Kareo to Discuss Emerging Technology at UBM Medica's Practice Rx Conference in Philadelphia

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kareo Inc., the leading provider of cloud-based medical office software and services for small medical practices, will once again be participating in UBM Medica's Practice Rx conference, taking place September 19-20, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

In a session titled, "The Essential Role for Technology in Improving Patient Care," Kareo's Chief Medical Information Officer, Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, will detail the steps that physicians who are interested in a better future must embrace.  Dr. Giannulli will review current technology, service, and operating practice trends that help to free doctors' hands so they can focus on patient care. 

"Medical practices face an unprecedented degree of change and uncertainty, and most have yet to benefit from the cloud. Kareo's mission is to change this," said Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, Chief Medical Information Officer at Kareo. "We are excited to be partnering with UBM Medica and Practice Rx to help physicians and office administrators better understand the critical role that technology can play in a private practice. "

Kareo offers an integrated suite of products and services designed to help private practice physicians provide better patient care, get paid faster and run their businesses smarter. Their practice management software, billing services, and free, award-winning and fully certified EHR help more than 25,000 medical providers more efficiently manage the business and clinical sides of their practice.

Taking place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, Practice Rx is aimed at healthcare professionals from across all disciplines, providing them with proven strategies to streamline their medical practice. For more details, please visit www.practice-rx.com.

About Kareo
Kareo is the only cloud-based medical office software and services platform purpose-built for small practices. At Kareo, we believe that, with the right tools and support, small practices can do big things. We offer an integrated solution of products and services designed to help physicians get paid faster, run their business smarter, and provide better care. Our practice management software, billing services, and free, award-winning fully certified EHR help more than 25,000 medical providers more efficiently manage the business and clinical sides of their practice. Kareo has received extensive industry recognition, including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 500/5000, Forbes Top 100 Most Promising Companies, and Black Book #1 Integrated EHR, Practice Management and Billing Vendor. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Kareo mission is to help providers spend their time focused on patients, not paperwork. For more information, visit www.kareo.com

About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections.  Headquartered in New York, UBM Connect brings together UBM's healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Canon's advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York's catering, cruise shipping, contact-center management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico's concrete, construction and hospitality services shows.  For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

About UBM plc
UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and communications company.  We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events and online, as well as producing and distributing news and specialist content.  Our 5,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into expert teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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