Axxess sponsors "The Future of Home Health Care" workshop held by Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council

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Oct 01, 2014, 02:29 ET

Axxess is committed to improving access to quality health care through technology

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council's (NRC) workshop, "The Future of Home Health Project" being held September 30 and October 1, in Washington, DC.

"The Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have tremendous influence in DC," said John Olajide, CEO of Axxess. "Our sponsorship and support of their efforts underscores our commitment to improving access to quality health care through the use of technology and the tremendous benefits that home health care offers."

During the two-day workshop, attendees will gain insight into the evolving role of home health care in the aged population and the role of community-based care for chronically ill and disabled Americans. The workshop features industry experts presenting on topics such as: the Triple Aim of improving quality of care, improving health, and reducing cost; innovative models of care; business needs of care providers; policy reforms and more.

About Axxess

Dallas-based Axxess is a leading healthcare software company that provides cloud-based software to the home health care industry. Axxess' comprehensive and user-friendly software solutions empower home health agencies and improve their efficiency by integrating all aspects of their operations so they can focus their attention on what matters most: patient care. Axxess' innovative software solutions, which put all care and administrative aspects of a home health care agency at the fingertips of providers and managers, have propelled Axxess to quickly become the industry's fastest growing home health software company. Axxess is the only home health software provider accredited by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) and is a member of HL7 (Health Level Seven International, the global authority on standards for interoperability of health information technology). Axxess is a member of the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation (AHHQI), the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), and major state associations nationwide. For more information, visit www.axxess.com.

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