Tag: Medical Service Company
Medtrade preview: Prepare, test, communicate
January 8, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
DALLAS – Consistent communication and strong security are the keys to navigating cyberattacks at your business, says Medtrade speaker Seth Weinstein of Medical Service Company.
HME News spoke with Weinstein, vice president of finance for MSC, about why cyberattacks like the Change Healthcare breach in 2024 will continue to be part of doing business and why providers need be prepared.
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MSC goes where ‘friction’ is
December 20, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company’s latest acquisition of a hospital-owned DME brings the number of discharging hospitals under its care to more than 50, says CEO Josh Marx.
MSC announced Dec. 3 it had acquired Carle Medical Supply, a DME provider supporting patients of Carle Health, which includes eight hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, as well as provider-driven health insurance plans.
“Even...
AAH on the hunt for next Homecare Champion
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is accepting nominations for the Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award, which celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to improving patient care, advancing the industry and advocating for the needs of home care providers. To be considered for the Homecare Champion Award, nominees must demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and advocacy within the industry. Nominees can include industry professionals, caregivers, advocates and others who...
Medical Service Company makes buy, gains health system partner
December 3, 2024HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company has acquired Carle Medical Supply, a DME provider supporting Carle Health patients in central Illinois.
“Like so many other health care systems, Carle identified that value and impact that DME has on a patient’s hospital discharge experience,” said Josh Marx, CEO of MSC. “Although a small part of the care continuum, when done well, discharge speed accelerates and patient satisfaction increases. Through MSC’s investments...
In brief: MSC makes buy, specialty meds require more care, AdaptHealth names new exec
December 3, 2024HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company has acquired Carle Medical Supply, a DME provider supporting Carle Health patients in central Illinois.
“Like so many other health care systems, Carle identified that value and impact that DME has on a patient’s hospital discharge experience,” said Josh Marx, CEO of MSC. “Although a small part of the care continuum, when done well, discharge speed accelerates and patient satisfaction increases. Through MSC’s investments...
Joel Marx: ‘What we do is very noble’
April 5, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CLEVELAND – Joel Marx isn’t crazy about calling himself a home care champion – he prefers to say he’s a champion for home care.
Call it what you like, Marx is this year’s Van Miller Homecare Champion and was the guest of honor at AAHomecare’s Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade in March.
“It’s nice to be recognized, but no one person makes the difference,” said Marx, chairman of Medical Service Company, which his parents...
WOY Dana McLaughlin celebrates HME’s impact
December 21, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Dana McLaughlin of Medical Service Company was named the 2023 HME Woman of the Year in a virtual ceremony on Dec. 21.
McLaughlin, who became president of Medical Services Company in July 2022, has worked in the HME industry for 28 years.
“It’s not a glamorous industry, but the impact we have, it’s allowed patients to stay at home with their family and loved ones,” she said during the ceremony. “They'll have the products and...
MSC expands JSM Forum
October 20, 2023Tracy Orzel
CLEVELAND - Medical Service Company is refreshing its 23rd annual education forum, which takes place Nov. 16, by adding a nutrition and diabetes track.
The goal of the addition, says Marketing Manager Julie Banyasz, is to cast a wider net, enticing professionals from diverse fields beyond the realms of sleep technology and respiratory therapy, like nurses and dietitians.
“So, we’re expecting the number (of attendees) to increase just by opening up this new track,”...
Appoint360 hits milestone
October 19, 2023HME News Staff
BOSTON – Appoint360, a SaaS- based scheduling solution for home medical equipment, has reached a milestone of more than 10,000 appointments a month for providers. Appoint360, which is a Brightree Integrated Partner Solution, has a user-friendly interface and powerful features that have redefined the way appointments are managed, benefitting both providers and patients, it says. "We are immensely proud of reaching this significant milestone within just two years,” said Satish Patel, director,...
In brief: MSC and Trace Medical make buys, FDA extends EUA
March 31, 2023HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company has acquired OhioHealth Home Medical Equipment in Central Ohio.
“Through its three community locations and several in-hospital offices and liaisons, OhioHealth HME supports lightning-fast discharges for the OhioHealth hospital network,” MSC stated in a press release.
MSC has also entered a long-term partnership with the OhioHealth health system, which comprises a family of 35,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network...