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Commonwealth Performance Recognition Awards 2024

September 2024

Congratulations to the eLicensing Excellence (eLX) Team at the Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure for winning the Commonwealth Performance Recognition Award for the second year in a row!

We are thrilled to celebrate the team's outstanding work in successfully implementing the eLX System. Powered by JD Software’s ArcHealth System, this platform is transforming the way health licensing is managed across Massachusetts.

Launch of the Bureau of Climate & Environmental Health eLicensing System

August 2024

We are thrilled to announce the successful deployment of Phase 1 of the Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health eLicensing System. This is expected to significantly improve efficiency for the Massachusetts Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH) to manage licenses under the Food Protection Program and the Radiation Control Program. The phase includes the following license types:

  • Food and Beverage Vending Machines
  • Methyl or Wood Alcohol Licenses
  • Mattress Sterilization Licenses
  • Animal Laboratories Licenses
  • Out-of-State Bakeries Transport Licenses
  • Out-of-State Frozen Desserts Licenses
  • Water Vending Machine License
  • Accelerator License
  • Radiologic Technologist License
  • Registration of Industrial Radiation Sources

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners at BCEH for choosing JD Software to launch their new system. We are excited to continue working with BCEH on the next phases of this project.

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Celebrating the Successful Deployment of OEMS Licensing

July 2024

JD Software is proud to announce another successful deployment in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The following license types are now live in the system:

  • Ambulance Service License
  • Emergency First Responder Service License

This deployment enables emergency medical organizations to apply for and renew their licenses online, significantly enhancing the efficiency and ease of managing emergency services licenses.

We extend our gratitude to Office of Emergency Medical Services for their trust in JD Software. We look forward to further collaborations that advance public health and safety.

2024 FSMB Conference

April 2024

We had a fantastic time at the Federation of State Medical Boards 2024 Annual Conference in Nashville! The JD Software team was thrilled to be part of such a vibrant gathering, surrounded by distinguished board members from all across the States.

Thanks to FSMB for hosting and to all the brilliant minds gathered. Excited for what’s ahead as we continue enhancing regulatory efficiency and excellence in health professions licensing!

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Health Professions licensing System - Phase 7

January 2024

We are proud to announce the launch of Phase 7 of our Health Professions Licensing System. This phase represents a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to enhance healthcare licensing for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In this phase, we are pleased to welcome over 96,000 licenses, comprising a diverse range of license types, including:

  • Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
  • Dentists, Dental Interns, and Dental Controlled Substance Registrations
  • EMTs and Paramedics
  • Physician Controlled Substance Registrations

We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for their consistent support throughout this journey. Together, we continue to redefine the standards of licensing for healthcare professionals and advancing the quality of care for all.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS LICENSING SYSTEM - PHASE 6

December 2023

JD Software is thrilled to announce that Phase 6 of the Health Professions Licensing System is now live!

This phase adds over 255,000 active licenses belonging to the following professions:

  • Certified Nurse Aides
  • Nurse Aide Training Providers
  • Practical Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurse Anesthetists
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Nurse Midwives
  • Nursing Controlled Substance Registrations

We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for their invaluable contributions to this phase. Their commitment to this project has been indispensable, playing a vital role in the success of this launch.

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Health Professions licensing System - Phase 5

August 2023

We are delighted to announce the successful launch of Phase 5 of our Health Professions Licensing System! This new phase marks another milestone in our commitment to streamlining the licensing process for healthcare professionals in Massachusetts.

In this latest release, we are pleased to include the following boards under our system's management:

  • Board of Certification of Community Health Workers
  • Board of Physician Assistants
  • Board of Registration in Pharmacy
  • Board of Respiratory Care
  • Pharmaceutical Device Manufacturer Code of Conduct

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for their hard work and dedication in successfully completing this milestone. Their collaboration has been instrumental in driving this achievement.

MASSBUYS EXPO

June 2023

We had an enriching experience at the MASSBUYS Expo 2023 in Boston, where we had the opportunity to meet numerous Massachusetts State Agency staff. Showcasing ArcHealth, our Software as a Service (SaaS) licensing and enforcement solution, was an absolute pleasure. This event proved to be a fantastic opportunity, allowing us to demonstrate our system's impressive features and build valuable connections with potential partners. A big thank you to the Operational Services Division for organizing such a vibrant event.

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Health Professions licensing System - Phase 4

March 2023

We are excited to announce that we have added 14 Drug Control Program registration types to the Massachusetts Health Professions Licensing System. The new system replaced a handful of aging legacy applications and will help the Massachusetts Drug Control Program promote access to safe and effective pharmaceutical care services as well as set the standards for prescribing, dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals by health care providers, health care facilities, and drug manufacturers. With this release the following Controlled Substance Registrations will now be available online for new applications and renewals:

  • Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Veterinarian
  • Hospitals, Medication Administration Programs, School Health
  • Ambulance Services
  • Drug Manufacturers and Distributors and Analytical Laboratories

JD Software Delivers Again!

January 2023

JD Software is pleased to announce that we have successfully deployed the third phase of the Health Professions Licensing System one week ahead of schedule. This phase marks the completion of the transfer of 13 professional licensure boards from the Division of Occupational Licensure to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). The following boards were transferred in this phase:

  • Board of Allied Health Professionals
  • Board of Registration of Psychologists
  • Board of Registration of Social Workers
  • Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health
  • Board of Registration of Sanitarians
  • Board of Certification of Health Officers

This is a remarkable accomplishment, not only for us at JD Software, but for our clients at the MDPH. We are thankful for their continued trust in us, and we look forward to deploying the next phases of the system.

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Starting the Year on a High Note!

January 2023

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Invoice Tracking System just launched, marking a strong start to the New Year. This new system replaces a labor-intensive and error-prone process that relied heavily on paper and email correspondence. The new system streamlines the invoice approval and payment process and will increase efficiency and productivity and significantly reduce processing times.

Our team’s dedication to our clients is the differentiating factor that has always propelled us to succeed, and we are grateful for our partners’ continued trust in us.

Health Professions Licensing System Phase 2

November 2022

Since the implementation of Phase 1, we have been working hard on Phase 2 and adding new license types to our system. This phase covers eight different license types from:

  • Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians
  • Board of Registration in Optometry
  • Board of Registration in Podiatry
  • Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

This is yet another exciting milestone for all of us here at JD Software with the successful launch of the 2nd phase of deployment for the Massachusetts Health Professions Licensing System.

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Another Successful Launch!

October 2022

We are proud to announce that we have successfully launched the Physician Licensing System, the system to be used by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to manage the licensing, enforcement, and compliance for physicians and acupuncturists. This system streamlines the licensing process for one of the most regulated health professions in the nation, while providing easy-to-use interfaces for board staff, licensees, and the general public.

This system leverages ArcHealth, our software as a service (SaaS) licensing and enforcement system.

Launch of the Health Professions Licensing System

September 2022

JD Software is proud to announce that we’ve successfully deployed phase 1 of the Health Professions Licensing System. The system that will be leveraged by the state to regulate the licensing of over 100 health related professions. Phase 1 includes these license types:

  • Chiropractors
  • Chiropractor Facilities
  • Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Hearing Instrument Apprentices
  • Hearing Instrument Specialists

We're grateful for the opportunity to work with the Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure. We look forward to implementing the next phases of this project.

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Celebrating a Major Milestone!

July 2022

We’re excited to share that the Medical Marijuana System has reached 250 million transactions. The system has supported over 240,000 patients since it launched.

ITS75 Contract Award!

May 2022

We are excited to announce that JD Software has been awarded a multi-state contract (ITS75) that will allow us to sell our products to the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. This is an important step in expanding JD Software’s reach, and we're excited for what's next!

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Supporting Travelling Healthcare Workers

July 2021

While many of us were lucky to be able to work from home, our healthcare workers have had no choice but to be on the frontlines of the pandemic fighting to ensure the health and safety of our communities.

We are proud to have built a system for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that will simplify travel expense reimbursements for our healthcare workers. More specifically, this system allows the Department of Public Health employees to track and process travel reimbursement requests. Our team is proud to have built an intuitive system that we hope will help our travelling healthcare workforce continue providing outstanding care for our communities.

This is our humble way to say thank you to our heroes by making their jobs just a tad easier.

The Medical Marijuana System Successfully Migrated

January 2020

The Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) is migrating from Virtual Gateway to our Amazon Web Services Cloud-hosted system for all license management operations of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program. This migration means that all patients, caregivers, clinicians, and medical marijuana treatment centers can start using MassCIP after they claim their accounts.

With this change, users should experience fewer service interruptions, a more user-friendly experience, and continuous system optimization. Another neat feature of this system is that if users opt to register their MassCIP accounts with their Massachusetts driver’s license number, they will benefit from the automatic identification verification. This is thanks to the system’s integration with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

We are glad to continue supporting the Cannabis Control Commission’s mission of safely, equitably, and effectively implementing and administering the laws enabling access to medical and adult use marijuana in the Commonwealth.

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Launch of the Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry System

September 2019

We’re thrilled to have launched the Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry System. This system will be used by the Commonwealth’s healthcare employers to check the standing of Nurse Aides’ registrations. The system will automatically notify employers of any adverse actions taken against their Nurse Aides’ staff. We hope that this system will help protect the most vulnerable among us from abuse and ensure that they are receiving proper care.

We have been working on this system for months, and we are excited to receive feedback from the user community.

Launch of the MassCIP System

April 2018

Massachusetts’s legalization of recreational marijuana requires new laws, regulations, and even license management. We of all people understand that managing licenses can be a headache, which is why we, alongside the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, launched MassCIP: the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal. This portal is a secure platform that will improve the experience of those who are applying for the following licenses:

  • Craft Marijuana Cooperative
  • Independent Testing Laboratory
  • Marijuana Research Facility
  • Microbusiness
  • Product Manufacturer
  • Retailer
  • Standards Laboratory

MassCIP will provide applicants with access to information about the application process, timelines and requirements across multiple licensing authorities, and make sure that marijuana establishments stay up to date as laws and regulations change.

This system was built in just 5 weeks, from contract execution to deployment, which is a testament to our team’s ability to execute under pressure. We’re grateful to have the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission as our clients.

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Purchase of Services Tracking System Launched

March 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has been working hard over the past few years to improve its procurement process. We are happy to announce that we have finally launched the Purchase of Services Tracking System (PTS). This system will help the Department of Public Health streamline the procurement process and replace many labor-intensive legacy systems.

The PTS system is a fully customized enterprise system that provides easy-to-use solutions for the full life cycle of the procurement process from a proposed project to gathering all the appropriate approvals, contract award, encumbrance of funds, and management of contract amendments. This system is fully integrated with the Massachusetts State Accounting System (MMARS).

It's hard to say who's more excited about this launch: the DPH staff, who now have a user-friendly system, or our engineers, who have finally completed its development.