04/10/2024

AAHomecare Highlights Successful Medtrade; Honors Joel Marx as 2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion

The American Association for Homecare reports "a vibrant show continues to grow" in a recap about Medtrade 2024 in last week's AAHomecare Insider:

The premier trade show for the HME community just keeps getting better – and more popular!  Building on the strong growth seen at last year’s Dallas debut, the attendance and engagement stats for Medtrade 2024 continued to climb:

• Overall attendance 25% higher than 2023 (approx. 2,300 attendees)
• 30% increase in number of exhibitors over 2023
• 40% more registrations for conference sessions vs. 2023

“The continued growth trajectory for the foundational aspects of Medtrade--attendance, the expo floor, and educational programming—is impressive and encouraging,” said Tom Ryan, AAHomecare President & CEO. “On top of that, I heard so much positive feedback in Dallas and since then on this year’s show.  It’s really gratifying.”

“I appreciate the investment that thousands of HME leaders are making in this industry by attending Medtrade,” added Ryan. “By sharing your expertise and passion with your peers, and improving your knowledge and skills, you’re strengthening the HME sector’s capacity to care for millions of individuals.  And finally, your support for Medtrade also helps provide funding for AAHomecare’s advocacy work on behalf of HME suppliers and manufacturers.”

In addition to the strong participation in conference educational sessions, the AAHomecare team was also energized by attendance at the State Straight Talk sessions, as well as a full house for the forward-looking AAHomecare Update, where the Association’s top volunteer leaders shared their perspectives on the top challenges facing their companies and how they’re responding.

Marx Honored as SUFH Brings in More than $50K

The Stand Up for Homecare reception capped a busy Wednesday and raised more than $50K—an increase of more than 10% over 2023--to support patient advocacy groups that serve HME patients and are effective advocacy partners on many of our policy initiatives.  2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion Joel Marx was recognized at the event and honored for his determined advocacy efforts, successful leadership as Chairman of AAHomecare and OAMES, and distinguished service across a range of other HME and healthcare industry councils and boards.  Fellow OAMES leaders who have received the award previously include Kam Yuricich (2023), Missy Cross (2016) and Cara Bachenheimer (2014).

Mark Your Calendars for Medtrade 2025

Medtrade will return to Dallas, Feb. 18-20, 2025. The AAHomecare team is already discussing plans to make a great show even better next year, and we look forward to working with our terrific partners at Emerald X to realize that vision.  Watch for updates at https://www.medtrade.com.