BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureWellness, the leading Enterprise Health & Wellness Solution, recently announced the release of HL7 standards-based Continuity of Care Documents (CCD) for health information exchange between the PureWellness solution and CCD-supported Electronic Health Records.
The new CCD integration enables members and health coaches to synchronize and share lifestyle, behavior, and risk information with care providers and their associated data networks. CCD is the adopted standard by most Electronic Health Records systems and the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®). Not only is CCD support a critical component in connecting patients and providers, it's vital to successfully administering effective ACOs, PCMH and other patient engagement strategies.
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"Members, patients and providers can now share key health and prevention data with other pertinent health information systems. This capability advances the coordination of patient-centered care, which plays an important role in controlling health care costs and improving health and wellness strategies," said Ken Kaufman, President and Co-founder of PureWellness.
"We have made great strides in getting the most value from Electronic Health Records and implementing innovative care models. With their continued commitment to driving patient and member engagement opportunities, and a keen focus on maintaining system integrity, PureWellness is a critical partner in our efforts," said Janet Tomcavage, Geisinger Health Plan's Chief Administrative Officer of Health Services.
About Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan, begun in 1985, is headquartered in Danville, Pa. The plan serves more than 290,000 members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Coverage is available for businesses of all sizes, individuals and families, and Medicare beneficiaries. As part of Geisinger Health System, GHP has been recognized nationally as a model for health-care reform with documented success in innovative programs such as the patient-centered medical home. For more information, please visit http://www.thehealthplan.com or contact Amy Bowen, Geisinger Health Plan, (570) 271-8135, albowen@thehealthplan.com
About PureWellness
PureWellness delivers a comprehensive NCQA-certified, scalable, online wellness solution to thousands of customers nationwide. The PureWellness Enterprise Health & Wellness Solution allows for efficient administration and management of all wellness initiatives within each organization. The platform boasts customizable, flexible solutions for health plans, health systems and employers, including an online Health Assessment (HA), patient education resources, wellness workshops, team challenges, incentive programs, data integration, mobile applications, and a full reporting suite to ensure that every wellness initiative will be able to document success in a manner that demonstrates return on investment.
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