Arizona Begins Implementation of New Roadmap Focused on Health IT and Health Information Exchange Success

Theo nguồn tin Arizona Health-e Connection trên mạng của prnewswire.com PHOENIX, March 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Arizona has begun formal implementation of Arizona’s Health IT Roadmap 2.0, aimed at coordinating and advancing health IT (HIT) and health information exchange (HIE) statewide. Implementation kicks off with a public forum in Phoenix on April 2 at the Arizona Medical Association (810 W. Bethany Home Road). Registration is required to attend the forum. To accommodate those unable to attend in person, webinars will be held on April 3 and April 7. For information on attending the forum or webinars and to register, click here. “Arizona has a history of moving forward through community collaboration and discussion,” said Lorie Mayer, Arizona’s State HIT Coordinator. “The first two initiatives focus on stakeholder engagement and participation, so implementation begins now with a community discussion of how the flow of information is essential to achieving the Triple Aim of better care, better outcomes and lower costs. Publication of Roadmap 2.0 and the initiation of a community dialog demonstrate Arizona’s intent to continue its focus on building HIT/HIE capabilities to enable that success.” With the end of federal funding in early 2014, under the State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program (SHIECAP), Arizona wanted to ensure a go-forward plan to leverage its already-significant investment in health information. Unlike many states, Arizona specifically dedicated a portion of its federal funds to produce a plan covering the next three years and beyond. Of particular importance were the identification of a viable path for continued HIT/HIE adoption and the development of new post-SHIECAP funding sources to sustain growth and operations. Roadmap 2.0, released in late February, was a collaboration of the Arizona Department of Administration’s Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ADOA-ASET) office, Arizona Health-e Connection and Mosaica Partners, a consulting firm specializing in health information strategy and exchange. It describes 19 actionable initiatives designed to advance HIT/HIE in Arizona, focusing on key areas including stakeholder engagement and policy development, technology infrastructure implementation, and exploration of innovative technology models that support care delivery transformation. Initial Roadmap 2.0 implementation efforts include developing a common patient consent approach, integrating physical and behavioral health exchange, and providing continued and new HIT/HIE assistance to providers. “The roadmap planning project involved the ongoing participation of Arizona stakeholders, including more than 300 individuals representing over 70 organizations. We are very pleased with the results and how quickly we were able to move from planning to action,” said AzHeC CEO Melissa Kotrys. “From the beginning, we recognized the importance of using a proven approach developed by HIT/HIE experts Mosaica Partners in building our state’s roadmap and leveraging the commitment of our stakeholders. The combination of their depth of national HIE expertise and successful approaches for bringing stakeholders together to build an actionable HIE roadmap made them great partners in driving our efforts.” According to Mosaica Partners President Laura Kolkman, RN, MS, FHIMSS, Arizona’s desire to incorporate a broad base of stakeholders in the process was key to producing a relevant and actionable roadmap. “We know from experience that plans of this type which engage stakeholders in both the process and implementation are more successful,” she said. “By involving a broad base of stakeholders in an open planning process, Arizona has again demonstrated its leadership and commitment to the use of HIT and HIE to improve individual outcomes and population health while reducing costs.” Arizona’s Health IT Roadmap 2.0 is available here for download. State of Arizona Government Three State agencies are involved in HIT/HIE in Arizona: Arizona Department of Administration’s Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ADOA-ASET) office, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) – the State’s Medicaid agency – Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and the Office of the Governor. ADOA-ASET provided programmatic oversight to the State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program (SHIECAP). Arizona Health-e Connection Arizona Health-e Connection (AzHeC) is a public-private partnership that improves health and wellness by advancing the secure and private sharing of electronic health information. Incorporated in 2007, AzHeC drives the adoption and optimization of HIT and HIE. The primary roles it performs include: serving as an educator and clearinghouse for HIT information; researching, developing and advocating statewide HIT policies; and leading and supporting provider adoption of HIT and HIE across Arizona. AzHeC’s largest program, the Arizona Regional Extension Center (REC), has assisted over 2,800 Arizona providers in adopting EHRs and achieving Meaningful Use since its creation in 2010. About Mosaica Partners A nationally recognized health information strategy and HIE consulting firm, Mosaica Partners provides services to a wide range of clients including rural and urban communities, hospitals, ACOs, state agencies and HIT coordinators, federal agencies and other healthcare-focused organizations. Established in 2005, the firm has earned a national reputation for its health information research and strategy capabilities and its expertise and accomplishments in planning, forming, and optimizing HIEs. Two of Mosaica Partners’ principals authored the definitive book on HIE, The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide, which was named “Book of the Year” by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). SOURCE Arizona Health-e Connection RELATED LINKS http://www.azhec.org http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arizona-begins-implementation-of-new-roadmap-focused-on-health-it-and-health-information-exchange-success-252892721.html

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Các Công Ty Xếp Phoenix Hạng 10 trong 31 Thành Phố Lớn Hoa Kỳ Chọn Thân Thiện Kinh Doanh Cho Năm 2014 Theo Tham Khảo KPMG

Theo nguồn tin KPMG trên mạng của prnewswire.com SOURCE KPMG LLP Atlanta Most Cost-Friendly Business Location Among Large U.S. Cities; Cincinnati, Orlando Follow Closely: KPMG Study KPMG’s 2014 COMPETITIVE ALTERNATIVES STUDY Excerpt from PRNewswire.com NEW YORK, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — “Cincinnati was the second most cost-competitive location in the large-cities category, followed by Orlando, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., and San Antonio. Other locations ranked among the top 10 in the large-city category included Tampa, Fla., Cleveland, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Phoenix.”

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlanta-most-cost-friendly-business-location-among-large-us-cities-cincinnati-orlando-follow-closely-kpmg-study-252624001.html

Cost Index

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Phoenix, AZ

96.7

10

SOURCE: http://www.competitivealternatives.com/

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Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc. Releases New Guide Titled "What You Should Expect from an Auction Firm"

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của PHOENIX, March 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. has released its latest guide on selling at auction. Titled “What You Should Expect from an Auction Firm,” the resource discusses what sellers need to know about partnering with auction companies. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140328/MN92307) The guide outlines the many benefits of selling at auction. It also provides 12 specific recommendations for finding the right auction company. From verifying auctioneer credentials to understanding costs, the document outlines what sellers need to do to have a successful auction. According to the National Auctioneers Association, more than half the U.S. population has attended a live auction. This popular selling venue is one of the best ways to reach a large number of potential buyers and close a sale quickly. However, as the guide points out, sellers must understand what role the auction company needs to play in the sales process. “Knowing which auction firm to hire for the best possible experience requires some effort,” said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc. “Sellers need to commit to doing some homework so they’re happy with the service they get both before and after their auction. The last thing a seller wants is issues with improper accounting, unexpected fees, missing items, excessively discounted items or late payments. “By producing this guide, we hope to educate sellers on making the right hiring decision,” continued Weidenhamer. “The recommendations we include will help sellers find a qualified auction service that will deliver a positive and financially-rewarding experience.” To download the guide, interested parties can click here. About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest’s most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy. Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States. Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com. Media Contact: Jacque Weiner, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., (602) 252-4842, Jacque@auctionANDappraise.com News distributed by PR Newswire iReach: https://ireach.prnewswire.com SOURCE Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. RELATED LINKS http://auctionANDappraise.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/auction-systems-auctioneers–appraisers-inc-releases-new-guide-titled-what-you-should-expect-from-an-auction-firm-252879921.html

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Gái Việt Bị Truy Tố Bỏ Tiền Mướn Người Giết Mẹ

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của thestarphoenix.com Daughter accused of murder plot asked for $1,200 BY CHRISTIE BLATCHFORD, THE STARPHOENIX

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Daughter+accused+murder+plot+asked/9662438/story.html

“Huei Hann Pan was shot twice during the bogus home invasion after one of three armed men threw a blanket over his head, but Bich Ha Pan, his 53-year-old wife and Jennifer’s mother, was shot three times, twice in the back of the head, and died.”

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Reinvent PHX Community Design Workshops

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov March 25, 2014 Residents are invited to shape the future of development along Phoenix’s light rail system by participating in a two-week-long Reinvent PHX community design workshop. The “opening event” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 24, and the “closing event” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4. Both events will take place at the Phoenix Financial Center, 3443 N. Central Ave. “Creating walkable communities connected to light rail spurs the vibrant and energetic corridors we all want, and improves the quality of life for everyone,” said Mayor Greg Stanton. During the two-week workshop, all residents are invited to provide input any time Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at myplanphx.com. “Bikeable, walkable communities encourage a more vibrant local business community,” said District 4 Councilwoman Laura Pastor. “When we come together as a community to discuss our vision for our neighborhoods, we are building a strong foundation for future development and growth in our City.” The opening event will review designs for walkable communities along the light rail between downtown Phoenix and 44th Street/Sky Harbor Airport and provide initial input on designs for walkable communities along the light rail between downtown Phoenix and Bethany Home Road/Christown Mall. “Revitalization through adaptive reuse, strengthening our local small business community, designing complete streets and encouraging our rich arts and cultural history are accomplished through partnerships and planning projects such as Reinvent PHX,” said District 8 Councilwoman Kate Gallego. “We hope that residents will take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this process.” The closing event will feature designs for walkable communities along the light rail between downtown Phoenix and Bethany Home Road/Christown Mall. Local businesses will provide free food samples at both the opening and closing events. Reinvent PHX is a community-based planning effort to create walkable communities by guiding future development along the Phoenix light rail system through Transit Oriented Development, a method for building and preserving communities with the goal of making walking, bicycling and using public transit safe, convenient and comfortable for daily living. This planning effort will serve as a model for developing other walkable communities along future light rail corridors throughout Phoenix. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Reinvent PHX is a collaborative partnership between the city of Phoenix, HUD, Arizona State University, St. Luke’s Health Initiatives, Sustainable Communities Collaborative, Urban Land Institute, Artlink Phoenix, Local First Arizona, Arizona Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), American Institute of Architects (AIA) Phoenix Metro, Discovery Triangle, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, GateWay Community College, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, Valley Metro and the Phoenix Union High School District. For more information on Reinvent PHX, visit reinventphx.org or call 602-256-5648. Media Contact: Sina Matthes 602-534-6648

http://phoenix.gov/news/032514reinventphx.html

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Thông Báo Đóng Cửa & Các Dịch Vụ Trong Ngày Lễ César Chávez

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov César Chávez Holiday Notice March 24, 2014 City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, March 31, in observance of the César Chávez holiday. Here’s how city services are affected. Trash and Recycling Trash and recycling will be collected as usual. There will be no change in collection day. Transit Phoenix city buses, Dial-A-Ride, and Valley Metro Light Rail will operate on normal schedules. Transfer Stations They will be closed. Library Burton Barr Central Library and all branch libraries normally open on Monday will be closed. Parking Meters They will be free. Media Contact: Public Information Office 602-262-7177

http://phoenix.gov/news/032414holidaynotice.html

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Phương Pháp Mới Giúp Cậu Bé Mù Lấy Lại Ánh Sáng

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của SBTN.tv Phương pháp mới giúp cậu bé mù lấy lại ánh sáng http://www.sbtn.tv/vi/tin-hoa-k%E1%BB%B3/ph%C6%B0%C6%A1ng-ph%C3%A1p-m%E1%BB%9Bi-gi%C3%BAp-c%E1%BA%ADu-b%C3%A9-m%C3%B9-l%E1%BA%A5y-l%E1%BA%A1i-%C3%A1nh-s%C3%A1ng.html

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Equal Pay for Equal Work Bake Sale Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Arizona Capitol Lawn

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) March 23, 2014

Please join the Arizona Foundation for Women and other prominent Arizona women’s organizations on the Arizona Capitol Lawn for the 2014 Equal Pay for Equal Work Bake Sale. Cookies will be prepared by an Arizona, female-owned bakery and will be “sold” in proportion to pay inequity. In 2014, women in Arizona earn 82¢ for every $1 a man earns in the same job for the same work. In 2013, that number was 85¢. We lost ground.

We offer this Bake Sale to demonstrate the simple truth: women and paid less than men for the same work. If you want to learn more about Arizona’s investments in women and children, read our co-sponsored Report on the Status of Women on our website at http://www.azfw.org. More information is also available at http://www.aauw.org for “The Simple Truth.”

Media is invited to this important event. For more information, call the Arizona Foundation for Women at 602-532-2800. If you’d like to make a contribution to the Foundation, please visit us online at http://www.azfw.org or call 602-532-2800 today.

The Arizona Foundation for Women believes SHE Counts!®
Presented for Arizona Gives Day 2014

What: Bake Sale for Equal Pay for Equal Work Day
When: April 8, 2014 7:30am to 11:30am
Where: Arizona Capitol Lawn
Who: Arizona Foundation for Women & Supporters
Why: Demonstrate Pay Inequity in Arizona

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11694586.htm

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Show Me the Money! Free Grant Writing Workshop Offered to Residents

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov

March 21, 2014

Know of a great project for your neighborhood, but aren’t sure from where the money is going to come? Interested in applying for a grant, but aren’t sure where or how to start?

The city’s Neighborhood Services Department is hosting a free grant writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. Participants will explore the fundamentals of the process and learn the “who, what, where and how” of grant writing.

The class is open to all Phoenix residents. Registration is required. For more information or to register for this free workshop, call 602-534-4444, email neighborhood.college@phoenix.gov or visit phoenix.gov/nsd/neighborhoodcollege.

Media Contact: Stephanie Romero, 602-261-8512

http://phoenix.gov/news/032114grantwriting101.html

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Sky Harbor's East Cell Phone Lot Temporarily Moving

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov March 20, 2014 In order to reduce traffic congestion near Terminal 4, Sky Harbor is moving the East Cell Phone Lot to a location that can accommodate more than four times the vehicle traffic. From 5:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21 until the end of the month, the cell phone lot directly east of Terminal 4 will close and a larger cell phone lot will open on the northeast side of the Airport. Sky Harbor will provide a series of lighted signs guiding drivers to the new location, north of East Economy Parking. For drivers entering from the west, Sky Harbor will continue to offer its cell phone lot located just west of Terminal 2. Additionally, those picking up and dropping off Terminal 4 passengers can avoid traffic tie ups by using the PHX Sky Train® Station at 44th Street and Washington. From the East Valley, drivers have two options: Take the 202 west to the 44th Street exit and proceed south Drive north on State Route 143 to the Washington Street exit, drive west on Washington to 44th Street, then turn south. The 44th Street PHX Sky Train® station features a cell phone lot where drivers may wait, free of charge, while their friends or loved ones take the 5-minute ride on the train from Terminal 4. Terminal 4 serves 80 percent of Sky Harbor’s passengers on Southwest, US Airways, American, Aeromexico, Air Canada, British Airways, Volaris and WestJet. For the latest information on traffic conditions, follow Phoenix Sky Harbor on Facebook or Twitter @PHXskyharbor. Media Contact: Sky Harbor Public Information Office Text or Page: 602-673-5355

http://phoenix.gov/news/032014cellphonelot.html

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