Tag: HME Woman of The Year
Tenacity, trailblazing & tech: Robin Menchen’s vision for future of HME
June 13, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Robin Menchen, the 2025 HME Woman of the Year, became the first female president and CEO of Rotech Healthcare in 2019. Her advice to other aspiring leaders in the HME industry: Adopt a can-do attitude.
Menchen has worked at Rotech Healthcare for more than 30 years, starting at the company as a compliance officer and working her way up the ladder to chief administrative officer and then COO, before replacing Tim Pigg as president and CEO.
“We spend a...
Rotech’s Menchen named HME Woman Of The Year
June 11, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa –Robin Menchen, CEO of Rotech Healthcare, has been named the 2025 HME Woman of the Year.
Menchen started at Rotech more than 30 years ago, where she first started as compliance officer. In 2024, she became the first female CEO and president of Rotech.
“Robin has literally given her life career to this industry,” said Joni Moss, chief administration officer for Rotech. “She is a transformational leader, creates a common vision...
Women of the Year: VGM announces finalists, OPGA calls for noms
June 2, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Group has announced the finalists of the 2025 HME Woman of the Year:
Ginger Walls, director of clinical and technical education, Permobil Americas
Jennifer Jordan, vice president, baby and mom division, Aeroflow Health
Robin Menchen, CEO, Rotech Healthcare
Autumn Kline, director of sales and marketing, NuCara Home Medical
“These outstanding women exemplify significant contributions to their company, community...
In brief: Sign-on letter goes live, Medline partners with Microsoft, WOY award moves to Heartland
October 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa have released a sign-on letter in support of re-establishing the 75/25 Medicare blended reimbursement rate for DME in non-rural, non-competitive bid areas for 2025, AAHomecare has reported.
The association is asking stakeholders to reach out to their representative in the House of Representatives to ask them to join the sign-on letter. Stakeholders should direct Republican reps to contact...
VGM to celebrate Woman of the Year at Heartland
October 17, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced that the ninth HME Woman of the Year Award celebration will be held during its Heartland Conference, June 9-11, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa. “The HME Woman of the Year Award honors the incredible dedication and impact women have on this industry,” said VGM Group CEO Jeremy Stolz. “And Heartland is the perfect occasion to honor their achievements and contributions. I cannot wait to shine a light on these deserving leaders, and to celebrate...
WOY Dana McLaughlin celebrates HME’s impact
December 21, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Dana McLaughlin of Medical Service Company was named the 2023 HME Woman of the Year in a virtual ceremony on Dec. 21.
McLaughlin, who became president of Medical Services Company in July 2022, has worked in the HME industry for 28 years.
“It’s not a glamorous industry, but the impact we have, it’s allowed patients to stay at home with their family and loved ones,” she said during the ceremony. “They'll have the products and...
In brief: CPI-U increase, WOY finalists, ResMed lawsuit
December 12, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has announced a 3% CPI-U adjustment to the DMEPOS fee schedule for calendar year 2024, AAHomecare has reported, but the actual amount will be influenced by Medicare’s competitive bidding program.
The adjustment varies as follows:
• CBP items in former CBAs (projected percentage change): +2.9%
• CBP items in non-CBAs (CPI-U): +3% (not directly stated in the change request)
• Non-CBP items...
VGM announces WOY finalists
December 11, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced the four finalists for the 2023 HME Woman of the Year:
Deb Holman, chief compliance officer, Hart Medical;
Dana McLaughlin, president, Medical Services Company;
Jami Tharp, office manager, senior billing specialist, and human resource manager, Choice Medical; and
Heather Yi, vice president, customer success, Brightree.
“Each of these 2023 HME Woman of the Year finalists is an impactful leader within...
2023 WOY nominations now open
October 23, 2023HME News Staff
2023 WOY nominations now open
WATERLOO, Iowa – Nominations for the 2023 HME Woman of the Year Award are being accepted now through Nov. 20, 2023.
The eighth annual award, presented by VGM Group, 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...
VGM Canada seeks nominations
July 6, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Canada is accepting nominations for the Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award through July 23. The award is open to all women who work in the HME or mobility industry in Canada who have made significant contributions throughout their career to serve patients, community, business and the industry. Nominees can be physiotherapists, occupational therapists, manufacturers and other professionals in the industry. “Last year, we were excited to announce Cindy Wickens, founding...