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DaVita Collaborates with Google Cloud to Develop Customized Clinical Operating System Designed to Transform Kidney Care

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and Google Cloud today announced that the organizations have collaborated to create a new clinical operating system that sets a foundation for streamlined kidney care for more than 200,000 DaVita patients.

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  • Kidney care provider harnesses the power of Google Cloud's leading-edge infrastructure, AI, and analytics tools to help improve care plans and streamline clinical workflows
    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and Google Cloud today announced that the organizations have collaborated to create a new clinical operating system that sets a foundation for streamlined kidney care for more than 200,000 DaVita patients.
  • With the deployment, DaVita has moved from a decentralized clinical documentation system to a unified platform that leverages data from more than 30 million dialysis treatments per year to generate insights designed to help improve clinical outcomes.
  • Ultimately, the platform is designed to support DaVita's mission to provide integrated kidney care that helps, improve patient quality of life, and lower the cost of care.
  • A leader in kidney care, DaVita has more than 20 years of clinical data, based on the more than 30 million dialysis treatments the organization administers each year.

care.ai Builds Advanced Solutions for Nurses with Google Cloud's Generative AI and Data Analytics on Its Smart Care Facility Platform

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Monday, October 9, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- care.ai today announced it is building Google Cloud's generative AI and data analytics tools into its Smart Care Facility Platform to improve healthcare facility management and patient care, and move toward its vision for predictive, smart care facilities.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- care.ai today announced it is building Google Cloud's generative AI and data analytics tools into its Smart Care Facility Platform to improve healthcare facility management and patient care, and move toward its vision for predictive, smart care facilities.
  • care.ai platform will ease administrative burdens and improve patient care with Google Cloud's generative AI.
  • The Smart Care Facility Platform will also assist in creating discharge summaries, call summaries, recommend templates, and other content for nurses, admissions, and discharge staff.
  • care.ai and Google Cloud are showcasing the Smart Care Facility Platform and Always Aware Ambient Sensors with Google Cloud's gen AI tools at HLTH23.

Huma collaborates with Google Cloud to improve healthcare through generative AI

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Huma and Google Cloud are pursuing the safe, responsible and meaningful integration of generative AI in healthcare

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  • Huma and Google Cloud are pursuing the safe, responsible and meaningful integration of generative AI in healthcare
    NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huma Therapeutics ("Huma"), a leading global digital health company, today announced it will use Google Cloud's generative AI (GenAI) to enhance Huma's regulated disease management platform.
  • By incorporating AI into its disease management platform, Huma can empower its experts to focus on more complex tasks by automating repetitive ones.
  • Dr Mert Aral, Chief Medical Officer, Huma, said: "Capacity constraints, compounded by staff shortages, continue to be critical challenges across healthcare systems.
  • At the same time, it is paramount that these AI tools are implemented in a responsible and safe manner.

Huma collaborates with Google Cloud to improve healthcare through generative AI

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Huma and Google Cloud are pursuing the safe, responsible and meaningful integration of generative AI in healthcare

Key Points: 
  • Huma and Google Cloud are pursuing the safe, responsible and meaningful integration of generative AI in healthcare
    NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huma Therapeutics ("Huma"), a leading global digital health company, today announced it will use Google Cloud's generative AI (GenAI) to enhance Huma's regulated disease management platform.
  • By incorporating AI into its disease management platform, Huma can empower its experts to focus on more complex tasks by automating repetitive ones.
  • Dr Mert Aral, Chief Medical Officer, Huma, said: "Capacity constraints, compounded by staff shortages, continue to be critical challenges across healthcare systems.
  • At the same time, it is paramount that these AI tools are implemented in a responsible and safe manner.

FirstLight Home Care Promotes Kerri Pendley to Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, today announced the promotion of Kerri Pendley to Chief Growth Officer.

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  • CINCINNATI, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, today announced the promotion of Kerri Pendley to Chief Growth Officer.
  • In this role, Pendley will focus on driving business growth by opening up new paths to revenue and building the mechanisms to get there.
  • "Kerri is data-driven and lives for predictability and scalability," said Glee McAnanly, President and CEO at FirstLight Home Care.
  • "I am incredibly honored and thrilled to step into the role of Chief Growth Officer at FirstLight," said Pendley.

National Vision Awards $7,000 in Scholarships to National Optometric Student Association Members and Receives Founder’s Award at 2023 Convention

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its 2023 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships, awarding a total of $7,000 to three optometry students, including one repeat winner.

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  • National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its 2023 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships, awarding a total of $7,000 to three optometry students, including one repeat winner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230720341469/en/
    Pictured from left to right: Medina, Lopez, Chou.
  • First Place ($4,000): Laura Medina, SUNY College of Optometry, Class of 2024
    Runner-Up ($2,000): Joanna Lopez, UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Class of 2025
    In addition, the NOA honored National Vision with the 2023 Founder’s Award at this year’s convention.
  • National Vision was recognized for its support of the NOA and ensuring diversity is at the forefront of the profession by providing scholarships to NOSA members for many years.

Validation Institute Launches FoodMed Certified Program with Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom's Meals, and Uber Health as Founding Members

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute, the country's leading organization for unbiased, data-driven insights on healthcare solution providers and their performance claims, announced a new initiative today to further drive transparency in the marketplace and maximize cost-savings: the FoodMed Certified program. With the concept of food as medicine as its driving force, FoodMed Certified launches with support from Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom's Meals®, and Uber Health, all of whom are on board as Founding Members.

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  • With the concept of food as medicine as its driving force, FoodMed Certified launches with support from Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom's Meals®, and Uber Health, all of whom are on board as Founding Members.
  • With Founding Members across the entire healthcare ecosystem, the FoodMed Certified Program enables organizations to build a better understanding of food as medicine programs' potential impact on patient outcomes.
  • Avēsis is proud to be a Founding Member of FoodMed Certified by Validation Institute," said Sean Slovenski, Chief Executive Officer of Avēsis.
  • "Mom's Meals, leaning on our 24 years of nutrition and health care experience, is proud to be a Founding Member of FoodMed Certified by Validation Institute."

Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program was Honored with The International CSR Excellence Awards in its 5th Year

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide. More than 500 projects competed for the awards were presented at a ceremony that took place on June 16th at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

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  • Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program of Molfix, which supports the happy and healthy development of babies and is a reliable companion of mothers with its innovative approach, was honored with "The International CSR Excellence Awards"
    LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide.
  • For this reason, it is a special pride for us that Bond with Love has been honored with another international award.
  • In the scope of this program, 160,000 parents were trained by psychologists on the importance of secure attachment bond, home care after neonatal intensive care and child development.
  • "Bond with Love Secure Attechment Bond Program" continues to support babies and their parents in 11 cities affected by the earthquake this year.

Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program was Honored with The International CSR Excellence Awards in its 5th Year

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide. More than 500 projects competed for the awards were presented at a ceremony that took place on June 16th at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Key Points: 
  • Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program of Molfix, which supports the happy and healthy development of babies and is a reliable companion of mothers with its innovative approach, was honored with "The International CSR Excellence Awards"
    LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide.
  • For this reason, it is a special pride for us that Bond with Love has been honored with another international award.
  • In the scope of this program, 160,000 parents were trained by psychologists on the importance of secure attachment bond, home care after neonatal intensive care and child development.
  • "Bond with Love Secure Attechment Bond Program" continues to support babies and their parents in 11 cities affected by the earthquake this year.

apree health Launches New Health Technology Platform to Integrate Digital Health and Care Delivery

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, was formed to marry best-in-class digital engagement and advanced primary care to drive better health outcomes. Today, the company is launching a secure, cloud native platform called apree foundation. apree foundation is a multi-year investment to create the industry's most advanced secure cloud native healthcare data and technology platform. By aggregating, integrating, and normalizing massive amounts of healthcare data, apree foundation aims to bridge the industry's data silos to deliver a highly personalized healthcare experience for millions of Americans.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, was formed to marry best-in-class digital engagement and advanced primary care to drive better health outcomes.
  • apree foundation is a multi-year investment to create the industry's most advanced secure cloud native healthcare data and technology platform.
  • "apree foundation is a first-of-its-kind health tech platform that will empower large employers and health plans with the most advanced and integrated digital health and care delivery solution.
  • "With BigQuery, apree health can now aggregate and process data at scale, which is essential for their expansion into value-based care delivery.