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Prominent veterans service organizations issue Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .
  • "In this environment, we made cautious recommendations based on historical trends to ensure the needs of our nation's ill and injured veterans are met."
  • "While this year's report is now complete, it is now imperative Congress and VA work together, along with veterans service organizations and other veterans stakeholders to put veterans interests on the top of their list."
  • Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces.

Magellan Health Appoints Dr. Caroline Carney as President of Behavioral Health

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Magellan Health, Inc. , one of the nations leaders in behavioral health, today announced it has appointed Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, as president of behavioral health for its subsidiary, Magellan Healthcare .

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  • Magellan Health, Inc. , one of the nations leaders in behavioral health, today announced it has appointed Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, as president of behavioral health for its subsidiary, Magellan Healthcare .
  • Caroline is a forward-thinking leader who has a true passion for advancing behavioral health and has become a recognized and distinguished industry strategist and leader across multiple specialties, said Ken Fasola, chief executive officer, Magellan Health.
  • About Magellan Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare, Inc. , the healthcare business unit of Magellan Health, Inc., offers solutions for complex conditions in the areas of behavioral health and medical specialty treatment.
  • About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc. a is a leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits and other specialty areas of healthcare.

Planet 13 Gives Back to Local Veterans in 2022 with Monthly Volunteering at SHARE Village Las Vegas

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet 13 , a leading vertically-integrated national cannabis company, is making giving back a top priority in 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet 13 , a leading vertically-integrated national cannabis company, is making giving back a top priority in 2022.
  • Each month Planet 13 staff is volunteering at local non-profit, SHARE Village Las Vegas.
  • "Since launching Planet 13 in 2018, contributing to our local community has been an important mission for us," said Bob Groesbeck, Co-CEO of Planet 13.
  • "SHARE Village does great work in Las Vegas ensuring veterans and others in need have food, housing and medical services.

Antidote Health Named to NYC Digital Health 100 by NYCHBL

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antidote Health today announced that New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL), the organization that serves as the gateway to New York's healthcare ecosystem, has recognized the company on its NYC Digital Health 100, showcasing the most exciting and innovative health start-ups in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antidote Health today announced that New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL), the organization that serves as the gateway to New York's healthcare ecosystem, has recognized the company on its NYC Digital Health 100, showcasing the most exciting and innovative health start-ups in New York.
  • "Being among the amazing companies on NYC Digital Health 100 is an amazing win for Antidote Health," says CEO of Antidote Health Avihai Soudri.
  • The NYC Digital Health 100 was released in conjunction with the NYCHBL Healthcare Innovation Report 2022, an in-depth look at the data, trends and insights that define the healthcare industry in NY.
  • To compile the NYC Digital Health 100, NYCHBL used its dynamic database of digital health companies in the region and then invited companies to complete applications with quantitative and qualitative data to broaden the consideration set.

Mantra Health Named to NYC Digital Health 100 by NYCHBL

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mantra Health , the preeminent digital mental health clinic focused on young adults, today announced that New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL), the organization that serves as the gateway to New York's healthcare ecosystem, has recognized the company on its NYC Digital Health 100, showcasing the most exciting and innovative health start-ups in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mantra Health , the preeminent digital mental health clinic focused on young adults, today announced that New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL), the organization that serves as the gateway to New York's healthcare ecosystem, has recognized the company on its NYC Digital Health 100, showcasing the most exciting and innovative health start-ups in New York.
  • Mantra Health supports colleges and universities that are trying to meet the increased student demand for mental health services.
  • To compile the NYC Digital Health 100, NYCHBL used its dynamic database of digital health companies in the region and then invited companies to complete applications with quantitative and qualitative data to broaden the consideration set.
  • Mantra Health is a digital mental health clinic on a mission to improve access to evidence-based mental healthcare for young adults.

Health Investments Must Be Tied to Stronger Public Health Care

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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OTTAWA, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With our public health systems facing a crisis point, Canadas unions are demanding that increases to federal health transfers must be tied to delivering better health care to Canadian families.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With our public health systems facing a crisis point, Canadas unions are demanding that increases to federal health transfers must be tied to delivering better health care to Canadian families.
  • Mental health care for people to access when they need help most.
  • But we cannot afford for some provinces to take this money and use if for tax giveaways instead of stronger public health care.
  • Canadas unions will keep pushing for new investments to be tied to achieving real improvement to our public health care systems.

Karmanos Cancer Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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DETROIT, Feb. 01, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with hospitals, researchers, advocates and policymakers across the country, recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act (NCA).

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  • DETROIT, Feb. 01, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with hospitals, researchers, advocates and policymakers across the country, recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act (NCA).
  • The National Cancer Act established the current iteration of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and enabled the development of a national cancer program.
  • "The National Cancer Act was a game-changer for cancer treatment and research," said Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute .
  • In 1978, just seven years after its inception, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Karmanos Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center.

CRH Healthcare and Adventist HealthCare Partner on Urgent Care Centers in Maryland

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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GAITHERSBURG, Md.and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CRH Healthcare (CRH), a quality- and patient-focused operator of urgent care centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland has partnered with Adventist HealthCare (AHC) and acquired their three Urgent Care centers in Germantown, Rockville and Laurel, Maryland.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md.and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CRH Healthcare (CRH), a quality- and patient-focused operator of urgent care centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland has partnered with Adventist HealthCare (AHC) and acquired their three Urgent Care centers in Germantown, Rockville and Laurel, Maryland.
  • The centers will be operated by CRH under its Maryland brand, Patriot Urgent Care, and will be co-branded with "an Adventist HealthCare Partner".
  • These centers will join the other five Patriot Urgent Care centers in Maryland focusing on CRH's Mission, "to deliver the Perfect Patient Experience every time."
  • Beyond these initial urgent care centers, CRH will continue to partner with AHC to better serve the Maryland community with additional centers planned in the coming years.

Atlanta's Key Stakeholders and Mental Health Advocates Embrace New Confess Project Headquarters

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta's key stakeholders and mental health advocates welcome the new national headquarters of "America's First Mental Health Barbershop Movement," The Confess Project.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta's key stakeholders and mental health advocates welcome the new national headquarters of "America's First Mental Health Barbershop Movement," The Confess Project.
  • The Confess Project saves lives by training barbers to be mental health advocates; thereby decreasing the stigma associated with mental health in communities of color.
  • "As a longtime mental health advocate, I recognized the unique impact The Confess Project would have on my constituents' needs," stated District 60 State Representative Kim Schofield.
  • "Our new headquarters is uniquely situated to meet the growing need for mental health services and advocacy in the Atlanta-metro area," said Confess Project Founder, Lorenzo Lewis.

Is Your SDOH Program Covered? You Might Be Surprised

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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One of the largest trends that has been monitored closely for years is reimbursement for social determinants of health (SDOH).

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  • One of the largest trends that has been monitored closely for years is reimbursement for social determinants of health (SDOH).
  • Since 2019, OPEN MINDS has seen health plans of all types report a general rise in utilization of SDOH strategies.
  • Below you can see the in-depth details of how this utilization breaks down across 12 different markers of social determinants.
  • The case study is part of the Trends in Behavioral Health Guide, Third Edition (The Guide) published in September of 2021.