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Attendees

Nasrin Benion: MBA, RDMS Connect with Director of Clinical Ultrasound Solutions, Nasrin Benion
Jeanne Sottile: AAS, RDMS, RVT Connect with our Product Manager, Jeanne Sottile
Derek DellaVecchia: RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RMSR Connect with Senior Account Executive, Derek DellaVecchia

UltraCon Event Information

Location: Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek

14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL

Dates: March 25 – 29, 2023

When I purchased my first personal computer, the only way to obtain software was to drive to a big box store and pick it up, like a bag of chips. But unlike a bag of chips, the package wasn’t immediately useful. Instead, you had to make sure it would run on your machine first and then install it — sometimes, the install wouldn’t work.

This painful method of distributing software via physical media was frustrating for software producers and users.

As internet connections improved, new avenues of software distribution became available.

Soon we could download and update the software. Before long, the software was handling this for us. Software companies also began offering solutions that didn’t need to be installed, only accessed.

“Cloud” or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications offer significant advantages for consumers. These consumer benefits are amplified in enterprise software, which costs more and requires more expertise and infrastructure to run.

Three major benefits of cloud healthcare technology

1. Safer data and secure browser delivery

Delivery of the application via a browser, which is nearly universally available by default on all computers, means nothing must be installed to begin getting value from the software. It reduces the need for powerful local machines and prevents any potential loss of data.

2. Lower costs and reduced system complexity

Before cloud technology, enterprises had no choice but to build out large data centers and find, hire, and retain experts for costly servers, networking, databases, and security. Teams were asked to run and manage many critical business systems without being experts in those systems.

Cloud-based solutions offload this complexity and enable enterprises to focus on utilizing their solution. Each cloud solution adopted reduces the number of systems that overloaded IT teams need to support.

3. Quicker delivery and rapid feature updates

Cloud providers can react to customer feedback at a pace no solution delivered in another fashion can match. All great companies listen to their customers and incorporate their feedback, but every software producer is constrained by the pace their customer base can receive updates.

For example, if it takes a customer a month to roll out a minor update, and two to six months for a major update, how many updates can a software producer realistically expect a customer to take in a year? One? One every other year? If each customer needs to engage their IT team, spin up a project, get resources assigned, and execute the upgrade, those might even be conservative estimates.

Ultimately, the fundamental promise of cloud products is to enable customers to toggle on and configure new features as they become available, allowing customers and software companies to engage in a much tighter feedback loop.

Given that cloud solutions can reduce implementation time and complexity while enabling a tighter product feedback loop, it is no wonder why there has been a strong movement to adopt cloud technologies across all industries.

In healthcare specifically, the benefits of cloud technology will continue to help increase efficiency and quality of care while lowering IT burdens as more organizations migrate to cloud technologies.

To learn more about the benefits of cloud healthcare technology solutions for your organization, schedule a demo.

Intermountain Health is a not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals and 385 clinics delivering best-in-quality care. Dr. T. Flint Porter is the Director of Intermountain Health’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division. As Intermountain Health looked to unify their MFM operations under the direction of Dr. Porter, they uncovered that many challenges were caused by outdated technology. A more connected ultrasound reporting system was needed to serve the needs of a growing, modern MFM division.

Challenge

System Crashes put Patient Data at Risk and Cost the Team Time and Effort

Frequent reporting crashes caused by an outdated ultrasound reporting system were creating challenges at Intermountain Health, including missed billings and workflow interruptions.

The ultrasound reporting application that was included with their machine hardware was unreliable. Some offices even had to begin keeping paper copies of reports and images, costing them too much time and threatening the accuracy of data.

The team needed a trusted solution that would adapt to their workflow and create consistency.

Solution

Automated Workflows Streamline Billing and Ultrasound Reporting

With the implementation of AS Software ultrasound reporting and image management, Intermountain Health was able to create automated, seamless workflows.

By customizing macros, AS Software was able to meet the unique needs and ever-changing guidelines of their MFM division. Billing processes were streamlined with automated coding directly from AS into the Oracle Cerner EHR, eliminating the need for manual data entry.

Quote

“I can’t emphasize what a big deal the billing is to me. It makes me more efficient. I have a better lifestyle because I’m not charting until 7 p.m. AS is more efficient, the images are included. Before, we had the reporting system and the PACS system separate.”
Dr. T. Flint Porter
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division
Intermountain Health

Additionally, recommendations were standardized within AS, ensuring consistency in patient care and preventing confusion among referring providers.

Result

Time Savings and Quality Control

Without the need to toggle between separate systems and complete manual tasks, the Intermountain Health sonographers and physicians can focus on patient care and ensure they are capturing and extracting accurate data.

Now the MFM division has greater peace-of-mind knowing the AS Software system remains up-to-date, stable, and aligned with evolving best practices in the MFM field.

To explore how ultrasound reporting automation can drive revenue and streamline your clinical process, schedule a demo.

Nasrin brings over 15 years of hands-on experience to AS Software, and as the new Director of Clinical Ultrasound Solutions she will provide valuable technical and clinical guidance to customers and team members. In addition to leading AS Software’s first Customer Innovation Group that will help directly influence the product roadmap and innovation, Nasrin will also work with individual customers looking for solution workflow optimization and best practices.

Get to know Nasrin better through her spotlight interview below and make sure to connect with her on LinkedIn!

You’ve been in the ultrasound field for over 15 years! Why did you choose ultrasound and how did you get started?

“Ultrasound chose me. My background was in Computer Science, and I worked for five years as an Application Specialist. I knew I was interested in healthcare but was unsure of which direction to go. My journey began when I was fortunate enough to find a position at a hospital in the suburbs of Chicago. I had the opportunity to shadow a sonographer and from then on, I knew it was my calling!”

You’ve spent much of your career at Texas Children’s Hospital. Tell us about your journey there.

“I started at Texas Children’s as an MFM sonographer. The department was brand new, and as it grew, I was able to take on more responsibility. Because I was well-versed in technology, I would ask a lot of questions about our technical capabilities. That’s when I started to grow into the leader that I am today. I went from an MFM sonographer to the Assistant Director of the MFM department, managing eight clinical sites.”

You helped evaluate ultrasound reporting systems for the team at Texas Children’s, what was that process like?

“The system we were using wasn’t cutting it for how busy we were. The options were to upgrade the current system or go with something different. We decided to see what was out there and ask the sonographers and physicians what was most important for them. After assessing three different reporting systems, the demo from AS was everything we were looking for.”

What was it you were looking for in an ultrasound reporting system?

“It needed to be reliable and easy to use for sonographers and physicians. The physicians wanted to create high-quality, easy-to-read reports that looked great to referring physicians. The goal was also to eliminate documenting in multiple EMR systems. Overall, AS answered the wants and needs of the department.”

“It made a huge difference for us, and over the years I continued to be more impressed with the team at AS and establish wonderful relationships.”

Now you’re going to work closely with Texas Children’s here at AS Software! Tell us about your career transition.

“Texas Children’s was my home for 12 years, and I’m excited to continue working closely with Dr. Wesley Lee and the team. I see the opportunity to advocate both for them and for all of AS Software’s current and prospective customers — sharing best practices and incorporating feedback from into the product roadmap.”

“We’re at the point where patient care truly needs support. Clinicians need the best technology that helps them improve their workflows and deliver great patient care. I’m looking forward to tapping into the side of the clinicians to deliver the best product to them, giving them what they’re looking for and what’s important on a day-to-day basis.”

And now tell us some fun things about yourself, any hobbies?

“I have a huge family that I love spending time with. I also enjoy traveling, and in my spare time I enjoy sewing! It could be as simple as making a dress or changing the color of my curtains.”

Welcome, Nasrin! We can’t wait for all the great things to come with you here at AS Software.

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for birth defects and their impact on the health and well-being of families, individuals, and parents.

Nearly 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year, which can occur during any stage of pregnancy. Birth defects are also a leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 5 infant deaths, and in the U.S. each year, the total hospital costs of children with birth defects exceed $2.6 billion. (CDC.gov)

Screening and diagnostic ultrasounds are an important part of prenatal care, helping to provide diagnosis that allows families to make decisions and plan for the future.

Download and view an infographic on ultrasounds and National Birth Defects Awareness Month and view more resources below.

Download Infographic

Resources for National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Data and Statistics on Birth Defects

Educational and Other Resources for Sharing

Birth Defects and Infant Disorders Resources

Awareness of Birth Defects Across the Lifespan

Learn more at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects

Thank you for joining us!

We enjoyed catching up with everyone at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Annual Pregnancy meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet with leaders in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and learn from their groundbreaking research in pregnancy science. We got to participate in scientific sessions, workshops, oral and poster abstract presentations, networking opportunities, and more.

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If you did not get a chance to top by our booth and learn more about our innovative cloud solution for more streamlined workflows, be sure to schedule a demo with our team to learn more. While you’re there, enter for a chance to win a drone.

We look forward to speaking with you!

2023 Attendees

David Lintz: CEO Connect with David
Ari Sandman: Founder Connect with Ari
Nasrin Benion: Director, Clinical Ultrasound Solutions Connect with Nasrin
Mark Scott: VP of Sales Connect with Mark
Taylor Brammer: Senior Account Executive Connect with Taylor

Event Information and Dates

Moscone West Convention Center

Exhibit Hall Hours

AS Software Booth Number: 727

Wednesday, February 8th, 12:00-6:00 pm

Thursday, February 9th, 10:30-6:00 pm

Friday, February 10th, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

CEO David Lintz was interviewed by Leslie Collins on the growth of AS Software and his vision for the future. “The market opportunity that we see, that the investors see and that the board sees ahead of us is tremendous,” he said. “We’re taking that running start but also breathing new life into (the company) and new leadership to go on and continue the evolution and transformation.”

You can more read in the article “Former RFP360 CEO joins AS Software and sees big growth for Overland Park” in the Kansas City Business Journal.

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AS Software Announces Expanded Leadership Team and Launch of Cloud Product Following Investment from AEA Growth

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ & OVERLAND PARK, KS, Nov 15, 2022 — AS Software, a leading provider of ultrasound reporting and image management solutions, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, the launch of its cloud offering, and new branding. This follows AEA Growth’s recent investment in AS Software to support the Company’s accelerated growth and product investments, as more health systems are turning to AS Software for its specialized ultrasound reporting and image management solutions to enhance clinician workflow, productivity, and coordination.

The announcement follows several exciting developments for the Company this year, including recruiting David Lintz as Chief Executive Officer and launching a cloud-hosted, web-accessible subscription product. David brings over 25 years of enterprise software and healthcare industry leadership experience to AS Software. In addition to David Lintz, other recent key management hires include CTO Richard Garbi, VP of Finance Brian Gillespie, VP of Marketing Stephanie Gunter, and VP of Client Services Aaron Wimer.

AS Software’s augmented team will focus on product innovation to support its clinician and hospital partners, which today include many leading hospitals that utilize AS Software for women’s health, radiology, and vascular use cases.

“I am thrilled to join AS Software, as it is the premier ultrasound reporting and image management solution in the industry. Today, we launched new branding to reflect the significant growth and innovation that is taking place across the organization,” said CEO David Lintz. “It marks a new chapter in which we are investing in every aspect of our business to provide even more solutions and support for our clients.”

AEA Growth’s investment supports all of these growth initiatives. “We are delighted to partner with AS Software,” said Ravi Sarin, Co-Head and Partner of AEA Growth. “With their market-leading workflow automation and cloud capabilities, we see tremendous opportunity for AS Software to accelerate growth.”

Founder and Chairman Ari Sandman spoke about the recent growth at AS Software: “Over the last three decades, AS has been developing market-leading products and delivering unparalleled customer support. I am excited about the expansion of our leadership team and investment from AEA Growth to continue innovating in our industry.”

“Ultrasound usage is growing across the globe as an effective and efficient diagnostic tool in a multitude of areas across healthcare,” added CEO David Lintz. “We have an opportunity to serve this growing market with scalable solutions for organizations of all sizes.”

Visit the new website at as-software.com to see the new branding and learn more about AS Software.

About AS Software

Founded in 1991 and based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with offices in Overland Park, KS, AS Software offers a suite of structured ultrasound reporting and image management solutions tailored for women’s health, radiology, and vascular specialties. AS Software’s integrated and vendor-neutral technology allows practices and hospitals of all sizes to capture, review, and retain comprehensive patient ultrasound data seamlessly and efficiently. AS Software is deployed in over 35% of U.S. hospitals and leveraged by over 8,000 clinical users. For more information, visit as-software.com.

About AEA Growth

AEA Growth provides technology-enabled, healthcare and software companies with flexible capital and operational resources to accelerate growth. AEA Growth is part of AEA Investors LP, which was founded in 1968 by the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co. as a private investment vehicle for a select group of industrial family offices with substantial assets. AEA has an extraordinary global network built over many years which includes leading industrial families, business executives and leaders. Today, AEA’s approximately 110 investment professionals operate globally with offices in New York, Stamford, San Francisco, London, Munich, and Shanghai. The firm manages funds that have approximately $18 billion of invested and committed capital, including the leveraged buyouts of middle market companies and small business companies, growth capital, and mezzanine and senior debt investments. For more information, visit aeagrowth.com.

AS Software Media Contact:

Stephanie Gunter – VP, Marketing

sgunter@as-software.com

417.772.2612

Dr. Michael Ruma, MD, MPH, FACOG is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist for Perinatal Associates of New Mexico, a leader in outstanding high-risk pregnancy care. Watch as he shares how AS Software helped his practice grow and thrive while saving valuable time previously spent on ultrasound documentation.

Challenge

Manual Fatigue and Reporting Burdens

Without an automated ultrasound reporting system in use, clinicians at Perinatal Associates of New Mexico were limiting time with patients to manually type ultrasound reports and locally print them. The inefficient ultrasound documentation process was a large time burden hindering growth at the practice.

Solution

Reporting Efficiency and Automation

Dr. Ruma engaged AS Software to help drive efficiency by automating and organizing the reporting and review process:

Allowing all images to be easily accessed remotely, from anywhere in the world
Efficiently creating high-quality, succinct reports for referring providers that are easy to read
Quickly faxing and sending information through integration with Greenway EHR

Quote

“A dramatic amount of growth happened over the last decade because AS Software allows us to be highly efficient and organized, with great connectivity to electronic medical records.”
Dr. Michael Ruma
President, Perinatal Associates of New Mexico

Results

Increase in Patient Study Volume with Decreased Ultrasound Documentation Time

AS Software automation reduced the time to create a report from 5-7 minutes to 30-60 seconds, allowing the practice to grow, see more patients, and open additional offices and satellite sites. Over just the first year, the practice was able to increase study volume while decreasing documentation time by 86%*.

*This percentage is determined conservatively by taking the higher end of the initial timeframe—7 minutes, or 420 seconds—and comparing it to the higher end of the post-automation time of 60 seconds. By subtracting the post-automation time from the pre-automation time, dividing by the pre-automation time, and multiplying by 100, we find that each report now takes 360 seconds less to complete, multiplying savings across each report and significantly increasing the practice’s efficiency.

Learn more about reducing ultrasound documentation time with automation: Get a Demo