GuildNet Will Expand Use Of AMAC's Remote Telemedicine System To Improve Patient Medication Compliance

Main Category: Compliance
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Article Date: 17 Dec 2010 - 1:00 PDT


GuildNet, a managed long-term care program that offers a community-based alternative to facility-based long-term care, announced that after a three month evaluation period, it has decided to make American Medical Alert Corp.'s (AMAC) MedSmart Medication Management System available to its members. Wanda Figueroa-Kilroy, GuildNet's Executive Vice President, notes "our members and their families report a great deal of satisfaction with the device and we saw evidence that the reminders helped to ensure medication compliance."

Frederic Siegel, AMAC's Executive Vice President said, "We are very pleased with the results of the pilot and excited that GuildNet has decided to make MedSmart an integral part of their medication compliance program. With MedSmart, we are not only simplifying complex drug regimens, but putting providers and caregivers in the driver's seat to address dosing errors and ensure timely refill."

The MedSmart® System organizes, reminds and dispenses the correct pills at the correct time from 1 to 6 times per day ensuring safe and appropriate medication use. Using a two-way communication modem, MedSmart uploads device and dispensing information on a daily basis to a secure, web portal for access by authorized individuals. If a dose is missed or medications are low, the system will promptly notify designated caregivers via text, voice or email message, allowing for early intervention and timely tray refill.

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GuildNet
American Medical Alert Corp.

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