Tag: Van Miller Homecare Champion
In brief: RFK Jr. in as HHS Sec, Schafhauser in as Homecare Champ, Carter in as OxyGo CEO
February 14, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a largely party-line vote of 52-48.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was the lone Republican to vote no.
Kennedy will replace Acting Secretary Dorothy Fink in overseeing the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CMS.
While Kennedy made a name for himself during the election for his focus...
Schafhauser named 2025 Homecare Champion
February 12, 2025HME News Staff
DALLAS – Rose Schafhauser, the executive director of MAMES and SWMESA, has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion.
Schafhauser began her HME career as a supplier, building a working knowledge of Medicare as a claims processor, and then later as general manager of Healtheast Med Home.
“For over four decades, Rose has served the HME community with unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership,” said Tom Ryan, president & CEO of AAHomecare. “This...
In brief: Trump turnaround, Homecare Champion finalists, TrueAire recall
February 7, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 suspended his plans to implement 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a one-month pause in exchange for concessions on border security and crime enforcement.
The DME industry is closely monitoring the situation to see what, if any, exclusions might be included for medical equipment and products, according to a bulletin from VGM Government Relations.
An increase in tariffs, VGM says, could lead to several...
Homecare Champion finalists announced
February 6, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Four industry leaders are being recognized as finalists for AAHomecare’s 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional industry contributions and advocacy efforts. They are Beth Bowen, executive director of ACMESA; Bill Fredericks, president & CEO of Allcare Medical Supply; Bill Guidetti, executive vice president, sales & operations for Apria; and Rose Schafhauser, executive director of MAMES. “We were privileged to have an extraordinary group...
AAHomecare announces Homecare Champion nominees
January 23, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has named 13 nominees for the 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award.
The association says this year’s group of nominees reflects the deep commitment and unwavering dedication to improving the home care industry. From advocacy efforts to innovative patient care strategies, these individuals embody the spirit of service that is at the heart of home care. Each nominee has demonstrated a longstanding record of service and is a champion of the values...
AAH on the hunt for next Homecare Champion
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is accepting nominations for the Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award, which celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to improving patient care, advancing the industry and advocating for the needs of home care providers. To be considered for the Homecare Champion Award, nominees must demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and advocacy within the industry. Nominees can include industry professionals, caregivers, advocates and others who...
Joel Marx: ‘What we do is very noble’
April 5, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CLEVELAND – Joel Marx isn’t crazy about calling himself a home care champion – he prefers to say he’s a champion for home care.
Call it what you like, Marx is this year’s Van Miller Homecare Champion and was the guest of honor at AAHomecare’s Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade in March.
“It’s nice to be recognized, but no one person makes the difference,” said Marx, chairman of Medical Service Company, which his parents...
Joel Marx to be honored as Homecare Champion
March 21, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – Joel Marx has been named the 2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion in honor of his contributions to and advocacy for the HME industry, AAHomecare has announced.
Marx, chairman of Cleveland-based Medical Service Company, has served on various boards and committees on a state and national level, including past president of the Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services, chairman of AAHomecare’s Home Medical Equipment/Respiratory Therapy Council (HME/RT) and past...
AAHomecare seeks next Homecare Champion
January 25, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare seeks nominations for the 2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion, who will be honored at the Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade on March 27 in Dallas. Nominees must have a longstanding record of service within the home care community; embody the spirit of caring and generosity, which are the hallmarks of the profession; and have active membership and engagement in AAHomecare. The Homecare Champion award was renamed in 2016 in honor of Van Miller, founder of the VGM...
In brief: Homecare Champ, new home infusion code, supplies survey, seat elevation comments
March 24, 2023HME News Staff
DALLAS – Kam Yuricich has been named the 2023 Van Miller Homecare Champion for her achievements as the executive director for OAMES and the Great Lakes Home Medical Equipment Association.
Yuricich will be honored at the Stand Up For Homecare reception at Medtrade in Dallas on Wednesday, March 29.
“Kam is a star and a stalwart for HME,” says Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president and CEO. “She’s brought home bottom-line wins for her members and she’s also...