Abstract: A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to modular wall systems. Such modular wall systems include a modular frame, one or more tiles attached to the modular frame, a decorative panel positioned between at least one of the tiles and an inter-connected conductive plate, and conductive plates that are configured to hold an electrical potential and detect an electrical capacitance through the decorative panel at an identified position on the conductive plate when touched. In another embodiment, a modular wall system includes a modular frame, tiles attached to the modular frame, conductive plates that have pockets formed therein, and an inductive plate disposed in the pocket of the conductive plate.

Abstract: A method of configuring a modular wall having a plurality of different types of interchangeable wall modules with different types of compatible connection components, each connection component being configured to align with another connection component at an interface to form an interface connection for securing the connection components together with one or more universal connection interface members. The modular wall system is configured for on-demand reconfiguration without laborious alteration to aspects of the walls system, modules, and components thereof. Reconfiguration of modules is facilitated by removing the universal connection interface member from the interface connection, thereby releasing the attachment mechanism and allowing rearrangement of the module(s). Replacement of the universal connection interface member secures the reconfigured modules in place in the rearranged wall system.

Abstract: A reconfigurable modular wall system having a plurality of different types of interchangeable wall modules with different types of compatible connection components, each connection component being configured to align with another connection component at an interface to form an interface connection for securing the connection components together with one or more universal connection interface members. The interface is configured for on-demand reconfiguration without laborious alteration to aspects of the walls system, modules, and components thereof. Reconfiguration of modules is facilitated by removing the universal connection interface member from the interface connection, thereby releasing the attachment mechanism and allowing rearrangement of the module(s). Replacement of the universal connection interface member secures the reconfigured modules in place in the rearranged wall system.

Abstract: A method for generating interfacial surfaces within a first composite stream having a generally planar layer interface lies generally in an x-z plane of an x-y-z coordinate system. The method includes dividing the first composite stream into a plurality of branch streams along the x-axis such that the pair of discrete overlapping layers and the generally planar layer interface are distributed among at least two branch streams. Within each individual branch stream of the at least two branch streams, the width dimension of the branch stream is expanded along the x-axis and the thickness dimension of the branch stream is simultaneously contracted along the y-axis. The branch streams are recombined in an overlapping relationship, after each of the at least two branch streams is simultaneously expanded and contracted, to form a second composite stream having a greater number of discrete overlapping layers of polymeric material than the first composite stream.

Abstract: A gap filler assembly for filling a gap between adjacent sections of a bed. The gap filler assembly has a mattress portion that has an extension at one end thereof that extends between a gap between a first section of the bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The mattress portion may be a supplemental mattress that is adjacent a side of a main mattress. The mattress portion may also have a hinged slider component on a bottom surface thereof.

Abstract: A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased.

Abstract: A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased. In an alternate embodiment a foot deck side rail is operably connected to the foot deck section and driven by the non-pivotal actuation mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying healthcare transactions with a risk of failing to include appropriate directions for use are provided. A healthcare claim transaction may be received from a healthcare provider computer. Based upon an analysis of the received healthcare claim transaction, identification information for a prescriber may be determined. A determination may be made as to whether the identified prescriber is an at-risk prescriber that has previously failed to include appropriate directions for use in association with a prescription. If it is determined that the prescriber is an at-risk prescriber, then a predetermined control action may be implemented. Otherwise, if it is determined that the prescriber is not an at-risk prescriber, then the healthcare claim transaction may be communicated to a claims processor computer associated with a claims processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating edits for healthcare transactions to address billing discrepancies. Information associated with an audit performed on a healthcare transaction may be received. Based at least in part on the received information, a billing discrepancy associated with the healthcare transaction may be identified. Based upon the identified billing discrepancy, a proposed edit may be generated that can be utilized to mitigate an impact of the identified billing discrepancy during the processing of one or more subsequent healthcare transactions.

Abstract: A gap shield assembly for shielding an open area between a first section of a bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The gap shield has a first shield member and a second shield member. The second shield member is rotatably connected to the second section of the bed. The first shield member is rotatably and translationally connected to the second shield member. The gap shield assembly also has a width extender assembly connecting the first shield member to the first section of the bed to allow the first shield member to move inwardly and outwardly with respect to a centerline of the bed while still shielding the open area between the first and second sections of the bed.

Abstract: A monitoring system, method and computer program product are provided for monitoring the health of a monitored system. The monitoring system may include a receiver module to receive a plurality of sensor data relating to the monitored system and to receive textual data, such as free text, relating to the monitored system. The monitoring system may also include an associative memory to store and process the sensor data and the textual data and to establish associations between at least some of the sensor data and the textual data. Further, the monitoring system may include a dynamic change identification module to identify an instance in which the sensor data represents a dynamic change in condition and a correlation module to identify an instance in which textual data is associated with the sensor data proximate the dynamic change in condition so as to correlate the sensor data and the textual data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting and validating patient enrollment in one or more healthcare programs. The systems and methods may include receiving a prescription claim request from a pharmacy computer, where the prescription claim request includes at least (i) a first product identifier identifying with a prescribed product for a patient, and (ii) patient information associated with the patient; determining, based at least in part upon the first identifier, that patient is subject to a requirement to enroll in one or more required healthcare programs prior to the prescription product being released to the patient; extracting enrollment information from the prescription claim request, the extracted enrollment information including at least a portion of the patient information from the prescription claim request; and automatically utilizing the extracted enrollment information to complete at least a portion of an enrollment process for the one or more required healthcare programs.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the coordination of benefits. The systems and methods may include receiving a healthcare claim request from a healthcare provider computer; determining, based at least in part from patient information in the healthcare transaction claim request, that the patient is associated with at least a first payer and a second payer; generating a primary claim request based upon the identified product and the patient associated with the healthcare claim request, the primary claim associated with the first payer; and generating a coordination of benefits (COB) claim request based at least in part on the received first adjudicated reply associated with the primary claim request, the COB claim request, the COB claim request associated with a second payer.

Abstract: Computer systems and methods for: (A) identifying a leader within the context of an online game, the leader being associated with at least one follower within the context of the game; (B) determining one or more leadership metrics regarding the leader's effectiveness in enhancing a gaming experience of the at least one follower in playing the game; (C) determining, based at least in part on the one or more leadership metrics, an amount of compensation to award to the leader; and (D) communicating the amount of compensation to the leader and/or facilitating payment of the compensation to the leader. Suitable leadership metrics may be, for example: (A) the amount of revenue generated from the leader's followers; (B) the followers' rating of the leader; or (C) the length of time that the leader's followers subscribe to the game.

Abstract: An apparatus or rheometer for determining the extensional properties of a material having first and second ends includes first and second rollers gripping the first end of the material. Third and fourth rollers grip the second end of the material. An input shaft rotates the first, second, third and fourth rollers to pull the first and second ends of the material in opposite directions to stretch the material.

Abstract: A method for generating interfacial surfaces within a first composite stream having a generally planar layer interface lies generally in an x-z plane of an x-y-z coordinate system. The method includes dividing the first composite stream into a plurality of branch streams along the x-axis such that the pair of discrete overlapping layers and the generally planar layer interface are distributed among at least two branch streams. Within each individual branch stream of the at least two branch streams, the width dimension of the branch stream is expanded along the x-axis and the thickness dimension of the branch stream is simultaneously contracted along the y-axis. The branch streams are recombined in an overlapping relationship, after each of the at least two branch streams is simultaneously expanded and contracted, to form a second composite stream having a greater number of discrete overlapping layers of polymeric material than the first composite stream.

Abstract: A variable width bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed has a frame, a deck supported on the frame, and a mattress on the deck. A portion of the mattress on one of head and seat deck sections expands to have an increased width. In an alternate embodiment, deck extender assemblies are provided at the sides of the bed. Each of the deck extender assemblies have supplemental mattresses connected thereto.

Abstract: A siderail assembly for a hospital bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed is a chair bed having a first deck section, a second deck section and a third deck section. The siderails are provided adjacent the third deck section. The siderails remains stationary relative to the third deck section during movement of the third deck section from a generally horizontal to a substantially vertical position. The siderails are configured to be gripped by a patient while the patient is entering and exiting the chair bed.

Abstract: A gap shield assembly for shielding an open area between a first section of a bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The gap shield has a first shield member and a second shield member. The second shield member is rotatably connected to the second section of the bed. The first shield member is rotatably and translationally connected to the second shield member. The gap shield assembly also has a width extender assembly connecting the first shield member to the first section of the bed to allow the first shield member to move inwardly and outwardly with respect to a centerline of the bed while still shielding the open area between the first and second sections of the bed.