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A podcast that delivers business solutions, best practices, government updates, reimbursement advice and more to home medical equipment, complex rehab, home accessibility, mastectomy and women's health providers, as well as orthotics and prosthetics practitioners.

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Episodes
  • IM: Unfiltered — Episode 6: What the HME Benchmarking Survey Is Telling Us About the Future of DME
    Jun 23 2026

    In this episode, Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM and Associates, sits down with Alan Morris, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at VGM, to dig into the annual HME News Benchmarking Survey — one of the most trusted data resources in the DMEPOS space. Alan shares what last year's results revealed about industry growth, the narrowing of payer networks, and the growing urgency around technology investment. He also looks ahead at what this year's survey may uncover, and why the themes of size, scale, and strategic partnerships are more critical now than ever. Whether you're a DME supplier looking to benchmark your operations or a manufacturer trying to understand where the industry is heading, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

    Take the HME News Benchmarking Survey Now: https://www.hmenews.com/hme-benchmarking-survey

    Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVzYDLn9A6o

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    17 mins
  • Industry Insights: 25 Years of Moving the HME Industry Forward
    May 29 2026

    In this episode of the Industry Matters podcast, Tyler Coulander sits down with Alan Morris to explore what makes the VGM Heartland Conference a must-attend event for the HME and DME industry. As Heartland celebrates its 25th anniversary, Tyler and Alan break down why this year's conference is more relevant than ever — from navigating margin pressure and evolving payer networks to leveraging technology for operational efficiency. Whether you're a business owner, an operator, or an emerging leader, they share why Heartland delivers practical, actionable takeaways you won't find anywhere else. If you're serious about growing your business and staying ahead of the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities, this episode — and this conference — is for you.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zW2UrWjREAs

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    16 mins
  • IM: Unfiltered — Episode 5: Champions of Change
    May 12 2026

    In this episode of IM: Unfiltered, Lindy Tentinger (President, VGM & Associates) and Ike Isaacson (SVP of Government & Regulatory Relations, VGM Group) sit down with Joel Gallion, CEO of Bellevue Healthcare in Washington, for a candid conversation about the urgency of advocacy in the home health and DME industry.


    They unpack the real risks behind new payer and TPA models reshaping care delivery — from sole sourcing and network restrictions to the erosion of quality and competition — drawing a stark parallel to what the PBM model did to independent pharmacies.


    Joel shares how Bellevue Healthcare went from advocacy bystanders to active champions of change through their state association PAMES, and why he believes the time to act is now, not tomorrow. Whether you're a large supplier or a small independent provider, this episode is a call to step up, get involved, and own your role in shaping the future of the industry.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6TTJ4e7ch5g

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    27 mins
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