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MacKenzie Scott Makes Transformative $12 Million Gift to National Medical Fellowships to Advance Health Equity

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Mercoledì, Marzo 23, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announced that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a $12 million gift to the organization, which is the single largest gift in the organization's 76-year history.

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  • Scott's philanthropic investment will accelerate National Medical Fellowships' work developing diverse leaders committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism in health care.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announced that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a $12 million gift to the organization, which is the single largest gift in the organization's 76-year history.
  • NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) medical students.
  • National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is the only private national organization devoted to providing scholarships and support specifically for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions.

MDisrupt Lands $6 Million in Seed Funding to Build Its Digital Health Intelligence Platform

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Lunedì, Marzo 7, 2022
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MDisrupt , a digital health intelligence company, today announced it has raised $6M in funding from global leaders and companies in digital health, technology, and investing.

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  • MDisrupt , a digital health intelligence company, today announced it has raised $6M in funding from global leaders and companies in digital health, technology, and investing.
  • Building on this success and in order to meet the continued innovation in digital health, MDisrupt is transforming into a digital health intelligence company that organizes the worlds digital health products by performance, so everyone can make data-driven healthcare decisions.
  • The objective dataset built on real-world clinical performance from every digital health product from the MDisrupt platform will inform the companys digital health intelligence engine.
  • The company has helped more than 55 digital health companies build and scale digital health products.

Healthcare Consultancy HSG Urges Proactive Intervention to Mitigate Adverse Consequences From 2022 CMS Split/Shared Visit Rules

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Mercoledì, Marzo 2, 2022
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The guide, authored byTerrence McWilliams, MD, FAAFP, Director and Chief Clinical Consultant at HSG, "The 2022 CMS Split/Shared Visit Rules and the Anticipated Impacts," is available for download at HSGAdvisor.com.

Key Points: 
  • The guide, authored byTerrence McWilliams, MD, FAAFP, Director and Chief Clinical Consultant at HSG, "The 2022 CMS Split/Shared Visit Rules and the Anticipated Impacts," is available for download at HSGAdvisor.com.
  • The 2022 MPFS Final Rule also clarified that the Split/Shared Visit scenario does not apply to the office setting.
  • "The changes to the Split/Shared Visit Rules create several significant consequences for employed provider networks.
  • Organizations need to be aware of the presence, and potential impact of the new CMS Split/Shared Visit Requirements and proactively intervene to mitigate adverse consequences.

Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Venerdì, Febbraio 18, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Family Physician for her outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Family Physician for her outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine.
  • Currently, she serves as the Owner and Family Practitioner at the Medical Center of Hollywood Family, Cosmetic, and Ketamine Infusion Center.
  • Dr. Awan offers cosmetic procedures such as Botox, microdermabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, contouring, skin tightening, age spot removal, and ZO skin care.
  • Dr. Awan dedicates this recognition to her parents, Radu and Floare Marcu, and her children Rizvan, Saf, Zain, and Alina.

HGS AxisPoint Health Provides ACAP Plans Insight to Promote COVID Vaccine Acceptance, Address Hesitancy

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Giovedì, Febbraio 17, 2022
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HGS Healthcare, LLC (HGS Healthcare) announced today that its affiliate, HGS AxisPoint Health LLC (HGS AxisPoint Health), partnered with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) to provide its training on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication strategies to increase vaccination rates.

Key Points: 
  • HGS Healthcare, LLC (HGS Healthcare) announced today that its affiliate, HGS AxisPoint Health LLC (HGS AxisPoint Health), partnered with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) to provide its training on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication strategies to increase vaccination rates.
  • We are a proud supporter of ACAP and its member Safety Net Health Plans in their mission to provide high quality health care to lower-income people and those with significant health needs, said Zac Fritz, Chief Executive Officer of HGS AxisPoint Health.
  • Accordingly, were delighted that HGS AxisPoint Health shared the work its doing to effectively address vaccine hesitancy with our member Safety Net Health Plans.
  • Visit https://AxisPointHealth.com to learn how HGS AxisPoint Health can reduce your cost of care while making your health plan compliant.

PeraHealth Webinar to Share Strategies for Reducing Palliative Care Readmissions

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Lunedì, Febbraio 7, 2022
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PeraHealth invites all healthcare professionals to join a free palliative care webinar on February 15, 2022, with guest speakers from Shannon Health.

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  • PeraHealth invites all healthcare professionals to join a free palliative care webinar on February 15, 2022, with guest speakers from Shannon Health.
  • As part of its mission to strive for patient-centered excellence, Shannon Health uses PeraHealths Rothman Index (RI) patient surveillance platform to support clinicians responsible for palliative care.
  • Linda Hitchcock, MD, FAAFP, CAQ, CMD, a Shannon Health palliative care physician who is also board certified in geriatrics, and her team routinely share RI Trend graphs with patients and their families.
  • The graphs aid with communication by providing a simple view of the patients condition, resulting in a more comprehensive decision-making process.

Forum Health Asheville Welcomes Functional and Integrative Physician Clayton W. Bell MD

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Martedì, Febbraio 1, 2022
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FLINT, Mich., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Health Asheville , a Forum Health network integrative and functional medicine practice, welcomes Clayton W. Bell, MD as a provider.

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  • FLINT, Mich., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Health Asheville , a Forum Health network integrative and functional medicine practice, welcomes Clayton W. Bell, MD as a provider.
  • Dr. Bell joins John L. Wilson, Jr., MD, FAAFP and Kamila Fiore, APRN-C at the Forum Health Asheville, previously Great Smokies Medical Center.
  • "Dr. Bell brings extensive experience to our Forum Health Asheville location," said Adam Puttkammer, president of Forum Health .
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bell he embodies the dedication to whole-person healing that Forum Health stands for," said Phil Hagerman, chief executive officer at Forum Health .

New Advisory Council Gives VITAL WorkLife Expanded Strategic Direction Supporting Emotional Health of Employees and Healthcare Workers

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Martedì, Gennaio 18, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAL WorkLife , the national leader in behavioral health consulting to professionals and organizations in the healthcare industry, announced it has launched an Advisory Council of industry leaders.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAL WorkLife , the national leader in behavioral health consulting to professionals and organizations in the healthcare industry, announced it has launched an Advisory Council of industry leaders.
  • VITAL WorkLife's focus on the emotional and behavioral well being of physicians and healthcare teams, has made it the national leader in comprehensive well being solutions designed specifically for healthcare.
  • Workers in the US healthcare industry, considered the best in the world, require special programs which focus on their unique needs.
  • The intensity of behavioral and emotional health issues for physicians has emerged as a secondary pandemic as a result of COVID-19.

Cityblock Health Appoints Dr. Kameron Matthews to Chief Health Officer Role as Part of Expanded Leadership Team

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Lunedì, Gennaio 10, 2022
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Dr. Matthews joins Cityblock from the Veterans Health Administration, where she spent five years leading complex and distributed medical management models across a national footprint.

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  • Dr. Matthews joins Cityblock from the Veterans Health Administration, where she spent five years leading complex and distributed medical management models across a national footprint.
  • "Transforming our healthcare system has been my passion, my life's work, and to continue this at Cityblock is an honor," said Dr. Matthews.
  • Cityblock has expanded its leadership team in recent months with additional senior leaders and new board members, including:
    Ara Tucker, Chief People Officer - Tucker previously led Talent and Culture at Audible.
  • Susan Brown, Chief Administrative Officer - Brown previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at Haven, and was President and Chief Operating Officer of Minuteman Health.

VillageMD Congratulates Troy T. Fiesinger, MD, FAAFP, named Texas Family Physician of the Year and Harold Fields, MD, as Physician Emeritus

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Venerdì, Gennaio 7, 2022
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Each year, patients and physicians nominate extraordinary family physicians throughout Texas who symbolize excellence and dedication in family medicine.

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  • Each year, patients and physicians nominate extraordinary family physicians throughout Texas who symbolize excellence and dedication in family medicine.
  • A panel of TAFP members then select one as the family physician of the year as the winner.
  • Fiesinger has been a family physician for more than 20 years, and currently practices at Village Medical in Houston.
  • Harold Fields founded Village Family Practice in Houston in 1975 and was a practicing physician for 40 years.