ProCare Research Launches PRISM Patient Management System at American Academy of Pain Medicine Annual Meeting

Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 30, 2011—ProCare Research, LLC, a physician-led medical research organization focused on value-based approaches to healthcare with an emphasis on the relationship between quality and cost, is set to unveiled its PRISM Patient Management System at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 2011 Annual Meeting, March 24-27 in National Harbor, Maryland.

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ONC Announces Open Public Comment Period on the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan: 2011-2015

March 25, 2011—The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced an open public comment period on the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan: 2011-2015 (“the Plan”). The Plan reflects ONC’s strategy, developed in collaboration with other federal partners, over the next five years for realizing Congress and the Administration’s health IT agenda.

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The Joint Commission Launches Advanced Certification in Palliative Care Program

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, March 25, 2011—Joint Commission accredited hospitals now have the option of seeking Advanced Certification in Palliative Care. Palliative care is the field of medicine designed to improve the quality of life of patients and their families by relieving the pain, symptoms and stress of a serious or debilitating illness.

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PSQH eNews Alert

If you haven’t signed up for the free monthly eNews Alert, this would be a good time. We’re upgrading our distribution process to allow a cleaner design and better compatibility with spam-filtering programs. Existing subscribers must confirm their subscriptions; new subscribers should fill out the new form.

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Language Services Associates Launches New Video Remote Interpreting Platform for Foreign Language & American Sign Language Support

Horsham, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2011—Language Services Associates, Inc. (LSA), a global language service provider offering a full suite of multicultural solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) platform for foreign language and American Sign Language (ASL) support.

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Sermo, Inc. Enters Strategic Partnership to Transform How Physicians Coordinate Care for Their Patients

Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 22, 2011—Sermo, Inc., the world’s largest on-line physician community, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Janssen Global Services, LLC to develop and deliver new mobile and web services that allow physicians to move their patients more easily and efficiently through the healthcare system.

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