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Health New England Partners with Wellth to Give its BeHealthy Partnership ACO Members New Tools to Build Healthy Habits and Improve Outcomes

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health New England, the regional not-for-profit health plan serving western Massachusetts with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans, today announced a partnership with Wellth, the leading science-backed behavioral change solution that empowers members to prioritize their health and manage chronic conditions. The collaboration will help BeHealthy Partnership (Health New England's Medicaid ACO) plan members build lasting healthy habits, strengthen treatment plan adherence, and reduce unnecessary health care costs.

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  • The collaboration will help BeHealthy Partnership (Health New England's Medicaid ACO) plan members build lasting healthy habits, strengthen treatment plan adherence, and reduce unnecessary health care costs.
  • BeHealthy Partnership plan members will gain access to Wellth's customized and easy-to-use digital health solution, which rewards members for taking daily steps toward improving their well-being.
  • Together, we will help our members build healthy long-term habits that will improve treatment outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen our connection with our valued members even further."
  • Wellth is proud to partner with Health New England to help its BeHealthy Partnership members follow their daily care plans to improve their quality of life and develop lifelong sustainable behaviors.

CENTEGIX® Launches Healthcare Safety Platform™ to Protect Frontline Workers

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leading wearable safety technology provider, announces the launch of its CENTEGIX Safety Platform™ for hospitals and health systems, a cloud-based integrated solution designed to initiate the fastest response time to safety incidents across any hospital campus.

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  • Healthcare workers are some of the most threatened in the workplace as violence against healthcare staff continues to rise.
  • "The healthcare workers who protect us are among the most threatened in their workplace," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.
  • The design of the Safety Platform is based on CENTEGIX's experience supporting frontline workers in various industries, predominantly K-12 educators, who also experience workplace safety concerns.
  • There isn't a magic fix-all for workplace violence in the healthcare setting, but with proactive and multi-layered safety plans, we can make improvements to better protect our healthcare staff.

Dr. Thomas A. Pane, Who Performs Plastic Surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Launches Newly Updated Website

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Monday, December 25, 2023
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas A. Pane, a double-board certified plastic surgeon, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, is pleased to announce the launch of his newly updated website.

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  • To check out the website and learn more about Dr. Pane and Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, please visit https://acplasticsurg.com/ .
  • As the newly-updated website notes, people who are looking for a skilled surgeon who performs plastic surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida will find that and more with Dr. Pane and Atlantic Coast Aesthetics.
  • At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, Dr. Pane is also dedicated to answering any questions his patients may have about plastic surgery.
  • "If you are in Palm Beach Gardens or nearby areas such as Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, or Royal Palm, Dr. Thomas A. Pane is the plastic surgeon for you.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals to Host Virtual Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Event on November 9, 2023

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with retinal diseases, today announced it will host a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 8:00 to 9:00 am ET.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with retinal diseases, today announced it will host a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 8:00 to 9:00 am ET.
  • This event will focus on the potential of EYP-1901 in wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), including KOL perspectives on the current wet AMD treatment landscape, vorolanib’s unique mechanism of action and outcome considerations for the upcoming topline data read-out for the DAVIO 2 trial in December.
  • A live audio webcast of the event can be accessed via the Investors section of the Company website at www.eyepointpharma.com .
  • A webcast replay will also be available on the corporate website at the conclusion of the call.

Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health Celebrate Opening of New Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health today celebrated the opening of Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony.

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  • Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health today celebrated the opening of Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony.
  • Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital will allow us to provide top quality care for more patients right here in western Massachusetts.”
    Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is the result of a joint venture partnership between Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health, announced early in 2022.
  • It is the 23rd behavioral health hospital operated by Lifepoint Behavioral Health and the first behavioral health hospital built and operated by the company as part of a joint venture relationship.
  • “In opening our doors, we are significantly expanding access to vitally needed behavioral health care services to patients across western Massachusetts, and I know that Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital will enhance our region in innumerable ways.”
    Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is located at 45 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, Massachusetts.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals Wins 2023 Premier Alliance Excellence Award

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named WakeMed Health & Hospitals , a nationally recognized 970-bed not-for-profit healthcare system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C., the winner of the 2023 Premier Alliance Excellence Award.

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  • Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named WakeMed Health & Hospitals , a nationally recognized 970-bed not-for-profit healthcare system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C., the winner of the 2023 Premier Alliance Excellence Award.
  • The Premier Alliance Excellence Award recognizes innovative healthcare providers that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to healthcare transformation, using Premier as a key partner.
  • The health system has also joined Contigo Health to help increase access to high-quality care and control costs.
  • Previous Premier Alliance Excellence Award winners include Henry Ford Health (Detroit, MI), Atrium Health (Charlotte, NC), St. Luke’s University Health Network (Bethlehem, PA), McLaren Health Care (Detroit, MI), University Hospitals (Cleveland, OH), Baystate Health (Springfield, MA), Banner Health (Phoenix, AZ), Bon Secours Mercy Health (Cincinnati, OH), Inova (Falls Church, VA) and Texas Health Resources (Arlington, TX).

Baystate Health to Keep Open Greenfield Mental Health Unit at Baystate Franklin Medical Center Following Years of Advocacy by Nurses and Community

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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GREENFIELD, Mass., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baystate Health's decision to keep open the 22-bed mental health unit at Baystate Franklin Medical Center means nurses and other healthcare workers will be able to continue providing local, high-quality care close to patients' homes and support services, while also demonstrating the power of collective action by caregivers and the community who have long advocated for keeping care local.

Key Points: 
  • "We are grateful that Baystate Health has maintained an open mind about keeping these mental health beds open and we are proud to have worked collaboratively to make sure our patients can receive appropriate care."
  • "We are glad to see that patients in the Greenfield area who need inpatient mental health services will continue to be able to access the care they need close to home," said Donna Stern, RN in the mental health unit at Baystate Franklin Medical Center.
  • Baystate also announced plans to close all the mental health beds at its community hospitals in Greenfield, Palmer, and Westfield.
  • Baystate is also continuing with its plans to close the mental health beds at Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Wing Hospital.

Mirah Welcomes Jill Donelan, Psy.D., as New Clinical Director

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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BOSTON , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirah announced today that Jill Donelan, Psy.D., a highly accomplished clinical psychologist, has joined as Clinical Director.

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  • BOSTON , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirah announced today that Jill Donelan, Psy.D., a highly accomplished clinical psychologist, has joined as Clinical Director.
  • She will also collaborate with internal teams to develop MBC technology, clinical practices, and implementation frameworks.
  • Prior to joining Mirah, Dr. Donelan worked as a clinician and academic at several institutions, including Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts.
  • "I am excited to join Mirah and contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions to mental health challenges," said Dr. Donelan.

iECURE Appoints Gabriel M. Cohn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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iECURE , a gene editing company focused on mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion, or knock-in, editing for the treatment of liver disorders with significant unmet need, today announced the appointment of Gabriel M. Cohn, M.D., MBA as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • iECURE , a gene editing company focused on mutation-agnostic in vivo gene insertion, or knock-in, editing for the treatment of liver disorders with significant unmet need, today announced the appointment of Gabriel M. Cohn, M.D., MBA as Chief Medical Officer.
  • “Gabe’s experience in clinical development as a CMO will be crucial as we begin the process of global regulatory submissions and patient dosing.
  • from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse and MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
  • He completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at SUNY HSC at Syracuse and a fellowship in Medical Genetics at the National Institutes of Health.

Infection Surveillance Solutions Market worth $1,100 million | MarketsandMarkets.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the global infection surveillance solutions market.

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  • To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the global infection surveillance solutions market.
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