Healthcare Reform Forum Press Release
Published on Friday, June 19, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sandwich, MA – 6/18/09
Cape Medical Supply CEO Attends Healthcare Reform Forum with MA Governor Deval Patrick and United States Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Cape Medical Supply CEO Gary Sheehan was invited and attended a recent healthcare reform forum at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, MA with Governor Deval Patrick and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The event, which was invitation only, featured a broad range of healthcare stakeholders for a discussion on healthcare reform.
Mr. Sheehan was honored to attend and pleased to be able to deliver a statement and question to Secretary Sebelius, along with some supporting materials outlining the value homecare brings to the U.S. healthcare continuum.
“I was fortunate to have Governor Patrick call on me for a question, and Secretary Sebelius gave a thoughtful answer about the role she saw homecare playing,” commented Mr. Sheehan. “One of my central points centered on the Hippocratic Oath, which states above all else, do no harm. The government must be careful in the rush to complete the reform process that they do not dismantle or destroy key programs providing long term value to patients and the system.”
The domestic healthcare reform process appears to be taking legislative shape currently; citizens and healthcare professionals are encouraged to reach out to their elected officials or educate themselves and join the conversation at http://www.healthreform.gov/
To arrange for an interview or for more information on this release you can contact Cape Medical Supply, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Gary Sheehan directly at gsheehan@capemedical.net.
About Cape Medical Supply, Inc: Cape Medical Supply is the premiere provider of respiratory care and durable medical equipment in Southeastern MA. At their headquarters Cape Medical Supply has over 10,000 square feet of warehouse space stocked with home medical equipment and respiratory care goods. The specific products are too numerous to mention, but most fall into the following categories; Home Oxygen Products, Sleep Apnea Products (CPAP/Bi-PAP), Bathroom Safety Equipment, Hospital Beds, Orthopedic Goods (Splints and Braces), Mobility Aids, Seat-Lift Chairs, Aids-to-Daily-Living, Specialty Pillows, and much more.
These products treat conditions from COPD, to Sleep Apnea, to mobility impairment – and many more, and do so at greatly reduced expense to both the patients and healthcare system by providing a safe home environment where the user can rest safely and comfortably. More than the products, Cape Medical Supply takes great pride in the Team Members who work with their patients, customers and referral sources; it is these people, their skill, compassion, dedication and experience that have made Cape Medical Supply the widely recognized leader in the communities they serve. Family owned and operated since 1977, ownership and employees are very active in community affairs and the company takes great pride in their civic involvement and charitable giving.
For more information please visit their website at www.capemedical.com or their online media kit at www.capemedical.com/media-kit
Recent Awards and Honors:
2007, 2008 Inc. 5,000 Honoree, Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States
2008 Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod, Outstanding Business
2009 HME Excellence Awards Runner-Up, Best Home Medical Equipment Company in the United States
2009 SCORE/Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Build a Better Mousetrap Award Winner
2009 NEMED Member of the Year
