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ACGME Releases CLER National Report of Findings 2021

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Chicago, IL, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is pleased to present the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) National Report of Findings 2021.

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  • Chicago, IL, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is pleased to present the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) National Report of Findings 2021.
  • The report presents a national look at the health care environments that serve as clinical learning environments for resident and fellow physicians.
  • The 2021 CLER Report prompts the ACGME to reimagine how to best assess, understand, and inspire clinical learning environments through an outcomes-oriented perspective that promotes the best possible patient care, said ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP.
  • With findings from site visits to more than 550 clinical sites throughout the United States, the CLER National Report of Findings 2021 informs the GME community of leaders of what defines successful improvements within our nations clinical learning environments, and provides a roadmap for future areas of enhancement, said ACGME Chief Sponsoring Institutions and Clinical Learning Environments Officer Kevin B. Weiss, MD.

Steward Health Care Recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the "Best Hospitals" Issue of U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Health Care has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the "Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the U.S. for providing top quality care to heart patients in 2021.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Health Care has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the "Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the U.S. for providing top quality care to heart patients in 2021.
  • The U.S. News & World Report issue recognizes Steward's commitment to drive preeminent hospital care for heart patients.
  • Participants are committed to ensuring evidencebased cardiovascular care, improving patient outcomes, and lowering health care costs.
  • The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.

Cogitativo Releases Visión, A First-Of-Its-Kind Machine Learning Tool Built to Tackle the Growing Deferred Care Crisis

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Visin integrates the most advanced machine learning techniques with knowledge derived from clinical treatment guidelines to identify and flag gaps in individual patient care that can lead to adverse outcomes.

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  • Visin integrates the most advanced machine learning techniques with knowledge derived from clinical treatment guidelines to identify and flag gaps in individual patient care that can lead to adverse outcomes.
  • As a result, it can aid in the development of targeted clinical interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable people, including those who have deferred care during the pandemic.
  • "Millions of Americans have gone without critical screenings and treatment for 18 months, creating a deferred care crisis that requires immediate and proven solutions to support those in need," said Gary Velasquez, CEO of Cogitativo.
  • A version of Cogitativo's new machine learning platform was used by a host of health care leaders and public health officials during the pandemic.

Cogitativo Appoints New Board Member And Names Chief Science Officer

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cogitativo announced today that it is appointing Paul Mango to the company's board of directors and hiring Terry Gilliland, M.D., as Chief Science Officer.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cogitativo announced today that it is appointing Paul Mango to the company's board of directors and hiring Terry Gilliland, M.D., as Chief Science Officer.
  • Prior to joining Cogitativo, Mr. Mango served in various top roles at the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • He was the Chief Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services before becoming the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at HHS.
  • Before joining Blue Shield of California, Dr. Gilliland was senior vice president and chief medical officer at Sentara Healthcare in Virginia.

Mercury Healthcare Launches as the New Brand for Healthgrades Enterprise Software, Technology and Data Analytics Company, Formerly Known as Healthgrades

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Mercury Healthcare is built on the strength of 30 years experience serving the healthcare community with a bold vision: to enable a seamless healthcare experience, creating meaningful outcomes for providers and patients.

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  • Mercury Healthcare is built on the strength of 30 years experience serving the healthcare community with a bold vision: to enable a seamless healthcare experience, creating meaningful outcomes for providers and patients.
  • Goldman Sachs and Piper Sandler acted as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Mercury Healthcare.
  • Mercury Healthcare is a technology and data analytics company that empowers healthcare organizations to engage consumers and optimize provider relationships to accelerate growth.
  • At Mercury Healthcare, we help healthcare organizations create seamless consumer experiences and improve outcomes to build healthier communities.

Delaware Law Expands Health Care Access, Choice

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Passage of this legislation bolsters efforts to reduce health care disparities and increase health equity throughout the state.

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  • Passage of this legislation bolsters efforts to reduce health care disparities and increase health equity throughout the state.
  • "As our state contends with a heightened need for health care, this law represents a necessary and positive step toward removing roadblocks that impede equitable access to high-quality health care," saidSharon Baptiste-Brown, MSN, APRN-BC, GNP,AANP Delaware State Representative.
  • "Today, we commend the state legislature and Governor Carney for prioritizing the health of patients and recognizing the vital contributions NPs make to improving health and eliminating disparities in health care delivery.
  • We are encouraged to see other states looking to modernize their laws, eliminate health care disparities and increase health care access and choice for patients by fully engaging the NP workforce."

MMS Director Appointed to the Pharmacovigilance Council for the Indian Society of Clinical Research

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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MMS Holdings Inc. (MMS) an award-winning, data-focused CRO announced today that Arunima Sen, MD, Director of Pharmacovigilance and Medical Writing (India), has been appointed to the Indian Society of Clinical Researchs Pharmacovigilance Council.

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  • MMS Holdings Inc. (MMS) an award-winning, data-focused CRO announced today that Arunima Sen, MD, Director of Pharmacovigilance and Medical Writing (India), has been appointed to the Indian Society of Clinical Researchs Pharmacovigilance Council.
  • The Indian Society of Clinical Research (ISCR) brings together those engaged in clinical research activities in India to build awareness of clinical research as a specialty, maintain the highest standards of quality and ethics, and build its growth in the country.
  • The ISCR Pharmacovigilance Council aims to:
    I would like to personally congratulate Arunima for being selected to be part of this esteemed council, said Michelle Gayari, Executive Vice President, Global Operational Excellence and Innovation, MMS.
  • This appointment underscores the excellence and strength of our continued leadership in pharmacovigilance and drug safety within the pharmaceutical industry.

Brown University Approved for $4 Million in Funding for Joint Study With Meals on Wheels America on Effectiveness of Modes of Meal Delivery to Help Older Adults Age In Place

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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This research is made possible through a $4million funding award approved for Brown University by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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  • This research is made possible through a $4million funding award approved for Brown University by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
  • The study will compare the impact of daily Meals on Wheels home-delivered meal service complete with socialization and a wellness check with bi-weekly frozen drop-ship meals.
  • The research team will conduct a randomized control trial with the participation of local Meals on Wheels programs.
  • 2,300 older adults currently on waiting lists for services at the selected programs will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.

CipherHealth Unveils Next-Generation Patient Engagement Platform for Enhanced Personalization, Agility, and Scale to Improve Patient, Family, and Provider Experiences

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CipherHealth , a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications, engagement, and insights for the nation's leading healthcare systems, today announced the next generation of its Patient Engagement Platform.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CipherHealth , a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications, engagement, and insights for the nation's leading healthcare systems, today announced the next generation of its Patient Engagement Platform.
  • "It's clear that yesterday's engagement strategies no longer meet the changing dynamics of the industry," said CipherHealth Chief Executive Officer Jake Pyles.
  • This allows patients to more efficiently and automatically manage their own appointment schedules, helping reduce care gaps while increasing patient satisfaction.
  • CipherHealth is an award-winning digital patient engagement company committed to enhancing communication and coordination throughout the care continuum.

ArisGlobal Highlights R&D Innovation, Digital Transformation, and AI at Breakthrough2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, the leading provider of life sciences software that automates core drug development functions for over 300 life sciences companies, today announced its Breakthrough2021 Conference. Held virtually on September 21-22, Breakthrough2021 will feature key leaders across the life sciences industry and engage them in critical discussions related to R&D innovation, digital health, patient safety, enterprise automation, and a variety of other topics.

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  • A few keynote speakers and sessions include:
    Sean Duffy, CEO at Omada Health, with a special keynote address on Digital Health and the future of the industry.
  • Beena Wood, Vice President of Safety and Medical Affairs at ArisGlobal, will address the continual evolution of safety within life sciences and what innovations are required to keep pace with industry digital transformation.
  • ArisGlobal transforms the way today's most successful Life Sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market.
  • In 2021, Frost & Sullivan recognized ArisGlobal with the Customer Value Leadership Award for Clinical Development and Pharmacovigilance Software.