DiscoverIndustry Matters - Powered by VGMWhat to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies
What to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies

What to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies

Update: 2025-07-07
Share

Description

In this episode, Craig Douglas, SVP of HME, Respiratory, & Wellness at VGM, is joined by Melanie Ewald, VP of Payer Relations and Reimbursement, and Kim Cuce', Director of Business Optimization, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the HME industry: closed payer networks. They share practical strategies for navigating out-of-network situations, working with third-party administrators, and pursuing single case agreements, while emphasizing the importance of clear patient communication, understanding reimbursement, and knowing, understanding, and keeping copies of your contracts.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

What to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies

What to Do When Payer Networks Are Closed | HME Contracting Strategies

VGM & Associates