News | October 18, 2006

MSSI Awarded $1.5M Contract

Vienna, VA - Medical Staffing Solutions, Inc., a provider of medical personnel and technology services to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5M new contract for nursing services with the Department of Health and Human Services in support of the National Hansen's Disease Program based in Louisiana. This represents the third contract win with this agency in support of this program through the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, TeleScience International, Inc.

Under the terms of the contract, the company provides multiple full-time and part-time employees at the Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge and the Gillis Long Hansen Disease Treatment Facility in Carville, LA. These are the only two facilities in the nation dedicated to the treatment of individuals with Hansen's disease, formerly known as leprosy. MSSI's staff of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants provides patient care services at these facilities 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Dr. Sahay, President and CEO of MSSI said, "This contract award was once again won through the competitive bid process. The fact that our services were selected for a third time despite multiple competitive offers speaks volumes towards to level of service our employees continue to provide."

SOURCE: Medical Staffing Solutions Inc.