Advocacy

In 2023 I visited the Texas State Capitol twice. Both times we canvased the Senate and House Representatives offices. Held meaningful conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and gained support for HME related bills being heard this year covering rate stability, patient protections, and due process protections for providers. I am proud to have led in the efforts to strengthen McKesson’s investments in TEXMEP and can say that my efforts have created many sales and marketing opportunities for McKesson and goodwill from the Texas HME market. We were recently recognized on the quarterly provider call for having the strongest presence of any associate partner.

Since OMEPA’s inception since 2017 they have done a great job getting providers to engage. OMEPA has created a presence with legislators who provide legitimacy to the HME industry in Oklahoma. Education is a key pillar at OMEPA where they have spent a lot of time preparing providers for a transition to MCO advantage plans by creating value-based care programs.