Healthcare industry

Gender Pay Gap Backslides Within European Healthcare Industry

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new report, "Reducing the Gender Pay Gap to Drive Success in the Healthcare Industry," issued by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Europe region in collaboration with our data partner reveals an increase in the gender pay gap between men and women in the life sciences sector in Europe. With input from more than 50,000 employees at 180 companies, the data show that the median pay gap increased from 11.5 percent to 14.4 percent in the past two years.

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  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new report, "Reducing the Gender Pay Gap to Drive Success in the Healthcare Industry," issued by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Europe region in collaboration with our data partner reveals an increase in the gender pay gap between men and women in the life sciences sector in Europe.
  • The report data indicates Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal have spearheaded an improvement in the gender pay gap since the 2021 report.
  • However, the largest European markets, like France and the United Kingdom, show a worsening of the pay gap.
  • HBA volunteers spoke with various industry leaders to identify what can be done by individuals, companies, and governments to reverse the current trend of a worsening gender pay gap.

Higginbotham Joins CohnReznick as Principal, Healthcare Advisory Leader

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Shayla Higginbotham, MHA, PMP has joined the firm as Principal and Healthcare Advisory Leader.

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  • CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Shayla Higginbotham, MHA, PMP has joined the firm as Principal and Healthcare Advisory Leader.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005537/en/
    Shayla Higginbotham, MHA, PMP has joined CohnReznick LLP as Principal and Healthcare Advisory Leader.
  • As the Healthcare Advisory Leader, Higginbotham will partner with a diverse team of professionals to guide the growth and development of CohnReznick’s Healthcare Industry Practice.
  • As CohnReznick’s Healthcare Advisory Leader, she is committed to partnering with industry changemakers to advance the state of healthcare, while building one of the best healthcare firms in the nation.

Renee Sexton Joins Healthcare RCM Data, Advisory, & Services Company, Viewgol, as Director, Community Health Center Solutions

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewgol, a healthcare RCM data, advisory, and services company, welcomes Renee Sexton to the team as Director, Community Health Center Solutions. Sexton has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, starting as a medical assistant before becoming a practice administrator. Later, she served as a solution architect at NextGen RCM and ModMed, accumulating more than 14 years of experience working closely with Community Health Centers (CHCs).

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewgol, a healthcare RCM data, advisory, and services company, welcomes Renee Sexton to the team as Director, Community Health Center Solutions.
  • Sexton has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, starting as a medical assistant before becoming a practice administrator.
  • Later, she served as a solution architect at NextGen RCM and ModMed, accumulating more than 14 years of experience working closely with Community Health Centers (CHCs).
  • Viewgol provides customized RCM solutions to meet the needs of each client, from the small practice that requires best-in-class data to the nationwide healthcare organization that needs complete RCM services.

Superior HealthPlan and eFamilyCare Expand Partnership to Support Medicaid Members and Caregivers in Texas

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan and eFamilyCare today announced a partnership to support family caregivers as they care for high-risk, chronically ill adults and children with special needs.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan and eFamilyCare today announced a partnership to support family caregivers as they care for high-risk, chronically ill adults and children with special needs.
  • "Superior is proud to expand our partnership with eFamilyCare so we can support even more Texas caregivers."
  • "We commend Superior HealthPlan on their innovative approach to member care and are delighted to continue our partnership with them," said Eric Rackow, M.D., Co-Founder and CEO of eFamilyCare.
  • "Together, we are working to transform the health of Texas communities, particularly vulnerable populations of all ages, collectively addressing the importance of easy-to-access virtual support for family caregivers of members."

North America Healthcare Blockchain Market Report 2022-2027 Featuring Emerging Players - Welwaze Medical, Noom, Embleema, AmArmchai, HealthChain, uFirst, Medical Veda, TEEB Health, WelbeCare, Yana

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Sunday, January 22, 2023
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In the North America Healthcare Blockchain market, the Patient-centric Health Data type is expected to be the major gainer with its market share reaching ~30% by 2027.

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  • In the North America Healthcare Blockchain market, the Patient-centric Health Data type is expected to be the major gainer with its market share reaching ~30% by 2027.
  • The Infrastructure & Protocol provider segment holds the largest market share in the North America Healthcare Blockchain Market as blockchain technology is based on protocols that keep increasing with updates.
  • The United States accounts for the largest share within the total North America Healthcare Blockchain market, accounting for more than three quarters of total market revenue.
  • The Healthcare Blockchain market is highly competitive with ~200 players which include globally diversified players, regional players as well as a large number of country-niche players in Blockchain Solutions in the Healthcare Sector.

North America Healthcare Blockchain Market Report 2022: Market is Expected to Witness Strong Growth of 70% CAGR to 2027 - Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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In the North America Healthcare Blockchain market, the Patient-centric Health Data type is expected to be the major gainer with its market share reaching ~30% by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • In the North America Healthcare Blockchain market, the Patient-centric Health Data type is expected to be the major gainer with its market share reaching ~30% by 2027.
  • Private Deployment type accounts for the majority of the share in the North America Healthcare Blockchain market and is expected to have a share of around 40% in 2027.
  • The Infrastructure & Protocol provider segment holds the largest market share in the North America Healthcare Blockchain Market as blockchain technology is based on protocols that keep increasing with updates.
  • The United States accounts for the largest share within the total North America Healthcare Blockchain market, accounting for more than three quarters of total market revenue.

MedTech Expert Joins KMM Group as Healthcare Industry Advisor

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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HATBORO, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KMM Group has engaged with long time healthcare executive J. Mark King as their new Non-Executive/Non-Owner Chairman of the Board and Healthcare Industry Advisor. King will provide critical guidance, pertaining to the Medical Device Industry, to the senior leadership team to drive the company to achieve their strategic goals.

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  • HATBORO, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KMM Group has engaged with long time healthcare executive J.
  • Mark King as their new Non-Executive/Non-Owner Chairman of the Board and Healthcare Industry Advisor.
  • King will provide critical guidance, pertaining to the Medical Device Industry, to the senior leadership team to drive the company to achieve their strategic goals.
  • Mark King joins KMM Group as their new Healthcare Industry Advisor and Chairman of the Board.

MSP Recovery, Now Doing Business as LifeWallet, Entered into a Term Sheet for the Monetization of a Portion of Its Company-owned Assignor Interests as a New Source of Monetization for $275 Million, and Payment of $48 Million in Servicing Fees for 2023

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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In certain circumstances, LIFW has acquired the assignor’s 50% interest up-front by purchasing the assignor’s contractual right to collect at the time of recovery.

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  • In certain circumstances, LIFW has acquired the assignor’s 50% interest up-front by purchasing the assignor’s contractual right to collect at the time of recovery.
  • The Term Sheet also provides for the Company to acquire certain claims for $330 million that pertain to the entire claim rights, as well as certain Assignor Interests.
  • “These deals demonstrate that there is significant value in the variety of ways in which MSPR’s assets can be monetized.
  • “We are excited to continue innovating and disrupting the healthcare system and believe that we have great momentum heading into 2023,” said Ruiz.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market to Witness Growth Due to The Increasing Demand for Scans

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The traditional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach is being disrupted by portable MRI systems, open design MRI systems, advanced metamaterials, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced software technologies. The rising demand for scans, combined with a shortage of radiologists, has compelled the development of novel MRI technologies that shorten scan times and aid radiologists' decision-making. The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, combined with government initiatives to provide free or low-cost diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to citizens, is driving the overall growth of MRI technology.

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  • The rising demand for scans, combined with a shortage of radiologists, has compelled the development of novel MRI technologies that shorten scan times and aid radiologists' decision-making.
  • The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, combined with government initiatives to provide free or low-cost diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to citizens, is driving the overall growth of MRI technology.
  • Further, new AI-based image analysis software that enhances magnetic resonance (MR) image quality and supports clinical decision-making is making the market even more competitive for technology developers."
  • For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped build sustainable growth strategies for Fortune 1000 companies, governments, and investors.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market to Witness Growth Due to The Increasing Demand for Scans

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The traditional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach is being disrupted by portable MRI systems, open design MRI systems, advanced metamaterials, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced software technologies. The rising demand for scans, combined with a shortage of radiologists, has compelled the development of novel MRI technologies that shorten scan times and aid radiologists' decision-making. The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, combined with government initiatives to provide free or low-cost diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to citizens, is driving the overall growth of MRI technology.

Key Points: 
  • The rising demand for scans, combined with a shortage of radiologists, has compelled the development of novel MRI technologies that shorten scan times and aid radiologists' decision-making.
  • The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, combined with government initiatives to provide free or low-cost diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to citizens, is driving the overall growth of MRI technology.
  • Further, new AI-based image analysis software that enhances magnetic resonance (MR) image quality and supports clinical decision-making is making the market even more competitive for technology developers."
  • For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped build sustainable growth strategies for Fortune 1000 companies, governments, and investors.