09/05/2025

Registration is Open for OAMES 44th Annual Meeting & Exhibition!

Join Us October 8-9 at The Grand Event Center in Columbus

The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services invites you to register for the association’s premier event of the year that brings together Ohio’s HME professionals, leading manufacturers, service vendors, managed care organizations and industry experts, for two jam-packed days of top tier learning and invaluable networking!  

Join us October 8-9 in Columbus for OAMES 44th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, “Rooted in Care - Growing the DME Community Together,” highlighting the tenacity of Ohio’s HME providers and their dedication to industry solidarity for everyone's future!  You’ll find event details in the OAMES 2025 Annual Meeting Flyer  and schedule at a glance  with secure online registration link available here . 

Limited Opportunities Available for Exhibit Spaces and Sponsorships!

This year is heading towards another sold-out exhibit program with incredible vendor support in the expanded HME Exhibit Hall and a return of the Medicaid Managed Care Pavilion featuring Ohio Medicaid’s Next Generation managed care organizations. Thank you to the exhibitors and sponsors who have signed up to date!  We have very limited exhibit space and some limited sponsorship opportunities available as well. Please contact Victoria at the OAMES office for latest details on availability. Can’t make it to Columbus? Sign up as a “Conference Advertiser”, a convenient, affordable option to promote your company if you’re not able to attend the event in-person. Contact Victoria for information today!

OAMES Give-Back Tradition! 

OAMES started the tradition of community giving in 2019 by adopting an Ohio-based organization each year to feature and support at the association’s annual event.  This year we’re recognizing A Kid Again headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.  A Kid Again's mission is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to children with life-threatening conditions, and their families. Since 1995, through the generosity of volunteers and donors, they have been creating year-round Adventures that allow these children to feel like A Kid Again.  Beyond Adventures, they provide families with practical support to navigate the challenges of a life-threatening condition. Together, their community of families share strength, stories, and encouragement, offering a safe space for everyone. Please click here for information about supporting the organization.  

Outstanding educational presentations!

The full conference flyer outlines presentations by an exceptional line-up of industry experts and state officials to bring members the insight and information you need on the hottest topics and challenges facing Ohio’s HME providers.  OAMES’ 2025 conference speakers include: 

• Cara Bachenheimer, Esq., Head of Government Affairs – Brown & Fortunato, PC
• Michelle Fitzgibbon, President – The Fitzgibbon Group
• Brooke Kraft, VP of Talent Management | VGM Group
• Miriam Lieber, Principal Consultant, Lieber Consuting
• Mark Rogers, Administrator DMEPOS Health Plan Policy – Ohio Department of Medicaid
• Jennifer Sylvester, Healthcare Operations Director: Business Growth - ACU-Serve
• Laura Williard, Senior VP of Payer Relations - American Association for Homecare
• Jay Witter, Senior Vice President of Public Policy – American Association for Homecare

Ready to relax and have fun?

After a day inside for sessions and networking, join us on the Event Center’s beautiful courtyard patio under festive lights to relax with your fellow attendees!  The bar will be open, and a variety of food stations will be available for attendees to enjoy in the fresh fall air.  Don’t miss this special evening of fellowship and gather around the fire pit as OAMES goes Al Fresco!  

Register and book your room! 

• Registration – Sign up today using OAMES secure online system or if you prefer, you can download the hard copy registration form  and fax or email to OAMES. Early-bird discount registration rates expire 10/3/2025!
• Accommodations – Hotel rooms are discounted at $1664/night for OAMES conference participants at the Courtyard by Marriott (Columbus/OSU) adjacent to The Grand Event Center where the meeting will be held. The room block expires 9/25/2025; use this hotel room reservation link. Rooms fill up quickly so book your room today to ensure availability!

We're looking forward to being together to recharge and refocus for 2026. Whether you're an HME veteran or new to the industry, you don't want to miss this opportunity to build your connections with Ohio's leading HME professionals! Sign up today!