For the first time in the United States, a woman who had a
uterus transplant has given birth. The mother, who was born without a uterus,
received the transplant from a living donor last year at Baylor University
Medical Center in Dallas, and had a baby boy there last month, the hospital
said on Friday.
At the family’s request, their name, hometown and the date
of the birth are being withheld to protect their privacy, according to Julie
Smith, a spokeswoman for the hospital, which is part of Baylor Scott &
White Health.
Axxess, the fastest growing home health technology
company, has been named the number one small place to work in IT for the second
year in a row by IDG's Computerworld 2017 Best Places to Work in IT. Based on comprehensive questionnaires and in-depth
employee surveys, Axxess took the top spot among 29 organizations with fewer
than 1,000 employees. Organizations were ranked based on their ability to
develop outstanding IT staffs while providing great benefits and
compensation.
"It is
gratifying to be recognized again as the best place to work in IT because we
are intentional about creating an environment where people collaborate and
innovate while doing meaningful work,” said John Olajide, Axxess’ president and
chief executive officer. “While doubling our workforce over the past two years,
we have consciously invested daily to maintain a rewarding experience for
everyone in the Axxess family.” “As technology moves to the strategic center of
every business, the ability of the enterprise to attract and retain skilled IT
talent has become critically important,” says Ken Mingis, executive editor of
Computerworld. “The 100 organizations on
our 2017 Best Places to Work in IT list keep their tech employees happy and
engaged by offering generous salaries, top-notch benefits, continuous training,
and access to cutting-edge technologies.
About Axxess
Axxess is the fastest growing home health technology company, improving care for more than 2 million patients in North America and trusted by more than 7,000 organizations growing their business. With an easy-to-use, complete suite of innovative cloud-based software and services for health records, scheduling, patient engagement, revenue cycle management and so much more Axxess empowers healthcare providers with solutions to focus on patient care. Fostering a collaborative culture to exceed client expectations, Axxess is recognized nationally as a “Best Place To Work,” while investing every day in growing the healthcare industry and communities around the country to address unmet needs and make lives better.
About Computerworld
Computerworld from IDG is the leading technology media brand helping senior IT, business decision-makers and key influencers navigate change with effective business strategy. As the voice of business technology, Computerworld enables the IT value chain with unique editorial coverage from setting strategies to deriving value.
About the Best Places to Work in IT List
The Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG’s Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rank.
To help solve critical staffing shortages in home
healthcare, Axxess, the fastest growing home health technology company, is
creating an innovative new solution called AxxessCARE to 'Uberize' the process
of connecting home health agencies with qualified clinicians to provide care to
patients anywhere and at any time. AxxessCARE
is seamlessly integrated with AgencyCore, Axxess' secure, HIPAA-compliant
software platform, allowing agencies to conveniently post visits for qualified
professionals. After downloading the AxxessCARE mobile app through the Apple
App Store or Google Play, clinicians can apply to take visits after background
checks and license verifications have been completed. Agencies will have the
flexibility to review and select the most appropriate clinician for each posted
visit.
Just as Uber creates an on-demand solution for passengers, AxxessCARE addresses
Staffing Shortages by Connecting Agencies with Qualified Clinicians. "We're confident AxxessCARE is going to revolutionize
the delivery of home healthcare in the same way Uber has transformed the
transportation industry," said John Olajide, president and chief executive
officer of Axxess. "Agencies consistently identify staffing among
their major challenges. Through AxxessCARE they will be able to extend their
staffing capabilities with access to qualified clinicians to meet patient
needs. At the same time, clinicians will enjoy a more convenient way to
work."
Axxess is testing AxxessCARE in a pilot program with
agencies and clinicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the next few months,
fine-tuning the platform and process before introducing it to the entire
industry.
L-R: Andrew Olowu; Chief Tech Officer, John Olajide; CEO, Ron Olajide; Chief Financial Officer
An innovation leader in home health software and solutions,
Axxess is the first and only software provider to provide native mobile apps
for both iOS and Android devices, and earlier this year integrated OASIS
patient assessment and documentation into the app, enabling clinicians to
productively work anywhere at any time.
"AxxessCARE is intuitive, easy to use and a logical
next step in our commitment to meet the needs of agencies and clinicians to
modernize the delivery of healthcare in the home," Olajide said.
"Axxess is the key to home health success because we are leading
innovation and our platform helps our customers focus on patient care, not
paperwork."
Through the sophisticated AxxessCARE program, clinician
profiles, competencies, expertise, availability and ratings can be viewed by
agencies at any time and agencies are able to communicate with interested
clinicians, post visits and coordinate care in real-time. AxxessCARE's
state-of-the-art electronic visit verification feature helps agencies know when
visits are complete so they can review documentation, easily process payments
and rate performance.
"With AxxessCARE, agencies can grow their
business by accepting more referrals, testing new markets and, most
importantly, matching qualified clinicians with patient needs,"
Olajide said. "We think they are going to love the convenience of
knowing they can access additional qualified staff at their fingertips.
"Clinicians who are part of the AxxessCARE network can
apply for visits that are convenient to their location and schedule, at rates
that work for them," Olajide added.
National Nurses Week 2017, May 6–12, is themed, “Nursing:
the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” It’s all about celebrating nurses who
lead the charge for health and wellness. National Nurses Week begins each year
on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent
dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established
recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses
Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is
celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year.
The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by
the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. Each of ANA's state and
territorial nurses associations promotes the nursing profession at the state
and regional levels. Each conducts celebrations on these dates to recognize the
contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community. The ANA supports
and encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and
district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations,
educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.
Axxess, the fastest growing Health Care Technology company
in America has produced a video to appreciate Nurses during National Nurses
Week.About 12,000 clinicians have downloaded the Axxess mobile
application.
Mobile devices have become ever-present in our daily lives,
and it is difficult to participate fully in activities of the global economy
and 21st century life without access to mobile devices. According to a 2015 mobile consumer survey by Deloitte,
mobile has become indispensable across all demographics and geographies, and is
now equated with life’s essentials: air, water, food – and smartphones.
The New Hub for Connectivity
Today, the Pew Research Center reports that more than 77% of
Americans own smartphones. Mobile devices are vital for completing daily
personal activities and professional duties, and consumer attachment to mobile
devices continues to strengthen.
It is therefore not surprising that more individuals check
their smartphones first thing in the morning and seem to never put down their
devices. Advances in mobile technology have made these devices no longer just
simple tools, limited to telephone calls and basic communication, but they have
become a hub for connectivity, opening doors to internet-of-things, mobile
payments, virtual reality and more.
The revenue cycle is the backbone of any business. The success of
your home health business depends on how you manage your revenue cycle. The
Healthcare Provider is managing a business, therefore the management of the
revenue cycle and its timing and process are of critical importance. With the
shifting trends in healthcare, industry leaders are changing the way they look
at and manage their home health, Medicare, Medicaid and other revenue streams
in their revenue cycles.
The most important aspect of revenue cycle management is that
there IS “top-line” revenue. Some key questions come to mind.
-Can referral sources utilize your reporting to determine the
optimal path of future referral streams?
-Is your business fulfilling a demand for healthcare in your community?
-Does your clinical service meet a known need in your market?
-Does the quality of your revenue generating services cause repeat
patients or a steady stream of referred patients to your agency?
-Does your data reporting support your quality of services
reputation?
In order to build interest in revenue cycle management (RCM), this
article assumes that you are serving the community and you have a healthy
“top-revenue, line driven” home health and home care business, generating
enough revenues to fund the ongoing salaries and benefits your business needs
to move forward.
Five trends that will reshape RCM in general and home healthcare:
One of our greatest life wishes is to stay fit and
healthy. WE have put together 10 tips to help you achieve your fitness goals.
1. Stay Hydrated - Whether you're heading off to spin
class, boot camp, or any other exercise, it's always important to hydrate so
you can stay energized and have your best workout.
2. Workout Partner - Get a workout partner who is
hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it's important to find someone who
will be an inspiration.
3. Cold Bath - Relieve post-fitness aches by submerging
your lower body in a cold bath (50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit; you may have to
throw some ice cubes in to get it cold enough) for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Comfortable Sneakers - Your workout shoes should
feel comfortable. Try shopping for workout shoes in the evening as your feet
swells during the day. You want to shop when they're at their biggest. Also
make sure the sneakers are a little roomy; enough so that you can wiggle your
toes, but no more than that. They should be comfy from the get-go.
5. Monitor your portions - Think about cutting your
serving of beef in half. That's because it's best to try and fill half your
plate with veggies or a mixture of veggies and fresh fruit.
6. Limit Cocktail – Take water in between drinks during
your cocktail hour. You’ll avoid accumulating sneaky liquid calories.
7. No guilt for Ice Cream - It takes a lot of calories;
about 3,500 to gain a pound of body fat. That one off day doesn't usually
result in any significant weight gain. So, don’t feel guilty about that giant
ice cream sundae you enjoyed during a shopping break. So be sure to whittle
away at those extra calories over the next day or two, preferably by boosting
exercise rather than eating too little. Starvation is not the healthy answer!
8. Party behavior – A weekend night out may alter your
diet plan especially at a birthday, wedding, or dinner party. Try taking an
extra 15-minute walk around your office each day, then, go on and indulge a bit
at the soiree, guilt free. Another party trick? Enjoy a 100-calorie snack
before a celebration, which can help you eat fewer munchies at the event.
9. Increase exercise - increase your exercise routing
by about 5 to 10 percent per week.
10. Fuel for Fitness - Eat food that will help keep you
going strong. For breakfast, opt for a high-carbohydrate meal. Try a
whole-grain English muffin or a bagel with peanut butter or a low-fat cream
cheese. Then, have a well-rounded meal post-workout to help with recovery. One
to two slices French toast with a side of fruit. "The
protein-to-carbohydrate ratio is perfect for enhancing my recovery.
March is the official Endometriosis month and
institutions around the world dedicate this time to spread awareness about the
Medical condition. In Nigeria, the Chief convener and Medical Director of Nordica Fertility
Center; Dr. Abayomi Ajayi emphasized the fact that Endometriosis is one of the
most common gynecological problems in Women which is most often misdiagnosed.
Dr. Abayomi Ajayi
Dr Ajayi with Tosan Aduayi
He defined Endometriosis as a chronic disease where
tissues that are normally found lining the womb are found elsewhere in the body.
These tissues form lesions which are often found on the ovaries and other
organs within a woman’s pelvis. In very rare cases, they could be found in the
lungs and brain. During menstruation, these lesions bleed in their respective
locations outside the womb. This can cause inflammation and the formation of
scar tissues leading to pain. Endometriosis can cause ovarian cysts which can
become large and painful.
The most common symptoms are chronic pelvic pain,
period pain and pain during or after sexual activity. Other symptoms can
include fatigue, painful bowel movements during periods and back pain. Between
30-50% of women with endometriosis experience some degree of infertility. The
pain caused by endometriosis is both physical and mentally exhausting and can
have an impact on all aspects of a woman’s life.
Through the years, the advocacy group has created
awareness about this condition while ensuring that certain myths associated
with endometriosis are relegated. Nordica Fertility center in conjunction with
other international medical facilities are partnering to research into this
ailment. Rebates are offered to patients seeking treatment and support groups
are created to ensure consistent counseling to sufferers. There is no known
medical cure to date but it can be treated and contained. For more information,
visit; www.nordicalagos.org
Tosan Aduayi is the founder of Starite Care and publisher of Trendy Africa Magazine. He can be reached on; tosan@trendyafrica.com
