WATERLOO, Iowa—On Monday, Oct. 16 VGM Group, Inc. announced both the passing of the company co-founder and board chairman, Jim Walsh as well as a series of planned leadership transitions expected to take place in the coming months.
According to VGM, Walsh died of natural causes in his home on Thursday, Oct. 12, surrounded by his family. He was 74.
WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and VGM are partnering on a new virtual advocacy event to bolster awareness and support for active Medicare reimbursement legislation as Congress enters final legislative weeks of the year. The Virtual Hill Day, set for Nov. 13, will reinforce the virtual advocacy effort from just a few weeks ago with a focus on reaching targeted members on committees of jurisdiction for federal healthcare finance issues.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group, Inc. recently announced that the entire team in its human resources department has achieved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification. MHFA is a program of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps people assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
WATERLOO, Iowa—The future of the home medical equipment (HME) industry looks bright—but that doesn’t mean it’s without challenges, experts said as they gathered in Iowa for the Heartland Conference.
Essentially Women (EW), a division of VGM & Associates, unveiled its newly redesigned website, essentiallywomen.com.
WHITMORE LAKE, Michigan—Trace Medical, the national leader in advanced respiratory rentals and biomedical services based in Whitmore Lake, Michigan and Van G. Miller & Associates (VGM) based in Waterloo, Iowa, have executed an exclusive program agreement to provide advanced respiratory rentals and biomedical services to the entire VGM membership of 3,000 home medical equipment (HME) providers with nearly 7,000 locations.
WATERLOO, Iowa—Registration for VGM’s 22nd anniversary Heartland Conference is now open. The educational event will be held in person June 12-14 in Waterloo, Iowa.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 13, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the final playbook of 2022, “VGM Playbook: Business Planning and Leadership.”
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 7, 2022)—Nina Bondre has been selected as the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year. Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) presented the award to Bondre during the AOPA National Assembly in the OPGA booth on Thursday, Sept. 29.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 20, 2022)—Jamie Downing has joined VGM & Associates as the senior vice president of program development.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 16, 2022)–Nominations for VGM's 2022 HME Woman of the Year Award will open Monday and be accepted through Oct. 28.
The seventh annual award recognizes a woman who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community, and the home medical equipment industry.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 8, 2022)—Has your company provided durable medical equipment (DME) and services during a natural disaster? The DME Community Emergency Response Group is conducting a survey on your costs.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 11, 2022)—VGM Group, Inc. has named Jeremy Stolz president of VGM & Associates. He has served as interim president since June. He will also continue his role as president of VGM Fulfillment and as a member of the VGM Senior Leadership team. Stolz’s 20-year career with VGM is characterized by leadership, collaboration, innovation and growth.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 20, 2022)—The Heartland Conference welcomed more than 1,000 guests from across the country to VGM’s hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, June 13-15. The annual conference brings members of the home medical equipment (HME) community together each year for three days of networking and educational events.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 7, 2022)—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has announced that the nomination period for the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year Award is open.
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 19, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the second playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Growing Your Business with Data and Technology.”
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 12, 2022)—VGM & Associates is excited to welcome Boone Lockard, CRT, as the new director of VGM Respiratory. Lockard began his career as a respiratory therapist at Lehan Drugs and has more than 12 years of experience in the durable medical equipment (DME) industry. Lockard also worked on the manufacturer side with Philips Respironics for three years as a key account manager.
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 31, 2022)—VGM & Associates is pleased to announce Devin Henderson, certified speaking professional (CSP), as the keynote speaker for its 2022 Heartland Conference, scheduled for June 13-15, 2022, in Waterloo, Iowa.
“Devin is a magician and comedian who put his talent to the test on the big stage of ‘America’s Got Talent,’” said Jill Blaser, chair of Heartland Conference. “But his rise to fame was stalled when his segment was never aired.”
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 1, 2022)—Dave Kazynski retired from VGM Group, Inc., effective Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, after 30 years in leadership roles with the company. Kazynski served as president of VGM HOMELINK from its inception in 1993 until March 2021. Since that time, he has overseen a structured transition in leadership, with Matt Waller ascending to the role of HOMELINK president.
WATERLOO, Iowa (January 5, 2022)—VGM Group, Inc., announced its general counsel, Jim Walsh, has retired as of Dec. 31, 2021. Walsh will remain involved with VGM as an advisor to the senior leadership team and chairman of the board of directors.
WATERLOO, Iowa (December 16, 2021)—In a virtual ceremony, Katie Stevens was named 2021 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. Stevens is chief executive officer (CEO) of Reliable Medical Supply, headquartered in Minneapolis. She has more than 15 years of experience in health care and has demonstrated expertise in business development and health care operations throughout her career.
