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We're MOVING FORWARD in Tennessee as an exclusively HME-focused association dedicated to advocating, educating, and protecting your company and the people you serve.

COVID-19 NOTICE:

ATHOMES is working on both the state and national levels regarding your questions relating to caring for your patients… waivers, F2F, equipment concerns, administrative burdens, etc. We will continue to share updates as they become available. THANK YOU for all you are doing for the health and safety of your patients, employees and families! Make sure you continue to check the CDC and CMS websites (linked) for updates. Stay safe and be well. Contact beth@athomes.org for assistance.

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Congrats to VGM Group for winning Best Vendor Booth at the Convention! :: ATHOMES Annual Convention 2015 ::

Congratulations to Rep.Phil Roe for winning our Homecare Champion of 2015 Award. Pictured here is his letter of appreciation & the plaque that Dick C. will give him. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION :

ATHOMES members awarded Ashley Plauche, our Executive Director and employee of Lambert's Health Care, with the 2015 HME Advocate Award. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Attendees socializing at dinner. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

The talented Laurel Wright performed at our Exhibitor Cocktail Reception (sponsored by AC-Serve) :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Gabe (Strategic AR) engaging with attendees at the Exhibitor Cocktail Reception :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Beautiful live music by Laurel Wright at the Cocktail Exhibitor Reception :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker Richard Davis & exhibitor Dave (AR Allegiance) exchanging stories at the Exhibitor Cocktail Reception :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Attendees at the Exhibitor Cocktail Reception kickoff :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Event attendees Teresa & Vickie at the Exhibitor Cocktail Reception :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

CRT expert Julie Piriano presents on the CRT track to attendees :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker Richard Davis :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

We're grateful for the TN Hospital Association's Chris Clarke coming out to educate suppliers on overlapping issues & upcoming activities :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Regulatory expert Kim Brummett (AAHomecare) updates attendees on key regulatory issues in the works. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Newly elected Board Member John Gallagher (VGM) gives an update on all of the legislative activities happening in DC--& how that hits us at home. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker John Gallagher (VGM) :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Lunch at the convention :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Lunch at Cafe Isabella :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

ATHOMES Board Member Bob C. and attendee Randy W. meet during the afternoon break. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker Patrick Miller (ARI Network Services) talks about the big wide world of internet--and how to utilize it for your company. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker Jim Knight (ACU-Serve) is as smart with billing software as he is funny. Enjoying his presentation! :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Morning exhibitor break :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Speaker Chris Clarke updating attendees :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Current ATHOMES Board Member JP and incoming Board Member John Gallagher at a break. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

ATHOMES Executive Director Ashley P. with BCBST's Phillip M. in between the 1-on-1 Insurer & Supplier Meetings :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Morning exhibitor break :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Morning exhibitor break with Ron & John (VGM) and ATHOMES Board Member Dick C. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Attendees during a morning session :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Kim Brummett (AAHomecare) and ATHOMES incoming VP Laura W. after Kim's morning presentation :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Wrapping up our vineyard networking event at Arrington Vineyards :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

ATHOMES attendees dancing to the live music at our networking event at Arrington Vineyards :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Board meeting, adjourned! Now for fun at Arrington Vineyards with live music, dancing, dining, and drinks. :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Snacks for our Board Meeting at the beautiful Arrington Vineyard :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Enjoying lunch before starting our Board Meeting at Arrington Vineyard :: ATHOMES ANNUAL CONVENTION '15 ::

Exhibitors from The MED Group and Pride Mobility Products AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Attendees taking notes during the educational sessions ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Event attendee Shelly C. enjoying the presentation ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Long-term industry advocates Dick Clark and David Bowman catching up before the meeting ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

CGS after their presentation updating suppliers on Competitive Bidding ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

James W. with AmeriGroup meeting with ATHOMES Executive Director, Ashley Plauche ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

McKesson educating attendees during the Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Our session with the CBIC Ombudsman was a full house ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

CBIC Ombudsman meeting with ATHOMES Member Charlie S. ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Nick Knowlton & Chris Watson of Brightree meeting with attendee Brent B. after their session ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

BCBST Liaison Phillip M. educating suppliers on developments within BlueCross BlueShield of TN and BlueCare ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Attendees during the morning break ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

CGS meeting with HME supplier at the meeting ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Networking Lunch ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Networking Lunch at Cafe Isabella ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Networking lunch ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Networking Lunch ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Attendees during one of our breaks ATHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Speakers from United Healthcare update attendees on BlueCare initiatives AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Attendees meet with exhibitor ACU-Serve during Exhibitor Break AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Educational session AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Memphis suppliers catching up on break AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Suppliers meeting with AmeriGroup/Univita during the meeting AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

AmeriGroup & Univita updating suppliers on their partnership and initiatives for BlueCare AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

ATHOMES Member, Sharon, of Univita of TN explaining from the supplier side during AmeriGroup/Univita educational session AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Brightree presenting to attendees AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Board Member & Regulatory Chair Donna Leslie updating attendees about the Jurisdiction C meeting AHTHOMES Winter Meeting '15

Speaker Mark Higley (VGM) ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Networking Luncheon ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Speakers Scott and Heather from CGS meeting with ATHOMES Regulatory Chair Donna and Education Chair Lenae AHTOMES Fall Meeting '14

Educational Session ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Networking Luncheon ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Exhibitor Drive Medical meeting with attendees during the Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

ATHOMES Partner Meeting BSN Medical meeting with event attendee Tommy B. ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Director of Licensure, Ann Reed, meeting with current and former ATHOMES Presidents Joel Segar and David Bowman ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Board Members Lenae Cheek and Donna Leslie with Ann Reed, Director of Licensure ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Mark Higley (VGM) meets with event attendees ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Exhibitor VGM Group meets with attendee JP and James during the Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Exhibitor Break ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Speaker and attorney Maury Nicely (Evans, Harrison, & Hackett) meets with attendee Josh after session ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Attendees at the meeting ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Exhibitor Break with ACU-Serve & attendees ATHOMES Fall Meeting '15

Exhibitor Break with HomeCare Sales Consultants & attendee Greg ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Educational Session by CGS ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

2014-2015 ATHOMES Board of Directors Front: Ashley Plauche, Joel Segar, James Rogers, Theresa Crump Back: Bob Crandall, JP Pendergraft, Rick Clark, Lenae Cheek, Dick Clark, Donna Leslie, & Chris Ros

ATHOMES Executive Director Ashley Plauche with Ann Reed, Director of Licensure ATHOMES Fall Meeting '14

Homecare Champion Award recipient Rep Womick with Medical Necessities, Reeves-Sain Medical, and ATHOMES Executive Director. :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

2014 Champion for Homecare Award recpient, Rep Rick Womick with nominator Lenae Cheek of Reeves-Sain Medical :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

2014 HME Advocate of the Year award recipient Randy Wolfe (Lambert's Health Care) with ATHOMES President David Bowman :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Speakers and legislative experts John Gallagher (VGM) and Cara Bachenheimer (Invacare) :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Pride meeting with Mid-South Mobility during Exhibitor Break :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Attendees from ContinuCare & Middle TN Respiratory in the morning sessions :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

John Gallagher (VGM) and Cara Bachenheimer (Invacare) giving the legislative update :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

HomeCare Sales Consultants meeting with attendee during exhibitor break :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

John Gallagher (VGM) announcing February meeting in DC over audits :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Board Member Theresa Crump (Professional Respiratory) introducing morning speaker :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Board Member Dick Clark (Resp-I-Care) introducing keynote speaker Lt Gov Ron Ramsey :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Chief Liaison Elaine Hensley giving the Competitive Bidding update to attendees :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

ABC+ meeting with Lambert's Health Care during Cocktail Exhibitor Reception :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Attendees MidSouth Medical & Advanced Homecare listening to the afternoon speaker :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Chief Liasion Elaine Hensley with TN's new ombudsman Nicole and ATHOMES Regulatory Chair Donna Leslie (MobilCare) :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

ATHOMES Executive Director Ashley Plauche and speaker Miriam Lieber :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

The Compliance Team & The MED Group meeting with attendees from HomeLife Oxygen, Ed Medical, & Lookout Medical during the Cocktail Exhibitor Reception :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

ACU-Serve meeting with Custom HealthCare during the Cocktail Exhibitor Reception :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Board Members Chris Rose (Philips Respironics) and Laura Williard (Advanced Homecare) with speaker Miriam Lieber :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Lunch at Cafe Isabella :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Speaker Miriam Lieber presenting to audience (special thanks to Brightree & Strategic AR for sponsoring!) :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Speaker Andrea Stark giving regulatory updates (special thanks to A/R Allegiance Group for sponsoring!) :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Ms Wheelchair TN organizers listening to keynote Lt Gov Ron Ramsey :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Home Medical Products listening to Andrea Stark present :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Angelo Audia (HomeCare Sales Consultants) with Dr. McCord :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Keynote Speaker Lt Gov Ron Ramsey :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Board Member Dick Clark (Resp-I-Care) introducing keynote speaker Lt Gov Ron Ramsey :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Standing ovation for Ms Wheelchair TN Ashley Grimes after her presentation :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Ms Wheelchair TN Ashley Grimes speaks to the crowd of attendees about advocating for people with disabilities. :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Speaker Jeff Hedges :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Speaker Jeff Hedges (RJ Hedges & Assoc) updates a full room on HIPAA & other health care laws :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

Partial group shot at our pre-conference group outing: Private room at Stony River! :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

ATHOMES Treasurer Rick Clark (NuMotion) and Executive Director Ashley Plauche at the registration table :: ATHOMES Annual Convention '14 ::

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Speaker Mark Higley (VGM) gives the group a legislative update and answers FAQs on Competitive Bidding

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Exhibitor Strategic AR meets with attendees Theresa Crump & Vickie Jarrell (Professional Respiratory)

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Exhibitor Kelly Mason (DeVilbiss HealthCare) meets with attendee Greg Foust (HomeLife Oxygen)

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Presenters from BCBS-TN meet with attendees Donna Leslie (MobilCare) and Bill Gutknecht (O2 Sleep Inc)

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Presenter Kelly Riley (MEDGroup) discusses respiratory documentation and audits

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Speaker Mark Higley (VGM) meets with attendee Masooma Tiawana (American Medical Equipment) and ATHOMES Executive Director Ashley Plauche

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Attendees Bob Perry (Lookout Medical) and Dana Ellis (ContinuCare) discuss issues before presentation begins

ATHOMES August Meeting 2013 Attendees Josh Story (All State HME) and James Rogers (Custom HealthCare) meeting on a break

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Speaker Randy Wolfe, Lambert's Health Care

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Speaker Joel Segar, Allied Management Solutions

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Speaker Penny Powers, PT, MS, ATP, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Speaker Bob Perry, Lookout Medical

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Speaker Dana Ellis, ContinuCare and on behalf of Erlanger Hospital

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelists

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelist State Representative Rick Womack

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelist State Senator Jim Tracy speaking to attendee

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelist Congressman Marsha Blackburn

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelist Richard Vaughn, Chief of Staff of Congressman Scott DesJarlais

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelists Richard Vaughn (office of Congressman DesJarlais) and State Representative Mark Pody

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Attendees speaking with Theresa Kobderlein, District Director for Rep. Diane Black & Richard Vaughn, Chief of Staff for Rep. DesJarla

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Panelists discussing problems with bid program

ATHOMES Legislative Roundtable for Competitive Bidding, May '13 Attendees

2013 Washington Legislative Conference ATHOMES members Charlotte Nuckles, Massooma Tiawana, and Bill Gutknecht with Congressman Stephen Fincher

2013 Washington Legislative Conference Partial group photo of ATHOMES attendees

2012 Washington Legislative Conference ATHOMES members Randy Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, James Herren, and Jeff Carr with Legislative Director Keith Studdard of Rep. Blackburn

2012 Washington Legislative Conference Senator Lamar Alexander with ATHOMES members: Randy Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, Jeff Carr, James Herren

2012 Washington Legislative Conference Key Health Aides for Senator Alexander with ATHOMES members: Jeff Carr, Randy WOlfe, Ashley Plauche, James Herren

2011 Washington Legislative Conference Congressman Phil Roe with ATHOMES members: Heather Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, Kenny Archer, Dick Clark, David Bowman, Gene Ray

2011 Washington Legislative Conference Congressman Chuck Fleischmann with ATHOMES members Heather Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, Kenny Archer

2011 Washington Legislative Conference Congressman Marsha Blackburn with ATHOMES members: Lenae Cheek, Randy Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, Ben Shapiro, Gene Ray, Kenny Archer, David Bowman, Dick Clark

2011 Washington Legislative Conference Health LA for Senator Corker with ATHOMES members: Dick Clark, Ashley Plauche, David Bowman, Gene Ray, Kenny Archer, Randy Wolfe, Ben Shapiro, Lenae Cheek

2011 Washington Legislative Conference Senator Alexander's Chief of Staff and Health LA with ATHOMES members Gene Ray, Kenny Archer, Ben Shapiro, David Bowman, Ashley Plauche

ATHOMES "Day on the Hill" 2013 in Nashville

ATHOMES "Day on the Hill" 2013 in Nashville Mark Cates, Chief of Staff for Governor Haslam with ATHOMES members to discuss TennCare contracting and Competitive Bidding

ATHOMES "Day on the Hill" 2013 in Nashville ATHOMES members Charlotte Nuckles, Lenae Cheek, Greg Nuckles, Shelly Cole

ATHOMES "Day on the Hill" 2013 in Nashville ATHOMES members Alan Smith and Brent Brockway

District Meeting with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann's office, Chattanooga ATHOMES members James Rogers, Joel Segar, Vickie Jarrell, Ashley Plauche, Theresa Crump, James Herren, Bob Perry, Dana Elli

2012 Washington Legislative Conference ATHOMES members Ashley Plauche and Randy Wolfe

2012 Washington Legislative Conference Senator Lamar Alexander with ATHOMES Members Randy Wolfe, Ashley Plauche, Jeff Carr, James Herren

2012 Washington Legislative Conference Congressman Marsha Blackburn greets ATHOMES members

ATHOMES Members with Rep. Marsha Blackburn in Washington, D.C. From left Jeff Carr (Carr Rehab), Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Ashley Plauche and Randy Wolfe (Lambert's Healthcare), James Herren.

ATHOMES SPRING CONFERENCE POSTPONED

Last week our state was hit with the deadly tornado that tore through Nashville, Middle and East Tennessee communities. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all as you continue your resolute to rebuild!

ATHOMES Spring Conference for March 19-20 will be postponed to a future date yet to be determined – this will allow your focus to stay on your families, homes and businesses.

Your ATHOMES Board of Directors met in special session today to discuss this important decision. Leadership is sensitive to this important recovery coupled with travel concerns over the COVID-19. The safety and health of our attendees and their families and communities are of utmost importance.

Should you require a refund, please email Beth@athomes.org and one will be issued then your meeting registration will be cancelled. Otherwise, we can hold your payment and registration until the new date is determined and will be announced as soon as possible.

Remember to save the date for the ATHOMES Annual Meeting on September 16-17. Until then, be safe, be well and thank you for your support of ATHOMES.

Upcoming events

2020 ATHOMES Annual Meeting

September 16, 2020 • Millennium Maxwell House, Nashville, TN

ATHOMES Board Meeting

September 16, 2020 9:30 AM • Millennium Maxwell Hotel in Nashville

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S T R E N G T H I N N U M B E R S:

We are all too familiar with the threats facing our industry, including competitive bidding, audits and reimbursement cuts. ATHOMES enables suppliers to unite to make a difference. As one founder said, "Every supplier in Tennessee needs to be active and contribute time and resources toward protecting out companies and our industry. There is strength in numbers, and now is the time to prove it!"

Our industry needs accessible, effective leadership that focuses on developing the relationships and strong political connections that will be required to help shape legislative and regulatory changes, and to keep industry members informed, both as to what needs to be done, and how to do it.

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