Guthrie, DASCO Home Medical Equipment Partner

SAYRE, Pennsylvania—Guthrie, a not-for-profit health services provider, and DASCO Home Medical Equipment (HME), a medical supply store, announced a partnership that aims to serve patients who need durable medical equipment (DME). DASCO will soon begin managing the day-to-day operations of all Guthrie Med Supply Depot locations.

“Guthrie’s core business—our mission—is quality patient care, and durable medical equipment is critical to meeting all of our patients’ needs,” said Paul VerValin, executive VP and chief operations officer of The Guthrie Clinic. “As our only for-profit business, Guthrie Med Supply Depot has unique business needs that can be best managed by a company with extensive expertise and experience. We have found this partner with DASCO.” 

DASCO has multiple locations across the South and Midwest, including systems and hospitals at The Ohio State University Medical Center and Tampa General Hospital.   

“We are honored to be partnered with The Guthrie Clinic, a health system known for its exceptional care and innovation,” said Jason Seeley, CEO of DASCO Home Medical Equipment. “We aim to continue providing the same outstanding service Guthrie’s Med Supply Depot has been providing for decades while expanding service options.”   

Guthrie said it will continue to specialize in the rental, sales and service of oxygen and respiratory therapy products, HME, mobility and physical therapy aids. Additionally, the company said its patients can expect an easy transition with no action needed on their part.