Archive - August 2023

VGM Live at Home members provide amazing home access services to individuals every single day, and we could not be prouder of the work our members continue to do for their customers. VGM Live at Home member, BILD, was able to install a ceiling lift for customers Ed and Darlene, which resulted in an incredible benefit to the couple financially and in terms of independence, privacy, and quality of life. Click here to watch the testimonial!  When Ed fell and became paralyzed, he and his...

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By Jim Greatorex, VP, VGM Live at Home As a kid we always heard about late July through August being called the "dog days of summer." I always thought it meant that it’s always the hottest time of the year and it made your dog pant, which it does. So, I thought I would look up "dog days" and see what it really meant, and my meaning is a little bit correct. It actually goes back to ancient Greek and Roman times when the rising of Sirius, known as the Dog Star, starts to rise in the sky and...

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By Jay Bracken, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), VGM Group On Thursday, August 5, a ransomware attack shut down emergency rooms and primary care services in several states. This most recent incident is described in this linked article from The Verge, a digital technology and science media/news company. Hackers continue to show us their persistence in stealing patient data and creating chaos, but in this latest incident they are impacting the...

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Watch the video below to learn about the Building Opportunities Summit taking place Nov.9-11, 2023 in San Antonio, TX!

VGM & Associates has released the third playbook of 2023, “VGM Playbook: Business Solutions to Optimize Success in DMEPOS.”  This publication contains articles that address the unique needs of DMEPOS businesses in order to succeed in the industry. Areas of focus include embracing new and emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), optimizing for efficient operations to reduce cost and increase revenue, and welcoming innovation to enhance patient care. “VGM...

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