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AHF L.A Times’ Ad Urges California to ‘Get It Together!’ on COVID Response

Other Government, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, Health, State, Local, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Occupational safety and health, Coronavirus disease, Zoonoses
Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 4:30pm

The full page, color ad, headlined California: Get it Together on COVID 19!

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  • The full page, color ad, headlined California: Get it Together on COVID 19!
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210116005008/en/
    A full page, color advocacy ad in the Los Angeles Times on Jan. 17, 2021 headlined California: Get it Together on COVID 19!
  • urges leaders to allow for a stepped-up, coordinated, decentralized COVID response with scientists, doctors and community leaders taking the lead rather than politicians.
  • ad notes that several fundamental public health principles are not being followed, hampering an effective response on a local and statewide level.

Carbon Health Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Platform to Accelerate National Rollout

Public policy, Government, Software, Internet, State, Local, General Health, Health, Infectious diseases, Technology, Medical specialties, Vaccination, Life sciences, Vaccines, Biotechnology, Health care, Vaccine, Pharmaceuticals policy, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccination policy
Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 2:13am

Carbon Health Vaccinate is the first comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare infrastructure platform that can help local governments efficiently and effectively compute vaccine eligibility and manage vaccination operations.

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  • Carbon Health Vaccinate is the first comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare infrastructure platform that can help local governments efficiently and effectively compute vaccine eligibility and manage vaccination operations.
  • As a unified, integrated system, Carbon Healths platform simplifies the ability for people to sign up for a vaccine.
  • Carbon Health is creating a key component end-to-end registration and health records, which is essential to vaccine distribution, said CORE Co-Founder and CEO Ann Lee.
  • Local government officials can learn more about the vaccination platform and working with Carbon Health by contacting vaccinations@carbonhealth.com .

EPA Awards Section 18 Public Health Emergency Exemption to Grignard Pure™ For First Antimicrobial Air Treatment Solution Proven Effective Against COVID-19

Health, Infectious diseases, Environment, Construction & Property, Building Systems, General Health, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Environmental policy in the United States, Copper, Grignard, Antimicrobial, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Iodine
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 9:52pm

The approval comes in the form of a Section 18 Public Health Emergency Exemption.

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  • The approval comes in the form of a Section 18 Public Health Emergency Exemption.
  • It is expected that additional states will submit applications for Section 18 Emergency Exemption in the coming days and weeks.
  • Grignard Pure is in discussions with the EPA to pursue a national approval which would cover all indoor activities.
  • We are deeply grateful to the diligent teams at EPA who were tireless in evaluating and validating the health, safety and efficacy of Grignard Pure as the first-of-its-kind antimicrobial air treatment solution, said Etienne Grignard, co-founder and CEO, Grignard Pure.

Aspen Dental Expands Access to Dental Care in Burleson, Texas With Opening Of 43rd Practice in State

General Health, Health, Dental, Other Health, Health, Aspen Dental, DeWitt, New York, Dentistry, Dental hygienist, Special needs dentistry
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 6:57pm

This is the 43rd Aspen Dental practice in the state of Texas, as Aspen Dental continues to break down barriers and bring comprehensive, affordable care to patients across the country.

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  • This is the 43rd Aspen Dental practice in the state of Texas, as Aspen Dental continues to break down barriers and bring comprehensive, affordable care to patients across the country.
  • Independently-owned and operated, Aspen Dental offices offer patient-friendly programs and services that make it easier for patients to get the dental care they need, even during COVID-19, including:
    Personalized treatment and friendly service.
  • Aspen Dental is taking proactive steps, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, so that patients, care teams and communities have a safe, clean care environment for all their dental needs, including with opening new practices.
  • Aspen Dental practices are committed to keeping prices low so that patients can get the care they need.

Agape Care Group Appoints Krisdee Clark as Director of Corporate Affairs

Nursing, Health, Hospitals, Other Health, Managed care, General Health, Health, Hospice, Palliative care
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 4:18pm

Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the companys Director of Corporate Affairs.

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  • Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the companys Director of Corporate Affairs.
  • Before joining Agape Care, Clark served as Senior Provider Relations Lead at Palmetto GBA.
  • As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves more than 1,500 patients across South Carolina and Georgia.
  • Agape Care Group offers hospice and palliative services across multiple settings and is renowned for its superior patient-family experience and expertly trained professionals.

Advantmed’s ELEVATE! Quality Insights® Software Is Fully Certified for the HEDIS® MY 2020 Season

General Health, Professional services, Health, Insurance, Health informatics, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Managed care, Health, National Committee for Quality Assurance, Articles, Medi-Cal, Professional certification, General Health, Professional services, Health, Insurance, Health informatics, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Managed care, Health, National Committee for Quality Assurance, Articles, Medi-Cal, Professional certification
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 5:54pm

Certified by NCQA since 2007, Advantmeds measure logic has been thoroughly tested again this year and is ready to effectively support health plans with the HEDIS MY 2020 reporting season, says Akash Patel, chief executive officer at Advantmed.

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  • Certified by NCQA since 2007, Advantmeds measure logic has been thoroughly tested again this year and is ready to effectively support health plans with the HEDIS MY 2020 reporting season, says Akash Patel, chief executive officer at Advantmed.
  • This certification demonstrates the integrity of our software and highlights our focus on providing innovative solutions that enable improved quality outcomes.
  • Advantmeds quality solution suite includes analytics, HEDIS measurement and reporting, medical record retrieval, medical record abstraction, prospective abstraction, virtual and in-home health assessments, member engagement, and provider education.
  • We offer a suite of integrated solutions, including NCQA-certified HEDIS measure software (certified since 2007), risk analytics, medical record retrieval, abstraction, risk adjustment coding, data validation, and health assessments.

Global Particulate Respirators Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast Report 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

General Health, Health, Environment, Medical devices, Respirator, Particulates, Forecast period, Forecast, Physical sciences
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 2:25pm

The "Particulate Respirators Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Particulate Respirators Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The particulate respirators market studied was anticipated to witness a CAGR of 5.1%, during the forecast period.
  • The valved type of particulate respirators attributes the largest share in the market during the forecast period.
  • North America is expected to dominate the global Particulate Respirators Market throughout the forecast period.

Inkscreen’s CAPTOR Secure Camera App Wins Inaugural CyberSecured Award for Best Enterprise Mobile Application

Hardware, Security, Data management, Insurance, Technology, Human resources, Audio, Video, Practice Management, Professional services, General Health, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Health, Mobile, Wireless, Barcodes, Automatic identification and data capture, Computing, Information appliances, Mobile computers, Technology, Hypermedia, QR code, Mobile device, Enterprise mobile application, Mobile app, Science and technology
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 2:09pm

Inkscreen , experts in secure content capture for government and enterprise customers, today announced that the companys CAPTOR business camera and document app has been awarded the 2020 Inaugural CyberSecured Award for best Enterprise Mobile Application.

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  • Inkscreen , experts in secure content capture for government and enterprise customers, today announced that the companys CAPTOR business camera and document app has been awarded the 2020 Inaugural CyberSecured Award for best Enterprise Mobile Application.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by the CyberSecured Awards as an innovator in enterprise mobile applications, said Josh Bohls, Inkscreen Founder.
  • First introduced in 2014, CAPTOR combines the functionality of a camera, document scanner, video recorder, audio recorder, QR Code reader, and annotator in a single app.
  • Inkscreen was founded in 2012 to provide enterprise-ready mobile applications to manage and control sensitive content captured on mobile devices.

At a CAGR of 7%, Vascular Patches Market to Surpass US$ 7,665.5 Million Globally by End of 2027, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Health, FDA, Consulting, Medical devices, Professional services, Actuarial science, Compound annual growth rate, Mathematical finance, Cardiovascular disease
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 2:20pm

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global vascular patches market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4,778.33 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period (2020-2027).

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  • According to Coherent Market Insights, the global vascular patches market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4,778.33 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
  • Key trends in the market include increasing geriatric population, rising cases of cardiovascular diseases, launches of novel products, and adoption of inorganic strategies by key players.
  • Market players are focusing on launching new products, which is expected to drive the market growth.
  • The global vascular patches market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period, owing to rising cardiovascular diseases.

Stanton Optical Opens New Store in Onalaska, WI Area

Optical, General Health, Health, Specialty, Family, Consumer, Discount, Variety, Retail
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 2:00pm

Stanton Optical , a leading full-service optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, opened its newest location in Onalaska on Monday, January 4.

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  • Stanton Optical , a leading full-service optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, opened its newest location in Onalaska on Monday, January 4.
  • Located at 9362 State Rd 16, the new store marks Stanton Opticals 102nd location overall and its 8th location in the state of Wisconsin.
  • Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, Stanton Optical is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes optical franchise My Eyelab.
  • Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nations fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers.