Providing philanthropic support to many community groups, Gary Reis is the president of Med Tech Ambulance Services in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with a fleet of 130 vehicles. Among Gary Reis' charitable beneficiaries is the prestigious Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber has just announced the formation of a partnership with the Lifespan Health System, which manages five hospitals in Rhode Island. The objective of this alliance is to blend Dana-Farber's high level of cancer research with enhanced health interventions at Lifespan. The partnership promises to offer a smooth transition of services between the two organizations. Lifespan's patients will benefit from access to more clinical trials and new therapies, especially for those with rare cancers. The president of Dana-Farber expressed enthusiasm for the new arrangement, noting the benefits of Lifespan's quality patient care. In turn, Lifespan's president anticipated the development of a cost-effective continuity of cancer care, enabling the health care organization to better fulfill its stated goal of delivering heath with care.
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New England entrepreneur Gary Reis has amassed over three decades of experience in emergency medical transportation. He founded his own firm, Med Tech Ambulance Service, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1996, and has since developed the company into the largest private ambulance service in the state. In addition to serving hospitals and nursing homes throughout Rhode Island, Gary Reis also serves his community by supporting charitable organizations such as the Pawtucket YMCA.
Mr. Reis’ longstanding support for the Pawtucket YMCA facilitated the launch of its Warm2Kids Learning Center in November 2007. The Warm2Kids program helps youth navigate social and emotional challenges by providing a resource network of caring companies, individuals, and youth organizations while offering free access to computers and other technology resources. Working with Warm2Kids co-founder M. L. Carr, Mr. Reis also helped organize additional resources for kids in need, such as social and emotional development programs and interviews with celebrity role models. Through services such as these, the Pawtucket YMCA Warm2Kids Learning Center hopes to prevent silent suffering by teens and young adults by connecting them with safe, trustworthy educational resources about pertinent youth issues. Gary Reis has served as the president of Med Tech Ambulance Service in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, since 1996. Over the course of his career, Gary Reis has received a number of honors and awards, including the 2009 Alliance for Better Long Term Care (Alliance BLTC) Outstanding Contribution Award and the 2009 Alliance BLTC Hero Award.
The Alliance for Better Long Term Care has managed and advocated for the rights of elderly citizens since 1979. The organization provides seniors and their families with an array of services, including assistance in selecting a nursing home. The process of reviewing and choosing a nursing home can be difficult and complex, particularly if the need for assisted living has arisen due to a sudden crisis or change in health. Fortunately, there are a number of services that can help in the decision-making process. The Nursing Home Compare Medicare service offers in-depth analysis of every nursing home in the United States that maintains Medicare and Medicaid certification. When it comes to the many factors a family should consider and the questions that need to be asked, the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home publication can provide great insight. Finally, the United States Administration on Aging's Eldercare Locator offers information on various senior resources and can be contacted online or at 800-677-1116. For the last two decades, Gary Reis has overseen company operations in his role as president of Med Tech Ambulance Service in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. A dedicated member of his community, Gary Reis has supported a number of charitable initiatives for organizations such as Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.
Each year, the hospital hosts a fundraising golf tournament to benefit operations in its numerous medical departments. In 2013, the hospital partnered with Med Tech Ambulance to hold its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner at the Pawtucket Country Club. Led by co-chairs Gary and Beth Reis, the event drew over 130 participants from across the state. The event began with a brief lunch and shotgun start, followed by a day of shamble golfing on the green. In the evening, the hospital hosted an awards dinner, during which participants could bid on a number of items in the silent auction or win raffle prizes. The highest-scoring players received tournament awards at the close of the event. Individual attendees could participate in the day-long tournament for $185. In addition, golfers had the opportunity to become event sponsors at various donation brackets starting at $150. The golf tournament raised more than $35,000 for Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Gary Reis established Med Tech Ambulance Services in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1996. In 1998, just two years after founding Med Tech, Gary Reis founded another health care-related company, Ambulance Rescue Billing, Inc., now known as A-Stat Medical Billing Management, Inc.
Many companies outsource back office functions such as payroll and accounts receivable to save time and costs. Outsourcing payroll also provides an extra layer of security for sensitive data and a level of professional expertise in an area where small errors can lead to major liabilities. Not all back office functions lend themselves as easily to outsourcing as payroll. Accounts receivable (AR), for example, seems pretty cut and dried: when a customer purchases something, the AR department prepares and sends an invoice, which the customer pays. If payment is late, AR pursues the matter, sometimes referring the account to a collection agency. In the health care industry, though, things are much more complex because most patients carry health insurance, and when a service is provided to a patient, it’s billed both to the patient and the insurance carrier. In addition, different carriers often negotiate preferential payment terms with health care practices, so that two patients covered by different insurance companies might be billed different amounts for the same service. Because of this complexity, many practices have determined that it’s less costly to hire a medical billing company to provide those services. In addition, engaging the services of a medical billing firm can also be more transparent, more efficient, and more secure than operating a billing department. President of Med Tech Ambulance Service, Gary Reis resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Through his company, Gary Reis sponsors various events to benefit organizations, such as Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.
Med Tech Ambulance Service sponsored Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island’s fourth annual golf tournament and dinner, which took place on July 22, 2015. Themed A Summer Breeze, the event included musical entertainment and silent and live auctions. The tournament also featured an inaugural poolside dinner. Patients joined the festivities as well to share their personal experiences of receiving care from the hospital. An awards ceremony followed to highlight tournament winners. The charitable event raised more than $127,000, which will be used to enhance operating support facilities. Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island intends to renovate areas used by families and patients, making them more therapeutic and comfortable. Additionally, the success of the tournament makes it possible for the hospital to purchase a perioperative C-arm that will improve visual monitoring throughout operating procedures. Gary Reis leverages more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur to serve as the founder and president of several Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based businesses, including Med Tech Ambulance Service. To further support the medical community, Gary Reis has raised funds for Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island’s Internal Medicine Center recently garnered NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Level 2 from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in acknowledgement of its patient-centered and evidence-based processes that emphasize coordinated care. According to a representative from the Internal Medicine Center, the organization was pleased that its efforts to practice patient-centered care earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition, which involves a three-year accreditation process. A philosophy of primary care intended to cultivate patient-centered excellence, the “medical home” concept focuses on blending information technology and teamwork to improve the patient experience and the quality of care while also reducing costs. Medical homes promote ongoing relationships between clinicians and patients rather than episodic office visits. To earn the NCQA medical home accreditation, centers must demonstrate care that is coordinated, accessible, comprehensive, and centered on the patient. A founding member of the Rhode Island Ambulance Association, Gary Reis has established several companies in the medical field, including Triton Fleet Services and A-Stat Medical Billing Management. A committed philanthropist, Gary Reis assisted with construction of an orphanage in Swaziland.
Travelers to the Kingdom Swaziland in Africa may wish to plan at least a week for their visit to fully appreciate the slow pace and various natural and cultural experiences of the area. The small country, ruled by an executive king, offers wildlife viewing, walking trails with exceptional scenery, rafting adventures, and other opportunities. The Umhlanga Festival, one of the largest cultural events in Africa, takes place in Swaziland in the winter months. To reach Swaziland by airplane, one must fly from Johannesburg in South Africa via Swaziland Airlink. The flight takes approximately 45 minutes and ends at the King Mswati airport. Other possibilities to enter the country include taking a bus from Johannesburg through Skyworld or TranMagnific or driving across the border where a fee of R50 will cover entry. The border offices will also accept South African rand, but have no exchange bureaus. A resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Gary Reis serves on the board of the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, which seeks to improve care for the aging and elderly. Gary Reis also serves as the president of Med Tech Ambulance Service and owns both A-Stat Medical Billing Management, Inc., and Triton Fleet Services.
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AuthorA longtime resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Gary Reis attended Tolman High School before pursuing his emergency medical technician credentials at the Community College of Rhode Island. Archives
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