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Net Health Secures Dr. Drew Contreras and Geeta "Dr. G" Nayyar to Speak at First-Ever Rehab Therapy and Wound Care Product Summit

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers across the continuum of care, today announced that Dr. Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, and Geeta "Dr. G" Nayyar, MD, MBA, will join its inaugural Net Health NEXT Customer Conference on May 9, 2024, in Tampa Bay, Florida. Participants will experience a convergence of innovation, expertise, and industry insights that promises to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in rehab therapy and wound care. Complimentary event registration is open to Net Health customers for a limited time.

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Participants will experience a convergence of innovation, expertise, and industry insights that promises to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in rehab therapy and wound care.
Complimentary event registration is open to Net Health customers for a limited time.
"As the wound care and rehab therapy industries continue to evolve, we must arm providers with the tools and practices necessary to continue delivering world-class care," said Ron Books, CEO of Net Health.
The event is set to bring together Net Health customers and wound care and rehab therapy leaders from private practices, hospitals, contract therapy organizations, rehab therapy enterprises, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Time is Money: New Coast Study Reveals the Cost of Commuting in the U.S.

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024

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The financial cost of public transportation commuting was found by analyzing the monthly transit pass prices sourced from APTA's public transit fare database and local transit authority websites.

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The financial cost of public transportation commuting was found by analyzing the monthly transit pass prices sourced from APTA's public transit fare database and local transit authority websites.
Opting for car commuting over public transit can save an average of 38 minutes per day, while public transit users save significantly on annual costs, ranging from $600 to $976.
The average American car commuter spends 25.4 minutes per day commuting, amounting to nearly 19 hours each month and over a year throughout their working lifetime.
Public transit commuters spend an average of 44.6 minutes per day commuting, translating to over two years throughout their working lifetime.

Public Transport ITS in Europe and North America - ITS for Buses and Trams is Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 7.1% to Reach € 4.26 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024

Approximately 60 billion and 12 billion public transport passenger journeys were carried out in Europe and North America respectively each year before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Approximately 60 billion and 12 billion public transport passenger journeys were carried out in Europe and North America respectively each year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Available transport modes include for example local and regional buses and trolleybuses, regional and suburban rail transport, metros and trams, and local waterborne passenger transport services.
In 2021, the number of registered buses and coaches in Europe and North America reached 0.86 million vehicles and 1.0 million vehicles respectively.
The economic value of public transport services in Europe is estimated to around € 145-155 billion per year, while the corresponding number in North America is around € 80-90 billion.

Net Health and ATA Examine Impact of Digital MSK on Rehab Therapy Practices with Six-Part Series

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

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PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers across the continuum of care, today announced its Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) thought leadership program titled, "Harnessing the Potential of Digital MSK Care," in cooperation with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The series consists of on-demand webinars with leaders in the rehab therapy space and in-depth editorial created by Net Health, the APTA, and other subject matter experts, providing practical insight into how rehab therapy organizations can adopt digital tools as a part of their in-person practice. The series examines broader healthcare conversations and how they relate to digital MSK, such as consumerization and value-based care.

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The series examines broader healthcare conversations and how they relate to digital MSK, such as consumerization and value-based care.
Digital MSK is a model for rehab therapy care delivery that leverages technologies and tools such as smartphones, tablets, apps, wearable technologies, and various other software solutions to support rehab therapy patients with musculoskeletal ailments.
The series serves as an educational platform for rehab therapy providers to learn about the impact of digital tools on their practices and how they can affect care, education, and business practices.
To learn more about Net Health and the future of digital MSK, visit www.Nethealth.com/dmsk

NFI announces fourth quarter and full year 2023 results

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company"), a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for Fiscal 2023.

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Results noted herein are for the 13-week period ("2023 Q4”) and the 52-week period ("Fiscal 2023”) ended December 31, 2023.
The comparisons reported in this press release compare 2023 Q4 to the 13-week period ("2022 Q4") and Fiscal 2023 to the 53-week period ("Fiscal 2022") ended January 1, 2023.
Comparisons and comments are also made to the 13-week period (“2023 Q3”) ended October 1, 2023.
NFI generated $19 million in cash flows from working capital in the fourth quarter as higher vehicle deliveries lowered finished goods and work-in-progress inventory.

NFI presents at White House Roundtable focused on strengthening U.S. bus manufacturing and clean transit deployment

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Freitag, Februar 9, 2024

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The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.

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The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.
The Task Force recommended, amongst other things, three immediate changes in bus contracts: price adjustments, progress payments, and the use of price indices.
“NFI was honored to participate in the White House Roundtable,” said Mr. Soubry.
Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 350 interactive events, welcoming 7,000 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.

MedStar Health and Marymount University Partner to Further Enhance Student Learning Opportunities and Provide Scholarships to Students Seeking Careers in Physical Therapy

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Donnerstag, Februar 8, 2024

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It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .

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It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .
"This partnership will further augment the already outstanding work Marymount does to prepare physical therapy students for the new healthcare environment that has evolved post-pandemic by learning side-by-side from physical therapists and other health care specialists who are currently working in their field."
Additionally, for the school year starting in the fall of 2024, MedStar Health will provide five $20,000 scholarships for students seeking a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
"This collaboration with MedStar Health will significantly enhance our students' classroom work and draw students to the area where the population demonstrates an increased demand for physical therapy services.

MedRhythms Announces Key Publications Confirming Efficacy, Safety, and Usability of InTandem™ for Chronic Stroke Walking Impairment

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Donnerstag, Februar 8, 2024

Historically, there has been a key care gap in the availability of efficacious walking rehabilitation interventions for the chronic phase of stroke recovery, typically defined as six or more months after the initial stroke.

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Historically, there has been a key care gap in the availability of efficacious walking rehabilitation interventions for the chronic phase of stroke recovery, typically defined as six or more months after the initial stroke.
There are few interventions that can help people with chronic stroke gait impairment improve both their gait speed and quality.
In the randomized controlled trial, study participants with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to InTandem or an active control group.
These results confirm InTandem's safety and efficacy for home use by patients living with gait impairment in the chronic stroke recovery phase.

Therapy Groups Applaud Introduction of the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act

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Mittwoch, Februar 7, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.

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Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.
"Physical therapy practices are currently facing many challenges under Medicare, from unsustainable cuts to workforce shortages.
The REDUCE Act will allow our members to spend more time with their patients rather than tracking down unnecessary paperwork."
The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

Helius Booth and Special Event at APTA Combined Sections Meeting Will Highlight Physical Therapists’ Ability to Customize PoNS Therapy® to Improve Gait in People with MS

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Montag, Februar 5, 2024

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CSM attendees can register for the after-hours event at booth 7074 or online at https://forms.gle/FEqwwRZpJj38aJRW9 .

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CSM attendees can register for the after-hours event at booth 7074 or online at https://forms.gle/FEqwwRZpJj38aJRW9 .
Helius’ appearance at the conference follows the first full year PoNS was available to MS patients in the United States, during which Helius’ engagement with physical therapists grew remarkably.
These topics will carry over to the after-hours event, held from 5-6:30 p.m. on February 16 at booth 7074.
“PoNS Therapy gives physical therapists a powerful new tool to counter some of the life-changing effects of MS, and we look forward to speaking with physical therapists about PoNS and highlighting its therapeutic potential.”