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Kaiser Permanente sponsors real-world demonstrations of AI, machine learning in health care

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kaiser Permanente Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare Initiative (AIM-HI) Coordinating Center today announced that it has awarded 5 health care organizations with funding to pursue research projects deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to enhance diagnostic decision-making in health care.

Key Points: 
  • AIM-HI, which is housed in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research (DOR), is leading a national research effort focused on rigorously evaluating the implementation of AI and machine learning algorithms in health care.
  • Support includes sharing best practices, disseminating lessons learned, and advancing the use of AI and ML in health care.
  • "The AIM-HI effort reflects the long history of data-driven approaches to patient care that Kaiser Permanente has pioneered for decades," she said.
  • "Supporting other health care organizations as they assess AI and ML algorithms in each of their unique health care settings is a fulfillment of our vision and commitment to clinicians, patients, and communities."

Chronic Care Staffing Ranks No. 22 on the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies List

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chronic Care Staffing, LLC ("CCS"), a leading outsourced provider of clinically-based virtual care management services, has once again been recognized by The South Carolina Business Awards as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Palmetto State. In 2023, Chronic Care Staffing ranks number 22 on the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies list with 43 percent revenue growth.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Chronic Care Staffing ranks number 22 on the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies list with 43 percent revenue growth.
  • In 2023, Chronic Care Staffing associates joined the ranks of employer-insured consumers enjoying free health insurance premiums.
  • Since its founding in 2015, Chronic Care Staffing has committed itself to achieving a leadership role in the healthcare industry's pursuit of Value Based Care.
  • End-of-year accolades such as South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies serve as a signpost to CSS associates, clients, patients, and industry peers.

WorldView and Care Coordinations Unveil Integration to Enhance Post-Acute Care Communication

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldView , a leader in healthcare workflow automation, and Care Coordinations , an advanced communication application, today announced a new integration aimed at improving communication and patient engagement in home health and hospice organizations.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldView , a leader in healthcare workflow automation, and Care Coordinations , an advanced communication application, today announced a new integration aimed at improving communication and patient engagement in home health and hospice organizations.
  • The integration is designed to automate and enhance the flow of communication between healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers.
  • It facilitates seamless patient data transfer from WorldView to Care Coordinations upon patient acceptance, establishing a dedicated channel for patient care discussions.
  • "Our integration with Care Coordinations is a significant step in our ongoing interoperability effort," said James Lezzer, VP of Strategic Partnerships at WorldView.

BENECARD PBF WINS PBMI 2023 EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR CLINICAL INNOVATION

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeneCard PBF, a truly transparent PBM offering a pure pass-through business model, has been awarded the 2023 Excellence Award for Clinical Innovation by the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) for their b Well Ahead model.

Key Points: 
  • BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeneCard PBF, a truly transparent PBM offering a pure pass-through business model, has been awarded the 2023 Excellence Award for Clinical Innovation by the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) for their b Well Ahead model.
  • The innovative b Well Ahead offering, which encompasses the 2020 Excellence Award winning Care Coordination program, now includes proprietary machine learning technology.
  • "This product offering is the first of its kind within the PBM space," says Michael Perry, President, BeneCard PBF.
  • All submissions are reviewed and scored by the PBMI Excellence Award evaluation panel.

Aidoc and Mayo Clinic Platform Provide End-to-End AI Support to Maximize Patient Care

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aidoc, a pioneer in clinical AI technology, and Mayo Clinic Platform are working together to improve care by providing access to Aidoc's AI technology and platform.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aidoc, a pioneer in clinical AI technology, and Mayo Clinic Platform are working together to improve care by providing access to Aidoc's AI technology and platform.
  • "Removing such barriers allows healthcare providers of any size to deploy AI, to foster better patient outcomes and a better care experience."
  • Aidoc serves as an AI orchestration engine for Mayo Clinic Platform to deliver a true end-to-end AI platform.
  • Mayo Clinic has used Aidoc since 2020, and the collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform is making AI clinical decision support accessible to more providers and patients.

Cartwheel Raises $20 Million Series A Funding to Tackle the Student Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The funding will allow Cartwheel to expand mental health services to hundreds of thousands of new students in current service areas, as well as school districts in new states.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will allow Cartwheel to expand mental health services to hundreds of thousands of new students in current service areas, as well as school districts in new states.
  • As a result of the shortage of mental health providers , limited insurance coverage, and long waits, schools are increasingly expected to take the lead in supporting student mental health .
  • Today, when a school district partners with Cartwheel, school counselors can refer students for clinical mental health services with no waitlists.
  • "Cartwheel has been a game-changer for us, allowing our students and families to access evidence-based mental health care quickly.

Modern Health Expands Substance Use Care Offering To Address Ongoing Substance Use Crisis

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, today during National Recovery Month , announces the expansion of its substance use care offering, providing robust and comprehensive support for employers and their employees with substance use concerns.

Key Points: 
  • Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, today during National Recovery Month , announces the expansion of its substance use care offering, providing robust and comprehensive support for employers and their employees with substance use concerns.
  • Modern Health is empowering employers to support their entire workforce with clinically robust and personalized care no matter where they are in their journey.
  • Despite these alarming numbers, the vast majority—more than four out of five Americans who need treatment for substance use—do not receive it.
  • “Drug and alcohol misuse frequently co-occur with mental health concerns, so comprehensive healthcare has to include whole-person care that addresses employees’ mental and behavioral health, not just their physical health needs.

Modern Health Is Setting A New Standard For Supporting Employees With High-Acuity Needs

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the launch of Care Connect, the industry’s most complete services suite for guiding members to care, with a focus on members with highly acute or otherwise complex mental health needs.

Key Points: 
  • Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the launch of Care Connect, the industry’s most complete services suite for guiding members to care, with a focus on members with highly acute or otherwise complex mental health needs.
  • This new model goes beyond care navigation, with care coordinators offering dedicated support in finding placement at outpatient and inpatient facilities where possible.
  • Each year, millions of people with mental illness or high-acuity needs struggle to find or access mental health care.
  • “HR leaders often find themselves under-resourced and ill-equipped to support employees with complex needs.

Addressing Senior Mental Health through Technology Enabled Care Coordination

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Mental health is crucial for overall health, especially among older adults, but it often goes untreated or overlooked.

Key Points: 
  • Mental health is crucial for overall health, especially among older adults, but it often goes untreated or overlooked.
  • However, as people age, their physical and mental health needs become more complex and interconnected, making effective communication and coordinated care essential for aging populations.
  • In response to this, Georgia-based Leubh Healthcare developed an integrated case management and care coordination model targeting primary healthcare providers.
  • We knew it was critical to work with Leubh Healthcare to implement QUALO to support seniors' mental health through technology enabled case management and care coordination.

UCB announces U.S. availability of RYSTIGGO® (rozanolixizumab-noli) for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that RYSTIGGO is commercially available for the treatment of adult patients in the U.S. with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR)  or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that RYSTIGGO is commercially available for the treatment of adult patients in the U.S. with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR)  or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.
  • RYSTIGGO was approved under Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 26, 2023.2
    RYSTIGGO is an HCP-administered injection, for subcutaneous use.
  • UCB also offers the "UCB Infusion Finder", an online search tool providing a non-exhaustive listing of approximately 1,000 infusion locations nationwide.
  • RYSTIGGO will have options for infusion at multiple sites of care, including physicians' offices, hospital outpatient clinics, and independent infusion centers.