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Sirius Medical Expands Surgical Marker Navigation in the U.S.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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EINDHOVEN, NL, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius Medical, a leader in value-based healthcare and surgical marker navigation announced that LifeBridge Health, with locations across Maryland, will offer tumor localization with the Pintuition® surgical marker navigation system.

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  • EINDHOVEN, NL, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius Medical, a leader in value-based healthcare and surgical marker navigation announced that LifeBridge Health, with locations across Maryland, will offer tumor localization with the Pintuition® surgical marker navigation system.
  • "We are always searching for ways to create a better experience for our patients, adding new technology with surgical marker navigation to our breast cancer program further enhances our patient-centered care," says Dona Hobart, M.D., LifeBridge Health Medical Group.
  • "We are pleased to welcome LifeBridge Health to our expanding customer base in the U.S.," states Bram Schermers, CEO, Sirius Medical.
  • "Physicians and administrators are embracing surgical marker navigation validating its simplicity, precision, and affordability."

Forma Medical Launches OptimalHT the World’s First Minimally Invasive Instrumented Hammertoe Arthrodesis Procedure After 50+ Procedures

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Forma Medical , an emerging innovator in medical device technologies, announces today the launch of OptimalHT, the world’s first instrumented Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Hammertoe Arthrodesis procedure, that has treated more than 50 hammertoe deformities.

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  • Forma Medical , an emerging innovator in medical device technologies, announces today the launch of OptimalHT, the world’s first instrumented Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Hammertoe Arthrodesis procedure, that has treated more than 50 hammertoe deformities.
  • “It’s no secret that minimally invasive surgery is the future of Foot and Ankle care,” said Dr. Noman Siddiqui, DPM, LifeBridge Health, Baltimore.
  • “Receiving our first FDA approval and launching the OptimalHT system represents a pivotal moment for Forma Medical,” said James Gault, Vice President of Forma Medical.
  • For more information about Forma Medical and to learn about the company’s groundbreaking procedures, please visit www.formamedical.com or www.MIShammertoe.com .

LifeBridge Health selects NRC Health as its new patient experience partner

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeBridge Health has selected NRC Health to be its partner in providing Human Understanding® through personalized healthcare solutions and data-driven insights.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeBridge Health has selected NRC Health to be its partner in providing Human Understanding® through personalized healthcare solutions and data-driven insights.
  • LifeBridge Health is one of the largest, most comprehensive health systems in Maryland and includes Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Grace Medical Center and related subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • “We’re excited to welcome LifeBridge Health to the NRC Health family and are looking forward to building a long-term relationship,” said Helen Hrdy, Chief Growth Officer at NRC Health.
  • These solutions help elevate humanized care, enhance the health care experience, and improve outcomes for patients and providers alike.

MedVanta Announces Key Senior Leadership Hires to Transform Delivery of Private Practice Musculoskeletal Care

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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These strategic hires will further MedVanta's mission to elevate the future of private practice care and preserve independent medicine.

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  • These strategic hires will further MedVanta's mission to elevate the future of private practice care and preserve independent medicine.
  • "Private practice providers are facing mounting business challenges and financial pressures.
  • In her new role at MedVanta, Christine is responsible for payor relations, negotiating managed care contracts and developing strategies and initiatives to support MedVanta practices through ongoing payment reform.
  • To learn more about how MedVanta is creating a new era for private practice medicine, please visit MedVanta.com or contact us at [email protected] .

Maryland Governor Moore Signs RadNet-supported Legislation to Make Follow-up Diagnostic Imaging for Breast and Lung Cancers More Affordable

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), today announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law legislation to improve lung and breast cancer detection and diagnosis in Maryland.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), today announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law legislation to improve lung and breast cancer detection and diagnosis in Maryland.
  • House Bill (HB) 815/Senate Bill (SB) 965 and HB 376/SB 184 require state-regulated insurers to waive patient cost-shares for supplemental diagnostic imaging associated with lung and breast cancers, respectively.
  • “It is estimated that we lost more than 2,000 lives to lung cancer and 800 lives to breast cancer last year in the State of Maryland.
  • These bills will help save the lives of Marylanders by eliminating financial barriers to follow-up or supplemental breast and lung cancer imaging.

MRO Collaboration Featured by KLAS Research for Reducing Payer/Provider Friction and Improving Quality Outcomes

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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NORRISTOWN, Pa., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRO Corp., a clinical data exchange company, is honored to announce a new success story released today by KLAS Research's K2 Collaborative, formerly the KLAS Research Payer/Provider Initiative. The goal of the K2 Collaborative is to "reduce friction and waste by facilitating trust, collaboration, and alignment between payers, providers, and HIT vendors" according to KLAS.

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  • NORRISTOWN, Pa., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRO Corp., a clinical data exchange company, is honored to announce a new success story released today by KLAS Research's K2 Collaborative , formerly the KLAS Research Payer/Provider Initiative.
  • The goal of the K2 Collaborative is to "reduce friction and waste by facilitating trust, collaboration, and alignment between payers, providers, and HIT vendors" according to KLAS.
  • By working together with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) and LifeBridge Health, MRO facilitated significant outcomes including:
    Outperformed control group physicians in five quality measures.
  • MRO served as the vendor partner throughout the successful collaboration project to:
    Aggregate data from multiple EHRs and create a longitudinal medical record for each member/patient.

WellSet Launches First Holistic Self-Care Benefit Backed by Insurance

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellSet, the first digital holistic health studio, today introduced the first and only emotional and mental health benefit to help employers address the burnout epidemic using science-backed holistic practices. WellSet provides unlimited access to thousands of live and on-demand classes spanning 20+ evidence-based practices designed to improve mind, body, and emotional health, like Acupressure, Self-Hypnosis, and EFT/Tapping, in addition to Yoga, Mindfulness, and more. WellSet also announced that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is now including WellSet as a portfolio option for employer group accounts.

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  • WellSet also announced that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is now including WellSet as a portfolio option for employer group accounts.
  • Co-Founders Tegan Bukowski, CEO, and Sky Meltzer, Executive Chairman, founded the first iteration of WellSet in 2018, a double-sided marketplace which was acquired by Ness in 2022.
  • Offering WellSet as a benefit sends a signal to employees that their emotional well-being matters.
  • "WellSet is a great example of a benefit that addresses a timely challenge many employers are navigating and combines evidence-based practices with holistic well-being to support individuals' emotional and physical health."

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP Board of Directors has selected Daniel Blum, MPA as its new Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Tarrytown, New York, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) the largest ENT, Allergy, and Audiology practice in the country is pleased to announce that Daniel Blum, MPA has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 27, 2023.

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  • Tarrytown, New York, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) the largest ENT, Allergy, and Audiology practice in the country is pleased to announce that Daniel Blum, MPA has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 27, 2023.
  • Daniel Blum will succeed Robert Glazer who is stepping down from the CEO role after 25 years.
  • The Board is excited and looks forward to working with Dan and the senior management team to build on the companys momentum.
  • Dan is a thoughtful communicator and a resourceful and strategic-minded healthcare veteran with substantial experience working at the executive and board level.

Getlabs Enlists New Finance VP, People VP, and Legal Counsel in Latest Leadership Expansion

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Getlabs phlebotomists are vetted to collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, liquid biopsies, H. pylori breath tests, vitals, and biometrics.

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  • Getlabs phlebotomists are vetted to collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, liquid biopsies, H. pylori breath tests, vitals, and biometrics.
  • Partners are also beginning to leverage Getlabs as a value add and to replace sometimes unreliable and costly at-home kits," said Kyle Michelson, CEO, Getlabs.
  • "Scott, Amanda, and Karen join Getlabs at a time when we need to ensure our ongoing expansion is well mapped out and strategically sound."
  • Karen Maher has almost 30 years of experience as a senior in-house counsel for a wide range of healthcare and technology companies.

LogicSource Appoints Brian White to Lead Healthcare Division

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LogicSource, the leading provider of purpose-built procurement services and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian White as managing partner, responsible for leading LogicSource's healthcare division.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LogicSource, the leading provider of purpose-built procurement services and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian White as managing partner, responsible for leading LogicSource's healthcare division.
  • Brian brings more than two decades of experience in leadership roles at hospitals and health systems to LogicSource as the company continues to expand its offerings and grow its healthcare footprint.
  • Brian's arrival comes at a pivotal time for LogicSource and the healthcare industry.
  • Prior to joining LogicSource, Brian served as President of Bon Secours Mercy Health East Coast, Executive Vice President of LifeBridge Health, and has held leadership roles at several other healthcare organizations.