Homecare Champions Exemplify Excellence
Each year the HME community recognizes a professional in the industry who has made an exceptional contribution to the homecare sector throughout their career, as exemplified by:
- Longstanding record of service within the homecare community;
- Embodiment of the spirit of caring and generosity which are the hallmarks of this profession;
- Active membership and engagement in the American Association for Homecare.
This award honors individuals with an outstanding record of accomplishment or leadership in various aspects of the business of HME and the care that is an essential component of it. The Homecare Champion award was renamed in 2016 in honor of VGM founder Van Miller, a visionary leader for the HME community who embodied the characteristics of this award.
2025 Homecare Champion - Rose Schafhauser
Rose Schafhauser has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion! Please join us in congratulating Rose on this well-deserved recognition in the industry.
“For over four decades, Rose has served the HME community with unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership,” notes Tom Ryan, president & CEO of AAHomecare. “This
recognition honors her incredible contributions to the HME industry, as well as her steadfast commitment to priority policy initiatives at both the federal and state levels.”
“Rose's service has been defined by tireless advocacy and a collaborative spirit," continues Ryan. "Through her involvement with several boards and committees, including the
Jurisdiction A, B, and C Councils, the NSCAC, AAHomecare’s Executive Committee, and as past Chair of the State Leaders Council, Rose has been a driving force in advancing our industry.
She has built relationships with members of Congress, most notably Sen. John Thune (SD), which have proven instrumental in securing reimbursement relief over the past decade. She prioritizes
industry education, advocacy, and relationship building – which have been pillars of the organizations she manages. Rose has always shown unwavering commitment and dedication to the
industry - all hallmarks of this award.”
Previous award winners include:
| 2025: Rose Schafhauser | 2017: Gary Sheehan |
| 2024: Joel Marx | 2016: Missy Cross |
| 2023: Kam Yuricich | 2015: Joey Tart and Billy Tart |
| 2022: Jim Walsh | 2014: Cara Bachenheimer and Joel Mills |
| 2021: Stephen Ackerman | 2013: Scott Meuser and Shelly Prial |
| 2019: Karyn Estrella | 2012: Alan Landauer and Van Miller |
| 2018: Regina Gillespie | 2011: Joseph Lewarski and Tom Ryan |
