Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Nov 29, 2011 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technology and services, is pleased to announce it has been chosen as one of the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 winners. Inclusion in the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 signifies leadership among its peers through game-changing approaches, services and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players, and creates huge value-created opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Precyse was nominated for the Mid-Atlantic 100 Life Sciences and Healthcare Services category by NewSpring Capital. ”The importance and complexity of clinical documentation in today’s healthcare delivery systems has become critical. Precyse has become the leader in providing these important technologies and services. Their industry adoption has been impressive and a pleasure to invest behind,” said Brian Murphy, General Partner of NewSpring Health Capital of Radnor, Pennsylvania.
The Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 winners were selected from among thousands of Mid- Atlantic technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists, and greentech industry insiders. Precyse was specially selected by this group and by global industry experts based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.
Precyse President, Chris Powell, will participate in a Healthcare Information Technology (IT) panel discussion during the IMPACT 2011 conference on November 30th at 2:00 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The discussion will outline trends driving record levels of activity in Healthcare IT, key regulatory initiatives, new operating concerns around patient safety, accountable care organizations, healthcare exchanges, and how public and privacy financing alternatives have created industry frenzy.
“Healthcare providers are facing many regulatory and compliance changes and challenges today and seek partners like Precyse with innovative solutions and expert services to help them meet those challenges head on,” said Powell. “From patient care to reimbursement, we strengthen health data integrity, drive EHR adoption, help meet Meaningful Use objectives and support full regulatory compliance for our clients. In fact, we’ve helped over 850 hospital and health systems improve health information workflow, productivity and accuracy, reduce operating costs, stabilize revenue cycle activities and mitigate regulatory and financial risks.”
Precyse and the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 companies will be honored at the IMPACT Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic event, a two-day executive event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia featuring CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities on the East Coast. PACT’s annual venture conference, IMPACT 2011, is the most established venture conference in the northeast. For over 20 years, IMPACT has been showcasing the best and most promising investment opportunities in the technology, life sciences, and clean technology sectors. IMPACT’s featured companies have raised more than a $1 billion in venture financing and are some of the region’s most recognizable names.
Month: November 2011
Department of Homeland Security Appoints U.S. HealthWorks Medical Director to Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee
Valencia, CA Nov 7, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has appointed Dr. Mark Pucek, Regional Medical Director with U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, to its Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee provides expertise and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to the medical evaluations and requirements for Merchant Mariners. Dr. Pucek will serve a five-year term on the committee.
Dr. Pucek is the U.S. HealthWorks Regional Medical Director for the Southern United States. U.S. HealthWorks is a leading operator of urgent care and occupational healthcare centers in the nation, with 171 centers and worksite locations in 15 states.
“This is a tremendous honor to be chosen as a member of the Advisory Committee and be relied upon by the Department of Homeland Security to initiate new ideas and recommendations regarding medical issues for Merchant Mariners,” Dr. Pucek said.
Established in June 2009, the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to (A) medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner documents; (B) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (C) medical examiner education; and (D) medical research.
The committee provides a forum for development, communication and consideration of expert-based and scientific recommendations. The committee also is responsive to specific assignments and may conduct studies and inquiries in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector as well as state and local government.
Dr. Pucek has been a member of the U.S. HealthWorks Medical Executive Committee since 1998. As a Regional Medical Director, he advises U.S. HealthWorks in the development of national and regional policies and procedures pertaining to medical professional conduct, best medical practices, medical formulary decisions, and quality of care.
Dr. Pucek has done consultant work for nearly two decades with Kirby Marine Corporation in Houston, Texas, the largest inland marine barge towing company in the U.S. His experience with Kirby (previously Hollywood Marine Corporation) included U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner medical examinations and evaluations, development of a medical surveillance program, and serving as a guest expert medical advisor to the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (2008) at the Coast Guard National Maritime Center in Washington, DC.
A resident of Dickinson, Texas, Dr. Pucek received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies.
U.S. HealthWorks Acquires Two New Jersey Medical Centers Occupational Healthcare Centers located in Bridgewater and Somerset
Edison, NJ Nov 7, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, a leading operator of occupational healthcare centers nationwide, today announced the acquisition of the Priority Medical Care, operator of two medical clinics in Bridgewater and Somerset.
The acquisition of these two centers brings the number of U.S. HealthWorks operated medical centers in New Jersey to seven and increases the number of U.S. HealthWorks centers and worksite locations to 173 nationwide.
The Priority Medical Care Bridgewater center is located at 350 Grove St. The Somerset center has operated under the name Total Care Occupational Medicine and is located at 370 Campus Drive.
Both facilities offer occupational healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. The Bridgewater center also offers urgent care services. Terms of the transactions, effective January 12, 2012, were not disclosed.
“U.S. HealthWorks has a highly regarded national network of physicians, health clinics and medical resources, and possesses a strong commitment to quality at all its centers,” said Ian Brodrick, M.D., of Priority Medical Care. “We’re excited to join a company that will bring additional resources to support our services to patients.”
“We are pleased to have the talented teams from Priority Medical Care and Total Care Occupational Medicine join our medical group,” said Gregory Marotta, vice president of operations, east division, for U.S. HealthWorks. “The expanded network of clinics in New Jersey will allow us to better serve all our clients and patients in the region.”
Precyse Recognizes Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Information Technology (HIT) Colleagues and Professionals during HI&T Week, November 6-12, 2011
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Nov 6, 2011 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, partners with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and others in support and celebration of the 22nd Annual Health Information and Technology (HI&T) Week. This year’s theme is Accurate Health Information for Care YOU Trust. The health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT) colleagues and professionals who play an integral role in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry will be acknowledged throughout the United States during the American Health Information Management Association’s 22nd annual Health Information and Technology Week.
Evolution is a key word for this year bringing unprecedented changes to health information management as new technology, funding and policies have taken flight for the first time. Because of the numerous complexities within the current healthcare landscape—Meaningful Use, ICD-10, Regional Extension Centers, privacy and security, Health Information Exchange, and quality measures—the training and skill-sets of HIM and HIT colleagues and professionals is required for the efficient organization and management of health information. It is because of these colleagues and professionals that the healthcare industry will continue to grow and advance in patient care and safety.
The focus of Health Information and Technology Week is to raise awareness and celebrate the evolution of HIM and HIT colleagues and professionals, and the benefits of their profession working collectively to deliver quality healthcare through quality information.
“Our participation in HI&T Week underscores our commitment of taking care of the information that is taking care of patient lives,” said Chris Powell, President of Precyse. “Today more than ever, the role of technology in healthcare information is vital. By working together, Precyse’s people, processes and technology create solutions that drive healthcare actions, sparking innovation in healthcare information and driving healthcare actions that help providers improve revenue cycles, drive efficiencies, and manage clinical data. Our vision is to live in a world where all meaningful health information is available to help save time, money and lives.”
Precyse is proud to continue its support in this effort and in the progression of healthcare information services and technology as a Diamond Corporate Partner with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), whose main mission is to advance the HIM profession through educational programs, research, and funding for grants and scholarships for the next generation of HIM leaders. During this past week’s Company Town Hall, Powell congratulated Precyse colleagues throughout the country for their commitment to the HI&T industry.
Precyse Recognizes Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Information Technology (HIT) Colleagues and Professionals during HI&T Week, November 6-12, 2011
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Nov 6, 2011 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, partners with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and others in support and celebration of the 22nd Annual Health Information and Technology (HI&T) Week. This year’s theme is Accurate Health Information for Care YOU Trust. The health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT) colleagues and professionals who play an integral role in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry will be acknowledged throughout the United States during the American Health Information Management Association’s 22nd annual Health Information and Technology Week.
Evolution is a key word for this year bringing unprecedented changes to health information management as new technology, funding and policies have taken flight for the first time. Because of the numerous complexities within the current healthcare landscape—Meaningful Use, ICD-10, Regional Extension Centers, privacy and security, Health Information Exchange, and quality measures—the training and skill-sets of HIM and HIT colleagues and professionals is required for the efficient organization and management of health information. It is because of these colleagues and professionals that the healthcare industry will continue to grow and advance in patient care and safety.
The focus of Health Information and Technology Week is to raise awareness and celebrate the evolution of HIM and HIT colleagues and professionals, and the benefits of their profession working collectively to deliver quality healthcare through quality information.
“Our participation in HI&T Week underscores our commitment of taking care of the information that is taking care of patient lives,” said Chris Powell, President of Precyse. “Today more than ever, the role of technology in healthcare information is vital. By working together, Precyse’s people, processes and technology create solutions that drive healthcare actions, sparking innovation in healthcare information and driving healthcare actions that help providers improve revenue cycles, drive efficiencies, and manage clinical data. Our vision is to live in a world where all meaningful health information is available to help save time, money and lives.”
Precyse is proud to continue its support in this effort and in the progression of healthcare information services and technology as a Diamond Corporate Partner with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), whose main mission is to advance the HIM profession through educational programs, research, and funding for grants and scholarships for the next generation of HIM leaders. During this past week’s Company Town Hall, Powell congratulated Precyse colleagues throughout the country for their commitment to the HI&T industry.
U.S. HealthWorks Acquires 11 Nashville-area Medical Centers
Nashville, TN Nov 2, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, a leading operator of urgent care and occupational healthcare centers nationwide, today announced the acquisition of four medical centers and seven worksite locations operated by Tennessee Urgent Care Associates. The centers are the company’s first in Tennessee.
The newly acquired centers are in the Greater Nashville area and bring the total number of U.S. HealthWorks medical and worksite centers to 167 nationwide in 15 states. The centers are located at:
- 1616 North Gallatin Road in Madison
- 339 White Bridge Road in Nashville
- 2510 Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville
- 1332 Hazelwood Drive in Smyrna
The four facilities offer a wide range of urgent care and occupational medicine services. Terms of the transaction, effective October 15, 2011, were not disclosed.
“U.S. HealthWorks is an excellent match for our organization,” said Robert Cranfield, M.D. “We will be able to enhance both our urgent care and occupational healthcare services to better serve all our patients.”
“We are pleased to have Tennessee Urgent Care Associates join U.S. HealthWorks and extend our reach into the Greater Nashville area,” said Gregory Marotta, Vice President of Operations for U.S. HealthWorks. “We look forward to building on the excellent service that Tennessee Urgent Care Associates is known for and serving national clients that have operations in Tennessee.”
VP at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Elected to DCAT Board of Directors
Albuquerque, NM Nov 1, 2011 – Milton Boyer, vice president of business development at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing LLC, has been elected to the board of directors at the Drug, Chemical and Associated Technology Association (DCAT).
Boyer – who is responsible for guiding business strategies and creating new growth opportunities at OsoBio – will serve a three-year term on the board.
Founded in 1891, DCAT is the premier business development association whose membership is comprised of companies that manufacture, distribute or provide services to the pharmaceutical, chemical and related industries. More than 300 corporate members belong to DCAT.
“We are delighted to have Mr. Boyer join the organization’s leadership,” said Margaret Timony, executive director. “He brings unique qualifications and experiences to his role that will help shape and support the organization’s programs and projects.”
OsoBio – a contract manufacturing organization specializing in injectable products – manufactures sterile liquid, suspended and lyophilized biologic and pharmaceutical products for the pharmaceutical industry. The company is renowned for its expertise in difficult-to-manufacture, demanding or highly potent products.
After working more than 20 years in fine chemical and pharmaceutical business development, Boyer has developed special expertise in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and narcotic raw materials. He previously served as director of sales and marketing for Siegfried-USA and Chattem Chemicals Inc.
In addition to his board membership at DCAT, Boyer is a member of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS).
U.S. HealthWorks Acquires Medical Center in Camarillo
Camarillo, CA Nov 1, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, the leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care medical centers in California, today announced the acquisition of the Santa Rosa Walk-In Medical Center Inc. in Camarillo.
The newly acquired center is located at 4934 Verdugo Way in Camarillo in Ventura County. The acquisition brings the total number of U.S. HealthWorks centers to 66 in California and a total of 156 centers and worksite locations in 14 states, said Therese Hernandez, Sr. Vice President & General Manager, CA Operations. “It’s this type of growth within our local communities that continues to build the loyal and trusting relationships which U.S. HealthWorks has proudly formed with both employers and patients in need of exceptional healthcare.”
The Camarillo facility will offer occupational medicine services, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. Terms of the transactions, effective October 4, 2011, were not disclosed.
“We’re very pleased to join U.S. HealthWorks,” said Dr. Walter Dugger, M.D., who will remain as center medical director. “Our team of physicians and staff are looking forward to providing the same great medical service that we’ve established for many years.”
“The Santa Rosa Walk-In Medical Center builds our presence in Ventura County and will be a great asset for our team and our clients,” said Moisés R. Vargas, Regional Vice President of Operations. “We are excited to be able to work with this talented group of professionals.”