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Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Partners with Canopy to Optimize Continuous Care Management

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI), a 22-site community oncology practice and member of the National Cancer Care Alliance (NCCA) , today announced a partnership with Canopy , the first Intelligent Care Platform for oncology.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI), a 22-site community oncology practice and member of the National Cancer Care Alliance (NCCA) , today announced a partnership with Canopy , the first Intelligent Care Platform for oncology.
  • Through this collaboration, CCSI aims to optimize its Principal Care Management (PCM) program and streamline continuous care management to further enhance patient outcomes.
  • "Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois is committed to providing every patient with personalized, comprehensive care using state-of-the-art equipment and treatment methods," said Rhonda Luther, Chief Operating Officer of Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois.
  • CCSI is also partnering with Canopy to scale its Principal Care Management (CCM/PCM) program to support continuous care efforts and other quality care initiatives.

BostonGene and Exigent Research Announce Clinical Trial Agreement to Bring Molecular Testing to Community Settings

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BostonGene , a leading provider of AI-driven, molecular and immune profiling solutions and Exigent Research , an independent community oncology research network, announced the BostonGene and Exigent Genomic INsight (BEGIN) Study, designed to demonstrate the clinical benefits of using BostonGene Tumor Portrait™ test for advanced cancer patients in a community setting.

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  • BostonGene , a leading provider of AI-driven, molecular and immune profiling solutions and Exigent Research , an independent community oncology research network, announced the BostonGene and Exigent Genomic INsight (BEGIN) Study, designed to demonstrate the clinical benefits of using BostonGene Tumor Portrait™ test for advanced cancer patients in a community setting.
  • The BEGIN Study will validate improved patient outcomes by tailoring treatments based on combined WES and RNA-seq coupled with AI-powered analytics.
  • The trial will also assess the impact of the BostonGene Tumor PortraitTM test findings on treatment decisions and its impact on several value-based care metrics.
  • "We believe that this partnership will underscore the power of next-generation multiomics AI-driven solutions to positively impact patient outcomes in community setting."

IHI Certifies 6000th Patient Safety Professional, Rapidly Growing the Ranks of the Health Care Workforce with Competencies in Safety

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Dr. Nitin Lee Mehdiratta, Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist at Duke University Hospital, was the 6,000th health care professional to be certified with the CPPS credential.

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  • Dr. Nitin Lee Mehdiratta, Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist at Duke University Hospital, was the 6,000th health care professional to be certified with the CPPS credential.
  • “It is critical for everyone involved in health care today to continuously improve their safety competencies to achieve much needed transformational progress in patient safety,” added McGaffigan.
  • “We offer education, resources, and networks that build capabilities for the practice of safe care, improve the safety of health care settings and systems, and expand access to the CPPS credential.
  • Patient safety professionals representing 50 US states and 32 countries have earned the CPPS credential.

Northwest Oncology & Hematology Partners with Canopy to Enhance Operations for Continuous Care Management

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH), a QOPI-certified practice and member of the National Cancer Care Alliance (NCCA) , today announced a partnership with Canopy , the first Intelligent Care Platform for oncology.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH), a QOPI-certified practice and member of the National Cancer Care Alliance (NCCA) , today announced a partnership with Canopy , the first Intelligent Care Platform for oncology.
  • This partnership aims to further enhance patient outcomes by streamlining operations for continuous care delivery, as well as maximize the benefit of reimbursement programs like Chronic and Principal Care Management (CCM/PCM).
  • "Northwest Oncology & Hematology is committed to providing the highest-quality care, which means being there for patients and their families when they're away from the clinic," said Kimberly Hunt, Chief Operating Officer of Northwest Oncology & Hematology.
  • NWOH is also implementing Chronic and Principal Care Management (CCM/PCM) to support continuous care efforts and other quality care initiatives.

National Academy of Sports Medicine® Expands Access to Personal Trainer Credentials Through New Exam Option

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Gilbert, AZ, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM), the global leader in fitness and wellness training, announced it recently launched the NASM Personal Training Certificate exam as a part of its Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program.

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  • Gilbert, AZ, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM), the global leader in fitness and wellness training, announced it recently launched the NASM Personal Training Certificate exam as a part of its Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program.
  • The industry-leading NASM CPT program provides science-based training strategies and learning innovations, including the NASM OPT™ Model, nutrition concepts, and more.
  • Now with two exam options - the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam (NCCA accredited) and the new NASM Personal Training Certificate exam - program participants are empowered to choose the exam pathway that best fits their professional needs.
  • The NASM Personal Training Certificate exam provides aspiring fitness professionals and enthusiasts the ability to demonstrate successful mastery of the content where accredited certification is not desired and/or required.

Frog Street Forms Advisory Council of Early Childhood Leaders

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

DALLAS, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frog Street, an early-childhood education company whose curriculum products for learners from birth-5 are used in classrooms across the country, announces the formation of its first-ever, expert Advisory Council. The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities. Together, they will play a vital role in guiding Frog Street in product development, and in providing critical insights in service of Frog Street's mission - to empower connected learning communities that inspire confidence and kindness in each child.

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  • The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities.
  • "Frog Street is firmly committed to delivering curriculum and supports that meet the highest educational standards and are continually improved based on input from early childhood educators and experts," said Lee Ramsayer, Chief Executive Officer of Frog Street.
  • Frog Street's Advisory Council consists of 10 early childhood leaders with decades of experience in the industry, including:
    Bob Bialas, Executive VP of Children and Head Start Services, Lutheran Services, Tampa FL
    Bialas joined Lutheran Services Florida in 2019 after retiring as a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Captain.
  • The Advisory Council will attend Frog Street's upcoming Splash 2023 Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort from July 20-22, 2023.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care

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Friday, June 16, 2023

MIAMI, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Nicklaus Children's Hospital for excellence in lactation care.

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  • MIAMI, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Nicklaus Children's Hospital for excellence in lactation care.
  • Nicklaus Children's received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition of its commitment to staffing the hospital with professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families.
  • These skilled lactation professionals and the healthcare institutions with which they are affiliated are demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
  • "We are immensely honored to be recognized by the IBLCE and ILCA for our excellence in lactation care," said Shannon Odell, vice president and chief nursing officer at Nicklaus Children's.

Survey findings: Many board-certified case managers work remotely as salaries continue to climb

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional case managers certified by the Commission for Case Manager Certification® receive strong compensation and workplace flexibility, according to a new survey that highlights the indispensable nature of case management.

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  • More than 50,000 case managers are certified with the Certified Case Manager® (CCM®) credential.
  • The survey found that among respondents, those who supervise case managers highly value the credential, CCM certificants tend to see high pay and stability, and they are increasingly likely to work remote or hybrid.
  • The top three most important roles of a case manager were identified by respondents as: advocacy, ensuring appropriate care, and educating and empowering clients.
  • Today, only 30% of respondents work on-site, while 18% work hybrid — both remote and in-person — and the remaining 52% work remotely.

House Rx Partners with National Cancer Care Alliance to Provide Oncology Care Teams with New Insights to Improve Specialty Medication Dispensing

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Patients who are able fill their specialty medication prescriptions through the clinic where they receive their medical care typically experience better health outcomes .

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  • Patients who are able fill their specialty medication prescriptions through the clinic where they receive their medical care typically experience better health outcomes .
  • The company works with clinics all over the U.S. to help them adopt — or improve performance in — specialty drug dispensing operations, known as "medically integrated dispensing".
  • "We're partnering with House Rx to give care teams a new level of insight to help them understand how to improve accessibility of medication for their patients."
  • "Our partnership with the National Cancer Care Alliance will provide the insights needed to help clinics evaluate and improve the care they provide."

National Academy of Certified Care Managers Receives National Accreditation

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Monday, December 12, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) received accreditation for the Care Manager Certified Program (CMC) from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA accreditation means that NACCM's processes meet the rigorous quality standards for professional certification. The accreditation is for a five-year period, expiring December 31, 2027.

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  • The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) received accreditation for the Care Manager Certified Program (CMC) from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) received accreditation for the Care Manager Certified Program (CMC) from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) .
  • CMC designated Care Managers are qualified to perform the full range of care management tasks through education, field training, experience, and passing a validated, standardized examination.
  • Bonnie Leko-Shapiro, National Academy of Certified Care Managers, 520-884-4240, [email protected]