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SENIOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADER LINDSAY FARRINGTON, MBA, NAMED NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICINE

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Friday, January 5, 2024

BALTIMORE, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) President and CEO, Bert W. O'Malley, MD, along with University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that Lindsay Farrington, MBA, a leader in advancement operations for academic and healthcare institutions, became Vice President of Development at the University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy, the joint advancement operation of the UMMC and UMSOM. Ms. Farrington reports to Heather Culp, Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Associate Dean. Her appointment began on December 29.

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  • Ms. Farrington reports to Heather Culp , Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Associate Dean.
  • Ms. Farrington, who was Executive Director of Development for Health Sciences at Howard University in Washington, DC, has served in development leadership roles at Temple University, Temple Health, and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia.
  • "I look forward to my role in leading core operations to help complete the transformation of the philanthropy office of the University of Maryland Medicine.
  • Ms. Farrington's educational background includes an MBA from Temple University and a BA in English from La Salle University.

Vizient Hosts Congressional Briefing on Social Determinants of Health

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, “Beyond the Four Walls: How Hospitals are Addressing Social Determinants of Health,” at the Rayburn House Office Building.

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  • Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, “Beyond the Four Walls: How Hospitals are Addressing Social Determinants of Health,” at the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713692201/en/
    From left, Verlon Salley, Donna Avila, David Levine and Steven Carson participate in the policy briefing, “Beyond the Four Walls: How Hospitals are Addressing Social Determinants of Health” at the Rayburn House Office Building July 12, 2023.
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    “Reducing health disparities and improving access to quality, affordable healthcare remain among my top priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Sewell.
  • Vizient looks forward to continuing to partner with lawmakers and providers in their respective efforts to drive policies and improve the health of communities across the country.

Temple Health Embeds AI-Powered Medication Management Solution in its Epic EHR

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospitals and health systems have long struggled with inefficient medication reconciliation processes and a lack of price transparency that often leads to patients abandoning their prescriptions at the pharmacy counter when surprised by the costs. Today, health technology pioneer DrFirst announced that the 900-bed Temple University Health System (Temple Health) is answering both challenges by integrating AI-powered medication history and real-time prescription benefit checking solutions into its Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.

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  • Today, health technology pioneer DrFirst announced that the 900-bed Temple University Health System (Temple Health) is answering both challenges by integrating AI-powered medication history and real-time prescription benefit checking solutions into its Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • The myBenefitCheck solution gives Temple Health's providers improved insight into prescription costs during a doctor's visit or at hospital discharge based on patients' health insurance.
  • "Our clinical-grade AI will help Temple Health providers reduce the time they spend manually entering data for medication reconciliation," said G. Cameron Deemer, CEO of DrFirst.
  • Temple Health will use DrFirst's advanced data analytics to monitor adherence to medication history best practices and suggest ways to further improve patient safety and staff efficiency.

Evolv Partners with Temple Health for Weapons Detection Screening

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with Temple University Health.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with Temple University Health.
  • Temple is using Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution at the entrances to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
  • Evolv Express uses powerful sensor technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safer, more accurate threat detection as people walk through security at the pace of life.
  • “Evolv is proud to partner with Temple Health and to be a part of the security solution at Temple University Hospital,” said Jason Grellner, vice president of healthcare for Evolv Technology.

PCOM President Recognized Among PA's Most Influential Leaders

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Monday, March 27, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO, was recently named by City & State PA as one of Pennsylvania's 100 most influential leaders in health care.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO, was recently named by City & State PA as one of Pennsylvania's 100 most influential leaders in health care.
  • He was previously named to City & State PA's list of most influential leaders in higher education.
  • This is the second year he has been recognized as one of the Commonwealth's top leaders in both categories.
  • The rankings are developed annually by City & State PA, a multimedia news agency covering Pennsylvania's state and local political scene, and highlight the state's key decision-makers and other influential leaders.

Masimo and Temple Health Form Innovation Collaboration with Focus on Hospital Automation and Telehealth Initiatives

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), a leading global provider of medical technology and automation solutions, and Temple Health , Philadelphia’s 979-bed academic health system, announced today that they are entering into a strategic innovation collaboration.

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  • Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), a leading global provider of medical technology and automation solutions, and Temple Health , Philadelphia’s 979-bed academic health system, announced today that they are entering into a strategic innovation collaboration.
  • The collaboration is designed to further the organizations’ mutual goals of improving health, increasing care value, and transforming models of care delivery.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005243/en/
    Joseph DiMartino, MSN, RN, Associate Vice President of Nursing at Temple University Hospital, said, “Temple Health is committed to driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education.
  • Participation in the Temple Health “Collaboratory,” where the latest Masimo technologies will be trialed and refined before broader deployment.

Apollo's Digital Pathology Solution arcc® Implemented at Temple University Health System

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

TYSONS, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apollo, the leading provider of enterprise imaging and clinical multimedia management solutions, today announced that it has successfully deployed its Digital Pathology and enterprise imaging solution, arcc®, to support the management of Digital Pathology at Temple University Health System.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apollo, the leading provider of enterprise imaging and clinical multimedia management solutions, today announced that it has successfully deployed its Digital Pathology and enterprise imaging solution, arcc, to support the management of Digital Pathology at Temple University Health System.
  • arcc for Pathology includes a focused workflow solution for Pathology to centrally and securely manage pathology images and their associated metadata.
  • "arcc for Pathology provides Temple Health with a solution that increases laboratory productivity and offers our Pathologists a high degree of flexibility in how Pathology imaging and related case information are managed and viewed enterprise-wide," said Christopher Burks, AVP, Laboratory Operations, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, at Temple Health.
  • "We are honored and excited to be implemented at Temple Health with our arcc for Pathology solution," said Mark Newburger, Apollo President and CEO.

Butterfly Network Launches Proficiency Management Solution at American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly 2022

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) ("Butterfly"), a digital health company transforming care through the power of handheld, whole-body ultrasound and connected medicine, today announced a new Proficiency Management Solution offered as part of its enterprise imaging platform, Butterfly Blueprint.

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  • Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) ("Butterfly"), a digital health company transforming care through the power of handheld, whole-body ultrasound and connected medicine, today announced a new Proficiency Management Solution offered as part of its enterprise imaging platform, Butterfly Blueprint.
  • The Butterfly Proficiency Management System addresses much of this and will foster adoption more broadly across Emergency Medicine and many other specialties.
  • Butterflys Proficiency Management Solution automates the management and analysis of ultrasound across an institution.
  • For more information on engaging with Butterfly at ACEP22 or for information on Butterfly educational sessions and hands-on experiences, visit here .

Renown Cancer Expert Joins MetasTx’s Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, August 29, 2022

On adding Dr. Chernoff to the Advisory Board, Harvey Homan, CEO and Co-Founder MetasTx commented, We are beyond pleased that Dr. Chernoff is joining our team.

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  • On adding Dr. Chernoff to the Advisory Board, Harvey Homan, CEO and Co-Founder MetasTx commented, We are beyond pleased that Dr. Chernoff is joining our team.
  • He then held a postdoctoral fellowship in cellular and developmental biology at Harvard University before joining Fox Chase Cancer Center.
  • For more information, visit www.metastx.com
    Fox Chase Cancer Center (Fox Chase), which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health, is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.
  • Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nations first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974.

Inspira Health Appoints Tony Reed as Senior Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Tony S. Reed, M.D., to Senior Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, effective August 1.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Tony S. Reed, M.D., to Senior Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, effective August 1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005581/en/
    Tony S. Reed, M.D., was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Quality and Safety Officer.
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    Reed has more than 22 years of experience in health care, most recently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Temple University Health System.
  • He will play a critical role in assisting in maintaining consistent, quality care across all Inspira Health sites in South Jersey.