04.27.2010Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 78th Annual Meeting of the AANSPriority Consult will exhibit at the 78th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1 – 5, 2010. The theme of the meeting is "Neurosurgery on Fire." Spine presentations consist of "Bending the Health Cost Curve and Improving Spine Care: Strategies for Success," "Multilevel ACDF with and without BMP: A Comparison of Outcomes and Dysphagia Rates in 150 Patients" and many more.

Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine program by visiting Booth #2137. For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.

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01.11.2010Six Organizations Implement Priority ConsultSix organizations implemented Priority Consult between June 2009 and December 2009. The organizations include: The Inova Spine Institute in Falls Church, VA; The Good Samaritan Spine Center in Baltimore, MD; The Valley Hospital Spine Center in Ridgewood, NJ; Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN; Utah Neurological Clinic in Provo, UT; and the Northern New England Spine Center in Dover, NH.

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09.29.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 24th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine SocietyPriority Consult will exhibit at the 24th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, in San Francisco, California, November 10–13, 2009. Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine program at booth #437.

For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.

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09.29.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological SurgeonsPriority Consult will exhibit at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 24–29, 2009. The theme of the meeting is "A Culture of Excellence". Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine program at booth #201.

For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.

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06.17.2009Priority Consult Breast Care to Exhibit at National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. Breast Patient Navigator Certification September ProgramsThe main objective in the NCBC Navigation Certification program is to help licensed nurses and other certified medical professionals, such as RT(R)(M)s, meet certain criteria in skill sets for navigating a patient through their breast health and breast cancer journey. The program presents performance standards in breast patient navigation, timeliness of care and discusses facility protocol. It validates these medical professionals' knowledge and performance standards through testing. Individuals are provided with a study guide on breast patient navigation. The certification is open to individuals who are currently responsible or will be responsible for navigating a patient. Individuals who are not licensed medical professionals will be provided a certificate of attendance.

For more information visit the website or to register visit http://www.breastcare.org/Navigation/NationalApplicationOptions.htm

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06.15.2009Spine Center of Excellence at Thibodaux Regional Implements Priority ConsultThe Spine Center of Excellence at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, implemented Priority Consult on April 13, 2009. The Spine Center offers a single point of access for patients, known as a Nurse Navigator, and is comprised of physicians with specialties in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Anesthesia, and Neurosurgery. Priority Consult allows the Spine Center's Nurse Navigator to direct patients to the most appropriate treatment or physician for their spine symptoms.

For more information about the Spine Center of Excellence at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and their experience with Priority Consult, please contact Billy Naquin, Director, Spine Center, at (685) 493-4501.

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06.08.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 11th National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Comprehensive Cancer Programs and ServicesPriority Consult will exhibit at the 11th National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Comprehensive Cancer Programs and Services, hosted by Active Communications International, in Boston, Massachusetts, June 17-19, 2009. The conference will bring together administrative and medical leaders who are interested in advancing their cancer programs. A tour of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center is also included.

Conference attendees will have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult Breast Care software and evaluate the benefits of Nurse Navigation within a cancer program. For more information, please contact Paul Pugsley, Client Development Manager, at (513) 569-5227, or by email.

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06.04.2009Tallahassee Memorial NeuroSurgery Center Implements Priority ConsultThe Tallahassee Memorial NeuroSurgery Center, in Tallahassee, Florida, implemented Priority Consult on June 1, 2009. The neurosurgeon reviewers, Mark Cuffe, MD, Christopher Rumana, MD, and Albert Lee, MD, utilize Priority Consult to expedite treatment for the Center’s spine patients.

For more information about Tallahassee Memorial NeuroSurgery Center's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Judy Greenwald, Service Line Administrator, at (850) 431-5371.

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06.04.2009Cabell Huntington Hospital Implements Priority ConsultCabell Huntington Hospital and Cabell Huntington Back & Spine Center simultaneously implemented Priority Consult in April 2009. Cabell Huntington Hospital is a regional, 303-bed referral center located in Huntington, West Virginia. The Back & Spine Center cares for patients from more than 29 counties throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. Orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons utilize Priority Consult to expedite care for Back & Spine Center patients.

For more information about Cabell Huntington Hospital's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Sylvia Fields, RN, BSN, Manager, Back & Spine Center, at (304) 526-2613.

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04.10.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 77th Annual Meeting of the AANSPriority Consult will exhibit at the 77th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, in San Diego, California, May 2 – 6, 2009. The theme of the meeting is "Shaping Neurosurgery's Future: A Global Enterprise." Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine program.

Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine program by visiting Booth #2424. For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.

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04.09.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 2009 Annual NERVES MeetingPriority Consult will exhibit at the 2009 Annual NERVES Meeting, in San Diego, California, April 30 – May 2, 2009. During the meeting, attendees will receive updated information regarding neurosurgical practices, such as "Financial Planning for Your Practice", "Pay for Performance", and "Mid Level Providers, PAs & NPs in Neurosurgery."

Meeting attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a neurosurgical practice. For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.

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03.10.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at the 5th National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Spine Centers of ExcellencePriority Consult will exhibit at the 5th National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Spine Centers of Excellence for Hospitals and Health Systems, hosted by Active Communications International, in Chicago, Illinois, April 15-17, 2009. This conference will focus on building, optimizing and maintaining Spine Centers of Excellence, including such topics as physician integration, legal considerations and reimbursement.

Priority Consult client Deborah Spoutz, RN, BSN, CNOR, Spine Center Manager, The Spine Center at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, will present "Developing an Integrated Spine Center and Implementing an Advanced Delivery Model for Efficient and Profitable Spine Patient Management."

Conference attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a Spine Center of Excellence. For more information, please contact Michael Graham, Director, at (513) 569-5228, or by email.  Email Mike

03.03.2009Priority Consult Breast Care to Exhibit at the 33rd Annual Symposium of the American Society of Breast DiseasePriority Consult will exhibit at the 33rd Annual Symposium of the American Society of Breast Disease, in Chicago, Illinois, April 2-3, 2009. The symposium will cover diverse topics, which include "Clinical Trials Updates," "Survivorship: The Art and Science of Living Through Cancer," and "Multimodality Screening: What's New and What's on the Horizon".

Priority Consult Breast Care will be located in the exhibit hall in the French Room of the Drake Hotel. Booth visitors will be able to experience a demonstration of the Priority Consult Breast Care software, ask questions and discuss how the system could benefit their program. For more information, please contact Paul Pugsley at (513) 569-5227, or by email.

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03.03.2009Northern Michigan Regional Hospital Implements Priority ConsultNorthern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan, implemented Priority Consult on February 17, 2009. This 243-bed hospital utilizes Priority Consult to expedite care for patients in their new spine program. The neurosurgeon reviewers are David Morris, MD, and R. Blain Rawson, MD.

For more information about Northern Michigan Regional Hospital's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Ken Horrom, RN, MSA, Service Line Director, Neuroscience and Orthopaedics, at (231) 487-4585.

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02.12.2009Priority Consult Breast Care to Exhibit at 19th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center ConferencePriority Consult will exhibit at the 19th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, hosted by the National Consortium of Breast Centers, in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 14-18, 2009. The conference will focus on the development, implementation and expansion of breast center programs.

Priority Consult Breast Care will be located at Booth # 9. Booth visitors will be able to experience a demonstration of the Priority Consult Breast Care software, ask questions and discuss how the system could benefit their program. For more information, please contact Paul Pugsley at (513) 569-5227, or by email at ppugsley@priorityconsult.com.

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02.02.2009Priority Consult to Exhibit at AANS Weekend Update CoursePriority Consult will exhibit at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Weekend Update course, "Interactive Review of Clinical Neurosurgery by Case Management", in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 21-22, 2009. The course will offer a broad review of clinical neurosurgery with an emphasis on new, changing and controversial concepts in a fast-paced, non-threatening and interactive format.

Course attendees will also have an opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the Priority Consult software and evaluate the benefits of spine triage within a busy spine center. For more information, please contact Rachel Elliott at (513) 569-5203, or by email.

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12.02.2008Unity Spine Center Implements Priority ConsultUnity Spine Center in Rochester, New York, implemented Priority Consult on November 3, 2008. Under the leadership of Medical Director, Mary Dombovy, MD, the Spine Center utilizes physiatrists Mark LiVecchi, MD, Sridevi Mukkamala, MD, and Cecilia Ransom, MD, to review and triage spine patients. The Spine Center utilizes Priority Consult to ensure that patients' treatment plans are expedited, including non-surgical treatment, diagnostic testing, and surgical consultations.

For more information about Unity Spine Center's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Carm Mancuso at (585) 368-3832.

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11.22.2008Spokane Brain and Spine Implements Priority ConsultSpokane Brain and Spine implemented Priority Consult on October 27, 2008. Spokane Brain and Spine is a neurosurgical practice with Dr. John Demakas and Kathleen White, ARNP. They work together to provide patients with comprehensive spine and cranial care. Their utilization of Priority Consult is a natural extension of the pre-appointment reviews they have always carried out. Priority Consult allows them to better organize and expedite patient reviews and communication with referring physicians.

For more information about Spokane Brain and Spine's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Liza Carlson, RN, at (509) 744-3490.

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10.01.2008WellSpan Spine Center Implements Priority ConsultThe WellSpan Spine Center in York, PA, implemented Priority Consult October 1, 2008. The Spine Center offers a comprehensive approach to spine care that brings together a full range of treatment options. Their experts in physical medicine, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, pain intervention and complementary medicine coordinate all of the diagnostic testing and treatments necessary for back and neck problems. Using a holistic approach, physicians and staff help to minimize pain, restore function and improve quality of life for patients.

For more information about the WellSpan Spine Center's experience with Priority Consult, please contact Kim Green, Clinical Program Director, Neurosciences, at (717) 851-6046.

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