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New Centivo Report Reveals Nearly Half of Lower-Income Working Americans Are Afraid to Use Their Company Health Plans

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The 2024 Workers Survey findings, as presented in the report, underscore the substantial impact of increasing healthcare costs on lower-income Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance.

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  • The 2024 Workers Survey findings, as presented in the report, underscore the substantial impact of increasing healthcare costs on lower-income Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance.
  • Centivo’s impact and momentum demonstrate the value of a primary care-centered health plan to bring affordable, accessible healthcare to all working Americans.
  • Centivo has continued to expand into major metros, with the potential of reaching 1 in 3 working Americans.
  • To download a copy of the full report Breaking Down & Breaking Through the Healthcare Affordability & Access Crisis, visit: https://info.centivo.com/healthcare-affordability-and-access-crisis-report

Wolters Kluwer experts explore Clinical GenAI and analytics solutions at HIMSS24

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Experts from Wolters Kluwer Health will be at HIMSS24 leading discussions on how advanced, integrated healthcare innovations are helping healthcare organizations deliver the best patient care around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Experts from Wolters Kluwer Health will be at HIMSS24 leading discussions on how advanced, integrated healthcare innovations are helping healthcare organizations deliver the best patient care around the world.
  • Visitors to booth #2927 will see demonstrations of how Wolters Kluwer Health is helping healthcare organizations drive better outcomes in healthcare through market leading clinical decision support, patient engagement, and drug referential solutions.
  • Learn how UpToDate’s approach to Clinical GenAI prioritizes quality, safety, and transparency with AI Labs.
  • Clinical GenAI can help improve and streamline clinical decision making at the point of care, reduce clinician burnout, and support healthcare organizations to help them deliver better patient outcomes and quality performance.

US Physician Burnout Data Show That Quality of Care, Physician Retention Continue to be a Concern, while US Physician Burnout Declines Slightly in 2023, says InCrowd Report

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Yet burnout and physician retention concerns remain sizably higher than in 2021, previously at 47%.

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  • Yet burnout and physician retention concerns remain sizably higher than in 2021, previously at 47%.
  • More than half (52%) say that burnout frequently impacts doctors’ ability to provide high-quality clinical care to their patients.
  • Just one in five (28%) say that AI can significantly alleviate burnout through administrative automation.
  • Even fewer HCPs say that any of five other AI-enabled use cases are promising for mitigating burnout.

Lookout Discovers Advanced Phishing Kit Targeting U.S. Federal Agency and Cryptocurrency Exchange Organizations

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Lookout , Inc., the data-centric cloud security company, today announced the discovery of an advanced phishing kit, CryptoChameleon , which exhibits tactics that target cryptocurrency platforms as well as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) via mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • Lookout , Inc., the data-centric cloud security company, today announced the discovery of an advanced phishing kit, CryptoChameleon , which exhibits tactics that target cryptocurrency platforms as well as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) via mobile devices.
  • This new phishing kit emulates techniques that have been used by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group.
  • Based on the phishing site characteristics, Lookout researchers have identified over 250 phishing sites using this kit with more being found every day.
  • Since initially discovering the phishing kit, Lookout has seen evidence that hundreds of victims have been impacted by the attack.

Olympus and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Offer a Reminder About the Importance of Preventive Cancer Screenings

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the American Cancer Society reports an increase in death rates from colorectal cancer for patients under the age of 50,1 Olympus Corporation of the Americas and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA) offer a reminder about the importance of preventive screenings and knowing your family health history.

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  • CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the American Cancer Society reports an increase in death rates from colorectal cancer for patients under the age of 50,1 Olympus Corporation of the Americas and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA) offer a reminder about the importance of preventive screenings and knowing your family health history.
  • More than 20 years ago, colorectal cancer (CRC) was known to be the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in men and women under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society.
  • Now, CRC is the leading cause of cancer death for men under the age of 50 and the second leading cause for women under 50.
  • Colorectal cancer is preventable, and the power to prevent it rests in your hands."

Patient Frustration Surges: Americans Struggle with Broken Healthcare System

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating the labyrinth of long waits for short appointments, depersonalized care and confusing insurance bills is taking a toll on Americans, with 61% saying the U.S. healthcare system is a hassle and 53% feeling it treats patients more like a number than a person, in a new survey from MDVIP. The nationwide study, conducted by Ipsos using its probability-based KnowledgePanel®, found half of all Americans scored high – with 1 in 3 reaching "burned out" status – on the Patient Frustration Index, which measures common healthcare pain points across major population groups.

Key Points: 
  • The nationwide study, conducted by Ipsos using its probability-based KnowledgePanel®, found half of all Americans scored high – with 1 in 3 reaching "burned out" status – on the Patient Frustration Index , which measures common healthcare pain points across major population groups.
  • Poor healthcare experiences are not only deterring Americans from going to the doctor, but also making them sicker.
  • Chronic Condition Conundrum: Over half of Americans report having 2 or more chronic health conditions (55%), which makes them more vulnerable to patient frustration.
  • Yet, "convenience care" users are more likely to score high on the Patient Frustration Index (55% vs. 43% non-users).

Bicycle Health’s Second Opioid Use Disorder Index Reveals Persistent Gaps in Treatment

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bicycle Health, the nation’s largest provider of virtual opioid addiction treatment, today published population-level data on over 14,000 people who applied for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment in the third quarter of 2023. Bicycle Health publishes new applicant data every quarter and makes it available for download. The data in the report covers applicant demographics, insured status, path to opioid use disorder, and access to the healthcare system. Additional population-level data may be added or requested.

Key Points: 
  • New population-level data shows that people with opioid use disorder (OUD) struggle to access treatment, even following the elimination of the X-waiver.
  • BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bicycle Health , the nation’s largest provider of virtual opioid addiction treatment, today published population-level data on over 14,000 people who applied for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment in the third quarter of 2023.
  • The data in the report covers applicant demographics, insured status, path to opioid use disorder, and access to the healthcare system.
  • Bicycle Health’s quarterly state-by-state, population-level data updates on people seeking MOUD treatment provide insights into the diversity of this population.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Driver UK Multi-Compartment S.A., Compartment Driver UK eight

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Friday, February 9, 2024

KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes issued by Driver UK Multi-Compartment S.A., acting for and on behalf of its Compartment Driver UK eight (Driver UK 8), a United Kingdom auto loan receivables ABS transaction.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes issued by Driver UK Multi-Compartment S.A., acting for and on behalf of its Compartment Driver UK eight (Driver UK 8), a United Kingdom auto loan receivables ABS transaction.
  • Credit enhancement on the notes is comprised of overcollateralisation, subordination, a cash reserve account and excess spread.
  • Driver UK 8 represents the latest public securitisation for Volkswagen Financial Services AG’s (VWFS) UK subsidiary Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (VWFS (UK)) under the Driver securitisation platform.
  • VWFS has been securitising its assets, including hire purchase contract receivables, auto loan receivables and auto lease receivables since 1996 and since 2002 for UK receivables.

Vesta Healthcare Named to the New York Digital Health 100 by Digital Health New York (DHNY) for the fourth consecutive year

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Vesta Healthcare today announced that it has been named to the 2024 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the most exciting and innovative startups in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Vesta Healthcare today announced that it has been named to the 2024 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the most exciting and innovative startups in New York.
  • Digital Health New York (DHNY) publishes the annual list in conjunction with the New York Healthcare Innovation Report , which takes an in-depth look at the investment trends, opportunities, and challenges in the digital health sector.
  • “We are incredibly proud to be a healthcare innovator in New York City, and we are humbled to be named to Digital Health New York’s DH100 for the fourth year in a row,” said Randy Klein, CEO of Vesta Healthcare.
  • In the past year, Vesta Healthcare has expanded services into new markets and more than doubled the number of patients supported under the Vesta program.

Corvias Advances Partnerships and Impact in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

In 2023, Corvias’ property management teams across all installations hosted multiple family-friendly resident events that focused on building community and connection.

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  • In 2023, Corvias’ property management teams across all installations hosted multiple family-friendly resident events that focused on building community and connection.
  • In 2023, Corvias team members volunteered more than 800 hours nationwide and donated more than $34,500 to non-profit organizations.
  • Corvias invested in its workforce and partnerships in 2023, by bringing on industry experts to advance its mission.
  • In 2023, Corvias celebrated eight team members who joined the property management team at Fort Meade in 2001.