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Medical Power Supply Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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The medical power supply market consists of sales of medical power supply by entities (manufacturers, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for dental devices, ophthalmic procedures, ultrasound devices, and surgical procedures inside operating rooms.Medical power supplies refer to power sources that create conditioned outputs for instruments, equipment, and medical devices.

Key Points: 
  • The medical power supply market consists of sales of medical power supply by entities (manufacturers, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for dental devices, ophthalmic procedures, ultrasound devices, and surgical procedures inside operating rooms.Medical power supplies refer to power sources that create conditioned outputs for instruments, equipment, and medical devices.
  • The main types of medical power supplies are open-frame power supplies, enclosed power supplies, adapter power supplies, and converters.An enclosed power supply takes the open frame format and encloses it in a frame or box.
  • Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the medical power supply market.Major companies operating in the medical power supply market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position.
  • The medical power supply market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides medical power supply market statistics, including medical power supply industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a medical power supply market share, detailed medical power supply market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the medical power supply industry.

ONSCREEN Expands Team to Scale Video Calling for Older Adults

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ONSCREEN, addressing the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness in older adults using TV-based video calling, today announced the appointment of Costin Tuculescu as CEO and the addition of new advisory board members Brian Berning and Jay Grant.

Key Points: 
  • "Most people assume that a smartphone or tablet provides an easy-to-use connection to family and friends, but this isn't always true, especially for the older population.
  • Our team realized that additional barriers needed to come down to create a video calling solution that fits the needs of older adults , particularly those with age-related changes impacting their ability to use devices with smaller screens and higher complexity.
  • Jay was also instrumental in building the team, processes, and foundational technology to support growth that continues to this day.
  • Headquartered in Orange County, CA, ONSCREEN's mission is to reduce isolation and keep families connected by making video calling with older adults as easy as stopping by.

GTCR Announces Partnership with David Inns to Form Blucrest

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates to form Blucrest LLC ("Blucrest").

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates to form Blucrest LLC ("Blucrest").
  • "We are excited to partner again with David, Lynn and Bill to build a leading high-growth consumer services company," said David Donnini, Managing Director and Head of Business & Consumer Services at GTCR.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with GTCR to build Blucrest into an industry-leading, high growth consumer services business," said Mr. Inns.
  • Blucrest is a new company formed by GTCR in partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates.

Octet Medical Announces Appointment of Brian Berning to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Octet Medical, Inc., a start-up medical device firm, announced today the addition of Mr. Brian Berning to the company's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Octet Medical, Inc., a start-up medical device firm, announced today the addition of Mr. Brian Berning to the company's Board of Directors.
  • "We are very excited to have Brian join the Board," said Bud Brainerd, CEO of Octet Medical, "he brings significant depth in healthcare leadership and as well as experience in start-up growth and financing."
  • Mr. Benning has over 20 years of strategic healthcare leadership, including his current role as Managing Director of Corza Health.
  • Octet Medical is a San Diego-based medical device company focusing on developing electrostatic technology to enhance the application and treatment of topical conditions.

AEP Names Murphy Vice President of Applications and Business Solutions

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Friday, August 27, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Anne Murphy vice president of Applications and Business Solutions, effective Aug. 30.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Anne Murphy vice president of Applications and Business Solutions, effective Aug. 30.
  • She will be responsible for technology solutions for numerous AEP business units and organizations including: Energy Delivery; Generation; Grid Solutions; Commercial Operations; Supply Chain, Procurement and Fleet; and Security and Risk.
  • Murphy has been employed with AEP as a contractor since January 2021 and will continue to report to Therace Risch, executive vice president and chief information and technology officer.
  • "Anne is a skilled leader with an extensive background in delivering technology solutions to enhance business opportunities.

GTCR Promotes John D. Kos to Managing Director

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today the promotion of John D. Kos to Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today the promotion of John D. Kos to Managing Director.
  • Mr. Kos initially joined GTCR in 2006.
  • Prior to joining GTCR, Mr. Kos worked as an Analyst in the healthcare investment banking group of Citigroup Global Markets in New York.
  • "On behalf of my partners at GTCR, we would like to congratulate John on his new leadership role at the firm," said Dean Mihas, GTCR Managing Director and Co-CEO.

Best Buy Health Introduces Lively™ Smart Smartphone for the Active Aging Community

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'Best Buy Health today introduced Lively Smart , its simplest smartphone yet, designed to make it easier than ever for older adults to access the phone features they care most about, including one-touch access to Lively Health and Safety Services.\nThis press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • b'Best Buy Health today introduced Lively Smart , its simplest smartphone yet, designed to make it easier than ever for older adults to access the phone features they care most about, including one-touch access to Lively Health and Safety Services.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005773/en/\nLively Smart, the latest device from Lively.
  • It is part of Best Buy Health\xe2\x80\x99s broader assortment of products for the active aging, all living under the new Lively brand, formerly called GreatCall.
  • You can now find Lively Smart , and all other Lively products at the new Lively.com website.\n\xe2\x80\x9cLively Smart expands our lineup of innovative phones and personal emergency response systems (PERS) that are tailored to the active aging population\xe2\x80\x94a key demographic for Best Buy Health,\xe2\x80\x9d said David Inns, Best Buy Health\xe2\x80\x99s president of active aging.

MemoryWell Announces Three Additions To Its Team

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b"WASHINGTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MemoryWell is thrilled to announce three new additions to its team as it continues to grow and support its mission to build empathy in health care, one story at a time.

Key Points: 
  • b"WASHINGTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MemoryWell is thrilled to announce three new additions to its team as it continues to grow and support its mission to build empathy in health care, one story at a time.
  • These roles are critical, giving MemoryWell additional capabilities to expand in key markets and leverage data to improve health outcomes.\nSarah Jonesjoins as Chief Growth Officer.
  • Sarah joins MemoryWell after being part of a series of successful healthcare acquisitions, most notably the 2018 sale of GreatCall to Best Buy.
  • He will accelerate the development and deployment of key features across MemoryWell web and mobile platforms.

Best Buy Health Offers Lively™ Health & Safety Services on Apple Watch for First Time

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Best Buy Health is helping to make it easier for older adults to stay safe, healthy and connected by offering a full array of health and safety services available on Apple Watch.

Key Points: 
  • Best Buy Health is helping to make it easier for older adults to stay safe, healthy and connected by offering a full array of health and safety services available on Apple Watch.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210303005117/en/
    Lively Health & Safety Services from Best Buy Health now available on Apple Watch.
  • To access Lively Health & Safety Services on Apple Watch, users must download the Lively app from the App Store using Apple Watch Series 4 or newer and have a Lively Health & Safety plan.
  • Learn more about available Lively Health & Safety plans at your nearest Best Buy store, BestBuy.com , or GreatCall.com.

Parks Associates Brings Together Industry Leaders at Annual Connected Health Summit: Independent Living and Wellness

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Parks Associates hosted the sixth annual Connected Health Summit: Independent Living and Wellness this week in San Diego at the Pendry Hotel, featuring over 60 speakers from leading healthcare and technology companies focused on healthcare technology and solutions for consumers at home.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Parks Associates hosted the sixth annual Connected Health Summit: Independent Living and Wellness this week in San Diego at the Pendry Hotel, featuring over 60 speakers from leading healthcare and technology companies focused on healthcare technology and solutions for consumers at home.
  • The research firm reports that 40% of US broadband households have a connected health device, while use of telehealth doubled from 8% in 2017 to 15% in 2019.
  • Connected Health Summit features keynotes presented by Philips, UnitedHealthcare, GreatCall, Livongo Health, and CirrusMD, with sessions that explore the expansion of connected medical devices and telehealth services and the growing markets for independent living solutions that serve the elderly, patients with chronic conditions, rural households, and caregivers.
  • 15% of US broadband households have a connected pedometer/fitness tracker, 11% have a smart watch, and 5% have a connected sleep-quality monitor.