US Med-Equip extends role as hospital partner

HOUSTON – US Med-Equip has extended its preventive maintenance and repair services to beds and patient lifts, reflecting growing demand from hospitals seeking help managing and maximizing the life of their medical equipment.

CEO Clay Rose said the expansion builds on the company's existing hospital partnerships and broader strategy of helping them make the most of both rented and owned equipment.

"We’ll continue to add services as our partners tell us there’s a demand and as long as it’s a fit for our organization," he said.

Meeting equipment management needs

Rose said hospitals are increasingly looking for support beyond traditional equipment rentals, creating opportunities for US Med-Equip to take on a larger role in equipment management and maintenance.

"Whether it’s equipment we own and rent to the hospital so we can support them through spikes in demand or a short-term bridge, or it’s us coming in and helping them manage the equipment they already own, our mission is to make sure they get the most out of their resources," he said. "It’s a big part of our value proposition."

Today, US Med-Equip provides DME, respiratory and hospital equipment solutions nationwide, helping hospitals ensure caregivers have access to the equipment they need when they need it.

"Our goal is to make sure caregivers have access to the medical equipment they need," Rose said. "In a perfect world, nurses would be able to be nurses all the time and wouldn’t have to worry about looking for equipment."

Growth built on service

The expanded maintenance and repair offering is part of the company's evolution from a local equipment rental provider to a national organization with more than 700 employees and 100 locations.

As the company grows, Rose said maintaining its culture remains a priority.

"As much as I love medical devices, ultimately we are a people company, so the most important thing for me is the culture," he said.

Rose said that culture is reflected in the company's commitment to supporting hospitals around the clock.

"We’re 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning – somebody’s going to be delivering a ventilator," he said. "That’s the type of business we are, and that’s the type of people we employ."