Cardiac rehabilitation

Lee Health’s HealthPark Medical Center Named Among the Top 50 Hospitals for Heart Care in the U.S. for the 11th Time

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Formerly known as the IBM Watson award, the PINC AI™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ represent the highest standard of cardiovascular care in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Formerly known as the IBM Watson award, the PINC AI™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ represent the highest standard of cardiovascular care in the United States.
  • HealthPark Medical Center is one of only five hospitals in Florida and the only hospital in Southwest Florida to earn the designation.
  • The 2024 PINC AI™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ provide higher quality clinical care and are more efficient than their peers.
  • The PINC AI™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ program focuses on short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients.

Access TeleCare and UT Southwestern Project Aims to Improve Outcomes for Rural Patients with Heart Failure

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Access TeleCare and the UT Southwestern Medical Center, with integral support from the American Heart Association (AHA), are leading a two-year project to evaluate options to improve the care of patients with heart failure in rural communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Access TeleCare and the UT Southwestern Medical Center, with integral support from the American Heart Association (AHA), are leading a two-year project to evaluate options to improve the care of patients with heart failure in rural communities across the country.
  • Create a registry of 1,000 rural patients with heart failure who are hospitalized in rural hospitals that have a teleCardiology program to document patterns of care.
  • “Access TeleCare has long been a pioneer in eliminating barriers to timely specialty care in rural communities by bringing specialists to patients through the power of telemedicine,” said Chris Gallagher, M.D., CEO, Access TeleCare.
  • These programs give hospitals 24/7 access to cardiologists for patients hospitalized with heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and other heart-related conditions.

Nudj Health Expands Virtual Cardiac Rehab Services to Patients with Ornish Lifestyle Medicine by Sharecare

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Nudj Cardiac Complete, in partnership with Ornish Lifestyle Medicine by Sharecare, allows physician groups to provide cardiac rehab to patients at home thus increasing access, adoption and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation.

Key Points: 
  • Nudj Cardiac Complete, in partnership with Ornish Lifestyle Medicine by Sharecare, allows physician groups to provide cardiac rehab to patients at home thus increasing access, adoption and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Nudj is increasing access, adoption and adherence to these vital cardiac rehab services and enabling physicians to meet their patients no matter where they are on their health journey.
  • Nudj Cardiac Complete includes three major care pathway service offerings:
    Cardiac Wellness/Risk Reduction: Using the evidence-based model of Collaborative Care, the Nudj Health American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) certified program delivers lifestyle and behavioral health modifications every month to patients.
  • I’m pleased that Nudj Health will now offer my intensive cardiac rehabilitation program virtually,” said Dean Ornish, M.D., founder of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine.

Big Sky Is Still Going Strong Into The New Year With the Acquisition of Real Estate Leased to Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital in Denton, Texas

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The property is fully occupied by Baylor Heart Hospital of Denton and includes an outpatient clinic, a cardiac rehabilitation facility, and a sleep center.

Key Points: 
  • The property is fully occupied by Baylor Heart Hospital of Denton and includes an outpatient clinic, a cardiac rehabilitation facility, and a sleep center.
  • This 68,740 square foot cardiovascular hospital was constructed in 2004 and underwent a major renovation in 2013.
  • Harrison Horowitz, Senior Manager-Transactions, added, “Big Sky is pleased to conclude 2023 with the acquisition of the real estate leased to Baylor Heart Hospital of Denton.
  • We are grateful for the relationship with Baylor and the opportunity to add this high-quality asset to our portfolio.”

Movn Health Selected as Winner of Point32Health's Second Innovation Challenge

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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CANTON, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, has announced Movn Health as the winner of its second annual Innovation Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, has announced Movn Health as the winner of its second annual Innovation Challenge.
  • Based in Irvine, California, Movn Health is a leading telehealth provider for remote cardiac rehab and prevention.
  • In partnership with health plans and providers, Movn helps close cardiovascular care gaps with an evidence-based approach.
  • The other two finalists of the second Innovation Challenge were Cognoa, based in Palo Alto, California, and Curio Digital Therapeutics , based in Princeton, NJ.

Kento Health announces know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kento Health is pleased to announce that it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to co-develop a digital heart disease solution to democratize cardiac rehabilitation for acute and chronic care.

Key Points: 
  • A collaborative effort between Kento Health and Mayo Clinic brings forth a digital cardiac care tool, powered by AI for personalized heart disease management.
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kento Health is pleased to announce that it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to co-develop a digital heart disease solution to democratize cardiac rehabilitation for acute and chronic care.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Mayo Clinic on this mission-driven initiative, where our goal is to transform cardiac care, enhancing the patient journey and boosting health outcomes for individuals managing cardiovascular disease."
  • Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research.

New Cardiac Rehabilitation Survey Reveals 93% of Healthcare Providers Currently Utilize Remote Patient Monitoring Technology

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif. , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey of healthcare providers (HCPs), 93 percent of clinicians are currently using RPM technologies across all cardiac rehab, marking a significant integration of technological advancements in the healthcare sector. The survey, conducted by Vivalink, a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions, focused on the adoption and impact of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies in both clinic and home-based rehab environments and revealed several key insights into the growing trend of home-based care. For example, 68 percent of clinicians reported having conducted some level of home-based cardiac rehab, with 29 percent conducting more or the same amount of home-based versus clinic-based, emphasizing the increasing preference for a remote care setting.

Key Points: 
  • 56 percent of clinicians prefer home-based cardiac rehab over clinic-based alternatives, indicating a shift in patient care preference.
  • 53 percent of clinicians observed an increase in patient adherence since integrating, showcasing the potential of remote care in improving patient engagement and outcomes.
  • Post myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, emerged as the primary driver for home-based cardiac rehab, underscoring the importance of remote care in managing critical cardiac conditions.
  • "These insights highlight the indispensable role of RPM technologies in transforming the landscape of cardiac rehabilitation," says Jiang Li, CEO of Vivalink.

Kento Health Secures $3M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Funding

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MONTREAL, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kento Health, a pioneering cardiac rehabilitation and health technology company, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an oversubscribed pre-seed financing round, securing $3 million USD.

Key Points: 
  • Kento Health Secures $3M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Funding to Democratize Heart Health, Making It More Accessible Than Ever.
  • MONTREAL, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kento Health , a pioneering cardiac rehabilitation and health technology company, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an oversubscribed pre-seed financing round, securing $3 million USD.
  • "Kento Health is on a mission to make heart health a universal right, not a privilege."
  • "Kento Health is on a mission to make heart health a universal right, not a privilege.

Texas Health Fort Worth Leads the Way in Cardiac Care

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification.
  • Texas Health Fort Worth is the second facility in Texas, and one of fewer than 20 hospitals in the nation, to have achieved this level of distinction.
  • One early morning at Texas Health Fort Worth, Calvert, a patient billing specialist, nearly died from sudden cardiac arrest.
  • “That compassion filtered over to Texas Health Fort Worth’s multidisciplinary team, which includes individuals in nursing, critical care, pulmonary, cardiology and cardiac surgery.”
    Calvert spent nine days in the hospital and completed cardiac rehabilitation at Texas Health Fort Worth.

Western Canada's Largest Heart Health Prevention Clinic Launches the AI Heart Scanner

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart Fit Clinic, Western Canada's leading cardiac rehabilitation, and heart attack and stroke prevention centre, is proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking AI Heart Scanner.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart Fit Clinic, Western Canada's leading cardiac rehabilitation, and heart attack and stroke prevention centre, is proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking AI Heart Scanner.
  • The AI Heart Scanner represents a significant milestone in the field of heart disease prevention, rehabilitation, and diagnosis.
  • "We are thrilled to be at the forefront of heart health advancements by introducing the AI Heart Scanner," states Diamond Fernandes, Founder and Director of Heart Fit Clinic.
  • To learn more about Heart Fit Clinic and the AI Heart Scanner, please visit www.heartfit.ca .