Healthcare in the United States

Ophthalmology Times® Expands Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) Program With the Addition of Two Partners

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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CRANBURY, N.J., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ophthalmology Times, a leading multimedia platform dedicated to ophthalmologists, announces the addition of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) and the Refractive Surgery Council (RSC) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program.

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  • CRANBURY, N.J., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ophthalmology Times, a leading multimedia platform dedicated to ophthalmologists, announces the addition of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) and the Refractive Surgery Council (RSC) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program.
  • "Moreover, the missions of each of these foundations align directly with our mission as a publication, making for outstanding partnerships.
  • For more than 40 years, the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GFR) has contributed to funding innovative clinical and laboratory research.
  • For the full list of Ophthalmology Times SAP partners, click here .

Simplifeye Expands Technology Suite for Retail Healthcare Practices

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Healthcare in the United States, Revenue Cycle Management

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplifeye , a technology platform improving patient and practice workflow for the retail healthcare sector, today announced it has expanded its suite of services to include Simplifeye Payments and Simplifeye Invite , making it the most encompassing, scalable workflow technology solution specifically for the healthcare sector.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplifeye , a technology platform improving patient and practice workflow for the retail healthcare sector, today announced it has expanded its suite of services to include Simplifeye Payments and Simplifeye Invite , making it the most encompassing, scalable workflow technology solution specifically for the healthcare sector.
  • By helping practices manage and optimize their businesses, Simplifeye empowers doctors to focus on what truly matters providing patients with high-quality healthcare.
  • The technology empowers practices and patients alike healthcare providers' businesses are better protected, and treatments are more financially attainable for patients," said Dr. Ryan Hungate, an orthodontist and the founder and CEO of Simplifeye.
  • With the addition of Simplifeye Payments to its platform, Simplifeye offers a single solution for practices to manage revenue cycle management effectively.

DarioHealth Chosen to Provide Remote Patient Monitoring for Alabama Regional Medical Services

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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ARMS selected Dario's Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to improve the management of hypertension across a diverse patient population, including large numbers of underserved and uninsured patients.

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  • ARMS selected Dario's Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to improve the management of hypertension across a diverse patient population, including large numbers of underserved and uninsured patients.
  • "Alabama Regional Medical Services joins a growing number of providers and health systems choosing DarioHealth's RPM solution to help address the stubborn challenge of improving patient health behaviors," commented Rick Anderson, President and General Manager of North America at DarioHealth.
  • "A core goal at Alabama Regional Medical Services is excellence in primary care," stated Anthony R. Gardner, CEO, Alabama Regional Medical Services.
  • Alabama Regional Medical Services is an HRSA FTCA-deemed, Federally-Qualified Health Center that has been serving the greater Birmingham area since 1983.

Nurx Launches Urgent Care, Starting with Overnight Delivery of Emergency Contraception

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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By meeting the demand for urgent emergency contraception through access to medical providers 7 days a week and overnight shipping, Nurx is breaking down barriers to sensitive health needs and offering comprehensive care," said Varsha Rao, CEO of Nurx.

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  • By meeting the demand for urgent emergency contraception through access to medical providers 7 days a week and overnight shipping, Nurx is breaking down barriers to sensitive health needs and offering comprehensive care," said Varsha Rao, CEO of Nurx.
  • "Our patients who trust Nurx with their ongoing medical needs are also seeking urgent solutions and Nurx Now will provide that, first in emergency contraception with other urgent care options to follow."
  • Nurx has already prescribed emergency contraception to more than 60,000 patients but with Nurx Now, patients will be able to get their urgently needed emergency contraception delivered directly to their door with expedited shipping.
  • "By offering emergency contraception with expedited shipping, Nurx makes this valuable pregnancy prevention tool more accessible and continues our commitment to destigmatizing personal health needs."

Zing Health Joins ConnectureDRX Platform to Simplify Path to Medicare Enrollment

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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As part of the collaboration, Zing Health will join ConnectureDRX's Brokerlink Network, the largest distribution network in the Medicare industry.

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  • As part of the collaboration, Zing Health will join ConnectureDRX's Brokerlink Network, the largest distribution network in the Medicare industry.
  • Features such as accurate drug cost estimates and highly personalized Medicare enrollment options on ConnectureDRX will give consumers insight into Zing Health's innovative, community-minded benefits.
  • "For more than two decades, ConnectureDRX has helped consumers connect with health plans through technologies that simplify complex healthcare choices, empowering them to make informed decisions," said Zing Health Founder and CEO Dr. Eric E. Whitaker.
  • The partnership is just the latest way Zing Health is establishing itself as a major player in the Medicare Advantage market.

Woodland Hills Workers to Protest Kaiser Permanente Outsourcing SoCal Jobs

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Woodland Hills, Calif, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from Kaiser Permanente will picket TOMORROW at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 at Kaiser Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave, in Woodland Hills, to protest the healthcare giants practice of outsourcing call center jobs from Southern California to other states.

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  • Woodland Hills, Calif, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from Kaiser Permanente will picket TOMORROW at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 at Kaiser Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave, in Woodland Hills, to protest the healthcare giants practice of outsourcing call center jobs from Southern California to other states.
  • Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente issued an apology for long phone wait times amid high demands for vaccine appointments.
  • WHAT: Healthcare workers wearing their uniforms will hold signs, chant, and march in protest of Kaiser Permanentes practice of outsourcing call center jobs.
  • WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center 5601 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    #####SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is a healthcare justice union of more than 100,000healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare activists united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected healthcare workers.

Hennepin Healthcare Selects RSource to Provide Two New RCM Programs

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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(July 19, 2021) RSource , a leading provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) services to hospitals and health systems, announced today that Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota selected RSource to provide two new programs, their Veteran Administration (VA) Claim Recovery solution and COB & Patient Involvement Denials Recovery solution.

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  • (July 19, 2021) RSource , a leading provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) services to hospitals and health systems, announced today that Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota selected RSource to provide two new programs, their Veteran Administration (VA) Claim Recovery solution and COB & Patient Involvement Denials Recovery solution.
  • Dawn M. Patton, Director of Patient Financial Services for Hennepin Healthcare stated: RSource is a great partner in helping us with the more time consuming and difficult accounts.
  • The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
  • RSource's programs are designed to accelerate and maximize netback, enhance patient satisfaction, and provide actionable feedback to improve front-end processes.

Bend Financial Meets HSA Investing Surge with Expanded, Fully Integrated Investment Offering

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Financial (Bend), an industry-leading health savings account (HSA) provider, today announced the expansion of its HSA investment platform to now include a fully integrated investment offering that provides HSA investors seamless access to fractional trading, multiple investment models, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a host of other modern features.

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  • BOSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Financial (Bend), an industry-leading health savings account (HSA) provider, today announced the expansion of its HSA investment platform to now include a fully integrated investment offering that provides HSA investors seamless access to fractional trading, multiple investment models, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a host of other modern features.
  • "The latest market research data shows just how much interest in HSA investing is growing," noted Tom Torre, CEO of Bend.
  • "Bend has always championed HSA investment potential, and our new, fully integrated investment platform is just another example of the commitment we have to staying on the leading edge of our industry and offering our accountholders and partners the best, most modern tools to maximize every aspect of an HSA."
  • Backed by DriveWealth , a pioneer in fractional investing and embedded finance committed to transforming the investment landscape, Bend's new investment experience is fully integrated into the Bend HSA platform and allows accountholders to manage all their HSA investing without being redirected to a partner site.

BUDDI AI Announces Expansion of Executive Team to Bolster Innovative AI-Powered Healthcare Product Suite

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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More than 270 healthcare provider sites now utilize BUDDI AI automation services for coding and revenue cycle management.

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  • More than 270 healthcare provider sites now utilize BUDDI AI automation services for coding and revenue cycle management.
  • BUDDI AI plans to expand into additional RCM areas including, autonomous prior authorizations, autonomous billing, autonomous contract management and real-time clinical documentation improvement.
  • He has worked across the healthcare ecosystem in diverse sectors ranging from healthcare providers to payers and life science companies.
  • Shankar Saibabu joins BUDDI AI from Audacious Inquiry, one of the fastest growing Healthcare Information Exchanges in the country.

COTA and MedStar Health Partner To Drive Scientific Research and Expedite Delivery of Innovative Cancer Treatments

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Its cancer team including MedStar Health Cancer Network and the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute provides care to patients across 10 sites.

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  • Its cancer team including MedStar Health Cancer Network and the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute provides care to patients across 10 sites.
  • The Institute's academic cancer partner Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation to receive this designation by the National Cancer Institute.
  • "Our partnership with COTA will support our ongoing efforts to leverage deep clinical data to power research that will improve outcomes for cancer patients," said Neil J. Weissman, MD, FACC, FASE, president of MedStar Health Research Institute and chief scientific officer for MedStar Health.
  • "As a leader in oncology real-world data, we are excited to work with COTA to drive innovative research that will change how cancer is studied and treated."