OCEANSIDE, N.Y--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2005-- Study Underway to Determine If Technology Could Reduce Plan Costs by Lowering Utilization Among High-Risk Pediatric Asthma Members American Medical Alert Corporation (NASDAQ:AMAC) a national provider of home health monitoring appliances and 24-hour healthcare communication services, announced today that the Company’s “Asthma Buddy” Program is receiving patient acceptance by participants in MetroPlus’s study. Patients who have received the technology are reporting an increased ability to self-manage their condition with fewer asthma attacks, particularly during the coldest winter weather.
