VGM Offers Members Access to Claims Database

WATERLOO, Iowa (May 16, 2014)—VGM Group, Inc., in partnership with Health Market Science, is offering its members exclusive access to the largest and most comprehensive health care claims database in the country. VGM Market Data includes referral information on more than 8 million practitioners and 1.2 billion claims. “This exclusive program will allow our members to distance themselves from their competitors. It provides the knowledge to focus sales and marketing efforts on those areas that provide the most value and growth potential,” said Ron Bendell, president, VGM and Associates, Ltd. “We feel strongly about the value of this program.” Targeted data packages by DME product category include: • A listing of physicians in specific markets who refer the product by HCPCS or physician diagnosis code • A ranking of these physicians according to the volume of referrals • Identification of which suppliers in your market are receiving referrals • Market share of referrals that you and your competitors receive from physicians or group practices • A ranking of referrals you receive from different physicians/practices