HealthNet connect is transforming health care in the Midwest through its extensive fiber optic network by enabling health care providers such as Care Initiatives the ability to privately and securely exchange medical information and provide care at a distance.
“We chose HealthNet connect because they understand the information technology needs and challenges we have in our rural and urban settings,” said Blake Jones, information technology director, Care Initiatives. “We were impressed with their expertise in healthcare as well as the quality of their service. The HealthNet connect network will provide us with a reliable, solid platform to effectively implement our company-wide Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This, in-turn will help us provide quality care to our residents and patients across Iowa, and encourage strong partnerships in the regional health care space.”
“Having the largest provider of nursing homes in Iowa as a participant in our consortium furthers our commitment to a diverse participant base of healthcare providers,” said Rodney Brown, executive director of HealthNet connect. “We will continue our legacy of providing quality, innovative eHealth services to our participants.”
Since 1989, Care Initiatives has been committed to providing compassionate care for Iowans through life’s health transitions. Care Initiatives provides physical rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care for those needing a post-acute level of care or senior care services.
About Care Initiatives
Created in 1989, Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. Care Initiatives currently serves over 3,000 Iowans through 44 nursing homes, eight assisted living locations and three independent living units.
Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Care Initiatives is committed to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s health transitions. All facilities are Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) as well as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), providing regular medical, nursing, social and rehabilitative services. Care Initiatives facilities also provide professional nursing care for those who need 24-hour nursing services.
About HealthNet connect
HealthNet connect an innovative eHealth consortium with close to 200 health care providers across five states (Iowa, Neb., Ill., Wis., Mo.) connected to its private fiber optic network and data center infrastructure. The consortium shares a common goal of instantaneous communication, exchange of medical information and technology-enabled health care.
As an eHealth Consortium, HealthNet connect aligns high speed broadband, health information technology and other eHealth services to assist consortium participants in the delivery of high quality,efficient health care.
HealthNet connect is a wholly owned subsidiary of UnityPoint Health®.
www.healthnetconnect.org
CONTACT:
Becca Wise
Strategic Business Development
(515) 608-2163
Becca.Wise@hncbnc.com
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