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Special Care Unit Wins South Florida
Check Out This Rxcellent
HIMSS Innovation Award
New Way to Help Patients Save
for BlueBeak Technology
Money on Prescriptions
Created by Centric Consulting
MediXall.com created a new Rx program to
help providers and their practices save their Special Care Providers provided. Early results
patients up to 80% on prescriptions. By providers was recently awarded the show ventilator weaning
using the MediXallRx discount program in their South Florida HIMSS rates exceeding 80 per-
practice, patients will leave more satisfied know- Innovation Award for cent (much higher than
ing they are significantly saving on their prescrip- implementing Centric the national average),
tions when they use the MediXallRx Savings Card Consulting’s Blue Beak tech- decannulation rates have
at their pharmacy. nology, which has signifi- exceeded 63 percent, and
The MediXallRx Savings Card will be accepted cantly enhanced the level of there has been a nearly
nationwide at more than 60,000 participating care patients receive within 400% increase in subse-
pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS, Target, their Special Care Unit quent discharges home.
Walmart, and other national chains as well as (SCU). In addition, readmission
regional and local drug stores. It can be used by Special Care Providers rates have reduced to
the consumer and that consumer’s immediate Michael Swartz partnered with Centric nearly 6 percent, com-
family members. There are no age or income Consulting, which devel- pared to an average of 30
restrictions. oped BlueBeak, to improve Kim Caruthers, to 60 percent at other
Consumers simply start by visiting MediXall.com and entering the name of a their “high-touch” multi- partner with hospitals.
prescription drug and their zip code. MediXallRx will immediately display a list disciplinary model of care Centric Miami Special Care Unit is
of both brand name and generic prescription prices as well as a map of partici- by using beacon technology continuing to explore
pating pharmacy locations nearby. to monitor staff interaction other ways to use this
The MediXallRx Discount Program benefits consumers who: with patients, encouraging technology to better
• Do not have health insurance and pay for brand name or generic prescrip- and rewarding staff for quali- support their clients
tions out-of-pocket ty patient care. and patients.
• Have health insurance coverage but require prescriptions that are not cov- The South Florida HIMSS Special Care
ered by their insurance Chapter honored Special Providers of America is
• Have Medicare and are enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan but require pre- Care Providers with the a 27-year-old company,
scriptions that are excluded by Medicare Part D Law award at the 2018 IntegraTe specializing in the man-
• Have Medicare and decided not to enroll in Medicare Part D due to age or conference on October 2, agement of acute hospi-
income restrictions 2018. The award recognizes tal-based Special Care
• Have Medicaid and require prescriptions that are not covered by Medicaid providers for healthcare Units (SCU). Their pro-

technology innovation in gram caters to the
For more information about MediXall.com and the MediXallRx Discount Program, South Florida, taking into Sam Nimah, CEO Special unique needs of the cat-
visit www.MediXall.com.
consideration the direct cor- Care Providers astrophically ill, venti-
relation between an organi- lator-dependent or
zation’s IT initiative and accomplish- medically complex patient. The SCU
ment or a documented organizational provides extended acute care in con-
objective. junction with acute neurological, pul-
The innovative technology offers real- monary and physical rehabilitation.
time monitoring and visualization of Centric Consulting is a management
Florida is at the heart of healthcare, patient care and creates the statistical consulting firm that guides in the search
foundation for future improvements. for answers to complex digital, business
Each SCU staff member is issued a spe- and technology problems by asking
with Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel cialized badge and each patient bed is tough questions, leading crucial conver-
equipped with a beacon reader. BlueBeak sations and blending their experts with
keeping its finger on the pulse. uses Bluetooth to communicate between yours. Together they optimize your
the badge and beacon reader, providing processes, elevate your technology, and
instant feedback on patients in need of help you compete in a digital world.
service. The data collected is imported They work together to uncover the
into an intuitive, custom dashboard that answers so you’re more knowledgeable,
provides feedback and statistical data for confident, and own a lasting solution
future care initiatives. that grows with you.
BlueBeak’s beacon technology has
improved SCU patient outcomes, Learn more at
reduced costs and improved services www.centricconsulting.com.

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