Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Spectral AI Appoints Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on the unmet need for improved medical diagnostics to allow faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announces the appointment of Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to its Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2024.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on the unmet need for improved medical diagnostics to allow faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announces the appointment of Dr. J. Michael DiMaio to its Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2024.
  • Dr. DiMaio joins the Board as a non-executive member to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Mr. Michael Murphy.
  • Dr. Michael DiMaio is one of the Company’s founders and previously served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2020.
  • "I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Michael DiMaio to Spectral AI’s Board of Directors," said Richard Cotton, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

National Top Teaching Hospital Award earned by Deborah Heart and Lung Center

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

BROWNS MILLS, N.J., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deborah Heart and Lung Center was named a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. The national Award recognizes outstanding patient safety and quality.

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  • BROWNS MILLS, N.J., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deborah Heart and Lung Center was named a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.
  • Deborah President and CEO Joseph Chirichella said, "Leapfrog's Top Teaching Hospital Award demonstrates the importance we put on patient safety and quality in our health system every day.
  • Deborah Heart and Lung Center Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases.
  • Deborah Heart and Lung Center was recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group.

Hoag's Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction in Three Surgical Areas

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag's Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating out of three stars, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for three categories of surgery - isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) and isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

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  • The cardiac surgery performance of Hoag is in the highest quality tier in the current analysis timeframe from July 2020 through June 2023.
  • Fewer than 2.6% of hospitals nationwide receive a three-star rating for isolated aortic valve replacement.
  • "We are honored by the national recognition for Hoag's Cardiovascular Surgery Program in the highest category for quality and successful outcomes," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO.
  • Hoag's cardiac surgery team is led by Anthony Caffarelli, M.D., the Newkirk Family Endowed Chair in Aortic Care, director of Hoag Cardiac Surgery and director of the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center, as well as esteemed cardiac surgery colleagues Asad Shah, M.D., co-director of Hoag Cardiac Surgery, and Timothy Lee, M.D.

Jefferson Welcomes Internationally Recognized Cardiovascular Surgeon, Joseph E. Bavaria, MD to Enhance Heart and Vascular Program

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Bavaria, MD is joining Jefferson Health and Sidney Kimmel Medical College, effective January 15, 2024.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Bavaria, MD is joining Jefferson Health and Sidney Kimmel Medical College, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Dr. Bavaria brings a wealth of leadership and surgical expertise to Jefferson's expanding team as it continues to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and vascular conditions.
  • "Dr. Bavaria's distinguished career in cardiovascular research and surgical advancements make him a valuable addition to Jefferson's expanding Heart and Vascular program," said Baligh Yehia, MD, MPP, MSc, FACP, President of Jefferson Health.
  • "This is a unique time to be joining Jefferson as the organization focuses on integrating cardiovascular services throughout the system.

World's First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Now Available for Patients with Abnormally Slow Heart Rhythm

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Washington Hospital Center is one of a select few institutions nationwide now offering patients with abnormally slow heart rates breakthrough technology that delivers treatment by a revolutionary new technology: two tiny leadless pacemakers implanted within the heart.

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  • On Monday, Nov. 6, the heart rhythm team at MedStar Washington implanted the Washington region's first approved leadless dual-chamber pacing device in two patients.
  • Their procedures went well and both patients stayed overnight for observation and are now resting at home.
  • "The leadless dual-chamber pacemaker is an excellent option to treat abnormally slow heart rates," said Cardiac Electrophysiologist Cyrus Hadadi, MD , associate director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
  • Most patients needing pacemaker therapy require dual-chamber systems to best regulate their rhythm, and this requires an information exchange between both heart chambers.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Mark Plunkett as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the field of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mark Plunkett is acknowledged as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the field of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

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  • PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mark Plunkett is acknowledged as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the field of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
  • Dr. Plunkett began his higher education journey at Duke University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He then attended the University of North Carolina and earned a Medical Doctor degree; completed a residency in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke University, a nine-year program; and a fellowship in pediatric and congenital heart surgery at UCLA Medical Center/ Mattel Children's Hospital.
  • Board certified by the ABTS in cardiothoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery, Dr. Plunkett specializes in treating fetuses; infants; children; and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities.

Deborah Earns 4 out of 5 CMS Stars for Experience and Overall Quality

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

BROWNS MILLS, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of only two hospitals "most likely to be recommended in New Jersey." That's a new quality indicator Deborah earned from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. Ratings are based on patients' responses to the question, "would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family." 

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  • That's a new quality indicator Deborah earned from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.
  • Ratings are based on patients' responses to the question, "would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family."
  • Deborah was also one of only four hospitals in New Jersey to earn 4 out of 5 Stars by CMS in its annual Hospital Quality Star Ratings annual update, which summarizes data from 46 existing measures for each hospital.
  • Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries.

U.S. News & World Report Names Deborah® a High Performing Hospital in Five Specialties

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BROWNS MILLS, N.J., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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  • That's according to U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.
  • High Performing is the rating recognizing "care that was significantly better than the national average."
  • Deborah's High Performing rating in five key specialties affirms Deborah's standing as a nationally recognized cardiac center of excellence," Chirichella said.
  • Hospitals that are High Performing have excelled in providing high quality care in specific procedures and/or conditions."

Dr. Joseph Forbess Joins Nicklaus Children's as Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.

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  • MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.
  • Dr. Forbess will lead the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute in collaboration with Dr. Lourdes Prieto, chief of the Section of Cardiology, with support from Dr. Burke.
  • Nicklaus Children's is ranked among the nation's best hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Dr. Burke has been an instrumental leader in Nicklaus Children's Cardiovascular Surgery program, having helped the team and the program attain national notoriety.

St. Joseph's Hospital Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI™

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, St. Joseph's Hospital was named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune .

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, St. Joseph's Hospital was named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune .
  • This is the fifth time and third consecutive year St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa has made this prestigious list.
  • "At St. Joseph's Hospital, we continually pursue clinical excellence provided by compassionate caregivers," said Kimberly Guy, co-chief operating officer of BayCare.
  • This year, the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ program winners had better results on indicators intended to measure clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, financial performance and patient experience.