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IntegraNet Health Unveils the "WholeHealth Solution"

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IntegraNet Health, a prominent Independent Practice Association (IPA) and Management Service Organization (MSO) with a 27-year population health management history in Texas and the Southeast United States, is proud to announce the development and imminent release of the revolutionary WholeHealth Solution. This innovative consumer-based platform represents a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery by integrating consumers with their chosen providers, employers, health plans, care givers and lifestyle coaches, and by providing the latest science and technology to enhance patient engagement, streamline care coordination, and improve health outcomes.

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  • Improved Health Plan and Employer Relations: Enhanced consumer loyalty leads to a deeper dependence on IntegraNet Health, translating to improved client loyalty for contracted Health Plans and Employers.
  • This marks the first fully integrated consumer-based health platform in the U.S. powered by AI and Blockchain technology, and showcases IntegraNet Health's commitment to transforming healthcare.
  • IntegraNet Health, formerly IntegraNet Physician Resource, Inc., is a leading Independent Practice Association and Management Service Organization Health with a 27-year profitable history in Texas and the Southeast United States.
  • IntegraNet Health has been a pioneer in developing value-based health services and has partnered with many nationally recognized Health Plans, including long term contracts with Aetna Health, Anthem Health, Amerigroup, Blue Cross of Texas, Bravo Health, Cigna Health, Community Health Choice, Evercare, Humana, Oscar Health, SelectCare of Texas, Wellcare, Wellpoint, and SCAN Health.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds pharmaceuticals pioneer Robert Ruffolo to external advisory board

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Monday, January 8, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Robert Ruffolo Jr. to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Robert Ruffolo Jr. to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • "Dr. Ruffolo brings immense value to the Rice Biotech Launch Pad as an adviser to drive drug development," said Omid Veiseh , associate professor of bioengineering at Rice and faculty director of the Launch Pad.
  • "The Rice Biotech Launch Pad is one of the most forward-looking and technologically innovative teams in the drug development space right now," Ruffolo said.
  • Ruffolo is the 13th member of the Launch Pad's external advisory board.

The Cigna Group Recognized as Corporate Sustainability Industry Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 7th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) was recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as a corporate sustainability industry leader for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) was recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) as a corporate sustainability industry leader for the seventh consecutive year.
  • DJSI establishes benchmark standards for corporate sustainability practices and maintains both the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America).
  • The Cigna Group was recognized on both DJSI World and DJSI North America lists.
  • The DJSI were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market.

Hammes Healthcare welcomes new regional vice president in Houston

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hammes Healthcare, a leading provider of consulting and project management services, is pleased to welcome Patrick Dennis as regional vice president for the Southwest. Based in Houston, Patrick will be responsible for leading Hammes Healthcare's operations throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri.

Key Points: 
  • Hammes Healthcare, a leading provider of consulting and project management services, is pleased to welcome Patrick Dennis as regional vice president for the Southwest.
  • MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hammes Healthcare, a leading provider of consulting and project management services, is pleased to welcome Patrick Dennis as regional vice president for the Southwest.
  • Based in Houston, Patrick will be responsible for leading Hammes Healthcare's operations throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri.
  • "Patrick has tremendous experience assembling teams and leading largescale design-build projects," said Nancy Connolly, President of Hammes Healthcare.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad expands external advisory board with Kevin Sheridan

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Kevin Sheridan to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures. 

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of Kevin Sheridan to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • "With the formation of the external advisory board earlier this month , the Rice Biotech Launch Pad is well-positioned to stand out among other accelerators and to have a meaningful impact on the biotech industry with the invaluable insights provided by the board," said Omid Veiseh , associate professor of bioengineering at Rice and faculty director of the accelerator.
  • "Kevin is the next piece of the puzzle to building out the phenomenal group of executives that comprise our external advisory board.
  • Sheridan is the 12th member of the Launch Pad's external advisory board.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad introduces external advisory board

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, the new accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures. Officially unveiled in September, the accelerator will help Rice researchers to advance internally discovered platform technologies from concept to clinical studies and commercialization.

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  • Group includes national and Houston-based leaders in science, academia, venture capital and investment banking
    HOUSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , the new accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • The external advisory board members are:
    Albert Cha, M.D., Ph.D., managing partner at Frazier Life Sciences , a health care investment firm.
  • I look forward to welcoming them to the Rice Biotech Launch Pad team as we continue to scale the capabilities of the accelerator."
  • We appreciate the commitment and dedication of the external advisory board members to help us realize the vision of the Biotech Launch Pad."

Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America - 2023 Winners

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, Healthiest Employers® names the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award, comprising regional applicants of various sizes, locations, and industries.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, Healthiest Employers® names the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award, comprising regional applicants of various sizes, locations, and industries.
  • The Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2023 have been named by Healthiest Employers and Springbuk.
  • To qualify for the national award, applicants are also scored based on an additional section called "the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America," which scores the applicant's essays and asks additional questions related to chronic conditions and workplace health.
  • Today, we currently host award ceremonies in over 45 regions across the country and applicants are not only eligible for local recognition, but also have the chance to earn a spot on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America.

Transforming Patient Care in Underserved Areas, 25% of Incredible Health's Hospital Partners Operate in Low-to-Moderate Income Communities

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Incredible Health, the fastest-growing healthcare career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, announced today a milestone in its goal to transform the healthcare labor market: a quarter of the hospitals on its platform support low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities. While nearly all hospitals struggle to retain healthcare workers, the problem can be especially acute for "safety net" hospitals. Safety net hospitals typically serve uninsured and Medicaid patients whose treatment costs aren't fully covered and are often located in LMI communities. By connecting these hospitals with much-needed permanent nursing talent, Incredible Health is taking an active role in solving the gap.

Key Points: 
  • By connecting these hospitals with much-needed permanent nursing talent, Incredible Health is taking an active role in solving the gap.
  • A large cohort of nurses want to work in these communities and are even willing to move to do so.
  • In fact, 27% of permanent nurses hired via Incredible Health relocated for the role at hospitals located in LMI communities.
  • To learn more about how Incredible Health serves hospitals that serve low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities, read this blog post .

ProgenyHealth Announces Partnership with Community Health Choice in Houston, Texas

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProgenyHealth, LLC, a leading, tech-enabled women's healthcare company dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management, has announced a new partnership with Community Health Choice, located in Houston, TX.

Key Points: 
  • Established in 1997, Community Health Choice is a local, non-profit, managed care organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of Texas residents.
  • "Our new partnership with Community Health Choice helps pave the way for a lifetime of health and well-being for mothers, infants and their families throughout the greater Houston area," said Susan Torroella , CEO, ProgenyHealth.
  • ProgenyHealth is supporting services as part of several Community Health Choice plans, including Texas STAR and Texas CHIP Perinate Unborn .
  • "We are a health plan with heart and our mission is to continually open doors of care and wellness to our members," said Lisa Wright , CEO, Community Health Choice.

Employee Appreciation the Focus of StarKist® Samoa's 60th Anniversary Celebrations

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

RESTON, Va., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co. is proud to announce the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of its StarKist Samoa facility in American Samoa. While the StarKist Samoa team has been conducting anniversary activities over the year, the celebration will culminate with a special weekend of festivities. The focus of these events is to shine a spotlight on the dedicated workforce of more than 2,300 at StarKist Samoa.

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  • The focus of these events is to shine a spotlight on the dedicated workforce of more than 2,300 at StarKist Samoa.
  • As the largest private sector employer in American Samoa, StarKist Samoa is taking significant steps to show its appreciation.
  • A variety of activities are planned in honor of the 60th Anniversary, including:
    On Friday, September 1, StarKist employees will receive a day off in honor of the 60th Anniversary.
  • These contributions were made possible through the proceeds of the StarKist 60th Anniversary Golf Tournament held on August 19, 2023.