John Quinlan Named 2026 Van Miller Homecare Champion

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced John Quinlan as this year’s Van Miller Homecare Champion, an award that recognizes leadership and service to the home medical equipment (HME) community.

Quinlan’s leadership roles include 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 Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association (NMEPA). AAHomecare said his career reflects a dedication to passionately advocating for his patients and community. He has contributed to numerous boards, councils and initiatives, always with the same focus on advancing the HME industry.

Quinlan 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,” said 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 said it will honor Quinlan with the Van Miller Homecare Champion Award during the AAHomecare Update at Medtrade. The Medtrade event will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:15 p.m. in Phoenix, Arizona. The AAHomecare Update is open to all Medtrade registrants; no additional ticket is required.