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Yogurt Industry Booming: YogoFactory Takes Lead, Opens Franchises

Posted by on May 9, 2012 1 comment

Yogurt Industry Booming: YogoFactory Takes Lead, Opens Franchises











YogoFactory


Galloway, NJ (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

With a society increasingly focused on health and customer service, it is no surprise that the make-your-own frozen yogurt business model has caught on. The recent explosion in frozen yogurt businesses caters to the health conscious and sweets-lovers alike, creating one of the most profitable opportunities in recent history. Many seeking to ride the wave success have turned to YogoFactory, a booming new company based out of New Jersey.

“We’re [seeing] seven to eight hundred people a day right now. Even between 10 and midnight. It’s very busy,” says Brian Petruzzi, owner of YogoFactory.

YogoFactory is boasting 31 stores, including 9 franchises and 22 company-owned. While this is impressive for a fairly new business, the most promising aspect of YogoFactory is the growth rate they are exhibiting: an average of 2-4 new stores a week. Fortunately for all franchise owners and prospective franchise owners, this is the golden time in the frozen yogurt franchise revolution; a new trend is sweeping the nation, however it hasn’t gotten to the point where every area has a store. This allows for a nearly guaranteed success with little local competition.

Petruzzi credits much of his success to the versatility of the products offered.

“You either have the people that make the giant heavy sundaes or light healthy [treats],” he explains.

The beauty of this idea is that everyone can be satisfied, allowing for a much broader customer base. On top of this approximately 95% of the flavors are fat-free. This plays perfectly into the health craze that is enveloping the nation, so regardless of where new stores are popping up, there will be a market there for health food.

YogoFactory, however, is no one-trick pony. Another important facet of this business is the fun community hangout atmosphere it promotes.

“We don’t want people to rush in and rush out. This is a place to hang out.”

People are encouraged to sit, eat, and watch television at YogoFactory. Because this is so different from most other food stores, it offers a refreshing feel that is hard to come by. For this reason a YogoFactory is sure to become centric in many neighborhoods, especially in an age when relaxed social settings are so hard to come by in the food industry.

The popularity of frozen yogurt has grown exponentially over the last few years, and it is expected to grow even more in the near future. YogoFactory will continue to franchise and expand, and many should expect to see a store in your area soon.























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Cheapism.com Study Names Chili?s Best Chain Restaurant for Families on a Budget

Posted by on March 13, 2012 1 comment

Cheapism.com Study Names Chili’s Best Chain Restaurant for Families on a Budget











TGIF


New York, NY (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Chili’s Grill & Bar, Applebee’s, and Outback Steakhouse provide the best bang for the buck among the large family restaurant chains, according to review site Cheapism.com. With a recent NPD Group survey showing that Americans are increasingly choosing chain restaurants over independents, Cheapism visited five of the biggest chains and scoured hundreds of reviews to find out which restaurants offer the best value.

The price of a meal for a family of four — a cheeseburger, a chicken dish, an entree salad, and a kids meal, along with a house salad and a drink — was cheapest at Applebee’s ($ 36.74) and most expensive at Outback ($ 41.44). But Outback delivers plenty of value with low drink prices all day, convenient carryout service, and flavorful food, albeit in smaller portions. Chili’s — the second cheapest at $ 37.85 — emerged as the overall best family dining pick for its large portions and fresh, tasty food.

Ruby Tuesday and TGI Friday’s ranked the lowest, with diners generally finding both chains lackluster and overpriced.

Other findings:

    Chili’s serves the cheapest lunch combos, starting at $ 6 for a soup or salad, sandwich, and fries.
    Most of the restaurants offer and identify healthful items on their menus. Applebee’s partners with Weight Watchers to deliver popular low-fat, low-calorie options. TGI Friday’s offers a Right Portion, Right Price menu of meals under 750 calories, although it ranks among the worst for diners’ health in an annual survey by Men’s Health magazine.
    Chili’s and Outback offer healthful children’s meals that follow the National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell guidelines. Cheapism’s comparison of restaurant kids’ menus found that Chili’s bests Outback based on selection and price.

Cheapism also examined Olive Garden and Red Lobster, large chains that offer specialized menus and are often cited as consumer favorites. Olive Garden prices are lower, but Red Lobster is lauded for its large selection of low-calorie, high-protein dishes.

About Cheapism.com

Called by The New York Times “a Consumer Reports for the cheap,” Cheapism.com is a review site that serves consumers on a budget who want the best value for their money. Cheapism is the only review site that focuses exclusively on low-price products, a part of the market often overlooked by experts.





















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Get Real Consulting Appoints David Le Penske as Vice President of Global Business Development & Sales

Posted by on February 21, 2012 1 comment

Get Real Consulting Appoints David Le Penske as Vice President of Global Business Development & Sales












Rockville, MD (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Get Real Consulting (Get Real), an award-winning consumer health pioneer to many of the most prominent health care and provider organizations in the world, today announced that it has appointed former Microsoft Health Solutions Group director & health IT entrepreneur, David Le Penske, Vice President of Global Business Development and Sales. Reporting to Robin Wiener, President & Founding Partner, Le Penske will be based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mr. Le Penske brings more than 14 years of entrepreneurial and corporate leadership experience across sales, marketing, and development of strategic partnership alliances, including the last 10 years specifically in Health IT industry. Most recently, Mr. Le Penske served as Director, Microsoft Health Solutions Group where he was responsible for leading Microsoft’s enterprise Amalga® and consumer HealthVault® sales and business development initiatives across Canada’s government, business and consumer markets. Mr. Le Penske also managed the strategic partner relationship with TELUS concerning TELUS health space, powered by Microsoft HealthVault.

Previously, Mr. Le Penske founded AccelMD in 2003, a leading supplier of healthcare information and navigation services and wellness solutions, to improve health and enhance the quality of life for individuals, groups and organizations. As co-founder and CEO, he led AccelMD’s business growth strategy and was responsible for driving revenue and expanding service solution offerings including a distribution agreement with Manulife Financial Corporation’s Group and Individual Benefits divisions.

Mark Heaney, CEO, Founding Partner

“David brings extensive sales management experience along with deep knowledge of the healthcare information landscape, highly desired in today’s evolving marketplace. He is an accomplished Health IT entrepreneur, who shares our passion for creating world-class, results driven health transformation solutions. With a projected 100% increase in InstantPHR™ license sales and a 70% increase in revenue this year alone, it was important for us to develop a scalable enterprise sales and partner channel development capability, and we are very pleased to have David’s leadership and experience, which will enable us to accelerate and scale our sales efforts moving forward.”

David Le Penske, Vice President, Global Business Development & Sales

“Get Real and InstantPHR™ are at the global forefront of what is possible in consumer health transformation and empowering the modern digital health partnership between patients, care teams and providers. Get Real has rapidly built an impressive customer base and collaborative, award-winning, ROI driven reputation on an international scale. I look forward to joining the leadership team and building market share for InstantPHR and sustainable revenue growth for the company through organic customer acquisition and strategic partnership to meet the increasing global demand for demonstrable health solutions that excite patients and providers to use, improve health outcomes, and reduce care delivery costs.”

About Get Real Consulting

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Get Real Consulting is a groundbreaking and award-winning global health consulting and technology pioneer on the leading edge of connected consumer and provider health transformation. Get Real Consulting, and its flagship product InstantPHR® unlocks health information and modernizes how people and families can access, understand, and pro-actively empower themselves seamlessly through an integrated platform that demonstrates improved and maintained health and quality of life compatibly with how they live it every day. As a Microsoft Technology Partner, Get Real Consulting touts a diverse, rich global customer base, which is at the forefront of web and mobile-based health technology innovations, patient usability and experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.getrealconsulting.com.

For press inquiries:

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LP Group

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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Children

Posted by on November 2, 2011 1 comment

Nutrition Tips for Healthy Children











Puyallup Pediatrician

Puyallup, WA (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Evergreen Children’s Clinic has been practicing pediatric medicine in Puyallup for quite some time now and they understand that healthy eating habits start young. As a parent there is direct influence on a child’s future eating habits therefore exposing them as soon as possible to healthy food such as fruits and vegetable will promote a lifetime of healthy lifestyles. Here are a few guidelines that will help any parent get started.

1.    Exposing children as young as possible to healthy buying behavior by taking them to the store or local markets will help them understand where the food comes from and will create a deeper connection to the product.

2.    It is important to be a good role model, babies and young children learn by observing behavior around them. If parents speak highly of healthy food options and consume more of these foods than the children will understand this as the encouraged behavior.

3.    Promote drinking water versus juice on a regular basis. Water helps promote healthier bodies, this will aid in digestion and helps move nutrients throughout the body and cleanse toxins.

These simple tips will help encourage children to enjoy a lifetime of healthy nutritional habits. The impact parents have on a child’s behavior will last a lifetime, starting them as young as possible will be beneficial to their long term health. There are many more day to day habits that might be helpful and encourage this so don’t be afraid to ask a local pediatrician for ideas.

About

Evergreen Children’s Clinic is a full service pediatrician providing children with the most up-to-date and family-friendly medical care. They are committed to helping families locate the best information available about children’s health, well-being, preventative care, safety and parenting.

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Nutri-Health

Posted by on September 24, 2011 1 comment

Nutri-Health® Supplements Cuts Prices by 30%, Offers Free Shipping on All Products Throughout Labor Day Weekend











30 % OFF Plus Free Shipping At Nutri-Health Supplements Throughout Labor Day Weekend


Cottonwood, AZ (PRWEB) September 02, 2011

Nutri-Health® Supplements LLC, formulator of the renowned Flora Source® Multi-Probiotic®, today launches the largest sale in its history throughout the 3-day Labor Day weekend. Every regular priced product in its line of premium all-natural health supplements will be available at 30 percent off, with free standard shipping, when customers order before midnight Monday, Sept. 5.

“Labor Day is an appropriate time to offer this unprecedented savings event in honor of all our hard-working customers who may be feeling the need to tighten their belts during these tough economic times,” says Nutri-Health Vice President Tom Callahan.

“The road to economic recovery has certainly been bumpy, and we’re all feeling it in one way or another. When it comes to our customers’ health, if we can offer some needed relief, we’re ready to pitch in. This three-day sale will give everyone a welcome opportunity to stock up on their favorite supplements and realize some significant savings.”

Nutri-Health formulates and distributes premium supplements made from all-natural ingredients. Its flagship product,Flora Source® Multi-Probiotic®, has been a customer favorite since 1987. In recent years the company has introduced a number of popular supplements promoting healthy aging and targeting particular health concerns, including:*


    Digestive & Immune Health: Flora Source® Multi-Probiotic® Powder or Capsules, Flora Source® Women, Flora Sinus® Seasonal Support, Flora Sleep® Rest & Relax, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints™, ZymaZorb® Digestive Enzymes, 100% Pure New Zealand Colostrum.

    Joint & Muscle Support: ArthroZyme® and ArthroZyme® Plus, Corvalen® and CorvalenM®, Physician’s Comfort Formula™.

    Cardiovascular Health: AstaCor®, BG-Cor™ Advanced Heart Health, Krill D3™ Antioxidant Support, ResForce D3™.

    Overall Health & Well-Being: SleepWave™, Prostaleve™, Xanthalin™ Eye Health Support, Focus Force™ Brain Health Support, Nutri-Bears™ D3 Grown-up Gummies.

To view the complete Nutri-Health Supplements product line, visit the company’s website at http://www.nutri-health.com. Products can be ordered via the website or by phone toll-free at 800-914-6311.

About Nutri-Health Supplements

Nutri-Health Supplements, LLC, a subsidiary of Atrium Innovations Inc. (TSX: ATB), is a leading developer and marketer of probiotic, enzymes and other specialty supplements products. Its premium line of nutraceuticals consists of proprietary Multi-Probiotic® blends, supplement and enzyme formulations designed to address the specific health needs of consumers, predominantly digestive and immune health. The company primarily offers its products directly to health-conscious consumers across the United States. Its products are manufactured at a state-of-the-art, National Science Foundation Good Manufacturing Practices (NSF GMP) registered facility and tested in an ISO 9001:2008 certified and ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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eHealthQuest Receives Anthem Blue Cross Premier Partner Award in First Year

Posted by on August 9, 2011 1 comment

eHealthQuest Receives Anthem Blue Cross Premier Partner Award in First Year











eHealthQuest.com

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 06, 2011

eHealthQuest is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Anthem Blue Cross Premier Partner award. Anthem Blue Cross is a strategic partner with eHealthQuest, one of the fastest growing online insurance brokers in America, which allows consumers to compare rates and apply online instantly. The combination of Anthem Blue Cross products and eHealthQuest consumer-focused online strategies are a perfect fit, catapulting the two companies to the top of the health insurance sales industry.

“eHealthQuest has developed a business strategy that is second to none,” said CEO, Sy Wemhaner. “With Anthem Blue Cross as a partner, we now have the resources to offer a wider range of health insurance products to a larger group of business owners and individuals. Our system allows health insurance seekers to compare these products side-by-side in a matter of seconds, helping them instantly choose the most appropriate plans by price and/or coverage options.”

The company philosophy at eHealthQuest is that everyone can benefit from assistance when considering the plethora of insurance coverage’s available to consumers and makes shopping for insurance much faster, easier and fun! With the insurance industry changing daily and the high level of uncertainty that is created by the new health care bill, eHealthQuest has created an informative website that simplifies the process and removes unnecessary barriers for shoppers. Their advisors can answer any question about coverage, changes in health care laws, available health care products, and savings devices.

“We know buying insurance can be confusing,” said CEO, Sy Wemhaner. “All of the advisors at eHealthQuest have extensive training on all Anthem Blue Cross health plans and can help educate consumers in their search. We attribute our success to the growing needs of consumers trying to find the best and most affordable prices available that will lower their monthly expenses. Consumers can compare all major carriers on one simple-to-read page using our free website tool. Then they can apply instantly online.”

eHealthQuest provides health care products to thousands of Americans and works hard every day to simplify the process and experience of purchasing insurance. They currently offer individual, group, and corporate health insurance policies and they sponsor the Health Brokers Alliance (HBA), a voluntary organization comprised of health care leaders, health care professionals, researchers and policy experts. eHealthQuest is based in San Diego, CA.

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HealthFitness Adds More Than 25 Clients as Employers Adopt 21st Century Health Benefit Design

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HealthFitness Adds More Than 25 Clients as Employers Adopt 21st Century Health Benefit Design











Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 1, 2008

HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) added more than 25 new clients in 2007, growing its workplace population health programs with a vision for a healthier, more productive workforce. HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health management programs. Managing more than 400 fitness centers globally, the company also offers a suite of health management services on-site, Web-based and telephonically.

The lion’s share of new contracts in 2007 was in the company’s health management division. HealthFitness championed a new emphasis on 21st century health benefit design that takes a holistic approach to designing benefits for the entire employee population—from fitness programs for those who are well, to health management programs for those who are at low to high risk for chronic disease. New clients included health plans and universities in addition to employers in the manufacturing, high tech and health provider sectors.

“The vision for 21st century health benefit design provides tools so employers can support a workplace culture of health,” said Gregg O. Lehman, Ph.D., president and CEO of HealthFitness. “The traditional focus on providing services only for those who are ill ignores the poor health habits that put workers at risk for chronic disease. By providing tools to address preventable behaviors such as poor diet, physical inactivity and tobacco use early, employers can help employees lead healthier, more productive lives.”

Employers who embrace Lehman’s vision of 21st century benefit design can expect to see improvements in the bottom line. A study released in late 2007 by the National Business Group on Health and Watson Wyatt Worldwide reported that companies with highly effective health and productivity programs are 3.5 times as likely to report lower medical costs; are more likely to report declines in incidental sick pay, short- and long-term disability costs; and are much more likely to have lower incidences of paid and unpaid leave.

In 2007, more than 150,000 employees nationwide participated in health risk assessments (HRAs) administered by HealthFitness and nearly half a million participants are currently eligible to take a HealthFitness HRA. Some 77,000 participated in company health screenings conducted by HealthFitness across nearly 1,200 locations. After receiving their confidential HRA results from HealthFitness, participants are prompted to take part in health management programs designed to reduce their individual health risks.

“Steady growth in the health management division is a signal that employers and health plans recognize the benefits of addressing health needs before they become acute,” Lehman said. “HealthFitness is responsive to the needs of this market for health risk prevention programs as more studies underscore the connection between chronic illness and productivity.”

For further reading see issue briefs, “Applying 21st Century Benefit Design: A Culture of Health in Action,”

And

“Out with the Old, In with the New: A Vision for 21st Century Health Benefit Design,”

Go to: http://www.hfit.com/briefs.cfm

About HealthFitness

HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500 companies, the health care industry and individual consumers. Serving clients for more than 30 years, HealthFitness partners with employers to effectively manage their health care and productivity costs by improving individual health and well-being. HealthFitness serves more than 300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services. HealthFitness provides a complete portfolio of health and fitness management solutions including a proprietary health risk assessment platform, screenings, EMPOWERED™ Health Coaching and delivery of health improvement programs. HealthFitness employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals in national and international locations who are committed to the company’s mission of “improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.” For more information on HealthFitness, visit http://www.hfit.com.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Individual Health Insurance Rates Reduced Through Minnesota Health Insurance Agency

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Individual Health Insurance Rates Reduced Through Minnesota Health Insurance Agency










Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 5, 2006

Assurant Health, a leading provider of individual health insurance in Minnesota, has announced a rate reduction on their “One Deductible” individual health insurance plan. This rate reduction applies to new applicants on a new “One Deductible” plan with an effective date of June 1, 2006, with or without a health savings account (HSA).

“Assurant Health is built on the cornerstone of consumer choice, providing ongoing flexibility and choices in health insurance plans and providers. Reducing rates for new customers is a choice they have made to help ease the burden of individual health insurance costs”, said Rick Roach, President of Health of America Insurance Agency.

In addition to reduced rates on their individual health insurance plan, Assurant Health is also offering the “RightStart HSA”, an HSA-qualified major medical plan at 15% to 49% lower premiums than their “One Deductible” plan.

“The Health Savings Account plan consists of a federally-qualified high deductible family or individual health insurance plan and a tax-sheltered HSA,” said Roach. “The high deductible plan costs considerably less in premium compared to a conventional plan and covers bills that exceed the deductible. The insured may use HSA contributions to pay smaller bills and some other expenses not typically covered by their individual health insurance plan such as dental and vision care with pre-tax HSA dollars and since the unused funds roll over tax-free from year to year, HSAs can also provide you savings for your retirement needs.”

To learn more about this Minnesota health insurance agency’s reduced individual health insurance rates and visit http://www.HealthInsurance-Quotes.com to get a fast, friendly, and free quote.

About Assurant Health

Founded in 1892, Assurant Health is one of the leading independent providers of health insurance to small businesses, individuals, and their families, with more than one million covered lives. Assurant Health develops and provides a wide range of small group, short term, student, and individual health insurance products, including consumer-choice products like HSAs and HRAs. With almost 3,000 employees, Assurant Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, and has operations offices in Minnesota, Idaho, and Florida, as well as sales offices across the country. Assurant Health is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by one or more of Assurant Health’s underwriting companies: Time Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Union Security Insurance Company.

About Health of America Insurance Agency

Health of America Insurance Agency is an independent health insurance agency dedicated to providing affordable quality health, medical, dental and employee benefit products to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Their agents provide the highest quality insurance carriers and products on the market today. The agency assures low-cost, quality health and medical insurance plans to residents of Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin for both long-term (permanent) and short-term (up to 12 months) needs.

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RevNutrition.com to Carry Biotropics Products

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RevNutrition.com to Carry Biotropics Products











Delray Beach FL (PRWEB) July 25, 2011

Nutritional Products International (NPI) is pleased to announce that the Biotropics line of natural health products is now available on RevNutrition.com.

Biotropics, a company that develops a variety of Malaysian resources into superior natural health products, focuses on merging past traditional approaches to medicines and well being into cutting-edge, innovative health solutions.

“We are very excited to partner with RevNutrition.com for the selling of the Biotropics line of products,” said Siti Nooruhani, Business Development, Sales & Marketing Director of Biotropics. “This will give consumers even more access to the best natural, name-brand nutrition and health products on the market today.”

Based on extensive research and modern science, Biotropics’ products are designed to meet the health, wellness and vitality needs of today’s men and women. The brand’s all-natural products include an array of the highest quality proprietary botanical extracts, including standardized extracts, all-natural dietary supplements and ingredients for nutraceutical, functional food and cosmetic applications. The company also develops herbal medicines and botanical drugs.

RevNutrition.com brings a wide range of high-quality, affordable wellness products to consumers around the world. On the site, consumers can choose from the most trusted names in the industry, backed with the assurance of competitive pricing and a price match guarantee.

“Biotropics’ products are all backed by the best research available when it comes to all-natural health solutions,” said Mitch Gould, CEO of RevNutrition.com. “By providing scientifically tested natural supplements from Biotropics on our site, we are adding to our comprehensive selection.”

NPI, one of the world’s leading nutraceutical companies, provides sales and marketing solutions for Biotropics and hundreds of other brands worldwide. This enables foreign brands to be successful with consumers in the United States.

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Geisinger Partners with Orion Health to Build Mission-Critical Foundation for Data Integration

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Geisinger Partners with Orion Health to Build Mission-Critical Foundation for Data Integration












Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2011

Geisinger Health System, a physician-led health care system dedicated to health care, education, research and service spanning 42 counties and serving 2.6 million people, has selected the Orion Health Rhapsody Integration Engine as the health system’s new platform for migrating, managing, and streamlining message exchange between over 200 clinical and business systems. The new integration engine will enable them to better participate in Pennsylvania’s Keystone Health Information Exchange.

Gregory Miller, technical analyst at Geisinger explains, “We needed a reliable and flexible data integration platform that supports newer technology capabilities and connectivity to our RHIO — Rhapsody is a key component in our participation — and participation in health information exchanges. Rhapsody will also support our goals to automate and connect to federal programs such as NHIN and PHIN.”

Geisinger Health System’s previous integration engine was sunsetting so they used the opportunity to review their criteria list and explore other product options. Rhapsody was selected for its ability to provide a broad set of monitoring capabilities, for its easy to use drag and drop functionality and its ability to run anywhere, including UNIX. In addition, Rhapsody provides a migration tool set to enable a seamless, step by step process away from eGate, significantly reducing migration time.

Orion Health Senior Vice President of Global Marketing Christopher Ward says, organizations faced with a sunset situation as with eGate have the opportunity to deploy a platform for the future. “Orion Health’s focus on health care customers results in products that are remarkably straight forward and adapted to future requirements. Rhapsody’s eGate migration tool kit means an IT department can reduce the time it spends replacing technology and implement a platform to get on to the current and future business of meeting health data exchange needs.”

“Geisinger Health System is a leader in developing systems that help patients and physicians use technology to connect for better health outcomes. Orion Health is delighted to enjoy association with innovative, mission-forward organizations like Geisinger.”

Orion Health solutions use standards-based technology to integrate data within a facility and external partners without incurring costly rip and replace approaches. Currently the company helps facilities and healthcare communities that connect 35 million patients with tens of thousands of active users.

About Orion Health™ Rhapsody® Integration Engine

Orion Health Rhapsody is a powerful integration engine that delivers advanced inter-system messaging capabilities to health sector organizations of all kinds. Rhapsody is designed for rapid, effortless installation and use, and enables quick accurate and efficient exchange of electronic data. For more information please see http://www.orionhealth.com/products.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record, and the development and implementation of innovative care models including ProvenHealth Navigator, an advanced medical home model, and ProvenCare® (“warranty”) program. The system serves more than 2.6 million residents throughout 42 counties in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://www.geisinger.org.

About Orion Health Inc.

Orion Health™ is the leading Health Information Exchange (HIE) solution provider with expertise in clinical workflow and integration technology for the healthcare sector. Orion Health’s easy-to-use solutions and applications improve patient care and clinical decision making by enabling the exchange of healthcare information among disparate systems and providing integrated health data in a single, unified view. By extending existing healthcare information systems, the Orion Health™ Rhapsody Integration Engine and workflow solutions provide healthcare workers with easy access to patient data and trends, and reduce errors and omissions by streamlining information transfer. Orion Health HIE also supports Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) continuing their goal of improved care coordination, cost savings and better quality of care.

Worldwide, Orion Health has deployed health information communities involving over 35 million patients with hundreds of thousands of active clinical users including Maine’s HealthInfoNet, Alberta Health Services and Spain’s IB Salut. Orion Health’s partners include leading health system integrators and IT vendors such as Accenture, Allscripts, IBM, Oracle, Philips and others. Orion Health has more than 1,000 clients around the world, including Lahey Clinic, Ochsner Health System, UCLA Medical Center, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Spain’s IB Salut, South Eastern Norwegian Regional Health Authority, New Zealand Ministry of Health. Orion Health is a preferred Canada Health Infoway Solution. More information can be found at http://www.orionhealth.com.

Orion Health and Rhapsody are registered trademarks of Orion Health Inc, its parent/or its affiliates. Other names used may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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