Private providers of NHS services

Urgent Care Group Expands to the Myrtle Beach area with the Acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Managed care, Hospitals, General Health, Health, Health care, Health, Clinics, General practice, Healthcare in the United States, Urgent care center, Private providers of NHS services, Walk-in clinic, Atrium Health

Urgent Care Group , a leading Nashville-based urgent care company, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

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  • Urgent Care Group , a leading Nashville-based urgent care company, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Access Medical in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • We couldnt be more excited to welcome Access Medical to the Urgent Care Group Network, said David Maloney, CEO of Urgent Care Group.
  • Based in Nashville, Urgent Care Group (UCG) is creating the leading urgent care company by combining and developing the best urgent care centers in partnership with leading urgent care providers and health systems.
  • The Urgent Care Group Network includes 22 centers operating as four brands: MEDcare Urgent Care and Health First Urgent Care in South Carolina, Medac Urgent Care in North Carolina, and Health Choice Urgent Care in partnership with Northside Hospital in Georgia.

Aspen Medical Products, LLC Announces Jim Cloar As New President & CEO

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Private providers of NHS services, Orthopedic surgery, Aspen Medical

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Aspen Medical Products, LLC ("Aspen Medical Products" or the "Company") is excited to announce the appointment of seasoned orthopedic and spine executive, Jim Cloar, as the new President and CEO of Aspen Medical Products.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Aspen Medical Products, LLC ("Aspen Medical Products" or the "Company") is excited to announce the appointment of seasoned orthopedic and spine executive, Jim Cloar, as the new President and CEO of Aspen Medical Products.
  • Cloar will be succeeding Dan Williamson, founder of Aspen Medical Products, who will continue to be involved as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and as a meaningful shareholder.
  • "We remain pleased with our investment in Aspen Medical Products, which has performed well in a very dicult operating environment.
  • Aspen Medical Products, LLC (Aspen) is a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of upper and lower spinal orthopedic bracing products, as well as select extremity bracing lines.

United Kingdom Healthcare Market Review 2020: How the Pandemic and Lockdown have Affected Different Sectors of Independent Healthcare and Social Care Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Managed care, Health, National Health Service, NHS Scotland, Private providers of NHS services, Health in the United Kingdom, Independent Healthcare Providers Network, Association of Independent Healthcare Organisations

The UK Healthcare Market Review is vital reading for independent providers, commissioners, advisors and investors active in the UK's independent healthcare and social care sectors.

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  • The UK Healthcare Market Review is vital reading for independent providers, commissioners, advisors and investors active in the UK's independent healthcare and social care sectors.
  • Published in September 2020, against the backdrop of Covid-19, the Review offers the first all-round view of how the pandemic and the resulting lockdown has affected different sectors of the independent healthcare and social care market in the UK.
  • However, there has been less impact on, and certainly no existential threat to, providers of care to adults under 65, homecare and housing with care.
  • Many independent hospitals and healthcare facilities were signed over to the NHS throughout the spring and summer of 2020.

Fresenius Medical Care North America Presents New Insights Related to COVID-19 and Dialysis Innovations at Kidney Week 2020

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Medicine, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Health care, Clinical medicine, Membrane technology, Private providers of NHS services, National Kidney Foundation, Phosphate binder, Dialysis, Fresenius Medical Care, Fresenius, Kidney

These publications include new insights related to COVID-19, phosphate binders, a new dialysis system under development, and new software to attain relative blood volume.

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  • These publications include new insights related to COVID-19, phosphate binders, a new dialysis system under development, and new software to attain relative blood volume.
  • "These insights showcase the breadth and depth of our research team, highlighting the many ways that we are working to advance kidney care."
  • The annual symposium, reimagined virtually for 2020, is one of the most influential gatherings of kidney professionals in the world.
  • Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions.

Innovaccer Launches Its Patient Relationship Management Solution -- Helping Healthcare Eliminate Barriers to Patient-Centered Care

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Health, Health informatics, Health care quality, Private providers of NHS services, Patient, Pharmacy

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovaccer, Inc. , a leading healthcare technology company, recently launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled patient relationship management solution to streamline communication between patients and their care teams.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovaccer, Inc. , a leading healthcare technology company, recently launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled patient relationship management solution to streamline communication between patients and their care teams.
  • The solution increases revenue by helping care staff use their time more efficiently, enabling personalized outreach over a broad patient base with comprehensive, data-driven, and fully-coordinated care.
  • The solution enables care teams to easily manage appointments, monitor patient ratings and feedback, and conduct one-click appointment booking and prescription renewals.
  • "With our patient relationship management solution, we will resolve the complexity that prevents healthcare organizations from building strong patient relationships.

United Kingdom & International Independent Acute, Mental Health and Primary Care Healthcare Markets Reporting Service - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Mental health, Health, Primary care, Health care, Private providers of NHS services, Health care in the United States, Independent Healthcare Providers Network

The "Healthcare Markets and Healthcare Markets international" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Healthcare Markets and Healthcare Markets international" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Healthcare Markets delivers comprehensive, reliable and independent reporting across the full spectrum of independent acute, mental health and primary care, both in the UK and around the world.
  • Healthcare Markets international is the only publication to look at the industry globally and captures the cross-border dynamics of independent acute, mental health and primary care around the world.
  • (Healthcare Markets international is a digital-only journal)
    The publisher is the chosen provider of independent sector healthcare market data to the UK government's Office for National Statistics.

Humana and Fresenius Medical Care North America Announce Expanded Collaboration to Improve Care Coordination

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Health, Hospitals, Practice Management, Managed care, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Medicine, Medical specialties, Health care, Private providers of NHS services, Nephrology, Fresenius Medical Care, Fresenius, Humana, End Stage Renal Disease Program, Medicare, Dialysis

(NYSE: HUM) and leading renal care company Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) today announced an agreement to broaden their collaboration toward improving the health of eligible Humana Medicare Advantage and commercial members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) through more coordinated, holistic care.

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  • (NYSE: HUM) and leading renal care company Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) today announced an agreement to broaden their collaboration toward improving the health of eligible Humana Medicare Advantage and commercial members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) through more coordinated, holistic care.
  • The agreement between Humana and Fresenius Medical Care North America goes into effect Jan. 1, 2021, and encompasses the following:
    Expanded Availability of Care Coordination Services: FMCNA currently provides specialized care coordination services for Humana members with CKD in three states: Iowa, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
  • Value-Based Agreement: The expanded collaboration also improves upon the parties existing clinic network contract, which provides eligible Humana Medicare Advantage and commercial members with ESRD access to dialysis at more than 2,600 centers of Fresenius Kidney Care , the dialysis services division of Fresenius Medical Care North America.
  • This agreement represents an evolution of our work with Humana and leverages our over 10 years of industry leadership in value-based care, said Bill Valle, Fresenius Medical Care North Americas Chief Executive Officer.

Gordon Foster To Join Serco Inc. as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Private providers of NHS services, RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Companies of the United Kingdom, Service companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

Herndon, Virginia, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services and subsidiary of Serco Group plc, announced today that Gordon Foster will be joining Serco Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 26, 2020.

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  • Herndon, Virginia, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services and subsidiary of Serco Group plc, announced today that Gordon Foster will be joining Serco Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 26, 2020.
  • Foster will succeed Gary Shankman who announced this past month his plans to retire by the end of 2020.
  • Foster will report to Serco Inc.s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Dacquino.
  • On behalf of the entire Serco family, we wish Gary a happy and fulfilling retirement, commented Dave Dacquino.

BUPA Global: Second wave of mental ill-health amongst business leaders predicted as COVID restrictions tighten

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Health, Private providers of NHS services, Bupa, Dentistry in the United Kingdom, Mental health, Articles

Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index charts the impact of the pandemic on business leaders across the globe and highlights attitudes towards health and wellbeing, work-life balance and economic recovery.

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  • Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index charts the impact of the pandemic on business leaders across the globe and highlights attitudes towards health and wellbeing, work-life balance and economic recovery.
  • The report by the premium health insurer sheds light on the toll the pandemic has taken on UK executives.
  • As tighter restrictions return, Bupa Global is urging leaders to take steps to protect their own, and colleagues' mental health and seek professional support.
  • Sheldon Kenton, Managing Director, Bupa Global, said: "Many businesses are suffering and need their leaders and people to be in good health.

Epazz DeskFlex Desk & Room Scheduling Social Distance Features Winning New Contracts with Government Agencies and Healthcare Providers Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Health informatics, Private providers of NHS services

Epazz DeskFlesk desk booking software users are using social distancing features like desk on hold function to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus throughout hospitals and government agencies.

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  • Epazz DeskFlesk desk booking software users are using social distancing features like desk on hold function to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus throughout hospitals and government agencies.
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Epazz Inc. DeskFlex (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical cloud-computing software provider company, announced today that the DeskFlex room scheduling system is signing more contracts from the Healthcare and Government sectors.
  • Healthcare providers are using our room booking software for exam rooms, operating rooms and administrative offices.
  • DeskFlex users are now getting to work, scheduling meetings, and booking equipment using the DeskFlex room reservation system.