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Health eCareers Announces Winners of the Inaugural National Nurses Week Awards

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Friday, May 6, 2022

DENVER, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health eCareers is pleased to announce the winners of five nursing awards in commemoration of National Nurses Week.

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  • DENVER, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health eCareers is pleased to announce the winners of five nursing awards in commemoration of National Nurses Week.
  • The past few years have been unprecedented for nurses and nursing students," said Greg Chang, Managing Director of Health eCareers.
  • Throughout National Nurses Week - May 6-12 - Health eCareers will release further details on each winner to celebrate these outstanding professionals individually via Health eCareers website and Health eCareers social media channels.
  • About Health eCareers: Health eCareers brings together physicians/surgeons, nurses, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs with jobs in every medical specialty.

Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Increases Full Year 2022 Product Revenue Guidance Range

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

With the visibility we have for another year of robust demand for INTERCEPT products, we have opted to raise our product revenue guidance range for 2022.

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  • With the visibility we have for another year of robust demand for INTERCEPT products, we have opted to raise our product revenue guidance range for 2022.
  • Product revenue during the first quarter of 2022 was $37.4 million, compared to $23.4 million during the prior year period.
  • First quarter 2022 government contract revenue was $5.6 million, compared to $6.2 million during the prior year period.
  • The Company expects full-year 2022 product revenue will be in the range of $160-165 million, representing strong growth of approximately 22%-26% compared to full-year 2021 product revenue of $130.9 million.

Dr. Uché Blackstock to Deliver Keynote Address at NCCPA Represent Summit

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

ATLANTA, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced today that renowned physician and health equity advocate, Dr. Uché Blackstock, will deliver the keynote address during its inaugural Represent! Summit in September.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced today that renowned physician and health equity advocate, Dr. Uch Blackstock, will deliver the keynote address during its inaugural Represent!
  • Dr. Blackstock has been an exclusive medical contributor for MSNBC since April 2021.
  • is a 1.5 day in person summit on the importance of increasing racial diversity, equity and inclusion in the PA profession.
  • NCCPA also administers the Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) program for experienced, Certified PAs practicing in seven specialties.

BioXcel Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in TRANQUILITY II Phase 3 Trial for Acute Treatment of Agitation in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTAI), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing artificial intelligence approaches to develop transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology, today announced the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 3 TRANQUILITY II study of BXCL501, the Company’s proprietary, orally dissolving thin film formulation of dexmedetomidine, for the acute treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The pivotal Phase 3 TRANQUILITY program includes two studies, TRANQUILITY II and TRANQUILITY III, which are designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BXCL501 in adults 65 years and older in assisted living or residential facilities and nursing homes.

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  • Previously, BXCL501 was granted Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of agitation associated with dementia.
  • Initiated in December of 2021, TRANQUILITY II and III are pivotal Phase 3 trials evaluating BXCL501 for the acute treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimers disease.
  • TRANQUILITY II and III are designed to maximize the opportunity of BXCL501 for the treatment of the full spectrum of agitation associated with AD.
  • BXCL501 is also being evaluated for the acute treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimers disease, and as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder.

ARÇELİK RAISES THE BAR WITH ITS GARAGE INNOVATION HUB, TARGETS LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

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Friday, April 29, 2022

ISTANBUL, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelik aims for global leadership by expanding its R&D and innovation collaborations on a global scale with the Garage Innovation Hub.

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  • ISTANBUL, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelik aims for global leadership by expanding its R&D and innovation collaborations on a global scale with the Garage Innovation Hub.
  • Arelik Garage Innovation Hub, a growing global open innovation platform, has interacted with more than 2,000 partners, scouted more than 1800 start-ups, and developed cooperation with more than 80 startups.
  • As one of the spearheads across the world to spread the open innovation culture, Arelik aims for global leadership with the Garage Innovation Hub.
  • Garage Innovation Hub, a growing open innovation platform, aims to contribute to the development of the ecosystem in line with its global leadership goal in the field of open innovation.

ARÇELİK RAISES THE BAR WITH ITS GARAGE INNOVATION HUB, TARGETS LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

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Friday, April 29, 2022

ISTANBUL, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelik aims for global leadership by expanding its R&D and innovation collaborations on a global scale with the Garage Innovation Hub.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelik aims for global leadership by expanding its R&D and innovation collaborations on a global scale with the Garage Innovation Hub.
  • Arelik Garage Innovation Hub, a growing global open innovation platform, has interacted with more than 2,000 partners, scouted more than 1800 start-ups, and developed cooperation with more than 80 startups.
  • As one of the spearheads across the world to spread the open innovation culture, Arelik aims for global leadership with the Garage Innovation Hub.
  • Garage Innovation Hub, a growing open innovation platform, aims to contribute to the development of the ecosystem in line with its global leadership goal in the field of open innovation.

Annual PA Compensation Rebounds From 2020, Increases 4.5%

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

While PAs surveyed reported an increase in compensation, adequate healthcare staffing continues to be a challenge with 88% of PAs reporting that their employers faced staff shortages.

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  • While PAs surveyed reported an increase in compensation, adequate healthcare staffing continues to be a challenge with 88% of PAs reporting that their employers faced staff shortages.
  • There is an urgent healthcare workforce shortage demanding solutions that PAs must be a part of, Orozco said.
  • Other key findings in the report include the following:
    79% of PAs reported being optimistic about the current state of the PA profession.
  • The AAPA Salary Report is the only PA salary resource that provides detailed information about base salary, base hourly wage, bonuses, and benefits.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Investigating Natera, Inc. (NTRA) for Possible Securities Law Violations, Encourages Investors with Significant Losses to Contact Firm’s Attorneys

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

9, 2022, questions about Nateras billing practices came to light when analyst Hindenburg Research published a scathing report entitled Natera: Pioneers In Deceptive Medical Billing.

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  • 9, 2022, questions about Nateras billing practices came to light when analyst Hindenburg Research published a scathing report entitled Natera: Pioneers In Deceptive Medical Billing.
  • Hindenburg alleges that Natera improperly charges both doctors and expectant mothers the full amount for a DNA test and hides their actions.
  • Were focused on investors losses and whether Natera illegally addressed the PA risk, said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
  • Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law.

NCCPA President and CEO Joins Over 2,000 CEOs to Make Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced today that its President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias has signed onto the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced today that its President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias has signed onto the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • "Diversity and inclusion are difficult issues to navigate, but if we avoid constructive conversation about our differences, communication deteriorates and productivity suffers," said Morton-Rias.
  • NCCPA signed on to the coalition to leverage individual voices to collectively advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and enhance employee engagement.
  • To read more about the commitment, visit the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion unified hub, CEOAction.com .

Talkdesk Introduces the Third, First-of-Its-Kind Industry-Specific Experience Cloud: Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud for Insurance

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Talkdesk, Inc ., a global cloud contact center leader for customer-obsessed companies, today introduced Talkdesk Financial Services Experience CloudTM for Insurance .

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  • Talkdesk, Inc ., a global cloud contact center leader for customer-obsessed companies, today introduced Talkdesk Financial Services Experience CloudTM for Insurance .
  • With Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud for Insurance, they can unify customer journeys, enable frontline employees to work more efficiently, and be well positioned to not only navigate market challenges, but take advantage of the opportunities.
  • Additionally, Talkdesk has joined the Guidewire PartnerConnect program and is building an integration between its Financial Services Experience Cloud for Insurance and Guidewire ClaimCenter.
  • Talkdesk Financial Services Experience Cloud for Insurance joins a growing roster of Talkdesk industry-specific contact center innovations introduced by the company in recent months.