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OCS HomeCare And NRC Picker Announce HHCAHPS Partnership For Home Health Agencies

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:58:00 GMT

OCS HomeCare, the national leader in performance improvement benchmarking, reporting, and analytics for home health and hospice organizations, and NRC Picker, an industry expert in healthcare research and improvement metrics, have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a reliable, affordable, and powerful Home Health CAHPS (HHCAHPS) solution for home health care agencies-Satisfaction Snapshot

Care2Learn Approved As New York Physical Therapy Course Provider

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:14:43 GMT

Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, is pleased to announce it is now an approved provider for New York Physical Therapy courses through the New York State Education Department, Office of Professions

McCarthy Capital Invests In Life Care Services

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

McCarthy Capital Corporation recently led a $50 million investment in a privately-held company, Life Care Companies LLC. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the company does business as Life Care Services (LCS) and is a national leader in providing services to senior living communities. LCS has nearly 40 years of experience in developing, managing and owning senior living communities throughout the United States

Health Care Industry Contributes $30B Annually To Nashville Economy

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Nashville's health care industry contributes nearly $30B and 210,000 jobs to the local economy, according to an economic impact study released today by the Nashville Health Care Council

Opticon H19A Smartphone

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:40:00 GMT

The H19A is a high-performance quadband smartphone with an integrated 1D scan engine and multiple modes of wireless communication (GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth ™) and GPS to meet the needs of your mobile workforce.

Case Study: Provena Health's Home Care Agencies Realize Dramatic Improvements In Patient Care And Company Profitability With Fujitsu Life-Book Notebooks

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:58:00 GMT

Equip home care nurses with Fujitsu LifeBook P1500 Series notebooks and a patient information system to enable collection of patient information at the point of care. By Fujitsu

Case Study: The Hospice Of Florida Suncoast Uses Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PCs To Make Sure Patients Receive The Best Care Possible

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

Equip hospice staff with Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet PCs, which are light, easy to use and less obtrusive than traditional notebooks. By Fujitsu

Case Study: LifePath Hospice Depends On Fujitsu To Help Deliver 24 x 7 Palliative Care

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:13:00 GMT

Fujitsu LifeBook® T4215 Tablet PCs provide healthcare providers with up-to-the-minute patient information and access to critical healthcare applications that run on the 35 Fujitsu PRIMERGY® servers deployed to power the organization's datacenter and provide full disaster recovery. By Fujitsu

Case Study: Easing The Pain Of An Aging IT Infrastructure - Hospice Of Michigan (HOM)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:49:00 GMT

HOM needed a robust IT infrastructure with high failover and reliable Tablet PCs that would let nurses collect data offline and later synchronize with the host server. By Fujitsu

Continua Health Alliance Promotes The Use Of In-Home Healthcare To The House Committee On Veterans Affairs Subcommittee On Health

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Continua Health Alliance championed the use of personal connected healthcare technologies to increase veteran access to quality healthcare during last week's hearing of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health

Advanced Home Care Saves Time, Money And Headaches By Using Metalogix SharePoint Site Migration Manager

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Metalogix Software, one of the leading providers of solutions for Microsoft SharePoint migration, management, and archiving as well as Exchange migration and archiving, recently announced that Advanced Home Care, an award-winning, full-service, home healthcare organization, has simplified and automated its migration from SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007 using Metalogix SharePoint Site Migration Manager

Home Diagnostics, Inc. And Nipro Diabetes Systems, Inc. Announce Plans To Merge To Become Nipro Diagnostics, Inc.

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:48:00 GMT

Home Diagnostics, Inc. and Nipro Diabetes Systems, Inc. recently announced that the two companies will merge to become Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. Both companies are wholly-owned by Nipro Corporation, a multi-billion dollar company headquartered in Osaka, Japan and a world leader in providing medical products to the healthcare community

University Health Systems Of Eastern Carolina Chooses A.D.A.M. Consumer Health Information For Their Hospital Websites

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT

A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions announced recently that University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina has licensed the A.D.A.M. Multimedia Encyclopedia, Heart Center, and other A.D.A.M. health tools for eight of their hospital websites

Stellaris Health Network And Dell Bring Advanced Healthcare Technology Solutions To Westchester Through Technology Solutions Agreement

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:58:00 GMT

Stellaris Health Network and Dell announced today the signing of a seven-year agreement that is designed to help Stellaris achieve even greater efficiencies in its daily IT operations, helping position it to exceed industry standards for the application of information technology for clinical effectiveness and patient safety

VNR Home Care Services Launches AMAC's MedSmart System To Support Medication Therapy Management

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:55:00 GMT

American Medical Alert Corp., a provider of healthcare communication services and remote monitoring technologies, announced recently that it has launched a Medication Management Program with Visiting Nurse Regional Health Care Services, Brooklyn, NY (VNR), the third largest home care agency in New York State

HealthTrio Introduces New Website And New Suite Of Product Solutions

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:01:00 GMT

HealthTrio, LLC, a leading provider of enterprise managed care solutions, announced recently that it has expanded its health management solutions capabilities with the development of MyMedicalHomeT for Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), personal health record (PHR) electronic health record (EHR), and wellness and prevention programs for patient-reported outcomes

MEDecision And NaviNet Partner To Improve Healthcare Coordination, Quality And Administrative Efficiencies

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative health care management solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a joint integration and marketing agreement with NaviNet, America's largest real-time healthcare communications network

4Home And Marvell Introduce Jointly-Developed Plug Computer For Energy Management

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:51:00 GMT

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, and 4Home, a leading provider of connected home services software, today introduced a new energy management solution, based on the SheevaPlugT, powered by Marvell� SheevaT CPU technology

GE Capital Provides $90M Credit Facility To Guardian Healthcare

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services provided and serves as administrative agent for $90 million in senior secured credit facilities to Guardian Healthcare, a leading Medicare-certified provider of professional home healthcare services.

Medline Industries, Inc. And Strategic Healthcare Programs Partner To Drive Improved Outcomes And Costs For Home Health

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:45:00 GMT

To help homecare providers improve patient outcomes and comply with the federal government's new regulations on data collection and implementing best practices, Medline Industries, Inc., and Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) are together providing a cutting edge solution-based reporting and benchmarking system

ProHealth Care Selects McKesson's Radiology And Cardiology IT Solutions To Address Growing Needs Across The Enterprise

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:48:00 GMT

McKesson has signed an agreement with ProHealth Care to replace multiple modality-based software applications with McKesson's solutions for enterprise-wide medical imaging. The new picture archiving and communications system (PACS), cardiovascular information system (CVIS), and online case collaboration solution will provide ProHealth Care imaging professionals with the latest technology tools and intelligent workflow capabilities

Medical Nurse Training, Inc.: Keeping Expanding Senior Population Safe At Home

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Medical Nurse Training, Inc. is partnering with numerous caregiver groups to improve outcomes for seniors living in these difficult situations

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Now Offers Discount For Energy Star Labeled Buildings

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:56:00 GMT

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, the first property and casualty insurance company to offer green insurance to the U.S. commercial marketplace, announces that policyholders with Energy Star buildings are eligible for a five percent discount

UMass Memorial Medical Center Goes Live On InterSystems Ensemble-based NDoc Home Care & Hospice System

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:12:00 GMT

InterSystems Corporation, the global leader in software for connected healthcare, recently announced that the UMass Memorial Medical Center has rolled out the NDoc home care & hospice system from its application partner, Thornberry Ltd. NDoc is built on the InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration and development platform

LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement With Idaho Home Health And Hospice

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:40:49 GMT

LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG 29.29, -0.33, -1.11%) , a national provider of home health and hospice, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Idaho Home Health and Hospice. Founded in 1977, Idaho Home Health and Hospice is a Joint Commission Accredited home health and hospice provider which currently serves 28 counties through 9 locations in the state of Idaho

Find Your Wireless Software Solution From Alltel

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:19:00 GMT

Find Your Wireless Software Solution From Alltel

Brochure: Healthcare Solutions From Sybase iAnywhere

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:27:00 GMT

The rapid and enthusiastic adoption of mobile technology in the healthcare industry comes as no surprise. This is an industry that while steeped in tradition, is also driven by discovery and innovation.

White Paper: Breaking New Ground: Increasing The ROI Of Mobility By Moving Complex Data

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:11:00 GMT

Business and IT managers alike have known for years that information is the fuel that powers business success. The ability to collect, integrate, secure, analyze and move business critical information to end-users wherever they may be is essential. This white paper describes the business process automation and content distribution capabilities provided by Sybase technology that are key to ensuring enterprises increase their ROI by getting complex data to where its needed. By Sybase iAnywhere

White Paper: Strategic Mobile Deployments

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:51:00 GMT

This white paper explains how to adopt a mobile enterprise application platform and highlights how two innovative companies, Delta Technology and Energy & Combustion Services, are deploying mobility initiatives to gain a competitive advantage. It also features research from Gartner Inc. By Sybase iAnywhere

Datasheet: Opticon OPN 2002 Barcode Scanner

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:11:00 GMT

The OPN 2002 is one of Opticon's smallest barcode scanners, measuring just 1.3"x2.5", and weighing only an ounce. Designed for mobility, this pocket memory scanner makes barcode data collection simple for anyone.

Case Study: Automating Business Processes Enhances Competitive Edge

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:20:00 GMT

Cox Communications Inc., the fourth-largest cable provider in the United States, is known for its high capacity, reliable broadband delivery network, and its superior customer service. Key to its ability to maintain its reputation for superior customer service is its corps of field services representatives. Until recently, managing, updating, patching, and reconfiguring its field service 3,500 laptops were done completely manually. By Sybase iAnywhere

Spectra Logic Data Backup And Archival Solutions For Healthcare

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:35:00 GMT

Product Sheet: Spectra Logic Data Backup And Archival Solutions For Healthcare

Field Service Application Produces Gleaming Results

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:36:00 GMT

Case Study: Field Service Application Produces Gleaming Results

Next-Generation Mobile Platforms Solve Business Problems

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:39:00 GMT

As organizations seek more strategic deployments of mobile solutions, what role will next-generation mobile enterprise platforms play? By Stephen D. Drake, Sybase iAnywhere

Case Study: Columbus Hospice Finds Perfect Remedy For Today's Challenges: ADP's Time And Labor Management Solution Delivers Improved Productivity And Patient Care, And Increased Revenue

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:10:00 GMT

One area the hospice designated for improvement is the way it collects, calculates, and utilizes employee time and attendance data. It wanted a solution that would streamline administrative tasks, offer reporting flexibility, and easily interface with the hospice's in-house payroll system. By Automatic Data Processing

Improving Quality Of Care And Nursing Workflow: A Clinician Usability Pilot Of The Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:45:00 GMT

White Paper: Improving Quality Of Care And Nursing Workflow: A Clinician Usability Pilot Of The Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant

White Paper: An Efficient, Intelligent, and Cost-Effective Approach To Mobile Application Security

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:58:00 GMT

White Paper: An Efficient, Intelligent, and Cost-Effective Approach To Mobile Application Security

Article: Digitizing The Irregular Documents Of Healthcare By Douglas T. Butts, B�WE BELL + HOWELL Scanners

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:24:00 GMT

Article: Digitizing The Irregular Documents Of Healthcare

Mobile Field Service Best Practices

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:59:00 GMT

Every year, Aberdeen Group conducts a survey designed to measure the mobile technology intentions of field service firms. The results of this year's study confirm the continued interest of service organizations in providing their field technicians with the required tools to efficiently meet customer needs without the hassles of paperwork or back-and-forth trips to the office. By iAnywhere

Case Study: Visiting Nurse Service Of New York - Enabling Data Access At The Point Of Care

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:57:00 GMT

Increased access to information created challenges for VNSNY's IT team, "We went from dial-up, to WLAN to now also offering wide area data network access," explains Randy Cleghorne, Director of IT for VNSNY, "but with every new method of data access, we also added more complexity for the clinicians. Our goal has always been to try to streamline the technology and make it easier for the clinicians to focus on their jobs not their devices." By NetMotion Wireless