Published: March 02, 2011
Vasomedical Positioned to Seek Increased Reimbursement Coverage for EECP Therapy
WESTBURY, N.Y. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Vasomedical, Inc. ("Vasomedical" ) (VASO.PK), a global provider of
medical devices, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement
with Edgary Consultants LLC to facilitate its effort to broaden
reimbursement coverage of EECP therapy, a proprietary
technology for the treatment of certain cardiovascular diseases, with
commercial third-party payers as well as Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS).
EECP therapy received initial coverage by Medicare in 1999
and since, has benefitted tens of thousands of patients every year in
the United States. The Company and independent researchers have
conducted extensive research, including several sham-controlled
randomized studies, as well as numerous publications in peer review
medical journals around the world. "We have evaluated the science behind
EECP and have concluded the timing is right to seek
additional reimbursement coverage for a cost effective alternative in
the treatment of cardiovascular disease," stated Edgar G. Rios,
President and the principal shareholder of Edgary. Mr. Rios is a
co-founder and was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Director of AmeriChoice Corporation from its inception in 1989 until its
acquisition by UnitedHealth in 2002. In conjunction with its agreement
with Edgary Consultants LLC, Vasomedical appointed Mr. Rios to its Board
of Directors.
"Aligning with our strategic initiatives, we are additionally pleased to
announce the appointment of David Lieberman as Vice Chairman of our
Board," said Dr. Jun Ma, President and CEO of Vasomedical. Mr. Lieberman
has been a practicing attorney in the State of New York for in excess of
35 years specializing in corporation and securities law. He is currently
a senior partner at the law firm of Beckman, Lieberman & Barandes, LLP,
which performs legal services for the Company. Mr. Lieberman has also
served at various times on the Boards of other public entities. Most
recently, he was Chairman of the Board of Herley Industries, Inc.
(Nasdaq: HRLY), a leader in the design, development and manufacture of
microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical
industries worldwide.
In the last several years, Vasomedical has significantly increased the
opportunity for EECP by expanding international sales and
marketing efforts. "Most recently, we have received regulatory clearance
for our EECP systems in Bangladesh, Belarus, Italy, South
Korea, etc. and have received reimbursement coverage in several
countries including India and South Africa," commented Dr. Ma. "I
believe based on our accomplishments to date and with the assistance of
Edgary, we are now positioned to have healthcare insurers as well as CMS
recognize EECP as a first line choice in the treatment of
certain cardiovascular conditions."
About Vasomedical
Vasomedical, Inc. is primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing,
marketing and supporting EECP external counterpulsation
systems based on the Company's proprietary technology. EECP
therapy is a non-invasive, outpatient therapy for the treatment of
diseases of the cardiovascular system currently indicated for use in
cases of angina, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction and
congestive heart failure. The therapy serves to increase circulation in
areas of the heart with less than adequate blood supply and may restore
systemic vascular function. The Company provides hospitals, clinics and
private practices with EECP equipment, treatment guidance
and a staff training and maintenance program designed to provide optimal
patient outcomes. EECP is a registered trademark for
Vasomedical's enhanced external counterpulsation system. Through its
agreement with GE Healthcare, the Company is also engaged as an
exclusive sales representative for certain GE Healthcare products.
VasoHealthcare , a wholly owned subsidiary of Vasomedical Inc. is a
professional sales representation company offering vendors an
alternative third party sales channel. Additional information is
available on the Company's website at www.vasomedical.com.
Except for historical information contained in this release, the
matters discussed are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. When used in this release, words such as "anticipates" ,
"believes" , "could" , "estimates" , "expects" , "may" , "plans" , "potential"
and "intends" and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or
its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such
forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company's
management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to the Company's management. Among the factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect
of business and economic conditions; the effect of the dramatic changes
taking place in the healthcare environment; the impact of competitive
procedures and products and their pricing; medical insurance
reimbursement policies; unexpected manufacturing or supplier problems;
unforeseen difficulties and delays in the conduct of clinical trials and
other product development programs; the actions of regulatory
authorities and third-party payers in the United States and overseas;
uncertainties about the acceptance of a novel therapeutic modality by
the medical community; continuation of the GEHC agreement; and the risk
factors reported from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as
a result of future events or developments.

Investor Relations:
Vasomedical, Inc.
Dr. Jun Ma,
516-997-4600
President and CEO
customerservice@vasomedical.com
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