ATHOMES/ACMESA Tennessee Action Summit

You are invited to a FREE special event!
Tennessee Action Summit!

This event is for ALL Tennessee DME Providers -

Join us for a FREE event on November 7th to learn about the benefits of becoming a member of ATHOMES, a Proud Affiliate of ACMESA, and our upcoming Tennessee legislative strategy including:

-Tennessee Licensure

-Efforts and strategy surrounding sales tax exemption

-Tennessee Medicaid rate sustainability

-Strategy discussing relationship-building with Tennessee legislative stakeholders

Learn the latest news from industry experts and how ATHOMES advocates for Tennessee interests, strengthens your voice in policy discussions, and connects you with a powerful network of peers and resources. 

While ATHOMES has merged with ACMESA, we remain committed to representing Tennessee providers. It's essential that we continue collaborating as a unified group to ensure our state's voice is heard and our needs are addressed.

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM · 3:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Location: Permobil 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN

Agenda:

8:30 - 9:15am:              Breakfast Sponsored by AAHomecare

9:15 – 9:30am:              Opening Remarks from ATHOMES/ACMESA President Chris Burgess

9:30 – 10:15am:           John Goetz, Lobbyist, AAHomecare/ATHOMES

10:15 – 10:30am:        Break

10:30 – 11:15am:        Ronda Buhrmester, Director of Reimbursement and Payer Relations, VGM

11:15 – 11:30am:        Thom Harvill, Tennessee State Chair, ATHOMES/ACMESA Board of Directors

11:30 – 12:30pm:        Lunch and Roundtable Discussion Sponsored by VGM

12:30 – 1:15pm:           Laura Williard, SVP of Payer Relations, AAHomecare

1:15 – 2:00pm:              Adam Miller, VP of Government Relations, VGM

2:00 – 2:15pm:             Break

2:15 – 3:00pm:              Michael Hanna, Senior Analyst, Provider Relations CGS

3:00pm:                            Adjourn  

Whether you're already familiar with ATHOMES or ACMESA or just curious, this is a can’t miss opportunity to connect, learn, and explore how membership supports your business and the HME industry in Tennessee.

RSVP Today!
Email: beth@atlanticcoastmesa.org

Breakfast courtesy of AAHomecare

Lunch courtesy of VGM

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