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DataLink Software Hires New Vice President of Data Science

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DataLink Software , a leading provider of data-driven healthcare solutions empowering better outcomes, today announced Saurabh Bhargava as its new vice president of data science.

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  • DataLink Software , a leading provider of data-driven healthcare solutions empowering better outcomes, today announced Saurabh Bhargava as its new vice president of data science.
  • Bhargava brings more than 20 years of experience providing vision, strategic direction, executional oversight, and leadership in data science and engineering.
  • He has an impressive background in driving innovation through AI/ML initiatives, creating analytical models, and nurturing relationships to transform data into actionable insights.
  • His most recent role was as Optum’s vice president of analytics and engagement strategy.

11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference Call for Speakers

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Monday, October 23, 2023

HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held virtually on April 11, 2024.

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  • HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held virtually on April 11, 2024.
  • "We are seeking high-caliber speakers to deliver engaging and interactive sessions that touch on the latest research, developments, and trends in workplace wellness," says Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays.
  • "Drawing more than 200 attendees from benefits, senior leaders, human resources, and wellness, the Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference provides speakers the opportunity to educate key decision makers and share their thought leadership on topics related to employee health and well-being."
  • Now in its eleventh year, Wellness Workdays' annual conference has developed a reputation as an exceptional educational event that provides opportunities for professionals to meet virtually and hear directly from leading industry experts.

APCI to Feds: Stop Further Healthcare Vertical Integration in Optum-Amedisys Deal

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The acquisition represents a further descent into an already vertically integrated healthcare supply chain.

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  • The acquisition represents a further descent into an already vertically integrated healthcare supply chain.
  • "APCI has been one of the loudest and most consistent voices in opposing further vertical and horizontal integration by large insurers and their affiliated PBMs," said APCI CEO Tim Hamrick.
  • "Community pharmacists have seen first-hand what vertical integration has done in pharmacy and the burden it has caused patients.
  • APCI is committed to advocating on behalf of patients and the community pharmacies that serve them against further large insurer/PBM integration before agencies, U.S. Congress, and in the states."

Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute reaffirms its commitment to Women in CyberSecurity

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.

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  • Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.
  • COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner .
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.
  • Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, AT&T Cybersecurity, Battelle, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Fortinet, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne.

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) call for proposals for its 10th anniversary conference

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its technical conference April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee, and looking for participants to present and share their cybersecurity knowledge and skill set.

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  • At this annual technical conference, contributors showcase their expertise, skills and talents on a global stage to encourage more women and minorities to join or advance their career in the cybersecurity field.
  • WiCyS works to fill the cybersecurity workforce shortage through various avenues to recruit, retain and advance women.
  • "We are hoping that the 10-year anniversary of this beloved conference will draw an abundance of participation from the community."
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.

Quest Analytics™ Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Analytics, the leader in provider network management solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Scott Westover as Chief Network Solutions Officer, Quest Analytics, continuing his leadership in the regulatory arena while adding oversight of the Network Performance team. In addition, the company announced that Subhash Seelam has joined as Senior Vice President, Applied Network Analytics, reporting to Scott and supporting the Network Performance team.

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  • In addition, the company announced that Subhash Seelam has joined as Senior Vice President, Applied Network Analytics, reporting to Scott and supporting the Network Performance team.
  • Scott Westover previously served as Quest Analytics' SVP of Network and Regulatory Strategy, where he worked directly with state and federal regulators to navigate rapidly changing market and policy needs.
  • Prior to joining Quest Analytics, Scott served as market president for AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire, a leading Medicaid Care Management Organization.
  • He joins Quest Analytics most recently from Optum, where he served as Head of Advanced Analytics and Clinical Insights, leading the team that provided analytic support to Optum's growth agenda.

UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Friday, October 13, 2023

UnitedHealth Group’s third quarter 2023 revenues grew 14% to $92.4 billion year-over-year, including double-digit growth at both Optum and UnitedHealthcare.

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  • UnitedHealth Group’s third quarter 2023 revenues grew 14% to $92.4 billion year-over-year, including double-digit growth at both Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
  • The third quarter 2023 medical care ratio of 82.3%, compared to 81.6% last year, driven by previously noted outpatient care, primarily serving seniors, and business mix.
  • Days claims payable were 50.7, compared to 48.2 in the second quarter 2023 and 50.8 in the third quarter 2022.
  • Favorable medical reserve development of $720 million compared to $480 million in the second quarter 2023 and $870 million in the year-ago third quarter.

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America Spotlights ALS Research at the XXVI World Congress of Neurology

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Monday, October 16, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced the presentation of five abstracts in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the XXVI World Congress of Neurology (WCN), being held virtually and in-person in Montreal, Quebec, October 15-19.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced the presentation of five abstracts in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the XXVI World Congress of Neurology (WCN), being held virtually and in-person in Montreal, Quebec, October 15-19.
  • "These presentations reflect the importance of combining insights from clinical and real-world settings to better understand the potential of our current treatment options and their impact on ALS."
  • MTPA's posters will be viewable in the Virtual Platform and onsite throughout the conference.
  • Additionally, 48-week safety results from the global Phase 3 multi-center, open-label clinical trial ( MT-1186-A01 ) evaluating RADICAVA ORS in people with ALS will be presented.

ProHealth Care and Optum Launch Strategic Relationship to Enhance the Health Care Experience for ProHealth Patients

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ProHealth Care and Optum have entered into a strategic relationship to enhance patient care, deliver innovative technology solutions and help ProHealth Care maintain its focus on serving patients and the community.

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  • ProHealth Care and Optum have entered into a strategic relationship to enhance patient care, deliver innovative technology solutions and help ProHealth Care maintain its focus on serving patients and the community.
  • Through the relationship, Optum will assume responsibility for ProHealth Care’s revenue cycle management, information technology, informatics, analytics and inpatient care management.
  • “ProHealth Care has a long history of building strong strategic partnerships to accelerate our progress and better meet the needs of our patients,” said Susan Edwards, chief executive officer at ProHealth Care.
  • “Optum and ProHealth Care share a similar mission focused on transforming health care for the people and communities we serve,” said Chris Pass, president, market performance partnerships, Optum.

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America Showcases Depth of ALS Research with Wide Range of Abstracts at 22nd Annual NEALS Meeting

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced that eight presentations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will be shared at the 22nd Annual Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (NEALS) Meeting, being held in Clearwater, Fla., from October 4-6.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced that eight presentations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will be shared at the 22nd Annual Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (NEALS) Meeting, being held in Clearwater, Fla., from October 4-6.
  • Presentations include:
    A preliminary analysis of demographics and clinical characteristics in people with ALS being treated with RADICAVA ORS, utilizing U.S.-based administrative claims data from Optum's Clinformatics® Data Mart (CDM), will be presented.
  • REFINE-ALS is a NEALS-affiliated clinical trial sponsored by MTPA and conducted in collaboration with the Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
  • Real-World Survival Effectiveness of Edaravone in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Propensity Score Weighted, Registry-based, Canada-wide Cohort Study
    Real-World Evidence on Treatment Retention, Safety, and Tolerability of Edaravone in Canadian Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis