WATERLOO, IA – Medtrade exhibitor VGM (Booth #603) has released its “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026”, an exclusive resource designed to help VGM members anticipate the opportunities, challenges, and industry‐shaping trends ahead. Built from insights contributed across VGM’s communities, experts, and thought leaders, this playbook features a forward‐looking articles focused on what lies ahead for key sectors of the DMEPOS industry in the continuum of healthcare.
Critical topics influencing the industry’s trajectory in 2026 include:
• in‐depth forecasts for home medical equipment (HME), respiratory, complex rehab technology (CRT), home access, and orthotics and prosthetics (O&P);
• reimbursement and regulatory shifts, with an analysis of payer trends and competitive bidding updates;
• marketplace trends and long‐range forecasts, offering a look ahead to 2030 and beyond; technology, AI, and cybersecurity advancements; and
• the future of adherence for patient success.
“Our goal with this playbook is simple: to equip VGM members with the foresight, tools, and leadership perspective needed to think clearly, lead intentionally, and act decisively in 2026,” states Lindy Tentinger, president, VGM & Associates. “This highly anticipated resource offers a forward-looking view of the forces shaping the home-based care industry, with practical insights across every major segment we serve.”
Members can download their copy at vgm.com/playbook or by logging in to the VGM members-only portal and downloading it from the Playbook tab.
