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Thank You for Attending ‘What's Ahead for the DME Industry'. Recording Now Available.

Published in Government Relations on May 01, 2026

Thank you for joining VGM Group’s Ike Isaacson and AAHomecare’s Jay Witter legislative update webinar. With significant movement at the federal level, we appreciated the opportunity to share the latest developments, emerging challenges, and what suppliers should be watching right now.

During the session, we covered:

Key DME legislation currently in play.
Advocacy opportunities and how suppliers can make an impact.

If you weren’t able to attend live—or would like to revisit the discussion—you can access the webinar recording here.

This is a pivotal moment for the DME industry, and advocacy has never been more important. We can’t move forward without your voice, and we encourage you to stay engaged as today’s policy decisions continue to shape the future of DME.

Thank you again for your time and commitment to advocacy. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or would like additional resources.

For more information on how you can get involved, reach out to Jay (jayw@aahomecare.org) or Ike (mike.isaacson@vgm.com).

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