VBC

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California, US.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Acquisition, VBC, GNE, Bottled water

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California, US.

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  • Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California, US.
  • Rotterdam, The Netherlands, April 3, 2024 – Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces it has completed the acquisition of VBC Bottling Company.
  • VBC, a family-owned contract manufacturer of premium beverages, is strategically located in Modesto, California.
  • The acquisition of VBC Bottling Company complements Refresco’s footprint and capabilities in North America, and further strengthens its ability to provide beverage solutions to branded customers.

Spok Achieves Top Client Satisfaction Scores for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Mental Health, Technology, Managed Care, General Health, Hospitals, Nursing, Health, Health Technology, Security, Apps, Applications, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Other Health, Mobile, Wireless, Data Management, Practice Management, Interface, Management, Customer service, Communication, Computer security, RCM, Integration, Marketing communications, Privacy by design, Privacy, Marketing, Trust, Accountability, Compensation, SPOK, VBC

Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the seventh consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated clinical communications platforms.

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  • Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the seventh consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated clinical communications platforms.
  • Black Book Market Research LLC measures customer satisfaction across eighteen copyrighted key performance indicators: Strategic Alignment of Client Goals including VBC, RCM & Telehealth; Innovation and Optimization; Training and Education; Client Relationships and Cultural Fit; Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Ethics; Breadth of Offerings, Client Types, Delivery Excellence; Deployment and Implementation; Customization; Integration and Interfaces; Scalability, Client Adaptability, Flexible Pricing; Compensation and Employee Performance; Reliability; Brand Image and Marketing Communications; Marginal Value Adds and Modules; Financial Stability & Managerial Viability; Data Security, Patient Privacy, and Backup Services; Account Management Support and Customer Care; and Best of Breed Technology and Process Improvement.
  • Black Book's independent user surveys aim to inform healthcare technology buyers about vendors exceeding expectations, as rated by current and former customers across all organizational user levels.
  • For methodology, auditing, resources, comprehensive research, and ranking data, see http://blackbookmarketresearch.com .

Azara Healthcare and Equality Health Partner to Provide Unified Solution for Management of Value-Based Care Programs at Community Health Centers

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Negotiation, FQHC, Health system, Equality, EVP, Partnership, Health, CHC, Community, Medicaid, Population health, Safety, VBC

BURLINGTON, Mass. and PHOENIX, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azara Healthcare, the Best in KLAS provider of population health management and value-based care (VBC) solutions and Equality Health, a national leader in value-based care, are proud to announce a new joint solution which will enable Community Health Centers (CHCs) to thrive in risk-based arrangements.

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  • and PHOENIX, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azara Healthcare , the Best in KLAS provider of population health management and value-based care (VBC) solutions and Equality Health , a national leader in value-based care, are proud to announce a new joint solution which will enable Community Health Centers (CHCs) to thrive in risk-based arrangements.
  • "Community Health Centers require VBC solutions designed with their unique needs in mind," said Jeff Brandes, President & CEO of Azara Healthcare.
  • Together, Azara Healthcare and Equality Health are providing a first of its kind VBC solution that augments the capabilities of CHC staff and supports the shift to this growing care delivery model.
  • Both Azara Healthcare and Equality Health have extensive experience working with CHCs.

Pearl Health and Wellcare Announce Partnership to Advance Value-Based Care Access in Primary Care

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Partnership, Centene Corporation, Medicare, Organization, Pearl, Physician, VBC, Pharmaceutical industry

TAMPA, Fla. and NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Health , a leading technology company focused on physician enablement and risk bearing in value-based care, and Wellcare , the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today a new partnership to advance value-based care in collaboration with primary care physicians.

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  • TAMPA, Fla. and NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Health , a leading technology company focused on physician enablement and risk bearing in value-based care, and Wellcare , the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today a new partnership to advance value-based care in collaboration with primary care physicians.
  • Pearl Health offers data insights, financial tools, practice enablement technology, and a broad range of value-based care services to empower clinical teams to provide more proactive, whole-patient care — giving primary care providers participating in Wellcare's networks the tools and support they need for success in value-based care.
  • The program is already live in South Carolina, and the partnership with Wellcare sets the stage for expansion nationwide as primary care physicians look for greater support in transitioning more of their panel to advanced value-based care arrangements.
  • "This partnership enables Pearl to expand its technology and capabilities across both Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans," said Michael Kopko, CEO & co-founder of Pearl Health.

Innovaccer’s AI-Cloud for Healthcare Ranked No. 1 Population Health Management Solution in the 2024 Black Book User Survey for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Professional Services, Other Health, Health, Security, Health Technology, Data Analytics, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitals, Cloud, PHM, Hospital, AI, Growth, Health care, VBC, Organization, Ecosystem, Ambulatory care, Population health, Black Book, Inc., Trust, Retail

It achieved the highest scores in 11 of the most critical categories and was ranked #1 overall with an impressive score of 9.75.

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  • It achieved the highest scores in 11 of the most critical categories and was ranked #1 overall with an impressive score of 9.75.
  • Black Book Research announced Innovaccer as the vendor that received the highest accolades for provider user experience and outcomes in its annual customer survey which evaluated twenty data platforms, data integration, and interoperability solutions.
  • This is the sixth time that Innovaccer has been rated as a top vendor by Black Book Research.
  • "As health systems grapple with the intricacies of population health management, challenges to the data ecosystem within hospitals can impede overall progress," said Doug Brown, president of Black Book Research.

PointClickCare Sets Industry Standard in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) with New ONC Health IT Certification

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Nursing, Health, Hospitals, Surgery, Health Technology, Managed Care, ACO, Certification, MIPS, CMS, G10, FHIR, EHR, HHS, HITECH, CCDA, HIPAA, Medicare, VBC, Organization, ONC, Health insurance

This certification reinforces the company’s commitment to patient safety, improving health outcomes and reducing the cost of care – the core tenets of Value-Based Care (VBC).

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  • This certification reinforces the company’s commitment to patient safety, improving health outcomes and reducing the cost of care – the core tenets of Value-Based Care (VBC).
  • The ONC Health IT Certification Program is a pivotal initiative that validates health IT products' compliance with federal standards and criteria set by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • “PointClickCare's ONC CEHRT designation signifies a commitment to LTPAC providers that we’re invested in their success, inclusive of any value-based reimbursement models they’re participating in,” said B.J.
  • To learn more about this industry recognition, and how it serves as a mark of quality and reliability in the health IT market, visit our website here .

Particle Health Launches New Patient Monitoring Solution Ahead of ViVE 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Data Management, Health, Technology, Health Technology, Software, General Health, Networks, Transfer, Audio signal processing, Risk management, ADT, EHR, Health information management, Admission, VBC, Organization, ViVe, Patient, Map, Electronic health record, Nursing

The company will showcase the offering next week at ViVE 2024 in Los Angeles, CA (Booth #1121).

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  • The company will showcase the offering next week at ViVE 2024 in Los Angeles, CA (Booth #1121).
  • With the introduction of the Patient Monitoring Solution, Particle is taking a holistic and strategic approach to helping healthcare providers secure a longitudinal view of their patient's healthcare journey.
  • Particle has integrated a wide range of data feeds, including ADTs, electronic health records (EHRs), and state health information exchanges (HIEs) into the company’s patient monitoring solution to deliver a comprehensive view of the patient.
  • “Particle Health built our new Patient Monitoring Solution to help clinical teams better optimize their workflows and available resources to achieve VBC quality metrics, but patient outcomes, in particular, will be the most impacted by what these new capabilities make possible,” said Claire Stanton, Senior Product Manager, Particle Health.

Chamber Secures $8 Million in Funding to Empower Cardiologists to Transition into Value-Based Care

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Chamber, Cardiovascular disease, Cardiology, Ageing, Entrepreneurship, Frustration, VBC, Head, Health, Patient, City Lights, BCBS, Mortality, Mid-Atlantic (United States), Meetup, Partnership, Health insurance

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamber Cardio (Chamber), a technology-enabled cardiology solution, announced today an $8 million seed round led by General Catalyst with support from existing investor AlleyCorp and participation from Company Ventures, American Family Ventures, and City Light. In an industry where the transition to value-based care remains limited among cardiologists, Chamber emerges as a dedicated partner, uniquely positioned to support and collaborate with cardiology practices.

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  • In an industry where the transition to value-based care remains limited among cardiologists, Chamber emerges as a dedicated partner, uniquely positioned to support and collaborate with cardiology practices.
  • Cardiovascular disease drives over $400 billion in annual healthcare expenditures, and Chamber aims to tackle this issue head-on by making the transition to value-based care more accessible.
  • The funding will be utilized to further develop Chamber's technology, expand the cardiology network nationally, and grow the team.
  • Chamber addresses this by equipping cardiologists with real-time insights, evidence-based guidelines, care teams, and contracting support to streamline workflows, enabling them to focus on patient care.

Persivia® Secures HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) Certification, Demonstrating Advanced Risk Management, Elevated Security Protocols, and Fulfillment of Compliance Standards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Digital transformation, Certification, Digital health, Culture, Confidentiality, Digital, Unified, VBC, Health, Data aggregation, Privacy, HITRUST, Population Health Management, Mohammad Kashif, Medical device

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persivia®, a leading provider of Data Aggregation, Population Health Management and Digital Transformation solutions, is proud to announce a significant milestone in cybersecurity and data protection. Our AI-driven, end-to-end integrated platform, CareSpace®, has successfully met the rigorous standards set by the HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) certification criteria. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest levels of data security and privacy.

Key Points: 
  • Our AI-driven, end-to-end integrated platform, CareSpace®, has successfully met the rigorous standards set by the HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) certification criteria.
  • This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest levels of data security and privacy.
  • HITRUST validates Persivia's commitment to safeguarding critical data & ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • The HITRUST certification is recognized as a gold standard for compliance and security frameworks in the healthcare industry.

Milliman MedInsight Announces Solution Availability in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Data science, MACC, Investment, Milliman, Microsoft Azure, HIPAA, Payer, VBC, Health, Organization, HITRUST, Microsoft, Environment

"We are excited to offer our products on Microsoft Azure Marketplace ," said Scott Ponder, VP of Strategic Business Development.

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  • "We are excited to offer our products on Microsoft Azure Marketplace ," said Scott Ponder, VP of Strategic Business Development.
  • "Milliman MedInsight on Azure brings cloud scale to clients' analytics and drives contextualized insights from their data.
  • The Milliman MedInsight Payer and VBC Platforms are currently offered on Azure Marketplace.
  • As an eligible solution on Azure Marketplace, Milliman MedInsight software customers can leverage the benefit of their purchase contributing towards their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).