Leading consultancy for emergency department and trauma center optimization brings its experience and expertise to the foremost conference for emergency department nurses.

WINTER PARK, Fla., September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Peregrine Health Services, a specialized consulting firm focused on optimizing emergency department (ED) and trauma center performance, will attend the Emergency Nursing 2023 conference to participate in two key sessions and present its trauma and emergency service lines.

Emergency Nursing 2023 is the foremost conference for emergency nurses, with several thousand attendees expected. The conference is sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association and takes place from Sept. 21-23 in San Diego.

Peregrine's JoAnn Lazarus will present "Authentic Leadership - Finding Your North StarTrue North" at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 23. Lazarus is Managing Partner, Emergency Consulting Services at Peregrine Health Services.

Senior consultants Karen Webb, Jennifer Brown and Peggy Grover will address pediatric readiness in emergency departments in a program titled "The Kiddos are Coming! Is Your ED Ready for Children?" at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23.  

Attendees at Emergency Nursing 2023 will receive high-quality sessions, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to participate in networking events. "We're excited to be part of Emergency Nursing 2023, to reconnect with our colleagues and clients from all over the country, and to demonstrate our commitment to emergency nursing and its crucial role in our healthcare system," said Mark Feinberg, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer for Peregrine Health Services.  

Peregrine Health Services has strong connections to the field of emergency nursing and the Emergency Nurses Association. The firm works closely with emergency nurses, as well as physicians and administrators, in assisting emergency departments to implement best practices and improve operational, clinical and financial performance.

In addition, Peregrine's JoAnn Lazarus is a fellow of the Academy of Emergency Nursing and a past president of the Emergency Nurses Association, and several members of Peregrine's team are current or former members and officers of the Emergency Nurses Association.

At the conference, Peregrine Health Services will promote both its services to emergency departments and services for trauma centers. In addition to process and performance improvement, the firm also assists healthcare organizations during executive transitions by providing department leadership and hands-on operational support.

For more information, visit https://peregrinehs.com.

About Peregrine Health Services

Peregrine Health Services, LLC is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations optimize emergency department and trauma center performance. For more information, visit www.peregrinehs.com.

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Elise DeCourcy
Director of Marketing
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Original Source: Peregrine Health Services to Present at Emergency Nursing 2023

Physician-Owned Multispecialty Group Grows in Dallas with Wellness Studio, National Office, and Annual Conference

DALLAS, September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Vituity, a leading national multispecialty physician partnership, is excited to announce a major expansion of its footprint into Texas, including opening a national office in Dallas, launching its first health and wellness studio, MOOV, in Frisco, and hosting its annual Partnership meeting at the Hilton Anatole.

Vituity's annual Partnership meeting on September 21 and 22 brings more than 2,000 people from its clinical and administrative teams to Dallas to share best practices on the leading trends in care delivery, attend CME courses to learn the latest in clinical advancements, and knowledge sharing with guest speakers including Jay Kaplan, MD, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson. 

As part of the two-day event, Vituity physicians and business leaders will participate in numerous events, including a fundraising 5K run with donations benefiting the work of the Vituity Cares Foundation, which delivers clinical and other wellness services to communities nationwide.

"I'm tremendously excited to bring Vituity and all the great things we do to the Dallas area," says Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, CEO of Vituity. "As a national multispecialty physician Partnership, one of the areas we take greatest pride in is understanding the communities we serve, and we look forward to delivering patient-centric care and dedicated wellness to local communities in the greater Dallas area."

The MOOV studio in Frisco, Texas, is the first location of Vituity's consumer health and wellness business, offering physician-backed clinical services to support a whole health journey. Membership and a la carte services available through MOOV include nutritional counseling, mental wellness, aesthetics, and more.  

"MOOV is the philosophy that people can achieve their aspirational goals in life by training minds and bodies to reach their fullest health potential," said Bobbie Kumar, MD MBA FAAFP. "Since opening our first location in Frisco earlier this summer, we've been thrilled with the community spirit and embrace of this concept, and we look forward to serving the local community for years to come."

In a momentous stride towards enhancing healthcare and wellness, Vituity's expansion in Dallas heralds a new era for the nearly 50-year-old Partnership. The grand opening of its national office, the inauguration of MOOV, and its annual Partnership meeting signify Vituity's commitment to the Dallas community. With gratitude for the warm welcome of the Dallas community, Vituity looks forward to many more years of serving and inspiring health and well-being.

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John Hansen
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Original Source: Vituity Celebrates Expansion of Physician-Led Healthcare Services in Dallas

Owner brings over 25 years in healthcare experience to Healthcare Staffing Agency.

BERLIN, N.H., September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - NEXTAFF, an industry leader in providing quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of the healthcare staffing agency location in Berlin, NH.

The North Country, NH healthcare staffing office is owned and operated by Brenda Fratus and David Heiden and serves the North Country area. The office will focus primarily on staffing and recruiting for healthcare facilities.

"As a resilient team, our enthusiasm is boundless as we embark on this exciting journey that seamlessly blends our healthcare expertise with our business acumen," said Brenda Fratus and David Heiden, co-owners of NEXTAFF of North Country Healthcare. "This journey is more than a transition; it's a profound transformation that aligns with our shared passion for making a positive impact on people's lives and the wider healthcare community."

"Brenda and David are a dynamic team with many years' experience in the healthcare space," said Cary Daniel Co-Founder and CEO of Nextaff.  "They bring so much energy and excitement to this business, they'll be a great addition to the North Country healthcare and business community."

The office is located at 97 Main St, Suite 1, Berlin, NH 03570. More information can be found at NEXTAFF of North Country - Healthcare.

"We are eager to engage and partner with valued clients and potential candidates. Our focus is twofold: To establish meaningful relationships serving both clients and talent and ultimately becoming the premier partner of choice catering to the unique challenges of our local healthcare communities," said Fratus and Heiden.

About NEXTAFF
NEXTAFF helps companies recruit, screen and hire quality talent through our proprietary X-FACTOR™ model. Our comprehensive approach is designed to considerably outperform a traditional temp agency supplier model. Each NEXTAFF office is locally owned and operated, which allows our clients to work directly with owners in finding quality employees. NEXTAFF offers a variety of custom staffing solutions in commercial, healthcare and technology verticals.

For more information about NEXTAFF, visit https://www.nextaff.com/. Those interested in franchise opportunities can visit https://www.nextaff-franchise.com/.

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Jennifer Walker
Marketing Manager
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Original Source: Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Opens North Country, NH Healthcare Office

The health IT vendor partnership extends Interlace Health's forms automation and electronic signature capture capabilities to MEDITECH Expanse EHR customers

ST. LOUIS, September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As a member of the MEDITECH Alliance Innovator Program, Interlace Health delivers proven, successful, and interoperable forms automation, check printing, and eSignature solutions to health systems using MEDITECH Expanse.

Interlace Health works in conjunction with MEDITECH Expanse to enable paperless consenting. Providers can easily and efficiently collect eSignatures from patients and witnesses at the bedside, during clinic visits, and at registration. MEDITECH customers have transformed their eConsent, Patient Intake, Check Printing, and Forms-on-Demand processes with Interlace Health, in the acute, ambulatory, and post-acute care settings.

"We are happy to welcome Interlace to the Alliance," said James Merlin, Chief Business Development Officer at MEDITECH. "We look forward to customers realizing the benefits of a standardized approach to delivering forms automation, check printing, and eSignature solutions through our partnership."

MEDITECH Alliance is an ecosystem of healthcare technology companies that effectively collaborate with MEDITECH and complement, enhance, or extend MEDITECH Expanse. The MEDITECH Alliance Innovator Program is an invitation-only program consisting of MEDITECH partners with validated solution integration for specific use cases within Expanse. Innovator solutions are certified with MEDITECH's technical and application teams. As a result, these solutions will be more deeply integrated in the MEDITECH EHR, with accelerated, seamless deployment based on standardized best practices and shared implementation guides.

As an Innovator, Interlace Health provides leading eForm, check printing, and eSignature solutions to MEDITECH Expanse customers.

"Our partnership and deep integration capabilities with MEDITECH have always been a key component to our success, as well as that of our shared 400+ hospital clients. As an Innovator in the MEDITECH Alliance, we look forward to helping MEDITECH Expanse organizations eliminate remaining paper processes to further drive cost and time savings, improve experiences, and ensure compliance," said Allison Reichenbach, President at Interlace Health.

Interlace Health looks forward to presenting at MEDITECH LIVE September 20-22, in Foxborough, MA. Learn more about connecting with Interlace Health at MEDITECH LIVE: https://interlacehealth.com/meditech-live-2023/

About Interlace Health

Interlace Health (the next generation of FormFast) delivers forms automation and eSignature solutions that are more scalable and cost-effective than your EHR. For more than 30 years, Interlace Health has pioneered eForms, eSignature, and workflow technology.

By enabling seamless data capture and information exchange among providers, staff, and patients, Interlace Health solves many of healthcare's central challenges through process transformation. The result for its clients is reduced costs, increased collections, uplifted patient experiences, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced support of an organization's integration strategy. Interlace Health's platform enables several solutions that are accessible by clinicians and patients inside and outside the walls of the healthcare system. These include Forms on Demand, Patient Intake, and eConsent. To learn more, visit www.interlacehealth.com.

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Lauren Ziegler
Director, Marketing Communications
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314-677-3765


Original Source: Interlace Health Joins MEDITECH Alliance Innovator Program to Deliver Leading eForm Solutions to Expanse Clients

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Professional Hospital Guaynabo (PHG) issued the following statement in light of the recent ruling by Judge Alfonso Martínez Piovanetti of the Court of First Instance of Puerto Rico, ordering MSO of Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Elevance Health, to uphold its Hospital Service Agreement (HSA) with PHG throughout the ongoing arbitration process.

"The Court's decision to uphold the existing partnership between Professional Hospital Guaynabo and MSO of Puerto Rico not only guarantees that our patients will continue to benefit from world-class medical care provided by trusted physicians but also ensures network adequacy and compliance with CMS standards," stated Administrator Giancarlo Valentín, PhD, MHSA.

Background:

PHG, situated in the Municipality of Guaynabo, serves as the municipality's sole general hospital, catering to the needs of over 89,000 residents. Providing round-the-clock emergency room services, PHG annually serves 33,000 patients. The hospital achieved Hero Hospital status during both the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Maria, known for its medical expertise in vascular diseases and the performance of cutting-edge surgeries, making it a healthcare cornerstone in Puerto Rico.

Contact Information:
Giancarlo Valentin
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Original Source: Significant Court Decision Safeguards Professional Hospital Guaynabo's Contractual Relationship With MSO of Puerto Rico Amidst Ongoing Arbitration Process