Bridges to Recovery Now Offers Inpatient Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Bridges to Recovery Now Offers Inpatient Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Pacific Palisades, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2012
Bridges to Recovery is a residential treatment center in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Bel Air, California. The treatment center offers an effective alternative to a hospital environment for patients suffering from many types of mental health disorders including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety obsessive compulsive disorders, grief support and other issues.
Bridges to Recovery has been treating mental health disorders since 2003 and now in 2012 it offers several treatment centers for those who are looking for bipolar residential treatment in Los Angeles, or for treatment for a host of other mental illnesses. These centers offer licensed adult residential treatment programs, with one-on-one in-depth psychotherapy sessions to help people recover from their illnesses. The first-class treatment centers are like a home away from home with a helpful, friendly environment. Bridges to Recovery offers treatments that help their clients through a difficult time. They aid with the establishment of healthy life routines, all the while building the clients’ self esteem. These both aid the client to not only get well, but to stay well long-term. Anyone that is looking for depression treatment centers in California should check out one of the many locations that Bridges to Recovery has. These residential treatment centers can help get you or your loved one the treatment they deserve. If you’re looking for an OCD residential treatment center in LA, look no further than Bridges to Recovery. Their licensed, trained staff is kind, professional and understanding. They have an excellent success rate and have been successful treating clients who have not recovered by using other treatment methods. Clients with a dual diagnosis – both mental health and substance abuse – will be treated for the underlying mental health problems that are causing the chemical dependency.
For treatment for bipolar disorder treatment, panic attacks, OCD, mood regulation, Borderline Personality Disorder and other psychiatric disorders visit Bridges to Recovery.com to find a location nearby. Contact them through the website or call 1-877-386-3398. You can either speak with the staff to ask more questions, have them send you more information, or make an appointment to take a tour of one of the first-class facilities. This is an open-door facility that is open 24/7. The doors are never locked to keep patients in. This provides patients with peace of mind. Bridges to Recovery is a private-pay program, meaning they do not accept insurance payments. They will help clients bill their insurance companies by providing invoices and records.
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Neck pain remains as a major cause of disabilty
Neck pain remains as a major cause of disabilty
(PRWEB) May 19, 2012
Neck pain remains as a major cause of disabilty, according to Dr. A. J. Farshchian MD the medical director for the center for Regenerative medicine.
All the interconnected structures that give your neck its incredible range of motion are subject to the wear-and-tear damage of arthritis and the overextension injuries of whiplash. Neck pain may result from abnormalities in the soft tissues – the muscles, ligaments, and nerves – as well as in bones and joints of the spine. The most common causes of neck pain are soft tissue abnormalities due to injury or prolonged wear and tear. In rare cases, infection or tumors may cause neck pain. In some people, neck problems may be the source of pain in the upper back, shoulders or arms.
Degenerative diseases that cause neck pain include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs in older people as a result of wear of the joints between the bones in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause destruction of the joints of the neck. Both of these major types of arthritis can cause stiffness and pain.
Cervical disk degeneration also can cause neck pain. The disk acts as a shock absorber between the bones in the neck. In cervical disk degeneration (typically age 40 onwards), the normal gelatin-like center of the disk degenerates and the space between the vertebrae narrows. As the disk space narrows, added stress is applied to the joints of the spine causing further wear and degenerative disease.
The cervical disk may also protrude and cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots when the rim of the disk weakens. This is known as a herniated cervical disk. Because the neck is so flexible and because it supports the head, it is extremely vulnerable to injury. Motor vehicle or diving accidents, contact sports, and falls may result in neck injury. The regular use of safety belts in motor vehicles can help to prevent or minimize injury. A “rear end” automobile collision may result in hyper extension, a backward motion of the neck beyond normal limits, or hyperflexion, a forward motion of the neck beyond normal limits. Most common injuries are to the soft tissues, i.e., muscles and ligaments. Severe injury with fracture or dislocation of the neck may damage the spinal cord and cause paralysis .
Much less common causes of neck pain include tumors, infections, or congenital abnormalities of the vertebrae. There is also the emotional part, I mean why would the pain get worse with stress and get better with less stress, this must be emphasized when treating patient with neck pain other wise the job is not done. Why the tingling of the fingers? this is because of nerve conduction and dermatomes. Dermatomes are located on the anterior body and the posterior body and are consecutive in the neck and torso regions. Development of the peripheral nervous system will produce a pattern of skin innervated by cutaneous neurons of a certain spinal or cranial nerves. These are called dermatomes and represent specific regions of nerve reception of sensory impulses. The pattern of the dermatome is of major clinical significance when a physician desires to treat a particular portion of the body. For instance the gentleman discussed in the above case having numbness in the index finger as well as his thumb (refer to the picture) may need to be treated specifically at the level of C6-C7.
The Center for Regenerative Medicine in Miami, Florida concentrates on helping arthritic and injured people to get back to a functional level of life and their activities using non-surgical techniques and Orthopedic medicine. The center’s expertise is in treatment of conditions of spine, knees , shoulders , and other cartilage damages. We have developed non-surgical and rehabilitation techniques focused on treatment and management of joint pain. Our team includes health professionals organized around a central theme.
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Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Ranked in America?s Top 10 Workplaces
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Ranked in America’s Top 10 Workplaces
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced this week it has been recognized as one of America’s Top 10 Workplaces, according to the first annual National Top Workplaces list compiled by Workplace Dynamics.
“Our culture is our strongest asset and the reason that so many people want to be with us,” Mary Tennant, COO of Keller Williams Realty shares. “Imagine what it would be like to work in a culture every day with people that you feel love, kindness, caring and humor with. Imagine working in an environment where there is a passion for every single person to succeed at the highest level.”
“If this award proves anything, it’s that we only succeed when our associates do,” added Mark Willis, CEO. “We are proud to be in business with the best who are lifting us up each day and proud to be fulfilling our mission of building careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living.”
The list of National Top Workplaces is based solely on employee feedback surveyed from 805 companies of more than 1,000 employees, which included over half a million survey responses. According to survey results, Keller Williams’ ranking was based on its overall culture and high levels of organizational health including training, benefits, compensation, and work-life balance. “Put simply, the most successful companies appear to be the ones that employees believe in,” said Doug Claffey, CEO at WorkplaceDynamics.
For more information and the full list of the Workplace Dynamics Nation’s Top Workplaces, please visit http://topworkplaces.com/stories/americas-top10-workplaces.php
About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:
Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with almost 700 offices and more than 75,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company has grown exponentially since the opening of the first Keller Williams Realty office in 1983, and continues to cultivate its agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (http://www.kw.com). For more information about KW Worldwide, visit (http://www.kwworldwide.com).
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Lakeway Texas Premier Dentist, David Panahi DDS, Opens Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Practice in the Lakeway / Austin Area, near Steiner Ranch, Bee Cave, and Four Points
Lakeway Texas Premier Dentist, David Panahi DDS, Opens Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Practice in the Lakeway / Austin Area, near Steiner Ranch, Bee Cave, and Four Points
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
Dr David Panahi DDS has been in the Austin, Texas area for six years and has proudly opened his office in the Lakeway area near the Steiner Ranch and Four Points Austin Developments. The beautiful, spacious 2,650 square foot office space makes a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for all patients. Highly advanced technology makes this Lakeway office one of the most technologically advanced offices in the Austin area. The practice is accepting new patients and many insurances are also welcome.
Dr. Panahi at Lake Travis Family & Cosmetic Dentistry believes that everyone in the family deserves a beautiful affordable smile. At Lake Travis Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, they practice comprehensive care to a wide spectrum of patients from children to adults. Most dental procedures can be done in the office, such as root canals, tooth extractions, tooth colored fillings, implant crowns, and partial dentures. Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation is available in every room as well as soft pillows and blankets. His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the dental field. Dr David Panahi has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical and root canal treatments.
Their mission is to offer caring and compassionate dentistry for children and adults.They pledge to develop the personal and professional skills through continuing education in all fields of dentistry. They are excited to be leaders in the Lakeway community and set examples for good dental health, education and prevention.
Dr. Panahi attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He has been a dentist for years and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his D.D.S. degree in 2006.
Dr. Panahi is certified in sedation, both conscious nitrous oxide sedation and conscious oral sedation. He is a member of ADA (American Dental Association), TDA (Texas Dental Association), and Capital Area Dental Society.
The staff at Lake Travis Family and Cosmetic Dentistry will welcome patients with kindness and professionalism. The staff has many years’ experience and is very knowledgeable in the dental field.
Lake Travis Family and Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in general dentistry with affordable prices located at 1605 RR 620 N. Ste 300 Lakeway, TX 78734. Please call 512-382-6988 to make an appointment.
http://www.laketravisdentistry.com
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Wiley Partners with Quantum to Deliver Intelligent Adaptive Learning and Assessment Solution for Accounting Education
Wiley Partners with Quantum to Deliver Intelligent Adaptive Learning and Assessment Solution for Accounting Education
Hoboken, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
Global publisher John Wiley & Sons, which provides content and content-enabled services for students and educators, researchers, and professional practitioners, has partnered with Quantum Simulations, Inc., a leading developer of artificial intelligence-based education products and services, to offer intelligent adaptive learning and assessment software with Wiley’s print and digital textbooks, starting with Introductory Accounting through Intermediate Accounting. Known as the “language of business”, Accounting is taken by over 1 million students per year by business and non-business majors as well as MBA graduate students.
“Quantum will help to accelerate our growth position in business education and demonstrate our commitment to using the most advanced technologies to deliver effective, affordable, and individualized learning experiences for students and powerful analytic remediation tools for instructors,” comments George Hoffman, Wiley’s Vice President, Executive Publisher for Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance programs, Global Education. “With market leading accounting content, our goal is to help students learn more effectively while supporting our instructors by making their jobs easier. Combining our best selling titles with innovative technology such as WileyPLUS and – now – Quantum, we are poised to achieve that goal.”
Published in numerous research papers and used at hundreds of colleges and universities, Quantum’s adaptive learning and assessment software is proven to increase student test scores by at least a full letter grade. Quantum helps more students master the course material with less study time by combining advanced artificial intelligence technology, proven pedagogical techniques and content expertise from a wide range of subject matter experts to create individualized learning paths for every student.
In field research, students using Quantum’s new “Targeted Practice” and “How Am I Doing?” self-assessment tools improved 35% in their ability to solve problems. Quantum also accelerated learning and reduced study time by an average of 36%.
“With today’s advancements in communication and hardware technologies, the traditional models of teaching and learning are evolving as a new generation of learners emerge with anytime, anywhere access,” states Rebecca Renshaw, Co-founder and CEO at Quantum. “Providers of educational materials are actively seeking effective ways to engage and transfer knowledge digitally to students in a very personal way and the Wiley/Quantum partnership offers a powerful solution to address this need.”
For more information:
http://www.quantumsimulations.com/accounting.html
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ABOUT WILEY
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and Web sites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley’s global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company’s Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.
ABOUT QUANTUM SIMULATIONS, INC.
Quantum develops unique artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring, assessment and professional development software for accounting, science and mathematics that empowers instructors and inspires students in K-16, adult learning and distance education programs to achieve more. Quantum’s intelligent learning software is available stand-alone or integrated with web-based homework products and learning management systems. Through funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Research and the SBIR program, as well as the SBIR programs at the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health and in collaboration with educators nationwide, Quantum is realizing its vision of inquiry-based learning to teach students how to become better learners and independent thinkers. For more information, visit:
http://www.quantumsimulations.com
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Judge?s Ruling Could Speed Up Actos Lawsuits
Judge’s Ruling Could Speed Up Actos Lawsuits
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
The Actos Bladder Cancer Center is alerting those patients who were diagnosed with bladder cancer or heart disease after taking the diabetes drug Actos that a recent court order could expedite the legal process by which Actos lawsuits are handled.
Anyone who has suffered a side effect after taking Actos is encouraged to speak with a lawyer about their legal options.
The announcement comes as claims mount against Takeda Pharmaceuticals that its best selling diabetes drug may have contributed to thousands of patients developing bladder cancer. According to an article published in Bloomberg on March 13, 2012, the company could face as many as 10,000 lawsuits in the U.S.
Controversy with Actos began last June when the FDA warned that the drug may be associated with a higher risk of bladder cancer. CBS News reported on June 10, 2011 that Germany and France had banned Actos after a study indicated long-term use could increase bladder cancer occurrences by as much as 40%.
Last month, the Canadian Press also reported that Health Canada had issued a warning after a study there showed a greater than 40% increased risk of bladder cancer from Actos.
A federal Judicial Panel has since consolidated all Actos lawsuits to a special multi-district federal court in Louisiana. The case is known as In Re: Actos Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2299, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette).
United States District Judge Rebecca Doherty, who is overseeing the litigation, recently signed a direct-filing order for any new claims. This will allow anyone filing an Actos lawsuit to do so directly to the MDL without first having to file a case in their local court and waiting for it to be transferred to the federal court.
The Actos Resource Center believes this will help expedite the litigation process for new victims and allow all of the lawsuits to reach trial or a resolution even quicker. However, since a multi-district litigation court differs from other legal venues, it is important that anyone wishing to pursue a claim do so with a lawyer qualified for this type of litigation.
The Actos Resource Center urges anyone diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking the drug who has legal questions to talk with an expert drug injury attorney. They work only with qualified Actos lawyers who are actively involved in this litigation and have handled thousands of cases.
For more information on the research, actos warnings, side effects and legal options relating to the drug Actos, or to speak with a lawyer, visit ActosLawsuitUpdate.com.
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U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) ?Supplement 411.org? Initiative Helps Athletes Find Safer Nutritional Products
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) “Supplement 411.org” Initiative Helps Athletes Find Safer Nutritional Products
Ann Arbor, Mich. (PRWEB) May 17, 2012
To help athletes steer clear of tainted and adulterated nutritional products, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has launched a new “Supplement 411” initiative. NSF International, an independent organization that tests and certifies products for the dietary and nutritional supplement industry, fully supports USADA’s Supplement 411.org campaign to help athletes make educated decisions when it comes to choosing nutritional products.
NSF International is currently the only independent third party testing and certification organization to meet the stringent requirements of USADA’s Supplement 411 program, which requires Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits and toxicological reviews. As the developer of the only American national standard for dietary supplements (NSF/ANSI Standard 173), NSF International developed the NSF Dietary Supplement Certification and NSF Certified for Sport® programs to test and certify the safety and quality of dietary and sports nutrition products.
The NSF Dietary Supplement Certification program requires GMP audits of manufacturing facilities, as well as toxicology, label claim and contaminant reviews. The NSF Certified for Sport® program builds on this by also screening supplements for more than 165 banned substances and undeclared ingredients including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2-agonists, masking agents and other substances, as well as unsafe levels of contaminants.
The NSF Certified for Sport® program is recognized by major sports organizations such as the NFL, MLB, and their player associations, PGA, LPGA and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to help ensure the sports supplements their athletes use are free of athletic banned substances.
The NSF Certified for Sport® program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and the Standards Council of Canada. The program also meets USADA’s criteria of maintaining multiple international accreditations including ISO Guide 65 (requirements for bodies operating product certification systems), ISO 17025 (requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) and ISO 17020 (criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection).
“NSF International fully supports USADA’s initiative to eliminate adulterated dietary supplements and nutritional products in the marketplace, and we will continue to do our part by offering testing and certification solutions that safeguard athletes and consumers from taking such products,” said Ed Wyszumiala, NSF International’s General Manager of Dietary Supplement Certification Programs.
“To help athletes find supplements that have been screened and certified by NSF International, we recently developed an NSF Certified for Sport App that enables people to easily search NSF’s list of certified products from an iPhone (and iPad) or Android phone,” Wyszumiala added.
“The need for these programs is great. Multiple studies have shown that as many as 20-25 percent of the bodybuilding products sold over-the-counter in health food stores may be spiked with anabolic steroids and other substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). We must make it easier for athletes and consumers to find safe products,” Wyszumiala concluded.
Both the NSF Dietary Supplement Certification and NSF Certified for Sport® programs are part of NSF International’s Health Sciences Division, which offers certification, training, consulting, GMP and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) testing, R&D and auditing for the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement and medical device industries.
Editor’s Note: Ed Wyszumiala, General Manager of NSF’s Dietary Supplement Certification Programs, is available for media interviews. Contact Greta Houlahan at 734-913-5723 or houlahan(at)nsf(dot)org if you’d like to set up an interview.
About NSF International: NSF International is an independent organization that writes standards and tests and certifies products for the food, water and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.
NSF International’s Health Sciences Division includes NSF Pharmalytica, a GLP & GMP contract laboratory; NSF-DBA, which has more than 25 years of pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and medical devices training expertise; NSF Reference Standards; and NSF Dietary Supplement Certification and NSF Certified for Sport® athletic banned substances screening. NSF’s Health Science Division operates globally throughout North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Additional NSF services include management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. (NSF-ISR), organic certification through Quality Assurance International (QAI), food safety and quality programs through the NSF Food Safety Division, drinking water product certification through the NSF Water Division, sustainability services through NSF Sustainability, and NSF Education and Training programs.
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Announcing the Launch of a “New Series” of IT Security Training Sessions Offered by Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC
Announcing the Launch of a “New Series” of IT Security Training Sessions Offered by Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) May 17, 2012
Security Incidents are at an all time high. Be it a hospital, school, church, company, or individual – Education is the first step to protection. This is the primary goal of the IT Security Training services provided by Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC.
Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC will be offering several Security Services to consider including: Social Network Security, Cloud Computing Security, Electronic Health Record Protection, Keeping Kids Safe Online, Safe Email Practices, Social Engineering, and Safe Mobile Usage. Personalized training can also be provided for specific training needs – if required.
Training can be provided online or on-site and follows a very simple – yet effective process. First, interest in a particular training service is solicited via Survey or personal contact). Second, an information session is provided relating to topic of interest selected. Lastly, if requested, more specialized training can be provided in any area of need.
Please complete this Interest Survey to specify any “particular” security interests, or simply Contact us Today!
About Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC
Wilson Innovative Solutions LLC is a company created for providing innovative research-based solutions to its clientele. It was established in 2012 and specializes in all aspects of Information Security. The company’s goal is to empower company’s and individuals alike through the provision of specialized IT Security Training.
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Amerinet Strategic Alliance for Financial Efficiency (SAFE) Member Craneware Brings Dramatic Financial Turnaround to Critical Access Hospital
Amerinet Strategic Alliance for Financial Efficiency (SAFE) Member Craneware Brings Dramatic Financial Turnaround to Critical Access Hospital
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 17, 2012
Amerinet, a leading national healthcare solutions organization and Craneware, the leader in automated revenue integrity solutions, announced Amerinet member Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC), a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in the southern Ohio region, significantly improved financial performance, operational efficiency and compliance through the implementation of Craneware’s Chargemaster Toolkit – CAH®, Online Reference Toolkit® and Bill Analyzer software. As most of the healthcare industry continues to lose revenue, following more than five years of substantial revenue loss, in the first year of implementation ACRMC is now operating at a small profit on less revenue.
“The software has identified millions in financial performance improvement opportunities and has already significantly reduced errors. With Craneware’s help, we made a dramatic financial turnaround in time to help save our hospital as previously the hospital was losing an average of million a year,” said Scott D. Smith, chief financial officer, Adams County Regional Medical Center.
In order to achieve this dramatic financial improvement, ACRMC needed visibility into their processes to ensure they were receiving all earned reimbursement through proper pricing, charging and coding. Immediate access to current regulatory changes and competitive pricing data was a top priority.
An Amerinet member since 1987, ACRMC obtained Craneware’s solutions and services through Amerinet. Craneware is a partner in the Amerinet Strategic Alliance for Financial Efficiency (SAFE), a unique partnership of market-leading companies, spearheaded by Amerinet, providing best-of-class revenue cycle and financial performance improvement solutions that support healthcare facilities of all sizes.
To meet ACRMC’s needs, Craneware’s Chargemaster Toolkit – CAH, designed specifically for CAHs to establish and maintain a complete and accurate chargemaster, was packaged with a CAH version of Craneware’s Online Reference Toolkit, a software which provides instant access to financial and regulatory coding resources. The solution immediately identified .3 million in potential financial performance improvements at Adams County.
To improve visibility into its revenue cycle and save significant rework by improving charge capture accuracy for compliant claims, Adams County also implemented Craneware’s Bill Analyzer solution. Bill Analyzer identifies potentially missed charge items and prioritizes these issues to help address root causes of revenue leakage and prevent recurrence.
“Prior to implementing Chargemaster Toolkit and Bill Analyzer, we were losing an average of .5 million a year. Now we’re projecting a profit for the first time in five years, and Craneware’s technology, training and support helped get us there,” said CFO Scott D. Smith.
SAFE provides Amerinet members with a unique cost effective menu of best-in-class software, services and support focus on specific areas encompassing: scheduling, pre-registration, patient access and estimates, charge capture, coding, utilization, collection, accounts receivable management and remittance processing.
Leveraging a three-step process to optimize financial efficiency, SAFE offers aligned solutions to reduce costs, generate revenue and achieve financial health for member organizations. The partnership also addresses issues specifically related to financial efficiencies for alternate care sites.
About Adams County Regional Medical Center
Adams County Regional Medical Center is recognized as a leading provider of quality healthcare services in the Southern Ohio Region. The 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) has provided a wide range of medical, surgical and pediatric healthcare services for patients, families and their community since 1951.
About Craneware
Craneware (AIM: CRW.L) is the leader in automated revenue integrity solutions that improve financial performance for healthcare organizations. Craneware’s market-driven, SaaS solutions help hospitals and other healthcare providers more effectively price, charge, code and retain earned revenue for patient care services and supplies. This optimizes reimbursement, increases operational efficiency and minimizes compliance risk. By partnering with Craneware, clients achieve the visibility required to identify, address and prevent revenue leakage. To learn more, visit craneware.com and stoptheleakage.com.
About Amerinet
As a leading national healthcare solutions organization, Amerinet collaborates with acute and non-acute care providers to create and deliver unique solutions through performance improvement resources, guidance and ongoing support. With better product standardization and utilization, new financial tools beyond contracting and alliances that help lower costs, raise revenue and champion quality, Amerinet enriches healthcare delivery for its members and the communities they serve. To learn more about how Amerinet can help you successfully navigate the future of healthcare reform, visit http://www.amerinet-gpo.com.
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