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Speakers

David Chandler, MBA

VP of Payer Relations

AAHomecare

David Chandler is the Senior Director of Payer Relations for American Association for Homecare.  David has worked to build relationships with payers across the country and assist Home Medical Equipment (HME) providers in ensuring their patients have access to quality equipment and care.  He continues to work with state and regional associations throughout the nation to find solutions and fight for regulatory and legislative change.  David has worked in the HME industry since 2003, most recently with Liberty Medical Specialties as Director of Reimbursement and Government Affairs.  He has considerable experience in sales, operations, reimbursement, payer, and government relations.  

Chandler’s service to the HME community also includes a term as President of the Atlantic Coast Medical Equipment Services Association.  He served as Chairman of the Medicare Jurisdiction C Advisory Council and was a member of AAHomecare’s Regulatory Council and State Leaders Council.  Chandler was elected to the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy/ DME Subcommittee in 2016.  Chandler also currently serves on the board for Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association (ADMEA), Great Lakes Home Medical Services Association, Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association (NEMEP), and Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP).

Heather Davis

President

Visionera

Heather Davis delivers measurable results for DME companies through her expertise in value-based care contracting, payer development, and strategic consulting. With a proven track record of successfully securing value-based agreements, she excels in building strong payer relationships and optimizing revenue. As the founder of her Austin-based consultancy, she provides comprehensive services including payer contracting and national expansions, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of the Health Plan landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

Bruce Gehring

SVP Business Development

Allegiance Group

Bruce Gehring is an accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive with over 16 years at Allegiance Group, focusing on business development within the Home Medical Equipment (HME) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Infusion and Specialty Pharmacy sectors. With 28 prior years in Finance and Hospitality, Bruce brings a wealth of experience in resolving complex marketing challenges, exploring new market opportunities, and implementing effective sales strategies. His role encompasses the development and execution of sales and marketing plans, strategic product enhancement, and overseeing the sales team. He is actively involved in creating educational content, including industry articles and webinars, to share best practices in patient engagement and revenue cycle optimization. Bruce also contributes to the industry as a member of the education committee for MAMES.

Kelly Grahovac

General Manager

The van Halem Group

Kelly Grahovac serves as the General Manager for The van Halem Group where she focuses on audits, appeals, education and training across multiple lines of business and various specialties. Kelly is a known lecturer in the DME industry, speaking at national conferences, state associations, and for private events. Kelly’s past experience includes nearly 10 years at one of the nation’s leading Medicare contractors, working at the DME MAC, QIC and A/B MAC contractors. She has since brought this knowledge and experience over to The van Halem Group, where she has been working since 2013 to assist providers as they navigate the ever-changing healthcare payor landscape.

Wayne Grau

Executive Director

NCART

Wayne started his career in the Home Medical Equipment industry in 1990 when he went to work for Pride Mobility Products. Wayne was a regional sales manager, and he continued to be promoted and assumed new responsibilities, including legislative affairs. Wayne was promoted to Director of Rehab Industry Affairs and began working exclusively with Complex Rehab companies. He was also appointed to the National Coalition of Rehab and Assistive Technology (NCART) board of directors.

Wayne left Pride Mobility Products to work on a congressional campaign in 2008. After the campaign, he went to work for a group purchasing organization (GPO) that focused on the post-acute care industry. Wayne was asked to lead their legislative affairs efforts in Washington, DC, and at the state level.

Wayne finished his MBA in healthcare at Baylor University and assumed a new position with MK Battery in sales, marketing, and legislative affairs. After a successful period with MK Battery, Wayne was asked to lead NCART. He is excited to work exclusively with Complex Rehab Manufacturers, Providers, and the individuals we serve using CRT equipment.

Emily Kettman

Business Operations Manager for VGM Government Relations

VGM & Associates

Emily Kettman, Business Operations Manager for VGM Government Relations, has cultivated an impressive career since joining VGM in 2001. She began her journey in VGM’s HOMELINK division as a Patient Care Coordinator, where she managed the coordination of durable medical equipment (DME), orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), urology/ostomy supplies, and complex rehab services for workers' compensation patients. Emily later spent five years on the HOMELINK Training and Development team, playing a key role in staff training and skill development.

In her current role, Emily oversees project management, member and vendor engagement, and the optimization of daily operations on the VGM Government Relations team. She supports and educates on grassroots advocacy in the DMEPOS industry.  Emily continues to be a valuable resource to DME state associations across the country.

Outside of work, Emily is a proud mother to two boys, Sam and Blu, and a golden retriever named Roni. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and embracing the simple joys of everyday life.

Miriam Lieber

Owner

Lieber Consulting

Miriam Lieber is an independent consultant and trainer specializing in operations management for homecare providers.  Her extensive experience with Medicare and other third party payers has brought her national recognition in the homecare industry.  With over 20 years in the homecare field, Miriam is a featured author of many articles in the areas of operations and accounts receivable management, regulations and compliance.  Additionally, she is a nationally known speaker for many homecare trade associations.  In her consulting practice, Ms. Lieber’s clientele includes home health care companies, pharmacies, manufacturers, Medicare and other third party payers, investment firms, and hospitals.  She has worked with over 375 homecare providers. Lieber is known to have practical approaches to complex operational matters and assists her clients with the nuts and bolts of running a profitable business. 

Harshil Mattoo

CEO

Armory DME

Harshil was previous a commercial execution and technical lead at Palantir Technologies, where he built large-scale AI systems for F500 companies and government agencies.

Kyle Neese

Senior Account Executive

ACU-Serve

Kyle Neese is a seasoned healthcare sales leader with over ten years of experience in the patient care industry with roles previously at Brightree & React Health. As a Senior Account Executive at ACU-Serve, he specializes in driving revenue growth, optimizing resupply programs, and building strategic client partnerships. With a background spanning operations management, SaaS, and Medical Devices, Kyle leverages data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

JJ Pistoor

Vice President of Revenue

Geriatric Medical & DDP Medical Supply

JJ Pistoor is the Vice President of Revenue at DDP Medical Supply, a national distributor supporting DME providers with diabetes and chronic care product solutions. JJ leads DDP’s sales strategy, partner development, and go-to-market initiatives, helping providers grow their businesses through customer-centric programs and strategic collaboration.  In 2024, DDP joined Geriatric Medical, a New England–based healthcare distributor with over 75 years of industry experience. DDP leverages deep operational expertise and shared values of service, dependability, and partnership.  JJ also serves on the board of HOMES and participates in AAHomecare workgroups, where he advocates for the DME industry and champions provider success.

E. Dwight Osteen II

Majority Partner

Day N Night Medical

E. Dwight Osteen II is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare and medical supply industry. He serves as the founder and CEO of Day N Night Medical Supply, a company based in Huntsville, Texas, that provides high-quality durable medical equipment to patients across Southeast Texas. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a trusted provider, known for its customer-focused service and operational excellence. In addition to his work in medical supply, Dwight manages MEBO Farm, a secondary business focused on producing natural, bee-related wellness products. He brings a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach to all his ventures. Dwight is deeply committed to community service. He serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where he advocates for children in the foster care system, and volunteers as a Bible class teacher in his church. He has also supported youth education through Junior Achievement by teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Dwight and his wife Maria, whom he married in 2006, live in Conroe, Texas, and have three children enrolled in Conroe ISD. His background in business leadership, public service, and healthcare aligns with TexMEP’s mission to strengthen Texas manufacturing through innovation, workforce development, and community engagement.

Ajay Shrihari

CEO

Coral AI

Ajay Shrihari is a pioneering technologist and entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world impact. Raised in Silicon Valley and later in India, Ajay made headlines as a teenager by building India’s first fully functional self-driving car. His early passion for innovation laid the foundation for a series of breakthrough ventures.

Ajay went on to co-found LimeChat, an AI-driven platform designed to combat misinformation during elections - a critical tool in safeguarding democratic integrity. Most recently, he launched Coral AI, a transformative healthcare technology company that leverages AI to read faxes and automate data intake for medical practices, helping streamline operations and improve patient care.

Ajay’s experience in building scalable AI solutions across industries, particularly in healthcare and civic technology, makes him a powerful voice on the future of automation, innovation, and operational efficiency in the DME space.

Bradley M. Smith, ATP, CMAA

Managing Director/Partner

VERTESS

For over 20 years I have held a number of significant executive positions including founding Lone Star Scooters, which offered medical equipment and franchise opportunities across the country, Lone Star Bio Medical, a diversified DME, pharmacy, health IT and home health care company, and BMS Consulting, where I have provided strategic analysis and M+A intermediary services to executives in the healthcare industry. In addition, I am a regular columnist for HomeCare magazine and HME News, where I focus on healthcare marketplace trends and innovative business strategies for the principals of healthcare companies.

At VERTESS, I am a Managing Director and Partner with considerable expertise in Private Equity Recapitalizations, HME/DME, Home Health Care, Hospice, Medical Devices, Health IT/Digital Health, Lab Services and related healthcare verticals in with US and internationally.

Andrea Stark

Owner

MiraVista

Andrea Stark is a Medicare consultant and reimbursement specialist for medical equipment suppliers, hospitals, and pharmacies. As of 2023, she has over 25 years of experience in the DME industry, including 20 years as an independent consultant. Stark founded MiraVista, LLC after working for the Region C DMERC, and now provides consulting, education and data analysis services to suppliers throughout the country. Stark is the former Chair of the Jurisdiction C Council and collaborates with numerous state and national associations. 

Derrick Stark, CPA

Co-Founder

MiraVista

Derrick Stark, CPA is a co-founding member at MiraVista LLC, a reimbursement education and consulting firm serving home medical equipment suppliers throughout the US. Derrick’s areas of expertise include workflow automation, billing operations and accounting, data analysis, and reporting. He spends most of his days crafting Excel hacks to do his work for him.

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