Tag: Operations
VGM advises providers on how to build a smarter, stronger business
May 12, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released “VGM Playbook: Building a Smarter, Stronger Business” to help home-based care providers optimize operations, leverage technology and position their organizations for long-term success in an increasingly complex environment. “Our industry is being asked to do more with fewer resources while navigating constant change,” said Lindy Tentinger, president of VGM & Associates. “This playbook is about helping providers step...
Soleo Health elevates Flax for top ops role
September 16, 2025HME News Staff
FRISCO, Texas – Soleo Health has promoted Holly Flax to COO. Flax joined Soleo in 2014 as one of the company's first group of employees and since then, she has successfully held several roles, each with increasing responsibility. “Holly's strategic mindset and proven successes have been invaluable to our business, significantly contributing to Soleo Health’s market position and growth trajectory,” said CEO Drew Walk. “Over the past decade, Holly has demonstrated...
VGM Playbook guides providers in tech adoption
September 16, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released “VGM Playbook: Technology-Driven Strategies and Resources” to help its members harness the power of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive smarter operations, better care and long-term growth. The playbook, the third this year, explores how innovation is reshaping the DMEPOS landscape – from streamlining operations to enhancing patient care to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. “Technology...
HW&Co., ECS South merge
June 6, 2023HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – HW&Co., a regional CPA and advisory firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Mansfield, Ohio, has announced it has successfully merged with ECS Billing & Consulting South. ECS’s 30-plus employees will join the more than 110 HW&Co. employees serving clients across Ohio and the United States, and its office in Dublin will become the company's sixth office. “When thinking about what was next for ECS, we wanted to partner with a firm with similar values in how it...
Company Culture: See and be seen
December 6, 2022Scott Stone
Q. How can I check the pulse of my organization?
A. The culture of our organizations dictates the productivity and output of them. As leaders, it is our responsibility to be in tune with the organization on a level that we can guide and steer the ship effectively. Here are three ways to improve the cohesiveness of your organization.
Prioritize your people
As leaders, we often want to prioritize executing our task list vs. delegating key items and managing downward. Prioritizing...
Oventus targets growth in North America with new hire
September 13, 2021HME News Staff
BRISBANE, Australia – Oventus Medical has appointed Michael Sisk as vice president of finance in the U.S. to support the increasing needs of the company’s North American operations. He brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, ranging from smaller banks to $8 billion publicly traded financial institutions. “Mike has built a strong track record of financial management with publicly traded organizations over many years,” said Dr. Chris Hart, founder...
Sponsored content: Drastically improve all aspects of your DME/HME business with SeriousERP
April 29, 2020Raul Lopez
What is SeriousERP?
SeriousERP is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software platform designed to manage and improve every aspect of a DME/HME business. This system was built by collaborating with DME experts to reduce costs and improve efficiency while increasing productivity. SeriousERP has a modular design that allows clients to fully customize the solution while maintaining an affordable price point.
In critical times, the...
Risk management: Make it a pop quiz
November 12, 2019Adam Miller
Q. What should I consider before bringing on a new vendor or product?
A. Whether your operation has a history of successful vendor partnerships, or you've just started expanding your product line, bringing in a new partner is an opportunity to grow your business. However, it's important that the relationship is beneficial to both parties. Asking potential new partners these questions can help determine whether the partnership will be a good fit.
What references can you provide?
To...
Aeroflow consolidates inventory under one roof
November 8, 2017HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Aeroflow Healthcare has purchased a new building and fulfillment facility in Asheville, N.C., in a move that the company says is a reflection of its continued growth and increased productivity. The new 35,000-square-foot facility will consolidate product inventories currently housed in two separate locations in Asheville, resulting in increased efficiency and improved rates of delivery, according to a press release. Aeroflow will employ about 30 procurement, distribution and clinical...
Finance: Plan for sale well in advance
June 22, 2012Tom Shay
A. One of the benefits of owning your own business is the option of how you are established for tax purposes. As examples, you can be a partnership, sole proprietorship, LLC, Sub S, or Sub C. The choice is made according to how you can pay the least amount of taxes both individually and as a business.
Over the many years you own the business, your accountant is likely to advise you on how to claim as many expenses as possible. There are items that as an individual you cannot claim as an expense,...