Registration is now open for the VGM Heartland Conference, taking place June 9-11 in the organization’s hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. In a March 5 announcement, VGM said early-bird pricing will be in effect until April 18. The 2025 conference will feature more than 60 educational sessions on topics such as Complex Rehab Technology, billing and…
VGM Opens Registration for June’s Heartland Conference
Briefly: NCART, U.S. Rehab Partner on Webinar; AIM Adds EVP
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology, VGM & Associates, and Abilities in Motion.
NCART, U.S. Rehab to Present Strategies for Growth Webinar The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) and U.S. Rehab are cohosting a March 6 webinar entitled Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025. The webinar’s speakers are Wayne Grau, executive director, NCART; Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS, senior director of…
VGM Adds VP of Vendor Contract Management
The new member of the organization’s leadership team has extensive health-care experience.
VGM & Associates has a new VP of vendor contract management. In a Jan. 20 announcement, the member services organization said health-care veteran Randy Piper has been brought aboard to drive new vendor business development, optimize contracts, and ensure compliance across vendor agreements. “Randy is a welcome addition to VGM & Associates to lead initiatives…
Cindi Petito Joins VGM & Associates
VGM’s new director of clinical networks will focus on CRT and home accessibility.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility veteran Cindi Petito has joined VGM & Associates. Petito, OTR/L, MBA, ATP, CAPS, CEAC, is VGM’s new director of clinical networks. In an Oct. 23 press release, VGM said, “Cindi brings with her over 29 years of experience in multiple health-care settings, including Complex Rehab, as well as being…
Editor’s Notebook: Focusing on CRT Education
‘Tis the season to start planning for professional learning opportunities in 2025.
It’s planning season, the time of year to take stock of what we’ve achieved and to make new plans for 2025. Specifically for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) professionals — clinicians, providers, repair technicians, etc. — might be looking for upcoming (and current) educational opportunities. — The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America…
VGM Calls for 2025 Heartland Conference Papers
VGM Heartland is scheduled for June 9-11 in Waterloo, Iowa.
VGM & Associates is now accepting proposals from industry members for educational presentations at the VGM Heartland Conference in 2025. In an Oct. 17 announcement, VGM said it’s seeking expert presenters on a range of topics of importance to home medical equipment (HME) and Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) providers. “New this year are revamped education…
VGM Announces New VP of Government Relations
The new executive served previously in the orthotics and prosthetics industry.
VGM & Associates has appointed Adam Miller to be its new vice president of government affairs. In a Sept. 4 news announcement, VGM noted that Miller previously served as president of VGM’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America. In his new role, Miller “will spearhead strategic engagement with VGM communities, aligning policy and practice with…
VGM Updates Member Success Team
The member services organization announced a promotion and a new hire.
VGM & Associates has announced an addition and a promotion to its member success team. In an April 10 press release, VGM said Chris Rose had been promoted to become director of member key accounts, effective April 8. Rose, who previously served as a regional account manager, will now “focus on strengthening business relationships between…
VGM Announces Two Leadership Promotions
Both promotions come from the organization’s marketing division.
VGM & Associates has promoted two of its marketing leaders. In a March 22 news announcement, the member service organization said it has promoted Krista McNurlen to SVP, business operations. McNurlen previously served as SVP, marketing, starting in April 2021. Also, Mandi Rogers has been promoted to VP, marketing. Rogers previously served as VGM’s senior…
VGM & Associates Has Chosen a New President
The new President will take over in January.
VGM & Associates has announced its new President… and she’s a familiar name to the industry. In a Dec. 18 press release, VGM said Lindy Tentinger will take over as President in January. Tentinger is currently the President of VGM Forbin/forbinfi. Tentinger will replace Jeremy Stolz, who will move into the VGM & Associates’ CEO…