GreyCastle Security is the industry’s leading provider of cybersecurity risk assessment, advisory and mitigation services.

“When it comes to a partnership that combines experiences in this competitive space, this relationship increases patient safety from a cybersecurity perspective.”

TROY, N.Y. (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

GreyCastle Security, the industry’s leading provider of risk assessment, mitigation, and certification-readiness services, and iatricSystems™, Inc., a healthcare technology company dedicated to helping healthcare organizations enhance their IT investments, recently entered into a strategic relationship. By joining forces, iatricSystems and GreyCastle Security can now deliver, from start to finish, a complete suite of privacy and security solutions and support for those solutions to their customer base.

Cybersecurity is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. According to HIPAA Journal, the majority of companies are spending their budgets on network security and advanced technologies to increase the security of data transfers. However, the greatest challenge hospitals face is keeping up with the ever changing landscape of cybersecurity.

In addition to budget constrictions, 53 percent of surveyed healthcare firms revealed that the complexity of healthcare systems is the main reason they haven’t upgraded security measures. iatricSystems and GreyCastle Security recognize that in order to create a robust security plan for hospitals, it often requires resources from multiple vendors and solution providers. By working together, iatricSystems and GreyCastle Security complete the legwork for their customers to find the best mix of solutions and providers.

“When it comes to a partnership that combines experiences in this competitive space, this relationship increases patient safety from a cybersecurity perspective,” said GreyCastle Security’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Phillips. “GreyCastle Security’s risk-based approach to cybersecurity will help create the perfect blend of services to enable hospitals and health systems to increase the defensibility of their programs.”

Working in tandem, iatricSystems offers the solutions to monitor patient privacy, secure remote access, and manage vendor risk, while GreyCastle Security completes risk assessments, builds incident response plans, prepares for OCR audits, and acts as an ongoing solution advisor.

“As hospitals implement new security solutions and checkpoints, cybercriminals are hard at work finding new ways to breach systems,” said iatricSystems Executive Vice President Rob Rhodes. “That’s why it is so important for hospitals to have partners that they can trust to put a good plan in place to protect themselves from breaches, meet regulatory requirements (i.e., HIPAA), and complete ongoing risk assessments.”

With the continuous rise of security breaches, experts believe that, if not taken seriously, the healthcare sector could face a damaging financial impact and increased risk to patient safety in the next four to five years.The partnership between GreyCastle Security and iatricSystems is designed to strengthen security efforts and deliver peace of mind for healthcare organizations and their patients.

About GreyCastle Security

GreyCastle Security is the industry’s leading provider of cybersecurity risk assessment, advisory, and mitigation services. The company was established to help organizations establish effective cybersecurity programs, minimize the impact of security incidents, and simplify compliance. GreyCastle Security has clients throughout North America, specializing in cybersecurity for healthcare, higher education, financial services, technology, and critical infrastructure.

GreyCastle Security’s revolutionary approach to service delivery completely eliminates an organization’s need to recruit and retain new cybersecurity personnel. Our award-winning cybersecurity programs are delivered continuously and managed proactively by certified experts, including risk assessment, awareness, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and incident response. For more information, contact intel@greycastlesecurity.com or visit https://greycastlesecurity.com/. Stay connected with GreyCastle Security on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About iatricSystems, Inc.

iatricSystems, an independent business unit of Harris Healthcare, is a healthcare technology company dedicated to helping healthcare organizations enhance their IT investments. We do so with our diverse healthcare experience, an extensive partner network, and our proven capabilities in privacy & security, EHR optimization, and interoperability. For 30 years, iatricSystems has delivered solutions to more than 1,300 healthcare organizations and has integrated more than 800 vendor solutions. For more information, contact info@iatric.com or visit http://www.iatric.com. Connect with iatricSystems on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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“We are privileged to have the opportunity to work with Children’s National—one of the leading pediatric providers in the United States. We are excited to share our technology and continue to expand the network of pediatric hospitals we serve.”

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

Bainbridge Health, a spin-off company of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is partnering with Children’s National Hospital to enhance visibility on medication use data. Through the agreement, Bainbridge Health will provide Children’s National with its Med O.S. Platform in an effort to improve medication safety and streamline clinician efficiency.

Based in Washington D.C, Children’s National Health System has been serving the metropolitan DC area since its founding in 1870 with a mission to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education. The health system is nationally recognized for its pediatric specialties, ranking among the top five pediatric medical centers in the nation, #1 for Neonatology, and in the top 10 for every specialty evaluated by US News & World Report.

Inpatient medication errors are a significant driver of patient harm, and infusion pumps remain the technology most associated with errors. Bainbridge Health remains committed to preventing medication errors and ensuring the safety of all those who seek care. The company’s Med O.S. Platform centralizes and analyzes fragmented infusion pump data to help clinicians better understand how medications are being administered to patients and help inform quality improvement initiatives.

“We are privileged to have the opportunity to work with Children’s National—one of the leading pediatric providers in the United States. We are excited to share our technology and continue to expand the network of pediatric hospitals we serve,” said Joseph Kaupp, CEO of Bainbridge Health.

About Bainbridge Health

Bainbridge Health is a healthcare technology company founded within The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and in collaboration with leading adult and pediatric hospitals across the nation. Through its Med O.S. Platform, Bainbridge Health centralizes and analyzes medication data in order to prevent patient harm and avoidable costs. For more information, please visit bainbridgehealth.com.

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ClearStar wins the first contract in the facilities management sector

“This contract expands our footprint within healthcare – and adds to a number of wins or expansions that we have recently received in this core sector. As a result, it has been an encouraging start to 2020 and we remain excited about the opportunities ahead.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

ClearStar (AIM: CLSU), a provider of Human Capital Integrity℠ technology-based services specialising in background and medical screening, announces that it has been appointed by a leading facilities management company to provide background screening of service providers entering its healthcare locations. This is ClearStar’s first contract in the facilities management sector and the Company expects it to generate a minimum revenue of $0.4m during the roll-out phase this year.

The customer provides facilities management and maintenance to leading brands across North America, with over 120,000 locations under management, in a range of industries. It helps manage facilities through its technology solutions and a substantial network of service providers. ClearStar has been appointed to provide background screening for the customer’s new programme that requires all service providers to its healthcare facilities to undergo a background check and maintain a virtual ID card.

The virtual ID card incorporates the relevant information from the background screen thanks to ClearStar’s integration with the provider, Virtual Badge. The integration can also allow for continuous screening monitoring, with a badge becoming automatically suspended should the employee commit a predefined offence.

Robert Vale, CEO of ClearStar, said, “This is another fantastic customer win for ClearStar, reflecting the continuing upscaling of our client base with the increasing recognition of our brand. It marks a milestone as our first contract in the facilities management industry, which is an area with great growth potential. We help ensure the safety of the workplace by verifying the individuals who are entering, which is particularly relevant when it involves a large number of external service providers. We also have the opportunity to cross-sell further solutions to these service providers who will already be on-boarded to our platform. In addition, this contract expands our footprint within healthcare – and adds to a number of wins or expansions that we have recently received in this core sector. As a result, it has been an encouraging start to 2020 and we remain excited about the opportunities ahead.”

About ClearStar

ClearStar, Inc. is a leading provider of Human Capital Integrity℠ technology-based services specialising in background and medical screening. It provides employment intelligence direct to employers and via channel partners/consumer reporting agencies (“CRAs”) to support better recruitment and other decisions affecting employees by increasing the quality, reliability and visibility of information.

A seven-time Inc. 5000 honouree and founding member of the Professional Background Screening Association, ClearStar has provided innovative technology solutions to businesses in the human capital management industry from its corporate offices in Alpharetta, Georgia since 1995. For more information about ClearStar, please visit: http://www.clearstar.net.

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CTL Amedica’s MONET Anterior Cervical Fusion System

Due to its fundamental application throughout the entire orthopedic fixation arena, screw blocking technology is one of the most competitive and intellectually protected areas of medical device development today.

DALLAS (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

CTL Amedica Corporation has been granted an official patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a screw offset blocking mechanism, which has been thoughtfully designed for and implemented in the company’s newly released MONET™ Anterior Cervical Fusion System. CTL Amedica plans to implement the robust blocking mechanism in future cervical and lumbar plating systems. The US Patent for the offset blocking mechanism – number 10,543,101 – was issued Jan. 28, 2020.

“Cervical surgeries make up more than half of all spine surgeries worldwide, and integrated technologies continue to flourish throughout the entire orthopedic implant sector, so we’re particularly pleased to announce this new patent. The blocking technology can be utilized in current and future products and may have licensing possibilities down-the-road,” says Daniel Chon, CTL Amedica Corporation president and CEO. “Due to its fundamental application throughout the entire orthopedic fixation arena, screw blocking technology is one of the most competitive and intellectually protected areas of medical device development today. CTL Amedica’s newly patented technology is one of many core development investments our company is making, and is also a testament to our team’s determination and dedication to excellence.”

The cervical area refers to the seven vertebral segments in the spine that make up the neck and connect the brain to the spinal cord. The newly patented, offset screw blocking mechanism can be found in the FDA-cleared, integrated MONET™ Anterior Cervical Fusion System, which features both titanium and PEEK cage options. The MONET™ also features integrated, anterior plating options, including low-profile, four-screw configurations, as well as zero-profile, two-screw assemblies. These construct options provide surgeons with the true intra-operative flexibility required to accommodate each patient’s individual anatomy.

CTL Amedica Corporation is a forward-thinking medical device design, development and manufacturing company. CTL Amedica maintains a Texas-based headquarters and in-house manufacturing facility, along with a Pennsylvania-based R&D Center of Excellence. A leader in the medical device technology and biomaterials space, CTL Amedica provides a full line of cervical, thoracic and lumbar fusion and fixations products. In addition, it is the world’s exclusive provider of silicon nitride spine products. Silicon nitride demonstrates unique bacteriostatic properties, provides superior imaging across all modalities and promotes an enhanced osteogenic response. For more information, visit https://www.ctlamedica.com/.

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The scope of the Modality Solutions’ QMS certification covers consulting, design and engineering services and testing for supply chain logistics related to transport-sensitive food and drug products.

With our ISO 9001:2015 certification, our clients are confident in knowing the services we provide will meet or exceed the requirements of this internationally recognized quality management standard,” said Gary Hutchinson

HOUSTON (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

Modality Solutions, a leading biopharmaceutical cold chain engineering firm, is pleased to announce it achieved its ISO 9001:2015 registration by certification body Intertek. Modality Solutions’ Quality Manager, Hannah Anderson, spearheaded the year-long process. In preparation for the audits, she reviewed and revised all existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and created ten new SOPs. Anderson trained staff on the new standards, conducted internal audits, and managed the Intertek audits at the Modality Solutions corporate office in Houston and the company’s Advantage Transport Simulation Laboratory™ in Bloomington, Indiana.

The scope of Modality Solutions’ ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification covers consulting, design and engineering services and testing for supply chain logistics related to transport-sensitive food and drug products.

According to the independent non-governmental international ISO organization, the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) is internationally recognized as the world’s leading quality management standard. It has been implemented by more than one million organizations in over 170 countries globally.

“It was a great experience to help Modality Solutions navigate and achieve ISO certification and a privilege to continue in my position to lead our quality objectives overall,” said Anderson. “Before achieving the certification, many clients requested on-site audits of our transportation simulation laboratory and quality management systems. With the certification, I think Modality Solutions will save our clients both time and money as we continue to build their confidence in our overall quality management approach. ISO 9001:2015 increases efficiency for our clients.”

ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a Quality Management System when an organization:

• needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory as well as regulatory requirements
• aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

“With our ISO 9001:2015 certification, our clients are confident in knowing the services we provide will meet or exceed the requirements of this internationally recognized quality management standard,” said Gary Hutchinson, President of Modality Solutions. “By demonstrating our ongoing commitment to our quality management systems, both GDP and ISO 9001:2015, we will continue to implement improvements towards increased efficiency and maximum client satisfaction.”

To learn more about Modality Solutions, visit https://www.modality-solutions.com.

About Modality Solutions, LLC

Founded in 2011, Modality Solutions, a leading biopharmaceutical cold chain engineering firm, specializes in integrating cold chain operations, developing transport validation strategies, supporting global regulatory applications, and supporting global clinical trial operations. By combining the best practices of process validation, systems qualification, and risk assessment, Modality Solutions has earned the reputation of ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality, and patient safety. As a 2019 Inc. 5000 company, Houston Business Journal Fast 100, Entrepreneur 360™, and Forbes Technology Council company, Modality Solutions’ team of engineers are experts at delivering cold chain thermal packaging design and qualification, conducting transport simulation testing with its Advantage Transport Simulation Laboratory™, and designing controlled-environment logistics solutions. For more information, visit https://www.modality-solutions.com.

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GREENLAWN, N.Y. (PRWEB)
February 11, 2020

Compliancy Group, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Marc Haskelson, CEO, to its 2020 list of Channel Chiefs. This annual list recognizes the top vendor executives who continually demonstrate exemplary leadership, influence, innovation, and growth for the IT channel.

Marc Haskelson is the President and CEO of Compliancy Group. He has over 25 years of sales, marketing, and operational leadership experience, and has held executive positions at Hearst Publications, Experian, and AT&T. He is an innovator who develops new products and solutions to address the challenges of the small and midsize market. Marc is the co-chair of the CompTIA Business Applications Advisory Council, a group of thought leaders and subject matter experts representing cloud software platforms and applications. He focuses his knowledge of compliance, technology, security, customer care, and payment processing on improving market inefficiencies.

“It is an honor to be recognized on CRN’s 2020 Channel Chiefs list. Security and HIPAA compliance are interconnected; companies in the healthcare space that lack robust security solutions put their patient’s sensitive data at risk. As a CRN Channel Chief, I hope to continue to educate the market on the importance of advanced security for healthcare organizations, and healthcare vendors,” Marc Haskelson, CEO, Compliancy Group.

CRN’s 2020 Channel Chiefs list honors the distinguished leaders who have influenced the IT channel with cutting-edge strategies and partnerships.

The 2020 Channel Chiefs have shown outstanding commitment, an ability to lead, and a passion for progress within the channel through their partner programs. The Channel Chief honorees were chosen by the CRN editorial staff for their dedication, industry prestige, and exceptional accomplishments in driving the channel agenda and evangelizing the importance of channel partnerships.

“The IT channel is undergoing constant evolution to meet customer demands and changing business environments,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “CRN’s Channel Chiefs work tirelessly, leading the industry forward through superior partner programs and strategies with a focus on helping solution providers transform and grow. Our team here at The Channel Company congratulates these outstanding individuals for their dedication to the channel.”

CRN’s 2020 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN Magazine and online at http://www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

About Compliancy Group

HIPAA shouldn’t be done alone, that’s why Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance CoachesTM holding your hand to streamline compliance. Built by former HIPAA auditors, Compliancy Group gives you confidence in your compliance plan to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and improve your practice.

Why Compliancy Group?

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  HIPAA Audit Support, no client has ever failed an audit!
• Streamlined Security Risk Analysis
• Intuitive training for employees
• HIPAA Seal of Compliance
• Dedicated Compliance Coaches

Learn how to get HIPAA Verified and earn our Seal of Compliance today!

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Compliancy Group Contact:    

Monica McCormack

Compliancy Group    

855.854.4722

mmccormack@compliancygroup.com

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 unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. http://www.thechannelcompany.com

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© 2019. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

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The Channel Company

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Nikki’s unique combination of healthcare, retail and analytics experience will make her a valuable resource to Buxton clients. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.

FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB)
February 10, 2020

Buxton is pleased to announce that Nikki Viner has been named vice president in the company’s healthcare division. In this role, Nikki will support Buxton’s current and prospective clients by providing subject matter expertise, as well as guide the company’s continued healthcare product development.

“The healthcare industry is increasingly understanding the importance of consumer-centric strategies, but many organizations are uncertain about how to design and implement those strategies,” said Bill Stinneford, senior vice president at Buxton. “Nikki’s unique combination of healthcare, retail and analytics experience will make her a valuable resource to Buxton clients. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”

Nikki brings more than 10 years of experience as a health system executive to her role at Buxton. Previously, she was vice president of marketing analytics and operations at Mercy, a leading health system based in St. Louis. In that role, she supported Mercy’s four-state service area, serving 32 hospitals, 300 outpatient facilities and more than 2,000 integrated physicians. She oversaw consumer analytics and research efforts to support targeted, measurable marketing priorities. During her time at the organization, Nikki also served as Mercy’s vice president of market development.

Prior to her work in the healthcare industry, Nikki gained extensive experience in the retail industry, holding multiple real estate management roles at Yum! Brands and FedEx Office. She holds an undergraduate degree in accounting and business administration from Friends University in Wichita, Kan.

For more information about Buxton’s healthcare division, please visit https://www.buxtonco.com/industries/healthcare.

About Buxton

Buxton is the industry leader in customer analytics. Our analytics reveal who your customers are, where more potential customers are located and the value of each customer. More than 5,000 clients in the retail, restaurant, healthcare, private equity, and public sectors have relied on our insights to guide their growth strategies.

For more information, visit https://www.buxtonco.com.

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The dental office offers comprehensive oral health care.

Patients who err on the side of caution and visit the dentist at the first sign of trouble are far more likely to keep treatment costs down and their teeth and gums healthy.

PASADENA, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 10, 2020

A January 26 article on Live Science reports on why many people experience sensitivity in their teeth in certain situations. The answer is that – not unlike the skin’s response to dangerous conditions like extreme heat or cold, sharp objects, or harsh forces – pain and sensitivity serve as an alert to potential damage being done and warn the individual to escape the situation. Pasadena-based dental center Premier Care Dental Group says that it’s only natural to feel occasional sensitivity or pain, perhaps when biting into an impossibly-hot microwaved snack or freezing pint of ice cream. On the other hand, ongoing pain or sensitivity could be a sign of a condition.

The dental center notes that constant tooth pain or sensitivity could be indicative of a cavity or tooth decay. That’s one reason patients with consistent pain or very frequent sensitivity should visit their dentist, if only to rule out serious conditions or take preventative measures before an ailment has time to develop, the center adds. Of course, it almost goes without saying that patients need to watch their daily oral hygiene regimen with brushing and flossing twice daily.

Premier Care Dental Group says that most dental ailments are treatable, especially if they are caught early. However, the center notes that some patients have a tendency to wait until the pain or sensitivity is unbearable – but this is always a mistake. The center explains that many conditions are easily treatable in their early stages but they become much harder to manage if left to progress unimpeded. The center says that patients who err on the side of caution and visit the dentist at the first sign of trouble are far more likely to keep treatment costs down and their teeth and gums healthy.

That being said, the clinic notes that even the most vigilant tooth-brushers and dentist-goers are sometimes subject to bad luck and problems can occur due to genetics or other causes not to mention accidents and other types of trauma. The bright side is that modern dentistry can effectively treat most oral conditions and injuries, the clinic adds. For example, the clinic says that a missing tooth can often be replaced with a dental implant, assuming the underlying bone structure is strong enough to hold an implant. Even then, if a patient’s bone tissue is not sufficient, bone grafting techniques exist that allow patients to still receive an implant on their way to a healthy smile.

Premier Care Dental Groups says that, whatever the dental issue, outstanding treatments are available – but prevention is always the best medicine. Interested readers who may be in need of dental services can visit Premier Care Dental Group’s website at https://www.premiercaredentalgroup.com or call their office at (626) 795-6855.

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Traditional outsourced RCM [revenue cycle management] has become a very transactional, fee for service type operation, with very little transparency and reporting. This leaves many agencies in the dark around overall financial performance and revenue potential. Our approach is decidedly different.

OZARK, Mo. (PRWEB)
February 10, 2020

Michael J. Greenlee, a healthcare veteran with more than 20 years of experience, most recently in home health and hospice, announced today the launch of HealthRev Partners, a company solely focused on consultative-style revenue cycle management for home health and hospice agencies, regardless of EHR, across the nation.

“Traditional outsourced RCM [revenue cycle management] has become a very transactional, fee for service type operation, with very little transparency and reporting. This leaves many agencies in the dark around overall financial performance and revenue potential. Our approach is decidedly different,” said Greenlee, HealthRev Partners Founder and CEO.

HealthRev Partners seeks to disrupt conventional practices by taking a more modern, consultative approach to revenue cycle management. In addition to directly managing the complexity of everyday coding and billing processes, the company works closely with clients to drive operational improvements and efficiencies across the agency. These improvements directly impact financial success and security, without the high cost usually associated with consulting services.

“Not every agency can afford a consultant, but many agencies need help identifying key factors that affect financial performance that go beyond coding and billing processes. With our tech-driven technology platform and expert team, we’re able to dig deeper to identify breakdowns in processes and areas for improvement or training,” adds Greenlee.

Home health and hospice agencies looking for a contemporary approach to managing revenue cycle operations can contact HealthRev Partners at 866.774.8943 or visit the company’s website at http://www.healthrevpartners.com to learn more.

About HealthRev Partners

Delivering financial security and stability, HealthRev Partners inspires endless possibilities for home health and hospice agencies across the nation through high quality, personalized revenue cycle management services and consulting enabled by the latest technology. The company’s innovative, scalable solutions accelerate cash flow, spark continuous growth and reinvestment, and provide peace of mind, allowing agencies to focus on advancing their mission to provide exceptional care and touch more lives. To learn more about HealthRev’s solutions, contact the company at 866.774.8943, or visit the company’s website at http://www.healthrevpartners.com. LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

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