Latest disease management Stories

COMS Interactive Secures $21 Million from Summit Partners

2013-06-18 16:25:01

Growth Equity Investment to Accelerate Market Penetration CLEVELAND, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- COMS Interactive, LLC (also known as "Clinical Outcomes Management Systems" or "COMS"), announced today that it has secured a minority investment of $21 million from Summit Partners, a global growth equity firm. The investment will be used for company expansion and adjacent market product offerings. In addition, a portion of the capital will be used for redemption of COMS common stock...

Mobile PRM Launches Patient Relationship Platform; Improves Health Outcomes and Plan Performance Ratings

2013-06-06 23:03:21

PRM platform and patient-centric mobile apps support health plans and providers in maximizing Medicare Advantage 5-Star ratings and pay-for-performance reimbursement. Orinda, CA (PRWEB) June 06, 2013 Mobile PRM is proud to announce the launch of their patient relationship management (PRM) platform, mobile disease management apps, and a powerful analytics engine that improve health outcomes and reduce costs in patients with chronic medical conditions. The cost to treat chronic diseases...

JPH Consulting Chooses COMS Interactive

2013-06-06 08:29:59

Daylight IQ(TM) Disease Management Platform to Enhance the JPH Clinical Care Program LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JPH Consulting, Inc. (JPH), a leading California long-term care management organization, has selected the COMS Interactive (Clinical Outcomes Management System) Daylight IQ(TM) product suite as the foundation for its disease management program. Daylight IQ(TM) is being deployed at JPH's ten facilities located throughout California and Nevada. A Software as...

Voxiva Partners with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to Deliver Personalized Diabetes Support to Plan Members via Mobile Phone

2013-06-05 08:29:45

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Voxiva, Inc., a pioneer in interactive mobile health programs, announced today that members of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care are now able to enroll in Care4Life(SM), a personalized diabetes self-management program delivered to their mobile phones. Care4Life combines the best in diabetes education with proven evidence-based behavior change techniques. The program uses text messages, a personal online web portal and a mobile website to connect,...

Asthmapolis Wins Horizon Award in the 2013 TripleTree iAwards for Connected Health

2013-06-03 08:28:29

Award recognizes the company's unique advancements in chronic disease management via connected health MADISON, Wis., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Asthmapolis (az-MAP-o-lis), the FDA-cleared mobile health solution for asthma and COPD, today announced it received the Horizon Award in the 2013 TripleTree iAwards for Connected Health. Asthmapolis is a mobile health solution designed to help improve the care of people with asthma, advance understanding of symptoms and triggers and help...

Young Children Who Miss Well-Child Visits Are More Likely to Be Hospitalized

2013-05-24 12:23:56

Missing Visits Even More Detrimental For Children with Chronic Health Conditions SEATTLE, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Young children who missed more than half of recommended well-child visits had up to twice the risk of hospitalization compared to children who attended most of their visits, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Managed Care. The study included more than 20,000 children enrolled at Group Health Cooperative. Children with chronic conditions...

New Survey Shows Mixed Results for Care Management Software Functionality Highlights Trends Over Past Five Years

2013-05-22 23:23:05

Trend Report series published by TCS Healthcare Technologies, the Case Management Society of America, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians focuses on the results of the 2012 Health IT Survey indicates an unforeseen decline in basic system functionality for most stakeholder groups, with the exception of survey respondents associated with care management programs. Auburn, CA and Little Rock, AR (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 A recent study focusing on health...

Life Line Screening and MCM Solutions for Better Health Announce New Partnership

2013-05-22 08:29:20

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Line Screening (LLS), a leading national provider of health screening services announced today the creation of a unique partnership with MCM Solutions for Better Health (MCM). MCM is a population health management organization. LLS will provide health screening services to MCM's growing list of clients. These important expanded services will help MCM and its clients intervene in costly chronic conditions earlier. Effective...

Dorland Health Announces the 2013 Case In Point Platinum Awards Winners

2013-05-20 23:04:57

Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, announced the winners of the fourth annual Case In Point Platinum Awards, recognizing outstanding case management professionals and organizations committed to ensuring the system is patient- and family-centric, safe and effective. The Awards Program highlighted the innovative and creative work across the healthcare system that is improving access, promoting wellness and ensuring safe transitions of care through effective care coordination...

Terry Boch Joins Wellcentive as SVP, Sales and Marketing

2013-05-17 23:17:11

Healthcare veteran brings track record of innovation and energetic leadership. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Wellcentive, an Atlanta-based provider of innovative Population Health Management and Data Analytics solutions, has announced the appointment of Terry Boch as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In this position, Boch will direct Wellcentive’s global business strategy, marketing, sales and business development activities. An innovative and energetic leader with a...