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Archive - July 2023

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  • July 26, 2023 | General

    Every year, on July 26, we celebrate National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This significant day serves as a reminder of the progress we have made in promoting inclusivity, equal rights, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It also highlights the importance of the home modifications and accessibility industry in empowering people with disabilities to maintain their independence and safeguard their well-being.  The...

  • July 26, 2023 | General

    VGM Live at Home continues to be impressed by the dedication of our membership. Often times, members will take on more complicated cases and go above and beyond to meet the clients’ needs.  Home Healthsmith installed an all-glass elevator in a condo in Boston, a more complex request as it is unusual to have a fully enclosed glass hoist way in a residence. From working with multiple sub-contractors, coordinating with the glass manufacturer, Oasis Specialty Glass (link to brochure), and...

  • July 26, 2023 | Industry News

    By Jim Greatorex, VP, VGM Live at Home Have you ever heard people talk about value-based care and wonder what that is? The New England Journal of Medicine defines it as the following:   Value-based healthcare is a healthcare delivery model in which providers, including hospitals and physicians, are paid based on patient health outcomes. Under value-based care agreements, providers are rewarded for helping patients improve their health, reduce the effects and incidence of chronic disease,...

  • July 26, 2023 | Education and Events

    As a valued VGM Live at Home member, members have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the educational webinar series, "Creating a Profitable Sales and Marketing Program." This enlightening program has been meticulously designed to equip members with the knowledge and skills needed to propel their home accessibility business to new heights.   Valuable Insights from Esteemed Speaker  "Creating a Profitable Sales and Marketing Program" is presented by Louis Feuer, MA, MSW, a nationally...

  • July 12, 2023 | General

    By Ben Barrick, Hearth   We don’t eat fast food because it is healthier or cheaper.  We don’t order things online because it’s better quality. And we don’t order a car service because it gets us to where we are going faster. We do these things because they are more convenient. Consumers demand convenience.  Even when it is a necessity as home accessibility pros sell.  And they buy more often from the most convenient option.   Identify...