Neuma Innovations’ Single-Use IV Disinfecting Cap Improves CLABSI Prevention and Deters Central Line Abuse by IVDU Patients
Neuma Develops Disinfecting Cap That Mechanically Cannot Be Used More Than Once
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Neuma InnovationsTM, creator of the original Neuma ClampTM that deters and detects central line abuse by IVDU (intravenous drug using) patients, today announced the development of a new disinfecting cap that prevents reuse and is tamper-evident.
“We’ve been working closely with infusion professionals since 2015 to design solutions to problems associated with central line blood infections. We learned that about 28% of caregivers use the same disinfecting cap more than once, which obviously compromises the caps’ effectiveness. Our team set out to design a simple device that, because it can’t be reattached after the first use, dramatically improves compliance,” said Hal Rucker, President of Neuma Innovations. “The added benefit is that our cap also protects lines from patients who use their lines to self-inject illicit drugs.”
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The Neuma CapTM disinfects, approaches 100% compliance, minimizes the harmful consequences of abuse by IVDU patients, facilitates the discharge to SNF and OPAT care, and fits seamlessly into existing workflows.
“The Neuma Cap genuinely ensures the enforcement of single-use protocols while its price point remains on par with comparable alternatives,” said Amy Duncan, Director of Business Development. “The ingenuity of Neuma’s product lies in its indistinguishable resemblance to conventional disinfecting caps without requiring any changes in workflow. From the perspective of clinicians, the Neuma Cap is a frictionless industry disrupter for optimal patient care.”
About Neuma Innovations
Neuma Innovations develops simple medical products to solve complex medical problems.
Neuma Caps and Neuma Clamps are patent-protected. Neuma, Neuma Innovations, Neuma Clamp, Neuma Central Line Protection Clamp, Neuma Cap, and Neuma Disinfecting Cap are trademarks of Neuma Innovations, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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AQuity Broadens Its Portfolio With Launch of Revenue Integrity Solutions
Enhanced Revenue Integrity offering strengthens audits, denials management, clinical documentation improvement solutions, and coder education to improve healthcare systems’ financial wellness.
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CARY, N.C., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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AQuity Solutions, an industry-leading, tech-enabled Clinical Documentation Capture, Medical Coding, and Mid-Revenue Cycle solution supplier for healthcare provider organizations, announced the launch of its Revenue Integrity portfolio. The solutions include Claim Denial & Appeals Management, Coding Audits & Record Analysis, Claim & Edit Remediation, Clinical Documentation Improvement, and Medical Coding Education & Training services.
The highly customizable set of offerings drive revenue cycle quality and productivity, allowing hospitals, clinics, and physician practices to meet and exceed their quality benchmarks through strengthened documentation capture details, improved coding accuracy, and payer-specific claim preparations to solidify accurate revenue while ensuring compliance. AQuity’s unique consultative approach helps manage risks and improve quality.
“Our Revenue Integrity solutions positively impact our client’s financial success through our team of experienced consultants in over 30 specialties, including Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (CVIR) and other complex sub-specialties,” noted Susan Gatehouse, AQuity’s VP of Revenue Integrity and RHIT, CCS, and ICD-10 CM/PCS AHIMA Certified Trainer. “AQuity drives revenue success by applying detailed coding, charging, billing assessments, claim auditing, denial management, and multifaceted education strategies.”
“With increased financial pressures and growing regulatory scrutiny for all provider organizations, AQuity’s Revenue Integrity solutions ensure compliance and financial performance,” added Kashyap Joshi, AQuity’s CEO. “Our commitment to expand our Revenue Integrity offerings is in direct response to market needs and our commitment to help AQuity clients overcome their most challenging issues related to the revenue cycle.”
About AQuity
Headquartered in Cary, NC, AQuity provides solutions for 21 of the Top 25 and over half of the Top 250 Health Systems in the United States. AQuity employs over 7,500 virtual scribe and medical transcription document capture specialists, medical coders, and revenue integrity specialists in multiple specialties across the United States, India, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. With over 40 years of experience in solutions for healthcare, AQuity is recognized year after year by KLAS and Black Book as a leading vendor in multiple disciplines. AQuity is privately held. https://aquitysolutions.com.
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Senior Director of Communications
804.339.9017
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AQuity Broadens Its Portfolio With Launch of Revenue Integrity Solutions
University Reproductive Associates Merges With Diamond Institute to Create a Network of Fertility Clinics in Both Northern New Jersey and New York
The merger will combine URA’s exclusive technology and expertise with Diamond Institute’s best fertility specialists to create one of the strongest networks of fertility clinics in northern New Jersey and New York.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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University Reproductive Associates (URA) and Diamond Institute today announced a merger that will create one of the most technologically advanced networks of fertility clinics in northern New Jersey and New York, as well as the most personalized. Both URA and Diamond Institute have built their successes on excellence in care, from initial evaluation to guidance on financial assistance. That care will now be available at six offices in six counties. New Jersey offices: Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, Wayne in Passaic County, Millburn in Essex County, Denville in Morris County and Hoboken in Hudson County. New York office: Goshen in Orange County.
According to Peter McGovern, M.D., a founding physician at URA, the merger will result in a new level of fertility care and solutions as more treatment options will be available, delivered with the one-on-one, personal care for which both organizations are known among their patients. URA is already the first and only fertility clinic network in New Jersey to offer the LifeAire in-duct air purification system, leading to a 15%-20% higher chance of successful implantation and pregnancy. URA is also the only network of fertility clinics in New Jersey to offer robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System.
From Diamond Institute, the merger will bring to URA two leading fertility specialists in New Jersey, Dr. Matan Yemini and Dr. Ndidiamaka Onwubalili. Dr. Yemeni brings 30 years of experience focusing interest, practice and research on the spectrum of issues associated with reproductive endocrinology and infertility treatment. Dr. Yemeni is bilingual, also speaking Hebrew. Dr. Onwubalili, aka “Dr. O,” is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. She is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians, and her clinical and research focus includes polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility preservation, uterine fibroids, and minimally invasive surgery.
“There’s no doubt that URA provides families-to-be with higher chances than most fertility clinics through technology. Combined with the warm, personal care that’s already our standard with each and every couple, I think the merger will create something even better than the sum of its parts,” Dr. Onwubalili said.
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Leonard Schwartz
Practice Manager
201-288-6330
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University Reproductive Associates Merges With Diamond Institute to Create a Network of Fertility Clinics in Both Northern New Jersey and New York
Glauconix is Now Humonix
Specialty pharmaceutical research company celebrates the launch of a new service offering and with it, a brand refresh.
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Smile Digital Health Achieves ISO 27018 Certification
Smile’s new addition to its privacy certification is the best of both worlds—compliance and data protection.
TORONTO, July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Smile Digital Health (Smile), a leading FHIR® health data fabric and exchange solutions provider, announced today that it has successfully implemented ISO 27018:2019, an international guideline focused on safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) in cloud computing.
ISO 27018 is entirely voluntary; however, Smile chose to extend its current certification of ISO 27001 with ISO 27018 to ensure its privacy information management system meets the most comprehensive guidelines when it comes to collecting, processing, storing, sharing and destroying PII and protected health information (PHI) data in the Cloud. Although the focus of ISO 27018 is data protection, it also offers guidelines for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other regulatory compliance. Along with PII handling, ISO 27018 provides guidelines for third-party management for subcontractors and security incident management.
ISO 27018 certification is particularly relevant for customers of Smile’s Cloud-based Managed Services offering. Smile Managed Services is an end-to-end service package encompassing FHIR-based implementation, maintenance, security and support for cloud or hybrid-deployed Health Data Fabric (HDF) solutions. Managed Services customers can trust that their data is safeguarded and won’t be used for any purposes other than those that they give consent for based on the ISO 27018 controls, objectives and guidelines.
“ISO 27018 ensures the data our Managed Services customers store, share and process in the Cloud is handled based on the highest level of privacy standards,” said George Rollins, President, Smile Digital Health. “I’m proud that we can offer solutions and support that provide the security our customers look to us for. Our privacy information management system and all that our team has been able to accomplish in terms of certifications is truly impressive.”
“It’s important for us as we continue to grow our product and service offerings to ensure we are always operating with the highest standards when it comes to security and privacy. Our Managed Services solution made implementing ISO 27018 the obvious next step for us in terms of PII protection in the Cloud,” said Luis de Barros, Chief Privacy and Security Officer, Smile Digital Health.
About Smile Digital Health
Smile Digital Health is a health information technology company focused on delivering better global health through open standards. Our enterprise-grade, open framework data fabric and integration platform fuels healthcare’s digital transformation and accelerates value creation across all patient journeys at scale. Powered by our HL7® FHIR® standard-based clinical data repository (#SmileInside), our platform enables collaboration and allows organizations to ingest, transform, store, enrich, analyze, aggregate, and meaningfully share health information to power digital transformation. We prepare healthcare providers, payers, researchers, and life sciences organizations for a connected future beyond legacy systems, adding new value through the intelligent use of information, and ultimately delivering better patient outcomes. For more information, visit SmileDigitalHealth.com.
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Victoria Valladolid
Director of Marketing, Smile Digital Health
(877) 537-3343 x 728
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ISSA Launches the First Certification of Its Kind – Fostering Inclusivity in Fitness
Bringing Awareness and Education on the topic of Diversity and Inclusion
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Travel App Visited Publishes Top Summer Destinations in Europe for 2023
Travel App Visited Compiles Over 1.75 Million Users’ Data to Rank Top Places that Americans travel in Summer Time.
TORONTO, July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The travel app Visited by Arriving In High Heels Corporation has published a list of the top 10 summer vacation destinations in Europe. Visited, available on iOS or Android, allows users to plan dream getaways, mark off where they’ve traveled, discover unique destinations, and get personalized travel maps and stats.
“Summer 2023 is projected to return to levels that were seen prior to the pandemic. Visited user’s data indicates an increase in interest in European vacations. Europe has something for everyone from chic beaches such as French Riviera, sailing across islands in Croatia or Greece to visiting museums in Paris, Amsterdam or London to those looking for adventure in colder destinations such as hiking among Fjords in Norway or in the Swiss Alps. Even famiy travel can be fun when visiting Euro Disneyland near Paris or Legoland in Denmark.” Said Anna Kayfitz, found of Visited App.
Here are the top 10 European summer vacation destinations:
- France is the top summer vacation destination in Europe. France features iconic art and architecture in Paris and stunning beaches along the South Coast in cities like Nice and Saint-Tropez.
- Spain has a vibrant culture and many popular beaches. Playa de Silencio along the northern coast has incredible cliffside views and cooler temperatures than many of the other beaches.
- Italy is the third most popular European destination. The white sandy beaches of Sicily offer warm weather and lots of activity in the summer.
- Germany attracts tourists and locals to the lively nightlife in Berlin in the summertime.
- The UK is booming in London during the summer. With warm temperatures, endless bars and restaurants, and tourist attractions like Westminster and the Tower of London, there’s something for everyone.
- The Netherlands is the sixth most popular European summer destination, with visitors flocking to Amsterdam’s art museums, Red Light District, and canals.
- Greece has a unique blend of ancient ruins in Athens, pristine beaches, and vibrant nightlife in beach towns like Santorini and Mykonos.
- Austria comes to life in the summer, offering warmer temperatures and castles to explore, including Festung Hohensalzburg, Burg Hohenwerfen, and Castle Liechtenstein.
- Belgium features delectable chocolate and beer in Brussels and the medieval city of Bruges.
- Switzerland draws outdoor enthusiasts to the scenic Alpine Mountains and lakes in the summer.
To browse more top travel lists, see the most popular destinations, and create a personalized travel map, users can download Visited on iOS or Android.
Get the full Visited 2022 travel report for more travel stats with the most visited destinations based on U.S. and international travelers. To learn more about the Visited Map App, visit https://visitedapp.com.
About Arriving In High Heels Corporation
Arriving In High Heels Corporation is a mobile app company with apps including Pay Off Debt, X-Walk, and Visited, their most popular app.
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B&W Quality Growers Shares the Nutritional Benefits of Watercress
World’s Most Nutrient-Dense Food
Key Nutrients of Watercress
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FELLSMERE, Fla., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Watercress continues to top the charts, packed with over 50 essential nutrients and recognized as the only food to receive a perfect score from ANDI and the CDC. This healthy, flavorful leafy green delivers a potent portion of health benefits. Watercress is a superfood with a distinctive taste that stands out from the muted flavors of other leafy greens. With so many nutrients being recognized in this one leafy green, we want to focus our attention on some of the critical nutrients.
Vitamin A supports the immune system, eye health reproduction, and growth and development. Vitamin A helps your heart, lungs, and other organs work properly. In addition, studies show that people whose diet is high in Vitamin A or beta-carotene can have a lower risk of certain kinds of cancer.
Vitamin C shields the body against free radicals and supports the normal function of blood vessels. Vitamin C has also been shown to aid in the healing of wounds and assist in iron absorption and neurological function.
B Vitamins are a family of vitamins that uniquely keep our bodies healthy and energized. B Vitamins help convert energy from carbohydrates to fuel, assist fat cells in breaking down amino acids, and aid in transporting oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body.
Vitamin K supports blood clotting and is necessary for calcium absorption to strengthen bones. Vitamin K is also shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and could be a key component in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin E is a nutrient critical to vision, reproduction, and your blood, brain, and skin health. Vitamin E also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants may protect your cells from free radicals and can play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for total health and a robust immune system, and it supports keeping infections at bay. Research shows that zinc aids every step of the immune process, from the growth and development of immune cells to their fight against upsetting agents, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Watercress’s highly absorbable iron is one of the best ways to incorporate iron and help your body carry oxygen to cells, playing a significant part in the immune system process. The iron in Watercrcress helps maintain your energy levels, impacting how your body feels. In addition, iron builds up your immune cells, allowing them to reach full maturity and optimally perform.
Magnesium is crucial in muscle function, your nervous system, and energy production. Magnesium is also a critical stabilizing nutrient for blood sugar and blood pressure and helps your body rest and recover.
Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones and muscles. Additionally, calcium supports your heart and nervous system.
Potassium helps maintain normal fluid levels inside our cells. Potassium also helps muscles to contract and supports normal blood pressure.
PEITC (Phenethyl isothiocyanate) is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate whose precursor, is gluconasturtiin. PEITC has been shown to have chemo-preventive effects in cell and animal studies of cancer.
Protein is a critical part of the processes to fuel your energy and carry oxygen throughout your body in your blood. In addition, protein helps make antibodies that fight off infections and illnesses, keep cells healthy, and creates new ones.
Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. Break down food, grow and repair tissue, make hormone and brain chemicals, create an energy source, maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails, build muscle, boost your immune system, and sustain a regular digestive system.
For more on the most nutrient-dense food, visit B&W Quality Growers. B&W Quality Growers has been farming responsibly since 1870. We’re among the largest growers of distinctive leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, spinach, and ong choy. We sustainably grow, pack, and ship the highest quality distinctive leafy greens, providing well-being for our consumers and value for our customers. We’ve done this with zero product recalls and aim to provide a healthier, more flavorful world using premium leaves in everyday recipes. Follow B&W on our social media pages: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
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AMD Global Telemedicine and Collain Healthcare Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Healthcare Delivery in Senior Living Facilities
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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AMD Global Telemedicine Inc. (AMD), a renowned global leade…
Somatix and Roche Launch an Only-of-Its-Kind Medication Compliance Capability Using AI-Enabled Wearable Technology
Roche and Somatix Teams at Beta-i
The Roche and Somatix teams gather together at Beta-i’s \”Innovation in Dementia\” event.
NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Somatix leadership presented the results of its brand-new medication compliance and hydration capabilities that were trained and launched in Portuguese hospitals and clinics as part of the Building Tomorrow Together – Innovation in Dementia Program with Roche Pharmaceuticals, Multicare, and Beta-i Collaborative Innovation. The project was part of an open innovation initiative powered by Beta-i, in which four startups, including Somatix, were selected to conduct their pilots in public or private institutions in Portugal. Somatix is honored to be part of this project to improve the quality of life of patients with dementia.
Using its unique artificial intelligence-enabled technology, Somatix is able to provide powerful clinical insights from wearables worn by patients with early to mid-stage dementia, including hydration, falls and medication compliance. Dehydration and missed medication dosages are potentially preventable events that otherwise lead to injury and illness. With the combination of remote monitoring, telehealth, and Somatix’s SafeBeingTM platform, the goal is to keep these patients safer and healthier while preserving their independence, and to improve their quality of life either at home or in an independent living facility. Partnering with Roche and two major health providers in Portugal, Campus Neurologico Senior (cnscampus.com) and CUF (cuf.pt), Somatix demonstrated the first successful clinical use of its ground-breaking medication compliance feature.
Dr. Charles Herman, CEO of Somatix, commented, “Somatix’s AI-powered Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) platform for healthcare providers uniquely uses wearable-enabled gesture detection to yield powerful clinical insights to improve patient outcomes with the help of strategic partners like Roche and Multicare, our sponsors; CNS and CUF, our healthcare provider partners; and Beta-i, the open innovation program developer; bringing groundbreaking technology to the aging population in Europe. We also worked closely with our ecosystem partner, Amazon Web Services, to build our first cloud-based server in Europe.”
“Somatix is happy to report that the medication compliance feature was accurately able to detect pills taken and missed with over 70% accuracy. Based on the experience with Roche and its partners, we have already found opportunities to further improve the accuracy of our medication intake algorithm and plan to reach close to 90% accuracy in the next phase of our project. We also observed close to 95% accuracy in detecting the amount of fluid consumed over a day,” says Dr. Amit Sawant, COO of Somatix.
Somatix and Roche plan to expand the partnership later this year, bringing Somatix’s platform to more outpatients with early and mid-stage dementia in an effort to keep them safer and healthier in their own environments.
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Jessica Bradley
Director of Sales
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Somatix and Roche Launch an Only-of-Its-Kind Medication Compliance Capability Using AI-Enabled Wearable Technology