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Melanie Ewald

Melanie Ewald

VP Payer Relations and ReimbursementVGM Group, Inc.

As a payer relations and regulatory expert, Melanie Ewald has honed her skills in payer contracting, enrollment, credentialing, compliance, and audits. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and optimize payer relationships has earned her recognition as a leader in the field.  

Melanie's commitment to the healthcare industry extends beyond her professional roles. She has been actively involved with several durable medical equipment (DME) associations, including serving as a former board member of the Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services (OAMES) and participating on the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) Payer Relations Council.  

Melanie is also an attorney specializing in health law with a career deeply rooted in the healthcare industry. Her extensive experience includes roles in a holistic hospital-based clinic, the Minnesota Hospital Association, and the DME sector. Melanie's contributions have consistently focused on improving healthcare systems and operations, making her an asset to the VGM Government Relations team and our industry partners.

Tue Mar 0311:15 AM – 12:45 PM126 A-C

MC05: Current and Future Trends and Innovations in Payor Relations

This advanced session will delve into sophisticated negotiation techniques for dealing with payors, focusing on complex contract negotiations, leverag

This advanced session will delve into sophisticated negotiation techniques for dealing with payors, focusing on complex contract negotiations, leveraging data analytics, and optimizing reimbursement rates.

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations

This advanced session will delve into sophisticated negotiation techniques for dealing with payors, focusing on complex contract negotiations, leveraging data analytics, and optimizing reimbursement rates.

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations Council

This advanced session will delve into sophisticated negotiation techniques for dealing with payors, focusing on complex contract negotiations, leveraging data analytics, and optimizing reimbursement rates.

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations Council

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Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Session TypeManaged CareSession Track
Seth Weinstein
Jason Morin
Melanie Ewald
Amanda Minimi
Seth Weinstein
Seth WeinsteinVP of Finance, Medical Service Company
Jason Morin
Jason MorinVice President of Healthcare, Analytix Healthcare Solutions
Melanie Ewald
Melanie EwaldVP Payer Relations and Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc.
Amanda Minimi
Amanda MinimiVice President of Health Solution Marketing & Operations, Aeroflow Health
Seth Weinstein
Seth WeinsteinVP of Finance, Medical Service Company
Jason Morin
Jason MorinVice President of Healthcare, Analytix Healthcare Solutions
Melanie Ewald
Melanie EwaldVP Payer Relations and Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc.
Amanda Minimi
Amanda MinimiVice President of Health Solution Marketing & Operations, Aeroflow Health
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
Mon Mar 023:30 PM – 5:00 PM126 A-C

MC06: Introduction to Payer Relations/Landscape for the DME Industry and Payor Landscape

This session will provide a basic comprehensive overview of payer relations in the DME industry, including key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and th

This session will provide a basic comprehensive overview of payer relations in the DME industry, including key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the role of payors. Attendees will gain an understanding of the foundational concepts necessary to nav

This session will provide a basic comprehensive overview of payer relations in the DME industry, including key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the role of payors. Attendees will gain an understanding of the foundational concepts necessary to navigate payor relationships.

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations Council

This session will provide a basic comprehensive overview of payer relations in the DME industry, including key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the role of payors. Attendees will gain an understanding of the foundational concepts necessary to navigate payor relationships.

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations Council

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Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Session TypeManaged CareSession Track
Yelena Brusilovsky
Miriam Lieber
Lisa Wells
Melanie Ewald
Yelena Brusilovsky
Yelena BrusilovskyNational VP, Commercial Sales, Cardinal Health
Miriam Lieber
Miriam LieberPresident, Lieber Consulting LLC
Lisa Wells
Lisa WellsSenior Vice President, Med-South, Inc. & Affiliates
Melanie Ewald
Melanie EwaldVP Payer Relations and Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc.
Yelena Brusilovsky
Yelena BrusilovskyNational VP, Commercial Sales, Cardinal Health
Miriam Lieber
Miriam LieberPresident, Lieber Consulting LLC
Lisa Wells
Lisa WellsSenior Vice President, Med-South, Inc. & Affiliates
Melanie Ewald
Melanie EwaldVP Payer Relations and Reimbursement, VGM Group, Inc.
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No