About Us
Our association was formed in 2017 as the Oklahoma Medical Equipment Providers Association (OMEPA) with the goal of having a stronger voice representing our home medical equipment industry within Oklahoma.
Our Mission
The Oklahoma Medical Equipment Providers Association (OMEPA) is dedicated to promoting quality education, advocacy, and leadership to best serve Oklahoma patients throughout the communities in which we live and serve.
What We Do
OMEPA believes that even rival businesses can work together to benefit the industry. As a united association, we can represent Oklahoma DME providers at the state, regional, and national levels.
How We Serve Our Members
The OMEPA Board of Directors meets monthly. In most cases, our meeting will produce newsworthy information and updates to our ongoing business. Our communications director will provide membership updates in the form of e-mailed news blasts along with the content available on the OMEPA website.
- In the case of breaking news or business updates that require immediate release, our members will receive those updates via e-news blasts in a timely manner.
- OMEPA quarterly webinar update where all members are welcome to attend and communicate their questions and comments.
- Annually, OMEPA holds a conference, typically in the fall, over a 1 1/2 day period. Program content varies but includes legislative updates, vendor presentations, and networking opportunities.
Thanks to Our OMEPA Sponsors
OMEPA News
OMEPA Treasurer Change of Address
OMEPA Members Notice of OMEPA Billing Address Change Please update your accounting system to reflect the new OMEPA Treasure’s Office at: OMEPA 1735 E 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74105-2201 Thank you for supporting OMEPA. Randy M. Taylor OMEPA Treasurer...
WE NEED YOUR HELP – 75/25 Blended Rate Relief Expired on January 1, 2024
2024 Current DME Environment The 75/25 blended rate relief for non-bid, non-rural areas has expired on January 1, 2024. These previous rates provided an average 32% increase in our reimbursements that impacted HCPCS. Below are examples of the cuts that may affect you...
OMEPA’s 2023 Executive Summary
Larry Dalton, President of OMEPA, has just released OMEPA'S 2023 Executive Summary, and it's now available to membership and prospective members. Download Summary PDF
OMEPA News Release 8-18-23
Dear OMEPA Members, John Gallagher asked me last week to report on my call with Senator Lankford’s office in Washington, DC, on August 9, 2023. The 30-minute meeting was with Cambridge Neal, the senator’s Dir. of Healthcare concerns in the DC office. I thanked her...
August 21, 2023 – Register for SoonerSelect Provider Town Hall in Enid
Greetings, Please join OHCA and our SoonerSelect partners on Monday, Aug. 21 in Enid to learn more about SoonerSelect. You'll have an opportunity to hear an update from OHCA, ask questions and meet the health, dental and Children’s Specialty Program plans. Please...
Support S. 1294 Legislation to Continue Relief for Durable Medical Equipment in Non-Competitive Bidding Areas
OMEPA Members! Less than 5 months before significant cuts are slated to impact the HME Industry. What would a 32% reduction in reimbursement do for your business? The 75/25 relief for non-bid, non-rural areas is set to expire on 12/31, and CMS does not plan to extend...
Success in Oklahoma City – July 19, 2023 Recap
On July 19, there were four OMEPA board members, DeAnn Garrison, Kelly Kicklighter, Vanessa Kehl, and Larry Dalton, along with John Gallagher from VGM, that visited in person with Oklahoma US Senator James Lankford and Senator Markwayne Mullin’s offices and Oklahoma...
LAST MINUTE OMEPA ASSISTANCE REQUEST!
The sign-on letter is set to close today, July 27, 2023. Reps. Terry Sewell (D-AL) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) are leading an effort to help maintain strong access to home oxygen for individuals with respiratory challenges. Please support their work by asking your...
OMEPA’s Summer Update for 2023
OMEPA is continually working for our Oklahoma industry each month with new events. This past month we have had several events that have taken place that I would like to share with you as our members of OMEPA. First, OMEPA is excited to announce that we are having our...
From The Desk of Senator Markwayne Mullins 7-12-23
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