Ordering and carrying a full line of Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows has never been easier for hospitals and healthcare systems. From our quantity pricing structure to free warehousing and on-demand shipping, Shumsky can accommodate a range of surgical schedules and capacities.

Because Shumsky works with more than 800 hospitals, we also understand the many facets of funding and purchasing issues facing most healthcare facilities. Below we offer a list of possible funding sources. We also encourage you to explore consolidating your order through bulk purchases if you are a part of a healthcare system. Let us know who your system purchasing agent is. We’ll help forecast usage by pillow styles to develop a custom proposal that is both cost-effective while maximizing your ability to deliver enhanced patient care.

Due to the changes in health insurance coverage, healthcare facilities have faced difficulties in securing funding for Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of funding sources that have been used successfully by many of our current customers.

This list of funding sources should help get you started. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact your Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows Representative toll-free at 888-333-3677.

 

Department Budget

Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows have become an integral part of the patient recovery process for both in and out patients. With this in mind, many departments have included our pillows in their annual department budget. Other departments that may contribute funds are Marketing, Public Relations, Patient Education, Imaging, Rehabilitation, and Hospital Administration.

Third Party Billing

Many hospitals are choosing this option more frequently. Unlike a disposable item, patients take the pillow home and continue to use it well beyond their recovery period. Please check with Central Supply and/or your billing office when considering this option. The pillows are commonly billed under some of the following names:

• Patient Equipment Pillow, Custom

• Post-Op Support Pillow

• Educational Resource

• Cough Assist Device

• Cough Splint Device

• Miscellaneous Medical Supply

 

Foundation, Auxiliary or Volunteer Organization

This is possibly the most used resource next to department budgets. Many volunteer organizations will earmark funds each year specifically for the pillows. The pillows are imprinted with both the hospital logo and the group name, making the pillows an excellent recruitment tool for the organization.

Mended Hearts Chapter

This national organization has local chapters all over the United States. You can go to www.mendedhearts.org to locate the chapter nearest your facility to inquire if they would be interested in sponsoring your Heart Pillow program.

Physicians/Surgeons

Many physicians in private practice recognize the importance of their patients’ post-operative recovery. These doctors and groups are willing to purchase therapeutic pillows for their patients knowing that this added touch can make a big difference in their patient’s recovery process while promoting their practice.

Pharmaceutical Companies

Many of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture medications relevant to surgeries that require cough devices for patient recovery will consider funding the pillows. It gives their product or company name greater exposure while providing an essential tool to assist with the patient’s recovery.