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$3 Trillion Healthcare Expenditure on Care Management, Move to Value-based Care Fuels Emerging Clinical and Care Management (CCM) Outsourcing Market—Everest Group


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While CCM as a segment has existed for a while now, its importance has increased exponentially post passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the U.S.

Around 85% of the U.S. health expenditure, amounting to almost US$3 trillion, is directly related to care management. The need to reduce this high and rising spend is driving investments by healthcare enterprises in clinical and care management (CCM) processes, including the outsourcing of CCM business process services (BPS). According to Everest Group, this emerging market segment is growing rapidly for good reason: Investment in clinical and care management is the only common denominator that can drive healthcare toward a better future.

Clinical and care management can be defined as a set of activities that either directly impact the health outcome of the population or individual (such as health risk assessment, case management, and medication adherence programs) or indirectly help healthcare organizations provide quality care at lower cost.

While CCM as a segment has existed for a while now, its importance has increased exponentially post passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the U.S. for these key reasons:


  • Rising costs. The U.S. is already the highest spender in the world on healthcare, and the growth rate for the next few years is expected to be higher than the GDP growth rate. Meanwhile, healthcare quality continues to decline. Ensuring care to reduce readmissions and denials of members is the need of the hour.
  • Regulatory push towards value-based care. With the ACA shifting the focus from volume-based care to value-based care, healthcare stakeholders are taking proactive measures to ensure quality care at lower cost for members.
  • High ROI on risk adjustments. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is making risk-adjusted reimbursements to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. With the population in MA plans increasing, many health plans see this as an area of growth, but they must ensure efficient risk-adjustment reimbursement to support profitability.
  • Collaboration between payers and providers. The rise of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) reflects changes in the business models of payers, as they are now focusing on owning, acquiring, or partnering with care givers to reduce costs and improve the quality of care.

All of this is putting pressure on the payers as well as providers to make investments in clinical and care services and at the same time reduce their costs. Many stakeholders are turning to outsourcing to help them overcome significant challenges in-house, such as:

  • Finding talent (especially registered nurses) in the face of critical shortages.
  • Expanding the talent search globally.
  • Ensuring domain expertise of personnel in response to the rising complexity of work.
  • Expanding the scope of business processes to include care coordination services.
  • Acquiring the necessary technology expertise to improve process and staff efficiencies, enable the integration of data, and develop targeted care offerings for specific populations.

However, despite high demand for CCM services, the unstructured and fragmented nature of the current service provider market presents many roadblocks to organizations seeking CCM sourcing solutions.

“The Clinical and Care Management service provider market is highly fragmented,” said Manu Aggarwal, vice president at Everest Group. “Four key categories of vendors are emerging: start-ups, technology-heavy players, players providing solutions, and BPO-heavy players. No single vendor type offers end-to-end services, so we recommend that enterprises follow a diversified vendor strategy.”

These findings and more are discussed in Everest Group’s new report—“Clinical and Care Management (CCM): Is the Value-based Elixir Really Working?” The report looks at some of the key sourcing considerations for CCM enterprises and examines the vendor landscape in this market.

***Download a complimentary abstract of this report. ***

About Everest Group

Everest Group is a consulting and research firm focused on strategic IT, business services, and sourcing. We are trusted advisors to senior executives of leading enterprises, providers, and investors. Our firm helps clients improve operational and financial performance through a hands-on process that supports them in making well-informed decisions that deliver high-impact results and achieve sustained value. Our insight and guidance empowers clients to improve organizational efficiency, effectiveness, agility and responsiveness. What sets Everest Group apart is the integration of deep sourcing knowledge, problem-solving skills and original research. Details and in-depth content are available at http://www.everestgrp.com.

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Artificial Intelligence Depends On Water Vapor In Atmosphere Declares Sharon Kleyne


Bio Logic Aqua® Research Founder, Sharon Kleyne

Air Date: 10 February 2020

Guest: Richard Li, graduate student and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Western Washington University, Washington

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121578/artificial-intelligence-will-it-change-the-world

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live on this planet and its future is limitless according to Sharon Kleyne, host of the internationally syndicated radio program The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science®/Nature’s Pharma®, The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist® on VoiceAmerica and her special guest, Richard Li, a graduate of biochemistry, a graduate teaching assistant at Western Washington University, an author and concert pianist who studied to be a surgeon before switching paths to computer science and artificial intelligence.

For Kleyne, of course, everything begins with the water evaporation of the water vapor in the atmosphere. “Lack of education has been very concerning to me,” says Kleyne. “For planet earth to exist to eternity, people need to take the water seriously. Breathing the moisture in the atmosphere is vital to life. Evaporation takes you from dehydration to death. You need to know that word: Evaporation!”

Kleyne, founder and research director of Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science®, is also concerned that artificial intelligence could be used to alter the atmosphere and negatively impact peoples’ lives and health. “Artificial intelligence is really about the body living with the water vapor in the atmosphere,” says Kleyne. “What is happening with that computer and algorithm is affected by the water vapor in the atmosphere.”

Richard Li describes how “artificial intelligence is all about using computers to write software that thinks and process information like humans do. I’m specializing in the field of the mathematics of machine learning and deep learning, which is sort of a subset of artificial intelligence,” says Li.

Li goes on to describe how machine learning uses mathematical models, algorithm, in order to take in data that you currently have and extrapolate it in order to accommodate future information. It allows you to build models that predict alternative outcomes. Deep learning uses what is called a convolutional network in order to model the human brain.

When Kleyne asks about applications of artificial intelligence to assist diagnosis in the medical field, Li is enthusiastic. “One of the goals we’re going for with artificial intelligence,” says Li, “is to be able to assist doctors in their practice.” Yet, there is much work to be done. “At this point,” Li cautions, “the medical world is very behind when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence. I do believe we can use artificial intelligence to diagnose illness. We can use algorithm to analyze patient symptoms.”

Kleyne also raises the issue of world security and the ways it might be impacted by artificial intelligence. “China,” says Li, “has the most highly developed artificial intelligence system in the world. More than 300 million facial recognition cameras are installed throughout China. If, for example, you jaywalk,” says Li, “a camera/computer will immediately identify you and deduct a fine from your bank account.”

Still, artificial intelligence can be a force for good and can be used for almost anything such as storage and predicting alternate outcomes, Li points out.

Listen to the talk radio program organized by program director Rose Hong of Global Dragon TV and featuring Richard Li, pianist and author of Find True North (an identity and freedom quest tale set in North Korea) who is also a graduate student and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Western Washington University in computer science and artificial intelligence and new water technology educator and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne as they discuss artificial intelligence and its possible application to the medical field, security, atmosphere, education, water and evaporation, follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/121578/artificial-intelligence-will-it-change-the-world

If you would like to watch a brief, entertaining educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution® technology Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, sponsor of Sharon Kleyne’s talk radio program, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U

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VA Maryland Health Care System Names New Chief of Police


The VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that Johnny Delgado has been selected as the new Chief of Police Service for the health care system.

“His extensive experience as a leader in law enforcement with the Baltimore City Police Department, combined with his military service, gives him an edge in maintaining the safety and well-being for our veteran patients, employees, volunteers and visitors.”

The VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that Johnny Delgado has been selected as the new Chief of Police Service for the health care system. An Army veteran with more than 25 years of experience with the Baltimore City Police Department, Delgado will oversee the safety and security operations for the entire health care system, which includes three inpatient facilities and five community-based outpatient clinics located throughout Maryland.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Delgado join our team as the new Chief of Police,” said Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System. “His extensive experience as a leader in law enforcement with the Baltimore City Police Department, combined with his military service, gives him an edge in maintaining the safety and well-being for our veteran patients, employees, volunteers and visitors.”

Delgado had a long and distinguished career with the Baltimore City Police Department and served as the Northwest District Commander prior to his retirement. After retiring, he joined the executive staff of the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Lochearn, Md, as the director of facilities and public safety.

As the Chief of Police Service for the VA Maryland Health Care System, Delgado will lead approximately 70 staff members, including police officers, security assistants, dispatchers, program support clerks, investigators, physical security specialist, and personnel security specialists. He will also be responsible for all police and security operations at the Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, in addition to the Cambridge, Eastern Baltimore County, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie and Pocomoke City VA Outpatient Clinics.

“I’m eager to begin this new stage of my career by contributing to the safety and wellbeing my fellow veterans,” said Delgado.

Delgado attended Penn State University and Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. He lives in Baltimore County.

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The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and outpatient care to veterans at three medical centers and five outpatient clinics located throughout the state. More than 52,000 veterans from various generations receive care from VAMHCS annually. Nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and quality patient care, VAMHCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans’ health care, research and education. It costs nothing for veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a veteran can do. To enroll for VA health care, interested veterans can call 877-222-8387 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or they can visit http://www.va.gov and clinic on “Apply now for VA health care.”

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Sunbit offers flexible payment options for eyewear customers


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We know that sometimes the cost of the unexpected – like glasses, replacement lenses, contact lenses and other important eyecare needs – can create stress in our lives. Offering Sunbit transforms the accessibility of eyecare, eyeglasses, and other eye services for people across the credit spectrum.

Sunbit, a technology company focused on improving the buying and selling experience for everyday purchases, now offers eyewear consumers the ability to split their purchases into monthly installments. The application process takes 30 seconds, with about 90% of patients approved and all qualified customers get an option to split their purchase into three, interest-free monthly payments.

Sunbit’s technology has been used in more than 2,500 retail locations across the U.S where consumers have used the service to split their payments on everyday expenses at auto dealerships, dentists, veterinarians, college bookstores, bike shops and more. Sunbit recognized the need for flexible payment and financing options for eyewear and is rapidly scaling its monthly payment program at eyecare locations throughout the country – making it even easier for shoppers to pay for things like eyeglasses.

For many patients, paying for eyeglasses, a regular eye exam, or receiving eye care services is an expense that is not in their typical weekly or monthly budget. In fact, in 2016 the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that nearly two out of three American adults have reported eye or vision problems, and yet a significant percentage of them do not receive the medical attention or eye exam necessary. In a CDC study, nearly 40% of Americans surveyed skip eye exams due to costs and lack of insurance. And without the proper eye exam, patients aren’t getting the right prescription lenses.

Standard Optical, Total Vision Optometry, Henry Ford OptimEyes, Dr. Tavel and Eye Doctor’s Optical Outlets are just a few of the many regional optical chains nationwide rapidly adopting Sunbit’s technology to better serve their patients.

“It’s rare that a new technology comes along with such an immediate impact on our business and bottom line,” says Robert Mursuli, COO, Eye Doctors Optical Outlets, which has over 50 locations across Florida. “Sunbit fills a much-needed void in the optical retail experience and we’re proud to be partnering with them.”

Offering Sunbit transforms the accessibility of eyecare, eyeglasses, and other eye services for people across the credit spectrum. Sunbit’s services allow customers to split any eyecare bill over $60 into three monthly payments with 0% interest at no extra cost. This empowers more eyecare patients to get the eyewear they need, and to manage the costs over time.

“We are excited to partner with Sunbit to make vision care and eyewear more accessible for our patients,” said Mollie Tavel, Director, Growth Initiatives and Community Engagement for Dr. Tavel Optical Group. “We feel that providing a payment solution is key to giving patients the financial flexibility, variety and choice they want when selecting their eyewear style. Sunbit is designed specifically for in-store use and our sales associates feel great about offering customers an interest-free, transparent way to stretch their dollars. Our stores are already on pace for an additional $7,000 per month, per store in Sunbit revenue — all within the first month of implementation. It’s a real win for everyone!”

Dr. Brandon Sanchez, Owner of Total Vision Optometry stores in California, noted that Sunbit has been a game changer for his business — helping to boost their capture rate, upsell second pairs of eyeglasses and promote other high-value packages.

“We know that sometimes the cost of the unexpected – like glasses, replacement lenses, contact lenses and other important eyecare needs – can create stress in our lives,” said Geoff Leyon, Executive Director of Business Development. “That’s why we’re providing an alternative financing option to pay for the things we all need that doesn’t come with the risks of accumulating long-term debt. Using Sunbit has allowed eyecare providers to convert otherwise previously lost sales into repeat customers. We’re proud to partner with visioncare providers across the country to help them provide more of their great services to even more patients.”

Developed to serve consumers across the entire credit spectrum, Sunbit leverages machine learning technology to personalize underwriting solutions that result in transparent and fair rates for more people. Customers can choose to pay over three months with 0% interest, or six or twelve months with interest. Sunbit approves 90% of its applicants within about 30 seconds, offering rates comparable to many traditional credit cards.

ABOUT SUNBIT:

Sunbit is a technology company that’s improving the buying and selling experience for everyday purchases. Sunbit reduces the stress involved at the register by providing fast, fair, and transparent installment financing solutions to people across the credit spectrum. Sunbit is offered in more than 2,500 retail locations in 42 states, including one in ten auto dealerships, veterinary care, eye care, dental and specialty health care service industries.

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Dental Services Group® Provides $5,000 Grant to Provide Free Dental Care for People in Need at Home in the U.S. and Around the World


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Dental Services Group Presents Donation

Dental Services Group® (DSG), a network of full-service dental laboratories across North America, is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to provide free dental care for those less fortunate.

For over six years, Dental Services Group® (DSG) has generously donated to the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, which provides free dental services for individuals in need through Community Smile Projects in the United States and International Smile Projects in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay and Thailand.

In October, DSG’s grant will help sponsor a Day of Giving in Portland, OR where individuals in need from the local community will receive much-needed dental work. DSG also supports the foundation’s Smile Makeovers throughout the year by donating lab services to the program.

The awarded $5,000 in grants will allow the foundation to continue to expand its program reach and provide additional dental services for people in need. The foundation’s Community Smile Projects and International Smile Projects, along with other sponsors, have delivered over 27,000 smiles in communities across the nation and around the world.

“Changing smiles and enhancing practices is why we do, what we do, every day at DSG®,” said Lou Azzara, DSG® President & CEO, and added; “we are proud and humbled to partner with Smile Brands Inc. in support of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation.”

About Dental Services Group® (“DSG”)

Dental Services Group®, a growing network of dental laboratories based in North America, provides dentists with the best of both worlds: the personal relationship and care of a local laboratory, combined with the technical expertise and full suite of offerings of a national laboratory. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, DSG’s full-service laboratory network offers customers a variety of options in fixed, removable, implant, orthodontics and sleep dentistry products and services. As a strong supporter of digital dentistry, DSG® also has various programs available to help clients integrate digital dentistry into their practice. For more information, please visit https://www.dentalservices.net.

About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 26,000 smiles and over $19 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.

Contact:

Dental Services Group

Michelle Holguin

mholguin@dentalservices.net

(714) 396-8401

Smiles for Everyone Foundation

Crystal Strait

crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org

714.824.5037

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MilfordMD Medical Director Releases Top Cosmetic Treatments for Millennials in Their 20s


Best anti-aging cosmetic treatments for millennials over 20

It’s easier to maintain a youthful appearance than try to reverse the signs of aging. MilfordMD Cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Richard E. Buckley shares the best treatments for millennials in their 20’s.

People in their 20s proactively turning to cosmetic treatments to prevent the signs of aging is like regular maintenance on a new car. Maintaining regular oil changes keeps the car in good condition. The same holds true for facial aging. It’s ideal to start maintenance type treatments in early 20s.

72% of facial plastic surgeons are seeing an increase in cosmetic surgery or injectables in patients under age 30, according to the annual survey by The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). “Millennials in their 20s aren’t waiting until they are older to start getting dermal fillers and Botox,” says Dr. Richard E. Buckley, Medical Director at MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center and Cosmetic surgeon. “In fact, we’re seeing a significant increase in 20-something year old clients who want to know how to proactively retain their youthful appearance instead of waiting until their 40s when they will have to reverse the signs of aging.” Proactive cosmetic treatments are called ‘prejuvenation’ and when kept up can help forestall the need for rejuvenation.

In your 20s, not much is happening in the way your appearance showing signs of aging so the secret to maintaining the youthful look is a good skincare routine, including quality at-home skin care products and preventative cosmetic skin care treatments, such as facials, chemical peels, micro-needling, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers and Botox or Dysport, according to Dr. Buckley.

Preventative skin care treatments such as facials, chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and injectables are ideal for individuals in their 20s to help with sun damage, pigmentation issues, general exfoliation, and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. “These preventative and rejuvenating treatments are gentle but powerful anti-aging treatments that refresh and renew the skin. A key benefit to starting these treatments in your 20s is their ability to non-invasively erase barely visible signs of aging from the skin,” says Dr. Buckley. “Combined with a good at-home skin care routine including a daily SPF and moisturizer, these treatments help the skin maintain a youthful, glowing appearance.”

The AAFPRS Annual Survey also revealed that compared to 2013, there has been a 22% increase in Botox injections. “For clients in their 20s, Botox Cosmetic or Dysport injections help ‘train’ muscles not to make the facial expressions which lead to wrinkles. This helps reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles for these clients,” says Dr. Buckley. FDA-approved Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau temporarily reduce muscle activity in the treated areas, which creates a noticeable smoothing of any existing wrinkles and, since the facial muscles are unable to contract as much, acts as a preventative measure against the creation of deeper or additional more prominent facial lines and wrinkles.

While the filler trends are shifting away from overly-enhanced looks like Kylie’s infamous pout to natural-looking enhancements, achieving fuller, beautifully detailed lips are still a popular request from MilfordMD clients in their 20s. “Even though most clients in their 20s are wanting fuller lips for a more Instagram-worthy smile, fuller lips also help you look younger,” states Dr. Buckley. According to an international study by David Gunn, a researcher at Uniliver, women with firm, plump lips look younger than their age. At MilfordMD, Dr. Buckley has multiple options for lip augmentation including hyaluronic acid fillers such as Perlane, Juvederm and Restylane Silk.

For clients in their 20s, lips are not the only area on the face that Dr. Buckley recommends hyaluronic acid dermal filler. “Hyaluronic acid fillers like the Juvederm and Restylane family of dermal fillers also help prolong a youthful appearance by stimulating the body’s production of collagen. While most people don’t start to lose collagen until they are around age 25, injecting small doses of hyaluronic acid in cheeks, jawline, and in developing folds, such as nasolabial folds, helps add volume, fill in existing wrinkles and encourage the body to produce more collagen which maintains a youthful look,” says Dr. Buckley.

Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, works together with elastin to strengthen the skin and hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body, keeps your skin youthfully plump, smooth and hydrated. “Dermal fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane are ideal for proactively treating the effects of aging as they address two of the main causes. Both replenish hyaluronic acid and encourage collagen production which helps the skin retain elasticity, youthful fullness and diminish the appearance of any existing fine lines and wrinkles,” states Dr. Buckley. “My goal is to always achieve amazing, ultra-natural looking results which is why the amount of injectable used is significantly different for a client in their 20s compared to a client in their 40s who has more signs of aging to address and more facial volume loss requiring more filler.”

For individuals in their 20s who want to maintain their youthful appearance, it is all about treatments that address any existing signs of aging, such as sun damage to the skin, combined with treatments that proactively replenish collagen and hyaluronic acid – the building blocks of youthful skin. “It’s helpful to start as early as possible when it comes to anti-aging,” says Dr. Buckley. “If you think of it like the air in a tire, it’s much easier to keep your tire in good condition by checking it regularly and keeping it topped up. If you wait until the air pressure is half what it should be, you’ll end up wearing your tire out much faster. By starting with skin rejuvenating procedures in your 20s, it’s much easier to have firm, plump, youthful-looking skin into your 40s.”

About MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center:

The MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center offers state-of-the-art highly specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery and aesthetic skin care. In addition to its AAAHC nationally accredited surgical center and extensive laser surgery capabilities, MilfordMD offers physician designed skin care products for home use. Milford Pennsylvania’s MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is sought out by patients from around the world for expertise and innovation in cosmetic treatments performed by Board Certified Physicians, Richard E. Buckley, M.D. and Marina Buckley, M.D.

MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is located at 303 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tel: (570) 491-1962. For real patient video testimonials, follow MilfordMD on Instagram and Facebook, and visit our MilfordMD YouTube channel.

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Why Less is More March 19-20, 2020- Philadelphia, PA


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SOPs for the 21st Century

Why Less is More

March 19-20, 2020

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia Center City • Philadelphia, PA

https://www.fdanews.com/sops

Early bird pricing for the SOPs for the 21st Century: Why Less is More Workshop ends on Feb. 20.

Are the current SOPs written for the auditor, or to help the staff? Far too often, SOP documents end up reading like some complicated legal document when what the people really need is something they can quickly skim and digest every day.

This workshop provides one with an opportunity to hear from John Avellanet — an acknowledged SOP expert who’s defended SOPs and policies to government inspectors and litigators alike — who will show attendees the practical techniques to streamline and simplify policies and procedures, all while strengthening compliance. And one will also share experiences and learn from fellow attendees who are confronting the same issues.

By attending this critical workshop and attendees will find out:

•What inspection questions to expect about SOPs and policies

•How to take advantage of the Policy-SOP-Task Outline hierarchy

•How to use forms, checklists, and templates to reinforce compliance

•How to make procedures and policies less like a wall of text, and more understandable and followable

•And much more…

Attend this highly-interactive, two-day workshop that will teach the practical techniques needed for writing fast-read, flexible and compliant SOPs — SOPs that will meet FDA requirements as well as today’s globalized expectations.

Early bird pricing ends on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Conference Details:

SOPs for the 21st Century

Why Less is More

March 19-20, 2020

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia Center City • Philadelphia, PA

https://www.fdanews.com/sops

Tuition:

Early Bird Pricing: $1,597 (available until Feb. 20, 2020)

Regular Pricing: $1,797 (after Feb. 20, 2020)

Significant team discounts are available.

Easy Ways to Register:

Online: https://www.fdanews.com/sops

By phone: 888.838.5578 or 703.538.7600

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Dental Implants Safeguard Oral Health Just as They Restore Function, says Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center


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Dental implants have other advantages beyond restoring the functionality and appearance of a patient’s natural teeth; they also serve a vital role in safeguarding oral health.

A January 10 article on KSAT San Antonio reports on the five ways that dental implants can improve one’s life. To begin with, implants stay put and last indefinitely, unlike removable bridges and dentures that are prone to shifting while speaking or eating. The article also points out that dental implants are almost indistinguishable from natural teeth, helping patients to feel more confident in their appearance. Just as important, dental implants restore full functionality to patients’ mouths, allowing them to eat a full range of foods – as opposed to only eating softer foods.

Beverly Hills Periodontics and Dental Implant Center says that when a patient is in need of a dental implant, the individual is usually suffering from one of two conditions. The first, the center says, the patient is already missing one or more teeth. The center says that the second reason a patient might need a dental implant is to replace a tooth that is not yet missing but is severely compromised by tooth decay or other types of damage, such as trauma. In either case, if the missing teeth are not replaced, the adjacent teeth start shifting and cause malalignment. Rotated and tilted teeth may allow the accumulation of plaque and bacteria leading to periodontal disease. In addition, the shift in the bite may lead to the mobility of some teeth due to possible hyper occlusion (significant misalignment) of those teeth.

Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center says that dental implants also serve another function by preventing bone loss in the jaw. Lack of teeth can lead to major bone loss in the jaw and perhaps change the appearance of facial structure. The presence of dental implants mimics the same stimulation that is necessary to preserve the jaw bone.    

dental implants mimics the same stimulation that is necessary to preserve the jaw bone.    

Interested readers who would like to find out more about Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center can look to their website at https://www.bhperiodontist.com or call (310) 275-4606.

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To Meet Patient Demands, Manhattan Mental Health Counseling Opens Third Location


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I hope this expansion makes our services even more accessible and allows even more New Yorkers to enjoy better overall mental health.

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, a psychotherapy private practice in New York City that accepts insurance, has opened a new location to keep with increasing demand from patients. Since being founded in 2014, the organization has enjoyed significant growth, with both new and repeat customers seeking help from its therapists.

“Manhattan Mental Health Counseling was founded on the belief that everyone should have access to therapy,” explains founder Natalie Buchwald, “Providing insurance-based psychotherapy is only one part of that. Equally important is ensuring we have enough staff to provide patients with their care in a timely manner.”

Situated at 216 East 45th Street, Suite 1101- just a few blocks from the Chrysler Building – the new office features a beautifully-designed interior with seven state-of-the-art therapy rooms. It’s intended, above all else, to be both cozy and aesthetically pleasing, in order to ensure patients remain comfortable and relaxed. Patients interested in booking at the facility can reach the Appointment Coordinator at 212-960-8626.

The new location will be helmed by Mechelle Turner, LMHC a relationally-focused, trauma-informed licensed therapist. Her multifaceted, collaborative approach to therapy integrates holistic care, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and focuses on unearthing the root cause of emotional distress. She holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Intercultural studies as well as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree.

“I’m incredibly pleased that Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has taken off to this extent, and that we’ve already been able to help so many people,” says Natalie. “I hope this expansion makes our services even more accessible and allows even more New Yorkers to enjoy better overall mental health.”

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is a full-service psychotherapy private practice based in New York. We provide specialized care at an affordable price by accepting many of the insurances which are popular in New York.

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IncludeHealthTM Launches IncludeConnectTM Creating Cloud-Based, Equipment-Agnostic, Digital Musculoskeletal Platform


IncludeConnect provides a single digital platform configurable with ALL strength and cardio equipment, regardless of brand or location, to enable better health and performance outcomes

The new IncludeConnect technology made its debut at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA’s) 2020 Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

“IncludeConnect is a comprehensive musculoskeletal solution that provides rich and relevant data sets to healthcare, to drive better outcomes and next-generation care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, performance training, and general wellness,” said Ryan Eder of IncludeHealth.

IncludeHealth, an internationally awarded digital health and performance company, today announced the launch of IncludeConnect, a revolutionary musculoskeletal technology that brings digital capabilities to any equipment used for rehabilitation, performance training or general health. IncludeConnect was developed through pilot programs and feedback from practitioners in two health care systems to enhance the way providers deliver both care and training. The platform connects, digitizes and integrates any piece of strength or cardio equipment into a HIPAA compliant, medical-grade software called the IncludeCloud™, allowing quantitative and qualitative measurement with feedback to drive better outcomes.

The new technology made its debut at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA’s) 2020 Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

“IncludeConnect is both powerful and practical, allowing any and all equipment to be connected, digitized and integrated into one cohesive, medical-grade platform,” said Ryan Eder, CEO and Founder of IncludeHealth. “Unlike other commercial and consumer grade connected equipment, IncludeConnect is a comprehensive musculoskeletal solution that provides rich and relevant data sets to healthcare, to drive better outcomes and next-generation care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, performance training, and general wellness.”

IncludeConnect consists of small, rechargeable sensors and connected tablets running the IncludeCloud software. These sensors seamlessly pair with battery-powered kiosks that house each tablet and connect all of a facility’s equipment regardless of manufacturer or model. Cloud-based exercise programs are generated in seconds and sent to each kiosk. Entire programs are autonomously sent delivering machine setup, exercise instruction and live guidance. Sensors collect objective, outcome-based data during a workout and passively send it to the IncludeCloud for review. Beyond traditional repetition counting and distance or time tracking, IncludeConnect measures variables including force, power, velocity, and range of motion to both quantify and qualify health and performance. Providers can securely view each client’s profile to review compliance, details of the data, and analyze progress over time. This empowers trainers and providers to expand capacity, objectively validate progress, and deliver a richer client experience with improved outcomes.

“What healthcare needs is to have an agnostic connected platform that allows us to use our existing equipment, but make it smarter. We shared that insight with IncludeHealth, and that’s where it all started,” said Michael A. McCormack, Jr., Regional Director of Rehabilitation Services at Mercy Health, Cincinnati.

IncludeHealth piloted IncludeConnect with Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cincinnati, as well as Health Partners Neuroscience in Minneapolis. After a year of tracking real-time feedback to understand workflows and nuances about how the technology would fit into day-to-day operations, the product is now ready to launch.

“We had been using the IncludeStrengthTM, IncludeHealth’s connected, functional trainer, for about a year and were able to collect an unparalleled data set on the health and performance of our patients ,” said Marny Farrell, Director of Rehabilitation at Regions Hospital | HealthPartners. “However, we were limited in that we could only collect data from one machine and we wanted a way to connect the rest of our equipment into IncludeHealth’s platform. IncludeConnect fills this gap. We’re now able to extend the digital functionality we loved so much from the IncludeStrength across multiple pieces of equipment to provide one cohesive and seamless experience.”

IncludeConnect is available through a subscription, and is suitable for any facility or network that’s helping people to be more active and healthy through the use of equipment.

More information about IncludeHealth can be found: IncludeHealth.com.

ABOUT INCLUDEHEALTH

Located in Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio, IncludeHealth is a digital health and performance company delivering next-generation musculoskeletal care and training. Offered through a monthly subscription, their platform provides a comprehensive digital suite that pairs HIPAA compliant cloud software with connected equipment, sensors and data to quantify and qualify human performance. This unique pairing provides breakthrough capabilities such as centralized and standardized protocols, outcomes-based data collection, autonomous instruction and documentation, and location agnostic delivery to produce better outcomes with lower costs. The proprietary technology at IncludeHealth has been recognized with 28 international innovation and health awards and is utilized in orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatric care, senior care, government, and general wellness facilities. To learn more, visit IncludeHealth.com or connect via twitter (@includehealth) or LinkedIn (IncludeHealth, Inc.).

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