Baptist Health

Baptist Health Foundation Announces Historic $50 Million Gift from Kenneth C. Griffin

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Miami, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baptist Health Foundation today announced the largest single donation in the nearly 65-year history of Baptist Health South Florida.

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  • Miami, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baptist Health Foundation today announced the largest single donation in the nearly 65-year history of Baptist Health South Florida.
  • The $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Miami-based hedge fund Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, will advance neurological care in the region.
  • The new Kenneth C. Griffin Center at Miami Neuroscience Institute will also help advance research related to neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • “This extraordinary gift is a visionary contribution to the well-being of current and future generations in South Florida and beyond,” said Bo Boulenger, president and CEO of Baptist Health.

METIS Phase 3 Clinical Trial Met Primary Endpoint, Demonstrating a Statistically Significant Extension in Time to Intracranial Progression for Patients with Brain Metastases from Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Neurology, Radiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, General Health, Health, Clinical Trials, EST, Baptist Health, METIS, Baptist Health South Florida, NSCLC, Webcast, Patient, Radiosurgery, Brain, Regulation, SRS, Disclosure, MD, Quality of life, Lung cancer, Congress, Regulation Fair Disclosure, Clinical trial, Cognition, Radiation therapy, Medical imaging

Patients treated with TTFields therapy and supportive care exhibited a median time to intracranial progression of 21.9 months compared to 11.3 months in patients treated with supportive care alone for brain metastasis (n=298; hazard ratio=0.67; P=0.016).

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  • Patients treated with TTFields therapy and supportive care exhibited a median time to intracranial progression of 21.9 months compared to 11.3 months in patients treated with supportive care alone for brain metastasis (n=298; hazard ratio=0.67; P=0.016).
  • Median TTFields therapy treatment duration was 16 weeks and median usage was 67%.
  • Consistent with previous studies, TTFields therapy was well-tolerated with sustained quality of life and neurocognitive function.
  • Certain secondary endpoints showed positive trends in favor of treatment with TTFields therapy, including time to distant progression and quality of life.

Comcast Completes $46M in Technology Infrastructure Projects Across Florida’s First Coast

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, TV and Radio, Media, Communications, Technology, Entertainment, Storm, Baptist Health, Xfinity, Learning, Caregiver, Fountain, Patient, Comcast Business, Economic development, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Quality of life, Wi-Fi, Baptists, Senior, Investment, Digital divide, Video, Data-rate units, Florida State Road 23

“Jacksonville is a dynamic, growing market,” said Comcast’s Florida Region Senior Vice President, Jeff Buzzelli.

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  • “Jacksonville is a dynamic, growing market,” said Comcast’s Florida Region Senior Vice President, Jeff Buzzelli.
  • “With more than 500 employees, more than 13,000 miles of network infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of customers, Comcast is part of the fabric of Jacksonville and the surrounding area.
  • We’re so happy Comcast is giving back to the community right here in Jacksonville by investing in our organization.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million homes and business and counting.

Tecsys Named a Major Player in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Warehouse Management

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MONTREAL, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), a global leader in supply chain management solutions, has been positioned in the Major Players Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Warehouse Management 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US49948523, March 2024).

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  • MONTREAL, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), a global leader in supply chain management solutions, has been positioned in the Major Players Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Warehouse Management 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US49948523, March 2024).
  • This inaugural IDC MarketScape assessment evaluates ten WMS vendors, positioning them in one of four categories based on their strategies and capabilities.
  • Elite™ WMS is a cornerstone of Tecsys' broader suite of solutions built on a digitally enabled, integrated platform designed to simplify complex supply chain operations.
  • "In recognition of our position as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Warehouse Management, we're inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in supply chain management," remarked Peter Brereton, president and CEO of Tecsys.

Freshpaint Meets Latest Federal Guidance for Replacing Tracking Technologies with its Healthcare Privacy Platform

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Freshpaint announced that its Healthcare Privacy Platform meets the latest federal guidance dictating how healthcare companies should use the industry's best marketing, analytics, and advertising tools while remaining HIPAA compliant.

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  • Today, Freshpaint announced that its Healthcare Privacy Platform meets the latest federal guidance dictating how healthcare companies should use the industry's best marketing, analytics, and advertising tools while remaining HIPAA compliant.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Freshpaint announced that its Healthcare Privacy Platform meets the latest federal guidance dictating how healthcare companies should use the industry's best marketing, analytics, and advertising tools while remaining HIPAA compliant.
  • Since its introduction, hundreds of healthcare organizations, including vybe urgent care and Baptist Health, have adopted Freshpaint's Healthcare Privacy Platform to maintain a balance between HIPAA compliance and high-performance marketing.
  • For more information about how Freshpaint's Healthcare Privacy Platform meets the latest federal guidance, visit https://www.freshpaint.io/blog/hhs-approves-tools-like-freshpaint .

IGEL Announces a Packed Agenda and Primary Sponsors for IGEL DISRUPT 24, the Industry's Largest End User Computing Event

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEL, provider of the secure endpoint OS for now and next, today released details on the action-packed agenda and sponsors for IGEL DISRUPT 24, the industry's largest EUC event. Taking place April 29 through May 1 in Miami, Florida, IGEL DISRUPT 24 will immerse attendees in thought leadership content, technical bootcamps and customer discussions on endpoint cybersecurity, the futureproofing of digital workspaces and how to drive innovation in the new hybrid working world.

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  • "IGEL is continuing to redefine the very essence of endpoint computing by delivering a preventative security approach to defend against cybersecurity threats.
  • Our IGEL DISRUPT 24 event is the landmark platform to learn about these security innovations and the other EUC trends transforming our industry," said Klaus Oestermann, CEO, IGEL.
  • "Visionaries, technologists and customers alike will converge on this ultimate, can't miss event for the insights they need to secure and elevate end user computing."
  • "IGEL DISRUPT 24 is the can't miss end user computing event of the year," said LeRoy Vanek, Principal Technical Architect, Baptist Health.

SurGenTec® Receives FDA Clearance for OsteoFlo® HydroPutty™, a Hydrophilic Synthetic Bone Graft

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Medical Supplies, Medical Devices, FDA, Health, Surgery, Neurology, Minimally invasive procedure, Spine, Multimedia, MD, Blood, Physician, Food, Bone marrow, Baptist Health, Patient

This innovative formulation turns to a putty and offers superior handling characteristics with a resorption profile optimized for bone growth.

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  • This innovative formulation turns to a putty and offers superior handling characteristics with a resorption profile optimized for bone growth.
  • Its unique hydrophilic bonds enable the attachment of growth factors and provide an ideal scaffolding for bone growth.
  • HydroPutty differentiates itself by allowing me to deliver next generation hydrophilic bone graft to maximize fusion in minimally invasive surgery."
  • OsteoFlo HydroPutty provides physicians with a fully synthetic bone graft option, minimizing the risks associated with human tissue.

Miami-Based El Car Wash Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southeast by Inc. Magazine

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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El Car Wash, the largest and fastest-growing express car wash operator in Florida, announced today that it has ranked No.

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  • El Car Wash, the largest and fastest-growing express car wash operator in Florida, announced today that it has ranked No.
  • El Car Wash’s recognition demonstrates the company’s remarkable growth in the Southeast region.
  • Between 2020 and 2022, El Car Wash had an average annual growth rate of 115 percent and added 100+ jobs.
  • Given its past and projected growth, El Car Wash continues to be a driving force in the car care industry.

CHIME and care.ai Collaborate to Create Smart Hospital Maturity Model

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Smart Hospital Maturity Model addresses this need by offering a methodical approach to evaluating hospitals' progress in understanding, adopting, and optimizing enabling technologies.

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  • The Smart Hospital Maturity Model addresses this need by offering a methodical approach to evaluating hospitals' progress in understanding, adopting, and optimizing enabling technologies.
  • By defining what constitutes a "Smart Hospital," this model empowers healthcare facilities to optimize and accelerate digital transformation with clarity and confidence.
  • Their collective expertise will shape the assessment criteria, questionnaires, and data measurement methods for the Smart Hospital Maturity Model."
  • Recognition and Strategic Insights: The Smart Hospital Maturity Model not only recognizes hospitals' accomplishments but also provides strategic insights for future steps.

Gozio Health Survey: Nine out of Ten Patients Want a Single Digital Platform for Managing Their Healthcare

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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While a single platform is preferred, it’s not uncommon for patients to use two or more platforms, websites or apps to manage their healthcare needs.

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  • While a single platform is preferred, it’s not uncommon for patients to use two or more platforms, websites or apps to manage their healthcare needs.
  • The ability to manage healthcare through a single platform, website or mobile app was “extremely,” “very,” or “somewhat” important for 89% of respondents.
  • “It's imperative that we provide all the tools to support the patient's care journey in a single mobile solution.
  • Research aimed to identify consumer preferences related to mobile healthcare engagement and the importance of accessing healthcare via a single platform.