Hospital and HME Partner to Serve Western Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania—UPMC Pinnacle and MedCare Equipment Company LLC announced the launch of their new joint venture: MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC. The accredited home medical equipment and respiratory company furnishes home medical equipment, respiratory services and medical supplies to customers and patients.

MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC provides products and services for use in the home, nursing home, physician office and other health care settings, and accepts all major insurances.

“MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC brings home medical equipment operations known for outstanding customer service right to our community,” states William Pugh, UPMC Pinnacle executive vice president and chairman of the board for MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC. “Our vision to improve patient care places clinicians and patients at the center of what we do, in part by focusing on accuracy, efficiency, convenience and solid service.”

The 14,400 square foot MedCare Susquehanna Valley LLC building includes a warehouse, equipment cleaning and repair area, CPAP fitting room, and a retail area, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company serves a 10-county area and expects to employ up to 38 people.

Visit medcaresv.com for more information.