EMAHSN is the innovation arm of the NHS

“To have our inSight technology join the EMAHSN Digital Health Accelerator program is a true honor.”

FAIRFAX, Va. (PRWEB)
October 02, 2019

eKare’s inSight® digital 3D imaging and wound measurement system has been selected to join the prestigious NHS Digital Health Accelerator run by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN), the innovation arm of the NHS. The program was designed to speed up the adoption of technology in NHS by providing support to develop and deploy solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the NHS.

The Digital Health Accelerator program will help advance the inSight technology by providing specialist advice and training, one-to-one support, ‘meet the experts’ sessions, and opportunities to showcase their products with NHS decision-makers and influencers. inSight is a 3D imaging and wound measurement system that incorporates the latest achievements in artificial intelligence and deep learning giving clinicians the power to make data-driven clinical decisions to effectively treat patients.

“To have our inSight technology join the EMAHSN digital health accelerator program is a true honor,” says Patrick Cheng, CEO eKare. “Congratulations to Woundworks, our European partners, on this opportunity. We look forward to collaborating with the program’s strong network of resources to continue bringing innovative solutions to the NHS and its participants.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Woundworks alongside other innovators and like-minded businesses across the UK to the digital health ecosystem we’re building,” states Nicholas Brown, Commercial Manager EMAHSN. “Wound care presents a significant challenge for the NHS and Woundworks is able to demonstrate a proven digital solution with a strong pipeline of future developments we feel has huge potential to help improve how wound care is delivered.’’

About eKare and Woundworks

eKare Inc. is dedicated to the design and development of wound assessment solutions, including 3D wound dimensions and tissue classification capabilities, using the latest computer-vision and mobile technology. eKare’s innovative technology is creating new possibilities in how we deliver wound care across the healthcare continuum, from inpatient hospital and skilled nursing facilities to ambulatory clinics and telemedicine. eKare’s mission is to advance the science and delivery of wound care by leveraging mobile and sensor technologies to connect patients, providers, and industry. Woundworks is the European representative and key partner in the development of inSight®, a wound management solution developed by eKare Inc.

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We are able to complete what used to be a 20-minute task in less than 5 minutes now.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
October 02, 2019

Simple Interact and Health1 Technologies announce the availability of a solution which automatically pushes patient intake forms from Simple Interact into Centricity™ EMR, a secure platform for capturing and storing patient and medical institution records and sharing them with other stakeholders. Data, including discrete medical history, demographics, contact information, and PDFs, is uploaded faster and more reliably.

With this new capability, medical facilities using Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR report at least 75% reduction in data entry time. Instead of manually entering data, staff review patient-entered data before pushing it to the appropriate Centricity EMR forms in the patient chart. In addition, patient demographic and contact data, as well as PDF copies of the completed forms, are uploaded into Centricity Practice Solution.

“We have been using this new data push capability for several months now and are thrilled with the results!” said Nita Machado, Practice Manager at North Dallas ENT. “Our Medical Assistants are able to complete what used to be a 20-minute task in less than 5 minutes now. Within the Centricity EMR system, we can review the data entered by a patient in one jumbo form and approve each section to be copied over into our individual Centricity EMR forms. We finally have a streamlined, paperless patient intake process that has allowed us to increase provider utilization while reducing costs related to staff time, ink and paper.”

Simple Interact reports that its Integrated HIPAA Compliant Forms service results in:

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  Greater than 50% of new patients fill out forms ahead of time.
• Greater than 75% reduction in data entry time per new patient visit.
• Increased provider utilization.

“We are very excited to have partnered with Simple Interact on creating this solution,” said Rahul Patel, Partner at Health1 Technologies. “Improving patient and staff experiences is a central goal of our work and we think that automation of data upload to Centricity EMR will accomplish just that. This solution will provide our clients with a powerful tool which will help medical practices grow, while still providing their patient with the highest quality care.”

“Time is in short supply for healthcare staff and automating repetitive tasks is a huge value add,” said Ravi Kalidindi, CEO, Simple Interact. “Achieving data push capability for Centricity EMR requires deep system level expertise. We found a great partner in Health1 Technologies and are very proud of the robust data push framework we have built together. Centricity EMR users will be impressed with the amount of data we can push and the resulting workflow improvements.”

About Simple Interact

Simple Interact is a cloud-based front office automation solution which helps healthcare providers acquire and retain more patients, while also automating repetitive tasks to efficiently service a high patient load. We address front office concerns such as: Online Reputation, HIPAA Compliant Patient Intake Forms, Effective Marketing of ancillary services, and Patient Engagement including Automated Reminders. Our motto: More Patients. Less Paperwork.

https://www.simpleinteract.com

About Health1 Technologies

Health 1 Technologies was founded over a decade ago in 2006 by Jennifer Monahan and Rahul Patel to fill a specific need in the small physician practice space. Our initial goal was to be the practice’s “one stop shop” for all issues or services. We felt practices were often caught in the middle of vendor “finger-pointing” and didn’t know to whom to turn. Rahul Patel’s technical & revenue cycle background and Jennifer Monahan’s clinical background blended perfectly to offer that solution. Both Partners are involved in the daily operations of the organization along with an extremely experienced and knowledgeable team.

Today, we host our client systems in our data center, provide medical billing services, and continue to expand on our range of services that are directly linked to the optimization of the Electronic Health Record and Practice Management into the physician practice, while providing direct leadership in the various quality program regulations. We look forward to the next decade of service to our clients and the healthcare industry as a whole.

https://h1tech.com

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Angie Seelal, RPA-C

Practicing skin awareness is key to making sure that our moles are non-cancerous.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 01, 2019

It’s a real concern: The CDC reports that rates of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – more than doubled between 1982 and 2011 and continue to rise. “Practicing skin awareness is key to making sure that our moles are non-cancerous,” observes Angie Seelal, a Certified Registered Physician’s Assistant specializing in Dermatology with Advanced Dermatology PC. “Staying alert supports early treatment and peace of mind.”

Moles’ connection with melanoma is due to the role of melanocytes – pigment-producing skin cells. Melanocytes are where melanomas develop. And clusters of melanocytes are what form moles. “However, most moles are harmless,” notes Seelal. “Almost all of us have them. The key to mole safety is keeping track of risk factors and changes in number or appearance.”

While melanomas make up a minority of skin cancer cases, they provoke the most concern because they are the most lethal, forecast to cause more than 7,000 deaths this year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

“Paramount to successfully treating melanoma is early detection,” explains Seelal. “If it is allowed to progress, it can metastasize and spread to other organs, becoming especially dangerous. On the other hand, early treatment is extremely effective: If we begin before there is any spread to the body’s lymph nodes, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent.”

Moles – medical name “nevi” – fall into two categories: 1. common moles and 2. atypical or “dysplastic” moles. “Most people have between ten and forty common moles,” notes Seelal. “The common moles share certain characteristics: They are round and smooth, with a distinct border. They are small, maxing out at about the size of a pencil eraser. And they are one color: usually pink, tan, or brown. Atypical moles, on the other hand, are larger and may have an irregular color, surface, and/or border.”

“More than 50 common moles and atypical moles are risk factors we need to be aware of,” continues Seelal.

And increasing melanoma awareness remains important: “Half of melanomas are self-detected,” explains Seelal. “The earlier the patient spots it, the better the outcome.”

With that in mind, Seelal offers the following advice:

5 Tips for Mole and Melanoma Safety

1. Use a Body Mole Map for monthly self-checks: “Establish a baseline and then monitor for changes,” advises Seelal. “People can print a Body Mole Map off of the AAD’s web site and use it to diagram moles and other marks. This is an effective reference during monthly self-checks for changes that require medical evaluation.”

2. Learn your A, B, C, D, and Es: “There are five factors to remember during self-exams,” says Seelal. “Asymmetry, or an irregular shape. Border, or an uneven edge. Color – a mix is a concern. Diameter, or a change in size. And evolving or changing over time. Any of these warrants an immediate doctor’s visit.”

3. Monitor more than moles: “Melanomas are not limited to moles,” explains Seelal. “In fact, up to eighty percent occur in other areas. During self-checks, we need to stay alert for all skin changes, including color, texture, itching, bleeding and oozing. If any occurs, it’s time for a trip to the doctor’s.”

4. Schedule regular evaluations: “In addition to many common moles or the presence of atypical moles,” notes Seelal, “genes and environment also elevate melanoma risk. Factors include fair skin, childhood sunburns, and personal or family skin cancer. Those with higher risk should see the dermatologist regularly – as often as every three months for those with a combination of factors.”

5. Practice ‘safe sun’ – all year long: “Summer passes, but the sun still shines,” emphasizes Seelal. “The AAD reports that about only half of U.S. adults regularly stay protected. With ninety-five percent of melanomas linked to UV exposure, we need to get this number higher: use sunscreen, seek shade, and wear protective clothing. And absolutely no indoor tanning.”

“The most common cancer is skin cancer,” concludes Seelal. “But it’s treatable. Practicing skin awareness can help us stay safe and keep calm.”                    

Bio: Angie Seelal, RPA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery (New York & New Jersey) is one of the leading dermatology centers in the nation, offering highly experienced physicians in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology as well as plastic surgery and state-of-the-art medical technologies. http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB)
October 01, 2019

Visiun, the leader in laboratory analytics, is proud to announce they have been awarded a group purchasing agreement for laboratory analytics with leading healthcare improvement company, Premier Inc. Effective September 1, 2019, the new agreement allows all 4,000 U.S. hospitals and 165,000 providers within the Premier alliance, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Visiun’s flagship laboratory analytics solution, Performance Insight®.

“We are grateful that Visiun was selected as a trusted Premier supplier for laboratory analytics,” said Tim Bickley, Vice President of Sales for Visiun. “Performance Insight was developed to provide unsurpassed analytics and solutions that address the challenges of today’s laboratory. Supporting process improvement, operations, patient safety, and financial performance, we are excited that Performance Insight will now be available to the large number of hospitals within the Premier network.”

Compatible with every major LIS on the market, Performance Insight provides laboratory management with business intelligence and analytics to help their teams monitor key service commitments and improve workflow, quality, and financial performance. With Performance Insight, laboratories can eliminate manual reporting processes and see everything that is happening in the lab on a daily basis including turnaround time, quality, productivity/workflow, blood product utilization, test utilization, and more.

About Visiun, Inc.

Visiun® is the leading provider of performance analytics to the laboratory industry. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Visiun has been providing services to the laboratory industry for over nine years, with hundreds of laboratories installed across the United States. Performance Insight®, Visiun’s core product, provides laboratory managers with a comprehensive suite of analytics that deliver immediate improvements in performance, efficiency, and quality. For more information, please visit http://www.visiun.com.

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We’re committed to building a team with the expertise and passion to provide a first-rate experience for our clients and their families.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (PRWEB)
October 01, 2019

Promises Behavioral Health, a leading provider of addiction and mental health treatment, has relocated its corporate office from Long Beach, Calif. to Brentwood, Tenn. This relocation marks a period of deliberate growth that will contribute to Brentwood’s flourishing healthcare workforce.

Nashville and surrounding areas like Brentwood are home to more than 900 healthcare companies, including a growing number of behavioral health organizations. Through this move, Promises Behavioral Health will be able to recruit top-tier healthcare personnel in the addiction and mental health field.

“This relocation is the result of a remarkable year of change for Promises Behavioral Health,” says Kirk Kureska, CEO of Promises Behavioral Health. “We’re committed to building a team with the expertise and passion to provide a first-rate experience for our clients and their families.”

The new corporate office will house the executive team, marketing, accounting, human resources and the admissions call center. With the relocation, Promises Behavioral Health will have the necessary support to pursue new industry goals and offer the highest quality behavioral health care.

About Promises Behavioral Health

Promises Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health programs with regional brands such as The Right Step, The Ranch, Promises and Clarity Way. The company currently operates facilities across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Promises offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, please visit http://www.PromisesBehavioralHealth.com.

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We’re honored to partner with each of these healthcare leaders as they maintain and even surpass the levels of exemplary patient experience they cultivate year after year.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)
September 30, 2019

SPH Analytics announced today that 119 healthcare provider organizations have earned its annual National APEX Quality Award. For the past ten years, SPH Analytics has awarded the National APEX Quality Award to recognize healthcare providers who demonstrate the highest level of excellence in patient satisfaction.

This national distinction recognizes outstanding healthcare providers who have demonstrated excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care during the previous calendar year. The latest winners include ambulatory surgery centers, catheterization laboratories, diagnostic imaging centers, endoscopy centers, and physician practices.

APEX Quality Award recipients use SPH Analytics’ insightful patient experience surveying and perception management solution. Winners represent the top 10% of SPH clients with the highest satisfaction scores for measures tied directly to care and are determined based solely on patient feedback and evidence-based success.

The APEX Quality Award recognized 119 healthcare organizations in the U.S. Eighty-eight of the winners are ambulatory surgery centers, 12 of the winners are physician practices and clinics, 14 are endoscopy centers, 2 are catheterization laboratories, and 3 are diagnostic imaging centers. SPH Analytics notes that four facilities have the distinction of being recognized for the tenth consecutive year since the program’s inception:

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  Community Surgery Center Hamilton (Noblesville, IN)
• Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center (Lakeland, FL)
• Surgery Center at Hamilton (Hamilton, NJ)
• UnaSource Surgery Center (Troy, MI)

“We applaud all recipients of this year’s award for their exceptional impact in driving satisfaction for their patients. And in particular, SPH is delighted to recognize that four of these organizations have earned this APEX Quality Award for 10 years in a row,” said Amy Amick, President and CEO of SPH Analytics. “We’re honored partner with each of these healthcare leaders as they maintain and even surpass the levels of exemplary patient experience they cultivate year after year.”

For a complete list of this year’s 119 APEX Quality Award winners, visit:

https://www.sphanalytics.com/about-us/awards-certifcations/apex-awards/

About SPH Analytics

SPH Analytics (SPH), a leader in healthcare analytics and population health management, empowers clients to analyze and interpret their clinical, financial, and consumer experience data to maximize their performance. SPH’s Population Care™, Population Value™, and Population Engage™ solutions are built on the innovative Nexus™ Platform, providing insights and impact to integrated health networks, ACOs, hospitals, ambulatory care providers, physician groups, and health plans. SPH’s quality measure dashboards, financial risk measurement, healthcare survey and patient outreach solutions, and consulting services empower clients to meet the Triple Aim by improving population health, reducing overall cost of care, and improving the patient experience.

SPH Analytics is a recognized leader in the industry, earning accolades as a top-ranked population health vendor by KLAS, top-ranked satisfaction measurement firm in the health plan market by Modern Healthcare, and ranked number one in MACRA and MIPS Support Technology for Value-Based Care by Black Book Research. SPH Analytics has been providing insights to clients for more than 35 years and serves clients in all 50 states, including 100% of the top 25 largest health plans. Corporate headquarters are in metro Atlanta. SPH Analytics is a portfolio company of the $3 billion STG Partners. For more information, call 1-866-460-5681 or visit http://www.SPHAnalytics.com.

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