Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP)

What Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP) does

Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP) is a Texas-based non-profit trade association, founded in 2017 and headquartered at a PO Box in El Paso, Texas, that serves durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) providers operating in the state. The organization's functional purpose is to give HME/DME suppliers — including respiratory, mobility, complex rehabilitation technology, enteral and supply providers — a unified voice before Texas lawmakers and regulators, while providing members with continuing education, networking, and operational resources. TexMEP does not develop proprietary technology; its infrastructure is built on Wild Apricot membership management software, which handles member enrollment, event registration, and communications. The association partners with Texas Star Alliance (its contracted lobbyist), AAHomecare (national homecare association), VGM & Associates, NCART, ACHC, and HealthTrainU to deliver advocacy, accreditation discounts, and continuing education programming.

TexMEP generates revenue through a tiered, recurring membership model plus annual conference and sponsorship income. Provider Members (HME/DME companies) pay annual dues of $500 (1–3 locations), $1,000 (4–10 locations), or $2,000 (10+ locations or national/drop-ship). Associate Members (manufacturers, distributors, and support services) pay $2,000 (Silver), $3,000 (Gold), or $5,000 (Platinum), with Platinum members receiving Diamond conference sponsorship, up to four exhibitor representatives, six VIP passes, and a ten-minute company presentation. The 5th Annual Conference & Expo (scheduled October 26–28, 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Austin) produces additional revenue from attendee registration ($249–$429) and sponsorships, including $299 per additional representative. Notable Platinum Associate Members include ACU-Serve, Dalton Medical, McKesson Medical-Surgical, Medline Industries, Neru Health, Notable Systems, and VGM & Associates.

Go-to-market is community-led and operates entirely within Texas. TexMEP acquires members through advocacy positioning, annual conferences, the Legislative Day at the Capitol, quarterly membership roundtables, webinars, and partnerships with national HME organizations. The organization is governed by a member-elected board (President Victoria Peterson of RespMed; Secretary/Treasurer Mark Gowen of Angel Medical Supply) and led by Executive Director Lauryn Estrella, who has run day-to-day operations since the association's early years. Staffing is minimal (1–10 employees per firmographic data), reflecting a small association footprint relative to its statewide membership base.

Name

Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP)

Legal name

Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association

Website

https://texmep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP) is a non-profit trade association that supports Texas durable medical equipment providers through legislative advocacy, tiered membership, an annual conference, and continuing education partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

Keywords

• Medical trade association
• Durable medical equipment advocacy
• HME provider membership
• Healthcare industry conferences
• Legislative advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Provider Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from HME provider companies based on their size tier. Three levels: Level 1 (1-3 locations) at $500/year, Level 2 (4-10 locations) at $1,000/year, Level 3 (10+ locations or national/drop-ship) at $2,000/year.
2. Associate Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from manufacturers, distributors, and support service companies. Four tiers: Silver ($2,000), Gold ($3,000), Platinum ($5,000), each with increasing marketing and conference benefits.
3. Annual Conference & Expo: Revenue generated from exhibitor fees, sponsor packages, and attendee registration fees for the annual conference. Conference benefits vary by membership level with Platinum, Gold, and Silver members receiving included exhibitor registrations.
4. Sponsorships: Diamond and Ruby conference sponsorships offered primarily to Platinum and Gold associate members, providing prominent recognition and exclusive benefits at annual events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TexMEP is a non-profit trade association that supports Texas home medical equipment (HME) and durable medical equipment (DME) providers through tiered membership services, legislative advocacy, and community programming. The association enrolls Provider and Associate members, runs an annual conference and expo, and delivers regulatory updates, reimbursement guidance, networking events, and partner discounts on ACHC accreditation and HealthTrainU continuing education.

Product overview

TexMEP is a non-profit trade association offering a unified membership platform for durable medical equipment (DME) providers in Texas. The organization's core offerings include membership services with tiered Provider (Levels 1-3) and Associate (Silver, Gold, Platinum) levels, annual conferences, educational resources through HealthTrainU partnership, ACHC accreditation discounts, legislative advocacy, and member resource portals including MCO contacts and directories. The association does not offer a software product in the traditional sense but provides member services through its Wild Apricot-powered website infrastructure.

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Products and services

• TexMEP Membership Services Tiered association membership offering advocacy, community engagement, and education services for home medical equipment providers and associated manufacturers/distributors in Texas, with Provider levels (1-3, scaled by locations) and Associate levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum, scaled by marketing and conference benefits).
• Annual Conference & Expo Annual in-person event gathering manufacturers and Texas home medical equipment providers for education, networking, and exhibits, featuring sessions on regulatory updates, industry trends, technologies, and advocacy. Generates revenue through exhibitor fees, sponsor packages, and attendee registration fees with member/non-member pricing tiers.
• Legislative Advocacy Advocacy services representing HME providers before Texas lawmakers, including annual Legislative Day at the Capitol events, ongoing policy engagement, rate hearings, and federal hearing participation.
• Member Resource Portal Online member portal hosted on the Wild Apricot platform providing access to TexMEP news, state and industry updates, member directories, MCO contact information, and committee participation opportunities.
• MCO Contacts Directory Contact information for managed care organization claims processing tailored for HME providers, available exclusively to TexMEP members.
• ACHC DMEPOS Accreditation Discount Program Accreditation services from ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) offered to TexMEP members at exclusive discount rates for DMEPOS providers and suppliers.
• HealthTrainU Continuing Education Program Online learning management system partnered with TexMEP offering over 200 courses to help DMEPOS providers meet continuing education, accreditation, and credentialing requirements, available to TexMEP members at exclusive discounts.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VGM & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVGM & Associates is a Platinum Associate Member and Diamond Conference Sponsor of TexMEP. They are the nation's largest Member Service Organization (MSO) for post-acute healthcare including DME/HME, Respiratory, Sleep, Wound Care, Complex Rehab, and other categories. VGM provides educational content, legislative updates, and serves as a trusted partner in the TexMEP community.
• American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHomecare is the national homecare association that collaborates with TexMEP on advocacy efforts, industry news sharing, educational webinars, and legislative conferences. TexMEP Board includes an Associate Member Representative from AAHomecare.
• ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexMEP partners with ACHC to offer members exclusive discounts on DMEPOS accreditation and select resources. ACHC provides accreditation services for HME providers with a positive, educational approach and no hidden fees.
• HealthTrainUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthTrainU (brand of ACHCU) partners with TexMEP to provide members exclusive discounts on continuing education and training services. HealthTrainU offers over 200 courses specifically designed for DMEPOS providers to meet accreditation and credentialing requirements.
• Texas Star AlliancecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTexas Star Alliance serves as TexMEP's lobbyist, coordinating Legislative Day at the Capitol events and advocacy activities. The firm helps organize member meetings with Texas legislators to discuss HME industry challenges.
• NCART (National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexMEP partners with NCART on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocacy updates and webinars, focusing on industry service and repair reform, state legislation, and Medicare coverage issues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care): National healthcare accreditation organization that partners with TexMEP to provide DMEPOS accreditation at member-exclusive discounts. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player that delivers a service (accreditation) that is essential to TexMEP's provider members.

Direct peers

• MAMES (Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services): Regional trade association serving HME/DME providers across multiple Midwestern states with advocacy, education, and annual conference programming. Comparable as a multi-state regional HME trade association operating a similar member dues + conference revenue model.
• AMEPA (Atlantic Medical Equipment Providers Association): Regional trade association serving HME providers across Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Comparable as a peer regional HME trade association; TexMEP explicitly offers cross-state conference registration discounts to AMEPA members.
• OMEPA (Ohio Medical Equipment Providers Association): State-level trade association representing Ohio's HME/DME providers with advocacy, education, and member benefits. Comparable as a peer state-level HME association; TexMEP explicitly offers cross-state conference registration discounts to OMEPA members.
• Pacific Atlantic Medical Suppliers Association (PAMS): Regional trade association serving HME providers in the Pacific and Atlantic regions. Comparable as a peer multi-state regional HME trade association.
• Great Plains MAMES: Regional trade association serving HME providers across the Great Plains states with advocacy, education, and member services. Comparable as a peer regional HME association structure with tiered membership and annual conference.
• NCART (National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology): National advocacy association focused on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT), serving HME providers specializing in mobility and assistive technology. Comparable as a peer advocacy organization for a specific HME sub-segment, and a current TexMEP partner.
• Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES): Regional trade association serving HME providers across the New England states, founded on the same state-association advocacy and education model as TexMEP. Comparable as a peer regional HME trade association and the prior employer of TexMEP Executive Director Lauryn Estrella.

Broad incumbents

• American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare): National trade association representing home medical equipment providers, home health, and hospice providers across the United States. Directly comparable as a peer advocacy and education body for the HME industry, and a current TexMEP strategic partner with board representation.
• VGM & Associates: Nation's largest Member Service Organization (MSO) for post-acute healthcare including DME/HME, Respiratory, Sleep, Wound Care, and Complex Rehab, serving 2,500+ providers across nearly 7,000 locations. Comparable as a membership-based services organization for the HME industry and a current TexMEP Platinum partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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