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FORA IR42 Forehead Thermometer Acclaimed for Quality, Accuracy, and Reliability

The FORA IR42 forehead thermometer has been acclaimed by many agencies and organizations for its excellent quality, accuracy, and reliability. Many organizations have purchased large quantities of IR42 thermometers to donate to diplomatic allies and institutions around the world.

See below for three examples that were featured in the news recently.

Taiwan Ireland Association donates FORA IR42 forehead thermometers to the local nursing facilities, the Cheshire Limerick

The Taiwan Ireland Association donated 10 IR42 non-contact infrared thermometers as part of a batch of personal protective equipment to assist long-term care institutions in Ireland to continue fighting against COVID-19.

Director Margaret Molyneaux, a representative of the Citi Limerick Nursing Home, said a special thanks to the Taiwan community for donating relevant medical supplies that are urgently needed.

Taiwanese entrepreneurs donates 500 sets of FORA IR42 forehead thermometers to the Nicaragua Ministry of Health

Chairman Zheng Yufeng, a Taiwanese businessman in Nicaragua, donated 500 IR42 non-contact infrared thermometers to the Ministry of Health in Nigeria to help fight the COVID-19 epidemic.

Secretary General Carlos Saénz said this donation showcases the love of the people of Taiwan and fully demonstrates the spirit of “Taiwan Can Help” as these two countries unite together to provide high-quality services and monitor and ensure people’s health.

Taiwan company donates IR42 forehead thermometers to the Holy See in Italy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic

Taidoc donated 500 IR42 forehead thermometers to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who sent them to Holy See in Rome to help them open their doors for public mass ceremonies. As part of COVID-19 prevention requirements, everyone interested in attending must pass a temperature test.

Li Shiming, the Ambassador to the Holy See, said he is very happy to see Italy gradually unblocking the ban under the stabilization of the epidemic and he is grateful for the quick response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Heart Smart Partners with ForaCare to Deliver Remote Patient Monitoring

Heart Smart, a leading provider of telemedicine monitoring and diagnostic services, was one of the first to expand into remote patient monitoring (RPM) in an effort to help chronic care patients decrease hospital readmission rates and avoid ER visits.

Using a variety of FORA devices and the 24/7 HealthView Telehealth System, Heart Smart enables physicians to monitor and better manage their patients’ chronic conditions including CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and COPD.

“I couldn’t imagine an office not using remote patient monitoring,” said Steve Seltzer, Heart Smart founder and owner.

However, since it is a relatively new concept, many physicians aren’t aware of what it is or how beneficial it can be.

When a CHF patient walks into a cardiology office just to take his blood pressure, it’s inefficient for the patient and it doesn’t allow the doctor to bill for reimbursement.

But with remote patient monitoring, that same CHF patient can improve and maintain his weight and blood pressure at home with RPM devices that automatically upload data to a cloud-based telehealth platform. Physicians can monitor results at any time to catch any potential complications while receiving reimbursement for it.

“Patients seem to love it. They feel their doctor is watching their health every single day and they feel better about it,” Seltzer said.

Heart Smart has successfully implemented remote patient monitoring at primary care offices, OBGYN offices, cardiology offices as well as at a well-known cardiac hospital system in Long Island. Soon, Heart Smart will also be starting a program with a chief interventional cardiologist.

Enrollment is continuously rising and expected to significantly increase this year with the help of further education through Heart Smart’s revamped website, online webinars, and other 2020 goals.

“We will get there with ForaCare’s help, support and loyalty,” Seltzer said.

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New Remote Patient Monitoring Codes Provide More Opportunities for Reimbursement

With ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution, you can increase patient access to care and improve chronic disease management—all while receiving reimbursement!

A total of 6 new reimbursement codes have been added to the 2019 and 2020 Medicare fee schedule in the category of Chronic Care Remote Physiologic Monitoring:

Code 99453 Reported when onboarding a new patient into a RPM program, equipment set-up and patient education on the equipment
Code 99454 Reported when the patient receives a RPM device for monitoring for a 30-day period
Code 99457 Reported when a qualified healthcare professional spends 20 minutes of time monitoring, including interactive communication via phone, text, or email
Code 99458 Reported when an additional 20 minutes of interactive communication is provided to the patient/caregiver, and is billed in conjunction with code 99457
Code 99473 Reported when educating and training a patient on a self-measured blood pressure device
Code 99474 Reported when a patient reports self-measured blood pressure readings: two readings, one minute apart, twice daily for a 30-day period, including providing a treatment plan to the patient

RN Staffing Solutions Teams Up with ForaCare to Deliver Remote Patient Monitoring

RN Staffing Solutions recently added ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution to their chronic care management service and is already getting started with onboarding hypertensive patients for a pilot program.

The RPM solution for hypertension includes the FORA® TN’G BP Blood Pressure Monitoring System and the iFORA BP App along with the 24/7 HealthView Telehealth Solution, an online platform where physicians can access their patients’ vitals anytime, anywhere.

However, hypertension is not the only chronic disease RN Staffing Solutions will be managing as more clients sign up for remote patient monitoring. They plan to use a variety of FORA devices to remotely monitor diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD as well.

“The best thing about ForaCare is that their solution is easy to implement,” said Patty McMahon, RN, MS, Senior VP of Healthcare Services, of RN Staffing Solutions. “Plus, everything is included with ForaCare’s end-to-end solution. We don’t have to shop around to get what we need.”

With the full remote patient monitoring solution available, RN Staffing Solutions uses their implementation and workflow expertise to help clients identify patients, provide education and training, enroll patients, and increase practice revenue by billing the numerous insurance companies including Medicare that reimburse for remote patient monitoring.

Additionally, RN Staffing Solutions provides high-quality customer service to ensure a smooth process while improving health outcomes.

For more information about ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution or to request a live demonstration, contact us.

Senior Housing Companies Gets Started with FORA Mobile Care Station

After just a few months, the FORA® Mobile Care Station (MCS) has already begun operating in numerous Senior Housing Companies communities, a company that provides high-quality services and expertise in the assisted living industry.

“This is exactly the solution we’ve been looking for,” said Joy Laudick, Director of Clinical Quality Manager, Senior Housing Companies, regarding the MCS. “We really like the customization of the whole system and the simplicity of the app.”

Nearly 75% of communities under the management of Senior Housing Companies will be using the MCS for more efficient patient monitoring by the end of the year. The efficiency comes from its connectivity, which ultimately reduces human error and saves staff time.

All the FORA Bluetooth-enabled devices connect to the iFORA CS (PCC) app on an iPad rather than a proprietary tablet. Since the data automatically populates, there are fewer manual entries and no lag when data uploads to the app and the PointClickCare® Electronic Health Record portal.

Laudick said the PointClickCare integration is significant in enhancing patient management as part of the Mobile Care Station’s complete solution.

For more information about the Mobile Care Station or to request a live demo, please contact ForaCare.

ForaCare Supports World Diabetes Day

Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. If diabetes is not managed correctly, health complications such as high blood pressure, neuropathy, and heart disease can occur.

A healthier lifestyle is always recommended to minimize health risks. But for even greater results, have your patients get started with ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution for diabetes! Our RPM solution has already been successful in significantly lowering HbA1c levels and improving patients’ quality of life.

In a recent study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina, FORA® devices were shown to reduce participants’ HbA1c by 0.99% after 6 months. A 1% reduction in HbA1c can also result in a 21% reduction in diabetes-related deaths, a 37% reduction in retinopathy and neuropathy, a 14% reduction in heart attacks, and a 45% reduction in cardiovascular death.

ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution requires minimal training for physicians and patients because it’s so simple to use.

Patients receive a FORA glucometer—either the Premium V10 BLE or Test N’GO Advance—both of which wirelessly connect to the FORA 24/7 HealthView Telehealth System. This platform allows physicians to remotely monitor patients in real time anytime, anywhere. And since clinicians can receive text or email alerts regarding any abnormal data, it’s possible to intervene in an emergency and prevent complications.

Today, on World Diabetes Day, is the perfect time to get started with ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution. Contact us for a demonstration at 805-498-8188 or service@foracare.com.

Remote Patient Monitoring Can Help You Take Control of Your Health

Did you know it’s possible to minimize potential health complications with remote monitoring?

With ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution, we’ve seen positive outcomes including significantly lower HbA1c levels as well as increased communication between patients and physicians, improved access to care, and fewer hospitalizations in recent studies using FORA devices for chronic disease management.

All FORA® devices upload measurement data to the 24/7 HealthView Telehealth System, a cloud-based system that your physician can access anytime, anywhere. This way, you can feel confident in your personalized treatment plan knowing your provider is consistently watching over your vitals.

Plus, it’s affordable! Our devices and test strips are highly accurate, yet inexpensive and often partially or fully covered by insurance. And since our telehealth system allows physicians to adjust medications based on your real-time measurements, you also save money by minimizing general physician appointments and emergency room visits.

Ask your healthcare professional if they’re already participating in a remote patient monitoring program. If not, tell your physician you want to get started with ForaCare’s complete chronic disease management solution.

Take control of your health today!

Win a FORA TN’G BP Blood Pressure Monitoring System!

Congratulations to Rebecca M. for winning! Thank you to everyone who entered and shared your opinion of our devices. Make sure you continue to follow ForaCare on our website and social media for upcoming sales, giveaways, and events. If you’d still like to give us feedback, you can contact us or share on Facebook.

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Do you have an opinion on our FORA® devices? We’re interested in understanding how our FORA devices have helped you manage your health. Answer 3 simple questions and you’ll be entered into our raffle* for a chance to win a device! Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re raffling off our FORA TN’G BP!

It’s well known that diabetes and hypertension often occur together; in fact, 80% of Americans with type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure. Take the TN’G BP with you on-the-go to measure your blood pressure anywhere.

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*Raffle ends 11:59:59 PM EST November 22, 2019. U.S. residents only.

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Learn More About the FORA Mobile Care Station at the PCC SUMMIT, November 3–6

The ForaCare team is excited to showcase the FORA® Mobile Care Station with PointClickCare® integration at the annual PCC SUMMIT in Grapevine, Texas!

With the FORA Mobile Care Station, nursing staff can more efficiently measure vitals and monitor patients thanks to its portability and accuracy. Its PCC integration makes it easy to transfer data directly from the various FORA medical devices to the PointClickCare EHR platform.

This eliminates the need for manual entries, reducing the possibility of human errors. Plus, staff can review all vital signs on the iFORA CS (PCC) app before uploading data to the PCC EHR, further reducing errors and saving staff time.

The Mobile Care Station also meets or exceeds all HIPAA requirements because of its complex encryption and authentication measures, lowering your risk for potential violations.

Head to booth #205 to say hello to the ForaCare team! We’ll be happy to provide more information about the Mobile Care Station and give you a brief demonstration. Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win a FORA TN’G SpO2!

PCC SUMMIT

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail

Grapevine, TX 76051

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