Connect America Engages Amendola Communications for Strategic PR and Marketing Services

Award-winning Healthcare IT PR agency and personal emergency response systems provider partner to amplify client successes and industry best practices

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 29, 2021 – Amendola Communications, a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare and technology public relations and marketing firm, announced that Connect America, the nation’s largest independent provider of medical alert systems, has selected the firm to amplify client successes and industry best practices after a competitive review of agencies.

Connect America offers a full suite of reliable connected health solutions, including personal emergency response systems, remote patient monitoring and medication management solutions. Working with more than 1,000 healthcare network partners, Connect America has improved the quality of life for more than a million subscribers and their caregivers during more than 35 years of life safety monitoring.  

“I have worked with Amendola previously which gives me the confidence that Amendola is the firm best able to help us achieve our growth goals with highly effective marketing, PR and social media support. They were my first phone call when I sought a PR partner at Connect America. I am thrilled to be working with them again,” said Janet Dillione, chief executive officer of Connect America. “The agency’s experience in healthcare as well as its deep expertise in marketing and public relations will help us to communicate the value of our connected health solutions that keep patients across the U.S. safe every day.”

“Vulnerable populations such as the elderly often need immediate medical intervention in the event of emergencies such as falls, medication mismanagement, or sudden changes in vital signs,” said agency CEO Jodi Amendola. “It is so gratifying to work with a repeat client to help tell its story and to educate the company’s target market on the value of its personal emergency response and remote monitoring systems. Connect America saves lives.”

Amendola is implementing a comprehensive media and communications plan for Connect America that will showcasethe company’s current technology and services, new offerings, accomplishments, customer wins, and industry partnerships. Recently Connect America announced it has been awarded a three-year contract to provide Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) to Medicaid recipients in New York City.

About Amendola Communications

Amendola is an award-winning, insights-driven public relations and marketing firm that integrates media relations, social media, content and lead gen programs to move healthcare, life sciences/pharma and healthcare IT decision-makers to action. The agency represents some of the industry’s best-known brands as well as groundbreaking startups that are disrupting the status quo. Nearly 90% of its client base represents multi-year clients and/or repeat client executives. Amendola’s seasoned team of PR and marketing pros understand the ongoing complexities of the healthcare ecosystem and provide strategic guidance and creative direction to drive positive ROI, boost reputation and increase market share. Making an impact since 2003, Amendola combines traditional and digital media to fuel meaningful and measurable growth. For more information about the industry’s “A-Team,” visit www.acmarketingpr.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Connect America

Headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Connect America is a leading provider of connected health solutions dedicated to improving access to care, safety, independence, and quality of life. Its growing portfolio of medical alert systems, remote patient monitoring, and medication management solutions help bridge the gap between individuals and their health partners, providing a more connected health experience. Connect America is proud to offer innovative healthcare technologies that help improve the lives of those they serve. For more than 35 years, the company has been delivering value-based solutions committed to quality care, improved health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and reduced costs. Its mission is to ensure that every individual, patient, and provider have access to the life-saving benefits of receiving the right care at the right time. 

Media contact: Kim Warth; kwarth@acmarketingpr.com

Infectious Disease Testing Leader Alveo Technologies Engages Amendola Communications

Award-winning healthcare PR agency to raise profile of rapid infectious disease testing platform through media engagement

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 22, 2021 – Amendola Communications, a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare and technology public relations and marketing agency, announced today that infectious disease testing technology leader Alveo Technologies has chosen the firm as its public relations agency to manage thought leadership initiatives, media relations, content marketing and social media.

Alveo is leading the transformation of the consumer health tech market with a low-cost, easy-to-use diagnostic platform that will change the way infectious diseases are detected and managed. With an initial focus on acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, Influenza A/B and RSV, Alveo’s agile and dynamic be.well diagnostic platform can be adapted to detect a wide range of diseases that threaten public health.

“Creating greater accessibility to rapid, accurate, easy-to-use infectious disease testing is a key step to managing COVID-19,” said Ron Chiarello, founder and CEO, Alveo Technologies. “We are excited to more broadly share the story of how our be.well diagnostic testing platform can contribute to this important global initiative, and look forward to collaborating with Amendola to amplify our message.”

“Amendola is excited to be partnering with Alveo right before their be.well COVID-19 Test is poised to begin commercialization,” said Jodi Amendola, agency CEO. “We look forward to helping raise awareness of how Alveo is leading the transformation of the consumer health tech market with a low-cost, easy-to-use diagnostic platform that will change the way infectious diseases are detected and managed.”

About Amendola

Amendola is an award-winning, insights-driven public relations and marketing firm that integrates media relations, social media, content and lead-gen programs to move healthcare, life sciences/pharma and healthcare IT decision-makers to action. The agency represents some of the industry’s best-known brands, as well as groundbreaking startups that are disrupting the status quo. Nearly 90% of its client base represents multi-year clients and/or repeat client executives. Amendola’s seasoned team of PR and marketing pros understand the ongoing complexities of the healthcare ecosystem and provide strategic guidance and creative direction to drive positive ROI, boost reputation and increase market share. Making an impact since 2003, Amendola combines traditional and digital media to fuel meaningful and measurable growth. For more information about the industry’s “A-Team,” visit www.acmarketingpr.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Alveo Technologies
Alveo is leading the transformation of the consumer health tech market with a low-cost, easy-to-use diagnostic platform that will change the way infectious diseases are detected and managed. With an initial focus on acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, Influenza A/B and RSV, Alveo’s agile and dynamic be.well diagnostic platform can be adapted to detect a wide range of diseases that threaten public health. Affordable access to real-time results will transform the way individuals, healthcare providers and public health professionals identify and manage disease outbreaks. With be.well, we will know sooner, act faster and make better-informed decisions toward personalized intervention options that benefit individuals and the entire population.

To learn more visit https://alveotechnologies.com

Media contact: Marcia G. Rhodes; mrhodes@acmarketingpr.com

FDS Amplicare Selects Amendola Communications as Agency of Record

Award-winning Health and Health tech PR and marketing agency and innovative pharmacy solutions provider partner to amplify client successes and industry best practices

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 13, 2021 – Amendola Communications, a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare, health tech and life sciences public relations and marketing firm, announced today that FDS Amplicare has selected the firm as its public agency of record.  Amendola is implementing a comprehensive media and communications program that will showcasethe success of FDS Amplicare’s collaborative work with clients and bring greater awareness of its pharmacy software solutions, which include business intelligence, medication synchronization, claims reconciliation and medical billing.

“We are strong advocates for community pharmacists, who have so many stories to share, explains David Roth, chief growth officer, FDS Amplicare. “It has been a challenge to break through the COVID news cycle, but Amendola’s broad experience and deep relationships with pharmacy and healthcare media and digital influencers is what got our attention and they have delivered since day one. They generated immediate visibility with creative storytelling in our top tier media targets and we look forward to ongoing awareness and market momentum.”

FDS Amplicare has more than 30 years of experience in delivering pharmacy software solutions ranging from claims reconciliation and medical billing to business intelligence, patient communications, and Medicare plan selection. By combining proven technologies and pharmacy clinical and financial expertise, these solutions help pharmacies and their patients save time and money while delivering quality patient care.

Welcoming FDS Amplicare’s industry-leading pharmacy software solutions to the agency roster, Jodi Amendola, CEO of Amendola said, “We value FDS’ commitment to advancing financial and operational efficiencies of community-based pharmacies. It aligns perfectly with our results-oriented approach and passion for improving the healthcare system. It has been a pleasure to leverage their unique data, client successes and vision to the fast-changing market.”

To learn more about Amendola, visit www.acmarketingpr.com. To learn more about FDS Amplicare, visit www.fdsrx.com or www.Amplicare.com.

About Amendola Communications

Amendola is an award-winning, insights-driven public relations and marketing firm that integrates media relations, social media, content and lead gen programs to move healthcare, life sciences/pharma and healthcare IT decision-makers to action. The agency represents some of the industry’s best-known brands as well as groundbreaking startups that are disrupting the status quo. Nearly 90% of its client base represents multi-year clients and/or repeat client executives. Amendola’s seasoned team of PR and marketing pros understand the ongoing complexities of the healthcare ecosystem and provide strategic guidance and creative direction to drive positive ROI, boost reputation and increase market share. Making an impact since 2003, Amendola combines traditional and digital media to fuel meaningful and measurable growth. For more information about the industry’s “A-Team,” visit www.acmarketingpr.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About FDS Amplicare 

FDS Amplicare strengthens the health of pharmacies and their patients. Through the delivery of innovative software products and services, we enable the evolution of the clinically focused New Era Pharmacy, empowering our clients to provide comprehensive pharmacy and clinical care services for their communities. To learn more about FDS Amplicare, visit www.fdsrx.com or www.Amplicare.com.