Healthcare Industry News: CMS
News Release - October 3, 2006
B. Braun Awarded Major Home Infusion Pump Contract by Coram Specialty Infusion Services
B. Braun Leads Marketplace in New Home Infusion Therapy PlacementsBETHLEHEM, Pa.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--B. Braun Medical Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing and sales of products and services for the delivery of patient care, announced today that Coram, Inc., the country's leading provider of home infusion services, has awarded a majority of its national requirements for ambulatory infusion pumps to B. Braun.
"The addition of the Curlin 4000 CMS(TM) Ambulatory Infusion pump to our list of products and services provides Coram patients with the highest quality of treatment," said John J. Arlotta, Chairman and CEO of Coram, Inc. "Carrying one of the industry's most reliable and easy-to-use infusion pump systems demonstrates our dedication to patient safety, and enables us to provide our customers with quality care and service."
Coram, the nation's largest provider of home infusion services and specialty pharmacy distribution, employs more than 1,000 staff nurses and pharmacists in more than 70 full-service branch pharmacies across the country.
"B. Braun's focus on customer service and clinical support, combined with the reliability of our infusion pump portfolio, has propelled us to a sustainable market leading position in the home infusion therapy marketplace," said Caroll H.Neubauer, Chairman and CEO of B. Braun Medical. "Our relationship with Coram will strengthen our ongoing commitment to providing home infusion therapy patients with the highest level of personalized care."
B. Braun Medical is the fastest-growing provider of ambulatory infusion pumps in home infusion therapy. B. Braun's impact on the home infusion market reflects the great success of the Curlin ambulatory pump as well as the company's entire home infusion portfolio. The Curlin 4000 CMS is manufactured by Curlin Medical Inc., a subsidiary of Moog Inc. Through its partnership with Moog, B. Braun continues its tradition of applying new technologies and innovative design features to enhance patient safety and healthcare worker productivity.
About Coram
Coram is a leading national provider of specialty home infusion and specialty pharmaceutical distribution services. With more than 70 full-service branch pharmacies, the company offers both national presence and comprehensive local coverage. Coram's 25 years of experience, clinical expertise and commitment to positive outcomes has earned it a reputation for excellence among patients, clinicians and payors nationwide. The company is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. For more information about Coram, visit www.coramhc.com or call 1.800.CoramHC.
About B. Braun
Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unparalleled store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products and services that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 31,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.
Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. For more information about B. Braun or its safety healthcare products, call 800-854-6851, email us at inquiry@bbraun.com or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com.
About Curlin Medical and Moog
Curlin Medical Inc., a manufacturer of infusion pumps headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, is a subsidiary of Moog Inc. Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems. Additional information about the company can be found on its website, www.moog.com.
Source: B. Braun Medical
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