Company alphabetical listings. (Pacific Edge Software Inc.-Zynx Health Inc.).Ormed Information Systems 10216 124th St., Ste. 700 Edmonton, AB T5N 4A3 780-482-7200; Fax 780-482-6886 www.ormed.com 19, 26, 39, 40, 46, 60, 62 Healthcare information services See Information Systems. with software solutions in supply chain management, finance, HR/pay, OR and decision support. OTG (1) See USB OTG. (2) (The OBJECTive Technology Group, Ltd., Alexandria, VA) An organization that was devoted to distributed computing and object technology. Founded in 1994, it augmented the object and Internet standards community and served as an intermediary between Software Inc. 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd. Rockville, MD 20878 240-747-6400; Fax 240-747-6200 www.otg.com 21 Provides next-generation content and data management solutions that virtualize To cause a virtual technique to be performed. See virtualization. storage for any type of data while delivering access to business-critical information. Output Technology Corp. 3808 N. Sullivan, Bldg. 3 Spokane, WA 99216 800-468-8788; Fax 509-533-1285 www.output.com 5, 8, 21, 26, 35, 39, 55 Manufacturer of heavy duty continuous form impact printers for high volume applications. Outsourced Administrative Systems Inc. (OASYS OASYS Open Architecture Synthesis Studio (Korg) OASYS Office Automation System OASYS Open Architecture System (advanced aviation system development) OASYS Orbit Analysis System OASYS Obstacle Avoidance System ) 4550 Victory Ln. Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-614-2000; Fax 317-614-2001 www.oasys.com 10, 17, 42, 44, 51, 62 Provides financial and clinical solutions 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. , 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. , apartments, subacute and managed care. Pacific Edge Software Inc. 2606 116th Ave. NE, Ste. 100 Bellevue, WA 98004 425-897-8800; Fax 425-897-8900 www.pacificedge.com 12, 22, 30, 43, 60, 62, 67 Enterprise portfolio management software: close-loop management solutions to maximize value and reduce costs in investment, project, asset and product portfolios. Pacific Partners Management Services Inc. 1165 Triton Dr. Foster City, CA 94404 650-358-5804; Fax 650-577-9830 www.ppmsi.com 2, 9, 18, 23, 44, 50, 51 Web software to streamline provider/health plan communications; automated UM protocols, case management, concurrent review, eligibility, authorizations, payments. Panasonic Digital Document Co. 1 Panasonic Way, #3E-8 Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-348-7151; Fax 201-348-7209 www.panasonic.com 21, 30, 35, 37 Laptop computers, high-performance printers, copiers and scanners, whiteboards, and DVD/CD drives designed for duty in large enterprises. Panasonic Personal Computer Co Matsushita Electric Corp of America 50 Meadowlands Pkwy Ste. 2F-5 Secaucus, NJ 07094 800-662-3537; Fax 201-392-6618 www.panasonic.com/toughbook 33, 34, 36, 70 Provides financial and clinical solutions for long-term care, assisted living, apartments, subacute and managed care. PaperThin Inc. 300 Congress St., Ste. 303 Quincy, MA 02196 617-471-4440; Fax 617-471-4465 www.paperthin.com 69 Provides a Web content management solution to power Internet, intranet and extranet sites for healthcare organizations of all sizes. Paragon Ventures LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control PO Box 415 Wayne, PA 19087 610-995-9695; Fax 610-995-9633 www.paragonventures.com 14, 19, 26, 51 Mergers and acquisitions of healthcare-related business including medical technology, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. , asset management, home care and other related companies. Passlogix 160 Pearl St., 4th Fl. 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 10005 212-825-9100; Fax 212-825-0326 www.passlogix.com 4, 61 Develops software that enables comprehensive single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. . Passport Health Communications Inc. 720 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 450 Franklin, TN 37067 615-661-5657; Fax 615-376-3552 www.passporthealth.com 2, 14, 23, 39, 42 Provides real-time, batch and integrated insurance eligibility and benefit information and patient address verification to hospitals and physician groups. Pathlore Software Corp. 7965 N. High St., Ste. 300 Columbus, OH 43235 614-781-0036; Fax 614-781-7200 www.pathlore.com 2, 21, 40, 42, 48, 60, 69 Develops and sells software that delivers, tracks and reports on training using the Internet. Patient Care Technologies Inc. 2 Executive Park W., Ste 220 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-235-7828; Fax 404-235-7839 www.ptct.com 12, 24, 26, 38, 44, 50, 55 Home care clinical information systems focusing on integration and comprehensive clinical data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. . Patient Care Technology Systems 32 Journey, Ste. 250 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949-349-9409; Fax 949-349-9408 www.pcts.com 12, 13, 18, 24, 25, 55, 68 Develops, markets and supports advanced clinical information systems. Flagship software is Amelior ED for hospital emergency departments. Patient Tools Inc. 655 Broadway, Ste. 600 Denver, CO 80203 720-904-5978; Fax 303-623-5426 www.patienttools.com 2, 18, 20, 29, 50 Automated patient-reported assessments, point-of-service or online. Data collection, analysis (individual and aggregate) and outcomes for diagnostic support. PatientCenter 4840 Forest Dr., #349 Columbia, SC 29206 617-566-1066; Fax 928-962-0034 www.medicalhistory.com 2, 12, 21, 24, 42, 53, 60 Patients provide their symptoms and relevant medical history over the Web, bringing efficiencies to the encounter and its documentation. PatientKeeper Inc. 20 Guest St., Ste. 500 Brighton, MA 02135 617-987-0300; Fax 617-987-0490 www.patientkeeper.com 10, 24, 45, 55, 70 Utilizes an open, mobile platform to empower healthcare providers to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. mobile technology to save lives, time and money. Payerpath Inc. 9030 Stony Point Ston·y Point A village of southeast New York on the Hudson River north of New City. Its blockhouse, captured by British troops in May 1779, was retaken in July by Gen. Anthony Wayne's forces. Population: 11,744. Pkwy., Ste. 440 Richmond, VA 23235 804-560-2400; Fax 804-323-5848 www.payerpath.com 2, 10, 23, 42 Internet-based, financial transaction solutions for providers and payers to improve administrative and financial functions in the industry. PC STAT 1901 Rickety rick·et·y adj. rick·et·i·er, rick·et·i·est 1. Likely to break or fall apart; shaky. 2. Feeble with age; infirm. 3. Of, having, or resembling rickets. Ln., Ste. 201 Tyler, TX 75703 903-581-2264 www.pcstat.net 28, 33, 39, 43, 44, 47, 70 Onsite national support for networking, hardware and medical software packages. PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and (Productive Data Management Inc.) 5761 Rickenbacker Rd. Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , CA 90040 323-725-2904; Fax 323-725-0643 www.pdmsoftware.com 1, 26, 39, 45, 54, 56, 60 A provider of patient information software and services for the healthcare industry since 1981. Pencel pen·cel also pen·sil n. A narrow flag, streamer, or pennon, especially one carried at the top of a lance or spear. [Middle English, from Old French penoncel, diminutive of penon, Corp. 7304 W. 130th 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 66213 913-814-8511, ext. 209; Fax 913-814-8489 www.pencel.com 29, 36, 38, 39, 70 Provides a mobile database enabled development platform for handheld devices. PeopleMed.com Inc. 4925 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., #100 El Dorado El Dorado, legendary country of South America El Dorado (ĕl`dərä`dō, –rā`–) [Span.,=the gilded man], legendary country of the Golden Man sought by adventurers in South America. Hills, CA 95762 888-806-8400; Fax 916-404-8510 www.peoplemed.com 2, 9, 20, 42, 44 Systems for MCOs--chronic disease management, combining the connectivity of an Internet-based system with electronic access to clinical information. PeopleSoft 4460 Hacienda hacienda also called estancia (Argentina and Uruguay) or fazenda (Brazil) In Latin America, a large landed estate. The hacienda originated in the colonial period and survived into the 20th century. Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588 888-773-8277 www.peoplesoft.com 7, 16, 17, 26, 40, 42, 46, 62 Provider of pure Internet software for materials, financial and human capital management to optimize resources and streamline operations. PerDATUM Inc. 4098 Main St. Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-4636; Fax 614-777-4650 www.perdatum.com 9, 13, 21, 23, 39, 47 Develops, markets and supports software solutions for safety, workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. , risk management. Perot Systems Perot Systems Corporation NYSE: PER is an information technology services provider based in Plano, Texas. Peter Altabef has served as president, chairman, and chief executive officer since 2004. Healthcare 2300 West Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX 75075 972-577-0000; Fax 972-577-5142 www.perotsystems.com 2, 10, 14, 44, 51, 62, 64 Provider of consulting, technology and business process management solutions for health provider and health insurance organizations. Per-Se Technologies 2840 Mount Wilkinson Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30339 877-73PER-SE; Fax 770-444-5243 www.per-se.com 1, 2, 10, 12, 18, 23, 24, 26, 39, 42, 48, 56, 60, 63, 70 Delivers clinical, financial, resource management and PPM solutions to help healthcare organizations improve care delivery, productivity and profitability. See our ad on inside front cover Personable PERSONABLE. Having the capacities of a person; for example, the defendant was judged personable to maintain this action. Old Nat. Brev. 142. This word is obsolete. PC Solutions 3449 NE 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97212 503-281-2621; Fax 503-281-2624 www.personablepc.com 10, 23, 20, 44 Software tools for healthcare management. Customized 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. for eligibility data 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 reconcilition tailored to fit an organization's business model. PersonalMD.com Inc. 7901 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 500 Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-460-9080; Fax 925-460-9094 www.personalmd.com 2, 21, 22, 24, 25, 42, 64 Internet access/service provider/ASP. Pharmaceutical Care Network 9343 Tech Center Dr., Ste. 200 Sacramento, CA 95826-2563 916-361-4451; Fax 916-414-4651 www.pharmcarenet.com 9, 17, 21, 22, 44, 54 PBM PBM - play by mail. See play by electronic mail. and health information services. Pharmacy Data Systems Inc. 5240 Hwy. 70 W Eagle River, WI 54521 800-343-4962; Fax 715-479-7410 www.pharmacydata.com 5, 18, 28, 41, 48, 50, 54 Integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. for inpatient, long term care, clinic, outpatient, pharmacy and bedside medication charting. PharmDur Inc. 1825 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148-2115 215-551-3838; Fax 215-468-7788 www.pharmdur.com 1, 12, 13, 16, 18, 58 Benefits auditing and information. PhDx e-SYSTEMS 2309 Renard Pl. SE, Ste. 204 Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-764-0174; Fax 505-764-0120 www.phdx.com 2, 12, 17, 42, 50 Provides spine and orthopedic practices and medical device companies with outcomes measurement tools for tracking clinical results and patient satisfaction. Philips Medical Systems 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 800-722-7900 www.medical.philips.com 14, 42, 52, 58, 64, 66, 68 A supplier of diagnostic imaging systems, ultrasound, nuclear medicine/PET, medical IT, patient monitoring and related services. PhilipsUSA 64 Perimeter Ctr. E Atlanta, GA 30346 508-651-1556; Fax 508-651-1568 http://philipsusa.com 32 Display systems, monitors and medical imaging. Phoenix Health Systems 9200 Wightman Rd., Ste. 400 Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-869-7300; Fax 301-869-0788 www.phoenixhealth.com 13, 14, 51 Provider of healthcare 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. and outsourcing, with specialized services in 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, consulting. Phoenix Services Managed Care Consulting Ltd. 2233 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-864-4451; Fax 847-864-4459 www.phoenixservice.net 14 Consulting on IS selection/implementation, outsourcing evaluations, workflow design, claims operation audits, identification of opportunities to improve operations. Physican Billing Services 1033 Harding Rd. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-527-9899 www.physbill.com 10, 11, 14, 23, 56, 60 Provides medical billing services to physicians and group practices. Physician Micro Systems Inc. 2033 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-2400; Fax 206-441-8490 www.pmsi.com 2, 12, 24, 26, 56, 60 Provides 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. & practice management systems. PhysicianPracticeASP 5311 Wirestem Ct. Naperville, IL 60564 877-801-9128; Fax 877-801-9128 www.physicianpracticeasp.com 3, 14, 51, 56 Resource for physicians and practice management staff to keep updated on ASP services for physician practices. Physicians Edge Inc. 727 N. First St. St. Louis, MO 63102 314-621-8196; Fax 314-588-1712 www.physiciansedge.com 2, 18, 19, 41, 42, 44, 62 Produces and supports a Web reporting tool that helps health plans share information. Physicians Medical Billing Inc. 5719 NW Radical Hwy. Omaha, NE 68104 402-575-3500; Fax 402-496-9922 www.pmbi.com 2, 3, 10, 23, 26, 51, 60 Medical billing service bureau specializing in customized full service physician accounts. Picis 200 Quannapowitt Pkwy. Wakefield, MA 01880 781-942-1700; Fax 781-942-0917 www.picis.com 12, 13, 25, 39, 49, 60, 63 Provides software solutions that automate the operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. , critical care environment and other areas of the hospital. PKC PKC Protein Kinase C (biochemistry) PKC Public Key Cryptography PKC Public Key Certificate PKC PaKua Chang (Chinese martial art) PKC Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Choreoathetosis Corporation 1 Mill St., The Chace Mill, PO Box C13 Burlington, VT 05401 802-658-5351; Fax 802-658-3078 www.pkc.com 2, 6, 12, 18, 20, 42, 53 Supports decision making with guided questioning coupled to database of evidence and literature-based knowledge for targeted, just-in-time guidance. Planar A technique developed by Fairchild Instruments that creates transistor sublayers by forcing chemicals under pressure into exposed areas. Planar superseded the mesa process and was a major step toward creating the chip. Systems Inc. 400 Fifth Ave. Waltham, MA 02154 781-895-1155; Fax 781-895-1133 www.planar.com 21, 32, 52, 55, 58 Designs and produces flat-panel display flat-pan·el display n. A thin lightweight video display used in laptop and notebook computers and employing liquid crystals, electroluminescence, or a similar alternative to cathode-ray tubes. Also called flat screen. solutions for challenging medical applications. PledgeMaker 30 Bryant Woods North Amherst, NY 14228 716-691-2800; Fax 716-691-2828 www.pledgemaker.com 2, 3, 14, 17, 42, 51, 61 Database management solutions and e-services for the healthcare industry. PLEXIS Healthcare Systems 385 Williamson Way Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-7561; Fax 541-482-8396 www.plexisweb.com 2, 9, 10, 13, 23, 42, 44 Payer-based medical claims payment and medical case management software for health plans, TPAs. Web-based apps and consulting services. Pocketscript Inc. 4680 Parkway Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45040 513-398-7900; Fax 513-398-8855 www.pocketscript.com 24, 29, 36, 55 Develops software applications for wireless, handheld devices for physicians to electronically write and transmit prescriptions. Point & Click Solutions Inc. 6 Lincoln Knoll Ln., Ste. 103 Burlington, MA 01803 781-272-9800 www.pointandclicksolutions.com 12, 14, 24, 56, 60, 64, 69 Customized software See custom software. and Web development and medical information systems. PointClear Communications 2800 Dauphin Dauphin, town, Canada Dauphin (dô`fĭn), town (1991 pop. 8,453), SW Man., Canada, on the Vermilion River. It is the retail and distribution center for an agricultural, lumbering, and fishing area. St. Mobile, AL 36606 251-470-9899; Fax 251-470-9968 www.pointclear.net 42 Communication system designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Point-of-View Survey Systems Inc. 655 Broadway, Ste. 600 Denver, CO 80203 303-534-3044; Fax 303-623-5426 www.povss.com 6, 18, 20, 29, 50, 55 Technology for patient-reported data collection and reporting. Porter Research 9650 Ventana Way, Ste. 102 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-495-7107; Fax 770-495-1953 www.porterresearch.com 14, 16, 62 Market research and lead generation organization specializing in healthcare technology. Powerware 8609 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615 919-870-3239; Fax 919-870-3450 www.powerware.com 7, 36, 42, 47, 57, 65, 70 Data and equipment protection from power problems. Practical Computer Solutions 43 Mohawk Rd. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973 467-4610 www.donsteig.com 7, 14, 17, 21, 39, 61, 62 Healthcare information technology consultants. Practice Logix 7700 E. Arapahoe Rd., Ste. 320 Centennial, CO 80112 303-722-7313; Fax 303-722-0670 www.practicelogix.com 2, 10, 42, 55, 56, 60, 70 Web-based ePS (ePractice support) services to enhance performance by electronically transmitting charges and managing time with schedule-centric application. Pragmatech Software Inc. 70 W. Madison Ave., Ste. 1400 Chicago, IL 60602 312-214-3104; Fax 312-214-3110 www.pragmatech.com 23, 42, 69 Automated software solutions. PRAJA Inc. 10455-B Pacific Center Ct. 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 92121 858-452-1551; Fax 858-452-1536 www.praja.com 12, 19, 25, 26, 39, 42, 62 Business activity monitoring See BAM. packages and a platform to customize and deploy solutions. Packages include operational, financial and emergency center. Precidia Technologies Inc. 10A Hearst Way Ottawa, ON K2L 2P4 613-592-7557; Fax 613-592-0944 www.precidia.com 37, 42, 47, 64 Designs and manufactures IP access devices. Products that connect stand-alone serial devices, RS232, RS422, RS485, to IP networks via Ethernet. Precision Dynamics Corp. 13880 Del Sur St. San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. , CA 91340 818-897-1111; Fax 818-899-4045 www.pdcorp.com 1, 5, 8 Provider of automatic identification technology, including patient identification wristbands. PrecisionMatters Inc. 708 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 94111 415-397-6578 www.fisherhealth.com 46 PartQuoteMedical is an online marketplace for engineers, original equipment manufacturers. Preface Systems 7555 E. Hampden, Ste. 305 Denver, CO 80231 303-751-1616; Fax 303-751-9119 www.prefacesystems.com 17, 23, 41, 42, 44, 64 Enables healthcare organizations to seamlessly exchange financial (HIPAA) and clinical data in a real time and secure environment. PricewaterhouseCoopers 2001 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-5196 www.pwcglobal.com 14 Consultant to healthcare organizations. Primetime Medical Software 4840 Forest Dr., #349 Columbia, SC 29206 803-796-7980 www.medicalhistory.com 24 Patient interview software to gather subjective history prior to encounter to help reduce data gathering and dictation. Principle Logic LLC 4430 Wade Green Rd., Ste. 180 Kennesaw, GA 30144 404-435-1121 www.principlelogic.com 13, 14, 61 Information security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the in HIPAA compliance, security audits, and disaster recovery and business continuity planning Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is an interdisciplinary peer mentoring methodology used to create and validate a practiced logistical plan for how an organization will recover and restore partially or completely interrupted critical function(s) within a predetermined . Priorityclaims 2700 N. Central Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-240-6733; Fax 602-234-3643 www.priorityclaims.com 10, 23, 41, 42, 44, 56 Enables healthcare providers to perform fiduciary tasks online; claims submission, claims status request, eligibility verification, referral transactions and electronic remittance. PrivateExpress Inc. 3190 Clearview Way, Ste. 100 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 94402 650-294-2700; Fax 650-294-2726 www.privateexpress.com 2, 13, 42, 47, 51, 61 Secure messaging to manage, track and guarantee delivery of sensitive information between enterprises and partners. Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. Source 5401 E. 17th Avenue Pkwy. Denver, CO 80220 973-566-9455 www.pssonline.net 13, 40, 42 Online privacy training program that complies with HIPAA privacy requirements for training healthcare employees. Progress Software Corp. 14 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730 781-280-4712; Fax 781-280-4023 www.progress.com/healthcare 2, 17, 23, 42, 47, 64 Business management solutions. Protocom Development Systems 2893 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova (răn`chō kôrdō`və), uninc. residential city (1990 pop. 48,731), Sacramento co., N Calif. A suburb of Sacramento, it experienced rapid growth in the late 20th cent. , CA 95742 916-635-3105; Fax 503-293 3579 www.protocom.com 4, 61 Developer of password management solutions to deliver enhanced security. ProVation Medical Inc. 800 Washington Ave. N, #400 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-313-1500; Fax 612-341-4355 www.provationmedical.com 10, 12, 17, 24, 48, 55, 63 Software and services to decrease costs per medical procedure through coding accuracy, stream-lining clinical workflow and documentation effectiveness. ProVox Technologies 310 First St., 3rd Fl. Roanoke, VA 24011 540-345-1716; Fax 540-345-7440 www.talknotes.com 24, 56, 68, 70 Developer of TalkNotes, voice recognition software for medical practices that interfaces with existing billing systems and creates an electronic chart. Proxim Corp. 935 Stewart Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 408-731-2700; Fax 408-731-3678 www.proxim.com 36, 70 High-performance wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area and wireless WAN solutions. ProxyMed 2555 David Road, Ste. 110 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 33317-7424 800-997-7699 www.proxymed.com 10, 11, 21, 23, 42, 43, 54 Automates financial and clinical transactions for physician offices. PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. Inc. 959 Terry St. Eugene, OR 97402 541-683-5700 www.pscnet.com 5, 29, 36, 37, 46, 70 Provider of mobile and wireless systems, retail automation solutions and automated data collection products. Psyche Systems Corp. 321 Fortune Blvd. Milford, MA 01757 508-473-1500; Fax 508-478-4717 www.psychesystems.com 1, 2, 33, 43 An application service provider LIS LIS - Langage Implementation Systeme. A predecessor of Ada developed by Ichbiah in 1973. It was influenced by Pascal's data structures and Sue's control structures. A type declaration can have a low-level implementation specification. as a multilevel mul·ti·lev·el adj. Having several levels: a multilevel parking garage. Adj. 1. multilevel - of a building having more than one level service. LabWeb is a full featured LIS. WindoPath is a PC-based client server anatomic pathology system. Pulse Systems Inc. 3017 N. Cypress Wichita, KS 67226 316-636-5900; Fax 316-634-6499 www.pulseinc.com 12, 13, 23, 56, 60, 68 Practice management, EMR, document management, medical inventory, physician Web portal See portal. and handheld solution integrated in one database without interfaces. Purkinje Inc. The Forum 8000 IH 10 W, Ste. 600 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 78230 210-476-0030; Fax 210-476-0199 www.purkinje.com 12, 24 A clinical documentation tool for desktop or portable PCs developed by and for physicians. QBIC QBIC Query By Image Content QBIC queries based on image content QBIC Cubic Format III Systems Inc. 22D Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-330-6812; Fax 301-330-6879 www.qbiciii.com 2, 3, 5, 14, 17, 23, 42 Internet and LAN-based CMMS CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management Software CMMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMMS Conceptual Model of the Mission Space CMMS Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies , handheld solutions. Support for regulatory compliance including JCAHO JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, see there and OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. , multiple system interfaces. QCSI QCSI Quality Care Solutions, Inc. 14647 S. 50th St., Bldg. 150 Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-735-7000; Fax 480-735-7011 www.qcsi.com 2, 10, 11, 13, 42, 44, 51 Providing advanced software technology solutions, Web-based applications and professional outsourcing and consulting services to healthcare payers. QRS QRS A pattern seen in an electrocardiogram that indicates the pulses in a heart beat and their duration. Variations from a normal QRS pattern indicate heart disease. Mentioned in: Bundle Branch Block Diagnostic 14755 27th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55447 763-559-8492; Fax 763-559-2961 www.qrsdiagnostic.com 18, 29, 37, 55, 70 Uses patented PC card technology to turn standard PCs into modular, upgradable medical devices and streamline collection of physiological data. Quadax Inc. 21755 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH 44126 440-777-6300; Fax 440-777-2330 www.quadax.com 2, 10, 21, 23 Practice management systems, services and EDI. QuadraMed Corp. 12110 Sunset Hills Rd., Ste 600 Reston, VA 20190 800-393-0278; Fax 703-709-2490 www.quadramed.com 10, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 39, 45, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55, 60, 62 Provides information technology and consulting services to help healthcare professionals deliver patient care with optimum efficiency. See our ad on page 115 Quick Notes Inc. 10400 Griffin Rd., Ste. 105 Cooper City, FL 33328 954-680-5776; Fax 954-680-2209 www.qnotes.com 5, 24, 29, 36, 68 Documentation software for the medical community, transcription, portable notes and handheld data entry. Quovadx Inc. 6400 S. Fiddler's Green For other uses, see . Fiddler's Green is the happy land imagined by sailors where there is perpetual mirth, a fiddle that never stops playing and dancers who never tire. Cir., Ste. 1000 Englewood, CO 80111 800-723-3033; Fax 303-488-9738 www.quovadx.com 2, 10, 12, 14, 20, 23, 54 Provides business integration software, helping healthcare organizations streamline business processes and unlock the value of legacy system investments. Radient Software Inc. PO Box 25925 Honolulu, HI 96825 808-778-7846; Fax 808-395-1981 www.radient.com 42, 47, 61 Develops Win32 Internet communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems for secure SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a 2, Telnet and dial-up connections to remote computers. Radiology.com 4221 Walney Rd., Ste. 400 Chantilly, VA 20151 703-802-2825; Fax 703-802-2820 www.radiology.com 2, 17, 42, 47, 52, 56, 61 Application service provider of 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. . Raidtec Corp. 1360 Overlook Business Park Alpharetta, GA 30004-7759 770-664-6066; Fax 770-664-6166 www.raidtec.com 4, 17, 23, 24, 43 Storage networking. RAM Technologies Inc. 220 Commerce Dr., Ste. 220 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 215-654-8810; Fax 215-654-8807 www.ramtechnologiesinc.com 2, 10, 14, 23, 42, 44 HIPAA-ready administrative software and e-health solutions for health plans. RandWay Global LLC 4539 N. 22nd St., Ste. 202 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-331-3546; Fax 602-954-8068 www.randwayglobal.com 59 Executive search, sales representatives. Recall Systems Corp. 1117 Perimeter Center West, Ste. 310 Atlanta, GA 30350 770-551-8888; Fax 770-242-7188 www.recallsystems.com 2, 10, 42 Tools to enhance information flow between outside parties and TPAs' claims systems; offers real-time eligibility and claim status verification. Recognition Research Inc. 1750 Kraft Dr., Ste. 2000 Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-961-6500; Fax 540-961-3568 www.rrinc.com 10, 21, 23 Automated claims processing and enrollment systems. Recognition Systems Inc. 1520 Dell Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 408-341-4100; Fax 408-341-4101 www.handreader.com 4, 61, 67 An Ingersoll-Rand company specializing in biometric time and attendance, access control and personal identification products. Redwood Software Redwood Software is a developer of business process automation, job scheduling software and report management software. Redwood has helped to promote the development of using predictable or un-predictable events (typically business events) to determine the right time to Inc. 3000 Aerial Center Pkwy., Ste. 115 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-460-5400; Fax 919-460-5444 www.redwood.com 12, 21, 24, 26, 42, 61 Offering Web-based document archive/distribution solutions, providing healthcare organizations with a way to streamline operations while meeting HIPAA requirements. RegScan Inc. 800 W. Fourth St., Ste. 202 Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-1010; Fax 570-323-8082 www.regscan.com 21, 42, 69 Government regulations and case law software. RelayHealth 1900 Powell St., Ste. 600 Emeryville, CA 94608 510-654-6181; Fax 510-654-6340 www.relayhealth.com 2, 22, 42, 53, 61 Provider of Web-based communication services to connect doctors and their patients, with emphasis on efficiency and security. Reliance Software Systems Inc. 30500 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 415 Farmington Hills Far·ming·ton Hills A city of southeast Michigan, an industrial suburb of Detroit. Population: 81,400. , MI 48334 410-586-9215; Fax 248-865-2632 www.cdr-web.com 12, 17, 21, 22, 24, 42, 69 Provides native Web-based applications to manage clinical information and integrate diverse hospital infrastructures. Remettra Inc. 400 Hardin Rd., Ste. 140 Little Rock, AR 72211 501-223-3200; Fax 501-223-3255 www.remettra.com 2, 3, 10, 23, 26, 42, 51 An ASP/specialized clearinghouse providing a turnkey outsourcing solution for converting health plans' accounts payable processes to automated electronic systems. Respond Inc. 88 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897 203-423-7900; Fax 203-423-7901 www.respond-inc.com 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 44, 50 Provides healthcare facilities with patient feedback management software solution to meet local, state and federal regulations. Res-Q Healthcare Systems 26500 Agoura Rd., Ste 210 Calabasas, CA 91302-3550 818-878-9747; Fax 818-878-5721 www.res-q.com 40, 48, 60, 63 Web-enabled resource management system includes enterprise-wide personnel management, staffing, scheduling, surgery management, productivity reporting, budgeting and credentialing. See our ad on page 28 ResQNet 33 Maiden Ln., 8th Fl. New York, NY 10038 212-537-4800; Fax 212-537-4848 www.resqnet.com 41, 64 Software development for 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) AS400 and mainframe. RH Positive Computer Systems 246 E. Campus View Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235 614-885-4041; Fax 800-328-3403 www.rhpositive.com 1, 10, 12, 24, 26, 64, 70 Software developer of fully integrated financial and clinical systems for long-term care industry. Ricoh Silicon Valley 4 Results Way Cupertino, CA 95104-5924 408-346-4500; Fax 408-346-4550 www.ricoh.com 35 Office automation equipment. Riverview Software 160 North Jefferson St. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-545-1317; Fax 724-545-2238 www.riverview-software.com 21, 23, 24, 28, 54, 56, 60 Practice management software, electronic medical records, document imaging services and professional level drug interaction for the mid-Atlantic area. Robbins-Gioia LLC 11 Canal Center Plz. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-7006 www.robbinsgioia.com 13, 14, 16, 46, 51, 60, 62 Management consultant, offers a HIPAA solution to help providers achieve compliance through process and productivity improvements. RSA Security RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, and maintains offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Japan. RSA organizes the annual RSA conference. 174 Middlesex Tpk. Bedford, MA 01730 781-515-5000; Fax 781-515-5010 www.rsasecurity.com 4, 8, 13, 14, 15, 42, 61 Provider of strong 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. solutions; provides identity and access management products for people, applications and devices. Rx Data Systems Inc. 7506 NW 75th St. Tamarac, FL 33321 305-940-9598 www.rxds.com 5, 10, 14, 17, 42, 61, 69 Internet services, Web sites, e-commerce, database services, custom programming, network management, security. S&P Consultants Inc. 700 W. Center St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379 508-586-7850; Fax 508-861-0110 www.spconinc.com 12, 14, 17, 39, 43, 51, 68 Provides consulting services on Cerner healthcare information systems. SafeCorp 2500 Kettering Tower The Kettering Tower is a skyscraper in Dayton, Ohio. The Kettering Tower was built in 1970 and currently is the tallest building in the city. Lorenz Williams Inc. is the firm who built the building. Links
Dayton, OH 45423 937-223-5893; Fax 937-223-3067 www.safecorp.com 13, 14, 61 Information security consultancy that helps companies develop and implement information security policies. SafeWeb Inc. 2200 Powell St., Ste. 590 Emeryville, CA 94608 510-601-8855; Fax 510-601-8853 www.safeweb.com 23, 24, 28, 37, 47, 61 Provider of privacy and security technologies with an emphasis on ease of use and economy for the customer. SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. 10260 Campus Point Dr. San Diego, CA 92121 858-826-6000 www.saic.com 14, 42, 47, 51, 52, 61, 64 Healthcare integration services including HIPAA, e-business, network implementation, consulting. Saner Software 2460 w. Main St., Ste. 253-D Saint Charles Saint Charles. 1 City (1990 pop. 22,501), Kane co., NE Ill., on the Fox River, a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1850. Located in an agricultural area (corn and soybeans), the city has food-processing, aluminum and plastic products, and communications equipment , IL 60175 630-513-5599; Fax 630-513-4210 www.shrinkrapt.com 10, 26, 56, 60 Software sales and development company for the 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 sector. SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. SAS Campus Dr. Cary, NC 27513-2414 919-531-0783; Fax 919-677-4444 www.sas.com 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 39, 62 Business intelligence software and services. SCA (Single Connector Attachment) An 80-pin plug and socket used to connect peripherals. With a SCSI drive, it rolls three cables (power, data channel and ID configuration) into one connector for fast installation and removal. Technologies Corp. 600 N. Pearl St., Ste. 1100 Dallas, TX 75201 241-561-2800; Fax 241-741-7229 www.scatech.com 14, 16, 17, 26, 40, 46, 64 Technology solutions partner providing strategic and advanced technology solutions. ScanSoft 9 Centennial Dr. Peabody, MA 01960 800-443-7077 www.scansoft.com 7, 21, 52, 68 Digital imaging and voice recognition software. Scantron 34 Parker Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 888-665-7166; Fax 949-639-7512 www.scantron.com 21, 35 Document imaging scanners, data collection and assessment software, custom surveys and forms. See our ad on page 77 SCC SCC - strongly connected component Soft Computer 34350 US Hwy. 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34684 727-789-0100; Fax 727-789-0124 www.softcomputer.com 12, 22, 28, 43, 54, 58, 64 Advanced information solutions for multi-site hospital and commercial labs, with SoftLab, SoftPath, SoftMic, SoftRad, SoftA/R and SoftRx products. ScheduleSoft 2611 E. Johnson St. Madison, WI 53704 800-416-9006; Fax 608-244-8423 www.schedulesoft.com 60 Scheduling software to manage complicated shift schedules. scheduling.com 180 Knowles Dr., Ste. 180 Los Gatos Los Gatos (lôs gä`tōs, lŏs, găt`əs), city (1990 pop. 27,357), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1887. It is an affluent residential community and health resort. , CA 95032 408-378-0262; Fax 408-378-0347 www.scheduling.com 2, 42, 60 Internet access/service provider/ASP specializing in access management products and services. Schick Technologies  This article about a company does not make it clear whether the subject meets the Wikipedia criteria for . Inc.
31-00 47th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101 718-937-5765; Fax 718-937-5962 www.schicktech.com 58 Digital imaging products. Scitec 1212 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 217-384-6041; Fax 217-384-6501 www.scitecinc.com 7, 25, 65 Provider Of telephones for healthcare applications. SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. Microsystems 47211 Bayside bay·side adj. Situated very close to or on the shore of a bay: bayside cottages. Pkwy. Fremont, CA 94528 510-360-2302; Fax 510-360-0211 www.scmmicro.com 4, 8, 61 Supplier of solutions to enable people to access digital content and services. SearchAmerica 7001 E. Fish Lake Rd. Maple Grove Maple Grove might designate:
763-416-1000; Fax 763-416-1099 www.searchamerica.com 26, 42 Online search service that helps organizations improve financial performance through demographic identification and validation. Seay Systems, Easyspooler Div. 4925 Greenville Ave., #1200 Dallas, TX 75026 214-522-2324; Fax 214-522-1306 www.easyspooler.com 21, 28, 37 Production output management software for commercial UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and NT Systems. Secure Interiors 1275 Kinnear Rd. Columbus, OH 43212 614-340-3467; Fax 614-487-3704 www.secureinteriors.com 13, 61 Develops Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solutions to protect small- to mid-sized networks from network threats and to help meet compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). . SecureWorks 11 Executive Park Dr. Atlanta, GA 30329 404-327-6339; Fax 404-728-0144 www.secureworks.com 42, 61 Protection for corporate networks against hacker attacks with managed Internet security. Sensatex Inc. 15303 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 460 Addison, TX 75001 972-726-6900; Fax 972-726-6902 www.sensatex.com 70 Makers of the wearable SmartShirt which transmits patient medical-monitoring data over wireless networks. Sentillion Inc. 300 Brickstone Sq. Andover, MA 01810 978-749-0022; Fax 978-749-0023 www.sentillion.com 41, 64 Provides technology solutions to enable healthcare information systems to work together consistently, intuitively and securely. Sequel Systems Inc. 99 Tulip Ave., Ste. 307 Floral Park Floral Park, village (1990 pop. 15,947), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island, a residential suburb of New York City; inc. 1908. It has a commercial flower industry. , NY 11001 516-354-7540; Fax 516-354-6672 www.sequelmed.com 10, 11, 17, 21, 22, 23, 45 Combines Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. and power of Oracle into practice management tool to deliver security, versatility, functionality and productivity. SERVNET Inc. 11976 Old Petersburg Rd. Evansville, IN 47725 812-867-1466; Fax 812-867-1670 www.servnet.net 14, 41, 42, 43, 47, 51, 64 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 , physician access, integration and clinical solutions. Shaw Binary Systems Inc. 4305 Gesner St., Ste. 106 San Diego, CA 92117 619-276-5244 www.shawbinary.com 14, 17, 42, 46, 64, 69 Consulting/technical services, managed hosting, application/Web development services with 24/ 7 network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. . Sheldon I. Dorenfest & Associates Ltd. 515 N. State St., 18th Fl. Chicago, IL 60610 312-464-3000; Fax 312-464-3030 www.dorenfest.com 14, 17 Consultants specializing in integrated healthcare delivery. Shift Schedules 2874 E. Easy Jet Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 208-855-2502; Fax 208-855-2503 www.shiftschedules.com 7, 38, 40, 56, 60 Excel spreadsheets to schedule employees to daily shifts or tasks. SIA-A Sysmex Co. 5210 E. Williams Cir. Tucson, AZ 85711 520-790-4624; Fax 520-790-4634 www.sia-molis.com 12, 14, 24, 42, 43 Provides IT solutions for the laboratory (MOLIS MOLIS Minority On-Line Information Service ) and a Web portal (eCLAIR) for all clinical areas of the hospital. Siemens Display Technologies 515 Courtney Way, Ste. A Lafayette, CO 80026 303-664-5737; Fax 303-664-0727 www.siemens.com/displays 32 Manufactures grayscale In computing, a grayscale or greyscale digital image is an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample. Displayed images of this sort are typically composed of shades of gray, varying from black at the weakest intensity to white at the strongest, though in and color 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 displays, calibration software and graphics cards. Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Health Services Corp. 51 Valley Stream Pkwy. Malvern, PA 19355 610-219-6300; Fax 610-219-3124 www.smed.com 2, 5, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 38, 39, 42, 43, 45, 51, 52, 55, 58 Clinical and financial applications and services to the healthcare industry; an ASP that processes 145 million transactions daily. See our ad on page 58-59 Sigaba 1875 S. Grant St., Ste. 500 San Mateo, CA 94402 650-572-6100; Fax 650-572-6101 www.sigaba.com 12, 26, 42, 47, 61, 62 Provides secure messaging solutions for organizations that need to communicate to end-users and enterprises. Silanis Technology 398 Isabey, 2nd Fl. Saint Laurent Saint Lau·rent or Saint-Lau·rent A city of southern Quebec, Canada, an industrial suburb of Montreal. Population: 77,391. , PQ H4T-1V3 514-337-5255 www.silanis.com 4, 10, 21, 24, 42, 61 Provider of electronic signature software. Silas Technologies (Silas Reveille) One W. Fourth St., 2nd. Fl. Winston Salem, NC 27101 877-897-2579; Fax 336-748-5665 www.silastechnologies.com 21, 42, 47, 61 Offers document/image storage archive services, business process consulting and real-time monitoring of critical and supporting business applications. See our ad on page 21 SilverBack Technologies Inc. 85 Rangeway Rd. Billerica, MA 01862 978-670-9944; Fax 978-670-9955 www.silverbacktech.com 65 Delivers integrated IT management software that enables healthcare organizations to automate many of the functions that are required for HIPAA compliance. Silverlake Communications 8521 Fallbrook Ave., Ste 150 West Hills, CA 91304 818-883-1551; Fax 818-883-1012 www.silverlake2000.com 42, 65 Wireless messaging software, custom development and consulting services. Simione Central 6600 Powers Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30339 770-644-6700; Fax 770-644-6798 www.simcen.com 14, 26, 38, 50, 54, 55, 62 Integrated software. Simkin Inc. 1035 NW 57th St. Gainesville, FL 32605 352-332-5000; Fax 352-332-0099 www.simkinrx.com 12 Drug monitoring technology. Simplified Costing Systems 6958 Mill Run Naples, FL 34109 239-593-8511; Fax 239-593-8512 www.simplifiedcosting.com 1, 5, 14, 18, 19, 26, 67 Cost accounting, labor tracking, supply management, charge capture for skilled nursing and other long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. . Skyscape skyscape a view or representation of the sky, especially in a painting, photograph, etc. See also: Representation Inc. 131 Coolidge St., Ste. 222 Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-5555; Fax 978-562-5566 www.skyscape.com 18, 22, 29, 50, 55, 62, 70 Provider of handheld medical and nursing references for individual practitioners and healthcare enterprises. Smart Corp. 120 Bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. Valley Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30005 800-367-1500; Fax 770-360-1744 www.smartcorp.net 21, 42, 51, 52 Service provider that processes 600,000 pages/ day for health facilities nationally, including release of information, document storage/ retrieval and digitizing of X-rays. See our ad on page 26 SmartTalk 650 East 4500 S., Ste. 340 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 888-415-9001; Fax 801-269-8834 www.smarttalk.com 2, 7, 16, 42, 51, 60, 65 Patient communication solutions. Automates appointment reminders, lab test results, surveys, health messages. Soft-Aid Inc. 16291 NW 57th Ave. Miami, FL 33014 305-949-0970; Fax 305-621-1030 www.soft-aid.com 2, 10, 21, 23, 56, 60 Practice management and medical billing systems for healthcare organizations of all sizes. Softmed Systems Inc. 160 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. A Folsom, CA 95630 916-605-2050; Fax 916-605-2065 www.softmed.com 9, 11, 12, 21, 24, 39, 68 Electronic medical record technology and services. Software Quality Management 2 Southerly Ct., Ste. 603 Towson, MD 21286-2707 410-339-5307; Fax 410-823-8019 www.sqminc.com 13, 14, 51 FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. compliance consultants. SolCom 2516 E. 52 St. N. Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, city (1990 pop. 100,814), seat of Minnehaha co., SE S.Dak., on the Big Sioux River; settled 1856, inc. as a village 1877, as a city 1883. Settlers abandoned the site in 1862 because of Native American raids, but with the establishment (1865) of Fort , SD 57104 605-357-8212; Fax 605-335-7366 www.solcominc.com 10, 21, 24, 26, 41, 42, 64 Provider of healthcare business process management solutions. Sonata Software Sonata Software Limited is an IT consulting and Software Services Company. Sonata is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and offices in US, UK, Germany and Singapore. Sonata has three development centers in Bangalore, Hyderabad (India) and Hannover (Germany). Limited 212 Carnegie Center, Ste. 206 Princeton, NJ 08450 609-919-6325; Fax 609-452-8467 www.sonata-software.com 13, 14, 17, 42, 51, 62, 64 Healthcare insurance and strategic information management solutions. SonicWALL Inc. 1143 Borregas Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 408-745-9600; Fax 408-745-9300 www.sonicwall.com 37, 42, 47, 61 Provider of Internet security solutions, offering firewalls, 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. , encryption, anti-virus, authentication and network monitoring & reporting. Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Inc. 1 Sony 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. , NJ 07656 201-930-7669 www.sony.com/medical 17, 32, 52, 66 Electronic and digital products including video and audio equipment, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. systems; flat panel displays A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time , high density tapes, other storage media. Source Medical Solutions Inc. 100 Grandview Place, Ste. 400 Birmingham, AL 35243 205-972-1222; Fax 205-968-6161 www.sourcemed.net 2, 12, 34, 45, 56, 58, 63 Provider of outpatient information solutions for ASCs, surgical hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, radiology facilities & physician practices. Spacelabs Medical Inc. 5150 220th Ave. SE Issaquah, WA 98027-7018 800-345-2700 www.spacelabs.com 12, 50, 55 Patient monitoring includes bedside monitors, wireless, telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. and networking solutions, as well as advanced multiparameter monitoring. SpectraSoft Inc. 6100 S. Maple Ave., Ste. 118 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-413-0450; Fax 480-413-0448 www.spectrasoft.com 6, 39, 56, 58, 60 Specializes in patient scheduling and resource management software for healthcare, with more than 3,000 installations in medical offices and hospitals. SPSS A statistical package from SPSS, Inc., Chicago (www.spss.com) that runs on PCs, most mainframes and minis and is used extensively in marketing research. It provides over 50 statistical processes, including regression analysis, correlation and analysis of variance. Inc. 233 S. Wacker Wacker may refer to:
Chicago, IL 60606 312-651-3000; Fax 312-651-3690 www.spss.com 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 50, 62 Provides data mining and data warehouse services. SRC (SouRCe) Contrast with DST, which is an abbreviation of "destination." Software 13190 SW 68th Pkwy. Portland, OR 97223 503-608-3300; Fax 503-608-3399 www.srcsoftware.com 19, 42, 62 Business performance management software. Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidations and analysis. SSH Communications Security SSH Communications Security is a Finnish company that is based in Helsinki and was founded by Tatu Ylönen in 1995. It is known as the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and it currently has about 80 employees. 1074 E. Meadow Cir. Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , CA 94303 650-251-2700; Fax 650-251-2701 www.ssh.com 37, 42, 61 Internet security solutions designed to address critical security issues. STAT! Systems Inc. 2560 Ninth St., Ste. 317 Berkeley, CA 94710 510-705-8700; Fax 510-705-8710 www.statsystems.com 12, 13, 20, 24, 34, 55, 60, 68, 70 An EMR system that is compatible with pen-based systems, touch-screen technology and voice recognition software. STAT!Ref, Teton Data Systems 125 S. King St. Jackson, WY 83001 307-733-5494; Fax 307-739-1229 www.tetondata.com 12, 18, 22 Full-text medical and drug reference library for healthcare professionals and health information publishers, available online and on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . StatCom 3650 Mansell Rd., Ste. 300 Alpharetta, GA 30022 877-742-0402; Fax 770-643-5777 www.statcom.com 25, 36, 70 Provides real-time communications and automated processes to manage the daily workflow in a healthcare facility. StatSchedules Inc. 82 Bethany Rd., Ste. 4 Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-264-3624; Fax 732-332-0254 www.statschedules.com 1, 2, 3, 42, 48, 60, 63 Provides enterprise-wide, centralized/decentralized patient scheduling solution as an ASP or on-site client/server model. StatusOne Health Systems 1 Research Dr. Westboro, MA 01581 508-616-9390; Fax 508-616-9978 www.statusone.com 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 42, 50 Provides identification and care management strategies to reduce medical cost trends in the field of high-risk population health management. Statware Products 257 S.W. Madison Ave. Corvallis, OR 97333 541-224-1000; Fax 541-758-4666 www.statware.com 11, 18 19, 42, 50, 62 Quality improvement software, quality control software and data analysis software for the enterprise. StayStat 240 Corporate Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502 757-459-5225; Fax 757-459-5463 www.staystat.com 2, 6, 9, 20, 22, 24, 50 A range of Web-based solutions to help providers, health plans and disease management organizations manage at-risk populations. Steadfast Data Systems Inc. 625 Madison St. Evanston, IL 60202 847-475-1600 www.steadfastdata.com 10, 17, 21, 23, 24, 42, 69 Provides turnkey management solutions, EMR software, PiMS billing and scheduling and eletronic claim software to 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. practices. StellarNet Inc. 1855 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 1050 Concord, CA 94520 925-687-7423; Fax 925-521-0207 www.estellarnet.com 10, 14, 24, 42 Internet-based transaction hub for insurance transaction including bills, attachments and reports. Stephens College Stephens College is a liberal arts women's college located in Columbia, Missouri, a city of about 90,000 residents. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States. 1200 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65215 573-876-7225; Fax 573-876-7248 www.stephens.edu/gce 12, 40, 66 STG stg abbr (= sterling) → ester Inc. 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Ste. 400 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-691-2480; Fax 703-691-3467 www.stginc.com 14, 61, 65 Provides consulting and information technology services, telecommunications, security services and engineering management support. Stinger Industries 818 Old Salem Old Salem is a living history museum that operates within the restored Moravian community Salem. The non-profit organization named Old Salem began its work in earnest in 1950; however, the buildings and lands are still owned by the Moravian Church. Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-896-1652; Fax 615-896-8906 www.stingerindustries.com 12, 24, 36, 37, 39, 55, 61 Manufactures computer integrated workstations, reliable power systems and custom accessories for point-of-care needs. See our ad on page 101 Stonebridge Technologies 14800 Landmark Blvd., Ste. 250 Dallas, TX 75240 800-776-9755; Fax 972-404-9754 www.sbti.com 14, 16, 17, 42, 64, 69 An e-business consulting and Web integration company. StorageTek One StorageTek Dr. Louisville, CO 80028 719-536-4055; Fax 719-536-4053 www.storagetek.com 17, 52 Delivers information storage solutions that combine automated table libraries, reliable tape and disk storage, software and storage networking products. StorCOMM Inc. 8649 Baypine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-731-1289; Fax 904-730-8587 www.storcomm.com 52, 66 Clinical image management/PACS systems that include legacy systems and provide diagnostic-quality medical images/information on demand electronically. STR STR abbr. synchronous transmitter receiver Software 11505 Allecingie Pkwy. Richmond, VA 23235 804-897-1600; Fax 804-897-1638 www.strsoftware.com 21, 41, 62, 64 Develops, markets and supports software products in electronic information delivery for host 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. applications, including Oracle and SAP. Strata Decision Technology LLC 2212 Fox Dr., Ste. G Champaign, IL 61820 217-359-8422; Fax 217-359-8688 www.strata-decision.com 19, 26, 62 Develops, sells and services strategic capital budgeting and financial forecasting software. Streem Communications 4201 Galleria Dr. Rockford IL 61111 800-325-7732; Fax 815-654-8294 www.streem.net 10, 21, 24, 61, 62, 65, 66 Provides enterprise-class fax servers integrating e-mail, fax, voice and Internet technologies. Desktop faxing, network faxing and fax-to-email. SunGard Availability Services 1285 Drummers Ln. Wayne, PA 19010 800-468-7483; Fax 610-341-1521 www.sungard.com/availability 28, 31, 37, 51 Business continuity, high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. , managed hosting and IT outsourcing services. SunGard Workflow Solutions 402 Office Park Dr., Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35223 205-870-4100; Fax 205-870-4283 www.workflow.sungard.com 2, 7, 10, 16, 21, 42, 44 Workflow automation See workflow. and modeling, document management and customer service software solutions. Superior Consultant Co., Inc. 17570 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 248-386-8300; Fax 248-386-8301 www.superiorconsultant.com 13, 14, 42, 46, 51, 61, 64 Provider of outsourcing, information 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 services and solutions to the healthcare industry. Surface Mount Product Development 1109 Grayson Way Milpitas, CA 95035-3370 408-942-1056 www.smpd.com 14, 17, 21, 24, 42, 45, 64 SMPD develops paperless business solutions (e-forms) to automate and improve day-to-day business processes. Surgical Information Systems 3650 Mansell Rd., Ste. 300 Alpharetta, GA 30022 800-866-0656; Fax 770-643-5777 www.orsoftware.com 12, 18, 50, 55, 60, 63, 70 Integrated 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 system that captures clinical/financial data on each patient event from scheduling through surgical transcription. Surplus Mobility 295 E. Swedesford Rd., Ste. 177 Wayne, PA 19087 877-539-1999; Fax 435-203-5653 www.surplusmobility.com 5, 29, 30, 34, 38, 55, 70 Buy and sell new, used, off-lease and refurbished mobile computers, laptops, portable terminals, bar code scanners A device specialized for reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. Pen scanners, also known as wand scanners, were the first type of bar code scanner developed in the 1970s. , tablet PCs. Sweet--an Ortivus Company 2324 Sweet Parkway Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 563-387-3191; Fax 563-387-9335 www.sweetcs.com 2, 10, 11, 64 Emergency information management software. Swissray Medical Systems 80 Grasslands Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523-1100 800-903-5543; Fax 253-858-2777 www.swissray.com 21, 58 Direct digital radiography digital radiography Imaging A format for producing x-rays in which film used to produce conventional x-ray images is replaced with more sensitive sensitive electronics; DXRs produce images with1⁄2 . Sy.Med Development Inc. 101 Westpark Dr., Ste. 280 Brentwood, TN 37027 888-796-3388; Fax 615-370-0078 www.symed.com 11, 15, 21, 44, 56 Software solutions to simplify managed care for healthcare providers and payers, eliminating repetitive credentialing applications; allows document storage. See our ad on page 117 Sybase Inc. 561 Virginia Rd. Concord, MA 01742 978-287-1868; Fax 978-369-3997 www.sybase.com 14, 17, 42, 64, 70 Independent software company. Symbiont symbiont /sym·bi·ont/ (sim´bi-ont) (sim´be-ont) an organism living in a state of symbiosis. symbiont an organism or species living in a state of symbiosis. Healthcare Systems Inc. 206 Starboard Ln. Stansbury Park, UT 84074 801-544-3741; Fax 801-383-8335 www.symbiont.biz 1,6, 12, 14, 24, 45, 64 Offers a healthcare platform that supports administrative and clinical systems for IDNs. Provides systems integration and HIPAA security services. Symbol Technologies Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742 800-722-6234; Fax 631-738-4444 www.symbol.com 5, 29, 34, 36, 47, 64, 70 Mobile data management systems utilizing application-specific information appliances, voice and data wireless networks, and bar code data capture. Symmetry Health Data Systems Inc. 4455 E. Camelback cam·el·back adj. Shaped like a hump or an arching curve. n. New Orleans A narrow house with one story in front and two in the rear. See Regional Note at beignet. Rd., Ste. C-240 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-840-1910; Fax 602-840-1960 www.symmetry-health.com 9, 15, 18, 19, 20, 44, 50 Managed care company, developer of Episode Treatment Groups and Episode Risk Groups. Synergy Software Technologies Inc. 159 Pearl St. Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-878-8514; Fax 802-878-4055 www.synergysw.com 2, 5, 7, 9, 50 Offers a suite of integrated social service software products, with focus on case management. Synertech 2400 Thea Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-703-6000; Fax 717-703-6101 www.synertechsystems.com 2, 10, 23, 42, 44, 51 An ASP and BPO BPO Business Process Outsourcing BPO Benevolent & Protective Order (of Elks of the USA) BPO Benzoyl Peroxide BPO Business Process Optimization BPO Broker Price Opinions BPO Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra that supports a multimillion-member base for healthcare payers, including more than 100,000 members of consumer-directed programs. See our ad on page 3 Syntegra 4201 Lexington Ave. N 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 55126 888-742-5864; Fax 651-451-3830 www.us.syntegra.com 4, 42, 47, 61, 64, 68, 70 Global systems integrator. Systems Alliance Inc. 34 Loveton Cir., Ste. 102 Sparks, MD 21152 410-584-0595; Fax 410-584-0594 www.systemsalliance.com 42, 69 Web content management solution that enables multiple content creators to post directly to the Web, intranets or extranets. Tally Printer Corp. 8301 S. 180th St. Kent, WA 98032 425-251-5500; Fax 425-251-5520 www.tally.com/tallyprintercorp.html 35 Commercial-grade lasers, color and impact printers for major corporations and government institutions. Tamtron Corp. 6203 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:
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 95119 408-972-9600; Fax 408-972-1960 www.tamtron.com 12 Surgical pathology surgical pathology n. A field in anatomical pathology concerned with examination of surgical specimens of tissues removed from living patients for the purpose of diagnosis of disease and guidance in the care of patients. and cytology cytology (sītŏl`əjē), in biology, the study of the structure of all normal and abnormal components of cells and the changes, movements, and transformations of such components. information systems. TANDBERG 1860 Michael Faraday faraday /far·a·day/ (F ) (far´ah-da) the electric charge carried by one mole of electrons or one equivalent weight of ions, equal to 9.649 × 104coulombs. far·a·day n. Dr., Ste 250 Reston, VA 20190 703-709-4281; Fax 703-709-4231 www.tandberg.net 53, 65, 66 Videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems and tele-healthcare solutions. TASCware Inc. 322 Maxwell Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-879-2300; Fax 678-879-2303 www.tascware.com 3, 10, 24, 44, 45, 60, 70 Mobile computing solutions with PDAs and tablet PCs for solo practitioners, multi-practitioner/clinics and hospitals. TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. Healthcare Technologies 500 Wall St. Auburn, CA 95603 530-886-1700; Fax 530-886-1707 www.tcshealthcare.com 9, 18, 20, 44, 50 Provides technology solutions for the managed care industry in UM, and case, disease and care management. TechniCare 14340 Elsworth St., Ste. 112 Moreno Valley Moreno Valley (mərē`nō), city (1990 pop. 118,779), Riverside co., S Calif., inc. 1984. In 1990, Moreno Valley was California's fastest-growing city, with a population increase of more than 300% between 1980 and 1990, but major reductions , CA 92553 909-697-7757; Fax 909-656-5442 www.techni-care.com 2, 10, 11, 14, 44, 56, 60 Practice management and managed care software such as appointment scheduling, billing, chart tracking, claims processing. techSERV solutions 9500 Arena Dr., Ste. 270 Largo Largo, town (1990 pop. 65,674), Pinellas co., W Fla., on the Pinellas peninsula and the Gulf Coast, across the bay from Tampa; settled 1853, inc. 1905. It is a packing, canning, and shipping center in a citrus fruit and fishing area. , MD 20774 301-772-9350; Fax 301-772-9353 www.techservsolutions.com 2, 14, 40, 51, 59, 62, 64 Healthcare information technology consulting and professional recruitment services. Teknocor Limited 4801 Keele St., Unit 48 Toronto, ON M3J-3A4 416-410-1697 www.teknocor.com 10, 11, 17, 28, 29, 30, 32 Networking services, hardware and software solutions. TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg. 277 Industrial Park Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 800-327-8466; Fax 828-524-9968 www.tektone.net 48, 65 Designs and manufactures nurse call, intercom, emergency call, area of rescue assistance, radio pocket paging and room status systems. See our ad on page 36 Telemedic Systems 5600 Seventy-Seven Center Dr., Ste. 140 Charlotte, NC 28217 704-529-8400; Fax 704-529-6368 www.telemedicsystems.com 7, 25, 38, 55, 62, 66, 70 The VitalLink 1200 transmits realtime EKG EKG: see electrocardiography. , Spo2, NIBP NIBP Non-Invasive Blood Pressure and temperature via satphone, Internet and cellular to a medical center for diagnosis. Tele-Tracking Technologies Inc. The Times Building, 336 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-391-6317; Fax 412-391-5148 www.teletracking.com 1, 18, 25, 28, 46, 48, 58 Workflow automation solutions to hospitals including bed management suite (BedTracking and PreAdmitTracking with electronic bedboard) and PatientTrackingVIP. TeleVideo Inc. 2345 Harris Way San Jose, CA 95131 408-955-7783; Fax 408-954-0623 www.televideo.com 28, 32, 33 Video display terminals video display terminal - visual display unit for client/server networks, thin client and text display terminals, Internet appliances and network management software. TeleVox Software Inc. 1210 Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL 36695 334-633-9252; Fax 334-633-2420 www.televox.com 47, 65 Internet Access/Service Provider/ASP. Tempus Software Inc. 225 Water St., Ste. 2250 Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-355-2900; Fax 904-355-3322 www.tempus.com 13, 60 Patient and resource scheduling. Teradata (div. of NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers ) 1700 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45479 860-537-9055; Fax 860-537-9059 www.teradata.com 2, 3, 11, 16, 17, 62, 64 Offers enterprise analytic technologies to help companies get a single, integrated view of their business. The Ashvins Group Inc. 8390 N.W. 53rd St., Ste. 200 Miami, FL 33166 305-594-4333, ext. 14; Fax 305-594-4466 www.ashvinsgroup.com 14, 17, 21, 23, 41, 43, 64 Full-cycle sofware validation and development for biotech, healthcare and life science industries including custom design for robotics and data management. The CBORD Group Inc. 61 Brown Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 607-257-2410; Fax 607-257-1902 www.cbord.com 40, 70 Provider of food & nutrition software systems. The IDP Companies 490 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. Sudbury, MA 01776 978-218-5000; Fax 978-218-5099 www.idpco.com 2, 10, 14, 21, 24, 35, 64 Comprehensive document management and e-business services for providers and payers including automated data capture and integration services. The Little Blue Book Companies 302 West Main St., Ste. 206 Avon, CT 06001 860-409-7000; Fax 860-674-8893 www.tlbb.com 17 Data on practicing physicians in the U.S. Can be leased for Web site content, mailing lists, fax and e-broadcasts, and contact lists. The Ostheimer Co. 2500 Northwinds Pkwy., Ste. 360 Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-754-9797; Fax 770-754-9880 www.ostheimer.com 14, 17, 19, 44, 50, 62 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 specializing in managed healthcare and the analysis of medical care data. The Poseidon Group 2849 Paces Ferry Rd., Ste. 170 Atlanta, GA 30339 404-261-0401; Fax 770-438-0992 www.poseidongroup.com 21, 24, 25, 39, 48, 53, 70 Provides software and documentation solutions such as templates, electronic medical records, consulting services, training seminars. The Shams Group 701 Canyon Dr., Ste. 100 Coppell, TX 75019 972-906-9313; Fax 214-292-8841 www.shamsgroup.com 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 45 Provides consulting, workflow-based software solutions and Web-based tools to increase the cash flow and enhance the care process. The SSI (1) See server-side include and single-system image. (2) (Small-Scale Integration) Less than 100 transistors on a chip. See MSI, LSI, VLSI and ULSI. 1. (electronics) SSI - small scale integration. 2. Group Inc. 4721 Morrison Dr. Mobile, AL 36691 334-345-0000; Fax 334-345-0100 www.thessigroup.com 2, 10, 11, 13, 21, 41, 51 Software for entire claims cycle-admissions/eligibility, claims status/audit to optical/collections. Direct, ASP or shared transmission. See our ad on page 20 The TriZetto Group Inc. 567 San Nicholas Dr., Ste. 360 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 949-719-2200; Fax 949-219-2197 www.trizetto.com 10, 14, 42, 44, 51, 56 Enterprise software, outsourcing and transformation services to help healthcare organizations achieve their business vision with less risk and improved 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). . Theos Software 1801 Oakland Blvd., #315 Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , CA 94596 925-935-1118; Fax 925-935-1177 www.theos-software.com 2, 10, 26, 42, 56, 60 Practice management software with scheduling, billing, collections and financial modules. Thin Sky LLC 3200 Downwood Cir., Ste. 675 Atlanta, GA 30327 404-355-7577; Fax 888-817-9032 http://www.thinsky.com 2, 56 Practice management software-hardware solution for ambulatory surgery centers ambulatory surgery center A free-standing center that performs various types of surgery and physician practices. Third Millennium Healthcare Systems Inc. 125 Clairemont Ave., Ste. 300 Decatur, GA 30030 404-487-6813; Fax 404-687-2055 www.tmhsi.com 11, 21, 26 i.suite revenue cycle management software solutions: denied claims, document imaging, revenue cycle management, ERA and secondary claims processing. Thomson MICROMEDEX 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Ste. 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4705 303-486-6400; Fax 303-486-6464 www.micromedex.com 12, 18, 20, 22, 25, 53, 55 Database solutions for a variety of clinical information needs; include drugs, diseases, alternative medicine, toxicology and patient education. Thornberry Ltd. 2148 Embassy Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603 717-431-3070; Fax 717-399-8750 www.thornberryltd.com 12, 38, 55 Development and marketing of the NDoc point-of-care system for home health industry. THOT THOT Turbo Hydramatic Oxidation Test Corp. 120 Oak Grove Oak grove may refer to
Oak Grove is a common name for several places in the United States of America. Cir. Double Oak, TX 75077 972-539-9281; Fax 972-539-8947 www.thot.com 12, 38, 42, 45, 48, 53, 54 Software for home infusion therapy home infusion therapy The IV administration of therapeutics–analgesics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition–outside of a formal healthcare environment. See Hyperalimentation, Patient-controlled analgesics, TPN. providers addresses the pharmacy, nursing and financial disciplines of an operation. TimeStrategy LLC 301 Fourth St. Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-9558 www.timestrategy.com 27, 40, 48, 59, 60, 62, 67 Software solutions for nurses, staffing agencies and clinical staffing professionals. TKW TKW Thousand Kernel Weight HIS Search Recruitment PO Box 65 Woodacre, CA 94973-0065 415-488-4440 www.thelma.com 12, 21, 39, 44, 45, 52, 59 Executive search and recruitment firm. TMA TMA Turnaround Management Association TMA Texas Medical Association TMA Transportation Management Association TMA Training and Management Assistance (a component of OHRD, which is a component of OWR) TMA Tooling & Manufacturing Association Systems 6846 S. Canton, Ste. 510 Tulsa, OK 74136 918-494-2890; Fax 918-494-4892 www.tmasystems.com 2, 12, 39, 42, 46, 60, 62, Facility asset management software to help users achieve EAM/CMMS strategic goals. Top Layer Networks 2400 Computer Dr. Westboro, MA 01581 508-870-1300; Fax 508-870-9797 www.toplayer.com 37, 47, 61 Develops network security solutions including intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and prevention appliances that protect mission critical information. Toshiba America Medical Systems 2441 Michelle Dr. Tustin, CA 92780 714-730-5000; Fax 714-832-3990 http://medical.toshiba.com 52 Manufacturer of medical imaging systems. Touchtone Corp. 3151 Airway Ave., Bldg. I-3 Costa Mesa Costa Mesa (kŏs`tə mā`sə), city (1990 pop. 96,357), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific south of Santa Ana; inc. 1953. It is a transportation, residential, and light industrial center. , CA 92626 714-755-2810; Fax 714-755-3795 www.touchtonecorp.com 16 Offers a platform-independent Internet or intranet accessed CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. solution including customer service, sales & marketing automation, HR applications. TouchVision 11085 Knott Ave. Cypress, CA 90630 714-886-5319; Fax 714-886-5340 www.touchvision.com 3, 34, 42, 43, 48, 53, 55 Provides interactive self-service automation software solutions for improved delivery of information and service at the point of care. Tovaris Inc. 100 South St. W Charlottesville, VA 22201 434-245-5300; Fax 434-245-5301 www.tovaris.com 21, 13, 14, 37, 42, 52, 61 Provides HIPAA-compliant e-mail encryption E-mail encryption refers to encryption, and often authentication, of e-mail messages. E-mail encryption usually relies on public-key cryptography. E-mail encryption protocols Popular protocols for e-mail encryption include:
TPA (Transient Program Area) See transient area. TPA - Transient Program Area Benefits Inc. 10000 IH 10 W, Ste. 400 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-697-9900, ext. 203; Fax 210-697-0360 http://tpabenefits.com 9, 10, 17, 20, 23, 42, 69 Web application specific to third-party administrators and payers of medical claims. TPMS (Transaction Processing Monitor System) A TP monitor from Fujitsu Services, formerly ICL, that is used in conjunction with its IDMSX database system. TPMS supports up to 16,000 online users. See IDMSX. Inc. 1671 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA 01701 508-532-2880; Fax 508-532-2881 www.tpms.com 11, 13, 17, 19, 26, 44, 62 Developer of the Harvest Contract Management System used primarily by hospitals for monitoring contract compliance and contract modeling. Transcription Match PO Box 6 Layton, NJ 07851 973-948-5151; Fax 973-948-4295 www.medicaltranscription.com 2, 12, 17, 24, 51, 68, 70 Free online directory and match service. Find the medical transcription
TransUnion 120 S. Riverside Plz., 19th Fl. Chicago, IL 60606 312-466-7920; Fax 312-559-5680 www.transunion.com 19, 62, 64 Provides verified patient/guarantor demographics, financial information and concentrated payer coverage. TrelliSoft Inc. 431 Melrose Ave. Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, village (1990 pop. 24,944), Du Page co., NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; inc. 1892. Points of interest include Stacy Tavern, a 19th-century stagecoach stop on the Chicago-Galena route; a wildlife sanctuary; and an arboretum. , IL 60137 630-545-0576; Fax 630-545-0878 www.trellisoft.com 17, 61 Provides Web-based storage resource management solutions to help manage growing storage costs. Tremont Medical Inc. 555 Turner Way, Dutton's Mill Business Prk. Aston, PA 19014 610-364-0100; Fax 610-859-3266 www.tremontmedical.com 16, 28, 33, 34, 36, 55, 70 Mobile workstations for point-of-care computing; focus on mobility, battery life, PC processing power, ergonomics and storage space. Trestle Corp. 151 Shipyard Way Newport Beach, CA 92663 949-673-1907; Fax 949-673-1058 www.trestlecorp.com 42, 43, 60, 66 Provider of Internet-enabled telemedicine technology, presenting Internet-delivered multimedia diagnostic info to caregivers via laptops or desktops. Trinity Computer Services Data processing (timesharing, batch processing), software development and consulting services. See service bureau, SaaS and ASP. Inc. 500 Wall St. Auburn, CA 95603 530-886-1700; Fax 530-886-1707 www.tcshealthcare.com 9, 18, 20, 44, 50 Provides technology solutions for managed care industry, in UM, case, disease and care management. Triple G Systems Group Inc. 3100 Steeles Ave. E, Ste. 600 Markham, ON L3R8T3 905-305-0041; Fax 905-305-0046 www.tripleg.com 12, 43 Provider of software to automate clinical laboratories. Tripp Lite 1111 35th St. Chicago, IL 60609 773-869-1111; Fax 773-869-1329 www.tripplite.com 37, 57 Power protection solutions including low leakage UPS systems and isolation transformers, surge supressor, outlet strips, KVM switches, line conditioner. See our ad on page 52 TrueSystems Single Sign-on 212 Third Ave. N, Ste. 570 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-332-0755 www.truesystems.com/demo 4, 61 Enterprise single sign-on Enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) systems are designed to minimize the number of times that a user must type their ID and password to sign into multiple applications. The E-SSO solution automatically logs users in, and acts as a password filler where automatic login is not possible. ; auto-logout, audit, reporting, security alerts; supports proximity, token and biometric devices. TrustData Solutions 4725 S. Monaco St. Denver, CO 80237 720-382-1500; Fax 720-382-1505 www.trustdatasolutions.com 4, 61 Provides digital rights management solutions to support transactional and e-commerce business models. Tumbleweed Communications Tumbleweed Communications Corp. provides messaging security solutions for enterprise and government customers of all sizes [1]. Organizations use their products to block security threats, protect information, and conduct business online. 700 Saginaw Dr. 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 650-216-2000; Fax 650-216-2001 www.tumbleweed tumbleweed, any of several plants, particularly abundant in prairie and steppe regions, that commonly break from their roots at maturity and, drying into a rounded tangle of light, stiff branches, roll before the wind, covering long distances and scattering seed as .com 4, 13, 16, 23, 42, 46, 61 Provider of e-mail firewall and secure e-mail applications for compliance with HIPAA security and privacy regulations. Ultimate Software 2000 Ultimate Way Weston, FL 33326 800-432-1729; Fax 954-331-7300 www.ultimatesoftware.com 2, 26, 40, 42, 62, 67 Provider of Web-based payroll and employee management solutions. Unibased Systems Architecture Inc. 14323 South Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 300 South Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-6050; Fax 314-878-2674 www.unibased.com 1, 12, 39, 45, 58, 60, 63 Provides integrated enterprise scheduling, e-MPI and O/R O/R On Request O/R Outright (foreign exchange transactions) O/R Overrated O/R Originator/Recipient O/R Operational Requirement O/R Office Routing management solutions. Unicomp Corp. 3701 NW 126th Ave. Coral Springs Coral Springs, city (1990 pop. 79,443), Broward co., SE Fla.; inc. 1963. Largely residential, it is a city that has grown rapidly along with the southern Florida and Fort Lauderdale area. The population of Coral Springs nearly doubled between 1980 and 1990. , FL 33065 954-755-1710; Fax 954-755-2618 www.ucoa.com 2, 10, 21, 42 Document management system with imaging capabilities and workflow management, including automated secondary claims processing. Unified Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract 51 Germantown Ct., Ste. 205 P.O. Box 2600 Cordova Cordova, Spain: see Córdoba. , TN 38018 901-843-2667; Fax 901-843-2672 www.uhsweb.com 10, 23, 51 Manages work comp claims for providers including claim verifications and treatment authorizations, invoicing & collection activities. Uniform Code Council 7887 Washington Village Washington Village could refer to:
Dayton, OH 45459-8605 937-435-3870; Fax 937-435-7317 www.uc-council.org 5, 23 Provides business solutions for global supply chain management. United Systems and Software (USSI USSI Universal Synchronous Serial Interface (Adtran Inc.) ) 255 Primera Blvd., Ste. 160 Lake Mary Lake Mary may refer to:
407-875-2120; Fax 407-875-9600 www.ussincorp.com 2, 10, 11, 17, 21, 64 Administration systems for group health providers, third-party administrators and self-insured companies. Universal Medical Records 22 The Cross Rd. Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 914-737-7499; Fax 914-737-2120 www.excelonline.com 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 20 Real-time access systems. University Of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
Program PO Box 480006 Denver, CO 80248 303-623-1888; Fax 303-623-6228 www.cudenver.edu 42 Educational programs and courses. USIS USIS United States Information Service USIS United States Imagery System USIS United States Investigations Services USIS Ugandan Schools Information Service USIS User-to-User Indicator (Signaling System #7) America Inc. 4611 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78746 512-330-1728; Fax 512-347-0686 www.usishealth.com 2, 8, 13, 24, 25, 42, 70 Provides health risk and knowledge management solutions including health profiling, health record management. Valicert Inc. 1215 Terra Bella Ave. Mountain View, CA 94043 650-567-5400 www.valicert.com/solutions/insurance.html 10, 23, 42, 46, 61 Technology to enable health insurance companies to migrate claims-related processes to the Internet while addressing specific HIPAA mandates. Vangard Voice Systems 22382 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa Margarita Santa Margarita ("Saint Margaret") may refer to:
949-888-5262; Fax 949-888-1056 www.vangardvoice.com 64, 68, 70 Provider of voice systems to expand the reach of healthcare information system with wireless, accurate data collection in hands-free, eyes-free environments. VantageMed Corp. 3017 Kilgore Rd., Ste. 180 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 877-879-8633; Fax 818-891-5750 www.vantagemed.com 2, 6, 23, 24, 44, 56, 68 Information technology to improve and automate administrative, clinical and financial management functions. Varian Medical Systems Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) is engaged in the design and manufacture of advanced equipment and software solutions for treating cancer with radiation, as well as x-ray tubes for original equipment manufacturers, replacement x-ray tubes and flat-panel digital subsystems 3100 Hansen Way Palo Alto, CA 94304 800-544-4636; Fax 650-493-5637 www.varian.com 21, 22, 24, 50, 52, 55, 56 Information and image management system for radiation and medical oncology. Vasona Systems Inc. 1999 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 810 Campbell, CA 95008 408-558-5726; Fax 408-558-5710 www.vasona.com 9, 18, 20, 42, 50, 55 Internet medical management systems. VasTech Inc. 301 Fourth St. Annapolis, MD 21403 410-990-9522; Fax 410-990-9524 www.vastech.net 15, 26, 40, 42, 48, 60, 67 Offers an integrated tool for online self-scheduling, payroll reporting and credential tracking for health systems and long-term care facilities. Velocity.com 330 Townsend St., Ste. 206 San Francisco, CA 94107 415-495-4741; Fax 415-495-4748 www.velocity.com 2, 15, 20, 50 ASP that integrates the management of clinical and financial processes. Verian Technologies 8520 Cliff Cameron Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269 704-547-7301 www.verian.com 42, 46, 70 e-procurement and 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, . VERIO Inc. 9530 Towne Centre Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 858-535-5213; Fax 858-535-5201 www.verio.com 42, 51, 61, 65, 69 Provider of IP services. Data access, data and Web hosting services A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own websites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing , HIPAA-compliant managed and monitored network security. VeriSign Inc. 487 E. Middlefield Rd. Mountain View, CA 94043 650-426-3463; Fax 650-426-3119 www.verisign.com 4, 15, 41, 51, 61, 64 Healthcare Internet trust services including authentication, authorization, entitlements, managed 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 , consulting and intrusion detection services. Versus Technology 2600 Miller Creek Rd. Traverse City Traverse City, city (1990 pop. 15,155), seat of Grand Traverse co., N Mich., at the head of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, in a resort and cherry-growing region; inc. 1881. , MI 49684 231-946-5868; Fax 231-946-6775 www.versustech.com 4, 8, 25, 27, 46 Automated locating needs, such as asset tracking, patient tracking, automatic nurse registry A nurse registry, nursing registry, or register of nurses is a list of nurses who are legally licensed to practice nursing. The register is maintained by the licensing body designated by law to regulate the profession. . Vianeta Communications 694 Tasman Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035 408-519-2200; Fax 408-519-2210 www.vianeta.com 2, 42, 65, 68 ASP providing an enterprise-wide, integrated voice and text platform with a secure infrastructure for medical dictation. See our ad on page 13 Video Network Comm. 50 International Dr. Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-334-6700; Fax 603-334-6799 www.vnci.net 2, 18, 65, 66 Delivers local and wide-area TV-quality video communications to enterprise desktops--without upgrading the infrastructure. Videx Inc. 1105 NE Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-758-0521; Fax 541-752-5285 www.videx.com 5, 29, 36, 37, 61, 70 Manufactures intelligent electronic locks that restrict and monitor access, and portable handheld data collectors that read bar codes and iButtons. Vigilance Medical Technologies Inc. 655 W. Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN 46032 317-843-1640 www.vigilance-medical.com 22, 42, 48, 51, 64, 70 POCT POCT Point of care testing, see there and IEEE-1073 developers and consultants. Developer of PatientGuard ADE system. VigilantMinds Inc. 4736 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-661-5700; Fax 412-661-5684 www.vigilantminds.com 61 Protects healthcare information systems from malicious intruders and privacy violations. ViPS Inc. One W. Pennsylvania St. Baltimore, MD 21204 410-832-8330; Fax 410-832-8319 www.vips.com 2, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 62, Providing solutions to improve the business of healthcare. Virtual Corp. 227 Rt. 206, Bldg. 1 Flanders, NJ 07836 973-927-5454; Fax 973-927-1807 www.virtual-corp.net 14, 40, 51, 59, 61 Consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a that provides staff supplementation, business continuity and disaster recovery services to the healthcare industry. Virtual Software Systems 6077 Irishtown Rd., PO Box 815 Bethel Park Bethel Park A borough of southwest Pennsylvania, an industrial suburb of Pittsburgh. Population: 33,100. , PA 15102 412-835-9417; Fax 412-835-9419 www.vss3.com 10, 23, 28, 33, 56, 60 Practice management software. Visionary Medical Systems 111 2nd Ave. NE, Ste. 600 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-743-5505; Fax 727-895-1202 www.visionarymed.com 9, 10, 11, 56, 60, 61, 64 Practice management software: Windows 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP, client server, 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:
VisualMED Clinical Systems 21218 St. Andrews Blvd., #136 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 33433 888-567-9447; Fax 514-274-1272 www.vmedsys.com 12, 18, 25, 39, 48 Clinical tool set to integrate physician/nursing tasks. Vitel Net 8500 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 310 Vienna, VA 22182 703-448-0999; Fax 703-749-9559 www.vitelnet.com 52, 66, 70 Scalable, customizable and integrated Internet-based e-health/telemedicine solutions. VitalWorks 239 Ethan Allen Hwy. Ridgefield, CT 06877 800-278-0037; Fax 203-894-1801 www.vitalworks.com 23, 24, 25, 50, 58, 60, 69 Provider of healthcare information management technology. VNCI Video Network Communications 50 International Dr. Portsmouth, NH 03801-2862 603-334-6700; Fax 603-334-6799 www.vnci.net 47, 66 Video networking technology. Vodavi Communications Systems Inc. 6961 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross, GA 30092 770-662-1500 www.vodavi.com 42, 54, 65 Business telecommunications. VoiceLogger 2300 N. 10th St., Ste. 100 Enid, OK 73701 580-249-9456; Fax 580-249-9459 www.voicelogger.com 7, 16, 65 The product digivoiceXE is a voice recording and monitoring system for call centers. W3Health 187 Ballardvale St. Wilmington, MA 01887 978-284-0100; Fax 978-284-0399 www.w3health.com 2, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 42 Internet access/service provider/ASP. WalkAbout walkabout a dummy syndrome in horses; usually pyrrolizidine alkaloses caused by crotalaria poisoning. Affected horses walk compulsively, head press, appear blind and walk into objects. They do not respond to usual external stimuli or commands. Computers Inc. 1501 Northpoint Pkwy., #104 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-712-1200; Fax 561-712-9580 www.walkabout-comp.com 29, 30, 34, 36, 37, 70 Designer and manufacturer of tablet computers and docking stations for workers in demanding environments. Wang Healthcare 300 Concord Rd. Billerica, MA 01821 978-439-1900; Fax 978-670-1291 www.whis.com 2, 12, 18, 22, 55 Provides physicians with an EMR designed to reprove patient care and the utilization of clinical resources. Wave Wireless Networking See wireless network. 7020 Professional Parkway E Sarasota, FL 34232 941-907-2300; Fax 941-355-0219 www.wavewireless.com 36, 47, 65, 70 Wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 connectivity. WEBeDoctor 1144 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 909-978-0096; Fax 909-860-3862 www.webedoctor.com 2, 10, 14, 17, 24, 42, 56, 60, 68, 70 Web-based practice management solutions focused on electronic patient records, cost effectiveness, office efficiency, accuracy of data. WebMD 669 River Dr. Elmwood Park Elmwood Park, village (1990 pop. 23,206), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1914. It is chiefly residential. , NJ 07407 201-414-2052 www.webmd.com 10, 23, 24, 53, 54, 56, 70 Medical billing company for hospitals and clinics. Webmedx Inc. 564 Alpha Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2912 412-968-9244; Fax 412-968-9144 www.webmedx.com 2, 12, 21, 24, 39, 42, 68 Clinical documentation workflow software and outsourced transcription services enabling clients to create and manage clinical reports. Welch Allyn Welch Allyn, Inc. was founded in 1915 and is today a leading manufacturer of innovative medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, cardiac defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, and miniature precision lamps. Protocol Inc. 8500 SW Creekside Pl. Beaverton, OR 97008 800-289-2500; Fax 503-526-4200 www.protocol.com 25, 29, 32, 36, 70 Monitoring seamlessly links wireless and hardwired devices on a single network. Wellogic 222 Third St. Cambridge, MA 02142 617-621-9775; Fax 617-621-9892 www.wellogic.com 14, 18, 24, 41, 42, 64, 66 Provides Web-based clinical applications, application platforms and development consulting to enable secure integration and ready access to patient information. Wellsoft Corp. 605 Franklin Blvd. Somerset, NJ 08773 800-597-9909; Fax 732-249-5071 www.wellsoft.com 12, 14, 24, 25, 53 Emergency medicine software; patient tracking; discharge instructions; nurse and physician documentation; order entry/results reporting; HL7 interfaces. Westland Medical Systems Inc. 8605 Westwood Center Dr. Vienna, VA 22182 571-382-2950; Fax 703 783-1311 www.practiceone.com 2, 24, 26, 56, 60, 68, 70 A national vendor of practice management solutions including seamlessly integrated scheduling, billing and EMR available in ASP or traditional platforms. Whale Communications 400 Kelby St., 15th Fl. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-947-9177; Fax 201-947-9188 www.whalecommunications.com 4, 24, 37, 42, 47, 52, 61 Delivers Web-access to healthcare applications like filmless radiological images, electronic medical records, billing and e-mail. White Plume Technologies Two Metroplex Dr., Ste. 310 Birmingham, AL 35209 205-871-3833 www.whiteplume.com 10, 11, 13, 70 CodeScan enables a practice to automatically collect and edit charge data for appropriate coding. WilData Systems Group Inc. 4995 Bradenton Ave., Ste. 140 Dublin, OH 43017-3551 614-734-4719; Fax 614-734-1063 www.wildatainc.com 2, 6, 12, 24, 44, 50, 60 Integrated client management information system for behavioral healthcare organizations: manages clinical, financial, demographic and staff data. Wipro Healthscience 4 Royal Crest Dr., Ste. 4 Nashua, NH 03060 603-888-0477 www.wiprohealthscience.com 14, 17, 41, 42 Provides technology services from Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. consulting, application development, maintenance, system integration, BPO, call centers and teleradiology. WolfVision Inc. 655 Sky Way, Ste. 119 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 650-802-0786; Fax 650-802-0788 www.wolfvision.com 25, 32, 58, 66 Manufacturer of quality Visualizers used for displaying material in video-conferencing and presentations, training/education and telemedicine. WorkSmart MD 555 W. Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach Ormond Beach, resort and residential city (1990 pop. 29,721), Volusia co., NE Fla., on Halifax River (a lagoon) and the Atlantic Ocean; inc. 1880. It was founded (1873) as a health resort and was the winter home of several famous people, including John D. , FL 32174 386-673-6766; Fax 407-650-2555 www.worksmartmd.com 13, 14, 61 Develops tools, software and training to help meet federally mandated HIPAA requirements. WorldDoc Inc. 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., #314 Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV 89107 702-821-0818; Fax 702-821-1032 www.worlddoc.com 19, 20, 38, 42, 53, 66 A company developed by board-certified practicing physicians in 20 specialties that offers health decision support for beneficiaries and their families. Wyse Technology 3471 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134 800-GET-WYSE; Fax 408-473-2080 www.wyse.com 28, 32, 33, 34, 36, 55, 61 Server-based computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. solutions to provide security, simplicity, cost-effectiveness. Xbridge Systems 15055 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 110 Los Gatos, CA 95032 408-356-1515; Fax 408-356-9055 www.xbridgesystems.com 17, 19, 41, 64 Develops software that enables Windows, Web and mobile applications to instantaneously access mainframe data and see it in the desktop format. Xcellenet 5 Concourse Pkwy. NE, Ste. 850 Atlanta, GA 30328 800-322-3366; Fax 770-804-8102 www.afaria.com 2, 5, 9, 17, 19, 20, 39 Remote management systems. Xcert 1981 N. Broadway, Ste. 330 Walnut Creek, CA 94956 925-274-9300; Fax 925-974-0657 www.xcert.com 4, 61 Software to enable secure business communications and transactions over the Internet. Xerox Corp., Healthcare Industry Business 80 Linden Oaks Rochester, NY 14625 800-ASK-XEROX www.xerox.com/healthcare 14, 16, 21, 35, 51 Document management solutions to help healthcare organizations reduce costs and streamline operations, such as Web-based forms management. XIFIN Inc. 12636 High Bluff Dr. San Diego, CA 92130 760-804-0770 www.xifin.com 2, 11, 19, 26 An automated, Web-based application with embedded infrastructure services to support healthcare providers' AR and financial management. Xorbix Technologies Inc. 759 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 322 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-277-5044; Fax 414-277-5046 www.ioxphere.com 3, 27, 40, 41, 42, 64, 69 Web-based data-gathering tool allowing creation of surveys and polls targeted to customers. Xtria 1301 Lookout Dr., Ste. 1000 Richardson, TX 75082 972-792-6300; Fax 972-792-6303 www.xtria.com 13, 14, 21, 52, 66 Healthcare solutions that include regulatory compliance (JCAHO, HIPAA), training, risk management and digital solutions. Young Minds Inc. 1014 E. Cooley Dr., Ste. H Colton, CA 92324 909-426-4860; Fax 909-426-4866 www.ymi.com 21, 24, 37, 39, 43, 52 Develops CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. and DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). storage solutions for healthcare applications to provide transparent data handling, reliability and scalability. ZapMed PO Box 6984 Tahoe City, CA 96145 530-583-3097 www.zapmed.com 10, 12, 14, 55, 56, 62, 70 Handheld productivity applications for medical practitioners: charge capture, E/M E/M Electro/Mechanical E/M Evaluation Model coding, ICD ICD International Classification of Diseases (of the World Health Organization); intrauterine contraceptive device. ICD abbr. lookup. Zebra Technologies Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) is a manufacturer of thermal bar code label and receipt printers, RFID smart label printer/encoders, and card printers, based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Zebra has products in 100 countries around the world. Corp. 333 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-634-6700; Fax 847-913-8766 www.zebra.com; www.eltron.com 5 Bar code and specialty label printing solutions. ZeOmega 8351 Roswell Rd, #109 Atlanta, GA 30350 877-878-5573 www.zeomega.com 2, 3, 9, 14, 42, 56, 69 Web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. case management, transcription and workflow automation of health care processes. Zephyr Zephyr or Zephyrus: see Eos. Corp. 8 E. Greenway Plaza Greenway Plaza is a master-planned mixed-use development off of U.S. Highway 59 in Houston, Texas, five miles (8 kilometers) west of Downtown Houston and three miles (5 kilometers) east of Uptown Houston. , Ste. 1400 Houston, TX 77046 713-623-0089; Fax 713-623-0091 www.zephyrcorp.com 41, 42, 47 Delivers TN3270, TN5250 and VT100/VT220 terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. software and host access solutions. Zerco Systems International 7140 Brookwood Dr. Brookfield, OH 44403 330-448-0920; Fax 330-448-7900 www.zerco.com 4, 8, 14, 22, 28 Hardware, software and encryption systems for healthcare information management with a patient-centered approach. Zetron 12034 134th Ct. NE Redmond, WA 98052 425-820-6363; Fax 425-820-7031 www.zetron.com 7, 36, 61, 65 Wireless communication products. See our ad on page 83 ZoriaMed Inc. 3830 Valley Centre Dr., Ste. 705-335 San Diego, CA 92130 858-755-2587 www.zoriamed.com 14, 21, 24, 42, 56, 62 Healthcare information management and technology consulting services including strategy, system selection, implementation and HIPAA compliance. Zybex Medical Systems 261 Montana Way Los Osos, CA 93402 805-528-8548; Fax 805-528-4425 www.zybex.com 10, 21, 33, 44, 51, 56, 60 Provides practice management systems and integration into an EMR. Zynx Health Inc. 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 655E 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 310-247-7700; Fax 310-274-7710 www.zynx.com 2, 12, 14, 18, 20 Internet access/service provider/ASP. Like What You See? Want to Update? 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