Geriatric Medical Selected by Massachusetts Department of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) as the Preferred Vendor to its Medicaid Program.
February 1st, 2024- Woburn, MA – Geriatric Medical & Surgical Supply, Inc. (Geriatric Medical) has been awarded a three-year $45 million Preferred Supplier contract by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to distribute absorbent products to Medicaid-contracted DME Providers.
In collaboration with EOHHS, Geriatric Medical has developed a Premium Absorbent Formulary, adhering to the highest quality standards recommended by the National Association for Continence (NAFC). This formulary is designed to offer superior products that ensure better care for MassHealth Members while also focusing on cost-effectiveness for the Medicaid program.
Jeffrey Siegal, CEO of Geriatric Medical, reflects on this enduring collaboration: "Geriatric Medical is proud to have served as the Preferred Supplier for the past five years, and we are honored to continue our partnership with the Executive Office of Health & Human Services and Secretary Kate Walsh. Our shared vision for innovative Medicaid management is at the forefront of this collaboration and the new Premium Formulary is a pivotal step towards revolutionizing continence care for MassHealth members.”
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is the agency responsible for MassHealth, the Medicaid program that provides insurance to more than 2 million beneficiaries across a variety of programs throughout Massachusetts.
About Geriatric Medical & Surgical Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1945, Geriatric Medical is the largest distributor of medical supplies and solutions based in Massachusetts. The company distributes nearly 30,000 branded products to post-acute care providers throughout the Northeast. More information about Geriatric Medical is available at www.gerimed.com and www.gerimedma.com.