ST. LOUIS, July 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - American Medical Administrators, Inc., (American Medical), a new and innovative healthcare services company focused on the development and commercialization of providing greater access to healthcare for underserved communities across America, announced today, Dr. Jon Manzer, MD, has joined the company as a Primary Care Physician at American Medical Missouri. Manzer Family Medicine was one of the largest independent primary care and urgent care practices in Western MO, also reaching into Kansas.

"This is what independent physicians need, what we have been waiting for; this is bigger than me, we are going to build a legacy," said Dr. Manzer. By joining American Medical, Dr. Manzer is now able to expand his diagnostic and procedural capabilities by utilizing American Medical's Radiology and Surgical offerings in all of his locations. Dr. Manzer is actively opening new urgent care locations and is in the process of expanding his staff, creating new employment opportunities. 

"We are converting Dr. Manzer's operations into a regional health center where patients can access the most advanced and affordable healthcare and diagnostic services directly in their local communities. When American Medical is done with our implementation, we will have a regional hub that offers advanced diagnostic and specialty services, becoming a true center for functional health," says Dr. Abdullah Arshad, American Medical's COO. 

About American Medical 

"American Medical Administrators, Inc." is a vertically integrated healthcare system committed to empowering physicians and clinicians with efficient state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools to provide all patients in their local communities access to advanced, affordable, and comprehensive care. American Medical offers walk-in urgent care services combined with traditional family practice medicine and multi-specialty ambulatory surgical services. AMA is a physician-driven company designed with a patient-centric model, with the simple goal of providing the best healthcare quality in the 21st Century. AMA championed the concept that Superior Patient Outcomes can be Driven by Innovative Technology. 

For additional information about American Medical, please visit AMadministrators.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding our expectations to commercialize of AMA. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including the factors identified under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our financial reports for this fiscal year which are accessible on the Investors page of our website at www.AMadministrators.com. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events. 

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Managing Director, 

Investor Relations 

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Contact Information:
Nicholas Destefane
Managing Director
[email protected]
1(800)961-4826


Original Source: American Medical Administrators, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Manzer Family Medicine, LLC, and Dr. Jon Manzer Joining the Organization

This new CPR training facility serves San Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and the South Bay flexible and affordable CPR certification courses to the public.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Safety Training Seminars, an official American Heart Association^© (AHA) Training Center in California, has opened a new training center in Sunnyvale, CA. The new location builds on Safety Training Seminars' reputation of offering flexible, affordable certification paths in CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS across California. 

The CPR training center is located at 830 Stewart Drive, Suite 133, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, and is centrally located near San Jose, CA. The location serves medical and healthcare professionals in Santa Clara County who do not want to drive into San Jose for a certification course. This new office offers a flexible schedule of daily and weekend classes to meet the needs of busy professionals.

Safety Training Seminars' training programs in Sunnyvale include new and renewal certification courses in CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Each class offers a flexible blend of online learning components and on-site skills testing. 

ACLS courses offer initial and renewal certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Attendees learn about continuous, high-quality CPR and how to administer it correctly. The program is designed for professionals responding to cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. 

CPR and First-aid classes are designed for a wide variety of participants who may respond to emergencies, including teachers, babysitters, grandparents, supervisors, and others. Students learn proper CPR skills for infants, children, and adults. The course covers choke saving, AED use, bleeding treatment, seizures, burn treatment, and more. All students will receive the official American Heart Association CPR and First-aid certification after the course. This course is valid for CA childcare providers. 

BLS CPR Certification courses are offered for new or renewal certification. They help attendees identify and respond to life-threatening emergencies, properly administer chest compressions, perform ventilation, and AED use.

PALS Courses are designed for those working in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. Each course is designed to meet the criteria for initial or renewal certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses help attendees recognize emergencies and administer lifesaving treatments in infants and children. 

"An emergency situation can arise at any time, and our goal is to equip as many Bay Area residents as possible with the lifesaving skills and confidence to react when seconds count," said Laura Seidel, owner of Safety Training Seminars. 

Safety Training Seminars has provided crucial courses for certification and lifesaving training since 1989. The woman-owned company offers certification classes in CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and EMSA Childcare. With over 40 locations across Northern California, Safety Training Seminars provides affordable, flexible training, furnished with the most up-to-date training resources and equipment. To learn more about CPR and First-aid training in Sunnyvale, San Jose, and other locations across California, visit www.bayareacpr.org

Contact Information:
Danielle Bell
General Manager
[email protected]
415-437-1600


Original Source: Safety Training Seminars Opens a New CPR Certification Training School in Sunnyvale, CA

Unveiling AI-driven solutions and services designed to transform key aspects of healthcare for payers and providers

CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Productive Edge, a leading healthcare digital strategy consulting company, is thrilled to announce the launch of its suite of innovative Generative AI for Healthcare solutions and services. These groundbreaking offerings will reduce administrative burden, enhance care coordination, and personalize member and patient engagement for healthcare payers and providers, addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the healthcare sector.

"Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this transformation," said Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge. "Our new suite of solutions and services enable healthcare organizations to maximize efficiency, enable self-service patient engagement, and improve care coordination, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and significant cost savings."

Productive Edge's offerings include out-of-the-box Generative AI solutions designed to reduce the administrative burden of healthcare. In partnership with Google, Productive Edge leverages Google Cloud's suite of Generative AI technologies to bring solutions to life. Productive Edge also offers services specifically designed to help healthcare organizations accelerate the practical adoption of Generative AI.

The company's initial set of Generative AI Solutions includes:

1. Prior Authorization Review: the solution quickly summarizes policy requirements to support a prior authorization decision.
2. Health Plan Member Engagement: supporting inquiries, including Explanation of Benefits and providing information on coverage, benefits & eligibility, and claims status.
3. Patient Engagement & Marketing: automating scheduling by matching patient needs with available slots. 

Additionally, Productive Edge has developed a suite of services aimed at helping healthcare organizations understand the potential for adopting AI solutions.

Productive Edge's Generative AI Services include:

1. Generative AI in Healthcare for Executives: a free executive briefing that explains generative AI technologies and potential applications, enabling informed decisions for AI adoption and integration.
2. Generative AI Use Case Workshop: a free interactive workshop that helps identify high-impact AI use cases tailored to your organization's needs to develop an effective AI strategy.
3. Three-Week Generative AI Pilot Program: a hands-on demonstration of generative AI's potential through implementing a selected use case.

"We believe that Generative AI is the future of healthcare," added Retiwalla. "Our suite of services and solutions will not only help healthcare organizations become more efficient and effective but will also improve the patient/member experience, which is at the heart of everything we do."

To learn more about Productive Edge's Generative AI for Healthcare solutions and services, watch this video and visit www.productiveedge.com.

About Productive Edge

Productive Edge is a leading digital transformation consultancy and software development company that creates innovative digital products and solutions for clients worldwide. The company's services include digital strategy, design, development, testing, and managed services. With a focus on healthcare, insurance, legal services, and other industries, Productive Edge is committed to helping its clients achieve their digital transformation goals. For more information, visit www.productiveedge.com.

Contact Information:
Mike Moore
VP, Partners and Alliances
[email protected]
(312) 561-9184


Original Source: Productive Edge Launches Generative AI Suite for Healthcare, Revolutionizing Administrative Operations, Care Coordination, and Patient Engagement

AUSTIN, Texas, July 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Emergency departments (EDs) have made progress but do not fully meet national guidelines for pediatric emergency care, despite the association with improved survival, found a study out today in JAMA Network Open.

The findings are based on a 2021 reassessment of EDs by the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP), led by the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program - part of the federal Health Resources and Services Administration - in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Emergency Nurses Association.

"We can't treat children in emergency situations the same way we treat adults," says Kate Remick, MD, the study's lead author and co-director of the NPRP. "Every ED should have specialized knowledge, policies and equipment so they can meet children's unique needs. With the ongoing pediatric mental health crisis and inpatient capacity challenges, high-quality emergency care for children is more important than ever."

The assessment evaluates EDs on a 100-point scale. In 2021, 5,150 EDs were surveyed, with 3,647 responding and 3,557 available for analysis. The median score was 69.5, which increased with annual pediatric patient volume.

Researchers say the results represent progress from the last assessment in 2013, which was based on earlier guidelines.

"Comparing commonalities between the two assessments, we see improvement in five of six categories," says Remick. "This is especially positive given EDs were navigating the pandemic during the survey period."

But researchers say COVID-19 did contribute to a decline in one pivotal category: designating a nurse and/or physician - ideally both - as pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs). EDs reporting physician and nurse PECCs decreased to 28.5% in 2021, a 13.5% drop.

"PECCs are a key driver of pediatric readiness," says Hilary Hewes, MD, study co-author. "Unfortunately, the pandemic worsened widespread workforce shortages. Many EDs didn't have resources to sustain the PECC role."

Because of the decline in this heavily weighted category, when comparing only common data points, researchers say there was a slight decrease - 1.6 points - in median scores.

"The decrease is minor given the unique circumstances of COVID-19," notes Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, study co-author, NPRP co-director, and a pioneer in pediatric readiness work. "The improvement in five of six categories despite these circumstances is most notable, reflecting high engagement of providers over the last eight years."

Still, researchers point out the median falls below 88, the minimum score associated with marked improvements in survival. A 2019 study tied higher pediatric readiness to fourfold lower mortality in critically ill children.

To improve readiness, researchers emphasize designating PECCs, implementing pediatric-specific quality improvement plans and staffing with board-certified emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine physicians.

"We hope all EDs, regardless of volume, will prioritize these three components of pediatric readiness," says Gausche-Hill. "The association of pediatric readiness with improved survival makes it a health care imperative."

Learn about pediatric readiness at www.pediatricreadiness.org or take the assessment at www.pedsready.org.

Contact Information:
Emily Lemiska
Director of Communications
[email protected]
860-748-1349


Original Source: National Assessment Highlights Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Capabilities of Emergency Departments - With Implications for Survival