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Pramana and Intermountain Health Collaborate to Digitize 8 Million Archival Clinical Pathology Slides Using Advanced AI Technology

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

As part of the agreement, Pramana will digitize approximately 8 million glass slides from Intermountain Health’s biorepository using Pramana's Spectral family of scanners and Intelligent Acquisition software .

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  • As part of the agreement, Pramana will digitize approximately 8 million glass slides from Intermountain Health’s biorepository using Pramana's Spectral family of scanners and Intelligent Acquisition software .
  • “Our collaboration with Intermountain Health further strengthens Pramana’s Digital Pathology as a Service (DPaaS) solution.
  • "Pramana's SpectralHT digital scanning system is now in action, digitizing our pathology slides, resulting in a notable transformation of our workflow.
  • These digital pathology slides are amplifying our research capabilities, all the while minimizing manual workload for our clinicians.”

MDClone Congratulates Intermountain Health for Earning 2023 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDClone, a leading data analytics and synthetic data company, extends its congratulations to Intermountain Health for recently being named a 2023 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence recipient.

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  • BEER-SHEVA, Israel, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDClone, a leading data analytics and synthetic data company, extends its congratulations to Intermountain Health for recently being named a 2023 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence recipient.
  • With early identification, Intermountain was able to initiate proactive care management and deploy high-value therapy to improve disease management for patients.
  • The HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence showcases healthcare organizations that demonstrate globally innovative, thoughtful applications of information technology to drive and redefine evidence-based best practices so that others can learn, adapt, and improve population health and patient outcomes.
  • To learn more about the Intermountain Healthcare - MD MDClone collaboration, please visit https://www.mdclone.com/intermountain-healthcare

Lifepoint Health Appoints Jennifer Alderfer Western Division President

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Lifepoint Health® , a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier®, has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30.

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  • Lifepoint Health® , a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier®, has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920451999/en/
    Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, is joining Lifepoint Health as its Western Division president, effective October 30.
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    “Jen is a great addition to Lifepoint’s Western Division,” said Jason Zachariah, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Lifepoint Health.
  • She will soon relocate to Denver, Colorado, which will be a convenient hub for supporting Lifepoint’s Western Division facilities.

Vicarious Surgical Announces New Hospital System Partnership with Intermountain Health

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Vicarious Surgical Inc. (“Vicarious Surgical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RBOT, RBOT WS), a next-generation robotics technology company seeking to enhance patient outcomes and improve the cost and efficiency of surgical procedures, announced it has signed a strategic development agreement with Intermountain Health, a leading U.S. healthcare system.

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  • Vicarious Surgical Inc. (“Vicarious Surgical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RBOT, RBOT WS), a next-generation robotics technology company seeking to enhance patient outcomes and improve the cost and efficiency of surgical procedures, announced it has signed a strategic development agreement with Intermountain Health, a leading U.S. healthcare system.
  • Through the agreement, Vicarious Surgical will gain access to the Intermountain Health network and collaborate directly with Intermountain Health’s team of experienced robotic surgeons and integrated, managed-care business.
  • The partnership will leverage Intermountain Health’s expertise in delivering leading clinical outcomes and system efficiencies to identify and evaluate expected drivers of adoption, implementation, and utilization of the Vicarious Surgical system, in addition to assessing the potential for clinical outcomes improvements and administrative efficiencies within the Intermountain hospital system.
  • “We’re thrilled to bring Intermountain Health into our network of partners as we move towards system finalization and regulatory submission,” said Adam Sachs, CEO and co-founder of Vicarious Surgical.

Headspace Selected by Castell to Provide Clinical Mental Health Care Offerings to Members of Value-Based Care Plans

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Headspace , the provider of the world's most comprehensive digital mental health platform, has been selected by Castell , Intermountain Health ’s value-based care subsidiary, to expand access to on-demand mental health care offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Headspace , the provider of the world's most comprehensive digital mental health platform, has been selected by Castell , Intermountain Health ’s value-based care subsidiary, to expand access to on-demand mental health care offerings.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230830856624/en/
    Headspace has been selected by Castell, Intermountain Health’s value-based care subsidiary, to expand access to on-demand mental health care offerings.
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    The collaboration between Castell and Headspace aims to address the growing mental health crisis by engaging patients – wherever they may be on their mental health care journey – with robust behavioral health care offerings.
  • "We’re proud to be selected as Castell’s partner to expand access to mental health care offerings in value-based care.

Myriad Genetics and Intermountain Health Participate in ComboMATCH, a National Clinical Trial to Advance Cancer Treatment

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ComboMATCH is a coordinated platform of clinical oncology trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

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  • ComboMATCH is a coordinated platform of clinical oncology trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
  • ComboMATCH includes a Patient Registration Trial led by ECOG-ACRIN, along with several treatment trials designed and led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Children’s Oncology Group, ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, NRG Oncology, and SWOG Cancer Research Network.
  • To be selected for the trial, combinations must show evidence they may be more effective than single therapy in treating cancer.
  • Both the Myriad and Intermountain tests are now able to be used to identify patients that may be eligible for enrollment in a treatment study under ComboMATCH.

Leaders and Luminaries of Cyber-Physical Security Assemble in Miami for Claroty's Second Annual Nexus Conference

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Monday, August 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, today announced it will bring together hundreds of cybersecurity leaders for the second annual Nexus Conference, taking place October 10-12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. As the premier cybersecurity leadership event focused on protecting cyber-physical systems, Nexus provides an exclusive forum for industry leaders whose perspectives on securing critical infrastructure – from healthcare, to oil and gas, to transportation, to electric utilities, to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology – generate invaluable connections and new ideas that move the world forward.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claroty , the cyber-physical systems protection company, today announced it will bring together hundreds of cybersecurity leaders for the second annual Nexus Conference, taking place October 10-12, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
  • Leaders in cyber-physical security speak highly of the event, sharing praise and value-gained from attending last year's inaugural Nexus Conference:
    Adam Zoller, CISO, Providence: "Nexus offers a level of expert-led content and peer collaboration unlike any other cyber conference I've attended.
  • The significant insights and value yielded from attending the conference will certainly keep me returning for years to come."
  • Nexus brings together a community of folks who can discuss their successes, failures and actionable insights towards accomplishing our shared goals."

Anuncia Medical Announces the First Successful US Implant of the Company's Newly Commercially Released ReFlow™ Mini Flusher Device for Hydrocephalus Patients

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anuncia Medical Inc. ("Anuncia" or the "Company"), a Company specializing in advancing innovations for implantable and external cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management systems and neurocritical care, is pleased to announce the successful first implant of the Company's FDA-cleared ReFlow™ Mini Flusher device.

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  • The second-generation, FDA-cleared ReFlow Mini Flusher is indicated for use in patients living with hydrocephalus or similar conditions.
  • The reduced size and profile of the technology is designed to better support a broader hydrocephalus patient population, from infants to older adults.
  • The first-generation ReFlow device was successfully implanted in over 30 patients with hydrocephalus and is the subject of 11 clinical studies/reports.
  • It is expected that the ReFlow Mini Flusher will be available internationally in the future.

Nu Skin Celebrates 20th Annual Force for Good Day with Global Day of Service

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

PROVO, Utah, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nu Skin is hosting its 20th annual Force for Good Day to support its global humanitarian efforts.

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  • PROVO, Utah, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nu Skin is hosting its 20th annual Force for Good Day to support its global humanitarian efforts.
  • To celebrate the company’s founding and to give back to local communities, each Nu Skin region sets aside a day to participate in service projects as part of the company mission to be a global force for good.
  • At the Nu Skin global headquarters in Utah, this year's Force for Good Day is focused on extending kindness and support to children battling illnesses in hospitals or undergoing surgery.
  • More than 900 Nu Skin employees and their families will participate in a day of service to benefit 1,000 hospitalized children around the world.

Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio on Wednesday.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio on Wednesday.
  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio on Wednesday
    Seacrest Studios are the charitable endeavors of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, founded by media entrepreneur, radio personality, and television host and producer Ryan Seacrest and his family.
  • The Ryan Seacrest Foundation hopes to contribute to children and their families' healing while lifting the spirits of the Le Bonheur staff.
  • "We are so grateful to Ryan Seacrest and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation for bringing a Seacrest Studio to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital," said Le Bonheur Interim President and CEO Trey Eubanks, MD.