DENVER, Oct. 18, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Coram Healthcare Corporation (OTCBB:CRHEQ) today reaffirmed its commitment to its core home infusion therapies, including those related to parenteral and enteral nutrition, anti-infective agents, pain management, transplant, IVIG and blood factor products for the treatment of hemophilia.
"It has come to our attention that the companies involved in a recent acquisition in our industry plan to stop accepting referrals for a number of therapies that we specialize in providing," said Daniel D. Crowley, Chairman, President and CEO of Coram Healthcare. "I am here to reassure our customers that Coram is committed to serving people in need of these services. Coram specializes in these core infusion therapies, is a national leader in home infusion services, and has gained national recognition for its clinical expertise, its caring staff and long history of providing quality care.
"Coram has special expertise as one of the nation's largest providers of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The Company offers the Advanced Nutrition Management program for payers and recently hosted a symposium with leading physician specialists related to nutrition to promote knowledge of new developments in the field.
"Over the past three years, we strategically realigned Coram, organizing and staffing special business units to intensify our focus on our core therapies. The objective of these units is to help our organization identify and appropriately serve the needs of patients, referral sources and payers who need these services."
Mr. Crowley continued: "Coram's network of 72 local branch service centers throughout the country stands ready to provide these services. In fact, some of our nutrition customers have been receiving care from the same local service centers and staff for nearly 20 years. The local Coram service center nearest you may be located by calling 1-800-423-1411. Information about our programs and network of local service centers is also available on our web site, www.coramhc.com."
Denver-based Coram Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, including all branch offices, is a national leader in providing specialty infusion therapies and support for clinical trials. Coram Healthcare is accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote quality healthcare through standards, peer review, credentialing and education.