VGM & Associates Announces New Vendor Partner HME360 to Support Inventory Optimization for Members
Partnership brings inventory visibility and automation solutions to the HME industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026
Waterloo, Iowa—VGM & Associates is pleased to announce a new vendor partnership with HME360®, the only inventory optimization platform leveraging RFID technology that was built for home medical equipment (HME) providers by HME providers. This partnership expands VGM’s portfolio of solutions aimed at helping members improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial performance, and gain greater control over inventory management.
Inventory remains one of the most critical and least optimized aspects of the HME industry. Many providers still rely on manual processes, disconnected systems, and limited visibility, leading to lost inventory, unnecessary purchases, wasted labor, and constant reconciliation. Across the industry, this chaos and inefficiency contribute to an estimated annual impact of $4 billion.
HME360 addresses these challenges by introducing real-time visibility and automation into the inventory lifecycle, enabling providers to track inventory across all locations and automate counts, transfers, reordering, and reconciliation, reducing manual work and improving accuracy. With a clear, trusted view of what they have and where it is, teams spend less time tracking down equipment and free up cash for growth. HME360 customers report reducing counting labor by up to 95% and lowering lost equipment charges by 83%, while strengthening partner relationships.
Through this partnership, VGM members will have access to HME360’s inventory optimization platform, providing a clear path to implement real-time visibility and automation across their organizations. This enables providers to move beyond reactive inventory management and begin using inventory as a lever to improve both operational performance and financial outcomes.
“Technology that simplifies and automates inventory management is essential for the modern HME provider,” said Nick Dideriksen, VP of Technology for VGM Forbin. “HME360 enables fast inventory tracking and consistent reporting that will help our members improve efficiency and avoid over‑purchasing, ultimately reducing unnecessary costs while supporting better business decisions. This solution fills a key gap in our technology landscape within our GPO.”
“We’re excited to partner with VGM to bring inventory optimization to its members,” said Bryan Hines, President and Co-Founder of HME360. “Inventory is one of the largest expenses for HME providers, but it’s also one of the clearest opportunities to unlock growth and margin. When you bring real-time visibility and automation into the process, providers reduce waste, capture revenue that would have been lost, and free up cash to reinvest in the business. The margin is already there; it just needs to be realized.”
This partnership reflects a growing recognition across the HME industry that inventory is a critical driver of profitability and long‑term performance. With the right visibility and automation, inventory becomes something providers can actively control and use as a strategic advantage.
VGM Members should visit the HME360 partner page in your member portal to learn more about the partnership including special offers for VGM Members:
About VGM & Associates
VGM & Associates is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive member service organization (MSO) for DME/HME, respiratory, sleep, wound care, complex rehab, wellness, home modifications, and orthotics and prosthetics providers. More than 3,300 providers with 10,000 locations rely on VGM to connect them to valuable resources every single day. For more information, visit www.vgm.com.
About HME360
HME360® is the only inventory optimization solution built for HME providers, by HME providers. It turns inventory chaos into clarity with real-time visibility into every product, location, and status, so you always know what you have and where it is. No more over-ordering, stockouts, or wasted staff hours on manual tracking and counts. By freeing up tied-up cash, automating reordering and reconciliation, and seamlessly integrating with your billing system, HME360 transforms inventory into a strategic advantage. The result: stronger cash flow, accurate billing, and the ability to reach for more revenue today while future-proofing your supply chain for tomorrow. Learn more at www.hme360.com.
