Health equity

ACOs Using CareSignal’s Deviceless RPM® Solution Generated $59 Million in Total MSSP Savings in 2021

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

CareSignal , a Lightbeam Health Solutions company and innovator of Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring, today announces that ACOs using their solution generated $59 million in savings for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in performance year 2021.

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  • CareSignal , a Lightbeam Health Solutions company and innovator of Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring, today announces that ACOs using their solution generated $59 million in savings for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in performance year 2021.
  • CareSignals Deviceless RPM technology uses widely accessible text messages and phone calls to enable care managers and providers to track patient symptoms outside of the clinic, improving patient access, experience, and communication.
  • With this being CareSignals first year measuring MSSP results, and we are thrilled to see the positive impacts that Deviceless RPM has made for our value-based care clients, including ACOs, says Joe McDonald, MBA, President, and COO of CareSignal.
  • Driving $59 million in savings for the MSSP, CareSignal is well-aligned to help not only ACOs, but any provider or payer organization participating in value-based care to improve patient experience and reduce avoidable utilization.

National Kidney Foundation Appoints Prominent Marketing Expert to Board of Directors

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Friday, November 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the appointment of Lynn Pina, Chief Marketing Officer of GeoBlue, to its National Board of Directors. 

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF)is proud to announce the appointment of Lynn Pina , Chief Marketing Officer of GeoBlue, to its National Board of Directors .
  • Pina,of Arlington, Virginia, oversees GeoBlue's brand, marketing, product, and customer experience strategy and manages the company's message, value proposition, and visibility.
  • Her nomination to the NKF board of directors was approved at the organization's most recent national board meeting.
  • The National Kidney Foundation (NKF ) is the largest, most comprehensive, and longstanding patient-centric organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. For more information about NKF, visit www.kidney.org .

LUNGevity Foundation Launches "Find Your Lung Cancer Community" Public Service and Social Media Campaign During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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Friday, November 4, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of its Find Your Lung Cancer Community public service campaign. This moving campaign features lung cancer survivors and their caregivers, sharing their stories about how finding others living with a lung cancer diagnosis brought them hope, empowerment, and friendship.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of its Find Your Lung Cancer Community public service campaign.
  • This moving campaign features lung cancer survivors and their caregivers, sharing their stories about how finding others living with a lung cancer diagnosis brought them hope, empowerment, and friendship.
  • Find Your Lung Cancer Community showcases survivors and caregivers whose connections made through their personal lung cancer community have been transformative.
  • LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer.

Sharecare and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter - renowned for the annual Emmy Awards - announce winners of 2022 Sharecare Awards

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Friday, November 4, 2022

The fourth annual Sharecare Awards honored winners across categories that represent the diversity of experiences shaping consumers' health and lives today.

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  • The fourth annual Sharecare Awards honored winners across categories that represent the diversity of experiences shaping consumers' health and lives today.
  • Content from category award winners and finalists , as well as more information about the Sharecare Awards, are available at sharecareawards.org.
  • About The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York Chapter
    The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York Chapter, founded in 1955, is the preeminent membership organization serving media professionals by offering career enhancing events and networking opportunities.
  • New York NATAS fosters creativity and inspires artistic and technical excellence through the renowned Emmy Award, the coveted peer-recognition symbol of distinction in regional television.

Roche introduces the navify brand for its digital health solutions at HLTH 2022

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Roche unifies its digital health portfolio under the navify brand, providing a range of next generation software solutions.

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  • Roche unifies its digital health portfolio under the navify brand, providing a range of next generation software solutions.
  • The navify digital solutions reinforce Roche's commitment to help providers and innovators connect with patients for better access, experience and delivery of care.
  • BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today at the HLTH 2022 meeting in Las Vegas, NV, US, that its digital health portfolio will now be available under the navify brand.
  • navify Oncology portfolio, navify Diagnostic Optimization, navify Infection Management, navify Algorithm Suite, and navify Kidney Companion).

Roche introduces the navify brand for its digital health solutions at HLTH 2022

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Roche unifies its digital health portfolio under the navify brand, providing a range of next generation software solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Roche unifies its digital health portfolio under the navify brand, providing a range of next generation software solutions.
  • The navify digital solutions reinforce Roche's commitment to help providers and innovators connect with patients for better access, experience and delivery of care.
  • BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today at the HLTH 2022 meeting in Las Vegas, NV, US, that its digital health portfolio will now be available under the navify brand.
  • navify Oncology portfolio, navify Diagnostic Optimization, navify Infection Management, navify Algorithm Suite, and navify Kidney Companion).

MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS CARE APPOINTS MICHAEL CURRY TO ADVISORY BOARD

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (Coalition) today announced at its  7th Annual Summit that Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, has joined its advisory board. A distinguished civic and public health leader with a commitment to reducing health inequities, Curry will play a key role in advancing the Coalition's efforts and driving equity in serious illness care.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (Coalition) today announced at its 7 th Annual Summit that Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers , has joined its advisory board.
  • "Ensuring that everyone gets the care and support they need is critical, especially for those facing serious illness," said Curry.
  • "The Coalition is committed to transforming serious illness care and creating a more equitable health care system in Massachusetts.
  • The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care's mission is to strengthen the communication, collaboration, and connection between the health care system and communities, and between patients and clinicians, to support what matters most to everyone seeking care, especially people living with serious illness.

Former CMMI Senior Advisor Brad Diephuis, M.D., Joins Thyme Care as Chief Business Officer

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thyme Care, an oncology care management solution providing high-touch, tech-enabled cancer care navigation, today announced it has named Brad Diephuis, M.D., as Chief Business Officer. He previously served as Senior Advisor at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), where he helped lead the development of Medicare's vision for future total cost of care alternative payment models.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thyme Care , an oncology care management solution providing high-touch, tech-enabled cancer care navigation, today announced it has named Brad Diephuis, M.D., as Chief Business Officer.
  • He will be responsible for scaling Thyme Care's business across the United States and advancing the company's commitment to value-based oncology.
  • "Brad's unparalleled skill set and wealth of experience, both professional and personal, make him the ideal person to elevate the company's business strategy," said Robin Shah, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thyme Care.
  • Dr. Diephuis' work at CMMI, including on ACO REACH and the Medicare Shared Savings Program, will inform his role at Thyme Care.

Orthopedic Center of Florida Announces Partnership with HOPCo

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthopedic Center of Florida, recognized nationally and locally as leaders in orthopedics since 1986, has announced it has partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the national leader in musculoskeletal practice and clinical outcomes management solutions and the largest orthopedic value-based care organization in the country. This partnership will develop unique clinically integrated partnerships with musculoskeletal practices, physicians, health systems, and payors throughout southwest Florida and the surrounding regions. 

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  • As part of this new partnership with HOPCo, Orthopedic Center of Florida will expand its practice into Naples, Florida, with the addition of several new physicians whose specialties will include joint replacement, sports medicine and spine care.
  • "For over 35 years, our group has provided high-quality care to the Fort Myers community," said Dr. John Mehalik of Orthopedic Center of Florida.
  • "Orthopedic Center of Florida's reputation for patient-centered care, coupled with their aspiration for growth, made them an ideal partner for HOPCo," said Dr. Wael Barsoum, President and Chief Transformation Officer of HOPCo.
  • "Our goal is to leverage the tools and platforms we have developed over the last 15 years to help Orthopedic Center of Florida lead the transformation of musculoskeletal care across southwest Florida."

Cureatr and Unite Us Partner to Launch Health Equity Program

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The partnership with Unite Us has empowered Cureatr to more holistically care for patients and evolve the role of Cureatr's certified community health workers (CHWs).

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  • The partnership with Unite Us has empowered Cureatr to more holistically care for patients and evolve the role of Cureatr's certified community health workers (CHWs).
  • Cureatr initially launched its pilot health equity program with Unite Us in two state networks ( Unite New York and Unite Missouri ) after an introduction from a Missouri-based nonprofit attending a community information meeting.
  • Our partnership with Unite Us and the launch of the health equity program is our way of making a difference in the lives of those individuals faced with significant SDoH barriers."
  • "Cureatr and Unite Us will work together to redefine the quality, impact, and intersection of health and social care.