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Legislative Update – VGM Web Link is One Option for Competitive Bidding Input
March 10, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey at www.vgm.com/survey.
To sim
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Legislative Update – VGM Making It Easy to Respond to CMS Request for Competitive Bidding Input
March 3, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey. To simplify the process of submitti
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Medtrade Spring Starts in a Week – Time to Sink or Swim
March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – There is no tomorrow. DME/HME companies are facing some horrendous legislation, worse than anything I have ever seen. If we sit by and are unable to reach CMS and legislators to make some critical changes, we all will face a dire fu
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Legislative Updates – Industry Airs Audit Grievances at OMHA Forum
February 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s OMHA Appelant Forum brought pointed questions from industry representatives in a hearing that yielded applause from providers whose businesses are paralyzed by the confusing audit process. The day began with sever
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How Involved are You with Industry Associations?
February 17, 2014
BRADENTON, FL – As a former medical equipment business owner, state association officer, and board member—now state association executive director—I have had the opportunity to view the industry from many different perspectives. I ha
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Legacy of Barbara Rogers Continues through Pfrommer Lecture
February 10, 2014
NEW YORK – Medtrade Monday received many comments about the passing of industry advocate Barbara Rogers. Rogers was an ardent proponent of the Margaret Pfrommer Memorial lecture at Chest (the conference of the American College of Chest Physicia