Technology

By Jeremy Kauten, CIO, Senior VP of Information Technology, VGM Group, Inc. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 disrupted “business as usual” regarding technology. Technical teams across the globe released technology overnight to allow for changes in the environment. Work-from-home capacity increased. Virtual meetings became regular. And customer service was digitized. All this has changed technology expectations forever. Where do we go from here, and what does 2022 look like

By Leah Homeister, Technical Project Manager, VGM Group, Inc. Change is inevitable, especially in the technology space. Adoption of technology doesn’t always happen as quickly as we would like. Whether it is incorporating new technology, such as e-prescribe, into your business or upgrading an existing system, full adoption is critical to get the full benefits of your investment. Create a Compelling Vision Even before the project kick-off, start planning for adoption. To get buy-in

Originally featured in “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2021” by VGM & Associates, vice president of Essentially Women, Nikki Jensen, discusses how telehealth will most likely continue to be used in the women's health industry post-pandemic. You can access the full playbook here.  The past year has been hard. There was no guidebook to reference, and no amount of Google searching could have predicted the entirety of what 2020 would bring. This past year has also introduced us to

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

HME Business recently shared what providers should look for in software to help owners track their key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to know the right information about their business.  Key data points to keep in mind include:  Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)  Outstanding Accounts Receivable Over Time  Gross Profit  Cash Flow  Sales Per Square Foot  Inventory turn times  Unit sales  Along with identifying KPIs, it is also

Microsoft ended support for SQL 2008/2008 R2 on July 9, 2019, and will end support for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 and Windows 7 on January 14, 2020.  What does this mean? End of support means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, software updates, or security updates or fixes.   If your business uses these systems and continues to use them, it poses a security risk and compliance concerns to your company. This is a great time to upgrade PCs and Windows

Microsoft has ended support for SQL 2008/2008 R2 on July 9, 2019, and will end support for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 and Windows 7 on January 14, 2020.  What does this mean? End of support means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, software updates, or security updates or fixes.   If your business uses these systems and continues to use them, it poses a security risk and compliance concerns to your company. This is a great time to upgrade PCs and Windows

Shopping for new software can be exciting, but choosing the right solution is only half of the equation. Making sure your organization is able to realize the full potential of the technology it has decided to implement is just as important is managing the change and transition. Jennifer Keiser outlined a step-by-step plan for home medical equipment (HME) providers, home infusion pharmacies and other homecare businesses looking to implement a technology change, including planning for the change