Tag: VGM Group
Ryan Wood on the ‘automation race’ in cybersecurity
May 10, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Ryan Wood, VGM Group’s new chief information security officer, believes health care companies, as a general rule, need to “assume compromise” in the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
“Without knowing the specifics of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, I think we should be leaning on building our cyber program and infrastructure for resilience, rather than being focused on backup and recovery,” said Wood, a recent guest on the...
VGM welcomes two new board members
April 8, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has two new board members: Steve Ryan, senior vice president of client services at GreatBanc in Chicago; and Dr. Rebecca Ehretsman, president of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. They replace VGM co-founders John Deery, Jr., who resigned from his position on the board at the end of 2023, and the late Jim Walsh, who passed away in 2023. “We are fortunate to add two exceptional leaders to our board of directors,” said Mike Mallaro, who serves as the VGM...
VGM opens registration for 2024 Heartland Conference
March 4, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Registration for VGM’s annual Heartland Conference, scheduled for June 10-12 in Waterloo, Iowa, is now open. Special early bird pricing is available to those who register before April 12, with registration covering all the event has to offer – education tracks, meals, entertainment, networking and more. “At VGM’s Heartland Conference, we don’t just bring together industry experts, we create a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge meets innovation,”...
In brief: Rotech’s notification, DOJ’s fraud record, VGM’s CISO
February 28, 2024HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare on Feb. 23 provided notification of a recent privacy incident experienced by Philips Respironics that may have impacted certain information of patients who purchased Philips sleep and respiratory devices from Rotech.
“Although Rotech is unaware of any misuse of information resulting from this event, we are providing this notice in an abundance of caution,” the company stated on its website.
When reached for comment, a spokesman...
VGM names CISO
February 26, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced Ryan Wood as its chief information security officer (CISO). Wood, who has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure management, most recently served as global director of IT security and systems engineering for Krause Group, which has more than 5,000 employees and multiple companies operating throughout the United States and the European Union. “I am thrilled to welcome Ryan to VGM Group,” said VGM Group CEO Jeremy...
VGM’s Two Rivers Marketing, Moxie merge
January 18, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group merged two of its marketing agencies, Two Rivers Marketing (2RM) and Moxie, effective Jan. 1. The combined team, which will operate as part of Des Moines, Iowa-based 2RM, expands the services and capabilities that each agency has been known for, the companies say. Moxie’s client roster will join 2RM and benefit from a more comprehensive range of services, including channel marketing, public relations and content strategy, brand strategy, and media buying, they...
In brief: Target exec joins VGM, FDA classifies ResMed recall
January 17, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Fulfillment, a VGM Group company, has named Peter Martin, most recently group vice president – food supply chain for Target, as president.
Martin, who has lived in the Cedar Valley, where VGM is headquartered, will also join the company’s senior leadership team.
“Through an extensive interview process, Pete stood out as an incredible addition to VGM,” said Jeremy Stolz, CEO of VGM Group. “The HME industry is constantly evolving....
VGM & Associates names president
December 18, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates, a VGM Group company, has announced that Lindy Tentinger will become its next president on Jan. 1.
She will also join VGM’s senior leadership team.
“Through an extensive interview process, Lindy shined as the best possible candidate to fill this role,” said Jeremy Stolz, who currently serves as president of VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment, and who will become CEO of VGM Group at the beginning of the year. “Serving...
Onboarding: Build cornerstone for productivity
December 12, 2023Cindy Diehl Yang
Q. What are some tips to get new employees productive quickly?
A. In a sector as critical as health care, a swift transition to productivity is essential for employees because it directly impacts patient care and overall operational efficiency. To achieve this, health care institutions should employ effective onboarding strategies. Here are four valuable tips to ensure that new health care employees are productive quickly:
Build an onboarding strategy around your work process
The foundation...
VGM announces WOY finalists
December 11, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced the four finalists for the 2023 HME Woman of the Year:
Deb Holman, chief compliance officer, Hart Medical;
Dana McLaughlin, president, Medical Services Company;
Jami Tharp, office manager, senior billing specialist, and human resource manager, Choice Medical; and
Heather Yi, vice president, customer success, Brightree.
“Each of these 2023 HME Woman of the Year finalists is an impactful leader within...