Obesity Surgery Technology Partnership to Improve Patient Access and Care

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Obesity Surgery Technology Partnership to Improve Patient Access and Care

Published on: February 3rd, 2010 12:03am by: Infosurge

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(OPENPRESS) February 3, 2010 -- Pronex, Bariatric Support Centers International, and Info-Surge.com announce a technology partnership to improve patient access to weight loss surgery pre and post-op care.

The partnership creates the most comprehensive solution to date by fusing bariatric EMR, patient management system, billing, online bariatric patient education, call center, and patient support groups. With President Obama’s push for implementation of electronic medical records (EMR), and the first lady Michelle Obama’s announcement of launching a major initiative to combat childhood obesity, the release of this new offering will assist bariatric surgery practices deliver state-of-the-art patient care, expand their outreach, and improve long term outcomes.

Colleen Cook, President, CEO of Bariatric Support Centers International said: ‘BSCI is pleased to contribute our many years of experience and insight as part of this end to end solution. The collaborative efforts of this group of expert professionals, brings to the bariatric community the continuity and consistency needed for exceptional patient care, far beyond what has ever been offered. The outcomes will be extraordinary.’

Eran Kabakov, CEO of Info-Surge.com said: ’As staunch supporters of the bariatric community we believe the only way to bring excellence to bariatric care is by team work. Online patient education is our passion and an imperative part of bariatric care; I am very excited that it is now an integral part of a great bariatric practice service partnership.’

Fred Pira, CEO of ProNex, Inc. said:’ProNex has work extremely hard on developing the most comprehensive bariatric practice management tool on the markets. Our goal is to deliver a tool that answers all the technology and administration needs a bariatric surgery practice faces daily. With the addition of Info-Surge and BSCI to our pool of services we have achieved a new level of service that is going to change the bariatric world.’

Info-Surge online patient education platform helps physicians educate patients before and after medical procedures. Info-Surge’s online education products bridge communication gaps and increase practice productivity. To learn more, visit http://www.info-surge.com or call (888) 203-0465.

Bariatric Support Centers International (BSCI) a Utah based company, has been a leader in the bariatric support community, assuring optimal outcomes since 2000. BSCI is also home of the International Bariatric Support Group Registry and The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients. To learn more visit http://www.bsciresourcecenter.com/ or call (801)-327-6500.

Pronex, Inc. developed My ProConnect EMR platform which brings medical practices enhanced individual care, patient relationship management, improved clinician productivity, decreased costs and increased revenue. To learn more visit http:www.pronexinc.com or call (847) 726-7718.