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MIAMI, February 8, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Premier Radiology Services, LLC (“Premier”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Specialists in Diagnostic Imaging, LLC (d/b/a “NationalRad”), a leading provider of subspecialty teleradiology services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

NationalRad, based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, has been a trusted name in the radiology industry since 1999. The company is a market leader in subspecialty teleradiology and provides services for outpatient imaging centers, orthopedic practices, university healthcare systems, and professional sports teams. The acquisition will allow Premier to advance its strategy of improving patient care, increasing subspecialty offerings to outpatient imaging clients, and delivering best-in-class customer service. 

“We’re excited to work with NationalRad to increase and diversify our respective service offerings, increase our clinical capacity, and improve patient care and outcomes. Our customers and their patients will certainly benefit from our partnership with NationalRad’s leading physicians and best-in-class operations team," said Drew Gaudet, CEO of Premier. 

NationalRad provides reliable and accurate subspecialty interpretations to outpatient imaging centers, orthopedic practices, and clinicians on a nationwide basis. With a robust network of highly skilled radiologists, NationalRad focuses on Musculoskeletal Imaging (MSK) and Neuroradiology MRI exams.

Gaudet added, "National Radiology Associates has developed an exceptional customer base of some of the most respected orthopedics practices and outpatient imaging centers in the United States. Supported by a world-class network of subspecialty radiologists, NationalRad has demonstrated a remarkable track record of targeted and intentional growth and improved outcomes.” 

Dr. Michael Zlatkin, President of NationalRad, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, "With this partnership, NationalRad is poised to grow while remaining focused on fulfilling our mission of delivering first-rate patient care and subspecialized teleradiology services. With Premier by our side, we will attract even more skilled radiologists as we continue to invest in our technology and our talented team.”

About NationalRad

Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, NationalRad is one of the nation’s leading subspecialty diagnostic radiology practices providing outstanding diagnostic radiology and consulting services, as well as helping private practice and imaging center clients optimize and grow their own practices. For more information, visit https://nationalrad.com/.

About Premier Radiology Services

Based in Miami, Florida, Premier Radiology Services, LLC is a leading provider of teleradiology services offering 24/7 coverage across a range of modalities and sub-specialties. With a network of over 100 radiologists, Premier interprets approximately two million medical images annually for a wide range of customers, serving the needs of primary care providers, mobile imaging providers, occupational health centers, urgent care providers, and outpatient imaging centers. Premier earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Ambulatory Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. For more information, visit https://premierradiologyservices.com/.

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AUSTIN, Texas, February 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Iodine Software, a leading healthcare enterprise AI software company, today announced the launch of AwareUM, its newest software solution that helps hospitals streamline their utilization management programs. This launch highlights Iodine's prowess in harnessing artificial intelligence to augment scarce clinical resources, streamlining workflows that were once considered resistant to automation due to the indispensable role of clinical, human judgment.

“The debut of AwareUM reaffirms Iodine’s position at the forefront of innovation, signaling the evolution of our business to empower the nation’s leading health systems in navigating the entire clinical revenue cycle,” said William Chan, co-founder and CEO of Iodine. “Building on Iodine’s trailblazing role in the CDI domain, AwareUM will transform utilization management, propelling hospitals towards heightened productivity and efficiency. As a combined suite of solutions, AwareCDI and AwareUM will bridge the gap in communication between CDI and UM teams, empowering them to master the mid-revenue cycle by capturing accurate and thorough documentation, driving efficient workflows, and strengthening revenue integrity.”

AwareUM is powered by Iodine’s AI engine CognitiveML, with nearly 10 years of experience driving accurate clinical predictions from a rich dataset of 1.5 billion medical concepts and millions of patient admissions. By intelligently analyzing all clinical data and documentation in the medical record, AwareUM prioritizes cases for review at the right time and provides transparency and reasoning behind predictions, which enables the capture of correct patient status, streamlines the review process and puts key data at the reviewers’ fingertips. Additionally, AwareUM provides a dedicated hub for all UM work and helps teams communicate effectively with payers to establish medical necessity. AwareUM enables clinicians to work at the top of their license, automating important processes and improving overall efficiency.

AwareUM is already deployed in many top U.S. health systems with proven results: “AwareUM has transformed our approach to utilization reviews and allowed our nurses to focus more on understanding the patient’s needs by reducing the amount of time required for administrative tasks. With AwareUM, pertinent documentation and patient information is easily obtained, which has cut our review time by half. In addition, the case prioritization capabilities have helped us identify high-opportunity cases that need to be reviewed first, which has improved our observation rates significantly,” said Sarah Horner, Director of Case Management at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

With significant expertise across the clinical revenue cycle, in addition to AwareUM, Iodine’s AwareCDI solution has helped more than 900 hospitals capture more than $1.5 billion in earned revenue through more efficient clinical documentation improvement (CDI). Together, AwareUM and AwareCDI streamline revenue cycle management operations, improving reimbursement and enabling providers to focus on the delivery of high-quality, patient-centric care.

For more information, visit www.iodinesoftware.com/aware-um

About Iodine Software

Iodine is an enterprise AI company that builds transformative technologies to help healthcare organizations realize the full value of the care provided. Across the clinical revenue cycle, Iodine’s solutions automate complex clinical tasks, create efficiencies and maximize revenue. The company’s powerful, predictive AI/ML engine emulates the judgment of clinicians by interpreting raw clinical data to generate real-time, highly focused, predictive insights. Clinicians and hospital administrators can leverage these insights to dramatically augment the management of care delivery – facilitating critical decisions, scaling clinical workforces through automation, and improving the financial position of health systems. For more information, please visit iodinesoftware.com.

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CHICAGO, February 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Clarity Clinic, a leading provider of mental health services, proudly announces its recent accreditation from The Joint Commission. This esteemed Gold Seal of Approval® signifies Clarity Clinic's unwavering dedication to maintaining exceptional standards and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. 

The accreditation process, overseen by The Joint Commission, involves rigorous evaluation of healthcare organizations to ensure compliance with stringent performance standards. The Joint Commission's standards are crafted in collaboration with healthcare professionals, measurement experts, and patients. Informed by scientific literature and expert consensus, these standards aid healthcare organizations in measuring, assessing, and enhancing performance, further demonstrating Clarity Clinic’s commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to industry best practices. 

"We are excited to announce that Clarity Clinic has received accreditation from The Joint Commission," stated Dr. Stacy Lott, COO. "This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients and reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team." 

Receiving this Gold Seal of Approval® serves as a testament to Clarity Clinic's ongoing efforts to prioritize patient safety and quality of care. Patients can trust that they are receiving treatment from a healthcare organization that upholds the highest standards of excellence.  

Clarity Clinic remains steadfast in its mission to empower individuals and families on their journey toward improved mental health and well-being. With this accreditation, Clarity Clinic continues to be a trusted resource for those seeking compassionate and effective mental health services. 

About Clarity Clinic      

Clarity Clinic offers leading psychiatry and therapy services with locations throughout Chicagoland, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. Clarity Clinic is redefining mental health care through a leading network of mental health providers, who thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by offering a comprehensive range of mental health services, including therapy, medication management, and innovative treatment options. In-person and online psychiatry and therapy appointments can be scheduled online. 
 

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Leading health technology company MentalHealth.com is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Smith to its Venture Advisory Team and as co-leader of digital operations.

The company's newly established Venture Advisory Team, comprised of seasoned business executives, accomplished tech entrepreneurs, and highly regarded healthcare professionals, works alongside leadership to drive business initiatives and uphold its people-first culture.

“Beyond his capacity as a proven digital strategist and marketing prodigy, Jeff Smith understands the challenges to mental well-being posed by the modern digital world,” says Patrick Nagle, Co-Founder of MentalHealth.com. “His compassionate, heart-centered approach will be instrumental in developing resources and services that guide people towards self-understanding and connection.”

Jeff Smith is a self-made entrepreneur, proven business leader, and accomplished healthcare founder. Alongside Co-Founder Abhilash Patel, he impressively led the rapid growth of San Diego-based Recovery Brands to its ultimate sale in 2015. Jeff Smith's journey began in homelessness as a child and has since led to the creation of industry-leading enterprises that consistently achieve annual organic traffic values exceeding $100M. His visionary leadership also played a pivotal role in facilitating M&A transactions totaling an impressive $220M. Jeff Smith has invested in more than 20 purpose-driven impact organizations, all aligned with his desire for a deeper understanding of ourselves, the world, and consciousness itself. Presently, Jeff Smith founded and co-led investments in Supermind Platforms, the driving force behind Psychedelics.com, where he proudly serves as CEO.

“As humanity struggles with disconnection and numbness, often seeking solace in substances and distractions, MentalHealth.com embarks on a crucial mission to support the well-being of billions worldwide," shared Jeff Smith. "I'm proud to stand with this exceptional team committed to seeking truth and practicing compassion. This is the path to a venture with meaning."

Jeff Smith joins previously announced appointees to the MentalHealth.com Venture Advisory Team, which includes Brian Trisler, Co-Founder of A Place for Mom, Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, Co-Founders of 1-800-DENTIST, and Abhilash Patel, Founder of Within Health. He will work alongside Co-Founder and Clinical Care Team Director, Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, and Public Oversight Committee Advisor, Ryan Hampton, with support from Co-Founder and CEO, Daniel Rivette.

About MentalHealth.com

MentalHealth.com is a health technology company guiding people towards self-understanding and connection. The company offers reliable resources, accessible services, and nurturing communities. Its mission involves educating, supporting, and empowering people in their pursuit of well-being.

HOUSTON, February 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - CLS Health offers a model that has been strategically designed to help preserve physicians’ autonomy and prevent staff burnout. The multispecialty group addresses many unique, complex issues faced by independent physicians, including high operational costs, patient satisfaction, value-based care, collecting payments, and hiring/retaining qualified staff.  

As a multispecialty group, CLS Health provides an operational management support and resource program to empower physicians in providing patient care. It allows physicians to channel their focus on delivering quality healthcare without the burden of administrative duties. Dr. Abdul Moosa, Primary Care, states, “I did not become a physician to be corporate, I became a physician for people, and I want to maintain that happiness.” 

CLS Health aspires to transform private practices into profitable partnerships by guiding them through the transition to value-based care, enhancing financial viability, and ensuring sustained growth. The multispecialty group not only fosters a professional environment but also empowers physicians with financial autonomy.  

Dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centric healthcare, CLS Health places the well-being and needs of patients at the forefront. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the multispecialty group strives for comprehensive care that leads to optimal patient outcomes. The patient-centric approach empowers healthcare providers to deliver exceptional care while fostering a sense of ownership in their roles. 

The flexibility shown by a multispecialty group such as CLS Health stands out meticulously because it is designed to cater to the unique needs of each medical practice.  

CLS Health emphasizes physician ownership, reserving this distinction exclusively for its physicians. Notably, CLS Health ensures care through the continuum, maintaining control over the entire patient journey — from primary care offices to specialists, hospitals, ICUs, LTAC, SNFs, and nursing homes. 

CLS Health multispecialty group’s mission aims to reshape the landscape of independent medical practices. By effectively addressing administrative challenges, fostering professional autonomy, and intensifying its focus on patient care, CLS Health stands at the forefront of redefining healthcare.