Excited to welcome Christopher Rangel as our new Medical Device Sales Consultant!
With deep expertise in regulatory compliance & medical device innovation, Christopher is ready to help IMR deliver next-level solutions for providers & patients.
Connect with Christopher: https://t.co/WXsVNbYQ9v
Welcome, Christopher!
#welcometotheteam #RegulatoryCompliance #TeamIMR #medicalsales #patientoutcomes #regenerativemedicine #MedicalInnovation #WoundCare #AutologousExosomes #tissuerepair #healthcare #autologous #innovativemedicalresource #Exosome
#Team: Christopher Rangel / Erik Ramnath, MD / Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD / Dr. Michael Youssef, MD Orthopedic / Rex Hartman RN / Arthur Karas, Medical Sales Dir. / Greg Federman, CEO / @JoeMegie CFO
New review published on @NIH National Library of Medicineโs PubMed highlights the remarkable potential of autologous exosomes as a cell-free therapy for tissue repair and skin regeneration.
Want to know more? Visit our News page for the whole study: https://t.co/6E1NlDIeWa
#regenerativemedicine #ExosomeSkincare #MedicalInnovationn #WoundCaree #tissuerepair #healthcare #autologous #innovativemedicalresource #ClinicalResearch #breakthrough #exosome
#Team: Dr. Erik Ramnath, MD / Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD / Dr. Michael Youssef, MD, Orthopedic / Rex Hartman, RN / Arthur Karas, Dir. Sales / Greg Federman, Pres. Sales / @JoeMegie Pres. Fin & Ops
๐ท Team Spotlight: Arthur Karas, Medical Business Consultant at IMR ๐ท
Meet Arthur Karas, our Medical Business Consultant at Innovative Medical Resource. With an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and over two decades of experience in the medical device and healthcare consulting industry, Arthur is passionate about helping providers deliver the best possible patient outcomes.
His background includes founding a medical device distribution company, consulting for hospital systems, and advising on ways to improve care quality while reducing costs. Arthurโs consultative approach and deep industry knowledge make him a trusted resource for our clients.
Connect with Arthur to discover how IMR can help your organization achieve its clinical and business goals.
#TeamSpotlight #AutologousExosomes #ppx
#WoundHealing #placentalallografts #clinicaloutcomes
#woundcare #patientoutcomes #plasticsurgery
#triplelayerr #WoundHealin
#Team @JoeMegie
๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ
๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ
A recent retrospective case-control study published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery examined outcomes following Mohs surgery in moderate and high-risk areas, comparing placental allografts to traditional flap or skin graft repairs. The findings demonstrated statistically significant reductions in complications with placental allografts:
- ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ - 2% with allografts vs. 10% with flap/graft repairs (*p* = 0.04)
- ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ - 0% vs. 5% (*p* = 0.04)
- ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ - 0% vs. 11% (*p* =0.003)
- ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ - 0% vs. 21% (*p* <0.001)
These results suggest that placental allografts may offer superior wound healing and cosmetic outcomes in post-Mohs reconstruction.
Full study details are available at the link below:
Read the Full Study: https://t.co/07s2p9Ntkn
#MohsSurgery #WoundHealing #PlacentalAllografts #ClinicalOutcomes #WoundCare #PatientOutcomes #PlasticSurgery #Mohs #TripleLayer
@JoeMegie
Feel free to pursue that course, but do you truly believe that China offers the most beneficial long-term partnership for Europe?
In a decade or less, it's likely that the EU will find itself running back to the United States for support, particularly when China's Communist Authoritarianism begins to threaten regional stability and the sovereignty of the EU.
Welcome to the Team, Tiffany Malloy!
Weโre excited to welcome Tiffany Malloy to the Innovative Medical Resource (IMR) team as our newest Medical Business Consultant! ๐
Tiffany brings a wealth of expertise in healthcare solutions, with a passion for improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare organizations in achieving their goals. In her role, Tiffany will:
โจ Partner with medical practices to introduce cutting-edge amniotic placenta membrane grafts that accelerate healing and enhance patient care.
โจ Collaborate with hospitals and health systems to implement Medical Billing Underpayment Recovery using a proprietary AI algorithm, helping recover lost revenue and boost financial performance.
Her dedication to building strong client relationships and delivering innovative solutions makes her an incredible asset to the IMR team.
Welcome aboard, Tiffany โ we look forward to achieving great things together! ๐
๐ Learn more about Tiffanyโs role and expertise: https://t.co/5gDwTFwCGA
#MedicalBusinessConsultant #InnovativeMedicalResource #HealthcareSolutions #WoundCare #MedicalBillingRecovery #WelcomeToTheTeam
#Team
Dr. Erik Ramnath Dr. Michael Youssef, MD, Orthopedic Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD Rex Hartman, RN Ilene KeithAshley Paige Huey Jorge Mendez Alexander Lev Greg Federman @joe_megie
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ช๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ?
Have you considered how placental tissue grafts can transform your approach to advanced wound care?
These cutting-edge solutions enhance patient outcomes and optimize treatment protocols, making a tangible difference in clinical practice.
If you're a medical professional or healthcare organization curious about the potential of placental tissue grafts, We would be delighted to guide you. From clinical applications to seamless integration into your practice,
We are here to provide the expertise and support you need to elevate care delivery.
Letโs collaborate to explore how these innovations can benefit your patients and practice.
#AdvancedWoundCare #PatientOutcomes #regenerativemedicine #HealthcareInnovation #medicalsolutions #WoundCareExcellence #InnovationInMedicine #WoundHealing #woundcarespecialist
#TeamUSA Dr. Erik Ramnath, Dr.Curtis Prichard, PharmD, Dr. Michael Youssef, MD, Orthopedic, Ilene Keith, Maria Abdelmesih, Jonryan Flamio, Alexander Lev, Tiffany Malloy, Rex Hartman, Paige Huey, Greg Federman @joe_megie
๐จ Big News!
Weโre thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Youssef to the Innovative Medical Resource team as our newest Medical Business Consultant!
A leader in orthopedics, wound care, and regenerative medicine, Dr. Youssef is committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and expertise. ๐ผโจ
#WelcomeToTheTeam #HealthcareInnovation #Orthopedics #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalLeadership #WoundCare
@joe_megie #team Dr. Erik Ramnath, Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD, Rex Hartman Paige Huey, Marquis Alston, Maria Abdelmesih, Lev Greg Federman
๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
Medicare's new Local Coverage Determination (LCD) introduces changes in treating chronic diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Key updates include:
โ Coverage if less than 50% ulcer area reduction is documented with standard care for 4 weeks.
โ Expanded application limits from 4 to 8 with a maximum duration of 16 weeks.
โ Enhanced documentation requirements to ensure proper use and medical necessity.
โ Specific criteria for products used overexposed muscle, tendon, or bone.
๐ก ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ
Maximize revenue opportunities by leveraging the updated LCD guidelines. We'd like to help you implement compliant advanced wound care services.
Struggling with patient selection? Ensure the right patients receive the proper care with expert-driven guidance.
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐?
Please get in touch with our #TeamUSA https://t.co/LeuQXZHvPl today to learn how advanced wound care consulting can help you improve outcomes, enhance compliance, and grow revenue.
#WoundCareExcellence #DiabeticFootUlcer #venouslegulcers #MedicareUpdates #HealthCareCompliance #advancedwoundcare #WoundCareManagement #WoundCareIsEssential #chronicwoundmanagement #MedicalPracticeGrowth #skinsubstitutegrafts #physicianconsulting #woundcareprofessionals
#Team
Dr. Erik Ramnath, MD
Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD
Rex Hartman, RN
Greg Federman
Paige Huey
Marquis Alston
Ilene Keith
Maria Abdelmesih
Jonryan Flamio
Alexander Lev
@joe_megie
๐จ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌย ๐จ
When using skin substitute grafts or cellular/tissue-based products (CTPs) for advanced wound care, itโs critical to understand what is ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ:
1๏ธโฃ More than 8 ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ of a skin substitute within a single episode of care (up to 16 weeks).
2๏ธโฃ Repeat applications when prior treatments show ๐ง๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (e.g., no reduction in ulcer size, depth, or signs of healing).
3๏ธโฃ Application in patients with ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ or ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ like active infection, necrosis, vasculitis, or ischemia.
4๏ธโฃ Using ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ alongside routine or repeat applications of skin substitutes.
5๏ธโฃ Employingย ๐ฅ๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ for ulcer care.
6๏ธโฃ Placement of skin substitutes on wounds that areย ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐, ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐, ๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐.
๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ: Ensure proper patient selection, address underlying conditions, and document measurable outcomes to maximize effectiveness and compliance.
Let's prioritize ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ while navigating these guidelines to deliver effective, evidence-based care.
๐ Want to discuss advanced wound care solutions like Dermabind? Letโs connect!
#WoundCare #SkinSubstitutes #AdvancedCare #Compliance #PatientOutcomes #ChronicWounds #AmnionChorion #TissueRepair
#RegenerativeMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #HealthCare #WoundCareProfessionals
#Team Dr. Erik Ramnath | Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD | Rex Hartman, RN | Ashley Paige Huey | Marquis Alston | Rick Lynch | Maria Abdelmesih | Jonryan Flamio |Alexander Lev | Ilene Keith | Greg Federman | @joe_megie
๐ข Join us in welcoming Jonryan Flamio to the IMR Team! ๐
Weโre excited to introduce Jonryan Flamio, our new Medical Business Consultant. With extensive experience in Wound Care Solutions and healthcare consulting, Jonryan is dedicated to helping healthcare providers enhance patient outcomes and optimize operational efficiency. His expertise in medical sales and relationship-building will be instrumental as we continue to empower our healthcare partners with customized solutions.
Jonryan will also play a key role in supporting IMRโs Medical Billing Underpayment Recovery solutions, ensuring our Hospitals and Health Systems have the Financial viability needed to focus on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Welcome, Jonryan! Weโre thrilled to have you on board! ๐
#WelcomeToIMR #HealthcareConsulting #WoundCareSolutions #MedicalBilling #RevenueRecovery #HealthcareExcellence #IMRTeam #MedicalBusinessConsultant #PatientCareOptimization #RevenueCycle
#Team Dr. Erik Ramnath Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD Rex Hartman, RN Ashley Paige Huey Marquis Alston Rick Lynch Maria Abdelmesih Alexander Lev Greg Federman @JoeMegie
The study in this article investigates the potential of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allografts to support wound healing and angiogenesisโa critical process for tissue repair, particularly in chronic wounds that struggle to heal due to insufficient blood vessel formation. The researchers examined the angiogenic properties of dHACM through various in vitro and in vivo experiments.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:
1. ๐ผ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐จ: dHACM grafts contain multiple angiogenic growth factors, such as VEGF, PDGF, and bFGF, which are crucial for blood vessel formation. These factors support endothelial cell activity, which is vital for promoting vascularization in healing tissues.
2. ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก ๐พ๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐ง๐ค๐ก๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: In laboratory tests, dHACM encouraged the proliferation of human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs) and the migration of endothelial cells, essential steps in angiogenesis. This suggests that dHACM can attract and stimulate cells involved in vascular repair.
3. ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐จ๐๐ช๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฏ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ: When implanted in a murine model, dHACM grafts promoted new blood vessel growth over four weeks, mirroring normal wound healing processes. The grafts maintained bioactive properties and effectively supported the formation of blood vessels within the graft material.
4. ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ: These results highlight dHACMโs potential as a treatment for chronic, non-healing wounds. Its ability to sustain angiogenic activity could help improve blood supply to wound areas, thus accelerating healing and offering a promising option for patients with conditions like diabetes or vascular insufficiencies.
For health care providers, dHACM allografts offer a viable wound care solution that not only provides structural support but also actively participates in the healing process by enhancing vascular growth and addressing challenges in chronic wound management.
"Angiogenic properties of dehydrated human amnion/chorion allografts: therapeutic potential for soft tissue repair and regeneration," by Koob et al. (2014), https://t.co/meQAZpngck
#WoundCare #ChronicWounds #Angiogenesis #AmnionChorion #dHACM #TissueRepair #RegenerativeMedicine #WoundCareProfessionals
@joe_megie
๐จ New Leadership Announcement! ๐จ
Welcome Dr. Ramnath, our new Chief Science Officer (CSO) at IMR! With 25+ years of medical expertise, he will lead advancements in Wound Care Solutions & optimize Medical Billing Recovery to improve patient care & financial efficiency.
Exciting times ahead! ๐๐
#HealthcareInnovation #CSO #WoundCare #MedicalBilling #IMRLeadership #revenuecycle
@JoeMegie
@rwjmozell How do you feel now that the team you are voting for made you look like a fool by faking a photo? Do you still believe she's a hard working woman? She never held a job in the public sector. 45 years and the tax payers dime.
๐ Innovative Approach in Wound Care ๐
A recent study highlights the effectiveness of amniotic membranes in improving graft take for extremity burns. This non-invasive approach supports a better wound environment, minimizes infection risk, and enhances graft adherenceโall crucial factors for improving outcomes in burn patients.
๐ This research presents promising insights for those in burn care, demonstrating how biological solutions can significantly impact patient recovery.
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐:[Mohammadi AA, Johari HG, Eskandari S. ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ ](https://t.co/E0XjmSZenw)
#BurnCare #AmnioticMembrane #SkinGrafting #PatientRecovery #InnovativeWoundCare #PatientOutcomes #MedicalResearch #BurnTreatment #HealthcareInnovation #AdvancedWoundCare
@JoeMegie
#Team Dr. Erik Ramnath Dr. Curtis Prichard, PharmD Ashley Paige Huey Marquis Alston Maria Abdelmesih Alexander Lev Rex Hartman Greg Federman Joseph A. Megie, Jr., MBA Finance
#InnovativeMedicalResource #ImprovingLives #ClinicalInsights
โจ Exciting news! We welcome Marquis Alston as the newest Medical Business Consultant at Innovative Medical Resource! ๐
Marquis excels in driving healthcare sales and improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions in Wound Care and Medical Billing Underpayment Recovery.
Weโre excited for whatโs to come!
#healthcare #RevenueCycle #WoundCare #MedicalSales #TeamIMR #WelcomeMarquis #Innovation #RevenueGrowth
@JoeMegie