Kairos Health Systems, Inc. Selects Remedi SeniorCare® as Preferred Provider of Pharmacy Services for 150 Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
BALTIMORE, April 9, 2012 – Kairos Health Systems, Inc., a leading Group Purchasing Organization to the non-profit senior housing industry, has signed a Preferred Partnership agreement with Remedi SeniorCare to provide comprehensive pharmacy and consulting services. Kairos has more than 150 participating facilities, which deliver long-term care to more than 14,000 residents throughoutDelaware,Maryland andPennsylvania.
Remedi will offer daily medication and delivery via Paxit®, the industry’s leading automated dispensing system, with resident-specific 24-hour unit-dose medications packaged in convenient bags for each scheduled time of day. Connexit™, Remedi’s medical electronic data interchange system, also will be available for provider connectivity and electronic order entry. Additionally, Kairos’ members will have access to infusion therapy, cost management and billing support, pharmacist consulting, and 24/7 clinical support via Remedi’s web portal My RemediÒ. All services are backed by RapidResponse℠, Remedi’s high-touch customer assistance provided by expert pharmacists and account managers.
“We completed a thorough evaluation of the valued benefits that providers currently receive through their partnership with Remedi, and what we discovered were impressive processes, excellent customer satisfaction and successful outcomes in the areas that matter most to our providers,” said Jennifer Wimer, President/CEO, Kairos Health Systems, Inc. “We are confident that Remedi’s innovative pharmacy solutions, particularly Paxit and Connexit, will help our providers improve medication safety, decrease operational costs and increase efficiencies, ultimately allowing them to provide best-in-class resident-centered care.”
“The Kairos system represents leading providers in the long-term care and senior living industry, and we are honored to be chosen to collaborate with such an esteemed organization,” said Remedi SeniorCare’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Bronfein. “By combining our advanced customer inspired technology with unparalleled customer service and medication availability, we will enable their facilities to increase staff efficiency and productivity, and improve medication safety and accuracy. We will work quickly and tirelessly to provide our customer-driven pharmacy solutions to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered to their residents.”
About Remedi SeniorCare
Remedi SeniorCare®, a leading-edge pharmacy provider, enables long-term care facilities to deliver better business results and provide exceptional resident-centered care. At the forefront of implementing high-tech advancements for the industry, Remedi redefined medication administration and management with the launch of the Paxit®automated medication dispensing system, delivering superior accuracy, efficiency and medication cost reduction. Remedi's online and electronic tools via My Remedi®web portal and Connexit™electronic data interchange further drive business management efficiency and overall cost reduction. Remedi supports nearly 25,000 residents across nine states and Washington, D.C. with RapidResponse℠ customer service, ensuring prompt access to medication delivery, expertise and comprehensive support. For more information, visit www.RemediRx.com.
About Kairos Health Systems, Inc.
Kairos Health Systems, Inc. is a provider-owned health system currently servicing Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Governed by a Board of Directors, the Kairos Health System is comprised of stockholders and contracted members specializing in retirement living, nursing facilities, and community based services. Kairos is operated by a team of experienced professionals specializing in clinical, financial, operational, and administrative services. The team stays focused on the changing healthcare market to better meet the needs of the Kairos members. For more information, visit www.KairosHealthSystems.com.
Nicole Atkinson
Hillman Communications
410-627-0561 / natkinson@hillmanpr.com
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