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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Putnam Health Advocates, a leader in patient advocacy services and a business of Putnam Healthcare Services, LLC announced today that they have begun the formal implementation of their internal advocate training program by having their President, Anna Inglett, be the first to complete and receive the Patient Advocate Certificate from the Professional Patient Advocate Institute.

?This training initiative represents our commitment to making sure all of our advocates have demonstrated skills and abilities not only in their core competency area but also, to the advocacy profession,? says Ms. Inglett. ?Today, there are no national standards or professional qualifications needed to be an advocate and as such, no nationally recognized certification process. We would like to be a part of the larger initiative to develop one; patients want to know if you are qualified to take their case. The more we can help our industry develop national standards that include certification, the better we can serve consumers.? The Certificate in Patient Advocacy from the PPAI represents training in Ethics, Legal and Risk Management, Providers and Payers, Reimbursement, Current Trends, Patient and Family Support and Business Issues.

Putnam Health Advocates assists consumers with challenges in the following service areas: Medical Bill Audit, Insurance Denial Appeals, Prescription Drug Pricing Comparison, Diagnosis Research, Health Plan Evaluation, Provider Referrals, Provider Fee Negotiating, Case and Care Management, Nursing Home Research and Assisted Living Coordination and Senior Transition services.

The company’s services are provided to clients on a fee for service basis by professional Case Advocates that include RN?s, geriatric case managers, certified coders, billers, insurance and benefits specialists as well as toll free access to the Putnam Health Advocates member care service team. Putnam Health Advocates services are also offered as a package to employers who want to compliment their benefits program, attorneys who need medical bill audit and insurance agents who want to offer additional benefits to their customers.

Located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida, you can learn more about Putnam Health Advocates services and pricing by visiting the Company’s website or by calling (877) 624-8008

Contact:

Anna Inglett

President

813.286.9179

ainglett(at)putnamhealthadvocates(dot)com

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Automated Security Alert, a Pittsburgh-area company that specializes in medical alarms, telehealth and medication dispensers, has been experiencing growth in an economy where other companies are struggling to keep their doors open. This growth is due to Automated Security Alert’s Care Transition platform they have in place.

For over twenty years, Automated Security Alert has provided products to hospitals and nursing homes, as well as products and services to help senior citizens, recovering patients, and physically disabled persons to live more independent, secure lives while living in their own homes. In addition to personal security alarms, the company offers automated medication dispensers, monitored smoke detectors, door alarms, fall detectors, remote patient monitoring and other personal security items.

The company has recently expanded their service area with new offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio. Automated Security Alert is expanding their customer base in every market they serve, including hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes and individuals, all while working with health plans, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Leading the expansion is the newly recruited Jason Seyler, Director of Life Safety. Seyler has previously worked for AlertOne Services where he built their National Retail Division from scratch. Under his leadership, the company is expecting the current growth trend to expand rapidly.

Automated Security Alert, Inc., has provided freedom and security since 1988 to over 60,000 consumers through the use of technology and services that enable seniors, physically-challenged persons and recovering patients to maintain an independent lifestyle in their homes. ASA?s creative, dependable solutions include medical alert systems(personal emergency response systems); fall detection systems; and medication management systems, including electronic pill dispensers and monitored medication dispensers.

For further information, please contact Matthew Couillard at 1.800.338.7114.

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Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) December 24, 2011

Home Care Assistance, North America?s leading provider of in-home senior care, is proud to announce the launch of their informational website Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital, a guide to the post-hospitalization process for patients and their families. Inspired by conversations with clients who have transitioned from a hospital setting back into their own homes, the hands-on informational guide was created after Home Care Assistance witnessed a significant number of clients becoming overwhelmed by the transition from hospital to home.

“Home Care Assistance wants to serve not only as the nation’s premiere home care provider, but also as a friend in the community, educating people about home care,? said Maura Barillaro, RN, Director of Nursing, Home Care Assistance. “Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital is a great tool and resource for anyone who wants to better understand the transition from hospital to home.”

Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital features in-depth informational sections that offer guidelines for each phase of the transition process. From preparing a home setting for patient needs to scheduling a daily routine, the site offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide from the hospital discharge process into the recovery phase.

Each section was developed based upon conversations and information from local geriatric care experts, medical professionals and care managers, whose expert advice is supplemented with a resource-filled bibliography.

Home Care Assistance also took the unprecedented step of offering customized information for specific and common conditions. In consultation with experts, the company assembled patient guides based around common hospitalizations – stroke, fracture, pneumonia and congestive heart failure – which are free for download as PDFs from the informational site. These guides feature important advice for older patients who may need extra support as they move from hospital to home.

The company hopes this informational effort will assist both individual patients in making their care decisions while also tackling the growing problem of hospital readmissions, a costly dilemma for many hospital systems across the country.

With Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital, Home Care Assistance seeks to serve not only as the nation’s premiere home care agency, but also as an educational resource for healthy decision-making.

For more information about Home Care Assistance, visit http://www.HomeCareAssistance.com or call 1-866-454-8345.

ABOUT HOME CARE ASSISTANCE

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2011 Franchise500