Healthcare in the United States

Walgreens and Pearl Health Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Value-Based Care Delivery

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Walgreens, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), and Pearl Health, a leading provider enablement company, today announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.

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  • Walgreens, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), and Pearl Health, a leading provider enablement company, today announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.
  • “Our partnership with Pearl Health allows us to reach more communities faster and enable comprehensive, affordable care that improves long-term health outcomes and fosters healthier communities.”
    “At Pearl Health, we believe that local primary care providers are key to improving America’s overall health.
  • Our technology-powered value-based care model aligns seamlessly with the healthcare services Walgreens offers, particularly in the most vulnerable communities,” said Michael Kopko, chief executive officer, Pearl Health.
  • With its strong investments in home-based care through CareCentrix and health system-owned pharmacy solutions through Shields Health Solutions, Walgreens has established itself as a leading partner of choice in reimagining local, personalized care.

Acacium Group acquires SUMO Medical Staffing, a leading locum tenens agency with coverage across the US

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Friday, September 8, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acacium Group, a leading global healthcare and life science delivery partner with services and staffing operations across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia, today announces it has acquired Sumo Medical Staffing, a specialist locum tenens agency with US-wide coverage.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acacium Group, a leading global healthcare and life science delivery partner with services and staffing operations across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia, today announces it has acquired Sumo Medical Staffing, a specialist locum tenens agency with US-wide coverage.
  • SUMO Medical Staffing is a Utah-based locum tenens agency dedicated to placing qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in temporary and permanent positions across the US.
  • They place medical professionals in specialties including psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, ER/urgent care, pediatrics, and more.
  • Acacium Group has ambitious plans to grow globally in a way that positively impacts society, and SUMO Medical Staffing will play an important part in helping that happen."

Acacium Group acquires SUMO Medical Staffing, a leading locum tenens agency with coverage across the US

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Friday, September 8, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acacium Group, a leading global healthcare and life science delivery partner with services and staffing operations across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia, today announces it has acquired Sumo Medical Staffing, a specialist locum tenens agency with US-wide coverage.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acacium Group, a leading global healthcare and life science delivery partner with services and staffing operations across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia, today announces it has acquired Sumo Medical Staffing, a specialist locum tenens agency with US-wide coverage.
  • SUMO Medical Staffing is a Utah-based locum tenens agency dedicated to placing qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in temporary and permanent positions across the US.
  • They place medical professionals in specialties including psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, ER/urgent care, pediatrics, and more.
  • Acacium Group has ambitious plans to grow globally in a way that positively impacts society, and SUMO Medical Staffing will play an important part in helping that happen."

Walgreens Boots Alliance Announces Leadership Transition

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that the Board of Directors and Rosalind Brewer have mutually agreed that Ms.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that the Board of Directors and Rosalind Brewer have mutually agreed that Ms.
  • Brewer has agreed to continue to advise WBA while the Company conducts a search for a permanent CEO.
  • Roz navigated the Company through the global pandemic, overseeing the critical rollout of vaccines in Walgreens pharmacies and to high-risk populations across the country.
  • Brewer said, “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to lead Walgreens Boots Alliance and to work alongside such talented and dedicated colleagues.

Nashville Health Care Council Announces Speakers, Agenda for Inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Today, the Nashville Health Care Council proudly announced the agenda and speaker details for its inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, featuring some of the healthcare industry’s most influential innovators and dealmakers.

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  • Today, the Nashville Health Care Council proudly announced the agenda and speaker details for its inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, featuring some of the healthcare industry’s most influential innovators and dealmakers.
  • The lineup for the inaugural Sessions conference is a testament to the prominence and impact of our region’s massive healthcare cluster,” said Apryl Childs-Potter, president of the Nashville Health Care Council.
  • Nashville Healthcare Sessions, named as a nod to the collaborative spirit of Nashville’s music legacy, offers a unique conference experience that begins with two days of curated content, invitation-only dinners for chief healthcare executives and a networking reception.
  • Presenting sponsors include Acadia Healthcare , Brookdale Senior Living , Community Health Systems , HCA Healthcare , Lifepoint Health and Optum .

Lake Nona's WHIT and Welltech Ventures Announce Global Wellness and Health Innovation Competition

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Nona's Wellness Home Built on Innovation and Technology (WHIT), and Welltech Ventures, a prominent wellness and health innovation fund, today announced the establishment of a global call to action competition to discover groundbreaking technologies that tackle major challenges in wellness and ultimately answer the question: "what is a healthy home?"

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  • A competition for innovators pioneering the newest health and wellness technologies for the home; Will be judged by a high-profile panel of experts
    ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Nona's Wellness Home Built on Innovation and Technology (WHIT), and Welltech Ventures, a prominent wellness and health innovation fund, today announced the establishment of a global call to action competition to discover groundbreaking technologies that tackle major challenges in wellness and ultimately answer the question: "what is a healthy home?"
  • Entrepreneurs and established companies dedicated to creating health and wellness solutions and experiences are invited to participate in this extraordinary opportunity.
  • "We're excited to partner with Lake Nona for this Call for Innovation, as they offer the perfect environment to evaluate the next generation of health and wellness technologies for the home within its WHIT house," said Galit Horovitz, Co-Founder & Partner at Welltech Ventures.
  • "We are witnessing health and wellness at the forefront of innovation in the home.

Macquarie Capital Names Advisory Veteran Joseph Gatto as Senior Advisor – Global Consumer and Retail

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced it has named Joseph Gatto as Senior Advisor – Global Consumer and Retail, strengthening the firm’s coverage in the sector.

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  • Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced it has named Joseph Gatto as Senior Advisor – Global Consumer and Retail, strengthening the firm’s coverage in the sector.
  • Mr. Gatto will support Macquarie Capital’s global consumer and retail team advising clients across the food and beverage, household products and personal care, consumer goods and retail sectors.
  • In 2019, Mr. Gatto founded Orient Point Partners, focused on strategic advisory and principal investments in consumer wellness working with corporations, private equity, venture capital firms and founder-led enterprises.
  • His reputation, deep relationships and knowledge of the consumer and retail industries make him a valuable addition to our team,” said David Berman, Co-Head of Macquarie Capital, Americas and Global Head of Consumer, Gaming & Leisure.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended May 31, 2023.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended May 31, 2023.
  • Operating loss was $0.5 billion in the third quarter compared to a loss of $0.3 billion in the year-ago quarter.
  • Earnings per share in the third quarter was $0.14, compared to EPS of $0.33 in the year-ago quarter.
  • Boots UK comparable retail sales increased 13.4 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, growing market share for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Vesey Street Capital Partners Strengthens its Team by Announcing the Addition of Heyward Donigan and Debbie Osteen to its Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

As such, we are adding two executives to our strategic advisory board who bring a wealth of industry expertise and success in leading Healthcare Services businesses.

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  • As such, we are adding two executives to our strategic advisory board who bring a wealth of industry expertise and success in leading Healthcare Services businesses.
  • "I am excited to become a part of VSCP's Strategic Advisory Board," noted Heyward.
  • "Joining this Strategic Advisory Board is a privilege, and I am excited about the potential to help shape the future of healthcare services", says Osteen.
  • Heyward Donigan was most recently the chief executive officer of Rite Aid, a position she was appointed to in August 2019.

CitiusTech Identified in the 2023 Gartner® Quick Answer: U.S. Healthcare CIOs Use Price Transparency Data to Improve Business Outcomes

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

The company was recently mentioned in the 2023 Gartner "Quick Answer: U.S. Healthcare CIOs Use Price Transparency Data to Improve Business Outcomes" report authored by Connie Salgy, Sr. Director Analyst at Gartner.

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  • The company was recently mentioned in the 2023 Gartner "Quick Answer: U.S. Healthcare CIOs Use Price Transparency Data to Improve Business Outcomes" report authored by Connie Salgy, Sr. Director Analyst at Gartner.
  • The report provides insights into how U.S. Healthcare CIOs may leverage price transparency data to improve business outcomes.
  • In February, CitiusTech was mentioned in the 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for U.S. Healthcare Payers' Provider Network Management Applications.
  • Gartner, Quick Answer: U.S. Healthcare CIOs Use Price Transparency Data to Improve Business Outcomes, Connie Salgy, 4 April 2023.