Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) Enters Into a Preferential Provider Agreement with Heartland Medical Equipment, Inc. (Heartland)

Springfield, MO, March 03, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Group Benefit Services, Inc. (“GBS”) has entered into a preferential provider agreement with the Heartland Medical Equipment, Inc. (“Heartland”). The agreement is effective immediately and includes access to a broad base of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for GBS Plan Members nationwide.

James M. Deren, President and CEO of GBS said, “Heartland provides exceptional name brand DME equipment and quality caring customer service to its clients. We are excited to enter into this strategic partnership arrangement with Heartland. Working together with Heartland we will seek to keep the quality of care and clinical outcomes high for our clients while the volume of business benefits employers by securing these services at a great value.”

Scott Hartwig, CEO of Heartland Medical Equipment, Inc., said, “We are very pleased to welcome and serve the Plan Members of GBS.” Mr. Hartwig further said, “We believe this agreement shall provide a great service and good value to the clients of GBS.”

Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) is an insurance claim technology organization headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. GBS has a variety of resources to provide a premier quality of employee benefit program helping to deliver what Plan Sponsors want most – improved savings, optimal quality, and positive member experience.

Web Address: www.gbs-tpa.com

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