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VGM Senior Leaders Engage in Advocacy at AAHomecare Legislative Conference

Published in VGM Government Relations on May 15, 2025

This week, VGM leaders attended the AAHomecare Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., a premier event dedicated to advancing healthcare policy and advocacy. AAHomecare provided attendees with valuable insights, equipping them with key discussion points and strategies for effective meetings with legislators. 

During the conference, VGM leaders met with all four Iowa Representatives' offices, including Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the lead Republican on H.R. 2005, DMEPOS Relief Act. These discussions focused on strategizing ways to garner support for H.R. 2005 and navigate the path to successful passage. 

The VGM team also engaged with Iowa’s Senate delegation, meeting with the offices of Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst, to further discuss legislative priorities and industry challenges. 

(Jim Nygren, President of VGM Insurance; Rep. Mariannette Miller- Meeks; Blake Thelander, Health Policy Director for Rep. Miller-Meeks; Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates; Ike Isaacson, SVP of VGM Government Relations; Adam Miller, VP of VGM Government Relations; and Jeremy Stolz, CEO of VGM.)

(Jim Nygren, President of VGM Insurance; Rep. Mariannette Miller- Meeks; Blake Thelander, Health Policy Director for Rep. Miller-Meeks; Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates; Ike Isaacson, SVP of VGM Government Relations; Adam Miller, VP of VGM Government Relations; and Jeremy Stolz, CEO of VGM.) 

The group also met with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK). Sen. Lankford spoke to the group at a breakfast event Tuesday morning. He committed to being a supporter of the forthcoming Senate companion bill to H.R. 2005 

(Jeremy Stolz, Lindy Tentinger, Adam Miller, Sen. Lankford (R-OK), Ike Isaacson, and Jim Nygren)

(Jeremy Stolz, Lindy Tentinger, Adam Miller, Sen. Lankford (R-OK), Ike Isaacson, and Jim Nygren) 

These advocacy efforts highlight VGM’s commitment to shaping healthcare policy and ensuring the needs of the industry are represented at the highest levels. 

“VGM is proud to stand alongside our partners, advocating for strong home healthcare for all,” said Ike Isaacson. “Promoting the need for equitable reimbursement, fair regulation, and focusing on quality care, our industry is the tip of the spear for healthcare at home. It was an incredible experience seeing so many of our membership walking the halls of Congress, advocating for the industry and for those they serve. Thanks to all for being Champions of Change!” 

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