Credentialing

PEPSICO'S $5M COMMUNITY PROGRAM ENTERS THIRD YEAR OF IMPACT WITH YOUTH FROM CHICAGO'S SOUTH AND WEST SIDES

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Student, Partnership, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Quality of life, Mentorship, LOV, Credentialing, Organization, SWOP, Employment, Entomology, Interview, PepsiCo, Nursing

CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its more than 100-year history in Chicago, local employer PepsiCo is entering the third year of its $5 million Pathways to Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP), which aims to advance career opportunities for at least 3,000 youth from the South and West Sides. Since launching PREP in 2021, PepsiCo has invested in grassroots organizations that provide career resources to more than 2,200 youth and young adults through career exposure, paid internships, credentialing and full-time employment. Based on the efficacy of community-based programming and the outsized impact of PepsiCo's recent grants to local nonprofits, the company recommits to helping support the great potential of youth on the South and West Sides, awarding $250,000 to Imagine Englewood if, Girls in the Game, Chicago Cares, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Field Museum, Ladies of Virtue and Southwest Organizing Project.

Key Points: 
  • "Financial support for local organizations on the South and West Sides has decreased, while community needs persist," said Jamila Trimuel, the founder of Ladies of Virtue.
  • We count on partners to tackle challenges together and sustain their commitment in order to create lasting wins for our youth."
  • "Working day in and day out with our community partners, I see firsthand the positive impact these groups have in people's lives," said Brittany N. Wilson, PepsiCo Chicago Community Relations Manager.
  • That's why PepsiCo remains unwavering in our commitment to support these hyperlocal community networks that empower and uplift young people every day.

Fulcrum Health assumes operations of Health Services Management's (HSM's) physical medicine network services

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Massage, Credentialing, Growth, Acupuncture, Health, Chiropractic, HSM, Anatomical pathology, Speech

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc., the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit management organization, announced today that it has reached an agreement to assume the provider contracting and credentialing business previously operated by Health Services Management (HSM). The agreement, which took effect January 1, 2024, increases the number of carrier contracts for Fulcrum Health, and expands its network reach to 21 states and nearly 6,000 network chiropractic; acupuncture; massage therapy; and occupational, speech, and physical therapy providers.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement, which took effect January 1, 2024, increases the number of carrier contracts for Fulcrum Health, and expands its network reach to 21 states and nearly 6,000 network chiropractic; acupuncture; massage therapy; and occupational, speech, and physical therapy providers.
  • We are excited to contribute to the growth of our newly contracted providers with fast, efficient, accurate claims processing and credentialing, and the broad support that has made Fulcrum a leader in physical medicine management.
  • This transaction transitions the majority of HSM network business to Fulcrum Health, capitalizing on Fulcrum's expertise in physical medicine network management, and their provider contracting and credentialing for physical medicine capabilities.
  • With Fulcrum Health's singular focus on leveraging physical medicine, the nonprofit is poised to deliver dedicated customer service and support for physical medicine practitioners through resources and educational opportunities.

Fulcrum Health assumes operations of Health Services Management's (HSM's) physical medicine network services

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Massage, Credentialing, Growth, Acupuncture, Health, Chiropractic, HSM, Anatomical pathology, Speech

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc., the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit management organization, announced today that it has reached an agreement to assume the provider contracting and credentialing business previously operated by Health Services Management (HSM). The agreement, which took effect January 1, 2024, increases the number of carrier contracts for Fulcrum Health, and expands its network reach to 21 states and nearly 6,000 network chiropractic; acupuncture; massage therapy; and occupational, speech, and physical therapy providers.

Key Points: 
  • Fulcrum Health will assume management of provider contracting and credentialing in 21 states for chiropractic, occupational and physical therapy, and speech therapy
    PLYMOUTH, Minn., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc. , the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit management organization, announced today that it has reached an agreement to assume the provider contracting and credentialing business previously operated by Health Services Management (HSM).
  • The agreement, which took effect January 1, 2024, increases the number of carrier contracts for Fulcrum Health, and expands its network reach to 21 states and nearly 6,000 network chiropractic; acupuncture; massage therapy; and occupational, speech, and physical therapy providers.
  • This transaction transitions the majority of HSM network business to Fulcrum Health, capitalizing on Fulcrum's expertise in physical medicine network management, and their provider contracting and credentialing for physical medicine capabilities.
  • With Fulcrum Health's singular focus on leveraging physical medicine, the nonprofit is poised to deliver dedicated customer service and support for physical medicine practitioners through resources and educational opportunities.

Applied Statistics and Management Inc's MD-Staff Clinches 2024 Best in KLAS Award for Credentialing Excellence, Marking Fourth Consecutive Win

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Software, General Health, Health, Data Management, Hospitals, Health Technology, Technology, Other Technology, Multimedia, Credentialing, Research, Culture, Statistics, ASM, Information management, Organization, Nursing

Applied Statistics and Management Inc. (ASM) is thrilled to announce that its flagship software, MD-Staff , has been named 2024 Best in KLAS Award for Credentialing by KLAS Research.

Key Points: 
  • Applied Statistics and Management Inc. (ASM) is thrilled to announce that its flagship software, MD-Staff , has been named 2024 Best in KLAS Award for Credentialing by KLAS Research.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207251786/en/
    2024 Best in KLAS Credentialing (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Best in KLAS Awards, presented annually by KLAS Research, are widely regarded as a symbol of quality and performance excellence within the healthcare technology industry.
  • "We are immensely honored to receive the 2024 Best in KLAS Award for Credentialing, marking our fourth consecutive win," said Nick Phan, Executive Vice President at ASM.
  • The Best in KLAS Award further solidifies MD-Staff's position as the premier choice for credentialing excellence in the healthcare industry.

QGenda Workforce Management Ranked Best In KLAS for Nurse and Staff Scheduling for the 3rd Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Research, Organization, Trust, Nursing, Credentialing, Workforce, Feedback

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions, has been top-ranked for Nurse and Staff Scheduling in the 2024 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report. This marks the third year in a row QGenda topped the nurse category, a recognition of the company's efforts to ensure healthcare organizations effectively deploy their care teams, maximizing resources and improving retention.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QGenda , a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions, has been top-ranked for Nurse and Staff Scheduling in the 2024 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report.
  • "The Best in KLAS awards are based on extensive feedback and evaluations from healthcare professionals across the nation," said Adam Gale, CEO, KLAS Research.
  • "We are honored to be recognized as a Best in KLAS winner for the third year in a row," said Greg Benoit, CEO, QGenda.
  • For more information on QGenda's scheduling and workforce management solutions, please visit www.QGenda.com .

Inteleos and Credivera Partner to Revolutionize Global Healthcare Credentialing

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Partnership, ARDMS, Blog, Continuing medical education, Point, Certification, APCA, Patient, Diagnostic medical sonography, Computer, CE, Credentialing, POCUS, Trust, CME, Nursing

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking partnership, Inteleos a non-profit global healthcare certification organization, is collaborating with Credivera to transform global healthcare credentialing through the addition of digital identities and verifiable credentials.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking partnership, Inteleos a non-profit global healthcare certification organization, is collaborating with Credivera to transform global healthcare credentialing through the addition of digital identities and verifiable credentials.
  • The program will address critical issues in the healthcare industry, including fraud prevention and the streamlining of credential verification processes.
  • The digital wallet can hold a variety of other credentials, with a focus on Inteleos’ collaboration with continuing education (CE) providers.
  • Inteleos’ partnership with Credivera signals to the certification community that Inteleos is taking a bold step in this direction.

Physical Therapists Positioned to Serve as Primary Care Providers Throughout the U.S. Military

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Therapy, National security, Low back pain, Research, National Defense Authorization Act, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Joint base, Human, Element, Tennis elbow, Physical therapy, Value, DOD, Physical, Defense, Credentialing, Student, APTA, Nursing

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings. This designation is based on significant DOD analysis and further confirms the value and cost-effectiveness of early intervention physical therapy.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings.
  • "The Department of Defense's decision to elevate physical therapists as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is a testament to the effectiveness and efficiency of the physical therapist's role in our military health system," said Congressman Trent Kelly, R-Miss, who was responsible for ensuring that a request for further analysis of taking physical therapy primary care system-wide be included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • "It is entirely feasible for physical therapists to serve in a primary care [neuromusculoskeletal expert] role throughout the DOD," the report states.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

ETS Expands Focus on Workforce Skills Sector with the Acquisition of PSI

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Learning, Macquarie Group, Research, Licensure, LLP, Partnership, Science, Kirkland & Ellis, Credentialing, LLH, PSI, Sevak, Workforce, Organization, Education, ETS, Certification, Nursing

PRINCETON, N.J. and OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a deal that closed January 25, 2024, ETS acquired PSI. This partnership brings together the long-standing expertise of ETS, the world's largest private educational measurement organization, with PSI's global leadership in test development and delivery across workforce certification and licensure. As employers and governments around the world face the critical need to upskill their people for the future of work, ETS and PSI are joining forces to create a robust end-to-end suite of products and services leveraging unparalleled measurement science and proven expertise in workforce skills testing and development.  

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J. and OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a deal that closed January 25, 2024, ETS acquired PSI.
  • These two organizations are poised to drive the progress of educational and workforce skills assessment by harnessing cutting-edge technology and unmatched research and development capabilities.
  • Together, ETS and PSI stand ready to reshape and enhance the evaluation of human capabilities on a global scale.
  • Macquarie Capital acted as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor to LLH, PSI and Waud Capital.

ETS Expands Focus on Workforce Skills Sector with the Acquisition of PSI

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Learning, Macquarie Group, Research, Licensure, LLP, Partnership, Science, Kirkland & Ellis, Credentialing, LLH, PSI, Sevak, Workforce, Organization, Education, ETS, Certification, Nursing

PRINCETON, N.J. and OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a deal that closed January 25, 2024, ETS acquired PSI. This partnership brings together the long-standing expertise of ETS, the world's largest private educational measurement organization, with PSI's global leadership in test development and delivery across workforce certification and licensure. As employers and governments around the world face the critical need to upskill their people for the future of work, ETS and PSI are joining forces to create a robust end-to-end suite of products and services leveraging unparalleled measurement science and proven expertise in workforce skills testing and development.  

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J. and OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a deal that closed January 25, 2024, ETS acquired PSI.
  • These two organizations are poised to drive the progress of educational and workforce skills assessment by harnessing cutting-edge technology and unmatched research and development capabilities.
  • Together, ETS and PSI stand ready to reshape and enhance the evaluation of human capabilities on a global scale.
  • Macquarie Capital acted as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor to LLH, PSI and Waud Capital.

SnapCare Introduces Transparent Pricing Promise for Healthcare Workforce Solutions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Workforce, Transparency, Travel, Heart, Health care, Credentialing, Health, Pharmaceutical industry

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare systems will have unprecedented transparency into what they pay for contract staff under a new model introduced by SnapCare™, a tech-enabled workforce marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • SnapCare, formerly SnapNurse, is among the first technology companies in the healthcare workforce management field to transparently detail its costs and charges on invoices.
  • "The lack of pricing transparency is frustrating for healthcare providers and causes unnecessary tension between them and agencies," said SnapCare CEO Jeff Grant.
  • "Our Transparent Pricing Promise gives clients greater control over their workforce solutions and lets them know that they aren't being overcharged."
  • The Transparent Pricing Promise is part of SnapCare's commitment to reduce the traditional role and cost of agency middlemen and put the needs of healthcare facilities and clinicians first.