Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014

Netsmart and McBee Showcase Cutting-Edge Technology and Industry Leadership at NAHC Annual 2023

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The industry leaders will showcase innovative solutions, equipping post-acute care providers with tools to navigate the emerging landscape of value-based care .

Key Points: 
  • The industry leaders will showcase innovative solutions, equipping post-acute care providers with tools to navigate the emerging landscape of value-based care .
  • Value-based care models have emerged as essential frameworks for healthcare providers, emphasizing patient outcomes and quality of care over volume.
  • This shift underscores the importance of advanced technologies and strategic services that empower post-acute care providers to meet these evolving value-based payment requirements effectively.
  • NAHC attendees can learn about the latest advancements of myUnity® , the ONC-certified electronic health record (EHR) for post-acute care providers.

Medline adds SNF Metrics to its post-acute care technology solutions portfolio

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced an addition to its post-acute care technology solutions portfolio for nursing homes. A new partnership with SNF Metrics will offer operators a business intelligence solution with fast and actionable data around risk, accounts receivable, clinical care, staffing and reimbursement.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced an addition to its post-acute care technology solutions portfolio for nursing homes.
  • A new partnership with SNF Metrics will offer operators a business intelligence solution with fast and actionable data around risk, accounts receivable, clinical care, staffing and reimbursement.
  • The partnership with Medline focuses on three software programs:
    Risk Suite : SNF Metrics' most popular program, helps manage and mitigate established and emerging risks to protect staff and residents.
  • SNF Metrics is an extension of our technology solutions that we're excited to bring to nursing homes," said Jiji Nasrallah, vice president of post-acute care business solutions, Medline.

Innovaccer and Post Acute Analytics Join Forces to Enhance Post-Acute Value-Based Care Delivery

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Today Innovaccer Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Post Acute Analytics (PAA) to help health systems succeed with patient-centered value-based care. Using Innovaccer's Best in KLAS data & analytics platform and PAA's integrated point-of-care AI platform as the foundation, providers will be able to optimize care pathways and provide real-time monitoring of patient progress throughout the acute and post-acute care continuum.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Today Innovaccer Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Post Acute Analytics (PAA) to help health systems succeed with patient-centered value-based care.
  • Post Acute Analytics specializes in advanced healthcare analytics solutions for PAC organizations, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, long term acute care hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
  • The partnership between Innovaccer and Post Acute Analytics is a milestone for both organizations' shared mission to drive value-based care through data-driven insights and integrated workflows.
  • "We're excited to join forces with Post Acute Analytics because analytics is the key to helping PAC organizations optimize the care cycle to improve preventative care, reduce hospitalizations, and bring costs down," said Abhinav Shashank, CoFounder and CEO of Innovaccer.

Research Presented at ASCO 2023 Shows Implementing Value-Based Care Strategies Such as Dose Rounding Reduces Drug Waste and Total Cost of Care

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Waste from partially used single dose vials of expensive drugs is a leading contributor to avoidable total cost of care (TCOC) expenditures.

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  • Waste from partially used single dose vials of expensive drugs is a leading contributor to avoidable total cost of care (TCOC) expenditures.
  • They found:
    Drug waste led to $156 of additional TCOC per member episode per month prior to implementation of dose rounding.
  • Dose rounding resulted in a TCOC reduction of approximately $100 per member episode per month for episodes with B+B administrations in the OCM.
  • ), and in administrations where drug waste was greater than 10% of the total dose.

Netsmart and nVoq partner to deliver integrated speech recognition to tackle the documentation challenge for in-home healthcare clients

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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As part of the partnership, Netsmart becomes the authorized reseller of the nVoq speech recognition products for Netsmart clients.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the partnership, Netsmart becomes the authorized reseller of the nVoq speech recognition products for Netsmart clients.
  • The cloud-based speech recognition technology will be seamlessly integrated within the Netsmart myUnity EHR solution, providing users with an intuitive and efficient way to document patient visits by simply using the power of their voice.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with nVoq to bring cutting-edge speech recognition capabilities to our post-acute clients," said Dawn Iddings, SVP & GM of Post-Acute Care, Netsmart.
  • "Netsmart is a leader in serving the post-acute care community, and we are thrilled to work with them to bring our innovative speech recognition technology to their clients," said Debbi Gillotti, COO of nVoq Inc. "With our solution capabilities, Netsmart clients can improve the accuracy and efficiency of clinical documentation."

Chelsea Senior Living boosts staff development with leading healthcare education platform offered by Medline

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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NORTHFIELD, Ill., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to improving resident outcomes using state-of-the-art staff training and development strategies, Chelsea Senior Living -- a leader in senior housing and care in the New York Tri-State area -- has selected HealthStream's learning application, along with content that includes online continuing education and compliance training being made available through Medline, to support its workforce across 24 care facilities and residences.

Key Points: 
  • "Our team continues to have conversations with Chelsea Senior Living to understand their biggest needs and help them implement new solutions that enhance the staff experience.
  • We are happy to connect Chelsea Senior Living with HealthStream to support this top provider's goal of creating positive outcomes amidst changing market needs."
  • HealthStream will also allow Chelsea Senior Living to develop and launch custom training modules that promote the provider's unique strengths and capabilities.
  • Learn more about how Medline is working with post-acute care providers to engage frontline staff by visiting www.medline.com/solutions/improve-care-quality.

TeamHealth honors healthcare heroes at 2023 National Medical Leadership Conference

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeamHealth clinicians and administrators from across the United States gathered at the 2023 National Medical Leadership Conference for the first time since 2019 and honored individuals for exemplary care delivery to patients when they need it the most.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeamHealth clinicians and administrators from across the United States gathered at the 2023 National Medical Leadership Conference for the first time since 2019 and honored individuals for exemplary care delivery to patients when they need it the most.
  • “This year’s award recipients were recognized for exceptional clinical skills, working calmly under pressure, their commitment to patient-centered care, or for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at TeamHealth.
  • Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Lopez Vega, hospitalist at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, was awarded the Above and Beyond Award for excellent care that transcends medical delivery.
  • Brian serves on the TeamHealth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and was instrumental in establishing the newly launched Black Cultural Resource Group.

New Name, Self-Care Resources Reflect TimelyCare's Total Health Solution for Students

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyMD, the premier virtual health and well-being provider in higher education, today announced a new suite of product features and new company name – TimelyCare – that reflect continued leadership, innovation and evolution as the preferred total health solution for college and university students.

Key Points: 
  • "Three out of four students using TimelyCare already report mental health improvements , and we won't stop there.
  • The TimelyCare brand is a natural evolution that represents the company's mission to improve the health and well-being of college and university students by making virtual mental health and medical care accessible anytime, anywhere.
  • TimelyMD was founded in 2017 as the first virtual care company focused solely on serving college and university students.
  • According to the World Health Organization , engaging in quality, evidence-based self-care can prevent disease, improve coping skills and enhance health and well-being.

DecisionHealth's 2023 Home Health Administrator's Summit will equip home care industry leaders to innovate, diversify, and grow their agencies in the year ahead

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DecisionHealth's Home Health Administrator's Summit is the place for home care industry leaders and agency heads to innovate, strategize, diversify, and grow their agency. From May 8–10, 2023, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, top industry experts will gather to share sales and marketing best practices, success stories, and take-home tools to help home health agencies cut costs and ultimately improve their bottom line.

Key Points: 
  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DecisionHealth's Home Health Administrator's Summit is the place for home care industry leaders and agency heads to innovate, strategize, diversify, and grow their agency.
  • The main conference provides attendees with additional education and networking opportunities with many of the nation's most well-known home health thought leaders, helping agencies to create a plan of action for the future.
  • I am looking forward to presenting and can't wait to see what innovative ideas are showcased at this year's Administrator's Summit!"
  • If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact a Customer Service representative at 1-855-225-5341, or e-mail [email protected] .

Kozyavkin Program restores hope for patients at Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center (CMRC), the leading GCC Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care provider ensuring a "continuum of care" to its patients, today announced the newest success story for their Kozyavkin Program. The highly effective rehabilitation treatment is aimed at patients with Cerebral Palsy (CP) or other neurological conditions that affect freedom of movement. Young Thunayan is the latest of CMRC's walking success stories.

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  • THE LEADER IN REHABILITATION IN THE GCC REGION OFFERS CEREBRAL PALSY PATIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES HOPE WITH THE KOZYAVKIN METHOD
    ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center (CMRC) , the leading GCC Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care provider ensuring a "continuum of care" to its patients, today announced the newest success story for their Kozyavkin Program.
  • Dr. Howard Podolsky, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center is humbled and privileged to provide innovative and ground-breaking care to patients such as Thunayan.
  • Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center has a high weaning rate for mechanically ventilated patients demonstrating that CMRC achieves the mission of enhancing the quality of life for its patients and their families.
  • Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center uses the most current, internationally accepted evidence-based clinical practices that help patients overcome their obstacles and fulfill their needs in restoring their capacity and aiming for a better quality of life.