Lisa Wells named WOY
By HME News Staff
Updated 1:55 PM CDT, Tue June 9, 2026
WATERLOO, Iowa — Lisa Wells has been named 2026 HME Woman of the Year.
Wells, senior vice president of Med-South, was honored during a special ceremony at the VGM Heartland Conference.
“Lisa represents the very best of our industry,” said Jeremy Stolz, CEO of VGM Group, Inc. “Her commitment to patient care, her influence in advancing policy and best practices, and the way she invests in developing others make her an outstanding leader and a truly deserving recipient of this year’s award.”
Wells has built a nearly 23-year legacy at Med-South, where she has held multiple leadership roles and made history as the organization’s first female senior vice president. She is widely recognized for driving operational excellence—leading initiatives that improve workflow efficiency, strengthen compliance, and deliver stronger reimbursement outcomes while maintaining a patient-first approach.
Beyond her organizational impact, Wells is a respected voice across the HME industry.
- Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association (ADMEA)
- Jurisdiction C Advisory Council
- National Provider Enrollment Advisory Council
- AAHomecare Regulatory Council
Other nominees for this year’s award were:
- Jeaneen Cole, vice president of quality and compliance, DASCO HME
- Shawna Carlson, director of rehab services, CareLinc Medical Equipment
- Julie Osborn, president and CEO, Alliance Rehab and Medical Equipment
- Whitney Baker, director of DME operations and integrations, Viemed
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