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On Target Laboratories Founder Philip Low Receives Legacy Award from the American Lung Association

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Philip S. Low, Founder and Chief Science Officer of On Target Laboratories, Inc., will receive the Indiana American Lung Association's (ALA) Legacy Award for his lifetime and innovative work on targeted molecules. The annual Indiana ALA Legacy Award is given to individuals or organizations whose accomplishments are contributing to ending lung cancer and will be presented to Dr. Low at the ALA's "Evening of Promise Gala" in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 13. 

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  • Founder and Purdue University researcher Philip Low to be recognized for his invention of CYTALUX, a fluorescent targeted molecule that illuminates lung cancer cells during surgery
    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Philip S. Low, Founder and Chief Science Officer of On Target Laboratories, Inc., will receive the Indiana American Lung Association's (ALA) Legacy Award for his lifetime and innovative work on targeted molecules.
  • Dr. Low invented CYTALUX as part of his founding work with On Target Laboratories, a privately held biotechnology company whose mission is to illuminate cancer so it can be removed completely.
  • "We are proud that our Founder and Chief Science Officer, Dr. Low, is being celebrated for his dedication and innovative work to illuminate cancer during surgery," said Ben Lundgren, Chief Executive Officer of On Target Laboratories.
  • "I am honored to be receiving this year's Legacy Award from the Indiana American Lung Association," said Dr. Low.

CVS Health® invests more than $3M in organizations improving health outcomes in Phoenix

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.

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  • This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.
  • "No two communities are the same," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer at CVS Health.
  • With 65% of South Phoenix residents overweight or obese and knowing that 80% of health care costs are primarily due to preventable chronic diseases, CVS Health saw an opportunity to tailor its Health Zones initiative in Phoenix to address the high levels of diabetes and hypertension.
  • In addition to these new grants, CVS Health will offer free health screenings to the Phoenix community through its Project Health program, starting in March.

Validation Institute Announces Speakers for Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute announced its speaker line-up for the Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers (https://www.BenefitDesignStrategies.com) today.

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  • Event takes place May 29-31, in DC, and is co-located with The Healthcare Innovation Congress and the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
    NEEDHAM, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute announced its speaker line-up for the Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers ( https://www.BenefitDesignStrategies.com ) today.
  • Now in its third year, the Summit will bring cross-sector healthcare stakeholders together for three days to challenge each other, innovate, network, and share ideas.
  • "The Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers offers a critical perspective when it comes to today's healthcare and benefits landscape.
  • It will be co-located with The Healthcare Innovation Congress, thINc360 ( https://www.thINc360.com/2024event ), and the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit ( https://www.FoodMedSummit.com ).

Creating the Future: Conversational AI Innovator Paradox Promotes Industry Leader Adam Godson to CEO

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradox, the global leader in leveraging Conversational AI to transform how employers like McDonald's, Nestlé, CVS Health, General Motors, and Marriott International get hiring work done, today announced the promotion of President and Chief Product Officer Adam Godson to the role of Chief Executive Officer, with founder Aaron Matos moving into the Executive Chairman role.

Key Points: 
  • Adam is a great partner, and we share an obsession for transforming this industry — and our clients' organizations — for the better.
  • Paradox is also an SAP Endorsed partner , helping SAP clients globally transform their recruitment process with Conversational AI.
  • "It's an incredible privilege to follow Aaron as CEO and lead Paradox on our next phase of innovation and growth," said Godson.
  • "Paradox has built a company that's revolutionizing our industry," said Joe Shaker, President of Shaker Recruitment Marketing and long-time partner of Paradox.

USOSM Chief Operations and Chief Human Resources Officers to Speak at Women in DSO’s Empower and Grow Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) Chief Operations Officer Alisa Ulrey and USOSM Chief Human Resources Officer Annette Igl will be panel speakers in the upcoming Empower and Grow conference, presented by Women in DSO , a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women leaders in the dental industry.

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  • Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) Chief Operations Officer Alisa Ulrey and USOSM Chief Human Resources Officer Annette Igl will be panel speakers in the upcoming Empower and Grow conference, presented by Women in DSO , a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women leaders in the dental industry.
  • Igl will be speaking on March 7 at 4 p.m. on The Art of Attraction: Mastering Culture and Talent Retention.
  • The annual conference aims to help women in the dental industry to grow their companies and empower their professional development.
  • “Women in DSO is an important resource and I’m both honored and excited to be a part of their upcoming Empower and Grow conference,” said Ulrey.

Tapestry, Inc. Appoints Kevin Hourican and David Elkins to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The appointments of Mr. Hourican and Mr. Elkins to the Board bring the membership to eleven, including ten independent directors.

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  • The appointments of Mr. Hourican and Mr. Elkins to the Board bring the membership to eleven, including ten independent directors.
  • Kevin and David bring significant strategic and financial expertise, with successful track records of delivering innovation and disciplined global growth, including deep M&A experience.
  • Upon his appointment, Kevin Hourican said, "I am excited to be joining the Board of Directors of Tapestry, an innovative, purpose-driven company with a consumer-led approach to building enduring brands.
  • Upon his appointment, David Elkins stated, “I’m honored to join Tapestry’s Board of Directors at this important chapter in the company’s history.

DocGo Senior Leadership Hires Deepen Public Health, Value-based Care Experience

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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DocGo Inc. (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the addition of two senior leaders bringing significant experience in large-scale public health program management and value-based care partnerships with health plans.

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  • DocGo Inc. (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the addition of two senior leaders bringing significant experience in large-scale public health program management and value-based care partnerships with health plans.
  • Jen McLean has joined as Vice President of Government and Public Health Programs from her most recent role as Chief Operating Officer of City Harvest in New York City.
  • DocGo’s virtual, deployable care delivery model serves governments and health plans by providing healthcare, behavioral health and related support to people wherever they are outside of the walls of traditional health care facilities.
  • “I’m focused on bringing support to DocGo’s significant public health initiatives in partnership with New York City and communities across the country.

98% of Bentley University's Class of 2023 is Employed or Attending Graduate School

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley's Class of 2023 is reporting impressive job outcomes and increasing salaries. Ninety-eight percent of the undergraduate class graduates are employed, attending or planning to attend graduate school, according to data gathered six months after their graduation. Bentley graduates have also seen a substantial increase in how much they earn, with a median starting salary of $73,000 – up from $68,000 last year.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley's Class of 2023 is reporting impressive job outcomes and increasing salaries.
  • Ninety-eight percent of the undergraduate class graduates are employed, attending or planning to attend graduate school, according to data gathered six months after their graduation.
  • Bentley graduates have also seen a substantial increase in how much they earn, with a median starting salary of $73,000 – up from $68,000 last year.
  • For more than 15 consecutive years, 97 to 99 percent of Bentley graduates have been employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

2024 Health Care Services M&A Market Battled by Headwinds, According To Data from Irving Levin Associates, LLC

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NEW CANAAN, Conn., March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry's services sectors (and eHealth, which is now included in this report) declined 13% in 2023 compared with the year before, according to The 2024 Health Care Services Acquisition Report, 30th Edition. Deal volume for the healthcare services sectors reached 1,811 transactions versus a record high of 2,093 in 2022. Still, 2023 deal volume was 67% higher than it was in 2019 (1,083 deals), five years earlier.

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  • The largest services deal of the year was the $10.6 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health by CVS Health.
  • "Although there's still plenty of interest in the healthcare M&A market, investors could not navigate the high interest rates of the past year" said Dylan Sammut, editor of the 2024 Health Care Services Acquisition Report.
  • The 2024 Health Care Services Acquisition Report, 30th Edition, contains more than 70 pages of hard-to-find information on all publicly announced hospital, managed care, laboratory services, physician medical group, behavioral health, home health and hospice, rehabilitation, eHealth and other services mergers and acquisitions in 2023.
  • Irving Levin Associates is a New Canaan, Connecticut-based research and publishing firm specializing in the health care and senior care M&A markets.

Quantum Metric Celebrates Excellence in Digital Innovation with the 2024 CPD Signal Award Winners

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Metric, the customer-driven digital analytics platform, is thrilled to unveil the recipients of the 2024 CPD Signal Awards. The annual awards program honors the efforts of Quantum Metric customers in leveraging CPD, a customer-focused approach that aligns and streamlines team efforts to meet the needs of digital customers.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Metric, the customer-driven digital analytics platform, is thrilled to unveil the recipients of the 2024 CPD Signal Awards.
  • While all nominees this year have shown exceptional dedication, our winners have truly set a benchmark for customer-centric digital excellence.
  • The honorees of the 2024 CPD Signal Awards are:
    CVS Health with the CPD Pioneer award for fostering a data-driven culture that accelerates the development of superior digital products.
  • Visit quantummetric.com for further details on the CPD Signal Award winners and Quantum Metric's offerings.