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Member Spotlight: Nancy Gunderson with Superior Medical Services
June 26, 2020
Categories: Business, Essential Advantage, Essential News, Members in the News
We all know that the women’s health industry has changed throughout the years. For Nancy Gunderson, this change is a good thing. Celebrating her 40th anniversary in the industry, Nancy has had years of experience and has great expertise when it comes to mastectomy fitting. Though many aspects of women’s health have changed over the years, the importance of making personal connections with customers and helping them feel good about themselves is a value that Nancy has carried with her
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Where Have We Been Over the Last Quarter and Where Are We Going?
June 26, 2020
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Essential Advantage, Essential News
By: Nikki Jensen and Kayla Mahler What a quarter! Our lives have drastically changed since the beginning of March. For the majority of Essentially Women members, our businesses either closed, converted to appointment-only business while using drop ship or curbside pickup services, or became busier than ever on the pharmacy or DME-side of the business. Many of you have spent countless hours researching, navigating and applying for various government programs meant for small businesses, including
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Business Basics in the New Normal
June 26, 2020
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Essential Advantage, Essential News
By: Miriam Lieber, Lieber Consulting This article was originally featured in the 2nd Quarter 2020 issue of Essential Advantage. In these unusual times, life for Essentially Women is nothing short of challenging. As essential service providers, most of you work directly with customers. During a conversation with a boutique owner, she mentioned that she is carefully evaluating every single expense. In addition, we discussed how she can hone her business practices, ensuring she is operationally
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Remote Security, E-commerce, and Telehealth: Adapting to COVID-19 Through Technology
June 16, 2020
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Essential Advantage, Technology
By Cassi Price, Manager of Marketing Strategy, VGM Forbin This article was first featured in "VGM Playbook: Technology and the Patient Care Continuum" “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” – Fred DeVito It’s safe to say that we’ve all been personally challenged and changed by the pandemic of 2020. When this is all said and done, you’ll ask yourself—did your business rise to the challenge and adapt technology to accommodate
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medi® vision Saves Time and Improves Access to Lymphedema Care
June 15, 2020
Categories: Essential Advantage, Essential News, Lymphedema
By: Christopher Miles, OTR/L, CLT, CWCA It is interesting to look back in life and try to make sense of the decisions we make. As an occupational therapist working in a hospital for many years, I jumped ship and landed in an oncology center during the dawn of oncology rehabilitation and the newer specialty of lymphedema care. This is a decision that I will never regret. There were many rewards and challenges that fueled the success of my professional career. With medical advancements
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What are your COVID-19 prescreening questions?
June 12, 2020
Categories: Business, COVID-19, Essential News
Question: What are your COVID-19 pre-screening questions? Answer: Consider the following: Have all guests’ temperature taken (must be under 100.4) Have all guests wear a mask. Have all guests use hand sanitizer immediately after entering your business. Ensure all of the below screening questions be asked before the guest enters the building. All questions must be answered ‘NO’ in order to pass. Have you experienced any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness
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Reimbursement Update: Proof of Delivery and Telehealth
June 11, 2020
Categories: Billing & Reimbursement, COVID-19, Essential Advantage, Essential News
By Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations & Reimbursement This article was first featured in Essential Advantage Q2 2020 An important topic that comes up when providing services for patients during the public health emergency (PHE) reimbursement. Reimbursement is essential to all providers, especially now. As providers are adjusting the ways in which they provide services for their patients, it is important to note proper reimbursement guidelines. The information below refers