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By the Bay Health Appoints Skelly Wingard, RN, MSN as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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LARKSPUR, Calif., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- By the Bay Health has announced the appointment of Skelly Wingard, RN, MSN as Chief Executive Officer for the organization.

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LARKSPUR, Calif., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- By the Bay Health has announced the appointment of Skelly Wingard, RN, MSN as Chief Executive Officer for the organization.
“We’re incredibly excited to have Skelly join us at By the Bay Health,” said Bob Simon, Chair of the Board of By the Bay Health.
In 2017, she joined Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, where she held Continuum of Care leadership roles across Northern California.
In 2020, she progressed within the organization as the executive leader, overseeing Continuum health plan operations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Innovaccer Chief Medical Officer David Nace, MD Joins HFMA's Healthcare Leadership Council

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Monday, May 15, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Innovaccer Inc. announced that Chief Medical Officer David Nace, MD has joined the Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC). As a member of the ten-person council, Dr. Nace will provide strategic advice to HFMA's national leadership regarding key issues that impact HFMA members and the healthcare finance profession. The influential membership association recently surpassed 100,000 members after 12 consecutive quarters of growth.

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Innovaccer Inc. announced that Chief Medical Officer David Nace, MD has joined the Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC).
As a member of the ten-person council, Dr. Nace will provide strategic advice to HFMA's national leadership regarding key issues that impact HFMA members and the healthcare finance profession.
In his role as Chief Medical Officer for Innovaccer, Dr. Nace draws on over 30 years of experience as a physician executive in large healthcare systems, payer health plans, leading healthcare providers, and health information technology organizations.
Before joining Innovaccer and after a career in private practice, Dr. Nace held executive leadership roles in several leading healthcare organizations.

CoSo Cloud Announces HIPAA Security Certifications and New FedRAMP Customers

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

CoSo Cloud LLC (CoSo), a leading provider of secure, private-cloud managed services, software products, and custom applications for high-consequence eLearning and training, announced today it has been granted the HIPAA Seal of Compliance for its CoSo Secure Private Cloud Platform.

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CoSo Cloud LLC (CoSo), a leading provider of secure, private-cloud managed services, software products, and custom applications for high-consequence eLearning and training, announced today it has been granted the HIPAA Seal of Compliance for its CoSo Secure Private Cloud Platform.
The DOD and other Federal Government agencies rely on CoSo Cloud to provide secure environments that meet stringent cloud compliance mandates for critical regulatory meetings and training initiatives.
Organizations which license the CoSo Secure Private Cloud platform are provided with confidence that CoSo will provide necessary precautions to protect their sensitive information including PII, health care records, and HIPAA related data.
“Since 2017, the CoSo Cloud Secure Platform has attained six critical security and compliance certifications,” said Jim Seaman, CoSo’s Chief Revenue Officer.

With U.S. Health Systems Under Growing Pressure to Fill Staff Vacancies, CGFNS Alliance Releases Updated Standards for Ethical Recruitment of Foreign Health Workers

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.

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The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.
The Alliance Code was developed by a multistakeholder group representing interests across the sector, including employers, unions, recruiters, and representative nurse organizations.
In the past five years, CGFNS has seen a doubling of its applications from foreign-trained health workers who are seeking eligibility to work in the U.S.
A list of recruitment firms that have been certified as in compliance with the Alliance Code can be found here.

With U.S. Health Systems Under Growing Pressure to Fill Staff Vacancies, CGFNS Alliance Releases Updated Standards for Ethical Recruitment of Foreign Health Workers

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.

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The fourth edition of the Health Care Code for Ethical International Recruitment and Employment Practices, known as the "Alliance Code," strengthens recommendations around contract transparency and orientation programs.
The Alliance Code was developed by a multistakeholder group representing interests across the sector, including employers, unions, recruiters, and representative nurse organizations.
In the past five years, CGFNS has seen a doubling of its applications from foreign-trained health workers who are seeking eligibility to work in the U.S.
A list of recruitment firms that have been certified as in compliance with the Alliance Code can be found here.

Caregility Announces Global Expansion, Will Showcase Enterprise Telehealth Solutions at Arab Health 2023

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Caregility , a US-based enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere, is pleased to announce the successful implementation of the Caregility Cloud™ tele-ICU solution at Seha Virtual Hospital .

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Caregility , a US-based enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere, is pleased to announce the successful implementation of the Caregility Cloud™ tele-ICU solution at Seha Virtual Hospital .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230130005008/en/
Caregility VP of International Business Development Bob Zimmermann (second from left) visiting the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health Seha Virtual Hospital.
(Photo: Business Wire)
To date, the Caregility tele-ICU implementation has facilitated approximately 5,000 sessions of remote clinical support from Seha Virtual Hospital to 17 hospitals throughout the Kingdom.
Healthcare and media executives attending Arab Health are invited to schedule a meeting with Caregility team members who will be onsite at the event to learn more.

America’s Mayors Say They Feel Accountable But Unequipped to Address Homeless Crisis, Citing Lack of Funding and Public Opposition to New Housing as Biggest Barriers

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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In fact, aside from a general lack of funding, mayors cite lack of data, limited staffing, and public opposition to new housing and shelters as the biggest hindrances to their ability to address homelessness issues in their cities.

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In fact, aside from a general lack of funding, mayors cite lack of data, limited staffing, and public opposition to new housing and shelters as the biggest hindrances to their ability to address homelessness issues in their cities.
Mayors believe that their constituents care deeply about how they address homelessness.
A minority of mayors define policy success in terms of reducing homelessness, and a surprising number of mayors (10 percent) do not have clear definitions for success.
When asked an open-ended question on how they define success in addressing homelessness, only 40 percent of mayors explicitly outline a policy goal of reducing homelessness.

eSimplify Announces Partnering Agreement with ChartSpan, an Industry-Leading Chronic Care Management and Annual Wellness Visit Solution Provider

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

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ChartSpan is the largest healthcare managed service provider of chronic care management programs in the U.S. ChartSpan offers healthcare providers a turn-key service for MIPS compliance, Chronic Care Management, and Annual Wellness Visits, allowing both patients and providers to see higher levels of engagement, better adherence to prescribed care paths, and better patient outcomes.

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ChartSpan is the largest healthcare managed service provider of chronic care management programs in the U.S. ChartSpan offers healthcare providers a turn-key service for MIPS compliance, Chronic Care Management, and Annual Wellness Visits, allowing both patients and providers to see higher levels of engagement, better adherence to prescribed care paths, and better patient outcomes.
"By combining the strength of our Practice Analytics and ChartSpan's expertise in managing Chronic Care Management, Annual Wellness Visits and quality measures, we give our customers an outstanding solution for revenue recovery," says Pradeep Kalmut CEO and founder of eSimplify.
"We are delighted to add eSimplify to our national Premier distribution partners," said ChartSpan CEO, Jon-Michial Carter.
ChartSpan is the largest, managed service provider of chronic care management programs in the United States.

Lumeris Executives to Share Insights, Advice and Commentary on the Successful Transition to Value-Based Care Models

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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Lumeris leaders will share insights and commentary on current industry trends, including the transition to value-based care, standing up Medicare Advantage plans and operating provider-sponsored health plans.

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Lumeris leaders will share insights and commentary on current industry trends, including the transition to value-based care, standing up Medicare Advantage plans and operating provider-sponsored health plans.
"As healthcare continues to shift to value-based payment models, it's clear that providers are hungry for transformational guidance from experienced professionals to ensure clinical and financial success.
Having multiple Lumeris team members asked to share their expertise in this area is a testament to the company's well-established position as a leader in providing value-based care managed services."
Lumeris is a value-based care managed services operator for health systems and providers seeking extraordinary clinical and financial outcomes.