VGM & Associates Debuts New Playbook on Industry Trends

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced it has released a new playbook aimed towards guiding VGM members through the upcoming changes and trends in the home medical equipment (HME) and durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthotics supplies (DMEPOS) industry.

VGM said the playbook, titled “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026,” is a resource built from insights contributed across VGM’s communities, experts and thought leaders. The playbook features a collection of forward‑looking articles focused on what lies ahead for key sectors of the industry in the continuum of health care.

Critical topics influencing the industry’s trajectory in 2026 include:

• In‑depth forecasts for HME, respiratory, complex rehab technology (CRT), home access and orthotics and prosthetics
• Reimbursement and regulatory shifts, with an analysis of payer trends and competitive bidding updates
• Marketplace trends and long‑range forecasts, offering a look ahead to 2030 and beyond; technology, artificial intelligence
  and cybersecurity advancements; and the future of adherence for patient success.

“Our goal with this playbook is simple: to equip VGM members with the foresight, tools and leadership perspective needed to think clearly, lead intentionally and act decisively in 2026,” said Lindy Tentinger, president of VGM & Associates. “This highly anticipated resource offers a forward-looking view of the forces shaping the home-based care industry, with practical insights across every major segment we serve.”

Members can download their copy at vgm.com/playbook or by logging in to the VGM members-only portal.