Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc.’s Subsidiary Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. Receives Certificate of Accreditation From the Compliance Team, Inc.
Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Stuart, Florida June 28th, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: LBMH.OB), today announced that their subsidiary, Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. fulfilled the requirements for receiving the Exemplary Provider™ Certificate of Accreditation from The Compliance Team, Inc., a nationally recognized healthcare accrediting body based in Spring House, Pennsylvania. Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. is a specialty provider of general medical supplies, personal mobility aids, diabetic supplies, urological supplies, ostomy supplies and mastectomy supplies, serving customers both nationally through its mail-order operations and locally in a three county area out of its Stuart, Florida retail location.
After learning of his company’s exemplary performance during the Compliance Team’s recent validation visit, Mark Libratore, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We consider this a great accomplishment. Everyone associated with our family of companies can be justifiably proud of their performance in helping us prepare for this honor, which demonstrates our commitment to quality and safety.”
Mr. Libratore concluded, “We chose Exemplary Provider™ Accreditation because the Compliance Team’s validation process was the best, most sensible way for us to meet the accreditation requirements of the Medicare Modernization Act. At the same time, we also see their accreditation as a quality recognition branding opportunity that highlights our on-going commitment to maintaining the highest levels of patient care excellence,”
In addition to putting in place fraud and abuse awareness safeguards, Liberator has implemented patient care improvement plans as part of a rigorous, continuously measured accreditation process. The program features annual validation visits and requires scoring of 90% or better to achieve accredited status. It also requires that Liberator perform Patient Outcomes Tracking that is reviewed quarterly by the Compliance Team.
All sites met the Compliance Team’s accreditation requirements during recent on-site evaluations.
Sandra Canally, founder and President of the Compliance Team and herself a registered nurse, welcomed Liberator as the most recent successful participant in the Durable Medical Equipment industry’s most comprehensive and innovative accreditation program. “Mr. Libratore and all of his staff have done a terrific job. They are a tremendous example of a safe, honest and caring Home Medical Equipment Provider that is most deserving of this recognition,” declared Ms. Canally.
About The Compliance Team, Inc.
The Compliance Team introduced its service and product-line specific accreditation program for DMEPOS (durable medical equipment/ prosthetics/orthotics/ supplies) in 1998. Presently, companies that have earned the rights to display its Exemplary Provider™ Accreditation Certificate and Seal are operating in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In addition to DMEPOS, the Compliance Team offers programs for Pharmacy; Elder Care; Ocularists; Home Health Agency; Independent and Group Physician Practices; Out Patient Care; and Small/Rural Hospital Services. Additional info can be found on their web site:
www.exemplaryprovider.com.
About Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc.
Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. established the Liberator brand as a leading national direct-to-consumer provider of quality medical supplies to Medicare-eligible seniors. An Exemplary Provider Accredited by The Compliance Team, its unique combination of marketing, industry expertise and customer service has demonstrated success over a broad spectrum of chronic conditions. Liberator is recognized for offering a simple, reliable way to purchase medical supplies needed on a regular, ongoing, repeat-order basis, with the convenience of direct billing to Medicare and private insurance. Approximately 75% of its revenue comes from supplying products to meet the rapidly growing requirements of general medical supplies, personal mobility aids, diabetes, urological, ostomy and mastectomy patients. Liberator communicates with patients and their doctors on a regular basis regarding prescriptions and supplies. Customers may purchase by phone, mail or internet, with repeat orders confirmed with the customer and shipped when needed.
Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. Acquires
Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
Stuart, Florida June 22nd, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: LBMH.OB), a Nevada corporation, today announced that it has acquired Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., a provider of direct-to-consumer medical supplies to households throughout the United States.
Established in 2000, Liberator Medical Supply is a business which has grown a significant presence in the U.S. healthcare market through strategic use of multi-media national advertising. Driven by TV and print and supported by on-line fulfillment, its streamlined operations of thirty-five employees have built the Liberator brand through a relationship marketing model that provides consumers suffering from chronic diseases with a convenient means of procuring ongoing medical supplies.
Mark Libratore, President and Chief Executive Officer of both Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. and Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., stated, “As a publicly-held company we will be able to consummate significant financing arrangements that have been established to fund Liberator Medical’s business plan. We anticipate that with access to new capital markets we should be able to implement Liberator Medical’s marketing strategies and grow its business.”
Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Signs Definitive Merger Agreement
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
Stuart, Florida June 22nd, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/– Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. (“Liberator”), announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement with Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: LBMH) (formerly Cardiff Communications, Inc.) (OTC BB: CDFO). On completion of the merger, Liberator will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. and Liberator’s shareholders will become shareholders of Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc.
Mark Libratore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberator, stated, “We are very excited about completing this phase of our growth plan and the opportunity for Liberator and our shareholders to become part of a fully-reporting public company.”
Mark Libratore’s past successes as a leading provider of home health care equipment are well-known in the industry. As founder of Liberty Medical Supply, Inc., the nation’s largest direct-to-consumer diabetic supplier, his innovative use of national advertising on TV and other media quickly grew a national customer base.
“With the expertise of our management team,” stated Mark Libratore, “we plan to further increase our capabilities of providing home healthcare equipment directly to consumers, and deliver long-term value to our shareholders by rapidly increasing our national market share.” Liberator’s ability to fulfill orders nationally is greatly facilitated by operating its customer call center and direct-distribution warehousing at its Florida corporate headquarters.
About Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. is a national direct-to-consumer provider of quality medical supplies to Medicare-eligible seniors. An Exemplary Provider Accredited by The Compliance Team, its unique combination of marketing, industry expertise and customer service has demonstrated success over a broad spectrum of chronic conditions. The Company is recognized for offering a simple, reliable way to purchase medical supplies needed on a regular, ongoing, repeat-order basis, with the convenience of direct billing to Medicare and private insurance. Approximately 75% of its revenue comes from supplying products to meet the rapidly growing requirements of Diabetes, Urological, Ostomy and Mastectomy patients. The Company communicates with patients and their doctors on a regular basis regarding prescriptions and supplies. Customers may purchase by phone, mail or internet, with repeat orders confirmed with the customer and shipped when needed.
SOURCE Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Mark Libratore
President and Chairman of the Board
+1-772-287-2414
investors@liberatormedical.com
www.liberatormedical.com
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