Yearly Archives: 2023
Improving Quality in Northwest Clinics Through Chronic Care Management
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 14, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Multiple clinics in the Northwestern United States recently demonstrated their commitment to address serious needs in their Medicare Beneficiary populations by adopting the Chronic Care Management (CCM) program. Although these clinics are already providing extensive medical services, by selecting CrossTx's CCM business solution, they can further patient outcome improvements, enhance patient engagement, and address Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) while expanding reimbursement opportunities. The move to Value-Based Care models include the embrace of care coordination programs such as CCM and other Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) care coordination programs. CCM programs support and contribute to clinical quality measures by managing care for eligible patients with two or more chronic conditions. CrossTx's cloud-based, purpose-driven software now enables Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, Arbor Health, Southwest Healthcare Services, and South Lincoln Hospital District to track quality with comprehensive care plans, medication management, preventative services/health maintenance, and patient engagement, improving health literacy and transitions of care.
Pacific Northwest Clinics
Raymond Hino, the CEO at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, headquartered in Bandon, OR, embraces the focus on enhancing care coordination among the healthcare providers. "Chronic Care Management ensures continuity of care for our patients, allowing them to gain ongoing access to primary care services. Our care coordination program will promote a seamless care experience for our patients with chronic conditions."
Morton, Washington-based Arbor Health will implement CCM programs as part of its mission to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes. Julie Taylor, Ancillary Services Director, elaborates on this patient-centric care strategy: "Chronic Care Management meets our vision to provide each patient with the best possible care. Through our care coordination program, we can better address gaps in care and thereby nurture healthy communities in East Lewis County."
North Dakota and Wyoming Clinics
Rural health clinics in states like North Dakota embrace dynamic, patient-centric care coordination across vast patient catchment areas. The Practice Administrator for Southwest Healthcare Services, Melani Kline, RN, reports that their approach is to "optimize high-quality care for their patients by developing a comprehensive plan of care that enables them to better manage their chronic conditions. Using best methods, our staff members can address patient needs and optimize engagement while improving access to the appropriate level of care."
In rural Wyoming, Jamie Linn, the Practice Manager at South Lincoln Hospital District in Kemmerer, WY, shares that their CCM program addresses overall timeliness of care and patient satisfaction. "Our CCM patients know they have an additional resource to help them navigate the complexities of healthcare. Through our program, we can bring a personalized touch while monitoring health outcomes and tracking clinical performance measures as related to chronic conditions."
CrossTx provides an end-to-end CMS-compliant CCM business solution. Infusing foundational knowledge and expertise into in-house staff and/or local partners with dynamic, compliant and evidence-based workflows is key to initiating the program. Quality measures and collaboration with community-based care team members ensure gaps in care are addressed along the way. "Our technical team is dedicated to maximizing seamless interoperability with Health Information Exchanges and EHRs. Additionally, our cloud-based software minimizes inefficiencies across evidence-based care coordination workflows," states Chad Nybo, CrossTx CEO. CrossTx supports continuous clinical improvement with world-class support and client success, while keeping staff current to best practices and CMS regulation changes. Chandra Donnell, CrossTx VP Client Success, says, "CrossTx concentrates our CS team's focus on supporting tailored workflows and granularities in policies, while simultaneously looking at comprehensive reports that measure the program's sustainability, quality measures, and other key performance indicators for our clinical network."
About CrossTx
CrossTx, the leading CCM cloud-based platform for healthcare organizations, works with Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, independent physician-owned clinics and special carve outs such as Accountable Care Organizations, Independent Physician Associations, and Clinically Integrated Networks across more than two dozen states.
Thanks to a combination of purpose-designed software, compelling risk-sharing economic models, and data interoperability, CrossTx has emerged as the leading CCM platform for rural America. Learn more at CrossTx.com.
Contact Information:Chandra Donnell
VP Client Success
chandra@crosstx.com
406.595.1326
Original Source: Improving Quality in Northwest Clinics Through Chronic Care Management
Ovaterra’s Advanced Prenatal Vitamins Provide Full Daily Choline Recommendation for Breastfeeding Mothers
Advanced Prenatal with Choline by Ovaterra
Ovaterra's Advanced Prenatal vitamins are the only prenatal capsule to contain the full daily recommendation of Choline.
NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Ovaterra, a leading reproductive health supplement company, has a unique offering in its Advanced Prenatal Vitamins, which are the only prenatal vitamin capsule on the market that contains the full recommended daily dose of Choline required for lactating mothers.
With 24 essential vitamins and minerals sourced from clinical-grade ingredients and used in their most bioavailable forms, these prenatal vitamins are specifically formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of expectant mothers. But the Choline content is what truly sets Ovaterra's Advanced Prenatal Vitamins apart.
Choline is an essential nutrient for everybody. It plays a crucial role in brain development, cognitive functioning, neurotransmitter production and liver health, among other functions, and it can be found in a number of different foods, including eggs, fish, meat, poultry and dairy products, as well as some cruciferous vegetables.
According to a recent study published in the National Library of Medicine, Choline is especially important for breastfeeding women, promoting overall immune function in the mother and ensuring proper brain growth and development in the infant. For that reason, the daily recommended choline requirement for lactating mothers is much higher than for other women—between 425 mg/day to 550 mg/day—an increase that dietary intake alone often can't meet.
The study highlights, in particular, the importance of different forms of choline in a new mother's diet, showing that a mixture of choline forms during lactation-including phosphatidylcholine (PC), free choline (FC), and glycerophosphocholine (GPC)-is the most beneficial for the mother and baby. Unfortunately, despite the clear benefits, 95% of nursing mothers don't receive the daily requirement of Choline, even when a standard prenatal vitamin is taken.
In alignment with this research, and to help promote maternal and infant health, Overterra's Advanced Prenatal Vitamins were developed as the only prenatal vitamin on the market that meets the daily recommended dose of Choline (550 mg/day), while also offering other essential prenatal nutrients such as folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, which combined help support brain development, immune function and the growth of healthy connective tissues.
For those interested in learning more about Ovaterra's innovative Advanced Prenatal vitamins and how they can benefit breastfeeding mothers and their babies, visit their product page for additional details.
About Ovaterra by Fertility Nutraceuticals
Ovaterra is a reproductive health supplement company offering premium, science-backed products. Developed in collaboration with fertility clinicians, the company's products are designed to support individuals and couples throughout their reproductive journeys.
This commitment to science, reproductive expertise, and high-quality ingredients ensures that Ovaterra's offerings, like the Advanced Prenatal vitamins, meet the specific nutritional needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Contact Information:Alexandra Rata
Marketing Manager
arata@thechr.com
(347) 303-9567
Original Source: Ovaterra's Advanced Prenatal Vitamins Provide Full Daily Choline Recommendation for Breastfeeding Mothers
Hanna Interpreting Services Ranked as the 17th-Largest Language Services Provider in North America and 61st in the World by Market Research Firm CSA Research
SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Hanna Interpreting Services has been named one of the leading providers of language services worldwide by independent market research firm CSA Research. In its 2023 rankings, based on verified revenues from 2022, Hanna secured the position of the 17th-largest language services provider in North America and the 61st largest position globally.
The language services and technology industry encompasses a wide array of players, ranging from specialized agencies to global giants. With this prestigious recognition, Hanna solidifies its position as a major contributor to the multibillion-dollar global language services market.
Hanna is a woman and minority-owned business committed to providing efficient and comprehensive language services. Based in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, Hanna is dedicated to providing exceptional language services that bring peace of mind to clients and their customers across the country. With a strong focus on meeting the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, Hanna ensures a seamless experience and language access for all.
Hanna excels in providing seamless interpretation and translation services, offering a wide range of options such as in-person, video, over-the-phone, and written translations. Additionally, the company specializes in ADA remediation, transcription, language assessments, voice-over, and website localization.
Founded in 2010 by mother-and-son duo Jennifer Hanna and Tom Elias Hanna in their garage, Hanna has grown to more than 70 employees, served 1.1 million clients to date in 250+ languages, and has sponsored countless outreach events to serve the local community.
Additionally, so far in 2023, Hanna has also been ranked by the Slator Language Service Provider Index as the #1 On-site Interpretation Provider in California, the 19th-largest provider in the United States, and 68th on the Slator Global Language Service Providers List.
Contact Information:Sean Spicer
RevOps Manager
sean.spicer@hannais.com
(619) 963-2331
Original Source: Hanna Interpreting Services Ranked as the 17th-Largest Language Services Provider in North America and 61st in the World by Market Research Firm CSA Research