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Curana Health and Serviam Launch Value-Based Care Alliance in Virginia

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curana Health, a provider of high quality clinical care through value-based programs that benefit residents and senior living organizations, and Serviam, a movement of senior living operators transforming the way America cares for seniors, have launched the Value-Based Care Alliance in Virginia—a coalition that advances the tenants of value-based care among senior living by providing the infrastructure, services, and scale that operators need to effectively succeed in value-based care. 

Key Points: 
  • The rollout of the Alliance in Virginia is the next step in the partnership between the two organizations, first announced in May.
  • "Through its partnership with Curana Health, Serviam can now take this model of care and replicate it across multiple locations, to encourage better health outcomes through value-based care at even more communities."
  • Fairbanks, who recently transitioned from Bickford Senior Living to Serviam to head up the Alliance, believes accessibility will be key to the adoption of value-based care in the future.
  • Greg Corns, formerly with Solterra Companies, has been hired as Vice President of Serviam Care Alliance of Virginia, to provide support to Alliance communities at the local level, with additional hires planned in the coming year.

binx health Further Expands Commercial Team in Support of Point-of-Care National Rollout

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The need for accurate, accessible, and timely STI testing has become more critical than ever.

Key Points: 
  • The need for accurate, accessible, and timely STI testing has become more critical than ever.
  • "The platform is easy-to-use and delivers results in about 30 minutes, which has allowed us to streamline our testing process and provide better care to our patients.
  • “Providing healthcare professionals and patients with innovative, safe and simple solutions for point-of-care STI testing is the cornerstone of our commitment,” said Todd Bennett, Chief Commercial Officer of binx health.
  • “We have attracted top industry talent providing our customers with a clear and consultative approach.

Suppressed Government Report Finding Fluoride Can Reduce Children's IQ Made Public Under EPA Lawsuit

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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But under an agreement reached in an ongoing lawsuit against the EPA, the report was made public today with a table of contents .

Key Points: 
  • But under an agreement reached in an ongoing lawsuit against the EPA, the report was made public today with a table of contents .
  • External peer-reviewers all agreed with the conclusion that prenatal and early life fluoride exposures can reduce IQ.
  • FAN was able to force today's release of the NTP report by using leverage from the ongoing lawsuit against the EPA.
  • With the release of this report, dental interests may have to rethink their denial of the evidence that fluoridation can reduce children's IQ.

CaseWorthy, Inc. Acquires Leading Health and Humans Services Software Company MediSked

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Lake City, UT based CaseWorthy, Inc, backed by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group ("STG"), has made a majority investment in MediSked, LLC., a leading health and human services software provider that enables publicly funded agencies and non-profits as well as care management administrative entities to manage care to individuals receiving home and community based services, such as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders or brain injuries, with its Connect and Coordinate software solutions. This acquisition represents a substantial investment in the innovative convergence of social services and health and human services to deliver a whole-person care solution, a market first.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition represents a substantial investment in the innovative convergence of social services and health and human services to deliver a whole-person care solution, a market first.
  • "We are excited to combine CaseWorthy's mission-critical social services capabilities with MediSked's market-leading health and human services offerings.
  • This is great news for our customers and for the human services experience within our communities," said Doug Golub, President and Co-Founder of MediSked.
  • CaseWorthy has more than 300 clients in the Social and Human Service industry spanning verticals that include employment, homeless management, senior and aging services, education, victims services, health and human service agencies, and children and family services.

Global Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market Report to 2031 - Featuring Akiri, Avaneer Health, BurstIQ and Crystalchain Among Others

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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In addition, adoption of blockchain as a technology in healthcare system flourishes the blockchain technology in the healthcare market growth.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, adoption of blockchain as a technology in healthcare system flourishes the blockchain technology in the healthcare market growth.
  • Furthermore, increase in supply of counterfeit drugs is expected to propel the growth of blockchain technology in the healthcare market.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the blockchain technology in healthcare market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing blockchain technology in the healthcare market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global blockchain technology in healthcare market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Insights on the Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Global Market to 2031 - by Type, Application, End-user and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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In addition, adoption of blockchain as a technology in healthcare system flourishes the blockchain technology in the healthcare market growth.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, adoption of blockchain as a technology in healthcare system flourishes the blockchain technology in the healthcare market growth.
  • Furthermore, increase in supply of counterfeit drugs is expected to propel the growth of blockchain technology in the healthcare market.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the blockchain technology in healthcare market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing blockchain technology in the healthcare market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global blockchain technology in healthcare market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

State of Mississippi Selects Verato’s Healthcare MDM Platform for Identity Management

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Verato , the identity experts for healthcare, today announced that the state of Mississippis Division of Medicaid (DOM) and the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will partner with Verato to deploy the Verato Universal Identity platform, the companys next-generation healthcare master data management (hMDM) platform, to establish and maintain accurate identities across the departments enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Verato , the identity experts for healthcare, today announced that the state of Mississippis Division of Medicaid (DOM) and the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will partner with Verato to deploy the Verato Universal Identity platform, the companys next-generation healthcare master data management (hMDM) platform, to establish and maintain accurate identities across the departments enterprise.
  • We are honored that the state of Mississippi is entrusting us with the management and matching of person records, said Clay Ritchey, CEO at Verato.
  • The Verato Universal Identity platform introduces the industrys first hMDM to provide a complete and trusted single source of truth for consumer, patient and provider identity.
  • With an enterprise-wide single source of truth for identity, Verato ensures that you get identity right from the start.

GovCIO Wins $49M Contract for NIH Business and Professional Support Services

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO has been awarded a $49M contract from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for the NIH Business and Professional Support Services (BPSS) III contract.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO has been awarded a $49M contract from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for the NIH Business and Professional Support Services (BPSS) III contract.
  • This 2-year contract is a multi-award IDIQ that serves to provide a wide range of business support services for NIH Institutes and Centers and offices while maintaining a rapid procurement schedule and low costs.
  • Through this vehicle, GovCIO will provide skilled and knowledgeable personnel to support across various areas of both science and administration with tasks including financial analysis, business process improvement, system integration, centers of excellence support, and more.
  • "We look forward to collaborating further with NIH on improving health outcomes in support of the NIH's research community," said Rebecca Miller, president, GovCIO Health and Civilian Services Sector.

EnSoftek's DrCloudEHR™ - selected to enhance Quality of Care delivery for April May Company

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EnSoftek Inc., the provider of the purpose-built DrCloudEHR™ solution to the Health and Human Services market, is happy to share that, April May Company has selected the DrCloudEHR solution to support behavioral healthcare community needs in Maryland and Washington DC. DrCloudEHR's highly customizable platform and comprehensive features were key factors in the April May Company selection of DrCloudEHR.

Key Points: 
  • EnSoftek partners with April May Company, a provider of behavioral health services in Washington, DC, to deploy its state-of-the-art DrCloudEHR solution.
  • DrCloudEHR's highly customizable platform and comprehensive features were key factors in the April May Company selection of DrCloudEHR.
  • "We are excited to partner with April May Company to support their delivery of high-quality, client-centered care to community members in Washington, DC.
  • The EnSoftek community includes addiction treatment, mental health, I/DD, long-term care companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

EnSoftek's DrCloudEHR™ is selected by Clackamas County to support behavioral healthcare community needs

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EnSoftek Inc., the provider of the purpose-built DrCloudEHR™ solution to the Health and Human Services market, is happy to share that, Clackamas County's Behavioral Health Division has selected the DrCloudEHR solution to replace its legacy health records system.

Key Points: 
  • DrCloudEHR meets the unique needs of Clackamas County's Behavioral Health Division's operational and clinical objectives.
  • "Our partnership with Clackamas County Behavioral Health represents our continued commitment to connecting consumers with available care providers through the use of technology to achieve strong results for our partners."
  • Clackamas County Behavioral Health (CCBHD) is a division of the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services.
  • CCBHD is responsible for 24-7 crisis response to Clackamas County residents experiencing behavioral health distress.