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VGM & Associates has released the first playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2023.”  This publication contains insight from industry experts on the overall forecasting of 2023, including trends, opportunities, and challenges; the state of DMEPOS; marketplace disruption, cash injections, additional revenue streams, and outsourcing; and updates on reimbursement, legislation, compliance, technology, data, security, workforce trends, and more.  “As

By Mike Isaacson, SVP, Operations, VGM & Associates I was talking to a friend the other day who said he was thinking of leaving his job. This came as a surprise to me. I know he is good at what he does. In fact, he is one of his company’s highest performers. So, of course, I had to ask him why. His response spoke volumes— here is what he said: Even though I continue to be successful, and I always hit my bonuses, there is just something missing. I like what I do...I am just

By Jared Eardley, MBE, RRT, Director of Patient Services, Norco, Inc. If you are a leader, it is likely that you have become aware of the term “quiet quitting.” In case you missed all the hubbub, let me bring you up to speed. The term recently became popular after millions of people watched a TikTok1 where @zaidleppelin talked about the phenomenon. In a nutshell, quiet quitting is an informal term for limiting your work engagement to the bare minimum as spelled out in the job description.

By Jeremy Stolz, President, VGM & Associates, VGM Fulfillment Leadership is one of those words that feels like it should be easy to accomplish. As you undoubtedly know already, it is anything but. People define leadership in different ways. Each leader has their own style, and employees require different types of leadership depending on their work style. So truthfully, great—or even good—leadership is a complex, everchanging venture. During my 20+ years in leadership, I have done

Essentially Women (EW) has announced Lily, a new mother-baby program designed to help members grow their business in this fast-growing area of the women’s care industry.    Named after the flower associated with femininity, love, and motherhood, Lily is focused on helping members support mothers and babies in every aspect, from pregnancy to new mom and beyond.  This program offers products, services, and solutions to help members support women in all stages of motherhood.

Originally featured in “VGM Playbook: Growing Your Business in Today's Environment" by VGM & Associates, Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM Forbin, explains the opportunity that asking your customers for feedback can have on business development and growth.  I don’t know about any of you, but I could write a book filled with all the one-liners I’ve heard from my parents over the years. Sometimes it was advice I didn’t want to take

The Essentially Women Town Hall meeting on August 25th featured a panel of 3 EW members who talked about their experiences during the pandemic with Nikki Jensen. Check out the full panel discussion video at the bottom of the blog. Here are some highlights from the discussion. Tink Newcomb, MBA, CECMS, CCT Prairie Medical Meridian, ID Q: Were you open during the pandemic? And if so, were you appointment only? A: Because of pneumatic compression, we were considered essential. We were closed

When hard times come, it’s not always easy to think on the bright side. For Brooke Strachan, finding the positives in any situation is her philosophy, and this state of mind is what led to her owning her own business. “I try to make a positive come out of a negative situation,” stated Brooke, owner of The Boob Shop. “Sometimes bad things have to happen in order for good things to happen.” A single mom, Brooke received her degree in medical billing, coding, and

From the CDC: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility Please refer to the manufacturer for their recommendations for sanitization.   Best Option: Launder  According to the CDC, soft surfaces should be laundered, if possible, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water settings and dry items completely.   Second Best Option: Disinfect  If you cannot launder the item, disinfect with an EPA-registered

Many EW members who have billed Medicare in 2019 have received a check for the relief payment, but within that check states that they are required to sign an attestation form and agree to terms and conditions. Many are confused about particular items in these terms and conditions, including the statement that they must be involved in providing care for COVID-19 patients and use the funds to provide care or respond to COVID-19.  Craig Douglas, VP of Payer and Member Relations for VGM & Associates,