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Direct Trusted Agent accreditation ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure, integrity and trusted identity requirements

ICA, a leading provider of interoperability technology that enables care coordination and health information exchange (HIE), announced it has achieved full accreditation with the Direct Trusted Agent Accreditation Program (DTAAP) for Registration Authority (RA), Certificate Authority (CA)and Health Information Service Provider (HISP) from DirectTrust.org and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). Direct Trusted Agent accreditation recognizes excellence in health data processing and transactions, and ensures compliance with industry-established standards, HIPAA regulations and the Direct Project.

TigerPaw® System II to launch in the United States this month and in Europe in June 2013

MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced that it has acquired LAAx Inc., a privately held company that has developed a unique mechanical occlusion device called the TigerPaw® System II ("TigerPaw II"). When implanted, TigerPaw II safely and effectively occludes the left atrial appendage (LAA) and conforms to its shape and thickness, minimizing the risk of tissue damage and accidental bleeding associated with other common closing methods used during open chest procedures. The product has been cleared by regulatory bodies in the United States and European Union and will be commercially available in those regions this month and in June 2013, respectively.

In addition to online appointment booking and medical record access, the country’s largest health platform gives patients financial information they need to make healthcare decisions.

Patient Fusion, the personal health platform, launched a free tool to help patients track their health spending online. Consumers who book appointments online at PatientFusion.com receive access to their online personal health record (PHR) and can now track their health spending across all of their medical visits. The beta launch is available to patients covered by national insurance payers including United and Anthem Blue Cross.

New system enables clinicians to access images in real-time across hospitals/medical facilities in Southwest England

Accenture has completed the deployment of a cloud-based Radiology Information System (RIS) for five hospitals and 23 facilities within the National Health Service (NHS) in Southwest England. Using Accenture Clinical Services, the new platform enables clinicians to store, access and exchange patient and diagnostic information from virtually anywhere, over a highly secure infrastructure.

MMRGlobal, Inc. (OTCQB: MMRF) announced that it will provide a free MyEsafeDepositBox or MyMedicalRecords Personal Health Record (PHR) account for anyone affected by the Oklahoma tornado or anyone living in an area that could be threatened by tornadoes through the end of tornado season. The service is being offered to help both affected families in transition from the effects of a disaster as well as anyone that lives in potentially impacted areas and believes they are in harm's way, no questions asked. Having a MyEsafeDepositBox or MyMedicalRecords account will allow families to safely archive vital documents, images and medical records online while rebuilding or as part of a family preparedness plan in advance of a disaster. Each account includes up to 10 family members, including pets, and provides a place to securely store and access potentially life-saving personal health information and important emergency documents such as insurance policies, deeds of trust and financial records as well as photos of children, pets and property.