Tag: HME Woman of The Year
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
•...
In brief: Woman of the Year finalists, supply chain relief, Quipt’s acquisition
November 12, 2021HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The finalists for this year’s HME Woman of the Year are Trisha Bailey, CEO of Medical Hotspots/Bailey’s Medical; Neidi Mack, vice president for ancillary services at Prism Health Care Services/The Alden Network; Katie Stevens, CEO at Reliable Medical Supply; and Victoria Peterson, administrator at RespMed. “These HME Woman of the Year finalists are leaders in their companies and communities,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “They...
HME Woman of the Year nominations open, but act fast
October 12, 2021HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Nominations for the 2021 HME Woman of the Year Award are now open.
The sixth annual award, presented by VGM, recognizes a woman in the industry 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 exceptional leaders in our industry,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “Whether through advocacy, sharing...
Patricia Mastrandrea named HME Woman of the Year
October 22, 2020HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — Patricia Mastandrea, CEO of MedCare Equipment Company, was named the 2020 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual event today.The award, sponsored by VGM and now in its fifth year, recognizes one woman in the industry who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community and the HME industry."It's important for all the industry leaders to work with officials to let them know how important it is to let us service those patients," said Mastandrea....
Finalists named for HME Woman of the Year
September 2, 2020HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - Carol Gilligan-Chack, Patricia Mastandrea, Tamme Dustin and Terry Racciato have been named finalists for the 2020 HME Woman of the Year.The winner will be announced during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22 hosted by the VGM Group, which sponsors the award.“These women are determined advocates and leaders - serving our industry selflessly for years,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “They exemplify the dedication and innovation required to have a positive...