Medical Service Company Acquires Carle Medical Supply

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois—Medical Service Company (MSC), a Cleveland, Ohio-based medical equipment provider, has acquired Carle Medical Supply, a medical equipment and services provider and division of Carle Health.

Founded in 1950, MSC is a family-owned and -operated company that aims to support discharge planning services for partnering hospitals and patients.

“Through MSC’s investments in technology, hospital liaisons and industry-leading care models, coupled with our family-first culture, Carle Health and its patients will benefit tremendously from this partnership,” said Josh Marx, CEO of MSC.

Through this partnership, the companies intend to accelerate the discharge process for patients, prescribed home medical equipment and for similar needs in the outpatient setting across the Carle Health network.

“The shift to Medical Service Company will bring decades of experience to our communities and provide continuity of services for our patients with a strong network of durable and medical services,” said Dennis Hesch, executive VP and chief financial officer for Carle Health. “Medical Service Company will enable us to prioritize our core business, focusing on the health and well-being of patients and the communities we serve.”