PHOENIX – John Quinlan has been named this year’s Van Miller Homecare Champion, recognizing three decades of leadership, generosity, spirit of caring, and service to the HME community.
Quinlan’s impact can be felt across every level of the homecare landscape. His leadership roles, including chair of the AAHomecare State Leaders Council, service on AAHomecare’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Payer Relations Council, along with his tenure as president of NEMEP—reflect a career dedicated to advocating for his patients and community. He has contributed his expertise to numerous boards, councils, and initiatives, always with the same focus on advancing the HME industry.
John is also the president and CEO of Quinlan’s Pharmacy and Medical Equipment, serving patients in central New York through five locations. “John’s compassion and passion for supporting patients, along with his persistent advocacy, have made him a trusted and respected voice in HME,” notes Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare. “A tireless champion for protecting access to quality care, he embodies exactly what the Homecare Champion Award is meant to celebrate.”
AAHomecare will recognize John’s contributions with the Van Miller Homecare Champion Award during the AAHomecare Update at Medtrade. Members of the HME community may join this celebration on March 3 at 2:15 in Phoenix. The AAHomecare Update is open to all Medtrade registrants—no additional ticket is required.
J Med Mixer Set for Medtrade + Operations Expanding
PHOENIX – Medtrade exhibitor J Med Supplies Inc. has strengthened its Phoenix-based distribution center to support increased service coverage across Arizona and Las Vegas. The company is also expected to announce the opening of an Idaho distribution center in March.
This expansion reflects J Med’s continued operational growth, following its recent recognition on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. As part of its industry engagement efforts, J Med will exhibit at Medtrade and host its annual J Mixer at the Hyatt rooftop on March 3.
The company remains focused on improving logistics efficiency, communication, and long-term partnerships within the DME and healthcare sectors throughout the west coast. J Med’s regional growth also includes the appointment of Kurt Rudolph, a seasoned industry veteran, as director of Sales. Rudolph previously served as a regional manager for Drive DeVilbiss and Rhythm Healthcare, bringing extensive experience and leadership to J Med’s expanding sales organization.
BOC’s Industry Excellence Award is Accepting Nominations
OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is now accepting nominations for its Certificant of the Year (COY) Award. This prestigious award honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach.
“BOC’s award is a meaningful tradition that celebrates the skills, dedication and impact of BOC certificants,” said Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, BOC president and CEO. “As we reflect on more than 40 years of credentialing excellence, we are proud to continue this recognition program by honoring certificants who exemplify the values that define this important profession and strengthen the communities they serve.”
The BOC Certificant of the Year Award is open to any BOC-certified professional in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas (DME Specialist, Mastectomy Fitter, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotist, Pedorthist or Prosthetist). Nominees should demonstrate exceptional service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community and/or outreach to developing countries or other underserved areas.
Medtrade exhibitor BOC will accept nominations online at www.bocusa.org/certificant-of-the-year through June 15, 2026. Nominations can be submitted for a colleague, coworker or industry professional. For more information about BOC and its credentialing programs, visit bocusa.org.
