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Community Crunch delivers wholesome and nutritious meals to ensure families are fed during food supply shortage; New 3+1 plan donates and delivers an extra meal to churches, seniors or anyone in need

FALLS CHURCH, VA (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
Fresh Crunch Food, a provider of boxed lunches for student tour groups, today announced the launch of its newest business line called Community Crunch. Community Crunch is a dinner delivery service that is committed to providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals to families in the northern Virginia area. The meals are carefully prepared by top chefs to ensure families can stay healthy with balanced meals. As an added bonus, the meal plan is set up in a 3+1 model: for every three meals purchased, one meal will be donated and delivered to anyone you choose.
"In the last two weeks, all of our lives have changed in a dramatic way and there's a real shortage of food supplies out there," said Matt Bressan, CEO and founder of Community Crunch. "Community Crunch was launched to serve delicious meals to the Northern Virginia community. Now more than ever, this type of food delivery service is needed. We also wanted to find a way to give back to the community and the 3+1 meal program allows us to donate meals to anyone else right now who needs extra support -- it could be your grandparents, your local church group, a non-profit or a friend who is struggling. We want to take care of our community and offer individuals a way to also give back -- this program will do just that."
Community Crunch is partnering with local farms and suppliers to minimize handling and support fellow small businesses. To support the government's isolation guidance right now, all meal kits are packaged carefully and left on doorsteps. All you have to do is heat them up!
Here's how it works:
With the purchase of (3) 4-6 person meals (vegetable, starch, protein and vegan options), Community Crunch will deliver a free meal to whomever you choose in Fairfax and/or Arlington County (a family in need, a friend, the elderly, a church group) or Community Crunch can donate it for you.
You can select from a few menu options, to support your household size: 

3+1 Meal Kit (4-6 plentiful servings per meal)

Subscription 3+1 Four-Week Plan (4-6 servings per meal)

3+1 Meal Kit for 2 People (3-4 servings per meal)

Subscription 3+1 Meal Kit for 2 People (3-4 servings per meal)

The meal plans and pricing are updated weekly. Some sample meals include: fresh green salads and dressings, artisan dinner rolls, chicken kabobs with grilled veggies, basmati rice and tomato and cucumber salad, Rosemary grilled chicken with green beans and Israeli couscous and eggplant parmesan with penne pasta, caesar salad and garlic bread.
Community Crunch can also prepare custom meal options if you have food allergies, dietary restrictions or have vegan or vegetarian preferences.
"Community Crunch is a game changer for families in need right now, or for those who are extremely worried about the current volatility of the food supply chain," said Michelle Schafer, a Great Falls resident who purchased Community Crunch last week for her family. "The meals are delicious and ready to eat! As someone who is working full time right now from home, I need hassle-free dinner options for my family. I am grateful for the Community Crunch team who is making a major difference by alleviating this stress factor for me during this uncertain time in our lives."
About Community Crunch 
Launched in 2020 and founded by Fresh Crunch owner Matt Bressan, Community Crunch is a dinner meal delivery service for the Northern Virginia region. Community Crunch is committed to providing healthy meals for our communities, especially those in need, by offering 3+1 Meal Kits: 3 Meals for You +1 Meal for a neighbor who needs it. For more details, please visit: Fresh Crunch Pickles Facebook Page and Instagram.
Media Contact: 
Jennifer Mapp Bressan 
Community Crunch 
Chief Marketing Officer 
703.609.1090 
jenn.mapp@gmail.com

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Fresh Crunch | Community Crunch 3+1 Meal Kit

"In the last two weeks, all of our lives have changed and there's a real shortage of food supplies out there," said Matt Bressan, CEO and founder of Community Crunch. "Community Crunch was launched to feed ALL of our neighbors well in this time of uncertainty."



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The mapping dashboard developed by Regroup Mass Notification now enables admins to overlay state and local COVID-19 data layers to increase situational awareness.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
Regroup Mass Notification has released two new mapping layers that lets admins visualize the spread of COVID-19 at state and local levels. The map overlays can be toggled on in Regroup's existing map view when creating a geo-targeted message, and clients will soon be able to view the impacts of the pandemic as they relate to stored addresses for people, groups, and locations in the Regroup system.
Regroup has developed this new tool in an effort to equip clients to respond to the current global pandemic, increase situational awareness, and inform their communities. The tool is a free addition to the company's already award-winning mass notification platform. Data for the map layers is provided by Johns Hopkins University and the University of Washington for state and local levels, respectively.
The virus, commonly called the Coronavirus, was first reported to the World Health Organization in December 2019.
"At Regroup, we are closely following developments pertaining to the global pandemic in order to best serve our clients. In the best of days and times of crisis, our team stands side-by-side with them to help keep their communities informed and safe," said Chris Utah, COO of Regroup. "These additional map layers will help our clients visualize the outbreak in a way that enables them to see how their assets - people and locations - may be impacted."
Regroup is offering free demonstrations of the company's mass notification platform. Interested parties can schedule a demo on Regroup's websiteto learn how mass notifications can help their organizations communicate better during emergencies such as the current pandemic.
Regular 24/7 support lines are open to current clients who want to learn more about the new COVID-19 map layers.
About Regroup
Regroup Mass Notification empowers better mass communication that keeps people safe and informed at all times. The company's award-winning, cloud-based mass communication platform is what clients across North America and around the globe rely on to send both emergency and day-to-day communications to millions of people. By enabling one-click messaging to mobile devices, landlines, social media, email, websites, and more, Regroup Mass Notification helps organizations keep people safe, strengthen operational resilience, mitigate risk, and thrive in an increasingly unpredictable world.

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2020 COVID-19 Data Tool

Regroup has developed this new tool in an effort to equip clients to respond to the current global pandemic, increase situational awareness, and inform their communities.



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Microsoft Azure customers in the healthcare space now gain access to Cloudticity Oxygen to take advantage of the scalability, reliability and agility of Azure and to drive application development and shape healthcare business strategies.

SEATTLE (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
Cloudticity, today announced the availability of Oxygen, the company's HITRUST-certified managed cloud solution for healthcare, in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Cloudticity customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.
Founded in 2011, Cloudticity focuses exclusively on helping healthcare organizations be successful on the public cloud. Cloudticity has found that many healthcare organizations have limited resources and expertise and struggle to rapidly scale cloud environments while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Making the offering available on Azure Marketplace means more healthcare organizations using Microsoft Azure can easily access solutions to help them accelerate HIPAA workloads, increase reliability, and maintain compliance – all while being backed by the security of Cloudticity's HITRUST-certified platform.
Sajan Parihar, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp said, "We're pleased to welcome Cloudticity to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, which gives our partners great exposure to cloud customers around the globe. Azure Marketplace offers world-class quality experiences from global trusted partners with solutions tested to work seamlessly with Azure."
Gerry Miller, Founder and CEO of Cloudticity commented, "The integration with Microsoft allows us to be a better partner to our customers. Many healthcare organizations want to leverage the flexibility and reliability of Microsoft Azure but don't have enough resources to do so. Cloudticity Oxygen can help bridge the gap for healthcare, making the cloud more accessible and ultimately enabling greater innovation across the healthcare space."
The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.
Cloudticity helps healthcare, life science, and genomic organizations accelerate innovation by enabling HIPAA-compliant cloud adoption and high availability. Cloudticity is a next-gen managed services, managed compliance, and managed security partner for healthcare companies.
For more information, press only: 
Kate Z. Wang, Cloudticity, 855.980.2144, kate.wang@cloudticity.com 

"Cloudticity Oxygen can help bridge the gap for healthcare, making the cloud more accessible and ultimately enabling greater innovation across the healthcare space."



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Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons provides patients with sedation dentistry in Bristol, TN and surrounding tri-city areas. The oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely qualified to administer advanced sedation options like IV sedation or general anesthesia for oral surgery procedures including dental implants, jaw surgery and more.

BRISTOL, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
The team of oral surgeons at Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons (AOIS) offers patients soothing sedation dentistry in Bristol, TN and the surrounding tri-city areas. Those who need to undergo oral surgery can trust these experts to provide them with calming sedation that will relieve discomfort during treatment. Sedation dentistry can be used for a variety of oral surgery procedures, and AOIS offers varying sedation options to best meet patients' needs.
"Most patients who come in for oral surgery are anxious about their procedure, and one way we can help them is through IV sedation," says Dr. Carl Eilers. "This is essentially a technique where we administer medications that can help relax the patient and make the procedure much more comfortable."
Sedation dentistry is commonly used to help patients relax and block sensations of discomfort during dental procedures. For an oral surgery practice, sedation is used frequently as the procedures can be more invasive in nature. Because of this, the oral surgeons at AOIS are highly skilled in administering sedation, and they offer advanced sedation, such as IV sedation and general anesthesia, which provides a much deeper level of relaxation. The surgeons are uniquely qualified to offer this treatment in-office due to their years of educational training and experience.
Patients can choose sedation for any of their oral surgery needs. Some of the common procedures that AOIS offers with sedation include dental implants, jaw surgery, wisdom teeth removal, facial trauma, emergency dental care and more. For patients seeking to replace missing teeth with dental implants, sedation can help make the process much simpler. With sedation, patients often do not even feel the surgery happening, or only notice a slight pressure at the surgery site. In many cases, sedation can even help the doctors perform multiple treatments in one appointment since patients are more relaxed and can handle additional time in the dental chair.
Patients in need of oral surgery are invited to experience the soothing effects of sedation dentistry at any of the AOIS offices, located in Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, TN. Appointments can be made online by visiting http://www.aomstri.com or by calling 423-915-1072 for the Johnson City office, 423-732-7575 for Kingsport, or 423-844-6200 for the Bristol location.
About the Oral Surgeons
Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons is a renown oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty practice serving patients in the tri-city area for over 20 years. Drs. Carl Eilers, Michael Hamlin, Jason Pickup, Michael Foster, Nathaniel Wells, and Ryan Dowling provide emergency care to patients with maxillofacial trauma at local hospitals in addition to serving their loyal patients at AOIS. The doctors are also all active members of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons offers state-of-the-art surgical facilities with the most current sterilization, anesthesia monitoring, and imaging equipment at their three locations in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN. The staff is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a timely and considerate manner. To learn more about Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons and the services they provide visit http://www.aomstri.com or call 423-915-1072 for the Johnson City office, 423-732-7575 for Kingsport, or 423-844-6200 for the Bristol location.

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Associated Oral and Implant Surgeons Offers Soothing Sedation Dentistry in Bristol, TN

Most patients who come in for oral surgery are anxious about their procedure, and one way we can help them is through IV sedation.



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Dentist, Dr. Jacqueline Subka, is raising awareness of the dangers and symptoms of gum disease in Calabasas, CA. By providing modern and gentle laser gum treatments, Dr. Subka can help cleanse the mouth of bacteria and disease and save teeth.

CALABASAS, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
In honor of Gum Disease Awareness Month, dentist Dr. Jacqueline Subka spreads awareness of gum disease in Calabasas, CA. Gum disease is a common oral condition that affects over half the population to some degree, targeting the gum tissues and bone. Dr. Subka offers effective and timely treatment for gum disease with minimally invasive laser dentistry and scaling and root planing.
"Patients who have gum disease not only have loss of gums, or gum recession, but they also have loss of the supporting bone structure of teeth," says Dr. Subka. "If we don't treat that, eventually you'll lose your teeth. They will fall out. When someone has periodontal problems, we treat it with the laser to minimize pockets and help patients maintain their oral health and teeth for the rest of their lives."
Gum disease is a progressive condition that affects the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, namely the gums, teeth and jawbone. When left untreated, it can cause gum recession, loose teeth, tooth loss and even a spreading of the disease to other parts of the body. The first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, can be treated by a dentist if caught early. However, if left untreated, gum disease will advance to periodontitis and advanced periodontitis, which cannot be cured, only maintained with routine periodontal maintenance visits. Common symptoms of gum disease include: 

Bleeding gums

Tooth sensitivity

Bad breath

Loose teeth

Gum recession

Patients who are experiencing any of the above symptoms can receive effective treatment for gum disease from Dr. Subka. Utilizing advanced technology, Dr. Subka can eradicate bacteria from the gum tissue and surrounding teeth to create a healthy environment again. With minimally invasive laser dentistry, gum disease and bacteria can be removed without harming healthy tissue. Laser dentistry is also beneficial because patients find it to be virtually painless and it causes minimal bleeding during treatment. Laser gum disease treatment is quick too, allowing multiple areas of the mouth to be treated in just one appointment.
After gum disease is cleansed from the mouth, many patients will require routine periodontal maintenance visits to ensure it does not return. These appointments involve scaling and root planing of the teeth to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar build up before it develops into gum disease again. Without routine visits every three months, patients run the risk of developing gum disease again.
Those seeking a dentist who can provide gentle treatment for gum disease in Calabasas, CA are invited to schedule a consultation with Dr. Subka at her Thousand Oaks, CA office. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.subkadds.com or calling 805-373-1919.
About the Dentist
Dr. Jacqueline Subka is a general dentist offering personalized dental care for patients in Thousand Oaks, CA since 1999. Dr. Subka received her dental degree from the prestigious University of Southern California School of Dentistry in Los Angeles. Dr. Subka practices gentle dentistry and incorporates state-of-the-art techniques to provide leading, minimally invasive care. She and her team are committed to continuing education and strive to provide high-quality, personalized dental care to each patient. To learn more about Dr. Subka and the dental services she provides, visit her website at http://www.subkadds.com or call 805-373-1919.

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Dentist, Dr. Jacqueline Subka, Spreads Gum Disease Awareness in Calabasas, CA

When someone has periodontal problems, we treat it with the laser to minimize pockets and help patients maintain their oral health and teeth for the rest of their lives.



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Dr. Jin Kim, dual board-certified periodontist, treats gum recession in West Covina, CA with minimally invasive solutions. Through the Pinhole Surgical Technique, receding gums can be repositioned into their proper place without needing to use scalpels or sutures.

WEST COVINA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
Dual board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jin Kim, provides minimally invasive gum recession treatment to West Covina, CA and surrounding areas. Through an innovative procedure called the Pinhole Surgical Technique, Dr. Kim is able to gently reposition the soft tissues affected by gum recession into proper position without having to use scalpels or sutures. Gum recession is a common occurrence and can be caused by numerous factors including age, tobacco use and gum disease.
The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) is a revolutionary treatment method for those suffering from gum recession. What makes this procedure stand out is the fact that it uses no scalpels or sutures, causes minimal bleeding and discomfort and can be performed quickly. The process involves simply making a small hole in the gum tissue just above the site of recession and, with the use of ultra-fine tools, gently repositioning the gum tissue back down over the exposed tooth roots. The tissue is then held in place with collagen strips and patients see virtually instantaneous results without the discomfort of traditional gum recession therapy. Dr. Kim is certified and trained to offer this modern treatment solution, and provides it at both of his offices, with locations in Diamond Bar and West Garden Grove, CA.
Gum recession is a common condition that occurs when the gum tissue surrounding teeth begins to pull away from its natural, healthy position. This can be caused by genetics and age, but outside influences like tobacco use, gum disease or trauma can also make the gums recede. When the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, it exposes the sensitive tooth roots to damage and decay. Patients often notice dark triangles between teeth, discoloration or tooth sensitivity as this occurs. Without treatment, teeth can become severely damaged and may eventually require significant dental work or extraction. A leading cause of gum recession is gum disease. When bacteria infects the gum tissue, the tissue begins to pull away from the teeth. Patients seeking treatment for gum recession often need to have gum disease concerns treated first to establish a healthy foundation.
Dr. Kim specializes in modern approaches to dentistry, including treatment of gum recession in a minimally invasive and gentle way. The PST treatment is known for being a gentle alternative to traditional gum grafting and for treatment of gum disease, Dr. Kim offers laser dentistry. With laser dentistry, gum disease can be eradicated without the use of scalpels or sutures. Those patients who experience dental anxiety or fear can receive sedation dentistry, including oral sedation and general anesthesia, to ease worry and discomfort during care. For most gum recession cases, sedation is not needed, but is an option for those with dental phobias.
Patients interested in receiving treatment for gum recession in West Covina, CA or surrounding areas are encouraged to contact Dr. Kim. Consultations can be made by visiting the website at http://www.drjinkim.com or calling 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location.
About the Periodontist
Dr. Jin Kim is a periodontist dedicated to providing personalized dental care in Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA. Dr. Kim attended the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry before furthering his education with an advanced degree in pathology from the Medical School of the same University. Dr. Kim completed a periodontics and implant surgery residency at UCLA School of Dentistry and is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a past president of the Western Society of Periodontology and was also inducted to be a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists and earned Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kim lectures and holds faculty positions at a number of universities including UCLA School of Dentistry and abroad. He has spoken at no less than 36 different countries across the globe as well as national and international academic and clinical associations and universities including the International Association of Dental Research, American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration. To learn more about Dr. Jin Kim and the services he offers, visit his website at http://www.drjinkim.com or call 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location to schedule an appointment. 

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Dr. Jin Kim Treats Gum Recession in West Covina, CA with the Pinhole Surgical Technique

What makes this procedure stand out is the fact that it uses no scalpels or sutures, causes minimal bleeding and discomfort and can be performed quickly.



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Pediatric therapy provider ranks among the top 18 out of 630 local practitioners

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
Little Steps Pediatric Therapy has been named one of the 18 Best Physical Therapists in Chicago in 2020 by Expertise, an organization that researches and identifies top service professionals in more than 200 different industries across major cities in the U.S.
The firm evaluated 630 physical therapists and scored them on upwards of 25 different variables in five different categories to pinpoint exceptional care providers in the field. Selection criteria included professionalism, availability, credibility, reputation and experience. For the full list of Best Physical Therapists in Chicago from Expertise, please visit the Expertise website.
"We're thrilled that Expertise chose to recognize us as one of the best physical therapy providers in Chicago," said Jaime Passaglia, founder of Little Steps. "Our team of pediatric therapists is dedicated to delivering the best possible care to our patients, and we're honored to be included on this list of top performers."
Little Steps focuses on providing compassionate and comprehensive care to improve the lives of children of all ages. The organization's pediatric physical therapists work with patients in a relaxing and fun environment and guide them through play activities designed to help them achieve their highest functional level. Little Steps therapists help children with a wide range of conditions, including developmental delays, sports injuries, acute trauma, cerebral palsy, torticollis, orthopedic disabilities and injuries, and more.    
In addition to pediatric physical therapy, the provider also offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavior therapy and behavior analysis. For more information, please go to the Little Steps website.
About Little Steps
Little Steps Pediatric Therapy is a privately-owned company composed of pediatric professionals focused on delivering physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavior therapy to children of all ages in the Chicago area. Our team is determined to provide comprehensive and educational care to change the lives of children one step at a time. To learn more, visit littlestepspt.com.
For more information contact:
Kaley Rosinski 
847-707-6744 
info@littlestepspt.com 

Our team of pediatric therapists is dedicated to delivering the best possible care to our patients, and we're honored to be included on this list of top performers



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Conducting device trials in Europe? Report explains EU MDR's new, complex clinical trial requirements and ISO/DIS 14155:2018 updates.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
The world of clinical trials is changing rapidly, with the EU MDR's new and more complex rules and the forthcoming ISO/DIS 14155:2018 updates.
The Medical Device Trials in the EU: A Guide to the New EU MDR and Revised ISO 14155 management report provides insight into the EU MDR's extensive requirements for documenting, conducting and reporting clinical trials, including which devices are exempt. Manufacturers of non-exempt devices must set up a clinical trials program using both EU MDR and ISO/DIS 14155:2018.
Expert Dan O'Leary, President of Ombu Enterprises, LLC, explains the EU MDR's extensive requirements and concepts in his comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach: 

Understand the role of clinical trials in the EU MDR

Learn which device types require clinical trials

Determine whether an exemption applies to your device

Learn how to integrate the EU MDR and ISO/DIS 14155:2018

Understand the role of the Notified Body and Competent Authority

Grasp the format and contents of the application, investigator's brochure and clinical trials plan

Determine informed consent requirements

Make sure one fully understands the EU MDR's and ISO/DIS 14155:2018's clinical trials requirements — how they work together and how to make them work.
Management Report Details: 
Medical Device Trials in the EU: 
A Guide to the New EU MDR and Revised ISO 14155 
A CenterWatch Management Report 
https://www.fdanews.com/products/category/223-device-books/product/59187-medical-device-trials-in-the-eu-a-guide-to-the-new-eu-mdr-and-revised-iso-14155
Management Report PDF: 
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About CenterWatch: 
Founded in 1994, CenterWatch is a trusted source and global destination for clinical trials information for both professionals and patients. CenterWatch provides proprietary data and information analysis on clinical trials through a variety of newsletters, books, databases, and information services used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, SMOs, and investigative sites involved in the management and conduct of clinical trials. As a pioneer in publishing clinical trials information, CenterWatch was the first Internet site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocate



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Is one's CDS software regulated as a medical device? Understand the latest regulatory and compliance nuances of the CDS software guidance.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
FDA CDS Software Regulation: 
The Latest Guidance on Clinical Decision Support Software 
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Tuesday April 7, 2020, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT 
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Does it provide computerized alerts and reminders for providers and patients, documentation templates, diagnostic support or contextually relevant reference information? Then, the software might be regulated as a medical device.
Join FDAnews and legal expert Bradley Merrill Thompson for a comprehensive overview of the latest legal, regulatory and compliance nuances of FDA's guidance on clinical decision support (CDS) software:
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●Determine what types of CDS software functions do not meet the definition of a device as amended by the Cures Act 
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●Comprehend how the FDA intends to leverage the Software as a Medical Device: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations External Link Disclaimer (IMDRF Framework) in its risk-based approach to CDS regulation
Establish compliant best practices for CDS software by understanding the legal, regulatory and compliance nuances of the FDA's guidance.
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HIPAA compliant, mobile telemedicine modem acts like a manpower multiplier so ER doctors can remotely evaluate 2-5 times more Covid-19 patients per hour, while directing thousands of telemedicine workers across the country.

DALLAS (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
SqwaQ, a company specializing in mobile, critical data connectivity for telemedicine, disclosed that it has successfully demonstrated its technology to several emergency responders and large medical interests who are preparing for escalated efforts to track and contain the spread of Covid-19. There is an urgent need for hundreds of "pop-up" testing and treatment centers across the country. However, reliable mobile data connectivity has been an obstacle to deployment and is critical to support thousands of remote telemedicine workers who may need to be deployed to rural areas where Internet access can be challenging.
SqwaQ's patented, mobile modem called the SqwaQbox, was specifically designed for critical data applications like a mobile Covid-19 war. It's small and portable so it can be mounted in vehicles like ambulances, and can even be inserted into rolling medical bags that healthcare workers can take almost anywhere. Plus, it delivers much more bandwidth than a phone or other cellular modems. The SqwaQbox also works on very low battery power, so you don't need an AC outlet to get reliable connectivity in a remote area where M*A*S*H style triage tents could need to be set up.
The SqwaQbox doesn't rely on one cellular network either. It combines up to a dozen 4G-LTE connections from different networks and towers simultaneously. This gives remote healthcare workers a reliable, multi-redundant connection for telemedicine sessions with any available hospital in the country, creating a manpower multiplier. With SqwaQ, one ER doctor can remotely evaluate and treat 2-5 times more patients per hour without having to change protective gear and rooms each time.
Roughly 1-in-5 Americans lives in rural areas, representing 60 million people with an average age of 73, the highest risk group for Covid-19 exposure. These rural areas have not been hard hit by Covid-19 yet, but they represent the highest fatality risk. Half of all rural counties in America have no ICU beds to deal with this pandemic but there is still time to prepare.
"If we learned anything from Katrina, it's that bureaucratic response is not decisive or nimble. SqwaQ is already receiving emergency requests from areas that are hard hit by Covid-19 and deployment is harder when a city is locked down. We're trying to deploy our technology early and proactively before the situation becomes dire, but some decision makers are moving much slower than others.", said Ted Lindsley, CEO
About SqwaQ 
SqwaQ delivers robust, multi-redundant connectivity for high-value, mobile, critical applications. Our patented SqwaQbox modems are made in the USA even during pandemics, and deliver mobile data connectivity on over 600 cellular networks across 130 countries. 

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ER doctors can remotely evaluate 2-5 times more Covid-19 patients per hour with the SqwaQbox



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Salt Athletics is offering deeply discounted equipment, zero down financing, waived licensing fees, and protected territories to all existing halotherapy and wellness center businesses looking to add their patent-pending scientific wellness platform.

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted our need to maintain and improve the respiratory and immune system health of our communities. Salt Athletics answers this need by offering their patent-pending scientific wellness system that combines red light therapy, oxygen concentration, ionized water intake, and enzyme infusion together along with traditional halotherapy (dry salt inhalation). Salt Athletics is offering discounted equipment prices, zero down financing, waived licensing fees and protected territories to existing salt therapy and wellness centers looking to add Salt Athletics to their facilities. The aim of this program is to position participating businesses to make a strong come-back when the  current crisis is over and to offer communities enhanced respiratory wellness therapies going forward.  Participating business will get protected Salt Athletics territories  along with deep discounts on new equipment, no licensing fees during the COVID-19 crisis, and no licensing fees for 3-full months once the crisis ends.
Salt Athletics patent-pending process combining exercise, increased oxygen, red light, ionization, and salt inhalation work together to produce a more amplified effect than if any of these single therapies were implemented alone. The red light stimulates the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently. With exercise your breathing rate increases and deepens the use of your lungs allowing you to absorb more oxygen. Salt inhalation drys your lungs to allow more surface area to be used which creates more oxygen efficiency. An ionization generator purifies the oxygen inhaled in your lungs by eliminating odors, dust, and bacterias. Providing a higher concentration of oxygen gives our lungs and cells an immediate boost in energy and efficiency. Providing all these elements of Salt Athletics patent-pending wellness protocols together is a power packed dose of respiratory wellness for our bodies that will allow you to offer your customers a dramatically better salt inhalation experience. Salt Athletics is offering the following special licensing opportunities to existing halotherapy and wellness centers as follows: 

Reserve a Salt Athletics exclusive territory and license with 30-mile radius for only $50.00.                    

Receive 40% off Salt Titan halo generators if you need to order more halo generators.

Receive 30% off Mito Red lights needed to add Salt Athletics to your facility.

No licensing fees until the COVID-19 crisis subsides and business is operating.

Receive 3 free months of Salt Athletics licensing once you open.

Receive free consultation and set up information for adding Salt Athletics to your business.

Receive financing for all equipment through our financial partner BEHALF for qualified buyers.

Receive all Salt Athletics graphics and marketing material graphics.

This is an  opportunity to allow participating businesses to offer your community the best and most effective dry salt inhalation experience available.  Additional wellness  benefits derived from Salt Athletics include programs for anti-aging, weight loss, improved athletic performance, enhanced respiratory wellness, and more. Set your halotherapy business apart from the competition.
To inquire about Salt Athletics licensing for the halotherapy and wellness industry contact Sheila Alba, Salt Athletics National Sales Manager,  at Sheila@TheSaltGrotto.com, or call 850.292.2590 or visit  https://saltathletics.com/licensing .
About Salt Athletics (http://www.saltathletics.com) 
Salt Athletics is a division of HaloTherapy Center, LLC. Their patent-pending scientific wellness system is available for licensing to fitness centers, wellness centers, and other synergistic businesses. Contact them at info@HaloTherapyCenter.com, or visit them online at SaltAthletics.com for more information



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2nd.MD oncology case managers will utilize the MolecularMatch platform to find the most appropriate drugs and clinical trials for patients based on genomics and patient-specific clinical details.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
MolecularMatch, a leading clinical informatics company providing Precision Medicine software solutions for oncology, announced today that it has executed an agreement to provide software licensing and support to Innovation Specialists LLC, 2nd.MD, a leading provider of virtual medical second opinions, appropriately managing risks for patients, employers, and payers. 2nd.MD oncology case managers will utilize the MolecularMatch platform to find the most appropriate drugs and clinical trials for patients based on genomics and patient-specific clinical details. The recommendations are then shared with 2nd.MD oncology specialists and the patients' physicians.
"We have come to a point in cancer care, with genomics and precision medicine, where timely and accurate information can save lives," said Jason Melton, the CEO at 2nd.MD. MolecularMatch CEO Eric Pulaski adds, "Our collaboration with 2nd.MD not only has the ability to save lives, but to save payers, employers and families money and time." The two Houston-based companies have begun system integration and employee training for the growing clinical staff at 2nd.MD.
About 2nd.MD 
2nd.MD offers medical certainty by connecting you with board-certified, leading specialists from across the country for an expert second opinion via video or phone within 3 to 5 days from the comfort of your own home. From the minute you reach out, 2nd.MD's Care Team of nurses will put you at the center of your medical care by coordinating all the details. This includes, understanding your health goals, gathering all your medical records and connecting you with a doctor who specializes in your specific medical condition, so that you can focus on what matters most — getting the best care possible. No travel. No hassle. No cost. If you haven't used 2nd.MD before, it can be life changing. In fact, 98% of people who use 2nd.MD recommend it to their friends and family.
About MolecularMatch 
MolecularMatch, Inc. is a Houston, Texas- based clinical informatics SaaS company established in 2014. The company was founded on the vision of using tumor molecular profiling and outcomes from previously treated patients to provide the best personalized treatment for current patients. MolecularMatch delivers personalized, evidence-based therapeutic guidance and clinical trials matched to each patient. Customers include molecular labs, health information systems, biopharma, second opinion and payer companies, as well as cancer centers on a global basis. Visit us at http://www.molecularmatch.com.

Our collaboration with 2nd.MD not only has the ability to save lives, but to save payers, employers and families money and time. Eric Pulaski, CEO, MolecularMatch



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American College of Medical Toxicology offers free webinar "Medical Experts Explain the Use and Potential Adverse Effects of Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19"

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Several medications are being evaluated in studies or are being used off-label to treat COVID-19 infections. In response to several recent poisonings and one death associated with the use of chloroquine to treat COVID-19, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is offering this free webinar "Medical & Public Health Considerations of Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 3pm EDT. Join this briefing to learn from leading medical toxicologists, experts in the care of poisoned patients, as they discuss the use of, and potential adverse effects with, these drugs as physicians consider these therapies to treat patients with COVID-19.
Medical Toxicology experts from ACMT will partner with medical toxicologists from the European Association of Poison Control Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT) and the Middle East and North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX) to discuss the current use of these drugs for COVID-19 in France as well as the potential adverse effects when used for therapeutic purposes, in excessive doses, and in overdose.
The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Paul Wax, ACMT Executive Director, and presented by Dr. Ziad Kazzi, ACMT Board Member and MENATOX President. The panelists include Dr. Michelle Ruha, ACMT President, and Dr. Bruno Megarbane, EAPCCT Past President and Professor at the Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care at Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.
WEBEX LINK TO WEBINAR LIVESTREAM: 
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 
Time: 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York) 
Webinar Link 
Audio Conference: 1-650-479-3208 (US/Canada) 
Access code: 669 546 525 
Show all global call-in numbers: https://acmtevents.webex.com/cmp3300/webcomponents/widget/globalcallin/globalcallin.do?siteurl=acmtevents&serviceType=EC&eventID=601045467&tollFree=0
Event Password: acmt2020
The webinar will be recorded and made available for viewing online afterwards.
Presented By: 
American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) in partnership with the Middle East and North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX) and the European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT).
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology. Our members specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. ACMT members work in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.

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In response to several recent poisonings and one death associated with the use of chloroquine to treat COVID-19, ACMT is offering a free webinar "Medical & Public Health Considerations of Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 3pm EDT.



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As virus continues to spread, the primary focus for nurses and other healthcare personnel is on education and prevention.

MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to dominate every major news headline across the United States, UNA Health Inc. – a leading provider of mobile recruitment solutions for hospitals and healthcare staffing firms is pleased to announce the release of a coronavirus training course developed specifically for nurses and other healthcare personnel, which was supported and advised by Accountable Healthcare Staffing, a distinguished market leader in the healthcare staffing industry. The material focuses on the most important aspects surrounding COVID-19, including how it affects patient care and individual health. It is available as a free download to healthcare staffing agencies nationwide.
Typically, UNA's annual competencies are only available through the company's online platform. Given the sensitive nature of the pandemic that has gripped the nation, however, UNA's management team felt that making it publicly available to all healthcare personnel was in the best interests of the industry – and country – as a whole.
"There is a lot of misinformation circulating around right now about COVID-19, including how it spreads, the severity of illness it causes, and to what extent it may spread in the United States," stated Ron Gonzalez, UNA's President and CEO and former CEO of Prophecy Healthcare. "Our goal was to utilize all of the resources at our disposal, including expertise from medical professionals with decades of experience, to put together a course for those who don't have access to current data that will help their healthcare personnel understand the exposure risk."
Included in the course is specific insight regarding symptoms and treatment, as well as preventative measures and CDC recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPC). In addition to this baseline material, there's also a post-test to ensure healthcare personnel fully understand the core foundational basics of coronaviruses, and COVID-19 in particular.
"Healthcare personnel are on the front lines when caring for patients with confirmed or possible infection with COVID-19, and therefore have an increased risk of exposure," added Merry Fort, Executive Vice President of Clinical Services at Accountable. "Since this is a new disease and there are still so many unknowns, our best defense is education, coupled with preventive measures, to help keep this critical group of individuals safe."
About UNA Health Inc
UNA Health Inc is a leading provider of mobile recruitment solutions for hospitals and healthcare staffing firms. The UNA platform of fully customizable mobile solutions includes engaging onboarding tools, competency testing, skills checklists, annual competencies, credential management and position notifications – all in one client branded app. The platform seamlessly integrates with applicant tracking systems and hospital H.R. software, and provides end users with a truly mobile experience and the ability to effortlessly apply for positions with one-click, as well as upload credentials into our proprietary credential management portal.
UNA streamlines the hiring and credentialing process, and saves both recruiters and Q.A. teams worker hours, which translates into increased efficiencies, and ultimately, cost savings.
For more information, contact Ronald Gonzalez at ron@unahealth.co or 866-UNA-HLTH, 866-862-4584.
About Accountable Healthcare Staffing
Accountable Healthcare Staffing is a distinguished market leader in the workforce solutions and healthcare staffing industry with 20 office locations throughout the United States, servicing healthcare facilities in all 50 states. The company places healthcare professionals at nearly 2,000 clients that are comprised of major medical centers, community-based hospitals, outpatient clinics, sub-acute and rehab hospitals, correctional and long-term care facilities. The company designs and implements workforce solutions programs nationwide with partner clients. To learn more, go to http://www.ahcstaff.com.
For more information, contact Derek Sims at DerekSims@AHCStaff.com or 561-235-7824

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Our goal was to utilize all of the resources at our disposal, including expertise from medical professionals with decades of experience, to put together a course for those who don't have access to current data that will help their healthcare personnel understand the exposure risk.



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Mediaplanet's Pain Management campaign, found in USA Today and online, helps shed light on pain and the alternatives to opioids that can be just as — if not more — effective.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Mediaplanet announces the launch of its cross-platform campaign "Pain Management." This campaign will dive into the history of pain relief and how the past has shaped the future by highlighting the companies making new options available to patients. It will also look at the various conditions that plague the millions who are suffering from chronic pain, and how they can treat their pain safely and effectively.
Approximately 80 percent of people who have misused opioids started with a prescription and this misuse causes more than 42,000 deaths annually in the United States. Additionally, many prescription opioid abuse cases start in the home, where children and other family members are able to gain access to the drugs because they are not properly secured. This makes education about the proper storage, use, and disposal of opioids extremely important.
The print component of "Pain Management" is distributed within today's edition of USA TODAY in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, DC/Baltimore, Atlanta, and Carolinas markets, with a circulation of approximately 250,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit http://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/campaign/pain-management.
Star of the stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth graces the cover of the print edition and opens up about her long battle with Meniere's disease, the symptoms of which, she says, have impacted her career. "Sometimes I can just wake up with vertigo," Chenoweth said. "The reason it stinks is because there's no warning." In the cover story, she shares her tips for managing the symptoms of Meniere's and explains why finding the right support group can be key to overcoming pain. "We're all just doing the best we can to get through life with any cross to bear and each person is different," Chenoweth said.
This campaign was made possible with the support of the American Chronic Pain Association, National Safety Council, Cleveland Clinic, Physicians Assistant Foundation, American Pharmacists Association, Sana Health, Spectra Medical Devices, Just CBD, Orthofix, Green Remedy, Nuvothera, Rightful, Discgenics, U.S. Doctors Clinical, Sunbeam, Nura Pain Clinics, Curable, Allied Against Opioid Abuse, Elixinol, and Ebanel.
About Mediaplanet 
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.
Press Contact: Abigail Hanania 
abigail.hanania@mediaplanet.com 
(646) 619-3119 

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Mediaplanet's "Future of Cancer Care" campaign, found within USA TODAY and online, helps shed light on developments in the prevention, treatment, care, and management of cancer.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
In the midst of several cancer awareness events this spring, Mediaplanet announces the launch of the March edition of "Future of Cancer Care."
In 2020, there will be an estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases diagnosed and over 600,000 cancer deaths in the United States. Yet it is also the year in which a collective hope for a cure is stronger than ever, making it an exciting time in cancer treatment innovation. Between advancements in pharmaceutical research boosting disease-specific drug approvals and the growing industry of personalized medicine, a collective hope for a cure is stronger than ever. In response, this campaign will give healthcare professionals and patients the power of knowledge to manage their own healthcare and, most importantly, understand the current, most effective diagnosis and treatment options leading to a cure, both on a personal and global level.
Fran Drescher, star of "The Nanny" and the upcoming NBC sitcom "Indebted," graces the cover of the print publication. Leading the charge in inspiring patients, families, and healthcare professionals, Drescher started the Cancer Schmancer nonprofit after her own battle with uterine cancer. Her mission is to drive awareness in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, research, and care.
This became particularly important after Drescher's own cancer was not properly diagnosed. "I started the Cancer Schmancer movement to empower people to transform from patients into medical consumers," Drescher says. She wants everyone "to recognize the early warning whispers of the cancers that may affect them, and to know the tests that are available, because all too often they're not even on the menu at the doctor's office."
The print component of "Future of Cancer Care" is distributed within today's edition of USA Today in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington D.C./Baltimore markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign and more stories, click here.
This campaign was made possible with the support of American Society of Clinical Oncology, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Personalized Medicine Coalition, Prostate Cancer Foundation, The Lustgarten Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Kidney Cancer Association, Jimmy V. Foundation, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, City of Hope, UC Davis Health, Myriad Genetics, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Athenex Oncology, St. Luke's University Health Network, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Fran Drescher, Mark Nofri, and more.
About Mediaplanet 
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.
Press Contact 
Mac Harris 
(646) 922-1418 
mac.harris@mediaplanet.com 

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Conversio Health, a respiratory-focused pharmacy, is making and donating hand sanitizer to local first responders, health plan partners, doctors, and nurses to help protect them from COVID-19

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Although Conversio Health's pharmacy normally serves patients with chronic respiratory conditions, pharmacy staff temporarily redirected efforts to make and distribute much-needed hand sanitizer, given the shortage of many supplies amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Conversio Health donated hand sanitizer to its Health Plan partners for distribution to their offices, medical clinics, and nursing staff. Keeping providers and first responders healthy is critical to reducing the burden on our healthcare system.
Conversio Health also made donations to local first responders including: 

San Luis Obispo Fire Department

San Luis Obispo Police Department

Emergency Medical Services Division of the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency Public Health Department

"Thank you for your donation. The crews really appreciate the kind gesture by the Conversio Family." – Michael Alforque, Deputy Chief, San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Conversio Health followed the FDA's guidance allowing for temporary compounding of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Conversio Health plans to produce and donate an additional 100 liters of hand sanitizer in the next week to those in need, including its patients.
"In difficult times like these, it is critical for everyone to play their part in ensuring health and safety, especially for those most at-risk. I am proud that Conversio Health continues to go above and beyond to keep patients safe, whether it be delivering crucial respiratory medication, or donating much-needed hand sanitizer to health plan partners, first responders, and our patients." – Taylor Cline, CEO, Conversio Health
About Conversio Health
Conversio Health is a healthcare services and pharmacy provider with extensive experience in managing and treating chronic respiratory conditions. Conversio Health works collaboratively in the delivery of care, in accordance with agreed upon medication adherence protocols. Conversio Health is a licensed pharmacy that serves patients in over 40 states, with nationwide distribution.
Conversio Health is Joint Commission accredited and a member of Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). 
For further information on Conversio Health visit https://conversiohealth.com.

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"Thank you for your donation. The crews really appreciate the kind gesture by the Conversio Family." – Michael Alforque, Deputy Chief, San Luis Obispo Fire Department



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Mediaplanet's "Tuberculosis Awareness" campaign, found online at FutureofPersonalHealth.com, helps raise awareness for the world's deadliest infectious disease.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Helping to raise awareness for the World Tuberculosis Day effort amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its first-ever "Tuberculosis Awareness" campaign. This editorial feature will educate healthcare professionals and the public on the devastating effects tuberculosis still has on lives and economies around the world.
The digital campaign features a collection of articles written by expert contributors, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Lung Association, and the National TB Controllers Association. The articles, which can be found at: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/campaign/infectious-diseases/ are distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets.
In his submitted editorial, Philip LoBue, M.D., FACP, FCCP, director of the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at the CDC, releases new data and shares the CDC's plan to support TB elimination. "To accelerate progress towards elimination, CDC supports a dual approach that includes diagnosing and treating every case of TB disease, and preventing future cases by expanding testing and treatment for people with latent TB infection (LTBI)," writes LoBue.
Dr. Albert Rizzo, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association, urges people to take the same precautions to prevent TB as coronavirus and other respiratory infections. "Since TB is a respiratory infection, the way to prevent infection is to follow the tried and true recommendations that should be followed for any respiratory infection that is transmitted by aerosol or droplets from cough or sneeze," Rizzo writes. "Avoid being around known sick individuals. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water especially after contacting surfaces or other individuals (i.e., handshaking). Avoid touching your mouth, nose, eyes, or face in general with unwashed hands."
This campaign was made possible with the support of the CDC, WHO, National TB Controllers Association, American Lung Association, and Oxford Immunotec.
About Mediaplanet 
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.
Press Contact: 
Shannon Ruggiero 
(646) 755-7962 
shannon.ruggiero@mediaplanet.com 

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This editorial feature will educate healthcare professionals and the public on the devastating effects tuberculosis still has on lives and economies around the world.



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According to a new report from Irving Levin Associates, mergers and acquisitions in the health care services industry increased 2% in 2019, to 1,269 deals.

NORWALK, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry's services sectors in 2019 rose slightly above deal volume posted the year before, according to The 2020 Health Care Services Acquisition Report, Twenty-Sixth Edition. Deal volume for the healthcare services sectors reached 1,269 transactions, 2% higher than the 1,242 in 2018.
The dollar value of those deals was significantly lower, however, down 27% to $91 billion, compared with $124 billion in 2018. One deal accounted for a significant portion of 2018's spending, however. That was Cigna's $67 billion acquisition of Express Scripts Holding in March 2018. Without it, 2018's combined spending would have totaled just $57 billion, and 2019's total would be 60% higher.
"In 2019, we heard serious discussions about when—not if—an economic recession would hit. Many investors turned to health care services as a 'safe haven'," said Lisa E. Phillips, editor of the 2020 Health Care Services Acquisition Report. "Last year, health care services deals accounted for 69% of all healthcare transactions, compared with 65% in 2018. Given the current global pandemic, we probably won't see that repeated in 2020."
Some services sectors fared better than others in year-over-year transaction totals. Merger and acquisition activity increased in Hospitals (+22%), Other Services (+11%), Managed Care (+8%), Home Health & Hospice and Long-Term Care (+5% each) and Laboratories, MRI & Dialysis (+4%). Three sectors saw declines in activity, including Rehabilitation (-20%), Behavioral Health Care (-19%) and Physician Medical Groups (-6%). "Investors' rush into certain sectors in 2018 pushed valuations to record levels, which is why we saw some softness in Behavioral Health and Physician Medical Groups by 2019," Phillips added. "Due to the coronavirus crisis, valuations will likely drop in 2020, at least through the third quarter."
The 2020 Health Care Services Acquisition Report, Twenty-Sixth Edition, contains more than 470 pages of hard-to-find information on all publicly announced hospitals, managed care, laboratory services, physician medical group, behavioral health, home health and hospice, and rehabilitation mergers and acquisitions in 2019. The Long-Term Care sector is treated separately in The 2020 Senior Care Acquisition Report. Irving Levin Associates is a Norwalk, Connecticut-based research and publishing firm specializing in health care investments. The Health Care Services Acquisition Report may be purchased for $695 by calling 800-248-1668. 

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Proven banking telepresence video chat provider offers its services for healthcare professionals to create immediate telemedicine capabilities

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
VeriShow, maker and provider of proven embedded and encrypted video chat services for the banking and insurance industries, announced that it is making its software available unlimited free for the next 60 days to solo or individual practices, and at a 50 percent cost savings to healthcare systems to quickly implement dedicated video chat services in response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic.
"With COVID-19 cases climbing in the U.S. by the hour, healthcare providers and healthcare systems will need safe and secure methods to triage and treat patients so as to not overwhelm hospitals and physician offices. We want to do our part to help healthcare teams obtain the best tools to help the most people. We don't want cost to be a hurdle for medical staff across the world already stressed and stretched thin," said co-founder and CEO Yuval Moed. "Our dedicated video chat solution is a natural fit for healthcare, as physicians can be up and running quickly while providing peace of mind to their patients that each interaction with VeriShow is secure and encrypted, complying with HIPAA regulations."
VeriShow telemedicine features include: 

PRIORITIZE SERIOUS CASES - Patients won't be unnecessarily exposed by coming into an office. Medical professionals will efficiently pre-screen patients to allow only the most serious cases to come in for physical treatment.

EXPEDITED SETUP - VeriShow will provide the solution instantly and train medical staff to operate the software.

ADVANCED SECURITY MEASURES - Each VeriShow session can be recorded and then encrypted ensuring doctor/patient confidentiality.

For more information on VeriShow's telemedicine capabilities or to discuss implementation, please visit http://lp.verishow.com/
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"Our dedicated video chat solution is a natural fit for healthcare, as physicians can be up and running quickly while providing peace of mind to their patients that each interaction with VeriShow is secure and encrypted, complying with HIPAA regulations.



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PathSensors, Inc. expects the SARS-CoV-2 biosensor to be available for research purposes in May 2020.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
PathSensors Inc, a Baltimore biotechnology company, announced today that they are developing a CANARY biosensor to detect the Novel SARS Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent for the coronavirus disease COVID–19. The biosensor will be available for research purposes in May 2020 and validation data on the new SARS-CoV-2 product will be available June 2020.
CANARY technology provides a unique opportunity to reduce the impending public health impact of COVID-19 with rapid results and high specificity. The initial application for this PathSensors product will be for testing of environmental swabs and air monitoring in sensitive spaces such as hospitals, offices, food services, etc. PathSensors will continue to advance the assay's capabilities as the novel virus is further characterized. As the SARS-CoV-2 biosensor is commercialized, PathSensors expects new uses to emerge, such as rapid specimen screening.
Third-party laboratory validations have demonstrated that commercially available CANARY products are highly sensitive and specific. PathSensors offers three instrumentation platforms that are easy to use and typically generate test results in less than 5 minutes. PathSensors expects the SARS-CoV-2 product to be a valuable tool for fighting the spread of COVID-19.
An expert in virology and biological threats, Dr. David Hodge was involved in commissioning and overseeing a third-party evaluation of CANARY technology while working at the Department of Homeland Security as the Senior Program Manager for Basic Research and Assay Development. "Our evaluation of CANARY technology resulted in promising sensitivity of detection data," said Dr. Hodge, PathSensors' Scientific Advisor. "A SARS-CoV-2 assay would be a powerful solution to a critical problem."
"PathSensors has a long history of manufacturing rapid and highly sensitive detection kits for dangerous biologic agents such as anthrax, orthopox, ricin, listeria, and many others. We expect this new SARS-CoV-2 assay to dramatically expand the tools available to public health agencies fighting this pandemic" said Ted Olsen, PathSensors' President.
About COVID-19 
A novel coronavirus was discovered in late 2019 in China before spreading around the world. The disease, COVID-19, causes severe pneumonia-like symptoms and can be spread via human-to-human transmission prior to any symptoms. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause diseases including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). There is still much to learn about the novel coronavirus and the impacts of COVID-19 on global health.
About CANARY Technology 
CANARY is a biosensor technology that delivers extremely rapid detection of pathogens with high sensitivity and specificity. Originally developed by scientists at MIT–Lincoln Laboratory to combat bioterrorism threats, CANARY technology has been licensed and commercialized by PathSensors, Inc.
About PathSensors, Inc. 
PathSensors is a leading environmental testing company, built on CANARY technology which is exclusively licensed from MIT-Lincoln Laboratory. CANARY offers cutting-edge pathogen detection capabilities to a variety of industries including food safety, agriculture, and bioterrorism. The company's mission is to make the world a safer place by detecting pathogens that can cause sickness or worse while creating high technology jobs in the state of Maryland.
Author: 
Simone Stanley 
Business Development Associate 
(443) 877-4015 
sstanley@pathsensors.com
Contact: 
Joe Kennedy 
Sales Manager 
(443) 887-4005 
jkennedy@pathsensors.com

"We expect this new SARS-CoV-2 assay to dramatically expand the tools available to public health agencies fighting this pandemic," said Ted Olsen, PathSensors' President.



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Designation Recognizes Dr. Jirschele's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Cameron Jirschele D.O., DuPage Medical Group in Chicago, IL has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Jirschele has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"Dr. Cameron Jirschele has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Media: 
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"Dr. Cameron Jirschele has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson




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The SEAMS Association is working to align PPE Sourcing Agents with PPE Supply chains

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
SEAMS announce collaborative efforts in response to need for suppliers of Covid-19 PPE products
"We are all in this together."
SEAMS, The Association and Voice for the US Sewn Products Industry for more than 50 years has announced a community program for manufacturers to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. SEAMS and its members have pulled together as a strong community to pitch in and help not only their members but the entire industry in a time of crisis where our country is experiencing shortages of medical products and loss of capacity to keep the supply chain strong.
"The U.S. based supply chain remains an important infrastructure in our country to support our communities, partners and upmost our consumers and their families. This Covid-19 outbreak has and will continue to impact us all and SEAMS, which is built on a foundation of sharing, supporting and empathy is here for our members, our industry and our nation," states Will Duncan, Executive Director of SEAMS. "First and foremost, we hope our industry, their employees and families are safe and healthy."
SEAMS announced this week, a program to provide open capacity to help manufacturers in need where their own factories were closed or could not meet production requirements. The program had an overwhelming response from members and non-members willing to pitch in and support the industry as a whole. The US government and Healthcare Industry are looking for assistance to produce necessary medical products and once again the association stands ready to leverage a strong network to assist.
Duncan continued stating "SEAMS is working on behalf of the industry and country to help bring organization to the difficult task of aligning PPE sourcing agents with PPE supply chains. We are working in concert with NCTO, INDA, and IFAI to help establish a greater organization to the process. We are also working with the Manufacturing Solutions Center and large brands to provide these greatly needed PPE products." 
If you are looking for suppliers for the following list of products or would like to join with your own resources during this pandemic, SEAMS would like to hear from you. Please contact them via email at nkinder@seams.org or call 803.642.1111.
List of PPE Products SEAMS Members Can Supply:
A) N95 Face Masks                         
B) Surgical Masks                 
C) Surgical Gowns                 
D) Scrub Suits/Gowns                 
E) Coveralls/Apron                 
F) Disposable Head Cover/Hats/Caps 
G) Disposable Shoe Covers 
H) Cloth Washable Masks 
I) Sanitizing Wipes 
J) Hospital Linens 
K) Tents



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Telemed2U announces it will provide virtual COVID-19 consultations directly to the public, led by board-certified infectious diseases physicians.

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
TeleMed2U, a provider of transformative telemedicine solutions, announced today it will provide virtual COVID-19 consultations directly to the public, led by board-certified infectious diseases physicians.
Since 2011, TeleMed2U has provided telemedicine-based specialty care to its clinic and hospital clients through its network of over 80 board-certified physicians across 20 specialty fields, which has included an infectious diseases team since the company was founded.
In response to hospital capacity shortage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and effective immediately, TeleMed2U has now opened access to its team of infectious diseases doctors to the public, via live video call consultations.
Anyone with potential novel coronavirus symptoms or concerns may now schedule an online video consultation for a COVID-19 assessment and meet a board-certified doctor from any smartphone, tablet or computer, from the convenience and safety of home.
"Hospitals are now forward-triaging, that is evaluating patients before they enter a hospital, to reserve capacity for the critically ill. This is where telemedicine plays an important role, allowing the 'worried well' or those with non-life-threatening symptoms to seek early medical attention, in isolation at home and by a qualified physician," stated Dr. Javeed Siddiqui, M.D., MPH and Chief Medical Officer of TeleMed2U. "Using a virtual care option can help reduce the risk of spreading the virus and we have made the process easy and affordable for everyone," added Dr. Siddiqui.
COVID-19 virtual consultations are available in multiple states to anyone, at subsidized self-pay member rates or with qualifying Medicare. TeleMed2U physicians will evaluate patients via face-to-face video to provide medical advice, diagnosis and treatment care as applicable and in coordination with a patient's existing Primary Care Provider. To learn more about TeleMed2U infectious diseases team or to request virtual care consultation visit book.telemed2u.com.
About TeleMed2U
TeleMed2U was founded in 2011 as a multi-specialty practice that has grown to 80+ board-certified specialist providers covering 23 medical specialties in areas including infectious diseases, endocrinology, mental health and more. The company provides an expansive portfolio of telemedicine solutions built to serve the evolving specialty care needs of primary care providers, health plans and patients directly, across a wide range of in-patient and out-patient clinical settings.



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Mobile medical clinic and portable building leader Aries has added an "emergency building response" page to their website, allowing users to receive quotes quickly. In addition, they are encouraging individuals to visit their existing online inventory page, where users have the option to view current units ready for immediate deployment and customize existing buildings to meet their needs.

ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Aries Building Systems, LLC, specializing in commercial modular construction is open and fully operational, supporting local, state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aries is the largest turnkey modular general contractor in North America with manufacturing facilities located in Troy, Texas and Perris, California. Aries has deployed modular units and continues to work with agencies providing space solutions during this unprecedented time.
Aries meets customer needs and expectations through our state-of-the-art fleet, in-depth client consultation, value proposition, safety record, knowledge, and experience in the industry. With over 150,000 units totaling over $400 M in space solutions, Aries has buildings for immediate delivery to service the medical/healthcare sectors, commercial office space requirements, and any housing demands during this time.
Katie Roman, Vice President at Aries stated, "Our customer is at the core of everything we do, and in light of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, our top priority is keeping our customers, staff, and communities safe as we continue to closely monitor the situation. Aries has activated our protocol plan, and we will remain steadfast in our attention to the evolving circumstances and respond accordingly. Our goal is to continue to provide quality services during this time ensuring safety and business continuity. We understand that response time is vital and know that our modular space solutions can greatly assist during this crisis."
Aries has added an "emergency building response" page to their website, allowing users to receive quotes quickly. In addition, they are encouraging individuals to visit their existing online inventory page, where users have the option to view current units ready for immediate deployment. customize existing buildings to meet their needs. "Anything we can do to make things faster," adds Roman, "we are doing and will continue to do."
About Aries Building Systems, LLC
Aries Building Systems is a privately owned company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Aries specializes in commercial modular construction, full turnkey workforce housing construction and financing with a track record of delivered success on some of the most demanding projects. Aries has an extensive network across North America providing modular space solutions for the medical, education, government, construction, commercial, and oil/gas sectors.

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Modular building leader Aries Building Systems responds quickly to the COVID – 19 Pandemic

"Our goal is to continue to provide quality services during this time ensuring safety and business continuity. We understand that response time is vital and know that our modular space solutions can greatly assist during this crisis." - Katie Roman, Vice President at Aries



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National survey reveals what patients expect, opportunities for transformation, and ties between the billing experience and future care.

LIVONIA, MICH. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
RevSpring, the leading provider of healthcare financial engagement and payment solutions, today released a report highlighting its latest national survey of healthcare consumers. Among the key findings: 

Patient confidence in electronic communications and payment channels is high, yet gaps remain;

48 percent of respondents said they found medical bills confusing;

A negative experience or outstanding balance is driving many to avoid future care or shop for new providers.

The report makes a compelling and comprehensive case for why a conventional approach to financial engagement must transform to meet patient expectations and improve financial performance.
"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare. "These insights fuel our product roadmap, our analytics initiatives, and the way in which we consult with our customers on transformative solutions."
Multiple takeaways provide practical insight into how healthcare providers can begin now to reap the benefits of digital customer financial engagement and payment strategy evolution. The report also includes special sections on patient payment obstacles, digital financial communications, and practical ways hospitals and other providers can begin to transform the financial experience for patients. The 2019 Patient Financial Experience Report is available in its entirety here.
About the Report 
The report measured patient sentiments around a range of financial engagement issues and compared findings with another national survey RevSpring conducted in 2017. Survey participants included 3,000 consumers who were responsible for paying a hospital bill within six months of taking the survey. Geographic, income and other demographic details were diverse to reflect as wide a swath of U.S. consumers as possible. The survey measured perceptions of healthcare billing systems, including roadblocks to satisfaction.
About RevSpring 
RevSpring leads the market in financial communications and payment solutions that inspire patients to pay. The company has built the industry's most comprehensive and impactful suite of patient engagement, OmniChannel communications and payment solutions backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from pre-service to post-service, we improve the financial experience and outcomes for providers and their patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare. 

"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare



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National survey reveals what patients expect, opportunities for transformation, and ties between the billing experience and future care.

LIVONIA, MICH. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
RevSpring, the leading provider of healthcare financial engagement and payment solutions, today released a report highlighting its latest national survey of healthcare consumers. Among the key findings: 

Patient confidence in electronic communications and payment channels is high, yet gaps remain;

48 percent of respondents said they found medical bills confusing;

A negative experience or outstanding balance is driving many to avoid future care or shop for new providers.

The report makes a compelling and comprehensive case for why a conventional approach to financial engagement must transform to meet patient expectations and improve financial performance.
"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare. "These insights fuel our product roadmap, our analytics initiatives, and the way in which we consult with our customers on transformative solutions."
Multiple takeaways provide practical insight into how healthcare providers can begin now to reap the benefits of digital customer financial engagement and payment strategy evolution. The report also includes special sections on patient payment obstacles, digital financial communications, and practical ways hospitals and other providers can begin to transform the financial experience for patients. The 2019 Patient Financial Experience Report is available in its entirety here.
About the Report 
The report measured patient sentiments around a range of financial engagement issues and compared findings with another national survey RevSpring conducted in 2017. Survey participants included 3,000 consumers who were responsible for paying a hospital bill within six months of taking the survey. Geographic, income and other demographic details were diverse to reflect as wide a swath of U.S. consumers as possible. The survey measured perceptions of healthcare billing systems, including roadblocks to satisfaction.
About RevSpring 
RevSpring leads the market in financial communications and payment solutions that inspire patients to pay. The company has built the industry's most comprehensive and impactful suite of patient engagement, OmniChannel communications and payment solutions backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from pre-service to post-service, we improve the financial experience and outcomes for providers and their patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare. 

"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare



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National survey reveals what patients expect, opportunities for transformation, and ties between the billing experience and future care.

LIVONIA, MICH. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
RevSpring, the leading provider of healthcare financial engagement and payment solutions, today released a report highlighting its latest national survey of healthcare consumers. Among the key findings: 

Patient confidence in electronic communications and payment channels is high, yet gaps remain;

48 percent of respondents said they found medical bills confusing;

A negative experience or outstanding balance is driving many to avoid future care or shop for new providers.

The report makes a compelling and comprehensive case for why a conventional approach to financial engagement must transform to meet patient expectations and improve financial performance.
"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare. "These insights fuel our product roadmap, our analytics initiatives, and the way in which we consult with our customers on transformative solutions."
Multiple takeaways provide practical insight into how healthcare providers can begin now to reap the benefits of digital customer financial engagement and payment strategy evolution. The report also includes special sections on patient payment obstacles, digital financial communications, and practical ways hospitals and other providers can begin to transform the financial experience for patients. The 2019 Patient Financial Experience Report is available in its entirety here.
About the Report 
The report measured patient sentiments around a range of financial engagement issues and compared findings with another national survey RevSpring conducted in 2017. Survey participants included 3,000 consumers who were responsible for paying a hospital bill within six months of taking the survey. Geographic, income and other demographic details were diverse to reflect as wide a swath of U.S. consumers as possible. The survey measured perceptions of healthcare billing systems, including roadblocks to satisfaction.
About RevSpring 
RevSpring leads the market in financial communications and payment solutions that inspire patients to pay. The company has built the industry's most comprehensive and impactful suite of patient engagement, OmniChannel communications and payment solutions backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from pre-service to post-service, we improve the financial experience and outcomes for providers and their patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare. 

"This report, which exposes first-hand sentiment from patients themselves, is a key indicator of where the market should focus as it relates to patient experience and engagement," said Marty Callahan, RevSpring's president of healthcare



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Cecelia Health is expanding capacity to offer remote expert clinician support during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is designed to help alleviate the burden of calls and visits to healthcare providers, care managers, and pharmaceutical companies during this time of need. With over 1 Million interactions across over 100,000 people, Cecelia Health has the experience and infrastructure to make a tangible impact in addressing this crisis.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Health systems and telehealth services are overwhelmed by surging demand due to COVID-19, resulting in untenable wait times on customer call center and financial support lines. Cecelia Health's latest offering leverages their extensive expertise in remote clinician support to provide flexible and adaptive solutions to meet current member and patient support efforts and integrate seamlessly with existing care programs.
Telehealth has been thrust into the spotlight with the outbreak of COVID-19, as the healthcare industry adapts to the new normal during this global pandemic. The US Government recently loosened regulations on telehealth services, yet the majority of healthcare providers are not equipped to handle the level of demand this is causing. Cecelia Health is optimally positioned to guide patients through these turbulent times as one of the largest employers of expert clinicians in the country.
Their team of over 250 highly qualified Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Nurses use their extensive clinical experience working with hard to engage populations to help address major pain points for people living with chronic conditions. As demand for telehealth and remote care management surges, they will look to hire additional certified clinical experts and nurses during a time when unemployment is on the rise.
"The core mission of our company is to care for people with chronic conditions, and they need our help now more than ever before" said Cecelia Health CEO and Founder, David Weingard. "This is a win-win-win scenario – we help people living with chronic conditions struggling to deal with COVID-19, alleviate the burden on the healthcare system and provide employment opportunities for clinicians during this unprecedented global health catastrophe."
Cecelia Health is providing immediate additional capacity to support existing telehealth efforts through a solution that goes beyond a call center and offers the personalized human touch of expert clinicians to help those most affected by this pandemic.
About Cecelia Health
Cecelia Health's mission is to transform and improve the lives of people living with chronic conditions worldwide. Cecelia Health has a proven track record of driving improved clinical outcomes and return on investment for customers. The Cecelia Health clinical team is comprised of nurses, dietitians, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, and social workers who are passionate about empowering people with chronic conditions to live rich, healthy and fulfilling lives. Cecelia Health partners with ACOs seeking to improve quality measures, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking to improve adherence. Cecelia Health has also engaged in numerous joint initiatives with the JDRF, American Diabetes Association, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, and The Helmsley Charitable Trust. Through their dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center, Cecelia Health is providing the latest information on how to best cope with this pandemic outbreak.

Cecelia Health is providing immediate additional capacity to support existing telehealth efforts through a solution that goes beyond a call center and offers the personalized human touch of expert clinicians to help those most affected by this pandemic.



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Entrepreneur Magazine ranks Fitness Machine Technicians One of The Fastest Growing Franchises

MALVERN, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Fitness Machine Technicians today announces it was ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking. Fitness Machine Technicians sold its first franchise in 2012, then rolled-out a national franchise campaign in 2018 and has since signed 42 franchisees and is open in 29 states. In addition to continuing its growth across the United States, Fitness Machine Technicians will expand into Canada in 2020.
"It's truly an honor to receive this national recognition from Entrepreneur and be among these highly-regarded franchise brands seeing such significant growth," said Don Powers, Founder & CEO at Fitness Machine Technicians. "We're so proud of how far we've come since our initial launch and it's encouraging to see how our franchisees connect with our mission and are inspired to join our growing family."
"Growth is what franchising is all about," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur's editor in chief. "And this ranking of the fastest-growing franchises offers insight into what industries are trending, which specific businesses are thriving, and what strategies are translating into success in the current franchise market."
Entrepreneur's 2020 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on each company's net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Fitness Machine Technicians' position on the ranking demonstrates the brand's rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.
Fitness Machine Technicians offers service/repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment on a contract and non-contract basis. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia and offers franchise opportunities in multiple markets across the nation.
About Fitness Machine Technicians 
Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of fitness equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include fitness centers, corporations, hotels, condominiums, high schools, colleges and universities, government, and residential homes across the United States. Its corporate-trained and authorized technicians are committed to providing the most reliable repair and maintenance services.
Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. The company's award-winning franchise currently has locations in more than 80 territories across the country. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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"We're so proud of how far we've come since our initial launch and it's encouraging to see how our franchisees connect with our mission and are inspired to join our growing family.



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Platform Allows Hospitals to Surface Insights to Improve Care, Optimize Use of Resources and Better Understand COVID-19 and How It May Be Changing

SEATTLE (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
MDmetrix, a clinical performance management platform, announced today that the COVID-19 Mission Control for Emergency Medicine will now be offered free of subscription fees to hospitals nationwide. The MDmetrix platform transforms care by allowing healthcare professionals to view outcomes across patients through leveraging real-world data from electronic medical records. With the push of a button, clinicians and hospital administrators can visualize, evaluate, and monitor patient care and clinical performance so they can quickly adapt and improve care across teams, conditions and protocols.
The COVID-19 module will allow hospitals to surface insights that will improve care, optimize use of crucial resources, and better understand the virus and how it may be changing. For example, the COVID-19 module will allow healthcare professionals to quickly answer questions such as:
-How many patients were screened for COVID-19 today? How many of those actually tested positive?
-Is the time interval between symptom onset and presentation getting shorter? Longer?
-Are more/fewer COVID-19 patients arriving who contracted the virus from a known contact?
-How many patients needed escalation to the ICU?
-Of patients who escalated to the ICU, how many needed a ventilator? What were their characteristics (e.g., demographic profile, lab results)?
The COVID-19 Mission Control is already deployed at UW Medicine, which includes the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I Trauma Center in Washington State. The platform will be implemented at other hospitals throughout the nation over the coming days.
"In a healthcare crisis, access to critical data and the insights derived from that data saves lives," said Dan Low, MD and associate professor at University of Washington School of Medicine. "MDmetrix's COVID-19 Mission Control is vital for seeing and comparing patient outcomes across our hospital and healthcare system. MDmetrix empowers our clinicians to quickly improve care and protect lives."
"Our team at MDmetrix is committed to doing all we can to fight this global health crisis," said Warren Ratliff, chief executive officer at MDmetrix. "We are working around the clock to provide critical technology support to our healthcare professionals who are on the front lines of this effort."
MDmetrix's Mission Control platform has enabled substantial healthcare improvements since 2016, including enabling the first opioid-free surgery center in Bellevue, Washington. MDmetrix's tremendous impact on the quality and cost of patient care has been documented in more than 30 academic publications and recognitions in the past year.
About MDmetrix 
MDmetrix is a clinical performance management platform that serves hospitals and surgery centers. By empowering medical leaders and frontline clinicians to visualize, evaluate, and monitor clinical and workflow outcomes, MDmetrix enables providers to improve care and lower costs, transforming clinical operations. Founded in Seattle in 2016, MDmetrix was created by a team of clinicians who saw the need to view outcomes across patients to quickly advance care. To learn more, please visit http://www.mdmetrix.com.

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"In a healthcare crisis, access to critical data and the insights derived from that data saves lives," said Dan Low, MD and associate professor at University of Washington School of Medicine. "MDmetrix's COVID-19 Mission Control is vital for quickly improving care and protecting lives.



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What's Best: Chiropractor or Doctor for Back Pain?

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Imagine this scenario: You've done everything you can think of to ease your back pain, including over-the-counter medications, ice and heat, and gentle stretches and exercises. But your back pain just won't go away. From whom do you seek treatment – a chiropractor or a medical doctor?
Several fundamental differences in training, approach and treatment options should influence your choice, says Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center. While the National Institutes of Health points out that back pain (especially the lower back) is extremely common, affecting about 80% of Americans at some point in their lives, deciding whom to seek help from isn't necessarily easy, Dr. Chang says.
"The various health professionals who typically treat back pain – who include chiropractors and medical doctors specializing in interventional pain management of the spine – tend to have very different training and techniques at their disposal to treat these patients," explains Dr. Chang, an interventional pain management specialist. "Choosing the provider who's the best fit for your individual situation requires understanding these differences."
Training and approach differ 
What are the training and certification differences separating chiropractors and doctors practicing spine medicine? Dr. Chang explains:
Chiropractors diagnose and treat primarily back and neck pain. To do so, they: 

Attend a graduate-level chiropractic program involving an average of 4 years of education

Complete a 1-year internship at a college clinic

Take board licensing tests

Spine doctors can include MDs (medical doctors) and DOs (doctors of osteopathic medicine) who specialize in surgery, neurology, orthopedics, spine medicine and/or anesthesiology and may focus on diagnosing and treating back pain and/or a variety of other medical problems. To do so, they: 

Attend medical or osteopathic medical school for 4 years

Complete a 3- to 7-year residency within their specialty

Possibly complete a spine fellowship or other specialized fellowship lasting several more years

Take board certification and licensing tests

Treatment options vary 
As with certification and licensing requirements, treatment options that chiropractors can offer compared to medical doctors also vary greatly, Dr. Chang notes.
Chiropractors are able to offer drug-free, non-invasive treatments. The bulk of chiropractic care centers around spinal manipulation, but they can also help address pain in areas such as the foot, elbow, shoulder and neck. They may also use techniques involving light, ultrasound, water, massage, electricity and heat therapy.
"Most chiropractors spend much of their time 'adjusting' the spine through manual movements to address patients' lower back pain, neck pain or whiplash-related problems," Dr. Chang says.
Medical doctors who specialize in spine care, by contrast, may also manipulate the spine – but they're also able to offer a broader and more intensive array of treatments. These doctors can prescribe medications or physical therapy; inject steroids into problematic joints; and perform spine surgery addressing a host of back pain-causing conditions in and around the spinal cord.
"Recent years have seen spine surgery becoming increasingly specialized within neurosurgery and orthopedics, and these days surgeons will often concentrate most of their practice on spine surgery," Dr. Chang says. "Because of this, surgical techniques have become increasingly minimally invasive, improving outcomes and contributing to less pain and quicker recovery in patients."
"There's a place in back pain treatment for both chiropractors and medical doctors," he adds. "Just know what each can offer so you can be the best advocate for your own care."
Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc, 855-368-5272
Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist, double board-certified in interventional pain management and anesthesiology, at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Patented Technology Makes Home Rehab Accessible to Patients with Paralysis.

GAINESVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
MYOLYN, LLC, a leading manufacturer of rehab devices for people with lower body weakness or paralysis, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a patent on the Company's novel functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling technology. The Company uses the technology in its MyoCycle line of therapy devices designed for use in home and clinical environments. FES cycling therapy is commonly used in rehab hospitals and physical therapy clinics for patients with neurological disorders resulting in lower body weakness or paralysis. These disorders include spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, and others. The FDA-cleared benefits of FES include: 

Muscle-reeducation

Prevention of muscle atrophy

Increasing range of motion

Increasing blood flow

Relaxation of muscle spasms

The newly patented technology is enabling the Company to transition the therapy from one that is almost exclusively administered in the clinical setting, to one that can be performed at home.
"The MyoCycle uses principles from robotics to automate the set up and optimization of the therapy parameters," says Matthew Bellman, PhD, MYOLYN's Chief Technology Officer and an inventor of the patented technology. "This makes the MyoCycle extremely easy to use."
The MyoCycle works by using adhesive electrode pads placed on the skin over target muscle groups. The electrodes apply small electrical impulses to activate the muscles, even if the patient is weak or paralyzed. MYOLYN's patented technology controls the timing and intensity of the stimulation so it is patterned to generate a smooth pedaling motion. Additionally, the MyoCycle has a built-in motor that adaptively assists or resists the pedaling motion depending on the user's abilities.
Alan Hamlet, PhD, founder and Chief Executive Officer of MYOLYN, says the Company has been developing FES cycling technology for over 7 years and has ambitions to make home-based FES cycling therapy a standard for patients with neurological disorders.
"MYOLYN was built with the dream of making FES cycling therapy accessible to the millions of people who need it, where they need it – from the comfort and convenience of their own homes. This technology is the cornerstone of what is enabling us to make that dream a reality."
About MYOLYN
MYOLYN's mission is to improve health and human performance by empowering people to move. The Company designs, manufactures, and markets rehabilitation and therapy devices for people with muscle weakness or paralysis. The Company was founded in 2013 by Ph.D engineers Alan Hamlet and Matthew Bellman and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL. For more information visit http://www.myolyn.com.
Contact 
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(352) 264-3131

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MYOLYN was built with the dream of making FES cycling therapy accessible to the millions of people who need it, where they need it – from the comfort and convenience of their own homes. This technology is the cornerstone of what is enabling us to make that dream a reality



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National public interest law firms, Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society, are warning that "health care rationing" would violate federal law. Both firms are dedicated to restoring respect in law for life.

RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Current anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic has been multiplied by the suggestion of "health care rationing" based on the age or disability of infected patients. Attorneys representing the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society have published a legal memorandum detailing the tenets of federal law and explaining that federal civil rights statutes prohibit discrimination - including discriminatory policies established by state health officials - based on age or disability.
The memorandum was prepared and released at the request of three prominent scholars after reports that several state-level authorities were considering the rationing of care based on age or disability in the wake of critical medical supply shortages and severe strains on health systems, facilities, and staffs.
Charles LiMandri, partner at LiMandri & Jonna LLP, in his capacity as Special Counsel for the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society, was the lead attorney on the memorandum that confirms the prohibitions of discriminatory health care decisions under federal civil rights laws.
"The present pandemic may be used to try to justify the 'hard decision' to issue policies rationing care on the basis of disability or age," writes LiMandri. "Doing so, however, would violate federal law regarding invidious discrimination. It will open up the purveyors of those policies to legal liability."
Thomas More Society Vice President and Senior Counsel Peter Breen explained, "We're reading the unthinkable – the Seattle Times reported that Washington state and hospital officials have been meeting to consider how to decide who lives and dies. In our nation's capital, the Washington Post is running editorials about the 'nightmare' of rationing health care, as is the National Review in the hard-hit state of New York. The horrific idea of withholding care from someone because they are elderly or disabled is untenable and represents a giant step in the devaluation of each and every human life in America."
Princeton University's Dr. Robert P. George, along with Harvard University sociologist Dr. Jacqueline C. Rivers, and bioethicist Dr. Charles C. Camosy of Fordham University, made the request of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society, both of whom LiMandri serves as litigation counsel.
The three have heavyweight credentials. George, Princeton's McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, has also served on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the President's Council on Bioethics. Rivers is a lecturer at Harvard and is the executive director of the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies. Camosy has authored five books examining cultural ethics, including the healthcare-focused Too Expensive to Treat?
The joint legal analysis concluded that withholding care based on age or disability would indeed be contrary to federal law, which requires that, "Decisions regarding the critical care of patients during the current crisis must not discriminate on the basis of disability or age. Decisions must be made solely on clinical factors as to which patients have the greatest need and the best prospect of a good medical outcome. Therefore, disability and age should not be used as categorical exclusions in making these critical decisions."
LiMandri observed that, "All those involved in making critical decisions concerning who gets such life-saving care, including the use of a limited supply of respirators, would be wise to heed this advice."
Read the March 23, 2020, Memorandum on Federal Law on Rationing Medical Care on the Bases of Disability and Age, published by attorney Charles LiMandri, of LiMandri & Jonna LLP, in the capacity of Special Counsel with the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society here.
About the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund 
The Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund is a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to vindicating the constitutional rights of all Americans. Through impact litigation, educational programs, and policy advocacy, the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund spearheads initiatives on issues related to religious freedom, bioethics, and American values, with a focus on funding trial-level constitutional litigation. For more information, visit fcdflegal.org.
About the Thomas More Society 
The Thomas More Society is a national not-for-profit law firm dedicated to restoring respect in law for life, family, and religious liberty. Headquartered in Chicago, Omaha, and Fairfield, NJ, the Thomas More Society fosters support for these causes by providing high-quality pro bono legal services from local trial courts all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. For more information, visit thomasmoresociety.org.

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Charles LiMandri, partner at LiMandri & Jonna LLP and Special Counsel for the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund and the Thomas More Society

The horrific idea of withholding care from someone because they are elderly or disabled is untenable and represents a giant step in the devaluation of each and every human life in America



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Critical Alert announced today it will extend its Canopy Software to assist in preventing mass outbreaks of COVID-19 within hospitals. The company will offer a free 6-month trial to aid in the fight against the virus.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Critical Alert announced today it will extend its Canopy Software to assist in preventing mass outbreaks of COVID-19 within hospitals. The company will offer a free 6-month trial to aid in the fight against the virus.
When dealing with a pandemic, time is of the essence. Identifying times, places, and caregivers that have interacted with a particular individual can be the difference between preventing the spread of an infectious disease and a mass outbreak within a healthcare facility.
Many hospitals have antiquated nurse call systems with limited or no reporting capabilities. Critical Alert's Canopy software application eliminates these limitations. Canopy aggregates data from any nurse call system that has a data output mechanism and provides the ability to assess patient and staff interactions by person, room, unit or multi-tenant enterprise. In essence, Canopy can be utilized and integrated with a hospital's current nurse call hardware.
"We are here to support those who are on the frontlines of this pandemic," stated John Elms, CEO of Critical Alert. "Canopy can provide hospitals with the vital information they need to prevent a mass outbreak of the virus within their facility and it can be implemented remotely eliminating the need for our personnel to be on-site," continued Elms.
Please call Critical Alert at (888) 846-8346 or email Canopy@CriticalAlert.com to learn more.
About Critical Alert 
Critical Alert offers a solution set of enterprise class, software-based products, services and strategies that enable hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give a voice to their patients, empower their clinical staff with actionable intelligence, unburden their support and IT teams and save money. CommonPath Enterprise, our software-driven patient communications platform includes UL-1069 nurse call, alarm management & event notification, patient experience monitoring, advanced clinical analytics and a portfolio of integrated partner offerings.
For more information, visit: http://www.criticalalert.com. Follow Critical Alert on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Critical Alert is a trademark of Critical Alert. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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Canopy can provide hospitals with the vital information they need to prevent a mass outbreak of the virus within their facility and it can be implemented remotely eliminating the need for our personnel to be on-site



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Small business emergency fund, called 'HOST Relief Program,' will distribute resources to businesses, displaced workers across the Capital City of Kansas and Shawnee County

TOPEKA, KAN. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
GO Topeka announced the creation of the "HOST Relief Program" to provide up to $2 million in economic stimulus for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19. HOST, which stands for Helping Others Support Topeka, is a small business emergency resource fund developed by private sector leaders designed to provide immediate aid.
"With the HOST Relief Program, we're trying to inject some needed capital back into local companies to get them through this difficult time. We hope this program also provides some aid to workers displaced by COVID-19," says Scott Hunsicker, owner and president, Kansas Financial Resources. "In a lot of other communities, there are people calling up local agencies, like the Chamber of Commerce, asking, 'What can you do for me?' In Topeka, we're asking, 'How can we help?' This is what sets Topeka apart from so many other communities – its altruistic spirit."
Over $300,000 in donations has been raised since March 21 from the private sector, with the intent of purchasing products or services from Shawnee County businesses. These resources, which can take the form of gift cards, vouchers or direct product purchases, will be quickly distributed to those workers displaced, temporarily or permanently, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Additional corporations and individuals are encouraged to support the HOST Relief Program and can sign up online.
"On Saturday morning, I received a call from a local business owner. He had an idea to pledge private-sector support to augment our public efforts to help small businesses and displaced workers. The outcome of this philanthropic pursuit was more than I could imagine," said Matt Pivarnik, CEO of GO Topeka. "Scott Hunsicker and his colleagues are heroes in my eyes and their heart for community is inspiring."
GO Topeka will complement this effort with a pledge to match up to $1 million dollars donated for this initiative, pending approval by the Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) on Wednesday, April 1. The public dollars will be distributed in the form of new small business grants to provide more sustainable support to businesses.
"GO Topeka stands by its local businesses during this trying time," says Molly Howey, president of GO Topeka. "We hope that this fund will serve dual purposes of injecting needed cash into our small business community, while at the same time providing economic support to dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19."
"HOST was created to show the small businesses in Topeka and Shawnee County that they hold a special place in the heart of the community," says Glenda Washington, senior vice president of Women & Minority Owned Small Business Development, a program of GO Topeka. "When your back is up against the wall, we'll be there to help you fight the good fight. Because, we are one."
The HOST Relief Program will take two forms: private sector dollars which will provide immediate relief to small businesses through purchases, and public sector dollars which will be designated for direct support to Shawnee County businesses through additional grants. An emergency session of JEDO has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, to formally approve the release of funds.
More details on the HOST Relief Program, including how donors, small businesses and individuals can participate, can be found at http://supporttopeka.com/HOST. Participation requests will be evaluated by the private sector committee.
About Greater Topeka 
The Greater Topeka area in Shawnee County represents a community of 178,915 people, located in the Greater Kansas City region. As the state capital of Kansas, Topeka is home to a dynamic employer base with headquartered companies including Hill's Pet Nutrition, Advisors Excel, Security Benefit, Capitol Federal and Evergy. Topeka is proud to be a part of the #KCHeartland.
About GO Topeka 
GO Topeka creates opportunities for economic growth that provide a thriving business climate and fulfilling lifestyle for Topeka and Shawnee County. GO Topeka operates under the Greater Topeka Partnership, the leading economic development agency in the region. https://www.gotopeka.com/

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GO Topeka announced the creation of the "HOST Relief Program" to provide up to $2 million in economic stimulus for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19.

"We hope that this fund will serve dual purposes of injecting needed cash into our small business community, while at the same time providing economic support to dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19," says Molly Howey, president of GO Topeka



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Wisdom Labs Inc. announced today the launch of their COVID-19 Mental, Emotional, and Social Wellbeing Response kit. To address the difficulties most companies are currently experiencing, they are providing free 90-day access to their mindfulness app, Wise@Work, and Virtual Communities. They have also built robust strategies for leaders who are looking for longer-term solutions.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Wisdom Labs Inc. announced today the launch of their COVID-19 Mental, Emotional, and Social Wellbeing Response kit. To address the difficulties most companies are currently experiencing, they are providing free 90-day access to their mindfulness app, Wise@Work, and Virtual Communities. They have also built robust strategies for leaders who are looking for longer-term solutions.
"Our goal in building this free kit was to take all of the input from our clients and partners, and our own expertise, and deliver something that companies can use immediately to support their workforce in addressing anxiety, uncertainty, and social isolation during these stressful times," says Cory Smith, CEO at Wisdom Labs, Inc.
The Wisdom Labs free resource kit is giving access to unique, science-based solutions that have helped companies like LinkedIn, Salesforce and the Kaufman Foundation bring higher productivity to their workforces through mindfulness and compassion. The kit supports employees by addressing mental, emotional, and social wellbeing in 3 steps:
1. Offer Relief – Provide immediate on-demand relief for stress with the Wise@Work App. 
2. Build Connection – Address the social isolation of your remote workforce. 
3. Think Long Term – Create a sustainable solution for your entire organization.
To learn more about the free response kit, click here.
About Wisdom Labs: Wisdom Labs is leading innovation in scalable mental, emotional, and social wellbeing products for the workplace. They believe the most effective path to sustainable behavior change is through community. By using a blend of technology and employee social connection, Wisdom Labs is changing the way employers address mental health and stress at work. 

"Our goal in building this free kit was to deliver something that companies can use immediately to support their workforce in addressing anxiety, uncertainty, and social isolation during these stressful times," says Cory Smith, CEO at Wisdom Labs Inc



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Block Buddy is partnering with Global Response Management to provide education about ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks with the Block Buddy Pro mobile app. Medics will use this app in the field to provide emergency and trauma care in low-resource and high-risk areas across the globe.

CLEVELAND (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Block Buddy, the company behind the popular Block Buddy Pro mobile application, is proud to announce their new partnership with Global Response Management.
Block Buddy Pro is a mobile application that provides education for anesthesia providers about performing ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks and point of care ultrasound (POCUS). The app contains lessons with videos, detailed images, and descriptions for dozens of different nerve blocks, along with various other tools and resources.
Global Response Management (GRM) is a medical not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides emergency and trauma care in low-resource and high-risk areas across the globe. The Block Buddy Pro app will be utilized by GRM medics in the field when performing life-saving operations and procedures. Importantly, the app offers offline access that medics will use in areas with little to no WiFi access.
To learn more about Global Response Management, and to learn how you can contribute, visit global-response.org.
Block Buddy Pro can be purchased in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. To learn more about Block Buddy, please visit myblockbuddy.com.
About the Owners 
The creators of Block Buddy, Scott Urigel and Jeff Molter are highly skilled and respected anesthesia providers who share a passion for providing their expertise and knowledge to areas around the world that may not have access to quality medical education. Jeff and Scott are committed to improving the lives of patients and increasing the knowledge of their peers.
Both Scott and Jeff have received numerous awards and accolades for their service over the years. Most recently, Scott Urigel was honored with the Alice Magaw Outstanding Clinician Award at the 2019 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Annual Conference. And Jeff Molter received the CRNA of the Year Award at the 2019 Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists' (OSANA) Conference. To learn more about Scott and Jeff, visit myblockbuddy.com/category/instructors/. 

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Block Buddy Pro is partnering with Global Response Management to provide education about regional anesthesia nerve blocks to high-risk, low-resource areas across the globe with their mobile app.

Block Buddy Pro is partnering with Global Response Management to provide education about ultrasound guided nerve blocks to high-risk, low-resource areas. The Block Buddy Pro mobile app will be utilized by GRM medics in the field when performing life-saving operations across the globe.



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Donate to Round #2 or Apply for a Grant Today.

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Anik Singal, founder and CEO of Lurn, Inc, pledged $30,000 to set up a COVID-19 relief fund for entrepreneurs (and would-be entrepreneurs) who have lost their income due to the pandemic.
After closing out the initial funding, Singal opened a second round of funding for donations from the public. The second round currently has over $20,000 of funding, and he hopes to open up more funds moving forward to help meet the needs of the entrepreneurial community that he knows and loves.
"Emails with positive thoughts and well wishes are great, but we want to take real action and put money directly into the pockets of the people who need it the most," says Singal. "I've gotten to where I am today with the support of some great people, and now I'm here to support the community and give back."
All donations go through the Singal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, which means that all donations are 100% tax deductible. There are no restrictions on what people can do with the money - whether they need it for groceries, medications or supplies for their children, it's there to support them.
If you're in a position to help and contribute to those in need, or if you know someone who would like to contribute, you can donate at https://singal.org/lurnrelieffund/. If you're someone who's income has taken a direct hit due to the pandemic, you can apply for the grant at http://fund.lurn.com/.
About Lurn 
Lurn is the transformational home for entrepreneurs. We provide a virtual and in-person training center to teach, coach and guide entrepreneurs all over the world.
Founded by Anik Singal in 2004, Lurn's approach has always been a straightforward one: 

To empower others to create & grow passion-based businesses

To encourage big ideas that will change the world

To educate people about how to be the best entrepreneur they can be - no matter where they are on their journey

For more about Lurn, please visit http://www.lurn.com.



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Meridian Clinical Research, a leading investigative research network, will remain open to support the research of investigational tests, vaccines, and medications intended for commercial release.

OMAHA, NEB. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Meridian Clinical Research, a leading investigative research network, will remain open to support the research of investigational tests, vaccines, and medications intended for commercial release.
Meridian sites are working with Sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) to ensure patient safety while continuing to enroll patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has enrolled more than 25,000 subjects into vaccine and infectious disease clinical trials in the past 20 years. Nicole Osborn, CEO, says Meridian has always focused on protecting healthy participants and patients with acute conditions.
"We're fully prepared to address any COVID-19 opportunity and support novel research and development programs," said Osborn. "Our clients can expect Meridian to be fully staffed and operational throughout this pandemic. Our patients can be confident that every Meridian site is meeting and exceeding safety standards, and that we're operating in line with state-specific regulations."
To maintain proper social distancing, Meridian is supporting over-the-phone visits, telemedicine visits, and in-office visits with minimal exposure to others and intensified cleaning processes. In early March, Meridian began restricting work-related travel and in-person meeting attendance.
As a leading investigative site network for vaccine trials, Meridian has conducted first-in-human studies for emerging diseases. In 2015, the company supported a Phase I study for the Ebola vaccine when the outbreak occurred, and conducted research for Zika virus and anthrax vaccines in the past year.
Headquartered at its dedicated research center in Omaha, Nebraska, the company operates additional sites in Nebraska (Norfolk), Georgia (Savannah), Louisiana (Baton Rouge), Maryland (Rockville), New York (Binghamton, Endwell, Johnson City, Vestal), South Dakota (Dakota Dunes), and Virginia (Norfolk).
Sponsors and CROs interested in leveraging Meridian's network for infectious disease trials should contact Andrew Kimball, vice president, business development, at akimball@mcrmed.com.
"We're here to educate patients and people interested in the research process," said Osborn. "The spread of COVID-19 gives us a chance to engage and inform more people about the importance of clinical research to address viruses like SARS-CoV-2."
Patients who are currently enrolled in a Meridian trial are encouraged to call the site they're visiting or the Meridian call center: (402) 934-7563 (LA, NE, SD) • (912) 623-2240 (GA, MD, NY, VA).
Visit mcrmed.com/vaccine to learn more about Meridian's infectious disease capabilities. To view current studies and sign up to learn about new opportunities at Meridian's locations across the U.S., visit mcrmed.com.
ABOUT MERIDIAN CLINICAL RESEARCH 
Meridian Clinical Research partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to research new pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and diagnostics that could improve human health and wellbeing. Founded in 1999, Meridian is headquartered at a dedicated research center in Omaha, NE, and conducts Phase I-IV studies at investigative sites across North America. Meridian supports research across numerous therapeutic areas and specializes in high-volume vaccine trials. For more information, visit http://www.mcrmed.com.

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"We're fully prepared to address any COVID-19 opportunity and support novel research and development programs. Our clients can expect Meridian to be fully staffed and operational throughout this pandemic."



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New partnership bridges the gap between app-driven virtual medical consultation and direct-to-home prescription fulfillment.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Bonsa Health, a leading online-based pharmaceutical provider, proudly announces that it will be working with Akos, maker of an inventive telehealth app for accessing healthcare services via smartphone or tablet, to provide patients with an exciting new way to fill their prescriptions.
As described on the company's website, the Akos platform is built on a virtual telemedicine framework, which allows users to engage in "face-to-face" consultations with board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners free from the typical hassles—and now, of course, the risks of coronavirus transmission—associated with a physical visit. 
"That advantage, while substantial, only pertained to the first part of the transaction," explained Akos Founder and Board Chairman, Kishlay Anand MD, MS., who spoke of the increasing need to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure whenever and wherever possible.
"Formerly, Akos telehealth patients had to pick-up their medications at neighboring pharmacies in-person after they had been ordered," Anand said. "Now, by virtue of our partnership with Bonsa, they can enjoy the safety and convenience of having their medications delivered direct-to-home at no additional cost."
He also acknowledged the partnership may also have correlating benefits in terms of drug adherence rates and in subsequent improvements in patient outcomes.
Reinforcing that message, Bonsa Health Chief Operations Officer John Asfour, said the decision to join forces with Akos was easy one, particularly given that both organizations share the same goals in common.
"At Bonsa, we strive to make the lives of our customers better at every touchpoint, so it stands to reason that eliminating the need to physically travel to the doctor's office or pharmacy has merit in any circumstance, much less in the remarkable scenario we're all living through," Asfour said. "In partnership with Akos, we're fulfilling a unique responsibility in bringing the provider to you and the prescription to your front door with free same-day delivery."
Akos provides virtual medicine via a home care app, called Akos, available to download on Google Play and iTunes. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the app allows patients to connect with a board-certified healthcare provider via a mobile device, while staying in the safety and comfort of their home.
For those without access to a mobile device or those needing more thorough medical diagnostics, Akos also has 14 Med Clinics located inside Safeway stores throughout Arizona and Idaho. With no appointment necessary, these clinics provide a virtual connection to a healthcare provider via artificial intelligence. The visits are comprehensive including vitals and labs, but brief and allow patients to be in a room with just a medical assistant and a kiosk, limiting exposure to others.
Only non-emergent conditions may be treated through Akos, but those conditions include a vast scope of medical concerns, ranging from simple colds and coughs, rashes, and sprains to more complex conditions, requiring prescription medications.
Akos accepts most commercial healthcare plans and also has affordable pricing for those without insurance. Akos offers an introductory rate of $49 for new self-pay patients and $75 for any subsequent consultation.
No commutes, hidden costs, surprise charges, or waiting rooms involved—all remedies in real time—the point where modern medicine and modern convenience meet.
"That's a breath of fresh air, especially when it means breathing a little easier in the comfort of home, while we are all being encouraged to keep our social distance," Anand said. "A medical app that takes care of you so you can take care of everything else."
Even better that the Akos app is "always on call," concluded Asfour.
For further details or to download the Akos app, visit akosmd.com. Arizona customers, to find the closest Akos Med Clinic or Akos Urgent Care Center near you, log on to https://akosmd.com/locations/.
To learn more about Bonsa Health@ bonsahealth.com. 
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About Akos. Developed by a team of leading physicians in Phoenix, Arizona, Akos launched its revolutionary telehealth platform in 2016. Akos powers a new type of virtual practice, offering a fully integrated HIPAA-compliant healthcare solution for patients, physicians, employers and medical centers across the United States. By combining smart technology, seamless design, a patient-centric approach, grassroots strategy, and the collective power of a preferred provider network, Akos is reinventing the healthcare delivery model one virtual call at a time. Available 24/7/365 days a year, patients can get unparalleled access to board-certified physicians in their area via a smartphone or tablet. For more information or to download our app, visit http://www.akosmd.com.
About Bonsa Health. Bonsa Health was designed to put patients at the center of the healthcare circle, giving them the ability to make better, more affordable prescription refill decisions. Built on a brand-new, technologically advanced "hub-style" framework, Bonsa operates at the intersection among medication manufacturers, prescribing physicians, and independent pharmacists to ensure that customers receive the medications they need at the most competitive prices available. Many Bonsa prescriptions qualify for free delivery via ScriptDrop within 3-hours of order placement. Learn more at http://www.bonsahealth.com.

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Bonsa joined forces with Akos to serve the community better

For your safety and convenience, bringing the provider to you with free same-day prescription delivery.



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Vosita Telemedicine is helping with "Social Distancing" and donating the use of its software for free to physicians, patients, and communities to help slow down the coronavirus pandemic.

PARAMUS, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Vosita Healthcare, Inc. https://vosita.com/ – a startup Telemedicine firm providing an online medical care appointment booking service as a Telehealth appointment or standard office appointment.
Vosita Healthcare Inc. – located in Paramus, New Jersey – announces the release of Vosita Telemedicine FREE of charge. Telemedicine services allow a medical provider to quickly evaluate and diagnose patients who may be separated geographically or are trying to reduce the risk of infection, AKA "Social Distancing," but still need first-rate medical care.
In dealing with a crisis such as the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, our goal is to provide modern services like telemedicine to the public in order to decrease the risk of infection. Telemedicine allows those who are immunocompromised or quarantined to get doctors' advice from the safety and comfort of their home. It can also keep patients who believe they may have the virus but have only minor symptoms out of the emergency room where they could spread the disease to others.
President and CEO of Vosita Healthcare Inc., Robert Gabriel, commented, "Our goal is to help our physicians, patients, and communities overcome the crisis and flatten the curve of infections by providing Vosita Telemedicine services." Mr. Gabriel is a proud believer in giving back to the providers as a small price to pay in order to contain such a pandemic. Mr. Gabriel has been working with providers for 23 years serving as the CEO of Microwize Technology, a healthcare IT firm since 1997.
The use of Vosita Telemedicine will be free for providers and medical groups for one year, with no obligation to continue to use it after the free period. In order for patients and providers to use the service, they need to go to https://vosita.com/ to join, no credit cards or any financial commitment needed.




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The findings demonstrate the potential for AI-powered CT image analysis solutions to alleviate the burden on health systems during the COVID-19 global pandemic

BOSTON AND TEL AVIV (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
RADLogics announced today new research that validates the performance of an AI-powered CT image analysis solution that is designed to automatically and accurately detect COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and quantify the disease burden in affected patients. To meet the growing worldwide pandemic, RADLogics also announced that it has rapidly deployed this new CT image analysis algorithm, which helps classify results for patients with COVID-19 per thoracic CT studies utilizing deep-learning image analysis.
"As the novel coronavirus continues to rapidly spread around the world, healthcare systems and providers may become overwhelmed with symptomatic patients that require testing, imaging, and treatment," said RADLogics' CEO and Co-Founder Moshe Becker. "In an effort to help alleviate this burden on the world's healthcare providers – and to support improved patient outcomes – we dedicated our resources toward successfully modifying and adapting our existing AI models to develop this solution specifically for COVID-19 detection and quantification. To date, we have already deployed our solution in China, Russia and Italy, and we are rapidly scaling in other countries in response to the strong demand."
The study, led by Professor Hayit Greenspan from Tel Aviv University and RADLogics, in collaboration with medical experts from the US and China including Dr. Eliot Siegel of the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD; and Dr. Adam Bernheim of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY; found that the CT image analysis algorithm – developed from multiple international datasets – was able to differentiate 157 patients with and without COVID-19 with a 0.996 AUC (plus, 98.2 percent sensitivity and 92.2 percent specificity). Although it is not recommended as a first-line test, non-contrast thoracic CT has been shown to be an effective tool in the detection, quantification, and follow-up of COVID-19. Thus, in addition to detecting and quantifying disease burden, RADLogics' image analysis further outputs a suggested "Corona Score," which measures the percentage of lung volume that is infected by disease.
A consistent and reproducible method for rapidly screening and evaluating high volumes of thoracic CT imaging studies can assist healthcare systems through this pandemic by augmenting radiologists and acute care teams that could be overwhelmed with patients. Additionally, with a greater volume of patients who must be screened for coronavirus, earlier and more rapid detection of positive cases can help improve both the treatment of patients and containment of virus spread.
"This study validates our novel solution, which has been widely studied via multiple international datasets and a range of retrospective experiments to analyze the performance over time," added Becker. "The conclusion was clear: our rapidly-developed AI-based image analysis can achieve high accuracy in detection of coronavirus as well as quantification and tracking of disease burden."
Results of this study are available on arXiv.org, and it has been submitted to the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) for review and potential publication in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. RADLogics is also expanding the initial study to a larger population.
For more information on the RADLogics AI solution for detecting COVID-19, visit our dedicated site at radlogics.com/coronavirus or contact lynn@radlogics.com.
About RADLogics 
A healthcare software company developing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions, RADLogics provides machine learning image analysis solutions to improve radiologists' productivity while enhancing patient outcomes. Based in Boston, MA, US, and Tel Aviv, Israel, RADLogics is one of the pioneers in using AI & machine learning image analysis and advanced big data analytics to search and analyze imaging data from CTs, MRIs, PET scans, and X-rays to help reduce diagnostics turnaround time from hours to minutes by automating detection and report generation functions. The company's patented AI medical image analysis platform enables rapid development of AI algorithms, and provides seamless integration into existing radiology workflow. Visit http://www.radlogics.com to learn more or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Along with Healthcare Efforts, Company to Offer Hospital Pillow to the General Public at a Reduced Cost

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Spry Therapeutics, a health and wellness technology company, announced today that it will donate 10,000 of its filtered healthcare pillows, the Spry Medical Pillow, to hospitals across the United States to help thwart the spread of COVID-19 and other harmful pathogens, such as MRSA, C. diff, E. coli, and Candida auris. Hospitals who are interested in the filtered Spry pillow can inquire by contacting Spry at support@sprytx.com. Additionally, Spry has announced that it will be offering the Spry Medical Pillow — previously only available to hospitals and medical facilities — to consumers at a greatly reduced cost.
The emergence and spread of COVID-19 around the U.S. and the globe has spurred calls for new methods and procedures that help minimize the spread of viruses, bacteria, and other potentially deadly pathogens. One of the biggest areas of concern for the spread of pathogens is soft surfaces(i.e., bedding, pillows, and seat cushions), as these are typically long-term reservoirs for contamination. And, given today's struggle against COVID-19, this is true not only for healthcare, but in industries such as hospitality as well, which sees, on average, 4.8 million guests stay in hotels and lodging accommodations each night.
Most of the pillows available in the market today — to hospitals, hotels, and consumers — are susceptible to contamination due to their stitched seams. The current method of stitching pillows enables countless pathogens to enter and accumulate within the pillow's interior, potentially contaminating pillow users — and those in close proximity — each time they lay down.
The Spry Medical Pillow, along with others in Spry's suite, utilizes the world's first and only soft-surface filter technology, Pneumapure. The company's patented filter technology blocks even the smallest "superbugs" — as small as .02 microns — from entering or exiting any soft surface to which it's applied, helping prevent the transmission of deadly diseases among patients, caregivers, and consumers. This technology has been independently tested and proven effective in blocking viruses (including coronavirus) and other dangerous pathogens from entering the core of the pillow.
Additionally, the initial results of an ongoing study conducted at North Shore University Hospital (part of Northwell Health System) have shown that at the end of a six-month period of active use involving all patient units and the Emergency Room, no bacteria was detected on the interiors of any Spry Medical Pillows tested.
Pneumapure also potentially reduces costs associated with healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), including the environmental impact and disposal costs related to traditionally-used products.
"Over the last several weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront many questions and concerns around health and the spread of germs — from washing our hands, to the significance of not touching our faces, to how we interact with others. Although these are important, it is imperative that we also consider the potential harm caused by the contaminated interiors of pillows and mattresses," said Bill Purdy, Co-Founder and CEO of Spry Therapeutics. "What many people don't realize is that soft surfaces, like pillows, harbor many harmful germs. It is our mission to help not only the healthcare industry, but consumers, understand and address the dangers of soft surfaces and offer them effective and affordable alternatives."
To receive more information regarding Spry's efforts to help combat COVID-19, or to learn how your facility can implement Pneumapure filter technology, please contact support@sprytx.com or call (866) 293-8691.
Consumers can purchase the Spry Medical Pillow online by visiting https://bit.ly/2wghnqI.
To learn more about Spry Therapeutics and its Pneumapure filter technology, visit sprytx.com.
About Spry Therapeutics 
Spry Therapeutics is a health and wellness technology company that uses a proprietary soft-surface filter technology to block all pathogens from entering or exiting any soft surface to which it's applied. The Company's Pneumapure filter is designed to help prevent cross-contamination among patients and caregivers, and provide a clean sleep solution to businesses and consumers alike. Spry Therapeutics is headquartered in White Plains, NY. For more information, visit sprytx.com.
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Billing for Clinical Trials 
Tips on Optimizing Reimbursement and Staying Compliant 
A CenterWatch Webinar 
Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT 
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Achieving clinical billing compliance is complicated and critical to mitigating financial and legal risk. What is the best way to optimize your reimbursement to stay compliant?
Eve Brunts, Esq., a partner in Ropes & Gray LLP's health care practice, regularly advises research sponsors and clinical sites on a variety of clinical research compliance and contracting issues. She'll share how one can overcome the challenges of clinical trial billing compliance using applicable coverage and coding requirements and implementing appropriate policies and operational processes: 

How to achieve efficiency in billing using key principles for clinical trial billing compliance, including necessary required documentation and format

How to maximize coverage of clinical trial services by third-party payers

Medicare coverage and coding requirements, including Medicare clinical trial policy and investigational devices

Federal and state laws addressing coverage of clinical trial services for other third-party payers, including comparisons of federal and state provisions

Common challenges and current uncertainties

How to ensure clinical trial compliance, with guidance on policies and procedures

Common clinical trial agreement contracting approaches

Development of a clinical trials coverage analysis

Tracking clinical trial services

Key takeaways of relevant enforcement actions by government officials

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The Sullivan Group and The VEDS Movement, a division of The Marfan Foundation, have partnered to create a new e-learning educational activity designed to increase awareness and diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) within the community of emergency physicians, nurses and advanced practice clinicians.

DENVER (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
The Sullivan Group and The VEDS Movement, a division of The Marfan Foundation, have partnered to create a new e-learning educational activity designed to increase awareness and diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) within the community of emergency physicians, nurses and advanced practice clinicians.
Because this condition is a rare form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, healthcare professionals are often unaware of VEDS and its variety of life-threatening clinical presentations. This lack of familiarity frequently leads to delays and errors in the triage, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with VEDS and its complications.
It is estimated that there are about 6,000 people in the U.S. with VEDS, although many are undiagnosed. Many individuals with VEDS are not diagnosed until they have a life-threatening event, and 80% of VEDS patients will experience a major medical event by age 40. Too many are diagnosed during autopsy.
VEDS is a genetic disorder of connective tissue that renders an individual more prone to ruptured or dissected arteries (including the aorta), ruptured hollow organs (such as large bowel and the uterus during pregnancy), pneumothorax/hemothorax, and carotid-cavernous fistula. These complications can happen spontaneously or with minimal trauma and may occur in young adults and children.
Additionally, some common hospital procedures can be harmful to patients with VEDS. For example, automatic blood pressure cuffs in some patients may cause ruptured blood vessels. The bolus or rapid administration of IV fluids can also result in vascular rupture; therefore, certain types of invasive imaging and procedures should be avoided.
The e-learning educational activity will be available online to organizations that subscribe to The Sullivan Group's Emergency Medicine CME Training library or for individual purchase at thesullivangroup.com. In addition to the increase in awareness via specialized online training, a portion of the revenue will be shared with The Marfan Foundation to help fund additional initiatives to expand its programs and services for the VEDS patient community.
About The Sullivan Group 
The Sullivan Group (TSG) has worked with over 1,000 acute care facilities; its educational activities have been used by 95,000 clinicians and has an impact on over 20 million patient visits annually. TSG's RSQ Solutions platform is used by some of the nation's largest hospital systems to successfully reduce adverse outcomes.
About The VEDS Movement 
The VEDS movement is dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life of individuals with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome through research, patient support, education and awareness. Learn more and get involved at TheVEDSMovement.org. 

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Studies funded by HABRI and supported by Nationwide confirm therapeutic benefits of having pets during stressful times

BREA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
As millions of Americans practice social distancing and home isolation to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the nation's pets are there to help. Scientific studies show that human-animal interaction can reduce stress and loneliness and improve overall mental and physical health.
The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), supported by Nationwide, has funded and gathered scientific research that shows how companion animals can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, promote healthy activity and provide a boost to the cardiovascular system.
Research also shows that pets are also a part of the solution to social isolation and loneliness, a growing public health epidemic even before the coronavirus pandemic. A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by HABRI and Mars Petcare found that: 

85% of respondents agree interaction with pets can help reduce loneliness

76% agree human-pet interactions can help address social isolation

72% believe human-animal interaction is good for their community

"The human-animal bond can help lower stress, and the routine of caring for a pet can provide feelings of security and normalcy for improved mental health," said Steven Feldman, HABRI Executive Director. "Pet owners are also more likely to achieve recommended levels of daily exercise and have lower blood pressure, contributing to better physical health."
"Nationwide is focused on supporting pet owners and strengthening the human-animal bond," said Dr. Jules Benson, Nationwide's associate vice president of veterinary relations. "HABRI research helps to reinforce the message that having a pet can be a huge benefit during this crisis."
HABRI and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) recently certified Nationwide as a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company, a designation bestowed for its commitment to strengthening the human-animal bond through research, education, professional development and support for its customers.
"Nationwide is committed to protecting our members' pets through thick and thin," added Dr. Benson. "As a veterinarian, I also want to call out the amazing work that veterinary practices are doing at this time to care for our nation's pets."
Current information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates there is no evidence that companion animals can contract or spread COVID-19. For more information about animals and COVID-19, please visit CDC.
"During these stressful times, it is more important than ever that our nation be able to depend on the mutual benefit of the human-animal bond," said Dr. Benson.
About HABRI 
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world's largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.
About Nationwide pet insurance 
With more than 800,000 insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018); National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018). Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.
About Nationwide 
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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"The human-animal bond can help lower stress, and the routine of caring for a pet can provide feelings of security and normalcy for improved mental health," said Steven Feldman, HABRI Executive Director.



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Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company and Best in KLAS healthcare IT leader announces Andy Palmer as its EHR Practice Director.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company and Best in KLAS healthcare IT leader is excited to continue to bring more value and deep healthcare expertise to its clients with the recent addition of Andy Palmer as its EHR Practice Director.
Palmer will join Pivot Point Consulting's team focusing on quality measures, strategic initiatives and business development related specifically to the company's EHR practices and Rapid Response Solutions for COVID-19.
Palmer will lead projects expanding engagements with its consultants and healthcare partners across multiple EHRs, as well as building out comprehensive solutions for candidate matching and knowledge sharing through Pivot Point Consulting's suite of analytic and collaborative tools. In addition, Palmer will provide advisory services on projects with an emphasis on strategic initiatives like COVID-19.
"I am excited to join a team with deep experience and relentless commitment to quality that led to Pivot Point Consulting winning the 2020 Best in KLAS-Overall IT Services award. I believe that we can help our partners in unique and innovative ways to improve healthcare," says Palmer.
Palmer has worked with numerous healthcare organizations throughout the country leading multiple projects from full-cycle implementations to large-scale transformative projects. He has helped multiple organizations improve patient access to care and reduce barriers to scheduling leading to substantial improvements in revenue and throughput. He is recognized as a leader and strategist on leveraging analytics to drive process improvements and business intelligence. Palmer began his career as an Implementation Manager and has taken on increasingly more strategic roles in the Community Connect space.
"Andy is a great fit for the direction of Pivot Point Consulting given his deep EHR experience," says Rachel Marano, Pivot Point Consulting Co-Founder and Managing Partner, "but he also brings a focus on our COIVD-19 Rapid Response Solutions to address today's uncertain and evolving healthcare IT landscape."
About Pivot Point Consulting 
Pivot Point Consulting, 2020 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm, enables healthcare organizations to realize the most value from their technology and data through our Advisory, Implementation, Optimization, Managed Services and Talent Solutions—including our Rapid Response Solutions to accelerate care. We work with providers, payers and life sciences organizations and have 450+ employees serving over 85 clients across the U.S. Pivot Point Consulting has earned many industry and workplace quality awards including: 
Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm (2020) , Top Three Best in KLAS for HIT Implementation and Support (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) , Highest Rated Vendor in KLAS Implementation Services in the Select Category (2017) , #1 in KLAS for Epic Consulting in the Select Category (2016) , #9 in Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work (2016)  
Practices: Epic, Community Connect, Cerner, Siemens, Allscripts, MEDITECH, McKesson, Centricity, eClinicalWorks, NextGen CPSI, MEDHOST, athenahealth, Greenway, Workday, Lawson/Infor, Peoplesoft, SAP, Kronos and Facets.  
For more information, visit us at pivotpointconsulting.com. 

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With adults 60 years and older most at risk during the pandemic, and 85% of this demographic in the U.S relying on prescriptions, maintaining access to medication is vital.(1)(2) Compared to in-store pharmaceutical visits, obtaining medication from established mail order all but eliminates the risk of exposure and helps reduce the threat of prescription stockpiling panic by ensuring regularly scheduled deliveries. MC-Rx and its affiliated home delivery pharmacies are committed to meeting that demand.

GAINESVILLE, GA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Using home delivery pharmacies to obtain prescription medications is an immediate step those who are most at risk can take to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus, according to MC-Rx, a national Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). MC-Rx announces that, effective immediately, it has enhanced several aspects of its services to the company's clients and their members to ensure medication availability. These protocols aim to adhere to current social-distancing procedures and quarantine actions while reducing the risks of both medication inaccessibility and prescription hoarding. 
Details of the MC-Rx announcement include: 

MC-Rx will support clients who are seeking to enact emergency procedures for prescriptions by allowing early refills of maintenance medications or other changes in plan design rules.

The MC-Rx affiliated Pharmacy Support Center will remain available 24/7 and can assist in finding available medications should any shortages occur.

MC-Rx will make 30-day prescriptions available at the 30-day retail price with no additional shipping fees in addition to the normal 90-day supply coverage.

Client support staff and clinical pharmacists will remain available for phone calls and emails from 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

The company's wholly owned and internally managed data centers, which can be remotely administered by its IT staff, will continue to operate without interruption.

"MC-Rx is here to support our clients and their employees during these difficult times. We will work even harder to maintain your confidence as well as keep you informed of any changes," pledged Steven Treff, President and COO of MCH.
The American Pharmacists Association (APA) recently called for health insurers and PBMs to implement flexibility into their operating protocols. (3) Specifically, the APA expressed concern about long in-store waits for medicine while pharmacists "address administrative barriers." APA also stated its support for the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) recent instruction to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to, among several changes, relax the restriction on home or mail delivery options for prescription drugs.
Few PBMs can offer such extensive depth in coordinating home delivery medication fulfillment, best prices, and medication compliance for its patients—with such skills vital considering the current pandemic. MC-Rx rises to this challenge with two commonly owned pharmacies that can ensure timely nationwide home delivery of critical medications. According to the CDC, just under half of the population has one or more prescriptions. (4) If all prescription holders switched to home delivery, it would support both the current federal and state mandates for social isolation.
Reports of requested increases in 30-day prescriptions to 90-days are rising. However, there is the concern that if this trend continues, it could cause medication shortages. Refills over normal patterns are recommended by the CDC only for "primarily high-risk patients, such as those with comorbidities," according to a trade source.(5) MC-Rx reminds plan sponsors and their members that they can rely on the well-established mail-order pharmacy fulfillment network already in place in the U.S.
About MC-Rx
MC-Rx is a full-service Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) with corporate offices in Gainesville, Georgia and Caguas, Puerto Rico, focusing on transparency and best-in-class service, and offering clients "lowest net cost." MC-Rx's retail network includes more than 65,000 national, regional, and local pharmacies. MC-Rx was formed by combining two URAC certified world-class PBM's—ProCare PBM and MC-21. The ProCare companies were founded in 1988 with the vision of providing innovative computer software systems and services to various sectors of the healthcare industry. ProCare processed its first pharmacy claim in 1994 using proprietary, internally developed and managed systems and expanded in 1998 to full-service pharmacy benefit management through the acquisition of NextGen PBM. Today, the ProCare companies also include two affiliated mail-order and specialty pharmacies and are one of only five PBM providers that have built and own all of their component systems. MC-Rx now provides comprehensive, industry-leading service to clients in Puerto Rico and the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.mc-rx.com.
1. Andrew, Scottie. "Worried about Coronavirus? If Your Loved One Is over 60, Read This." CNN, Cable News Network, 13 Mar. 2020, cnn.com/2020/03/12/health/what-60-older-need-to-know-coronavirus-wellness-trnd/index.html. 
2. "Products - Data Briefs - Number 332 - February 2019." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Mar. 2019, cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db334.htm.
3. "APhA Urges Insurers, PBMs to Immediately Remove Barriers on Prescription Drug Refills for Coronavirus Preparedness." Home, 13 Mar. 2020, pharmacist.com/press-release/apha-urges-insurers-pbms-immediately-remove-barriers-prescription-drug-refills. 
4. "Products - Data Briefs - Number 332 - February 2019." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Mar. 2019, cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db334.htm.
5. McCook, Alison. "COVID-19: Stockpiling Refills May Strain the System." IDSE, 11 Mar. 2020, idse.net/Policy--Public-Health/Article/03-20/COVID-19-Stockpiling-Refills-May-Strain-the-System/57583.

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Telehealth and RPM reimbursements available for providers implementing virtual care

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
As providers are increasingly turning to virtual care solutions to monitor their patients amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Babyscripts, the leading virtual care platform for obstetrics, is dramatically reducing in-person prenatal visit schedules for low risk patients to 4-6 appointments through term (37 weeks), then weekly thereafter, with slightly modified schedules for high-risk patients. The standard amount of in-person prenatal care visits is 12-14. With the help of mobile health and their remote patient monitoring platform, Babyscripts is safely transitioning prenatal care outside the clinic.
For the past five years, Babyscripts has been reducing the need for in-person appointments through their virtual maternity solution. As more states release shelter-in-place advisories and tighten social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus outbreak, Babyscripts has responded to increased demand from new and existing customers to further enable providers to decrease in-person visits while remaining connected to their patients and delivering the same level of care.
"Our providers have seen the benefits of virtual care and we're stepping up to help them make the transition faster," said Juan Pablo Segura, President of Babyscripts. "We are bringing five years of experience and a wealth of clinical data to the table, and our customers are leaning on that knowledge to change their protocols to be the most responsive possible."
In concert with remote patient monitoring (RPM), providers deliver the same testing typically available during in-office prenatal visits, and rely on RPM to track compliance to weekly measurements and identify elevated risk. Through Babyscripts myJourney, a mobile app, patients are kept abreast of the most up-to-date information available, including symptoms to look for; risk-management information around social distancing and limiting exposure; changing policies around visitation, water-births, doulas, et al.; health system specific information on initiatives like drive-through testing and virtual visits; and local information like library and food bank closures that affect life outside of healthcare. These resources have seen engagement rates between 80-100%, reinforcing the value that pregnant mothers place on trusted provider information in real-time.
Further fueling adoption, telehealth and RPM reimbursements are now available for providers to implement these revised prenatal visit schedules with technology, as both public and private health insurers have taken steps to increase access due to concern over the spread of COVID-19.
Two codes that Babyscripts highlights for their customers are: 

99453 – Initial set-up and patient education on the use of monitoring equipment

99454 – Initial collection, transmission and report/summary services to the clinician managing the patient.

*Providers are recommended to directly contact payers to confirm coverage of the above two codes as it relates to working with Babyscripts.
As new developments around COVID-19 present themselves, Babyscripts will continue to work directly with providers to establish protocols, disseminate information, and deliver the most up-to-date solutions to mothers and babies.
About Babyscripts 
Babyscripts is a company delivering a new model for prenatal and postpartum care that is transforming the way expectant mothers use technology to work with their healthcare providers. We've spent the last six years delivering the most-implemented mobile clinical solution for remote monitoring in pregnancy, with the mission to eliminate maternal mortality and improve access to care for all mothers. For more information on our virtual care solution and to request a demo, visit http://www.babyscripts.com. 

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All consumers are faced with uncertainty of how the current coronavirus pandemic will impact their finances—both in a short- and long-term sense. Real Intelligence, LLC – a firm specialized in training financial advisors, says advisors and consumers need to focus on taking a human-centered approach to make the right investment choices.

FAIRFIELD, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
In just one day, the S&P 500 dropped 9.5% and entered a bear market for the first time since the financial crisis when the Dow endured its biggest one-day percentage drop during the 1987 crash. The bigger story is that this economic fallout driven by coronavirus fears is likely the tip of the iceberg to what may impact average consumer finances systemically. According to disruptive financial advisor trainer and CEO of Real Intelligence, LLC, Jeff Mount, the fear of recession and a host of other investment challenges have everyone understandably worried. "People have a lot of scary investment questions they need answered in the wake of COVID-19, but there are sound ways to navigate investments in financial storms," says Mount.
Navigating Investments in Financial Storms
Every consumer is facing uncharted waters as COVID-19 unfolds in real time. On March 11, The World Health Organization (WHO) deemed COVID-19 a pandemic and the president soon after declared the coronavirus a national emergency, which momentarily sent the Dow soaring upward from its historic drop.(2)(3) But bad news keeps coming in the form of estimates showing projected Q1 and Q2 GDP growth cut in half.(4)
The Fed seems to be moving forward on a $1.5-trillion stimulus package to provide temporary paid sick and family medical leave; health, food, and unemployment security; and free coronavirus testing.(5) Just days later, the stock futures dropped 1,000 points.(6) It is clear from such volatility that finding the best approach to money management will hinge on financial planning tactics designed for the average person rather than institutions.
Financial Planning for Real People
Financial markets are waking up to the new reality—but average consumers with 401(k)s, retirement accounts, and investments for everything from homeownership to college tuition aren't finding solace in passive investment management.(7) According to Mount, people should not invest like institutions nor should they judge their investment strategies based on how they performed versus a stock index. "These are the conditions of real people, so people trying to cope with the consequences of the coronavirus from an investment perspective must have the support to build a financial plan that is human-centered—not one that replicates an institutional method," explains Mount.
While a COVID-19-induced recession is a strong possibility, its severity and length still remain in question. ( There are a number of sound approaches for consumers in terms of financial strategies regarding their investments in the event of a COVID-19 fallout. The uncertainty of when and how the market will bottom out is not the challenge—it is avoiding emotional mistakes as the market swings.
401(k) investors may have COVID-19 financial market fallout fears that spur them to seek out safer assets, but sound actions depend on several factors. The rush to judgement can be noticed in net trading activity in 401(k) saving plans becoming higher during the last week of February than compared to all the combined activity in the fourth quarter of 2019. (9)
In response to COVID-19, the Fed dropped interest rates to near zero. But financial advisors and average investors will need different options geared towards the average person whose concerns and trajectories are worlds away from those of big investors and institutions. (10)
Better Financial Planning Requires Better Tools
Although experienced advisors will be looking at providing solutions that match the needs of different investors based on age and circumstances, it's not always a straightforward or obvious choice. According to Mount, advisors and investors have the capability to make more reliable decisions with the right financial planning tools. If they have an ability to match each asset to its corresponding future liability, they have a better context for advisement, investing, and strategic thinking.
The goal is to lower risk closest to the distribution date for each account depending on its purpose (college tuition funding, wedding planning, retirement planning, etc.) and "aging" the portfolio. This "aging" versus a risk profile-based allocation strategy ensures an investor's required short-term assets are never in jeopardy. In this age of uncertainty with the coronavirus, every consumer and advisor will need financial planning methods that are adaptable to specific needs while adjusting to volatile financial times.
About Real Intelligence, LLC 
Real Intelligence, LLC is the brainchild of entrepreneurs and industry experts Jeffrey Mount and Mike Helgesen. With 55 combined years of industry expertise and the alliance of their strategic financial planning methods: Dynamic Mapping and the Essential Family Office—Real Intelligence, LLC is poised to offer a complete essential tool kit to the next generation of elite financial advisors. With strategic, industry-proven training, patented technology, and the ability to introduce middle-class millionaires to exceptional financial advisors, the paradigm of financial services is shifting from status-quo. This human-centered approach to financial planning is a consultant's greatest tool in combatting the competitive threat of free programs through robo-advisers and the dangers of irrelevancy. To learn more, visit http://www.realintelligence360.com
1.    Jessica Menton, Nathan Bomey. "Dow endures worst day since 'Black Monday'; S&P 500 enters bear market as coronavirus spreads economic gloom." USA Today, March 12, 2020, usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/12/dow-plunges-trump-speech-fails-quell-coronavirus-fears/5029964002/ 
2.    "WHO characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic," WHO 11 March 2020, who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen 
3.    Derek Hawkins, Miriam Berger, Marisa Iati, Meryl Kornfield, Brittany Shammas. "Trump declares coronavirus outbreak a national emergency." Washington Post, March 13, 2020, washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/13/coronavirus-latest-news/ 
4.    "COVID-19's Potential Effects In U.S. Public Finance Vary By Sector," S&P Global, March 5, 2020, spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/200305-covid-19-s-potential-effects-in-u-s-public-finance-vary-by-sector-11378013 
5.    Nick Timiraos, Julia-Ambra Verlaine. "Fed to Inject $1.5 Trillion in Bid to Prevent 'Unusual Disruptions' in Markets," WSJ, March 12, 2020, wsj.com/articles/fed-to-inject-1-5-trillion-in-bid-to-prevent-unusual-disruptions-in-markets-11584033537 
6.    Fred Imbert. "Stock futures drop — hit 'limit down' — even as Fed slashes rates; Dow futures off 1,000 points." CNBC, March 15, 2020, cnbc.com/2020/03/15/traders-await-futures-open-after-fed-cuts-rates-launches-easing-program.html 
7.    Neil Irwin. "Wall Street Is (Finally) Waking Up to the Damage Coronavirus Could Do." 
New York Times, Feb. 25, 2020, nytimes.com/2020/02/25/upshot/coronavirus-wall-street-analysis.html 
8.    Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Martin Reeves, Paul Swartz. "What Coronavirus Could Mean for the Global Economy," Harvard Business Review, March 03, 2020, hbr.org/2020/03/what-coronavirus-could-mean-for-the-global-economy?ab=hero-main-text 
9.    Lorie Konish. "You might be tempted to move to safer 401(k) assets amid coronavirus market swings. What to know before you shift your money." CNBC, March 6, 2020, cnbc.com/2020/03/05/investors-move-to-safer-401k-assets-amid-coronavirus-market-swings.html 
10.    Heather Long. "Federal Reserve slashes interest rates to zero as part of wide-ranging emergency intervention." The Washington Post, March 15, 2020, Washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/15/federal-reserve-slashes-interest-rates-zero-part-wide-ranging-emergency-intervention/

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Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market patent auction lot 108 consists of 10 US patents. The inventions disclose pharmaceutical compositions and methods for insulin independence through restoring and maintaining beta cells utilizing a new optimized hamster Reg3 gamma peptide.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Ocean Tomo Transactions, LLC will auction a portfolio of 10 US patents covering novel therapies for the treatment of diabetes. The patents in lot 108disclose an invention that increases pancreatic beta cells and protects them through a generalized immune tolerance agent, such as cyclosporine. Even though new therapies are available to treat type 2 patients and numerous insulin preparations are available to treat both type 1 and 2 diabetes, none address the underlying cause of diabetes: too few beta cells. The patents in auction lot 108 disclose the use and efficacy of shorter bioactive Reg peptides to transform progenitor cells within the pancreas into new islets that generate new beta cells that produce insulin.
By combining an immune tolerance agent with shorter bioactive Reg peptides, the potential now exists to address the underlying cause of diabetes, which neither insulin nor any current diabetes therapies on the market address. In the US, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is projected to increase to nearly 42 million by 2030. Projected diabetes‐related medical costs are likewise expected to increase to $472.0 billion by 2030.
The patents in this lot were issued from 2014 to 2016. They will expire from 2032 to 2034.
You can view the patents in Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market auction lot 108 here. To request bidder credentials or for further information on this auction or other auctions on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market, contact Layna Guo at Layna@OTI.com or 1-312-327-8179.
About the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market
The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market is an open on-line platform to buy and sell patents. This market is an important step forward, both as a simplified solution for patent transactions as well as a source of information on patent pricing. The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market uniquely combines the efficiency of an online platform with an experienced team of brokers fluent in both English and Mandarin. The market uses standard transaction documents and is open, transparent and free to view.

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The Sullivan Group and The VEDS Movement, a division of The Marfan Foundation, have partnered to create a new e-learning educational activity designed to increase awareness and diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) within the community of emergency physicians, nurses and advanced practice clinicians.
Because this condition is a rare form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, healthcare professionals are often unaware of VEDS and its variety of life-threatening clinical presentations. This lack of familiarity frequently leads to delays and errors in the triage, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with VEDS and its complications.
It is estimated that there are about 6,000 people in the U.S. with VEDS, although many are undiagnosed. Many individuals with VEDS are not diagnosed until they have a life-threatening event, and 80% of VEDS patients will experience a major medical event by age 40. Too many are diagnosed during autopsy.
VEDS is a genetic disorder of connective tissue that renders an individual more prone to ruptured or dissected arteries (including the aorta), ruptured hollow organs (such as large bowel and the uterus during pregnancy), pneumothorax/hemothorax, and carotid-cavernous fistula. These complications can happen spontaneously or with minimal trauma and may occur in young adults and children.
Additionally, some common hospital procedures can be harmful to patients with VEDS. For example, automatic blood pressure cuffs in some patients may cause ruptured blood vessels. The bolus or rapid administration of IV fluids can also result in vascular rupture; therefore, certain types of invasive imaging and procedures should be avoided.
The e-learning educational activity will be available online to organizations that subscribe to The Sullivan Group's Emergency Medicine CME Training library or for individual purchase at thesullivangroup.com. In addition to the increase in awareness via specialized online training, a portion of the revenue will be shared with The Marfan Foundation to help fund additional initiatives to expand its programs and services for the VEDS patient community.
About The Sullivan Group 
The Sullivan Group (TSG) has worked with over 1,000 acute care facilities; its educational activities have been used by 95,000 clinicians and has an impact on over 20 million patient visits annually. TSG's RSQ Solutions platform is used by some of the nation's largest hospital systems to successfully reduce adverse outcomes.
About The VEDS Movement 
The VEDS movement is dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life of individuals with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome through research, patient support, education and awareness. Learn more and get involved at TheVEDSMovement.org. 

Healthcare professionals are often unaware of VEDS and its variety of life-threatening clinical presentations. This learning activity is designed to increase awareness and diagnosis of VEDS within the emergency medicine community.



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Studies funded by HABRI and supported by Nationwide confirm therapeutic benefits of having pets during stressful times

BREA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
As millions of Americans practice social distancing and home isolation to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the nation's pets are there to help. Scientific studies show that human-animal interaction can reduce stress and loneliness and improve overall mental and physical health.
The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), supported by Nationwide, has funded and gathered scientific research that shows how companion animals can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, promote healthy activity and provide a boost to the cardiovascular system.
Research also shows that pets are also a part of the solution to social isolation and loneliness, a growing public health epidemic even before the coronavirus pandemic. A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by HABRI and Mars Petcare found that: 

85% of respondents agree interaction with pets can help reduce loneliness

76% agree human-pet interactions can help address social isolation

72% believe human-animal interaction is good for their community

"The human-animal bond can help lower stress, and the routine of caring for a pet can provide feelings of security and normalcy for improved mental health," said Steven Feldman, HABRI Executive Director. "Pet owners are also more likely to achieve recommended levels of daily exercise and have lower blood pressure, contributing to better physical health."
"Nationwide is focused on supporting pet owners and strengthening the human-animal bond," said Dr. Jules Benson, Nationwide's associate vice president of veterinary relations. "HABRI research helps to reinforce the message that having a pet can be a huge benefit during this crisis."
HABRI and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) recently certified Nationwide as a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company, a designation bestowed for its commitment to strengthening the human-animal bond through research, education, professional development and support for its customers.
"Nationwide is committed to protecting our members' pets through thick and thin," added Dr. Benson. "As a veterinarian, I also want to call out the amazing work that veterinary practices are doing at this time to care for our nation's pets."
Current information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates there is no evidence that companion animals can contract or spread COVID-19. For more information about animals and COVID-19, please visit CDC.
"During these stressful times, it is more important than ever that our nation be able to depend on the mutual benefit of the human-animal bond," said Dr. Benson.
About HABRI 
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world's largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.
About Nationwide pet insurance 
With more than 800,000 insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018); National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018). Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.
About Nationwide 
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 2020

"The human-animal bond can help lower stress, and the routine of caring for a pet can provide feelings of security and normalcy for improved mental health," said Steven Feldman, HABRI Executive Director.



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Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company and Best in KLAS healthcare IT leader is excited to continue to bring more value and deep healthcare expertise to its clients with the recent addition of Andy Palmer as its EHR Practice Director.
Palmer will join Pivot Point Consulting's team focusing on quality measures, strategic initiatives and business development related specifically to the company's EHR practices and Rapid Response Solutions for COVID-19.
Palmer will lead projects expanding engagements with its consultants and healthcare partners across multiple EHRs, as well as building out comprehensive solutions for candidate matching and knowledge sharing through Pivot Point Consulting's suite of analytic and collaborative tools. In addition, Palmer will provide advisory services on projects with an emphasis on strategic initiatives like COVID-19.
"I am excited to join a team with deep experience and relentless commitment to quality that led to Pivot Point Consulting winning the 2020 Best in KLAS-Overall IT Services award. I believe that we can help our partners in unique and innovative ways to improve healthcare," says Palmer.
Palmer has worked with numerous healthcare organizations throughout the country leading multiple projects from full-cycle implementations to large-scale transformative projects. He has helped multiple organizations improve patient access to care and reduce barriers to scheduling leading to substantial improvements in revenue and throughput. He is recognized as a leader and strategist on leveraging analytics to drive process improvements and business intelligence. Palmer began his career as an Implementation Manager and has taken on increasingly more strategic roles in the Community Connect space.
"Andy is a great fit for the direction of Pivot Point Consulting given his deep EHR experience," says Rachel Marano, Pivot Point Consulting Co-Founder and Managing Partner, "but he also brings a focus on our COIVD-19 Rapid Response Solutions to address today's uncertain and evolving healthcare IT landscape."
About Pivot Point Consulting 
Pivot Point Consulting, 2020 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm, enables healthcare organizations to realize the most value from their technology and data through our Advisory, Implementation, Optimization, Managed Services and Talent Solutions—including our Rapid Response Solutions to accelerate care. We work with providers, payers and life sciences organizations and have 450+ employees serving over 85 clients across the U.S. Pivot Point Consulting has earned many industry and workplace quality awards including: 
Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm (2020) , Top Three Best in KLAS for HIT Implementation and Support (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) , Highest Rated Vendor in KLAS Implementation Services in the Select Category (2017) , #1 in KLAS for Epic Consulting in the Select Category (2016) , #9 in Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work (2016)  
Practices: Epic, Community Connect, Cerner, Siemens, Allscripts, MEDITECH, McKesson, Centricity, eClinicalWorks, NextGen CPSI, MEDHOST, athenahealth, Greenway, Workday, Lawson/Infor, Peoplesoft, SAP, Kronos and Facets.  
For more information, visit us at pivotpointconsulting.com. 

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With adults 60 years and older most at risk during the pandemic, and 85% of this demographic in the U.S relying on prescriptions, maintaining access to medication is vital.(1)(2) Compared to in-store pharmaceutical visits, obtaining medication from established mail order all but eliminates the risk of exposure and helps reduce the threat of prescription stockpiling panic by ensuring regularly scheduled deliveries. MC-Rx and its affiliated home delivery pharmacies are committed to meeting that demand.

GAINESVILLE, GA. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Using home delivery pharmacies to obtain prescription medications is an immediate step those who are most at risk can take to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus, according to MC-Rx, a national Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). MC-Rx announces that, effective immediately, it has enhanced several aspects of its services to the company's clients and their members to ensure medication availability. These protocols aim to adhere to current social-distancing procedures and quarantine actions while reducing the risks of both medication inaccessibility and prescription hoarding. 
Details of the MC-Rx announcement include: 

MC-Rx will support clients who are seeking to enact emergency procedures for prescriptions by allowing early refills of maintenance medications or other changes in plan design rules.

The MC-Rx affiliated Pharmacy Support Center will remain available 24/7 and can assist in finding available medications should any shortages occur.

MC-Rx will make 30-day prescriptions available at the 30-day retail price with no additional shipping fees in addition to the normal 90-day supply coverage.

Client support staff and clinical pharmacists will remain available for phone calls and emails from 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

The company's wholly owned and internally managed data centers, which can be remotely administered by its IT staff, will continue to operate without interruption.

"MC-Rx is here to support our clients and their employees during these difficult times. We will work even harder to maintain your confidence as well as keep you informed of any changes," pledged Steven Treff, President and COO of MCH.
The American Pharmacists Association (APA) recently called for health insurers and PBMs to implement flexibility into their operating protocols. (3) Specifically, the APA expressed concern about long in-store waits for medicine while pharmacists "address administrative barriers." APA also stated its support for the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) recent instruction to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to, among several changes, relax the restriction on home or mail delivery options for prescription drugs.
Few PBMs can offer such extensive depth in coordinating home delivery medication fulfillment, best prices, and medication compliance for its patients—with such skills vital considering the current pandemic. MC-Rx rises to this challenge with two commonly owned pharmacies that can ensure timely nationwide home delivery of critical medications. According to the CDC, just under half of the population has one or more prescriptions. (4) If all prescription holders switched to home delivery, it would support both the current federal and state mandates for social isolation.
Reports of requested increases in 30-day prescriptions to 90-days are rising. However, there is the concern that if this trend continues, it could cause medication shortages. Refills over normal patterns are recommended by the CDC only for "primarily high-risk patients, such as those with comorbidities," according to a trade source.(5) MC-Rx reminds plan sponsors and their members that they can rely on the well-established mail-order pharmacy fulfillment network already in place in the U.S.
About MC-Rx
MC-Rx is a full-service Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) with corporate offices in Gainesville, Georgia and Caguas, Puerto Rico, focusing on transparency and best-in-class service, and offering clients "lowest net cost." MC-Rx's retail network includes more than 65,000 national, regional, and local pharmacies. MC-Rx was formed by combining two URAC certified world-class PBM's—ProCare PBM and MC-21. The ProCare companies were founded in 1988 with the vision of providing innovative computer software systems and services to various sectors of the healthcare industry. ProCare processed its first pharmacy claim in 1994 using proprietary, internally developed and managed systems and expanded in 1998 to full-service pharmacy benefit management through the acquisition of NextGen PBM. Today, the ProCare companies also include two affiliated mail-order and specialty pharmacies and are one of only five PBM providers that have built and own all of their component systems. MC-Rx now provides comprehensive, industry-leading service to clients in Puerto Rico and the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.mc-rx.com.
1. Andrew, Scottie. "Worried about Coronavirus? If Your Loved One Is over 60, Read This." CNN, Cable News Network, 13 Mar. 2020, cnn.com/2020/03/12/health/what-60-older-need-to-know-coronavirus-wellness-trnd/index.html. 
2. "Products - Data Briefs - Number 332 - February 2019." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Mar. 2019, cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db334.htm.
3. "APhA Urges Insurers, PBMs to Immediately Remove Barriers on Prescription Drug Refills for Coronavirus Preparedness." Home, 13 Mar. 2020, pharmacist.com/press-release/apha-urges-insurers-pbms-immediately-remove-barriers-prescription-drug-refills. 
4. "Products - Data Briefs - Number 332 - February 2019." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Mar. 2019, cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db334.htm.
5. McCook, Alison. "COVID-19: Stockpiling Refills May Strain the System." IDSE, 11 Mar. 2020, idse.net/Policy--Public-Health/Article/03-20/COVID-19-Stockpiling-Refills-May-Strain-the-System/57583.

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As providers are increasingly turning to virtual care solutions to monitor their patients amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Babyscripts, the leading virtual care platform for obstetrics, is dramatically reducing in-person prenatal visit schedules for low risk patients to 4-6 appointments through term (37 weeks), then weekly thereafter, with slightly modified schedules for high-risk patients. The standard amount of in-person prenatal care visits is 12-14. With the help of mobile health and their remote patient monitoring platform, Babyscripts is safely transitioning prenatal care outside the clinic.
For the past five years, Babyscripts has been reducing the need for in-person appointments through their virtual maternity solution. As more states release shelter-in-place advisories and tighten social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus outbreak, Babyscripts has responded to increased demand from new and existing customers to further enable providers to decrease in-person visits while remaining connected to their patients and delivering the same level of care.
"Our providers have seen the benefits of virtual care and we're stepping up to help them make the transition faster," said Juan Pablo Segura, President of Babyscripts. "We are bringing five years of experience and a wealth of clinical data to the table, and our customers are leaning on that knowledge to change their protocols to be the most responsive possible."
In concert with remote patient monitoring (RPM), providers deliver the same testing typically available during in-office prenatal visits, and rely on RPM to track compliance to weekly measurements and identify elevated risk. Through Babyscripts myJourney, a mobile app, patients are kept abreast of the most up-to-date information available, including symptoms to look for; risk-management information around social distancing and limiting exposure; changing policies around visitation, water-births, doulas, et al.; health system specific information on initiatives like drive-through testing and virtual visits; and local information like library and food bank closures that affect life outside of healthcare. These resources have seen engagement rates between 80-100%, reinforcing the value that pregnant mothers place on trusted provider information in real-time.
Further fueling adoption, telehealth and RPM reimbursements are now available for providers to implement these revised prenatal visit schedules with technology, as both public and private health insurers have taken steps to increase access due to concern over the spread of COVID-19.
Two codes that Babyscripts highlights for their customers are: 

99453 – Initial set-up and patient education on the use of monitoring equipment

99454 – Initial collection, transmission and report/summary services to the clinician managing the patient.

*Providers are recommended to directly contact payers to confirm coverage of the above two codes as it relates to working with Babyscripts.
As new developments around COVID-19 present themselves, Babyscripts will continue to work directly with providers to establish protocols, disseminate information, and deliver the most up-to-date solutions to mothers and babies.
About Babyscripts 
Babyscripts is a company delivering a new model for prenatal and postpartum care that is transforming the way expectant mothers use technology to work with their healthcare providers. We've spent the last six years delivering the most-implemented mobile clinical solution for remote monitoring in pregnancy, with the mission to eliminate maternal mortality and improve access to care for all mothers. For more information on our virtual care solution and to request a demo, visit http://www.babyscripts.com. 

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All consumers are faced with uncertainty of how the current coronavirus pandemic will impact their finances—both in a short- and long-term sense. Real Intelligence, LLC – a firm specialized in training financial advisors, says advisors and consumers need to focus on taking a human-centered approach to make the right investment choices.

FAIRFIELD, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
In just one day, the S&P 500 dropped 9.5% and entered a bear market for the first time since the financial crisis when the Dow endured its biggest one-day percentage drop during the 1987 crash. The bigger story is that this economic fallout driven by coronavirus fears is likely the tip of the iceberg to what may impact average consumer finances systemically. According to disruptive financial advisor trainer and CEO of Real Intelligence, LLC, Jeff Mount, the fear of recession and a host of other investment challenges have everyone understandably worried. "People have a lot of scary investment questions they need answered in the wake of COVID-19, but there are sound ways to navigate investments in financial storms," says Mount.
Navigating Investments in Financial Storms
Every consumer is facing uncharted waters as COVID-19 unfolds in real time. On March 11, The World Health Organization (WHO) deemed COVID-19 a pandemic and the president soon after declared the coronavirus a national emergency, which momentarily sent the Dow soaring upward from its historic drop.(2)(3) But bad news keeps coming in the form of estimates showing projected Q1 and Q2 GDP growth cut in half.(4)
The Fed seems to be moving forward on a $1.5-trillion stimulus package to provide temporary paid sick and family medical leave; health, food, and unemployment security; and free coronavirus testing.(5) Just days later, the stock futures dropped 1,000 points.(6) It is clear from such volatility that finding the best approach to money management will hinge on financial planning tactics designed for the average person rather than institutions.
Financial Planning for Real People
Financial markets are waking up to the new reality—but average consumers with 401(k)s, retirement accounts, and investments for everything from homeownership to college tuition aren't finding solace in passive investment management.(7) According to Mount, people should not invest like institutions nor should they judge their investment strategies based on how they performed versus a stock index. "These are the conditions of real people, so people trying to cope with the consequences of the coronavirus from an investment perspective must have the support to build a financial plan that is human-centered—not one that replicates an institutional method," explains Mount.
While a COVID-19-induced recession is a strong possibility, its severity and length still remain in question. ( There are a number of sound approaches for consumers in terms of financial strategies regarding their investments in the event of a COVID-19 fallout. The uncertainty of when and how the market will bottom out is not the challenge—it is avoiding emotional mistakes as the market swings.
401(k) investors may have COVID-19 financial market fallout fears that spur them to seek out safer assets, but sound actions depend on several factors. The rush to judgement can be noticed in net trading activity in 401(k) saving plans becoming higher during the last week of February than compared to all the combined activity in the fourth quarter of 2019. (9)
In response to COVID-19, the Fed dropped interest rates to near zero. But financial advisors and average investors will need different options geared towards the average person whose concerns and trajectories are worlds away from those of big investors and institutions. (10)
Better Financial Planning Requires Better Tools
Although experienced advisors will be looking at providing solutions that match the needs of different investors based on age and circumstances, it's not always a straightforward or obvious choice. According to Mount, advisors and investors have the capability to make more reliable decisions with the right financial planning tools. If they have an ability to match each asset to its corresponding future liability, they have a better context for advisement, investing, and strategic thinking.
The goal is to lower risk closest to the distribution date for each account depending on its purpose (college tuition funding, wedding planning, retirement planning, etc.) and "aging" the portfolio. This "aging" versus a risk profile-based allocation strategy ensures an investor's required short-term assets are never in jeopardy. In this age of uncertainty with the coronavirus, every consumer and advisor will need financial planning methods that are adaptable to specific needs while adjusting to volatile financial times.
About Real Intelligence, LLC 
Real Intelligence, LLC is the brainchild of entrepreneurs and industry experts Jeffrey Mount and Mike Helgesen. With 55 combined years of industry expertise and the alliance of their strategic financial planning methods: Dynamic Mapping and the Essential Family Office—Real Intelligence, LLC is poised to offer a complete essential tool kit to the next generation of elite financial advisors. With strategic, industry-proven training, patented technology, and the ability to introduce middle-class millionaires to exceptional financial advisors, the paradigm of financial services is shifting from status-quo. This human-centered approach to financial planning is a consultant's greatest tool in combatting the competitive threat of free programs through robo-advisers and the dangers of irrelevancy. To learn more, visit http://www.realintelligence360.com
1.    Jessica Menton, Nathan Bomey. "Dow endures worst day since 'Black Monday'; S&P 500 enters bear market as coronavirus spreads economic gloom." USA Today, March 12, 2020, usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/12/dow-plunges-trump-speech-fails-quell-coronavirus-fears/5029964002/ 
2.    "WHO characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic," WHO 11 March 2020, who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen 
3.    Derek Hawkins, Miriam Berger, Marisa Iati, Meryl Kornfield, Brittany Shammas. "Trump declares coronavirus outbreak a national emergency." Washington Post, March 13, 2020, washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/13/coronavirus-latest-news/ 
4.    "COVID-19's Potential Effects In U.S. Public Finance Vary By Sector," S&P Global, March 5, 2020, spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/200305-covid-19-s-potential-effects-in-u-s-public-finance-vary-by-sector-11378013 
5.    Nick Timiraos, Julia-Ambra Verlaine. "Fed to Inject $1.5 Trillion in Bid to Prevent 'Unusual Disruptions' in Markets," WSJ, March 12, 2020, wsj.com/articles/fed-to-inject-1-5-trillion-in-bid-to-prevent-unusual-disruptions-in-markets-11584033537 
6.    Fred Imbert. "Stock futures drop — hit 'limit down' — even as Fed slashes rates; Dow futures off 1,000 points." CNBC, March 15, 2020, cnbc.com/2020/03/15/traders-await-futures-open-after-fed-cuts-rates-launches-easing-program.html 
7.    Neil Irwin. "Wall Street Is (Finally) Waking Up to the Damage Coronavirus Could Do." 
New York Times, Feb. 25, 2020, nytimes.com/2020/02/25/upshot/coronavirus-wall-street-analysis.html 
8.    Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Martin Reeves, Paul Swartz. "What Coronavirus Could Mean for the Global Economy," Harvard Business Review, March 03, 2020, hbr.org/2020/03/what-coronavirus-could-mean-for-the-global-economy?ab=hero-main-text 
9.    Lorie Konish. "You might be tempted to move to safer 401(k) assets amid coronavirus market swings. What to know before you shift your money." CNBC, March 6, 2020, cnbc.com/2020/03/05/investors-move-to-safer-401k-assets-amid-coronavirus-market-swings.html 
10.    Heather Long. "Federal Reserve slashes interest rates to zero as part of wide-ranging emergency intervention." The Washington Post, March 15, 2020, Washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/15/federal-reserve-slashes-interest-rates-zero-part-wide-ranging-emergency-intervention/

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Ocean Tomo Transactions, LLC will auction a portfolio of 10 US patents covering novel therapies for the treatment of diabetes. The patents in lot 108disclose an invention that increases pancreatic beta cells and protects them through a generalized immune tolerance agent, such as cyclosporine. Even though new therapies are available to treat type 2 patients and numerous insulin preparations are available to treat both type 1 and 2 diabetes, none address the underlying cause of diabetes: too few beta cells. The patents in auction lot 108 disclose the use and efficacy of shorter bioactive Reg peptides to transform progenitor cells within the pancreas into new islets that generate new beta cells that produce insulin.
By combining an immune tolerance agent with shorter bioactive Reg peptides, the potential now exists to address the underlying cause of diabetes, which neither insulin nor any current diabetes therapies on the market address. In the US, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is projected to increase to nearly 42 million by 2030. Projected diabetes‐related medical costs are likewise expected to increase to $472.0 billion by 2030.
The patents in this lot were issued from 2014 to 2016. They will expire from 2032 to 2034.
You can view the patents in Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market auction lot 108 here. To request bidder credentials or for further information on this auction or other auctions on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market, contact Layna Guo at Layna@OTI.com or 1-312-327-8179.
About the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market
The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market is an open on-line platform to buy and sell patents. This market is an important step forward, both as a simplified solution for patent transactions as well as a source of information on patent pricing. The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market uniquely combines the efficiency of an online platform with an experienced team of brokers fluent in both English and Mandarin. The market uses standard transaction documents and is open, transparent and free to view.

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High Impact Exposes the Impact of COVID-19 on the Respiratory System

DENVER (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, originated in the city of Wuhan, China, and has since spread across the globe at an alarming rate.
High Impact – a visual media studio based outside Denver, CO - produced this 3D coronavirus animation to show how COVID-19 is believed to be transmitted, while educating the public on the symptoms that may be caused by COVID-19.
"We're grateful for the dedication our healthcare professionals have exhibited in the treatment for those that have been stricken with the Coronavirus. We hope our 3D animation in some way contributes to their heroic efforts," said High Impact CEO Jordan Halperin.
Most people who contract COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, such as sore throat, headache, fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. However, in a subset of patients, the virus attacks the lungs, causing a more serious infection, such as pneumonia.
Small air sacs in the lungs add oxygen to your blood cell. This oxygen is then transported to organs and tissues throughout the body. When the coronavirus attaches to a cell, it begins to replicate within the cell.
The body's immune system attempts to destroy the virus, which results in an inflammatory response that causes fluid accumulation in the lungs. As the lungs fill with fluid, the body's available oxygen decreases, which can lead to organ injury and death.
The risk of serious complications increases if a person is elderly or has associated medical conditions. Once infected, a person may show no symptoms, but can still infect others.
What began in Wuhan has now spread across the globe as international efforts to contain the virus and minimize its spread to the larger population continue.
If you are currently leading government or private efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak and you think our visualizations could help in your mission to educate the public or relevant stakeholders about this virus, we encourage you to visit our website, view some of our medical work, and reach out to learn how we can help.
About High Impact, LLC: 
High Impact is the nation's leading visual litigation and science studio, providing illustrations, animations, interactive presentations, and virtual reality exhibits for companies spanning biomedicine, engineering, and litigation. Their award-winning team of visual strategists, artists, doctors, and developers build and customize visual strategies for any project in which complex information needs to be simplified and communicated accurately and understandably.

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3D rendered model of the Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

"We're grateful for the dedication our healthcare professionals have exhibited in the treatment for those that have been stricken with the Coronavirus. We hope our 3D animation in some way contributes to their heroic efforts."



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Safe Discharge helps avoid adverse events by proactively communicating with patients and flagging those patients that are at increased risk of an adverse outcome.

DENVER (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
The Sullivan Group Innovation Lab and CareLoop, Inc., announced a new software development that improves patient safety during post-discharge care. SafeDischarge, co-developed by CareLoop and The Sullivan Group, provides hospitals, health systems and physicians groups with a software solution to avoid adverse events by proactively communicating with patients and flagging those patients that are at increased risk of an adverse outcome.
Over the last decade, various alternative payment models have been proposed to help the U.S. healthcare system move toward value-based care and become more cost effective. In October 2019, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar endorsed an alternative payment model proposed by ACEP called Acute Unscheduled Care Model (AUCM). For organizations considering the adoption of these new models or having issues with adverse events related to discharge, this new platform helps mitigate risk by automating a series of patient safety protocols during the first 72 hours of post-discharge care.
"Most emergency physicians and nurses have probably practiced a call-back program by selecting a few concerning patients to check in," stated Dan Sullivan, MD, JD, FACEP, President and CEO of The Sullivan Group. "Working with CareLoop, we are now able to automate communication with every patient to perform timely and meaningful post-discharge check-ins, reducing the likelihood of adverse events and improving patient safety."
SafeDischarge draws from over 40 different algorithms developed from The Sullivan Group's research into adverse events and litigation. Leveraging CareLoop's mobile platform, patients are prompted to answer a series of questions related to their presenting complaint, condition or procedure. In the event patients are experiencing any of the symptoms in question, the care team is immediately notified and the patient is advised to seek the appropriate care.
While patient safety is paramount during a patient's time in the acute care environment, it has been very difficult for the care team to stay informed on the patient's condition after they leave. One well-recognized study by Dr. Alan Forster et al. found that over 19% of patients discharged from a teaching hospital sustained an adverse event within two weeks of leaving the hospital. Of those patients with adverse events, approximately one-third were deemed preventable, and another one-third were found to be more severe than necessary.
"As patient volumes shift toward virtual care over admission, the importance of safely discharging patients and staying connected with those patients post-charge is vitally important," stated Dr. Foster Goss, an emergency physician, biomedical informaticist, and co-founder of CareLoop. "Safe Discharge will drive improved patient outcomes through enhanced communication, care coordination and an exceptional experience."
About The Sullivan Group Innovation Lab 
The Sullivan Group (TSG) has worked with over 1,000 acute care facilities, has been used by 95,000 clinicians, and has an impact on over 20 million patient visits annually. Its RSQ Solutions platform has been used by some of the nation's largest hospital systems to successfully reduce adverse outcomes. The TSG Innovation Lab partners with healthcare technology companies to co-develop new software products that lead to making a greater impact on patient safety, patient outcomes and the patient experience.
About CareLoop 
CareLoop is a healthcare communication experience company. CareLoop is reinventing the patient experience by extending the conversation beyond the legacy provider/patient engagement-only channel, empowering patients to loop in their healthcare providers, caregivers and family. This makes CareLoop a first-in-category player in the emerging conversational, omni-channel, always-on, always-connected solution space. CareLoop is building the advanced enterprise solution that enables providers to scale communication with consumer-based networks, stay in the loop throughout the individual's journey in and out of the healthcare system, and therefore drive better health outcomes and care coordination. As a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, CareLoop scales quickly within identified markets. That scalability is leveraged through a partnership with Redox, an EHR (electronic health record) integration company that has performed thousands of integrations among the largest EHRs (e.g., Epic Systems, Cerner Corp, Athena).
To learn more about how we are transforming healthcare, visit http://www.careloop.co.

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University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is collaborating with multiple universities, partners, farmers, and stakeholders from throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed region in a 5-year sustainable agriculture systems study, led by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, and funded by a prestigious $9 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA).
This comprehensive, multi-institutional project entitled "Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes," and headed by principal investigator David Abler of Penn State, is an interdisciplinary framework developed to conduct practical research into sustainable agriculture practices that will mitigate environmental degradation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while providing economic feasibility to farmers and farming communities for the long-term.
Considering the current pandemic and associated food shortages, research in food systems to determine the options available to city planners is a necessity. Population growth, as well as sprawl, affects how people access food, and the availability of nutritious food and clean water. The unpredictability of other factors such as climate change and infectious diseases like the COVID-19 crisis, can further exacerbate issues of supply and demand.
"The goal we are envisioning is to predict what agriculture will look like in a rapidly urbanizing Chesapeake Bay watershed in 25 years; can we sustain the agriculture that already exists, and how we can advance our systems to go beyond where agriculture is today?" said Gurpal Toor, professor and extension specialist with the Department of Environmental Science and technology in AGNR, who is the grant team's expert on nutrient management and water quality.
Toor will be working with a diverse team including researchers from Penn State, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, Nancy Nunn with the Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, as well as Professor Ray Weil, preeminent soil scientist with AGNR. Recognizing that consumers within these urban communities value the local foods, open space, wildlife habitats, and agritourism associated with urban farm operations, the team of almost 20 scientists will create feasibility studies to maintain those systems in the face of intensifying competition for land, population sprawl, and water pollution.
Toor's part in this ambitious, multi-faceted project is to determine mass balances of nutrient distribution to farm fields -- the inputs and outputs of nitrogen and phosphorus -- essential nutrients needed to grow more fruitful yields of crops, but which can be detrimental to the Bay environment when introduced in excess.
Traversing across Maryland, Toor will assess mass balances of nutrients in farm fields for different regions to determine how much runoff occurs. "If we can do that, maybe there are inefficiencies in the production systems, where nutrients runoff because they aren't applied at the right time the plant needs them, or some other scenario," Toor said. "So the idea is to do a quantifiable study of mass balances, finding where they're inefficient and looking at the types of best management practices that could be implemented in those regions to reduce nutrient losses to receiving waters in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay."
Ray Weil, a world-renowned soil scientist with AGNR, will lead a separate effort under the umbrella of the grant developing case studies on innovative farms in and around urbanized areas and looking at how management practices can protect soil and groundwater health.
"I've been working with a number of small, highly diverse, commercial farms that are doing some innovative things," said Weil. "This is a forward looking project so we will examine the progressive things those farmers are doing, like composting leaves collected by municipalities and community supported agriculture, to determine how successful those practices are, how those farms interact with the urban environment, and what are the environmental and soil health impacts."
Weil's project will also involve a second component using test plots at the Central Maryland Agricultural Research and Education Center. Also focusing on progressive farming techniques and soil health, the experimental plots will look at the impact of advanced cover cropping techniques and how they affect nutrient flows and groundwater quality.
"This is important because most of our studies on cover cropping are short term," said Weil. "We look and compare different cover crops, or no cover crop, and ask how this affects yields the following year. But this project will look at some of the benefits that carry over four or five years -- organic matter, improving the soil -- there's very little data on the long term effects of cover cropping."
The data derived from the field researchers like Weil and Toor will be compiled by modelers who will extrapolate that information to be effective throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed region. Armed with these models and visualizations of potential future scenarios, the team will work with stakeholders who have a vested interest in the future of farming, urban agricultural systems, environmental and economic impacts, to make recommendations regarding how to move forward with policies that are acceptable and economically beneficial to communities.
This rigorous project also involves economists, and a human component that will be examined to better understand people's perceptions, said Toor. "There is a social dimension that comes into play into everything that we do to help ensure that the things we offer though research will be accepted by the larger community," he said. "We do all of this research, but when it comes to the cost to implement...it's useful information but can it be practically implemented? No one is willing or should have to take a financial loss."
While still in the beginning phases of the project, the end goal is to communicate that message to other farmers, says Toor. "We can't perform nutrient mass balance studies for every single field, but we will find similarities between environmental regions and provide best management practices that will be profitable by reducing unnecessary overfertilization," Toor said. "When we offer these best management practices to farmers, we're telling them that not only are you helping the health of the Bay, but it's also about sustaining agriculture and agricultural communities."
For more information on the USDA NIFA grant or the University of Maryland's role in this project, please contact Laura Wormuth, Communications Coordinator, University of Maryland Extension at lwormuth@umd.edu. 

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Festo introduces the new VAEM solenoid valve controller for multi-head micro-dispensing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications that require high speed and a low coefficient of variation (CV). The compact and energy-efficient VAEM provides individualized control and calibration of to up to eight solenoid valves.
"As our life science technologists were designing the next generation of Festo multi-head micro-dispensing systems, they found that a more advanced valve controller was required, one that would meet their speed and precision goals," said Craig Correia, Director of Life Science & Process Industries, Festo North America. "As development on the new valve controller progressed, the team also designed in energy efficiency, minimal heat generation, ease of use, compactness, and importantly, the capability to compensate for flow variations in individual valves."
The VAEM can open a valve in under 2 milliseconds. Rapid and precise control of the valve decreased CV from 3% to less than .5% in laboratory benchmark testing. The VAEM enables users to easily and quickly calibrate flow through individual channels, which improves precision across multi-head systems.
The VAEM employs a "hit and hold" strategy to lower energy consumption. A short burst of high current "hits" the open position, and then the VAEM switches to a minimum current to "hold" the open position for a specified time. The strategy of using current rather than voltage to control valves diminishes heat buildup and aids in maintaining specified flow.
VAEM valve controllers are suitable for 2/2- and 3/2-way solenoid valves. They feature RS232 communication. Future iterations of the valve controller will have options for Ethernet, Modbus TCP, and IO-Link. A PC based graphical user interface (GUI) enables users to pre-calibrate the dispense heads and to save the control parameters for standalone operation. External 24 V trigger-input synchronizes the VAEM with other systems. The controller's dimensions are 3.6 x 3.9 x 1.1 inches (92 x 100 x 28 mm).
For more information on the VAEM valve controller and other Festo LifeTech solutions – dispensing liquids, controlling gases, handling and gripping vials – email lab.automation.us@festo.com and visit the Festo LifeTech webpages. The Festo general information number is 800-993-3786.
About Festo     
Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For more than 40 years, Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment.


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Northern Virginia Community College's Education Foundation Launches COVID-19 Emergency Student Relief Fund
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Educational Foundation has launched a new emergency student aid fund to assist students struggling with the personal and economic fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 60% of NOVA's 85,000 students work full- or part-time jobs. For many, what little income they have is diminishing rapidly. Financially vulnerable students face furloughs and layoffs as a result of the pandemic, and as child-care options and schools close, student-parents are facing extreme challenges in keeping any employment.
The NOVA COVID-19 Emergency Student Aid Fund will help with the rapid delivery of emergency aid to students who need it most. NOVA's aim is to meet students' basic needs to help them stay in school and complete the semester. The goal is to raise $750,000 to provide at least 1,500 grants of $500 each.
The NOVA Foundation has committed $250,000 to kick-off the effort to encourage individual and corporate donors to join the Foundation in helping our future workforce stay strong.
"Ensuring every NOVA student succeeds is our highest priority always," said Dr. Anne Kress, NOVA's President. "But especially now, as our students face unprecedented challenges, we have an obligation to ensure they have our support. Our students will help our community rebuild and prosper but they can only do this if we provide the assistance they need. I encourage everyone to consider donating to the Emergency Student Aid Fund."
Background
With an enrollment of more than 85,000 credit and non-credit students, NOVA is the 14th largest institution of higher learning in the United States. It offers 73 associate degree programs that lead to employment or university transfer opportunities and 61 certificate programs that teach specific skill sets such as healthcare and IT that are in demand across our region. NOVA graduates more than 6,000 students annually, making the College a leading source of talented hires for the region.
However, statistics only tell part of the story. NOVA students attend classes and succeed, often against great odds. More than 20% of NOVA students are the first in their families to attend college, and 76% of first-generation students belong to a racial or ethnic minority. NOVA students hail from more than 160 countries and speak nearly 120 different languages.
In January 2020, The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University (Philadelphia, Penn.) conducted a survey of NOVA students after the college held a 'Student Needs Symposium'. The survey assessed the basic needs (defined as food or housing insecurity/homelessness) of NOVA students. More than 1,400 students participated and the assessment has become a telling benchmark of the challenges faced by students at two-year colleges across the nation.
The survey results confirmed what many faculty and staff long suspected about our student body - basic needs insecurity is a very real challenge to many students. The survey revealed: 

32% of respondents experienced food insecurity in the prior 30 days

39% of respondents experienced housing insecurity in the previous year

15% of respondents experienced homelessness in the previous year

49% of students at Northern Virginia Community College experienced at least one of these forms of basic needs insecurity in the past year
Challenge
This information has caused the college to mobilize quickly in the changing public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Northern Virginia Community College is dedicated to doing everything in its power to keep students in school to complete the current semester and continue progress toward their degrees.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to assist NOVA students during this challenging time. You may donate:
Online: https://nova.cbo.io 
By Email: foundation@nvcc.edu 
By Phone: 703-323-3023
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For more information about NOVA and its programs or services, call 703-323-3000 or visit the College's Web site, http://www.nvcc.edu.

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Just as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow worldwide, the amount of information – and misinformation – available online is increasing to overwhelming proportions. In an effort to provide an up-to-the-minute source of credible clinical trial information, TrialScope has launched CoronaClinicalTrials.com.
The website automatically syncs clinical trial information from ClinicalTrials.gov, the national registry of clinical trials. Established by the United States National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, it houses the largest database of clinical trials. 
CoronaClinicalTrials.com features a robust search engine, powered by TrialScope technology, that enables site visitors to search for COVID-19 clinical trials by keyword or location. An advanced search function offers additional filters: distance, study status, study phase, as well as age and gender requirements for participants.
"Utilizing the TrialScope Engage platform to streamline the information and the clinical options available to COVID-19 patients was our small part in response to this global pandemic," said Christina Masturzo, Director of Product Management at TrialScope. "Any diagnosis can be frightening, and the challenge of finding research options often compounds that fear. It was important to me that we think about these patients and provide them with helpful resources to learn more and locate clinical trials available to them."
To that end, the website distills the clinical trial data to focus on the most important information that can help patients and the public find relevant trials, with an interactive map that allows visitors to pinpoint nearby study locations. The detail page of each study includes a "Contact Us" button for quick and easy access to the research study.
"Because we work to make clinical trial data publicly available on a daily basis, our team could not sit idly by during this health crisis," said TrialScope CEO Jeff Kozloff. "We felt we had an obligation to make COVID-19 clinical trial information easily accessible to both healthcare professionals and the public. We plan to include additional information and resources as they become available. At TrialScope, we are passionate about disclosure of clinical trial information. Coronaclinicaltrials.com is a reflection of our commitment to data sharing and transparency.
"I want to thank our incredible staff, all working remotely, for working nonstop over the past week to launch this website quickly. More importantly, I want to recognize all the researchers, healthcare professionals and first responders working diligently and the brave clinical trial participants volunteering to stop this pandemic."
In addition to information on the coronavirus, the website also educates the public on clinical trials. In order to combat the coronavirus, a vaccine and treatments are needed. And these require clinical trials to prove efficacy and safety. Now, more than ever, it is important to build awareness of clinical trials and make them easier to access. Educational resources and advocacy services are provided for patients and the public by the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization.
About TrialScope  
TrialScope is the global leader in clinical trial disclosure and transparency management technology, supporting 16 of the top 20 industry clinical trial sponsors worldwide. TrialScope provides proven solutions that optimize the efficiency of disclosure activities, maximize trial data transparency, and foster more informed, engaged patients through open research sharing. To learn more about TrialScope, visit TrialScope.com. 
About CISCRP 
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media and policy makers about clinical research and the role each party plays in the process.

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Sparkling Earth Headwear & Accessories, a small local woman owned business that supplies cotton and disposable medical caps and surgical caps to doctors and nurses has been working in overdrive to keep these critical personal protection items flowing to medical professionals globally. The company which has been operating since 1991, has been struggling to keep up with the recent demand created by the novel Coronavirus. Yesterday was the busiest day in the history of the company receiving orders as far away as from Europe. "Our mission is to do everything we can do to get desperate hospitals, doctors and nurses their medical caps as quickly as possible" says Brenda Rivera owner. "Amazing how our small niche business is now so vital in their fight against the Coronavirus. We feel proud to be doing something really special to help protect those on the front lines." The business qualifies as "critical' under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's CISA Memorandum from March 19, 2020 – in Ensuring the Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response.
Sparkling Earth Headwear & Accessories offers more than 1,500 different high-quality cotton medical caps from classic, bouffant-style, surgical caps, and skull caps. Studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in 2017 have indicated that cloth medical caps are less permeable and have been more effective at protecting against micro bacteria and possible spread of infection. Most of the company's products are designed and manufactured locally in the Phoenix area, using breathable material and terry cloth sweatbands so doctors and nurses can endure long working hours comfortably. The fabric caps are durable and lasts through many washes. Sparkling Earth also manufactures stethoscope covers and provides disposable medical caps as well.
Sparkling Earth Headwear & Accessories has excellent reviews on Google and Facebook. To learn more please visit https://www.sparklingearth.com/.
Contact: 
Sparkling Earth Headwear & Accessories, Inc. 
Sales - Fredda White                 
Fredda@SparklingEarth.com
President - Brenda Rivera 
Brenda@SparklingEarth.com
(623)-780-9674 
2005 West Rose Garden Lane 
Phoenix, AZ 85027

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e-Zest Solutions and Neurosynaptic Communications today announced the ReMeDi SCAN-CORONA platform, an innovative technology solution to help control the Novel COVID-19 pandemic.

PUNE, INDIA (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2020
As countries worldwide grapple to contain the spread and flatten the curve while treating the ones infected, the need of the hour is to deploy widespread screening and testing procedures to identify and isolate those showing symptoms.
The ReMeDi SCAN-CORONA platform has a 3-pronged approach to controlling the Pandemic that makes the task of Screening, Testing, Tracking and Reporting extremely easy and manageable at a large scale.
Shree Shingane – Founder and Managing Director, e-Zest Solutions GmbH, "Mass screening and testing is the need of the hour. With the scarcity of Healthcare Professionals, there is a need of technology enabled platforms to do this at a large scale with minimal to no human intervention. The ReMeDi SCAN-CORONA brings together remote healthcare expertise and the power of emerging technology such as AI & ML, and promises to reduce the load on the healthcare system, so that timely care reaches the right set of people as fast as possible."
The solution features a Corona-Screen Kit – a portable, lightweight kit that includes basic screening tools that seamlessly connect and feed data into a Patient Health Record (PHR) system without any manual intervention. It also features a geo-tagging powered Screening app that, by importing and analyzing data from the screening tools as well as travel and medical history. The input from a 3rd party COVID-19 rapid testing kit further enhances the accuracy of the outcome.
"ReMeDi SCAN-CORONA helps front-line health workers to quickly assess the essential risk factors for a person digitally. It has the unique ability to track the progression of symptoms with time. The Tele-consultation facility allows individuals to obtain counselling as well as consult doctors independent of location, to access timely information and guidance. We are proud to present this solution in collaboration with e-Zest" said Sameer Sawarkar CEO -Neurosynaptic.
The beauty of this solution is that while it can bring a big relief for COVID-19 screening efforts, it is equally advantageous to heavily burdened Healthcare Providers in remotely treating the non-Corona health requirements as well.
The team acknowledges the valuable contribution in terms of clinical inputs for application development, from Dr. Nandakumar, a renowned Public Health expert.
e-Zest CEO Devendra Deshmukh said, "e-Zest's vision is to leverage Healthcare technologies to impact human life positively. We are happy to be part of this collaboration & look forward to it's contribution to combat the pandemic challenge globally."
About e-Zest Solutions: http://www.e-zest.com
e-Zest is an agile digital technology innovation partner for the Fortune 500 Enterprises, software product companies and International Organizations helping them adopt digital technologies to improve their processes, increase profitability and enhance the customer experience. e-Zest Healthcare (https://healthcare.e-zest.com/), a strategic unit of e-Zest is a specialist provider of healthcare technology and a strategic partner to some of the world's largest healthcare organizations. e-Zest plays an integral role in accelerating technology innovation across the healthcare sector. e-Zest has offices in Pune, India, Hannover Germany, London UK, Dallas, Chicago & Detroit USA
About Neurosynaptic Communications: http://www.neurosynaptic.com
Based in Bengaluru, India Neurosynaptic Communications is India's leading telemedicine and digital health solution provider with presence in South Asia, South East Asia and Africa. Established in 2002, the company provides an integrated solution comprising of its proprietary ReMeDi telemedicine and point-of-care diagnostic equipment and software solutions to enable remote healthcare delivery. The ReMeDi platform enables a video& audio connect between rural customers and remotely located quality physician team for clinical advice and simultaneously diagnoses the customers with low cost point-of-care medical devices 
Neurosynaptic's award-winning solutions are easy to use, even in difficult-to-access and resource constrained areas. These enable end-to-end health care delivery.
For all Media enquiries write - 
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Head Marketing and Industry Solutions e-Zest Solutions 
Email: janki.sampat@e-zest.com Mobile: +91 8956845480
Business enquiries – info@e-zest.com and info@neurosynaptic.com or +91-7338476633

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e-Zest's vision is to leverage Healthcare technologies to impact human life positively. We are happy to be part of this collaboration & look forward to it's contribution to combat the COVID-19 pandemic challenge globally.



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Insurance Companies Are Paying for Online Counseling by Video (and Often by Telephone). Thriveworks Can Get You Scheduled Today.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
In response to COVID-19, insurance companies are paying for online counseling by video (and often by telephone, too). Clients at Thriveworks, a premium counseling chain with 100+ offices across the US, can connect with a counselor in a phone or videoconference session today.
All major insurance companies now cover online counseling by video. Additionally, many insurances are now covering phone counseling sessions too. This includes Anthem (CT, GA, and VA), Optum/UBH, Cigna, and Magellan.
Clients can choose to work with their counselor online in phone counseling or video counseling. In phone counseling, the individual answers their counselor's call at the time of their appointment. In video counseling, the client is provided a link, which they will navigate to at the time of their session.
"Online counseling allows people to attend therapy without leaving the security of home. A counselor can provide them with the help and support they need in a phone or video session," says Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks.
Additionally, online counseling provides utmost comfort, convenience, and reliability. It also often enables clients to make same-day or next-day appointments with a counselor instead of having to wait weeks for their first session.
To get started with online counseling, just call your local Thriveworks office and request an online session. Find an office near you here: https://thriveworks.com/online-counseling/
About Thriveworks:
Thriveworks is the nation's leading counseling chain known for providing premium mental health services. Clients can work with a counselor onsite or online, to work through a range of challenges including anxiety, feelings of loneliness, depression, relationship issues, and more.
The philosophy at Thriveworks is that everyone can find value in partnering with a skilled, caring counselor or coach.



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Kerry Leo, CEO and founder of Davinci Education and Research Center, has been using her time in quarantine to guide students, teachers and school districts in developing a new technology-based curriculum that can be easily applied in this remote learning climate. Leo is working tirelessly with school boards and superintendents to ensure Long Island's students are able to continue their education seamlessly with the proper support of their teachers and families.
"In times of crisis, problem solving is what DaVinci does best," Leo. "This is our number one skill. We are using technology to customize plans that will resolve any forks in the road allowing students and teachers to prosper in this current, chaotic climate. We're in our element. Our main purpose is to serve and support our students, districts and their families, which is why we are taking this unfavorable circumstance as an opportunity to expand our teaching methods and continue to grow."
DaVinci's team of teachers and professionals has been aiding their community during this sudden transition in the educational system by providing remote distance learning for countless districts, creating open source material via social media in math, history, book reads, etc., and offering one on one services to students whose specialized instruction intervention has been disrupted. Additionally, the education and research center is offering support to teachers and professionals, regarding how to best utilize the technology to enhance each student's virtual learning experience.
In the new world of online education, remote learning is still relatively new to the elementary and high school level. Leo wants to ensure to all students, parents and teachers, that they are ready and available to support them through this process. DaVinci is making plans to enhance its resources and assist its districts with any backlog of services, once we are through this chaotic time and back online. They are equipped and ready to not only help school districts adapt to virtual learning, but also ensure their students succeed at it.
For more information, visit their website http://www.davincicenter.com or contact nicole@roosadvisors.com with any questions or concerns.
About DaVinci Education & Research 
DaVinci Education and Research is dedicated to bringing diagnostic and prescriptive strategies to students, parents and school districts to help them support learning needs and maximize their unique academic potential.
The mission of The DaVinci Institute is to identify and acknowledge the gold standard in education by gathering the latest in top quality, research-based and proven methodologies, techniques and programs and providing access and training to those in the professional learning community who value lifelong learning.




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The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) offers several free publications that provide helpful information to kids battling cancer and their families. These resources cover a variety of topics and are useful before, during and after treatment.
The NCCS currently offers six publications including a guide for parents, an interactive activity book for kids in treatment, advice for friends of children with cancer and tips about going to college for cancer survivors. These resources come in a range of formats for different age groups—from a coloring book for young children to digital materials for teens. Each publication provides a valuable way for children and those close to them to anticipate and process their experiences.
"The publications we requested from the NCCS provided us with quite a bit of information on how to deal with not only current issues, but situations that are expected in the future. It means a lot to us to have these free resources available," said a parent served by the NCCS.
The NCCS is committed to helping families get where they need to be physically, financially and emotionally during the treatment and ongoing challenges of childhood cancer.
"These resources provide families with straightforward and comforting tools to be able to navigate the long and hard journey of childhood cancer," said Aleeza Granote, LCSW, of Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. "Every one of our families receives 'The Other Side of the Mountain: A Parent's Guide to Surviving Childhood Cancer' at diagnosis. Our most-received responses on this publication and others are how easy they are to read and how they make the families feel they are not alone."
Find these free resources in a PDF format ready to download, or order print copies, on the NCCS website (http://www.thenccs.org/publications). Hospitals or medical professionals wishing to order large quantities for patients can contact the NCCS for assistance at 314-241-1600 ext. 214.
The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a not-for-profit organization providing support to families making their way through the daunting world of childhood cancer and survivorship. With over 30 years of experience serving more than 44,000 children, the NCCS is able to take a "no matter what" approach to help families stay strong, stay positive and stay together. The NCCS has been recognized as a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity and earned a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, call 314-241-1600, visit http://www.theNCCS.org or follow on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thenccs), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/The_NCCS) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/thenccs/).




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TROY, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Measuring Cytopathic Effects of Viral Infections by Applied BioPhysics Inc.
Cytopathic effects of viral infections upon cultured cells are difficult to quantify due to the subjective nature of monitoring cell morphology. Applied Biophysics provides instruments and specialized 96 well microplates to detect virus-induced morphological changes quantitatively and in real-time using an impedance-based electrical measurement.
Cells are seeded and grown to confluence upon gold electrodes located on the base of each well of the microplate. The formation of a confluent monolayer is verified using impedance measurements, and the cultures are then infected.
Following the latent period associated with the infection, one begins to see changes in the impedance associated with viral-induced cytopathic activities. Recording the impedance data over a range of AC frequencies allows one to discern different morphological alterations including cell rounding, loss of barrier function, the formation of syncytia, and cell detachment from the substrate. Based on these responses, researchers can begin to explore the effect of different experimental conditions, such as the addition of potential therapeutic compounds.
The Electric Cell-substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS) measurement is highly sensitive, completely label-free, and non-invasive. All instruments come in turn-key packages ready to be used with your cell incubator and include all electronics, a laptop computer loaded with user-friendly ECIS software, and a supply of 96 well electrode arrays.
For more information and other applications of the ECIS technology please visithttp://www.biophysics.com
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Applied BioPhysics                  
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Applied BioPhysics 
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The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) has released a statement advocating for expanded access to FDA-approved IL-6/IL-6R-blocking antibodies for critically ill patients with COVID-19-induced hypoxia.
"Insights from immuno-oncology: The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer statement on access to IL-6-targeting therapies for COVID-19," authored by key leaders in the field of immuno-oncology, is published on SITC's website as a pre-print publication, and has been submitted to the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC), the society's open access, peer-reviewed online journal, for publication.
"I've seen COVID-19 patients in who were in severe respiratory distress or even requiring mechanical ventilation rapidly recover after receiving these therapies," says Paolo Ascierto, MD, Director of the Unit of Melanoma, Cancer Immunotherapy and Innovative Therapy at the National Tumor Institute Fondazione G. Pascale in Naples, Italy.
"These agents have the potential to reduce the burden on our healthcare system by decreasing the numbers of patients requiring ventilators and intensive care resources," says Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, Deputy Director of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at New York University Langone Medical Center. "Further studies and prospective trials are needed to understand their use for COVID-19."
Two large-scale trials of IL-6-targeting therapies have recently been announced, further underscoring the need for access to these therapies.
SITC has also launched an online COVID-19 resource hub housing important resources and online discussion forums tailored to the immuno-oncology community's unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access all of SITC's online COVID-19 resources, here.
About SITC Established in 1984, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a nonprofit organization of medical professionals dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the development, science and application of cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology. SITC is comprised of influential basic and translational scientists, practitioners, health care professionals, government leaders and industry professionals around the globe. Through educational initiatives that foster scientific exchange and collaboration among leaders in the field, SITC aims to one day make the word "cure" a reality for cancer patients everywhere. Learn more about SITC, our educational offerings and other resources at http://www.sitcancer.org and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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"I've seen COVID-19 patients in who were in severe respiratory distress or even requiring mechanical ventilation rapidly recover after receiving these therapies," says Paolo Ascierto, MD, Director of the Unit of Melanoma, Cancer Immunotherapy and Innovative Therapy..



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Validation Institute an independent, objective, 3rd party organization focused on changing health care is pleased to announce eight programs have successfully completed validation

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Validation Institute (VI), an independent, objective, 3rd party organization focused on changing health care, is pleased to announce eight programs have successfully completed validation during the first quarter of 2020.
"Validation Institute tests the accuracy of health care performance claims by health care vendors making it easier for health benefits professionals to cut through the clutter. Many times performance promises often seem too good to be true and it's essential for high-quality, value-based, and cost-conscious vendors to stand out and rise to the top," said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute.
The following companies have successfully completed validation of one or more programs:
Blossom Bariatrics, Obesity Related Solution 
Proactive MD, Primary Care     
Quizzify, Health Literacy 
Rx Manage, Pharmacy Benefit Management     
USPM, Wellness Program 
USPM, Wellness Sensitive Medical Events     
Virta Health, Disease Management     
Ault International Medical Mgmt, Care Management    
A complete write up of the programs validated can be found here https://validationinstitute.com/validated-programs/Validation Institute has validated more than 40 programs representing several different areas of health care services and products.
About Validation Institute 
Validation Institute is an independent, objective, 3rd party organization on a mission to improve the quality and cost of healthcare. Based in Portsmouth, N.H., the organization is made up of a network of health benefits purchasers, health benefits advisors, and healthcare solution providers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare. http://www.validationinstitute.com

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"Validation Institute tests the accuracy of health care performance claims by health care vendors making it easier for health benefits professionals to cut through the clutter," said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute".




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Everyone is at risk of infection in this pandemic, but history shows that people who are marginalized and consequently experience disparities in health will suffer disproportionately greater harms than the general population

BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the ways in which people living with HIV and LGBTQIA+ people are likely to be affected by COVID-19 and the factors that may put them at elevated risk for infection.
"Everyone is at risk of infection in this pandemic. But history shows that people who are marginalized and consequently experience disparities in health will suffer disproportionately greater harms than the general population," said Sean Cahill, Director of Health Policy Research at The Fenway Institute. "Because of higher rates of chronic disease and risk factors like smoking and vaping, LGBTQIA+ people and people living with HIV should strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines and take care of their health as best they can right now."
People with chronic health conditions, including HIV/AIDS, may be at elevated risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Of most concern are people living with HIV who are not treatment adherent and virally suppressed. People living with HIV should make every effort to adhere to their treatment regimen by taking their HIV medication daily and engaging in other activities to remain healthy such as eating well, exercising, and avoiding tobacco and other substances.
More specifically, people living with HIV should: 

Ensure that they have at least a 30-day supply of medications on hand; in Massachusetts, under Governor Baker's emergency declaration, people can get a 60- to 90-day day supply of medication;

Make sure that they are up to date with flu and pneumonia vaccines;

Establish a plan for clinical care if isolated or quarantined, for example using telemedicine via Skype or FaceTime; and

Maintain a social network, but remotely—as social contact can help with mental health and also fights boredom.

Due to experiences of discrimination in health care settings as well as the impact of stigma and minority stress on health, LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to have some of the underlying health conditions that could increase their vulnerability if they are exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Gay and bisexual men, as well as transgender women, have disproportionately higher rates of HIV

Lesbian women are more likely to have poor or fair health, multiple chronic conditions, heavy driving and heavy smoking compared with straight, cisgender women

Bisexual women are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, severe psychological distress, and engage in heavy drinking and moderate smoking

Lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals of all ages are more likely to be living with disabilities than the general population

LGBTQ youth have higher rates of sedentarism, pre-diabetes, and diabetes

LGBT people are more likely to smoke and vape, and to use substances.

LGBT older adults experience higher rates of social isolation than straight and cisgender age peers

(Citations for the above can be found here.)
"A real concern for LGBTQIA+ people during this pandemic is that we know that they avoid seeking needed health care due to previous experiences of discrimination in health care settings or the fear of experiencing discrimination," Cahill added. "We've also seen new policies enacted at the federal level and in some states that make it easier for health care providers to refuse treatment based on religious or moral beliefs. Discrimination in health care is never acceptable. During an unprecedented global health emergency, this is especially true."
The policy brief, "Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Considerations for People Living with HIV and LGBTQIA+ People," can be downloaded as a PDF here.
Since 1971, Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the people in our neighborhoods, the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV/AIDS and the broader population. The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education and policy development focusing on national and international health issues.

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Convoy of Hope is aiming to supply partners with 10 million meals to distribute across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Convoy of Hope, a global relief organization, is aiming to supply partners with 10 million meals to distribute across the United States. Already underway, the meals are being distributed through churches and civic organizations in communities hit hard by the coronavirus.
"This is a united act of compassion," said Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope. "Churches, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments are coming together to help children and families get through this difficult period. Many families have lost employment and, with school closures, children have lost access to school lunch programs," Donaldson said. "The need is great — we have received hundreds of requests for food from 35 states."
This week, Convoy of Hope's fleet of tractor-trailers has delivered more than 60 loads of goods around the country. Much of the food has been donated by major corporations; because of current demands on suppliers, some of the food is being purchased at below wholesale prices. Additional resources will be needed as the new virus continues to spread and needs increase exponentially.
"With the public's help, we will deliver 10 million meals—and hopefully even more—to those who need them most," said Donaldson. "Like our response to any major disaster or crisis, we intend to do as much as we can for as long as we can."
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children's feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response. Visit convoyofhope.org to donate to their response.
About Convoy of Hope 
Convoy of Hope is a faith-­based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 16 consecutive years. Convoy of Hope has served more than 130 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.

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"This is a united act of compassion," said Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope. "Churches, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments are coming together to help children and families get through this difficult period."




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Busch Center, the leading prostate MRI facility in America, is now offering a groundbreaking cancer treatment procedure, known as the TULSA (Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation) Procedure, which requires no incision, no radiation and is customized to treat only unhealthy prostate tissue. Busch Center is one of the few elite facilities equipped to provide this innovative treatment option.
"We are proud to offer the TULSA Procedure to our patients as it fits with our commitment to provide the most accurate, least invasive care possible for men's prostate health," explains Dr. Joseph J. Busch, Oncological Radiologist, "The procedure is customized to each patient, so we only treat the impacted tissue and leave the healthy tissue intact. This is a revolutionary treatment option for men with prostate cancer."
Standard prostate cancer treatments, including complete prostate removal (prostatectomy) or radiation therapy, can be extremely painful and are associated with incontinence, impotence and nerve damage, which can greatly reduce a man's quality of life. The TULSA Procedure, using recently FDA-cleared technology developed by Profound Medical Corp., provides customizable, predictable and incision-free ablation of a defined region of the prostate while actively protecting surrounding organs and structures.
"Our goal is to elevate the standard of prostate care for men in America through early detection, accurate diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatments so that men maintain a high quality of life," Dr. Busch explains, "Offering the TULSA Procedure helps us deliver on that promise."
At Busch Center, the TULSA Procedure is a single-day outpatient procedure, just like the highly accurate MRI screenings and MR-Guided In-bore Targeted Biopsies performed at the center. For more information, please visit http://www.buschcenter.com.
About the Busch Center 
Based in metro-Atlanta, patients come to Busch Center from across the country and around the globe because of their high standards, personalized care, compassionate team, high-tech equipment, and state-of-the-art facility. Busch Center's team understands that every patient's situation is different and – regardless of their specific circumstances – being diagnosed with prostate cancer is overwhelming and scary. Dr. Busch is a Visible Radiologist which means he talks with patients, explaining their procedure, answering questions, reviewing scans, and providing test results during the office visit. He then thoughtfully provides personalized recommendations for care plans based on evidence-based medicine. Busch Center draws on the experience and methodologies used in Europe, where guidelines are different (and better) than they are in the U.S. Busch Center is setting a new standard of care for prostate cancer screenings and treatments, and their patients experience better outcomes. Connect with the Busch Center on Facebook/BuschCenter, Twitter/BuschCenter, and Instagram/BuschCenter. 

"We are proud to offer the TULSA Procedure to our patients as it fits with our commitment to provide the most accurate, least invasive care possible for men's prostate health." - Dr. Joseph J. Busch, Oncological Radiologist.



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Cardea Bio's handheld technology has the capability to do rapid virus detection at any location – making the "invisible" coronavirus visible to everybody over the Internet.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Cardea Bio, a San Diego based (bio)technology company, has developed a novel technology combining small bits of biology and semiconductor electronics that can be leveraged to develop a rapid coronavirus handheld test device.
Graphene-based Biology-gated Transistors (Cardean Transistors) directly read the molecular signals of active biology using advanced electronics. This proprietary tech breakthrough can rapidly detect and identify disease markers, forever changing the tracking of current and future infectious diseases as it becomes near real-time and handheld.
The groundbreaking detection abilities of this technology have been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications including Nature Biomedical Engineering. Leveraging this innovation, a few partnership organizations have already initiated the work needed to integrate the Cardean Transistor into handheld devices, but more partners are needed.
Cardea is hereby actively reaching out to all large companies and government organizations looking to urgently bring a first-generation handheld Coronavirus detection device to market.
Background information: 
Biological systems communicate via signals called molecular interactions. With viruses, those molecular interactions are carried via RNA and protein signals. What the world needs right now is the ability to detect those signals via a handheld tool - in real time - across potentially hundreds of thousands of people simultaneously. These simple yet powerful devices must be connected to the internet for cloud analysis software to enable immediate digital insights to the otherwise invisible virus attack. While semiconductor electronics would appear to be an effective way to detect these signals, silicon is not bio-compatible - meaning it does not function when exposed directly to human and viral samples.
Graphene is a bio-compatible nanomaterial that is an excellent semiconductor like silicon, that can be used in production of electronics transistors. Cardean Transistors, properly configured, can intercept and read out the molecular interactions of biological signaling. Cardea has effectively enabled a new tech-breakthrough, and is ready and willing to partner with companies and government agencies to bring this innovation to the markets in need around the world.
These partnerships will allow for rapid identification and data sharing, leading to a reality of everybody having actionable information available.
Cardea brings significant advantages compared to existing virus testing modalities:
1) Point of Care: Samples do not need to be taken to a lab as the detecting technology fits inside a handheld device using a "lab on a chip" type of technology.
2) Additional Actionable Information: The technology can allow for the testing of multiple molecular signals of interest at the same time. For example, the technology could be used to differentiate if a patient is infected with coronavirus or just the influenza while also testing to see if the individual is already immune to a specific coronavirus strain. Common biological testing approaches, such as PCR and ELISA, are compatible with Cardea technology and in many cases, the long wait-times and extra reagents required of these techniques can be removed by building the assay on a Cardean transistor.
3) A Detection Technology with More Form Factors and Use Cases: The form factors and use cases in which the technology can be integrated are numerous. Other than handheld devices, a version of the technology can be built to e.g. sit in a toilet for ongoing monitoring or as a gate-system in the waiting rooms of hospitals.
The Cardea (bio)technology has been well characterized and was recently recognized in more world-renowned, peer-reviewed journals. Specifically, in June 2019 Cardea's CRISPR-Chip (a Cardean Transistor version) was the cover story in Nature Biomedical Engineering and became the most read publication in 2019. In an impartial reaction to that paper, Dr. Can Dincer from the Laboratory for Sensors, Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg noted in Nature News & Views: "The prevalence and spread of antimicrobial resistance worldwide, the (re)emergence of infectious disease outbreaks most recently of Dengue and Zika (...) demand further technology development in nucleic acid testing. (...) CRISPR technology enables simple and easily scalable approaches for building biosensing devices for a wide range of targets including viruses, bacteria, and cancer mutations."
Cardea's CEO Michael Heltzen states, "Our Cardean Transistors are incorporated with the natural search power of CRISPR, creating the opportunity to detect the coronavirus faster and more effectively with the differentiated product advantages of being a handheld, fast, precise, and internet-connected device. This enables for the first time the use of cloud computing and other Internet-like applications for life science test results without having to send a sample back to a lab and wait for days before you have the result."
Heltzen continues, "We strongly believe that we are holding a critical component to combat the current, but also future, virus attacks. Having said that, we need the support of large companies and government organizations to get this new type of technology in the hands of the masses."
Click here to see a video about how the CRISPR-Chip functions.
Click here to see how Cardea published with the CDC using a "Cardean Transistor" system to detect Zika.

We strongly believe that we are holding a critical component to combat the current, but also future, virus attacks. Having said that, we need the support of large companies and government organizations to get this new type of technology in the hands of the masses.




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Community Connect bridges the data and communication gap between Public Safety agencies and the communities they serve by allowing residents to create online household life safety profiles made available to First Responders at the time of dispatch. Now, First Due is deploying Community Connect for COVID-19; a nationwide portal empowering the public to self-report their status and condition, thus providing Public Safety officials with a more accurate operating picture.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
First Due, known to Public Safety agencies across the US for developing next-generation pre-incident planning, mobile response, and community engagement solutions, announced today, in partnership & collaboration with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a FREE version of their Community Connect platform, in order to help Fire-EMS, Police, Emergency Management, and Healthcare agencies better combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Connect is currently used nationwide, enabling citizens to share critical life safety details of their households and businesses with their respective Public Safety agencies. With the ensuing COVID-19 Health Crisis developing across the United States, First Due has released a COVID-19 focused version of Community Connect, designed to allow residents to self-report their status and take protective actions during the outbreak. Agencies can use this information at the time of response or analyze the data in GIS platforms such as Esri's ArcGIS.
"This tool will allow fire and EMS agencies the ability to know better where citizens have self-isolated or self-quarantined themselves in their community. With this information at their fingertips, firefighters and EMS personnel will have a much clearer picture of who they are responding to and what their health situation is. The IAFC is pleased to partner with innovative companies and technologies that help provide better, faster, and more capable services for our communities. We are pleased to partner with First Due." — Fire Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President and Chairman of the Board.
Community Connect for COVID-19 offers residents an easy-to-use web portal, available on any device, where they can self-report critical information in line with industry protocol. Within the web portal, residents will be able to share contact, symptom, test, and high-risk related information. Shared information will then be available to First Responders to better prioritize COVID-19 driven care or take proper precautions before entering. Additionally, data collected from residents will be made actionable across GIS applications, such as Esri's ArcGIS to give Public Safety agencies insight into how the Coronavirus is affecting their community.
"We've heard from Public Safety Agencies nationwide how difficult it is to track, manage, and report on current COVID-19 cases in their communities, resulting in First Responder exposures and a lack of situational awareness. Now, more than ever, Emergency Services need this critical information for a more prepared response. For that reason, we ask everyone to take two minutes out of their day to sign up and self-report!" explains Andreas Huber, First Due's Co-Founder & CEO.
Community Connect for COVID-19 is designed for the sole mission of improving emergency response and community risk area analysis. Data shared via the platform will not be used for any other purpose and is 100% secure featuring bank-level encryption and security standards.
If you are a Public Safety agency and would like to receive First Responder Access to the system, please visit https://www.firstduesizeup.com/communityconnect/covid19to create your FREE account.
Self-Reporting will be open to the public on Friday the 27th of March at 3:00 PM EST following a formal announcement by First Due.
ABOUT FIRST DUE:
First Due is a public safety software company based in New York City and backed by Teamworthy Ventures, TechNexus, Collate Capital, New York Angels and HBSAANY. First Due's cloud-based First Responder safety and situational awareness platform re-imagines Pre-Incident Planning, Emergency Response and Community Engagement for public safety agencies nationwide. By automating the aggregation of disparate data sources, and providing powerful planning, mapping and community engagement tools; public safety agencies finally have actionable data on every structure for every call in a format they can consume in seconds.
Departments utilizing First Due such as Seattle, Ft. Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Fort Worth, have the data they need for better decisions before, during and after incidents - leading to more positive outcomes.
To request more information regarding First Due's products or to get in touch with First Due's executive team, please visit https://firstduesizeup.com/.
First Due Media Contact:
Ron Kanter 
Head of Growth 
+1 (516) 874-2258 
ron@firstduesizeup.com
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS:
The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
IAFC Media Contact:
Jim Philipps 
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications 
jphilipps@iafc.org 
703-537-4829

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The PAP Foundation finds compelling evidence of efficacy of inhaled GM-CSF treatment for aPAP patients through review of recently published and publicly available data in conjunction with learnings from prolonged "off-label" use within the PAP Foundation patient community, which is in dire need of an effective therapy to treat this life-threatening syndrome

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
The PAP Foundation, Inc. ("PAPF") is the primary patient advocacy organization for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis ("PAP") in the United States and consists of clinicians, scientists, PAP patients and their family members. With foundational goals of finding a cure and improving the lives of those affected by PAP, we have received numerous testimonials from patients whose lives have significantly improved through the use of inhaled GM-CSF. Outcomes have included improvement in exercise tolerance and quality of life, decreased need for whole lung lavage, and decreased need for oxygen therapy. Moreover, we have witnessed patients who have discontinued GM-CSF therapy after seeing significant improvement only to suffer disease recurrence necessitating the resumption of GM-CSF treatment.
PAPF commends both the PAGE (sponsored by Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital) (shortened link: https://bit.ly/2WGi07F) and the IMPALA (sponsored by Savara Inc.) (shortened link: https://bit.ly/2y28XDC) investigators for conducting the first two multicenter randomized clinical trials using inhaled GM-CSF in patients with autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis ("aPAP"). The results of the two studies differed in some regards, yet in aggregate PAPF interprets this data as further evidence inhaled GM-CSF can improve a number of outcomes including quality of life, pulmonary function testing parameters, the oxygenation of the blood as measured by "A-a gradient", and the amount of surfactant seen on images of the lungs.
Based on the above trials and on the experiences of numerous PAPF patients, it is our continued reasoned position that inhaled GM-CSF treatment is not only an effective therapy for many patients, but the best medical option currently available to improve the overall health and quality of life for most aPAP patients. In contrast, the current standard of care for aPAP treatment is Whole Lung Lavage ("WLL"); a highly invasive, time-consuming and dangerous surgical procedure that is often needed throughout a PAP patient's life whenever their symptoms become life-threatening or otherwise too much to bear.
Of particular note to the PAP patient and clinician communities, we believe the most efficacious results for aPAP patients on inhaled GM-CSF treatment take into consideration drug duration and dosage. The experiences shared among our patient and physician community suggest that the full impact of GM-CSF therapy can take multiple months, and treatment that does not allow for this requisite time will likely show suboptimal results. As to dosage, some in our community's experience suggests that GM-CSF treatment is only effective once the dosage is high enough (presumably, to overcome the barrier of elevated anti-GM-CSF autoantibodies in each individual aPAP patient's lungs). Using a number of patients in our community as case examples, 250 ug of GM-CSF daily failed to show improvement, however, when dosage was increased to 500ug daily, these patients no longer required additional whole lung lavages, some for multiple years. This represents a drastic improvement in this subset of patients compared to the year prior to initiating this increased dosage of GM-CSF.
Although the science as to PAP has come a long way in the recent past, since the revitalization of our patient foundation over 3 years ago, we have witnessed a number of patients in our PAP community tragically deteriorate; some requiring lung transplantation and others who are being kept alive on oxygen therapy or life support in a hospital setting. We believe that if these patients were properly diagnosed with PAP earlier and GM-CSF treatment was available to them, their lives and outcomes could have been dramatically improved.
The PAP Foundation remains steadfast in our mission to support the development of efficacious therapies and ultimately a cure for this devastating disease and is committed to its advocacy for FDA approval of inhaled GM-CSF therapy as a primary treatment option for aPAP patients.
In furtherance of the above, the PAP Foundation attended the FDA Rare Disease Day held at the FDA in Maryland on February 24, 2020, where we shared these sentiments during the Open Public Comment period and will be submitting this written statement together with our comments made at the FDA event to Federal Register Docket No. FDA-2019-N-5646.
This statement of support is provided by the leadership of the PAP Foundation, Inc., comprised entirely of doctors, clinicians, and PAP experts and/or patients, as such leadership is listed below:
President 
Christopher Hameetman 
Los Angeles, CA
Vice President & Clinical Director 
Tisha Wang, M.D. 
Los Angeles, CA
Second Vice President 
Steven Park 
Lakewood, CO
Secretary / Treasurer 
Brenna Carey, M.S, Ph.D. 
Cincinnati, Ohio
Scientific Director 
Bruce Trapnell, M.D. 
Cincinnati, Ohio
If you would like further information on this topic, please contact Brenna Carey, PAP Foundation Media Liaison, at 513-636-8916 or by email to brennac@papfoundation.org.




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Clinics Can Rapidly Inform and Educate Populations and Set Up Free Telehealth Virtual Visits for Pre-Screened Patients Through Video Conferencing

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Luma Health https://www.lumahealth.io/, the leader in total patient engagement, today announced it has granted healthcare providers free 30-day access to its broadcast messaging product through April 30, to dramatically improve clinicians' ability to get the right message and information out to patients to address fears, concerns, and false information as the world navigates COVID-19. In addition, for pre-screened patients or those with high-risk profiles experiencing complications from the disease, Luma Health is offering a free 90-day trial for telehealth virtual visits to help reduce non-critical patient visits and unnecessary exposure for patients and care providers.
To sign up for the free broadcast patient communications, visit http://www.lumahealth.io/covid-19-patient-messaging.
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has created enormous challenges for clinics, hospitals, and healthcare systems across the United States, particularly in reaching patients with the most relevant information and access to care. A growing number of healthcare systems and clinics, including UCSF Health, UCSD Health, Salud Health Centers, Prima Care, Zufall Health Centers and many others are using Luma Health to reach their patients. In just this past week, Luma Health has helped over 80 clinics and systems reach their patient populations with COVID-19 related messages, potentially impacting and helping millions of patients across the U.S.
Key capabilities to Luma Health's broadcast messaging solution include:
Uploading lists of patients directly from an organization's electronic health record [EHR] system, taking less than a day for clinics and systems to implement.
Pre-built templates for COVID-19 patient messaging that can be customized to meet the needs of specific clinics, as well as an online questionnaire (https://bit.ly/covid-template) to help healthcare providers screen patients to determine if they require further testing.
Rapid and efficient targeting of select groups or entire populations with vital messaging related to their healthcare, such as informing high-risk patients about added precautions to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
"In the war on COVID-19, it is critically important that healthcare professionals can communicate with their patients and provide them with vital information that will help protect their health and save lives," said Dr. Tashfeen Ekram, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Luma Health. "We are dedicated to helping patients get access to care more quickly, and to working with medical heroes on the front lines to navigate through this global health crisis."
Clinicians can utilize Luma Health's Collaboration Hub to coordinate pre-scheduled and on-demand telehealth virtual visits by opening a virtual exam room using Luma Health's 90-day televisit trial.
To further assist care providers as they begin to become stretched with an increasing number of at-risk patients, Luma Health has compiled a COVID-19 Best Practices for Patient Communication guide (http://www.lumahealth.io/blog/coronavirus-patient-communication-best-practices) to help providers navigate this challenging time.
To learn more about the Luma Health platform, visit http://www.lumahealth.io/platform.
About Luma Health 
Luma Health was founded on the idea that healthcare should work better for all patients. Every single point along the care journey should be simple, seamless, and effective, from accessing care to achieving health goals. Luma Health empowers providers to make this a reality through its total patient engagement solution, designed to boost access, streamline patient-provider communications, and help providers grow their business.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Luma Health's platform is modernizing communication by delivering smarter conversations that drive patient engagement and continuous care, empowering thousands of providers and more than 11 million patients across the United States today. Additional information about the company is available at https://www.lumahealth.io/, https://blog.lumahealth.io/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumahealth/, https://www.facebook.com/lumahealth, and https://twitter.com/lumahealthhq.
For media inquiries, please contact: 
Alan Tam 
Luma Health 
(415) 741-3377 
alan@lumahealth.io



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Dimensional Insight, maker of Diver Platform, the 2020 Best in KLAS healthcare business intelligence/analytics platform, today announced it is providing a complimentary COVID-19 toolkit to healthcare providers. This kit will provide critical measures or KPIs that hospitals and health systems need to track to better manage their COVID-19 patients, as well as the rest of their patient population. It will also include a capacity management dashboard that displays these current measures in an easy to understand format. In addition, the toolkit will include the logic to implement COVID-19 specific measures based on criteria provided by the CDC. This will result in better, more informed decisions in order to improve patient outcomes.
"As healthcare providers mobilize in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, their data is an important guide in helping them understand where their resources are being used and what their capacity is as new patients come in," says Fred Powers, CEO and co-founder of Dimensional Insight. "We are glad to share our expertise with healthcare organizations and provide this toolkit to them when it's needed most."
Some of the measures that the new COVID-19 toolkit will contain are related to: 

COVID-19 specific (Confirmed COVID-19 cases, Potential COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 ALOS)

Inpatient Units (Census, Occupancy %, Admissions, Discharges, ALOS)

Outpatient Units (Census, Occupancy %, Arrivals, Admissions, Departures, Average Hours to Depart)

Emergency Department (Census, Occupancy %, Arrivals, Departures, Admissions, Average Minutes, LWBT)

Critical Care (Census, Occupancy %, Arrivals, Departures, Average ICU ALOS, Off service)

Surgery Schedule (Utilization %, Cancelled Cases, Add-On Cases, Completed Cases, Average Case Minutes)

PACU (Census, Occupancy %, Arrivals, Departures, Average PACU LOS Minutes, Off service)

To learn more about the Dimensional Insight COVID-19 toolkit, please visit https://www.dimins.com/COVID19.
About Dimensional Insight 
Dimensional Insight is a leading provider of analytics, data management, and performance management solutions, offering a complete portfolio of capabilities ranging from data integration and modeling to sophisticated reporting, analytics, and dashboards. The company is a seven-time Best in KLAS winner in healthcare business intelligence and analytics, most recently ranking #1 in 2020. Founded in 1989, Dimensional Insight has thousands of customer organizations worldwide. Dimensional Insight consistently ranks as a top performing analytics organization by customers and industry analysts in its core market segments including healthcare, manufacturing, and beverage alcohol.

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Beyond the Dash launches a moderated Community Wall to support everyone affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
The onset of COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on all aspects of life in the past few weeks. Here at Beyond the Dash, we want to help where we can. Therefore we are announcing the launch of a COVID-19 Community Wall: a digital space to share and connect with others as we face this pandemic together.
All messages will be moderated for appropriateness and added to the wall as quickly as we can. Beyond the Dash makes no money from the wall—we see this as a place for us to get together as a community in a positive and supportive way.
Please visit the Community Wall to pay tribute to those who have died, offer condolences to their loved ones, and share positive messages of support to those on the front lines.
For those who are having difficulty with the times and are looking for resources to help them with grieving in isolation during this time, Beyond the Dash has several resources that may help. For thoughts on grieving in isolation, try https://beyondthedash.com/blog/funeral-planning/funerals-grief-and-condolences-during-covid-19/7404.
For help with understanding grief in general, here are a few helpful articles:
https://beyondthedash.com/blog/grief/grief-theory-the-dual-process-model-of-coping/7327 
https://beyondthedash.com/blog/grief/how-to-support-a-friend-who-has-lost-a-loved-one/7273 
https://beyondthedash.com/blog/grief/what-does-healthy-grief-look-like/6202
Link to Community Wall: 
https://beyondthedash.com/obituary/covid-19-community-wall-1078889081
About Beyond the Dash 
The life of a loved one is more than just a dash, bookended by two dates. That dash is their life story. Beyond the Dash helps users share, remember and celebrate life stories. We offer simple, elegant and affordable online obituaries to grieving families, giving them the tools they need to publish meaningful, detailed and memorable tributes to their loved ones.
For media enquiries contact Brigitte Ganger, press@beyondthedash.com.



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A new episode of the program seeks to educate on heart issues in children.

MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Tony and Emmy award-winning American actor Laurence Fishburne is best known for his performances throughout the ages. The "Contagion" star is imparting his talents as the host on the educational show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The informational segment interviews industry professionals about a wide array of topics that impact people all across the globe. An impending episode will highlight developments in the medical industry that are positively impacting the lives of children living with congenital heart disease.
Congenital heart disease is an abnormality in the heart that develops before birth. These abnormalities could be defective vessels, leaky valves, or holes in the heart. This type of heart disease affects 1 in 120 babies born in the U.S., which makes heart defects the most common congenital disability.
Approximately 100-200 newborn deaths are caused by unrecognized heart disease each year.
Advancements in the medical field are creating surgical and non-surgical procedures for congenital heart disease that are improving the length and quality of children's lives. These medical developments are bettering the outcome for children born with the disease, whereas positive outcomes were previously slim. Heart disease can be difficult for anyone of any age to manage, but thanks to headways in the medical field, children have a better chance. "Behind The Scenes" will further dive into these advancements in heart medicine in the upcoming episode.
"Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is cautiously reviewing before presented to a larger viewing audience. The informational show has accepted numerous awards for its efforts.

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American-APN first clinicians to use the CareSpan COVID-19 Screening-and-Response Program.

WATERTOWN, S.D. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
American Advanced Practice Network (American-APN), a multi-state network of nurse practitioners using the CareSpan digital platform for care delivery, are the first clinicians using the CareSpan COVID-19 Screening-and-Response (S&R) Program.
CareSpan USA, an integrated digital care platform for healthcare delivery, developed and launched a screening-and-response program for individuals concerned that they may have contracted the new coronavirus and COVID-19. The CareSpan COVID-19 Screening-and-Response (S&R) Program was designed with input from physicians, nurse practitioners and doctors-of-public-health to enable risk assessment and counseling of anyone concerned about the new coronavirus disease, regardless of location.
"The current COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge to state and local governments and the medical community at large to provide a safe, easily accessible method through which concerned individuals may take a first step, to be screened to determine if they are currently appropriate for COVID-19 testing," said Melissa Magstadt, President American-APN MS, MBA, APRN. "Health departments, emergency rooms and doctors' offices can be relieved of the burden of evaluating large numbers of anxious patients for indications for testing and self-care instructions. Our current program initiated in South Dakota, Iowa and Colorado. We plan on extending the program to Washington and Florida shortly," Magstadt added.
The CareSpan COVID-19 S&R Program puts each patient in video contact with a qualified health professional, establishes a record for each person, uses data coupled with direct observation to assess each person's risk and susceptibility profile, then guides that person to testing and care as indicated. It also establishes a follow-up opportunity for continuity-of-care to all screened persons should that be necessary.
"The current Coronavirus crisis understandably generates fear and concern among individuals and families. The CareSpan COVID-19 S&R program provides the potential for an early and orderly assessment of symptoms and recommended responses for all Americans and is meant to augment and support control and containment measures being implemented by public and private sector leadership in the U.S., " noted Rembert De Vila, CareSpan's Chief Executive Officer. De Villa concluded, "CareSpan is committed to contribute to this global COVID-19 fight."
Patient information: http://www.americanapn.com/patientscreening 
Healthcare professional and health systems information: http://www.americanapn.com/healthsystems
About American Advanced Practice Network American-APN is the first professional "group practice without walls" that brings highly qualified nurse practitioners to those in need of health care under a collaborative care system that uses integrated digital care technologies. American-APN owned and operated exclusively by its nurse practitioner membership http://www.americanapn.com.
About CareSpan USA 
CareSpan USA is a subsidiary of CareSpan Holdings, Inc. CareSpan USA designs, develops and deploys telemedicine, telehealth and integrated digital care technologies for use by the medical and healthcare professionals in serving patients worldwide.: http://www.carespanhealth.com. 



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Enerjoy radiant panels deliver heat with no airborne contaminants assisting in the reduction of aerosol transmissions

WESTBROOK, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
An anticipated large influx of COVID-19 infectious patients will require containment in hospital rooms with airborne isolation. This is an overwhelming task for the healthcare system, such as the one New York is currently experiencing. Most hospitals only have a handful of these rooms. In addition, modifying or installing ducted and other forced air systems is imperfect as conventional space ductwork can distribute contaminants throughout an area in both the delivery and return modes.
Studies state that virus aerosolization can extend up to several hours. Virus aerosols can be generated from patients as well as be stirred up from surfaces. An aerosol that encounters a solid object will adhere to that object. Direct source-to-object radiant heat transfer is free of contaminants.
Enerjoy radiant ceiling panels, manufactured by SSHC, Inc., heat the mass of objects and floor surfaces that reradiate to warm the air. There is no noise, no dust, no allergens, no pollutants, no odors, no ductwork, no air stratification or contaminant-laden drafts. Enerjoy radiant heat panels are used in burn units or "clean" rooms to ensure the safety as well as comfort of patients.
Enerjoy radiant panels heat an entire space for a fraction of convective operating and system cost. Enerjoy electric heaters partner well with alternative energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind energy due to the low energy draw.
Lightweight aluminum panels install directly to the ceiling surface, lay in to a T-bar grid or in the case of industrial height ceilings, suspend with chains. Enerjoy panels install as easily as a light fixture. Furthermore, they are safe to touch and enable full use of all floor space.
SSHC is introducing plug-in Enerjoy Personal Heaters for mobile use. These floor models heat with only 400 to 750 watts and are safe to touch. The Enerjoy Personal Heaters provide personal comfort when, where and as needed in emergency circumstances. Low-wattage Enerjoy Personal Heaters provide the same non-draft, non-contaminant benefits as the ceiling models.
The floor models can be placed in supplied stands or mounted to a nearby wall, if permanent installation is preferred. The smooth panel surfaces allow for disinfection on an as-needed basis. The Enerjoy Personal Heaters are easily transportable for make-shift site locations.
Enerjoy radiant panels, US DOE Energy Related Invention Program #34, are manufactured in Westbrook, Connecticut, in standard and custom sizes, voltages, and wattages. The joint D.O.E NAHB Enerjoy case study found a 32% energy savings over the heat pump and 52% over baseboard, with superior occupant thermal comfort - all with 50% lower BTU sizing.
About the SSHC, Inc.and the Founder
SSHC,Inc. has been a leader in the radiant industry for over 30 years, providing innovative solutions for heating using far infrared technology. Richard Watson, President and Founder of SSHC, Inc. co-authored McGraw-Hill's 900 page book THE HANDBOOK OF RADIANT HEATING & COOLING. Mr Watson is an ASHRAE member and previous committee chair, and has published many white papers on the subject of radiant heat. Enerjoy radiant panels, flagship product of SSHC, Inc., are used worldwide for residential, commercial, industrial and personal heating applications.
For more information, visit http://www.sshcinc.comor email info@sshcinc.com

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Lightning Labels client Vapergate rolls out Rocky Mountain Distribution CBD products. Find out more from the vape and CBD label experts at Lightning Labels.

DENVER (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Capitalizing on a tradition of product safety and quality control in the vape industry, Vapergate has launched a series of top-quality CBD products featuring independent testing and public sharing of results through newly-formed Rocky Mountain Distribution (RMD).
CBD products including flower, pre-roll joints, isolate powder, full-spectrum powder including THC, tinctures, bath bombs, and pet treats are being offered through three established brands—Groove CBD, Purple Sky CBD and Fox Stone CBD, according to RMD spokesperson Ryan McKibben. New branding, featured on RMD's custom labels produced by Lightning Labels and carried through the firm's complete marketing campaign, will help set RMD apart in the CBD marketplace.
Notes McKibben, "For a few years we had Vapergate clients asking us if we were getting into the CBD industry. The two owners and I all had personal interest in CBD and we decided to test the waters and formed Rocky Mountain Distro."
McKibben adds, "The thought behind it was to have a clear point of purchase for several brands, not just our own ventures, where we would independently test the products we were selling and make lab reports public, so shops don't have to rely strictly on the manufacturer's word or lab reports for the quality of their products. So if we decide to bring a brand in to distribute to our customer base, not only will we have the labs for the company but also our own labs, run from product pulled randomly from their product inventory in our warehouse. There is a lot of distrust in the CBD industry, and we want to fix that."
McKibben points out that CBD, as with vape, has attracted "everybody" to the marketplace, resulting in quality control challenges. Further, notes McKibben, "Anyone can do it. Eighty-percent of the products on the market are white label items from a few large sources, so the products out there are all the same. We decided when we got into this industry that we weren't going to white label anything. We're leveraging six-plus years of manufacturing, sales and branding experience to bring better products to market instead of just throwing our logo on the same old products you see all over the place. If we don't feel like we can do it better than others, we aren't going to do it at all."
"Doing it better" also applies to RMD's branding, according to Ryan Tennant, account manager of Lightning Labels, the custom label printer for both Vapergate and RMD. "Longevity and experience in the vape industry provided the perfect platform for launching CBD," notes Tennant. "They developed compelling, yet simple branding for the new company that provided clear separation from the vape industry. Because of RMD being well prepared and planning ahead, printing of their new product labels has gone smoothly. In essence, it's been business as usual, an unusual attribute when an entire new product line launches."
Where 
In addition to a soft rollout of existing Lakewood, Denver and Broomfield Vapergate retail locations, select retailers nationwide also are picking up the products. RMD is planning to open a retail CBD location in Aurora as well. Online ordering can be handled through rockymountaindistro.com.
Why Rocky Mountain Distribution 
McKibben emphasizes that superior, fully-tested products and reliable, efficient fulfillment give RMD a competitive edge.
In the testing arena, McKibben points out that independent, multi-layer testing means that customers and retailers can buy with confidence. In addition to manufacturer testing, RMD will test all products before green lighting their availability.
Unlike many CBD products that can take 1-2 weeks turnaround time on orders, RMD has top-of-the-line facilities in place to ensure same or next-day shipping. McKibben laments, "There is a lack of professionalism from many CBD companies out there. We've optimized our operations over the course of five years in business, so we can provide consistent and predictable results."
About Lightning Labels: 
Lightning Labels uses state-of-the-art printing technology to provide affordable, full-color custom labels and custom stickers of all shapes and sizes. From small orders for individuals to the bulk needs of big businesses, Lightning Labels is equipped to handle and fulfill custom label and sticker projects of all types. Best of all, like the name implies, Lightning Labels provides a quick turnaround for every customer's labeling needs. Uses for Lightning Labels' custom product labels and custom stickers include food packaging and organic food labels, wine and beverage labels, bath and body labels, and nutraceutical products, such as vitamins, essentials oils, and herbal remedies, as well as event stickers, adhesive window stickers and more. Lightning Labels strongly supports the development of environmentally friendly printing materials and carries Biostone, a green label material made from stone paper is water resistant and inherently strong and durable. While operating as a high-tech printer, Lightning Labels prides itself on its personalized customer service. Lightning Labels provides one stop shopping for all of your custom label needs. For more information and to place orders online, visit LightningLabels.com. For the latest in packaging news and labeling promotional offers, find Lightning Labels on Twitter (@LightningLabels), Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

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Per CDC and WHO guidelines, it is vital that Health Care Providers (HCPs) maintain as much distance from each other, patients, and patient's families as they can.

DAVIE, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Per CDC and WHO guidelines, it is vital that Health Care Providers (HCPs) maintain as much distance from each other, patients, and patient's families as they can.
Developed by ICU Pulmonologist Dr. Sandeep Jain, ListenMD is a highly effective tool to enable safe and secure virtual communications between doctors, patients and their families.
ListenMD is available IMMEDIATELY, on demand, to all doctors and related HCPs. Due to COVID-19, it is vital that doctors are able to communicate remotely with other doctors, patients and their families without contamination risks. ListenMD is being used by Hospital and Office-Based Health Care Providers right now enabling collaboration between peers and safe communications with patients.
DUE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, LISTENMD IS MAKING THEIR PLATFORM AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE.
ListenMD provides 

Full video conferencing from any mobile device

Secure sharing of medical imaging as well as documents with security and compliance.

Cell phones and tablet optimization. HCPs using ListenMD will have full mobility and access to vital communications.

Communicate with peers, public health officials and patients, remotely, safely and securely with HPIAA compliance.

ListenMD uses a patented distraction-free messaging engine that empowers HCPs to fully manage their communications. HCPs can prioritize important communications while filtering out distracting messages and control their time better.
ListenMD breaks down the walls between doctors across practices, hospitals and specialty clinics while maintaining full HIPAA compliance.
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Healthcare technology company, 4D Healthware, has joined the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus with its new COVID-19 monitoring platform, which enables remote monitoring, physician and lab supported diagnosis and at home treatment for potential COVID-19 patients. 4D Healthware says it is ready to serve up to 500,000 Covid-19 patients across the country.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Healthcare technology company, 4D Healthware, has joined the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus with its new COVID-19 monitoring platform, which enables remote monitoring, physician and lab supported diagnosis and at home treatment for potential COVID-19 patients. After equipping patients with Wi-Fi enabled T-Mobile digital tablets programmed with 4D Healthware's COVID-19 protocols, the company surrounds the patient with a virtual "4D Clinical Care Team" and tools to keep tabs on the condition of people believed to be exposed to the novel Coronavirus while under self-quarantine.
"With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus across the country and the need to have the general public self-quarantine, remote monitoring and treatment have become critical," said 4D Healthware CEO, Star Cunningham. "We developed the COVID-19 monitoring platform to greatly minimize the demands on in-person primary care, urgent care and emergency departments across the country; it can also reduce unnecessary risks to patients and care teams from further exposure to this highly infectious virus."
Using T-Mobile's state-of-the-art 4/5G wireless network to ensure remote connection, 4D Healthware estimates assisting approximately 500,000 patients across the country. Remote patient assistance could include collecting biometrics including, taking their temperature reading with a wireless-enabled thermometer. In addition, 4D can monitor the oxygenation level in patients remotely allowing them the ability to engage with the patient when oxygenation levels decrease to a level where the patient needs hospital care.
According to former Cook County Illinois Health Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Martin, 4D Healthware's digital tablet solution overcomes a significant health inequity barrier faced by communities who don't have access readily to internet services in the home due to cost and digital equipment to connect to innovative health services like telemedicine.
"4D's approach, with their digital tablet solution, will assist communities that might be hardest hit by COVID-19, such as seniors on fixed income or those where telemedicine is the only option," said Dr. Martin. "Their system certainly can help alleviate further stress on our already burdened healthcare system."
Complementing 4D Healthware's virtual COVID-19 specific protocols is an always-on-call COVID-19 Clinical Care Team consisting of physicians, RN, PA, MA, LCPC, social workers, nutritionists, dieticians and other clinical and wellness resources. The service also enables patients to easily fill-out the COVID-19 screening questionnaire.
Cunningham added, "the 4D COVID-19 Clinical Care Team monitors and guides self-care until the patient needs to get local care provider support for additional testing and health services."
"Patients who are quarantined are also supported with behavioral health services, if needed, to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and other challenges. Social services are engaged to assist with issues related to social determinants of health like food, supplies and medications," said Cunningham.
The company says their Enhanced Telehealth platform is a simple technology implementation and can be integrated with any EHR system quickly, efficiently and with minimal disruption. It can also reduce ER visits by 25% and delivers a 95% retention rate among engaged patients. The platform allows secure HIPAA compliant 2-way 24-hour communications.
ABOUT 4D HEALTHWARE: 
Founded in 2012, Chicago-based 4D Healthware, LLC is a fast-growing healthcare technology company that develops preventative technology that can remotely monitor and predict shifts in an individual's health. The company has been recognized as a rising star in the healthcare tech space by globally respected publications including Inc. Magazine and Vanity Fair. 4D Healthware has also been listed in Crain's Chicago Tech 50. For more information visit https://www.4dhealthware.com/
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The Association calls for increased access to care and telemedicine as a way to promote health and safety of those at the highest risk.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), representing 8,000 licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) in the United States, encourages all government officials coordinating the national response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) to to utilize all licensed healthcare professionals in this health emergency, including NDs. Licensed NDs work collaborativelyacross all forms of medicine, and in regulated states are already integrated into health systems. Serving in primary and specialty care, NDs are ready, willing, and able to support other medical professionals in changing the trajectory of this public health crisis.
Health literacy and patient education are central components of the naturopathic doctor's approach to patient-centered care. Many current public health practices and lifestyle recommendations are foundational principles of naturopathic medicine and inform our approach to support public health efforts through this current pandemic. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and State and Local governments in promoting essential public health measures to reduce the burden on U.S. and global healthcare systems.
We call on Federal, State and Local authorities to engage naturopathic doctors in emergency measures to supplement the healthcare workforce during this crisis, recognizing: 

NDs are trained comparably to conventional doctors to diagnose and triage according to presenting symptoms, refer to the appropriate level of care, and support patients during at-home symptom management.

NDs practice patient-centered medicine and tailor personalized care plans. In addition to all public health recommendations, NDs employ a toolkit of treatment approaches that can be used to support the body's inherent immune capacity to prevent viral infections, address viral infections directly, ease symptoms in those infected, and support recovery during post-infection care.

Further, we recommend the following actions be taken to empower licensed naturopathic doctors to promote the health and safety of those at highest risk: 

Increase access to care: Licensed NDs can serve in states that have declared states of emergency and are calling for volunteer healthcare practitioners to prevent their healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed.

Increase access to Telemedicine services: We call on insurance providers who currently cover the services of licensed NDs to cover telehealth services provided by NDs, following the recent Telehealth guidelines issued by CMS. This will allow NDs to continue treating patients with chronic diseases or comorbidities that make them more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, and will allow patients to stay safely at home.

Expedite research on novel agents: Many agents in the naturopathic medicine toolkit have been shown to have a pharmacological effect on related viruses. Naturopathic doctors are the only licensed health care providers trained in the science and clinical use of these agents. We encourage the rapid exploration and study of novel agents that may serve to slow the progression of this particular pandemic, inclusive of relevant research coming out of countries with strong histories of using traditional medicines safely and effectively.

AANP President, Robert Kachko, ND, LAc, stated, "Naturopathic doctors are well-equipped to diagnose and refer to the most appropriate level of care based on clinical presentation and diagnostic staging, supporting continued access to our limited local healthcare resources for our most vulnerable populations. In particular, we encourage those individuals who test positive to the SARS-CoV-2 virus but are instructed by healthcare authorities to self-quarantine at home to receive personalized care from naturopathic doctors via telemedicine."
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and its affiliated organizations will remain a resource to our colleagues in health and medicine, working to limit this pandemic and ensure the continued health and safety of our nation.
About the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the professional association that represents licensed naturopathic physicians. AANP strives to make naturopathic medicine available to every American, and to increase recognition of naturopathic physicians as the identified authorities on natural medicine. Learn more at http://www.naturopathic.org.

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Businesses need financial support in days not weeks to survive.

LONDON (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
After the most challenging week in recent memory, Jon Cooper, a Director of CooperFaure Accountants, reflected on the landscape of business support and the risks ahead. "Firstly, the government as a whole and Rishi Sunak, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, in particular, are to be commended for what has been done so far to support businesses through this unprecedented time of crisis. So much has been achieved in a very short time."
"However, as an accountancy practise based in Teddington, we have spent our time in the last week speaking with both our clients and those who have reached out for support and advice. These conversations have given us genuine concerns both on the pressure points for delivery to businesses and for the legion of businesses and individuals that seem to be falling through the cracks."
"There are a lot of pressure points on delivery with HMRC needing to build new systems to cater for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the reimbursement of Statutory Sick Pay, local councils needing to process cash grants to all the relevant businesses and the banks having the manpower to administer the financial support under Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme."
"The first wave to suffer the impact of COVID-19 are the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. From this perspective, it makes absolute sense to use the Business Rates mechanism to deliver financial support. It disperses the delivery of the grants to the local authorities."
"The further grant for businesses that are receiving Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief is positive extra step. However, HMRC is indicating that "Your local authority will write to you if you are eligible for this grant." and this causes a real concern of how quickly the communication will be received and who will be at the business premises to take any necessary actions."
"Moreover, this takes no account of the reality of working models today. Countless professionals and start-ups either work from home or in a co-shared workspace. Tradesmen and women tend to effectively use their vehicle as their office. For businesses in serviced offices and units, the business rates are often absorbed by the landlord and effectively included in the rent. As it stands, these businesses will get no support from their local authority."
"In a similar vein, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a response to the first wave of impacted businesses and provides a route to a much-needed cash injection. However, HMRC has to build the mechanisms to capture the data on the 'furloughed workers' under the scheme and to deliver the payments to employers."
"The best estimate is it will be four weeks before HMRC is in a position to process the payments meaning, although covered by the scheme, there is no immediate support for the upcoming March payroll."
"One of the requirements to be considered a 'furloughed worker' is that the employee is not working for the business. This is effectively excluding those businesses that need both support on paying their payroll and to keep their employees working albeit largely in a reduced capacity."
"The support so far for the millions of self-employed is not adequate and is, in turn, is encouraging people to continue to work in circumstances where they should not. Further support is urgently needed for freelancers, contractors and sole traders."
"There is a strong case to adopt a Universal Basic Income model that would deliver money quickly with no hoops or barriers."
"The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now live and it is an extraordinary feat to have delivered this in less than two weeks. However, it is to great concern that the scheme will prove to be too onerous and over-bureaucratic to provide the immediate financial support that businesses need now."
"The stark reality is that many businesses need support in the next few days to meet their payroll costs, the quarterly rent payments and to pay their suppliers."
"More needs to be done now in a streamlined way. For instance, the government could underwrite, say, a £25,000 overdraft facility or increase in overdraft facility for every business in the land and this could be up and running in days not weeks."
"At CooperFaure, we understand the profound impact of COVID-19 on businesses from our conversations both with clients and others that have reached out at this time of need. Now is the time for the government to consider new and innovative routes of immediate support in terms of direct cash payments into businesses."
"Businesses need financial support in days not weeks to survive." Jon Cooper concluded.

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Award-winning KLAFS Microsalt SaltProX, available from Design for Leisure, turns any space into a halotherapy (salt therapy) room, empowering consumers with a simple self-care treatment that can be done at home

AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
KLAFS Microsalt SaltProX is a portable, rechargeable version of their professional-level Microsalt system that can turn any room in the house into a halotherapy (or salt therapy) treatment room. Regular salt therapy, particularly in conjunction with a hot sauna or infrared therapy pod, supports the immune system by providing a natural cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect on the lungs, and is also believed to improve common skin disorders, including acne, rashes and eczema.
"Visiting or staying near the seaside is always reinvigorating – not only for being out in nature, but, notably, for the positive health benefits of breathing in the fine salt in the air," said Don Genders, CEO, Design for Leisure (DFL), KLAFS exclusive U.S. partner. "With KLAFS SaltProX, any room can be transformed into a personal halotherapy room."
"In a time when our homes have truly become our 'safe havens,' we're pleased to be able to offer more people the opportunity to take advantage of high-quality salt inhalation therapy that previously was only offered at luxury spas and wellness centers," continued Genders.
The concept of salt being beneficial to lung health originated in the mid-1800s in Europe when a physician observed that people who worked in salt mines rarely suffered from respiratory problems, such as asthma, COPD, hay fever or coughing.
To truly benefit from salt therapy, the salt needs to be present in the air itself – something that is achieved by introducing finely powdered salt via a halogenerator like the SaltProX. "Though pink Himalayan salt walls look great, they don't provide any health or wellness benefits because salt isn't actually being inhaled," said Genders.
The Microsalt SaltProX's invisible grinding technology generates a particularly fine salt aerosol, which then spreads gently throughout a room. The natural rock salt used in the SaltProX is 99% sodium chloride, the highest purity level available in nature. When inhaling, these minute salt particles – unlike conventional salt applications – spread across the entire respiratory system, from the nose, the sinuses, the throat to the extreme lung areas and can have an expectorant effect. Use of the SaltProX can also have a cleansing and revitalizing effect on the skin.
KLAFS SaltProX is recommended for sufferers of hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung disorders. Salt therapy is said to boost the immune system and is also considered helpful for people suffering from frequent colds and sinusitis. However, please note, salt therapy is not a cure for respiratory disease, and, instead, delivers benefits for those seeking lung health. In addition, while there are many clinical and scientific studies conducted on dry salt therapy (halotherapy) throughout the world, the FDA has not evaluated/approved these statements.
The Microsalt SaltProX produces a sufficient salt concentration to fill a 500 cubic feet space and requires air with less than 40% humidity. SaltProX retails for $1,995 and can be ordered here.
About Design for Leisure: Design for Leisurespecializes in the design of award-winning hydrothermal spa and wellness environments. Headquartered in London and Austin, TX, the company has been creating high-end, turnkey wet spa areas for both luxury homes and professional wellness projects for almost three decades. Clients include well-known hospitality and spa brands, such as Disney, Canyon Ranch, Caesars Palace, Four Seasons and Six Senses, as well as well-known architect groups, including Foster and Partners, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Bjark Ingels Group, Michael Graves and Thomas Heatherwick.
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Global organization calls for $25 million to protect lifesaving assistance and help most in need

PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) MARCH 26, 2020
The global organization Mercy Corps is issuing an urgent call for $25 million USD to protect the ongoing delivery of lifesaving aid and to meet the needs of tens of millions of vulnerable people around the world whose lives and livelihoods are most threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The call for assistance follows the United Nations' newly launched $2 billion global humanitarian response plan to fight COVID-19 in some of the world's most vulnerable countries in a bid to protect millions of people and prevent the virus' continued global spread.
"Our global response to this crisis is only as strong as its weakest link," says Beth deHamel, interim Chief Executive Officer for Mercy Corps. "Donors must urgently provide flexible funding for frontline efforts by Mercy Corps and others to protect vulnerable people, meet their most immediate needs and prepare for the worldwide economic shock of Coronavirus. This emergency is unprecedented in our lifetime, and requires a never-before-seen effort - starting now, and continuing over the months to come."
Mercy Corps' $25 million COVID-19 Resilience Fund will: 

Protect against COVID-19. In Northwest Syria, Mercy Corps is providing clean water and soap to families to help prevent the spread of the disease as much as possible in cramped and unsanitary conditions. In Pakistan, Mercy Corps is providing personal protective equipment and information on how medical teams and the public can protect themselves and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Meet immediate needs. As greater restrictions are placed on the daily interactions and trading that millions of people rely on to survive, Mercy Corps is supporting families and communities to meet their most urgent needs. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we are providing small amounts of cash to 15,000 vulnerable families to purchase urgently needed items including food, soap and health care.

Prepare for economic shock. No country's economy will be spared from the combined impact of the global recession, restriction measures and Coronavirus itself. Mercy Corps is drawing on decades of experience helping communities to survive and recover from the economic impact of crisis to support small-holders and small businesses through this emergency.

Mercy Corps is partnering with governments, corporations, foundations, international institutions and individual donors to unlock the power and innovation of a global humanitarian community.
Anyone can donate to Mercy Corps' efforts to provide emergency support to vulnerable families and communities during this crisis and beyond.

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Delivery to the medical community and other designated Chicagoland institutions begins March 27

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities are pulling together to do what they can to help keep healthcare workers and those vulnerable to the virus as safe as possible.KOVAL Distillery, one of the largest independent and woman-owned craft distilleries in the U.S., has partnered with MedSpeed, the market-leader in healthcare intra-company logistics - the movement of the items needed to provide care between all the places where care is delivered - to distribute the hand sanitizer the distillery is now producing. MedSpeed will distribute hand sanitizer to the medical community and other Chicagoland institutions that need it.
KOVAL began production with 150 gallons of hand sanitizer on March 23, 2020 and expects to produce hundreds, or even thousands, of gallons over the next few weeks. MedSpeed will begin delivery to a designated list of healthcare facilities in need on March 27, 2020.
"The demand for alcohol-based sanitizers is great, and our communities are experiencing extreme shortages," said Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, Co-Founder and President, KOVAL Distillery. "Our goal is to provide this vital product free of charge to as many organizations in need as we possibly can. We are grateful to everyone who has come together to donate on our GoFundMe page to help us and to MedSpeed for helping out as well."
"MedSpeed's mission is to deliver health to the communities we serve," said Bonni Kaplan DeWoskin, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, MedSpeed. "While we are laser-focused on keeping our MedSpeeders safe and protected and serving our healthcare customers during this challenging time, we are thrilled to be able to partner with KOVAL to get this much needed product out to healthcare organizations in need."
KOVAL has noted that the company will not have hand sanitizer available for the general public at this time.
About KOVAL 
KOVAL Distillery is known for creating a line of organic & kosher certified whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits using unique grains, a signature "heart cut" technique, and only the absolute best quality ingredients. As one of the largest independent and woman-owned craft distilleries in the US, KOVAL is frequently awarded internationally for its bright flavors and eye for design. As of March 2020, KOVAL has shifted 100% of its operations to help provide alcohol-based sanitizer to those on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. For more information about KOVAL's hand sanitizer production or to donate to help KOVAL continue to be able to offer hand sanitizer to health systems in need for free, visit bit.ly/kovalsanitizer. Please send requests for hand sanitizer to sanitizer@kovaldistillery.com.
About MedSpeed 
With 140+ locations in 29 states, MedSpeed is the market-leading organization in healthcare intra-company logistics. Since 2000, MedSpeed has partnered with healthcare organizations to transform same-day transportation (courier) from a cost center into a strategic intra-company logistics asset that delivers long-term returns. Using transportation to drive economic value in areas well beyond transportation itself, enables MedSpeed's customers to share equipment between facilities, reduce capital expenses and disintermediate the use of third-party shipping for the delivery of medical supplies to physician offices and clinics. Creating a strong, fully connected logistics network supports the centralization or outsourcing of other functions including redundant laboratories and fill pharmacies, print shop, mail, linen and more.

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Enso Discoveries, an emerging biotech company, is proud to announce the opening of its veterinary histopathology lab featuring board-certified evaluation, priority turnaround times, exceptional value and the ability to process large case quantities without sacrificing quality — for both the individual veterinarian hospital and contract research organizations looking for excellent turnaround times and highly validated results.

MANHATTAN, KANSAS (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Enso Discoveries, LLC proudly announces the opening of its veterinary histopathology laboratory located centrally in the midwest for high-quality, quick-turn, board-certified reporting. In an effort to offer partnering clients the ability to work with a highly motivated, independent, professional team that is focused on incredible quality, turnaround time and value, Enso Discoveries has built the infrastructure and assembled the scientific expertise to readily meet ever-evolving needs of contract research organization clients.
"We envisioned this laboratory over a year ago after successfully working internationally in this space. Six months ago we hired Eric Pace, an outstanding, talented and experienced Laboratory Manager with incredible passion, to build, hire, train and certify our laboratory. We feel that laboratory independence is a lost art with so much consolidation going on and we intend to build great relationships and add great value, to those who appreciate the independent, no contract or volume commitment model," explains Patrick Farley, CEO of Enso Discoveries, LLC.
It is a continued commitment of Enso Discoveries to hire the best team of experts, pathologists and laboratory personnel to help provide priority lab services at non-priority lab prices. Under the watchful oversight of senior pathologists and experienced laboratory personnel, Enso Discoveries laboratory rigorously adheres to quality management standards applying technical and scientific expertise to every project, from routine procedures to highly specialized analyses.
Enso Discoveries Veterinary Histopathology Laboratory boasts: 

Ability to process large case quantities without sacrificing quality

Quick turn-around time

Ability to provide dissection, gross examination, and organ size and weight measurement

Process samples for embedding and sectioning

Process samples for H&E, special stains, and Immunohistochemistry

Digitizing slides and delivery of digital image files

Perform quantitative image analysis and deliver a comprehensive report

"Our laboratory is a planned, high-production environment using the latest instruments such as the Leica Aperio AT2 imaging system that can process up to 400 slides an hour and dual Sakura tissue processors to ensure continued production. Our pathology network has extensive capacity to perform histologic processing and histopathologic evaluation of large quantities of tissue samples," Director of Laboratory Services, Eric Pace said. "I am continually impressed with the budget I am supported with which allows me access to the latest in equipment, the best of technology, and the hiring of an amazing staff. Our commitment to quality in our work, and getting cases out in a timely manner, with the willingness to go the extra mile will be what helps veterinarians make sure they are offering proper treatment to each and every animal patient."
Pace received his Bachelor's of Animal Science with a minor in Natural and Applied Sciences in May of 2000. He brings 15 years of histopathology experience ranging in research, forensics, private sector, and large hospital laboratory. As an ASCP certified histology technician, he has helped train and teach many students from histology programs to become certified histology technicians. Pace is also a member of the Society of Quality Assurance, National Society of Histology and American Society of Clinical Pathology.
Enso Discoveries, LLC is a biotech company focused on enhancing the lives of animals through the development of relevant, cost-effective, novel technology that allows our valued customer, the veterinarian, to keep their hard-earned business in house. We support our products and services with scientific proof, national distribution partners, and a worldwide network of industry experienced contacts. Ask your veterinarian or veterinary products distributor about Enso Discoveries, LLC products such as Rebound PRP and Rebound PRF or learn more at http://www.ensodiscoveries.com.

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"Our pathology network has extensive capacity to perform histologic processing and histopathologic evaluation of large quantities of tissue samples," Director of Laboratory Services, Eric Pace said.



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The PEC for COVID-19 builds on Mytonomy's past success for enabling similar types of virtual engagement across multiple health interactions spanning cardiology, oncology, diabetes, and hypertension.

BETHESDA, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Mytonomy, an enterprise SaaS company and film studio specializing in virtual care, announced today a novel configuration of its Patient Experience Cloud (PEC) platform to respond to the unique challenges presented by COVID-19, which include digitally educating, engaging and triaging large numbers of people outside the hospital to keep workers safe and reduce costs.
As providers turn to virtual care in the form of phone calls and video visits to meet the demand for healthcare, the need to triage the inbound phone calls and potential visits to the ED and Urgent Care takes top priority. Routing visits to telehealth is a common strategy, but not all patients need a telehealth visit right away.
The PEC gives health systems a fast, easy-to-deploy custom publishing platform with built-in surveys, SMS, and email capabilities, which can be rapidly configured to each health system forming the basis for virtual care delivery.
Building on a strong foundation of consumer tech combined with enterprise software, Mytonomy's PEC for COVID-19 requires no login for patients, complements existing telehealth offerings found both inside and outside patient portals, and eliminates multiple points of friction in digital engagement.
The PEC for COVID-19 builds on Mytonomy's past success for enabling similar types of virtual engagement across multiple health interactions spanning cardiology, oncology, diabetes and hypertension.
"Mytonomy has demonstrated that we can deliver consumer-internet-like user engagement by delivering hospital-approved and branded video education to patients across multiple condition areas. Our user-experience is designed for a training use case, unlike merely linking out to 3rd party videos. We can deliver this consumer attention to health systems looking to grow patient portal adoption, leading the public to rapidly sign-up for their telehealth offerings and absorb important information quickly," said Vinay Bhargava, President, and co-founder of Mytonomy.
The PEC for COVID-19 can be deployed without any IT resources, in less than 72 hours and comes with 21 microlearning videos in English and Spanish along with CDC or WHO content. The Mytonomy content is clinically vetted, follows CDC guidelines, and can easily be tailored to support the local practice and messaging.
Mytonomy's content publishing system allows health systems to rapidly upload any content of their choice to deliver to patients, providing a powerful initial engagement point for patients, followed by dynamic surveys for symptom checking, assignment into risk-based cohorts and delivery of tailored communication plans to patients while at home. This virtual engagement helps keep call volume down, prevents unnecessary flooding of access points, and allows staff to interact with patients most in need of a call or appointment.
Mytonomy microlearning video content for COVID-19 covers timely topics such as Practicing Self-Quarantine and Self-isolation, Reducing Coronavirus Stress, and Applying Social Distancing to Your Life. EMR integration is available with Epic MyChart, and the PEC can be used to mass email patients helping them sign up for MyChart if they don't already have an account.
"As a leader in patient engagement, education, and experience cloud solutions, Mytonomy has an urgent responsibility to deliver virtual care tools that can help the entire healthcare industry prepare for and respond to the needs of their communities during this challenging time," said Anjali Kataria, CEO, and co-founder.
To access the complete list of up-to-date Coronavirus content, visit Mytonomy's COVID-19 response page at https://www.mytonomy.com/covid-19-patient-education-videos.html
About Mytonomy
Mytonomy has a singular mission: empower people to become confident and active participants in their health. Being diagnosed with a health condition and navigating the health system is stressful and confusing, driving people to piece things together through a web search, friends, and social media. Mytonomy's Patient Experience Cloud enables health systems to build trusted, loyal, online relationships using award-winning, microlearning video content delivered through an easy-to-use digital platform. With people spending an average of 30-40 minutes viewing Mytonomy's short-form video content, on any device, at any time, they learn how to care for themselves and take charge of their health achieving better outcomes. Providers save valuable time and generate better financial results across multiple patient encounters. Mytonomy is like a "Netflix for healthcare", enabling healthcare's digital front door. Learn more at http://www.mytonomy.com.

"Mytonomy has an urgent responsibility to deliver virtual care tools that can help the entire healthcare industry prepare for and respond to the needs of their communities during this challenging time," said Anjali Kataria, CEO, and co-founder.



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Get official FDA, HHS and ICH answers to clinical trial adverse event reporting questions.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 26, 2020
Clinical Trials Adverse Event Reporting Guide, 2020 Edition 
https://www.centerwatch.com/products/category/1105-books/product/434-pdf
2020 Edition Now Available!
Navigating the rules and procedures for protecting participants in clinical trials is challenging, especially when it comes to reporting adverse events.
Is one up to speed on the latest changes — from ICH E6(R2) to the recently revised Common Rule — that could affect one's clinical trial reporting procedures? Does one know enough to build and maintain a compliant system?
The new edition of CenterWatch's Clinical Trials Adverse Event Reporting Guide gives readers all the compliance references needed in one handy volume, including more than 20 guidances from the FDA, HHS and the ICH and text of all regulations pertaining to reporting adverse events in clinical trials.
New in the 2020 edition: 

ICH E6(R2) — guideline on good clinical practice

ICH E3 — guideline on structure and content of clinical study reports

FDA guidance on Providing Regulatory Submissions in Electronic Format: IND Safety Reports and its technical conformance guide

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Porchlight - Being There is now 100% free during the COVID-19 crisis.

AUSTIN, TEXAS AND COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (PRWEB)MARCH 25, 2020
Porchlight – Being There, a private social network that keeps family and close friends connected, is now 100% free to everyone in response to the global pandemic crisis of 2020. The latest version of the app, available on both iTunes and Google Play, no longer charges $9.99/month but is instead 100% free. It will remain free throughout the 2020 Global Pandemic Crisis related to COVID-19, at least through June 2020 and possibly beyond. Learn more about the app and download it for free here: Porchlight App.
The Porchlight App was originally created to address isolation and loneliness which can arise when family and close friends live far apart. The mandatory social distancing as a result of COVID-19 has created unprecedented isolation and loneliness for individuals, threatening to create a new social crisis. Porchlight is something we can all do, for ourselves and the people we love, to prevent the social crisis. Unlike traditional social media, Porchlight is quick and 100% private. It is designed for the busy modern life by offering a quick 5-second check-in and check-up, and the ability for one-on-one follow up on the things that matter with the people that matter. As a private network, Porchlight App does typically cost money ($9.99/month) in order to keep the platform Ad-free and 100% private. However, Porchlight's founder Steve Peterschmidt believes that helping as many people as possible get through this crisis is more important than short-term profits.
"Our mission at Porchlight is simple, help people stay connected. In this time of crisis, it is even more important to be connected to close friends and family. That is why we've decided to let everyone use the Porchlight private network for free throughout the crisis," said Steve Peterschmidt, founder and CEO of Support Tribe Inc, makers of Porchlight.
Connection is a human need, but one that needs some help in the modern world. As Stanford Behavior Scientist, Dr. BJ Fogg, put it "I love what Steve and his team at Porchlight are doing in the design of their app. They are helping people do something they already want to do--find a more meaningful and efficient way to connect in a busy world--which is one of my maxims for creating a new and lasting habit." Now, with COVID-19, the need to stay connected is a global need, and Porchlight is doing our best to help.
About the Porchlight App 
The Porchlight App is a private social network and related applications for Apple and Android that helps keep family and close friends connected. Unlike other social media, Porchlight App lets you know how someone is doing, not what. Porchlight also reminds you to stay in touch, and lets you know when to reach out when someone in your tribe is in need. Porchlight is available for download in the iTunes and Google Play app stores.
About Support Tribe, Inc. 
Support Tribe, Inc. was founded in 2018 to help people have meaningful connections to the important people and resources that create health and happiness. In addition to the Porchlight App for consumers, Support Tribe also offers apps and tools for the healthcare industry that create industry changing engagement between the health system and their members. Contact steve@porchlightapp.io about our B2B products.

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In her Behavioral Research and Assessment in Neuropsychology (BRAIN) Lab, where she is studying the effects of sports-related concussions, she says more than a third of the test subjects have had a mild traumatic brain injury. What she found astonishing is that parents of half of those kids did not seek medical attention, just the sort of behavior that Brain Injury Awareness Month, observed this month, aims to change.

PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
Every year, an estimated 3.8 million athletes suffer a concussion, and 70 percent of related ER visits are by children and teenagers. Rayna Hirst, Ph.D., associate professor of neuropsychology at Palo Alto University (PAU), isn't surprised by these statistics. In her Behavioral Research and Assessment in Neuropsychology (BRAIN) Lab, where she is studying the effects of sports-related concussions, she says more than a third of the test subjects have had a mild traumatic brain injury. What she found astonishing is that parents of half of those kids did not seek medical attention, just the sort of behavior that Brain Injury Awareness Month, observed this month, aims to change. Hirst is passionate about educating the public about brain injuries and is available for interviews.
While Hirst's study is in its early stages, with several papers published so far, Hirst and her team have uncovered some unexpected findings. Football gets most of the attention, but many youth athletes sustained concussions while involved in high-impact activities outside of organized sports, such as sailing, dirt biking and recreational basketball. Furthermore, when it comes to organized sports, athletes in positions where they are repeatedly tackled are at higher risk, while body mass index, age and the number of years of exposure were unrelated.
To recruit subjects for the study (which is temporarily on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions), Hirst offers free neuropsychological evaluation for athletes ages 8-16. Her team reviews each child's medical history, interview the participant and a family member or caregiver, and administer a battery of tests that assess the youth's memory, concentration, problem-solving skills and other cognitive functions. Parents get a detailed report of their child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Athletes can be retested after a concussion, with the results compared to the baseline to help determine treatment and decisions about when a student can resume regular activity and return to the sport. Hirst also recommends retesting every year or two, also free "because kids develop cognitively at different rates."
She says a healthy child may have abnormal scores on cognitive testing even on the baseline assessment, so she cautions parents not to read too much into one or two low scores. It's also important to know those low baseline scores so they can be interpreted correctly in the event of an injury.
Hirst emphasizes the community service aspect of the concussion study. At the high school level, she says, many sports programs do basic baseline screening of athletes at the beginning of each season. However, middle schools and schools in lower socioeconomic regions don't have the funds. That is where Hirst and her team can step in. By offering free testing, they are giving parents and school or league administrators access to a service they wouldn't otherwise have. The study also offers information and resources for parents and coaches through their website and social media.
So far, the study's database comprises about 130 youth, with longitudinal data on 30 of them, and Hirst would like to grow that number. Assessments are typically done in the lab, but "we can be mobile," Hirst says. "We could test entire teams at a school and coaches through our website and social media".
About Rayna Hirst, Ph.D.
Rayna Hirst is an associate professor and director of the Neuropsychology Program at Palo Alto University, providing didactic and supervisory education to doctoral students who are training in neuropsychology. Her research focuses on the validity and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment in a variety of clinical disorders. She also serves as the Research Director at San Francisco Neuropsychology PC, leading their clinical research program. She is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology Conflict of Interest Committee, the International Neuropsychological Society, and is Member-at-large and former Treasurer of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum.
She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Neuropsychology, at the University at Albany, State University of New York. She completed her internship at the VA Ann Arbor/University of Michigan Healthcare System. Her postdoctoral fellowship was at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, in the Geisel School of Medicine. Her broad and diverse training has prepared her for the assessment of a variety of neurological and psychological disorders. In her clinical practice, she sees adults aged 18 and over (including older adults), for all types of neuropsychological evaluations, including ADHD, learning disorder, psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), medical diagnoses (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, neuro-oncology), and dementia. 

"We could test entire teams at a school and coaches through our website and social media"



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Hospitals using reusable textiles should be asking, "Is our healthcare laundry accredited?"

PLAINFIELD, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) is urging healthcare facilities using reusable healthcare textiles (HCTs) to review how they launder their linens as the coronavirus continues to spreadacross the USA.
"We know, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, that responsible hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities are scrutinizing their standard precautions for reducing the risk of transmission of pathogens," says Linda McCurdy, board president of HLAC. "This includes their hand-washing techniques, their use of operating-room gowns, their environmental-cleaning procedures, and everything in between.
"We are urging them to include among their analysis a careful review of how their reusable healthcare textiles are processed, or laundered," she said. "Their fundamental question should be, 'Is our healthcare laundry accredited?'"
HLAC is a nonprofit organization that, for more than 10 years, has been inspecting and accrediting laundries that process reusable HCTs for all healthcare facilities around the world. According to McCurdy, HLAC-accredited laundries process HCTs based on the highest standards for patient safety and infection prevention. These HLAC Accreditation Standards have been developed based on federal regulations and guidelines as well as best industry practices. HLAC accreditation affirms that a laundry organization that processes HCTs has successfully passed an inspection of the following: its facility, policies and procedures, training programs, and its relationship with its healthcare customers.
"Policy-wise, the use of reusable HCTs among informed hospitals is clear-cut: Their use is safer, smarter and sustainable and they outperform disposables in every way," McCurdy said. "Furthermore, many of these same hospitals are now requiring HLAC accreditation of their healthcare laundries to be considered an authorized vendor."
Regarding COVID-19, McCurdy notes that laundries that adhere to HLAC Standards are engaged in best practices that include the following of universal precautions, an approach to infection control that treats all human blood and body fluids as if they contain bloodborne pathogens. "For example, per HLAC Standards, our accredited laundries handle all soiled linen as if it has been contaminated. This proper laundering and handling are important not only to the laundry staff but also in achieving and maintaining the hygienically clean quality of healthcare fabrics and textiles delivered to the point of care.
The principal benefit of HLAC accreditation to healthcare is the knowledge and confidence that their textile provider is meeting the highest standards in the industry for processing healthcare textiles, including strict adherence to federal government regulations and guidelines," McCurdy says. "We think that especially now all hospitals and healthcare facilities using reusable HCTs should insist that their laundry is HLAC accredited."
For more information about HLAC, visit http://www.hlacnet.org.

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HLAC is a nonprofit organization that, for more than 10 years, has been inspecting and accrediting laundries that process reusable HCTs for all healthcare facilities around the world.

"We are urging healthcare facilities to include among their analysis of their standard precautions a careful review of how their reusable healthcare textiles are processed, or laundered. Their fundamental question should be, 'Is our healthcare laundry accredited?'" - Linda McCurdy, HLAC



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OARSI will present a full-day program highlighting the latest research and clinical guidelines at the 14th annual PAINWeek national conference in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, September 9

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2020
PAINWeek is pleased to announce that the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI)—for the first time—will present a full day track at the PAINWeek National Conference on Tuesday, September 9.
The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) is the leading medical society for advancing the understanding, early detection, treatment, and prevention of osteoarthritis (OA) through its exclusive dedication to research. OARSI's passion and area of focus is on OA, a debilitating disease affecting more than 600 million people around the world. With more than 30 years of experience serving the OA community, OARSI provides the necessary framework, expert resources and support for its international constituents to address the challenges of OA so that the knowledge gained can ultimately be used to help improve patient care and patient outcomes.
Debra Weiner, Executive Vice President, Program Development, remarked, "Given the emergence of new guidelines and therapeutic interventions for osteoarthritis, it is very timely and relevant for OARSI to be at PAINWeek 2020."
OARSI President Ali Mobasheri commented, "Pain is one of the most important components of osteoarthritis and the key issue that patients complain about. Most drug companies are now focusing on the development of disease modifying drugs that impact on joint structure, function, and pain. OARSI is very excited to start a new collaboration with PAINWeek and jointly highlight the exciting research and new treatment guidelines that are being developed. We look forward to PAINWeek 2020 and further collaboration in subsequent years."
To learn more about PAINWeek or to register for the conference, click here or visit https://www.painweek.org/painweek.html. For more information, call (973) 415-5100 or contact Holly Caster at hc@painweek.com.
About PAINWeek 
The conference, convening at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, September 8-12, offers a multidisciplinary faculty and diverse curriculum in acute, behavioral, and interventional pain management; chronic pain syndromes; digital therapeutics, medical/legal issues; neurology; neuromodulation, pharmacotherapy, and physical therapy along with over 30 Special Interest Sessions.
About Global Education Group: 
Global Education Group focuses on producing partnership-based CME for healthcare practitioners. The Global team works with a select group of medical education companies, associations, academic institutions and healthcare facilities to develop and accredit live healthcare conferences and workshops as well as online activities. With each partnership or joint providership, Global brings accreditation expertise, project management excellence and grant funding intelligence. Based in Littleton, Colo., Global has accreditation with commendation from the ACCME. Global also holds accreditations to offer continuing education for nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, dentists and psychologists. Global is a division of Ultimate Medical Academy. 

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OARSI is very excited to start a new collaboration with PAINWeek and jointly highlight the exciting research and new treatment guidelines that are being developed.



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