Company alphabetical listings. (@hand Corp.-Fusivecom).@hand Corp. 8834 Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 200 Austin, TX 78759 512-231-9993; Fax 512-231-9994 www.hand.com 70 Software for the infrastructure to deploy mobile applications on handhelds. @Outcome Inc. 700 W. William Cannon William Cannon (March 15 1809 – March 1 1865) was an American merchant and politician from Bridgeville, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and later the Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware , Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78734 512-899-1948; Fax 512-899-3880 www.atoutcome.com 18, 42, 55, 56 Internet technology to help automate clinical and operational workflow at the point of care. 1Call, Division of AMTELCO 4800 Curtin Dr. McFarland, WI 53558 608-838-4194; Fax 608-838-8327 www.1call.com 3, 7, 41, 60, 65 Offers a number of modular communication solutions: PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). integration, on-call scheduling, online directories, Web-based agent call handling. 1Careplace 7611 Little River Tpk., Ste. 602-W Annandale, VA 22O03 866-542-7201 www.1careplace.com 1, 2, 3, 12, 14, 15, 47 Web-based care management software that supports eligibility, intake, referral, medical assessment and fiscal management. 3C Network Consultants Inc. 1572 Grantham Dr. Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-5334; Fax 561-963-1656 www.3cnc.com 14, 24, 33, 36, 47, 56, 68 Practice management solutions including computer networking
Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with communication between computer systems or devices. , automated medical transcription
3Com Corp. 5400 Bayfront Plz. Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , CA 95052 408-326-5000; Fax 408-326-5001 www.3com.com 36, 37, 47, 61, 66, 70 Hardware, software and connectivity products for wired and wireless networks. 3M Health Information Systems 575 W. Murray Blvd. Murray, UT 84123 800-367-2447 www.3mhis.com 9, 10, 13, 24, 38, 50 Provider of advanced software tools and services to help healthcare organizations capture, classify and manage accurate healthcare data. 4Medica medica (māˑ·dē·k Inc. 100 Corporate Pointe pointe n. In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes. [From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point.] , Ste. 200 Culver City Culver City, city (1990 pop. 38,793), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1917. It is a center of the U.S. motion-picture industry, whose roots in the city date to c.1915. Its chief manufactures are rubber products and computers. , CA 90230 310-348-4100; Fax 310-348-4104 www.4medica.com 2, 12, 24, 42, 43, 56 Web-based clinical management for hospitals, labs, radiology, medical groups and IPAs. A4 Health Systems 5501 Dillard Dr Cary, NC 27511 919-851-6177; Fax 919-851-5991 www.a4healthsystems.com 12, 24, 25, 55, 56, 64, 70 Provider of electronic medical record solutions for acute and ambulatory care ambulatory care n. Medical care provided to outpatients. ambulatory care, n the health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who can visit a health care facility and return home the same day. settings. AC Group Inc. 7919 Astley Ln. Spring, TX 77379 281-374-0394; Fax 281-257-9565 www.acgroup.org 12, 14, 21, 24, 39, 56, 59 Healthcare IT consulting and advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal for providers and the vendor community. Accelerated Receivables Management 1400 Renaissance Dr. Park Ridge Park Ridge, city (1990 pop. 36,175), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb adjacent to Chicago, on the Des Plaines River; inc. 1873. It is chiefly residential. Several national and international corporations have their headquarters in Park Ridge. Nearby is O'Hare International Airport. , IL 60068 847-824-5510; Fax 847-824-7166 www.armltd.com 10, 11, 21, 26 Healthcare financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. including receivables management, claims reconciliation, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. and scanning. AccessData Corp. 1317 E. 750 North Orem, UT 84097 801-377-5410; Fax 801-377-5426 www.accessdata.com 61 Data security software including forensic analytics, password recovery and data erasing. AccessPt Inc. 303 Brame Rd. Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-853-8550; Fax 601-853-8560 www.accessptinc.com 24, 41, 42, 61, 64, 70 Access software for hospital data systems from a single browser-based screen. Acclamation Systems Inc. 111 Ryan Ct. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-276-4050; Fax 412-276-2945 www.acclamation.com 2, 10, 11, 21, 23, 42, 68 Developer of LuminX, an Internet-based, enterprisewide, automated benefit management system. Accordant Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract 4900 Koger Blvd., Ste. 300 Greensboro, NC 27407 336-855-5870; Fax 336-315-3835 www.accordant.com 7, 9, 20, 44, 50, 53 Chronic disease management, self-help resources and support groups. Accordis Inc. 401 Park Ave. S. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10016 212-685-4974; Fax 212-857-5018 www.accordisinc.com 14, 17, 26, 51 Provides business office and reimbursement services to healthcare providers. Accra Med Software Inc. PO Box 23062 Moncton, NB E1A-6S8 888-321-0441; Fax 506-852-4398 www.filopto.com 56 Practice management software for eye care practitioners. Accudata Systems 4908 Pleasant Mills Rd. Sweetwater, NJ 08037 609-561-2515; Fax 503-212-9703 www.accudatasys.com 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 56, 68 HIPAA-aware EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. speech-enabled systems, customizable patient charting, multiuser-adaptive and optimized for tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . AcerMed Inc. 17780 Fitch, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614 800-841-0008; Fax 949-252-2864 www.acermed.com 12, 14, 23, 24, 26, 56, 60 Workflow solutions for solo offices through multisite practices including scheduling, EMRs, billing and collections, and lab orders. Achieve Healthcare Technologies 7690 Golden Triangle Golden Triangle can refer to:
Eden Prairie Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , MN 55344 952-995-9800; Fax 612-995-9735 www.achievehealthcare.com 1, 2, 10, 12, 26, 54, 60 Integrated financial and clinical software for long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. , post-subacute marketplace. ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. Healthcare 2828 N. Haskell, Bldg. 1 Dallas, TX 75204 214-841-6111; Fax 214-584-5084 www.acs-inc.com 15, 17, 18, 50, 51, 64 Provides diversified business process and IT outsourcing, including systems integration, coding and billing services, plus scalable data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse system. ActivCard 6531 Dumbarton Cir. Fremont, CA 94555 510-574-1752; Fax 510-574-0101 www.activcard.com 61 Digital identification and electronic certification for e-business communication and transactions. Active Health Management 95 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10016 712-981-8313 www.activehealthmanagement.com 2, 9, 12, 17, 18, 20, 42 ASP aggregating patient-specific clinical data for comparisons to best practices and care plans. Acusis 200 First Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 866-837-6158; Fax 412-209-1293 www.acusis.com 2, 24, 51, 68 Provides outsourced medical transcription services to healthcare organizations. Acuson Corp., Div. of Siemens 1220 Charleston Rd. Mountain View, CA 94039 650-969-9112; Fax 650-968-1833 www.acuson.com 52, 58 Diagnostic medical ultrasound systems. Acustaf Development Corp. 5001 W. 80th St., Ste. 900 Bloomington, MN 55437 612-831-4122; Fax 612-831-4421 www.acustaf.com 19, 26, 40, 48, 60, 62, 67 Decision support/scheduling software focusing on maximizing ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). and integrating ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems to accurately align staffing business rules with real-time needs. adam.com 1600 Riveredge Pkwy. NW, Ste. 800 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-980-0888 www.adam.com 42, 53 Healthcare and medical information content for Web sites. AditTech Consultants 850 Dogwood dogwood or cornel (kôr`nəl), shrub or tree of the genus Cornus, chiefly of north temperate and tropical mountain regions, characteristically having an inconspicuous flower surrounded by large, showy bracts which Rd., PO Box 488 Lawrenceville, GA 30044 770-490-3353; Fax 770-982-0322 www.adittech.com 3, 14, 17, 41, 42, 64, 68 Provides implementation services, data migration, HL7/DICOM interfaces and custom software to biotechnology, life science and healthcare companies. ADL Data Systems Inc. 20 Livingstone Ave. Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry, village (1990 pop. 9,940), Westchester co., SE N.Y., on the Hudson River, a suburb of New York City; inc. 1873. It is mostly residential but has light industries and research facilities. , NY 10522 914-591-1800; Fax 914-591-1818 www.adldata.com 1, 24, 26, 40, 48, 54, 70 Clinical, financial and administrative software for long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. , nursing homes and mental health facilities. Admar Corp. 1551 N. Tustin Ave., Ste. 300 Santa Ana Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , CA 92705 714-480-4238; Fax 714-953-9060 www.admarinc.com 10, 11, 15, 44 Managed care services for customers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. healthcare management and savings. AdminiSoft Inc. 1751 Curtiss Ct. La Verne La Verne (lə vûrn), city (1990 pop. 30,897), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1906. La Verne, which began as a citrus-processing center, now has varied manufacturing, including electronic components, apparel, hand , CA 91750 909-392-7054; Fax 909-392-7433 www.adminisoftonline.com 14 Provider of HIPAA-compliant, e-business integration-based software to the global employee benefits market. ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. Context 601 Oakmont Ln., Ste. 200 Westmont, IL 60559 630-321-2952; Fax 630-654-1607 www.adpcontext.com 10, 12, 13, 56 Clinical coding and real-time editing software to improve reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Advanced Business Fulfillment (ABF ABF Arbetarnas BildningsFörbund ABF American Breakfast (Thailand Hotels) ABF Associated British Foods plc (London, UK) ABF Association des Bibliothecaires Francais (French) ) 3183 Rider Tr. S tr. tincture. . Earth City, MO 63045 800-804-7430; Fax 314-770-2654 www.abfhealth.com 10, 21, 42, 51, 62 Claims, fulfillment, forms design and e-business solutions. Advanced Health Technologies (AHT AHT Animal Health Trust (Suffolk, England) AHT American Hairless Terrier (dog breed) AHT After Hours Trading AHT Animal Health Technician AHT Anchor Handling Tug ) 401 Commerce Dr., Ste. 175 Fort Washington Fort Washington, military post during the American Revolution, situated on the highest point of Manhattan island, New York City, overlooking the Hudson River opposite Fort Lee, N.J. , PA 19034 215-591-2700; Fax 215-591-2700 www.ahtech.com 2, 5, 12, 23, 24, 42, 54 Integrated document imaging and information management software for physician offices. Advanced Imaging Concepts Inc. 1302 Clear Springs Trace Louisville, KY 40223 502-412-1102; Fax 502-412-1103 www.aicsoft.com 4, 12, 17, 21, 24, 33, 35 Windows-NT CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac utilizing scanning and connectivity to produce a paperless work environment. See our ad on page 131 Advanced Medical Systems (AMS AMS - Andrew Message System ) 820 Bear Tavern Rd., Ste. 108 West Trenton West Trenton, New Jersey is a section of the Trenton suburb of Ewing, and it is not a section of the capital city itself. It is located just northwest of the capital's city limits. , NJ 08628-1022 609-882-6889; Fax 609-882-6881 www.advmedsys.com 46 Materials management Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering, information system developed for multientity hospitals. Advantech 15375 Barranca bar·ran·ca also bar·ran·co n. pl. bar·ran·cas also bar·ran·cos Southwestern U.S. 1. A deep ravine or gorge. 2. A bluff. Pkwy., #A-106 Irvine, CA 92618 949-789-7178; Fax 949-789-7179 www.advantech.com 30, 36, 47, 64 Networking platforms, wireless LANs, tablet PCs and mix of systems integrating hardware, software and automation solutions for e-business Web connectivity. AETEA Information Technology 10 Woodbridge Ctr. Dr., Ste. 400 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-326-9000; Fax 732-326-9022 www.aetea.com 12, 14, 17, 23, 26, 42, 62 National consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a supporting technical and Internet development initiatives for the healthcare sector. Aether Systems 11460 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-654-6400; Fax 410-654-6554 www.aethersystems.com 2, 16, 24, 29, 54, 70 Provides wireless and mobile data solutions. Affiliated Computer Services Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) (NYSE: ACS) is a Fortune 500 company that provides information technology outsourcing as well as business process outsourcing solutions to businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Inc. 2828 N. Haskell Ave. Dallas, TX 75204-2988 214-887-7219; Fax 214-584-5084 www.acs-inc.com 2, 9, 10, 17, 47, 51, 64 Business process outsourcing Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider. Usually, BPO is implemented as a cost-saving measure for tasks that a company requires but does not depend upon to maintain its position in and information technology solutions for providers, payers, government agencies & life sciences organizations. Affiliated Network Services 211 W. Wacker Wacker may refer to:
Chicago, IL 60606 312-236-6616; Fax 312-236-6623 www.ansdirect.com 2, 10, 14, 23, 42, 51, 56 Healthcare clearinghouse, technology services and 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, outsourcing organization. AGFA AGFA Aktiengesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation AGFA Actien-Gesellschaft für Anilin Fabrikationen (German-Belgian industrial enterprise) AGFA Asociación Guatemalteca para la Familia de las Americas Corp. 10 S. Academy St. Greenville, SC 29601 800-581-2432; Fax 864-421-1622 www.agfa.com/healthcare 2, 23, 47, 52, 58, 64, 68 Range of film and equipment for medical imaging applications: traditional, digital or combined. Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. 3000 Minuteman minuteman Colonial soldier of the American Revolution. Minutemen were first organized in Massachusetts in September 1774, when revolutionary leaders sought to eliminate Tories, or British sympathizers, from the militia by replacing all officers. Rd. Andover, MA 01810 978-687-1501 www.agilent.com/healthcare 12, 14, 38, 55, 63, 70 Clinical measurement and diagnostic solutions for healthcare organizations. Agiliti 4300 MarketPointe Dr., Ste. 100 Bloomington, MN 55435 952-918-2000 www.agiliti.com 2, 3, 51 Suite of managed IT and infrastructure services for enterprises, systems integrators and software vendors. Ahern Search Partners 3982 Powell Rd., Ste. 205 Powell, OH 43065 614-436-4126 www.ahernsearch.com 59 Executive search firm. Air2Web 1230 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-942-5350 www.air2web.com 2, 16, 23, 24, 70 Flexible platform for wirelessly extending enterprise information systems and corporate data across any carrier, network and the digital device market. AirDefense Inc. 11475 Great Oaks Way, Ste. 200 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-663-8115; Fax 770-453-9601 www.airdefense.net 36, 47, 61, 70 Security for 802.11 wireless LANs with intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and security solutions. AirSpeak 350 Woodview Ave., Ste. 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408-779-4656; Fax 408-779-2236 www.airspeak.com 24, 34, 36, 55, 64, 70 Provides mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions optimized for the healthcare environment. Ajexus Healthcare 69 Coleridge St., PO Box 22184 Christchurch, NZ 8032 +64-3-366-1676; Fax +64-3-366-1678 www.ajexus.com 1, 9, 12, 17, 18, 24, 39 Configurable administrative, clinical, EMR patient information system and data repository See repository. . Alere Medical Inc. 120 Montgomery St. San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA 94104-4303 415-439-6700; Fax 415-439-6707 www.alere.com 38, 66 Daylink data management and monitoring system for patients with congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. . Algotec Inc. 3235 Satellite Blvd., Ste. 300, Bldg. 400 Duluth, GA 30096 770-291-2022; Fax 770-291-2039 www.algotec.com 2, 52 Clinical image and data management solutions featuring Web-based (thin-client) teleradiology and enterprise distribution. Available as ASP. A-Life Medical Inc. 9555 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 101 San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92123 858-268-9999; Fax 858-268-4939 www.alifemedical.com 2, 10, 17, 24, 42, 56, 58 Natural language processing Natural language processing Computer analysis and generation of natural language text. The goal is to enable natural languages, such as English, French, or Japanese, to serve either as the medium through which users interact with computer systems such as technology reads a physician's report and assigns the ICD-9 and CPT CPT See: Carriage Paid To codes for billing. AllMeds Inc. 151 Lafayette Dr. Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, city (1990 pop. 27,310), Anderson and Roane counties, E Tenn., on Black Oak Ridge and the Clinch River; founded by the U.S. government 1942, inc. as an independent city 1959. , TN 37830 865-482-1999 www.allmeds.com 2, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 Suite of specialty-specific EMR solutions to assist physicians in collecting data into a relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. . Allscripts Healthcare Solutions 2401 Commerce Dr. Libertyville, IL 60048 800-654-0889; Fax 847-680-5830 www.allscripts.com 12, 18, 21, 24, 53, 55, 68, 70 TouchWorks modular EMR software utilizes wireless PDAs, tablet PCs or desktop workstations to automate the most common physician clinical activities. ALOS 118 Bracken bracken or brake, common name for a tall fern (Pteridium aquilinum) with large triangular fronds, widespread throughout the world, often as a weed. Rd. Montgomery, NY 12549-2604 845-457-4400; Fax 845-457-9083 www.alosusa.com 21 Document imaging and business management software. Allteer Corp. 4 Venture, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92618 949-789-0500; Fax 949-789-0509 www.alteer.com 12, 21 24, 42, 55, 56, 70 Physician office automation software: paperless medical record, full billing and practice management, EMR, Internet-based. Alternative Link Inc. 6121 Indian School Rd. NE, Ste. 131 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-875-0001; Fax 505-875-0002 www.alternativelink.com 10, 11, 14, 15, 24, 48, 50 Supplements conventional reimbursement codes by describing alternative and nursing interventions, integrating them into existing healthcare information systems. Amcom Software Inc. 5555 W. 78th St. Minneapolis, MN 55439 952-829-7445; Fax 952-946-7700 www.amcomsoft.com 4, 7, 42, 60, 64, 65, 68 Speech recognition, CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. PC attendant console An attendant console is a telephone station that is generally part of a private branch exchange (PBX) or Centrex or other private telephone system. An attendant console generally is a regular PBX telephone station with one or more additional modules each bearing numerous buttons , web directory/paging/on-call scheduling and event notification/response technologies to call centers. See our ad on page 69 American Corporate Services Activities that combine or consolidate certain enterprise-wide needed support services, provided based on specialized knowledge, best practices, and technology to serve internal (and sometimes external) customers and business partners. 2522-D Shell Rd., PO Box 5088 Georgetown, TX 78627 512-868-5800; Fax 512-868-0600 www.americancorporateservices.com 5, 14, 21, 24, 27, 48, 58 Filing systems, patient charts, medical software, fixed and movable shelving. American Health American Health Inc. is a company that manufactures health supplements. It is located in Holbrook, New York. One of its products is labeled the "Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme" with the attached registered trademark, "The 'After Meal Supplement'". Management & Consulting Inc. 140 Allens Creek Rd. Rochester, NY 14618-3307 716-461-4236; Fax 716-461-0059 www.ahmac.com 10, 14, 26, 44 Information management system and services for HMOs, PPOs and providers contracting with MCOs. American Healthcare Solutions Inc. 318 Blackberry Ln. Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs, town (1990 pop. 6,695), Routt co., NW Colo., on the Yampa River, just W of the Park Range; founded 1875, inc. 1907. It is a resort and skiing center, with ranching, farming, and light manufacturing. , CO 80487 970-871-9088 www.ahsinc.com 14, 17, 18, 19, 50, 62, 64 Provides physician order entry, EMR, clinical systems and decision support including ASP/ outsourced solutions and implementation consulting. American Management Systems American Management Systems (previous NASDAQ symbol: AMSY) was founded in 1970 as a technology and management consulting firm. It was founded by a group of five former United States Department of Defense officials who worked under Robert McNamara in the Kennedy and Johnson 12601 Fair Lakes Cir. Fairfax, VA 22033 800-682-0028; Fax 703-227-7562 www.amshc.com 13, 14, 21, 26, 62 AMS is an international business and information technology consulting Information technology consulting (IT consulting or business and technology services) is a field that focuses on advising businesses on how best to use information technology to meet their business objectives. firm. American Medical Software 1180 S. State Hwy. 157, PO Box 236 Edwardsville, IL 62025-0236 618-692-1300; Fax 618-692-1809 www.americanmedical.com 24, 26, 56, 60 Billing, electronic claims filing, appointment scheduling, electronic patient charts and handheld software solutions. AMICAS Inc. 20 Guest St., Ste. 200 Brighton, MA 02135 617-779-7878; Fax 617-779-7879 www.amicas.com 18, 21, 24, 42, 52, 58, 66 Develops Web-based PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. to provide diagnostic radiology image management. Amicore 200 Minuteman Rd. Andover, MA 01810 978-691-3400; Fax 978-691-3499 www.amicore.com 2, 24, 36, 56, 60, 68, 70 With founders (Pfizer, IBM and Microsoft See Microsoft and IBM. ), provides practice improvement software and services to physicians. Anderson Imaging Group Inc. 23362 Peralta Dr., Ste. 3 Laguna Hills La·gu·na Hills A city of southern California southeast of Santa Ana. Population: 33,600. , CA 92653 949-380-7469; Fax 949-380-1173 www.andersonimaging.com 21, 35 Document scanners and image management, storage and retrieval software. Antek HealthWare 228 Business Center Dr. Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-517-0330; Fax 410-517-0331 www.labdaq.com 43, 56 Software for the medical field. Anthrometrics Inc. #2, 5102-51 Ave., PO Box 4096 Ponoka, AB T4J-1R5 403-783-5328; Fax 403-783-5385 http://anthrometrics.com 6, 12, 18, 39, 48, 50, 62 Information system solutions for the mental health industry. Products include nursing workload, acuity and treatment planning In radiotherapy, Treatment Planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists plan the appropriate external beam radiotherapy treatment technique for a patient with cancer. Typically, medical imaging (i.e. software. AnyDoc Software Inc. 401 E. Jackson St., Ste. 1200 Tampa, FL 33602 813-222-0414; Fax 813-222-0018 www.anydocsoftware.com 10, 21 Software developer focusing on automated data capture and eliminating manual data entry from EOBs, HCFAs and healthcare forms. AOC AOC, n an acronym for the Aromatherapy Organizations Council. Monitors 47490 Seabridge Dr. Fremont, CA 94538 510-770-9988; Fax 510-770-1088 www.aocmonitor.com 32 Sells CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. and LCD computer displays while staying focused on providing true value to users. Apelon Inc. 100 Danbury Rd., Ste. 201 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203-431-2530; Fax 203-431-2523 www.apelon.com 17, 18, 41 Vocabulary tools and services to improve quality, comparability and accessiblity of clinical information. APS 8016 Vinecrest Ave. Louisville, KY 40222 502-423-0882; Fax 502-423-0888 www.teamaps.com 21, 23, 64 Systems integrator specializing in e-business solutions. Aptilon Health 21 Beacon St., Ste. 91 Boston, MA 02108 617-523-0456; Fax 617-523-2692 www.aptilon.com 2, 14, 16, 42 Provider of e-marketing software and services to the pharmaceutical & medical device industries. Aradyme 677 E. 700 S., Ste. 201 American Fork, UT 84003 801-756-9585; Fax 801-756-9518 www.aradyme.com 17, 24, 44, 46, 56, 60, 63 Practice management software that is 100 percent customizable for the life of the application. Arcot Systems Inc. 3200 Patrick Henry Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-969-6100; Fax 408-966-6030 www.arcot.com 2, 4, 15, 42, 66, 69 Digital signature, authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. and data security software and services. Ardea Technology Group Inc. 7158 Surrey Pt. Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-393-9536 www.ardeatech.com 14, 47, 52, 55, 70 Provider of information technology planning, integration and project management in healthcare; PACS, wireless, continuity planning and emerging technologies. Argent ar·gent n. 1. Heraldry The metal silver, represented by the color white. 2. Archaic Silver or something resembling it. Systems International 502 Mason Rd. Boiling Springs Boiling Springs is the name of several places in the United States:
864-814-0032; Fax 864-814-5429 www.argentsystems.com 1, 5, 10, 14, 23, 26, 39 Software solutions provider for hospitals and health-related facilities. Arkansas Data Services 27 MacArthur Dr. Conway, AR 72032-4510 501-327-8000; Fax 501-329-1414 www.ark-data-services.com 26, 44 Medical billing and managed care software for diagnosis, charge and capitation CAPITATION. A poll tax; an imposition which is yearly laid on each person according to his estate and ability. 2. The Constitution of the United States provides that "no capitation, or other direct tax, shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census, or pricing analyses. Arrendale Associates Inc. 20484-G Chartwell Ctr. Dr. Cornelius, NC 28031 877-452-5700; Fax 704-895-8725 www.aaita.com 2, 21, 24, 51, 68 Integrated dictation, transcription and document management software and services solutions for healthcare. Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little, Inc. is the world's first management consulting firm. Founded in 1886 by Arthur Dehon Little, an MIT chemist who discovered acetate, and co-worker Roger Griffin, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Arthur D. Little pioneered the concept of contracted technology research. Inc. 20 Acorn Park Acorn Park is a park in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland that features an acorn-shaped gazebo. It was constructed in 1842[1], and is thought to be the location of the mica-flecked spring that Silver Spring is named after.[2] References 1. Cambridge, MA 02140-2328 617-498-6354; Fax 617-986-7260 www.adl.com 14 Technology and management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects , including healthcare and biotechnology disciplines. Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc. 598 Airport Blvd., Ste. 300 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-234-2503; Fax 919-234-2526 www.ascomwireless.com 36, 65, 70 Provider of wireless equipment to integrate with existing telephone and nurse call systems, to enable hospital staff to remain fully accessible. ASG ASG Assign ASG Allen Systems Group (Naples, FL) ASG Abu Sayyaf Group (terrorist group) ASG Associated Student Government ASG Area Support Group ASG Adaptive Services Grid ASG Assistant Secretary General 1333 Third Ave. S. Naples, FL 33102 941-435-2200 www.asg.com 17, 21, 64 Provides businesses with professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and software solutions for the management of identity, applications, operations, information, performance and infrastructure. Asgard Systems Inc. 68 Hillcrest Ave. Hamilton, ON L8P-2W9 905-527-4269; Fax 905-521-2517 www.asgardsystems.com 40, 60, 64, 67 Staff and employee scheduling software Employee scheduling software automates the process of creating and maintaining a Schedule (workplace). Such software will usually track vacation time, sick time, compensation time, and alert when there are conflicts. to manage shift schedules, time off, attendance, absence and vacations. Aspen Systems Corp. 2277 Research Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850-1329 301-519-5000; Fax 301-519-6600 www.aspensys.com 7, 14, 21, 51 Outsourced data services including call centers, clearinghouses and electronic document management. athenahealth One Moody St. Waltham, MA 02453 781-642-8800; Fax 781-642-8899 www.athenahealth.com 2, 10, 26, 45, 56, 60, 62 Practice management automation and claim reimbursement services for revenue cycle optimization. Atlanta Medical Accounting Corp. PO Box 71477 Marietta, GA 30007-1477 770-509-7750; Fax 770-693-6039 www.amac-usa.com 10, 11, 14, 26 Coding, billing and accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying services for hospitals and specialties such as radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology . Atlas Business Solutions 3330 Fiechtner Dr. SW Fargo, ND 58103 701-235-5226; Fax 701-280-0842 www.abs-usa.com 2, 7, 12, 25, 39, 40, 60 Specializes in nurse scheduling and HR software; has been developing healthcare software solutions since 1991. Atlas Development 6351 Owensmouth Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818-340-7080; Fax 818-340-7079 www.atlasdev.com 14, 17, 21, 23, 43, 50, 55 Custom software development and consulting. AutoData Systems 6111 Blue Circle Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55343 952-938-4710; Fax 612-938-4693 www.autodata.com 13, 21, 35, 40, 50, 53 Software and scanning systems that automate healthcare survey and form processing, eliminating manual data entry and tabulation tab·u·late tr.v. tab·u·lat·ed, tab·u·lat·ing, tab·u·lates 1. To arrange in tabular form; condense and list. 2. To cut or form with a plane surface. adj. Having a plane surface. of results. Automated Case Management Systems 4130 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 115 North Hollywood, CA 91062 818-505-6911; Fax 818-505-6961 www.acmsinc.com 9, 20, 26, 44, 50 Multiuser Two or more users. , interactive database management system for managed care, health plan administration and case management. Automated Office (The) 29 Bala Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-8899; Fax 610-668-8339 www.emcsoft.com 10, 11, 14, 23 Claims-editing and electronic billing Electronic billing is the electronic delivery and presentation of financial statements, bills, invoices, and related information sent by a company to its customers. Electronic billing is also referred to as the following:
n. Abbr. SNF An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. , and home health agencies. Automating Peripherals Inc. 310 N. Wilson Ave. Hartford, WI 53027 262-673-6815; Fax 262-673-2650 www.api-wi.com 39, 40, 60, 67 Time/attendance, payroll, human resource, education tracking, scheduling/staffing, productivity management and access control. AUTROS Healthcare Solutions Inc. One Yorkdale Rd., Ste. 310 Toronto, ON M6A-3A1 416-784-1100; Fax 416-246-9495 www.autros.com 5, 18, 20, 22, 48, 54, 55 Wireless, point-of-care medication management systems. Avaya Inc. 211 Mt. Airy Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-953-6000 www.avaya.com 3, 14, 16, 42, 47, 65, 70 Global provider of voice and data networks and applications to businesses and healthcare organizations. Avega 200 N. Sepulveda, Ste. 600 El Segundo El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , CA 90245 310-563-3200; Fax 310-563-3201 www.avega.com 2, 14, 17, 18, 19, 26, 62 Provides information tools and services for decision support, enterprisewide reporting, data warehousing and operational support. Axiom 21116 Vanowen St. Canoga Park, CA 91303-2821 818-346-2779; Fax 818-346-8443 www.axiominternet.com 1, 9, 12, 13, 38, 39, 55 Provider of continuity of care, integrated healthcare enterprise systems, e-commerce solutions and compliance automation. Axis Clinical Software Inc. 5201 SW Westgate Dr., Ste. 216 Portland, OR 97221 503-292-3022; Fax 503-291-7392 www.axisclinical.com 12, 14, 17, 18, 24, 50, 63 Clinical outcomes management software and service provider. Multispecialty/department solutions with analysis and reporting capabilities. Axolotl axolotl (ăk`səlŏt'əl), a salamander, Siredon mexicanum, found in certain lakes in the region of Mexico City, which reaches reproductive maturity without losing its larval characteristics. Corp. 800 El Camino Real El Camino Real (Spanish for The Royal Road or The King's Highway) was the name of a series of pre-automobile highways linking the various New World colonies of Spain:
Mountain View, CA 94040 888-296-5685; Fax 650-965-9049 www.axolotl.com 2, 24, 42, 43, 51, 68, 70 Provides healthcare information management products and services to automate medical record management, workflow and communication. barcode-barcode PMI See Private Mortgage Insurance. 11150 Woodward Ln. Cincinnati, OH 45241 513-782-5050; Fax 513-984-2102 www.barcode-barcode.com 5, 8, 17, 29, 35, 37, 70 Bar code printers, scanners, data collectors and related equipment and supplies. Baxa Corp. 13760 E. Arapahoe Rd. Englewood, CO 80112 303-690-4204 www.baxa.com 12, 38, 39, 41, 54 Pharmacy software for TPN TPN, in biochemistry, abbreviation for triphosphopyridine nucleotide, a coenzyme now usually called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, or NADP. calculations and label printing. CALCtpn is a calculation engine to incorporate in pharmacy IS programs. Baxter Healthcare Corp. One Yorkdale Rd., Ste. 310 Toronto, ON M6A-3A1 800-537-2255; Fax 416-784-0470 www.baxterpatientcare.com 12, 18, 22, 39, 54, 55, 70 Offers a computerized, wireless patient information and medication management system. See our ad on page 31 Beacon Partners Inc. 200 Cordwainer Cord´wain`er n. 1. A worker in cordwain, or cordovan leather; a shoemaker. Dr., Ste. 300 Norwell, MA 02061 781-982-8400: Fax 781-982-8469 www.beaconpartners.com 14, 62, 69 Consulting services to healthcare organizations. Beansprout Networks Ten Wilson Rd. Cambridge, MA 02138 617-520-0922; Fax 617-520-0929 www.beansprout.com 2, 42 Online hub to connect pediatricians and child care centers with the families they serve. Belview Technologies 46717 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 510-440-8818 www.belviewtech.com 32, 33, 37 Manufactures panel PCs, all-in-one computers, touchscreen LCDs, CRTs and booksize PCs. Benchmark Systems 1112 Church St., PO Box 170 Lynchburg, VA 24505 434-528-1038; Fax 434-528-1649 www.benchmark-systems.com 2, 23, 24, 42, 47, 51, 56 Develops, integrates, implements and supports computer-based information systems for medical practices. Berdy Medical Systems Park 80 W. Plaza II, Ste. 200 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 800-662-3739; Fax 201-291-2717 www.berdymedical.com 9, 10, 12, 14, 24, 38, 39, 50, 55, 68 Designed to automate clinical activities from patient history, review of systems and physical exam, progress notes and prescriptions. See our ad on page 39 Beryl Companies (The) 3600 Harwood Rd., Ste. A Bedford, TX 76021 817-355-5040; Fax 817-355-5136 www.beryl.net 7, 14, 16, 17, 18, 51, 53 Outsources call center services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Betterhealth Global Canada 1300 Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER TYO: 8675 ), through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides capital markets services, investment banking and advisory services, wealth management, asset management, insurance, banking and related products and services on a global basis. Tower, 10025 102A Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5J-2Z2 780-414-1627; Fax 780-414-1633 www.vividesk.com 14, 41, 64 Chronic disease management software and practice-based evidence desktops for healthcare professionals. Beyondnow Technologies 5750 W. 95th St. Overland Park Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. , KS 66207 913-385-0212; Fax 913-385-0803 www.beyondnow.com 1, 24, 26, 38, 40, 50, 60 Software for hospices and home healthcare. Billians HealthDATA Group 2100 Powers Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30339 770-955-5656; Fax 770-955-8485 www.billianshealthdata.com 17 Produces market data on 10 distinct segments of the healthcare industry, available in directory, database and online. BioconX Inc. 7400 Metro Blvd., Ste. 425 Minneapolis, MN 55439 952-835-5321; Fax 952-835-7410 www.bioconx.com 4, 13, 28, 37, 47, 61 Software technology to enable enterprises to apply biometrics to fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. computer security for HIPAA compliance. Bioscrypt Inc. 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., #750 Van Nuys, CA 91411 818-304-7151; Fax 818-461-0843 www.bioscrypt.com 4, 8, 37, 61, 64, 67 Hardware and software enterprise security solutions centered around fingerprint and authentication technology. Bitek Inc. 2569 W. Woodland Dr. Anaheim, CA 92801 714-828-8388; Fax 714-828-2253 www.bitek@bitek.com 65 Offers turnkey telecommunication management systems, work order, call accounting, PBX interfaces, Trouble Ticket, E911. Black Box Network Services 1000 Park Dr. Lawrence, PA 15055 724-873-6600; Fax 724-873-6610 www.blackbox.com 14, 37, 47, 57, 64, 65 Offers 90,000+ product solutions, and designs, installs and maintains network infrastructures and telephony equipment for clients worldwide. Blue Heron blue heron n. Any of several varieties of heron with blue or blue-gray plumage. Consulting Corp. 300 Air Park Dr., Ste. 80 Rochester, NY 14624 800-253-3449; Fax 585-464-9760 www.blueheron-consulting.com 16, 17, 26, 39, 40, 62, 64 IT strategy and implementation, with expertise in CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S . Staff augmentation AUGMENTATION, old English law. The name of a court erected by Henry VIII., which was invested with the power of determining suits and controversies relating to monasteries and abbey lands. of critical healthcare positions, including nursing. Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c. Networks 14120 Parke Long Ct., Ste. 201 Chantilly, VA 20151 703-631-2797 www.blueridgenetworks.com 61 Offers a fully managed remote access VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. service that leverages all Internet access See how to access the Internet. media. BlueWare Inc. 3060 W. 13th St. Cadillac, MI 49601 231-779-0224; Fax 231-779-1002 www.blueware.net 5, 24, 38, 56 Software products to provide an online medical record for small to medium-sized hospitals, clinics and home healthcare. Braley Consulting Services Inc. 2500 39th Ave. NE, Ste. 210 Minneapolis, MN 55421 612-781-4434 www.braley.com 12, 13, 14, 21, 30, 43, 58 IT strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , consulting on system selection and Management Tracker database application. Breezecom Inc. 5858 Edison Pl. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-517-3100; Fax 760-517-3200 www.breezecom.com 47 Broadband wireless See wireless broadband. access equipment. Brentwood Medical Technology Corp. Div. of Midmark Corp. 3300 Fujita St. Torrance, CA 90505 310-530-5955; Fax 310-530-1421 www.brentwoodmed.com 12, 21, 24, 38, 41, 66 IQmark Digital ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. for Windows 95/NT operating platform and lQmark 24-hour Holter system. Bridge Medical Inc. 120 S. Sierra Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075-1811 858-314-5609; Fax 858-350-0115 www.bridgemedical.com 5, 12, 17, 18, 22, 48, 55 Uses bar code scanning, wireless networking See wireless network. and expert knowledge bases to help prevent errors in bedside medication, blood transfusion blood transfusion, transfer of blood from one person to another, or from one animal to another of the same species. Transfusions are performed to replace a substantial loss of blood and as supportive treatment in certain diseases and blood disorders. and specimen collection. BRIT Systems 1909 Hi Line Dr. Dallas, TX 75207 214-630-0636; Fax 214-630-1638 www.brit.com 32, 37, 52, 58, 61, 64, 66 Custom, turnkey solutions for PACS and teleradiology (diagnostic workstations, DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. servers and archives, miniRis, digitizers/frame grabbers, Web servers). Cabinet NG 1603 W. Hobbs St. Athens, AL 35611 256-230-9627; Fax 256-230-6383 www.cabinetng.com 21, 24, 41 Document filing software to help organizations manage large volumes of documents, enforce privacy and optimize workflow. Cactus Software 7301 Mission Rd., Ste. 300 Prairie Village Prairie Village, city (1990 pop. 23,186), Johnson co., NE Kans.; inc. 1951. It is a residential suburb in the greater Kansas City area. , KS 66208 913-677-0095; Fax 913-677-0185 www.visualcactus.com 15, 44 Specializes in credentialing and provider management software for hospitals, MCOs, payers and IDNs. California Software Corp. 2485 McCabe Way Irvine, CA 92614 949-553-8900 www.calsw.com 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 41, 42 IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually migration and financial services software. Camelot 45 Broadway, 11th Fl. New York, NY 10006 212-797-2980 www.camelot.com 61 Automated, intelligent access control solution. Camtronics Medical Systems 900 Walnut Ridge Dr. Hartland, WI 53029 262-367-0700; Fax 262-367-0717 www.camtronics.com 20, 24, 52 Provider of VERICIS for Cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. , cardiovascular image and information management systems. Canopy Systems Inc. 1520 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 800-757-1354; Fax 919-929-3250 www.canopysystems.com 2, 9, 20, 42, 50 Provider of Web-based solutions for care coordination care coordination Managed care 1. The brokering of services for Pts to ensure that needs are met and services are not duplicated by the organizations involved in providing care 2. . Cantor & Co. 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 445-E Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , CA 90212-3420 310-859-7277; Fax 310-859-7415 www.cantorandco.com 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 39, 50 Scanning, financial and clinical data repository A Clinical Data Repository (CDR) is a real-time database that consolidates data from a variety of clinical sources to present a unified view of a single patient. It is optimized to allow clinicians to retrieve data for a single patient rather than to identify a population of , track and trend data including core measures for JCAHO JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, see there . Cap Gemini Ernst & Young 750 7th Ave. New York, NY 10019 212-314-8200; Fax 212-314-8201 www.us.cgey.com/health 12, 14, 26, 39, 51, 62, 64 Consulting, technology and outsourcing services for health organizations. Capsule Technologie 79, rue du Faubourg fau·bourg n. A district lying outside the original city limits of a French-speaking city or a city with a French heritage, such as New Orleans. See Regional Note at beignet. Poissionnere Paris, 75009 +33-1-5334-1400; Fax +33-1-5334-1409 www.capsuletech.com 12, 23, 24, 39, 41,48, 55, 62, 63, 64 DataCaptor software allows users to collect data from more than 200 bedside medical devices and access the data in clinical applications. Captiva Software Captiva Software is now part of EMC Software Group, a division of EMC Corporation.[1] Captiva makes software solutions for document information processing and data capture from paper and electronic documents and provides related services. 10145 Pacific Heights Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-320-1000; Fax 858-320-1010 www.captivasoftware.com 10, 21 Provider of enterprise input management software solutions. Capula Elan 2 Palmerston Ct., Palmerston Way London, UK SW8-4AJ +44-020-7840-6200; Fax +44-020-7840-6222 www.capula.co.uk 1, 12, 18, 24, 39, 45, 62 Specialist supplier of EPR/EHR/EMR systems to healthcare organizations in UK, Africa, Italy and Middle East. Cardiac Telecom Corp. RD 12, Box 177, Donohoe Rd. Greensburg, PA 15601 724-834-5690; Fax 800-403-7682 www.cardiactelecom.com 7, 38, 51, 53, 55, 66, 70 Home-based, real-time, automatic cardiac surveillance monitoring for difficult-to-diagnose patients using wireless technology and existing phone lines. Cardiff Software 3220 Executive Ridge Dr. Vista, CA 92083 760-936-4500; Fax 760-936-4800 www.cardiff.com 21 Forms processing software that automates information capture, provides Internet processing and delivery. Cardinal Health <includeonly></includeonly> Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) is a premier, global healthcare company dedicated to making healthcare safer and more productive. Overview Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. Inc. 7000 Cardinal Pl. Dublin, OH 43017 614-757-5000; Fax 614-757-8243 www.cardinal.com 12, 17, 18, 19, 46, 50 MediQual clinical information management technologies, hospital performance and other benchmark databases, drug delivery technologies, online purchasing. Cardiocom 1260 Park Rd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 888-243-8881; Fax 888-320-8881 www.cardiocom.net 9, 12, 20, 38, 48, 50, 66 Disease management tools for home monitoring of CHF CHF In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Swiss Franc. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , COPD COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD abbr. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , asthma, diabetes, etc. Cardium Health Services 34 Hopmeadow St., PO Box 1085 Simsbury, CT 060701 860-408-1300; Fax 860-408-9100 www.cardiumhealth.com 6, 13, 20, 42, 44, 53 A disease and health management company that manages more than 1.6 million covered lives for its self-insured corporate and managed care clients. CardLogix Corp. 16 Hughes, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92618 949-380-1312; Fax 949-380-1428 www.cardlogix.com 4, 8, 15, 24, 61, 67 Provider of smart card technology platforms for the secure transaction of data and value. Care Fusion 1430 Spring Hill Rd., Ste. 510 McLean, VA 22120 703-714-0730; Fax 703-714-9295 www.carefusion.com 22, 48, 55, 70 Point-of-care wireless handheld applications developed specifically for physicians and nurses in acute care. CareFacts Information Systems 2140 W. County Rd. C, Gateway Ctr. St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , MN 55113 651-636-3890; Fax 651-636-3894 www.carefacts.com 9, 12, 24, 26, 38, 50, 60 Sells and implements software applications to automate and improve operations of home care, hospice and public health agencies. Carefx Corp. 935 E. Main St., Ste. 205 Mesa, AZ 85203 480-833-5010; Fax 480-649-9142 www.carefx.com 41, 42, 61 Desktop and system integration tools. CareKeeper Software Inc. One Dunwoody Park, Ste. 240 Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-392-1542; Fax 770-392-1805 www.carekeeper.com 26, 38, 40, 42, 60, 62, 67 Home health, home care, private duty and staffing. CareScience Inc. 425 Second St., Ste. 201 San Francisco, CA 94107 415-371-8055; Fax 415-371-8059 www.carescience.com 3, 12, 14, 18, 41, 42 Provider of online care management services to hospitals, health systems, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies Top 100 Biotechnology Companies The following is a list of the top 100 biotechnology companies ranked by revenue. The first nine companies qualify for the list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. . Careside 6100 Bristol Pkwy. Culver City, CA 90230 888-698-2273; Fax 310-338-6789 www.careside.com 37, 43 System with disposable diagnostic test cartridges for a wide variety of tests. Cartwright Morris & Associates 1958 Walton Woods Cir. Tucker, GA 30084 770-414-1234 www.cartwrightmorris.com 40, 59 Recruitment/executive search firm. Catalyst Solutions Inc. 301 N. Charles St., 5th Fl. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-385-2500; Fax 410-385-0522 www.catalystsolves.com 3, 14, 39, 42, 51, 69, 70 Provides healthcare IT services including database, client/server, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and application development, as well as form automation. CCA (1) (Common Cryptographic Architecture) Cryptography software from IBM for MVS and DOS applications. (2) (Compatible Communications A (Creative Computer Applications) 26115 Mureau Rd. Calabasas, CA 91302 818-880-6700; Fax 818-880-4398 www.ccainc.com 12, 42, 43, 54, 58 Scalable clinical information systems for healthcare, specializing in laboratory, pharmacy and radiology applications. CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. Health Systems 301-8657 51st Ave. Edmonton, AB T6E-6A8 780-469-4292; Fax 780-469-4595 www.ccdsystems.com 13 Software developer focused on the risk management industry. CCI CCI Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (France) CCI CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Citation Index CCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Western Australia) (Cardinal Consulting Inc.) 14060 King Rd. Lockport, IL 60441 708-645-1235; Fax 708-645-1436 www.cardinalconsulting.org 14, 40, 47, 62 Information technology management consulting services to the healthcare industry. CDN (Content Delivery Network) A system of distributed content on a large intranet or the public Internet in which copies of content are replicated and cached throughout the network. Print Plastic 91 Kelfield St., #6 Toronto, ON M9W-5A4 416-240-7775; Fax 416-241-0825 www.cdnprintplastic.com 5, 8, 61 Manufacturer of plastic cards, ID cards, magnetic stripe cards A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card. , ID badges and supplies. Cedara Software Corp. 6509 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON L4V-1S7 905-672-2100; Fax 905-671-7906 www.cedara.com 3, 18, 42, 51, 52, 58, 63 Provides medical imaging software and related engineering services. Centromine Inc. 3796 Plaza Dr. Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , MI 48108 734-352-2100; Fax 734-352-2200 www.centromine.com 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 Internet-based solution for behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or and human services organizations. CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Software Inc. 2231 N. Indian Ruins Rd. Tucson, AZ 85715-5330 520-296-7577; Fax 520-296-8103 www.ceosoft.com 40, 42, 49, 60 Facilities scheduling software coordinates meeting rooms, food service, audiovisual and housekeeping services. Internet- and intranet-ready. CereSoft Inc. 1738 Elton Rd., Ste. 121 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-445-8413; Fax 301-445-6028 www.ceresoft.com 10, 21, 26 Document processing Processing text documents, which includes indexing methods for text retrieval based on content. See document imaging. systems. EOB EOB Explanation Of Benefits EOB End Of Block EOB Eye of the Beholder (game) EOB Executive Office Building (next to White House) EOB Electronic Order of Battle EOB Electricity Oversight Board processing. Automatic indexing of documents for entry into an imaging system. Cerika Corp. 13912 NE 20th Ave., Ste. 204 Vancover, WA 98686 360-576-4071; Fax 360-576-4081 www.cerikacorp.com 5, 8, 24, 27, 38, 64 Finds companies with information problems, identifies the problems and builds a plan to fix them. Cerner Corp. 2800 Rockcreek Pkwy. Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , MO 64117 816-221-1024; Fax 816-474-1742 www.cerner.com 12, 21, 26, 43, 52, 54, 56 Person-centric clinical, financial and knowledge information systems and professional services--all designed to transform healthcare delivery. Certicom Corp. 25821 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 300 Hayward, CA 94545 510-780-5400; Fax 510-780-5401 www.certicom.com 3, 13, 14, 47, 61, 70 Wireless data security solutions and technologies for critical healthcare communications. Changepoint Corp. 1595 16th Ave., 7th Fl. Richmond Hill Richmond Hill may refer to: Places:
905-886-7000; Fax 905-886-7023 www.changepoint.com 67 Provides business process automation software for IT organizations and departments. ChannelHealth IDX Systems IDX Systems Corporation (IDX) was a healthcare software technology company that formerly had headquarters in South Burlington, Vermont. It was founded in 1969 by Robert Hoehl, Richard Tarrant, and Paul Egerman. Corp 25 Green Mountain Dr., PO Box 8370 Burlington, VT 05402 802-863-5525; Fax 802-862-6848 www.channelhealth.com 2, 10, 12, 24, 68, 70 Web-based and point-of-care clinical productivity. ChartOne Inc. 226 Airport Pkwy., Ste. 200 San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , CA 95110 408-453-1600; Fax 408-452-8054 www.chartone.com 2, 10, 17, 21,24, 51 Chart management solutions, both paper-based and paperless, that combine professional services with technology to address patient chart needs. Chimera Multimedia 171 E. Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. Blvd., Ste. 105 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-8686; Fax 805-497-8682 www.chimeramultimedia.com 69 Educational design using digital delivery methods. ChoicePoint Inc. 1000 Alderman ALDERMAN. An officer, generally appointed or elected in towns corporate, or cities, possessing various powers in different places. 2. The aldermen of the cities of Pennsylvania, possess all the powers and jurisdictions civil and criminal of justices of the Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-752-6079; Fax 770-752-6062 www.providerscreen.com 10, 15, 42, 44 Web-based healthcare provider verification system. Cholestech Corp. 3347 Investment Blvd. Hayward, CA 94545 510-293-8000 www.cholestech.com 13, 20, 42, 55 Enhances consumer health through risk assessment and health management. CIMplify 720 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 500 Franklin, TN 37067 615-261-6700; Fax 615-261-6050 www.cimplify.net 2, 10, 11,14, 19, 26, 56 A practice management/EMR company with specialized revenue recovery and contract management services. CIMR CIMR Cambridge Institute for Medical Research CIMR Caisse Interprofessionnelle Marocaine de Retraites CIMR Cornell Institute for Medical Research I-20 at Alpine Road Columbia, SC 29219 803-237-9922; Fax 803-865-0435 www.cimr.com 2, 10, 44, 51 Claims processing, back office, Web product and outsourcing. See our ad on page 127 Cinahl Information Systems 1509 Wilson Ter. Glendale, CA 91206 818-409-8005; Fax 818-546-5679 www.cinahl.com 9, 18, 20, 38, 42, 48, 53 Publishes the CINAHL database covering nursing, allied health, alternative medicine, consumer health, biomedicine biomedicine /bio·med·i·cine/ (bi?o-med´i-sin) clinical medicine based on the principles of the natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, etc.).biomed´ical bi·o·med·i·cine n. 1. and health science librarianship. Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. 170 W. Tasman Dr. San Jose, CA 95134 408-526-4000 www.cisco.com 36, 47 Networking for the Internet. Citadel Computer Corp. 29 Armory Rd. Milford, NH 03055 603-672-5500; Fax 603-672-5590 www.citadelcomputer.com 28, 33, 34, 36, 55, 67, 70 Manufacturer of ruggedized touchscreen computers (Windows-ready). Citadel Security Software 8750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231 214-520-9292; Fax 214-520-9293 www.citadel.com 61 Develops and markets computer security and privacy software for security inside the firewall. Citrix Systems Citrix Systems' (NASDAQ: CTXS) is an American technology company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with subsidiary operations in California and Massachusetts, with additional development centers in Australia, India and the UK. Inc. 851 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , FL 33309 954-267-3000; Fax 954-267-3100 www.citrix.com 47, 64 Infrastructure software to provide employees of large enterprises with on-demand access to applications from any location, device or connection. CitX Corp. 200 Kelly Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-3535; Fax 215-529-7599 www.citx.net 42, 61 Internet services, e-commerce/e-business/electronic communities/mind-set marketing/NC applications. Claimshop 13760 Noel Rd., Ste. 1100 Dallas, TX 75240 972-960-6480; Fax 972-960-2726 www.claimshop.com 2, 10, 23, 42, 51 A repricing Repricing To change the price of an asset. In derivatives, it sometimes refers to the exchange of options of with different strike prices. repricing clearinghouse that offers EDI and Web-based claims repricing for PPOs, payers and carriers. Claimsnet.com 12801 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1515 Dallas, TX 75243-1736 972-458-1701; Fax 972-458-1737 www.claimsnet.com 2, 3, 10, 23 Electronic claims processing electronic claims processing Electronic billing The electronic–ie, by modem–submission of a bill to third-party payers, for physician services rendered and clearing house company, focused on the payer community, inlcuding TPAs, HMOs, PPOs and insurance carriers. Clary clary: see sage. Corp. 190 S. Walker Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 626 359-4486; Fax 626-305-0254 www.clary.com 57 Uninterruptible power systems Uninterruptible power system A system that provides protection against commercial power failure and variations in voltage and frequency. Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) have a wide variety of applications where unpredictable changes in commercial power . Cleo Communications 4203 Galleria Dr. Rockford, IL 61111 815-654-8110; Fax 815-654-8294 www.cleo.com 21, 23, 24, 42, 47, 64 Provides software and services for secure, automated transfer of e-business documents, including EDI, insurance claims, medical records and clinical data. Clineguide 21700 Oxnard St., Ste. 1600 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 877-390-7769; Fax 866-895-5721 www.clineguide.com 12, 18, 20, 22, 42, 55, 70 Delivers evidence-based, patient-specific, integrated clinical decision support to the point of care, to improve outcomes. Clinical Reference Systems (McKesson Corp.) 335 Interlocken Pkwy. Broomfield, CO 80021 800-237-8401; Fax 303-460-6282 www.patienteducation.com 53 Patient education content for computer-based and Web-based formats. More than 4,000 topics are written and reviewed by healthcare professionals. CliniComp Intl. 9655 Towne Centre Dr. San Diego, CA 92121 858-546-8202; Fax 858-546-1801 www.clinicomp.com 12, 17, 18, 24, 48, 55, 70 Provides hardware, software and support for clinical information systems, computerized provider order entry and global data repository. CliniSoft 825 Victors Way, Ste. 350 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2738 734-930-9031; Fax 734-930-9517 www.clinisoft.com 2, 10, 12, 21, 24, 56, 60 Physician/groups solutions for practice administration, managed care and automated clinical process. Coactive co·ac·tion n. 1. An impelling or restraining force; a compulsion. 2. Joint action. 3. Ecology Any of the reciprocal actions or effects, such as symbiosis, that can occur in a community. Systems Corp. 20 Burton Hills Blvd., Ste. 100 Nashville, TN 37215 615-665-6453; Fax 615-665-6499 www.coactivesystems.com 7, 16, 20, 42, 53, 65, 68 Provides call center technology and services so that Web sites and call centers can be leveraged in the healthcare industry. Coalition America Inc. 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 615 Atlanta, GA 30319 404-459-7201 www.coalitionamerica.com 10, 14, 17, 23, 42, 51 Healthcare cost containment cost containment, n the features of a dental benefits program or of the administration of the program designed to reduce or eliminate certain charges to the plan. , Internet repricing and PPO PPO abbr. preferred provider organization PPO Managed care Preferred provider organization, see there Infectious disease Pleuropneumonia-like organism, see there administration for customized PPO networks including network integration and management, and EDI. Coastal Healthcare Consulting Inc. 2335 Eastlake Ave. E., 2nd Fl. Seattle, WA 98102 206-324-6540; Fax 206-324-6486 www.coastalhealthcare.com 12, 14, 39, 41, 43, 54, 64 Specialize in helping healthcare facilities plan, manage and assess projects, and implement information systems on time and on budget. CodeCorrect 104 S. 6th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 877-937-3600; Fax 509-248-8501 www.codecorrect.com 2, 10, 11, 13, 14, 42, 62 Specializes in coding, compliance and consulting for healthcare providers. Codman Research Group Inc. 138 River Rd. Andover, MA 01810 978-688-9300; Fax 978-688-9333 www.codman.com 2, 14, 17, 23, 39, 42, 59 Decision-support software. CodoniX Inc. 435-A Carlisle Dr. Herndon, VA 20170 888-242-4888 www.codonix.com 25 Emergency department software that builds and codes a computerized physician's note without using complex menus and rigid templates. Cognos Inc. 3755 Riverside Dr., PO Box 9707, Sta. T Ottawa, ON K7C-3P1 613-738-1440; Fax 781-229-9844 www.cognos.com 16, 17, 42 Business intelligence. Columbia Ultimate Inc. 14300 SE First St. Vancouver, WA 98684 360-256-7358; Fax 360-260-1614 www.columbiaultimate.com 10, 28, 39, 51 Provider of collection and receivables systems. Com1 Software Inc. PO Box 482 Hudson, OH 44236 330-653-3771 www.com1software.com 10, 12, 23, 24, 56, 64 Publishers of EDI integration software tools. Comdisco 6111 N. River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018-5158 847-993-3379; Fax 847-518-5572 www.comdisco.com/healthcare 17, 51, 58, 61 Outsourcing services, data warehouse, radiology systems, security and data protection. Comp Pro Med Inc. 3430 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. , CA 95403 707-578-0239; Fax 707-578-0246 www.comppromed.com 43 Develops laboratory information products and solutions for the clinical laboratory. Companion Technologies 6975 Union Park Ctr. Salt Lake City, UT 84047 801-565-3737; Fax 801-565-1001 www.companiontechnologies.com 10, 12, 23, 24, 56 Provides IT solutions for health systems and ambulatory care facilities including practice management, EMRs and Internet-based claims management. Compass Information Solutions 490 Garlington Rd. Greenville, SC 29615 864-675-0042; Fax 864-676-1779 www.compass-info.com 14, 39, 62, 64 HIS implementations and data conversion. Compliance Gateway Inc. 9812 Hellingly Pl. Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-977-2203; Fax 707-221-3175 www.compliancegateway.com 13, 14, 51, 64 Supports HCOs in preparing for quality-focused regulatory or accreditation surveys and maintaining ongoing compliance documentation. Complient 27070 Miles Rd. Solon Solon, Athenian statesman Solon (sō`lən), c.639–c.559 B.C., Athenian statesman, lawgiver, and reformer. He was also a poet, and some of his patriotic verse in the Ionic dialect is extant. At some time (perhaps c.600 B.C. , OH 44139 440-519-3709: Fax 440-349-7998 www.complient.com 13, 14, 25, 62 Outsourced emergency response solutions built around workplace AEDs. CompuCaddy 935 W. Oak St. Louisville, KY 40203 502-561-0732; Fax 502-561-0734 www.compucaddy.com 30, 32, 36, 55, 70 Mobile computer carts for hospitals and healthcare facilities. Compulab Healthcare System PO Box 11739 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 800-266-7852; Fax 954-564-9669 www.netdbos.com 2, 5, 12, 24, 26, 43, 48 Data management with clinical modules. Compulink 2645 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 200 Westlake Village, CA 91361 800-456-4522: Fax 805-496-7038 www.compulink-software.com 12, 21, 24, 28, 33, 56, 60 Practice management software for a paperless office Long predicted, the paperless office is still a myth. Although paper usage has been reduced in some organizations, it has increased in others. Today's PCs make it easy to churn out documents. As one technology eliminates paper, another comes along to increase usage. environment with a user-friendly interface. Compusense Inc. 20 Trafalgar Sq. Nashua, NH 03063 603-882-6300; Fax 603-595-4244 www.compusenseinc.com 10, 26, 41, 45, 56, 60, 62 Ntierprise is a Windows-based practice management system with scalable, low-cost deployment. Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC (Card Security Code) A three- or four-digit number printed on the back of credit cards for security purposes. Called "Card Verification Value" (CVV) by Visa, "Card Validation Code" (CVC) by MasterCard and "Card Identification (CID) by American Express and Discover, ) 1160 W. Swedesford Rd., Ste. 200 Berwyn, PA 19312 610-251-0660; Fax 610-647-4912 www.csc.com 2, 10, 14, 42, 44, 51, 64 Global Health Solutions practice provides consulting, systems integration and outsourcing services to the healthcare industry worldwide. Computer Systems Co. Inc. 6802 W. Snowville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 440-546-4272; Fax 440-546-4282 www.csc-papers.com 10, 14, 21, 23, 51, 55, 64 Healthcare software, services and information management firm providing automation and workflow process improvements across all spectrums of the revenue cycle. Computer Trust Corp. 1 State St., Ste. 700 Boston, MA 02109-3507 617-557-9264; Fax 617-557-9289 www.ctcsurge.com 42, 43, 68 Designs, develops, installs and supports the WinSURGE anatomic pathology laboratory information system. Computerized Business Systems 2431 Malaya Ct. S. Punta Gorda Punta Gorda may refer to:
941-743-6666 www.medicalbillingsoftware.com 7, 10, 23, 28, 47, 56, 60 Medical billing and appointment scheduling software. COMPUTERx Consulting 9719 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 1 Miami, FL 33156 305-666-7100; Fax 305-662-9756 www.computerx-consulting.com 1, 14, 26, 45, 51, 56, 64 IT consulting, system selection for hospitals, implementation assistance, contract negotiations. Not affiliated with any vendor. Concept Communications Media Group LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Moraga Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 858-274-6628 www.stayinginshape.com 2, 20, 42, 53, 69 Content provider of consumer health and medical content for Web sites licensed to hospital and healthcare systems. Concuity Inc. 22320 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 510 Hayward, CA 94541 510-581-5646; Fax 510-582-8013 www.concuity.com 2, 11, 13, 14, 19, 26, 44 Contract revenue cycle solutions designed to increase contract revenue in less time and at a lower cost than healthcare organizations are currently experiencing. Connecture 101 Marietta St., Ste. 1700 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-879-4600; Fax 404-879-4675 www.connecture.net 16, 42, 44 Integrated, Web-based multi-channel sales and service automation and renewal processing technology for health insurance brokers, agents and underwriters. Consulting South Inc. PO Box 2121 Ridgeland, MS 39158-2121 601-957-9499; Fax 601-957-9796 www.consulting.com 14, 26 Consulting firm specializing in helping providers eliminate costs and increase revenues. Continuum Performance Systems Inc. 634 Boston Post The Boston Post was the most popular daily newspaper in New England for over a hundred years before it folded in 1956. The Post was founded in November 1831 by two prominent Boston businessmen, Charles G. Greene and William Beals. Rd. Madison, CT 06443 203-245-5000; Fax 203-245-5001 www.cps92.com 16, 19, 62 Provides software for tracking and reporting on customer activity through the business workflow in regulated managed care and insurance payer environments. Control Module Inc. 227 Brainard Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 800-722-6654; Fax 860-741-6064 www.controlmod.com 4, 5, 8, 67 Develops automated data collection systems for time and attendance, inventory control, work process management and security access. Corel Corp. 1600 Carling car·ling n. One of the short timbers running fore and aft that connect the transverse beams supporting the deck of a ship. [Middle English, from Old French calingue and from Old Norse Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z-8R7 613-728-8200 www.corel.com 68 Develops, manufactures, licenses, sells and supports a range of software products. C-Phone Corp. 6714 Netherlands Dr. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-395-6100; Fax 910-395-6108 www.c-phone.com 65, 66 Video communications products. CPM (1) (Critical Path Method) A project management planning and control technique implemented on computers. The critical path is the series of activities and tasks in the project that have no built-in slack time. Marketing Group Inc. 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. (March 30,1890, Oak Park, Illinois – May 31, 1978, Santa Monica, California), commonly known as Lloyd Wright, was an American architect who did most of his work in Southern California. Ave., Ste. 200 Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-7880; Fax 608-831-7889 www.cpm.com 14, 16, 17, 20, 44, 62, 64 Developer of database marketing technology, delivery systems and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. . CPSI CPSI Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (Mobile, Alabama) CPSI Creative Problem Solving Institute CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI cells per square inch CPSI Configurable PostScript Interpreter 6600 Wall St. Mobile, AL 36695 251-639-8100; Fax 251-639-8214 www.cpsinet.com 12, 26, 28, 39, 48, 51, 55 Provides an integrated HIS that includes software, hardware, conversion/implementation and comprehensive support. CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. Medical Management Systems 9235 Activity Rd., Ste. 104 San Diego, CA 92126-4440 858-530-0875; Fax 858-530-2615 www.cpumms.com 2, 21, 26, 28, 56, 58, 60 Practice management system for physician practices and billing services, available as an in-house or ASP platform. Crawford, Slevin & Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. Inc. 14600 York Rd. Sparks, MD 21152 1-800-451-8519 www.cshusa.com 40, 42, 51 Employee benefits broker. Creative Healthcare Systems Inc. 435 S. Union Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-7116; Fax 417-865-5510 www.medgenix.com 1, 6, 26, 39, 42, 45, 67 Develops, installs and supports information system for all aspects of community healthcare. Creative Socio-Medics 146 Nassau Ave. Islip, NY 11751 631-968-2026; Fax 631-968-2123 www.csmcorp.com 1, 2, 6, 9, 12, 24, 56 Avatar suite of products for health and human services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS providers. See our ad on page 71 Credant Technologies 15305 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1010 Addison, TX 75001 972-458-5400; Fax 972-458-5454 www.credant.com 61 Provider of mobile security software solutions designed to fill the security gaps created by mobile devices. CRYPTOCard Corp. 300 March Rd., Ste. 304 Kanata, ON K2K-2E2 613-599-2441; Fax 613-599-2442 www.cryptocard.com 4, 8, 61 The CRYPTOCard authentication engine only permits access to users able to provide a one-time-use password generated by their CRYPTOCard token. CSM CSM - ["CSM - A Distributed Programming Language", S. Zhongxiu et al, IEEE Trans Soft Eng SE-13(4):497-500 (Apr 1987)]. Inc. 1339 Canton Rd., Ste. C Marietta, GA 30066 770-250-1613; Fax 770-514-6799 www.csmresearch.com 14, 52, 62, 70 Phone and Web-based custom and topical market research to healthcare IT industry. CTG CTG Cartridge CTG Center for Technology in Government (SUNY, Albany, New York) CTG Center for Technology in Government CTG Computer Task Group (IT consulting company; Buffalo, NY, USA) HealthCare Solutions 312 Plum St., Ste. 700 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-564-0909; Fax 513-564-0912 www.ctghs.com 12, 14, 39, 51, 56, 61, 64 IT consulting firm dedicated to healthcare providers and payers. CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . Inc. 131 Rollins Ave. Rockville, MD 20852 301-468-4800; Fax 301-468-2309 www.ctsguides.com/medical.asp 2, 9, 10, 14, 17, 19, 64 Reviews the top medical practice management and EMR software packages for strengths and weaknesses of 500 features. CureMD.com 1181 Broadway, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10001 212-213-6230; Fax 212-684-7034 www.curemd.com 2, 14, 56, 69, 70 Integrated financial, administrative and clinical tools for electronic and Web-based practice management. Cybear 5000 Blue Lake Dr., Ste. 200 Boca Raton Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , FL 33431 888-999-3500; Fax 561-994-2828 www.cybear.com 2, 10, 12, 15, 42, 43, 54 Online credentialing, claims processing, eligibility, formulary formulary /for·mu·lary/ (for´mu-lar?e) a collection of recipes, formulas, and prescriptions. National Formulary see under N. for·mu·lar·y n. look-up for private practice. Cyber Records Inc. 110 Central Ave. Lawrence, NY 11559 516-371-4668; Fax 516-908-3937 www.cyberrecordsmd.com 24, 56, 68 Offers electronic medical records applications and tools, including interactive voice recognition technology and digital imaging. Cybernet Manufacturing Inc. 5001 Birch St. Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , CA 92660 949-477-0300; Fax 949-477-0305 www.cybernetman.com 7, 32, 33, 36 Provider of PC-in-a-keyboard technology for space-saving applications in hospitals. Cyberplus Corp. 2854 Grapevine Ter. Fremont, CA 94539 510-226-0900; Fax 510-226-0996 www.cyberplus.com 2, 23, 25, 42 An e-health conglomerate. Cyclone Commerce Inc. 8388 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-627-1800; Fax 480-627-180l www.cyclonecommerce.com 23, 41, 42, 46, 61 Provides solutions for HIPAA-compliant data exchange, allowing companies to quickly and securely connect to anyone, without lengthy implementation cycles. Cylink Corp. 3131 Jay St. Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-855-6000; Fax 408-855-6105 www.cylink.com 37, 47, 61 Develops and supports a portfolio of security products for mission-critical private networks and business communications over the Internet. Cypress Corp. 2935 Waterview Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 248-852-0066; Fax 248-852-7025 www.cypress-software.com 16, 21, 24, 42, 52, 61 Provides document content management and delivery solutions. Dairyland Healthcare Solutions 625 S. Lakeshore Dr., PO Box 156 Glenwood, MN 56334 320-634-5331; Fax 320-634-5316 www.dhsnet.com 12, 24, 39, 43, 54, 56, 60 Provider of information systems for community and specialty hospitals. Dak Systems Consulting 805 Madera Dr. San Mateo San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , CA 94403 650-345-9900; Fax 650-345-9906 www.daksystcons.com 14, 21, 24, 42, 52, 62 Healthcare IT strategy and architecture, specializing in analysis, planning and design of electronic patient record component technologies and systems. dakota imaging inc. 7130 Minstrel Way, Ste. 130 Columbia, MD 21045 800-833-3137; Fax 410-381-3114 www.dakotaimaging.com 2, 10, 21, 23, 35, 37, 51 Paper, electronic and Internet transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. solutions including data capture, pre-adjudications rules, EDI and Web-based software for online transactions. Danya International Inc. 8737 Colesville Rd., Ste. 1200 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-565-2142; Fax 301-565-3710 www.danya.com 51 Outsourced research and technology and education programs for health-risk prevention and wellness programs. Daon 345 Park Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10154-0037 212-371-2002; Fax 212-371-6398 www.daon.com 4, 8, 13, 61, 67, 68 Develops security and accountability software systems, to enable organizations to increase security, reduce operational risk and reduce costs. Daou Systems Inc. 412 Creamery creamery: see dairying. Way, Ste. 300 Exton, PA 19341 610-594-2700; Fax 610-594-7683 www.daou.com 14, 39, 44, 47, 51, 61, 64 Provides IT consulting and management services to healthcare organizations in design, deployment, integration and support of infrastructure and application systems. See our ad on page 107 Data Advantage Corp. 304 W. Liberty, Ste. 400 Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-9500; Fax 502-587-9582 www.data-advantage.com 1, 2, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21 Healthcare data and physician profile company. Data Assurance 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., PO Box 4078 Palm Springs, CA 92263-4078 909-789-8825; Fax 909-494-4274 www.data-a.com 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 37, 62 Provides solutions to increase efficiency and lower costs for accessing, storing, distributing and analyzing data. Data Dimensions Corp. PO Box 1465 Janesville, WI 53547-1465 608-757-1100; Fax 608-757-1065 www.ddcsolutioncenter.com 2, 10, 21, 51 Data entry and document conversion services. Data Dimensions Inc. 411 108th Ave. NE, Ste. 2100 Bellevue, WA 98004 425-688-1000; Fax 425-688-1099 www.datadimensions.com 13, 21, 40, 57, 59 Hardware software and Web site application testing application testing - system testing . Data Innovations Inc. 120 Kimball Ave., Ste. 100 South Burlington South Burlington, city (1990 pop. 12,809), Chittenden co., NW Vt., on Lake Champlain; inc. 1971. Electronic equipment, skiing equipment, and medical instruments are manufactured. Burlington International Airport is there. , VT 05403 802-658-2850; Fax 802-658-2782 www.datainnovations.com 12, 41, 43, 50, 64 Instrument--and information system-independent lab data management. Data Strategies Inc. 9645 Granite Ridge Dr., Ste. 230 San Diego, CA 92123 858-514-0300; Fax 858-514-1210 www.e-dsi.com 2, 23, 56, 60 Developer of several practice management systems, including CompuMedic and elligence, for practices of all sizes. Data Unlimited International Inc 362-A Christopher Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-631-7933; Fax 240-631-7937 www.duii.com 12, 17, 20, 43, 48 Custom software devoloper with specialty products for long-term care and assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , and genetic clinical laboratory information management systems. Databeacon Inc. 1565 Carling Ave., Ste. 300 Ottawa, ON K1Z-8R1 613-729-4480; Fax 613-729-6711 www.databeacon.com 11, 16, 17, 18, 19 Developer of Databeacon, Web report and data analysis software. Datacap Systems Inc. 1721 Colson Ct. Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). , VA 23454 757-496-6478; Fax 757-496-3843 www.datacapsystems.com 8 e-Payment interfaces. Datacard Group 11111 Bren Rd. W. Minnetonka, MN 55343-9015 952-933-1223; Fax 952-931-0418 www.datacard.com 4, 5, 8, 61 Provides smart card personalization and digital identification solutions. DataEvolution Corp. 650 Poydras St., Ste. 1467 New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , LA 70103 504-299-3467; Fax 504-737-4749 www.dataevolution.com 10, 23, 34, 36, 48, 55, 70 Developer of NURSESYS, a point-of-care data collection system for visiting home healthcare providers. Automates form completion and remittance process. Datalogic Research Inc. 3130 Highland Ave., 3rd Fl. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-475-6659 www.datalogicresearch.com 3, 12, 14, 17, 24, 42, 43 Information management solutions for healthcare including Web-based laboratory and clinical informatics Clinical Informatics is a sub-field of medical informatics. It focuses on computer applications that address medical data (collection, analysis, representation). Clinical informatics is a combination of information science, computer science, and clinical science designed to assist solutions and customized solutions. Datalux 155 Aviation Dr. Winchester, VA 22602 540-662-1500; Fax 540-662-7385 www.datalux.com 32, 34, 36, 55 Designer and manufacturer of fixed, mounted mobile computing solutions. Datamax Corp. 4501 Parkway Commerce Blvd. Orlando, FL 32808 407-578-8007; Fax 407-578-8377 www.datamaxcorp.com 5, 35 Bar code printers, labels, ribbons, and cleaning supplies. See our ad on page 96 DataPeer 2115 Lindwood Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 866-432-8273 www.datapeer.com 17, 51, 61 Provides data management and storage solutions. Dataspace Inc. 122 S. Main St., Ste. 320 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-761-5961; Fax 734-761-5967 www.dataspace.com 64 Data warehouse consultancy offers reporting and query analysis, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) The functions performed when pulling data out of one database and placing it into another of a different type. ETL is used to migrate data, often from relational databases into decision support systems. , relational databases and metadata. Datavision 539 Jacksonville Rd. Warminster, PA 18974 215-442-7400; Fax 215-675-4839 www.datavision.com 5, 34, 36, 47, 55, 64, 70 Full-service wireless integrator offering point-of-care mobile computing, network solutions and support. Datawatch 175 Cabot St. Lowell, MA 01854 978-441-2200; Fax 978-453-4443 www.datawatch.com 11, 17, 19, 21, 26, 39, 62 Provider of report mining, data transformation and help desk solutions. Dawning Technologies Inc. 409 Mason Rd. Fairport, NY 14450-9542 585-223-6006; Fax 585-223-8615 www.dawning.com 23, 41, 42, 55 Connectivity solutions for the clinical laboratory market including interface engines, interface software and hardware. DB Technology Inc. 60 Walnut Ave. Clark, NJ 07066 732-882-0200; Fax 732-882-0300 www.dbtech.com 17, 19, 21, 24, 42, 61, 62 Products to archive, distribute, manage and analyze reports, forms and scanned document images electronically; and to analyze, consolidate and extract information. D-Cubed Computer Solutions 301 131st Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98005 425-651-4050; Fax 425-651-4050 www.d3computers.com 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 36, 47 Repair, upgrade, setup, maintenance and administration of computers, networks, e-mail and security for homes and businesses in Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding areas. Dean Evans & Associates Inc. 5775 DTC DTC See: Depository Transfer Check DTC See: Depository Trust Company DTC See Depository Trust Company (DTC). Blvd., Ste. 210 Englewood, CO 80111 303-771-0110; Fax 303-796-7429 www.dea.com 16, 26, 42, 40, 60 EMS software is a Web-enabled room scheduling and event management system for managing facilities, services and resources. Decisive Security Group 10201 Wagon Road W. Austin, TX 78736 512-301-5291; Fax 877-883-5634 www.decisivesecurity.com 8, 13, 14, 47, 61 Provides HIPAA compliance assessment and solutions. DeJarnette Research Systems Inc. 401 Washington Ave., Ste. 1010 Towson, MD 21204 410-583-0680; Fax 410-583-8117 www.dejarnette.com 13, 19, 26, 40, 50, 59, 63 Creates, manufactures and services teleradiology equipment. DeLair Systems Inc. 2639 N. 33rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009-1427 602-269-8373; Fax 602-269-6462 www.delairsys.com 39, 44, 56 Develops software for hospitals. Dell Computer 1 Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 512-338-4400; Fax 512-283-9970 www.dell.com 19, 30, 31, 36 Computer and data storage devices. See our ad on page 14-15 Deloitte & Touche 250 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-784-7355; Fax 513-784-7206 www.us.deloitte.com 13, 14 Accounting and consulting firm. Dennis Winsten & Associates Inc. 8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd., #309-339 Tucson, AZ 85749-9399 520-885-3416; Fax 520-290-9989 www.dwinsten.com 14, 39, 42, 43, 54, 58, 64 Consultants specializing in laboratory, radiology and other clinical and hospital information systems. Dictaphone Corp. 3191 Broadbridge Ave. Stratford, CT 06614-2559 203-381-7000; Fax 203-386-8597 www.dictaphone.com/speechrecworks 2, 24, 42, 55, 68, 70 Speech recognition, digital dictation/transcription management systems, Web-based physician information solutions, Pocket PC dictation/charge capture. See our ad on page 62 Digineer Inc 8118 Corporate Way Mason, OH 45040 513-573-7100; Fax 513-573-7110 www.digineer.com 12, 14, 22, 41, 42, 50, 61 Creates, builds and provides digital solutions for the worldwide healthcare industry. Digital Diagnostics 1434 S. St. Paul Denver, CO 80210 303-733-5823; Fax 208-475-9232 www.digitaldiagnostics.com 6, 20, 25, 42, 50 Provides automated assessment instruments for the medical community for the detection, diagnosis and tracking of mental disorders mental disorders: see bipolar disorder; paranoia; psychiatry; psychosis; schizophrenia. and chronic pain. Digital Hearing Systems Corp. 9679 E. High Meadows Rogers, AR 72756 479-925-7700 www.dhsc.com 12, 17 Database software for reporting and analyzing hearing test results. Digital Physicians Network 34 Barnes St. Providence, RI 02906 401-274-2744 www.dpnx.com 13 Software developer. DigitalPersona 805 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 301 Redwood City Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , CA 94063 650-261-6070; Fax 650-261-6079 www.digitalpersona.com 4, 61 Develops U.are. U biometric security solutions that provide user authentication See authentication. based on fingerprints instead of passwords. Digi-Trax Corp. 1550 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove A village of northeast Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Population: 43,300. , IL 60089 847-465-1833; Fax 847-465-9055 www.digi-trax.com 5, 8, 70 Labeling systems and bar-coded patient ID wristbands. Dimensional Insight Dimensional Insight (DI) is a software company specializing in the development and marketing of business intelligence software. Their flagship product, The Diver Solution, delivers information in the form of reports, charts, and analytical applications. Inc. 111 S. Bedford St. Burlington, MA 01083 781-229-9111; Fax 781-229-9113 www.dimensionalinsight.com 15, 17, 18, 19, 46, 50, 62 Data analysis and reporting software The following is a list of notable reporting software. Commercial software
DINMAR Consulting 755 Baywood Dr., Ste. 190 Petaluma, CA 94954 707-658-5105; Fax 707-658-5155 www.oacis.com 2, 12, 14, 18, 24, 45, 51, 62, 70 Supplies clinicians with patient-centered view of complete EMR; includes computerized physician order entry, nursing and physician documentation functionality. Direct Network Services 20 Central Ave. Ayer, MA 01432 978-772-9978; Fax 978-772-9984 www.directnetserv.com 36, 70 Wireless networking solutions company that sells and services a range of wireless data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. products. Dirig Software One Indian Head Indian Head, town (1991 pop. 1,827), SE Sask., Canada, E of Regina. In a wheat-growing region, it has flour mills and grain elevators. A dominion experimental and forestry farm is in the town. Plz., 6th Fl. Nashua, NH 03060 603-889-2777; Fax 603-889-2471 www.dirig.com 42, 47 Provides application performance management software to help healthcare organizations better understand and manage Web-based services. Diversinet Corp. 2225 Sheppard Ave. E., Ste. 1700 Toronto, ON M2J-5C2 416-756-2324; Fax 416-756-7346 www.diversinet.com 4, 61, 70 Developer of wireless security solutions; PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of technology designed to meet client/server authentication, privacy and data integrity requirements of HIPAA. DOCS2000 (Acme (company, jargon) ACME - /ak'mee/ 1. A Company that Makes Everything. The canonical imaginary business. Possibly also derived from the word "acme" meaning "highest point". 2. A program for MS-DOS. Express Inc.) 3821 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 216-391-7400; Fax 216-391-0707 www.docs2000.net 2, 56, 60, 69 Doctors On-Call Schedule (DOCS) software to schedule medical staff in hospitals and physician practices. Internet-based and customizable. DoctorQuality Inc. 1100 E. Hector St., Ste. 6100 Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-828-9955; Fax 610-828-9966 www.doctorquality.com 13, 50, 53, 62 Risk prevention and management system for tracking medical errors and improving patient outcomes; decision support tools for consumers. DocuTrac Inc. 20140 Scholar Dr., Ste. 218 Hagerstown, MD 21742-6575 301-766-9397; Fax 301-766-4097 www.quicdoc.com 6, 9, 12, 47, 50, 56, 60 Software for behavioral health: documentation, billing, assessment, scheduling, progress tracking and quality assurance. Client/server available. Dolbey and Co. 7164 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-624-2424; Fax 513-624-2425 www.dolbeyco.com 68 Provider of dictation, transcription and voice recognition solutions, built with open architecture and SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. and HL7 standards. Doral USA 1017 W. Glen Oaks Ln., Ste. 200 Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-2830 www.doralusa.com 2, 10, 44, 51 ASP and outsource solutions for payer organizations and third-party administrators. Dp Rx Corp. 28047 Dorothy Dr., Ste. 200 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-865-0099; Fax 818-865-9153 www.dprx.com 2, 10, 11, 42, 54 Providers of ASP and outsourced teleclaim, managed care and internet pharmacy internet pharmacy Online A website that offers prescription drugs from the comfort of home Cons The IP or prescribing physician may not be qualified or licensed to prescribe drugs in all states. See Operation Cure-All, VIPPS. benefits management systems. DR Systems Inc. 9369 Carroll Park Dr., Ste. B San Diego, CA 92121 800-794-5955; Fax 858-625-3335 www.dominator.com 52 Provides filmless, computerized medical image and information management systems for hospitals, imaging centers and integrated healthcare systems. Draeger Medical Inc. 3135 Quarry Rd. Telford, PA 18969 800-437-2437; Fax 215-723-5935 www.draegermedical.com 12, 24, 48, 55, 63, 64 Perioperative perioperative /peri·op·er·a·tive/ (-op´er-ah-tiv) pertaining to the period extending from the time of hospitalization for surgery to the time of discharge. per·i·op·er·a·tive adj. information systems specializing in the acute point-of-care environment. DrFirst 3206 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste. 310 Rockville, MD 20852 301-231-9510, ext. 109; Fax 301-231-9512 www.drfirst.com 2, 10, 24, 54, 56, 60, 70 Practice management, EMR, e-prescribing, charge capture, secure messaging for physicians and hospitals on ASP or distributive dis·trib·u·tive adj. 1. a. Of, relating to, or involving distribution. b. Serving to distribute. 2. solutions provider basis. DT Research Inc. 368 Montague Expy. Milpitas, CA 95035 408-934-6155; Fax 408-934-6222 www.dtresearch.com 28, 34, 36, 70 Intuitive, wireless thin-client products to bring the power of the Internet and intranets to healthcare professionals. DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. Digital Voice Inc. 711 Virginia Ave. Joplin, MO 64801 417-781-0717; Fax 417-781-2589 www.dvi.com 28, 29, 36, 42, 58, 68, 70 Provides VoicePower, a digital dictation Digital dictation is a method of recording and editing the spoken word in real-time within a digital audio format. Digital dictation offers several advantages over traditional cassette tape based dictation: Dynamic Healthcare Technologies 615 Crescent Executive Ct., 5th Fl. Lake Mary Lake Mary may refer to:
407-333-5300; Fax 407-333-4561 www.dht.com 2, 12, 42, 43, 58 Clinical and diagnostic workflow solutions for pathology, laboratory and radiology enabling collaboration among physicians. Eastman Kodak Co., Health Imaging Group 343 State St. Rochester, NY 14650-1132 716-724-4000; Fax 716 724-3726 www.kodak.com/go/health 32, 35, 52, 58 Health Imaging Division. Echo Group (The) 15 Washington St. Conway, NH 03818 603-447-8600; Fax 603-447-8680 www.echoman.com 2, 6, 10, 12, 14, 17, 60 Behavorial healthcare consulting and solutions. EchoMail Inc. 701 Concord Ave., New Media Park Cambridge, MA 02138 617-354-8585; Fax 617-354-8899 www.echomail.com 2, 16, 17, 62 Develops e-mail direct marketing, CRM, lead management and data warehouse solutions. eClickMD Inc. 3001 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78746 512-439-3900; Fax 512-439-3901 www.eclickmd.com 2 e-Signature solutions. Eclipsys Corp. 1750 Clint Moore Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-322-4321; Fax 561-322-4367 www.eclipsys.com 12, 18, 24, 26, 48, 55, 56 Provides integrated healthcare information technology software and service solutions. Ecora Corp. 500 Spaulding Tpk., Ste. W-310 Portsmouth, NH 03802 603-436-1616; Fax 603-436-1604 www.ecora.com 13, 28, 37, 57, 61 Offers documentation and IT server products for network security, IT infrastructure reports, and audit trails for HIPAA. ECRI ECRI European Commission against Racism and Intolerance ECRI Emergency Care Research Institute ECRI Economic Cycle Research Institute 5200 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1298 610-825-6000; Fax 610-834-1275 www.ecri.org 13, 14, 18, 19, 52, 53, 70 Nonprofit health services research Health services research is the multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that studies how social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, health technologies, and personal behaviors affect access to health care, the quality and cost of health care, agency focused on healthcare technology, risk and quality management. EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. (Electronic Data Systems) 5400 Legacy Dr. Plano, TX 75024 972-604-6000; Fax 972-604-6000 www.eds.com 13, 14, 16, 17, 23, 64, 69 Provides strategy, implementation, outsourcing and operational solutions for the healthcare industry. Egger & Associates Inc. 7210 Campden Pl. Castle Rock, CO 80104 800-831-0362 www.eggerinc.com 59 Executive recruiting firm specializing in recruitment and placement of experienced healthcare technology professionals. eHDL Inc. 3106 Commerce Pkwy. Miramar, FL 33125 954-331-6500; Fax 954-331-6699 www.ehdl.com 2, 8, 15, 23, 42, 44, 56 B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business e-health solutions, ASP. eHealth Intelligence LLC 2600 2nd Ave., #804 Seattle, WA 98121 206-448-1087; Fax 206-448-1143 www.ehealthintelligence.com 14, 22, 42, 62, 69 Consultants to healthcare organzations and vendors. eHealthCoach PO Box 482146 Kansas City, MO 64148 816-942-2859; Fax 816-943-0808 www.ehealthcoach.com 14, 42, 53, 62, 66 Consulting, workshops and newsletter on e-health trends. eHealthFIRST 5575 Sterrett Pl., Ste. 360 Columbia, MD 21044 420-992-1751; Fax 410-992-1753 www.ehealthfirst.com 2, 11, 13, 18, 19, 42, 50 Performance measurement and analysis. eHealthGroup 25300 Telegraph Rd., #380 Southfield, MI 48034 248-351-0142 www.ehealthgroup.com 2, 3, 23, 41, 46, 51, 69 ASP & B2B solution provider. EKO EKO Engineering Knowledge Online (USACE) EKO Elko, NV, USA - J C Harris Field (Airport Code) EKO Edgeworth-Kuiper-Object (meteorid system) Systems Inc. 2750 Prosperity Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031-4312 703-849-1477 www.ekosystems.com 14, 24 Developer of electronic medical records systems. Eldorado Computing Inc. 5353 N. 16th St., Ste. 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-604-3100; Fax 602-604-3115 www.eldocomp.com 2, 10, 11, 23, 24, 42, 51 Health benefit management solutions for organizations engaged in the payment aspect of healthcare services. Electronic Healthcare Systems Inc. 1310 Freedom Crider Rd. Freedom, PA 15042 724-774-9044; Fax 724-774-3502 www.ehscommerce.net 2, 5, 21, 23, 46, 70 Materials management, supply chain management software for hospitals. Electrovaya 2645 Royal Windsor Dr. Mississauga, ONT ONT Ontario (old acronym - ON is now frequently used) ONT Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (cisco CCNP exam) ONT Optical Network Terminal ONT Ontario Northland Railway L5J-1K9 905-822-7673; Fax 905-822-7953 www.electrovaya.com 29, 30, 36 Offers portable power technology for portable computing devices and tablet PCs powered by lithium ion A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery. batteries with 8- to 16-hour run times. See our ad on page 46 Elo TouchSystems Inc. 6500 Kaiser Dr. Fremont, CA 94555 510-739-5016; Fax 510-790-0627 www.elotouch.com 32, 34 Touchscreen technology using touch as a simple interface between computers and people. eLoyalty Co. 150 Field Dr., Ste. 250 Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-582-7000; Fax 847-582-7001 www.eloyaltyco.com 64 Management consulting and systems integration organization focused on building customer loyalty. Emageon 1200 Corporate Dr., Ste. 400 Birmingham, AL 35242 866-362-4366; Fax 205-980-9815 www.emageon.com 2, 52 Provides enterprise-wide solution for digital management, storage and distribution of medical and diagnostic images including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, cath labs. EMAX EMAX Email Address Exchange Service International Inc. 12130 Mora MORA, In civil law. This term, in mora, is used to denote that a party to a contract, who is obliged to do anything, has neglected to perform it, and is in default. Story on Bailm. Sec. 123, 259; Jones on Bailm. 70; Poth. Pret a Usage, c. 2, Sec. 2, art. 2, n. Dr., Ste. 2 Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs, city (1990 pop. 15,520), Los Angeles co., SW Calif., inc. 1957. The city lies in an oil and natural gas region and has diversified manufacturing. , CA 90670 562-903-9178; Fax 562-903-0628 www.emaxintl.com 32, 34, 37 POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale hardware including customer pole displays, monitors, keyboards and POS systems. EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. Corp. 176 South St. Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103 508-435-1000; Fax 508-497-6912 www.emc.com 3, 17, 24, 31, 37, 61, 62 Computer storage solutions, networking, software and management, plus infrastructure services. Emdat Inc. 6123 N. Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60660 630-236-9332 www.emdat.com 2, 21, 68 Integrated document management, dictation and transcription software provider. Handheld recorder and telephone-based dictation. e-MDs.com 500 W. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 200 Cedar Park Cedar Park could refer to
512-257-5200; Fax 512-335-4375 www.e-mds.com 12, 20, 21, 24, 53, 56, 60 Provider of clinical and financial information management software for physician practices. eMed Technologies 76 Blanchard Rd. Burlington, MA 01803 781-862-0000; Fax 781-272-4333 www.emed.com 52, 68, 69 Products include PACS to distribute, display and store images, RIS RIS rabies inhibiting substance. integration, scheduling and Web-enabled image and report distribution. Emergin 141 NW 20th St., Ste. B-21 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-361-6990; Fax 561-361-6991 www.emergin.com 42, 64, 65, 70 Wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. . Emergisoft Corp. 2225 Ave. J Arlington, TX 76006 800-682-7729 www.emergisoft.com 1, 8, 12, 24, 25, 26, 48 Emergency department software, clinical patient management systems automation. See our ad on page 73 EnableSoft Inc. 16801 Addison Rd., Ste. 250 Addison, TX 75001 972-599-2872; Fax 214-853-4370 www.tempschedulingsystem.com 2, 14, 16, 51, 60, 64, 69 Web-based healthcare staffing software that automates scheduling, timecard reconciliation, payroll and invoicing. Encounter Care Solutions Inc. 115 Atrium Way, Ste. 200 Columbia, SC 29223 803-736-2430 www.encountercare.com 2, 12, 17, 24, 46, 61 An ASP specializing in services that integrate and streamline the clinical and business processes of healthcare. Enigma 2672 Bayshore Pkwy., Ste. 507 Mountain View, CA 94043 650-691 9383 www.enigmapublishing.com 12, 18, 20, 39, 42, 50, 69 Online information solutions for clinical knowledge management and decision support. Ensure Technologies Inc. 3526 W. Liberty, Ste. 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-668-8800; Fax 734-668-1242 www.ensuretech.com 4, 8, 13, 15, 36, 61, 70 XyLocMD is a proximity-based PC security system that emphasizes convenience and personalization. Enterasys Networks This article or section contains information about scheduled or expected future events. It may contain tentative information; the content may change as the event approaches and more information becomes available. One Penn Plz. New York, NY 10119 212-946-9126 www.enterasys.com 36, 42, 47, 61, 70 Enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. provider of infrastructure solutions that support converged voice, video and data resources. Enterprise Integration Group Inc. 2410 San Ramon Valley The San Ramon Valley is a region in Contra Costa County and Alameda County, California, east of Oakland. The cities of Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, and Walnut Creek are located in the valley. Links
San Ramon San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:
925-362-1700; Fax 925-362-1717 www.eiginc.com 7, 14, 64, 65, 68 Consulting firm for improving self-service solutions within interactive voice response (IVR (Interactive Voice Response) An automated telephone information system that speaks to the caller with a combination of fixed voice menus and data extracted from databases in real time. ) and speech recognition. Enterprises Computing Services Inc. 8744 Main St., #101 Woodstock, GA 30188 770-591-8060 www.ecsprism.com 2, 12, 17, 39, 44, 48, 69 Immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. System Manager, immunization and other registry solutions, data warehousing and custom Web development for healthcare. Enterworks Inc. 19886 Ashburn Rd. Ashburn, VA 20147-2358 703-724-6740; Fax 703-724-3868 www.enterworks.com 14, 17, 23, 24, 39, 41, 61 Cataloging and process automation. EnvoyNeic 15 Century Blvd., Ste. 600 Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-3700; Fax 615-231-4924 www.envoy.com 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23 Electronic claims clearinghouse. </ADD> ePhysician 1390 Shorebird Way Mountain View, CA 94043 650-314-2000; Develops clinical, charge capture and prescription management applications for PDAs/ handheld computers. </ADD> Epic IT Inc. 1440 Dutch Valley Pl., Ste. 712 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-249-7523; Fax 404-249-7536 www.epicit.com 24, 30, 32, 33, 36, 47, 70 Fax 650-314-2001 www.ephysician.com 10, 22, 70 Provides managed IT solutions: network installations, support, hardware, software, cabling and consulting. Epic Systems Epic Systems Corporation is a privately held healthcare IT company founded in 1979 by Judy Faulkner. Originally headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Epic began moving staff to its new facilities in nearby Verona, Wisconsin in 2005. Corp. 5301 Tokay Blvd. Madison, WI 53711 608-271-9000; Fax Develops integrated clinical, access and revenue cycle software to deliver patient information between inpatient and ambulatory environments and over the Web. <ADD> ePocrates 120 Industrial Rd. San Carlos San Carlos (săn kär`lōs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,167), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1925. The chief manufactures are plastic products, hardware, and machine parts. , CA 94070 650-232-4800 www.epocrates.com 22, 55, 70 608-271-7237 www.epicsystems.com 12, 18, 19, 24, 39, 42, 48 Provides physicians with Palm OS platform-based handhelds with point-of-care access to clinical information. Epson America Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 562-981-3840; Fax 562-290-5220 www.epson.com 21, 35 Printers, imaging products and electronic devices. Ergotron Inc. 1181 Trapp Rd. St. Paul, MN 55121 800-888-8458; Fax 651-681-7715 www.ergotron.com 24, 30, 32, 33, 34, 52, 55 Arms and carts that put computers and monitors within reach to save space and provide ergonomic adjustability. Ericsson 7001 Development Dr. Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , NC 27709 919-472-7000; Fax 919-472-7444 www.ericsson.com 21, 34, 44, 48, 65, 70 Researches, develops and tests cell phones. Ernst & Young LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol 5 Times Sq. New York, NY 10036 212-773-3000 Fax 212-773-2112 www.ey.com 13, 14, 16, 26 Tax, financial and risk management consulting services for hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies and physician groups. Erpworld LLC 6580 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071 770-326-7745; Fax 770-242-5716 www.erpw.com 2, 3, 23, 41, 42, 64, 70 System integrator with expertise in clinical information systems, financial, billing, insurance and data imaging. eScan 1216 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 78702 512-306-1184; Fax 512-804-1877 www.escanonline.com 9, 12, 14, 19, 26, 39, 42 Eligibility knowledge and technology to maximize customers' self-pay revenue. eServices Group Inc. 5301 Buckeystown Pike, Ste. 400 Frederick, MD 21704 301-698-1900 www.esrv.com 10, 14, 21, 23, 42, 61, 64 Information systems and document imaging. Esker esker, long, narrow, winding ridge of stratified sand-and-gravel drift. Eskers, many miles long and resembling abandoned railway embankments, occur in Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland, and New England; they arose from deposition of sediment in the beds of streams Inc. 100 E. Seventh Ave. Stillwater, OK 74074 405-624-8000; Fax 405-624-3010 www.esker.com 21, 23, 42, 65 Software products that allow enterprises to create better connections between people and information. Esprit Health 641 W. Willow St., Ste. 208 Chicago, IL 60614 312-787-6412; Fax 312-787-6409 www.esprithealth.com 9, 12, 18, 20, 24, 48, 50 Web-enabled multidisciplinary documentation system for acute and long-term care clinical use, research trials and disease/case management. ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA, www.esri.com) The world's leading developer of geographic information systems (GIS) software, including programs that plot ZIP codes and addresses, demographic information and detailed, color-coded data. 380 New York St. Redlands, CA 92373 909-793-2853; Fax 909-793-5953 www.esri.com 18, 19, 27, 30, 42, 46, 62 GIS software This is a list of notable GIS software applications. See also the comparison of GIS software. Open source software Most widely used open source applications:
esurg.com 1016 E. Pike St., Ste. 30 Seattle, WA 98122-3819 206-405-4026; Fax 206-381-1561 www.esurg.com 2, 13, 15, 29, 42, 46 Medical, surgical and pharmaceutical supplies and information. EUHealth.net Active House, Uppermill Oldham, UK OL3-6LN +44-870-747-2131; Fax +44-870-747-2132 www.euhealth.net 12, 20, 22, 30, 62 Covers 130 different disease conditions and care types and over 300,000 clinical contacts around Europe. Everything4MDs 18107 Sherman Way, Ste. 100 Reseda, CA 91335 818-654-3477; Fax 800-500-9127 www.e4mds.com 46 e-Procurement and supply chain management. eWebCoding 1140 Hammond Dr., Ste. F-6200 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-804-8080; Fax 770-804-0083 www.ewebcoding.com 2, 10, 21, 24, 42 ASP for home coding and Web storage of medical records. Excalibur Integrated Systems 109 Jordan Dr., Bldg. 2 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-826-3648; Fax 423-899-7524 www.excaliburis.com 5, 14, 29, 34, 36, 55, 70 Wireless, mobile EMR systems, software and IT support. Sales, installation and maintenance for wireless systems, bridges, mobile workstations, handhelds and pen tablets. See our ad on page 113 Excelcare Inc. 200 W. Main, Ste. 2-A Ligoner, PA 15658 724-238-9599; Fax 724-238-7741 www.excelcare.com 9, 14, 18, 20, 21, 39, 50 Windows-based software for clinical documentation and decision support; incorporates care plans, pathways, costing and outcomes management. Executive Strategies 701 Macy Dr. Roswell, GA 30076 770-552-3085; Fax 770-552-1043 www.esisearch.com 13, 14, 40 Executive search firm specializing in the healthcare marketplace. Executon Healthcare Communication Systems 478 Wheelers Farm Rd. Milford, CT 06460 203-882-6315; Fax 203-882-2736 www.executone.com 37, 65, 68 Software and hardware for hospitals and MCOs; telephony and telcom systems, call centers, patient management. Exit-Writer 987 Airway Ct., Ste. 20 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-525-9615; Fax 707-525-1339 www.exitwriter.com 1, 25 Patient discharge instruction software package. Expanets Inc. 9780 Mt. Pyramid Ct. Englewood, CO 80112 781-356-6218 www.expanets.com 7, 23, 42, 47, 64, 65, 70 EDI, Internet, networks and communication system services. Experior Corp. 5710 Coventry Ln. Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, city (1990 pop. 173,072), seat of Allen co., NE Ind., where the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers join to form the Maumee River; inc. 1840. It is the second largest city in the state, a major railroad and shipping point, a wholesale and distribution hub, , IN 46804 260-432-2020: Fax 260-432-4753 www.experior.com 10, 12, 22, 23, 24, 56, 70 Healthcare information systems developer specializing in practice management software solutions. Exscribe Inc. 115 Research Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-419-2050; Fax 610-419-1055 www.exscribe.com 13, 24 EMR software with a guaranteed ROI plus optional E/M E/M Electro/Mechanical E/M Evaluation Model oding services and HL7 integration. HIPAA compliance services and training also provided. Extol ex·tol also ex·toll tr.v. ex·tolled also ex·tolled, ex·tol·ling also ex·toll·ing, ex·tols also ex·tolls To praise highly; exalt. See Synonyms at praise. Inc. 795 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201-847-1200; Fax 201-847-1622 www.extol.com 23 B2B integration solutions. Extreme Logic Two Concourse Pkwy., Ste. 500 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-508-2600; Fax 770-352-9609 www.extremelogic.com 13, 14, 21, 42, 46, 47, 61 e-Business solutions provider that designs complex, secure/fault-tolerant applications for the Global 1000. Faber Consulting 1 Tower Ln., Ste. 1200 Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181 630-571-3011; Fax 630-571-3285 www.faberconsulting.com 14, 16, 17, 42, 69 IT planning and solutions. FACTS Services Inc. 1575 San Ignacio San Ignacio (the Spanish-language name of St. Ignatius) is a common toponym in parts of the world where that language is or was spoken:
Coral Gables Coral Gables, city (1990 pop. 40,091), Miami-Dade co., SE Fla., SW of Miami; inc. 1925. Founded at the height of the Florida land boom, Coral Gables is a noted planned city, with tree-lined boulevards and Mediterranean-style buildings. , FL 33146 305-284-7400; Fax 305-661-6710 www.factsservices.com 2, 10, 13, 23, 42, 44, 68 Provider of software and hardware solutions for healthcare payer organizations and benefits administrators. Fastrack Healthcare Systems Inc. 255 Executive Dr. Plainview, NY 11803 516-349-9136; Fax 516-349-8875 www.onlyfastrack.com 2, 5, 10, 21, 26, 27, 38 Developer of Windows-based home healthcare agency, HME HME Home Medical Equipment HME Home Media Engine (TiVo) HME Heat and Moisture Exchange HME Hierarchical Mixtures-of-Experts HME Happy Meal Ethernet (UNIX driver) HME Honeymoon Experience and infusion pharmacy SQL systems. FCG FCG First Consulting Group FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FCG Fatigue Crack Growth FCG Flux Compression Generator FCG Guinean Civic Forum (Guinea-Bissau) FCG Fisheries Consultative Group (ASEAN-SEAFDEC) Doghouse 5470 Shilshole Ave. NW, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98107 206-782-5000; Fax 206-782-5002 www.doghouse.com 13, 14, 40, 59 Full service Internet agency providing site design. Feith Systems & Software Inc. 425 Maryland Dr. Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-646-8000; Fax 215-540-5495 www.feith.com 2, 3, 21, 42 Systems and software for high-volume imaging, document database management, COLD and workflow. FGA FGA Field Goals Attempted (basketball statistic) FGA Food Grinder Attachment FGA Fibrinogen, A alpha polypeptide FGA Feature Group A FGA Florida Geographic Alliance FGA Fighter Ground Attack Software Solutions 44 Stelton Rd., Ste. 315 Piscataway, NJ 08845 732-752-7052; Fax 732-424-0084 www.fgainc.com 2, 23, 38 Home care software and A/R recovery. Also offers outsourcing, software purchase and ASP services. Field Informatics LLC 580 Franklin Duxbury, MA 02332 617-233-2824 www.fieldinformatics.com 50, 51,70 Mobile computing at the point of contact: electronic data capture, information look-up, realtime decision support, data management. findBIOMETRICS.com 2 Downpatrick Crescent Toronto, ON M9R 4A4 416-243-1448 www.findbiometrics.com 4, 14, 33, 61, 67, 68 Biometrics resource site provides information to assist with HIPAA compliance issues. Finjan Software 2025 Gateway Pl., Ste. 180 San Jose, CA 95110 888-346-5268; Fax 408-452-9701 www.finjan.com 61 Provides proactive content security solutions to protect companies from new, unknown attacks by malicious code. Firepond Inc. 890 Winter St., Ste. 300 Waltham, MA 02451 781-487-8400; Fax 781-487-8450 www.firepond.com 16 Guided selling Guided Selling is a concept that enhances the sales process of customer specific products and services. Guided Selling enables organizations in an automated fashion to analyze customer needs, determine the proper features, products and services and to translate the result into a and online customer assistance solutions. First Consulting Group 111 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 1000 Long Beach, CA 90802 562-624-5200; Fax 562-432-5774 www.fcg.com 14, 42, 51, 61, 62, 64 Consultant First DataBank First DataBank, Inc. (FDB), currently owned by Hearst Corporation, is a publisher of pharmaceutical industry market information and information technology. The firm, headquartered in San Bruno, California, is best known for its controversial drug pricing surveys of the McKesson 1111 Bayhill Dr. San Bruno San Bruno (săn br  `nō), city (1990 pop. 38,961), San Mateo co., W Calif., a suburb on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1914. There is light manufacturing and petroleum refining. , CA 94066
650-588-5454; Fax 650-588-4003 www.firstdatabank.com 12, 18, 22, 39, 49, 53, 54 Provider of electronic drug information for integration into varied applications, with expertise in clinical decision support within the workflow. Fitzgerald Associates Retained Executive Search 21 Muzzey St. Lexington, MA 02421 781-863-1945; Fax 781-863-8872 www.fitzsearch.com 14, 40, 59 Retained executive search firm. Fletcher-Flora Inc. 1201 Laurel Ct. Marco Island, FL 34145 877-389-9309; Fax 941-389-0841 www.labpak.com 43 Offers clinical laboratory information systems for physicians' office labs, small hospitals and large group practices. See our ad on page 28 FONEMED 2975 Broadmoor Valley Rd. Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. , CO 80906 719-576-8050 www.fonemed.com 7, 14, 65 Provides nurse triage triage Division of patients for priority of care, usually into three categories: those who will not survive even with treatment; those who will survive without treatment; and those whose survival depends on treatment. and related health call center services, including consulting for new call center setups. FormFast Inc. 410 Sovereign Ct., Ste. 1 Ballwin, MO 63011 636-256-6529; Fax 636-256-7182 www.formfast.com 1, 5, 8, 21, 24, 42, 48 Document automation and consulting, forms on demand, bar code patient ID systems, electronic document warehouse. Four Rivers Software Systems 2400 Ardmore Blvd., 7th Fl. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-273-6400; Fax 412-273-6420 www.frsoft.com 70 Provider of computerized maintenance mangement systems. Fourth Generation 380 Jackson St., Ste. 251 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-592-8058; Fax 651-224-7754 www.fourthgen.com 3, 21, 23, 26, 42, 60, 70 Builds business and wireless/mobile software applications. FoxMed/HealthTec Software Inc. Isom Business Ctr., 738 Isom Rd. San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , TX 78216 210-545-1010; Fax 210-545-5545 www.foxmed.com 10, 23, 28, 44, 56, 60 Practice management software. Frank Giannantonio & Associates 44 Stelton Rd. Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-752-7052; Fax 732-424-0084 www.fgainc.com 2, 10, 14, 23, 26, 38 Financial, billing, outsourcing and A/R applications for home health agencies. Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. 419 West Ave. Stamford, CT 06902 800-431-1850; Fax 203-327-6485 www.fujimed.com 28, 39, 42, 52, 55, 58, 64 Diagnostic imaging products and systems. FUJINON Inc. Subisdiary of Fujii Photo Optical Co 10 High Point Dr. Wayne, NJ 07470 973-633-5600; Fax 973-633-8818 www.fujinon.com 21 Manufacturer of two lines of video endoscopy endoscopy Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the systems: the 200 series and 400 series systems. Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. 5200 Patrick Henry Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-982-9500; Fax 408-496-0609 www.fpsi.fujitsu.com 29, 33, 36 Notebooks and Tablet PCs for mobile computing. See our ad on page 125 Fusivecom 800 Fairway Dr. Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach, town (1990 pop. 46,325), Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1925. The development of high-technology industry and commerce expanded the town and more than doubled its population between 1970 and 1990. , FL 33441 954-422-8380; Fax 954-571-3100 www.fusive.com 29, 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35 Internet site development, Internet-based solutions, intranets and extranets. Key to Product Codes 1 Admissions-Discharge-Transfer 2 Application Service Provider/ASP 3 ASP Development Services 4 Authentication/Biometrics 5 Bar Coding Systems/Devices 6 Behavioral Health 7 Call Centers 8 Card Transactions/Patient ID/Smart Cards 9 Case Management 10 Claims Processing/Coding Software 11 Claims Auditing/Analysis Software 12 Clinical Information Systems 13 Compliance/Risk Management 14 Consulting Services CPR/Computer-Based Patient Records, (see Electronic Medical Records) 15 Credentialing/Profiles 16 Customer Relationship Management 17 Data Warehouse/Databases Decision Support, Business See Strategic Info Mgr. 18 Decision Support, Clinical 19 Decision Support, Financial 20 Disease Management 21 Document Management/Imaging 22 Drug Information Systems/Medication Management 23 Electronic Data Interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. (EDI) 24 Electronic Medical Records (EMR/CPR) 25 Emergency Department 26 Financial Information Systems 27 GIS--Geographic Information/Tracking 28 Hardware--Client Server Systems 29 Hardware--Handheld & PDA Devices 30 Hardware--Laptops 31 Hardware--Mainframe Computers 32 Hardware--Monitors/Displays/Flat Panels 33 Hardware--PCs/Desktop Computers 34 Hardware--Pen-based & Touchscreen Computers 35 Hardware--Printers/Copiers/Scanners 36 Hardware--Wireless 37 Hardware--Other 38 Home Health Care 39 Hospital Information Systems 40 Human Resources/Staffing Imaging (see PACS) 41 Interface Engines/Integration Tools 42 Internet/Intranet Applications 43 Laboratory Information Systems 44 Managed Care Systems 45 Master Patient Index In medical systems the Master Patient Index (MPI) is an index referencing all patients known to an area, enterprise or organization. The terms Patient Master Index (PMI) and Master Person Index are used interchangeably. 46 Materials Management/Supply Chain/eProcurement 47 Networks/LANs/WANs 48 Nursing Information Systems 49 Nutrition/Menu Management/Dietary Systems 50 Outcomes Measurement/Analysis/ClinicalProtocols 51 Outsourcing Services 52 PACS/Picture Archiving and Communication Systems 53 Patient Education 54 Pharmacy Systems 55 Point-of-Care Workstations/Systems 56 Practice Management Systems 57 Power Surge An oversupply of voltage from the power company that can last up to 50 microseconds. Although surges are very short in duration, they often reach 6,000 volts and 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. Power surges are a common cause of damage to computers and electronic equipment. Protection/Uninterrupted Power Supply 58 Radiology Systems 59 Recruitment/Executive Search Consultants 60 Scheduling Systems 61 Security/Data Protection 62 Strategic Information Management/Business Decision Support Systems 63 Surgical/Perioperative Information Systems 64 Systems Integration 65 Telecommunications Systems 66 Telemedicine/Videoconferencing/E-Learning/Teleradiology 67 Time & Attendance Systems 68 Voice Recognition/Transcription 69 Web Page Development 70 Wireless/Handheld Systems |
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