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Patricia Mastrandrea named HME Woman of the Year

October 22, 2020HME News Staff

WATERLOO, Iowa — Patricia Mastandrea, CEO of MedCare Equipment Company, was named the 2020 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual event today.The award, sponsored by VGM and now in its fifth year, recognizes one woman in the industry who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community and the HME industry."It's important for all the industry leaders to work with officials to let them know how important it is to let us service those patients," said Mastandrea....

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In brief: COVID vaccine, Hub's and Sears, MedCare's new digs

September 11, 2020HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - The Department of Health and Human Services has authorized licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to persons ages 3 or older, subject to certain requirements. The guidance is issued under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act). A recent study by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that 86% of community pharmacists they plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. “NCPA appreciates steps the...

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MedCare breaks ground on new warehouse

September 8, 2020HME News Staff

GREENSBURG, Pa. - MedCare Equipment Co. has plans to move into a new $4.9 million warehouse in Penn Township, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The new 100,000-square-foot warehouse will replace 39,000 square feet of space that the company currently leases on Rico Drive in Monroeville, the newspaper reports. The warehouse, where the company plans to employ 50, is part of the Bushy Run Corporate Park. MedCare broke ground on the new warehouse last week.

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On the frontier with MedCare's Patricia Mastandrea

January 10, 2020Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

GREENSBURG, Pa. - When Patricia Mastandrea first came onboard with Excela Heath System, she made note of “this little DME” division during a review of expenses vs. revenues. “We had to decide if that was a market where we wanted to be and where did we see health care going long-term,” she said. “We decided hospital-to-home was something we wanted to continue to be a leader in.” That little DME was MedCare and Mastandrea soon moved there as director of operations,...

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In brief: Acquisition joins two 'strong providers,' Tricare to cover CPAP

January 3, 2020HME News Staff

GREENSBURG, Pa. - MedCare Equipment Company has purchased the assets of Somerset Med Services.The 25-year-old Somerset Med Services is a provider of home medical equipment and respiratory therapy services based in Somerset, Pa.“As our community ages, the need for home medical equipment and supplies will only continue to increase,” said Patricia Mastandrea, newly-appointed CEO. “The coming together of these two companies allows those needs to be addressed more effectively and efficiently...

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Mastandrea named CEO

December 31, 2019HME News Staff

GREENSBURG, Pa. - Patricia Mastandrea has been appointed CEO of MedCare Equipment Co., after serving as acting CEO since April. Previously, she was MedCare's COO for 15 years and before that the company's director of operations. She is also a member of the Executive Advisory Board for Brightree. Mastandrea has worked closely with John Sphon, MedCare's former president, who was recently named CEO of Excela Health, which owns MedCare.

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MedCare buys assets of Somerset Med Services

December 31, 2019HME News Staff

GREENSBURG, Pa. - MedCare Equipment Company has purchased the assets of Somerset Med Services.The 25-year-old Somerset is a provider of home medical equipment and respiratory therapy services.“As our community ages, the need for home medical equipment and supplies will only continue to increase,” said Patricia Mastandrea, newly-appointed CEO. “The coming together of these two companies allows those needs to be addressed more effectively and efficiently by drawing on the experience...

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MedCare replicates winning model with new company

May 4, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

GREENSBURG, Pa. - MedCare Equipment Co.'s new company, MedCare Susquehanna Valley, further aligns its post-acute services with health systems to provide a full continuum of care for patients, says CEO John Sphon. MedCare partnered with UPMC Pinnacle to open the company May 1 in Mechanicsburg, Pa. “It gives hospitals an opportunity to provide another service for patients that they have involvement in,” he said. “It helps that transition from hospital to home.” Owned...

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MedCare expands in central Pennsylvania

May 2, 2018HME News Staff

GREENSBURG, Pa. - MedCare Equipment Co. has partnered with UPMC Pinnacle to open MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC in Mechanicsburg, Pa. The new company will provide respiratory and other home medical equipment to patients in the central Pennsylvania area. “MedCare's focus is on patients and how best to assist them in transitioning from the hospital to home in the most effective and caring manner possible,” said John Sphon, CEO of MedCare Equipment Co., who will also serve as the CEO...

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In brief: Permobil expands in New Zealand, Dexcom ships G5

August 25, 2017HME News Staff

LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil has acquired Auckland, New Zealand-based Durable Medical Equipment, Ltd., the largest complex rehab company in the country, it has announced. The deal allows Permobil to “increase access to care” in New Zealand. “Permobil is dedicated to building a leading healthcare company by providing advanced rehabilitation technology driving growth through education and outcomes, delivered with passion and first-class service,” said Larry Jackson, president...

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