Tag: Pacific Association for Medical Equipment Services
Alaska’s unique challenges push providers to join PAMES
June 23, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
JUNEAU, Alaska – With its large geographic footprint and sparse population, servicing the state of Alaska presents special challenges compared to those in the Lower 48, prompting providers like Aaron Sycks to seek better representation.
In April, the board of directors of the Pacific Association of Medical Equipment Services (PAMES) unanimously voted to extend its coverage to include Alaska.
“Within the last five years or so, there have been major cuts, not just by...
Laura Berry raises her voice
August 31, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SEATTLE – Laura Berry says her experience heading up a medical supply company brings a broader view to the Pacific Association for Medical Equipment Services. Berry, CEO of Soundview Medical Supply based here, was named president of PAMES in July. Here’s what she had to say about how she plans to avoid a “micro focus” at the association.
HME News: What do you bring to the table as the president of PAMES?
Laura Berry: In the past, the micro focus has been...
Stakeholders meet with staff of Rep. McMorris Rodgers
May 24, 2021HME News Staff
SPOKANE, Wash. – Members of the Pacific Association for Medical Equipment Services (PAMES), along with John Gallagher of VGM, met with the staff of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in her office here last week. The group expressed concerns with the increasing costs of home medical equipment. Accompanying Gallagher, vice president of government relations for VGM, were Mike Calcaterra and Paul Sabin of Norco, Don Whitney of Inland Medical and Rehab, and Melissa Roberts of Bellevue Healthcare. McMorris...