Quality

SmithRx Revolutionizes its Prior Authorization Process with Banjo Health's Leading-Edge AI Platform

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Automation, Partnership, Health, Banjo, PBM, Quality, Cost, Ecosystem, Generative, Composer, Medical device

This partnership aims to improve timeliness, transparency, and reliability in SmithRx's prior authorization (PA) workflows & medical policy management.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership aims to improve timeliness, transparency, and reliability in SmithRx's prior authorization (PA) workflows & medical policy management.
  • SmithRx takes a unique approach using technology to provide its members optimal care at the lowest possible cost.
  • Key benefits include:
    Supercharge Medical Policy Operations: Leveraging Generative AI with Composer to help SmithRx manage their clinical policies more effectively.
  • Vinay Panchal, Director, Clinical Review at SmithRx, commented, "Banjo Health's platform empowers us to give our members the highest level of service for their prior authorizations.

HealthTrackRx Appoints Leading Healthcare Expert Dr. Steven Goldberg as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Diagnosis, PCR, Medicine, Infection, Coventry Health Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Partnership, Georgetown University, Greater Louisville Inc., Humana, Standard of care, MD, MBA, Quality, WellCare, Express Scripts, Approximation error, Region, Kaiser Permanente, CMO, Binghamton University, Quest Diagnostics

DENTON, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced the appointment of Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA, as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • DENTON, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced the appointment of Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA, as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • In the newly created role, Dr. Goldberg will lead the Company's partnership with payors, clinicians, and industry to enhance access to faster, better diagnostics.
  • A distinguished physician and respected healthcare innovator, Dr. Goldberg previously served as Chief Health Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Quest Diagnostics and, preceding that, more than a decade in leading roles of several major health plans, including Chief Medical Officer at WellCare Health Plans, Senior Medical Director at Coventry Health Care, Chief of Medical Affairs at Express Scripts, Corporate Medical Director, Clinical Policy and Quality at Humana, Regional Chief Medical Officer at Excellus BCBS, Network Medical Director at Aetna Health Plans, and Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente NE.
  • "HealthTrackRx is transforming antibiotic stewardship protocols and helping payors and health plans manage spending by eliminating unnecessary tests, misdiagnosis, and ineffective antibiotic treatment.

Virtuosi® Becomes an IACET Accredited Provider

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Microbiology, Organization, Accreditation, VR, Education, Aseptic processing, Senior, Quality, Continuing education, Cell, ANSI, Virtual reality, Nursing

ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Virtuosi the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation. IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Virtuosi the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation.
  • IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
  • "We are pleased to recognize and celebrate the achievement of Virtuosi powered by Quality Executive Partners as an Accredited Provider," stated Randy Bowman, President & CEO of IACET.
  • Virtuosi is now linked to the IACET website and is recognized as offering the highest quality continuing education and training programs.

ReOrbit will perform in-orbit demonstration of secure space-to-space and space-to-ground data transfer for Earth Observation, part of ESA InCubed Programme

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Ukko, European Space Agency, Communication, ESA, IOD, Partnership, Satellite, Software, Commercial, Australian Space Agency, Architecture, Quality, Collection, EO, Communications satellite

As a continuation of the InCubed activity UKKO - Development and Demonstration of Technologies for Future Earth Observation (EO) Satellites, ReOrbit is planning an in-orbit demonstration (IOD) as an independent standalone flight opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • As a continuation of the InCubed activity UKKO - Development and Demonstration of Technologies for Future Earth Observation (EO) Satellites, ReOrbit is planning an in-orbit demonstration (IOD) as an independent standalone flight opportunity.
  • ReOrbit will perform the commissioning and validation of end-to-end operations including imaging, onboard data processing and data transfer to customer location.
  • "We are thrilled to have partnered with ESA InCubed Programme, which has been instrumental to achieve our commercial and development success so far.
  • The technology ReOrbit has been developing for ESA InCubed Programme has been already confirmed to be purchased by KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure Analytics India.

NAHQ Announces 2024 Board Members

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Hospital, RN, Health, ChristianaCare, Health care, CHC, CAE, Patient safety, RNC-NIC, RRT, Lifespan, Safety, Workforce, National Association, MHA, Organization, Trinity Health, University, MJ, Senior, Nursing, Trinity, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Trinity Health (Livonia, Michigan), Johns Hopkins Hospital, CPPS, Texas Children's Hospital, Doctor of Philosophy, MBA, Quality, Fesler

CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, CHPC, as its 2024 president; April M. Taylor, MS, MHA, FACHE, CMQ/OE, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CPPS, as president-elect; Cathy Duquette, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ, as secretary/treasurer; and Sheranda Fesler, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAHQ, as chair of the individual strategic advisory council.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to welcome these industry leaders as they step into their new roles on the board.
  • "It is my privilege to serve as the NAHQ president this year with such a distinguished group of quality colleagues," Resnik stated.
  • "As my work with NAHQ deepens each year, so does my affinity for and dedication to its purpose and vision.
  • "I am deeply honored to bring my experience, passion and commitment to healthcare quality and safety to my role on the NAHQ board," said Fesler.

BlackDice Boosts Pipeline by $50 Million at Mobile World Congress 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Machine learning, DNS, Algorithm, Tier 1, Mobile World Congress, AI, Internet service provider, Quality of experience, Quality, Internet, Telecom, Managed services, MWC, Medical device

Leveraging advanced AI algorithms and Machine Learning (ML), BlackDice empowers Telecom customers with real-time detection and neutralization of potential threats. BlackDice’s platform offers a significant departure from traditional, centralized DNS-based systems. By utilizing flexible and scalable solutions, the Company addresses the limitations of previous cybersecurity measures, providing Telecom companies with a robust defense mechanism that evolves with an ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. --Investor RelationsHarbor AccessJonathan Paterson, +1 [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • LEEDS, United Kingdom, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackDice Holdings Corp. (“BlackDice,” or the “Company”), an emerging player in AI-powered cybersecurity for the Telecom industry, is back from the biggest show of the year, Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC24), where the Company secured an additional $50 million to its robust sales pipeline.
  • Given the current order demand, BlackDice anticipates a more than 200% increase in annual revenue growth over the next 18-24 months.
  • At MWC 2024, more than 100,000 people and 2,400 exhibitors gathered in Barcelona on Feb. 26-29 to shape, debate, and celebrate the future of connectivity.
  • The injection to its qualified sales pipeline, driven by productive customer discussions, and deals finalized at the event, highlights the surge in demand for BlackDice’s groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions.

Wayne J. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., named senior vice president of the Children’s National Heart Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Internal medicine, Obstetrics, Ventricular septal defect, Gynaecology, Cardiology, Pediatric nursing, Education, Pulmonary hypertension, Patient, Duke University, SVP, Research, Electrophysiology, University, Pregnancy, Quality, Pediatrics, Hospital, Safety, Division, Children's National Hospital, Baylor University, Williams College

Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Wayne J. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., as the new senior vice president (SVP) of the Children’s National Heart Center .

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Wayne J. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., as the new senior vice president (SVP) of the Children’s National Heart Center .
  • Dr. Franklin currently serves as co-director, medical director of Quality and endowed chair in the Center for Heart Care and associate director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Phoenix Children’s.
  • “I look forward to leading the exceptional Heart Center team at Children’s National, as we contribute to advancing pediatric cardiac care and research,” said Dr. Franklin.
  • “Together with our Heart Center leadership team, he will ensure we’re meeting the highest standards of safety, quality and innovative care for our patients and families.”
    The Children’s National Heart Center is a multidisciplinary center that provides high-quality and innovative pediatric cardiac care.

Epsilon Partners with Comscore’s Proximic for Global Contextual Data

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Comscore, IAB, Partnership, AI, Proximic, Commercial, Senior, Quality, Investment company, Marketing, CTV, Publicis, Management

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proximic by Comscore , a division of Comscore Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOR) and a leading provider of audience and content targeting solutions for programmatic activation, and Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced a partnership with Epsilon for global cross-screen contextual data.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proximic by Comscore , a division of Comscore Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOR) and a leading provider of audience and content targeting solutions for programmatic activation, and Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced a partnership with Epsilon for global cross-screen contextual data.
  • Epsilon will utilize Proximic by Comscore’s AI-powered contextual classifications for Epsilon Digital —the company’s adtech platform for performance-based, personalized digital media at scale.
  • Proximic by Comscore will deliver Epsilon rich insights into content across thousands of touchpoints with a focus on brand suitability, inventory quality, IAB and GARM categorizations.
  • Driven by Proximic’s industry-leading contextual natural language processing engine and AI contextual categorization technology, Proximic by Comscore’s contextual solutions enable marketers and media companies to extract a rich set of contextual datapoints from digital addressable supply across platforms such as CTV, audio, desktop and mobile.

Study Evaluates Prevalence of Four Recommended Practices for Suicide Prevention Following Hospital Discharge

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Elsevier, Prevalence, Joint, Joint Commission, Health, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Risk, Nursing care plan, Patient, Hospital, NPSG, Death, ABPP, LMSW, Quality, MPH, Doctor of Psychology, Safety, Suicide, Pew, Patient safety, Nursing

A new study , funded by Pew Charitable Trusts, in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS), evaluated the prevalence of four suicide prevention activities following hospital discharge among Joint Commission-accredited hospitals:

Key Points: 
  • A new study , funded by Pew Charitable Trusts, in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS), evaluated the prevalence of four suicide prevention activities following hospital discharge among Joint Commission-accredited hospitals:
    While these specific suicide prevention activities are not explicitly required by The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG), they are recommended by many suicide prevention experts.
  • By understanding the adoption of recommended practices for suicide prevention, hospitals can help improve care for people at risk and save lives.”
    Researchers calculated the percentage of hospitals reporting the implementation of these recommended discharge practices.
  • While hospitals typically implemented common (and low resource) discharge practices such as providing a list of crisis resources and making referrals, many of the recommended and more robust suicide prevention practices had not yet been widely implemented.
  • Very few hospitals (4%) met full criteria for implementing all four recommended suicide prevention activities at time of discharge.

ANPD Readies Tomorrow’s Nursing Professional Development Leaders With Wolters Kluwer EBP Workflow Solution

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Legal, Technology, Nursing, Accounting, Health Technology, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Software, Practice Management, Health, RN, QI, Culture, Mentorship, Public, Wolters Kluwer, Education, EBP, ANPD, Journal, Research, NPD, Acquisition, AI, Senior, Workflow, Quality, Multimedia, Evidence-based practice, Leadership Academy, Human

Wolters Kluwer Health today announced that the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) has selected Ovid® Synthesis to help support evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), and research for two key programs.

Key Points: 
  • Wolters Kluwer Health today announced that the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) has selected Ovid® Synthesis to help support evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), and research for two key programs.
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    The Association for Nursing Professional Development has selected the innovative workflow solution, Ovid® Synthesis, to help support evidence-based practice, quality improvement for their Nursing Professional Development Leadership Academy and the Evidence-Based Practice Academy.
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    “ANPD and Wolters Kluwer share a vision for developing healthcare leaders and practitioners that make a real impact on patient lives.
  • “We look forward to jumpstarting our year-long academies with Ovid Synthesis at this year’s ANPD Aspire Convention .”
    For the past 30 years, the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) has advanced the specialty practice of nursing professional development for the enhancement of healthcare outcomes by providing access to education, experience, and resources targeting the various needs of nursing professional development team members.