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Plano primary care office expands COVID-19 testing to community

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The community is taking this seriously, and so are we.


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

All individuals experiencing coronavirus symptoms can receive COVID-19 testing at Village Health Partners in Plano at a drive-through testing center beginning March 30.

Village Health Partners was one of the first testing centers in Texas and began public testing for first responders, medical workers and high-risk residents on March 16. As of March 27, they tested more than 400 patients and discovered more than 30 positive tests, a significant percentage of the total cases in Collin County.

“Plano is being hit particularly hard right now because of how integrated the community and businesses are throughout North Texas,” said Keith Eppich, Village Health Partners vice president and physician. “We have a strong relationship with the City of Plano and have provided testing to their first responders through a concierge level of care, including prioritization of appointments. We see them virtually to triage their symptoms, evaluate them, and test them the same day, making the process seamless. Healthcare workers and first responders don’t have the luxury of staying at home. We have to have these individuals to run the city and to assist us all during this pandemic.”

Village Health Partners is also supporting the city of Plano on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, by advising on the city of Plano’s response to employees that test positive for COVID-19. Together, Village Health Partners and the city developed protocols and thresholds for testing and devised a return-to-work strategy.

“The city of Plano’s response to this has been extraordinary in not only helping to flatten the curve, but also in helping keep our community safe,” Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Figures said. “We are honored to serve our local municipality, their front-line team and Plano’s residents through our partnership.”

Village Health Partners also extended an offer for pandemic management advising to other nearby cities. In early April, Village Health Partners will expand the number of testing locations to further support the demand of testing in North Texas.

“Village Health Partners is proud to serve our community by providing testing to those who really need it,” Figures said. “We are fortunate to be able to provide peace of mind to people who are especially impacted.”

To qualify for a test, individuals must be screened through a telehealth visit and receive orders from a physician. Tests are currently conducted at a drive-through clinic on site at the Independence Medical Village location, located at 8080 Independence Parkway in Plano. All testing is completed outdoors to minimize exposure and to limit the spread of COIVD-19.

“The community is taking this seriously, and so are we,” Eppich said. “We want to ensure that everyone is safe – from the patients in their cars to our team members and other patients. As always, health and safety are our top priorities.”

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Plano primary care office expands access for those at high-risk for COVID-19

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The last thing a person over 65 years old should have to worry about right now is if they can find a doctor who accepts Medicare plans.


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

Village Health Partners is expanding access for individuals who are enrolled in Medicare to provide care for a high-risk population during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Our slogan is, ‘Helping our communities thrive,’ and we want to help our senior neighbors access care,” said Keith Eppich, Village Health Partners Clinical Vice President and physician. “The last thing a person over 65 years old should have to worry about right now is if they can find a doctor who accepts Medicare plans.”

On March 17, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded Medicare coverage for telehealth services, and the Department for Health and Human Services waived penalties under HIPAA laws for good faith use of telehealth during this emergency. This allows individuals without access to HIPAA-compliant software to have appointments with physicians through other software, like FaceTime.

“We are seeing a major shift in coverage from big insurance companies, and now Medicare, allowing patients to access virtual visits that they haven’t been able to in the past,” Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Figures said. “We have not been able to see new patients with Medicare, but due to restrictions being lifted, we can now see anyone.”

Village Health Partners now conducts nearly 90 percent of visits through telemedicine, to encourage social distancing while continuing to provide care for high-risk patients. They see more than 600 patients through telehealth per day.

“We have always been a leader in bringing new technologies to patients,” Figures said. “We have been practicing telehealth for a number years, so our providers are comfortable with providing care virtually. Our physicians and patients are happy to still be able to work together on patient health, despite the distance.”

Telehealth visits are medical appointments that allow individuals to visit with a physician, counselor or other provider from outside of the office – including at home or work – to allow for social distancing. Individuals can be treated, diagnosed and counseled by a health professional for cold and flu symptoms, a fever, sore throat, nausea and more, without having to leave their homes.

“We’re living in the future of healthcare,” Figures said. “It works just like a normal in-office visit. It’s all of the care without any of the hassle.”

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Medcom to Offer Disaster Relief Benefit Card

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The Medcom Cares card allows employers to provide tax-advantaged funds to employees for specific necessities such as, groceries, personal care items, and medications.

“We are committed to supporting our employee benefit consultants and their clients at this critical time and welcome this opportunity to move rapidly with a tax-free benefit for employees whose lives have been touched by this national pandemic.” Michelle Barki, Senior Legal Counsel


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Medcom Benefit Solutions announced today a significant and valuable expansion of its Consumer Driven Health Plan division with the introduction of a Disaster Relief Program. The program, Medcom Cares, assists employers looking for time-sensitive and creative financial ways for helping their employees dealing with furloughs, reduced hours, and layoffs.

“Employers are looking for both short-term and long-term solutions for providing financial assistance to employees who have been impacted by workforce changes and reductions in hours due to COVID-19,” stated Michael J. Bracken, President of Medcom. “We are taking advantage of existing federal regulations and facilitating the delivery of a tax-deductible and tax-free financial benefit to employees. Through the ease and use of a personalized debit card, employees will have access to critical services providers such as grocery stores, pharmacies, medical providers, and others with employer-provided funds made available in advance.”

As employers face the increased risk and uncertainty of the economic slowdown due to COVID-19, they must explore better ways for supporting their employees, even for a brief time, and before receipt of funds from the recently passed $2 trillion Coronavirus Stimulus bill.

Michelle Barki, Chief Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer states, “Medcom stands ready to deliver an easy to navigate solution to employers, which includes consultation, preparation of relevant plan documents, eligibility management, distribution of debit cards, and full call center support. We are committed to supporting our employee benefit consultants and their clients at this critical time and welcome this opportunity to move rapidly with a tax-free benefit for employees whose lives have been touched by this national pandemic.”

Medcom hosts an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 7, at 2 p.m. to share the details of this comprehensive and beneficial program. For more information, visit http://www.medcombenefits.com, or register here: bit.ly/CaresWebinar.

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Wildflower Health Wins Health Value Award for Maternity Management

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We have been very impressed with what Wildflower has achieved and how they have improved their clients’ ability to make intelligent connections with the individuals under their care.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Wildflower Health has been awarded the peer review 2020 Health Value Award in maternity management by Validation Institute.

The Health Value Awards highlight healthcare leaders and innovative vendors across the country. In its third year, the program rewards outstanding services, products, and programs across 30+ categories spanning the healthcare industry. Award winners have demonstrated measurably better and more transparent health outcomes, costs, and safety than conventional care, while investing in disrupting the health care status quo to serve a greater good.

“There’s never been a more appropriate time to recognize leaders in healthcare and to shine a light on organizations who are making a positive impact,” said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute. “We have been very impressed with what Wildflower has achieved and how they have improved their clients’ ability to make intelligent connections with the individuals under their care. Digitally supporting expectant moms and their families is increasingly important, especially in light of the current pandemic, and our industry needs more examples of how to successfully engage consumers digitally to improve health outcomes.”

Amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, the awards program was held virtually. Originally, it was scheduled to take place during the World Health Care Congress in Washington, D.C. To quality for consideration, Health Value Award candidates must complete a lengthy and rigorous application process, particularly those nominated in a peer review category who participate in an in-depth evaluation to ensure the accuracy of performance claims.

“This is a challenging time for everyone in healthcare, so we are humbled to receive this kind of recognition, especially as we all navigate the current uncertainty,” said Leah Sparks, Founder and CEO of Wildflower. “We are working hard in partnership with our clients to make sure we are doing the very best job possible to support women and families. This award is a good reminder to our team that we are making a difference, but it also is a testament to the heroic efforts our clients are making every day.”

About Wildflower Health

Wildflower empowers women and their families to confidently navigate and access the care they need, when they need it. By deeply integrating our technology into healthcare and personalizing the user experience, we help the entire healthcare ecosystem meet the expectations of today’s consumer, driving a meaningful impact on health for entire families. Learn more at http://www.wildflowerhealth.com.

About the Validation Institute:

Validation Institute is an independent, objective, 3rd party organization on a mission to improve the quality and cost of healthcare. Based in Portsmouth, N.H., the organization is made up of a network of health benefits purchasers, health benefits advisors, and healthcare solution providers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare. http://www.validationinstitute.com

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NavCare Launches Expanded Technology Platform to Support CCM, RPM, TCM, and In-Person Care

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (PRWEB)

NavCare, the industry leader in the delivery of comprehensive chronic care management services, announces the expansion of their technology platform combined with Telehealth services to address the increasing need of Medicare patients and populations with chronic, complex medical conditions.

The launch of the additional technology features comes at an opportune moment as the country reels from the impact of the COVID-19. The expanded remote patient monitoring platform, NavCare Connect, includes a 2-way hub and tablet that enables providers to conduct virtual telehealth visits and proactively monitor the symptoms of COVID-19 as well as other underlying conditions. The virtual telehealth technology transmits data daily and keeps patients engaged and safe at home with condition-specific education, medication and appointment reminders, and secure messaging for families and caregivers. Along with Telehealth, the platform now includes a suite of FDA, HIPAA-compliant Bluetooth devices: blood pressure monitor, glucometer, pulse oximeter, spirometer, scale, fall detection devices, and medical alert buttons. These devices do not require Internet or landline connectivity, making them ideal for patients in rural areas.

Beyond technology, NavCare offers turnkey, Telehealth support, transitional care management, and chronic care management offering 24/7/365 vitals monitoring directly through the NavCare Care Center. Located in the company’s headquarters in Augusta, Georgia, the Care Center is staffed with trained clinicians including certified Medical Assistants, LPNs or RNs, all NavCare employees.

“We know that technology is only valuable if it connects people at risk with their care team from the safety and comfort of their home. That’s never been more needed than it is today. The Care Center offers ACO’s, health systems, and independent practices turnkey remote patient management teams to care for patients outside of the physician’s office,” said Rick Griffin, chief executive officer, NavCare. “Telehealth generates revenue for providers through expanded CMS codes, but more importantly, it keeps patients out of the Emergency Department, which is even more critical during this pandemic, and improves the quality of life for high-risk populations.”

The equipment is easy to use and offers always-on, always-connected support allowing for longer-term independent living and relief for family caregivers. The offering also includes a friends and family feature that closes the loop between patients, the medical care team, and loved ones.

“For more than 30 years, through our home health agencies, NavCare has provided care management services to seniors,” said Debora Fisher, chief operating officer for NavCare. “Checking in with patients on a regular basis and connecting those who need it with their physician helps practices to triage care delivery and operate more efficiently. At this challenging time, Telehealth also allows us to care for patients safely while in quarantine.”

NavCare recently rebranded organizing the company’s product offerings under a new brand. A digital demo is available at navcare.com/rpmdemo.

About NavCare

NavCare is the industry leader in the delivery of comprehensive chronic care management services. Based in Augusta, Georgia, NavCare offers 30+ years of post-acute experience in senior living, home health, and chronic care management with a track record of reducing readmissions, lowering the cost of care, and navigating patients to a care model that meets them where they are. NavCare makes population health actionable, supporting patients with chronic conditions with the high-touch services necessary to help them remain healthy and independent. A broad range of services, including CCM, RPM, TCM, and in-person care combined with sophisticated telehealth technology, NavCare’s clinician-led Care Center capabilities, and home health specialists scale to ensure that providers meet MACRA and MIPS requirements and provide a higher level of care to patients who need it. http://www.navcare.com, Twitter, LinkedIn

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Jimmy Kimmel and Chef Adam Perry Help Feed Homeless Families During the COVID-19 Epidemic

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“The work St. Joseph Center does is inspiring and important and it is our privilege to be able to help feed homeless families in Los Angeles,” commented Jimmy Kimmel.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Chef Adam Perry Lang of APL Restaurant and Jimmy Kimmel have joined forces with St. Joseph Center to help feed homeless families affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in Los Angeles.

Kimmel enlisted APL Restaurant (aplrestaurant.com) in Hollywood to help tackle the dual problem of keeping restaurant workers employed and feeding families experiencing homelessness. Kimmel announced on his Instagram feed on Wednesday, March 25th, that for each to-go meal ordered from APL, Chef Adam Perry Lang and Jimmy Kimmel will donate a meal from APL’s kitchen to a family in need. St. Joseph Center, (stjosephctr.org) one of Los Angeles’ lead homeless services providers, will distribute the meals to families living in shelters and interim housing. This partnership keeps workers employed while bringing critical meals to families who are experiencing homelessness.

“The work St. Joseph Center does is inspiring and important and it is our privilege to be able to help feed homeless families in Los Angeles,” commented Kimmel, who, recognizing the importance of fighting this civic crisis, has teamed up with St. Joseph Center previously on other projects. Most recently, he joined his staff at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to beautify the grounds and make welcome baskets for the families moving into St. Joseph Center’s newest interim housing development, SOLA: Open Air in South Los Angeles.

“We are so grateful to Jimmy Kimmel and APL Restaurant for making life a little easier for struggling families during this extremely difficult time,” says Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, President and CEO of St. Joseph Center. “At times like these, kindness means so much. Jimmy’s willingness to inspire other celebrities to support homeless programs is a pure expression of kindness, and we are so appreciative.”

St. Joseph Center is one of Los Angeles’ largest providers of services for low-income and homeless individuals and families, serving more than 10,000 people per year. Los Angeles County has the nation’s largest population of people without homes, with close to 60,000 people living in cars, tent encampments, and other makeshift housing on any given night. SJC’s credo is Hope Through Empowerment. Hope is a small word, but a mighty concept. In these worrisome times, connecting with a sense of hope can be hard – and especially hard for people challenged by homelessness, poverty, and hunger.

But by showing up and continuing to serve even when things get rough, St. Joseph Center gives hope to people who are struggling.

You can donate to St. Joseph Center here: https://stjosephctr.org

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Expert Tooth Extractions in Omaha, NE Offered by Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

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Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson, Oral Surgeons in Omaha, NE

Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants Offers Tooth Extractions in Omaha, NE

The doctors were able to work together well to remove my wisdom tooth. I feel great today. They took such great care of me and gave me a personal touch.


Omaha, NE (PRWEB)

Patients with severe tooth concerns can receive expert tooth extraction in Omaha, NE from the team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. When teeth are damaged, diseased, or compromising a patient’s overall health, extraction is often recommended to alleviate discomfort and restore health. Oral surgeons have the experience, education and tools necessary to perform complex tooth extractions, including wisdom tooth removal.

“I didn’t think I needed to take my wisdom teeth out at all since there was no pain, but learning that no pain was going to lead to something far more severe was terrifying,” says Wayne, a Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants patient who received a wisdom tooth extraction. “The doctors were able to work together well to remove my wisdom tooth. I feel great today. They took such great care of me and gave me a personal touch.”

For oral surgeons like Drs. Jerome Wees, John Wewel and Benjamin Anderson, tooth extraction is a routine procedure. The doctors are able to handle complex cases with safe, predictable results due to their years of additional dental education and practice experience. Often, oral surgeons are chosen to remove impacted wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are one of the most difficult surgical extractions because of the position these teeth are in. Many times, they are only partially erupted and both gum and bone tissue will need to be removed to gain access to the wisdom tooth. When patients choose an oral surgeon, they can expect results that do not harm surrounding tissue or nerves and that lead to a quicker and more successful post-operative healing time.

The doctors at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants can prepare the jawbone after tooth extraction to allow for proper healing and tooth replacement solutions. When a tooth is removed, it leaves behind an empty socket where the root once was. Without preserving this area, jawbone deterioration can occur, which often leads to shifting of surrounding teeth, an altered bite and an aged facial appearance. Drs. Wees, Wewel and Anderson offer bone grafting to preserve the area after extraction. When the jawbone has been restored to proper volume, the tooth can be replaced with a dental implant.

For tooth extraction procedures, Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants offers dental sedation. This helps block sensations of discomfort as the tooth is removed and helps relax patients. With dental sedation, most patients report only feeling a slight pressure at the site of extraction. Sedation is also helpful for those who need dental treatment but experience dental anxiety. Sedation calms nerves and allows nervous or anxious patients to sit comfortably in the chair during tooth extraction or any other treatment.

Those in need of any tooth extraction including wisdom tooth removal in Omaha, NE are encouraged to visit Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. To schedule a consultation with these highly experienced oral surgeons, call 402-397-7777 or visit http://www.midwestoms.com.

About the Oral Surgeons

Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is a full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty practice serving patients in Omaha, NE. Dr. Jerome Wees has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for over 20 years and is the current President of the Omaha District Dental Society. Dr. John Wewel completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Nebraska and is a Diplomat with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Both Dr. Wees and Dr. Wewel maintain hospital privileges at the surrounding Omaha hospitals. Dr. Benjamin Anderson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Nebraska and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Mississippi. Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants utilizes state-of-the-art technology and offers a full spectrum of oral surgical procedures including full mouth reconstructions, dental implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. To learn more about Drs. Wees, Wewel, and Anderson and the services they offer, visit http://www.midwestoms.com or call 402-397-7777 to schedule a consultation.

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Volunteer Initiative Rooms Against Covid Mobilizes Properties to Support Relocated Healthcare Professionals

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“The goal of Rooms Against Covid is to support healthcare professionals with convenient access to accommodation during this pandemic. Thus, alleviating the burden of them having to share accommodation with families and friends and risk exposing their loved ones to COVID-19,”


LISBON, Portugal (PRWEB)

With Covid-19 on the rise in Europe, tech startups and lodging associations have joined forces to launch the non-profit Rooms Against Covid initiative. The team of over 3000 volunteers from across multiple companies have mobilized properties to support relocated healthcare professionals with complimentary accommodation.

“While many have the privilege to self-isolate from COVID-19, healthcare professionals continue to put their lives on the line to protect the health of the general population worldwide,” said Pedro Colaco, CEO at Guestcentric Systems, partnering company in the project.

“The increased risk of catching COVID-19 means that thousands of healthcare professionals are focused on protecting their families from exposure. The increased demand on healthcare services combined with extended periods of separation from loved ones can make an already stressful situation even more challenging,” he continued.

“The truth is that we cannot stop COVID-19 if we don’t look after our healthcare professionals who are in the front line fighting the virus, first”. added Tiago Araujo, Co-Founder of HiJiffy, partnering company in the initiative.

“The goal of Rooms Against Covid is to support healthcare professionals with convenient access to accommodation during this pandemic. Thus, alleviating the burden of them having to share accommodation with families and friends and risk exposing their loved ones to COVID-19,” he added.

“Demand is high, as is to be expected, and we have already received high volumes of reservations within hours of launching the platform. Therefore we need more properties to open their doors,” Colaco added. “We can only accept hotels licensed apartments due to insurance and liability issues. We will need full hotels for this use, as we cannot risk cross-contamination from healthcare professionals and guests.”

“We are starting in Portugal where our largest team sits. Our goal is to expand to other countries quickly, as we see that this is a global issue.”

If you are a licensed property owner that would like to participate in the project or a travel industry professional that wants to help launch this project in your country please, please visit our website here.

About Rooms Against Covid

The Rooms Against Covid partnership is central to the wider Tech4Covid19 initiative, launched by 120 different tech startups and companies across Portugal in less than 48 hours. The team of over 3,000 volunteers has mobilized under one common goal: to unite in the development of technological solutions that help the population to overcome the challenge of COVID-19.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department Deploys MEDIVIEW™ TRIPS from Beyond Lucid Technologies for Tracking of COVID-19 Exposures Among Sworn & Civilian Staff

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Terrence McGregor, Coordinator for the Health Programs COVID-19 Operations Center at Los Angeles County Fire, navigates the MEDIVIEW TRIPS software program

Terrence McGregor, Coordinator for the Health Programs COVID-19 Operations Center at Los Angeles County Fire, navigates the MEDIVIEW™ TRIPS patient tracking software (March 20, 2020)

We now have the ability to track each of our personnel from the onset of exposure or illness, through their return to work.


LOS ANGELES and CONCORD, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), one of the world’s largest fire services, has deployed Beyond Lucid Technologies’s patient tracking software — called MEDIVIEW™ TRIPS for COVID-19 Crew Exposure Tracking — to monitor both sworn and civilian personnel who may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The LACoFD Health Programs Office is observing personnel over a 7-, 14-, or 21-day period during which team members self-report symptoms into an online form that transfers data to a longitudinal care record (“Patient Profile”), which is in turn analyzed over time using MEDIVIEW™. This lets the Health Programs Office quickly determine whose condition is improving or declining after potential exposure, and to take steps to isolate the provider-patient if necessary — or decide that he or she is cleared to work.

The approach to crew monitoring for COVID-19 exposures that LACoFD is using was invented by Cypress Creek EMS (CCEMS) near Houston. CCEMS is another Beyond Lucid Technologies partner-client using MEDIVIEW™ to track frequent users of 9-1-1, including patients with chronic care or mental health needs and substance use challenges. This type of managed care program is often called Community Paramedicine or Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH). Recognizing that COVID-19 exposures similarly require tracking of symptoms over time, CCEMS turned its CP/MIH program inward, adopting a data-driven approach to managing the care of its provider-patients. LACoFD augmented this method, adding automation of exposure reporting and monitoring forms.

In a letter to the International Association of EMS Chiefs (IAEMSC), Terrence J. McGregor, NRP, LP, NCEE, Central Region EMS Program Head and Clinical Director in the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Bureau, wrote: “In Los Angeles, one of the many challenges we have encountered in our response to COVID-19, is the tracking and monitoring of our personnel. Based upon the data for COVID-19, we recognized the potential for a significant increase in the number of exposed and symptomatic personnel, and quickly identified a need to better track the health and exposure of our responders. Beyond Lucid Technologies, was able to provide a simple and cost-effective solution that was deployable over a weekend.”

McGregor continued: “In addition to increasing our Health Programs Office staffing to manage the consequences of COVID-19 responses, the inclusion of this solution has provided us with a continuous, strategic view of the health of our workforce in the face of COVID-19. We now have the ability to track each of our personnel from the onset of exposure or illness, through their return to work. Given the significant threat we face on the front lines of this health crisis, the rapid deployment, ease-of-use and comprehensiveness of MEDIVIEW TRIPS has given the Los Angeles County Fire Department the tools needed to protect and care for our personnel.”

Jonathon Feit, Co-Founder & CEO of Beyond Lucid Technologies, said: “I grew up in Los Angeles. My parents, sisters and friends live here. Imagine knowing that you’re helping keep safe those who are keeping you and yours safe. It’s why we do what we do. We’ll say it over and over again: For emergency responders wearing all patches — Fire, EMS, and Police — BLT will not let budget be an impediment to getting you tracking software more sophisticated than a spreadsheet, to protect your own by monitoring them from the moment of exposure through an observational program that hopefully ends with an all-clear (but we’ll track you up to hospitalization). SPEAKING OF HOSPITALS: We know public health agencies and hospitals desperately need access to real-time, consumable, actionable data that they can trust. Therefore, on March 20 at 5:17 p.m., at the start of this deployment, Beyond Lucid Technologies activated 75 Los Angeles County hospitals on America’s largest regional prehospital health information exchange (HIE), in collaboration with Stryker Corporation.”

About Beyond Lucid Technologies, Inc.

Beyond Lucid Technologies, Inc. (BLT, http://www.BeyondLucid.com), is a health-and-safety IT firm that develops software packed with innovations that make Fire, Ground and Air Emergency Medical Services, medical transportation and Community Paramedicine / Mobile Integrated Health safer, more efficient and more cost-effective — with a special focus on addressing the scourge of drug addiction. BLT’s “prehospital pipes” connect the dots for partner-clients in 27 U.S. states, including nearly 200 hospitals already linked to the MEDIVIEW™ BEACON Prehospital Health Information Exchange. BLT has been called “Silicon Valley’s Emergency Medical Technology Experts.” Winner of the 2019 Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for EMS Communications Platform, runner-up for the 2018 East Bay Innovation Award (IT & Communications category), and accolades from EMS World and the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS).

CONTACT:

Jonathon S. Feit, MBA, MA                

Co-Founder & Chief Executive

Beyond Lucid Technologies, Inc.            

(650) 648-ePCR [3727] main            

Jonathon.Feit@beyondlucid.com

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Physician Partners of America Launches Telemedicine Service During Coronavirus Scare

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Safe, secure telemedicine option for patients across the U.S.

Our telemedicine service can replace an in-office visit in many cases,” says Josh Helms. “It can ease the strain on emergency rooms and ensure that patients get what they need to ease their pain during this uncertain time.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

As concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) mount, Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is pleased to announce it has launched virtual office visits via telemedicine. This service allows both new and established patients in Florida, Texas and California to talk to physicians about symptoms, seek advice on managing their pain, and receive prescriptions electronically.

“We understand some people are under stay-at-home orders, and others are too high-risk to venture out, so we are using technology to bring our doctors to them virtually, from the comfort of home,” says Josh Helms, COO of PPOA.

Many chronic pain patients are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general population, while others showing symptoms may aggravate their pain by coughing. Patients should consult their primary care physician or a testing site for diagnosis; however, current PPOA patients and referral patients seeking guidance or medication management are encouraged to use the telemedicine option.

Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, connects people with physicians by telephone or videoconference. A safe, timesaving addition to healthcare, it has grown by more than 260 percent in three years and is proving especially valuable during the Coronavirus pandemic.

PPOA is well-equipped to handle all appointment and billing details through the same HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records (EMR) system used for office visits.

After a patient requests an appointment, a PPOA team member will reach out to schedule and confirm the virtual appointment, and a PPOA physician will call the patient at a pre-arranged time.

To access Physician Partners of America telemedicine, patients can visit its home page and click on the Schedule Appointment button or call 888-412-6958 and set a telephone appointment.

About PPOA:

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is a national healthcare organization focused on strengthening the doctor-patient relationship and improving patient outcomes. PPOA, and its affiliates share a common vision of ensuring the wellbeing of patients and providing their physician partners the opportunity to focus on the practice of medicine. This model allows physicians to be physicians, caring about patients and their needs in the face of ever more complex administrative requirements. For more information about Physician Partners of America, visit http://www.physicianpartnersoa.com.

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