Business Management


Podcast

The Key to Patient Engagement

How can providers most effectively automate and increase their patient engagement to improve care, strengthen patient relationships, and drive increased referrals?

Multiple Cost Impacts Hitting HME Providers

The 2022 edition of VGM’s HME Delivery Cost survey shows a variety of pressures impacting the operations of HME businesses.

Past HME Provider Pens Business Book

Retail HME trailblazer Wayne Slavitt had released a book written to help business owners sell their companies.

Podcast

Healthcare Vertical Integration and HME

What is vertical integration and how could it impact HME providers? Payer relations expert Laura Williard discusses the trend and the strategies being developed for dealing with it.

Registration Open for HOMES 2022 Annual Meeting

The New England provider event will run May 17-18 and offers a variety of educational sessions and roundtables.

VGM Releases Data and Technology Playbook

The member service group’s latest playbook focuses on how providers can employ a variety of technologies to improve their businesses and the care they offer.

NEMEP Slates Annual Meeting

The Sept. 14-15 event in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. will offer networking opportunities and education sessions on a variety of HME topics.

Heartland Hops up Event Offerings

From kangaroos to cows, the 2022 edition of VGM’s annual member event is offering some new features, as well as its signature educational, networking and vendor meet-up opportunities.

Medtrade West Concludes its Final Edition

This week’s show in Phoenix enjoyed attendance growth, but now the event’s director York Schwab fixes his attention on the coming October Medtrade East event in Atlanta and Medtrade’s evolution into a single show for 2023.

Video Interview

Implementing Product Protection Plans in HME

The idea of offering product protection plans to HME patients might seem like new ground, but there are multiple reasons why they should consider them. Expert Sean Stapleton takes a deep dive.



Medtrade Moving to One Event in 2023

In response to attendee and exhibitor feedback, Medtrade West and Medtrade East will merge into a single HME industry conference and expo under the name Medtrade starting next year.

Jeffrey S. Baird

Provider Strategy

DME Compliance Guide in a Nutshell

Here's a rundown of the compliance requirements providers must remember to keep at the top of their minds.

Ty Bello

Problem Solver

Sales in the Endemic

We will never go back to a pre-pandemic sales process, so where and how does sales fit into your business going forward?

Devin Henderson to Keynote VGM Heartland

Magician, comedian and storyteller will discuss how adopting a “possibility mindset” can help HME providers become more resilient businesses.

PAMS Gears up for 2022 Annual Convention

The Pennsylvania provider association’s April 20-22 in Harrisburg features a variety of educational sessions and a golf tournament.

Owens & Minor Finalizes Apria Acquisition

Apria will be combined with Owens & Minor’s Byram Healthcare to form the company’s new Patient Direct segment, which will be led by Apria’s Daniel Starck.

Medical Service Company Acquires Indiana Provider

The addition of Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Equipment expands MSC’s location count in the Hoosier state and deepens its relationship with the Ascension healthcare system.

ATHOMES Opens Registration for 2022 Spring Conference

The event runs March 16-17 in Nashville and has an agenda that includes a variety of well-known industry speakers.

Commerce Dept. Taps Graham-Field CEO

The Federal agency has appointed Ken Spett to the Georgia District Export Council for international trade expertise.

Provider Strategy

Personalizing the Patient Experience

To maximize revenue, HME providers must create consumer-like patient care while boosting efficiencies with integrated resupply.

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