VGM Expands Strategic Expertise With New Industry Consultants
Steve Baker, Brian Bersano & Tonya Williams have joined the VGM Professional Services team

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced the expansion of its VGM Professional Services team with the addition of three consultants: Steve Baker, Brian Bersano and Tonya Williams. 

VGM Professional Services offers services including strategic planning, sales development, revenue cycle optimization, technology integration and interim leadership. They deliver solutions and expert advice designed to meet the changing demands of the health care sector.

Health Dimensions Group Names Barbara Klick Executive VP of Quality
Klick will help HDG's consulting clients and managed communities meet their goals

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a senior living, post-acute and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has hired Barbara Klick as executive vice president of quality. With this position, Klick will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.

The van Halem Group Welcomes Additional Medicare Expertise
Two new members were welcomed to the consultant team, aiming to enhance van Halem’s services

ATLANTA—The van Halem Group announced the addition of Melissa Pederson and Dr. William Felix to its team of expert consultants. Wayne van Halem, president of The van Halem Group, said he is thrilled to welcome them both to the team.

“Their background, skills and expertise are perfectly aligned with the services we provide to our clients, and we are lucky to have them,” said van Halem.

Healthcare Provider Solutions Acquires 5 Star Consultants

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2, 2020)—Healthcare Provider Solutions (HPS) announced the acquisition of the homecare and hospice coding and clinical consulting provider, 5 Star Consultants LLC.

The acquisition adds 5 Star Consultants’ coding, OASIS review, and clinical consulting team to HPS, making the company ia stronger full-service homecare and hospice resource for both current and new clients.


QS/1 Partners with Therigy for Specialty Pharmacy

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 15, 2019)—QS/1, a pharmacy operating system provider and innovator, is excited to announce a partnership with Therigy, the trusted partner in specialty pharmacy software, consulting and outcomes, to improve specialty pharmacy operations between their dispensing system and therapy management software. Specialty pharmacy is the fastest-growing area within the industry and can help pharmacies increase their patient base as well as diversify their business.

McBee Joins Netsmart Family

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (May 7, 2019)—Health care IT provider Netsmart announced it has acquired Pennsylvania-based health care consulting firm, McBee. Health care IT solutions and services from Netsmart coupled with McBee’s health care professional services will provide community and acute care organizations with nearly a century of advisory and technology experience under one roof, furthering the alignment of care throughout the health care ecosystem.

Value-Based Care Expert Launches Consulting Company

CINCINNATI, Ohio (April 25, 2017)—Josh Martin, an expert in value-based health care, has launched Stout Hill & Company (Stout Hill), a consulting and training firm specializing in value-based payment and care models. The new firm partners with health care organizations who wish to build the internal capabilities necessary to be successful in population health and risk-based reimbursement.

QIRT Acquires Woodrow Healthcare Consulting

NEW YORK (July 27, 2016)—QIRT (Quality In Real Time), provider of home health and hospice coding, consulting, billing and education services, announced the acquisition of Woodrow Healthcare Consulting, LLC (WHC). WHC specializes in providing consulting services in operations, clinical excellence, quality assurance, revenue accuracy, outcomes management, sales and marketing, strategic planning, business development and coding and OASIS reviews for homecare and hospice agencies.