Tag: HME Woman of The Year
HME Woman of the Year Sherry Krug on the benefits of feeling uncomfortable
December 23, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CENTER LINE, Mich. – Sherry Krug knows how to make a good first impression. She first met the Binsons, of Binson's Medical Equipment & Supplies, while seated at the “Michigan table” during an AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference. When Bob Binson got wind that her DME company had sold and she planned to retire, he called her up and told her to come work for them.
“It was the perfect fit because I saw so much potential for all the things I’d spent...
HME Woman of the Year finalists named
November 29, 2022HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced the finalists for the HME Woman of the Year: Sherry Krug, vice president of Binson’s Medical Equipment & Supplies; Dalia Morales, ATP, director of compliance, HR, and complex rehab technology at Respiratory and Medical Homecare Unlimited.; Sheila Roberson, chief compliance officer of Great Elm Healthcare; and Erin Weiman, CEO and owner/operator of Nunn’s Home Medical Equipment. VGM received nearly 50 nominations for the award this year. “These...
In brief: Complex rehab momentum, telehealth risks, Medicare Advantage bill
September 16, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A record 300-plus advocates participated in the NCART/NRRTS Virtual Congressional Fly-in on Sept. 14.
Those advocates, who included consumers, clinicians, providers, manufacturers, family members, caregivers and others, held meetings with 292 congressional offices throughout the day.
“In the weeks ahead, we will be carrying out the important task of following up with offices on the ‘congressional asks’ presented,” said Don Clayback in an...
Who will be HME Woman of the Year?
September 15, 2022HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Group will open nominations for the 2022 HME Woman of the Year Award on Sept. 19.
The award, now in its 7th year, recognizes a woman 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 the incredible dedication that women have to the industry,” said Mike Mallaro, CEO, VGM Group. “It recognizes women...
Katie Stevens on having a team of ‘happy people’
February 1, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
Leading through a pandemic has made Katie Stevens lean more toward the empathetic side of her nature, creating change both in how she manages employees and how she evolves her business model.
Stevens in December was named the 2021 HME Woman of the Year in a virtual presentation hosted by VGM.
“The pandemic has forced conversations not just around the way we engage with employees and listen to what they want but also to look at processes,” said Stevens, CEO of Reliable...
Leaders approach challenges with compassion, grit
December 17, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – What drives this year’s HME Woman of the Year finalists?
“At a fundamental level, (leadership) is compassion and care,” said Trisha Bailey, CEO of Medical Hotspots Inc./Bailey’s Medical, one of the four finalists. “Compassion for my staff, so they can extend that to people in which we serve. By doing so, it enables a better work environment, it enables a better outlook. It also generates significant benefits for the organization...
In brief: Woman of the Year, new Inogen CFO, Bleep funding
December 17, 2021HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Katie Stevens, CEO of Reliable Medical Supply, was named the 2021 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual presentation hosted by VGM on Thursday.
“There is no better recognition,” said Stevens, who became CEO of the Minneapolis-based company in 2020 following a long career with a national complex rehab provider.
HME News featured Stevens and Reliable Medical Supply in this story in September.
This year’s award drew 64 nominations...
Katie Stevens named top female leader
December 16, 2021HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Katie Stevens, CEO of Reliable Medical Supply, was named the 2021 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual presentation hosted today by VGM.
“There is no better recognition,” said Stevens, who became CEO of the Minneapolis-based company in 2020 following a long career with a national complex rehab provider.
HME News featured Stevens and Reliable Medical Supply in this story in September.
This year’s award drew 64 nominations for...
In brief: SoClean complaint, Drive recall, Woman of the Year announcement
December 10, 2021HME News Staff
PETERBOROUGH, N.H. – SoClean has filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit against Philips that takes into account a new inspection report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The company highlighted the following points in the amended complaint:
“Philips has known for years that the company’s products created a serious risk of harm to consumers.”
“The FDA report also confirmed that Philips had been receiving customer complaints...
Register for free Woman of the Year event
December 9, 2021HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Registration is now open for the HME Woman of the Year Awards Presentation & Panel Discussion taking place at 11 a.m. CT on Dec. 16.
The virtual event will feature a panel discussion with the four finalists, providing attendees with the opportunity to learn valuable insights, actionable advice and keys to success.
This year’s finalists and panelists are:
• Trisha Bailey, CEO, Medical Hotspots Inc./Bailey’s Medical
•...