CONTACT:
Jud Hall
877.443.4006
AIC’s new pharmacy will better serve patients and physicians across the Mid-Atlantic
Dallas, TX – Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced the opening of a new pharmacy location in Cockeysville, Maryland. This continued expansion to the Northeast provides a platform for the company to serve more patients and physicians in the region. The Maryland pharmacy is AIC’s sixth location from which the company dispenses essential medications and personalized care to patients across the United States with complex medical conditions like immune deficiency diseases.
The newly opened pharmacy is strategically positioned and designed to cater to the unique needs of patients and providers in the Mid-Atlantic. With a firm commitment to elevating the patient experience, AIC aims to make medications and home infusion services more accessible to those in need of care solutions.
“We are thrilled to open a pharmacy location in Maryland. This expansion is a testament to AIC’s unwavering dedication to our patients and our vision of providing best-in-class healthcare services with a personal touch. By opening this location, we aim to streamline the medication fulfillment process, enhance convenience, and ultimately improve the lives of our patients,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC.
With a focus on efficiency and compassion, AIC is committed to addressing the unique medication needs of each patient and fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers in the area. The fully operational pharmacy in Maryland has started dispensing its extensive inventory of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and specialty medications to patients. The location utilizes cutting-edge technology and a team of highly skilled pharmacists and healthcare professionals to serve patients. The facility also features a state-of-the-art USP797-compliant cleanroom which is critical to ensuring sterility and quality in the medications.
In recent months, AIC announced further expansion into the New England market and the grand reopening of a newly designed pharmacy in Valdosta, Georgia. AIC also made medications like GAMMAKED™ and LEQEMBI™ available to patients through its locations in Valdosta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Clinton, Mississippi; Panama City, Florida; and Dallas, Texas.
Physicians interested in AIC care services should contact their AIC representatives to get started or visit us at www.aiscaregroup.com/our-divisions/infusion-care/.
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
CONTACT:
Jud Hall
877.443.4006
Advanced Infusion Care’s Nurse Specialists and In-Home Infusion Care Offerings Extended to Cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
Dallas, TX – Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced the expansion of its nurse specialists and in-home infusion care offerings to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. With its expansion to cover more of the New England market, AIC’s network of 180 nurses is now present in 40 states. AIC’s pharmacists and nursing team will offer a comprehensive suite of medications and services for patients with complex medical conditions like immune deficiency diseases.
By providing a team-based approach to intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy, AIC delivers specialized treatment options to individuals living with immunodeficiencies and other complex conditions. For these patients, Ig therapy enables them to fight infections, stay healthy, and receive care in the comfort of their own homes. All patients in the expanded territory will have access to 24/7 nurse availability for education, care coordination, medication management, and more.
“Our growth into the New England market will allow AIC’s talented team of infusion nurse specialists to support even more patients,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC. “Our team of nationally accredited home infusion specialists will help ensure each individual’s specific clinical and personal needs are met, driving better outcomes for all of our patients.”
AIS Healthcare is dually accredited by URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), further setting it apart from other infusion services providers. AIC is also a member of the Immunoglobulin National Society and is regularly inspected by national and state boards of pharmacy.
In recent months, AIC announced the grand reopening of a newly designed pharmacy in Valdosta, Georgia. AIC continues to add cutting edge medications available to patients through its locations in Valdosta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Clinton, Mississippi; Panama City, Florida; and Dallas, Texas.
Physicians interested in AIC care services should contact their AIC representatives to get started or visit us at www.aiscaregroup.com/our-divisions/infusion-care/.
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
Contact:
Simon Castellanos
877.443.4006
Targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions improve patient quality of life and increase physical activity to promote health and wellness among seniors
Dallas, Texas – AIS Healthcare, the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, recognizes today as the 30th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The medication and services provided by AIS Healthcare Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) and Advanced Infusion Care (AIC) empower seniors to live healthy and productive lives by helping manage severe pain, spasticity, and other chronic health conditions. National Senior Health & Fitness Day, celebrated on the last Wednesday of May, is a day dedicated to the wellness of seniors with the common goal of helping keep American seniors fit and healthy.
Seniors utilizing TDD through AIS Healthcare report improvement with their pain, spasticity, physical functionality, and quality of life. The goal of the therapy is to minimize pain and allow patients to regain their ability to participate in daily activities. Patients managing chronic pain and spasticity represent an extremely high-risk group prone to hospitalization, urgent care visits, and surgeries that often fail.
At AIC, a division of AIS Healthcare, infusion therapies help treat patients with a range of medical conditions including primary immunodeficiency, lung problems, and autoimmune diseases. For seniors living with these conditions, infusion therapies help to manage their treatments effectively and live a full life.
“Our patients are at the center of everything we do. At AIS Healthcare, we strive to meet the highest standards of safety and quality in our medications and services so that we meaningfully improve the lives of all our patients. We are committed to providing seniors with best-in-class care that increases their physical activity and improves their overall health and wellness,” said Simon Castellanos, AIS Healthcare Chief Executive Officer.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the largest health and wellness movement for seniors in the U.S., celebrated across senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, retirement communities, and more. This May 31, 2023, marks a time to celebrate the contributions of seniors to our communities and renew our efforts to keep them healthy and thriving.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
Contact:
Simon Castellanos
877.443.4006
Dallas, Texas – AIS Healthcare, the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize May 6th – 12th as National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week brings attention to four focus areas — Self-Care, Recognition, Professional Development, and Community Engagement. AIS Healthcare honors the contributions, dedication, and sacrifices of these critical medical professionals as they work to improve the lives of their patients.
“I express the company’s utmost gratitude and respect for all the nurses at AIS Healthcare who serve our patients diligently. The services we provide to our patients would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our nursing staff. Across the country, AIS Healthcare’s nurses offer comprehensive care services that improve their patients’ quality of life. We celebrate our team’s contributions during Nurses’ Week, and every week,” said Pam Carter, AIS Healthcare’s Chief Nursing Officer.
Nurses conduct some of the most difficult work in the healthcare industry, performing essential tasks and serving as the first point of contact for many patients. AIS Healthcare celebrates the more than 250 nurses on our staff that play an important role in advancing quality and improving outcomes for our patients.
Advancements in science and medical technology have dramatically expanded the role of nurses in the healthcare system. Recent crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, have also underscored the crucial role nurses play both in the healthcare industry and in society. From emergency response to caring for the elderly and newborn, nurses perform some of the most difficult tasks in the medical world.
Their service to patients is commended during this National Nurses Week and throughout the year. To learn more about National Nurses Month and Week please visit the American Nurses Association website here.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
Contact:
Simon Castellanos
877.443.4006
Thomas Young to serve as AIS Healthcare’s Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Dallas, Texas – AIS Healthcare, the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, today announced the hiring of Thomas Young as Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, Thomas will drive AIS Healthcare’s legal strategy, help oversee the company’s regulatory and compliance programs, and lead engagement with state and federal regulators.
“We are thrilled to welcome an experienced and highly respected member of the healthcare industry to the AIS Healthcare team,” said John Finley, AIS Healthcare’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. “Thomas will bring a valuable perspective to the company and serve as a trusted advisor as we continue to raise the bar for delivering the safest and highest-quality care to our patients.”
Young brings more than 30 years of executive experience in the healthcare industry to AIS Healthcare with a focus on navigating complex regulatory environments. Recently, Young served in a senior role at Cigna Health as the company’s Medicare Compliance Officer. Previously, Young spent over 25 years at Aetna Health where he served in various compliance and regulatory roles, including Chief Compliance Officer.
“I’m excited to join AIS Healthcare’s industry leading team and offer my experience to further enhance the company’s efforts to advance quality and compliance standards for specialty pharmacies,” said Thomas Young, AIS Healthcare’s Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. “I’m proud to be part of a team that is committed to offering the safest and highest-quality treatments and services to dramatically improve the lives of patients suffering from severe chronic pain, spasticity, and immunodeficiency diseases.”
Young holds a J.D. from Duke University’s School of Law and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com.
We are pleased to announce that Natalie DeGroff, MS, RN, FNP-C, our Senior Director of Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) Nursing Operations, has been selected as one of the 14 qualified nurse practitioners (NPs) for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Executive Leadership Program Cohort. This program helps high-potential NPs develop a strategic mindset and multiply their impact as leaders across their organizations.
Natalie brings more than 16 years of experience to her role at AIS Healthcare. Previously a pain management NP, she has worked in hospital, ambulatory, health call center, home infusion and specialty pharmacy settings. Natalie is an invaluable member of the AIS Healthcare team and her selection to the AANP reflects her exemplary work ethic in the TDD landscape.
“Natalie is a proven, versatile, and engaging leader,” said Pam Carter, Chief Nursing Officer at AIS Healthcare. “AIS Healthcare is fortunate to have nursing leadership of this caliber. This is a well-deserved recognition and accomplishment for Natalie.”
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for NPs of specialties. It represents the interests of more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. The AANP advances health policy through legislative leadership at the local, state, and national levels; promotes excellence in practice, education, and research; and builds standards that best serve NPs’ patients and other healthcare consumers.
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Contact:
Simon Castellanos
877.443.4006
Dallas, Texas – AIS Healthcare is proud to recognize March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness (MS) month. It is critical to raise awareness and amplify the stories of people living with MS. With nearly 1 million individuals living with MS in the United States, the fight for a cure has never been more important.
Nationally, there is a growing understanding of MS, a chronic disease of the central nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. “While treatments have been developed to treat the symptoms of MS including pain and spasticity, we must continue working towards a cure for every person living with this disease,” said Simon Castellanos, AIS Healthcare Chief Executive Officer. “AIS Healthcare is committed to providing people living with MS the medication and supports required to live meaningful and joyful lives.”
Though the cause of MS remains unknown, there are effective treatment options for patients that can help manage symptoms and provide support in leading a long and productive life. March is a time to raise awareness, educate society, fundraise, and support the scientific and health care community that is working towards a cure and deepening our understanding of MS.
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
Contact:
Simon Castellanos
877.443.4006
Dallas, Texas -AIS Healthcare is proud to recognize March as Brain Injury Awareness month and celebrates the advances in both care and awareness that have benefitted the brain injury community. AIS Healthcare is committed to improving care in addition to raising awareness for issues that affect the 5.3 million individuals in the United States living with a brain injury or brain injury-related disability.
“Individuals who have acquired a brain injury deserve access to the care and support that enables them to thrive in their careers and lead fulfilling lives,” said Simon Castellanos, AIS Healthcare Chief Executive Officer “At AIS Healthcare, we take pride in our work to offer best-in-class medication and services to support this community.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates an average of 1.5 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur each year, however misunderstandings about TBI and its potential impacts are commonplace. This is why Brain Injury Awareness Month is so important for illustrating the need for better understanding and advocacy.
To reduce the occurrence of brain injury, it is recommended to always wear a seatbelt, helmets, and never drive impaired. Reducing the risk of injury lowers the number of people who will need treatment or hospitalization after an injury occurs. For more information about prevention strategies and how to support the brain injury community, contact your local brain injury association by visiting here.
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
CONTACT:
Jud Hall
877.443.4006
Valdosta, GA – Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, announced today the reopening of a newly designed pharmacy in Valdosta, Georgia. The state-of-the-art pharmacy expands the home infusion service provider’s footprint in the southeast and enhances AIC’s ability to service patients across the United States. AIC’s Valdosta pharmacy is its largest pharmacy to-date, with nearly 40 licensed professionals servicing approximately 1,400 patients.
“The Valdosta pharmacy will enhance our industry leading regulatory compliance, quality, and operational flow allowing for sustained growth and expansion into new markets,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC. “This new space will provide optimal working conditions for our team and allow us to continue achieving the highest levels of safety and quality for the patients we serve.”
The pharmacy’s updated layout will benefit operations by expanding production areas and ultimately boosting staff efficiency. Patients using AIC’s services benefit from 24/7 access to dedicated clinical and support staff including clinical pharmacists, infusion nurse specialists, and intake managers. AIC’s Valdosta location was originally purchased by the company in 2017.
AIS Healthcare is dually accredited by URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), further setting it apart from other infusion services providers.
Physicians interested in AIC care services should contact their AIC representatives to get started or visit us at www.aiscaregroup.com/our-divisions/infusion-care/
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com
CONTACT:
Jud Hall
877.443.4006
Dallas, TX- Advanced Infusion Care, a division of AIS Healthcare, now offers GAMMAKED™, developed by Kedrion for the treatment of patients with primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in adults and children, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults.
The nationally accredited home infusion teams at AIC collaborate closely with physicians to provide specialized in-home infusion services. This new therapy option, offered under a limited distribution contract with Kedrion, expands AIC’s ability to serve immunoglobulin (Ig) infusion patients.
“We’re proud to be able to add GAMMAKED™ to our growing list of Ig infusion therapies,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC. “This therapy from Kedrion can help us provide additional treatment options for our patients.”
GAMMAKED™ is indicated for the treatment of PI in patients 2 years of age or older, ITP in adults and children, and CIDP in adults. Approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration in 2011, the therapy is now available at all AIC locations (Valdosta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Clinton, Mississippi; Panama City, Florida; Dallas, Texas).
Like all AIC patients, those with PI, ITP, and CIDP will receive a high level of care from AIC, including 24/7 access to clinical and support staff. Every patient is assigned a dedicated team of professionals, including clinical pharmacists, infusion nurse specialists, and intake managers to provide support throughout the treatment process.
For physicians, AIC is a full-service care delivery partner. We have contracts with multiple immunoglobulin suppliers, like Kedrion. These contracts help us ensure prescribed therapies are always in stock. We also work directly with patients, insurance companies, and physician offices to secure all needed authorizations and complete paperwork.
AIS Healthcare is dually accredited by URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), further setting it apart from other infusion services providers.
Physicians interested in AIC care services should contact their AIC representatives to get started or visit us at www.aiscaregroup.com/our-divisions/infusion-care/
Advancing quality. Improving lives.
As the leading provider of targeted drug delivery and infusion care solutions, AIS Healthcare is committed to doing more of what matters. From pharmacies that put patient safety first to comprehensive services that enhance the entire care experience, we go beyond the expected in everything we do.
Learn more at aiscaregroup.com.
Kedrion Biopharma is a global biopharmaceutical company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapies for use in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders and conditions. It’s portfolio of 37 life-saving products are distributed in over 100 countries.
In 2022, Kedrion joined forces with UK based BPL (Bio Products Laboratory) forming the 5th top player in plasma derivatives and rare disease medicines, employing more than 4,800 people worldwide.
Kedrion places a high value on the welfare of those who benefit from its products, as well as the communities and individuals with whom it works and collaborates. It acts as a bridge between donors and the people who need treatment, working on a global scale to expand patient access to plasma-derived therapies.