Author Archives: andy

Why our Healthcare System Ignores Diabetics

Posted on November 11, 2010 by andy

Everyone sees it coming. Every Health Plan Chief Medical Officer in the country knows it’s an issue. The USA Today recently wrote about it. Diabetes is quickly becoming the most expensive and expansive disease in the country. Some quick facts: … Continue reading →

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We Provide Heroic Customer Service

Posted on October 7, 2010 by andy

He-ro – a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. Our employees do amazing things every day to help our clients. They strive … Continue reading →

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Advertising in the Medical Alert Industry: Scare Tactic or Just Plain Scary?

Posted on September 28, 2010 by andy

Every time I see my grandpa I get the same welcome; “I’ve fallen and I can’t reach my beer,” obviously making a joke about those seven words (“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”) that make (most) industry leaders cringe.   To … Continue reading →

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No-Monthly-Fee Medical Alert Devices: Good Sense or Nonsense?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by andy

There is an ongoing debate concerning a fairly new entrant to the medical alert system industry: no-monthly-fee medical alert devices. These devices generate calls directly to a predefined number: a caregiver, 911, neighbor, or other party without contacting a call … Continue reading →

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Hello from VRI!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by andy

Welcome to Be Safe, Live Well, a blog by VRI, the leading provider of health monitoring solutions to seniors and persons with disabilities or chronic illness. My name is Andy Schoonover, President of VRI, and I’ll be your blog host. … Continue reading →

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