West Palm Beach, FL Apr 29, 2013 – Oasis Outsourcing, one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), is pleased to announce that Kerim Fidel has joined as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Prior to joining Oasis, Fidel served as General Counsel for Strategic Outsourcing, Inc., a PEO headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
He has extensive industry experience, not only in legal matters but also in human resources, regulatory compliance, governance, insurance, benefits, acquisitions and risk management. At Oasis, Fidel will assume responsibility for legal and compliance matters.
“Kerim is a respected expert in the PEO industry, and we are pleased to have him at Oasis,” said Mark Perlberg, President and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing. “We look forward to capitalizing on his insight and expertise as we continue to build our executive team.”
He received his undergraduate degree, with honors, from Shimer College, his Master of Arts from DePaul University and his juris doctor from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign.
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Sparta Systems Hosts 10th Annual North American User Conference, Trackwise Connection 2013
New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 22, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its tenth annual North American user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held April 22-25, 2013, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotelin Orlando, Florida. Workshop speakers include quality, IT and business professionals from Fortune 500 companies including the world’s largest life science organizations.
Quality is expanding beyond traditional boundaries to be redefined and prioritized as a strategic discipline as manufacturing operations become increasingly more global and complex. Once seen as a siloed cost center meant to satisfy external requirements, quality systems are now an integrated and centralized solution that help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty.
The agenda for TrackWise Connection 2013 includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems, its partners and customers. They will share best practices on how using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS) will help to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability while balancing increased costs and regulatory pressures. Conference attendees will also get a detailed view of Sparta Systems’ new TrackWise Analytics as well as previews of TrackWise Mobile and supplier management solutions.
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, organizations are forced to do more with less to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability. TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to improve visibility, support departmental alignment and empower end-users to make informed business decisions.”
Oasis Outsourcing Welcomes Myron Blackmon as Executive Vice President of Operations
West Palm Beach, FL Apr 18, 2013 – Oasis Outsourcing, one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), is pleased to announce that Myron Blackmon has joined as Executive Vice President of Operations.
Prior to joining Oasis, Blackmon served as Senior Vice President, Customer Service and Delivery for Ceridian US HRS, a human resources company based in Minneapolis, MN. At Oasis, he will be responsible for all aspects of operations and customer service.
“Myron’s experience and proven track record in delivering service excellence will be a huge asset to our executive team and our clients as we continue to execute our strategic growth plan,” said Mark Perlberg, President and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing. “His capabilities will strongly support the Oasis mission to be innovative, service-oriented and a contributor to our clients’ success.”
Blackmon is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). He received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University.
Sparta Systems Opens European User Conference, TrackWise Connection 2013
New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 8, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its fifth annual European user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held April 8-11, 2013, at Le Meridien in Vienna, Austria.
Quality management is becoming a means for organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty. This year’s conference agenda includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems’ partners and employees with a growing international group of industry professionals to share best practices on using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS).
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to help best mitigate risk and address critical quality and compliance issues.”
Themes to be explored and addressed at TrackWise Connection 2013 include:
Managing Quality Across A Third Party Network
Technology Trends Influencing Enterprise Systems
Designing and Implementing an Effective Global TrackWise Integration Strategy
Increase Efficiency, Speed, and Compliance by Mobilizing A Quality Workforce
Shifting Quality From Cost Center to Value-Driving Asset
Sparta Systems and Spain Based TDV Announce Partnership to Provide In Country TrackWise Support
Collaboration set to provide implementation and validation services to the Spanish market
Hamilton, NJ Mar 22, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, today announced a partnership with TDV, a Spanish technological consulting company providing services to the Pharmaceutical and API Industry, to provide local implementation and validation services.
“The strategic partnership with TDV will allow Sparta to better support clients in Spain using TrackWise EQMS by providing on the ground, locally based, Spanish speaking resources to further the direct reach of TrackWise’s quality management support and services to the Spanish market ,” said Roy Wood, Vice President of Global Professional Services at Sparta Systems. “Life sciences companies are faced with the unique challenge of adhering to strict regulatory guidelines and requirements, while needing business partners that have a deep level of understanding and experience in their industry.”
Sparta Systems and TDV both have a proven track record of successfully supporting companies within the life sciences industry. The collaboration enables TDV to benefit from Sparta’s market leadership to extend its implementation services and provide customers with a reliable, robust EQMS. TDV currently provides validation, compliance and quality services to companies in Spain and the partnership will enable Sparta to expand its customer base and develop new and existing business relationships in the country.
“We are committed to providing customers with the best and most advanced services, and our partnership with Sparta Systems further supports our efforts,” said Octavi Colomina, Managing Director at TDV. “TrackWise serves as the de-facto solution for quality management support throughout the life sciences industry. The collaboration with Sparta will enable us to improve the line of services we provide our customers, specifically in relation to the development of pharmaceutical quality systems aligned within the guidelines set forth in ICH Q10.”
Sparta Systems’ CEO, Eileen Martinson, Recognized by NJBIZ as A New Jersey Best 50 Women in Business
Hamilton, NJ Mar 12, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, announced today that Sparta CEO, Eileen Martinson, has been named one of New Jersey’s 2013 Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ, a premier New Jersey business news publication.
The Best 50 Women in Business honors New Jersey’s most dynamic women in businessthat have been making headlines in their field. The award program is sponsored by Wells Fargo, WithumSmith+Brown, PC, Comcast Business Class, and Wolff & Samson PC.
An independent panel of judges selected the top 50 winners based on their dedication to business growth, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement, and advocacy for women.
“We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to recognize this outstanding group of women,” said Thomas Curtin, publisher of NJBIZ. “As business and community leaders, they are constantly redefining success within and outside the business arena. On behalf of NJBIZ, we would like to thank and congratulate Eileen and other award winners for their dedication to New Jersey’s future.”
Ms. Martinson, along with other winners, will be honored during an awards ceremony on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ.
Precyse and HealthStream Showcase Comprehensive ICD-10 Education Program at HIMSS 2013
Nearly 3,000 healthcare organizations nationwide are using Precyse University to prepare for ICD-10
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Mar 4, 2013 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, will showcase its comprehensive ICD-10 Education Solution at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition March 3-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (Booth #4369). Visitors to the Precyse booth will have the opportunity to get more information about Precyse University, the most innovative and complete on-site, online and mobile healthcare education solution that is designed to prepare coders, physicians, nurses, case managers, administrative staff and all other impacted populations for the transition to ICD-10. The Precyse University ICD-10 Solution is made available through Precyse’s partner, HealthStream (NASDAQ: HSTM), via its market-leading platform and, specifically, through its HealthStream Learning Center™ application.
Representatives from Precyse and HealthStream will provide solution demonstrations of Precyse University and its innovative applications, arcade and simulators during HIMSS.“Healthcare organizations nationwide are discovering the benefits of Precyse University, and the
number of facilities that use Precyse University for ICD-10 has grown from 1,000 to nearly 3,000, educating more than 750,000 learners in the past year,” said Thomas Ormondroyd, Vice President and General Manager of Precyse Learning Solutions. Precyse was also recognized in
the recent KLAS report, “ICD-10 Consulting: Roadmap to a Successful Transition,” as the “only firm in this report to receive 100% positive comments from their clients about their ICD-10 services.”
As a sponsor of the HIMSS ICD-10 Knowledge Center, Precyse will give a presentation titled “Unlocking Enterprise-wide ICD-10 Success,” which will provide more guidance on ICD-10 training and education. This will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11:15 a.m. in Booth #4351. “Precyse has helped us identify the different levels and types of education needed for our entire staff, including our clinicians and doctors, helping us to understand the full breath of impact and to plan accordingly,” said Sonia Trepnia, ICD-10 Program Manager, Duke University Health System. “Our staff needed ICD-10 education that was easily accessible.”
Other Precyse Highlights at HIMSS 2013
• Sponsorships – Precyse is once again a Gold Sponsor of HIMSS and will also sponsor the HIMSS ICD-10 Symposium and the HIMSS ICD-10 Knowledge Center.
• PrecyseCode™ and precyseCDI™ – Precyse will showcase precyseCode and precyseCDI, the only single, integrated platform enabling both inpatient and outpatient coding and CDI.
• New HIM Innovation Community White Paper – Precyse will provide copies of “Health Information Management in 2016: Guiding Principles and a Governance Framework for a Digital Age,” the newest white paper released by the thought-leadership group made up of representatives from more than 30 top healthcare institutions.
Precyse Partners with TruCode for Encoding Services
Partnership to provide a seamless, integrated computer assisted coding with encoder solution
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Mar 1, 2013 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, has signed an integration and distribution agreement with TruCode®, a leading provider of encoder technology. This agreement represents another milestone for Precyse in the delivery of a state-of-the-art, single integrated platform for all clinical documentation improvement (CDI), coding and auditing activities.
Streamlining the coding process is critical for a successful transition to ICD-10. No longer will it be necessary for coders to interact with an encoder separately. The Precyse solution makes it easy for coders to validate the computer-assigned codes with the integrated code edits, references and grouper capabilities seamlessly available during the coding validation process.
This all-in-one offering will enhance coder productivity and accuracy, supporting timely and accurate reimbursement. The integrated solution will also facilitate:
• Medical coding consistency and speed;
• Reduced billing cycle time;
• Rapid validation of computer-assigned codes;
• Appropriate reimbursement;
• Easier transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10; and
• Automated machine learning, resulting in continuous improvement of the natural
language processing (NLP) results.
“Our goal is to break down the barriers between encoding and computer assisted coding so that coders have access to the tools they need when they need them, without going into a separate application,” said Tom Golden, CTO for TruCode. “This partnership does just that. We’re very excited about the combined solution that Precyse will deliver to the market and the coding productivity and accuracy benefits their customers will experience.”
“Precyse is committed to continually introducing technology to automate manual tasks and increase productivity and throughput. An embedded encoder enables the coder to focus on the complexities of the coding process by removing those tasks that can be facilitated by technology,” said Chris Powell, President of Precyse. “Our own HIM professionals have been using the TruCode encoder and have provided extremely positive feedback. It is why we are very excited to work with TruCode to help our users streamline their coding processes and recognize all the other benefits of the all-in-one Precyse solution.”
About TruCode®
TruCode (Alpharetta, GA) is a software company that provides an encoder application, components and web services to the hospital, consulting, and Healthcare IT marketplace. TruCode was the first to release a complete ICD-10-CM encoder and deliver encoder components via web services. TruCode’s Encoder Essentials fully integrate into healthcare IT technologies including: Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health Information Systems (HIS) and Healthcare Business Analytics. For more information visit: www.trucode.com.
Precyse Harnesses the Power of One at HIMSS 2013
HIM leader showcases integrated platform for CAC and CDI, along with unique ICD-10 education program and comprehensive service lines
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Feb 28, 2013 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, will show healthcare organizations how to harness the power of one at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition March 3-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (Booth #4369). Precyse is once again a HIMSS Gold Sponsor, and will also sponsor the HIMSS ICD-10 Symposium and the HIMSS ICD-10 Knowledge Center.
“From an integrated platform for inpatient and outpatient CAC and CDI to a one-of-a-kind ICD-10 education program to a comprehensive array of leading HIM service offerings, Precyse allows healthcare organizations to harness the power of one, serving as a single source for all of their Health Information Management needs,” said Chris Powell, President, Precyse. “Visitors to our booth at HIMSS will be able to see this firsthand.”
PrecyseCode™ and precyseCDI™
A highlight at Precyse’s HIMSS 2013 booth will be its showcase of precyseCode and precyseCDI, the only single, integrated platform enabling both inpatient and outpatient computer assisted coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI). The Cloud-based platform incorporates state-of-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) for embedded intelligence and supports multiple HIM roles across an organization. The precyseCode platform also contains embedded encoder integration.
Visitors to Precyse’s booth will also have the opportunity to speak with a representative from Geisinger Health System, which was the first healthcare organization in the nation to use precyseCode with NLP. Geisinger recognized early on that the transition to ICD-10 was going to be an enterprise-wide endeavor that would require a computer assisted coding platform with tools to improve clinical documentation improvement. That’s why, as the organization began preparing for the ICD-10 transition, it chose precyseCode as an all-in-one solution for transcription, clinical documentation improvement, computer assisted coding and ICD-10 education.
“At Geisinger our vision was to introduce natural language processing technology across the clinical documentation continuum. precyseCode is a key component to accomplishing that goal as it will help us optimize coding processes, improve workflows and accelerate ICD-10 transition,” said Joan Topper, Vice President, IT Optimization, Geisinger Health System, who will be in Precyse’s HIMSS booth to discuss how her organization has benefitted from precyseCode.
Comprehensive ICD-10 Education Program Through Precyse and HealthStream
Visitors to the Precyse booth will also have the opportunity to get more information about Precyse University, the most innovative and complete on-site, online and mobile healthcare education solution that is designed to prepare coders, physicians, nurses, case managers, administrative staff and all other impacted populations for the transition to ICD-10. This unique and comprehensive ICD-10 Education Solution is delivered through the HealthStream Learning System. Representatives from Precyse and HealthStream will provide solution demonstrations of Precyse University and its innovative applications, arcade and simulators during HIMSS.
Healthcare organizations nationwide are discovering the benefits of Precyse University, and the number of organizations that use Precyse University has grown from 1,000 to nearly 3,000 organizations in the past year to educate more than 750,000 learners. Precyse was also recognized in the recent KLAS report, “ICD-10 Consulting: Roadmap to a Successful Transition,” as the “only firm in this report to receive 100% positive comments from their clients about their ICD-10 services.”
As a sponsor of the HIMSS ICD-10 Knowledge Center, Precyse will give a presentation titled “Unlocking Enterprise-wide ICD-10 Success,” which will provide more guidance on the importance of taking an enterprise-wide approach to ICD-10 transition. This will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11:15 a.m. in Booth #4351.
New HIM Innovation Community White Paper
As the sponsor of the HIM Innovation Community, Precyse will provide copies of the newest white paper released by the thought-leadership group. Titled “Health Information Management in 2016: Guiding Principles and a Governance Framework for a Digital Age,”the white paper is authored by Linda L. Kloss, RHIA, Kloss Strategic Advisors, Ltd., former CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and one of Modern Healthcare’s top 25 Women in Healthcare, in collaboration with Precyse thought leaders and HIM professionals from 30 top healthcare institutions in North America. Precyse convened the HIM Innovation Community in 2011 to consider how health information management is changing and to share learning about how to facilitate positive change.
Precyse Releases New HIM Innovation Community White Paper at HIMSS 2013
Group of HIM thought leaders from more than 30 top healthcare institutions share insights
Wayne, PA and Alpharetta, GA Feb 28, 2013 — Precyse, a leader in health information management (HIM) technologies and services, will release a new white paper from the HIM Innovation Community at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition March 3-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (Booth #4369). Titled “Health Information Management in 2016: Guiding Principles and a Governance Framework for a Digital Age,” the white paper is authored by Linda L. Kloss, RHIA, Kloss Strategic Advisors, Ltd., former CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and one of Modern Healthcare’s top 25 Women in Healthcare, in collaboration with Precyse thought leaders and HIM professionals from 30 top healthcare institutions in North America.
Precyse convened the HIM Innovation Community in 2011 to consider how health information management is changing and to share learning about how to facilitate positive change. The Community explores trends and their impact on information management and considers future
scenarios for HIM practice based on assumptions regarding the pace and sequence of change and the impact of technology on these changes.
The HIM Innovation Community’s new white paper is a sequel to the white paper the group released in 2012, titled “Health Information Management in 2016: The HIM Industry’s Transformative Journey to Enterprise Information Management – What Does the HIM Department of the Future Look Like?” This first paper examined future scenarios for HIM and laid out a draft framework for enterprise information management. Now in its second year, the HIM Innovation Community continues this discussion with its second paper, which sets forth guiding principles for information management and a plan of action for putting them to use to drive transformational change in healthcare.
“The healthcare industry’s transition to e-information management is occurring at accelerating speed. Policies, standards and best information management practices lag behind technology, compromising the value of information assets,” said Kloss. “The HIM Innovation Community is committed to accelerating learning and adoption of sound and reliable management and governance practices. Members of the community and their organizations are figuring it out dayby-day. The collaborative work of the community is capturing these lessons and creating a new body of knowledge.”
“I truly appreciate the opportunity to participate in this group and hear the best leaders discussing key strategies for the future,” said Dee Garcia, RHIT, CCS, HIM Director of Coding, PeaceHealth, and a member of the HIM Innovation Community. “The group includes such great minds and engaging topics; I applaud what Precyse is doing here.”
“Precyse is honored to be the sponsor of the HIM Innovation Community,” said Chris Powell, President, Precyse. “As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and face the challenges of government regulations, the transition to ICD-10 and the demand for meaningful use of healthcare data, it is vital that the HIM industry provide the people, processes and technology to meet these challenges. The HIM Innovation Community brings together the best and brightest thought leaders in the HIM industry, collaborating to share information and best practices.”
Other Precyse Highlights at HIMSS 2013
• Sponsorships – Precyse is once again a Gold Sponsor of HIMSS, and will also sponsor the HIMSS ICD-10 Symposium and the HIMSS ICD-10 Knowledge Center.
• PrecyseCode™ and precyseCDI™ – Precyse will showcase precyseCode and precyseCDI, the only single, integrated platform enabling both inpatient and outpatient computer assisted coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI).
• Precyse University – Visitors to Precyse’s booth will have the opportunity to get more information about Precyse University, the most innovative and complete on-site, online and mobile healthcare education solution that is revolutionizing the way that healthcare professionals learn.