Diabetic Care Services Awarded HQAA Accreditation

CLEVELAND – July 1, 2007 – Diabetic Care Services, a leading national provider of mail order diabetic supplies and prescription medications, has received the award of accreditation by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA). This industry-required accreditation is awarded to companies that consistently operate with established quality business practices and demonstrate quality and ethical practices.

Marc Wolf, founder and CEO of Diabetic Care Services, says HQAA accreditation ensures Diabetic Care Services can continue to serve its Medicare patients in light of the Medicare Modernization Act, which requires all Medicare suppliers to be accredited by September 30, 2009. "HQAA is one of the most reputable accreditation organizations for medical equipment providers, and Diabetic Care Services received a record score during our evaluation," said Wolf.

About HQAA
The mission of HQAA is to define, assist and ensure that demonstration of high standards of quality and business practices exist in durable medical equipment (DME) organizations. HQAA deems companies certified in practicing industry quality standards, and provides continuous support in the achievement and maintenance of those standards in order to ensure consistent integrity within the DME industry.

About Diabetic Care Services
Headquartered in Cleveland, Diabetic Care Services is one of the nation’s leading mail order providers of durable medical equipment supplies and prescription medications for customers with diabetes and related conditions. For both Medicare and private insurance customers, Diabetic Care Services delivers one-stop shopping, 24/7 personalized customer service and free doorstep delivery on more than 1,000 brand name diabetes supplies and prescription medications. For more information, call 800.633.7167 or visit www.diabeticcareservices.com. Diabetic Care Services is a division of Care Services, Inc.