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It`s not too late! - 9/8/2010
There is still plenty of time to order VGM’s 2011 HME-specific, customizable calendar. The calendar is one of the newest marketi (more...)
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So, you want to stay in your home... - 3/3/2010
Off The Shelf introduces new guide for Members
Any VGM Member interested in promoting their home accessibility and home modification services and products will appreciate this newest marketing tool from VGM’s Off The Shelf Marketing Program. (more...)
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Competitive Bidding “Bid Window” Closes; Providers Encouraged to Continue Seeking Support for H.R. 3790 - 12/22/2009
CMS officially closed the doors on the round one rebid process Monday at 9 p.m. EST. VGM analysts Mark Higley and Alan Morris fielded more than 100 calls from bidders throughout the day, includin (more...)
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VGM Well Represented at HME Business Summit and HME Expo - 4/15/2009
A number of VGM Group, Inc., employees will be guest speakers at the HME Business Summit and HME Expo today (April 19) through Thursday (April 23) in Baltimore. (more...)
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State Associations Spring into Action on Health Care Forums - 3/12/2009
The Michigan Home Health Association (MHHA) has been invited to attend the health care forum in Dearborn, Michigan this Thursday, March 12. In his response to the Obama Administration’s ann (more...)
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OTS Direct Mail Program makes marketing Easy for Members - 2/18/2009
VGM Members who would like to use direct mail as part of a smart and effective marketing campaign will appreciate vgm creative’s brand new (more...)(go to source...)
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VGM Postpones Competitive Bidding Seminar Series - 2/18/2009
VGM Group Inc.’s National Competitive Bidding Services has postponed its series, “Competitive Bidding Round 1.2: The Rules Have Changed” originally scheduled to begin in March. (more...)
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VGM Enters Home Modification Market - 2/9/2009
VGM Group said Friday it has entered the exploding home modifications market with a new company called Accessible Home Improvement of America.
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VGM Insurance Introduces Surety Bond Hotline - (866) 497-0472 - 1/12/2009
A new CMS rule mandates virtually all HME providers will be required to have a surety bond in place later this year. VGM Insurance has established a Surety Bond Hotline t (more...)
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Republican and Democratic Voters View Home Care as a Solution to Rising Medicare Spending, Harris Survey Finds - 8/19/2008
From Market Watch
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Four Out of Five Voters Favor Stronger Coverage for Wheelchairs, Oxygen, and Other Home Medical Equipment and Services
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Jim Phillips named COO of VGM Group, Inc. - 8/12/2008
WATERLOO, Iowa -- VGM Group, Inc. has appointed James L. Phillips chief operating officer effective Aug 29. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Van G. Miller.
“Jim Phil (more...)
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Due to severe flooding in the Waterloo, IA area... - 6/12/2008
VGM Heartland Conference Sessions Canceled
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Due to severe flooding in the Waterloo, IA area... - 6/11/2008
VGM Heartland Conference Sessions Canceled
Due to the rising flood waters in downtown Waterloo, we regretfully have to cancel the remaining Heartland Conference activities, with the exception of the Wednesday evening "Gala" (more...)
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Brightree and The VGM Group Announce Exclusive 10-Year Partnership to Deliver a New Breed of Services - 3/13/2008
Press Release
Strategic alliance of industry leaders promises to revolutionize the operational effectiveness and profitability of Home Medical Equipment, Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics & P (more...)
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VGM Member remembered as Katrina survivor - 2/7/2008
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 and VGM headed South through Mississippi to document how our members went above and beyond to take care of patients, one of our special m (more...)
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vgm creative rolls out unique educational marketing tool - 1/30/2008
Most likely the first of its kind in the home medical equipment industry, the brand new “Know Your Options, A Guide to Home Care Products and Home Accessibility” is a unique marketing tool for members (more...)
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Bob Wagner, President and Owner, Wagner Medical Supply - 1/21/2008
As Seen In Respiratory Management, January/February 2008
Dealers Discuss
Reprinted with permission
Editor’s Note: Bob Wagner has worked as an HME provider since 2001. In 2005, (more...)
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The VGM Group Wishes All A Happy, Safe & Prosperous New Year - 12/31/2007
You BELONG with VGM -- Especially Now!!!
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VGM, Last Chance for Patient Choice Continue NCB Judicial Fight - 12/17/2007
Second lawsuit filed in Ohio
On December 14 the action was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Cleveland) Eastern Division, alleging violations of the Regulatory (more...)
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VGM Responds to Respiratory Trade Publication Suggesting HMEs Circumvent Rules, Engage in Fraud - 10/23/2007
"Article is large on opinion and short on facts"
Teresa Tetrick, a traveling therapist and freelance writer, recently submitted a guest editorial to Advance for Respiratory Care Practitioner, a trade publication "offering articles rele (more...)
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VGM Schedules 2008 Competitive Bidding Seminars - 8/31/2007
“Competitive Bidding: Preparing for Round Two”
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Group, the nation’s largest member service organizations for Home Medical Equipment (HME) providers, has announced a new seminar series designed to assist (more...)
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Invacare and VGM join forces - 5/1/2007
Formal announcement at Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas
"The multi-year agreement, with the largest full line manufacturer in the industry, is a major achievement for VGM", said VGM Group Inc. president Jim (more...)
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vgm creative presents Off The Shelf Marketing - 3/6/2007
vgm creative presents Off The Shelf Marketing, an innovative suite of marketing materials designed to help VGM Members promote their businesses easily, effectively and efficiently. (more...)
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Don`t waste your time and money on generic P&P manuals! - 3/5/2007
VGM has developed a Policies and Procedures Manual that is specifically designed for compliance with the imposition of quality standards and accreditation requirements of the Medicare Prescr (more...)
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VGM Group to become employee-owned - 2/12/2007
Employee Stock Ownership Program Announced
WATERLOO, Iowa – For a moment, it resembled a political convention, complete with balloon drops from the two-story atrium, confetti shot from a cannon and lots of people dressed in red, whit (more...)
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Med-South Inc. staff steps up to the plate! - 12/18/2006
Van Miller: Donations to Last Chance For Patient Choice much appreciated
Stewart Pace, Senior VP of Med-South, Inc. (Jasper, AL) and staff forwarded an early holiday gift to VGM this week...contributions to Last Chance For Patient Choice (LCPC). (more...)
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VGM and Jane W. Bunch join forces in Atlanta for Billing Boot Camp - 11/30/2006
December 12, 2006
VGM Education is pleased to host an exceptional educational training event in Atlanta. Jane Bunch will be presenting her acclaimed Billing Boot Camp for employees focused in customer service, billing (more...)
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VGM Forms Homecare Providers of America - 9/28/2006
Member companies will have the opportunity to participate as either a network member or a subcontractor
VGM has submitted an application to become a Network Primary Supplier on behalf of VGM/US Rehab/Nationwide Respiratory Members under the provisions of the Medicare Modernization Act and the proposed r (more...)
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Feeling Lost? Let our Member Orientation Program Point you in the Right Direction! - 4/14/2006
FREE to VGM Members
VGM is now offering a Member Orientation Program via teleconference. This program was developed by VGM Education with the primary purpose of educating all of VGM`s members about the products and servi (more...)
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Sales Training Headed to Houston - 4/4/2006
Still time to register!
Sales Training University focused on training home medical equipment sales professionals is being presented by nationally known speaker, Louis C. Feuer, MA, MSW, in Houston, April 17-18, 2006. Louis i (more...)
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VGM produces new catalog for patients, referral sources - 4/3/2006
Options, a new catalog for patients, caregivers and referral sources, is hot off the press, just in time for Mother’s and Father’s days.
It can be mailed, left behind at setups, dropped in phys (more...)
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VGM HEARTLAND CONFERENCE 2006 - 3/31/2006
The Countdown has begun!
The Heartland Conference, produced by The VGM Group, is a three-day educational conference that offers VGM members the opportunity to further your knowledge, learn what’s new in the industry, earn CEU (more...)
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Billing & Reimbursement Road Show enroute to the Music City! - 3/30/2006
Sponsored by MedForce Technologies
Does Medicare billing have you singing the blues? The VGM Group Billing and Reimbursement Road Show is traveling to Nashville on April 11, 2006. Presented by, Peggy Walker, RN, Billing and Reimburseme (more...)
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California VGM Members Featured in PMD Article - 3/13/2006
"...some dealers took advantage of loopholes...to put patients into more powerful chairs than they needed..."
Longtime VGM Members Ehlers Health Supply (1990) and Lodi Sick Room (1998) were interviewed by the Stockton (CA) Record whose feature story reviewed government scrutinizing distribution of powe (more...)
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VGM Member Freeport Medical Equipment Featured In Medicaid Series - 2/21/2006
Carolyn Sluiter: "Illinois Medicaid system in disarray"
That`s what Carolyn Sluiter told sympathizers at a recent gathering where vendors, patients and care providers brainstormed how to get the government`s attention about how slow the Medicaid reimbursem (more...)
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Sales Training University Coming to Atlanta - 2/8/2006
Still time to register!
Sales Training University is focused on training home medical equipment sales professionals and is being presented by nationally known speaker, Louis C. Feuer, MA, MSW. Louis is a former referral sour (more...)
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Special Limited Time DVD/VHS Offer - 1/23/2006
VGM, the new exclusive distributor of Belson/Hanwright HME DVDs and videos, is announcing this exciting, new interactive DVD at a special sale price to VGM members. Hurry to get your own copy – offer (more...)
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Sunny Daytona Beach Welcomes Road Show and Tech Training - 1/16/2006
Still time to register!
VGM`s Billing and Reimbursement Road Show will kick off 2006 in sunny Daytona Beach, Florida on February 6. The Road Show is presented by Peggy Walker, RN, Billing and Reimbursement Advisor for VGM`s (more...)
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MedForce Technologies to sponsor 2006 Road Shows - 1/5/2006
Next Road Show Coming to Daytona Beach!
Esther Apter, CEO of MedForce Technologies, Inc., has announced they will be sponsoring VGM’s 2006 Billing and Reimbursement Road Shows, presented by Peggy Walker, RN, Billing and Reimbursement Adviso (more...)
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Owner`s Strategic Forum Will Launch in January - 12/29/2005
Owners and General Managers Won`t Want to Miss This One!
The VGM Group and REACH Development Services announce the first “Owner’s Strategic Growth Forum,” a half-day workshop designed for HME business owners and general managers who are serious about growin (more...)
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Owner`s Strategic Forum Will Launch in January - 12/15/2005
Owners and General Managers Won`t Want to Miss This One!
REACH Development Services and The VGM Group announce the first “Owner’s Strategic Growth Forum,” a half-day workshop designed for HME business owners and general managers who are serious about growin (more...)
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TIME TO SCHEDULE A “MEET & GREET” WITH YOUR CONGRESSPERSON - 12/12/2005
Winter break continues into later January
Currently both the House of Representatives and the Senate plan to meet for final votes this Friday (December the 16th) and then head home for the holiday break. Now is the time to contact your congre (more...)
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Sales Training University Coming To St. Louis - 11/29/2005
Sponsored by Kendall, Access Point Medical and VGM Forbin
The final stop in 2005 for VGM`s Sales Training University will be in St. Louis, December 6-7, 2005. Louis Feuer, MS, MSW, will present a day and a half conference dedicated to meeting the training ne (more...)
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VGM To Offer Policies & Procedures/QI Electronic Manual - 11/21/2005
Developed for compliance with MMA quality standards
VGM has announced the development of comprehensive, electronic (editable/CD ROM) Policies & Procedures and Quality Management/Performance Improvement manuals. These products were specifically designe (more...)
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Jim Smith of Texas DME Wins Big at Medtrade - 10/27/2005
New VGM Vendor Access Point Medical "Draws" Attention
“What’s new, fun to buy and low-cost?” was the riddle on the entry blank, and the right answer soon became clear: Access Point Medical products and the hip new Scion from Toyota. (more...)
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Medtrade Update - 10/19/2005
VGM takes off gloves in NCB fight...and more
BOOTH 1941 - The VGM Group announced an aggressive campaign yesterday to stop competitive bidding by contributing $50,000 to a non-profit group it created to lobby against the Medicare reimbursement c (more...)
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I have decided to fight . . . Have you? - 10/19/2005
Comments from Van Miller at Medtrade
We appear to be at a "tipping point" in the world of HME. We can go one way from here or we can go the other. I won`t try to be overly dramatic. No matter what happens in the delivery or pay (more...)
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VGM becomes the exclusive distributor of Belson/Hanwright HME training videos - 9/23/2005
Special Limited Time DVD/VHS Offer - Accreditation of HME Services: 2006
VGM, the new exclusive distributor of Belson/Hanwright HME DVD`s and Videos, is announcing this exciting, new interactive DVD at a special sale price (40% off) to VGM members. Order your copy today - (more...)
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VGM Announces "Hurricane Katrina Program" - 9/1/2005
VGM offers array of support services including "HME Hotline", www.HMEhurricane.com & Member dues waiver option
VGM wishes to express its concern and support to all homecare providers affected by Hurricane Katrina. We recognize the severe challenges and difficulties you are experiencing in the storm`s aftermath (more...)
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Medtrade is coming! - 8/29/2005
Reserve your hotel room now!
VGM has a limited number of rooms available under the VGM block until Sept. 28th. You must hurry to get these rooms and rates!!
These rooms are at The Hyatt for (more...)
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Owner`s Strategic Growth Forum - 8/22/2005
September 12 - Atlanta, GA
This forum is designed for OWNERS and GENERAL MANAGERS who are serious about growing their health care business. Presented by Mike Mallaro, CFO, The VGM Group and Vince Crew, Founder, REACH Developme (more...)
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VGM Member has Congressman Visit his Business During August Recess - 8/15/2005
Samuel Clay of Clay Medical, Inc (Petersburg, VA) reports that he was able to schedule a meeting with his congressman (Rep. Randy Forbes, R-VA) during this last week. VGM asked Sam to put in his own w (more...)
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Billing and Reimbursement Road Show Travels to Denver, Colorado! - 7/29/2005
There is still time to register.
Confused By Medicare Billing? Get the answers to your questions at the Billing and Reimbursement Road Show Coming to Denver, Colorado, August 9, 2005.
Presented by Peggy Walker, RN, Billing Advise (more...)
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VGM’s EZ Design is Back Online! - 7/11/2005
Announcing Version 2
The VGM Group is excited to rollout the updated and improved EZ Design! EZ Design, a member exclusive online brochure generator, empowers you to better market your business. Now, with the choice of (more...)
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Sales Training University Visits New York - 7/7/2005
There`s Still Time to Register!
For the first time a Sales Training University focused on training home medical equipment sales professionals is being presented by nationally known industry consultant and speaker, Louis C. Feuer, MA (more...)
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Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) "Strongly Opposes" NCB - 6/24/2005
Responds to VGM Member Allcare Medical
Excerpts from the June 9, 2005 letter included:
Thank you for contacting me with your concerns about competitive bidding for durable medical equipment (DME)...I am strongly opposed this mis (more...)
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As HIPAA Securty Rule Deadline Passes, Many HME Providers Not Yet Compliant - 6/17/2005
VGM offers help: complete Security Rule "Toolkit"
Is your HME or Re-hab facility ready for the HIPAA Security Rule? If not, you should consider ordering VGM`s HIPAA Security Toolkit. This complete policy and procedure manual (CD) will guide all VGM G (more...)
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VGM commits $500,000 to new accreditation entity - 6/6/2005
Plus..VGM plans third building expansion
A new accreditation body, specifically created for the HME industry, debuted Wednesday evening at The VGM Group’s Heartland Conference.
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"A Red Carpet Affair!" - 6/6/2005
Comments and thanks from Heartland Director Christa Miehe
The Industry’s Premier Educational Event, Heartland Conference 2005, was indeed a red carpet affair! Nearly 500 VGM Members attended the conference along with more than 200 VGM Vendors.
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Heartland Festivities, Educational Seminars Begin - 6/1/2005
More than 750 attend Tuesday's golf tournament/hog roast & Wednesday exhibit hall grand opening
Billed as the HME industry’s “premier educational event,” 62 speakers from throughout the U.S. have begun presenting 90 sessions in five tracks: HME, respiratory, Rehab, Products/technology and Execut (more...)
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Heartland Is Here! - 5/31/2005
HME industry’s “premier educational event" begins today
The VGM Group is expecting more than 750 independent home medical equipment providers and HME vendors at its annual Heartland Conference May 31-June 3. (more...)
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Heartland Announcements: HOMELINK Signs New Contracts - 5/31/2005
And...New VGM Insurance Programs!
With the signing of several new contracts in the first quarter of 2005, HOMELINK, The VGM Group’s managed care division, has 125 contracts that cover more than 75 million lives with either group healt (more...)
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RESNA Grants CEU Approval for 2005 Heartland Conference! - 5/16/2005
16.5 hours approved
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) and VGM & Associates have agreed that RESNA will provide IACET (International Association for Continuing Educat (more...)
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University of Pittsburgh grants CEU Approval for 2005 Heartland Conference! - 5/12/2005
16.5 hours approved
The Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh granted a total of 1.65 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attendance of 16.5 hours of instruction at the upc (more...)
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Act Now and SAVE! - 5/10/2005
For a limited time only, take advantage of incredible financing
12 month NO INTEREST
(30 day deferment followed by 12 equal payments). Pay no interest on all new orders $20,000 or more! All product qualifies.
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AARC grants CEU approval for 2005 Heartland Conference! - 5/9/2005
Also - See Who's Speaking at Heartland
The Continuing Respiratory Education (CRCE) system of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) granted Category 1 approval for the 2005 Heartland Conference
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HME Education at its Best - 4/25/2005
See Who's Speaking at Heartland
See the elite group of experts coming to the 2005 Heartland Conference! (more...)
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AARC grants CEU approval for 2005 Heartland Conference! - 4/21/2005
15 hours approved
The Continuing Respiratory Education (CRCE) system of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) granted Category 1 approval for the 2005 Heartland Conference (more...)
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STU travels to San Diego - 2/18/2005
Register Today - Time is Running Out!
Don`t miss this much demanded educational event, taking place in San Diego on March 1 and 2. Sponsored by VGM University, presented by Louis Feuer. (more...)
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VGM Proudly Sponsors Billing & Sales Boot Camp - 2/15/2005
Medtrade Spring 2005
Presented by Jane Bunch and Louis Feuer on Monday, April 4, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (one day prior to the opening of Medtrade). (more...)
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HME Power Management Series - 2/11/2005
Getting ready to launch in April 2005
VGM and REACH Development Services have teamed up to deliver 12 strategic elements to help you and your business survive and thrive. Regardless of size, geography, or number of locations, we`ll tackle (more...)
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STU Travels to Texas - 1/20/2005
Time is running out. Register today!
Sales Training University, which focuses on training home medical equipment sales professionals, is being presented by nationally known industry consultant and speaker, Louis C. Feuer, MA, MSW. Don`t (more...)
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VGM Execs Invited To Attend Inauguration - 1/19/2005
Iowa Lawmakers Sen. Charles Grassley and Rep. Jim Nussle offer VGM "priority" seats
"I welcome the opportunity to be that close to an event that could be history," said Jim Walsh, a self-described history buff, Republican, Waterloo`s city attorney, and president of VGM Mana (more...)
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VGM SENDS LEGAL LETTER TO CMS TO ADDRESS OXYGEN ISSUE - 1/16/2005
VGM demands “CMS act quickly and decisively in…its intention to pay for oxygen and oxygen supplies” or face potential injunction
Following lengthy discussions with CMS and the Senate Finance Committee, VGM felt it necessary to notify CMS of its intent to file an injunction seeking emergency relief in federal court, if it did no (more...)
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We Will Never Forget You Tom… - 1/3/2005
Former VGM president Tom Fitzgerald, “a true VGM original”, dies at 70
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired VGM president Tom Fitzgerald. “Tommy”, a 19-year veteran of Van Miller’s Miller Medical Service and VGM & Associates died 5 (more...)
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VGM University - 1/3/2005
Initial 2005 Schedule Announced
VGM University (VGMU) has scheduled a variety of sessions during 2005. For more information call VGMU at 1.866.227.8171, go to http://www.vgm.com/learn/, and cli (more...)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! - 12/27/2004
Best wishes for a wonderful, happy, and safe holiday season
I would like to wish all of our valued VGM Group members, participating vendors, business consultants, the state, regional, and national industry associations and groups, and to all the other many fri
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Happy New Year! - 12/27/2004
Best wishes for a wonderful, happy, and safe holiday season
I would like to wish all of our valued VGM Group members, participating vendors, business consultants, the state, regional, and national industry associations and groups, and to all the other many fri
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Merry Christmas! It's that time of the year again! - 12/23/2004
Best wishes for a wonderful, happy, and safe holiday season
I would like to wish all of our valued VGM Group members, participating vendors, business consultants, the state, regional, and national industry associations and groups, and to all the other many fri
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VGM Members: Did You Receive & Complete Your Survey? - 12/9/2004
CEO Van Miller requests members to assist in negotiating efforts for better vendor pricing
VGM`S "WE`RE NEGOTIATING BETTER PRICING FOR YOU!" member survey was distributed this week via fax and email to all VGM, U.S. Rehab and HPC members. (more...)
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VGM Hosts Road Show Presented in Spanish - 12/1/2004
Reimbursement Rules
VGM University hosted the first Spanish Reimbursement Rules road show on November 9 in Fort Lauderdale. The event, Reimbursement Rules, or Las Reglas de Reembolso, is the first traveling educational (more...)
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Sales Training University for the Homecare Industry - 11/19/2004
Time is Running Out! Register Today!
Sponsored by VGM & Associates - Presented by Louis Feuer.
For the first time a Sales Training University focused on training home medical equipment sales professionals is being prese (more...)
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VGM Announces Heartland Conference Dates - 11/17/2004
May 31 - June 3, 2005
VGM will host the industry`s premier educational event, the fourth annual Heartland Conference, in Waterloo, Iowa, May 31-June 3, 2005.
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Puritan Bennett's New GoodKnight 425 Bi-Level(R) Sleep Therapy Device Delivers Power, Saves Space - 11/16/2004
Latest Technology Development Joins PB's Line Of Innovative Homecare Solutions
Puritan Bennett is unveiling the GoodKnight® 425 Bi-Level® Device, the smallest, lightest bi- level device on the market. The GoodKnight 425 device gives clinicians a new choice in treating obstructiv (more...)
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OPGA, POINT Health Centers of America To Merge - 11/12/2004
POINT stockholders voted Nov. 9 to become part of The VGM Group
The provider-owned network, POINT Health Centers of America, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and The VGM Group, parent company of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) have merged.
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VGM Group Forms Nationwide Respiratory Division - 11/2/2004
New company, set up similarly to U.S. Rehab, officially unveiled at Medtrade
"Providing members the marketing tools necessary to thrive in today`s Home Respiratory Care Environment."There are many issues facing the provider today. After performing a careful (more...)
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VGM Top 10 Medtrade Exhibitor - 11/1/2004
Ties for 6th with 4000 sq. ft. booth; 50 VGM staffers greet attendees
(Note: Reprinted from the October 28, 2004 edition of the Medtrade Show Daily, published by HME News).
BOOTH 2619 -The VGM Group wants, its Medtrade booth to be a safe haven for attende (more...)
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Van G. Miller and Joan A. Cross Receive Homecare Magazine 2004 HomeCaring Award - 10/22/2004
VGM CEO & founder, long time VGM member honored
Co-sponsored by Medtrade and given in recognition of distinguished service to the home medical equipment industry, the awards honor those whose dedication and commitment defines the "caring" (more...)
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HME Excellence Awards: VGM Group Members Receive 8 Nominations - 10/22/2004
Winners to be announced at Medtrade Kick-Off Event
Best HME Provider Nominees include: Healthcare Accessories, Fargo, ND (VGM, U.S. Rehab, OPGA), HomeReach, Lewis Center, OH (VGM), Mon Health Care Equipment & Supplies, Morgantown, WV (VGM, U.S. Rehab (more...)
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VGM Staffer Volunteering Time To Assist Hurricane Victims - 10/5/2004
L.E.A.R.N's Steven Douglas is also certified FEMA "Disaster Housing Inspector"
Steven Douglas` cube in the VGM L.E.A.R.N. department has been empty for over a month. But he`s not AWOL...
Steven, who, among other things, is the Spanish translator for L.E.A.R.N ( (more...)
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Sales Training University For the Homecare Industry - 9/17/2004
Sponsored by VGM & Associates - Presented by Louis Feuer
For the first time a Sales Training University focused on training home medical equipment sales professionals is being presented by nationally known industry consultant and speaker, Louis C. Feuer, MA (more...)
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The POWER of PowerWeb® - 8/2/2004
VGM’s web hosting division introduces
You wouldn’t dream of running a business without a telephone, fax machine, or a store location where customers can see your products and experience your service. So why do without a website? PowerWe (more...)
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VGM Welcomes Tim Pontius - 7/28/2004
Pontius, owner and CEO of Young Medical Services and Toledo IV Care in Toledo, Ohio is current chair of the American Association for Homecare board of directors.
A tour of the Waterloo corporate facilities, meetings with a contingent of VGM executives, dinner at Van Miller’s home, and, of course, a little golf make up the schedule this week as VGM throws out t (more...)
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Email Spam & Virus Update - 6/28/2004
VGM taking virus concerns seriously
Recently, emails have been delivered to inboxes with the familiar info@vgm.com return address. We are aware of these fraudulent emails, and wanted to assure our members that VGM is not the originator (more...)
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VGM Inside Sales Division Announces Sunrise Medical Special - 6/22/2004
Great members-only pricing: Guardian® Homecare beds & Guardian® Aspire power chair
The Guardian® Homecare Bed provides the reliability and compatibility that you demand at an affordable price. With a variety of packages to choose from, Sunrise Medical offers a bed solution to meet (more...)
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VGM Publishes Marketing Survey - 6/18/2004
The VGM Group has published a survey of how 315 independent HME providers market their products and services. Developed and conducted by sales expert Louis Feuer, founder of Dynamic Seminars & Consult (more...)
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Heartland 2004..."A Resounding Success!" - 6/7/2004
Comments and thanks from Christa Miehe, conference coordinator
2600 cookies, 237 pig squeezies, 3715 canned beverages, 18 hours of education and 3 karaoke bars combine to make the best Heartland Conference ever!
Heartland Conference 2004 has come to a clos (more...)
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VGM Welcomes Heartland Guests! - 6/1/2004
Hundreds of attendees, exhibitors, speakers and guests begin to arrive in Waterloo
More than 700 home health care providers, manufacturers and presenters from throughout North American will attend The VGM Group`s Heartland Conference 2004, Tuesday through Friday, at Five Sullivan Br (more...)
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Get Ready For Heartland! - 5/27/2004
Important arrival, transportation tips
If you are arriving by air into Cedar Rapids, and have confirmed your itinerary with VGM, we offer complimentary shuttle service to your Heartland hotel. Please review the spreadsheet link on the foll (more...)
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Flying to Heartland? Airfares Remain Low - 4/7/2004
But many routes require purchase by April 30
According to measures from the U.S. government and American Express Co, airline ticket prices remain lower than last year. Most airlines have been cutting prices since the 2001 recession and Sept. 11 (more...)
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HME Education at Its Best - 3/31/2004
View Who's Speaking at Heartland Online
You can now view the complete list of speakers at Heartland Conference 2004 online at www.heartland2004.com/speakers.asp. Speaker bios, course ob (more...)
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An innovative and affordable way to manage your HME business online - 3/15/2004
The VGM Group has signed an agreement with Brightree to deliver an Internet-based product for members that will assist with HME billing and inventory control functions.
VGM S.T.A.T. (Secure Tech (more...)
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Check Out VGM at Medtrade Spring March 15-18 - 3/11/2004
Visit VGM in Booth 325 during Medtrade Spring
10-5 Wednesday, March 17
10-4 Thursday, March 18
at the Las Vegas Convention Center (more...)
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VGM partners with Louis Feuer - 2/27/2004
Feuer and VGM LEARN join forces to bring powerful education to the HME industry
One of the HME industry’s best-known educators, authors and speakers has joined The VGM Group as educational adviser.
Louis Feuer, MA, MSW, was director of education for the Medtrade shows for 1 (more...)
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Heartland Conference June 1-4, 2004 - 10/20/2003
Online Registration Available Now!
You can now register online for Heartland 2004. The third annual education conference, sponsored by The VGM Group, will be held June 1-4, 2004, in Waterloo, Iowa. (more...)
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VGM Gala Big Hit - 10/14/2003
Missing...One Huge VGM Balloon...Join The Hunt! Reward Now Offered!!
Pictures from the VGM Gala! Click here.
ATLANTA – Under a full moon in Centennial Olympic Park the VGM Gala Get-Together att (more...)
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VGM's Medtrade 2003 Gala - 10/10/2003
Party under a full moon! & a live webcam!!
ATLANTA – The VGM Group forces have invaded Medtrade 2003 armed with new programs, a bigger and better Member Service Center, in-booth demos and a Gala Get-Together Friday evening so big it’s being mo (more...)
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VGM & Medtrade 2003 - 10/9/2003
New programs, new booth (live webcam available!!) and a party under a full moon
ATLANTA – The VGM Group forces will invade Medtrade 2003 armed with new programs, a bigger and better Member Service Center, in-booth demos and a Gala Get-Together so big it’s been moved outside under (more...)
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vgmMESA.net to be introduced at Medtrade - 10/7/2003
Powerful new resource for state and regional medical equipment providers’ associations.
Available at no cost to associations, vgmMESA.net is a Web-based resource library that will be useful to all state association directors and members. (more...)
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Look for vgmMESA.net at Medtrade! - 10/6/2003
VGM to launch powerful new resource for state and regional medical equipment providers’ associations.
vgmMESA.net, available at no cost, is a Web-based resource library that will be useful to state association directors and members. (more...)
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VGM Canada, Motion Group announce merger - 9/29/2003
Association of 24 specialized rehab providers will merge operations with The VGM Group
WATERLOO, Iowa and BRAMPTON, Ontario, Canada – VGM Canada and The Motion Group of Canada have announced a merger that will result in both entities benefiting from each other’s strengths. The Motion G (more...)
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VGM Attends Rehab And Assistive Technology Council (RATC) Fly-In (4 – 5 September) - 9/5/2003
VGM attended the RATC Washington D.C. Fly-In. VGM met with both Senator Grassley (R-IA) and Congressman Nussle (R-IA). Chairman Nussle indicated that pressure was mounting to finalize a bill prior to
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VGM University - 8/4/2003
VGMU Virtual University is your best continuing education value
VGMU is the most affordable continuing education tool available to HME/Rehab businesses. The course catalog offers learning for all job functions. Your employees can “attend“ courses to increase th (go to source...)
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The VGM Group Welcomes It's Newest Vendor - 6/2/2003
SecureCMN™, from eClickMD, Inc®, is a secure, Internet-based solution for processing Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and other medical forms online. (more...)
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It's Not Too Late! - 5/22/2003
HC 2003: Deadline Approaching
The monumental gathering of who's who in the DME industry will be taking place
May 28-31. The Registration deadline is fast approaching. Click (go to source...)
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SUNRISE TO INTRODUCE NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD - 5/6/2003
The Guardian Easy Care Wheelchair Family
Sunrise Medical introduces the Guardian Easy Care line of standard wheelchairs….the New Industry Standard! Six Easy Care models, covering the spectrum from basic to high-strength lightweight, provide (more...)
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GAME ON! - 3/26/2003
and it's good for another 3...
...3 years that is. Sunrise Medical and VGM recently announced a 3 year contract renewal coupled with the introduction of a new aggressive program for dealers.
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Are You Registered? - 3/26/2003
HC 2003: Deadline Approaching
The monumental gathering of who's who in the DME industry will be taking place May 28-31. The Registration deadline is fast approaching. Click here to (go to source...)
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