What Patients Can Expect

Alere’s goal is to help patients achieve optimal pregnancy outcomes. Here’s what patients can expect from Alere Obstetrical Homecare Services:

1. Coordination of Insurance – An Alere representative contacts patients to help with insurance authorization, processing of claims and special needs. A co-pay may be required.
2. Nurse Visit – Alere sends skilled, experienced nurses to patients’ homes on an as-needed basis. Nurses are also available 24/7 via a toll-free telephone number and will spend whatever time is necessary with patients to answer all of their questions. Nurses also provide:
   • Assessments of mother and infant and set-up equipment if necessary
   • Educational guidance on the patient’s condition, self-monitoring, compliance with medications, side-effect management and nutritional needs
3. Medication & Equipment Delivery – All pumps, monitoring equipment or medication will be delivered to patients’ homes.
4. Educational Materials – Alere provides educational materials about medical conditions, equipment and medications.
5. Follow-up – Nurses contact patients regularly to conduct ongoing assessments, provide emotional support or answer questions.