Tag: Lauryn Estrella
Grassroots efforts heated up during August recess, support builds for H.R. 2005
September 17, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – During the August recess, DME suppliers across the country seized the opportunity to engage with lawmakers and advocate for critical DMEPOS legislation, according to VGM Government Relations.
From West...
In Dallas, Laurie Bachorek, director of rehab at Baxter Management/MetroCare, hosted U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, a member of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee. Veasey spent the day working alongside the MetroCare team to gain firsthand...
Next-gen: Familiar name steps up at HOMES
February 14, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WOBURN, Mass. - Lauryn Estrella, who was recently named executive director of HOMES, is the first person to say she has big shoes to fill.
She began her career at the association working alongside her mother, Karyn Estrella, who held that role for 21 years before passing away in 2019.
“I could never really fill her shoes, but I could still have that passion and excitement in the industry,” said Estrella. “But I just express it in a different way. I can still advocate...
In brief: Quipt ‘evaluates’ opposition, Henry Schein gets funding, Estrella steps up
January 31, 2025HME News Staff
CINCINNATI — Quipt Home Medical has acknowledged receiving notice from Philotimo Fund, an entity affiliated with Kanen Wealth Management and David L. Kanen, of its intent to solicit proxies in support of four director candidates in opposition to the company’s candidates.
The company says its board and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the board will thoroughly review and evaluate KWM’s notice and any additional requests for compliance with its established...
Lauryn Estrella takes reins at HOMES
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
WOBURN, Mass. – Lauryn Estrella, who began her career as an administrative assistant working alongside her mother, Karyn Estrella, has been named executive director of HOMES.
Estrella has been serving as director of membership outreach for HOMES since January 2024. In that role, she focused on member communication, reorganizing the association’s advocacy efforts through committees and state workgroups, and building stronger connections with Medicaid programs and managed care...
TexMEP taps Lauryn Estrella as executive director
May 6, 2021HME News Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association has named Lauryn Estrella as its new executive director. Estrella has more than 10 years of experience in the HME industry, including six years at HOMES, most recently helping multiple associations with database management, event planning and congressional meetings. TexMEP has also established a new board of directors. They include: Board President, Victoria Peterson of Respiratory & Medical Homecare;...