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PrecisePK Celebrates 30 Years of Bayesian Precision Dosing Partnership With UC San Diego Health, Leading Other UC Hospitals To Follow

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PrecisePK announces the celebration of the 30th anniversary of its partnership with UC San Diego Health.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PrecisePK announces the celebration of the 30th anniversary of its partnership with UC San Diego Health.
  • This decades-long initiative has proven the success of using Bayesian precision dosing to improve patient outcomes.
  • With other UC hospitals joining, PrecisePK is delivering state-of-the-art Bayesian therapeutic drug monitoring technology to a total of 9 prominent sites.
  • PrecisePK and UCSD Health mark 30 years of partnership in vancomycin AUC precision dosing, leading others to follow.

HealthTrust University Conference Attracts Record Number of Healthcare Leaders, Exhibitors, and Education Experts

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Other Health, General Health, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Hospitals, Retail, Nursing, Medical Supplies, Transport, Practice Management, Health, Logistics, Consulting, Morgan Stanley, Communication, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, NEXT Woman of the Year awards, Education, HTU, Arizona Cardinals, WellSpan Health, Continuing medical education, Organization, USPI, Houston Texans, Patient, Physician, COVID-19 Response Recognition Award, Merck, United Surgical Partners International, Conference, Scripps Health, Success, Caregiver, Pharmaceutical industry

HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading healthcare performance improvement organization, reported record engagement on the part of members, suppliers, and subject matter experts during the recently concluded HealthTrust University (HTU) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading healthcare performance improvement organization, reported record engagement on the part of members, suppliers, and subject matter experts during the recently concluded HealthTrust University (HTU) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • HealthTrust executives and leading experts in healthcare and supply chain emphasized best practices to optimize outcomes for patients and communities served by HealthTrust member organizations.
  • Approximately 3,500 attendees participated in the conference that took place July 17-19 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
  • More than 100 subject matter experts led education sessions—most with Continuing Education credits—and micro-sessions covering topics on oncology and biologics, value analysis, purchased services, and more.

New Luna study: Physical therapy patients prefer in-person, in-home care over virtual or facility-based care

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite record investments in virtual physical therapy companies, most notably Hinge Health and Sword Health, a new study shows that physical therapy patients materially prefer hands-on, home-based care.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn. , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite record investments in virtual physical therapy companies, most notably Hinge Health and Sword Health, a new study shows that physical therapy patients materially prefer hands-on, home-based care.
  • Conducted by Luna , a leading provider of physical therapy, the study shows a strong preference for in-person, in-home care (5.0), with a reasonable willingness to use facility-based care (3.1) and, less desirable, virtual-based care (2.7) among under 55 age patients.
  • Consistent trends were observed among those for 55+ age patients: in-home care (5.0), facility-based care (2.8), and virtual-based care (1.9).
  • Unlike remote or virtual care, Luna's licensed physical therapists provide 1:1 hands-on care in the convenience of the patient's home.

HealthTrust Performance GroupSM Honors Six Healthcare Organizations for Excellence, Social Stewardship, and Innovation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The Outstanding Member of the Year Award was presented to Franciscan Alliance for performance improvement and optimization through the adoption of HealthTrust initiatives and new contract categories.

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  • The Outstanding Member of the Year Award was presented to Franciscan Alliance for performance improvement and optimization through the adoption of HealthTrust initiatives and new contract categories.
  • Social Stewardship – HCA Healthcare Mountain Division, Salt Lake City, Utah for excellence in environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Innovation Award – WellSpan Health, York, Pennsylvania for unique and scalable solutions that advance healthcare and organizational performance.
  • In addition to recognition at the Conference, the winning organizations will be featured in the fourth quarter issue of The Source magazine for HealthTrust members.

What's Your Burn Moment? Billboards on Las Vegas Strip

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Las Vegas Residents and Visitors may notice the iconic billboards located at Harmon Street and 63LV located on the Las Vegas Strip asking "What's Your Burn Moment?"

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  • Las Vegas Residents and Visitors may notice the iconic billboards located at Harmon Street and 63LV located on the Las Vegas Strip asking "What's Your Burn Moment?"
  • Since its launch late December 2022, the Burn Factory Podcast has surpassed 130,000 downloads.
  • The Burn Factory will be in Las Vegas during UFC Fight Week filming six episodes of their Podcast from the Boingo Innovation Center located at the Monorail Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Boingo Wireless is the Official Sponsor of the Burn Factory's Las Vegas Studio.

Luna national study: Health systems lose $3.1 billion in physical therapy revenue

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems lose an estimated $3.1 billion revenue from  physical therapy referral leakage across the 3.9 million commercially insured patients studied in a new report by Luna , the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy.

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  • ROCKLIN, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems lose an estimated $3.1 billion revenue from  physical therapy referral leakage across the 3.9 million commercially insured patients studied in a new report by Luna , the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy.
  • The limited service availability within health systems also forces some patients to seek more accessible providers closer to their home.
  • This superior geographic coverage can serve patients closer to where they live, which creates significant competitive cannibalization on health systems.
  • Leading health systems such as Providence, Emory Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, UCLA Health and Scripps Health have partnered with Luna to offer outpatient physical therapy in the convenience of a patient's home.

Luna national study: Health systems lose $3.1 billionin physical therapy revenue

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems lose an estimated $3.1 billion revenue from  physical therapy referral leakage across the 3.9 million commercially insured patients studied in a new report by Luna , the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems lose an estimated $3.1 billion revenue from  physical therapy referral leakage across the 3.9 million commercially insured patients studied in a new report by Luna , the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy.
  • The limited service availability within health systems also forces some patients to seek more accessible providers closer to their home.
  • This superior geographic coverage can serve patients closer to where they live, which creates significant competitive cannibalization on health systems.
  • Leading health systems such as Providence, Emory Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, UCLA Health and Scripps Health have partnered with Luna to offer outpatient physical therapy in the convenience of a patient's home.

Budding Golf Star Priest James Rivera Overcame a Life-Threatening Injury to Find His "Burn Moment"

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priest James Rivera, founder of Burn Factory LLC, had his life turned upside down at the age of 13 when a science experiment conducted by his sixth-grade teacher went terribly wrong and caught him on fire. He was rushed to UCSD Hospital, placed in ICU, and was given a 50% chance of survival. He persevered through his injuries when he decided to get out of the hospital bed and began putting three balls a day into a glass jar. Outlets like CBS have covered his incredible story. 

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  • He was rushed to UCSD Hospital, placed in ICU, and was given a 50% chance of survival.
  • He persevered through his injuries when he decided to get out of the hospital bed and began putting three balls a day into a glass jar.
  • Upon reflection on his time in the hospital, he came up with a way to help others struggling with traumatic injuries, and The Priest James Foundation was born.
  • Proceeds for the Priest James Foundation go towards donating putting greens to hospitals and others to help people recovering from devastating illnesses or accidents to heal through the sport of golf.

Luna and MedStar Health partner to improve access to in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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With this relationship, Luna is now the preferred outpatient in-home, in-person technology partner for MedStar Health in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia region.

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  • With this relationship, Luna is now the preferred outpatient in-home, in-person technology partner for MedStar Health in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia region.
  • MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Home is the name for the in-home aspect of this coordinated care model.
  • Services provided through MedStar Health Physical Therapy at Home are covered by most health insurance plans, in accordance with individual insurance benefit design.
  • The partnership with MedStar Health follows previously announced collaborations from Luna, including AARP, Providence, Emory Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, UCLA Health and Scripps Health.

SCRIPPS HEALTH’S TRACY CHU AND XEALTH’S AARON SHEEDY SPEAKING AT HIMSS23, HIGHLIGHTING AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL’S ROLE IN CARE DELIVERY

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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HIMSS23, with the theme “Health That Connects + Tech That Cares,” will be held April 17-21 in Chicago.

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  • HIMSS23, with the theme “Health That Connects + Tech That Cares,” will be held April 17-21 in Chicago.
  • Digital health, including tools delivering patient education and remote patient monitoring, help fill a necessary role in extending care options for patients, and integration into clinician workflow is essential for success.
  • Examples of this can be achieved in multiple use cases, including maternity care, direct to employer services, and diabetes continuous glucose monitoring.
  • To date, there has been a 460% increase in enrollment and a 270% increase in patients who access the app monthly.