“We are excited to offer OrthoFX as a teeth straightening option. These innovative aligners are removable, almost transparent and made using a special 3-layer proprietary polymer that’s more efficient and more comfortable than metal,” says Dr. Brian Mitchell.

ACWORTH, Ga. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Regardless of whether they are protecting, repairing or enhancing smiles, patients can trust Dental Care Acworth for superior, individualized attention at every step, and the team uses advanced dental technology to ensure patients get the highest level of oral care possible. The clinic is proud to offer OrthoFX™ Clear Aligners, as a convenient alternative to traditional braces. Clear aligners are a type of orthodontic treatment that can be used to straighten teeth. They are made of clear, durable material and are custom-made to fit each individual. OrthoFX Clear Aligners are virtually invisible with no brackets or bands, so many people prefer them over traditional metal braces. This revolutionary invisible, painless and hassle-free teeth straightening treatment can be removed easily, and the aligners help with optimal tooth spacing that will enhance chewing function and make brushing and flossing easier for healthier teeth and gums. Using 3D scanning technology, the dentists at Dental Care Acworth use the OrthoFX aligner system to gently move teeth into position, stage by stage. Made from a next-generation polymer, FXTetra™, the clear aligner fits over teeth like a glove, applying gentle pressure on each tooth to gradually straighten them over time. The aligners are shipped directly to the patient and switched out with a new one each week. Every treatment plan also includes a retainer to help make sure teeth stay in place after treatment.

“We are excited to offer OrthoFX as a teeth straightening option. These innovative aligners are removable, almost transparent and made using a special 3-layer proprietary polymer that’s more efficient and more comfortable than metal,” says Dr. Brian Mitchell.

More about Dental Care Acworth:

Everyone can enjoy the benefit of a gorgeous, healthy smile when they join the dental family at Dental Care Acworth. They offer general and preventive dentistry to protect the health of teeth and gums, as well as many specialized dental services. From clear aligners and cosmetic dental treatments to dental implants and complete tooth restorations, almost everything patients need to improve the health and look of their smiles are available at Dental Care Acworth. The clinic accepts most dental insurance plans and has easy payment options available to ensure patients can receive the dental treatments and procedures they need when they need them.

For more information about Dental Care Acworth, located at 5552 Robin Road, Suite A in Acworth, GA or to schedule an appointment, please visit http://www.dentistinacworth.com or call (678) 888-1554.

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Dr. Jacques and Dr. Brenes

“Raising awareness about a problem such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease in pregnant and postpartum women can make the difference between life and death,” said Dr. Juan Carlos Brenes, Medical Director of Clinical Cardiology at Memorial Regional Hospital.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Memorial Healthcare System is warning that the number of pregnant and postpartum women with high blood pressure in South Florida is significantly higher than the national average. Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is affecting 9.4% of maternity patients at Memorial’s three birthing hospitals, more than double the national average of 4.2% over the past 30 years. Because of health disparities, the risk to women of color is especially high, particularly vulnerable are non-Hispanic Black women with additional risk factors such as being over 35 years of age, having late or no prenatal care, and experiencing obesity and other complications.

“Raising awareness about a problem such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease in pregnant and postpartum women can make the difference between life and death,” said Dr. Juan Carlos Brenes, Medical Director of Clinical Cardiology at Memorial Regional Hospital. He furthers explains that preeclampsia can present in different ways and women should remain vigilant during pregnancy and after they deliver the baby.

Preeclampsia poses a life-threatening risk to both the mother and unborn child and increases the risk of cardiac complications later in life. Currently, there is no known cure for preeclampsia during pregnancy other than delivery of the baby and placenta in the hope that the mother’s blood pressure may subside.

Patricia Hall, a patient at Memorial Regional Hospital, had what she called a perfect pregnancy, and her pre-pregnancy hypertension remained under control without medication. However, she continued to monitor her blood pressure after her delivery, following her doctor’s recommendations. Patricia’s vigilance and prompt action helped her seek appropriate medical care when her blood pressure skyrocketed postpartum.

“Seventy-two hours after delivering, I went home, and that night my pressure went through the roof. It was 169 over 102. That, from my experience, was not normal,” said Hall, who experienced postpartum preeclampsia. She arrived at the Emergency Room at Memorial Regional, where the medical team followed preeclampsia protocols, put her on medication immediately, and provided her with a teal, medical alert bracelet that identifies her as having preeclampsia. Patricia credits Dr. Brenes with saving her life.

Preeclampsia can present with several warning signals, such as elevated blood pressure, abrupt swelling, intractable headaches, impaired vision, and upper abdominal pain, which may occur during pregnancy or after delivery.

Dr. Elvire Jacques, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Memorial Healthcare System, stressed the importance of access to quality care. “Women who do have preeclampsia are at increased risk for having cardiac complications, so we want to make sure that they are not just taken care of at that initial point in time but that we provide the follow up care as well,” she said.

Memorial Healthcare System remains committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and educating the community about the risks of preeclampsia and the importance of monitoring blood pressure during and after pregnancy.

Memorial Primary Care created a special position called OB Hypertension Navigator. The goal of this medical professional is to help improve outcomes, particularly for women of color and their babies in Broward County. The navigator works with expectant women who have or are at risk of hypertension to coordinate timely prenatal care, educate about the danger signs, monitor postpartum blood pressure and ensure new moms complete postpartum visits.

For the Memorial Primary Care OB Hypertension Navigator, call 754-971-7780.

About Memorial Healthcare System

Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. and a national leader in quality care and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. It is highly regarded for a patient and family-centered approach that prioritizes multi-disciplinary collaboration, research, innovation, and transparency.

A South Florida-based academic medical center, Memorial is committed to healing the body, mind, and spirit of those it cares for at six hospitals (including Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital), numerous primary, urgent, and 24/7 care facilities, a health specialty center, and nursing home.

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Twin Boro Physical Therapy Announces Relocation & Expansion of Clark NJ Location

Whether a Union County athlete or everyday person who just wants to get back to doing the things they love to do, our goal is to maximize and improve the function and quality of their lives.

CLARK, N.J. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Twin Boro Physical Therapy announces its Clark, New Jersey facility relocation and expansion.

Twin Boro Physical Therapy, New Jersey’s premier sports medicine, rehabilitation and physical therapy practices, announced today the relocation and expansion of their Clark, NJ location to expand the clinic’s capabilities to better serve the needs of their community.

“Relocating and expanding from a 2,500 to a 6,000-square foot facility allows us to reach more patients within our existing community. This state-of-the-art facility has been specifically designed for our patients in mind and will have the area’s premier therapists,” said Andrew Lotsis, CEO of Twin Boro Physical Therapy. Now located at 70-76 Central Avenue, Clark NJ 07066 in the ShopRite Shopping Center, the new space features a “dynamic environment that promotes wellness and helps patients get back in the game.”

With 51 locations across sixteen counties in New Jersey, the newly relocated and expanded location in Clark, NJ, is now Twin Boro Physical Therapy’s largest facility and also home to an aquatic HydroWorx EVO treadmill and active turf.

“The expanded location offers one of the most advanced aquatic therapy tools for patients to safely accelerate the rehabilitation process with less pain,” says Aaron Abiog, PT, DPT, Director of the Clark, NJ location. Whether someone is rehabbing from a total joint replacement, a sports injury or is suffering from a chronic condition, the HydroWorx EVO “helps patients heal faster in a pain-free, safe environment,” he said.

Aquatic therapy is versatile and benefits a wide range of patients who are rehabbing a variety of conditions – from total knee replacement to spinal cord injury, in a non-weight bearing environment. By taking advantage of the body’s buoyancy in water, the HydroWorx EVO can reduce 20% to 90% of an individual’s body weight. This helps patients and athletes start rehabilitation much sooner due to substantially decreased joint compression. “The activity of walking on a treadmill while being supported in water provides very unique benefits for patients,” says Abiog. “Our underwater treadmill provides the opportunity to regain normal gait patterns with pain-free motion early in their recovery.”

By installing the HydroWorx EVO aquatic therapy system, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is now able to bring state-of-the-art treatment options to Clark, New Jersey.

As one of Twin Boro Physical Therapy’s flagship locations, the premier Clark location will also feature a performance enhancing turf area, over 20 treatment stations and a full line of equipment to help patients get back to their full function. Lotsis says, “Whether a Union County athlete or everyday person who just wants to get back to doing the things they love to do, our goal is to maximize and improve the function and quality of their lives.”

ABOUT TWIN BORO PHYSICAL THERAPY

Twin Boro Physical Therapy operates 51 outpatient physical and occupational therapy locations throughout 16 counties in New Jersey including Hudson, Union, Middlesex, Morris, Bergen, Monmouth and Essex counties. The manually-based private physical therapy practice has been providing New Jersey residents with the highest quality rehabilitation services since 1980 and is the state’s largest private physical therapy practice. Twin Boro Physical Therapy provides one-on-one care for the full range of rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy, Arthritis Rehabilitation, Geriatric, Sports Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Hand Therapy and more. Learn more about Twin Boro Physical Therapy at http://www.twinboro.com.

To learn more about HydroWorx, please visit hydroworx.com.

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I am honored to lead HHAeXchange during a time of rapid growth for the homecare industry, and have the ability to work alongside our team and build upon the company’s industry leading position by delivering technology and services that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

HHAeXchange, a leading provider of homecare management solutions for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs) and state Medicaid agencies, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Paul Joiner as Chief Executive Officer. Joiner joins the company as it enters its next phase of growth and will lead the charge in enhancing HHAeXchange’s products and solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of today’s homecare providers and payers. Joiner succeeds Greg Strobel, who served as the company’s CEO for the past eight years.

The appointment of Joiner comes as the company has announced recent milestones, including its entry into new markets as the state’s selected EVV aggregator, growth in client base, and expansion of its Partner Connect program. HHAeXchange has also made the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past eight years in a row, and has expanded its network of connected providers to more than 10,000.

“Paul is a dynamic leader who has held various leadership positions in healthcare organizations that serve payers and providers, and his experience could not align more with HHAeXchange’s current growth strategy,” said Andy Hurd, HHAeXchange board member and a partner with Cressey & Company. “With his expertise in scaling and optimizing operations for leading healthcare companies, Paul will play an integral role in growing HHAeXchange’s team and technology, positioning the company for future growth as it seeks to further support customers and the homecare industry at large.”

A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Joiner most recently served as CEO at Kipu Health, a software company focused on behavioral health, leading the formation of teams that improved product and service delivery, ultimately driving better outcomes for customers and scaling for operational success.

“I am honored to lead HHAeXchange during a time of rapid growth for the homecare industry, and have the ability to work alongside our team and build upon the company’s industry leading position by delivering technology and services that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients,” said Joiner. “I look forward to continuing my passion of improving care services and eliminating waste in healthcare by deploying innovative technology and investing in service and support teams to help providers and payers realize better outcomes for their organizations and the members they serve.”

In addition to the new CEO appointment, Jon Lauck has been named HHAeXchange Chairman of the Board. Lauck is an independent Chairman with 25 years of experience in founder, executive and advisory roles at several category-defining technology companies.

Lauck added, “The homecare industry is ripe for change, and HHAeXchange is at the forefront of making care more simple, effective, and transparent by offering the most comprehensive solution that connects the entire homecare ecosystem in one platform. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with Paul and the entire team at HHAeXchange as we expand our depth even more through innovative technology, service and support.”

These strategic appointments further advance HHAeXchange’s ongoing commitment to provide exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction. Looking ahead, HHAeXchange will be innovating on its product roadmap and expanding its platform, as well as investing in its service and support teams, to deliver more innovative tools and solutions that enable better technology in the home, improve care collaboration, and drive more efficient workflows.

To learn more about Joiner, HHAeXchange’s leadership team, and the company’s provider and payer solutions, visit hhaexchange.com, and follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About HHAeXchange

Founded in 2008, HHAeXchange is the leading technology platform for homecare and self-direction program management. Developed specifically for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS), HHAeXchange connects state agencies, managed care organizations, providers, and caregivers through its intuitive web-based platform, enabling unparalleled communication, transparency, efficiency, and compliance. To learn more information, visit hhaexchange.com or follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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“Throughout the symposium we’re offering countless opportunities for attendees to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum,” says Nicole Votta, NAHRI director.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

HCPro is excited to announce two days of revenue integrity and revenue cycle education at the Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), September 18–19, 2023, at the Sheraton Charlotte in North Carolina. Presented by the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI), the symposium specializes in all things revenue cycle and revenue integrity, including denials management and chargemaster maintenance. It also provides attendees with high-quality educational sessions on Medicare compliance, maximizing revenue, enhancing workflows, and program design.

The symposium opens with a keynote presentation titled “Getting Your Voice Heard” from Larry O’Brien, MA, a renown leadership coach who has driven development programs for Fortune 50 companies. The session will underscore how effective communication is a key differentiator of one’s influence up, down, and across the business.

The agenda features two tracks with sessions covering:

• Addressing charging and charge capture issues
• Avoiding and managing payer denials
• Creating effective workflows and program structures
• Ensuring compliance with Medicare’s latest rules
• Maintaining your chargemaster
• Resolving claims edits

Day 1 concludes with an opening night reception for networking with revenue integrity professionals, industry experts, and NAHRI members.

NAHRI Director Nicole Votta adds, “Throughout the symposium we’re offering countless opportunities for attendees to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum.”

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages. To learn more, visit https://hcmarketplace.com/revenue-integrity-symposium.

Attendees can maximize their education with the preconference Medicare Boot Camp®—Utilization Review Version, September 16–17, and save an additional 15% by bundling it with any main conference registration.

Additional early-bird savings and exclusive discounts for NAHRI members and teams are available. For more information, contact a Customer Service representative at 800-650-6787 ext. 4111, or e-mail HCEvents@hcpro.com.

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About NAHRI

The National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) is the nation’s only association dedicated to the revenue integrity profession. Launched in August 2017, the mission of the NAHRI is to enhance the revenue integrity profession through standards, advocacy, networking, and the promotion of shared knowledge and resources. Learn more and become a member at https://nahri.org.

About HCPro

For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit http://www.hcpro.com/.

HCPro sub-brands include DecisionHealth (http://www.decisionhealth.com) and HealthLeaders (https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/).

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The inclusion of flexible remote and televisits facilitates higher participation as it reduces the need for family/caregiver assistance, time off work and childcare assistance.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Patient-centricity and patient diversity are challenging goals that all clinical trial sponsors seek to attain. The ever-rising cost of patient retention in clinical trials has highlighted patient engagement and the flexibility required by the industry to meet patients where they are and make clinical trial participation easier and more customized to their needs. The webinar will present two tactics employed by PPD to address these challenges.

The Patient Concierge program focuses on 24/7 1:1 support for patients throughout the duration of the trial. This is a more personalized approach than other concierge programs and enables early identification of potential barriers that patients may face when continuing with the study. Moreover, sites can focus on patient care instead of non-medical administrative tasks.

Virtual Research Coordination Centers or decentralized sites, another tactic, decrease geographic barriers to studies for participants of diverse populations, including the elderly, those living in remote areas, or ethnic minorities currently underrepresented in traditional onsite designs. The inclusion of flexible remote and televisits facilitates higher participation as it reduces the need for family/caregiver assistance, time off work and childcare assistance.

Join this webinar to learn how patient-centricity approaches like personalized support and flexible remote options enable early identification of potential barriers and facilitate higher patient participation of diverse populations.

Join experts from PPD, Keyur Patel, RPh, Associate Director, Medical Communications; Kathryn Dorshimer, Associate Director, Medical Communications; and Sailesh Kaura, Senior Director, Clinical Trials Contact Center, for the live webinar on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Patient Centricity in Clinical Trials — The Trinity of Patient, Sites and Sponsors.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic

Tel: +1 (416) 977-6555 x371

Email: vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Michael Yoo, CIO, RetireeFirst

“I’m eager to build on RetireeFirst’s stellar reputation as a top-performer by leveraging the latest industry trends to significantly accelerate our digital initiatives.” – Michael Yoo, CIO, RetireeFirst

MT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

RetireeFirst, the premier retiree benefit management solutions and advocacy service provider, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Yoo as the company’s first Chief Information Officer.

The strategic hire further advances RetireeFirst’s ongoing commitment to preserving and enhancing retiree benefits. As the benefit management industry’s digital transformation continues to take hold, the solutions and products offered must keep pace without sacrificing the element of customer service. As RetireeFirst looks to scale operations and expand its footprint to tend to a broader array of clients, Yoo will be instrumental in protecting data and retaining the legendary people-centric approach the company is known for.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join our executive leadership team,” said John Dulczak, CEO, RetireeFirst. “His deep understanding of technology, strategic vision, and leadership expertise will infuse our product roadmap with the technological advances needed to blaze new trails of innovative disruption.”

Yoo has over 15 years of experience in information technology with a background working in global enterprises, small, and hyper-growth mid-size organizations. He has a passion for creating and optimizing high-performing technology operation teams, identifying and reducing risk, creating scalable enterprise processes, and ensuring technology is aligned with business objectives to scale rapidly and positively impact the client experience.

“By joining the RetireeFirst team, I see a prime opportunity to combine my technology, information security, and compliance experience to enhance our position as an industry leader through elevated technological innovation,” Yoo said. “I’m eager to build on RetireeFirst’s stellar reputation as a top-performer by leveraging the latest industry trends to significantly accelerate our digital initiatives.”

To learn more about the company and how it creates a seamless benefits experience that drives value for group plan sponsors and their retirees, follow RetireeFirst on LinkedIn and Twitter. For more information on RetireeFirst, its team, services, and partnerships, visit http://www.retireefirst.com.

About RetireeFirst

RetireeFirst is the premier retiree benefit management solutions and advocacy service provider, proven to enhance the experience and outcomes for group plan sponsors and their retirees. Founded in 2005, the company partners with all major national health carriers and hundreds of labor unions, public sector entities, and private corporations nationwide. RetireeFirst designs solutions that preserve and enhance benefit quality while driving material cost savings. Its unparalleled advocacy service creates a seamless benefits experience and connects members to programs that improve their health and wellness. RetireeFirst is HITRUST certified and has been awarded a full URAC Core Accreditation for its commitment to upholding federal regulatory requirements and improving business processes. Headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, RetireeFirst’s award-winning team, solutions, and services have received industry praise, world-class NPS scores, and a Philadelphia Biz Journal Best Places to Work award. For more information on RetireeFirst’s people-centric approach, our services, and our broker, consultant, or carrier programs, visit retireefirst.com and follow RetireeFirst on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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How can the feedback from participants in recent clinical trials help industry refine its decentralized clinical trial (DCT) approach to be even more inclusive and responsive to patient preferences?

TORONTO (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Today’s clinical trial landscape offers an unprecedented range of decentralized and hybrid options, including home health and community-based options. Digital solutions have been hailed as the path toward more inclusive trials yet many still struggle to recruit representative patient populations, despite clear regulatory guidance. How can the feedback from participants in recent clinical trials help industry refine its decentralized clinical trial (DCT) approach to be even more inclusive and responsive to patient preferences? How can industry work more collaboratively with advocates who possess distinct lines of site into their communities’ needs and experiences around trial participation? In this webinar, the featured speakers will explore solutions to maximizing participant engagement in DCTs.

The Patient Choice Centered Research Initiative (PCCRI) asked recent clinical trial participants across a range of patient communities to reflect on their satisfaction with the operational aspects of their trial experience through a 50-question survey. PCCRI then collaborated with five patient advocacy groups with distinct patient population needs to analyze the findings alongside what they’ve heard from their own communities to turn insights into actionable, feasible DCT strategies that align to patient choice.

This webinar will address how insights from this initiative and other patient-focused efforts can help to close geographic and digital health literacy gaps, decrease trial-related financial toxicities, improve participant engagement and minimize burden for sites and patients.

Register today and learn how incorporating patient insights and preferences into decentralized clinical trials can improve inclusivity and increase participant engagement.

Join Keri McDonough, Head, Patient Voice Consortium, Vice President, Medical & Scientific Strategy, Syneos Health; Nicole Hemmenway, CEO, US Pain Foundation; Michelle M. Ouellette, Associate Director, Site & Patient Experience, Syneos Health; and Sarah Gillespie, Associate Director, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Syneos Health, for the live webinar on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Participant Engagement and Realities in Decentralized Clinical Trials.

ABOUT SYNEOS HEALTH

Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH) is the only fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization purpose-built to accelerate customer success. We lead with a product development mindset, strategically integrating clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities to address modern market realities.

Together we share insights, use the latest technologies, and apply advanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. We support a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

To learn more about how we are Shortening the distance from lab to life®, visit syneoshealth.com or subscribe to our podcast.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Contact:

Vera Kovacevic

Tel: +1 (416) 977-6555 x371

Email: vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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“Since opening our doors, our vision has been to provide the highest level of service to our patients and referring physicians throughout Central Louisiana. We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to continue this vision and reach more residents than before.” — Bart Jones CEO of Elite.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2023

Elite Physical Therapy (EPT) has proudly announced its latest partnership with Injury Management Services (IMS), a therapist-owned physical therapy practice located in Alexandria, LA. This partnership is an exciting opportunity for both companies to expand their reach and provide even more comprehensive care to patients throughout the area.

“We have worked side by side with Elite for many years, and we are excited to formalize our relationship, capitalize on their resources and work together even more closely to continue along this growth trajectory. We are very excited to partner with Elite Physical Therapy,” said Bruce O’Dell, MOT, CEP, CFCE, CEO of IMS. “Their established practice, with a reputation for superior customer service and quality care, is the perfect fit for us. We can’t wait to see what this partnership will bring!”

IMS patients will continue to receive the same high-quality care from the same familiar faces they know and trust. However, the clinical team will now have access to Confluent Health’s established ecosystem of management services as well as education and musculoskeletal health resources. Support services include efficient community outreach, digital innovations, value-based care pathway models, and marketing and finance. Resources include best in brand physical therapy partnerships, such as the PTPN network, continuing education programs and staff development opportunities with Evidence in Motion, a nationally recognized residency, fellowship, and certification education provider in physical and occupational therapy programs and Fit For Work, the leading provider of employee safety.

“Since opening our doors, our vision has been to provide the highest level of service to our patients and referring physicians throughout Central Louisiana,” said Bart Jones, DPT, CEO of Elite. “We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to continue this vision and reach more residents than before.”

This partnership will further expand Elite PT’s footprint and clinical offerings and enhance its overall presence in the market. Confluent Health’s President and CEO, Larry Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP, states, “We are proud to partner with Elite PT and are excited to welcome IMS into the Confluent Health family. Bruce’s team, along with the team at Elite, is made up of great clinical leaders, and bringing in IMS is going to add significant value as we grow together. Our partnership has endless possibilities.”

For more information about EPT, visit their website at eliteptla.com. To schedule an appointment with one of IMS’s expert therapists, visit their website at injurymanagementservices.com or call 318-880-0058.

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About Elite Physical Therapy: Elite Physical Therapy (EPT) is a Louisiana-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, EPT positively impacts patients’ lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit eliteptla.com, or find them on Facebook at @elitephysicaltherapyalexandria.

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