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HOMES 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibits
May 6 & 7, 2025
Courtyard Boston Marlborough, 75 Felton St, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Schedule of EventsSpeakers and time slots subject to change. Monday, May 5, 2025 7:00 PM Casual Networking at Hotel Bar/Restaurant Tuesday, May 6, 2025 10:00a - 4:00p Exhibitor Move-In 8:00a Registration Opens & Breakfast Served 8:45a President's Welcome Bill Fredericks, Allcare Medical Supply 9:00 - 10:00a Change to Thrive: HME Paradigm Shift Steve Cela, Strategic Office Support 10:00 - 10:15a Networking Refreshment Break | SPECIAL GUEST
John Gallagher John Gallagher has been a dedicated advocate for the HME industry as well as long-time board member of HOMES. As he enters retirement, we recognize the end of an era - and honor the legacy he leaves behind. John and his lovely wife, Beth, will be attending the HOMES Annual Conference for one last hurrah with HOMES members and for a special tribute on May 7th: Honoring a Legend. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:15 - 11:15a Marketing: Writing a Creative Brief to Kick-Start a Campaign (Part 1)
Mandi Rodgers, VGM & Associates
10:15 - 11:15a The Importance of Long-Term Adherence in Modern Resupply
Kyle Neese, ACU-Serve
11:15 - 11:30a Networking Refreshment Break
11:30a - 12:30p State Chair Advocacy Updates and Best Practices when Connecting with Legislators
HOMES State Chairs; Billy Fredericks, Allcare Medical Supply
12:30 - 1:30p Lunch, Sponsorship Announcements
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1:30 - 2:30p Marketing: Building Out Your Campaign (Part 2)
Mandi Rodgers, VGM & Associates
1:30 - 2:30p RCM Best Practices - Keeping AR Current Without Losing Sight of Aging
Julie Dube, Brightree
2:30 - 2:45p Networking Dessert Break
2:45 - 3:45p AAHomecare Payer Relations Update
Laura Williard, AAHomecare
4:15 - 6:00p Billiards and Beverages at the Apex! Join us at the Apex Entertainment Center to kick off your evening with drinks, appetizers, billiards, and more! |
6:00 - 8:00p Dinner on own!
8:30 - 10:00p Afterhours Meet-up at the Courtyard Bar
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:00 - 10:00a Exhibitor Move-In
8:00a Registration Opens
8:30a Breakfast Served
9:00 - 10:00a How to Turn Typical Billing Losses Into New Revenue Andrea Stark, MiraVista | Sponsored by
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10:00 - 10:15a Networking Refreshment Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
10:15 - 11:15a The FINE Line Between the ATP Assessment & the Specialty LCMP Evaluation
Dan Fedor, VGM & Associates
10:15 - 11:15a Mastering Benchmarking Within Your Own Walls
Kim Cuce', VGM & Associates
11:15a - 12:30p Break with Exhibitors
12:30 - 1:30p Lunch, Membership Meeting, Honoring an HME Legend: John Gallagher
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1:30 - 2:30p AI Voice Agents: Transforming DME Communications
Scott Holzberg, Synthpop
1:30 - 2:30p Outsourcing: Optimizing Operating Efficiency, Customer Experience and Profitability
Bruce Gehring, Allegiance Group and Panel: Kyle Neese, ACU-Serve; Kim Cuce', VGM
2:30 - 2:45p Networking Dessert Break
2:45 - 3:45p "TiC" Talk: Making Transparency in Coverage Work for HME Providers
Laura Williard, AAHomecare; Jason Morin, Analytix Solutions
3:45 - 4:00p Raffle Winners Announced, Closing Remarks, Adjourn
4:30 - 6:00p Board Meeting and Dinner
All attendees and exhibitors are invited to join any and all meeting sessions, breaks, meals, and networking opportunities.
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SUPPORTERS AND CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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