VGM Names HME Woman of the Year
December 18, 2021
WATERLOO, IA – In a virtual ceremony held Dec. 16, the VGM Group Inc. named Katie Stevens as its 2021 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. Stevens is CEO of Reliable Medical Supply, headquartered in Minneapolis. She has more than 15 year
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Legislative/Advocacy
PAYGO and Sequester Wins Set the Stage for HME’s Next Major Challenge
December 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – As noted last week, the House and Senate passed legislation that keeps across-the-board 4% PAYGO cuts to Medicare reimbursement from taking effect in 2022 and extends the pause on 2% sequestration cuts through the first quarter
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Legislative/Advocacy
Kentucky Suppliers Face Emotional Task Caring for Patients After Tornadoes
December 18, 2021
OWENSBORO, KY – USA Today reported at least 30 tornadoes struck Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas from Friday to Saturday, December 10-11. The destruction included more than 1,000 properties, 25,000+ homes without power in K
Medicare Advantage Plans: Access to Care Requirements
December 18, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – We are writing a series of Medtrade Monday articles addressing federal law pertaining to Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs) and Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MMCPs). The previous two articles (i) presented an overview of federal laws
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Legislative/Advocacy
Reasons To Be Optimistic
December 11, 2021
ATLANTA – With VGM getting ready to crown its annual HME Woman of the Year, I decided to reach out to a few of the nominees in search of inspiration. After all, 2022 will soon be here and the calendar year is always a good time to reassess and find
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General Healthcare
Ceremony Will Reveal 2021 HME Woman of the Year
December 11, 2021
WATERLOO, IA – Registration is now open for the HME Woman of the Year Awards Presentation & Panel Discussion taking place at 11 a.m. CT, Thursday, Dec. 16. The free virtual event can be accessed by registering at www.vgm.com/womanoftheyear. Thi