Health care quality

Premier Healthcare Database Being Used by National Institutes of Health to Evaluate Impact of COVID-19 on Patients Across the U.S.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Science, Research, Managed care, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Technology, Health care quality

(NASDAQ: PINC), a leading healthcare improvement company, today announced a data licensing agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  • (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading healthcare improvement company, today announced a data licensing agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Organizations are using the PHD to understand the impact that the pandemic has had on different therapeutic areas, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment options.
  • The database will empower those seeking to understand COVID-19's progression and impact on patient care.
  • Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,000 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 175,000 other providers and organizations to transform healthcare.

Magellan Complete Care of Louisiana, Inc. Earns Full Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Healthcare in the United States, Health informatics, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Managed care, Health, National Committee for Quality Assurance, Health care quality, Margaret E. O'Kane, Tufts Health Plan, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA, Magellan Health:

(NASDAQ: MGLN), one of the nations leaders in behavioral health, today announced that Magellan Complete Care of Louisiana, Inc., dba Magellan of Louisiana, has earned Full Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health Organization (MBHO) Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

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  • (NASDAQ: MGLN), one of the nations leaders in behavioral health, today announced that Magellan Complete Care of Louisiana, Inc., dba Magellan of Louisiana, has earned Full Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health Organization (MBHO) Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
  • A national oversight committee of physicians and behavioral health providers analyzes the teams findings and assigns an accreditation level based on the MBHOs performance compared to NCQA standards.
  • About the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA): NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
  • NCQAs Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care.

Patient Financial Engagement Solution Suite Is Designed to Help Medical Providers Simplify Patient Payments and Manage Financial Processes

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Software, Practice Management, Finance, General Health, Health, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Health, Health informatics, Articles, Electronic health records, Healthcare in the United States, Health care quality

Payspan , the market leader in healthcare payments for payers, providers, and consumers offers a solution suite that is designed to process patient payments to providers online and in-office.

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  • Payspan , the market leader in healthcare payments for payers, providers, and consumers offers a solution suite that is designed to process patient payments to providers online and in-office.
  • The Patient Financial Engagement (PFE) solution delivers automated and self-service patient payment functionalities that are specifically tailored for medical practices and organizations.
  • Patient Financial Engagement for small to medium-sized businesses (PFE-SMB) is a patient payment solution for medical practices which enables patients to make online and in-office payments.
  • It drives everything we do; and we are proud to offer providers excellent solutions for collecting patient payments.

Oregon Bio Hosts Free, Virtual Diversity Dialogue to Address Racism and Health Disparities

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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The advancement of scientific knowledge has historically been affected by systemic bias, but we at Oregon Bio strive to change the narrative, said Liisa Bozinovic, executive director of the Oregon Bioscience Association.

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  • The advancement of scientific knowledge has historically been affected by systemic bias, but we at Oregon Bio strive to change the narrative, said Liisa Bozinovic, executive director of the Oregon Bioscience Association.
  • The bioscience and medtech sectors have key roles to play in improving the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation.
  • During the Diversity Dialogue, speakers will address the #BlackLivesMatter movements emerging impact on the bio sector, health disparities and inequities, and the importance of networks and mentors of color.
  • Oregon Bio, a nonprofit membership association, affiliates with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and the Advanced Medical Technology Association.

ABQAURP Announces the 2021 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Patient safety, Health care quality

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABQAURP Diplomates have voluntarily achieved certification in Health Care Quality and Management (CHCQM) ; demonstrating commitment to patient safety, health care quality, and effective care.

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  • NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABQAURP Diplomates have voluntarily achieved certification in Health Care Quality and Management (CHCQM) ; demonstrating commitment to patient safety, health care quality, and effective care.
  • To recognize the achievements of Diplomates with outstanding initiatives in health care quality and patient safety that have led to measurable improvements in the advancement of the field, ABQAURP presents the CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award bi-annually in conjunction with the Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference (HCQ&PS).
  • The Award is presented to recognize the Diplomate that best embodies the values of the medical profession through leadership, service, excellence, and integrity; demonstrating commitment to advancing ABQAURP's mission to improve the quality of health care!
  • The Award will be presented at the 44th Annual HCQ&PS Conference on April 30, 2021, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Research Report with COVID-19 Forecasts - Antimicrobial Coatings Market 2020-2024 | Concerns Regarding Nosocomial Infections to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200728005743/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200728005743/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Antimicrobial Coatings Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Nosocomial infections are microbial infections caused because of unhygienic conditions in hospitals and hospital environments.
  • This research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will influence market growth over 2020-2024.
  • This market research report segments the antimicrobial coatings market by geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and MEA) and product (powder coatings and surface modification coatings).
  • The North America region led the antimicrobial coatings market in 2019, followed by Europe, APAC, South America, and MEA respectively.

Technology Needed in Healthcare Industry, Assembly Health Emerges

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Health, Articles, Health care quality, Medical terminology, Pharmacy, Healthcare in the United States, Revenue Cycle Management, Adherence, Business process management

CHICAGO, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly Health ("Assembly") uses technology to improve patient outcomes while driving accelerated revenue cycle management and compliance for physician practices and the nursing home industry.

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  • CHICAGO, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly Health ("Assembly") uses technology to improve patient outcomes while driving accelerated revenue cycle management and compliance for physician practices and the nursing home industry.
  • "In an industry where faxing remains a common form of communication, there exists an opportunity for a company with a technology backbone like Assembly to provide solutions to analyze data, streamline processes, and accelerate revenue cycle management for our facility and provider partners."
  • About Assembly:Assembly Health, based in Chicago, IL, provides clients Revenue Cycle AccelerationTM through tech-enabled RCM, analytics, and compliance.
  • Serving thousands of communities and hundreds of provider practices throughout 30+ states in the US since 1972, Assembly Health continues to leverage technology to improve patient outcomes and enhance revenue for communities.

Association of Health Care Volunteer Resource Professionals to Join The Beryl Institute

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Health, Health care quality, American Hospital Association, Patient experience, Articles, Patient safety

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Acknowledging the critical role volunteer professionals play in advancing patient experience efforts globally, The Beryl Institute announces a collaborative partnership to integrate members and resources of the Association of Health Care Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP) into its patient experience community as of July 31, 2020.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Acknowledging the critical role volunteer professionals play in advancing patient experience efforts globally, The Beryl Institute announces a collaborative partnership to integrate members and resources of the Association of Health Care Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP) into its patient experience community as of July 31, 2020.
  • Currently part of the American Hospital Association (AHA), AHVRP has a 52-year history supporting healthcare volunteer services, retail operations and related support services disciplines.
  • "Hospitals know that volunteer leaders and the volunteers they oversee have an impact on the patient experience.
  • The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice committed to elevating the human experience in healthcare.

Gilead Sciences and Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Partner to Study Racial Health Inequities Associated with COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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The database will also examine comorbidities associated with COVID-19, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, sickle cell anemia and depression.

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  • The database will also examine comorbidities associated with COVID-19, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, sickle cell anemia and depression.
  • As we have seen, COVID-19 is magnifying inequities that predate the pandemic, said Daniel E. Dawes, Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine.
  • We are honored to partner with Gilead to address the root causes of health inequities.
  • The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) aims to be the leading transformational force for health equity in policy, leadership development and research.

Charles Barkley Foundation and SynsorMed Announce Partnership to Aid Black Americans Affected by Coronavirus

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Articles, Health, Determinants of health, Health care quality, Health Economics, Health equity, Public health, Social inequality

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Charles Barkley Foundation is teaming up with a healthcare technology company to combat health disparities in the Black community due to Coronavirus.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Charles Barkley Foundation is teaming up with a healthcare technology company to combat health disparities in the Black community due to Coronavirus.
  • Last week was the launch of the Save Our Selves (S.O.S) Council, comprised of Black influencers, technologists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers concerned about the health of Black Americans.
  • One is a healthcare provider matching service for black consumers who may want to visit with a doctor remotely.
  • The other is a nationwide online mobile survey at http://sos.synsormed.com/ to research information on the health and economic status of the Black community.