Tag: Clint Geffert

SARASOTA, Fla. – After two years in which React Health got a new name and new leadership, and boosted its product portfolio with a number of sizable acquisitions, the company’s vision is starting to come together, says Clint Geffert, president of commercial operations.  Since being purchased by a group of industry investors in 2021, React Health, formerly 3B Medical, has acquired Ventec Life Systems, which makes the VOCSN ventilator; Drive DeVilbiss’ IntelliPAP line of CPAP...

WASHINGTON – CMS has changed the implementation date of the new oxygen national coverage determination from Jun 14, 2022, to Jan. 3, 2023.  “This change only extends the implementation date to Jan. 1, 2023,” AAHomecare stated in a bulletin. “The new oxygen NCD coverage expansion will still be retroactively effective to claims with a date of service on or after Sept. 27, 2021.”  The new oxygen NCD, among other things, expands access for acute conditions...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – React Health, formerly 3B Medical, has named Clint Geffert as president, commercial operations, effective in June.  “I am extremely excited to be joining the React Health team,” said Geffert. “I believe React Health continues to position itself well in the industry as a leader and will capitalize on the long-term growth potential of the home medical equipment market.”  Geffert announced earlier this month that he was resigning from...

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has begun a nationwide search for a new president to lead its VGM & Associates division.  Clint Geffert, who joined VGM in 2012, has announced his resignation to pursue a new role with a manufacturer and distributor in the HME industry. Geffert spent his time as president focused on identifying solutions for VGM members, so they could focus on providing high quality care at a better cost.  “Clint remains a friend to VGM and a valued leader in...

As we begin 2022, I believe it is healthy to reflect on the year and see where we’ve been and what we might have in store for the coming year. It is fair to say that home care providers have had to rapidly adapt to a new normal shaped by a pandemic that has impacted providers to the very core.    We are all aware of the current challenges facing us, albeit temporary: supply chain issues; workforce strain and/or personnel shortages; and inflation. However, there have been a number...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Nominations for the 2021 HME Woman of the Year Award are now open. The sixth annual award, presented by VGM, recognizes a woman in the industry who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community, and the home medical equipment industry.  “The HME Woman of the Year Award honors exceptional leaders in our industry,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “Whether through advocacy, sharing...

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has released its latest playbook, “VGM Playbook: Optimizing Sales and Marketing in the DMEPOS Space.” The new playbook focuses on sales and marketing best practices, guidance and more. “Our previous playbooks touched on how best to serve our customers in the DMEPOS space, as well las growing your DMEPOS business,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “However, a key tactic of developing and growing your business and...

WATERLOO, Iowa - VGM has opened up its annual Heartland Conference to all HME providers for the first time. The move was driven by CMS's plans to consolidate all competitive bidding areas for Round 2021, the company says. “Due to the changes in competitive bidding, VGM will carry the torch to support all HME providers whether they're part of our membership community or not, because it's best for patients, providers and the industry as a whole,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates....

It's hard to believe that 2018 is quickly coming to an end. In this industry, we blink and another year is behind us. At VGM, we experienced many examples this year that truly illustrate productive change—forward movement in technology, providers dipping their toes in the waters of opportunity, and engagement at all levels to continue to come together to take care of America's post-acute patients.We launched a series of playbooks in 2018as a resource for both providers and manufacturers that...

WATERLOO, Iowa - The VGM Group has released its latest playbook, “Industry Snapshots: Forecasting 2018.” The free playbook includes articles on compliance, data and security, mega trends, tax bill implications and the economy. “In 2018 there is little debate there will continue to be change and uncertainty in the DMEPOS community,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates, a division of VGM Group. “But, where there's a threat, a great opportunity awaits. Our...