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In 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, achieve their goals, and interact with others. When people understand and apply their strengths, the effect on their lives and work is transformational. People who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged in their work and three times more likely to say they have an excellent quality of life. Yet, many people don't know what their strengths are or have the opportunity to use them to their advantage. In fact, many people tend to focus on fixing their weaknesses. By exploring the ways in which you naturally think, feel, and behave, you can identify and build on the areas where you have infinite potential to grow and succeed. This is not just for you, but can be used for your team(s) at wo

Shannon 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.

Dr. 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 Homelink, and Greg Packer, President of U.S. Rehab, talk about a new educational program focused around telehealth and CRT. In this episode, they discuss the history of telehealth, how providers are willing to challenge the status quo by embracing untraditional methods for assessments and non-billable services within virtual technology, the policies surrounding telehealth services from a payer standpoint, and how telehealth is not a one-size-fits-all solution. This is first of a series of podcasts about the new telehealth course.

In 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 more topics like this, be sure to subscribe to the VGM Government blog to get updates sent to your email! Subscribe today at vgmgov.com.

VP 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!

Listen 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 need non-invasive ventilation or who require monitoring. 

As 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 the importance of leadership through the pandemic and what opportunities await in HME, identifying “new normal” keys to operating your business and how to adapt a new strategy to evolve your business post-pandemic.     

Help 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. 

In 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/.

Join us as we talk with Liz Beaulieu, Editor of HME News, about the upcoming virtual HME News Business Summit. Register at www.hmesummit.com. 

Ronda 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 ongoing rentals, supplies and repairs, and a new ABN.Are you a VGM member? Make sure to visit vgm.com/portal to access articles, documents, and more great resources from Dan, Ronda, and all VGM experts! Not a current member but interested in becoming one? Visit vgm.com/become-a-member to get started!

Listen 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. 

U.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 benefits of the standing power chairs. For more information about Permobil, visit their website here.“Every person with a disability has the right to have his or her handicap compensated as far as possible by aids with the same technical standard as those we all use in our everyday lives.”-Dr. Per Udden, Founder of Permobil 

In 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! https://www.vgmheartland.com/agenda

Reimbursement 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. 

Repairs 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 cover the tough topics you need to understand.Please see this note from President of U.S. Rehab, Greg Packer:Our Condolences to Patrick Meeker From Ability Products“It is with my deepest regret to have to inform you that on June 17, 2020, a dear friend within our industry Patrick A. Meeker, age 52, passed away suddenly. Patrick was a friend and colleague of mine and this news was very difficult to comprehend. In the past few months, Patrick and I were able to work very closely to establish a relationship with Ability Products, the company Patrick was moving forward in our industry and is contracted with U.S. Rehab/VGM. We were blessed to be involved with such a professional and intelligent businessman in Patrick. He ha

In 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 podcast to hear from OPGA President, Todd Eagen, and Brian Gustin, founder of Vanguard Metrics and Analytics to learn more. 

In 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 employers in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to protect vulnerable workers.This resource is available to VGM members at vgm.com/playbook. Not a member? Learn how to become a member at vgm.com/become-a-member/.

In this episode, President of OPGA, Todd Eagen, has a conversation with Ossur's Tom Bower about new products from Ossur - the Iceross Seal-In® X Locking Liner and Icelock® 562 Hybrid. 

In this episode, President of OPGA, Todd Eagen, has a conversation with Ossur's Tyler Hocz about new products from Ossur - the Balance™ Foot S and Balance™ Foot S Torsion.