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9 in 10 PAs Say the PA Licensure Compact is Taking Too Long to Implement

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목요일, 5월 9, 2024

PEABODY, Mass., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barton Associates, the 4th largest locum tenens staffing agency in the United States with nine offices nationwide, conducted a survey of its network of physician assistants (PAs) to gauge their opinions about the PA Licensure Compact, which was recently officially activated in eight states.

Key Points: 
  • A majority of PAs who voiced an opinion (99.7%) say they support the implementation of the PA Licensure Compact.
  • The PA Licensure Compact is an interstate arrangement in which participating states agree to recognize a valid, unencumbered PA license issued by another compact state through a compact privilege.
  • The findings showed that around nine in 10 PAs who had an opinion (91%) agreed that the PA Licensure Compact is taking too long to implement.
  • In addition, 99.5% of surveyed PAs with an opinion agree that every state should implement the PA Licensure Compact.

8x8, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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수요일, 5월 8, 2024

8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 ended March 31, 2024.
  • Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results:
    Total revenue decreased 2% to $728.7 million, compared to $743.9 million in fiscal 2023.
  • Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results:
    Total revenue of $179.4 million, compared to $184.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Non-GAAP operating profit was $20.3 million, compared to non-GAAP operating profit of $24.8 million in fourth quarter fiscal 2023.

Premier, Inc. Announces Cross-Industry Initiative to Improve Diagnosis and Care for Chronic Kidney Disease

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수요일, 5월 8, 2024

Total inflation-adjusted Medicare expenditures for patients with end-stage renal disease increased to $53 billion in 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Total inflation-adjusted Medicare expenditures for patients with end-stage renal disease increased to $53 billion in 2019.
  • The partnership with AstraZeneca demonstrates a commitment to implement and learn about innovative approaches to driving optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy for patients.
  • PINC AI™ Stanson AI-powered technology, including clinical decision support and real-time alerts integrated into the provider workflow, to help strategically modify provider behavior to improve CKD screening, diagnosis and care quality.
  • For example, these resources could include the CKD Care Journey Roadmap, CKD Health Equity Primer, clinical decision support documentation (algorithms) and other digitized resources.

Magnachip Reports Results for First Quarter 2024

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목요일, 5월 2, 2024

A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included in this press release.

Key Points: 
  • A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included in this press release.
  • Beginning in Q1, the Company begins reporting results under its newly organized businesses: MSS (Mixed-Signal Solutions) and PAS (Power Analog Solutions).
  • While actual results may vary, Magnachip currently expects the following:
    Consolidated revenue to be in the range of $49 to $54 million, including approximately $1.5 million of Transitional Foundry Services.
  • These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting Includes Symposium on Cost-Effectiveness of Implementing Exclusive Human Milk-Based Nutrition for Premature Infants

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금요일, 5월 3, 2024

DUARTE, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolacta Bioscience, the world's leading hospital provider of 100% human milk-based nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants, announced today that Dr. Rangasamy Ramanathan, professor of pediatrics division chief, division of neonatal medicine, Los Angeles General Medical Center and PIH Good Samaritan Hospital, will present published data on the financial and clinical benefits of implementing an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants during the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 6:30-8 p.m. ET, in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • PAS connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers, clinicians, and medical educators worldwide to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.
  • "We saw significant reductions in length of stay and days on parenteral nutrition, which directly translated to substantial cost savings for our NICU."
  • "We encourage PAS attendees to attend the symposium to learn more about the clinical and financial benefits of EHMD implementation."
  • Extensive real-world data affirm EHMD adoption enables critical health improvements for premature infants and major cost reductions for hospitals.

CFGI Acquires Leading German CFO Advisory Firm PAS Financial Advisory AG

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목요일, 5월 2, 2024

BOSTON and STUTTGART, Germany, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFGI, a leading global accounting and business advisory firm and a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire PAS Financial Advisory AG, a major German non-audit accounting advisory firm with a robust presence spanning nine offices across Germany and more than 100 employees.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and STUTTGART, Germany, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFGI, a leading global accounting and business advisory firm and a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire PAS Financial Advisory AG, a major German non-audit accounting advisory firm with a robust presence spanning nine offices across Germany and more than 100 employees.
  • PAS Financial Advisory AG serves public and private clients, offering a comprehensive suite of accounting, reporting, process, and valuation advisory services tailored to address the evolving needs of organizations across the business lifecycle.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome PAS Financial Advisory AG to the CFGI family," commented CFGI Co-CEO Nick Nardone.
  • "I'm extremely excited about the future and what this combination will offer both our employees and our clients," said Markus Groß, CEO of PAS Financial Advisory AG.

CFGI Acquires Leading German CFO Advisory Firm PAS Financial Advisory AG

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목요일, 5월 2, 2024

BOSTON and STUTTGART, Germany, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFGI, a leading global accounting and business advisory firm and a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire PAS Financial Advisory AG, a major German non-audit accounting advisory firm with a robust presence spanning nine offices across Germany and more than 100 employees.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and STUTTGART, Germany, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFGI, a leading global accounting and business advisory firm and a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire PAS Financial Advisory AG, a major German non-audit accounting advisory firm with a robust presence spanning nine offices across Germany and more than 100 employees.
  • PAS Financial Advisory AG serves public and private clients, offering a comprehensive suite of accounting, reporting, process, and valuation advisory services tailored to address the evolving needs of organizations across the business lifecycle.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome PAS Financial Advisory AG to the CFGI family," commented CFGI Co-CEO Nick Nardone.
  • "I'm extremely excited about the future and what this combination will offer both our employees and our clients," said Markus Groß, CEO of PAS Financial Advisory AG.

Annual PA Compensation Continues Rising, Increases 5.8% Over 2022

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physician associate/physician assistant (PA) base compensation, without bonuses, continued to rise in 2023, increasing 5.8% from $120,000 in 2022 to $127,000 in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physician associate/physician assistant (PA) base compensation, without bonuses, continued to rise in 2023, increasing 5.8% from $120,000 in 2022 to $127,000 in 2023.
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the PA employment is expected to grow 27% between 2022 and 2032.
  • The sky is truly the limit for the PA profession.”
    The report highlighted that professional fulfillment and compensation among PAs has increased over the last year.
  • The AAPA Salary Report is the only PA salary resource that provides detailed information about base salary, base hourly wage, bonuses, and benefits.

Survey: Physicians Turning to Locum Tenens to Improve Work Conditions, Relieve Burnout

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화요일, 4월 23, 2024

The survey asked physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who recently have worked as locum tenens why they do so.

Key Points: 
  • The survey asked physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who recently have worked as locum tenens why they do so.
  • “Locum tenens offer relief from the long, inflexible work hours and onerous bureaucratic duties that often cause dissatisfaction and burnout among physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Locum tenens providers also offer staffing flexibility for hospitals and other healthcare facilities.”
    Close to half of those surveyed (47%) said that locum tenens work is more satisfying than working in a permanent position, while only 12% said that a permanent position is more satisfying than locum tenens.
  • AMN Healthcare’s 2024 Survey of Locum Tenens Physicians and Advanced Practitioners is based on responses from 589 physicians, NPs and APs who have worked locum tenens in the last 18 months and has a margin of error of +/- 4%.

AAPA to Launch PAthways Program to Foster Diversity Within PA Profession

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) announces the launch of PAthways, an initiative aimed at fostering diversity within the PA profession.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) announces the launch of PAthways, an initiative aimed at fostering diversity within the PA profession.
  • PAthways is designed to address historically marginalized communities, including Black, Latina/o/x, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other racial and ethnic groups, within the PA profession.
  • This two-prong program is aimed at: 1) raising awareness and interest in the PA profession among freshman and sophomore college students at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and 2) providing mentorship and shadowing opportunities for seniors and recent graduates of color interested in pursuing PA school.
  • In its first cohort, PAthways aims to reach over 2,000 students at various stages of their pre-PA career path, including early college and post-college individuals.