Amputation

FRISS Releases Findings From Insurance Industry Survey About Fraud and Emerging Threats

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Data Analytics, Insurance, Software, Multimedia, Global marketing, Fraud, Verisk Analytics, Learning, Risk, Amputation, P&C, Ecosystem, Automation

The report, titled "Fraud Insights 2024: Emerging Trends, Threats, and Risks to the Global Insurance Industry," focuses on emerging risks and innovative solutions within the risk and insurance ecosystem.

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  • The report, titled "Fraud Insights 2024: Emerging Trends, Threats, and Risks to the Global Insurance Industry," focuses on emerging risks and innovative solutions within the risk and insurance ecosystem.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The insurance industry is changing rapidly, and with change comes new risks and potential opportunities for fraud.
  • The FRISS study analyzes the dynamics of insurance fraud on a global scale while providing valuable insights to stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Through a better understanding of the complexities of fraud in the insurance industry, we can better empower insurers with the insights and tools they need to continue combating fraud while protecting their trustworthy policyholders and society.”
    The full report, "Fraud Insights 2024: Emerging Trends, Threats, and Risks to the Global Insurance Industry," is available on the Friss website: Insurance fraud insights 2024

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Brownsburg Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility for $39.0 Million

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
REIT, Hospitals, Health, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Acquisition, Traumatic brain injury, Injury, Bed, Stroke, CHN, Amputation, Patient, Rehabilitation, DSM-IV codes, LifePoint Health, Hospital

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), a net lease real estate investment trust focused on investing in high quality healthcare properties across the continuum of care, today announced the acquisition of an inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Brownsburg, Indiana (the “Brownsburg Healthcare Facility”), for $39.0 million.

Key Points: 
  • Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), a net lease real estate investment trust focused on investing in high quality healthcare properties across the continuum of care, today announced the acquisition of an inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Brownsburg, Indiana (the “Brownsburg Healthcare Facility”), for $39.0 million.
  • The Brownsburg Healthcare Facility is 100% leased to Community Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital West, a joint venture between Community Health Network (“CHN”), and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health (“Lifepoint”).
  • The recently constructed facility began accepting patients in May 2023, and serves as the third inpatient rehabilitation facility operated by the joint venture partners in the greater Indianapolis area, joining Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, which is also owned by the Company, and Community Rehabilitation Hospital North.
  • The Brownsburg Healthcare Facility is an approximately 56,000 square foot, 40-bed, free-standing inpatient rehabilitation facility focusing on acute rehabilitation and recovery for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple traumas, amputation, and other injuries.

Healthy.io and Johns Hopkins Collaborate to Utilize New Patient-Facing Technology to Improve Wound Care Management

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Diabetes, Caregiver, Telehealth, Vascular surgery, Manuscript, Communication, Risk, Amputation, Frontiers, Johns Hopkins, COVID-19, Prediabetes, Patient, Privacy, DFU, CDC, Research, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wound healing, Nursing

BOSTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy.io, the global leader in transforming the smartphone camera into a medical device, is launching a groundbreaking program utilizing smartphone-based technology to improve wound care management for patients suffering from chronic diabetic wounds. This pilot program expands access to Healthy.io's Minuteful for Wound solution to patients in the division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy department at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • This pilot program expands access to Healthy.io's Minuteful for Wound solution to patients in the division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy department at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
  • Diabetes and chronic wounds are often connected, with 19-33% of patients with diabetes developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) or other chronic wound conditions in their lifetime.
  • Despite health systems' enthusiasm for telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic, research documenting the impact of patient-centered technologies on wound care is scarce.
  • "We are thrilled to be collaborating with Johns Hopkins to utilize this innovative technology, which empowers patients and their caregivers to take an active role in their wound care management," said Geoff Martin, CEO of Healthy.io.

Encompass Health and Piedmont announce plans to build a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Loganville, Georgia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Stroke, Pharmacy, Quality of life, Brain, Injury, EHC, Hope, Amputation, Tetraplegia, Organization, Patient, Encompass Health, Rehabilitation, DSM-IV codes, Partnership, Hospital

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and LOGANVILLE, Ga., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and Piedmont today announced they have been awarded a certificate of need to build a freestanding, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Loganville, Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and LOGANVILLE, Ga., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and Piedmont today announced they have been awarded a certificate of need to build a freestanding, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Loganville, Georgia.
  • When the Loganville hospital opens, Piedmont intends to relocate its existing 20-bed rehabilitation unit at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center to the new hospital.
  • "We are honored to serve patients in Gwinnett County and the surrounding communities, now in partnership with Encompass Health," said Larry Ebert, CEO of Piedmont Eastside Hospital.
  • "We look forward to building a rehabilitation facility where patients can regain function, strength, hope, and independence before rejoining the community."

Introducing SYNSYS Microprocessor Full-Leg System, an Entirely New Angle

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Motion, Ankle, Quality of life, Foot, Life, Risk, Requena, Amputation, Walking, PDAC, Knee, Patient, Heel, Jelly shoes, Hip, Sports equipment

TEMPE, Ariz., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROTEOR announced the US launch of the PDAC verified SYNSYS microprocessor full-leg system, an entirely new angle on performance for low to moderate K3 activity levels. Previously only available in Europe, SYNSYS offers US clinicians and amputees an entirely new angle on:

Key Points: 
  • Only SYNSYS microprocessor full-leg system offers triple flexion movements allowing a synergistic interaction between the hip, knee, and ankle.
  • TEMPE, Ariz., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROTEOR announced the US launch of the PDAC verified SYNSYS microprocessor full-leg system, an entirely new angle on performance for low to moderate K3 activity levels.
  • SYNSYS provides greater confidence with more shoe options than any other prosthesis available, longer battery life (up to 10 days), and ease while walking.
  • Sparking inspiration with innovation, SYNSYS offers clinicians and amputees an entirely new angle on motion, stability, and life.

Integrum AB: A new record revenue quarter with 61% growth

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Incidence, Hospital, Disability, 4.0, CMS, PMA, MDR, FDA, Quality of life, Food, Growth, Defense, Amputation, Disclosure, Bionics, Center of excellence, Mercedes-Benz Axor, Syndrome, Medicare, Certification, Ecosystem, Patient, Trial of the century, Osseointegration, Medical device

The growth in the US market is 43% compared with the corresponding period last year.

Key Points: 
  • The growth in the US market is 43% compared with the corresponding period last year.
  • The third quarter has been characterized by record sales figures, mainly driven by our continued expansion in the US and a recent accelerating growth in emerging markets.
  • Integrum is the world's foremost company in in advanced amputation treatment, and we look forward to leading the way in restoring mobility globally.
  • This disclosure contains information that Integrum AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014).

Vantage Foundation partners with The IREDE Foundation to empower child amputees in Nigeria

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Dream, Amputation, Crystal Chigbu, Empowerment, Education, Partnership

Vantage Foundation visited The IREDE Foundation in February to pledge support for their cause.

Key Points: 
  • Vantage Foundation visited The IREDE Foundation in February to pledge support for their cause.
  • "We are thrilled to support the IREDE Foundation to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerian children with limb loss," said Steven Xie, Executive Director, Vantage Foundation.
  • "As a partner of The IREDE Foundation, we will provide holistic support to these champions in Nigeria, and provide the opportunities they deserve to thrive."
  • "IREDE is honored to have representatives of Vantage Foundation visit us in Nigeria and see our vision become a reality through our champions," said Crystal.

Vantage Foundation partners with The IREDE Foundation to empower child amputees in Nigeria

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Dream, Amputation, Crystal Chigbu, Empowerment, Education, Partnership

Vantage Foundation visited The IREDE Foundation in February to pledge support for their cause.

Key Points: 
  • Vantage Foundation visited The IREDE Foundation in February to pledge support for their cause.
  • "We are thrilled to support the IREDE Foundation to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerian children with limb loss," said Steven Xie, Executive Director, Vantage Foundation.
  • "As a partner of The IREDE Foundation, we will provide holistic support to these champions in Nigeria, and provide the opportunities they deserve to thrive."
  • "IREDE is honored to have representatives of Vantage Foundation visit us in Nigeria and see our vision become a reality through our champions," said Crystal.

Encompass Health announces preliminary plans to build a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, Arizona

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Stroke, Pharmacy, Physician, Quality of life, Brain, Injury, EHC, Amputation, Tetraplegia, Nursing, Patient, Encompass Health, DSM-IV codes, Hospital

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced preliminary plans to build a freestanding, 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced preliminary plans to build a freestanding, 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Avondale, Arizona.
  • The hospital will be located within The District at Crystal Springs development at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road.
  • "We are excited to bring much-needed inpatient rehabilitation services to Maricopa County," said Kim Steward, president of Encompass Health's West region.
  • The hospital will be part of Encompass Health's national network of rehabilitation hospitals, and it will be Encompass Health's seventh hospital in Arizona.

Legal-Bay Dedicates New Web Page Focusing on Cases Involving Pedestrian Accidents

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Brain damage, Social media, Weather, Lawsuit, Internal bleeding, Pain, Injury, Distracted driving, Head Injuries, Risk, Back pain, Amputation, Judgement, Personal injury, Tetraplegia, Trauma, Fracture, Accident, Failure, Pedestrian, Insurance

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Lawsuit Pre-Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they are focusing more heavily on cases involving pedestrian accidents. These cases include any kind of pedestrian incident resulting in personal injury due to no fault of their own. Some of the cases Legal-Bay will evaluate for pre-settlement funding, settlement loan, or a settlement cash advance involve: fractures, intersection accidents, distracted driving, speeding, crosswalk accidents, bus accidents, hit and runs, bike accidents, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, cases involving internal injuries or spinal injuries, negligence, weather conditions, involvement or impairment due to alcohol and drugs, amputation, back pain, wrongful death, drunk driving, failure to yield, cases involving soft tissue injury or crush injuries, cuts and bruises, slipped discs from accident, pedestrians struck while stepping onto crosswalk, head injuries, or incidents involving drivers that disobey traffic signs or signals.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Lawsuit Pre-Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they are focusing more heavily on cases involving pedestrian accidents.
  • These cases include any kind of pedestrian incident resulting in personal injury due to no fault of their own.
  • However, even cases not listed above are eligible for a free case evaluation, as Legal-Bay has extensive experience with all types of pedestrian accident cases.
  • This includes any incident involving personal injury, negligence, or misconduct when it comes to obeying pedestrian rules, rights, and laws.