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The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference Opens May 5, Convening Global Leaders to Discuss Strategies Aimed at Shaping a Shared Future

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The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.

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  • The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.
  • In addition to the speakers previously announced , the following national and global leaders have been added to what will be a powerful program during the four-day event.
  • The Milken Institute will livestream Global Conference public sessions, expanding access to the event.
  • Sign up here to stay informed of the latest news on the conference with regular updates published from POLITICO’s special edition of the “Global Playbook” newsletter.

5 Ways Heart Health Care Can Improve

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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"Finding that most people do not know the significant impact of heart disease is discouraging and even a bit frightening."

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  • "Finding that most people do not know the significant impact of heart disease is discouraging and even a bit frightening."
  • Non-traditional approaches to health care are needed to address the social and structural determinants of health by moving evidence-based approaches rapidly into communities to address food insecurity, transportation problems, education, housing, access to care, chronic psychosocial stress and other social needs.
  • The interconnectedness of organ systems, mechanisms of disease and stages of life are critical to understanding the role cardiovascular health plays in overall health.
  • As we apply these same clinical and epidemiological methods to the someday hopeful eradication of heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association is making great progress.

Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Data Equity

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To reduce inequities in the U.S. health system, the Data Equity Coalition is calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.

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  • "Data standardization is crucial to advancing health equity and creating a better system of health—one centered on trust," said Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO, Kim Keck.
  • Data disaggregation allows us to detect differences, if they exist, between and within populations, and to design policies and programs that can help eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity."
  • More equitable data is key to addressing the health care system's persistent inequities—especially as it relates to mental health care access for members of underserved communities."
  • "The National LGBTQ Task Force urges the expansion and improvement of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics data collection to improve health equity.

Breezeline Employees Volunteer to Fight Food Insecurity in South Florida

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employees from Breezeline , a leading internet, TV and voice provider in the U.S., worked to fight food insecurity earlier this month.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employees from Breezeline , a leading internet, TV and voice provider in the U.S., worked to fight food insecurity earlier this month.
  • A total of 17 Breezeline volunteers sorted, checked, and repackaged over 9,000 pounds of donated food on April 11 at Feeding South Florida , a nonprofit located in Pembroke Park focused on ending hunger.
  • “Much of what we do at Feeding South Florida depends on volunteer help in the warehouse,” said Ruth Bonet, volunteer coordinator at Feeding South Florida.
  • “As members of the South Florida community, Breezeline colleagues work to make a positive difference in the lives of their neighbors.”
    Feeding South Florida processes and distributes more than 85 million pounds of food annually.

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Launches 2024 Brain Health Academy

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Each of the hour-long virtual sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing up to 60 days after the live presentation.

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  • Each of the hour-long virtual sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing up to 60 days after the live presentation.
  • A testament to the Academy’s impact, more than 5,300 individuals benefitted from the free, evidence-based education program.
  • More than half of participants reported a significant shift in their approach to brain health and how they discuss risk factors and dementia with their patients.
  • “With educational programs like the Brain Health Academy, we can empower health care professionals to better serve those whom they serve by counseling them about the importance of promoting and protecting their brain health and reducing their risk of developing brain disease.”
    The Brain Health Academy is made possible through its collaborative efforts with partners, including the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society on Aging, AARP, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Heart Association, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Eisai, Humana, Physical Activity Alliance, Tivity Health, and USAging.

Cardio Diagnostics Announces Publication of Study Showing That its PrecisionCHD™ Test Could Save Health Insurers Over $113 Million Annually

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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PrecisionCHD is an AI-powered multiomic DNA test using epigenetic and genetic biomarkers to aid in the detection of stable CHD.

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  • PrecisionCHD is an AI-powered multiomic DNA test using epigenetic and genetic biomarkers to aid in the detection of stable CHD.
  • The model considered factors such as the number of tests performed, the cost of each test, and the impact of test results on treatment decisions.
  • The results suggest that using PrecisionCHD could lead to significant cost savings for payers, with an estimated $113.6 million saved per year for a plan with one million members.
  • These tools support targeted, data-driven decisions in CHD treatment and management, potentially revolutionizing approaches to healthcare delivery and cost management.

loanDepot’s Jennifer Edwards Named to HousingWire’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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“Jennifer is passionate about making a difference for loanDepot, our communities, and the industry,” said loanDepot Chief Financial Officer David Hayes.

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  • “Jennifer is passionate about making a difference for loanDepot, our communities, and the industry,” said loanDepot Chief Financial Officer David Hayes.
  • “Her contributions have helped streamline and optimize the Company’s financial systems as part of our Vision 2025 strategy.
  • “This is a well-deserved honor for Jennifer who is a true servant leader within loanDepot,” said loanDepot Chief Accounting Officer Darren Graeler.
  • The Rising Star award marks loanDepot’s second HousingWire accolade of 2024, having earned the Tech100 Mortgage award in February.

Cedar Gate’s Heart Disease & Heart Failure Predictive AI Models Could Save $1.4 Billion with Early Intervention

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Machine learning models within Cedar Gate’s platform can identify, with a high level of accuracy, patients who are at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), allowing for early intervention and, as a result, the potential to reduce acute events.

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  • Machine learning models within Cedar Gate’s platform can identify, with a high level of accuracy, patients who are at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), allowing for early intervention and, as a result, the potential to reduce acute events.
  • “Our AI-powered predictive models enable interventions, diagnoses, and treatments that can reduce risk and slow chronic disease progression on a large scale,” said David B.
  • “Cedar Gate’s AI-powered algorithms can translate to significant cost savings through early, focused diagnostic testing in these high-risk patients.
  • The annual direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease was $407.3 billion from 2018 to 2019, according to the American Heart Association.

Avaya ENGAGE® 2024 Announces Guest Speakers for its May 13-15 Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410336298/en/
    Emcee & Main Stage Presenter, Katie Linendoll: Technology Expert and Emmy Award-Winning TV Personality.
  • In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a leading behavior change technology company with the mission of improving productivity and health outcomes.
  • She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list.
  • Avaya ENGAGE 2024 general session keynotes will be an entertaining and informative feature of the event.

CV Societies Propel Plans Forward for a New Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts by the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the Heart Failure Society of America, the Heart Rhythm Society and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions to create a new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine under the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) are closer to becoming a reality with the creation of a formal Board of Directors and the announcement by the ABMS Advisory Board on Specialty Board Development of an open comment period.

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  • Running through July 24, ABMS is seeking to gauge support for the new Board, including feedback on its impact to clinicians and patients.
  • "The field of cardiovascular medicine has evolved dramatically over the past few decades; now is the right time to develop an independent cardiovascular Board."
  • As leaders in their respective fields, the Board of Directors will be instrumental in ushering the new Board through the application process and overseeing pre-launch projects in anticipation of Board approval.
  • "An independent Board focused solely on cardiovascular medicine as a distinct medical specialty will ultimately benefit cardiologists and patients alike."