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GHX Survey Finds Supply Chain Data Key to Accelerating Healthcare’s Shift to Value-Based Care

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Our survey found these Best 50 providers are not only pushing for greater levels of automation and standardization within supply chain processes, but also for ways to drive integration with clinical processes.


LOUISVILLE, Colo. (PRWEB)

In support of the Association for Healthcare Resource & Material Management’s (AHRMM) annual National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, October 6-12, 2019, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) today announced the results of a survey conducted among its Best 50 provider organizations regarding healthcare supply chain priorities for 2020. The survey underscores the growing role of data derived from the supply chain as a key contributor in solving the cost/quality/outcomes equation in healthcare, as well as understanding and improving overall financial performance.

Today’s supply chain professionals are tasked with bringing increased levels of automation and standardization to supply chain processes to support the healthcare industry’s shift to a value-based care model. Process and efficiency improvements rely on accurate accessible data. Survey results show respondents are implementing initiatives that will empower them to make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency, reduce costs and gain visibility into the true cost of care.

“The GHX Best 50 represent an elite group of supply chain professionals who consistently demonstrate the powerful role supply chain plays in understanding the true cost of care,” said Bruce Johnson, president and CEO of GHX. “Our annual survey provides a pulse check regarding the direction in which these leaders are headed. In keeping with the theme of this year’s AHRMM Supply Chain Week, ‘Health Care Supply Chain: Advancing Health Care Through Clinical Integration,’ our survey found these Best 50 providers are not only pushing for greater levels of automation and standardization within supply chain processes, but also for ways to drive integration with clinical processes.”

GHX Best 50 supply chain leaders identified two primary initiatives that will support the move to value-based care:

Better Use of Data and Standards to Support Value-Based Care

The shift to a value-based care model requires that the healthcare industry finally understand the true cost of delivering care, including the costs of products, which products deliver the best outcome at the best price, and how to reduce clinical variation around what works best for the patient. Standardized supply chain data allows all stakeholders to understand the relationship between the cost to deliver care and the outcomes achieved. Standardization enables supplier and provider organizations to take a more strategic and informed approach to a broad range of clinical and financial systems, including EHRs, patient billing, recall tracking, value analysis activities and comparative effectiveness research. For example, GHX Best 50 provider Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) is using standardized and enriched supply chain data to better understand the cost of providing patient care and how variation affects both cost and quality.

Supply Chain and Clinical Systems Integration

The integration of supply chain and clinical systems will become increasingly critical to reduce variation in costs and quality and accelerate the necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. To account for the products used during a care episode, prepare for recalls, and capture a greater percentage of case charges, healthcare must ensure the systems supporting every aspect of care are connected and able to share timely and accurate data. For example, Stanford Health Care has created tighter integration between its supply chain and clinical systems, which allows supply chain professionals and physicians to collaborate on standardization and cost reduction initiatives

GHX Best 50

To select the Best 50, GHX evaluates the performance of more than 4,100 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada currently connected to the GHX electronic trading exchange. Annually, GHX identifies the top 50 healthcare provider organizations that are driving down costs and improving operational performance based on key utilization and exception management metrics during the calendar year. The 2018 Best 50 were announced in February 2019.

About GHX

Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is a healthcare business and data automation company, empowering healthcare organizations to enable better patient care and maximize industry savings using its world-class cloud-based supply chain technology platform. GHX brings together healthcare providers, manufacturers and distributors in North America, and Europe, who rely on proven healthcare-focused technology and comprehensive data to automate business processes and make more informed, timely and fact-based decisions. Solutions span procurement and accounts payable automation, contract and inventory management, vendor credentialing and management, business intelligence, payment management and other supply chain-related tools and services. For more information, visit http://www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub.

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“Wallflower,” A Movie About Washington’s Deadliest Mass Murder, Is Sending a Message of Hope and Healing with Help from a Psychiatrist Who Knows

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Dr. Adler testifying recently in a high school shooting case

This movie will powerfully reach the hearts and minds of filmgoers. That’s the magic of movies.


SEATTLE (PRWEB)

“Wallflower,” favorably reviewed by Variety, (https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/wallflower-review-1202463549/) will begin its US theatrical rollout this Friday, October 4, 2019 at the historic AMC Empire 25 in New York City. Additional screenings are being planned for Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas and Seattle.

Forensic Psychiatrist, Richard S. Adler, MD, has had an exciting career. He testified at the sentencing hearing for “The Barefoot Bandit,” was a consultant to the Defense in the Kandahar Massacre of 16 civilians in Afghanistan, continues to work on death penalty and school shooting cases across the US. It was in 2012, that he was tapped to be the consulting co-producer for “Wallflower.”

As part of his duties, Adler obtained original source documents, interviewed first-hand witnesses, provided input on creative content, worked with the male lead, helping him prepare him for the role, and most important of all, organized a special screening of the movie for survivors. Adler insisted on active efforts to avoid glamorizing the murderer as well as violence in general. The psychiatrist helped the creative team better understand the true-life backstory of the murderer, adding to the haunting power of Wallflower’s storytelling.

Dr. Adler will be moderating the Q & A session that will immediately follow the New York premiere. The panel will consist of lead male actor David Call, director Jagger Gravning and producer John W. Comerford.

Friday afternoon, before the premiere, The John Jay College of Criminal Justice will be hosting Dr. Adler’s presentation, “The Successful Interaction of Forensic Practice With The Media: Lights! Camera! Movie Premiere!” Nationally-recognized legal commentator, lattorney Anne Bremner (@AnneMBremner) and John Jay Professor, Gerard Bryant, Ph.D, will both add their insights prior to a formal Q & A opportunity for students and faculty.

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Students with Hearing Loss Awarded Scholarship from HearStrong & the NFL Players Association’s PAF

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Todd Honas accepts the first scholarship from the partnership back in 2016

Since I have hearing loss, I have always provided a unique perspective on life, yet I have never let that stop me from doing what I love, pursuing excellence at all times, and working beyond my limits.


SYRACUSE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

The HearStrong Foundation and the NFL Players Association’s Professional Athletes Foundation launched the fourth annual scholarship program for student athletes with hearing loss. Through the program, six students received $1,000 to go toward their higher education.

The HearStrong Foundation and the NFLPA have been tackling issues surrounding hearing loss together for years. A not-for-profit organization dedicated to recognizing remarkable adults and children with hearing loss, HearStrong partners with the NFLPA to empower and inspire others. In fact, many former professional athletes have joined the cause as HearStrong Ambassadors throughout the years.

The scholarship program was born in 2016 in an effort to inspire a new generation of athletes who have overcome challenges surrounding their hearing loss. The program is open to high school juniors through college sophomores who have played at least one year of high school varsity sports and are attending – or have plans to attend – a college or university.

Casey King was one of the six recipients of this year’s scholarship when she was entering her sophomore year in college at Capital University. Casey says,

“Since I have hearing loss, I have always provided a unique perspective on life, yet I have never let that stop me from doing what I love, pursuing excellence at all times, and working beyond my limits.”

Jacob Hartman, another recipient entering his freshmen year at Glenville State College, has also demonstrated excellence in all areas of his academics and athletics.

“I set the example of how an athlete should act on and off the field and hope that those that watched will continue to follow me and will set the bar high for what they want to accomplish,” said Jacob. “You can do anything you want and never let anyone discourage you from it.”

To learn more about the HearStrong and its work in the community, please call 866-432-7500.

About HearStrong:

HearStrong was founded in 2013 with the goal of inspiring a mass hearing healthcare awareness movement. An estimated 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. In response to this need, HearStrong began recognizing and sharing the stories of remarkable people with hearing loss. Today, HearStrong’s efforts have expanded and the organization partners with hearing healthcare professionals across the country to give people of all ages access to hearing health services.

About the NFLPA’s Professional Athletes Foundation:

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is a non-profit, professional sports union that protects the best interests and welfare of all NFL players. It serves as the exclusive bargaining agent for all NFL players in collective bargaining. Established in 1965, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of player’s interests. The NFLPA is governed by a Board of Player Representatives, acting in accordance with the NFLPA Constitution and federal labor laws.

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New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat Announces 2020 Season Dates

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New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont

Founded in 1978, New Life Hiking Spa’s emphasis is using the mountains instead of a treadmill and getting back to nature for a path to wellness. More than 21 guided hikes are offered each week to accommodate every guests’ fitness level.


KILLINGTON, Vt. (PRWEB)

New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat has just completed the 2019 season and has announced the upcoming season dates of May 22 – October 4, 2020. Known as one of the “pioneer destination spas”, New Life has been running seasonal, affordable, all-inclusive wellness getaways for over four decades.

For the recently completed season, over 800 people from around the United States and Canada found their way to this award-winning wellness retreat. 2019 was also a year of many accolades for New Life, including the #1 spot on Spas of America’s top 100 list, the #5 spot on USA Today’s Top Ten Wellness Retreat, and one of the 5 Best Wellness Escapes in Yankee Magazine.

Founded in 1978, New Life Hiking Spa’s emphasis is using the mountains instead of a treadmill and getting back to nature for a path to wellness. More than 21 guided hikes are offered each week to accommodate every guests’ fitness level. From hikes along the famous Appalachian Trail and Long Trail to nature walks that wind around beautiful Vermont scenery, all guests receive a workout for their level and return to the lodge to receive freshly prepared meals and additional wellness programming.

New Life Hiking Spa offers the following packages:

  • 3-10 night wellness getaway

  • 11-night weight loss retreat

  • 21 night extended stay wellness retreat.


New Life Hiking Spa also boasts the most affordable, all-inclusive prices in the industry. Prices range from $229 – $269 per person, per night based on length of stay and occupancy. Rates include a private room, three freshly prepared meals a day, one massage for each three night stay, fitness classes and daily guided hikes with the award-winning hiking program.

About New Life Hiking Spa

More than four decades ago, New Life was founded by Jimmy LeSage, M.S. who decided to take an empty ski lodge during the summer months and turn it into a retreat. Located where the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail meet, New Life Hiking Spa was created to provide world-class hiking for guests seeking wellness in nature. The retreat combines hiking and nature walks with spa services, yoga, fitness classes and healthy food while providing the most affordable and comprehensive program in the wellness retreat industry.

New Life Hiking Spa has been listed as one of the best weight loss retreats in Health Magazine and the #1 destination spa in Travel + Leisure Magazine. Approximately 850 guests from around the world attend New Life Hiking Spa in Vermont each season. Open from mid-spring through early fall, New Life is open just 20 weeks a year when hiking is at its peak in Central Vermont. More information can be found at http://www.newlifehikingspa.com.

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eKare’s inSight Joins the NHS Digital Health Accelerator Program

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EMAHSN is the innovation arm of the NHS

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


FAIRFAX, Va. (PRWEB)

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

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

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

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

About eKare and Woundworks

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

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LFCS offers Accessible Mental Health Services to 4,625 children and families in Missouri

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The more awareness and financial support we receive throughout the state in honor of World Mental Health Day, the better we can serve these populations.


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) Missouri understands the significant correlation that exists among utilization of mental health services, the stigma of mental illness, and accessibility to mental health services. Through a variety of innovative programs, LFCS offers accessible mental health services to over 4500 children and families throughout Missouri. World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, provides an opportunity for this community to join LFCS in the conversation about mental illness and serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for mental health care in Missouri.

According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health 2017 Prevalence Update, nearly 18% of Missouri adults experienced a form of mental illness that year, and more than 14% of Missouri adolescents (ages 12 – 17) experienced a major depressive episode. According to the St. Louis County Children’s Services Fund’s Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Needs Assessment, the number of youth who receive psychiatric services has increased by 31% over the past few years in St. Louis County. Similarly, the St. Louis City Mental Health Board Needs Assessment found that 24% of children in St. Louis City are projected to have a mental health challenge that qualifies them for a diagnosis.

“Despite these staggering statistics, few will seek or can afford therapeutic services to address their mental health concerns or symptoms,” said behavioral health expert at LFCS, Michael Kreitler, MA LPC. “Data shows that there is a need for mental health services and that disparity in mental health care means that low and moderate-income individuals, couples, and families have challenges finding affordable, quality services.”

LFCS aims to combat this issue of accessibility by imbedding free or low-cost behavioral health services into schools, churches, and community spaces across the state. These programs include:

Counseling: LFCS offers outpatient therapeutic counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families regardless of their ability to pay. Counseling services are highly accessible, provided at 13 locations throughout St. Louis City and County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and Cape Girardeau. School-based counseling services are also available at over 60 schools. Treatment interventions address issues such as marriage, family, and social relationship problems, mood/behavior disruption, difficulties with work/school, and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Community Prevention: The school-based prevention program serves children and youth in third grade through high school at 19 schools in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The program model is an evidence-based combination of curriculum delivered in a group or classroom setting and individual follow-up sessions designed to engage at-risk youth in activities to increase positive life skills and decrease the likelihood of risky behaviors such as bullying, drugs, alcohol, and violence which can lead to mental health issues.

“The individuals and communities these programs serve would not have access to this level of care without LFCS,” says Mike Duggar, President & CEO of LFCS. “The more awareness and financial support we receive throughout the state in honor of World Mental Health Day, the better we can serve these populations.”

Community members who would like to support LFCS’s ongoing efforts are invited to attend the organization’s 36th Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Four Seasons in St. Louis. For tickets and more information: http://www.lfcsmo.org/event/2019-lfcs-dinner-auction. General donations to sustain funding gaps may be made at http://www.lfcsmo.org/donate-now.

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About Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS)

LFCS, a proud member of the United Way, is a statewide agency with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, three regional offices, and numerous satellite service sites. The mission of LFCS is to empower children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow. As a nonprofit social services organization, its vision is to make generations of children and families safer and stronger together. LFCS opens doors for people who face poverty, unexpected pregnancy, violence, unemployment, illness, homelessness, and more. To tackle these challenges, LFCS programs are delivered in two key services areas: Family Services and Behavioral Health Services. A dedicated staff delivers professionalism and personal care in equal measure to every situation and each client who visits one of the many offices in Missouri. LFCS services are open to anyone regardless of race, faith, national origin, gender, or age. For more information, call 314-754-2785 or visit lfcsmo.org.

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iPatientCare National User Conference 2019 welcomes CoverMyMeds as a Gold Level Sponsor and Exhibitor in Cincinnati on October 18 – 19, 2019

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iPatientCare National User Conference 2019 welcomes CoverMyMeds as a Gold Level Sponsor

“For the sixth year running, CoverMyMeds will be in attendance at the NUCON 2019 and we are proud and excited to have them as Gold Level Sponsor for this grand annual event.” said Shripal Shah, Senior Technology Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR and Revenue Cycle Management services, integrated practice management and patient engagement solutions is glad to welcome CoverMyMeds aboard at the National User Conference (NUCON) 2019 as a Gold sponsor and exhibitor. The annual conference features informative sessions about upcoming enhancements, users’ wish-lists based discussion sessions, hands-on demos with iPatientCare experts and exhibition showcasing the leading-edge technologies.

CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Prescription Technology Solutions, helps patients get the medications they need to be healthy by seamlessly connecting the health care network to improve medication access; thereby increasing speed to therapy and reducing prescription abandonment.

This year’s annual user conference will focus on proposed enhancements in iPatientCare technology that deliver context-sensitive pro-active guidelines for practicing value-based care. The knowledge sharing will be continued with a discussion on topics relating to value-based care, MACRA/MIPS, PCMH, Telehealth/Remote Patient Monitoring, and specialty-focused implementations.

“For the sixth year running, CoverMyMeds will be in attendance at the NUCON 2019 and we are proud and excited to have them as Gold Level Sponsor for this grand annual event. Beyond being the leading medication access solution in the country, they are doing a fantastic job in providing our end users solutions they need to help patients get the medications they need to live healthy. Since our integration, CoverMyMeds has remained the most accurate and reliable prior authorization solution for our end users. We look forward to their active participation at NUCON 2019.” said Shripal Shah, Senior Technology Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare.

About iPatientCare

iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing costs of care delivery.

The awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

iPatientCare helps healthcare providers to dramatically reduce A/R days and improve collections rates, reduce billing costs, eliminate the burden of repeatable, high volume work on their internal teams, and plug gaps in staffing and internal bandwidth. The revenue cycle teams are comprised of senior executives with extensive experience in clinically-driven revenue cycle management systems including certified billers and coders with managerial capabilities to facilitate client interactions, escalations and SLA.

The iPatientCare EHR – version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://www.ipatientcare.com for more information.

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San Luis Obispo Dentist, Douglas Ng, D.D.S., Releases Dental Care Tips For The Holidays

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We all give in to temptation during the holidays, but following solid dental habits help keep our teeth healthy.


SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (PRWEB)

“Everyone enters the Holiday season with promises to not overdo it,” says San Luis Obispo dentist, Dr. Douglas Ng. “Most of us are going to give in to temptation, and the best insurance for keeping our teeth healthy is a good dental hygiene program and counterbalance sugary foods with healthy food.”

Dr. Ng has some tips to help people have a great Holiday season and stay on top of their dental health. Along with the usual, and very important, advice to try to minimize alcohol, sweets, and other rich foods, the following tips help keep everyone on the dental health path.

The report includes tips and information about the following topics Read the full report on Dr. Ng’s website.


  • Pack a kit to help stick to the daily dental care routine: The kit includes floss, mouthwash, disposable toothbrushes, and maybe even some breath-freshening strips. Disposable toothbrushes, or special tooth wipes, can be thrown away instead of storing a wet toothbrush that might become a bacteria trap. Floss picks are less effective for reaching below the gum line to remove plaque than regular floss, but they are better than nothing during a busy day.

  • Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated is good for overall health, and helps avoid dry mouth that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. The busier the season, the more important it is to stay hydrated. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that even though sparkling water is slightly more acidic to teeth, plain water and sparkling water are “all just plain water to your teeth.”

  • Choose plaque-fighting food: Good news! Holiday turkey is good for your teeth! Healthy food is good for overall health and dental health. There are some foods that are especially helpful for creating saliva and for helping remove plaque. These include: Apples, celery and carrots. The protein, casein, in cheese prevents acid from attacking tooth enamel. Nibble on cheese between sips to help protect your teeth until you can brush and floss.

  • Sip and nibble: Definitely give yourself permission to enjoy the feasting and drinking during the Holidays. There are not too many people who have the will power to not indulge just a little. But, instead of drinking the wine or the cocktail, or crunching that piece of hard candy, consider sipping and nibbling.

  • Don’t open anything with your teeth: When scissors are not available don’t try tearing the gift ribbon with your teeth! “Get up and get the scissors,” says the San Luis Obispo dentist. Don’t pull the cork out of the wine bottle with your teeth. Don’t crack even soft-shelled nuts with your teeth or crunch down on hard candy.

  • Schedule a post-Holiday dental appointment now: Schedule a post-holiday examination and teeth cleaning early instead of waiting until after the Holidays. For one thing, scheduling early is one less thing on the list of things to do. And, the appointment won’t keep getting put off during that after-holiday recovery slump.

Douglas Ng, D.D.S.

862 Meinecke Ave, #203

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

(805) 544-1246

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Industry: Healthcare

Simple Interact and Health1 Technologies Automate Data Push from Online Intake Forms to Centricity EMR and Centricity Practice Solution

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


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

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

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

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


  • Greater than 50% of new patients fill out forms ahead of time.

  • Greater than 75% reduction in data entry time per new patient visit.

  • Increased provider utilization.

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

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

About Simple Interact

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

https://www.simpleinteract.com

About Health1 Technologies

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

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

https://h1tech.com

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Xulon Press Author’s New Book Provides An Examination of Physiological Stress

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After examining stress as described in this book, readers will have a broader perspective and will better understand what stress is.


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Dr. David Fernandez’s book Stress as a Condition: Defining Stress in General, and Physiological Stress in Particular ($11.99, paperback, 9781545670583; $23.99, hardcover, 9781545670590, $5.99, e-book, 9781545670606), is available for purchase.

In Stress as a Condition: Defining Stress in General, and Physiological Stress in Particular, Dr. Fernandez formulates the following definition of stress in its three forms: mechanical, physiological, and psychological. Stress is a condition depending on two conflicting components. The difference between the threes forms of stress depends on the nature of the components involved. In mechanical stress the components are forces opposing each other. In biological stress the conflict is between response and inhibition of responses. What makes the difference among the three forms of stress is the nature of the two components involved in the condition of stress.

After examining stress as described in this book, readers will have a broader perspective and will better understand what stress is. Readers will then be able to come to additional conclusions on their own about different aspects of human knowledge where stress is an essential part, such as in psychology, sociology, anthropology, evolution, and religion, to name a few.

Dr. Fernandez was born in Havana Cuba on April 14, 1930. After practicing medicine in Cuba for 9 years, he emigrated to the U.S, got his medical license, and served in the Air Force. Upon realizing that many researchers had misunderstood the concept of stress proposed by Hans H. Selye, Fernandez contacted Selye and collaborated with him for several years, until Selye’s death to clarify that stress is not a response but a condition. Dr. Fernandez enjoys researching stress as it relates to different disciplines. He also likes gardening and using his computer.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Stress as a Condition: Defining Stress in General, and Physiological Stress in Particular is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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