VGM Government Relations

The DME industry is facing critical moments at the federal level and advocacy has never been more important.

Thank you to everyone who joined Ike Isaacson, VGM Group, Inc., and Jay Witter, American Association for Homecare, for our “What’s Ahead for the DME Industry” legislative update webinar.

Missed the live session? You can watch the recording now and hear what legislation is in play and how suppliers can make an impact.

🔗 View the recording: https://bit.ly/4n3k2J7

WEBINAR: Current Legislative Update – What's Ahead for the DME Industry with Ike Isaacson of VGM and Jay Witter of AAHomecare.
This Monday at 1pm CST.
Click on the link below to register to attend:

register.gotowebinar.com

New Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Improve Access to Diabetes Technology & Education for Medicare

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), Cochairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, have introduced the Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services (DIABETES) Act, S.4037.

A key provision of this legislation would protect insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) from being included in the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for the next five years—a critical step to ensure Medicare beneficiaries maintain reliable access to the diabetes technologies they depend on.

Read the full story here:
https://www.vgm.com/services/government-relations/new-bipartisan-senate-bill-aims-to-improve-access-to-diabetes-technology--education-for-medicare-beneficiaries-/

Celebrating Another DME Champion of Change: Thom Harvill

We’re proud to once again recognize a true Champion of Change in the DME industry: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical in Tennessee.

Thom has dedicated many years to the DME community—consistently showing up, speaking out, and pushing the industry forward. He’s the kind of advocate who never stops asking, “Who else can I reach out to about this?”

That simple but powerful question has opened doors, strengthened relationships, and elevated the voice of DME suppliers across Tennessee and throughout the country.

Celebrating Another DME Champion of Change: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical | VGM & Associates We're proud to once again recognize a true Champion of Change in the DME industry: Thom Harvill of Above and Beyond Medical in Tennessee. Thom has dedicated many years to the DME community—consistently showing up, speaking out, and pushing the industry forward. He's the kind of advocate who never ...