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ALS Association Mid-America Chapter provides enhanced care through telemedicine innovation

April 25, 2019 by Erin Melton

The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter is a nonprofit social services agency serving the community of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and their associated family members, caregivers, and clinicians. The Chapter’s innovative practices have garnered national attention in the past few years. It began when researchers at KU were […]

Centrus Health uses an integrated network model to make data exchange between health systems easier for patients, physicians, and clinics

February 2, 2019 by Erin Melton

Operating in the Kansas City area since January 2018, Centrus health is a newly-developed, physician-led clinically integrated network. The clinically integrated network model is based on communication and collaboration among multiple providers who share a common commitment to the value of patient care. The organization brings together providers in a partnership designed to improve the […]

PHI provides software solutions to autism healthcare providers

September 29, 2018 by Erin Melton

Pathfinder Health Innovations (PHI) provides software to healthcare practitioners to help children with autism lead more social lives. This software is used by clinic and practice owners, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), therapists, and educators to make their practices more efficient. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a focus of PHI. In 2018, one in 45 […]

KCATA uses innovative service models to increase reliability and accessibility

August 22, 2018 by Erin Melton

Representatives of the Kansas City Area Transit Authority (KCATA) spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on August 20, 2018. They spoke about the problems KCATA has faced in the past, the progress it’s made, and where it will be in the next few years. This discussion was centered on RideKC. Through RideKC, the KCATA […]

Lumen Touch provides an all-in-one pathway to a gigabit school district

July 30, 2018 by Erin Melton

With a mission to connect their students to more opportunities through technology and leadership, Lumen Touch works to empower all students, adult and child learners alike, to be brighter, and to improve the well being of every student. Lumen Software was established in 2000 with the goal of being an all-in-on technological education solution. They […]

Code for KC members learn about best practices for usability testing

July 17, 2018 by Erin Melton

Lisa Jo Elliott, PhD, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn night on July 16, 2018. Lisa discussed usability testing and how to find where users lose their way in an application. Many of us already know the benefits of user testing. It can help us find issues early on in the process or after it’s […]

The Center for Neighborhoods works to help neighborhood leaders grow their capacity

June 20, 2018 by Erin Melton

Jacob Wagner, Director of Urban Studies at UMKC and co-founder of The Center for Neighborhoods, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on June 18, 2018. The Center for Neighborhoods is a UMKC resource that works to build the capacity of Kansas City neighborhoods. Jacob spoke about the best practices of leadership at the neighborhood […]

Johnson County Historical Society preserves KC history through community involvement

April 25, 2018 by Erin Melton

Steve Noll, former Executive Director, and Brent Schondelmeyer, board member, of the Jackson County Historical Society (JCHS), spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on April 23, 2018. They shared information about how the Wilborn Collection came to be, what it represents, and challenges the JCHS faces going forward. The Wilborn Collection is a set […]

Code for KC Learn Nights kick off with Eric Roche

April 12, 2018 by Stacy Griffith

Eric Roche, Chief Data Officer for KCMO and Code for KC Core Team member, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on February 29, 2018. The work done by the analysts in the Office of Performance Management where Eric works has earned Kansas City a Silver Certification awarded by What Works Cities. Eric’s presentation covered […]

Chronic Cow uses education resources to improve the lives of those living with chronic medical conditions and their loved ones

March 1, 2018 by Erin Melton

Chronic Cow is a science-backed, data-driven framework aimed at quality of life improvement. It is a platform to collect data and deliver prescriptive analytics. The company uses data API to enrich mainstream healthcare analytics. The Chronic Cow website offers individual guidance sessions, “Live Well” programs, and group guidance sessions for people living with chronic health […]

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