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Industry: Healthcare

JumpMind Expands Database Support with SymmetricDS Pro 3.11

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SymmetricDS Pro Database Replication

SymmetricDS Pro replicates Oracle, SAP HANA, and 20+ other database platforms.

Building on our strength of flexibility, we’ve extended our architecture to include log-based data replication.


COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)

JumpMind, a leading provider of data integration software, announces the availability of SymmetricDS Pro version 3.11, database replication software with cross-platform support for more than 20 databases. This release includes log-based data replication for Oracle, adds SAP HANA as a source or target, and improves the performance of subsetting large data sets.

Oracle users can now choose between log-based or trigger-based capture of data. Log-based data replication can be beneficial for reducing overhead by processing the logs asynchronously outside of the database in a continuous mode. With either option, the same powerful set of features are available, including vertical and horizontal subsetting, filtering, conflict management, and data transformation. “Building on our strength of flexibility, we’ve extended our architecture to include log-based data replication, which will benefit our users with batch-oriented, high throughput requirements,” said Eric Long, Vice President of Solutions.

SymmetricDS expands its support of cloud-based, analytical databases with the addition of the SAP HANA database. Data can be securely replicated across on-premise, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments to propagate changes into HANA or receive changes from it. Consolidate data in real-time from multiple sources into HANA and leverage its fast analytics, OLAP, and OLTP operations. SymmetricDS enables continuous data replication with features like guaranteed data delivery, filtered synchronization, and wide area network optimization.

Subsetting data to groups of databases now gains performance from common batches that are shared by multiple targets. Common batches were previously used when routing to all targets, but now any arbitrary group is supported, such as databases by region, district, or business unit. When changes are routed to databases across thousands of locations, the reduction in replication time can be dramatic. “We help customers scale out to thousands of databases. As the complexity of slicing and dicing data has increased, we’ve enhanced common batches to handle that load,” said Long.

About JumpMind

JumpMind is an open source software company specializing in data integration and database replication software for the enterprise. We help companies build integration solutions that combine data from disparate sources into meaningful and valuable information. Our mission is to build software that is effective, open, and easy to use. We provide consulting, training, and support for our software products. See how JumpMind solves data integration by visiting http://www.JumpMind.com.

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Eze Castle Integration Adds Two Senior Leaders to Global Service Organization, David Andrade Joins as Global Service Head, Mike Maguire Joins as VP, Customer Success

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“At the core of Eze Castle Integration’s success has always been a commitment to premier customer service and delivery of unmatched technology solutions and expertise. The professional histories of both David and Mike intersect directly with our past, present and future,” said John Cahaly, CEO.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Eze Castle Integration, a global managed service provider to the financial sector, today announced that David Andrade has joined as Global Head of Service and Mike Maguire has joined as Vice President of Customer Success. These latest senior appointments support the company’s focus on investing in customer success, innovation and engagement efforts so clients can maximize their Eze Castle products and services to help transform their businesses.

Andrade is a proven global service leader with deep experience in shaping and enhancing global service delivery to fuel customer success, engagement and innovative product and service growth. He spent 12 successful years at Eze Castle before moving to eFront in 2016 to transform their service and account management organizations. Maguire, who most recently spent 17 years at Eze Software, brings a demonstrated ability to drive customer success operations and a deep understanding of the investment industry.    

“At the core of Eze Castle Integration’s success has always been a commitment to premier customer service and delivery of unmatched technology solutions and expertise. The professional histories of both David and Mike intersect directly with Eze Castle Integration’s past, present and future,” said John Cahaly, CEO at Eze Castle Integration. “Their valuable customer engagement and success experiences and leadership are great assets to Eze Castle Integration as we aim to exceed client expectations at every interaction.”

“In returning to Eze Castle Integration, my focus is firmly placed on taking client success, account management and engagement initiatives to new levels. We will continue to always put the client first while enhancing our global community engagement, adapting to client business requirements and ensuring continuous success and satisfaction,” said Andrade.

About Eze Castle Integration

Eze Castle Integration is a global managed service provider delivering complete cloud solutions, IT services and cybersecurity to the investment industry. The company’s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Public and Private Cloud Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Project and Technology Management, Telecommunications, Archiving, Storage and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford. Learn more at http://www.eci.com.

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XY Single Module Precision Linear Stage Family Available in 4”, 8”, 12” Travel

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Family of integrated XY motion stages

Family of integrated XY motion stages


AUBURN, Mass. (PRWEB)

In addition to their popular Air Bearing planar XY stages, a series of integrated XY stages with mechanical bearings is offered by global leader in precision motion systems, PI (Physik Instrumente). These integrated XY stages, engineered for higher loads, are available with 3-phase linear direct-drive motors for higher speed and ball screws for higher push/pull forces, respectively. Available with nanometer resolution linear encoders, these XY stages are well-suited for applications in biotechnology, industrial automation, laser processing, and flat panel display testing and manufacturing.

Integrated Design

The integrated mechanical design allows for a lower profile and improved geometric performance, when compared to modular XY-stage assemblies of two single axis translation stages bolted together. Due to the improved support, planar XY tables are stiffer and flex less compared to XY-combinations of single axis linear stages, especially when the individual axes are moved to their extreme positions.

The ball-screw variants – L-731, L-738, and L-741 – can be powered by stepper motors and servo motors, respectively. The direct-drive, linear-motor variants – V-731, V-738, and V-741 – are driven by an ironless 3-phase motor for cogging-free ultra-smooth motion, for highest demands on precision. Ironless motors allow smoother, vibration-free running over a wide velocity range. Both 3 stage families provide sensor resolution from 0.1µm to 0.001µm, with mechanical position repeatability to 0.05µm.

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V-738, 4” XY Travel, Linear Motor, Aperture (150mm)

V-731, 8” XY Travel, Linear Motor

V-741, 12” XY Travel, Linear Motor

L-738, 4” XY Travel, Aperture (150mm), Ballscrew Drive

L-731, 8” XY Travel, Ballscrew Drive

L-741, 12” XY Travel, Ballscrew Drive

For even higher accuracy and motion performance, air bearing XY-stages such as the A-311 / A-322 PIGlide models are recommended.

Standard and Custom

PI has in-house engineered solutions with over 4 decades of experience working with customers to provide products that meet application demands, and can quickly modify existing product designs or provide a fully customized OEM part to fit the exact requirements of the application.

USA / Canada

http://www.pi-usa.us | info@pi-usa.us

(508) 832-3456

About PI

PI is a leading manufacturer of air bearing stages, piezoelectric solutions, precision motion control equipment, and hexapod parallel-kinematics for semiconductor applications, photonics, bio-nano-technology and medical engineering. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoceramic and electromagnetic drives for 4 decades. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. The PI group employs more than 1,300 people worldwide in 15 subsidiaries and R&D / engineering centers on 3 continents.

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Heart to Heart Hospice among Those Providing Highest Level of Quality

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“Based on feedback from caregivers themselves, Hospice Honors recognizes agencies that truly stand out.”


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

As National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is recognized during November, Heart to Heart Hospice celebrates being named among those providing the highest quality of hospice care.

Four Heart to Heart Hospice Texas locations have been named by HEALTHCAREfirst as 2019 Hospice Honors recipients: East Texas (Longview), San Antonio, and San Marcos.

The Tyler, Texas, location earned the special recognition of Hospice Honors Elite.

HEALTHCAREfirst is a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) surveys, and advanced analytics. Their Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregivers’ point of view.

“Based on feedback from caregivers themselves, Hospice Honors recognizes agencies that truly stand out, based on the level of hospice care and ongoing commitment displayed to their patients and their caregivers,” said Misty Skinner, Executive Vice President of Services at HEALTHCAREfirst. “I congratulate Heart to Heart Hospice on this achievement.”

Award criteria were based on Hospice CAHPS survey results for a one-year evaluation period and recipients were determined by performance on a set of 24 quality indicator measures. Scores were aggregated from all completed surveys and were compared on a question-by-question basis to a National Performance Score calculated from all hospices contained in the HEALTHCAREfirst’s Hospice CAHPS database.

Hospice Honors are awarded to hospice companies that scored above this national average on 20 of the evaluated questions, while Hospice Honors Elite recognizes those that scored above the national average on all 24 (100 percent).

Heart to Heart Hospice Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Mitchell credits the staff and volunteers in Longview, San Antonio, San Marcos and Tyler. “Our dedicated team members believe in our mission of providing compassionate care. They work hard to make a difference in people’s lives, and they deserve this recognition,” said Mr. Mitchell.

About Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, founded in 2003, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Heart to Heart provides a broad range of hospice services to patients with life-limiting illnesses across 35 locations in Texas, Michigan and Indiana. At Heart to Heart, we understand both the physical and emotional challenges for our patients and their loved ones and our care team is committed to providing them with what they need most: comfort, support and dignity. Learn more about Heart to Heart Hospice.

About HEALTHCAREfirst

HEALTHCAREfirst enables home health and hospice providers to streamline and optimize their business through cloud-based software solutions and services. Thousands of agencies use HEALTHCAREfirst’s CAHPS surveys, billing, coding and OASIS review, and advanced analytics services to create business efficiencies, simplify CMS compliance, expedite reimbursement and improve patient care. http://www.healthcarefirst.com

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Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE Honored with 2019 Landauer/White Award

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Julie L. Melander, CRE, chair of the board, The Counselors of Real Estate® and Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE

I had the privilege of knowing both Jim Landauer and John White, which makes this recognition that much more meaningful to me. It is truly an honor to be associated with them as well as with prior recipients.”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) is pleased to announce that special advisor and curriculum chair Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE, has been named the 2019 Laundauer/White Award Recipient by The Counselors of Real Estate®. The award, the highest honor conferred by The Counselors of Real Estate®, was bestowed upon Kelly at the organization’s Annual Conference in Nashville earlier this month.

Kelly joined Fordham REI at its inception in 2017 as special advisor, and expanded his role to curriculum chair. In addition, he heads his own consulting practice, Hugh F. Kelly Real Estate Economics. Prior to 2001, he served as chief economist for Landauer Associates, one of the nation’s most prominent commercial property consulting firms. His portfolio of work includes the economic study that led to the East Brooklyn Congregation’s “Nehemiah Program”, which has built over 5,000 homes in the most impoverished neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens; the site selection study which located the Saturn automobile plant for General Motors; the “Cities of Tomorrow” study which enabled Lend-Lease (Australia) to purchase the $4 billion+ investment portfolio of Equitable Real Estate Investors; and expert testimony in various phases of the rebuilding of New York’s World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorism catastrophe.

Kelly is a member of the Counselors of Real Estate®, and served as its Board Chair in 2014. He has published more than 300 articles in industry and academic journals and his book, “24-hour Cities: Performance Beyond Promises” (Routledge, 2016) received the Bruss “Gold Award” from the National Association of Real Estate Editors in 2017. He is also the primary author of the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate, published by the Urban Land Institute and PwC. This publication is required reading for many real estate investment firms. He also writes a quarterly economics column for Commercial Property Executive, which he has done since 2011.

During her remarks, Julie L. Melander, chair of the board, Counselors of Real Estate®, highlighted Kelly’s success throughout his career, including starting as a temp at Landauer Associates and eventually becoming its chief economist, as well as the impact he has made on the industry as well as his family and community.

“He has a way of combining sophisticated economic analysis with pragmatic real estate fundamentals, all while integrating pop culture, music and sports into his compelling presentations. He takes time to listen carefully and, while not shy about challenging flawed logic, is even quicker to point out the values and strengths others are adding to the conversation,” Melander said. “He is a case study on left brain, right brain convergence, bringing real life and personality to economic theories.”

The Landauer/White Award is presented annually to an individual who has furthered the ideals of The Counselors of Real Estate®—integrity, competence, community, trust and selflessness—and who has demonstrated both outstanding professionalism in real estate and a notable influence civically. It is awarded to an individual who is viewed by their peers as a recognized leader of real estate who has contributed significantly to his/her community and/or the world around them.

The award was established in 1986 as a memorial to honor CRE James Landauer for his instrumental role in establishing The Counselors of Real Estate. In 1997, the award was renamed the James D. Landauer/John R. White Award, to honor another high-profile professional, John Robert White, who served as a long-term chairman of the Landauer Company as well as President of The Counselors of Real Estate in 1969.

“I had the privilege of knowing both Jim Landauer and John White, which makes this recognition that much more meaningful to me,” said Kelly. “It is truly an honor to be associated with them as well as with prior recipients.”

ABOUT THE FORDHAM REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) currently offers a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), graduate certificates in real estate finance, development and construction management, and a comprehensive array of professional certificates in real estate and construction at its campuses in Manhattan and West Harrison, N.Y. Serving professionals and owners/investors of all stripes, the MSRE curriculum presents the essential elements of real estate finance, investment, development and management. The programs are developed and taught by leading industry practitioners and are centered on imparting real-world professional skill sets. Flexibility and convenience are program hallmarks as classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. REI is a part of Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. For more information, visit http://www.fordham.edu/realestate.

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Catalent to Supply BeiGene’s BTK Inhibitor BRUKINSA™ (zanubrutinib)

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Our Kansas City facility has an extensive track record in supporting the development and launch of multiple fast-track designation medicines, especially cancer therapies.


SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB)

Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products, today announced that it had entered into a long-term commercial supply agreement with BeiGene, Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. Under the agreement, Catalent will manufacture BRUKINSA™ (zanubrutinib) [1], a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor that has recently received accelerated approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.[2] BRUKINSA is now commercially available in the U.S.

Catalent’s Kansas City, Missouri site has supported BeiGene’s program since 2016, from formulation development and clinical trial supply, onto commercial supply for the U.S. and, subject to further approvals, other markets.

“Our Kansas City facility has an extensive track record in supporting the development and launch of multiple fast-track designation medicines, especially cancer therapies.” commented Jonathan Arnold, President of Catalent’s Oral and Specialty Delivery business. He added, “We are pleased to have worked with BeiGene toward this important first approval and we look forward to commercial launch in the U.S., and to supporting BeiGene as they seek further approvals.”

Commenting on the FDA’s accelerated approval, John V. Oyler, Chairman, Co-Founder, and CEO of BeiGene, said, “The FDA approval of BRUKINSA, following the previously granted Breakthrough Therapy designation in this indication, validates it as an important treatment option for people with relapsed or refractory MCL. We hope this is the first of many approvals for BRUKINSA as we continue to evaluate its potential in other hematologic cancers.”

[1] BRUKINSA is a trademark of BeiGene, Ltd.

[2] BRUKINSA (zanubrutinib) Prescribing Information. beigene.com/PDF/BRUKINSAUSPI.pdf. BeiGene, Ltd; November 14, 2019.

About Catalent

Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs nearly 13,000 people, including approximately 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 35 facilities, and in fiscal year 2019 generated over $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.catalent.com.

More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.™

About BeiGene

BeiGene is a global, commercial-stage, research-based biotechnology company focused on molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. With a team of over 3,000 employees in China, the United States, Australia and Europe, BeiGene is advancing a pipeline consisting of novel oral small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for cancer. BeiGene is also working to create combination solutions aimed to have both a meaningful and lasting impact on cancer patients. In the United States, BeiGene markets BRUKINSA™ (zanubrutinib) and in China, the Company markets ABRAXANE® (nanoparticle albumin–bound paclitaxel), REVLIMID® (lenalidomide), and VIDAZA® (azacitidine) under a license from Celgene Corporation. [i]

[i] ABRAXANE®, REVLIMID® and VIDAZA® are registered trademarks of Celgene Corporation.

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Cottonwood Group Extends $102 Million Loan to Refinance InterContinental® Houston – Medical Center

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cottonwood Group announced today the closing of a $102 million loan to refinance the InterContinental Houston – Medical Center. Cottonwood collaborated with Hana Alternative Asset Management to provide the financing to the luxury hotel developed by renowned Texas developer Medistar Corporation.

InterContinental Houston – Medical Center, which opened in March 2019, is a 22-story, 354-key hotel in the thriving Texas Medical Center (“TMC”) of Houston, Texas. The TMC is the largest medical complex in the world, with over 50 million square feet across 290 buildings, 21 hospitals, and 1,345 acres. It is also home to Texas Children’s Hospital, the world’s largest children’s hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center, the world’s largest cancer hospital.

Located at 6750 Main Street, InterContinental Houston – Medical Center is the first full-service luxury hotel delivered in the TMC in several decades. Welcoming business and transient guests to the TMC ecosystem, the hotel features a high-end food and beverage offering, lobby bar, outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, workstations, and over 11,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space. Unique to the hotel is its concierge medical clinic, which offers two private examination rooms and provides unparalleled on-site convenience and privacy.

“We are delighted to partner again with Hana Alternative Asset Management, after their investment in Cottonwood’s EchelonSeaport™ development in Boston, MA, to provide this transitional financing to the newly constructed InterContinental Houston – Medical Center,” said Jeffrey Horowitz, Senior Vice President of Investments at Cottonwood Group. “We are proud to contribute to the success of this landmark project which will meet a critical need for guests visiting and doing business in the TMC and look forward to building a lasting relationship with Medistar as they continue to expand their presence in the area.”

Monzer Hourani, Founder and CEO of Medistar, said, “We developed InterContinental Houston – Medical Center to provide unmatched comfort and convenience for traveling patients, visiting family members, and the many companies, institutions and professionals that innovate, teach and heal every day at the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Cottonwood understands our hotel’s position and opportunity in the unique TMC market and has been an exceptional partner to Medistar.”

About Cottonwood Group

Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Boston and New York, Cottonwood Group is a privately-held real estate asset management and development company with $3.0 billion in assets under management. Building on its entrepreneurial, private equity roots, Cottonwood Group combines in-house structured finance capabilities with their operational expertise to unlock the full value of real estate opportunities. Its structured finance and real estate teams include seasoned private equity, finance and real estate professionals with national and international expertise in acquisitions, asset management and development. In addition to Los Angeles, Boston and New York, the company also manages real estate assets in other gateway US cities including San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Media Contact: Cottonwood Group

Solomon McCown & Company

Anna Rabin Direct: 617-695-9555 / Cell: 857-248-5098

arabin@solomonmccown.com

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iXerv Appoints Juan Albelo to Lead Sales Operations at iXerv Americas

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After working with iXerv as an SAP partner for years, it is an honor and pleasure to join their leadership team. I look forward to joining a team where my own values in working with SAP customers mirror those values of the company.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

iXerv, a global provider of implementation and strategic services and products for SAP SuccessFactors, announced that it has appointed Juan Albelo as Chief Revenue Officer, Americas. In this role, Mr. Albelo will be responsible for expanding iXerv’s sales operations across the Americas and Caribbean. This new role demonstrates iXerv’s commitment to extending its local expertise and offerings in the growing Americas markets.

Juan Albelo joins iXerv from SAP where he was most recently SVP of Global Strategic HCM Software Sales. Mr. Albelo has over 20 years of sales experience in the software and professional services industries with companies such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, SuccessFactors, SAP, SunGard, and PeopleFluent.

“We are delighted to have Mr. Albelo as part of our executive team. As one of our top priorities, the understanding of our customer’s needs and current HR trends is something that Mr. Albelo will definitely be able to contribute to with his valuable key assets” said Bruno Silva, Chief Executive Officer, iXerv Americas.

“Juan’s reputation and track record are unquestionably of the highest caliber and he brings exceptional leadership, an end-to-end understanding of SAP SuccessFactors, and a world-class ability to understand customer problems and provide real solutions to improve the employee experience and provide true HR transformation” said Luke Marson, Executive Director and President, iXerv Americas.

“After working with iXerv as an SAP partner for years, it is an honor and pleasure to join their leadership team. I look forward to joining a team where my own values in working with SAP customers mirror those values of the company: Integrity, Knowledge, Service, Respect, Leadership, and Enthusiasm” added Juan.

To learn more about iXerv’s SAP SuccessFactors expertise, discuss customer references or schedule a discussion about your organization’s cloud HCM plans, please contact info@ixerv.com.

About iXerv

iXerv is a certified SAP partner and has received the “Recognized Expertise in SAP SuccessFactors® Employee Central and Payroll Solutions” designation for its track record of customer success in both Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll. A strong core HRIS is a critical part of every successful cloud HCM landscape and iXerv invests its focus on Employee Central. iXerv’s global team of HCM experts ensure the proper implementation, integration, optimization and support of the SAP SuccessFactors suite of solutions. iXerv’s own range of software solutions extend the value of SAP SuccessFactors for customers.

SAP, SuccessFactors and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE (or an SAP affiliate company) in Germany and other countries. See http://www.sap.com/corporate-en/legal/copyright/index.epx for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Communications Director iXerv LAC North and Caribbean

diana.llamas@ixerv.com

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HealthTeamWorks launches Primary Care First Support Program

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DENVER (PRWEB)

HealthTeamWorks, the Colorado-based, non-profit national leader in medical practice transformation, announced formation of its Primary Care First (PCF) Practice Support Program, a low-cost service suite designed to improve practice capabilities and boost performance in the new Primary Care First models announced in April by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The practice support services include online coaching consultation, peer learning forums, and in-person collaborative learning to shared best practices that help practices optimize total Medicare payment under the PCF models.

HealthTeamWorks is also offering a free PCF Revenue Calculator Tool designed to help primary care practices better understand, prepare for and ultimately succeed in the PCF payment model. The tool uses Medicare Fee for Service revenue modeling as a comparator to further inform practices’ PCF business decision-making and planning. Free webinars demonstrating how to use the tool are scheduled for November 26 and December 11.

According to CMS, Primary Care First rewards practices for meeting quality and cost-of-care outcomes targets. PCF payment model options provide opportunities for advanced primary care practices to increase total Medicare payment and promise simpler reporting burdens.

“Primary Care First rewards high-functioning primary care practices that are successful in managing the health of populations and reducing hospital utilization,” said Bert Miuccio, HealthTeamWorks’ CEO. “With straightforward quality measures and the potential for increased total Medicare payment, it’s another entry point for high-performing primary care practices to thrive in the value-based payment environment.”

CMS will provide data and resources to guide the operational and care delivery aims that practices need to achieve to thrive in Primary Care First. HealthTeamWorks’ new PCF support services complement and supplement CMS’ resources and include a practice readiness assessment, coaching, and technical support that will not be provided by CMS.

“For our practices involved in SIM and CPC+, HealthTeamWorks’ coaching and learning collaboratives accelerated their ability to use data, improve patient care and lower costs, thereby achieving success in value-based delivery models,” said Timothy Dudley, MD, CMO, HealthONE Colorado Care Partners. “The power of expert coaching and peer learning is a key ingredient to practice transformation.”

“HealthTeamWorks’ deep experience supporting practices that thrive in advanced commercial and federal health insurance payment programs was the springboard to create our Primary Care First services—to support primary care practices on their pathway to success in this new model,” Miuccio said.

HealthTeamWorks PCF Support services are delivered virtually, so they’re both convenient and affordable. Practices collaborate during small-group coaching sessions and monthly topic-specific learning meetings. Flexible pricing includes a shared-risk option with a reduced cost to enroll.

“The benefits from participation in HealthTeamWorks’ PCF Support Collaborative aren’t limited to this model. They’ll accrue to commercial and other value-based contracts as well,” Miuccio said. “Our experience helping practices understand what drives high-cost care, optimize efficiency and improve experience of care for both patients and providers is the impact catalyst to drive practice quality outcomes and financial success.”

About HealthTeamWorks:

HealthTeamWorks leads providers, systems and payers on a proven pathway to increased effectiveness as they prepare for new payment models. By facilitating healing relationships of trust, we amplify the role and responsibility of each team member. Over more than 20 years, we’ve guided more than 5,000 practices to achieve higher quality care and financial sustainability. Learn more at https://www.healthteamworks.org.

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Relatient Expands Nextech Marketplace Partnership to Enable More Patient-Centered Engagement Solutions

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Relatient the leader in patient engagement

“I am thrilled to expand our partner position with Nextech and to add the Relatient Patient Self-Scheduling & Waitlist and eRegistration & Check-In solutions to expand in their marketplace of only selected vendors, because we can do more for their customers,” said Michele Perry, CEO, Relatient.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Relatient, Inc., the top-rated patient engagement SaaS announced today an expansion of their partnership with Nextech Systems, a leading healthcare technology provider for specialty physician practices. Nextech’s network of clients can now access Relatient’s latest solutions for patient self-scheduling, an automated waitlist, and patient intake, all integrated with Nextech’s Practice Management software and built to address the growing expectations of patients as consumers.

With Relatient’s latest solutions, practices can automate data entry, reduce the use of paper registration forms, and cut the time spent scheduling appointments over the phone. Choosing Patient Self-Scheduling & Waitlist and eRegistration enables practices to empower patients to manage their care with user-friendly online and mobile tools. Patients can use their own devices or an in-office tablet or iPad® with Relatient’s applications. All Nextech customer specialties—Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery—will have the ability to rely on Relatient’s integrated, bidirectional platform to manage all patient communications through text, email, and voice, with built-in best practices, all compliant to HIPAA and TCPA regulations.

“We recognize that our customers represent a variety of specialties that require the latest choices in technology. Partnering with Relatient provides our clients access to a highly-rated, patient engagement platform that effectively services both patients and providers,” stated Wyn Partington, Nextech’s Chief Revenue Officer. “We are pleased to make Relatient’s innovative solutions available to our clients, helping them get the most from their data and use of Nextech.”

Integrating Nextech’s Practice Management with new solutions in Relatient’s next-generation platform enables specialty physician practices to increase productivity and revenue while continuing to deliver patient-centered care. These latest Relatient solutions have unique functionalities such as manual or automated approval options for patient requested appointments and customized intake forms designed to support unique workflows and clinical operations. The Relatient platform also uses bidirectional data flow to seamlessly interface with Nextech’s solutions and work for multilocation offices and providers of all sizes.

“I am thrilled to expand our partner position with Nextech and to add the Relatient Patient Self-Scheduling & Waitlist and eRegistration & Check-In solutions to expand in their marketplace of only selected vendors, because we can do more for their customers,” said Michele Perry, CEO, Relatient. “Relatient spent 2019 working with Nextech customers to reduce no-shows and relieve them of manual tasks in appointment communications. Now Relatient is helping practices to fill their schedules and improve patient registration and intake.”

Relatient offers a full patient engagement platform of solutions—including Patient Appointment Reminders, Surveys, Broadcast Messaging, 2-Way Chat & Secure Messaging, Self-Scheduling, and eRegistration & Check-In—using a mobile-first strategy to help Nextech customers streamline communications with patients and better manage the overall experience.

About Relatient

Relatient is an industry recognized, award-winning, SaaS-based patient engagement company that improves patient and provider communications for increased patient satisfaction and improved productivity. Relatient has engaged more than 25 million patients on behalf of U.S. providers, medical practices, hospitals, and health systems and annually delivers 120 million patient messages. Relatient’s platform integrates with more than 85 practice management and electronic health databases to stop the phone tag, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce no-shows, drive appointments, increase online reviews, get patient feedback, and speed patient payments, all while supporting health and care quality initiatives. Visit http://www.relatient.net, call 866-473-8160.

About Nextech

Nextech is the complete healthcare technology solution for specialty providers. Since 1997, Nextech has been focused on delivering intelligent, intuitive, integrated solutions that empower specialty physicians to maximize efficiency, optimize charting accuracy and increase overall practice profitability. Nextech services more than 7,000 physicians and over 50,000 office staff members in the clinical specialties of Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery. Learn more at http://www.nextech.com.

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