Join hosts Lindy Tentinger and Ike Isaacson for candid conversations about the home medical equipment (HME) industry. Each month, they tackle the biggest challenges facing providers—from competitive bidding and Medicare Advantage to annual accreditation and regulatory changes. With bold predictions, practical resources, and a focus on people-first leadership, IM: Unfiltered cuts through the noise to help HME leaders create clarity over chaos. Whether you're navigating policy changes or modernizing your operations, this podcast delivers actionable insights and reminds you that you don't have to do it alone. Brought to you by VGM.

Join Tyler Coulander, Market Strategy Manager at VGM & Associates, and Alan Morris, Senior Vice President of Strategy, as they unpack the financial pressures hospitals face in 2025–2026 and highlight how DME providers can become valuable strategic partners. They break down insights from the Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report, covering rising labor and drug costs, growing uncompensated care, and lingering supply chain challenges. Despite margin stabilization, hospitals still face constraints that affect throughput, length of stay, and readmissions. Tyler and Alan explain why these pressures create major opportunities for DME providers—especially during the crucial transition from hospital to home—where timely, reliable equipment delivery can reduce readmissions, support efficient discharges, and help manage variable costs. Whether you work with discharge planners or want to strengthen health system partnerships, this episode delivers clear insights into what matters most to hospital referral partners.

In this episode of Industry Matters: IM Unfiltered, host Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates, sits down with Ann Thomas, VGM’s Director of Learning and Development and Emerging Technology Education, to explore the often-overlooked people side of AI. While most organizations focus on technology and ROI, true success with AI depends on how people understand, embrace, and use it. Ann shares practical insights on change management, building trust, addressing job security fears, and tailoring AI training to different teams. Whether you’re a leader, manager, or frontline employee, you’ll discover actionable strategies to make AI a partner—not a threat—in your workplace. Tune in for real talk, relatable stories, and expert advice on leading your team through the AI revolution.