Lisa Bargmann spent more than 20 years
working in the home medical equipment
and infusion industries at numerous companies. But, in 2003, she decided to jump in
head first and start her own company,
Bargmann Management LLC. The founder,
president and CEO began as an independent consultant, but after five years, she has
turned the one-woman business into a successful company with nearly 80 employees.
The company provides business solutions for the home medical equipment and
infusion (intravenous drug) health care
industries, working in the areas of education, training and consulting. This specialized area of health care is important for
patients across the country as more health
providers allow patients to heal at home
instead of in hospitals.
Because of the complex nature of the health care industry, Bargmann created
Homecare Collection Services in June 2004
to help with the professional billing and collection service. HCS began operating out of
Bargmann’s home with two part-time independent contractors. But when business
grew beyond the home office, Bargmann
opened an office in Akron and brought in her
husband, David Bargmann, as executive vice
president and chief operating officer to run
internal operations, along with several more
full- and part-time employees.
The growth has continued for the company since. It now employs 77 people and
anticipates hiring between three and four
full-time employees per month during the
next year. Because of this growth surge the
company moved into a new office in 2007.
In addition to employee growth, the company is also growing its infrastructure. It purchased $300,000 of technology in 2007 from
local businesses that included enhanced mail
handling, automation, voice-over Internet phone systems and electronic document
imaging. Management is also working on the
purchase of $150,000 of new software and
hardware that will allow automatic phone
dialing campaigns.
Employee wellness has been a major
focus at HCS. The company sponsors
numerous health awareness programs,
including smoking cessation programs and
on-site Weight Watchers programs to promote healthy living. The company is also
involved in numerous community programs, such as the Light the Night
Leukemia Walk for Life.
HOW TO REACH: Bargmann Management LLC, (330) 645-8200
or www.homecarecollection.com
