Speakers Bureau

John Gallagher
Vice President - Government Relations
Company: VGM Group
Contact Information: 1111 W. San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: Lori Schilling at 800-642-6065 ext. 4476
Fax: 800-568-7039
Email: lori.schilling@vgm.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Competitive Bidding
  • Government Relations
  • Legislative Updates

Compensation: Travel expenses only


Mark Higley
Vice President - Development
Company: VGM Group
Contact Information: 1111 W. San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: Lori Schilling at 800-642-6065 ext. 4476
Fax: 800-568-7039
Email: lori.schilling@vgm.com

Seminar Topics:

  • HIPPA/Credentialing
  • Various Small Business Subjects
  • Business Start Ups
  • Valuation
  • Financing
  • Various compliance issues

Compensation: Travel expenses only


Peggy Walker
Director of Reimbursement
Company: US Rehab
Contact Information: 1063 Langford Rd
Blythewood, SC 29016
Phone: 800-754-8090
Fax: 803-754-2091
Email: peggy.walker@vgm.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Billing and Reimbursement

Compensation: Travel expenses only


Mike Mallaro
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer
Company: VGM Group
Contact Information: 1111 W. San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: Lori Schilling at 800-642-6065 ext. 4476
Fax: 800-568-7039
Email: lori.schilling@vgm.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Engineering Your Company for Financial Success
  • Power of the Incremental Dollar

Compensation: Travel expenses only


Esther Apter, CEO
Company: MedForce Technologies
Contact Information: 750 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge NY 10977
Phone: 866-237-1190

Email: eapter@medforcetech.com or alan@bravermaninc.com
URL: http://www.medforcetech.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Measuring and improving the costs of collections
  • Technology vs. employee: finding the right balance
  • Understanding and overcoming denials

Compensation: travel expenses only


Andrea Stark
Company: MiraVista
Contact Information: PO Box 290363
Columbia, SC 29229
Phone: 803-462-9959
Fax: 803-419-4860

Email: andrea@miravistallc.com
URL: http://miravistallc.com/services/

Seminar Topics:

  • Medicare Coverage Reimbursement
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Operating Strategies

General Coverage Criteria Compensation: Please contact for pricing


Bently C. Goodwin
Company: RemitDATA Inc.
Contact Information: 516 Tennessee Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 866-885-2974
Email: info@RemitDATA.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Medicare Denials
  • National Trends
  • Troublesome Denials
  • Accelerating Cash Flow
  • Related Denial Trends and Data

Compensation: Gratis in lieu of exhibit fees


Robert B. Thornburg
Company: HME Industry Consultation
Contact Information: 1665 Crestview Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-431-7508
Fax: 562-431-7239
Email: hillfok@aol.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Accreditation Preparation
  • Human Resources in Home Medical Equipment
  • Warehouse, Facility and Vehicle Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Safety Management & Infection Control
  • Disaster Preparedness

Compensation: Negotiable


Vince Crew
Company: REACH Development Services
Contact Information: 163 Burnt Pine Drive
Naples, FL 34119
Phone: 239-455-0816
Fax: 239-455-0817
Email: Vince@REACHdevelopment.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Retention
  • Strategic Growth
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Development Issues

Compensation: $2K+ depending on scope of engagement and other bundled services


Jane Bunch
Company: Jane Bunch
Contact Information: Phone: 770-366-0644
Email: billhme@aol.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Reimbursement consulting
  • Competitive Bidding Streamlining Processes
  • Audits
  • Training
  • Speaking

Compensation: Speaking fees start at $150, please contact Jane for specifics


Jay Williams- Sales Manage
Company: QS/1 Data Systems
Contact Information:

Jay Williams- Sales Manager
Company: QS/1 Data Systems
201 West St. John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone: 800-622-4861
Fax: 864-253-8690
Email: jwilliams@qs1.com

Seminar Topics:

  • What to consider when selecting a software system for your HME business
  • Medicare & HME Basics-What a new CSR or biller should know
  • Proper Patient Intake
  • Can you Survive a Medicare audit? What does Medicare look for

Compensation: Travel expenses only


Joe Groden
Company: JG Consulting
Contact Information: 126 New Wickham Drive
Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: 585-388-8824
Fax: 585-377-9158
Email: jgroden@jgconsults.com

Seminar Topics:

Compensation: State Association special fee $500 plus expenses


Schuyler F. Hoss
Company: Northwest Healthcare Management, Inc.
Contact Information: 3501 S.E. 168th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
Phone: 360-253-8000
Fax: 360-891-8322
Email: sfhoss@aol.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Health Care Trends and Issues
  • Technology and its Impacts on Home Care
  • Planning and Marketing
  • Managed Care and Contracting
  • Provider Restructuring and Program Development
  • Mergers an Acquisitions
  • Hospital Affiliations

Compensation: Varies


Louis Feuer, MA, MSW
Company: Dynamic Seminars & Consulting, Inc.
Contact Information: 1334 N.W. 167th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Phone: 954-435-8182
Fax: 954-435-8286
Email: Contact Louis Feuer or a DSC representative at www.DynamicSeminars.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Programs related to Homecare Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Service Strategies
  • Understanding Case Managers
  • Management Skills Training
  • How to Be an Effective Leader and Manager
  • Motivating Your Staff

Compensation: Please call DSC regarding fees and scheduling


Jay A. Johnson
Company: Fena Design, Inc.
Contact Information: 12925 16th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 320-267-1635
Email: jay@vertran.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Standing: The future of mobility
  • Starting and building a business
  • Life with spinal cord injury
Compensation: Rates negotiable upon booking

Ty Bello
Company: Team@Work, LLC
Contact Information: Phone: 260-493-7965
Fax: 702-548-9053
Email: ty@teamatwork.biz

Seminar Topics:

  • Coaching
  • Group Dynamics
  • Interpersonal Training
  • Leadership
  • Sales
  • Team Work Assessments

Compensation: State Association Special Fee $500 plus expenses

***Recommended by Beth Bowen, NCAMES Executive Director

Beth Quoted: "Your energy and information combine for a unique approach that our industry desperately needs!!"


Neil Caesar
Company: The Health Law Center
Contact Information: Neil Caesar
The Health Law Center
Greenville SC
info@healthlawcenter.com
864-676-9075
fax 297-8725
www.healthlawcenter.com

Seminar Topics:

  • Compliance
  • Legal Insight
  • HIPAA Compliance

Compensation: Travel Expenses and Honorarium with a 10% discount


Disclaimer: VGM & Associates, Inc., U.S. Rehab®, Nationwide Respiratory and Homecare Providers Cooperative (hereinafter "VGM") do not represent any of the individuals or companies (hereinafter "VGM Consultants") included within this e-guide directory of VGM-approved consultants and services. VGM makes no claims, explicit or implied, regarding the financial status of VGM Consultants or regarding VGM Consultants' ability, reliability, reputation, experience, or suitability to provide services to our membership organization.

VGM, nor its officers, directors, its clients, or representatives, shall be liable for damages, including special and consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the goods and services offered by VGM Consultants.

VGM has formed alliances with VGM Consultants to provide a wide range of services to our membership organization. However, it is possible that any of these services may be changed, temporarily disabled, or discontinued at the sole discretion of VGM.


 
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