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Alera Health Partners With Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona (IHNSA) to Assume Clinical and Fiscal Responsibility For 8,000 Banner - University Health Plans Members Diagnosed with Comorbid Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alera Health, in partnership with The Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona, LLC (IHNSA), a high-performance network of integrated behavioral health, medical, and social care providers, today announced the launch of a new Alternative Payment Model (APM) with Banner – University Health Plans (B – UHP) that will connect members with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions with IHNSA's integrated system of care. This innovative model of integrating primary, behavioral, and social care aims to engage members with complex care needs, improve the holistic well-being of those members, and lower the total cost of care for health plans.

Key Points: 
  • Comorbid behavioral health and physical health illness accelerates disease trajectory and cost payers, managed care organizations, and accountable care organizations 3.5 times more than solitary conditions.
  • Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona, LLC (IHNSA) was organized as a clinically integrated network in 2021 to provide integrated, coordinated care for patients suffering from primary and secondary behavioral health conditions and living in southern Arizona.
  • Banner – University Health Plans (B – UHP) is a locally owned health plan and is a recognized Medicaid managed care leader.
  • B – UHP owns and operates: Banner – University Family Care/ACC, Banner – University Family Care/ALTCS, and Banner Medicare Advantage and includes more than 340,000 lives in Arizona.

Alera Health Announces Affiliated Network Providers (ANP) To Assume Clinical and Fiscal Responsibility For 22,500 Mercy Care Members Diagnosed with Comorbid Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alera Health in conjunction with Affiliated Network Providers, LLC (ANP), a high-performance network of integrated behavioral health, medical, and social care providers, today announced the launch of a new Alternative Payment Model (APM) with Mercy Care that will coordinate behavioral, social, and medical care for members with serious mental illness/substance use disorders. 

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alera Health in conjunction with Affiliated Network Providers, LLC (ANP), a high-performance network of integrated behavioral health, medical, and social care providers, today announced the launch of a new Alternative Payment Model (APM) with Mercy Care that will coordinate behavioral, social, and medical care for members with serious mental illness/substance use disorders.
  • "While behavioral health providers have provided care to this population for decades, we are excited to work with Mercy Care to align incentives for ANP to coordinate the behavioral, medical, and social care for these members," stated Shar Najafi-Piper, PhD and CEO of COPA Health.
  • "ANP will serve as the 'quarterback' of care to ensure the care team is working together to improve member health outcomes while lowering cost."
  • Mercy Care provides access to physical and behavioral health care services for Medicaid-eligible families, children, seniors, and individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities.

323link Reinvents the Audio-Visual Room Experience with AI & Cybersecurity from Zerify

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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“When it comes to meeting rooms, our OneTouch platform is in a league of its own,” says Don Cottam, CEO of 323link.

Key Points: 
  • “When it comes to meeting rooms, our OneTouch platform is in a league of its own,” says Don Cottam, CEO of 323link.
  • This flexibility allows OneTouch to run optimally in any room solution, and for our software to develop in time with technology,” says Cottam.
  • Zerify and 323link extend their commitment to government entities, offering secure and cost-effective solutions for classrooms, courtrooms, and conference rooms.
  • Excitement abounds as Zerify and 323link envision the immense potential of their collaboration, combining cyber security expertise with cutting-edge audio-visual solutions.

Enovate Medical's Latest Envoy Point-of-care Workstation Increases Clinical Productivity with Total Connectivity

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enovate Medical is increasing nurse productivity by bringing its vision of Total Connectivity to the hospital floor. As healthcare costs continue to climb, hospitals seek productivity gains from new areas of device connectivity. Enovate's latest Envoy point-of-care workstation has embedded technology that provides automated features and connectivity when integrated within a hospital's native software systems. Connected, nurse-ready Envoys bring visibility to misplaced and idle workstations, battery health, and utilization rates. These insights maximize nursing productivity, increase clinical availability and reduce workforce turnover.

Key Points: 
  • The Envoy's total connectivity increases clinical efficiency by delivering uninterrupted power, seamless medication security, and automated IT service requests leading to an unmatched user experience that reduces clinical burnout and turnover.
  • MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enovate Medical is increasing nurse productivity by bringing its vision of Total Connectivity to the hospital floor.
  • Enovate's latest Envoy point-of-care workstation has embedded technology that provides automated features and connectivity when integrated within a hospital's native software systems.
  • "Our Total Connectivity vision tracks, monitors, and manages every Envoy in the fleet to deliver enhanced productivity to both nurses and IT teams."

ION8 OneTouch 2.0 Evo Water Bottle Receives Good Design Award 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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The new Ion8 OneTouch 2.0 Evo water bottle has received the highly prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The new Ion8 OneTouch 2.0 Evo water bottle has received the highly prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award in 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005828/en/
    New OneTouch 2.0 Evo (Photo: Business Wire)
    Keeping in line with their current OneTouch water bottle, OneTouch 2.0 Evo maintains Ion8’s unique one-handed opening with one simple click and smooth flow for safe, spill-free enjoyment.
  • In addition the new OneTouch Evo includes a triple lock system for peace of mind when using the bottle on-the-go.
  • The simple elegance of the Ion8 OneTouch 2.0 Evo allows for a stylish and timeless look with the most advanced design technology created by Ion8 yet.

Study Results Published in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Show Sustained Clinically Significant Improvements in Glycemic Control in Over 144,000 People with Diabetes Using a Smart Blood Glucose Meter and Mobile App

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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The full publication is available with open access at: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (JDST), Improved Glycemic Control Using a Bluetooth®-Connected Blood Glucose Meter and a Mobile Diabetes App: Real-World Evidence From Over 144,000 People With Diabetes .

Key Points: 
  • The full publication is available with open access at: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (JDST), Improved Glycemic Control Using a Bluetooth®-Connected Blood Glucose Meter and a Mobile Diabetes App: Real-World Evidence From Over 144,000 People With Diabetes .
  • These 180-day findings expand on the results from a 90-day timeframe first presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in June 2022.
  • The real-world data provides insights into improved glycemic metrics among people with diabetes using a Bluetooth connected BGM together with a diabetes management digital app - in this study, patients used the OneTouch Verio Flex® meter and OneTouch Reveal® app.
  • "The overwhelming majority, approximately 95%, of people with diabetes who monitor their blood glucose rely on cost-effective blood glucose monitoring with a blood glucose meter.

LifeScan Names Rekha Ramesh Chief Digital and Information Officer

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeScan, a world leader in blood glucose monitoring and maker of the iconic OneTouch® brand, today announced that it has named Rekha Ramesh Chief Digital and Information Officer effective immediately. Rekha joins LifeScan with over 25 years of IT and digital strategy leadership experience and a proven track record driving customer-centric digital transformations that accelerate and maximize growth.

Key Points: 
  • MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeScan , a world leader in blood glucose monitoring and maker of the iconic OneTouch brand, today announced that it has named Rekha Ramesh Chief Digital and Information Officer effective immediately.
  • Rekha joins LifeScan with over 25 years of IT and digital strategy leadership experience and a proven track record driving customer-centric digital transformations that accelerate and maximize growth.
  • Most recently, Rekha was the Global Chief Digital Officer and Global Chief Information Officer (CDIO) for Tupperware Brands responsible for launching and scaling its digital sales channel and accelerating ecommerce growth and in 2021 was named CIO of the Year by Consumer Goods Technology.
  • As Chief Digital and Information Officer, Rekha will lead the technology organization and have responsibility for LifeScan's overall digital and technology strategy, and oversee all global information systems with a focus on innovation and advancing the OneTouch brand's digital health ecosystem and the enterprise's ecommerce capabilities.

LifeScan Presents Real-World Findings Showing Significantly Improved Glycemic Control in People Using OneTouch Verio Flex® Blood Glucose Meter with the OneTouch Reveal® Mobile Application

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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"The insights provided through our retrospective analysis of patient-generated real-world data demonstrate a significant improvement in blood glucose readings in range in those using the OneTouch Verio Flex meter and OneTouch Reveal app," said Dr. Elizabeth Holt, Head of Global Medical, Clinical, and Safety, LifeScan.

Key Points: 
  • "The insights provided through our retrospective analysis of patient-generated real-world data demonstrate a significant improvement in blood glucose readings in range in those using the OneTouch Verio Flex meter and OneTouch Reveal app," said Dr. Elizabeth Holt, Head of Global Medical, Clinical, and Safety, LifeScan.
  • "These improved readings in range findings are important as 95% of people with diabetes who rely on glucose testing use a blood glucose meter."
  • Important findings from the study include:
    Percentage glucose readings in range (70-180mg/dl) improved by 8.7% (from 69.9 to 78.5%) in T2Ds and by 4.0% (from 56.1 to 60.1%) in T1Ds.
  • More than 20 million people and their caregivers around the world count on LifeScan's OneTouch brand products to manage their diabetes.

New Studies Demonstrate Clinical Benefits of Patient- and Provider-Supportive Technology in Diabetes Management

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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MALVERN, Pa., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeScan, a world leader in blood glucose monitoring, announced today the presentation of three studies showing the value of app-based technology in improving diabetes management. The three studies, presented at the 15th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD), examined the use of different technologies in various patient populations, and all similarly concluded that a clear benefit was observed for healthcare providers and patients with diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • A second study analyzed the benefit of 16 weeks of free access to Noom's app-based weight loss program for people living with type 2 diabetes.
  • "Our goal at LifeScan is to offer people living with and treating diabetes the digital tools and connected solutions that can make its management easier and more successful.
  • Blood glucose monitors (BGM) are vital for over 95% of people with diabetes who monitor their blood glucose.
  • The aim was to understand the impact digital diabetes management solutions, like OTR, had during the pandemic.

Sonim Launches Ultra-Rugged XP3plus Flip Phone for TELUS Customers

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) announced today the availability of the XP3plus flip phone at TELUS stores across Canada and online at telus.com starting March 11.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) announced today the availability of the XP3plus flip phone at TELUS stores across Canada and online at telus.com starting March 11.
  • As the successor to the popular XP3 flip phone, the new Sonim XP3plus delivers enhanced capabilities and improved performance for those who work in demanding environments and need simple, fast, and reliable voice communications.
  • We are excited to see the new XP3plus now available through TELUS, especially given the popular demand we've seen for our rugged flip phones," said John Graff, Sonim chief operating officer.
  • "The XP3plus is an affordable, ultra-rugged option for any worker in need of simple and immediate voice communication."