Author: Tim Hesse
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Robin Kaiser Named as FedHealthIT 100 Hall of Fame Honoree
FedHealthIT published its list of honorees for the 2021 FedHealthIT 100 Hall of Fame today. Among those named was SoftDev President and CEO, Robin Kaiser. This honor represents a distinct group of individuals who have distinguished themselves time and time again as winners of the FedHealthIT100 awards for the impact they are making within the Federal Health community and in support of Federal Health missions. Through her ongoing service to the mission of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program, Ms. Kaiser’s impact has been to improve the lives of ESRD beneficiaries, their families, providers, and the federal contractors that support them. SoftDev is extremely proud to see her name among such a distinguished list of players within our industry. As we look forward to the future, we are excited to continue to support Ms. Kaiser and this mission.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
SoftDev Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification
SoftDev is proud to announce that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification after an extensive audit of the company’s internal operations. Adoption of this quality management system is a strategic decision to enhance our overall performance and ensure that we continue to provide our customers with the high-quality services and products we are known for. SoftDev’s ISO 9001:2015 certification will augment our existing CMMI-DEV ML3 certification.
ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized quality management standard developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard provides a model that organizations of all types and sizes can use for building an effective quality management system. Built on various quality management principles including a strong focus on customers, an involvement of high-level organization management, a process approach, and an ongoing improvement of the process, ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, high-quality products and services.
“SoftDev is excited that we can add this new ISO 9001:2015 certification in conjunction with our CMMI certification to pursue the highest level of quality. Although SoftDev is known in the industry for our quality and customer focus, validating our processes through ISO 9001:2015 brings an added level of confidence for our customers,” said Robin Kaiser, President at SoftDev.
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
SoftDev Achieves Inc. Magazine’s List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the D.C. Metro Region
Inc. magazine today revealed that SoftDev Incorporated (SoftDev) is No. 240 on its second annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: D.C. Metro list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Washington, D.C., area-based private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the D.C. area economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“I am extremely proud for SoftDev to be listed among the Inc. Magazine’s List of the fastest growing private companies in the D.C. Metro region. SoftDev relocated to Baltimore from the Raleigh, NC area in early 2020. The D.C. Metro region is an extremely competitive marketplace and our success here shows that we are primed to grow and scale even further.”, said Robin Kaiser, SoftDev’s President & CEO.
The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in the Washington, D.C., region. Between 2017 and 2019, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 211 percent and, in 2019 alone, they employed more than 120,000 people and added nearly $15 billion to the D.C. area economy. Companies based in major metro areas—Baltimore, Maryland, the Washington, D.C. area, and Richmond, Virginia—brought in the highest revenue overall.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: D.C. Metro, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000/regionals/washington-dc.
“This list proves the power of companies in the Washington, D.C. area no matter the industry,” says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. “The impressive revenues and growth rates prove the insight and diligence of CEOs and that these businesses are here to stay.”
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020
SoftDev Announces ESRD Help Desk – HUBZone Contract Award
SoftDev continues to prove its placement as the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program data quality expert with a competitive HUBZone award for the CMS ESRD Help Desk contract. This effort brings SoftDev’s ESRD expertise to the Center for Medicare (CM), supporting CM in its data quality interests. With streamlined processes and the added benefit of cognitive solutions, SoftDev is excited to bring innovative ideas forward for the ongoing benefit of the ESRD Program across the nation. “SoftDev is invested in making sure the ESRD community has what it needs – from every perspective. With AI and ML in our toolset, we can operate at lightning speed without compromising on quality. This is an exciting time for me, personally, and for my team. I could not be prouder of what we have achieved. The SoftDev team has continued to demonstrate its creativity with new ideas and innovations that serve the interests of CMS, , providers, and patients tackling kidney disease,” stated Robin Kaiser, President at SoftDev.
The ESRD Help Desk supports CM’s mission by providing case management services to Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (MAPDs) that ensure proper payment under the ESRD Program. The ESRD Program continues to account for a significant portion of the Medicare budget, approximately 7% of the Medicare fee-for-service spending despite representing less than 1% of the total Medicare population. At the same time, ESRD Patient populations are increasing by 5% and the number of dialysis providers increase by almost 7% annually, impacting the burden of data submissions for dialysis providers to increase proportionally. Given these complicating factors, CM requires clear confidence in that ability to reconcile discrepancies and ensure proper payments are made through the ESRD Help Desk.
Founded in 1999, SoftDev a leading healthcare IT company. The firm is an SBA-certified HUBZone and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
For the 3rd Time, SoftDev Appears on the Inc. 5000,
Ranking No. 3,869 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 92.12 Percent
Inc. magazine today revealed that SoftDev Incorporated (SoftDev) is No. 3,869 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“Being on the Inc. 5000 list three times is a significant achievement. It demonstrates the results of our hard work to expand our portfolio and delve into new federal agencies and gain new customers. I am extremely proud of SoftDev’s growth due to the tremendous performance of our staff. I am also grateful for the support of our customers and their trust in our ability to deliver.” said Robin Kaiser, SoftDev President.
Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.
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Monday, October 28th, 2019
SoftDev Announces AHRQ Medical Expenditure Survey Household Component (MEPS-HC) Health Policy Booklet Abstraction Task Order Award
SoftDev proudly announced today that the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) awarded SoftDev the Medical Expenditure Survey Household Component (MEPS-HC) Health Policy Booklet Abstraction task order. As prime contractor on this 16-month contract, SoftDev will support activities to develop an abstraction tool and database of health insurance policy information abstracted from Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and other policy documents collected from households participating in the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Survey. Data on health insurance coverage generosity from this file will be useable alone or in conjunction with other MEPS files for different analytic purposes. For example, the analyst may enhance their research by linking to person characteristics or data identifying private insurance coverages held and individuals’ experiences with plans.
SoftDev is excited to lead this effort not only because it allows us to work with AHRQ, an influential Federal health research agency, but also because the project will demonstrate yet another avenue where data can be utilized to better inform decision-makers regarding our healthcare system. We look forward to providing AHRQ with a sound, insightful solution that reflects our culture of delivering cost-effective, high-quality work. “As always, SoftDev is just so proud to be chosen by AHRQ to do this work. We believe strongly that our team and our solution will deliver the needed data in the best possible format so that AHRQ can do their good work,” said Robin Kaiser, President at SoftDev.
Founded in 1999, SoftDev a leading healthcare IT company. The firm is an SBA-certified HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
SoftDev Announces Dorothy Callahan as the Newest Member of our Business Development Team
SoftDev proudly announced today that Dorothy Callahan has joined SoftDev as our Business Development/Capture Lead. Ms. Callahan brings over 30 years’ experience in acquisition, contract management, and supplier diversity supporting private industry and federal government in support of SoftDev’s growth targets. As an active member of the NCMA Woodlawn Chapter and numerous other organizations supporting federal mission goals, Ms. Callahan is committed to advancing programs both through thought leadership and excellent customer service.
Robin Kaiser, President of SoftDev, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Dorothy Callahan to SoftDev and are excited for this next stage in our growth.” SoftDev’s Director of Business Development Melanie Marsh added, “I have always held the utmost respect for Dorothy, her ethics, and her way of doing business. As our BD/Capture Lead, she will be bringing critical insights to our growth strategy and, as a result, I am sure, there are many great things to come for SoftDev.”
Founded in 1999, SoftDev is a leading healthcare IT company that has been gaining in momentum and aggressively seeking to expand its footprint both in CMS and in other federal agencies. The firm is an SBA-certified HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019
SoftDev selected as a Prime awardee of the Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractor.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services selected SoftDev as a Prime awardee of the Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractor. This designation will allow NQIICs to bid on Task Orders over the next five years. As a Prime NQIIC awardee partnering with other Quality Improvement contractors under the new CMS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract mechanism to support quality improvement efforts, each NQIIC may serve as:
- Quality Improvement Experts
- Facilitators/change agents for healthcare transformation by achieving bold aims at a high value
- Innovators of quality improvement
As a NQIIC awardee, SoftDev, has demonstrated healthcare quality improvement expertise. Services supported by some of the NQIIC awardees may include:
- Provide direct technical assistance in specific areas of healthcare quality improvement (e.g., patient safety, opioid misuse, nursing home quality, etc.)
- Seek and gain commitments from patients, providers and stakeholders to achieve aims
- Use a Human Centered Design that involves teaming with patient and family members to improve healthcare processes and outcomes.
- Focused on helping providers and healthcare organizations to achieve quantitative results for improved outcomes, lower costs, better care, less provider burden, greater transparency and more.
- Supporting a diverse array of organizations and populations, including: rural providers, vulnerable beneficiaries, clinical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis facilities and more.
- Support providers in efficient use of Health Information Technology and interoperability
- Serve as backbone organizations to form and engage Community Coalitions
- Convene and support Learning and Action Networks (LANs)
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Monday, March 25th, 2019
SoftDev Announces CMS Alignment of Quality and Public Reporting Programs and Websites Support MIDS Task Order Award
SoftDev proudly announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded SoftDev its first task order on the critical Measure Instrument Development Support (MIDS) IDIQ, the Alignment of Quality and Public Reporting Programs and Websites Support. As the prime contractor on this 5-year effort, SoftDev will support ongoing efforts by CMS to align and advance existing quality and public reporting programs and to support the Agency’s efforts to improve and bring synergy to the websites that publicly report information on the quality of hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, physicians and other practitioners, and home health agencies. By spearheading this effort, SoftDev will continue to demonstrate our commitment to the meaningful delivery of data to CMS, its stakeholders, providers, beneficiaries, and families. We will also expand our portfolio of capabilities to support quality measurement efforts of CMS across settings and programs, serving to maximize the positive impacts to the quality and value of healthcare. “SoftDev is incredibly proud of the team and solution we assembled to execute this project successfully for CMS and are already hard at work. As a new MIDS prime, we are honored to receive this award and work closely with CMS, our partners, and stakeholders,” said Robin Kaiser, President at SoftDev.
Founded in 1999, SoftDev a leading healthcare IT company. The firm is an SBA-certified HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).