Tag: VGM Group
VGM Group adds chief medical officer to shape clinical strategy
June 1, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has named M. Kris Srinivasan, MD, MBA, MHSE, as chief medical officer to provide clinical leadership across the company’s non-acute health care businesses.
VGM says Srinivasan will work to advance governance, medical policy oversight and evidence-based standards that support the providers and organizations that the company serves.
“Kris brings a clinician’s perspective and an entrepreneurial mindset that will strengthen how we support members,...
In brief: Competitive bidding campaign, Sanford Health Equip acquisition, VGM chief medical officer
May 29, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A group of national patient advocacy organizations has launched “The High Cost of Low Bids,” a campaign urging policymakers to stop the inclusion of urological and ostomy supplies in Medicare’s competitive bidding program.
The campaign responds to a decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to include these supplies in the CBP, warning that applying a lowest-bid purchasing model to clinically complex, highly individualized products could...
Stakeholders build foundation for bid delay legislation
February 13, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – Industry stakeholders are working behind the scenes on the introduction of two separate bills that would delay competitive bidding for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and ostomy and urological supplies.
The current plan is to delay CGMs and insulin pumps in one bill, and ostomy and urological supplies in a second bill – a logical split of the product categories, says Jay Witter, vice president of government...
VGM’s Petito honored by alma mater
October 14, 2025HME News Staff
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Cindi Petito, director of Live at Home at VGM Group, has been named a 2025 Outstanding Alumni by the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP). The college will honor Petito and six other graduates with awards on Oct. 18 during the PHHP Alumni Reunion Tailgate Weekend. “These graduates are making valuable contributions to clinical care, public health practice, education, research and policy in their communities and across the nation,”...
Shutdown could add ‘layer of complexity’ to Medicare competitive bidding timeline
October 3, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to dig in their heels, one of the big questions for HME stakeholders about the federal government shutdown: Will it delay the final rule on the next round of competitive bidding?
Based on historical timelines, stakeholders expect CMS to release the final rule, in theory, around Oct. 31.
“Does it help us?” said Cara Bachenheimer, head of the Government Affairs Practice at Brown & Fortunato, of the shutdown,...
In brief: DASCO preferred by MetroHealth, Tennr investigates costs, Permobil promotes
October 3, 2025HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Under a new agreement DASCO Home Medical Equipment is the preferred provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and related post-discharge services for MetroHealth System patients across Northeast Ohio.
As part of the agreement, effective Oct. 1, DASCO will work closely with MetroHealth’s clinical teams to ensure patients leaving the hospital receive essential DME such as oxygen therapy, PAP devices and mobility aids quickly and reliably. The company will also...
Rotech’s Menchen named HME Woman Of The Year
June 11, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa –Robin Menchen, CEO of Rotech Healthcare, has been named the 2025 HME Woman of the Year.
Menchen started at Rotech more than 30 years ago, where she first started as compliance officer. In 2024, she became the first female CEO and president of Rotech.
“Robin has literally given her life career to this industry,” said Joni Moss, chief administration officer for Rotech. “She is a transformational leader, creates a common vision...
AAH, VGM seek tariff info
May 12, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare and VGM Group are polling DMEPOS manufacturers and vendor partners about tariffs. “We invite manufacturers and vendor partners to participate in this brief, confidential survey to help us assess the impact of these tariffs on the production and distribution of DME and medical supplies,” the associations state. “Your input will directly support our advocacy efforts to secure tariff exemptions and ensure uninterrupted access to essential healthcare products...
VGM promotes Thwaits, prioritizes customer success
February 19, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has promoted Barry Thwaits to the newly created role of executive vice president, customer success, for VGM & Associates. Thwaits will continue to develop a long-term vision for coordinated communications and strategies that help VGM’s customers scale their businesses, including aligning services across sales teams to create a seamless customer experience for HME providers. “VGM has an ongoing responsibility to our members and partners to provide the highest...
Medicare Advantage: Play it smart
January 9, 2025Kim Cuce
Q. How can we strategically plan for the continued growth of Medicare Advantage Plans?
A. The average Medicare beneficiary has 43 MAPs to choose from. More than 54% of beneficiaries participate in a MAP, and this is expected to grow to 61% by 2032. Why? MAPs are using celebrities to entice Medicare beneficiaries. Have you ever bought something after seeing an infomercial, a viral video or a TikTok, only to be disappointed that the “item” wasn’t quite as shiny as they made...