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Imbed’s Microlyte Matrix Added to VA’s IDIQ Contract

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Under this contract, any VA hospital can order as many quantities of Microlyte Matrix, and as many times as they need it, while complying and operating under the preferred contract vehicle within the VHA.

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  • Under this contract, any VA hospital can order as many quantities of Microlyte Matrix, and as many times as they need it, while complying and operating under the preferred contract vehicle within the VHA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220215006130/en/
    Microlyte Matrix and Microlyte Surgical are now available from Spartan Medical under VA IDIQ contract #36C10G18D0143.
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    Microlyte Matrix portfolio is approved by VAs Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) as part of our VA National IDIQ Contract #36C10G18D0143, keeping true to our ethos of providing the best care to those who deserve it most.
  • The IDIQ contract gives Microlyte Matrix a rare opportunity to have access to the whole integrated healthcare system of the VHA, leaving no veteran behind, said Ankit Agarwal, PhD, President and CEO of Imbed.

Prominent veterans service organizations issue Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leadingveterans service organizations (VSOs) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) , Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) , and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024 .
  • "In this environment, we made cautious recommendations based on historical trends to ensure the needs of our nation's ill and injured veterans are met."
  • "While this year's report is now complete, it is now imperative Congress and VA work together, along with veterans service organizations and other veterans stakeholders to put veterans interests on the top of their list."
  • Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces.

Australia Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Markets, Statistics and Analyses Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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The "Australia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Australia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • While fixed-line telephony traffic and revenue in Australia are declining, the mobile broadband market is growing steadily.
  • A major reason for this is the dominance of the mobile segment and the growth of mobile broadband.
  • The sector is supported by a significant number of MVNOs, including amaysim, Kogan Mobile, Aldi Mobile, Ovo Mobile, and Boost Mobile.

Cogitativo Joins the Veterans Health Administration to Address the Deferred Care Challenge Using AI Enabled Solution

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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This solution will help the VHA identify Veterans who are at greatest risk of acute clinical events.

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  • This solution will help the VHA identify Veterans who are at greatest risk of acute clinical events.
  • Visin is built on proven machine learning technologies that are helping large healthcare systems and agencies across America.
  • By using this solution, the VHA will be able to provide better care and improve access to much-needed preventative clinical and social services.
  • In addition, Cogitativo is exploring future disease focus areas for Visin, such as mental health disorders and autoimmune diseases.

WellHive Provides Real Time Scheduling With Community Providers at the Orlando VA Medical Center

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellHivetoday announced the launch of WellHive's ION Scheduling Platform at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

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  • MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellHivetoday announced the launch of WellHive's ION Scheduling Platform at the Orlando VA Medical Center.
  • Through the WellHive ION Scheduling Platform, and for the first time ever, VA staff are able to see real-time availability inside private community providers' schedules and directly book Veterans into appointment slots.
  • Through this improved process, Orlando VA Medical Center Community Care staff are able to dramatically decrease the volume of phone calls and faxes currently required when coordinating Veteran care within the community.
  • VA has a long history of partnering with providers in the community to deliver the most optimal care to Veterans.

SBG Awarded Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) Claims Processing System Support (CPSS) Contract

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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In particular, Team SBG will provide maintenance for and develop and implement improvements to the existing Claims Processing System (CPS), previously known as the Community Care Reimbursement System (CCRS).

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  • In particular, Team SBG will provide maintenance for and develop and implement improvements to the existing Claims Processing System (CPS), previously known as the Community Care Reimbursement System (CCRS).
  • As the IVC Claims process grows and new programs are added, CPS must remain configurable and scalable to meet evolving business needs.
  • About SBG Technology Solutions: SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. is a nationwide provider of professional engineering, IT modernization, IT governance, cyber security, and artificial intelligence services to federal and commercial clients.
  • Additional information about SBG Technology Solutions can be found at our newly updated website http://sbgts.com .

Wachter and SDVOSB Partner Colossal Awarded IDIQ To Provide TeleCare Companion Solutions to VA Facilities

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Through this ten-year, $65 million contract, Wachter and Colossal will provide innovative telehealth solutions to VA facilities nationwide in support of the TeleCare Companion Program.

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  • Through this ten-year, $65 million contract, Wachter and Colossal will provide innovative telehealth solutions to VA facilities nationwide in support of the TeleCare Companion Program.
  • Wachter and Colossal can help providers at 1,293 VA facilities ensure quality care and avoid sentinel events as they care for 9 million enrolled veterans and their families.
  • Wachter and Colossal will help VHA facilities determine site needs, design and deploy the best VPO solution, and provide training, maintenance, and support.
  • Wachter Healthcare Solutions, a brand of Wachter, Inc. , designs, installs, and maintains innovative solutions to improve safety, staff utilization, and patient satisfaction in healthcare facilities.

Applied BioCode Launches 28 New Fungal Analyte Specific Reagents in the US

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Applied BioCode announced today that it has released 28 Fungal Analyte Specific Reagents (ASRs) for use in molecular tests.

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  • Applied BioCode announced today that it has released 28 Fungal Analyte Specific Reagents (ASRs) for use in molecular tests.
  • These ASR products utilize the companys proprietary Barcoded Magnetic Bead (BMB) technology for specific detection of targeted organisms.
  • Launching Fungal ASRs brings our proprietary BMB technology closer towards the majority of hospitals and commercial laboratories in the US.
  • Applied BioCode also partners with a variety of diagnostic companies with applications that include the infectious disease, autoimmune disease, allergy, gut microbiome, and veterinary markets.

AANA Honors Our Nation's Veterans, Calls for Increased Access to Care in the VA

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Since before World War I, CRNAs have provided courageous, excellent care for soldiers and veterans under the most difficult circumstances.

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  • Since before World War I, CRNAs have provided courageous, excellent care for soldiers and veterans under the most difficult circumstances.
  • Out of almost 60,000 CRNAs, 5% serve in the military, and 2,000 CRNAs provide care in VA healthcare facilities.
  • In the VA healthcare system, CRNAs face barriers to delivering high-quality care to our veteransand these barriers directly impact our veterans by leading to longer wait times and reduced access to care.
  • Anything short of fully comprehensive practice standards will unnecessarily limit Veteran access to care and negatively impact Veteran access and health outcomes," according to their testimony.

AvaSure in Partnership with Sierra7 Awarded IDIQ Contract to Provide TeleCare Solution for Veteran's Affairs

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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MUSKEGON, Mich., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AvaSure and its partner Sierra7 today announced they have been named an awardee of a $65 million, 10-year contract to provide TeleCare Companion solutions across the U.S.

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  • MUSKEGON, Mich., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AvaSure and its partner Sierra7 today announced they have been named an awardee of a $65 million, 10-year contract to provide TeleCare Companion solutions across the U.S.
  • The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VHA) Office of Health Informatics (OHI) awarded the contract, which enables the teaming partners to deliver and support TeleCare Companion solutions in VA patient environments.
  • Under the agreement, AvaSure's TeleSitter Solution can be deployed as a safe and cost-effective patient observation, communication, and analytic solution for the VHA TeleCare Companion initiative .
  • AvaSure pioneered its TeleSitter solution in 2008 as a fall-prevention tool that is now placed in all top 10 U.S. health systems and 826 hospitals across 48 states and Canada.