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UnityPoint Health Selects Premier Inc. for Strategic Supply Chain Partnership

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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This new partnership will allow UnityPoint Health to tap into Premiers comprehensive offerings, including its supply chain services and group purchasing organization (GPO), PINC AI technology platform and a focused team of experts to strengthen the execution of a clinically integrated supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • This new partnership will allow UnityPoint Health to tap into Premiers comprehensive offerings, including its supply chain services and group purchasing organization (GPO), PINC AI technology platform and a focused team of experts to strengthen the execution of a clinically integrated supply chain.
  • The strategic supply chain partnership builds on UnityPoint Healths relationship with Premier.
  • Since 2015, UnityPoint Health has leveraged clinical analytics from Premier.
  • UnityPoint Health and Premier share a vision for value-based, cost-effective healthcare, and we are thrilled to welcome them to our membership, said Andy Brailo, Chief Customer Officer at Premier.

UnityPoint Health plans to require team members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, 2021

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Health is announcing today plans to require its more than 33,000 team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Health is announcing today plans to require its more than 33,000 team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • The three-state health system also continues to urge all eligible individuals to get their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
  • UnityPoint Health expects all employed team members, regardless of whether they provide direct patient care or not, to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1, 2021.
  • UnityPoint Health has made it a priority to educate its team members on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, sharing clinically validated information with all team members and answering staff questions on the vaccine since December 2020.

SOC Telemed Expands Partnership with UnityPoint Health to Scale Telemedicine Solution and Increase Access to Behavioral Health Specialists

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Based on the success over the past three years working with SOC Telemed, UnityPoint Health is expanding its telePsychiatry services, adding the Telemed IQ telemedicine platform and SOC-provided psychiatrists to four additional hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the success over the past three years working with SOC Telemed, UnityPoint Health is expanding its telePsychiatry services, adding the Telemed IQ telemedicine platform and SOC-provided psychiatrists to four additional hospitals.
  • SOC Telemed will go live with telePsychiatry services for UnityPoint Health in the second half of 2021 in both markets.
  • SOC Telemed's relationship with UnityPoint Health began in 2018 at Allen Hospital, a not-for-profit community hospital located in Waterloo, Iowa.
  • Prior to implementing SOC Telemed's enterprise solution, Allen Hospital had one full-time psychiatrist staffing its 21-bed behavioral health unit.

UnityPoint Health Launches Tool Connecting Public with Local Social Services, Programs

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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"Access to things like healthy food and safe housing are vital to everyone's health," says Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua, president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic.

Key Points: 
  • "Access to things like healthy food and safe housing are vital to everyone's health," says Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua, president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic.
  • The tool then displays information and details about participating social care organizations, including how to contact them.
  • UnityPoint Healthjoins organizations nationwide using the tool to help address the economic and social needs of its patients and communities.
  • In addition to public usage, UnityPoint Health providers use the tool to easily and quickly make referrals for patients, connecting them with programs and services to live healthier lives.

UnityPoint Health -- Des Moines Partners with Qventus to Deliver Improved Patient Experience

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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This new system will help UnityPoint Health Des Moines frontline team members better plan their patient's care and prepare them for being discharged.

Key Points: 
  • This new system will help UnityPoint Health Des Moines frontline team members better plan their patient's care and prepare them for being discharged.
  • UnityPoint Health Des Moines partnered with Qventus for its demonstrated, measurable success delivering AI-enabled best-practice solutions, data integration, and change management in hundreds of deployments in leading health systems nationwide.The solution will help the UnityPoint Health Des Moines team achieve an important patient experience goal of discharging approved patients by noon.
  • "Innovative health systems like UnityPoint Health Des Moines are increasingly adopting real-time clinical operations to gain a competitive edge over traditional competitors and earn trust from consumers amid new emerging players.
  • UnityPoint Health entities employ more than 32,000 employees who are dedicated to making it easier for people to live well.

UnityPoint Health Wins 6 Healthcare Advertising Awards, Including 'Best of Show'

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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"At a time when there\'s so much information fatigue, it\'s extra rewarding to see our work is cutting through the noise and making a positive impact.

Key Points: 
  • "At a time when there\'s so much information fatigue, it\'s extra rewarding to see our work is cutting through the noise and making a positive impact.
  • "\nIn February 2021, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Des Moines also recognized UnityPoint Health\'s campaign with three wins at the local 2021 American Advertising Awards (previously known as ADDYs).
  • All three winning entries, two Gold Awards and one Silver, feature UnityPoint Health\'s kid ambassador.
  • We believe everyday moments are worth celebrating, and as your partner in health care, we\'re dedicated to making it easier to live well.

Encompass Health and UnityPoint Health - Trinity announce future inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Moline, Illinois

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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A certificate of need for the project was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board in June.

Key Points: 
  • A certificate of need for the project was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board in June.
  • Once the new hospital is operational, UnityPoint Health's existing 22bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island will be consolidated into the new joint venture hospital.
  • UnityPoint Health is the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and the fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, providing care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
  • UnityPoint Health, UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint at HomeSM provide easier, more personal care to patients and families.

UnityPoint Health Announces Two Key Executive Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --UnityPoint Health announces two key executive leadership positions , appointing the next Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of UnityPoint Health and UnityPoint Clinic.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --UnityPoint Health announces two key executive leadership positions , appointing the next Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of UnityPoint Health and UnityPoint Clinic.
  • Holderman was selected for his servant leadership approach, commitment to patient experience and transformative vision for the future of UnityPoint Health as a high-performing health system.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Khatua to our UnityPoint Health family," said Dr. Dave Williams, Chief Clinical Officer of UnityPoint Health.
  • Part of UnityPoint Health , one of the nation's most integrated health systems, UnityPoint Clinic works with hospitals and home health agencies to provide patient-centered, coordinated care.

VIDA, UnityPoint Health join forces to modernize lung and respiratory care with agreement to implement AI-powered lung intelligence solutions across the UnityPoint Health system

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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CORALVILLE, Iowa, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VIDA Diagnostics, Inc. ("VIDA"), the leader in lung and respiratory intelligence, announced today that it has signed an agreement with UnityPoint Health to implement VIDA's AI-powered lung intelligence and imaging solutions across the UnityPoint Health system.

Key Points: 
  • CORALVILLE, Iowa, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VIDA Diagnostics, Inc. ("VIDA"), the leader in lung and respiratory intelligence, announced today that it has signed an agreement with UnityPoint Health to implement VIDA's AI-powered lung intelligence and imaging solutions across the UnityPoint Health system.
  • They are the most recent healthcare organization to partner with VIDA, benefitting from the company's leading-edge solutions that advance clinical practice across lung patient populations.
  • VIDA solutions integrate seamlessly into existing clinical workflows, providing clarity at point of care and delivering greater precision in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of lung and respiratory diseases.
  • "UnityPoint Health is aligned with our mission to modernize lung and respiratory care.

Summer Camp for Children of Healthcare Workers Opens in Former Epic Headquarters

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Monday, June 15, 2020
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VERONA, Wis., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This summer, an old school that once bustled with children and later housed Epic, a healthcare software company, will transform into a day camp for children of healthcare workers.

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  • VERONA, Wis., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This summer, an old school that once bustled with children and later housed Epic, a healthcare software company, will transform into a day camp for children of healthcare workers.
  • Epic is donating the use of the building for the camp, which will be run and staffed by Madison, Wisconsin healthcare organizations UnityPoint Health and UW Health.
  • "During this pandemic, our healthcare workers' families have experienced a lot of disruption, including limited summer care options for their school-age kids," said Rachel Weber, UnityPoint Health childcare manager and camp program director.
  • Epic still owns the Tokay building and is donating the space, along with utilities, cleaning services, lawn maintenance, and food, for the camp.