe said. “I am energized...
In brief: Noridian named new SMRC contractor, Bachenheimer opens DC office for Brown & Fortunato
March 23, 2018HME News Staff
FARGO, N.D. - Noridian Healthcare Solutions has been awarded a $227 million Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) contract by CMS. The primary role of the SMRC is to conduct nationwide medical review of Part A, Part B and DME providers as directed by CMS. Its responsibility is to review medical records and related documentation to ensure that claims are processed in accordance with CMS guidelines. The SMRC contract was previously held by StrategicHealthSolutions. To support the new contract,...
VGM's Homelink marks silver anniversary
March 21, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa - Homelink is celebrating 25 years of connecting commercial insurance and workers' compensation programs to home medical equipment and services, according to a press release. Homelink, a division of VGM Group, facilitates about 1,400 referrals per day and has grown from two employees to more than 400 employee owners. “Most of our growth is because people on the floor handling day-to-day operations do such a remarkable job taking care of our customers,” said Dave Kazynksi,...
VGM infuses new GPO model
January 3, 2017Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa - VGM Infusion wrapped up its first year of full operation in December with 50 members.
“That's next to nothing compared to a large group purchasing organization, but we're happy with how we're bringing new value to our members,” said Stephanie Hookham, national account manager.
VGM Infusion not only provides group purchasing but also leverages VGM's other divisions like VGM Insurance, VGM Marketing and VGM Homelink to offer additional support. It...
In brief: Complex rehab advocates speak up, study casts doubt on impact of CPAP therapy on cardiovascular events
September 2, 2016HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Two consumer organizations have sent letters to lawmakers urging them to pass bills that would permanently protect complex rehab accessories from competitive bid pricing.
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), a coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations, and the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid Coalition (ITEM) sent letters to 10 senators and representatives, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate...
VGM assists Red Cross in Louisiana
August 31, 2016HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - VGM Homelink has used its network of HME providers and manufacturer partners to coordinate the delivery of 208 wheelchairs, first aid kits to accommodate 6,500 people and 130 service bells to shelters in areas affected by flooding in southern Louisiana. Homelink was asked by the American Red Cross to coordinate medical supplies to aid displaced flood victims. “Once we received the call from the Red Cross, our team dedicated to crisis situations began sourcing the requested...
Homelink steps on the gas
June 19, 2015Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa - The VGM Group has broken ground on a $20 million, 73,000-square-foot expansion to its headquarters here largely to accommodate growth in its Homelink division.
Homelink President Dave Kazynski credits a large contract with Minnesota-based HealthPartners and a fast-growing workers comp business for helping the company to double its size in three years.
“Many payers don't want to contract with 1,000 local companies,” he said. “They want to go through...