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Health systems and executives receive recognition for their notable impact on health care in 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable, the leading automation platform for patient engagement and staff workflows, unveiled the 2023 recipients of the Notable Impact Awards, which recognize health systems and executive champions who are driving technology-led transformation. With the many challenges facing health care, it can be easy to overlook the fresh thinking, bold strategies, courageous leadership and technological innovation that are helping to transform the industry from the inside out.

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  • "We have a lofty mission – to simplify and optimize healthcare for humanity," said Pranay Kapadia, CEO and co-founder at Notable.
  • We partner with health system leaders and visionaries to work together and do something that changes people's lives for the better.
  • This year's Notable Impact Award winners are shining examples of where we've been able to do just that."
  • The Notable Impact Awards are unveiled at Noteworthy, an annual executive retreat for healthcare leaders and changemakers.

Nonprofit Organization Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Announces New CEO

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a national nonprofit aimed at raising funds and awareness for local children's hospitals, today announced Aimee Daily, Ph.D., as its next president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. The current president and CEO, Teri Nestel, is retiring after a 40-year career in philanthropy.

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  • Accomplished healthcare executive Aimee Daily, Ph.D., to lead the organization into a new era of fundraising for children's hospitals
    SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals , a national nonprofit aimed at raising funds and awareness for local children's hospitals, today announced Aimee Daily, Ph.D., as its next president and CEO, effective Nov. 1.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Aimee to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals," said Barbara Joers, Children's Miracle Network Hospital's Board Chair and president and CEO of Gillette Children's in St. Paul, Minn. "Aimee's energy, intellectual curiosity and strategic acumen will guide us into a new era of raising critical funds to fulfill the most urgent needs of our member children's hospitals.
  • She was key in developing relationships and leading innovation, both critical components of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' core work and values.
  • "I'm honored to serve as the next president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals," Daily said.

Gillette Children's Deploys Notable's Patient AI System-Wide to Transform Access to Specialty Care for Children and Their Families

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif. and ST. PAUL, Minn., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Notable, the leading intelligent automation company for healthcare, and Gillette Children's are excited to formally announce their partnership to streamline and personalize the registration experience for the system's approximately 26,000 pediatric patients and their families. Gillette Children's is using the Notable platform to automate scheduling, pre-visit registration, appointment reminders and clinical intake forms.

Key Points: 
  • "As a specialty hospital focused on children with complex conditions, our families have many scheduling and registration needs," said Barbara Joers , President and CEO of Gillette Children's.
  • "It is critical that we remove points of friction from the process and help them navigate care without frustration or long wait times.
  • This indicates an intuitively designed, highly personalized experience that engages patient families at precisely the right moment to take action.
  • As part of their partnership, Gillette, a leader in specialty pediatric care, and Notable will co-develop automations and engagement strategies to improve outcomes for children, their families, providers, and staff.

Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG, Accomplished Healthcare Leader and Medical Geneticist, is Elected President of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG has been elected as president of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG has been elected as president of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine.
  • The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving health and patient care through the support of research, education and the safe, effective practice of genetic and genomic medicine.
  • "I am delighted that Dr. Nancy Mendelsohn will succeed me as president of the ACMG Foundation.
  • Dr. Mendelsohn is an accomplished medical geneticist with broad experience both in clinical practice and the administration and management of medical genetics services.

Nerdery Raises $34,000 for Gillette Children's Hospital

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nerdery, a premier digital product consultancy, hosted Team Extra Life Nerds this past weekend for its Extra Life marathon gaming event, where they raised $34,000 for Gillette Children's.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, Nerdery and Gillette share the vision of a world in which every child is able to create their own story."
  • "I am so thankful to work with such a dedicated team that cares about causes like Gillette," said Troy Cleland, cloud engineer at Nerdery and event organizer.
  • Nerdery was honored to host two Gillette patients, ZaLayaa Wandrick and Lauryn Matzke, at the event.
  • Lauryn has visited Nerdery for this event for eight years, flying up from Phoenix each year to game with the team.

Walmart Partners with WALDO to Offer Affordable Contact Lenses

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Walmart and WALDO are partnering to make eyecare more accessible and affordable.

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  • Walmart and WALDO are partnering to make eyecare more accessible and affordable.
  • Walmart is the first exclusive retailer to offer WALDO, an innovative and accessible eyecare brand that believes in the power of positive vision.
  • At $23.86 for a 30-pack of the Hydra Boost Daily Lenses, customers can save 13%-84% off the cash price of comparable branded daily disposable contact lenses at Walmart, which translates into a savings of up to $552 a year at Walmart.1
    We are thrilled to partner with Walmart to expand access to affordable eyecare options across the country, says Ashleigh Hinde, Founder and CEO at WALDO.
  • Walmart operates more than 3,000 vision centers nationwide, allowing customers to easily fill prescriptions for prescription eyewear, sunglasses, reading glasses and contact lenses2.

Gillette Children's Rebrands as a Global Beacon for Brain, Bone, and Movement Conditions

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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ST. PAUL, Minn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare launches Gillette Children's, a simplified name and refreshed brand that redefines its world-class capabilities in brain, bone, and movement conditions that start in childhood.

Key Points: 
  • Gillette Children's redefines what is possible for children with complex, rare, and traumatic conditions through clinical leadership, research, and global advocacy.
  • ST. PAUL, Minn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare launches Gillette Children's, a simplified name and refreshed brand that redefines its world-class capabilities in brain, bone, and movement conditions that start in childhood.
  • Construction crews are completing an expansion on Gillette Children's St. Paul campus that will allow for expanded clinical space, easier access to Gillette Children's and more parking.
  • Founded in 1897, Gillette Children's is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood.

Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG Is Elected to the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG has been elected to the board of directors of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine .

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG has been elected to the board of directors of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine .
  • The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated to facilitating the integration of genetics and genomics into medical practice.
  • The board members are active participants, serving as advocates for the ACMG Foundation and advancing its policies and programs.
  • "Dr. Mendelsohn brings to the ACMG Foundation a unique skill set combining expertise in medical genetics, practice management, and health system leadership.

Cross-Industry Coalition of Health Care Organizations Sign Health Equity Pledge to Address Disparities

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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COVID-19 and the social injustice crises of 2020-2021 shined a new light on the systemic disparities in the U.S. health care system.

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  • COVID-19 and the social injustice crises of 2020-2021 shined a new light on the systemic disparities in the U.S. health care system.
  • These substantial gaps limit awareness and ability to implement equity-focused interventions and establish accountability mechanisms that strategically address health disparities.
  • Health Evolution supports executives seeking to create a high quality and efficient health care system based on prevention, affordability, access, equity and outcomes for people and their communities.
  • The Health Evolution Forum is a peer-to-peer collaboration among leaders across health care sectors focused on driving near-term impact at a critical juncture for health care.

Next-gen pharmacy benefit manager Capital Rx signs Health Equity Pledge to leverage data in addressing disparities

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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By taking the Health Equity Pledge and collaborating with the Health Evolution Forum, we'll be making a systemic change in our healthcare system and overall society," said AJ Loiacono, CEO of the ethical pharmacy benefit manager, Capital Rx.

Key Points: 
  • By taking the Health Equity Pledge and collaborating with the Health Evolution Forum, we'll be making a systemic change in our healthcare system and overall society," said AJ Loiacono, CEO of the ethical pharmacy benefit manager, Capital Rx.
  • Fewer organizations are tracking data at all on language and sex and only 30% regularly review the disparities data they do collect.
  • These substantial gaps limit awareness and ability to implement equity-focused interventions and establish accountability mechanisms that strategically address health disparities.
  • To reduce variation in the ways data is applied to advance equity, Forum Fellows and other organizations pledge to, in the next three years:
    1.