Autism testing for kids 4 and under in Arlington Heights, Deerfield, and Naperville fills a much-needed gap for local families.

CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Families across the nation are facing unprecedented delays in neuropsychological assessments for autism, with waitlists extending over a year. North Shore Pediatric Therapy (NSPT) in Chicago is stepping up to meet this critical need. The organization is thrilled to announce that NSPT now offers expedited autism testing for children aged 4 and under, in multiple locations, with appointments available within just three weeks.

NSPT’s Arlington Heights, Deerfield, and Naperville centers now provide immediate autism assessments conducted by their expert Neuropsychology team. The three-hour assessment includes the ADOS-2, a play- and activity-based evaluation deemed the "gold standard" for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This thorough assessment also considers a child's developmental history and behavioral observations from parents and teachers.

In addition to expanding their autism testing services, North Shore Pediatric Therapy has recently opened a new location in Vernon Hills in January 2024, and is excited to announce the upcoming opening of their Elmhurst center at the end of summer. All 11 NSPT centers, including Arlington Heights, Bucktown, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Lincolnwood, Naperville, and Vernon Hills employ an interdisciplinary approach, featuring teams of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) providing ABA therapy for autism, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Neuropsychologists, collaborating to create comprehensive therapy plans for children 18 months and older.  

Since launching their Early Autism Clinic in November 2022, NSPT has continuously made meaningful improvements to the family experience throughout testing. Most families can now complete their child’s testing and receive their results on the same day. Dr. Greg Stasi, Chief of Neuropsychology at NSPT, proudly states, "Since starting this program, we have scheduled over 200 families into our ASD clinic – a major milestone for our organization. Regardless of the diagnosis, families leave with immediate relief and a clear path forward for their child's long-term success."

Recent CDC data highlights a concerning decline in the assessment and identification of ASD among young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early diagnosis is crucial as it can significantly influence a child's developmental trajectory, making timely intervention more critical than ever. 

North Shore Pediatric Therapy understands that insurance coverage is a significant concern for many families. Their testing services are covered by insurance, and NSPT is in-network with major providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO and PPO), United Healthcare, TRICARE, MultiPlan, NorthShore Physician Associates, Optum, and AMITA. Their dedicated intake and billing teams manage the entire insurance verification process to ensure a seamless experience for families. 

Parents, guardians, and caregivers in the Chicagoland area who suspect early signs of autism in their children are urged to contact NSPT at 877-812-2634 or https://www.nspt4kids.com/. Just a few weeks could stand between concerns and a clear path forward.

Contact Information:
Aura Mastraghin
Senior Vice President, Marketing
[email protected]
(224) 567-6540

Liza Bodner
Senior Director, Clinical Operations
[email protected]
(224) 521-1171
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Original Source: North Shore Pediatric Therapy Expands Locations & Offers Rapid Early Autism Testing Amidst National Waitlists

Boost Efficiency and Elevate Patient Care With DocVA's New Virtual Assistant Services

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - DocVA, a leader in the virtual medical assistant staffing industry with years of experience, announces the launch of its comprehensive suite of remote healthcare support services. This innovative offering aims to transform medical practices by providing highly skilled virtual assistants capable of handling various administrative and clinical support tasks.

Virtual Medical Assistant Provider Offers Tailored Solutions to Enhance Patient Care and Streamline Practice Operations

"The world of healthcare is constantly changing, and at DocVA, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve," said Nathaniel Barz, CEO of DocVA, who has a decade of experience delivering excellent customer service in the staffing industry. "Our mission is to help as many healthcare practices as possible in the U.S., Canada, and eventually the world by addressing the critical issues that arose post-COVID, such as staff burnout and shortages."

Comprehensive Virtual Medical Assistant Services

DocVA's range of services includes:

• Virtual Medical Receptionist: Handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, managing prescription refill requests, and verifying insurance eligibility
• Virtual Medical Billing and Insurance Assistant: Managing payments, insurance verification, claims submissions, and pre-authorizations
• Virtual Medical Assistant: Updating medical records, coordinating with other providers, and fielding patient questions
• Virtual Medical Scribe: Providing real-time documentation during patient exams, ensuring EMRs stay current

Benefits for All Stakeholders

By partnering with DocVA, healthcare providers can expect:

• Improved office efficiency and smoother daily operations
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through elite-level customer service
• Significant cost savings compared to hiring in-house staff
• HIPAA-compliant services that ensure patient privacy and data security
• Flexibility to scale support based on practice needs
• Reduced staff burnout and improved work-life balance
• Increased profitability for practices

"Our virtual assistants create a win-win-win situation," Nathan added. "Staff love it, doctors love it, and patients love it. We're not just improving healthcare operations but also providing opportunities for people in developing countries to achieve an upper-middle-class lifestyle."

About DocVA

DocVA is a seasoned virtual medical assistant staffing leader, with two years of specialized experience in the healthcare industry. Our team has placed thousands of virtual medical assistants in different practices across the U.S. Building on lessons learned from previous ventures, DocVA is dedicated to constant improvement and innovation. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology and a team of highly skilled professionals, DocVA enables medical practices to streamline operations, improve patient care, and reduce operational costs.

Discover more about how DocVA is revolutionizing healthcare support at https://docva.com or contact:

Contact Information:

Nathaniel Barz 

Founder & CEO 

DocVA

[email protected]
+1 (954) 304-9702
110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, United States

Contact Information:
Nathaniel Barz
CEO
[email protected]
+1 (954) 304-9702


Original Source: DocVA Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Medical Assistant Services, Revolutionizing Healthcare Operations

New patent granted assists hospitals with greater coverage to support drug waste events

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Protenus, provider of the leading healthcare compliance analytics platform, today announced a new grant of a U.S. Patent that supports its ongoing efforts to deliver drug diversion surveillance technology that enables hospitals and health systems to be more efficient and proactively eliminate risk to their organization and patients. 

The new grant of U.S. Patent No. 12,033,736 is titled “Methods and Systems for Analyzing Accessing of Drug Dispensing Systems.”  With this patent, Protenus now holds seven granted U.S. patents covering various techniques for detecting anomalous drug dispensing events.  The newly granted patent covers the usage of rules or patterns for determining when a drug wasting event is a misappropriation event. The patent further describes modifying the rules or patterns for detecting possible subsequent misappropriation events.

“Policies and prevention tactics alone will not eliminate the diversion or misappropriation of controlled substance waste. Waste disposal should be audited, especially in high-use and complex care settings,”  states Nick Culbertson, CEO and Co-Founder of Protenus. He continues, “Our award-winning drug diversion surveillance solution is designed to review drug handling patterns by monitoring 100% of medication handling transactions, bringing suspicious or likely events to the attention of the health system’s investigator for further review. This new patent reflects our continued commitment to supporting the complex intricacies of our customers’ diversion monitoring strategies.”

Protenus holds more than a dozen granted U.S. patents covering various key aspects of patient privacy monitoring and drug diversion surveillance technologies, along with several other pending U.S. and foreign patent applications.

Any licensing inquiries or other questions about the Protenus patent portfolio should be directed to Amy Much, Protenus's General Counsel, at [email protected].

Contact Information:
Michelle Del Guercio
Chief Marketing Officer
[email protected]
(410) 995-8850


Original Source: Protenus Granted Seventh Patent for Drug Diversion Surveillance Technology

Enhancing water and medical gas system management and emergency preparedness through comprehensive visual surveying documentation

TROY, Mich., July 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - HydroCorp, an industry leader in detailed piping schematics for hospitals, proudly announces its latest collaboration with a large world-renowned clinic healthcare network. This partnership addresses significant challenges to existing piping diagrams, impacting potable water, process water, and medical gas piping management.

Having up-to-date drawings is crucial for the clinic’s engineering team in planning facility remodels and enhancements. Not understanding their existing layout could result in costly delays and impede progress. The clinic’s proactive measures ensure the stability of their essential infrastructure, staying ahead of compliance and enabling reliable piping details to augment building technologies.

“We had significant ongoing staff costs from tracking down unknown valve locations and sorting out unlabeled piping systems for projects ranging from maintenance to major wing expansion planning,” said the clinic facility manager.

Leveraging over 40 years of proven methodologies, HydroCorp’s expert team meticulously surveyed sections of the hospital's critical piping configuration. This included comprehensive visual inspections of pipes, valves, backflow preventers, and other crucial components. The conditions, safety recommendations, and details were documented in both printed and CAD formats.

"Our thorough visual surveying process led to significant enhancements in the facility’s potable water network, medical gas documentation, and emergency response preparedness," said HydroCorp CEO Chris Spain. "We are dedicated to providing the highest quality piping schematics to support daily facility and maintenance operations."

The important advancements at the clinic include:

• Enhanced Potable Water Management: Ensuring safe, clean, and dependable water supply throughout the hospital’s many facilities by accurately mapping pipe connections, valves, labeling and potentially hazardous interconnections.

• Accurate Medical Gas Piping Documentation: Improving the precision of drawings detailing system conditions, valve locations, pipe labeling, and compliance recommendations.

• Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening the hospital’s readiness for potential emergencies through detailed diagrams of critical valve locations.

HydroCorp's extensive approach ensures optimal and safe functionality, while its proactive strategy mitigates risks and extends the infrastructure lifespan.

About HydroCorp: For more than four decades, HydroCorp has been dedicated to advancing drinking water safety and compliance nationwide. Specializing in cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and detailed piping system schematics, HydroCorp stands out for its integrated use of technology and deep industry expertise. The company's commitment to excellence is reflected in its history of delivering top-tier water management solutions. For additional information, visit www.hydrocorpinc.com. 

Contact Information:
Julie Rasco
Vice President, Marketing
[email protected]
214-538-1907

Gary McLaren
Director of Solutions Marketing
[email protected]
262.951.0059
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Original Source: HydroCorp Redefines Piping Schematics at Leading Clinic Hospital Network