VTOC APIs Deliver Integrated, Patient-Centered Data Solutions for Improved Outcomes, Quality and Efficiency

January 9, 2012 - San Diego, CA - VisionTree, the leader in modular, configurable and interoperable cloud-based, patient-centered data management and exchange solutions is pleased to announce its suite of APIs to help you complete your technology needs.

In clinical use for over 8 years and implemented in over 200 sites with 1 million+ patient users, the VisionTree Optimal Care™ (VTOC) platform provides clinical templates, forms and education material in the specialties of oncology, surgery and multi-center research, and is proven to deliver an increase in quality and efficiency in patient care.

VisionTree Optimal Care™ (VTOC) web-service APIs and interfaces include:

• - Patient & Clinical Forms/Templates
• - Roles-Based Notifications
• - Secure Two-Way Messaging
• - Work List / Calendar Manager
• - eReferral Network
• - Data Conversion/Import
• - Account Resolution (between disparate clinical systems)
• - CCD/CCR Meaningful Use Patient/eReferral Portal Reporting
• - iPad compatible

Bi-Directional HL7 Interfaces include:

• - Scheduling/ADT
• - Continuity of Care Document (CCD) exchange
• - Document/Assessment

VTOC's Packages are configurable with enterprise and upgrade solutions - see: VTOC Packages - p180, i270, n360

VTOC's modular, interoperable solutions are used at leading academic, community hospitals, cancer centers and medical societies - see: VisionTree Sites. Clinical use cases include using VTOC portal or API integration with your existing patient portal for a seamless, interactive patient experience and reporting capabilities by department/site.

VTOC v4.0 is HIPAA compliant, 21 CFR/Part 11 compliant, as well as ARRA HITECH Certified as a modular EHR. VTOC Certification meets data exchange standards and is a part of the Direct Project Ecosystem.
The Direct Project - National Data Exchange Model.

Today's healthcare ecosystem is patient-centered and data-driven and VTOC is helping patients communicate with their physicians, exchange structured data across multiple specialties. Measureable results of patients and medical team members logging on to their patient portal in comparisons of VTOC portal solution compared with traditional paper and phone data collection/communication:

• Patient Reported Outcomes & Longitudinal Data Collection (VTOC Studies):
• 40% improvement in compliance at 6 mo. time point
• 20% improvement in patient satisfaction/well-being
• Operational Efficiency & Interoperability (VTOC Studies):
• 10 minutes of time saved per patient form
• 30% improvement in missed cancelled appointments with VTOC two-way patient/provider messaging & reminder system
• Registry data management and connectivity between 12 countries in multiple languages
• Patient/Medical Team Metrics & User Feedback
• Patients (2,000+ surveyed):
• 86% VTOC easy to use
• 94% found VTOC useful
• 87% would like to keep using VTOC for their long-term care and communication with their physician
• Average user age: 62 years old
• Medical Team (20+ sites surveyed):
• 90% found VTOC to improve patient's clinical / research experience
• Rated VTOC 4.8 out of 5 for user-friendliness

To learn more VisionTree, please feel free to join one of VisionTree's monthly webinars at: webinars@visiontree.com or contact us for more information at: info@visiontree.com.

We also welcome you to visit us at the following conferences throughout 2012:

• 1/19-21, 2012 - RTOG Semi-Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA
• 1/26-28, 2012 - ASTRO Head & Neck Meeting - Phoenix, AZ
• 2/21-23, 2012 - HIMSS - Las Vegas, NV
• 2/3-4, 2012 - ASCO GU - San Francisco, CA
• 4/13-15, 2012 - ASTRO Spring Meeting - Chicago, IL
• 4/14-18, 2012 - AANS Annual Meeting - Miami, FL
• 5/4-6, 2012 - ASTRO IGRT Meeting - Las Vegas, NV
• 6/1-5, 2012 - ASCO - Chicago, IL
• 6/14-16, 2012 - RTOG Semi-Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, PA
• 9/6-8, 2012 - ASTRO Thoracic Meeting - Chicago, IL
• 10/28-11/2, 2012 - ASTRO Annual Meeting - Boston, MA

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