Latest Durable medical equipment Podcast Episodes
Advancing the COPD Standard of Care with Humidified High Flow Therapy
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 25, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode of Industry Matters, Respiratory Edition, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services, discusses humidified high flow and how it can positively impact COPD patients. Zach Haynes, Market Development Manager - Airvo from Fisher & Paykel discusses some challenges that homecare and long-t...
VGM Launches Revenue Cycle Strategies
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - May 01, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMost people keep an eye on their personal health to make sure they are operating at peak levels. So why wouldn't you do the same for your business? Listen in as Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement and Kim Cuce, Director of Business Optimization about VGM & Asso...
The Future Evolution of Home Access and Medical Referrals
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - March 12, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters, Jim Greatorex, vice president of VGM Live at Home talks with Cindi Petito, occupational therapist and owner of CHAS Consulting, about best practices for collaboration between home access professionals and medical communities to enhance the next level of ca...
Inventory Tracking Solutions for High-Value Assets with myTrace
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - March 05, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today's episode of Industry Matters , Respiratory Edition – In today's episode, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services with VGM & Associates talks with Greg Apostolou, President and CEO, and Elliot Campbell, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer with Trace Medical on their new myTrace device and ...
VGM & Associates - Disrupting Traditional Paradigms in 2024
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - March 05, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today's episode of Industry Matters , Dave Lyman, SVP of Sales, discusses the future of VGM & Associates with new president, Lindy Tentinger. Listen as they talk about opportunities, challenges, and how VGM plans to disrupt traditional paradigms to influence the continuum of care.
Meet Direct Supply® – Bringing Innovation to the HME Industry
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - February 26, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Dave Lyman, Senior Vice President of Sales for VGM & Associates talks with our vendor partner, Direct Supply. Dave and Nick Bush, Director of Business Development for Direct Supply, discuss supply chain reliability, creating outrageous customer service, and the importance of ...
New Partnership Between MK Battery and Rolko
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - February 26, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today's episode of Industry Matters, U.S. Rehab edition, Tyler Mahncke of U.S. Rehab discusses a new partnership between MK Battery and Rolko. By formulating this new partnership, U.S. Rehab members will now be able to order wheelchair parts through MK Battery, which is a cost and time saving...
OPGA Product Spotlight: Episode 1 - Clean with Ross by TriOx
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 02, 2024 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to Industry Matters, in today’s product spotlight, Adam Miller, president of OGPA talks with supplier partner TriOx about one of their innovative products, ROSS. Use code: OPGA2024, to receive a discount on ROSS. If you have any questions reach out to [email protected].
Wound Healing Through Nutrition: Unveiling the Healing Power of Juven
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 09, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care talks with Linda Murray from Abbott Nutrition about the important role nutrition plays in wound healing and how a simple drink can help heal wounds. They talk about the different types of food groups to include, how much water is neede...
Revolutionizing Mobility: Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, Tyler Mahncke, and Reliable Medical Supply on the Future of Smart Wheelchair Technology
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 07, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with one of the top complex rehab technology providers in the U.S. along with Dr. Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of Braze, as they share stories about the success of this growing smart technology for power and manual wheelchairs. We cha...
Unlocking Access: Navigating Bank Trusts for Home Accessibility
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 02, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, VGM Live at Home’s vice president, Jim Greatorex talks with Rick Lair from Challenge Specialties about bank trusts and how they impact home accessibility clients and home modification companies.
From Dreams to Life-Changing Beds: Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab Chats with the CEO of Cubby Beds
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 01, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with Caleb Polley, the CEO of Cubby Beds, one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in CRT, as they share stories about the success of their life changing bed solution for children with special needs. We chat a bit abou...
Help Us Prevent a 30% Decline in DME Reimbursement for 2024
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 14, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, VGM’s Craig Douglas and Ronda Buhrmester talk about the importance of taking action to pass Bill S. 1294 which would extend the 75/25 blended rate from the Cares Act. Listen as they explain why this is necessary and what you can do to help! Understanding the 75/25 Blended R...
Partnership for Positive Outcomes with MedSouth and Encore
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 08, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode Boone Lockard, Director of VGM Respiratory talks with Encore Healthcare and MedSouth Inc about their partnership and the positive outcomes MedSouth Inc has seen using Encore’s Nexus Software and Program. You won’t want to miss this amazing story of how MedSouth Inc is changing...
The PHE Is Over: What's Next?
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - May 24, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today's episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing at VGM & Associates. talks with 3 of our payer, billing, and reimbursement experts; Ronda Buhrmester, Dan Fedor, and Craig Douglas about the end of the Public Health Emergency, or PHE and what that means for our members. Thank you al...
Insights into Wound Care: Billing, Intake, and Operational Logistics with Industry Experts
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - May 11, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today's episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner discusses all things wound care with the Director of Wound Care, Heather Trumm, and Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement. They walk through billing, intake, wound care categories, and much more!
Limb Loss Registry & Evidence-Based Care in O&P
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - April 21, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Adam Miller, president of OPGA, talks with Jeff Brandt, of Brandt Ventures, about the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry and the progress they’ve seen in the last year. They discuss the importance of the outcomes program in providing evidence-based care in the O&P profession.
The Countdown to Heartland 2023 Has Begun!
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - March 21, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing for VGM & Associates, as well the Marketing Pillar for Heartland Conference talks with other members of the Heartland Conference planning committe about what to expect for 2023! She is joined by Jill Blaser, Heartland Chair; Kayla Ma...
OIG Recommends 'High/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermittent Catheters
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 23, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode of Industry Matters, Alan Morris, Director of Research and Strategy for VGM Government Relations, and John Gallagher, VP of VGM Government Relations, talk with Brian Leitten from Leitten Consulting, about a new study, "OIG Recommends 'High Risk/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermitten...
Podcast Series Pt.2: Medical Records, Delivery, and Ongoing Need
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 03, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, continue their three-part series. In this second episode, they talk about medical records, delivery, and ongoing need, including drop...
Podcast Series Pt. 3: Billing Claims, HCPCS Codes, and Modifiers
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 03, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, finish up their three-part series. In this final episode, they talk about billing the claim, HCPC Codes, modifiers, and avoiding some...
Podcast Series Pt.1: What You Need to Know About Intake, Prescriptions, and Orders
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - December 20, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, kick off a three-part series. In this first episode, they talk about the intake process and ordering and how to help make this proces...
Important Supplier Enrollment Updates - Changes to Contract!
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 21, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s MUST listen to the episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing, talks with Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Kelly Grahovac, General Manager for the van Halem Group, about how the Mississippi River is play...
Setting the Record Straight, Reverse Mortgages CAN Fund Home Accessibility Projects!
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 24, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode, Jim Greatorex, VP of VGM’s Live at Home talks with Gabrielle Welter, Strategic Business Development Manager at AAG. They talk about how people can use reverse mortgages as funding resources for home accessibility projects.
Solutions for Improving Efficiency and Innovation in Your Therapy Business
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 12, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters, Miranda Murphy, with VGM Therapy speaks with Greg Guinter, the Director of Therapy and Rehab Sales for Medline. They talk about the changing landscape of healthcare, the challenges healthcare systems are facing as they relate to physical therapy, occupatio...
Lily Has Bloomed: An Introduction to the Mother-Baby Program
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - September 27, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing for VGM & Associates, talks with Nikki Jensen, VP of Essentially Women, the women’s health division here at VGM. They are talking about the launch of the new Lily Program.
A Chat With Ronda Buhrmester About Important Reimbursement Updates and Getting Paid Faster
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 29, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters VGM & Associates' Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, talks with VGM’s Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement about CMNs, LCDs, CPAP Policy changes, National Coverage Determination...in short, helpi...
Optimizing Inventory with Trace Medical
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 22, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters Boone Lockard, Director of VGM Respiratory talks with Chief Commercial Officer for Trace Medical, Elliot Campbell about Trace Medical’s history and growth to the ventilator rental company in the U.S., how they navigated COVID-19, and why you should be looki...
More Categories Added in Building a Case for Medicare and Medicaid Investment
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 01, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode of Industry Matters, John Gallagher, VP of Government Relations and Mark Higley, VP of Regulatory Affairs for VGM & Associates talk with Brian Leitten, CEO of Leitten Consulting about a recent study looking at three additional categories for building a case for additional Medicar...
Growing Opportunities in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - May 31, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode of Industry Matters Barry Thwaits, VP of Business Development for VGM & Associates talks with Adam Clark, Business Development Consultant for Post-Acute Care at Philips about long-term and post-acute care opportunities for providers. They analyze the business opportunity, reimbur...
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