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Success of virtual services noted on Kansas workforce report

The top three workforce accomplishments noted in an annual Kansas report listed expanding virtual services at the top, followed by the launch of a new mobile workforce center and the launch of new registered apprenticeships. Expanding Virtual Services: The pandemic… more

Metro tech startup brings in 400 percent revenue growth

Enterprise data platform startup Replica saw a boom in revenue growth last year. In 2020, the Overland Park-based company brought in around 400 percent in revenue growth. Replica is a next-generation urban planning tool that can help cities answer key… more

GAO calls for delay in implementing Cerner’s $16B EHR System for Department of Veterans Affairs

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is recommending the Department of Veterans Affairs pause the implementation of its $16 billion Cerner EHR system to perform "critical" tests before deploying the system at any additional facilities.  The VA went live with the new… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine registry tool for residents

A new tool added to the Missouri COVID-19 vaccine website will serve residents by allowing them to sign up for the vaccine and provide updates on vaccine eligbility. The online tool is called the Missouri Vaccine Navigator and allows individuals… more

Garmin wins latest round in patent infringement lawsuit

A judge's recent ruling in a lawsuit from Philips against Garmin International Inc. came out in favor for Olathe-based Garmin. Philips sued Garmin, Fitbit Inc. and others, alleging patent infringement on wearable technology.  The patents in named involve smartwatch functions… more

New security system for Kansas Department of Labor blocks one million false claims in first week

A new security system for the unemployed insurance claim portal through the Kansas Department of Labor website has successfully blocked hundreds of thousands of fraudulent claims in just the first week of its launch. The new identity verification software system… more

Health tech provider Netsmart acquires software company

Locally-headquartered Netsmart Technologies Inc. has acquired Geriatric Practice Management Corp. (GPM) out of North Carolina. GPM is a software-as-a-service technology and services company, primarily focused on the support of the long-term/post-acute care (LTPAC) community. In short, GPM's electronic health record… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas launches mapping tool to help residents find vaccine locations, providers

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced the launch of the Find My Vaccine mapping tool, designed to help Kansans locate sites that are administering vaccines in their communities. Kelly said Kansans in vaccine Phase 1 and 2 are recommended to… more

Minnesota marketing company acquires KC-based Wellington

Overland-Park headquartered marketing company Wellington has been acquired by St. Paul, Minnesota-based Augeo Affinity Marketing Inc.. Augeo, a larger industry player providing enterprise engagement and loyalty platforms, will take on Wellington's locations and leave the name in its rebrand, which… more

Kansas unemployment system to temporarily close, add new security to combat fraud

The Kansas Department of Labor will launch a new identity theft system on Saturday, according to a Wednesday news release from the department. “Since the start of the pandemic, the Kansas Department of Labor has been fighting two battles –… more