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IM: Unfiltered — Episode 5: Champions of Change

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MK Battery Powered: Cutting Costs in HME Service Repair with Batteries, Chargers & Rolko Parts

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Industry Insights: The Rise of Chronic Disease and What It Means for DME

4

Capturing the Magic of the Evaluation: How Permobil is Revolutionizing the ATP Experience

5

Industry Insights: Top Takeaways from Medtrade 2026

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Access to Capital in the DME Space

7

Celebrating 25 Years of Heartland

8

How Better Mask Design Improves Sleep Apnea Therapy: Inside F&P Nova Nasal

9

Industry Insights: 2026 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

10

IM: Unfiltered — Episode 4: Bold Predictions for 2026

11

Industry Insights: Hospital Margin Pressures and the DME Opportunity

12

IM: Unfiltered — Episode 3

13

Navigating the Evolving Payer Landscape: Key Insights for DMEs

14

Resupply Revolution: Automation, Strategy & Success in HME

15

IM: Unfiltered — Episode 2

16

CGM Market Pulse: Innovations and Integrations in HME

17

Home-Based Care on the Rise: Understanding Data Driven DME Strategies

18

Unlocking Lowe’s Pro Benefits: Exclusive Savings for VGM Live at Home Members

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Medicare Shared Savings Program Explained: What It Means for VGM Members

20

From Payroll to People: Let’s Talk HR Solutions

21

IM: Unfiltered — Episode 1

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What to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies

23

SBA Lending Explained: How Financing Can Help Your Business

24

Navigating Post-Pandemic Healthcare Regulations: Updates & Guidance

25

Navigating Lymphedema Compression Therapy: Compliance, Documentation, and Market Insights

26

5 Pillars of Wound Care: Building the Referral Base

27

Introducing "So Every BODY Can Move"

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5 Pillars of Wound Care: Staff Training

29

Innovations in High Flow Therapy: Asymmetric Cannula

30

Real Talk in HME for Results that Matter

31

5 Pillars of Wound Care: The Right Partnerships

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Navigating Healthcare: DME Strategies for Modern Challenges

33

Exploring Upcoming Changes in Ventilator Coverage for COPD Patients

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5 Pillars of Wound Care: Developing Surgical Dressings Program

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Redefining Respiratory Care with React Health CEO, Bill Shoop

36

Policy and Progress: DME Relief, Tariffs, Titanium Carbon, and Advocacy

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5 Pillars of Wound Care: Identify Market Needs

38

Why a Small CPAP Mask Matters Most

39

Transforming HME Workflows with Tennr: Harnessing Intelligent Automation

40

Redefining Healthcare Operations: The ACU-Serve Approach to Transparency and Efficiency

41

What Does Value-Based Care Mean for DME/HME Providers? And How Can You Show Your Worth?

42

User Friendly Advancements in Catheterization and Bowel Programs

43

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Treatment Option Advancements with Fisher & Paykel

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Product Innovations in Humidification

45

Navigating Home Accessibility for ALS Clients

46

The Case for DME Investment Continues to Strengthen

47

Yes, Seat Elevation is Covered on Group 2 Power Wheelchairs

48

Advancing the COPD Standard of Care with Humidified High Flow Therapy

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VGM Launches Revenue Cycle Strategies

50

The Future Evolution of Home Access and Medical Referrals

51

VGM & Associates - Disrupting Traditional Paradigms in 2024

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Inventory Tracking Solutions for High-Value Assets with myTrace

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Meet Direct Supply® – Bringing Innovation to the HME Industry

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New Partnership Between MK Battery and Rolko

55

OPGA Product Spotlight: Episode 1 - Clean with Ross by TriOx

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Wound Healing Through Nutrition: Unveiling the Healing Power of Juven

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Revolutionizing Mobility: Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, Tyler Mahncke, and Reliable Medical Supply on the Future of Smart Wheelchair Technology

58

Unlocking Access: Navigating Bank Trusts for Home Accessibility

59

From Dreams to Life-Changing Beds: Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab Chats with the CEO of Cubby Beds

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Help Us Prevent a 30% Decline in DME Reimbursement for 2024

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Partnership for Positive Outcomes with MedSouth and Encore

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The PHE Is Over: What's Next?

63

Insights into Wound Care: Billing, Intake, and Operational Logistics with Industry Experts

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Limb Loss Registry & Evidence-Based Care in O&P

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The Countdown to Heartland 2023 Has Begun!

66

OIG Recommends 'High/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermittent Catheters

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Podcast Series Pt. 3: Billing Claims, HCPCS Codes, and Modifiers

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Podcast Series Pt.2: Medical Records, Delivery, and Ongoing Need

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Podcast Series Pt.1: What You Need to Know About Intake, Prescriptions, and Orders

70

Important Supplier Enrollment Updates - Changes to Contract!

71

Setting the Record Straight, Reverse Mortgages CAN Fund Home Accessibility Projects!

72

Solutions for Improving Efficiency and Innovation in Your Therapy Business

73

Lily Has Bloomed: An Introduction to the Mother-Baby Program

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A Chat With Ronda Buhrmester About Important Reimbursement Updates and Getting Paid Faster

75

Optimizing Inventory with Trace Medical

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More Categories Added in Building a Case for Medicare and Medicaid Investment

77

Women Leaders in O&P: Episode 3 - A Talk With Kelly Gies

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Growing Opportunities in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care

79

The Importance of the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry

80

Everything You Need to Know About Heartland Conference 2022

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A Closer Look at Succession Planning with Mark Higley

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Women Leaders in O&P: Episode 2 - A talk with Lesleigh Sisson

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A Review of 'Lists' and What you Need to Know About Codes for Reimbursement

84

New Series: Women Leaders in O&P

85

Combating Cost of Doing Business Increases, Stale Reimbursement, and Workforce Shortages

86

Oxygen Talk with Ronda Buhrmester - All things NCD Memos and PHE Waivers

87

A Deep Dive into the “Competitive Bidding - A Decade Focused on the Wrong Prize the Case for Medicare Investment in DME in 2021” Study

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The Vital Role Nutrition Plays in Wound Healing

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Add Group 3 Fluidized Therapy Beds to Increase Revenue

90

An Open Discussion About Opportunities in the Diabetic Market, CGM Audits, and Reimbursements

91

Essentially Women Talks with American Breast Care about Custom Breast Prothesis, Product Development, and Branding

92

The Tipping Point of Respiratory Outcomes in the Home

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A New Infant Monitoring Program and Technology

94

All Things VGM Heartland 2021

95

The Summer of 2021: Growth Amid Volatility in the Home Accessibility Market

96

How the Pandemic is Impacting Sleep and How a Ring Can Help Monitor Oxygen Levels

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VGM Retail is Rewired to Help You Rewire Your Business

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VGM Members Adapt, Navigate, and Pivot to Continue to Serve Patients During the PHE

99

My mobile delivery system has GPS, why do I need a second GPS service?

100

Key Leadership Skills Learned in 2020 and Why We Should Keep Some!

101

Cost Effective Wound Care Management Practices

102

AffloVest Case Study with Advanced Medical DME

103

Let's Talk About CPAP Fittings and Inventory Management with Philips Respironics and VGM Fulfillment

104

The Home Accessibility Tax Incentive Bill - What YOU Can Do!

105

Funding in 2021: Are You Ready?

106

Telehealth in Complex Rehab: Part 3

107

VGM Wound Care and Permobil Discuss the Importance of Seated Posture

108

Knee and Back Braces: What You Need to Know About Billing, Reimbursement, and Audits

109

Connection Over Convenience: How to Make Your Connection with Customers More Valuable Than Convenient

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A Deeper Dive into Telehealth and Complex Rehab - Part II

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"Owning It" with HME Woman of Year Award Winner, Patty Mastandrea

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Celebrating Respiratory Care Week

113

O&P Insights: Helping Your Practice Reach Its Full Potential

114

6 Ways to Make CPAP Repair Less Painful

115

Celebrating Strong Women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Return of Audits: What O&P Providers Need to Know

117

10 Ways to Keep Your Employees Engaged During a Pandemic

118

Follow Your Strengths: Maximize Your Potential and Your Team's Potential

119

Operations Leadership During a Pandemic, a Chat with HOMELINK Vice Presidents of Operations

120

U.S. Rehab Launches a New Telehealth and Complex Rehab Technology Educational Course

121

Billing and Reimbursement Update with Ronda Buhrmester

122

Continuing Respiratory Care...Remotely

123

Benefits of an All-Cloth CPAP Mask

124

The New World: Seizing Opportunity in a World of Disruption

125

Celebrating CRT Awareness Week August 10-14

126

CMS Audits Resume August 3, 2020

127

HME News Business Summit 2020

128

Billing and Reimbursement Chat with the Experts: CMS-1713, Telehealth Moving Forward, and New ABN

129

Discover Why All Providers Need to Know About Wound Care

130

Why Standing Power Chairs are Worth the Investment

131

Maximizing Profitability in a Complex Respiratory Program

132

Breaking Down PDPM and PDGM with VGM Wound Care and 3M

133

CRT Repairs and Reimbursement: What you Need to Know

134

The Importance of Outcomes in Orthotics and Prosthetics

135

VGM’s Next Steps Guide with John Gallagher

136

New Technologies from Ossur: Balance™ Foot S and Balance™ Foot S Torsion

137

New Technologies from Ossur: Iceross Seal-In® X Locking Liner and Icelock® 562 Hybrid

138

Business Development Strategies For COVID-19 Environment and Beyond

139

Learning about the Green and Health Homes initiative and Aging in Place

140

DMEPOS Forecast: More Healthcare at Home

141

Start With Yes: A Chat with Bellevue Healthcare's President, Joel Gallion

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Heartland At Home

143

Finding out how COVID-19 Impacts our VGM Members

144

Connor's Cuddles

145

OPGA and Nymbl: Exploring How New Technologies O

146

Episode 51: HME Now is the Time to Serve and Shine

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Episode 50: COVID-19 Update April 13, 2020

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Episode 49: COVID-19 Updates for DMEPOS Providers

149

Episode 48: Preparedness Beats Panic...Pandemic Planning and COVID-19

150

Episode 47: Home Accessibility and the Overhead Lift Market

151

Episode 46: Reimbursement Update with Ronda Buhrmester

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Episode 45: 2020 HME Outlook and Leadership Chat with Miriam Lieber

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Episode 44: A Closer Look at the Pilot Stairlift Line

154

Episode 43: Adaptive Technology for CRT Patients

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Episode 42: The Four Pillars of Wound Care

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Episode 41: Bathroom Modifications: The Key to a Good Home Access Program

157

Episode 40: Are You Looking at Patients as Payers?

158

Episode 39: Benefits of Circadian Lighting in the Home Setting

159

Episode 38: Back to Basics, 4 Ps for HME Retail Cash Sales

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Episode 37: Competitive Bidding Questions Answered

161

Episode 36: Using Data to Grow Your Business

162

Episode 35: EZ-ACCESS Opportunity for VGM Live at Home Members

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Episode 34: Maximizing Retail and Cash Products in HME

164

Episode 33: Bid Smart 2019, A Competitive Bidding Program Round 2021 Update with Mark Higley

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Episode 32: VGM Live at Home Series, Lifting Lives with Harmar Mobility

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Episode 31: Understanding Compression Products

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Episode 30: Cybersecurity: Get Serious, Or It's Game Over

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Episode 29: Let Her Decide...Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

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Episode 28: Why Outcomes Matter in CRT

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Episode 27: Wound Care and Ostomy...More Than Skin Deep

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Episode 26: HME Industry Snapshots

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Episode 25: VGM Live at Home ShelfGenie Launch, a conversation with CEO Andy Pittman

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Episode 24: Dear Resupply, Can You Save My Sleep Business?

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Episode 23: Where Does the Industry Go from Here...Competitive Bidding Reform with Mark Higley

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Episode 22: McKesson Brand DME Program

176

Episode 21: Tax Credits for Aging in Place, an update with Louis Tenenbaum

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Episode 20: Check Your Supplier Status Immediately!

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Episode 19: Vendor Partner Contracting with VGM

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Episode 18: HME Woman of the Year and 2019 Outlook with PRI

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Episode 17: Don't miss out on higher Medicare reimbursements due to your supplier status!

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Episode 16: #MakeMeWholeAgain Launches with Legislation Introduced in Congress

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Episode 15: Improving Revenue Cycle Performance

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Episode 14: Exploring Telehealth within the HME Community

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Episode 13: The Home Modification Market is Seeing Huge Growth: Is your business ready?

185

Episode 12: OIG Report Claims Massive Compliance Issues with CPAP Supplies

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Episode 11: Medicare Prior Authorization is Expanding - What you need to know!

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Episode 9: Elite Leadership with Jared Johnson

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Bonus Episode: Heartland Highlights

189

Episode 8: The Customer Service Revolution with John DiJulius

190

Episode 7: Driving Outcomes Through the Functional Mobility Assesment

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Episode 6: CMS Releases Interim Final Rule and Competitive Bidding 2019 Predictions

192

Episode 5: Healthcare Cyber Security 101 - "Hackers don't care what size you are."

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Episode 4: Knowing Your Medicare Status is Crucial

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Episode 3: How Caretailing Drives Sales

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Episode 2: Driving Sales Under the "New Normal" of Healthcare

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Episode 1: Healthcare Trends in 2018

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Teaser Episode