CF SOLUTIONS

In 1994, two national home infusion companies with Tulsa branches merged. As a result of that merger pharmacist, Linda Jenson and nurse, Pati Richardson met for the first time. Over the following four years, many changes occurred in the home infusion market including additional mergers, management changes and implementation of cost containment measures. While Pati had been caring for cystic fibrosis patients since 1983, Linda's involvement with cystic fibrosis grew rapidly beginning with the 1994 merger, as did Linda's and Pati's friendship. Eventually, upper management of the different infusion companies was frequently heard to proclaim that "this CF business isn't very profitable" followed by proposed variations in care between the well-insured and un-insured or under-insured patients. When the last infusion company for which Linda & Pati worked, ended their cystic fibrosis program (and Pati's job) Linda called Pati and said, "We can do this ourselves!"

Also known as: CF Solutions, Inc.

Primary location: Tulsa United States