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
Open Letter to the Oklahoma DME Industry
Date: April 21, 2025 Open letter to the Oklahoma DME industry. The winter and spring of 2025 have been busy seasons for OMEPA board members and a few of our non-board members. OMEPA has actively worked with the new freshman State Senators and Representatives,...
UPDATE – 75/25 Relief Assistance
75/25 Relief Not Included in Year-End Legislation The year-end legislative package did not include the effort to restore Medicare 75/25 blended rates for non-bidding, non-rural areas. Despite strong support on Capitol Hill, negotiations over healthcare provisions were...
2024 Conference Agenda
Join Us Next Week for a jam-packed agenda featuring industry leaders, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Here is the final agenda for the conference: Day 1: October 8 8:30-9:0Registration 9:00 Welcome – Larry Dalton, OMEPA President...
CALL TO ACTION! Talk To Congress Now!
Tell Congress How These Cuts are Impacting Your Business and the Patients You Serve Congress needs to understand the urgency of restoring the 75/25 blended rates before the end of the year. Your passionate and persistent advocacy is critical to raising the visibility...
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...