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Bingham Farms, MI, August 12, 2009 - my1HIE® (My One Health Information Exchange) has delivered over 1,016 training sessions to new users of My WorkspaceSM and its applications in the first six months of 2009- surpassing all previous measures by a significant margin. The 1,016 training sessions were delivered to physicians and staff who represent over 1,000 health care providers in Southeast Michigan.
My WorkspaceSM is the physician web portal through which my1HIE® delivers its online solutions and connectivity to over 7,000 health care providers, hospitals, health plans, and other entities in the healthcare industry. Customized training sessions delivered by my1HIE® include: Introduction to My WorkspaceSM, Portal Administration, DrFirst (e-Prescribing), ProviderLink (document management), and WellCentive (patient registries).
"We have literally tripled our cirriculum to meet the needs of the practices participating in the exchange. Our current curriculum now includes offerings for beginners, established users, and advanced users" according to Debra Baker, Program Manager, Training and Development at my1HIE®. "Because we have a dedicated training staff, we have the flexibility to offer both centralized training, as well as on-site instruction if it is required- whatever is most convenient for participating physicians. It has worked-out better than anticipated."
Because My WorkspaceSM and its clinical applications are relatively easy to comprehend and use, the training courses are usually less than three hours in length - a physician can attend a session on DrFirst in the morning and be e-Prescribing in the afternoon.
According to John Vismara, COO of my1HIE®, "a key factor that is driving the demand for the training sessions is the rapid adoption of My WorkspaceSM among numerous physician organizations in Southeast Michigan including United Physicians, Olympia Medical Services, Continuum Management Services, Huron Valley Physicians Association, and Oakland Physician Network Services. In addition, the Detroit Medical Center has recently selected my1HIE® technology and is in the process of integrating My WorkspaceSM into its network. Clearly, there is no other Health Information Exchange in the State of Michigan that is experiencing this level of demand among physicians and the healthcare community."
Vismara went on to say "This really bodes well for the future. As more and more physician organizations and their doctors get on-board and adopt My WorkspaceSM into their practice operations, it creates a great deal of momentum for their practice and other participants in the my1HIE® health exchange as well."
About my1HIE®, LLC
my1HIE® is a Health Information Exchange, developed by physicians, focused on using technology to facilitate clinical information sharing between physicians and other healthcare entities to improve patient care. Brought to you by your Physician Organization, my1HIE® was designed and customized by physicians to increase provider connectivity and allow the community to securely access and exchange vital health information. Available online from any location with an Internet connection, physicians can electronically access e-prescribing, labs, other physicians, patient information, hospitals and health plans, all with the click of a button.
About DrFirst
Founded in 2000, DrFirst's flagship product, Rcopia, is the nation's leading full-featured stand-alone electronic prescription management system. DrFirst understands that healthcare is an interconnected environment between physician practices, IPAs, hospitals, health plans, pharmacies and others. DrFirst provides healthcare solutions that deliver unique benefits to each type of association while achieving benefits for healthcare as a whole. DrFirst technology is designed by a management team that includes medical doctors and highly experienced technology specialists acting under the guidance and collective expertise of their Physician's Advisory Board. Utilizing the latest advancements in Internet, security, wireless, web and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology, DrFirst Rcopia can be interfaced with most Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records software, is affordable, intuitive and easily implemented into the provider's workflow. More information about DrFirst can be found at www.drfirst.com.
About United Physicians, P.C.
United Physicians, P.C. is an organization of more than 2,000 physicians, who have medical staff privileges at multiple medical centers throughout Southeastern Michigan. United Physicians serves the professional and economic interests of its members by negotiating and facilitating participation in healthcare plans, providing services that promote quality and efficiency in practice management, facilitating doctor credentialing with health plans, and offering health insurance products. United Physicians is one of only three organizations nationwide to earn certification in multiple categories by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an independent, non-profit organization that certifies physician organizations and accredits managed care organizations and preferred provider organizations. Visit www.updoctors.com.
About Olympia Medical Services (OMS)
Olympia Medical Services is a 500 member physician organization comprised of all specialties from family practice to surgical sub-specialists. The member physicians are in practices that cover from the southern parts of western Wayne County to many areas in western Oakland County. The principal hospital affiliations are Garden City Hospital and Botsford Hospital. The physicians also have staff privileges at most of the hospitals serving western Wayne, Oakland, and eastern Washtenaw counties. Olympia performs contract negotiations, financial settlements and many other functions that pertain to the insurance plans that serve the Southeastern Michigan community.
About Continuum Management Services (CMS)
Continuum Management Services is a physician billing and management company. Our clients are physician groups seeking revenue enhancing and cost saving services. By our clients sharing practice infrastructure and management expertise, CMS can provide premier services at market competitive rates. Our growth will come at a measured pace so that we do not compromise our ability to provide exemplary service. Visit www.continuum-mgt.com.
About Huron Valley Physicians Association (HVPA)
Huron Valley Physicians Association (HVPA) was incorporated in 1985 as an Independent Physician Association (IPA). HVPA has over 750 physician members located in Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee, and Western Wayne counties. Approximately 25% of HVPA members are primary care physicians and 75% are specialists. HVPA activities are closely tied to the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS), a member of the Trinity Health System. Visit www.hvpa.com.
About Oakland Physician Network Services (OPNS)
Oakland Physician Network Services, Inc. is an independent physician owned and operated corporation comprised of over 425 primary care and specialty physicians. From its location in Oakland County, OPNS serves the medical community by centrally maintaining the infrastructure to support best practices in medical management, office management, and database management. It provides financial and quality analysis and reporting services that assist member physicians in delivering higher quality care and managing costs for more than 15 healthcare plans. Visit www.opns.org.
About Detroit Medical Center (DMC)
The Detroit Medical Center operates nine hospitals and institutes, including Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Hutzel Women’s Hospital, Kresge Eye Institute, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and DMC Surgery Hospital.
Established as a nonprofit corporation in 1985, the Detroit Medical Center is a leading regional health care system with a mission of excellence in clinical care, research and medical education.
The Detroit Medical Center is proud to be the Official Healthcare Services Provider of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock.
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