Approval for Most Anticipated New Drug Release of 2021 Pushed Back to June 2021

In February, 2021, Fierce Pharma released its report of the 10 most-anticipated drug launches of 2021, which ranks drugs based on predicted global sales through 2026. The report’s most anticipated drug is aducanumab, which is produced by Biogen and Eisai for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug’s release, however, is still awaiting approval – or rejection – by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is significant debate over whether the drug makes a difference in Alzheimer patients

MedCallRx Welcomes New Chief Customer Officer

MedCallRx is pleased to announce the addition of a new chief customer officer, Anita Breedlove, who joined the Care Services, LLC team at the end of March. Anita brings more than 25 years of health care and executive leadership experience to the position, including extensive experience leading high performing sales and account management teams. In her role as chief customer officer, Anita will oversee the client services teams providing pharmacy and delivery services to the company’s clients to help ensure

Nursing Homes News: COVID-19 Cases Decline, Occupancy Ticks up Slightly, Staffing Concerns Continue

On March 30, 2021, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), issued a new report showing a 96% decline in new COVID-19 cases in nursing homes between the disease’s peak in December 20, 2020 through March 7, 2021. Correspondingly, there has been a 91% decline in COVID-related deaths during the same time period. The reported rate of decline in nursing homes is significant, especially compared to the general population, which only saw a 72% decline in COVID

Experienced Health Care Executive Joins Backup Pharmacy Division as Chief Operating Officer

Terry Ramey, chief operating officer Care Services, LLC, the parent company of MedCallRx, InMedRx, GeriScriptRx, Complete Delivery Solution and Hospice Pharmacy Solutions, is pleased to announce that Terry Ramey has joined our team as chief operating officer for our backup pharmacy (MedCallRx, InMedRx and GeriScriptRx) and Complete Delivery Solution divisions. As COO, Terry is responsible for directing, administering and coordinating the division’s operational activities to support customer success. “I’m excited to be serving as COO where I’m able to leverage my experience in

MedCallRx Prepared as Winter Storms Move Across U.S.

Care Services is closely monitoring current weather situations as two major winter storms. forecasted for this week are expected to produce heavy snowfall and ice across much of the United States. If you are in the path of the storm, we hope you stay safe and warm as this weather event moves through our nation. As part of our commitment to you, and the patients you serve, we are making preparations to help you minimize any disruption

Employee Spotlight: Shannon Wilson Brown

In 2016, Shannon Wilson Brown joined the Care Services family of companies as a senior research analyst in our Complete Delivery Solution division. The role was perfect for Shannon, combining her enjoyment of data analytics and corporate strategy to support a division that operates 24x7x365 to connect its vast driver network with its clients to support medication delivery. “I love learning, which is why I’ve enjoyed working at Care Services. I’ve been fortunate to work in a variety of roles across

Employee Spotlight: Gwen Bourgeois

Although Gwen Bourgeois has spent more than 30 years in the corporate world, she sometimes wonders what life would have been like to have pursued her childhood ambition to become a professional singer. Thankfully – at least for Care Services clients – Gwen started her professional career in the corporate world and has never looked back! For most of her career, Gwen has worked in customer service or client-facing roles where she has enjoyed providing quality support to policyholders, or to

Employee Spotlight: Dan Dodd

Dan never anticipated that he’d work in sales or account management roles after receiving his degree in occupational therapy and working as an occupational therapist for ten years, but that’s where his career led him and he’s happy he made the switch. “Whether treating patients hands-on or being a supplier of medical equipment or ancillary services, I understand the importance of prompt and proper treatment.” – Dan Dodd, regional account manager, Care Services, LLC Dan’s years as an occupational therapist helped him to

Employee Spotlight: David Nuban

Although David Nuban has only worked for the Care Services family of companies since October, 2020, he is not new to working in healthcare. In fact, he brings more than 25 years of experience in client-facing roles at pharmaceutical healthcare companies, including LTC and hospice pharmacy services. “I love this market because at the end of the day, I want to feel that what I did made a difference – for my clients and for the patients they serve.” – David Nuban,

Just for Fun: Let’s Talk Turkey

Here at MedCallRx, we’re here to help…and sometimes in the most unusual of ways. As you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we can help you brush up on your turkey trivia so you can dazzle your guests with your amazing knowledge of – yep, you guessed it – the turkey! Did you know… Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national symbol instead of the bald eagle. It’s true – in a letter to his daughter, he pled his case that