Tag: VGM & Associates
Accreditation stakes are high under new rule
June 26, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – A new accreditation guide from VGM & Associates and the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA) is well-timed, with reports of home medical equipment (HME) providers falling short in their resurveys under a new Medicare rule that requires 100% compliance on all standards starting this year.
Depending on their accreditation timeline, providers who fail to meet the standard risk a lapse in accreditation followed by a temporary revocation of their provider transaction...
CRT stakeholders call for broader advocacy push
June 26, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Complex rehab technology (CRT) stakeholders from NCART, VGM & Associates and Permobil pushed for increased advocacy at the Heartland Conference in June, highlighting the success of recent wins and outlining ongoing areas of concern.
“We’ve still got a lot of work to do,” said Julie Piriano, senior director of payer relations and regulatory affairs for NCART.
Leveraging the power of consumer advocacy
Among the more recent wins is a new law in New Mexico...
VGM guide provides clear path to accreditation readiness
June 15, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released a comprehensive accreditation guide, a practical, all-in-one resource designed to help VGM members streamline accreditation preparation and build a more consistent, repeatable approach to compliance. Developed in partnership with the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), the guide provides step-by-step guidance across the full accreditation cycle – from pre-survey preparation to accreditation day and post-visit corrections...
Sleep therapy growth at inflection point
June 10, 2026HME News Staff
Sleep therapy is expanding across new channels, technologies and care settings, creating more ways than ever to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea – and giving providers new opportunities to shape the patient journey, despite its growing complexity, industry experts say.
“Demand remains strong because obstructive sleep apnea continues to be significantly underdiagnosed, but the pathway into therapy is changing rapidly,” said Robin Randolph, senior vice president of sales...
VGM names new billing and reimbursement director
June 8, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has appointed Stephanie Robinson, who has held leadership roles at Dynamic Healthcare Services, as director of billing and reimbursement. She will work closely with VGM members to improve reimbursement processes, address operational challenges and improve performance. “Billing and reimbursement are among the biggest operational pressures providers are managing today, and Stephanie brings the real-world experience to help our members work through those...
Matt Filippis works to level playing field for smaller providers
June 5, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Matt Filippis says his main goal as the new director of business development for Clinical Mobility and Accessibility for VGM & Associates is to sharpen the competitive edge of smaller providers in the complex rehab technology (CRT), orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and home access markets.
“Competition creates good service,” he said. “It keeps all providers honest.”
Filippis has a mix of experience – small and big. He joins VGM from AdaptHealth,...
In brief: VGM’s new collab, Kalogon’s funding, Medline’s milestone
June 5, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM & Associates has launched a collaboration with Resmed to help home medical equipment (HME) providers strengthen their sleep therapy programs. By combining VGM’s expanding Total Sleep Services offering with Resmed’s connected sleep health capabilities, the two companies say they create a more connected path from diagnosis to long-term therapy adherence.
The collaboration brings together VGM’s member community and category expertise with Resmed’s...
VGM partners with HME360 to offer members inventory optimization
April 22, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has announced a new vendor partnership with HME360, an inventory optimization platform for home medical equipment (HME) providers. Through this partnership, VGM members will have access to HME360’s inventory optimization platform, providing a clear path to implement real-time visibility and automation across their organizations. This enables providers to move beyond reactive inventory management and begin using inventory as a lever to improve both operational...
VGM names Matt Filippis to executive biz development for mobility, accessibility
April 1, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has named Matt Filippis director of business development for Clinical Mobility and Accessibility. In this role, Filippis will focus on executing the business development strategy to drive growth and profitability for the clinical mobility and accessibility membership channels, including U.S. Rehab, VGM Live at Home and OPGA. “Matt has been a trusted leader in the DMEPOS industry for years as a champion of national advocacy and dedication to improving...
VGM forecasts opportunities and challenges
February 4, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026,” an exclusive resource that the company says is designed to help members anticipate the opportunities, challenges and industry‑shaping trends ahead. Built from insights contributed across VGM’s communities, experts and thought leaders, this playbook features a robust collection of forward‑looking articles focused on what lies ahead for key sectors...