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In this episode of Industry Matters, Alan Morris, Director of Research and Strategy for VGM Government Relations, and John Gallagher, VP of VGM Government Relations, talk with Brian Leitten from Leitten Consulting, about a new study, "OIG Recommends 'High Risk/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermittent Catheters." The study looks at concerns and costs associated with reducing access to urinary catheters. 

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, continue their three-part series. In this second episode, they talk about medical records, delivery, and ongoing need, including drop-shipping and remote setups. 

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, finish up their three-part series. In this final episode, they talk about billing the claim, HCPC Codes, modifiers, and avoiding some audits.

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, kick off a three-part series. In this first episode, they talk about the intake process and ordering and how to help make this process as smooth as possible.

In today’s MUST listen to the episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing,  talks with Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Kelly Grahovac, General Manager for the van Halem Group, about how the Mississippi River is playing a role in the changes to the DMEPOS provider enrollment and what, if anything, you need to be doing.  Helpful Links: Medicare revalidation list: https://data.cms.gov/tools/medicare-revalidation-list NPE West: https://palmettogba.com/palmetto/npewest.nsf NPE East: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/DMEPOS Site visit checklist: https://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/nsc.nsf/DIDC/AFQLMT4106~Supplier%20Enrollment~Standards%20and%20Compliance

In today’s episode, Jim Greatorex, VP of VGM’s Live at Home talks with Gabrielle Welter, Strategic Business Development Manager at AAG. They talk about how people can use reverse mortgages as funding resources for home accessibility projects.   

In today’s episode of Industry Matters, Miranda Murphy, with VGM Therapy speaks with Greg Guinter, the Director of Therapy and Rehab Sales for Medline. They talk about the changing landscape of healthcare, the challenges healthcare systems are facing as they relate to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy service providers, and the evolution of innovation and technology in the therapy space. They will be discussing ways to help you find solutions.  

In today’s episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing  for VGM & Associates, talks with Nikki Jensen, VP of Essentially Women, the women’s health division here at VGM. They are talking about the launch of the new Lily Program. 

In today’s episode of Industry Matters VGM & Associates' Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, talks with VGM’s Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement about CMNs, LCDs, CPAP Policy changes, National Coverage Determination...in short, helping you understand how to get paid faster and keep your money. Ronda, thank you so much for being here today, please introduce yourself.  

In today’s episode of Industry Matters Boone Lockard, Director of VGM Respiratory talks with Chief Commercial Officer for Trace Medical, Elliot Campbell about Trace Medical’s history and growth to the ventilator rental company in the U.S., how they navigated COVID-19, and why you should be looking to Trace Medical to help optimize inventory, take advantage of asset flexibility, and increase EBIDTA margins.

In this episode of Industry Matters, John Gallagher, VP of Government Relations and Mark Higley, VP of Regulatory Affairs for VGM & Associates talk with Brian Leitten, CEO of Leitten Consulting about a recent study looking at three additional categories for building a case for additional Medicare and Medicaid investment.  Read the Full StudyVisit VGMGOV.com

In this episode of Industry Matters we continue our series for our OPGA community. In this edition of “Women Leaders in O&P,” Ashlie White, OPGA’s O&P 2021 Woman of the Year and Director of Health policy and Strategic Alliances for AOPA, talks with Kelly Gies, COO and Partner of Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics. They discuss the importance of data and analytics, cost indexing, insurance contracts and if they are helping your business be profitable, and much more. 

In this episode of Industry Matters Barry Thwaits, VP of Business Development for VGM & Associates talks with Adam Clark, Business Development Consultant for Post-Acute Care at Philips about long-term and post-acute care opportunities for providers. They analyze the business opportunity, reimbursement, and the resources needed to get into this growing market.  

In this episode of Industry Matters, OPGA president, Todd Eagen, talks with Dr. Kenton Kauffman of the Mayo Clinic about the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. They discuss the importance of the outcomes program in providing evidence based care in the O&P profession.  

In today’s episode of Industry Matters we are talking about the upcoming Heartland Conference which is quickly approaching! June 13-15 VGM will hold its annual premier educational conference. And that is right here in our hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. Joining me to talk about Heartland Conference are Committee Chair, Jill Blaser and Education Pillar, Kayla Mahler. 

In this episode of Industry Matters Mandi Joyner, Director of Marketing Strategy and Communications for VGM & Associates, talks with Mark Higley, VP of Regulatory Affairs for VGM Government about succession planning. Mark recently wrote a guide, “Succession Planning: Identifying What is Next for Your Business and How to Make it Happen,” to help members plan for the future. This podcast has common mistakes made, how to avoid to them, and best practices.Click HERE for the Succession Planning Guide  Mark Higley Cell Phone: 319.504.9515  

On today’s episode of Industry Matters we continue our series for our OPGA community. In this edition of “Women Leaders in O&P,” Ashlie White, OPGA’s O&P 2021 Woman of the Year and Director of Health policy and Strategic Alliances for AOPA, talks with Lesleigh Sisson, owner of O&P Insight. They discuss the importance of thorough and timely documentation to ensure proper reimbursement, challenges with same and similar devices, tips for your business, and much more.

In this episode of Industry Matters, Senior Director of Payer Relations for VGM Government, Ronda Buhrmester, and Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement and Education for U.S. Rehab, talk about lists - the master list, prior authorization, face to face, and written order prior to delivery. They cover the differences between the lists, recent changes with codes being added and removed from lists, the timing of additional changes, and what all of these updates mean for your business.  Standard Documentation Requirement Policy https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleid=55426 MLN SE 20007https://www.cms.gov/files/document/se20007.pdf UPCOMING WEBINAR Whaaaaat - CMS Announces the Codes on the Master List, Required List, and Those March 24, 2022 1:00 PM Central https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/795866519440662799?source=podcast  

We are very excited to be launching a new podcast series on Industry Matters for our OPGA community, “Women Leaders in O&P.” In this series, Ashlie White, OPGA’s O&P 2021 Woman of the Year and Director of Health policy and Strategic Alliances for AOPA, interviews other women leaders in the orthotics and prosthetics profession. In this first episode, Ashlie talks with Nikki Grace-Strader, the incoming fellow for NAAOP.  

In this episode of Industry Matters,  VP of Payer Relations for VGM Government Relations, Craig Douglas, talks with Market Sales Director for VGM Vendor Partner, Medline, Sal Grillo, about the impact from supply chain challenges, rising costs and stagnant reimbursement rates, shipping delays, workforce shortages, and how Medline is working to combat these issues.