Coram And CVS Specialty Infusion: Case Study

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My Organization is CVS. I chose the organization that I feel passionate about, helping our patients with their feeding difficulties. Coram/CVS Specialty Infusion provides a lasting positive impact on our patients. Coram is an industry leader and handles infusion for patients as well. Patient safety is one of our top priorities at Coram, and nowhere is this more genuine than in our pharmacies. We care for patients through a national channel that has over 90 locations nationwide, however on the infusion side over 90 locations. We provide infusion therapy and services to more than 45,000 patients monthly. The company has over 30 years of experience and trained professionals while offering infusion care to our patients. Nevertheless, on the infusion

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