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VA Expands Partnership with Get Well to Now Include 70 Medical Centers

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Get Well , the global leader in digital patient engagement, today announced it has expanded its work with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to include 70 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC), a 130% increase over three years.

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  • Get Well , the global leader in digital patient engagement, today announced it has expanded its work with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to include 70 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC), a 130% increase over three years.
  • Get Well has been honored to serve the Veteran community for the past 12 years, said Michael ONeil, founder and chief executive officer.
  • This latest expansion reaffirms the positive impact on Veteran experience, quality, and efficient care when technology is coupled with dedicated VA caregivers and well-designed care processes.
  • Former VA Secretary and current Get Well Board member Anthony Principi added, Im grateful for the dedicated efforts of the VISNs and VA Medical Centers working with Get Well.

Accenture Federal Services Awarded Prime Role on $650M Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Innovation Contract

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has earned a spot on a Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) contract that will deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions that can be scaled into clinical production.

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  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has earned a spot on a Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) contract that will deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions that can be scaled into clinical production.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005101/en/
    Shawn Roman, VA Client Account Lead for Accenture Federal Services (Photo: Business Wire)
    The VHA is the largest integrated health care system in the United States and has long been a pioneer of healthcare innovation, said Shawn Roman, Accenture Federal Services VA Client Account Lead.
  • Accenture Federal Services will now compete for task orders on this five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite quality contract vehicle.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Members of Congress Call for CRNA Full Practice Authority Approval In VA

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To expand access to safe, high-quality anesthesia services to veterans, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-D) along with 12 Congressional colleagues requested that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) be granted full practice authority permanently across U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

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  • In a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Underwood said,"It is more important than ever that VA ensures CRNAs can practice to the full extent of their education and training.
  • Therefore, we urge VA to swiftly complete the Department's National Standards of Practice development process for CRNAs and grant full practice authority to these healthcare professionals who provide essential healthcare services to veterans in communities across the United States every day."
  • "AANA applauds Rep. Underwood and her congressional colleagues for leadership and support of these issues impacting the healthcare our veterans receive," said AANA President Angela R. Mund, DNP, CRNA.
  • Given the widely-reported anesthesiology staffing shortages at the VA, it is more important than ever for veterans' access to healthcare that VA ensures CRNAs can practice to the full extent of their education and training."

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Expands Therapy Access to Thousands of Federal Medical Facilities Through SDVOSB Partner, Lovell Government Services, Inc.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Inspire) and Lovell Government Services, Inc. (Lovell) announced today that they have partnered to provide the Inspire therapy system to Federal Healthcare Systems.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Inspire) and Lovell Government Services, Inc. (Lovell) announced today that they have partnered to provide the Inspire therapy system to Federal Healthcare Systems.
  • Inspire is a medical innovation company based in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to elevating and redefining the standard of care for obstructive sleep apnea.
  • As Inspire's SDVOSB Vendor, Lovell is excited to help bring this product portfolio to federal healthcare providers.
  • Lovell partners with Medical and Pharmaceutical Suppliers to fast-track and distribute the latest in life-saving and essential technologies to the Federal Government.

UroViu Corp Secures Medical Equipment ECAT Contract for VA DoD Purchasing

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UroViu Corp , a company that develops and commercializes highly portable single-use endoscopy platforms, announced today that it has beenadded to the US Defense Logistics Agency's Medical Equipment ECAT.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UroViu Corp , a company that develops and commercializes highly portable single-use endoscopy platforms, announced today that it has beenadded to the US Defense Logistics Agency's Medical Equipment ECAT.
  • With a contract secured through Fidelis Sustainability Distribution , Veterans will now have access to the latest endoscopy products on the market.
  • Under the agreement, UroViu will sell its entire product line at a contracted price for distribution exclusively through Fidelis to over 1,200 VA and DOD healthcare facilities throughout the United States that serve9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
  • "Fidelis' SDVDSB status provides UroViu with preferential access to secure VHA and DOD contracts," said Joel Kohn, President of Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, LLC.

Motus GI Named a Sole Source Supplier with U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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These special designations provide the Company with direct access to the VHAs procurement arm, thereby streamlining the purchasing and contracting process.

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  • These special designations provide the Company with direct access to the VHAs procurement arm, thereby streamlining the purchasing and contracting process.
  • Motus GI is committed to providing additional commercial focus to the VA Health System in order to support increasing demand for the Pure-Vu EVS system, including educational resources and clinical study opportunities.
  • This strategic support for VA medical centers builds upon the expanded commercial program Motus GI introduced for the launch of Pure-Vu EVS earlier this year.
  • We are proud to serve our veteran population, particularly those who may encounter challenges with bowel preparation as a result of pre-existing medical conditions, commented Tim Moran, Chief Executive Officer of Motus GI.

VHA Awards Dialysis Electronic Medical Record Software and Maintenance Electronic Health Record Contract to DSS, Inc

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS, Inc.), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private, and public health care organizations, today announced a contract award from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for the Dialysis Electronic Medical Record Software and Maintenance Electronic Health Record (EHR).

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. ( DSS, Inc. ), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private, and public health care organizations, today announced a contract award from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for the Dialysis Electronic Medical Record Software and Maintenance Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • "This renewed contract will help the VHA to more easily capture and report dialysis data.
  • These modules combine to integrate real-time data with workflow automation, helping VHA caregivers more efficiently manage renal care and dialysis patient treatment.
  • This new contract is expected to be utilized by the remaining 31 VA dialysis outpatient facilities with the potential to impact the dialysis inpatient facilities as well.

The VA names Cogitativo a Finalist in $20 Million Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge to Reduce Veteran Suicides

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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In Mission Daybreak, Cogitativo partnered with AiCure and Dr. Glenn Currier from the University of South Florida as part of the team.

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  • In Mission Daybreak, Cogitativo partnered with AiCure and Dr. Glenn Currier from the University of South Florida as part of the team.
  • As a finalist, Cogitativo will receive $250,000 and advance to Phase 2 of the challenge.
  • Cogitativo's solution is designed to transform the VA REACH VET initiative into the most effective tool for suicide prevention.
  • "Our solution is a game changer in the effort to reduce Veteran suicide," said Gary Velasquez, CEO of Cogitativo.

Revitalist Achieves 300% Month Over Month Growth Serving Veterans with Psychedelic Therapies in the US with Coverage from VA

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005874/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005874/en/
    In the last three months Revitalist has actively worked with Veterans seeking care for their mental health and is currently on a run rate of 300% month over month.
  • Conservative expected growth potential year over year is noted in the attached charts at 150% month over month.
  • Mrs. Kathryn Walker, CEO of Revitalist, stated, I am focused on delivering timely, high quality mental health care serving Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.
  • More than 18 million Veterans currently live in the United States with 9 million Veterans registered in the Veteran Health Administration.

Cogitativo Announces Strategic Hires to Strengthen its Growth in Precision Health Initiatives for the US Government

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif. , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogitativo announced today the promotion of Terry Gilliland, M.D., to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and hiring of Joe Battle as Senior Advisor to the CEO.

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  • As CMO, Dr. Gilliland will set direction for the organization's clinical initiatives, oversee quality, and provide leadership in collaboration with federal health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
  • "Dr. Gilliland is an experienced leader in healthcare innovation," said Gary Velasquez, CEO of Cogitativo.
  • "His expertise will play a critical part in rolling out our precision health and wellness strategies."
  • Dr. Gilliland is the former Chief Science Officer at Cogitativo and Executive Vice President of Health Care Quality and Affordability at Blue Shield of California.