- Memphis TN, US John P. Racette - Trinity FL, US Mark Schaefer - Largo FL, US
International Classification:
A61M 1/00 A61F 13/00
Abstract:
Embodiments of a negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a pump assembly, canister, and a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound. The pump assembly, canister, and the wound dressing can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to a wound. The pump assembly can present graphical user interface screens for controlling and monitoring delivery of negative pressure. The system can be configured to efficiently deliver negative pressure and to detect and indicate presence of certain conditions, such as low pressure, high pressure, leak, canister full, and the like. Monitoring and detection of operating condition can be performed by measuring one or more operational parameters, such as pressure, flow rate, and the like.
ngressional delegation for their advocacy on behalf of the states application. In particular, I commend the efforts by Mark Schaefer and the Healthcare Innovation team who developed a winning model that emphasizes quality of careabsolutely critical to furthering a strong and vibrant state.his award represents the completion of a monumental two-year effort that saw unprecedented collaboration between our various stakeholders, said Dr. Mark Schaefer, Director of Healthcare Innovation. We still have a great deal of work ahead, but I am confident that with the continued efforts of our nd Governor Malloy, Lt. Governor Wyman, the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, and Mark Schaefer and the entire Healthcare Innovation team for their commitment to a successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act here in our state. I look forward to continuing to work with them to ensure that e
millions that went to administrative costs and profits to instead boost pay for primary care doctors and improve care. The head of the Medicaid program said the state lost confidence in the managed care contractors. Their measured performance is not impressive, Mark Schaefer told Kaiser Health News.
"Connecticut has a 15-year history with managed-care organizations, and there has been a diminishing confidence in the value of what they are providing," says Mark Schaefer, the state's Medicaid director.