Health equity

Unite Us Enables CBO Reimbursement Under Oregon's 1115 Medicaid Waiver

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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Connect Oregon streamlines Medicaid billing for community-based organizations (CBOs) using Unite Us Payments, increasing access to vital social services for Medicaid members.

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Launched this month, the initiative will provide qualified community members with the equipment necessary for addressing challenging climate events, under the state's 1115 Waiver demonstration.
Unite Us' Payments will play a critical role in enabling the CCOs to streamline the community reimbursement process, build capacity for community-based providers, and expand access for Medicaid members.
In addition, the standardized build in Unite Us will help the CCOs with transitional care for members who move from one CCO to another."
Unite Us has collaborated with CCOs and health systems in Oregon since 2018 to streamline Medicaid billing for community-based organizations using Unite Us Payments, which increases access to vital social services for Medicaid members.

HII Awarded as One of 2024’s Best Employers for Excellence in Health & Well-Being

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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HII is among a group of 54 companies recognized by Business Group on Health as a 2024 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award winner.

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HII is among a group of 54 companies recognized by Business Group on Health as a 2024 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award winner.
According to Business Group on Health, the 54 companies demonstrably enhanced the health and well-being of employees and their families through leading-edge initiatives.
In addition, these companies have novel and impactful approaches focused on critical workforce issues, such as mental health and health equity.
“The 2024 awardees’ successes provide a roadmap for employers as they develop health and well-being strategies,” said Pamela Rich, Business Group vice president.

Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Releases the 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.

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Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.
It is the first report to pull together the latest peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research in a digestible, comprehensible, and action-oriented format.
Associated health outcomes like diabetes and heart disease remain far greater among Black and Latinx individuals and households.
Like the original, the revised version of the Research Action Plan has been made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Walmart Foundation.

Agios Publishes 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in cellular metabolism and PK activation pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced the publication of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides corporate sustainability disclosures for the period Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023.

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– Report Highlights Company’s Focus on Red Blood Cell Health; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Strong Corporate Governance –
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in cellular metabolism and PK activation pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced the publication of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides corporate sustainability disclosures for the period Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023.
Our ESG report is a shining reflection of our ‘how’ and a testament to the important contributions made by every function at Agios,” said Brian Goff, chief executive officer of Agios.
Diversity at Agios: Representative, cognitive and experiential differences among team members are highly valued at Agios, and the company demonstrated tangible successes in 2023.
To learn more about ESG at Agios, read the full report here .

Verana Health to Reveal Results from Largest Pediatric Intraocular Lens Study, Funded by the FDA, During AAPOS 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Verana Health led the analysis utilizing real-world data from the Academy IRIS Registry – one of the largest specialty society clinical data registries in all of medicine.

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Verana Health led the analysis utilizing real-world data from the Academy IRIS Registry – one of the largest specialty society clinical data registries in all of medicine.
“The results of this study underscore the transformative potential of high-quality, curated real-world data in generating real-world evidence to enhance treatments and improve patients’ lives,” said Sujay Jadhav, CEO of Verana Health.
“We thank the FDA for the opportunity to lead this study, and we extend our appreciation to the Academy for its partnership.
Verana Health utilized its clinician-directed and artificial intelligence-enhanced population health data engine, VeraQ ®, to analyze curated, de-identified IRIS Registry data on pediatric cataract surgeries, amplifying the depth and accuracy of the study's insights.

AAFA's Advocacy for Health Equity Leads to White House Address on Asthma Inhaler Pricing

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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The White House invited AAFA President and CEO, Kenneth Mendez, and Jenna Riemenschneider, AAFA Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, in recognition of the advocacy group’s work to advance health equity for people with asthma.

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The White House invited AAFA President and CEO, Kenneth Mendez, and Jenna Riemenschneider, AAFA Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, in recognition of the advocacy group’s work to advance health equity for people with asthma.
“On behalf of the 27 million people in the United States with asthma, we appreciate the leadership of President Biden and Senator Sanders to bring down costs for asthma treatments.
Pricing announcements made in March by some manufacturers of inhalers will mean lower costs and improved access to asthma medicine for many people with asthma starting this June,” stated Mendez.
“Lower out-of-pocket costs have the potential to drastically improve asthma health outcomes.

iCAD Partners with RAD-AID to Advance Breast Cancer Detection Using AI in Underserved Regions and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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(NASDAQ: ICAD), a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, is proud to announce a philanthropic global health collaboration with RAD-AID International .

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(NASDAQ: ICAD), a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, is proud to announce a philanthropic global health collaboration with RAD-AID International .
RAD-AID, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving radiology healthcare in medically underserved regions, is collaborating with iCAD to introduce mammography AI-based decision support in LMICs, starting with an implementation in Guyana using iCAD’s ProFound Detection.
iCAD and RAD-AID aim to begin in Guyana where implementation of iCAD’s ProFound AI Detection Solution, coupled with RAD-AID’s educational and capacity-building initiatives, aims to increase, and improve breast cancer detection for patients in need.
“Our deployment of ProFound AI Detection in Guyana represents a significant step forward in the fight against breast cancer in low-resource settings.

Cayaba Care Welcomes Adaeze Enekwechi As New CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayaba Care, a value-based, maternal care company reaching underserved and high-risk populations, has appointed longtime healthcare executive and former Obama Administration health official Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP as the company’s CEO.

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PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayaba Care, a value-based, maternal care company reaching underserved and high-risk populations, has appointed longtime healthcare executive and former Obama Administration health official Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP as the company’s CEO.
“Maternal healthcare in America is broken: people who have the highest risk for complications rarely have access to the best care,” said Enekwechi.
Based in Philadelphia, Cayaba Care currently serves parents and families in Pennsylvania through a partnership with Independence Blue Cross .
Backed by Seae Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Wellington Access Ventures, and RH Capital, Cayaba Care provides culturally-informed maternal care that addresses health inequities head-on, drastically lowering costs and improving outcomes.

HNL Lab Medicine Unveils Lifesaving Cellular Therapy Laboratory

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HNL Lab Medicine, a leader in comprehensive laboratory services, proudly announces the grand opening of a state-of-the art Cellular Therapy Laboratory, made possible by a generous donation from the Hall family.

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ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HNL Lab Medicine, a leader in comprehensive laboratory services, proudly announces the grand opening of a state-of-the art Cellular Therapy Laboratory, made possible by a generous donation from the Hall family.
Designed to meet the increasing demand for personalized medicine and lifesaving therapies, the Tom and Karin Hall Cellular Therapy Laboratory is equipped with the latest technologies and staffed by a team of highly skilled experts.
The laboratory will focus on cellular therapy applications that were unavailable in the Lehigh Valley area.
HNL Lab Medicine has aligned with LVHN to create a clinical program, collection center, and cellular therapy laboratory.

Civitas Networks for Health to Host 2024 Annual Conference in Detroit This October

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civitas Networks for Health today announced its 2024 Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, October 15 through Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civitas Networks for Health today announced its 2024 Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, October 15 through Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
"We are thrilled to host the 2024 Civitas Annual Conference in Detroit, a city known for its resilience and innovation,” said Lisa Bari, CEO, Civitas Networks for Health.
Civitas’ Host Committee includes the following member organizations: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association , Health Impact Ohio , Illinois Public Health Institute , Indiana Health Information Exchange , MetaStar , Michigan Health Information Network , Michigan Multipayer Initiatives , Michigan Public Health Institute , Ohio Health Information Partnership , PHOENIX Project – Wayne State University , The Health Collaborative , Velatura HIE Corporation , Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality , and Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network .
The conference agenda will feature expert keynote speakers, each offering unique insights on turning health data into meaningful health care outcomes.