MSC Group, Inc. announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with CoolSystems Inc. to develop and launch a new wrap for traumatic below-the-knee amputee patients. The new Game Ready traumatic amputee wrap incorporates technology that NASA used in the design of astronaut spacesuits. This best-in-class orthopedic medical device will aid in post-operative recovery of patients with below-the-knee amputations. Controlling inflammation and swelling after surgery can allow the body to heal faster. However, conventional techniques, such as ice bags and cold packs, provide inconsistent and uncontrolled temperatures as well as poor coverage of the injured area. Traditional bandage wraps lack precise application of pressure. Game Ready's ACCEL(TM) technology combines active compression and cold therapies that help minimize pain and swelling while increasing blood flow and delivering oxygen to the injured area. As a result, lymphatic drainage is optimized, cellular oxygen supply is encouraged, and tissue healing is stimulated.

MSC Group, Inc. announced that it has launched a new real-time online communication and referral management system to help relieve the administrative burden for claims adjusters and nurse case managers. MSC CareConnect is a proprietary online tool that allows for faster and more efficient claims management. The MSC CareConnect solution enables real-time, online management at different phases throughout the referral lifecycle. The unique, efficiency-enhancing features of MSC CareConnect include: Online processing of medical equipment or service referrals, including fields for comments or special instructions, in batches or individually by referral; Ability to sort or search by claim number, claimant, referral number, date or claims professional; Summaries of all referral activity for each patient; Notifications throughout the referral lifecycle, such as referral acknowledgments to authorizations to delivery statuses; and Customization of types of email notifications each claims professional receives. Additional features to the MSC CareConnect system will be launched in phases over the next 12 months. MSC CareConnect is a value-added service for all MSC customers, and complies with all HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.