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Fantastic Event in Dallas, TX with VGM and TexMEP

Published in Government Relations on March 04, 2022

VGM was thrilled to be at another in-person event this week with the VGM Roadshow and TexMEP Event in Dallas yesterday. The VGM speakers included John Gallagher, VP of Government Relations, Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Reimbursement and Payer Relations, and Craig Douglas, VP of Payer Relations.

The event concluded with a social event hosted by Victoria Peterson, President of TexMEP, as well as other TexMEP board members.

Our thanks to TexMEP for hosting the event. If you are interested in becoming a TexMEP member, please visit their website: www.texmep.org or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TexMEP/.

Victoria Peterson, President of TexMEP speaking to the attendees

Victoria Peterson, President of TexMEP speaking to the attendees.

John Gallagher speaking to the group at the VGM and TexMEP event

John Gallagher speaking to the group at the VGM and TexMEP event

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