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Fitness Machine Technicians Ranked One of The Fastest Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine

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“We’re so proud of how far we’ve come since our initial launch and it’s encouraging to see how our franchisees connect with our mission and are inspired to join our growing family.


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Fitness Machine Technicians today announces it was ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking. Fitness Machine Technicians sold its first franchise in 2012, then rolled-out a national franchise campaign in 2018 and has since signed 42 franchisees and is open in 29 states. In addition to continuing its growth across the United States, Fitness Machine Technicians will expand into Canada in 2020.

“It’s truly an honor to receive this national recognition from Entrepreneur and be among these highly-regarded franchise brands seeing such significant growth,” said Don Powers, Founder & CEO at Fitness Machine Technicians. “We’re so proud of how far we’ve come since our initial launch and it’s encouraging to see how our franchisees connect with our mission and are inspired to join our growing family.”

“Growth is what franchising is all about,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur’s editor in chief. “And this ranking of the fastest-growing franchises offers insight into what industries are trending, which specific businesses are thriving, and what strategies are translating into success in the current franchise market.”

Entrepreneur’s 2020 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on each company’s net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Fitness Machine Technicians’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

Fitness Machine Technicians offers service/repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment on a contract and non-contract basis. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia and offers franchise opportunities in multiple markets across the nation.

About Fitness Machine Technicians

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of fitness equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include fitness centers, corporations, hotels, condominiums, high schools, colleges and universities, government, and residential homes across the United States. Its corporate-trained and authorized technicians are committed to providing the most reliable repair and maintenance services.

Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. The company’s award-winning franchise currently has locations in more than 80 territories across the country. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center Offers Tips on Training and Treatment Differences Between Chiropractors and Spine MDs

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The various health professionals who typically treat back pain – who include chiropractors and medical doctors specializing in interventional pain management of the spine – tend to have very different training and techniques at their disposal to treat these patients.


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

Imagine this scenario: You’ve done everything you can think of to ease your back pain, including over-the-counter medications, ice and heat, and gentle stretches and exercises. But your back pain just won’t go away. From whom do you seek treatment – a chiropractor or a medical doctor?

Several fundamental differences in training, approach and treatment options should influence your choice, says Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center. While the National Institutes of Health points out that back pain (especially the lower back) is extremely common, affecting about 80% of Americans at some point in their lives, deciding whom to seek help from isn’t necessarily easy, Dr. Chang says.

“The various health professionals who typically treat back pain – who include chiropractors and medical doctors specializing in interventional pain management of the spine – tend to have very different training and techniques at their disposal to treat these patients,” explains Dr. Chang, an interventional pain management specialist. “Choosing the provider who’s the best fit for your individual situation requires understanding these differences.”

Training and approach differ

What are the training and certification differences separating chiropractors and doctors practicing spine medicine? Dr. Chang explains:

Chiropractors diagnose and treat primarily back and neck pain. To do so, they:

  • Attend a graduate-level chiropractic program involving an average of 4 years of education

  • Complete a 1-year internship at a college clinic

  • Take board licensing tests

Spine doctors can include MDs (medical doctors) and DOs (doctors of osteopathic medicine) who specialize in surgery, neurology, orthopedics, spine medicine and/or anesthesiology and may focus on diagnosing and treating back pain and/or a variety of other medical problems. To do so, they:

  • Attend medical or osteopathic medical school for 4 years

  • Complete a 3- to 7-year residency within their specialty

  • Possibly complete a spine fellowship or other specialized fellowship lasting several more years

  • Take board certification and licensing tests

Treatment options vary

As with certification and licensing requirements, treatment options that chiropractors can offer compared to medical doctors also vary greatly, Dr. Chang notes.

Chiropractors are able to offer drug-free, non-invasive treatments. The bulk of chiropractic care centers around spinal manipulation, but they can also help address pain in areas such as the foot, elbow, shoulder and neck. They may also use techniques involving light, ultrasound, water, massage, electricity and heat therapy.

“Most chiropractors spend much of their time ‘adjusting’ the spine through manual movements to address patients’ lower back pain, neck pain or whiplash-related problems,” Dr. Chang says.

Medical doctors who specialize in spine care, by contrast, may also manipulate the spine – but they’re also able to offer a broader and more intensive array of treatments. These doctors can prescribe medications or physical therapy; inject steroids into problematic joints; and perform spine surgery addressing a host of back pain-causing conditions in and around the spinal cord.

“Recent years have seen spine surgery becoming increasingly specialized within neurosurgery and orthopedics, and these days surgeons will often concentrate most of their practice on spine surgery,” Dr. Chang says. “Because of this, surgical techniques have become increasingly minimally invasive, improving outcomes and contributing to less pain and quicker recovery in patients.”

“There’s a place in back pain treatment for both chiropractors and medical doctors,” he adds. “Just know what each can offer so you can be the best advocate for your own care.”

Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc, 855-368-5272

Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist, double board-certified in interventional pain management and anesthesiology, at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Wisdom Labs’ Coronavirus Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Kit

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“Our goal in building this free kit was to deliver something that companies can use immediately to support their workforce in addressing anxiety, uncertainty, and social isolation during these stressful times,” says Cory Smith, CEO at Wisdom Labs Inc.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Wisdom Labs Inc. announced today the launch of their COVID-19 Mental, Emotional, and Social Wellbeing Response kit. To address the difficulties most companies are currently experiencing, they are providing free 90-day access to their mindfulness app, Wise@Work, and Virtual Communities. They have also built robust strategies for leaders who are looking for longer-term solutions.

“Our goal in building this free kit was to take all of the input from our clients and partners, and our own expertise, and deliver something that companies can use immediately to support their workforce in addressing anxiety, uncertainty, and social isolation during these stressful times,” says Cory Smith, CEO at Wisdom Labs, Inc.

The Wisdom Labs free resource kit is giving access to unique, science-based solutions that have helped companies like LinkedIn, Salesforce and the Kaufman Foundation bring higher productivity to their workforces through mindfulness and compassion. The kit supports employees by addressing mental, emotional, and social wellbeing in 3 steps:

1. Offer Relief – Provide immediate on-demand relief for stress with the Wise@Work App.

2. Build Connection – Address the social isolation of your remote workforce.

3. Think Long Term – Create a sustainable solution for your entire organization.

To learn more about the free response kit, click here.

About Wisdom Labs: Wisdom Labs is leading innovation in scalable mental, emotional, and social wellbeing products for the workplace. They believe the most effective path to sustainable behavior change is through community. By using a blend of technology and employee social connection, Wisdom Labs is changing the way employers address mental health and stress at work.

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Cecelia Health Expands Telehealth Services to Provide Expert Clinical Guidance to Scale COVID-19 Support to Members and Patients

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Cecelia Health is providing immediate additional capacity to support existing telehealth efforts through a solution that goes beyond a call center and offers the personalized human touch of expert clinicians to help those most affected by this pandemic.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Health systems and telehealth services are overwhelmed by surging demand due to COVID-19, resulting in untenable wait times on customer call center and financial support lines. Cecelia Health’s latest offering leverages their extensive expertise in remote clinician support to provide flexible and adaptive solutions to meet current member and patient support efforts and integrate seamlessly with existing care programs.

Telehealth has been thrust into the spotlight with the outbreak of COVID-19, as the healthcare industry adapts to the new normal during this global pandemic. The US Government recently loosened regulations on telehealth services, yet the majority of healthcare providers are not equipped to handle the level of demand this is causing. Cecelia Health is optimally positioned to guide patients through these turbulent times as one of the largest employers of expert clinicians in the country.

Their team of over 250 highly qualified Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Nurses use their extensive clinical experience working with hard to engage populations to help address major pain points for people living with chronic conditions. As demand for telehealth and remote care management surges, they will look to hire additional certified clinical experts and nurses during a time when unemployment is on the rise.

“The core mission of our company is to care for people with chronic conditions, and they need our help now more than ever before” said Cecelia Health CEO and Founder, David Weingard. “This is a win-win-win scenario – we help people living with chronic conditions struggling to deal with COVID-19, alleviate the burden on the healthcare system and provide employment opportunities for clinicians during this unprecedented global health catastrophe.”

Cecelia Health is providing immediate additional capacity to support existing telehealth efforts through a solution that goes beyond a call center and offers the personalized human touch of expert clinicians to help those most affected by this pandemic.

About Cecelia Health

Cecelia Health’s mission is to transform and improve the lives of people living with chronic conditions worldwide. Cecelia Health has a proven track record of driving improved clinical outcomes and return on investment for customers. The Cecelia Health clinical team is comprised of nurses, dietitians, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, and social workers who are passionate about empowering people with chronic conditions to live rich, healthy and fulfilling lives. Cecelia Health partners with ACOs seeking to improve quality measures, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking to improve adherence. Cecelia Health has also engaged in numerous joint initiatives with the JDRF, American Diabetes Association, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, and The Helmsley Charitable Trust. Through their dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center, Cecelia Health is providing the latest information on how to best cope with this pandemic outbreak.

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Datex Releases Guide “How to Use a Leading Edge WMS to Gain a Competitive Edge in Volatile Times”

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

Software developer Datex recently introduced a free guide to help companies not simply survive but thrive in volatile economic times. The guide introduces the survey of 3,900 respondents conducted by Bain & Company to develop an understanding of how businesses fared during and after an economic recession based on the company’s reaction and preparedness.

The survey determined that companies that prepared in advance for an economic downturn were better positioned to gain market share and expedite growth and profitability. Investing in new technology such as a cutting-edge warehouse management system is one accepted strategy. Advance preparation and leveraging new IT capabilities can help supply chain businesses by avoiding the need to react quickly in a crisis, providing more and often better quality data for action and decision making as well as more effective tools for managing operations.

The guide also examines how relying on outdated technology can hamper a company’s ability to compete and win business. Companies still using outdated legacy warehouse management systems report inability to keep pace with competitors. Leveraging a leading-edge WMS can provide distinct advantages and help supply chain companies save on time, money and labor. The savings, increased productivity and efficiency can help make warehouse and 3PL operators win and retain business.

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Cameron Jirschele as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“Dr. Cameron Jirschele has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson


PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Cameron Jirschele D.O., DuPage Medical Group in Chicago, IL has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Jirschele has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“Dr. Cameron Jirschele has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Aries Building Systems Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic

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Modular building leader Aries Building Systems responds quickly to the COVID – 19 Pandemic

“Our goal is to continue to provide quality services during this time ensuring safety and business continuity. We understand that response time is vital and know that our modular space solutions can greatly assist during this crisis.” – Katie Roman, Vice President at Aries


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Aries Building Systems, LLC, specializing in commercial modular construction is open and fully operational, supporting local, state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aries is the largest turnkey modular general contractor in North America with manufacturing facilities located in Troy, Texas and Perris, California. Aries has deployed modular units and continues to work with agencies providing space solutions during this unprecedented time.

Aries meets customer needs and expectations through our state-of-the-art fleet, in-depth client consultation, value proposition, safety record, knowledge, and experience in the industry. With over 150,000 units totaling over $400 M in space solutions, Aries has buildings for immediate delivery to service the medical/healthcare sectors, commercial office space requirements, and any housing demands during this time.

Katie Roman, Vice President at Aries stated, “Our customer is at the core of everything we do, and in light of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, our top priority is keeping our customers, staff, and communities safe as we continue to closely monitor the situation. Aries has activated our protocol plan, and we will remain steadfast in our attention to the evolving circumstances and respond accordingly. Our goal is to continue to provide quality services during this time ensuring safety and business continuity. We understand that response time is vital and know that our modular space solutions can greatly assist during this crisis.”

Aries has added an “emergency building response” page to their website, allowing users to receive quotes quickly. In addition, they are encouraging individuals to visit their existing online inventory page, where users have the option to view current units ready for immediate deployment. customize existing buildings to meet their needs. “Anything we can do to make things faster,” adds Roman, “we are doing and will continue to do.”

About Aries Building Systems, LLC

Aries Building Systems is a privately owned company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Aries specializes in commercial modular construction, full turnkey workforce housing construction and financing with a track record of delivered success on some of the most demanding projects. Aries has an extensive network across North America providing modular space solutions for the medical, education, government, construction, commercial, and oil/gas sectors.

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PathSensors, Inc. Announced the Development of a SARS-CoV-2 Biosensor

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“We expect this new SARS-CoV-2 assay to dramatically expand the tools available to public health agencies fighting this pandemic,” said Ted Olsen, PathSensors’ President.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

PathSensors Inc, a Baltimore biotechnology company, announced today that they are developing a CANARY ™ biosensor to detect the Novel SARS Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent for the coronavirus disease COVID–19. The biosensor will be available for research purposes in May 2020 and validation data on the new SARS-CoV-2 product will be available June 2020.

CANARY ™ technology provides a unique opportunity to reduce the impending public health impact of COVID-19 with rapid results and high specificity. The initial application for this PathSensors product will be for testing of environmental swabs and air monitoring in sensitive spaces such as hospitals, offices, food services, etc. PathSensors will continue to advance the assay’s capabilities as the novel virus is further characterized. As the SARS-CoV-2 biosensor is commercialized, PathSensors expects new uses to emerge, such as rapid specimen screening.

Third-party laboratory validations have demonstrated that commercially available CANARY ™ products are highly sensitive and specific. PathSensors offers three instrumentation platforms that are easy to use and typically generate test results in less than 5 minutes. PathSensors expects the SARS-CoV-2 product to be a valuable tool for fighting the spread of COVID-19.

An expert in virology and biological threats, Dr. David Hodge was involved in commissioning and overseeing a third-party evaluation of CANARY ™ technology while working at the Department of Homeland Security as the Senior Program Manager for Basic Research and Assay Development. “Our evaluation of CANARY™ technology resulted in promising sensitivity of detection data,” said Dr. Hodge, PathSensors’ Scientific Advisor. “A SARS-CoV-2 assay would be a powerful solution to a critical problem.”

“PathSensors has a long history of manufacturing rapid and highly sensitive detection kits for dangerous biologic agents such as anthrax, orthopox, ricin, listeria, and many others. We expect this new SARS-CoV-2 assay to dramatically expand the tools available to public health agencies fighting this pandemic” said Ted Olsen, PathSensors’ President.

About COVID-19

A novel coronavirus was discovered in late 2019 in China before spreading around the world. The disease, COVID-19, causes severe pneumonia-like symptoms and can be spread via human-to-human transmission prior to any symptoms. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause diseases including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). There is still much to learn about the novel coronavirus and the impacts of COVID-19 on global health.

About CANARY Technology

CANARY ™ is a biosensor technology that delivers extremely rapid detection of pathogens with high sensitivity and specificity. Originally developed by scientists at MIT–Lincoln Laboratory to combat bioterrorism threats, CANARY ™ technology has been licensed and commercialized by PathSensors, Inc.

About PathSensors, Inc.

PathSensors is a leading environmental testing company, built on CANARY ™ technology which is exclusively licensed from MIT-Lincoln Laboratory. CANARY ™ offers cutting-edge pathogen detection capabilities to a variety of industries including food safety, agriculture, and bioterrorism. The company’s mission is to make the world a safer place by detecting pathogens that can cause sickness or worse while creating high technology jobs in the state of Maryland.

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Freestanding ERs Ask State of Texas to Waive Restrictions, Increase Capacity to Treat Coronavirus Pandemic

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Rhonda Sandel, CEO of Texas Emergency Care Center

Across the state of Texas alone, there are more than 1,550 beds in 200 freestanding emergency centers. I ask that the state enable this large healthcare resource to relieve the burden on hospitals.


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

As coronavirus spreads throughout Texas, particularly in large urban areas like Austin, Dallas and Houston, Rhonda Sandel, CEO of Texas Emergency Care Center, founding member and immediate-past president of the Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC), and the National Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (NAFEC), commends Governor Abbott for his response to the pandemic and recommends that the state look to freestanding emergency centers statewide as part of the solution. Freestanding emergency centers can increase the capacity of the healthcare system to test for coronavirus and treat the outbreak, including beds, pharmacies, supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators and trained and experienced emergency medicine physicians and staff capable of treating all urgent and emergent medical conditions.

“Across the state of Texas alone, there are more than 1,550 beds in 200 freestanding emergency centers. I ask that the state enable this large healthcare resource to relieve the burden on hospitals,” said Sandel. “There are freestanding ERs in small rural towns and rural counties as well as large, urban areas. Our ER doctors and staff can provide much needed support in the large cities, which will most likely be hit the hardest with COVID-19 cases, but basically, we have resources that are sitting idle because of burdensome regulations on freestanding ERs.”

As a leader in the industry, Sandel has been working with state and federal legislators for years to remove constraints which would make it possible to treat all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patients. In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, she says it is exponentially more time critical to increase access to emergency care and bed capacity.

With state waivers Governor Abbott could allow freestanding emergency rooms to:

  • Expand testing for Coronavirus and COVID-19.

  • Provide outpatient care services including radiology, imaging, laboratory testing, etc. at the non-emergency care rates.

  • Provide telemedicine regardless of whether or not the emergency physician is an in-network provider.

  • Participate in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Texas Medicaid could certify freestanding emergency centers while change is being determined at the federal level.

While officials are looking at alternative options to increase bed capacity for the hospitals, including hotels, closed hospitals and abandoned medical facilities, they should first rely on the licensed resources that are readily available in the state.

“There is no better immediate option than looking to freestanding emergency rooms during this time. During Hurricane Harvey, many facilities in Houston and across the state stepped up when hospitals were flooded or could not be reached. All facilities across the state are able to do this and I urge Governor Abbott to look to us now,” Sandel said.

Freestanding emergency care centers are licensed as emergency centers by the state of Texas, which means they are staffed by physicians who are trained, experienced, and/or board certified in emergency medicine, employ nurses and staff that are emergency-medicine trained, and have the same diagnostic testing, laboratory services, resources, and equipment including ventilators, as a hospital emergency department.

“I have personally been working closely with Houston-area hospital systems in order to increase their capacity to treat COVID-19 and hope this will be made possible statewide. Freestanding emergency rooms have the doctors, nurses, staff, equipment, supplies, and facilities to be part of the solution and we are ready to help,” she said.

About Rhonda Sandel, RN, Texas Emergency Care Center CEO

An active voice and industry advocate, Rhonda Sandel formed Sandel Healthcare Consulting in 2014 to share her knowledge, experience and expertise in the healthcare industry. As an industry leader and expert in healthcare operations and management, Rhonda is sought out by healthcare professionals and legal groups for consulting on practice development and management, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency room operations and management, and legal consulting. A known industry leader, Rhonda is frequently called upon to testify regarding regulatory issues.

Rhonda began her career in the healthcare industry over 25 years ago as a registered nurse before starting Sandel Legal Nurse Consultants in 2001. While consulting, she met the physicians that ultimately founded Texas Emergency Care Center, joining their team as CEO.

As part of their vibrant practice, Texas Emergency Care Center began their own internal revenue cycle efforts. It wasn’t long before their success brought requests to take on external clients and Gryphon Healthcare was born.

In addition to her role at Gryphon Healthcare, Rhonda is an active, founding member and Immediate-Past President of the Texas Association for Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) and National Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (NAFEC).

Rhonda has been featured in several prime-time news stories as well as an interview on Fox Business and an article featured in USA today. Rhonda was recently named as one of the most admired CEOs in Houston by The Houston Business Journal alongside 41 other for-profit CEOs.

About Texas Emergency Care Centers

One of the first freestanding emergency rooms in Texas, Texas Emergency Care Centers opened its doors in 2006 with the mission to provide the highest level of emergency medical care to each patient we treat. The physicians at Texas Emergency Care Center are residency-trained and board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine. But providing the best care isn’t just about the way we treat symptoms – it’s about how we treat the patient. At the core of this mission are the values that we live by, every day. Our 24/7 emergency rooms are located in the Greater Houston areas and are Joint Commission Accredited. For more information or to contact Texas Emergency Care Centers, visit http://www.txercare.com and follow @TxErCareHouston on Twitter and @TxERCare on Facebook.

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A Guide to the New EU MDR and Revised ISO 14155 Management Report

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)

The world of clinical trials is changing rapidly, with the EU MDR’s new and more complex rules and the forthcoming ISO/DIS 14155:2018 updates.

The Medical Device Trials in the EU: A Guide to the New EU MDR and Revised ISO 14155 management report provides insight into the EU MDR’s extensive requirements for documenting, conducting and reporting clinical trials, including which devices are exempt. Manufacturers of non-exempt devices must set up a clinical trials program using both EU MDR and ISO/DIS 14155:2018.

Expert Dan O’Leary, President of Ombu Enterprises, LLC, explains the EU MDR’s extensive requirements and concepts in his comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach:


  • Understand the role of clinical trials in the EU MDR

  • Learn which device types require clinical trials

  • Determine whether an exemption applies to your device

  • Learn how to integrate the EU MDR and ISO/DIS 14155:2018

  • Understand the role of the Notified Body and Competent Authority

  • Grasp the format and contents of the application, investigator’s brochure and clinical trials plan

  • Determine informed consent requirements

Make sure one fully understands the EU MDR’s and ISO/DIS 14155:2018’s clinical trials requirements — how they work together and how to make them work.

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Medical Device Trials in the EU:

A Guide to the New EU MDR and Revised ISO 14155

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