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Nova Scotia to Improve Revenue Management Processes with Infor

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health have selected the Infor Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management application to help meet the goals of its digital transformation program, One Person One Record (OPOR). This major program will replace health information systems used throughout the province of Nova Scotia with a new clinical information system. As part of the transformation, key Infor applications will be used to modernize and unify disparate patient accounting and billing systems.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health have selected the Infor Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management application to help meet the goals of its digital transformation program, One Person One Record (OPOR).
  • This major program will replace health information systems used throughout the province of Nova Scotia with a new clinical information system.
  • As part of the transformation, key Infor applications will be used to modernize and unify disparate patient accounting and billing systems.
  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia.

IWK Foundation announces $1-million donation from Bell Let's Talk to support emergency mental health care within redeveloped IWK Emergency Department

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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"Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.

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  • "Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.
  • The IWK Emergency Department continues to experience record-breaking patient visits, including those requiring mental health care.
  • "Research in stigma and trauma informed care shows that experience in the Emergency Department impacts how patients and families feel about seeking future mental health care.
  • Today's announcement builds on our shared commitment to improving the provision of emergency mental health care and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness," said Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation.

New Research Puts a Multi-Billion Price Tag on Failure to Improve Children’s Health in Canada

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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“Pandemic restrictions have lifted and the recent acute pediatric crisis has waned, but the impacts will be felt for years to come.

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  • “Pandemic restrictions have lifted and the recent acute pediatric crisis has waned, but the impacts will be felt for years to come.
  • The research involves a multi-disciplinary team from the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto, including the faculties of Social Work, Public Policy, Health, Education and Economics.
  • Vivic Research, an economic consulting firm dedicated to advocating for social justice with data-driven research, partnered on the economic analysis of the social return on investment in children’s health.
  • Children First Canada graciously recognizes the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada, MITACS, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), CHEO, and the IWK for making this report possible.

Nova Scotia and Oracle Cerner Begin a New Era in Healthcare

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The province of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and IWK Health (IWK), announced today a new 10-year agreement has been signed with Oracle Cerner to implement an integrated electronic care record across the province for the more than one million Nova Scotians. This technology can help improve the way health professionals use and share patient information.

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  • Like much of the world, Nova Scotia has dealt with health care challenges such as emergency department long wait times and provider waitlists.
  • "The approval of OPOR is a great day for healthcare in Nova Scotia," said Dr. Matthew Clarke, emergency physician, Central Zone.
  • "We are excited for this opportunity to help Nova Scotia improve health care across their region.
  • Oracle Cerner has been a trusted partner of Nova Scotia's health system for 30 years, providing laboratory and radiology information systems.

CIBC donates $100,000 to RCMP Foundation and IWK Health Centre in response to Nova Scotia tragedy

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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22, 2020 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) is donating $50,000 to the RCMP Foundation and $50,000 to IWK Health Centre, a leading health centre in Nova Scotia, in response to the recent tragic events in the province.

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  • 22, 2020 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) is donating $50,000 to the RCMP Foundation and $50,000 to IWK Health Centre, a leading health centre in Nova Scotia, in response to the recent tragic events in the province.
  • The funding for the RCMP Foundation will support local work in reducing violence and keeping Canadian communities safe.
  • The funding for IWK Health Centre will be earmarked for their Virtual Mental Health Program, which they are working to expand as a result of increased call volume from the public, clinicians and doctors' referrals.
  • "We stand united with our clients, team members and communities impacted by the devastating tragedy in Nova Scotia.