Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Cerapedics Reinforces Commitment to Level 1 Evidence with Long-Term Results from Six-Year Pivotal IDE Cervical Study Demonstrating 98.6% Spine Fusion Rates in Patients Treated With i-FACTOR®

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Published data demonstrated fusion rates in single-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) of 98.6% after six years in patients treated with i-FACTOR and reinforces Cerapedics' commitment to capturing long-term clinical evidence.

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  • Published data demonstrated fusion rates in single-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) of 98.6% after six years in patients treated with i-FACTOR and reinforces Cerapedics' commitment to capturing long-term clinical evidence.
  • In particular, the results further support the safety and efficacy profile of i-FACTOR at one and two years, as published in Spine and Neurosurgery.
  • i-FACTOR has proven statistical superiority vs. local autograft in overall success* at one and two-year endpoints for single-level ACDF.
  • "Combined with the IDE study results, these data add to the clinical understanding of i-FACTOR's efficacy and safety.

Carle Health Partners with Health Catalyst to Achieve Data-Informed Improvement

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Monday, December 5, 2022

"Carle Health is excited to announce this novel partnership with Health Catalyst.

Key Points: 
  • "Carle Health is excited to announce this novel partnership with Health Catalyst.
  • When combined with our own clinical expertise, Health Catalyst will help us transform the way we use data to support organizational decisionsand improve patient outcomes," said Carle Health Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Kolb.
  • As Health Catalyst employees, transitioned team members will constitute a specialized, expert team that will continue to provide analytics support and innovation to the Carle Health system.
  • Health Alliance is a leading provider-driven health plan serving Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Washington, and FirstCarolinaCare health plan serves North Carolina.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Non-Traditional Medical Student Livestream: A Student's Perspective"

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Monday, July 18, 2022

NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the recording of a recent panel discussion, "Non-Traditional Medical Student Livestream: A Student's Perspective." The event was hosted by UMHS Vice President of Admissions, Marie McGillycuddy, and featured UMHS alumni Dr. Aaron Vasquez, currently working as an inpatient psychiatrist and medical director at Intermountain Healthcare in St. George, Utah, and Dr. Papus Keita, General Surgery Resident and Chief Resident of Research at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Current UMHS student Evelyn Brewster also joined the discussion to share her experience as a single mom attending med school. The event addressed common concerns for people considering a change in careers, what it was like to move to the Caribbean for graduate school, how each of them achieved success, and advice for prospective students. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Channel.

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  • Current UMHS student Evelyn Brewster also joined the discussion to share her experience as a single mom attending med school.
  • In February, the school hosted "Non-Traditional Medical Students - Medical School Admissions and Residency Advisors Reveal All!"
  • During the "Non-Traditional Medical Student Livestream: A Student's Perspective" discussion, Ms. McGillycuddy spoke with Evelyn Brewster, Dr. Keita, and Dr. Vasquez about their unique paths to medical school.
  • With an unprecedented 96% student retention rate, the vast majority of students that begin their medical studies at UMHS go on to obtain residencies.

Health Catalyst, Carle Health Strengthen Partnership in Support of the Health System's Financial Transformation Goals

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst," Nasdaq: HCAT), a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, today announced that Carle Health (Carle) has selected Health Catalyst PowerCosting to power the health system's financial transformation.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst," Nasdaq: HCAT), a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, today announced that Carle Health (Carle) has selected Health Catalyst PowerCosting to power the health system's financial transformation.
  • "We are dedicated to creating the highest quality care experience possible for patients and members in every way," Dennis Hesch, CPA, Carle Health chief financial officer and Health Alliance chief executive officer.
  • "Carle Health is a world-class health system whose leaders continuously seek new opportunities to improve their clinical, operational, and financial performance," said Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst.
  • Health Alliance is a leading provider-driven health plan serving Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Washington, and FirstCarolinaCare health plan serves North Carolina.

Health Alliance Improves Outcomes and Reduces Costs Using CareSignal’s Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Health AllianceTM, the health plan of Illinois-based Carle Health, is leading the way for rising-risk populations by launching a remote patient monitoring program powered by CareSignal .

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  • Health AllianceTM, the health plan of Illinois-based Carle Health, is leading the way for rising-risk populations by launching a remote patient monitoring program powered by CareSignal .
  • This program is part of Hally health, the member-facing telehealth app Health Alliance uses to give its members access to tools and resources for their well-being.
  • CareSignals scalable remote patient monitoring technology sends evidence-based questions directly via phone call or text message to the member.
  • Our team selected CareSignal as the best fit for our Health Alliance remote patient monitoring strategy due to its clinically validated pathways, ability to scale, and ease of use for our members, said Margie Zeglen, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Population Health at Health Alliance and Carle Health.

Carle Health Cardiology Fellowship to Launch in 2022 Bringing Advanced Medical Training and Care to the Region

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Carle Health is adding important medical education by offering advanced training in cardiovascular medicine, beginning July 2022.

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  • Carle Health is adding important medical education by offering advanced training in cardiovascular medicine, beginning July 2022.
  • The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved a new cardiovascular disease fellowship training program at Carle Health.
  • While there are many fellowship trained physicians who practice at Carle, the program is the first fellowship offered at the health system.
  • This advanced medical training means more highly skilled physicians to provide a high level of care to patients in the region, Kim McGuire, director of medical education at Carle, said.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI in Medicine Certificate Program for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

URBANA, Ill., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched a new AI in Medicine Certificate program through an interdisciplinary partnership between the department of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • URBANA, Ill., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched a new AI in Medicine Certificate program through an interdisciplinary partnership between the department of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • This self-paced online certificate program will equip healthcare professionals with a conceptual understanding of AI and its applications through real-world medical case studies using machine learning models.
  • Current applications of AI in healthcare include disease diagnostics, health monitoring, enhancing electronic healthcare records and clinical decision support.
  • The purpose of this course is to familiarize clinicians with the key concepts and applications of AI in medicine.

Health Catalyst and Carle Health Partner to Improve Patient Care with Data and Analytics Solutions

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The solutions will support Carle Health, which includes: Carle Foundation Hospital; Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center; Carle Richland Memorial Hospital; Carle Physician Group, with more than 1,000 doctors and advanced practice providers; as well as Health Alliance, a leading provider-driven health plan serving Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Washington.

Key Points: 
  • The solutions will support Carle Health, which includes: Carle Foundation Hospital; Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center; Carle Richland Memorial Hospital; Carle Physician Group, with more than 1,000 doctors and advanced practice providers; as well as Health Alliance, a leading provider-driven health plan serving Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Washington.
  • "This strategic partnership with Health Catalyst will strengthen our ability to deliver on our mission of serving people through high-quality care, medical research and education," said James C. Leonard, MD, President and CEO of Carle Health.
  • "We have great admiration for Carle and are honored to have the opportunity to forge this critical partnership," saidDan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst.
  • Carle Health combines clinical care, health insurance, research and academics in a way that solves real-world problems today with an eye toward the future.

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign and RCM-X deliver top technology for student development

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Trading technology labs are imperative to student growth and development and are especially valuable for post-graduation employment.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Trading technology labs are imperative to student growth and development and are especially valuable for post-graduation employment.
  • RCM-X is supporting the development of top talent through programs such as their University Program with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 's Margolis Market Information Lab.
  • Known as a top research university, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is ranked the #5 best Financial Engineering Program by the TFE times and is the ideal location to expand this program and provide data, technology, and development resources for soon-to-be graduates.
  • D, Director, Master of Science in Financial Engineering Program at The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Procter & Gamble to Open Smart Lab at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

Lab students will work directly with P&G employees to move consumer research projects from concept to execution within weeks rather than months.

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  • Lab students will work directly with P&G employees to move consumer research projects from concept to execution within weeks rather than months.
  • Procter & Gamble is exactly the kind of company that will thrive in the Research Park and create new opportunities for the entire community, said University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chancellor Robert J. Jones.
  • The Smart Lab will open the door to truly interdisciplinary work, giving us quick insights into human behavior.
  • The P&G Smart Lab opens with a small team of University of Illinois students who will start working this fall in a part-time capacity.