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GEMCORE™ Secures Impressive 6th Position on Weatherhead 100 List of Fastest-Growing Northeast Ohio Companies.

GEMCORE™ Secures Impressive 6th Position on Weatherhead 100 List of Fastest-Growing Northeast Ohio Companies

Hudson, OHIO – December 14, 2023 – For the fourth consecutive year, GEMCORE™, a family of companies, has been named to the coveted Weatherhead 100 list of the fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. GEMCORE ranked #6 on the 2023 Weatherhead 100 Titan list, up from #7 in 2023. Over a five-year period, GEMCORE saw revenue growth of 182% and a 32% increase in full-time employee count.

The Weatherhead awards program recognizes companies in Northeast Ohio that are the best examples of leadership, growth, and success in the region. Winners are chosen based on percent of revenue growth over the past five years, with the Titan award given to a select group of the region’s top revenue-generating companies.

We are honored to have received this recognition once again. Our continued growth is a testament to our steadfast commitment and passion for helping people with chronic conditions live better and healthier lives. We are thrilled to be counted among the exceptional companies contributing to the community’s success.
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO

Founded in 1992 as a mail-order supply company out of the Edwards family home, GEMCORE has since grown to more than 350 employees at its main headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, and across eight branch locations throughout the U.S.

As an industry leader in diabetes management solutions, GEMCORE provides mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, health and wellness coaching and chronic disease management; and wholesale distribution and third-party logistics services tailored to the clients it serves. Its subsidiaries include Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy.

This latest recognition from Weatherhead joins a growing list of accolades for GEMCORE, including being named a Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace and securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list.

To learn more about GEMCORE and its services, please visit www.gemcorehealth.com.

GEMCORE Recognized Once Again as a Top Workplaces Winner by The Cleveland Plain Dealer in Northeast Ohio

GEMCORE Recognized Once Again as a Top Workplaces Winner
by The Cleveland Plain Dealer in Northeast Ohio

Hudson, OHIO, June 25, 2023 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, the Cleveland metro area newspaper. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few.

We are honored by GEMCORE’s fourth consecutive appearance on The Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplaces list. This achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our exceptional team who go above and beyond in serving our organization and, more importantly, our customers living with chronic health conditions.
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO

With its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE proudly offers a comprehensive suite of value-driven diabetes management solutions designed to lower healthcare costs, enhance efficiencies, and improve patients’ lives. The company employs over 260 dedicated professionals at its local headquarters and was ranked 19 in the Midsize Companies category. For the complete list of 2023 Top Workplace Winners, click here.

The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces list continues to reflect companies in the region that cultivate a connection with their workforce. This year’s Workplaces list ranks 433 companies, nonprofits, schools, and other employers. These organizations share a commitment to providing support and an environment that makes employees feel valued and respected.

For the Third Time, GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Honored as a Weatherhead 100 Centurion Again in Northeast Ohio

For the Third Time, GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Honored as a Weatherhead 100 Centurion Company for Driving Leadership, Growth, and Success in Northeast Ohio

Hudson, OHIO – December 13, 2022 – GEMCORE™, a family of companies, An industry leader in diabetes management solutions, GEMCORE provides mail-order diabetes supplies and medications; health and wellness coaching and chronic disease management; and wholesale distribution and third-party logistics services tailored to the clients it serves. Its subsidiaries include Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy.

The Weatherhead 100 awards program recognizes fast-growing companies in Northeast Ohio that are the best examples of leadership, growth, and success in the region. Winners are chosen based on percent of revenue growth over the past five years, with the Centurion award recognizing a select group of the region’s top revenue-generating companies.

It’s truly an honor to receive the Weatherhead Centurion recognition. Our continued growth is a testament to our steadfast commitment and passion for helping people with chronic conditions live better and healthier lives. We are thrilled to be a part of a list of impressive companies in the community.
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO

Founded in 1992 as a mail-order supply company out of the Edwards family home, GEMCORE has since grown to more than 350 employees at its main headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, and across eight branch locations throughout the U.S. In 2020, the company embarked on its third major facilities expansion, adding an additional 50,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art distribution center to support the growth of its 3PL medical fulfillment service, which launched in 2018.

The Weatherhead recognition joins a growing list of recent accolades for the company, including the 2022 Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace and the 2022 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list.

To learn more about GEMCORE and its services, please visit www.gemcorehealth.com.

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Certification affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers in protecting personal and sensitive data to the fullest extent.

Hudson, OHIO – May 24, 2022 – Today GEMCORE, a family of companies and a leading provider of diabetes management solutions, today announced that its operational platforms – Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft D365, Brightree, ProShip, Vertex, and PioneerRx – have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s operational platforms have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and appropriately manage risk. This achievement places GEMCORE and its family of companies in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“Healthcare organizations like ours are continually under pressure to deliver the highest degree of data protection,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO at GEMCORE. “The process to earn this certification was not easy; however, well worth the investment and demonstrates to customers our commitment to HIPPA Compliance and the security of protected health information (PHI). We are super proud of our team in achieving the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification.”

“The HITRUST Assurance Program is the most rigorous available, consisting of a multitude of quality assurance checks, both automated and manual,” said Bimal Sheth, Executive Vice President, Standards Development & Assurance Operations, HITRUST. “The fact that GEMCORE has achieved HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification attests to the high quality of their information risk management and compliance program.”

About GEMCORE

GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics, health coaching, and disease management counseling. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Donates Medical Supplies to Humanitarian Response for Ukraine

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Certification affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers in protecting personal and sensitive data to the fullest extent.

Hudson, OHIO – May 24, 2022 – Today GEMCORE, a family of companies and a leading provider of diabetes management solutions, today announced that its operational platforms – Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft D365, Brightree, ProShip, Vertex, and PioneerRx – have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s operational platforms have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and appropriately manage risk. This achievement places GEMCORE and its family of companies in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“Healthcare organizations like ours are continually under pressure to deliver the highest degree of data protection,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO at GEMCORE. “The process to earn this certification was not easy; however, well worth the investment and demonstrates to customers our commitment to HIPPA Compliance and the security of protected health information (PHI). We are super proud of our team in achieving the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification.”

“The HITRUST Assurance Program is the most rigorous available, consisting of a multitude of quality assurance checks, both automated and manual,” said Bimal Sheth, Executive Vice President, Standards Development & Assurance Operations, HITRUST. “The fact that GEMCORE has achieved HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification attests to the high quality of their information risk management and compliance program.”

About GEMCORE

GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics, health coaching, and disease management counseling. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.

GEMCORE, A Family of Companies, Starts Yearlong Anniversary Celebration to Mark 30 Years in Business

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Certification affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers in protecting personal and sensitive data to the fullest extent.

Hudson, OHIO – May 24, 2022 – Today GEMCORE, a family of companies and a leading provider of diabetes management solutions, today announced that its operational platforms – Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft D365, Brightree, ProShip, Vertex, and PioneerRx – have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s operational platforms have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and appropriately manage risk. This achievement places GEMCORE and its family of companies in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“Healthcare organizations like ours are continually under pressure to deliver the highest degree of data protection,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO at GEMCORE. “The process to earn this certification was not easy; however, well worth the investment and demonstrates to customers our commitment to HIPPA Compliance and the security of protected health information (PHI). We are super proud of our team in achieving the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification.”

“The HITRUST Assurance Program is the most rigorous available, consisting of a multitude of quality assurance checks, both automated and manual,” said Bimal Sheth, Executive Vice President, Standards Development & Assurance Operations, HITRUST. “The fact that GEMCORE has achieved HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification attests to the high quality of their information risk management and compliance program.”

About GEMCORE

GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics, health coaching, and disease management counseling. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Receives Weatherhead 100 Centurion Award Again in Northeast Ohio

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Certification affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers in protecting personal and sensitive data to the fullest extent.

Hudson, OHIO – May 24, 2022 – Today GEMCORE, a family of companies and a leading provider of diabetes management solutions, today announced that its operational platforms – Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft D365, Brightree, ProShip, Vertex, and PioneerRx – have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s operational platforms have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and appropriately manage risk. This achievement places GEMCORE and its family of companies in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“Healthcare organizations like ours are continually under pressure to deliver the highest degree of data protection,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO at GEMCORE. “The process to earn this certification was not easy; however, well worth the investment and demonstrates to customers our commitment to HIPPA Compliance and the security of protected health information (PHI). We are super proud of our team in achieving the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification.”

“The HITRUST Assurance Program is the most rigorous available, consisting of a multitude of quality assurance checks, both automated and manual,” said Bimal Sheth, Executive Vice President, Standards Development & Assurance Operations, HITRUST. “The fact that GEMCORE has achieved HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification attests to the high quality of their information risk management and compliance program.”

About GEMCORE

GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics, health coaching, and disease management counseling. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.

Weatherhead Centurion Award Recognition

GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Certification affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers in protecting personal and sensitive data to the fullest extent.

Hudson, OHIO – May 24, 2022 – Today GEMCORE, a family of companies and a leading provider of diabetes management solutions, today announced that its operational platforms – Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft D365, Brightree, ProShip, Vertex, and PioneerRx – have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s operational platforms have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and appropriately manage risk. This achievement places GEMCORE and its family of companies in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“Healthcare organizations like ours are continually under pressure to deliver the highest degree of data protection,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO at GEMCORE. “The process to earn this certification was not easy; however, well worth the investment and demonstrates to customers our commitment to HIPPA Compliance and the security of protected health information (PHI). We are super proud of our team in achieving the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification.”

“The HITRUST Assurance Program is the most rigorous available, consisting of a multitude of quality assurance checks, both automated and manual,” said Bimal Sheth, Executive Vice President, Standards Development & Assurance Operations, HITRUST. “The fact that GEMCORE has achieved HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification attests to the high quality of their information risk management and compliance program.”

About GEMCORE

GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics, health coaching, and disease management counseling. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.

About Weatherhead

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GEMCORE Launches New Website

GEMCORE Launches New Website Highlighting Our Family Of Companies

As part of its commitment to continuously provide innovative, results-driven healthcare solutions nationwide, GEMCORE, a family of companies, has announced the unveiling of a new website.

This updated web presence comes with more focus on our family of companies, our customizable solutions, upgraded aesthetics and is mobile friendly.

Researching the right healthcare solutions to meet desired needs can be difficult; therefore, finding the right information is essential. The focus on the new site was to take great efforts to make the website educational and provide an insight into each of our family of companies, the solutions provided and a way to contact GEMCORE if you need a customized program.

New features

The new website has enhanced sections on each of the family of companies including Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. These sections provide an overview of the company as well as specific product focus.

The website now includes easier-to-access information on the full range of solutions offered throughout each company. With the upgraded website organization, different solutions can quickly be reviewed and for more in depth information you can quickly visit the core website of each company.