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Alexander Bashlykov Joins nablet to Further Grow Transcoder and Cloud Product Line

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AACHEN, Germany (PRWEB)

nablet, a leading provider of codecs and other media processing technologies, announced that Alexander Bashlykov has joined the company as Product Manager, Transcoder and Cloud Products. He will lead the continued growth of nablet’s popular mediaEngine transcoder and white-label products which enable companies to quickly bring media solutions to market.

Alexander has extensive experience and success in the transcoding market, including almost a decade at Medialooks, a leading provider of video SDKs and APIs.

“We are happy to welcome Alexander to the nablet team,” said Adriano Gaeta, SVP Products and Lead Architect at nablet. “Our mediaEngine multi-format transcoder has exploded in popularity. Alexander’s expertise will help us further strengthen our transcoding product line and add additional white-label solutions, similar to the brandable OEM version of mediaEngine that we already offer. Extending our platform to include all nablet technology has the highest priority as our customers want to have a single source for their media processing requirements.”

“It is a big honor for me to join nablet,” Alexander said. “Together with the team, we’ll extend the current transcoding and video processing line and develop new products and services including cloud-based solutions. Our goal is to quickly extend use cases from simple media processing like transcoding to more complex operations using our mediaEngine platform for other processes like HDR conversion, watermarking and Video fingerprinting. We will also enhance the integration of our AI modules to offer more use cases where human interaction is no longer required.”

About nablet

nablet is a leading provider of codecs, transcoders, MXF Tools and AI-based media processing technologies. The company was founded in 2011 by industry veterans who developed some of today’s most prominent codecs. Our products are used widely in content creation, post-production, broadcasting, OTT and related industries. nablet is the official developer of the Sony format plugins for Avid Media Composer, and is the co-author of the new MXF Live draft spec with industry partners. The company is based in Aachen, Germany, with USA headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and other locations in Turkey and Russia.

Additional information is available at http://www.nablet.com.

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Newleaf features to greatly enhance pharmacy operations, patient engagement

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“Keycentrix continually looks to provide features and functionality that help pharmacies increase their efficiency, improve their profitability, and better serve their patients. These features align with what we see working for thriving retail and specialty pharmacies.”


WICHITA, Kan. (PRWEB)

Keycentrix has announced the addition of three brand-new, value-adding features to its Newleaf pharmacy software: Real-Time Prescription Benefit, powered by Surescripts; ScriptDrop medication delivery solution; and Telepharmacy by keycentrix™. Keycentrix is the first pharmacy software provider to offer this collection of innovative features to independent retail and specialty pharmacies.

Real-Time Prescription Benefit, powered by Surescripts, arms pharmacists and pharmacy staff with patient-specific cost and coverage information within seconds, right within the Newleaf workflow. Real-time request and response transactions between the pharmacy and the PBM deliver patient-specific information to the pharmacy, including therapeutic alternatives that are lower cost and/or do not require a prior authorization. This results in opportunities for greater pharmacy and patient engagement and satisfaction, operational efficiency, and medication adherence.

ScriptDrop is a medication delivery solution for all independent pharmacies, anywhere in the U.S. With ScriptDrop, pharmacies can utilize multiple delivery options seamlessly inside of Newleaf, including access to local courier services and discounted shipping via FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Real-time tracking information for each shipment can be accessed in patients’ profiles. Consistent use of delivery options reduces return-to-stock and improves inventory turnover while at the same time increasing medication adherence through reliable delivery to patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Same-Day (within 4 hours) and On-Demand (within 2 hours) delivery options are available.

In March, ScriptDrop partnered with Uber to expand their courier network, leveraging Uber’s technology to deliver more prescriptions to more customers. This partnership allows Uber to become the default application for select pharmacies, depending on location and driver availability.

Telepharmacy by keycentrix™ is the first telepharmacy feature built natively within a specialty pharmacy management system. The feature allows pharmacies to connect with pharmacists at other locations where Newleaf is installed, opening up new possibilities for cross-location collaboration when there are no pharmacists onsite or when no onsite pharmacists are available. As the result, pharmacies can expand or enhance their capabilities through utilizing the help of remote pharmacists. The feature especially enables independent pharmacies looking to open additional locations.

“Keycentrix continually looks to provide features and functionality that help pharmacies increase their efficiency, improve their profitability, and better serve their patients,” said Luis Rodriguez, President of Keycentrix. “These features align with what we see working for thriving retail and specialty pharmacies. We are committed to helping independent pharmacies succeed and grow.”

More information about Newleaf’s latest features can be found at keycentrix.com/new-features. Those interested in scheduling a custom demo can call (800) 444-8486 or email sales@keycentrix.com

About keycentrix™:

Keycentrix is a premier provider of business-enhancing software and technology for pharmacies. For nearly 50 years, our powerful and affordable solutions have helped independent, retail, mail-order, and specialty pharmacies thrive. Our award-winning Newleaf® pharmacy management software, Sendkey® communication platform, and Flextrax point-of-sale system allow you to run better, smarter, and faster while maintaining the highest quality patient and prescriber care. Learn more at keycentrix.com.

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Greenberg Attorneys Reappointed to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Alumni Leadership Roles

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MIAMI (PRWEB)

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholder Enjoliqué Aytch Lett and Associate Gregory Boulos have been reappointed as Miami City Leads for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which promotes diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through initiatives aimed at advancing a new generation of leaders.

LCLD has more than 350 members and aims to help a diverse generation of attorneys ascend to positions of leadership by promoting inclusiveness in organizations, circles of influence, and society, with the goal of building a more equitable and diverse legal profession, according to the organization’s website.

As City Leads, Lett and Boulos will serve as local liaisons between LCLD and LCLD alumni and the southeast Florida legal community. Additionally, they will plan, coordinate, facilitate, and host events – including continuing legal education (CLE) events, social events, and roundtables – for LCLD members in southeast Florida.

As a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice, Lett leads bet-the-company litigation on behalf of drug and medical device manufacturers. She has worked as lead counsel in all aspects of mass tort and multi-district litigation and has substantial experience defending high-exposure medical malpractice actions for physicians and hospitals. She also represents high-profile clients in complex commercial litigation.

Lett was a member of LCLD’s 2017 class of Fellows, participating in the organization’s landmark year-long program created to identify, train, and advance high-potential, diverse attorneys into the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.

Boulos focuses his practice on products liability and mass tort litigation. He represents medical device, chemical, and consumer product manufacturers in personal injury and wrongful death cases pending in state and federal court.

He was selected to take part in the LCLD Pathfinder Program in 2018, which connects high-potential, early-career diverse attorneys from LCLD member organizations in a seven-month professional development program focused on foundational leadership and relationship building.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,300 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 25 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 4.0 Plus Certified. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

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Prominent, Nationally Recognized Facial Plastic Surgeon Reflects on Significant Rise in Facial Cosmetic Surgeries Fueled by the COVID 19 Pandemic

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Dr. P. Daniel Ward of Ward MD

Across the United States, the new heightened interest in cosmetic surgery has genuinely translated into a ten percent increase in procedures for medical aesthetic and plastic surgery.


SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Like many facial plastic practices across the United States, Dr. P. Daniel Ward of Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery & Form Derm Spa has seen a dramatic and unanticipated rise in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Much of the increased rate in procedures can be attributed to the greater time spent on video conference calls giving way to the “Zoom Boom” phenomenon. With video conference calls becoming the new normal for conducting business and even social engagements, people have had excessive amounts of time to self-reflect on their own facial imperfections also known as “Zoom Dysmorphia.” This hyper awareness has led to the compelling desire to correct these perceived flaws.

Across the United States, the new heightened interest in cosmetic surgery has genuinely translated into a ten percent increase in procedures for medical aesthetic and plastic surgery. Many surgeons have seen their conversion rate double since the Covid pandemic. The most popular procedures have been facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose jobs), facelifts, neck lifts, blepharoplasty (eye lift), lip lifts, chin augmentation, and even hair transplantation.

“Following the lockdown, there were several monetary issues that likely led to the increased popularity of facial plastic surgery. For example, the money received from stimulus payments, money saved due to reduced travel, and the opportunity to avoid mortgage or rent payments all played major roles in the surge of elective cosmetic surgeries,” explains Dr. P. Daniel Ward, who launched his highly respected private practice in Salt Lake City over five years ago while maintaining his affiliation as a clinical associate professor with the University of Utah. “Aside from increased finances, the lockdown paved a clear path for the quiet discretion most people seek when planning facial cosmetic surgeries. Mask use, working remotely, and social distancing have made it easier to conceal the recovery process that follows.”

Dr. Ward sees this major increase as a reminder that cosmetic surgery gives many people a better chance to boost their self-confidence. He reflects, “By focusing on our wellness and fitness—creating the appearance that we want through diet, exercise, and yes, plastic surgery—we are able to allow our true selves and our true personality shine through. The COVID pandemic has left many of us feeling vulnerable and has helped us focus more on our own mortality and maximizing our health and wellness.”

Dr. Ward is passionate about providing insight to help diminish the stigma of vanity surrounding plastic surgery. He strongly believes plastic surgery can be a means for people to attain the confidence they need for personal success and fulfillment.

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ABOUT WARD MD & FORM DERM SPA Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery and Form Derm Spa is led by renowned, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. P. Daniel Ward in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ward helps improve the lives of patients through aesthetic procedures, including rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation surgery. Catering to an elite and celebrity clientele, he brings superior medical knowledge, technical skill and artistic experience to every operation he performs. Dr. Ward is a member of the Rhinoplasty Society and Diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS) for which he serves on various national committees. He is the only director of an accredited facial plastic surgery fellowship in the Intermountain West and boasts a top one percent rank in patient satisfaction.

With three locations across Northern Utah, Dr. Ward’s Form Derm Spa offers injectables, fillers, hair restoration, laser treatments and more. FormRx, Dr. Ward’s specially formulated line of luxury, medical grade skin care, has transformative effects on clients and is available for purchase in-spa or online. To learn more about Ward MD, visit http://www.wardmd.com.

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Ahead of Veterans Day, Leading Senior In-home Care Brand Right at Home Celebrates Its Veteran Franchise Owners, Caregivers and Clients

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OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)

Right at Home, the international in-home senior care franchise with 26 years of experience and more than 600 locations worldwide, is celebrating Veterans Day by recognizing veteran franchisees, caregivers and clients. Veterans make strong franchisees because they are able to apply their leadership skills and attention to detail to operating a business. Caregivers who are veterans demonstrate their ability to follow procedures and practices of this mission-driven career, while making a difference in the communities in which they live and serve. With Veterans Day approaching, Right at Home is placing a special emphasis on the vital role its veteran owners and caregivers play in the continued success of the brand.

Franchisee Mike Steiner, a second-generation Navy veteran, owns a Right at Home franchise in his town of Grayslake, Illinois. Steiner believes his military experience made him a successful Right at Home business owner.

Steiner always knew he wanted to be in the business of helping others—like his father who was a Navy physician; however, it wasn’t until Steiner returned home from his military service and helped take care of his mom, stepmom and great aunt as they aged that he was introduced to the in-home senior care field. He immediately knew it was the perfect fit for the skill sets he learned in the military.

“The military helped shape me,” said Steiner. “I have 15 years of experience in project management and in leading teams to be successful. I always knew I could be a successful business owner if I used the skills I learned while in the Navy. And what I don’t know about running a business, the franchising system offers help with.”

Steiner also encourages veterans to consider business ownership. Veterans’ experience with focusing on the details and commitment to quality, as well as their appreciation of the importance of comradery and working with diverse groups of people, sets them apart from the crowd. They can play a role in a bigger system, such as Right at Home, that makes a difference in senior care.

Besides veteran franchise owners, veteran caregivers are an important part of Right at Home. Seraphenea Alexander-Brennan is one example. Her military experience has equipped her to inspire and care for other veterans. Alexander-Brennan, who currently serves as a Right at Home caregiver within the Bloomington, Minnesota, community, has a passion for providing assistance and care to seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities who want to continue to live independently.

In 1999, Alexander-Brennan enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She served as a Seaman on the USS JFK from 1999 to 2002. In 2004, she was honorably discharged from the Navy and went to work as a caregiver in Ireland. Her passion for helping others, especially veterans, is why she entered a career in caregiving. For more than two years, she has been a caregiver at the Bloomington Right at Home office owned by Paul Blom and Bob White. Blom and White recognize Alexander-Brennan for the amazing companionship and personal care she provides for all of the clients whom she serves.

“Seraphenea is the type of caregiver who can be sent to any client and they will love her,” says Blom. “She’s not just a great caregiver — she is an amazing team player, and she follows through on every administrative aspect of the role and interacts professionally with our support team in the office. She is truly dependable, caring, consistent and versatile.”

To learn more about joining Right at Home as a caregiver, visit https://rahlink.com/caregivers.

To learn more about franchising with Right at Home, visit http://www.rightathomefranchise.com/.

ABOUT RIGHT AT HOME

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities who want to live independently. Most Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff. Each caregiver is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured before entering a client’s home. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with more than 600 franchise locations in the U.S. and seven other countries. For more information on Right at Home, visit http://www.rightathome.net or read the Right at Home blog at http://www.rightathome.net/blog.

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Flyreel Sees Nearly 200% Increase in Property Assessments Year-over-Year Fueled by Demand for Virtual Property Surveys

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By putting data collection in the hands of consumers, Flyreel is providing accurate and up-to-date information at scale to help our partners better serve their customers.


DENVER (PRWEB)

Today, Flyreel, the leading AI solution that provides Total Property Understanding™ to property insurers, real estate companies and beyond, announced significant momentum for its ground-breaking platform. Flyreel’s AI-driven platform delivers a seamless digital experience for smartphone users to easily capture data about interior and exterior spaces to expedite property assessments. In the past year, Flyreel saw a nearly 200% increase in transactions with their US-based P&C underwriting solution and now boasts 30 customers to its growing roster of partners, including launching internationally with one of Canada’s Top 10 property and casualty carriers. The company also launched its groundbreaking data capture capabilities to support the real estate market. By providing Ground Level Truth™ about properties, Flyreel is now helping real estate and property management professionals across the value chain from home buying to property management gain cost-effective, efficient insights about the home.

“For many industries today, from insurance to real estate, acquiring property data results in either incomplete or out-of-date information and often requires boots-on-the-ground to capture,” said Cole Winans, CEO and Founder of Flyreel. “By putting data collection in the hands of consumers, Flyreel is providing accurate and up-to-date information at scale to help our partners better serve their customers.”

Flyreel improves the process of information gathering, while also improving the accuracy of the information. A recent survey from Marshall & Swift/Boeckh found that 60% of homes are undervalued with regard to insurance, with an average undervaluation of 17%. Flyreel’s breakthrough AI-assisted data capture solution guides policyholders through effortless self-service inspection workflows for a more thorough analysis of interior and exterior spaces. With more precise and up-to-date property information that is easily collected directly from customers, Flyreel helps to reduce costs, while improving outcomes for providers and their users.

“As a property and casualty insurance carrier who has woven innovation and forward-thinking into part of its culture, State Auto is committed to integrating with emerging technology companies, like Flyreel, to fundamentally change the way an insurance carrier interacts with and meets the expectations of evolving customer needs,” said Mitchell Kemper, Director of State Auto Labs, the innovation arm of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company. “As the first carrier to utilize its services, and an investor in Flyreel, we’ve had a front-row seat to witness the team’s ongoing and rapid learning of the insurance industry. They’ve turned that education into continuous innovation to ensure providers are able to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in the underwriting process while also creating a better way to support policyholders.”

With a 94% policyholder satisfaction rate across thousands of completed inspections for major carriers and MGAs, Flyreel is dedicated to continuing to innovate its capabilities. To keep pace with demand and plans to expand internationally, Flyreel has tripled its team in 2021 and plans to double the current team in the year ahead. For more information on the company’s unique approach and how to join the team, visit https://www.flyreel.co/.

About Flyreel

Flyreel is the leading AI solution that provides Total Property Understanding™ to property insurers, real estate companies and beyond. By combining the most comprehensive data capture solution into a seamless, intuitive mobile experience, Flyreel delivers a next-generation digital experience for smartphone users that collects valuable property intel about interior and exterior spaces. Flyreel provides more accurate and up-to-date property information without requiring “boots on the ground” to accelerate cycle times, reduce costs and deliver an exceptional customer experience. For more information, visit https://www.flyreel.co/.

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Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center Offers Practical Tips for Protecting Your Spine

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Dr. Kaliq Chang

Wearing high heels regularly can cause long-term damage to the hips, knees, and – especially – the spine. High heels alter the spine’s natural alignment and put you at risk for back pain.


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

Every day, millions of women dress according to the dictates of fashion – right down to their toes – and complete their outfits with high-heeled shoes in every possible color, fabric, and style. Most women are well aware of discomfort, the difficulty of running for a bus, and the toll on their feet as they kick their shoes off under every table and minister to blisters every night. “But it isn’t just the feet that pay the price for high fashion,” says Dr. Kaliq Chang, of Atlantic Spine Center. “Wearing high heels regularly can cause long-term damage to the hips, knees, and – especially – the spine. High heels alter the spine’s natural alignment and put you at risk for back pain.”

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of each other, with jelly-filled discs that act as cushions between the vertebrae. Its natural shape is a gentle S-curve that leaves room for nerves and blood to run smoothly through the spine’s central canal. With the support of muscles and ligaments, the spine is designed to support the entire body evenly. “When the spine’s alignment is compromised,” says Dr. Chang, “the body tries to compensate for the imbalance by bending or flexing the spine and hips and tensing the muscles of the calves, hips, and back. This is a recipe for fatigue and strain and uneven wear and tear on back ligaments, joints, and vertebral discs.”

There are many ways to hurt your back. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and lazy posture contribute as do the way you sit, turn, and lift. But high heels, worn regularly over years, also can play a significant role in causing changes to the anatomy like thickening tendons, shortened calf muscles, even curvature of the spine. Other problems include sciatica or pinched nerves, muscle spasms, and displacement of parts of the upper spine that cause the back and shoulders to hunch forward.

There are two primary anatomical reasons that high heels can cause back pain. The first is that high heels force all the muscles from your foot to your back to tighten. The plantar fascia, one of the main ligaments of the foot, forms the arch on the sole of your foot. It connects to the calf muscles which connect to the hamstrings which connect to the pelvis and lower back. So when your shoe causes the plantar fascia to stretch, everything from your foot to your back tightens up putting strain on the lower back and causing pain.

The second anatomical problem is that wearing high heels forces you to walk on the balls of your feet. In flat shoes, your weight is evenly distributed across the foot. But in heels, your weight and center of gravity are shifted forward, the upper body has to lean back to maintain balance, and the resulting prolonged arching causes back pain. “Wearing high heels alters the shape of your spine,” says Dr. Chang, “and it can’t do its proper job of absorbing shock when you walk. Over time, uneven wear on vertebral discs, joints, and ligaments causes pain.”

“The best way to reduce or avoid damage from high heels is to stop wearing them,” says Dr. Chang. “But unless you already have serious back problems, you don’t have to give them up entirely. You can do a few simple things to reduce the strain on your feet and spine.” He recommends these tips:

  • Stretch before and after wearing high heels. Stretching the plantar fascia and calf muscles will loosen the hamstrings and reduce the risk of back pain. Try rolling your foot on a golf ball or get a professional foot massage like reflexology.

  • Avoid wearing high heels every day. Try alternating days with flats or lower heels.

  • The higher the heel, the more the risk of damage. Avoid heels more than 2 inches high. If you must wear higher heels, do so only for limited periods.

  • Choose shoes with rounded rather than pointed toes. Make sure your shoes fit properly and have leather insoles to reduce slipping.

“You don’t have to live with pain or the risk of permanent damage to be fashionable,” says Dr. Chang. “Pay attention to your body. Don’t let minor discomfort escalate to a serious problem. Treat your feet and back well and they’ll support you for the long haul.”

Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc

Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist board-certified in anesthesiology in practice at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Prevent Blindness Declares Second Annual Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)…

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National non-profit group, Prevent Blindness, offers no-cost educational materials, including fact sheets, graphics, and dedicated website to provide information on Thyroid Eye Disease

(PRWeb November 10, 2021)

Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/prevent_blindness_declares_second_annual_thyroid_eye_disease_ted_awareness_week_to_help_educate_the_public_on_risk_factors_symptoms_and_resources_for_care/prweb18319093.htm

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GHX Vendormate Outlines Five Best Practices for Hospitals and Health Systems to Reach and Maintain Optimum Vendor Credentialing Compliance

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“An effective vendor credentialing program offers many benefits to both healthcare providers and vendors, including building more trusted relationships, enhancing the safety for everyone in the healthcare facility and strengthening organizational reputation.”


LOUISVILLE, Colo. (PRWEB)

COVID-19 has increased the need for enhanced compliance and safety across healthcare providers, yet GHX data from a 2020 survey shows most hospital and healthcare systems regularly fail to reach their vendor credentialing compliance goals due to limited resources, insufficient investment and conflicting priorities for organizational leadership. Driving consistent vendor credentialing compliance will help create safer environments for patients, healthcare staff and hospital vendors, in support of improving the overall quality of patient care. In conjunction with the Health Care Compliance Association’s (HCCA) annual Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, November 7-13, 2021, GHX Vendormate has outlined five best practices healthcare leaders should adopt to encourage organization-wide vendor credentialing compliance:

1.    Create a Culture of Compliance Starting from the Top

A successful compliance program requires key organizational stakeholders, especially those in the C-suite, to focus on its criticality. Proactively and consistently communicating the value of compliance from the top down will help build a culture of compliance. This includes creating well documented credentialing processes that can be extended beyond the four walls of the hospital to external vendors. This strategy strengthens vendor compliance initiatives by ensuring the stakeholders in an organization’s ecosystem have clarity on policies and procedures to help ensure adherence.

2.    Become Familiar with and Embrace Shifting Rules

Without question, it’s challenging for healthcare leaders to remain familiar with ever-changing compliance regulations. Hospitals and health systems must comply with no fewer than 629 discrete regulatory requirements across nine domains, and data shows organizations spend nearly $39 billion a year solely on the administrative activities related to regulatory compliance in these nine domains, according to the American Hospital Association’s Regulatory Overload Report.

3.    Create Measurable Programs

Healthcare organizations can’t manage what they can’t measure and creating an effective compliance program includes defining actionable steps to measure success. Vendor credentialing compliance programs should include actionable checklists to help ensure vendors and representatives are held accountable and meet key vendor credentialing standards. Checklists should include items such as facility registration requirements, federal/multi-state exclusions and sanctions lists, background screenings, acknowledgements, immunizations/vaccinations, education and training. HCCA-OIG outlines important guiding principles for compliance measurements.

4.    Embrace the Power of Technology

Healthcare organizations can’t build scalable and sustainable compliance programs using paper-based processes alone. Healthcare organizations can leverage technology to help manage different aspects of vendor credentialing compliance. Examples include online dashboards, mobile vendor credentialing apps, self check-in kiosks and digital data repositories that help providers automate and streamline once-manual vendor credentialing processes to help improve vendor credentialing compliance.

5.    Strive to Maintain and Improve

Compliance is never “once and done.” It is a process that continually evolves and must become part of an organization’s DNA to succeed. Healthcare leaders should strive to meet shifting compliance standards by not only monitoring regulatory changes but adjusting associated compliance policies and procedures to reflect changing industry and public health circumstances. Ongoing vendor credentialing compliance takes a village, so it’s also vital to invest in staff training. Organizations should also empower staff to identify areas of non-compliance (such as individuals in a facility without proper badging) and bring issues to the attention of management.

“An effective vendor credentialing program offers many benefits to both healthcare providers and vendors, including building more trusted relationships, enhancing the safety for everyone in the healthcare facility and strengthening organizational reputation,” said Chrystie Leonard, general manager, Vendormate. “Combined, these benefits help organizations focus their attention where it matters most: improving patient care.”

For more information on best practices and actions to help hospitals and healthcare systems remain compliant, visit the new Vendormate Compliance page at http://www.ghx.com/compliance#resources.    

About GHX

Building on decades of collaboration among providers, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is leading the charge in helping organizations run the new business of healthcare. By automating key business processes and translating evidence-based analytics and data into meaningful action, GHX is helping the healthcare ecosystem to move faster, operate more intelligently and achieve greater outcomes. With the support of GHX, healthcare organizations have removed billions of dollars of wasteful healthcare spend. For more information on GHX’s suite of world-class, cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit http://www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub. GHX has also launched a COVID-19 Information Center that provides a wealth of free resources and access to data and information needed to help serve patients and protect staff during the pandemic.

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AOC Announces New Product Category with its First Gaming Headset, the AOC GH200

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MILPITAS, Calif. (PRWEB)

AOC, the #1 global gaming monitor brand releases today its first gaming headset, the AOC GH200. AOC continues to expand its portfolio, now with gaming peripherals including the AGON AG700 and AOC GK500 mechanical keyboards, AGON AGM700 and AOC GM500 gaming mice, and AGON AMM700 mousepad. The GH200 is available now on Micro Center for $39.99.

AOC GH200 with 3.5 mm jack

Sleek Looks and Superior Comfort

The AOC GH200 dons a sleek chassis and light structure. Leatherette memory foam ear cushions and a flexible steel slider headband provide ultimate comfort over an extended period.

Impressive Sound

Thanks to its over-ear design, any external sounds such as PC fans or street noise get locked out.

The headset boasts a detachable boom microphone to communicate in-game or with VoIP software such as Discord. The omnidirectional boom microphone can be adjusted for comfort and audio levels and can also filter out noise at both low and high frequencies to deliver clear audio and speech quality. The AOC GH200 provides a solid, lag-free audio connection without issues such as compression delay or compression artefacts.

Not Just Gaming

Braided cables feature an in-line remote control and a 3.5 mm connector jack for a perfect match for PCs, consoles, or mobile devices. Users can also use Windows Sonic Spatial Sound for PC and Xbox. Its subtle gunmetal finish blends perfectly with other PC components making the AOC GH200 the perfect tool for not only gaming, but remote work, video calls or online classes too.

AOC Expands Portfolio Beyond Gaming Monitors

AOC finished 2020 as the #1 brand for gaming monitors in the world, retaining its ranking from the previous year. AOC continues to expand its portfolio with a peripheral line including mice, keyboard, mousepads, and headphones geared toward gamers.

“AOC is elbowing its way into an already crowded market but has done the homework on what gamers are truly looking for in a gaming headset, first and foremost being comfort. Sound quality is also impressively good, with much more bass response than expected for the price point. AOC’s strategy is simple: ‘out-do’ the competition in both comfort and sound, all while being more affordable than gaming headset brands that have been pumping out the same models and designs for years,” says AOC peripheral product manager, Jeff Cullup.

Availability

The AOC GH200 is available now at Micro Center for $39.99. A full list of specifications are available here.

To request more information on AOC peripherals or displays, contact Jamy Reyes at jamy.reyes@epius.com or visit us.aoc.com.

About EPI

Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI) is an affiliate of TPV Technology Limited (TPV), who holds all Philips-branded home and personal audio licensing worldwide. EPI also distributes AOC brand monitors in the US and Canada. The exciting AOC AGON gaming monitor line-up is the choice of many of the world’s best gamers. AOC also provides an award-winning line-up of quality monitors for everyday use by businesses, school, and home users.

EPI’s main office is in Milpitas, California. For more information on the complete range of Philips and AOC products, visit usa.philips.com, us.aoc.com or call (510) 770-9988.

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