Services

VGM’s team anticipates future needs of its members and figures out a way to offer that product or service internally or through a supplier partner. From manufacturers to patients, VGM connects those with products or services to those who need them.

More than just savings.

VGM members can have it all. No matter where your business’s focus lies, VGM simplifies everyday business needs so you can put your resources where they matter most. Whether it’s insurance, education, or anything in between or beyond, we connect you to what you need to be successful today and tomorrow.

Data and Lead Generation

VGM Market Data provides members exclusive access to the largest and most comprehensive claims database in the country, helping you put your money in the right place.

Billing, Reimbursement, Audits and Compliance

The experts at VGM are dedicated to ensuring you get to focus on doing what you do best – caring for your patients and customers. Our reimbursement services are designed to help you get paid and avoid the unexpected so you can keep growing your business.

Patient Product Fulfillment

Outsourcing your product fulfillment services with VGM Fulfillment can bring a huge return on investment, freeing up inventory space, time, and money.

Insurance, Bonds & Risk Management

In an ever-evolving industry, VGM Insurance knows how to make sure you're covered for all those unexpected moments.

Patient Advocacy

People for Quality Care is a grass-roots organization that organizes patients and advocacy groups to speak out about the issues that affect quality health care and provider access.

VGM Off The Shelf Marketing

VGM Off the Shelf Marketing offers effective, cost-conscious standard and customizable marketing options to help you build your brand fast. Guides, handbooks, fliers, and inserts are all available through VGM OTS.

Education and Networking

VGM Education offers online education and compliance solutions for the entire continuum of care, including home health, home medical, and long-term care.

Patient Travel & Relocation

Whether patients need to travel for care or just need a good vacation, Freedom Link can help them get the equipment they need while traveling.

Payer Network Access

Gain access to over 2,000 insurance carriers nationwide, and keep more referrals with HOMELINK's payer network and Provider Direct Referral program.

Marketing Services

From creative, traditional, digital, print and everything in between, VGM's full-service marketing programs help members capture more of their market.

Security & Technology

VGM Forbin is here to help you with anything technology-related. We specialize in Technology Risk and Compliance for the healthcare industry, providing one-time assessments or a complete managed IT service to continuously reduce IT vulnerabilities while improving efficiency through technology.

Sleep Services

Sleep Services is a CPAP set up and compliance program that aims to create relationships with patients for ongoing care and success. This program helps our members with staffing, revenue, and patient compliance. By using Sleep Services as their outsourced clinical service, the member / provider can be more efficient and reduce costs as opposed to hiring additional clinicians. Sleep Services provides more efficiency and higher compliance rates.

Medicare Fraud Reporting

Fraud Eradication Advisory Team - help report medicare fraud

Revenue Cycle Strategies

Whether you're looking to refine your current strategies, overcome challenges such as policy education, needing clarification, or simply seek advice on navigating the complexities of our industry, our huddles offer a platform for personalized strategies and actionable insights.

Government Relations

The HME Industry may be small as compared to the rest, but we play an integral role in the lives of millions of Americans. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) audits and competitive bidding policies are challenging HME businesses large and small of all sizes, forcing patients to go without the products and services they need. VGM Government Relations is here to help VGM Members navigate the complexities of the legislative process and regulatory rules.

From Our Experts

Breaking: Year-End Package Update thumbnail Breaking: Year-End Package Update As lawmakers race to avert a government shutdown ahead of this Friday's deadline, we have learned that the provision to reinstate and extend the 75/25 blended rate will not be included in the proposed continuing resolution that is expected to fund the federal government until March 14, 2025. Despite exhaustive bipartisan efforts from all reaches of the HME community, including providers and stakeholders, there was not enough support to get it included in the package. CMS Releases CPI-U Adjustments For DMEPOS In 2025 And Fee Schedule Q1 thumbnail CMS Releases CPI-U Adjustments For DMEPOS In 2025 And Fee Schedule Q1 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) adjustments for the Calendar Year 2025 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule. BREAKING – Rep. Guthrie Tapped To Lead Energy And Commerce Committee thumbnail BREAKING – Rep. Guthrie Tapped To Lead Energy And Commerce Committee The House Republican Steering Committee recommended Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) on Monday to be the next chairman of the Energy And Commerce Committee. The Energy And Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over a broad range of policy issues and federal departments, including healthcare, the Department Of Energy, the Food And Drug Administration, and more. Guthrie has sat on five of the panel's six subcommittees and is chair of its health subcommittee. Action Needed: Support DME Legislation As The 118th Congress Concludes thumbnail Action Needed: Support DME Legislation As The 118th Congress Concludes As the 118th Congress draws to a close, we urgently need your help. Congressional negotiations are currently underway to determine the scope of end-of-year health and budget legislation. We are optimistic that the DME Legislation (H.R. 5555 and S. 1294) will be included in the final legislative package, but your support is crucial to ensure this happens! Champions of Change: Choice Medical thumbnail Champions of Change: Choice Medical We are proud to recognize two HME suppliers and VGM members who have recently taken the initiative to engage with their legislators and staff members. Sen. Thune Lands Senate Majority Leader Role While Support for H.R.5555 and S.1294 Continues thumbnail Sen. Thune Lands Senate Majority Leader Role While Support for H.R.5555 and S.1294 Continues In a significant development, Sen. John Thune (R-SD) has been chosen as the new Senate Majority Leader while support continues for H.R.5555 and S.1294. Spotlighting Champions of Change: Meetings with Rep. Blake Moore and Sen. Patty Murray's Staff thumbnail Spotlighting Champions of Change: Meetings with Rep. Blake Moore and Sen. Patty Murray's Staff We are proud to recognize two HME suppliers and VGM members who have recently taken the initiative to engage with their legislators and staff members. Iowa Senators Expand Their Understanding of DME Supplier Issues thumbnail Iowa Senators Expand Their Understanding of DME Supplier Issues NuCara Home Medical hosted an event for Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) at their Urbandale location on Thursday, Oct. 10. and on Oct. 17, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) visited VGM's headquarters in Waterloo, IA. Both senators were asked to support the 75/25 blended rate in a year-end package.
“As part of VGM, I feel like I am part of something much larger. Something that’s hard to express in words. It is a community where I can access resources and advice for my business to thrive in a constantly changing environment, and, as a bonus, it is also a community of people I trust and consider my friends.” Colleen Hunter
Owner
Browning’s Pharmacy and Healthcare