Latest Industry matters Podcast Episodes
Telehealth in Complex Rehab: Part 3
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 20, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn today’s episode of Industry Matters President of U.S Rehab, Greg Packer and Vice President of Rehabilitation Program Development at HOMELINK, Kyle Walker, wrap up a 3-part podcast series on the importance telehealth has played, and will continue to play in the complex rehab industry.
VGM Wound Care and Permobil Discuss the Importance of Seated Posture
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - January 12, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode of industry matters Director of Wound Care, Heather Trumm talks with Stacey Mullis, Director of Clinical Marketing at Permobil where “Every person has the right to have his or her disability compensated as far as possible by aids with the same technical standard as those we all u...
Knee and Back Braces: What You Need to Know About Billing, Reimbursement, and Audits
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 19, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Wayne van Halem, President of The van Halem Group, and Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations for VGM & Associates, work through the important details around billing, reimbursement, and audits when it comes to knee and back braces, the two categories included in Co...
Connection Over Convenience: How to Make Your Connection with Customers More Valuable Than Convenient
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 11, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsToday, we sit down with Christina Throndson, Business Development Strategist of Hellman, a division of VGM. COVID-19 is a hot topic, but how can it not be? It's the reason we've all been forced to change our lifestyle for many months. While your target audiences may not have changed, their behav...
A Deeper Dive into Telehealth and Complex Rehab - Part II
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - November 09, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThis is second podcast on a new course being developed for telehealth in complex rehab. This podcast will examine the finer details like procedures, documentation, service and repair, and reimbursement with a variety of experts; Kyle Walker, MHA, ATP is the Director of Operations of Assistive ...
"Owning It" with HME Woman of Year Award Winner, Patty Mastandrea
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 29, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode we sat down with Patty Mastandrea is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MedCare Equipment Co., LLC, headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and has demonstrated expertise in business development and healthcare operations thr...
Celebrating Respiratory Care Week
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 22, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn honor of Respiratory Care Week from Oct. 25-31, we chat with Nikki Strait, a respiratory therapist (RT) from Medical Services Company about what her profession means to her.
O&P Insights: Helping Your Practice Reach Its Full Potential
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 19, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Todd Eagen, president of OPGA, a division of VGM Associates, sits down with Lesleigh Sisson, owner of O&P Insight. They discuss how O&P Insight, a consulting business, offers comprehensive, specialized business training and policy and procedure manuals for practice management, ...
6 Ways to Make CPAP Repair Less Painful
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 15, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, we visit with Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations & Reimbursement for VGM & Associates, and Dan Meyer, Chief Revenue Officer for Repair Authority, about providers’ most pressing questions about CPAP repair and how Repair Authority has the solutions providers are lo...
Celebrating Strong Women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 14, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode we talk with Lori Miller and Jamie Lee Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we wanted to highlight some of the amazing women who impact this industry every day and those strong women who have not only conquered breast cancer, but dominated ...
Return of Audits: What O&P Providers Need to Know
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 14, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Todd Eagen, President of OPGA, chats with Wayne van Halem, President of The van Halem Group, about the return of CMS audits and what it means to orthotic and prosthetic providers. For more information, visit www.vanhalemgroup.com.
10 Ways to Keep Your Employees Engaged During a Pandemic
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - October 06, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, we sit down with Arienne Martinez, director of training and development for HOMELINK, a division of the VGM Group. Arienne chats with us about her recent article that was featured in the latest VGM playbook, “Protecting Your Most Important Asset: Your People,” about keeping your...
Follow Your Strengths: Maximize Your Potential and Your Team's Potential
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - September 28, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, we sit down with Paul DiMarco and discuss how to maximize your team by identifying their strengths through the Clifton StrengthsFinder program. All people have a unique combination of talents, knowledge, and skills—strengths—that they use in their daily lives to do their work, a...
Operations Leadership During a Pandemic, a Chat with HOMELINK Vice Presidents of Operations
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - September 23, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsShannon Eckhardt, Ryan Longhorn, and Monica Rogan, are all VPs of Operations at HOMELINK, a subsidiary of VGM Group. In this episode, they join us for a conversation about operations the size of HOMELINK and how this group has adapted this year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Rehab Launches a New Telehealth and Complex Rehab Technology Educational Course
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - September 15, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDr. Mark Schmeler, Associate Professor and the Vice Chair for Education Training in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement for U.S. Rehab, Kyle Walker, Director of Operations of Assistive Technology with VGM Hom...
Billing and Reimbursement Update with Ronda Buhrmester
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - September 01, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Ronda provides an update on a variety of billing and reimbursement topics, including mass adjustments for non-rural areas, post-public health emergency and waivers, the oxygen equipment National Coverage Determination (NCD), competitive bidding, and more! To stay up to date on...
Continuing Respiratory Care...Remotely
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 31, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsVP of Sales Dave Lyman talks with Jeff Murray of Philips Respironics about new technological advances that can help providers continue to service their customers remotely, even for mask fittings.Listen in to learn about their three options: good, better, and best!
Benefits of an All-Cloth CPAP Mask
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 27, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsListen in as Dave Lyman, vice president of sales at VGM & Associates talks with CEO and Founder of Circadiance, David Groll, about the SleepWeaver mask, the soft cloth CPAP mask. Circadiance develops, manufactures, and markets respiratory products for people with sleep-disordered breathing, who...
The New World: Seizing Opportunity in a World of Disruption
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 18, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAs businesses continue to navigate the complexities of keeping employees, customers, and their bottom line protected from the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s difficult to look through the haze and see a new world on the other side. In this episode, VGM Group CEO Mike Mallaro shares ...
Celebrating CRT Awareness Week August 10-14
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 05, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsHelp us celebrate CRT Awareness Week August 10-14 as Greg Packer, President of U.S. Rehab talks with Tim Ascherl and Dr. Mark Schmeler about the importance of access to CRT and repairs.
CMS Audits Resume August 3, 2020
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - August 03, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, we chat with Wayne van Halem and Kelly Grahovac of The van Halem Group about the CMS audits returning today, August 3, and what DMEPOS providers need to know. For more information, visit https://www.vanhalemgroup.com/.
HME News Business Summit 2020
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - July 30, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin us as we talk with Liz Beaulieu, Editor of HME News, about the upcoming virtual HME News Business Summit. Register at www.hmesummit.com.
Billing and Reimbursement Chat with the Experts: CMS-1713, Telehealth Moving Forward, and New ABN
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - July 08, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsRonda Buhrmester and Dan Fedor discuss the rule CMS-1713 related to Change in Orders and Face to Face, including master list and required list, as well as SWO recommendations. They also chat about the current and future environment for DMEPOS providers as far as telehealth, continued need for on...
Discover Why All Providers Need to Know About Wound Care
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 25, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsListen in as we talk with Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care about the importance of all DMEPOS providers paying attention to wound care. Heather also covers new education materials available for VGM Members, and resources that can help you get started in wound care.
Why Standing Power Chairs are Worth the Investment
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 18, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsU.S. Rehab’s Tyler Mahncke sits down with Permobil’s Ashley Detterbeck, Clinical Education Manager, and Daniel Kalk, Permobil’s Territory Sales Manager. In this episode, we discuss the how Permobil has adapted to working with patients virtually, as well as the history, helpful tips, and overall ...
Maximizing Profitability in a Complex Respiratory Program
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 12, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, VGM’s Dave Lyman and Ronda Buhrmester discuss how providers can build a profitable complex respiratory program. Be sure to attend the Heartland At Home respiratory track for more sessions tailored to those who work in the respiratory field. More information can be found here! h...
Breaking Down PDPM and PDGM with VGM Wound Care and 3M
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 09, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsReimbursement changes can be a challenge to keep track of in the healthcare industry. Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care interviews Yesenia Banks, Reimbursement Manager of 3M KCI, to help us better understand the recent Medicare reimbursement changes known as PDPM and PDGM.
CRT Repairs and Reimbursement: What you Need to Know
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 09, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsRepairs can be challenging to navigate in the CRT and reimbursement environment. Listen in to this episode of Industry Matters to hear from Patrick Meeker, VP of Ability Products, Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement and Education for U.S. Rehab, and President of U.S. Rehab, Greg Packer as they...
The Importance of Outcomes in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 09, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn the O&P industry, nothing is constant, especially when it involves outcomes measurements. That is why OPGA has partnered with Vanguard Metrics and Analytics to offer The Lower Limb Mobility Management Program (L2M2). This program is actually an outcomes measurement tool. Listen to this podcas...
VGM’s Next Steps Guide with John Gallagher
Industry Matters - Powered by VGM - June 08, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, we sit down with John Gallagher, vice president of VGM Government Relations, to discuss their latest resource now exclusively available to VGM members. “COVID-19: VGM’s Next Steps Guide A blueprint guide preparing your business for the new environment” is all about assisting emp...
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