WATERLOO, Iowa—In a virtual ceremony held on Dec. 21, Dana McLaughlin was awarded the 2023 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. McLaughlin is the president at Medical Services Company based in Cleveland, Ohio.
McLaughlin has 28 years of financial and operational leadership experience in the home health care industry. She joined Medical Service Company in June 2008. She served as vice president, finance, and later chief financial officer, before becoming president in July 2022.
Her career has been marked by a dedication to serving others, believing that leadership in the health care industry has the power to positively impact our most vulnerable populations. She takes great pride in her commitment to better patient lives through compassionate care. McLaughlin also enjoys mentoring other women in the industry, helping them gain confidence in themselves so they may achieve personal and professional growth.
“I am truly honored to receive the 2023 HME Woman of the Year Award,” McLaughlin said. “Whether you work directly with patients or not, what we as HME professionals do matters. I am humbled to be recognized alongside such inspiring industry leaders "
Now in its eighth year, the HME Woman of the Year Award, presented by VGM Group, recognizes one woman in the industry who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community, and the HME industry.
“Congratulations to Dana McLaughlin, our 2023 HME Woman of the Year, ” said Jeremy Stolz, president of VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment. “Dana is a pillar within the HME industry. Through her empathetic leadership, she reminds all of us of the impact we can have on our nation’s most vulnerable patients—and the difference we can make. Thank you to Dana, our 2023 finalists, and every HME professional for all they do to serve our industry and our patients.”
Along with McLaughlin, three other women had the honor of being declared an HME Woman of the Year finalist for 2023:
- Deb Holman, chief compliance officer, Hart Medical
- Jami Tharp, office manager, senior billing specialist, and human resource manager, Choice Medical
- Heather Yi, vice president, customer success, Brightree
Last year’s winner was Sherry Krug, of Binson’s Medical Equipment & Supplies.
For more information about the award, visit vgmgroup.com/womanoftheyear.
