Abstract: An integrated search and value analysis tool for healthcare providers includes a scoring and reporting server in communication with a plurality of HIPAA compliant databases. A management engine running on the server may execute a database management module, a rule module, and a GUI module configured to display a GUI having a plurality of interactive, preconfigured screens at a healthcare service provider terminal, a patient terminal, a payer terminal, and an administrator terminal. In operation, the management engine may retrieve healthcare quality and cost data from a healthcare service provider system, store the quality and the cost data in the databases, value score the provider in relation to its peers, and report, via the preconfigured screens of the GUI, one or more value scores for the healthcare service provider, thereby enabling a provider selection that results in an optimized procedure outcome at an effective cost. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: A simulation method and system based on a distributive processing model is used for training and educating healthcare teams. The system allows team members to be at the training facility or located remotely and connected via data communication links. The system allows multiple participants for individual team member roles at various connected simulation workstations. If simulation participants cannot man all the team roles, the system can provide virtual team members in their stead. The simulation server computer delivers to each workstation the particular programs and outputs required for any given simulation exercise.

Abstract: A device for transferring liquid between the body of a patient and a syringe includes a syringe barrel defining a bore, a plunger that may slide through the bore to force liquid into or out of the bore, and a pump capable of sliding the plunger. The pump housing positively connects to the bore by sliding a protrusion formed on the exterior of the pump housing into an indentation formed within the interior surface of the bore.

Abstract: A cartridge for introducing a beneficial agent into a medical fluid conduit is disclosed. The cartridge includes a pierceable stopper having a hollow, open ended protrusion extending into the cartridge chamber and having the beneficial agent retained therein by a liquid pervious barrier. The hollow, open ended protrusion creates a directed flow path within the cartridge.