Southwest Medical Equipment Suppliers Association - Swmesa

11/11/2025

Today we honor and thank all who have served. 🇺🇸

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear. At SWMESA, we are grateful for the veterans in our communities, our member organizations, and our families who continue to inspire us every day.

Thank you for your service.

02/12/2025

Our amazing leader! Thank you Rose for your leadership here at SWMESA!

✨ Announcing the 2025 Homecare Champion Award Winner! ✨

After over 40 years of dedication to the HME industry, Rose Schafhauser has earned this esteemed recognition for her passion, leadership, and advocacy. From her start as a supplier to shaping two powerful regional HME associations—MAMES and SWMESA—Rose has been at the forefront of influencing policy, legislation, and education across 11 states.

Her commitment to improving the future of home-based care and advocating for the HME community is unmatched. Please join us in congratulating Rose on this well-deserved honor!

We will be recognizing Rose at the AAHomecare Update at Medtrade on February 19 at 2:15 pm in Ballroom D3/4. Make sure to join us in celebrating her incredible legacy! 🎉

01/25/2025

Proud to see SWMESA Executive Director Rose Schafhauser on this list of incredible nominees!

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Homecare! 🌟

AAHomecare is excited to announce the 13 nominees for the 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated a longstanding record of service in the homecare community, embody a spirit of caring and generosity which are hallmarks of this profession, and are members of AAHomecare.

These nominees have gone above and beyond to improve patient care, advocate for caregivers, and drive meaningful change in the industry.

🛑 Meet the 2025 Nominees:

Beth Bowen – Executive Director, ACMESA
Serina Breen – CEO, Freedom Mobility Center
Jason Canzano – Managing Director, Acelleron Medical Products
Devin DeLozier – Director of Strategic Accounts Payer Relations, Tactile Medical
Lawrence Dickson – President, Abacoa Medical Supplies
Bill Fredericks – President & CEO, Allcare Medical Supply
Anthony Greco – Sr. Consultant of Sales, Cardinal Health at-Home
Bill Guidetti – EVP Sales & Operations, Apria
Thom Harvill – Payer Relations Manager, Quipt Home Medical
Derek Lampert – CEO, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Diana Lopatinsky – President, A-Z Medical Supply
John Quinlan – Owner & President, Quinlan's Pharmacy & Medical Equipment
Rose Schafhauser – Executive Director, MAMES
The winner will be revealed on February 19 at Medtrade, but let’s take a moment to honor these inspiring leaders who continue to raise the bar in the homecare industry.

👏 Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions!

Find out more about the nominees here: aahomecare.org/Homecare-Champions

11/12/2024

Last week’s SWMESA Annual Conference drew a diverse group of Providers from across Arizona, New Mexico and Texas! This high level group of Owners and Upper Management were treated to the expertise of the best in our industry.

10/28/2021

DME's help keep healthcare costs down, but unfortunately reimbursement lags...

When proper investments are made into quality equipment and services provided by suppliers, those falls and injuries are prevented because you or your loved ones are fitted in a quality piece of equipment, lowering your risk of future injury. Read more here! https://loom.ly/h1_4XqU

10/02/2020

SWMESA is so proud to be a part of this event! Register today - you won't be disappointed!

This video will give you an overview of how the MAMES 2020 Virtual Conference "Connecting the Space Between Us" October 6-9, 2020 will work! We look forward ...

04/29/2020

Thank you to all of our home medical equipment and supply providers during this COVID-19 crisis! You have been an integral part in providing the items patients need in their homes and free up hospitals!

As we all hunker down during this COVID-19 pandemic, please take a minute to reach out to your legislators and let them know the importance of home medical equipment access during this time of crisis. Read more here!

http://www.peopleforqualitycare.org/blog/post/on-the-frontlines-home-medical-equipment-suppliers-are-here-for-you-