BioLab Sciences, a skin substitute brand of BioLab Holdings, Inc., a Mesa-based medical manufacturer specializing in wound healing and wound care products, recently launched its Charity Care initiative. The Patient Assistance Program was created to help patients who are uninsured and without the financial means to access BioLab’s advanced wound care products.
“Our goal is to get wound care to every patient who needs it,” says Marshall Medley, D.O., chief medical officer. “There are so many people who don’t have the insurance coverage or financial means for adequate care. Our Charity Care Program was put in place to help these people if the medical wound care circumstance arises. We remain committed to helping as many patients as we can through education and, now, with our Charity Care program.”
Dr. Medley notes this program allows BioLab’ products to be used by clinicians in assisting patients in need, explaining that anyone who is uninsured can have their clinician apply to this program. “There is a brief questionnaire to make sure the patient meets the required criteria. The products will then be used according to well-established standards of care.”
Through the Charity Care program, patients would gain access to any of BioLab’s wound care products: Tri-Membrane Wrap™, Membrane Wrap™, and Membrane Wrap – Hydro™.
“Our charity program helps providers to fully support their patients who need wound care products, regardless of their financial situation,” says Jaime Leija, president and co-founder. “We want to help chronic non-healers overcome their wounds.” It’s a responsibility engrained in the company’s operations. “We have budgeted funds to subsidize this program,” Leija says, sharing, “We feel it’s important to provide access to all patients who have non-healing wounds.”
BioLab Holdings, Inc. is a Phoenix-based medical manufacturer specializing in wound healing. Its products, Membrane Wrap Lite™, Tri-Membrane Wrap™, Membrane Wrap™, and Membrane Wrap – Hydro™, use human tissue allograft derived from amniotic membrane that provides structural tissue for use as a wound protectant covering. The products are minimally manipulated, preserving the properties that the tissue exhibits in its natural state. The company’s mission is to manufacture reliable and safe products with the highest quality to help optimize body performance through continuous innovation, education, superior customer service and teamwork.
“One of our fundamental values is providing access to reliable, safe products to all those who need them,” Leija reiterates, noting, “Unfortunately, not all patients suffering from wounds have insurance or the financial resources to pay for our products. So, we have created a legally vetted method for doctors to care for their patients who don’t have the financial resources. It’s the responsible and ethical thing to do.”
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