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AAHSA 2006 exhibitor express.


A preview of exhibitors at the American Association American Association refers to one of the following professional baseball leagues:
  • American Association (19th century), active from 1882 to 1891.
  • American Association (20th century), active from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997.
 of Homes and Services for the Aging Annual Meeting & Exposition

Peoplefirst Rehabilitation

Booth 306

Peoplefirst staffs and manages rehabilitation departments in hospitals, nursing centers, outpatient clinics, and school settings nationwide. We incorporate leading-edge technology into comprehensive treatment plans, which help our patients return home quickly. Peoplefirst developed a proprietary nationwide clinical tracking system that allows tracking of patient outcomes, provides quality assurance, identifies industry trends, streamlines invoicing, and manages reporting. We assist our rehab partners with reimbursement issues, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health,  implementation, regulatory compliance, and clinical issues.

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Vancare, Inc.

Booth 713

Vancare, Inc., has "Quality" solutions for you and your facility, from floor to ceiling and up to 1,000 lbs.

* Transform the way you reposition residents

* Efficient, one-person operation

* For use with all total lifts and overhead lifts

* Less-intrusive to resident than the old alternative

* Works with any draw or repositioning sheet

Let Vancare and its nationwide distribution network help with your patient lifting and transferring needs. Stop by Booth 713 for a demonstration.

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LTQC, Inc.

Booth 921

LTQC, Inc., is a Web-based information services See Information Systems.  company focused on delivering measurable operational, clinical, and financial benefits to our 1,300 clients. We offer tools and services that focus on accurate reimbursement, risk management, compliance, and improving clinical outcomes.

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Answers On Demand

Booth 1026

Answers On Demand (AOD See HD DVD. ) is leading in the development of software for the LTC LTC
abbr.
lieutenant colonel
 market. AOD software is comprised of completely integrated Financial, Clinical, and Operational modules, as well as integrated Rehabilitation, Home Health, and Point of Sales. We truly partner with our clients.

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Hertz Supply Co., Inc.

Booth 1241

Volker Healthcare beds offer the appearance of fine furniture while still providing the features of a hospital bed. In addition, they provide unparalleled comfort with their unique MiS[R] Micro-stimulation lying surface that conforms to the body and helps to reduce pressure. New for 2007, this lying surface will raise and lower electrically to provide an alternating pressure surface.

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Sunrise Medical

Booth 1406

Sunrise Medical is an industry-leading manufacturer providing Joerns[R] healthcare beds and furnishings, HoyerPro[R] patient-handling equipment, and Bio Clinic[R] support surfaces. We offer products and services that focus on safety and comfort for your residents and staff. Our Creating a Safer Environment[TM] program helps customers design and implement policies in their facilities.

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Caregiver Management Systems

Booth 1445

Did you know: Medicare can be billed up to 100 days per spell of illness. Since PPS (Packets Per Second) The measurement of activity in a local area network (LAN). In LANs such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI, as well as the Internet, data is broken up and transmitted in packets (frames), each with a source and destination address. , only 22 days are being billed nationally! The use of the 100-day benefit was upheld by a Connecticut court in a landmark legal decision: Fox v. Bowen. To learn more about how CMS's Transmittal 262 can increase your Medicare resources, come to Booth 1445 at the AAHSA AAHSA American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (formerly American Association of Homes for the Aging, AAHA)  Convention for a mini-seminar.

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Evercare

Booth 1514

Evercare coordinates care for the frail elderly frail elderly,
n.pl older persons (usually over the age of 75 years) who are afflicted with physical or mental disabilities that may interfere with the ability to independently perform activities of daily living.
, chronically ill, and disabled in community and in skilled nursing facilities skilled nursing facility
n. Abbr. SNF
An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services.
. Evercare serves more than 100,000 people nationwide through Medicaid, Medicare, and private-pay health plans. Evercare is part of Ovations, a division of UnitedHealth Group, dedicated to the healthcare needs of over-50 Americans.

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Select Rehabilitation

Booth 1540

Select Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation service to patients in skilled nursing, acute, and outpatient settings. Cost- and time-efficient systems designed to operate under PPS allow Select Rehabilitation to form clinical and financial partnerships with each client.

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RF Technologies

Booth 1842

RF Technologies is a leading innovator of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna.  Solutions for Senior Care. Our Code Alert[R] Wandering Management, Wireless Call, and Fall Management Solutions provide fully integrated safety solutions that minimize risk to staff and residents, maximize staff efficiency, and maintain the dignity of your residents.

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Resource Systems

Booths 2206

CareTracker by Resource Systems is an innovative CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) See Novell certification.  documentation system designed to improve reimbursement accuracy, reduce risk, and improve quality. CareTracker's wall-mounted touch screens incorporate a refreshing approach that makes documentation quick and easy. CareTracker is a supplement to your existing MDS MDS,
n See temporomandibular pain-dysfunction syndrome.

MDS 1 Maternal deprivation syndrome, see there 2 Myelodysplastic syndrome, see there
 software, not a replacement.

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HPSI HPSI High Pressure Safety Injection
HPSI Human-Ported System Interface
 Purchasing Services

Booth 2706

HPSI is a group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors.  that provides substantial volume discounts and low prices on a wide range of products, services, and equipment to its members.

HPSI's experienced Purchasing Consultants will provide you with a cost analysis, identifying key areas where HPSI will save you money.

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