United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Mach7 Technologies selected as a solution provider for Veterans Health Administration's National Teleradiology Program NextGen PACS

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mach7 Technologies, a company specializing in innovative medical imaging and data management solutions for healthcare organizations, is pleased to announce its participation in the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) National Teleradiology Program (NTP). As part of this multi-phased contract, Mach7 will provide its well-established Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) and industry leading eUnity Enterprise Diagnostic Viewer to help form the core workflow of the NTP NextGen Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) architecture.

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The VHA NTP is the Veterans Affairs' in-house teleradiology service which has been providing 24/7 service to VHA facilities for over a decade.
As defined by the VHA requirements, the NTP seeks a best of breed, next generation PACS ("NextGen PACS") that is designed, deployed, and optimized for its teleradiology workflow and reading environment.
With the national teleradiology program being hosted in the cloud, this stands as a practical testament to its contribution to improved medical information accessibility.
NTP's NextGen PACS program will incorporate two major phases into the overall project: 1) full NTP PACS deployment and implementation, and 2) expansion of the NTP PACS to Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISNs).

New PSAs from VA and the Ad Council Strive to Reduce Veteran Suicide

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council today released new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their ongoing national campaign: "Don't Wait. Reach Out." Since 2021, the campaign has encouraged Veterans who are struggling to visit VA.gov/REACH, a comprehensive website designed to help them navigate the wide range of resources available.

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The PSAs pose the simple question: "When was the last time you asked for help?"
"It was an honor and a pleasure to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Ad Council on this piece," said Bigelow.
The PSAs will also be distributed to the Ad Council's network of over 1,850 broadcast TV stations and 9,500 radio stations across the country.
campaign is part of VA's 10-year strategy to end Veteran suicide through a comprehensive, public health approach, combining community prevention and clinical intervention strategies.

Wounded Warriors Family Support Forms Charity Partnership with Veterans Help Group

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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Family support is Wounded Warriors Family Support’s mission, which has led to a charity partnership with Veterans Help Group.

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Family support is Wounded Warriors Family Support’s mission, which has led to a charity partnership with Veterans Help Group.
“We receive many calls from veterans who are confused or need some direction when they pursue disability compensation through the VA,” Wounded Warriors Family Support CEO and President Kate McCauley said.
Veterans Help Group, based in Clearwater, Florida, has assisted more than 7,000 veterans from all 50 states, who have received over $100 million in benefits.
"The mission of Wounded Warriors Family Support resonates deeply with our team, and we are proud to become partners in serving those who have served," Veterans Help Group Board Member Joe Waring said.

John Snow Labs Announces Program for the 2023 NLP Summit, the World’s Largest Gathering on Applied Natural Language Processing

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

In its fourth year, the event is the world’s largest gathering of the artificial intelligence (AI) community that explores today’s cutting edge use cases, advancements, and challenges of applied natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs).

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In its fourth year, the event is the world’s largest gathering of the artificial intelligence (AI) community that explores today’s cutting edge use cases, advancements, and challenges of applied natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs).
The NLP Summit has attracted more than 10,000 attendees and is expected to do the same this year.
This year’s keynotes include expert sessions from Anyscale, Neo4j, JPMorgan, The Department of Veteran Affairs, Microsoft, and John Snow Labs, among others.
To register for the free NLP Summit, visit: https://www.nlpsummit.org/
Follow @JohnSnowLabs or #NLPSummit on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

Viveon Healthcare Increases Consideration Offered to Clearday Shareholders

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearday, Inc. (OTCQX: CLRD), an innovative longevity technology company using an integrated platform of robotic companion care and AI-driven technology to serve the senior adult care sector, is pleased to announce an amendment to the Definitive Merger Agreement previously signed on April 5, 2023, issued by Viveon Healthcare Acquisition Corporation (NYSE American: VHAQ) (“Viveon”). Viveon confirmed its commitment to the merger and increased Clearday’s valuation. Viveon and Clearday continue to work to close the merger.

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Viveon and Clearday continue to work to close the merger.
James Walesa, CEO of Clearday, said, “This is a great outcome for our shareholders.
We met the founders of Viveon in early 2023 and immediately felt the potential and synergies.
The amended agreement increases again the offer to Clearday shareholders to $500 million (plus an additional $50 million earnout incentive).

SECOND FISHER HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT AUDIE MURPHY CAMPUS OF THE SOUTH TX VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Scheduled for completion in 2024, this new Fisher House will join one additional house at the VA medical center, four houses at Brooke Army Medical Center, and three houses at Lackland Air Base.

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Scheduled for completion in 2024, this new Fisher House will join one additional house at the VA medical center, four houses at Brooke Army Medical Center, and three houses at Lackland Air Base.
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Fisher House will be the 14th in the state of Texas and the 97th of the network that stretches across the country and overseas.
“The Fisher House will be a place for veterans and their families to find comfort during difficult moments in their care journey.
The home was gifted to VA upon completion as part of the public-private partnership between Fisher House Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Offered Tips and Strategy on Maximizing Disability Benefits at Town Hall Hosted by CCK

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) , the country's leading veterans benefit law firm and a national leader in public interest law, hosted a virtual Town Hall offering tips and strategies to veterans who are seeking to maximize their disability benefits.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) , the country's leading veterans benefit law firm and a national leader in public interest law, hosted a virtual Town Hall offering tips and strategies to veterans who are seeking to maximize their disability benefits.
The Town Hall focused on service-disabled veterans who may be eligible for compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
"At CCK, our goal is to provide veterans with the tips and best practices for obtaining their rightful benefits.
Hennings, a recognized national leader in veterans law and veterans benefits, described the qualifications for VA disability compensation and how to apply for these benefits.

Edge Total Intelligence Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 and Consolidated 2023 Results

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL, OTC: UNFYF, FSE: Q5i)(“edgeTI”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”), a leader in real-time digital operations, announces operating and consolidated results for the second quarter 2023 (“Q2-2023”).

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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL, OTC: UNFYF, FSE: Q5i)(“edgeTI”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”), a leader in real-time digital operations, announces operating and consolidated results for the second quarter 2023 (“Q2-2023”).
The Company’s related financials and management discussion and analysis for the second quarter 2023 are posted on its profile on SEDAR+ ( www.sedar.com ) and OTC Markets .
Subscription revenue grew 10% to $894,732 for Q2-2023 from $814,749 the quarter ending June 30, 2022 (“Q2-2022”) as six months ended subscription revenue reached $1,808,864.
On May 9, 2023 the Company formed a strategic partnership with Grokstream, LLC ("Grokstream"), a leader in artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps).

Marrow Access Technologies Partners with Spartan Medical to Provide Novel Cartilage Repair Therapy to US Veterans and Department of Defense Service Members

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marrow Access Technologies announced today that it signed a distribution agreement with Spartan Medical.

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marrow Access Technologies announced today that it signed a distribution agreement with Spartan Medical.
Marrow Access Technologies has taken a significant commercial step forward by partnering with Spartan Medical, a service-disabled veteran-owned business, to access the extensive federal marketplace of the Veterans Health Administration.
Founded in 2017, Marrow Access Technologies is focused on developing orthopedic surgical solutions that leverage the body's natural healing to repair and regenerate cartilage and other soft tissue.
For more information about Marrow Access Technologies, please visit www.marrowaccess.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

Endonovo’s SofPulse® Secures Federal Supply Schedule Inclusion to Accelerate Expansion of VA Distribution

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endonovo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ENDV) -- a US-based commercial medical device company -- today announced its inclusion on the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for SofPulse® Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) medical devices for distribution throughout the Federal healthcare supply channels.

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Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endonovo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ENDV) -- a US-based commercial medical device company -- today announced its inclusion on the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for SofPulse® Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) medical devices for distribution throughout the Federal healthcare supply channels.
SofPulse® is an FDA-Cleared medical device which is recognized for its exceptional efficacy for postoperative reduction of pain and edema (inflammation).
Endonovo has identified numerous governmental healthcare contracts for the expansion of distribution throughout the government healthcare sectors.
Weisberg concluded: “To streamline our government distribution expansion, we have established pre-negotiated prices, terms, deliverables, warranties and other details to aid in making the purchasing process more straightforward.