“This is the third year of our annual Index, and we are seeing how the use of data is having a positive impact for our customers and the communities they serve.”

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

ESO, the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments and hospitals, today announced the findings of its 2020 ESO EMS Index. The Index tracks performance of more than 1,360 EMS agencies nationwide across five metrics contained in our previous EMS Indices: stroke assessment, end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) monitoring following advanced airway placement, 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) use for adults with chest pain and aspirin administration for adults with chest pain. Lights and siren transport from scene is a new metric added for the 2020 Index.

For 2020, the Index continues to look at overdose numbers since calls related to overdose continue to climb significantly. Additionally, influenza (flu) surveillance is presented seasonally versus calendar year to give a more accurate sense of the flu cycle. Data used for the Index stem from patient encounters that occurred between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019.

“This is the third year of our annual Index, and we are seeing how the use of data is having a positive impact for our customers and the communities they serve,” said Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer for ESO. “In particular, we see year-over-year improvement of 12-lead EKG utilization and improvement in complete stroke assessment and documentation. Aspirin administration continues to be an issue to address, while overdoses continue to climb.”

Key Findings Include:

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  9-1-1 Calls represented 81 percent of all records in 2019.
• Stroke Assessment Performance continues to show improvements across the board – with a seven percentage-point jump from 2018 to 2019 (65 percent to 72 percent, respectively). The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) was most commonly used.
• EMS providers continue to recognize the value of EtCO2 monitoring after advanced airway placement. In 98 percent of cases with 9-1-1 calls only, EtCO2 monitoring was initiated after advanced airway insertion (96 percent in 2018). Additionally, of those calls with an EtCO2 value recorded, 88 percent had more than one value recorded.
• Aspirin administration and documentation still needs improvement. Successful administration and appropriate documentation of aspirin for patients with chest pain was at 53 percent in 2019.
• Overdose encounters continue to climb. Overdose accounted for nearly 2.5 percent of all 9-1-1 calls, up from 1.65 percent of all encounters in 2018.
• Flu was bad in early 2019. Flu-like primary impressions accounted for 1 percent of all encounters, with the majority coming in the months of January and February.
• The use of lights and sirens ranges across the board. Overall most patients (87 percent) were transported without lights and sirens. Nevertheless, there was variation in the proportion of lights and siren transports across agencies, suggesting that there may be organizational level drivers of this metric that should be further explored.

“While it’s fantastic to see improvements across many of the metrics, we know there are still some areas that warrant further attention across the entire EMS landscape,” added Myers. “We look forward to continue working closely with our customers and the industry to share data-driven knowledge that helps improve the health and safety of all our communities.”

The full 2020 ESO EMS Index can be downloaded here.

About the Index

The dataset for the 2020 ESO EMS Index consists of real-world, de-identified data compiled and aggregated from more than 1,360 agencies across the United States that use ESO’s products and services. The findings presented in this year’s iteration of the Index are based on 6.85 million anonymized 9-1-1 calls (out of 8.46 million total calls) that took place between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019, representing a full calendar year.

About ESO

ESO is dedicated to improving community health and safety through the power of data. Since its founding in 2004, the company continues to pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today’s EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. ESO currently serves thousands of customers throughout North America with a broad software portfolio, including the industry-leading ESO Electronic Health Record (EHR), the next generation ePCR; ESO Health Data Exchange (HDE), the first-of-its-kind healthcare interoperability platform; ESO Fire and ESO FIREHOUSE Software for fire departments; and ambulance revenue recovery/billing software. ESO is headquartered in  Austin, Texas. For more information, visit  http://www.eso.com.

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In the six months following the Executive Booster training, Gordon’s patient visits increased by 77 percent. “We’re thriving and building the practice.”

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

Ulan Nutritional Systems, a company delivering clinical and practice management training to chiropractors, nutritionists and other alternative health care practitioners, is addressing what many practitioners see as their biggest challenge—the business of healthcare.

Most practitioners who enter the health care profession do so with the purpose of helping people solve their health problems. They spend years getting trained in their chosen field, but they receive very little preparation or training on how to run a successful practice.

Any practice has all the facets and requirements of any other business. Even a solo practitioner working in a home office must do marketing, patient management, administration, and financial management.

For those practitioners who have the vision to reach a wider community and help change the healthcare paradigm, expansion is a must. When one location turns into two or more, business acumen becomes an essential skill.

One of the training programs Ulan Nutritional Systems offers is the Executive Booster.

This program is designed to take you from practitioner to owner and Practice Manager. The modules give you clarity on how each area of your practice should operate, what each area should be producing, and exactly what you need to do as the CEO to manage and expand the practice.

A practicing chiropractor for 33 years, Dr. Lisa Gordon discovered Nutrition Response Testing® and came to Ulan Nutritional Systems for training. She has most recently practiced in a home office in Columbia, MD for eight years.

“I knew I needed to grow if I wanted to reach my goals,” says Gordon. “But I was not sure how to go about it. I didn’t know how to be a boss and grow my practice.”

Gordon had thought about expanding many times, but she always succumbed to the objections – too expensive, can’t afford it, not the right time.

“I realized it was a lack of knowledge and the confidence to do the job of running an expanding practice that was holding me back,” says Gordon. “I took the plunge and enrolled in the Executive Booster program. I also brought my one employee with me to do the Patient Management Workshop, so she’d have the tools to do her job better.”

In the six months following the training, Gordon’s patient visits increased by 77 percent. “We’re thriving and building the practice,” says Gordon.

And the dream is finally becoming a reality – in less than a month they move into a new space with five treatment rooms. “My purpose has gotten huge,” explains Gordon. “Since the Executive Booster and with the support of Ulan Nutritional Systems, everything has fallen into place. It just feels right. I’m excited about finally achieving my dreams. I have no anxiety or negative feelings about this move. Now that I have the skills and confidence, and I can already see the results in the growth of the practice, I’m willing to take it on.”

About Ulan Nutritional Systems, Inc.

Ulan Nutritional Systems, Inc. was founded in 2005 by Dr. Freddie Ulan. After his discoveries in the field of nutrition, he overcame a severe physical illness. He started receiving more and more demand from health care practitioners to train them on his methods. The company has trained thousands of practitioners nationwide in Dr. Ulan’s methods, and now offers not only training in Nutrition Response Testing, but also patient management, practice management, and personal development.

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“CSG has provided IV&V and federal compliance support for HIX and IES implementations in several states,” says Robin Dufresne, Director of CSG’s Healthcare and Human Services Practice, “We apply our experience to help assure the HIX/IES is implemented to best serve the people of the Commonwealth.”

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, has been selected to perform Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ (EOHHS) Health Insurance Exchange and Integrated Eligibility System (HIX/IES) project.

EOHHS, along with the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (the “Health Connector”), provides services and support that improve the health and well-being of the people of Massachusetts. The HIX/IES creates a one-stop health insurance marketplace for individuals and families to enroll in affordable health coverage.

CSG is providing IV&V for project planning, program management, procurements, user acceptance testing, federal compliance, and other aspects of the project.

“CSG has provided IV&V and federal compliance support for HIX and IES implementations in several states,” says Robin Dufresne, Director of CSG’s Healthcare and Human Services Practice, “We apply our experience to help assure the HIX/IES is implemented to best serve the people of the Commonwealth.”

CSG Government Solutions deploys highly experienced teams and innovative methods, knowledge, and tools to help governments modernize complex programs. CSG clients include 44 state governments, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and large municipal governments.

Contact:

Robin Dufresne

Director, Healthcare and Human Services Practice

CSG Government Solutions

180 N. Stetson Ave

Suite 3200

Chicago, IL 60601

Office: 312.444.2760 Fax: 312.938.2191

rdufresne@csgdelivers.com

About CSG Government Solutions:

CSG Government Solutions is a leading government operations consulting firm focused on helping states modernize critical programs. Our highly experienced teams and industry-leading Centers of Excellence help governments leverage innovative technology and processes to meet the challenges of administering complex programs. Founded in 1997, CSG has established itself as a trusted adviser to government agencies across the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.csgdelivers.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
February 23, 2020

Cred International Co., Ltd. has proudly announced that it is introducing the first Japanese Wellness Beauty Center called AN SPA NY in New York. This amazing new spa is located at a luxurious old Castle Hotel & Spa and will offer a wide range of services including yoga, fasting. Moreover, AN Spa NY by Cred International began its services on February 1st, 2020, and it is already getting a phenomenal response.

“We are very excited to open our first Japanese owned Wellness Beauty Center in New York’s Castle Hotel & Spa .” Said the Representative of Cred International, while talking about the newly opened Japanese spa in New York. “We have a network of 1200 affiliated hotel facilities in 24 cities around Japan, and contribute to providing additional values as the leading company in the hotel spa industry. ” He added.

In addition, this spa will be operated by a Japanese company in an old castle hotel in partnership with a Japanese travel agency, a major cosmetics maker, a beverage maker, a sponsoring company and others. The yoga and fitness programs at this spa will be supervised by Professor Masashi Arakawa, who studies wellness tourism at the National University of the Ryukyus. The spa also offers jogging, trekking, and cycling services to outdoor enthusiasts, who will not only enjoy the hospitality of the service, but will also enjoy the location and views at this castle hotel.

About Castle Hotel & Spa

Castle Hotel & Spa is located just 30 miles from Manhattan. This landmark hotel in Westchester, NY creates the perfect setting for your next group, corporate meeting, wedding or special event. The Castle Hotel & Spa combines old-world elegance with modern convenience.

https://castlehotelandspa.com/

Cred International Co., Ltd extends Japanese hospitality to the world and challenges to develop new services with unparalleled quality exclusive to us.

For more information, please visit the website at: http://www.cred-in.com/en

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Cloudticity listed on CRN’s MSP 500 list

“It can be tough to turn down deals from other industries, but we believe in staying true to who we are and those we can best serve.” –Gerry Miller, Founder & CEO, Cloudticity

SEATTLE (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

Cloudticity, a Healthcare-focused cloud MSP, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Cloudticity to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This popular list identifies North American solution providers that deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers. These accomplished MSPs work tirelessly to guide their customers and create solutions for complex IT issues.

Cloudticity, which focuses exclusively on helping healthcare organizations be successful on the public cloud, was chosen for their unique approach to managed services for healthcare. Their solutions, which include Healthcare Data Interoperability, Managed Kubernetes, and Magicbox are tailor made for healthcare’s growing needs.

“We know where our expertise lies and we don’t try and dilute that,’ says Gerry Miller, Founder & CEO. “It can be tough to turn down deals from other industries, but we believe in staying true to who we are and those we can best serve,” he explains.

One of the areas where Cloudticity really shines is their approach to healthcare data interoperability. As health systems modernize and accumulate big data, the demand for solutions that help manage, analyze, and draw insights from this data is increasing.

However, the traditional way of ingesting massive quantities of healthcare data like FHIR, HL7, and CCDAs requires costly integration engines that are fickle, difficult to maintain, and prone to failure. Cloudticity didn’t find a better angle to the same old hairball. Instead, they invented an entirely new approach that eliminates the integration engine entirely and leverages AWS-native tools – a solution that is included with Cloudticity’s managed services offering.

“MSPs are the critical bridge for customers looking to assess, implement and migrate their IT and cloud solutions to drive efficiencies, lower costs, and secure your environment,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “On behalf of our team at The Channel Company, I want to congratulate the accomplished companies on CRN’s 2020 MSP 500 list and thank them for their commitment to finding innovative solutions that move the IT channel forward.”

Cloudticity also stands out from traditional MSPs because they’ve automated 97% of cloud infrastructure processes, allowing them to support a high volume of cloud workloads with a surprisingly lean team. Of course, high automation also leads to a number of other positive outcomes, such as stronger security, less human error, and increased agility.

The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN and online at http://www.crn.com/msp500.

About Cloudticity

Founded in 2011, Cloudticity focuses exclusively on helping healthcare organizations build software that makes the world healthier by enabling HIPAA-compliant cloud innovation. Cloudticity is a next-gen managed services, managed compliance, and managed security partner for healthcare companies.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. http://www.thechannelco.com

Copyright ©2020. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:    

Jennifer Hogan

The Channel Company

jhogan@thechannelcompany.com

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

Representatives with Fredericksburg, VA-based RingLeader today announced that they now providing communication solutions to the healthcare industry in the US and Canada.

“We are excited to launch our services for businesses of all types in the healthcare industry,” said Mike Darling, Manager of Marketing communications and spokesperson for RingLeader. “These services will enable clients in the medical sector to communicate and transfer data with a HIPAA compliant connection securely.”

“From SIP trunking to faxing and disaster recovery, RingLeader is the perfect IP communications provider for clients in the healthcare industry,” said Darling.

Darling added, “Our services are E911 location-enabled, which means we can enable all your DIDs with e911 registration. Therefore, no matter where you are located, emergency services can respond to you immediately.”

Another feature, according to Darling, is that RingLeader’s voice solutions are HIPAA compliant, safe, and secure, which makes our communication solutions an ideal match for businesses in the medical or financial industries.”

RingLeader offers three subscription plans to healthcare business: Carrier-Connect™, Carrier-Connect™, and Crowd-Connect™. All plans have secure, reliable SIP trunks, are HIPAA compliant, and free on-network calls.

The company offers 30-day risk-free trials and demos are available to those interested in walking through RingLeader’s services and capabilities.

“Just tell us a little about your team or business, and we’ll tailor our demo specifically to you,” stressed Darling.

As to why anyone should try RingLeader’s communication solutions for the healthcare industry, a customer identified as Paul said, “The service has been reliable over time, and the implementation and support team is fantastic. All around, we have a great partnership with RingLeader.”

RingLeader acts primarily as a leading internet phone service provider for businesses of all sizes across North America. The company specializes in SIP trunking communications technology, which is a way for businesses of any size to integrate their existing voice and data infrastructure into one, single line of communication without replacing their existing network in place.

For more information, please contact Mike Darling at (866) 384-3747 ext 411 or visit: http://ringleader.co/ and https://ringleader.co/blog/.

About RingLeader

RingLeader acts primarily as a leading internet phone service provider for businesses of all sizes across North America. RingLeader specializes in SIP trunking communications technology, which is a way for businesses of any size to integrate their existing voice and data infrastructure into a single line of communication without replacing their existing network in place.

Contact Details:

Mike Darling

150 Riverside Pkwy

Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Phone: 866.384.3747

Source: RingLeader

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Bring a Free Admin to the R3 Stem Cell Training Courses in 2020! Call (888) 998-6343

Not only do we offer attendees the opportunity to perform real procedures on real patients, but also our expert trainers give presentations on sales/marketing, biologics, supplements and more. Administrators will love the content!

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
February 21, 2020

R3 Medical Training is now offering each paid provider the opportunity to bring a free administrator along to any two day stem cell training course. This includes either the Comprehensive Stem Cell Training Course or the Regenerative Aesthetics Training Course.

Each stem cell course involves hands on procedures, which is the best way to learn the skill set for injections, IV procedures, nebulizer and intranasal options. In addition, the regenerative aesthetics procedures include stem cells and exosomes for hair restoration, facial rejuvenation and sexual health.

Why bring an administrator to the course? According to R3 Medical Training CEO David Greene, MD, MBA, “Not only do we offer attendees the opportunity to perform real procedures on real patients, but also our expert trainers give presentations on sales/marketing, biologics, supplements and more. This is vital information not only for providers, but also administrators to help with treating patients better!”

Each course offers an immersive experience so that providers gain a new skill set that is immediately useful in practice. For the comprehensive stem cell course, this includes injection protocols, IV therapies, intranasal and nebulizer as well. For the regenerative aesthetics course, providers learn all about PDO thread lift procedures, PRP and stem cell hair restoration, along with sexual health procedures and facial procedures.

In addition, providers can receive $500 off either two day stem cell course by using the code R3FIVE with an online registration. The courses for March 11-14th, 2020 are taking place at Westin Lake Las Vegas.

To learn more about the courses, simply visit https://r3medicaltraining.com or call (888) 998-6343.

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A new white paper by The Beryl Institute explores the significance of safety strategies in healthcare settings and how these practices influence the patient and clinician experience.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

A new white paper by The Beryl Institute explores the significance of safety strategies in healthcare settings and how these practices influence the patient and clinician experience. The Experience of Safety in Healthcare: A Call to Expand Perceptions and Solutions, reflects on the integrated nature of safety and service and how they interact to create the overall experience of patients, families and clinicians.

The paper acknowledges the success, failure and efficiency of all safety efforts is fundamental to the experience of patients and families. In addition, the safety systems in place in an organization directly shape and define the clinician’s experience.

Generated from these concepts, key recommendations in integrating safety and experience are explored:

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  Acknowledge safety as a primary driver for overall experience of both patients and clinicians
• Approach safety and patient experience through a unified lens
• Make financial choices that reflect a commitment to the experience of safety
• Make a conscious, accountable and strategic effort to build a culture of caring
• Optimize technology to care for the caretakers
• Engage patient and family voice to lead change and drive future solutions

The paper also examines the inherent relationship patients and families see between safety and service. It further reinforces the opportunity for healthcare organizations to partner with patients to positively impact all aspects of care and reinforces that listening to and engaging patients and families are at the root of improving their experience.

“When we reintroduce humanity to healthcare and the human perspective that it brings, we can no longer overlook the intricately interwoven reality of quality, safety and service,” said Jason Wolf, Ph.D., CPXP, President of The Beryl Institute. “Together, they are the complete experience people have. They are the outcomes we provide, and our actions must not waver from this reality.”

This white paper was developed in partnership with BD. To download the white paper, visit http://www.theberylinstitute.org/?page=WhitePapers.

About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is a global community that builds the capacity of organizations to elevate the human experience in healthcare and develops individuals who impact experience excellence. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.

We define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

About BD:

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. bd.com

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The annual event in its third year has grown in popularity due to the demand for up to date information in the complex field of healthcare compliance.

WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)
February 21, 2020

The 3rd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium will be held on the campus of Delaware Law School and co-hosted by First Healthcare Compliance. The schedule is from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on April 23, 2020, and includes continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and a complimentary copy of The Fundamentals, a comprehensive resource designed to help compliance professionals comply with federal rules and regulations and to better understand their compliance responsibilities at a time of heightened scrutiny and increased regulations. Event registration is open to the public with special discounts available for alumni of the Delaware Law School and clients of First Healthcare Compliance. Attendees are eligible to receive CLE and CEUs while networking with industry peers.

Seven expert attorneys will provide helpful insight on timely topics. The symposium is a collaboration to provide resources for many professionals facing the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare industry. The annual event in its third year has grown in popularity due to the demand for up to date information in the complex field of healthcare compliance. Speakers will encourage learning through interactive discussions among attendees and answer frequently asked questions while providing tips to improve a compliance plan. The highly requested presentation topics and speakers include:

Kathleen McNicholas MD, JD – Ethics and Patient Advocacy

Jennifer Brady, Esq. – The Role of Boards in Healthcare Compliance

Shauna Itri, Esq. – Whistleblower Actions and Healthcare

Rachel Rose, JD, MBA – The Intersection of Privacy and Security Laws and Biometrics

George W. Bodenger, Esq. – Telehealth/Telemedicine: Key Legal and Business Issues

Catherine Walters, Esq. – Navigating the Background Check and FCRA Compliance Minefield

Stephen Bittinger, Esq. – How Not to Be Accused of Health Care Fraud in 2020

About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State’s only law school, providing a Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.

About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company’s evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/

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“Quality Control is essential for the medical industry as the equipment produced is meant for medicinal purposes…In the manufacturing of medical devices, the most advanced metrology solutions are put in place as quality control for medical device parts is very high.”

BAXTER, Minn. (PRWEB)
February 20, 2020

Metrology Parts has announced the release of their newest information guide: How to Have Quality Control in the Medical Industry. Mitigating risk is one of the most critical factors that plays a significant role in the medical regulatory industry.

Whether it is on a larger scale like the World Health Organization responsible for establishing industry standards, down to an individual hospital, ensuring quality control of their medical devices is important in maintaining the trust between providers and patients.

“The process in which a sample of manufactured goods is tested to ensure it meets standards specs., Quality Control is essential for the medical industry as the equipment produced is meant for medicinal purposes,” the article states. “In the manufacturing of medical devices, the most advanced metrology solutions are put in place as quality control for medical device parts is very high.”

Including an in-depth look at the processes and implementation strategies of quality control within an organization, this info guide also provides many of the different ways medical devices can be manufactured through metrology, an innovative idea that allows companies to keep up with industry standards.

To get a better understanding of how you can maintain quality control in the medical industry, you can view the information guide here.

About Metrology Parts:

Metrology Parts was started to complement an already thriving Metrology business. We understand the struggles manufacturing companies go through in today’s market. Cost cutting is crucial in keeping old business as well as attracting new business. We hope that we can be a resource for you and a partner with you to find the best solutions possible for maintaining high standards of quality at an affordable price for you. With 32 years of experience we are not only here for sale but we are also here for your after sales and tech support needs as well. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to earn your business.

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