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Guidehouse Honored with Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce it has been chosen as the recipient of the Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH).

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce it has been chosen as the recipient of the Don Strong Community Partner Award for 2024 by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH).
  • The Don Strong Community Partner Award is presented to organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing public health initiatives and promoting the well-being of communities worldwide.
  • Guidehouse received this prestigious recognition in support of its partnership with the Milken Institute SPH, and steadfast support of the school's mission to educate and train future leaders in public health.
  • Guidehouse was celebrated at the Community Partner Appreciation Event on April 4 at the Milken Institute SPH.

NAHQ Announces 2024 Board Members

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, CHPC, as its 2024 president; April M. Taylor, MS, MHA, FACHE, CMQ/OE, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CPPS, as president-elect; Cathy Duquette, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ, as secretary/treasurer; and Sheranda Fesler, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAHQ, as chair of the individual strategic advisory council.

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  • "It is an honor to welcome these industry leaders as they step into their new roles on the board.
  • "It is my privilege to serve as the NAHQ president this year with such a distinguished group of quality colleagues," Resnik stated.
  • "As my work with NAHQ deepens each year, so does my affinity for and dedication to its purpose and vision.
  • "I am deeply honored to bring my experience, passion and commitment to healthcare quality and safety to my role on the NAHQ board," said Fesler.

Parexel Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Ms. Howell, who joined Parexel in 2018 as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, will be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors May 15.

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  • Ms. Howell, who joined Parexel in 2018 as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, will be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors May 15.
  • Mr. Macdonald will continue on the Board through Dec. 31, 2024, and will remain an industry advisor to EQT and the largest individual investor in Parexel.
  • Together, she and Jamie have worked to ensure Parexel is well positioned for the future.”
    “It’s been a privilege to lead Parexel during this critical period in the company’s strategic transformation,” said CEO Jamie Macdonald.
  • I’m truly grateful for my time with this amazing organization and to have been part of such an incredible team.”
    “I’m honored to serve as the next CEO of Parexel,” said Peyton Howell.

Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., named chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.
  • He comes to Children’s National from UC Davis Health and UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, CA, and will start in September.
  • After a national search, Dr. Kuppermann stood out for his exceptional contributions to clinical and academic research, focusing on pediatric emergency care, and his dedication to mentorship.
  • He completed a pediatrics residency and chief residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.

2024 Oncology Nurse Advisor Summit Shatters Attendance Records

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Over 2,200 attendees enriched their knowledge in disease-specific and supportive care topics during the 9th Annual Oncology Nurse Advisor (ONA) Summit, which occurred from March 21-24, 2024.

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  • Over 2,200 attendees enriched their knowledge in disease-specific and supportive care topics during the 9th Annual Oncology Nurse Advisor (ONA) Summit, which occurred from March 21-24, 2024.
  • New to the 2024 Summit was a one-day pre-conference Hematology Intensive on March 21 titled, What’s Blood Got to Do With It?
  • Also new to the Summit was the Real Solutions Virtual Poster Gallery, which presented real-life, innovative strategies and quality improvement solutions submitted by oncology nurses, which were selected for the Summit through a blind review by ONA Summit course directors.
  • Paula Anastasia, MN, RN, AOCN®, GYN Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, UCLA Health Sciences, participated in the Summit as Clinical Advisor, Peer Reviewer and Expert Moderator.

Corvias Military Housing Advances Enhanced Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Corvias tailored its Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program to provide a comprehensive framework for enhancing living conditions and improving resident satisfaction.

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  • Corvias tailored its Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program to provide a comprehensive framework for enhancing living conditions and improving resident satisfaction.
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    Led by Melissa Bryson, regional vice president of compliance and quality control, the program focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring standard operating procedures across Corvias' Department of Defense privatized military housing portfolio.
  • To align with the GAO report’s recommendations and Army requirements, Bryson explains, “Corvias developed a robust and thorough QA/QC program.
  • Working with private-sector Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) companies – including Corvias - to accelerate project investment to renovate or construct new housing units and upgrade existing privatized housing.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards $11 Million to Community Partners in New York

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.
  • “Our Foundation strives to improve the health of humanity by addressing health inequities and strengthening our communities in New York.
  • Our strategy underscores this commitment by focusing on partnerships and programs that aid the health of the socially vulnerable,” said Victor DeStefano, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.
  • Other Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation grant recipients last year included: American Heart Association, Project Renewal, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Community Access, and Tent Ministries.

Connie Announces Expansion of Flagship Medication Safety Tool to Protect Connecticut Residents

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Connie , the State of Connecticut’s nonprofit health information exchange (HIE), marked another year of successfully leveraging a nation-leading innovative medication safety tool.

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  • Connie , the State of Connecticut’s nonprofit health information exchange (HIE), marked another year of successfully leveraging a nation-leading innovative medication safety tool.
  • Utilized by healthcare providers across the state who collectively serve more than 4.5 million patients, the tool’s demonstrated impact has paved the way for expansion of the program.
  • The Medication Management tool — developed by Connie based on the work of the Medication Reconciliation and Polypharmacy Work Group, per Connecticut General Assembly’s Special Act 18-6 — empowers healthcare providers not only by storing medication data and advancing deduplication processes, but also dispatching critical information to the point of care.
  • “Developing the tool to realize the vision of the Best Possible Medication History workgroup into a functioning Medication Management tool exemplifies what’s so great about Connie,” said Searls.

April is National Stress Awareness Month and author, Steven M. Stroum, Hopes his Business Memoir Helps People Learn How to Manage Stress and Become More Fulfilled

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prior to becoming an entrepreneur I had several jobs, worked for other people and through acts of my own as well as various supervisors, my life was stressful. Since my stress revolved around work, I wanted to be certain that I was in the right field and doing the right kind of work. So, I sought vocational counseling and that's where I became aware of The Strong Interest Inventory assessment which helps individuals identify their work personality by exploring their interests in six broad areas: realistic, artistic, investigative, social, enterprising, and conventional.

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  • According to the National Institutes of Health, April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress.
  • Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.
  • The Mental Health American (MHA) provides some tips on how to reduce your stress by utilizing a Stress Screener.
  • For me, The Strong Interest Inventory assessment validated that I was doing the right thing, but I was in the wrong field.

Velatura Announces Revolutionary Pilot Project with DocuSign to Streamline Patient Consent, Improve Efficiency

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Secure and timely sharing of patient information between patients and providers is crucial for delivering coordinated care across diagnoses, treatments and healthcare settings.

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  • Secure and timely sharing of patient information between patients and providers is crucial for delivering coordinated care across diagnoses, treatments and healthcare settings.
  • “By joining forces with Velatura, we’re not only streamlining patient consent – we’re revolutionizing it,” said Robert Chatwani, President & General Manager of Growth at DocuSign.
  • Together, we are leveraging technology to streamline workflows and fundamentally reshape healthcare for the better.”
    The pilot project will begin rolling out to select Velatura network provider facilities this spring.
  • Velatura and DocuSign will be hosting a webinar titled, “Beyond Paperwork: Optimizing Patient Consent for Improved Healthcare Coordination,” with a panel discussion on March 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.