LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2019)—Limited seating is still available for the four Medtrade Spring workshops scheduled for Day One of the show. Medtrade Spring runs April 16-18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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LAS VEGAS (January 15, 2019)—Medtrade Spring is taking shape with four workshops scheduled for Day One of the show, scheduled for April 16–18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Key exhibitors and speakers will offer four in-depth educational opportunities on April 16, the day before the expo begins.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 18, 2018)—VGM is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for its annual Heartland Conference.
With eight education tracks to fill, conference organizers are looking for presenters to offer their expertise on a variety of topics, including business leadership and management, retail, sleep and respiratory, rehab, operations, sales and marketing, home accessibility, technology and regulatory.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 17, 2018)—Industry stakeholders are rolling out a new resource to help suppliers prepare for the next round of the Medicare competitive bidding program for HME.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 1, 2018)—Leitten Consulting released its latest findings addressing the cost shifts that occur when Medicare delays or fails to provide needed durable medical equipment and supplies to beneficiaries.
9-year-old Hannah Smith cuts the ribbon to her new vertical platform lift donated by EZ-ACCESS. Pictured with Hannah are (L-R) her parents, Aaron and Jenni, sister Hayden, Jim Greatorex of VGM Live at Home and Tim Combs of Americans for Independent Living.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 26, 2018)—Each year, home medical equipment specialists gather in Waterloo, Iowa, for education, networking—and fun.
Podcast will provide solutions to help providers succeed in business.
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 11, 2018)—VGM has launched a new podcast series as another medium to share content with DMEPOS stakeholders.
The weekly series, Industry Matters, is hosted by Collin Brecher of VGM’s Government Relations division, and will feature interviews with a variety of thought leaders from VGM and other organizations and businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 26, 2018)—On Wednesday, January 25, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alex Azar to serve as the new Health and Human Services secretary by a vote of 55-43.
LAS VEGAS (January 17, 2018)—Positive momentum from Medtrade has carried over to the new year, with Medtrade Spring officials reporting better than average booth sales. “Medtrade Spring has been selling incredibly well since we got back from Medtrade 2017 in Atlanta, and I did not expect for this floor plan to be filled so early,” says York Schwab, account executive for the Spring show, scheduled for March 27–29, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
The rebrand reflects the focus on the aging in place industry
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 24, 2017) VGM Group has rebranded AHIA, its division that works with companies that remodel homes for aging in place and mobility impaired, to VGM Live at Home.
The announcement was made during Medtrade Convention and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. VGM officials credit the evolution of the home safety market as a key factor in its decision to rebrand.
Don't miss the chance to nominate a top woman in HME
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 9, 2017)—The nomination period for HME Woman of the Year award closes Monday, August 14, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Nominations are open to all women in the HME industry and requires the nominator to complete four questions stating how their nominee has made an impact on the industry.
Four youth with special needs were presented with a special gift during VGM’s annual Heartland Conference.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 20, 2017)—VGM and U.S. Rehab collaborated with Variety—the Children’s Charity, and Rifton to donate Rifton Adaptive Tricycles to four children residing in Waterloo, Iowa—VGM’s corporate headquarters.
The tricycles were presented to the children and their families in a special ceremony on Monday, June 12 during the Heartland Conference Hog Roast and Fireworks social event.
Cost savings mean more adults could age in place and solve the senior housing shortage
Women play a central role across post-acute health care.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 14, 2017)—VGM is now accepting nominations for the 2017 HME Woman of the Year award.
The announcement was made during the Women and Wine event at VGM’s annual Heartland Conference. The session included a presentation on how to apply Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" concepts into everyday lives. Following a moderated discussion on work-life balance, a video promoting the HME Woman of the Year award was shown to nearly 100 women in attendance.
His new duties will include addressing concerns of VGM members.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 31, 2017)—VGM & Associates added a pivotal position to its team of HME industry advocates. Craig Douglas will serve as the new vice president of payer and member relations for the Iowa-based member service organization.
CMS and SBA officials to join panel discussion
The Retail Training Lab will be open all four days of the conference.
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 27, 2017)—VGM has leased a storefront for a one-of-a-kind retail training lab during its annual members-only Heartland Conference.
Located across the street from the convention center, the 1,100 square foot showroom will feature innovative health care products and display concepts that attendees can examine and potentially apply to their business.
AAHomecare and others address CMS's plans to bundle CPAP supplies under competitive bidding.
—via AAHomecare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 22, 2017)—As first reported in late January, CMS included bundling CPAP devices, related accessories, and services on a monthly basis for Round 2019 of competitive bidding for HME, starting with five new CBAs specific to CPAP products only.
Eagan will take over as head of prosthetic group
WATERLOO, Iowa (February 8, 2017)—VGM Group, Inc. has promoted Dennis Clark to serve as its new Chief Leadership Officer.
In his new role, Clark will lead the advancement of values, mission and brand for the employee-owned company. He will also serve as post-acute health care visionary and ambassador across VGM’s health care membership communities.
The new year could bring more lawsuits, but also more clarity