Inova Health System

Vi Accelerates Healthcare and Life Sciences AI Expansion with Senior Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.
  • Vi's Healthcare Advisory Board will now include the following members:
    Brad Fluegel is a former senior executive at Walgreens and Wellpoint, overseeing strategy and planning.
  • Brad Fluegel, Healthcare Advisory Board member, states, "Vi has a commitment to maximizing financial returns and health outcomes through AI capabilities, which aligns with the needs of each stakeholder in the healthcare value chain.
  • Joining the advisory board allows me to contribute strategic insights that will help Vi navigate the complex landscape that is our healthcare system.

Compost Crew doubles its customers in 2023

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compost Crew Inc., A Benefit Corporation more than doubled the number of customers it services across the Greater Washington, D.C. area in 2023. The company recycled over twenty million pounds of food scraps last year, its best total to date. This growth solidified Compost Crew's position as the largest food scrap recycling company in the Mid-Atlantic.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compost Crew Inc., A Benefit Corporation more than doubled the number of customers it services across the Greater Washington, D.C. area in 2023.
  • Central to the increase in customers was Compost Crew's selection via competitive bidding processes as the contractor for two separate municipal curbside composting programs launched in 2023.
  • In March 2023, the City of Alexandria began its own curbside composting program with financial support from a USDA grant, and also chose Compost Crew to provide the collection service.
  • With the growth in production, Compost Crew launched its own brand of finished compost, called Farm Feast , which is available to purchase bagged or in bulk.

US Acute Care Solutions Expands Partnership with Inova Health System to Include Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Services at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the nation’s largest physician-owned and led acute care practice, is honored to announce the expansion of its partnership with Inova Health System to include four additional programs.

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  • US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the nation’s largest physician-owned and led acute care practice, is honored to announce the expansion of its partnership with Inova Health System to include four additional programs.
  • Effective January 1, 2024, USACS welcomed the existing emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice providers from the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), which includes the adult emergency department at Inova Fairfax Hospital and the Inova L.J.
  • The expanded partnership will also include two freestanding emergency departments:
    This is an expansion of a partnership that began 23 years ago when Emergency Medicine Associates, one of the 20 physician groups that have since joined USACS, began providing emergency medicine services to Inova Alexandria Hospital.
  • USACS has consistently demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest-quality medical care to our shared patients in this community.”

Northern Virginia Companies are Hiring for 100,000+ Jobs

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Free Networking and Hiring Event Set for Jan. 30-31

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  • Currently there are more than 100,000 jobs open in Northern Virginia and nearly 30 percent of those jobs are in tech.
  • "In Northern Virginia, there is a job for everyone looking to get hired.
  • All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, and attendees do not need to live in Northern Virginia to meet with participating companies.
  • As the tech sector continues its rapid growth in Northern Virginia, thousands of technology companies continue to thrive here, and more than 10,000 of these tech companies call Fairfax County home.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Tina J. Falika King as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Urology

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tina J. Falika King is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Urology.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tina J. Falika King is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Urology.
  • Dr. King's professional journey began in 2009 when she graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
  • In regards to her success in the field, Dr. King practices her philosophy of putting the patient first, emphasizing a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
  • She also mentions her mother, Rebecca Falika, her mother-in-law, Dr. Rosalyn C. King, and her sister, Gwendolyn Burrell.

Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group Present Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO to Mr. Charles Holland

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO was presented today at The Leapfrog Group's annual meeting. This year's recipient is Mr. Charles Holland, President and CEO of St. Bernard Hospital, an independent, Catholic safety-net community hospital proudly serving residents of the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

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  • St. Bernard Hospital President and CEO, Mr. Charles Holland, awarded for addressing both the quality and affordability of healthcare.
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO was presented today at The Leapfrog Group's annual meeting.
  • Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, stated, "We are proud to honor Charles Holland at St. Bernard Hospital with this award.
  • This year marks the 6th annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO.

Theralink® Announces Promising Interim Results on the Implementation of Proteomic Analysis into Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Molecular Tumor Board

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The partnership involves the integration of the Theralink assay, protected by ten patents, into Inova’s molecular tumor board’s operational workflow.

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  • The partnership involves the integration of the Theralink assay, protected by ten patents, into Inova’s molecular tumor board’s operational workflow.
  • Over the past year, Inova has undertaken a feasibility study to develop and implement the procedures and infrastructure necessary for proteomic analysis within the context of the Inova Schar Molecular Tumor Board.
  • Interim results of this pan-tumor study were presented at the 2023 ASCO Conference in Chicago.
  • “Theralink is extremely encouraged by the work done to date at Inova Schar Cancer Institute- the interim results and clinical intelligence speak for themselves.

Inova Payroll and ServiceTitan Join Forces to Revolutionize Payroll Services for Mutual Clients

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NASHVILLE, T.N., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- November 1, 2023 Inova Payroll, a leading provider of comprehensive payroll and HR services, today announced a new strategic partnership with ServiceTitan, a software platform built to power the trades. This strategic alliance represents a significant milestone for both companies and promises to deliver unparalleled value to ServiceTitan clients.

Key Points: 
  • Inova Payroll, a leading provider of comprehensive payroll and HR services, announces a new strategic partnership with ServiceTitan, a software platform built to power the trades.
  • This strategic alliance represents a significant milestone for both companies and promises to deliver unparalleled value to ServiceTitan clients.
  • This strategic alliance represents a significant milestone for both companies and promises to deliver unparalleled value to ServiceTitan clients.
  • "At Inova, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to delivering top-notch payroll and HR services tailored specifically for the trades and field services industry," said Coray Grove, Chief Revenue Officer at Inova.

New Data Uncovers Increase in Addiction Prevalence in the Northern Virginia Area

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inova released new data as part of the fifth year of its Act on Addiction campaign, showing that more than 32% of adults in Northern Virginia have a family member or friend experiencing the disease of addiction. This is a notable increase from a 2021 survey that showed 25% of local adults reported knowing someone hospitalized due to alcohol use or drug overdose. Timed to National Addiction Awareness Month, the campaign strives to create a dialogue around the disease of addiction, the stigma around speaking out and seeking treatment, and the impact addiction has on the community.

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  • Inova's campaign comes at a time of increased opioid deaths in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • The results of this year's Act on Addiction survey underscore the presence of addiction among the younger generations in our community.
  • Through the Act on Addiction campaign, we remain dedicated to helping those experiencing addiction, and their loved ones, understand what resources and treatment options are available."
  • Whether for yourself, a loved one, a friend or a neighbor, you have the power to Act on Addiction Now.

Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group Now Accepting Nominations for the Annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costs of Care, a leading nonprofit dedicated to cultivating change agents who will lead the creation of a more affordable and equitable health system, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality, is now accepting nominations for the annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO. This award was created to recognize a hospital and/or health system CEO who has demonstrated courageous and ethical leadership addressing the twin issues of affordability and quality of health care in their community. The recipient of this year's award will be prominently recognized at The Leapfrog Group's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, which will take place in-person on December 5, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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  • The Outstanding Healthcare CEO award is named in honor of Steven Schroeder, MD, Distinguished Professor of Health and Health Care at the University of California San Francisco and former President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
  • Last year's Steven Schroeder Award was presented to J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Inova Health System, Northern Virginia's nonprofit healthcare system.
  • They are also dedicated to delivering this care at a reasonable price," said Leah Binder, President and CEO, The Leapfrog Group.
  • For more information on how to nominate a CEO for the prestigious Steven Schroeder Award, please visit Costs of Care .