Sunquest Information Systems introduces Sunquest Clinical Collect™ for Android & iOS

September 29, 2016 – Sunquest Information Systems Inc. today announced the general availability of Sunquest Clinical Collect™ for Android, iOS and Windows, enabling nursing staff to use a single device for positive patient identification in the laboratory sample collection process and other applications. The solution simplifies workflow and reduces complexity, which enhances patient safety.


Spok Survey Finds Increase in Mobility Planning but Gaps in Critical Infrastructure

September 28, 2016 -Spok, Inc. today released the findings of their fifth annual mobility strategies in healthcare survey. The survey is designed to assess mobile workflow enablement progress and trends in hospitals across the country. More than 550 healthcare organizations responded to this year’s questions about mobile strategy documentation, bring your own device (BYOD) policies, communications infrastructure, and information security.


Vocera Integration with Prescriptive Analytics Reduces Patient Falls

September 22, 2016 - Vocera Communications, Inc. today announced that long-time customer MedStar Montgomery Medical Center has once again improved patient care with the launch of a fall prevention program. The innovative new initiative combines prescriptive analytics using the hospital’s clinical data with the Vocera Communication System, an intelligent software platform enabling real-time alerts and notifications, secure texting, hands-free communication, and integration with more than 75 clinical systems including electronic health records, nurse call and bed management solutions. The program is supported by analyticsMD’s prescriptive analytics solution.


Impact Advisors Volunteers with SCARCE DuPage

September 21, 2016 - Impact Advisors, LLC. volunteered with School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE) DuPage, an organization dedicated to inspiring people through environmental education and teaching people how they can keep recyclable items out of landfills by reusing them.


Impact Advisors to Participate in National Health IT Week

September 20, 2016 - Impact Advisor is partnering with hundreds of organizations across the country to celebrate National Health IT Week from September 26-30. The firm will be promoting the important role that health information technology plays in improving healthcare delivery in America by participating in several awareness activities throughout the week.


The Chartis Group Launches Center for Rural Health

September 19, 2016 - The Chartis Group announced today the formation of the Chartis Center for Rural Health (CCRH). The CCRH will deliver tailored services, performance management solutions, research and education to rural hospitals and facilities that care for more than 60 million Americans. Leveraging a fully dedicated team, the Chartis Center for Rural Health brings together, under one banner, both the tools and extensive research of Chartis’ iVantage Health Analytics - and the leading-edge thought leadership of Chartis’ consulting practices.


Report: Physician Burnout on the Rise, Healthcare Leaders Design Roadmap to Restore Joy in Medicine

September 15, 2016 - Vocera Communications, Inc. announced today that innovative solutions are within reach to reverse the climbing rates of physician burnout in America, thanks to research by a think tank of leading physicians, including the company’s Chief Medical Officer Bridget Duffy, MD. The findings are detailed in a new report: “Physician Burnout in America: A Roadmap for Restoring Joy and Purpose to Medicine,” which will be featured in an upcoming webcast on Monday, Sept. 19. Register for the complimentary webcast here.


Christopher Giuliano Joins The Chartis Group as a Leader of the Revenue Cycle Practice

September 14, 2016 (PRWEB) - The Chartis Group is proud to announce the addition of Christopher Giuliano as a Principal in its Revenue Cycle practice. Mr. Giuliano will be part of the firm’s leadership team advising healthcare providers on best-practice revenue cycle improvements including strategic and end-to-end revenue cycle transformation, and multi-disciplinary, programmatic solution development.


Medical Center Hospital Supports Growth With Spok Enterprise Communications Suite

September 13, 2016 - Spok, Inc. today announced that Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas, is effectively supporting the hospital's growing clinical communications needs by expanding its relationship with Spok’s comprehensive enterprise solution. A Spok customer for more than 20 years, the hospital is building on its Spok Care Connect suite through a multi-phase rollout to integrate the latest technologies and devices that support efficiency for their clinicians.


Vital Further Streamlines Lung Screening Workflow with Support of Nuance PowerScribe® 360 & PenRad™ PenLung™

September 12, 2016 - Vital Images is pleased to announce the support of Nuance PowerScribe 360 Reporting and PenRad PenLung Lung Screening Management system in its comprehensive Lung Screening solution. The Vitrea CT Lung Analysis application helps clinicians standardize the diagnosis of lung nodules, while the solution’s workflow system facilitates management of lung screening treatment plans.


New “Connection” Brand Advances 35-Year History of Innovation

September 8, 2016 - PC Connection has changed its brand name to Connection. The Company will begin trading under the new ticker symbol NASDAQ: CNXN at market open onFriday, September 9, 2016. Reflecting the increasing relevance of transformational technologies, this new brand aligns precisely with the Company's mission to connect people with technology that enhances growth, elevates productivity, and empowers innovation.