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HELP USA’s $129 Million Investment in East New York Opens with 255 Affordable and Supportive Apartments Featuring 154 Units Reserved for Formerly Homeless Adults and Young Families

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

Key Points: 
  • The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
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    NYC Council Member, District 42, Chris Banks said, “HELP USA's commitment to East New York shines brightly with a significant $129 million investment, marking the inauguration of 255 new apartments.
  • Among these residences, 154 units have been thoughtfully earmarked to provide essential housing for formerly homeless adults and young families with children.
  • HELP ONE continues HELP USA’s nearly 40-year commitment to East New York and to combat homelessness across the nation.

AAFA Statement on Asthma Inhaler Price Caps

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Boehringer Ingelheim announced it will cap out-of-pocket costs of its COPD and asthma inhaler portfolio at $35 per month for patients who have commercial insurance or no insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Boehringer Ingelheim announced it will cap out-of-pocket costs of its COPD and asthma inhaler portfolio at $35 per month for patients who have commercial insurance or no insurance.
  • “The announced price cap from Boehringer Ingelheim is a step toward improving access to essential asthma medicine and demonstrates that the voice of the asthma patient community is being heard,” states Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA.
  • “AAFA will continue to advocate that all stakeholders in the drug pricing ecosystem take steps to improve affordability and access for life-saving medicines.”
    Last fall, AAFA shared patient stories and its Asthma Disparities in America report with the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee which then launched an investigation into the high price of asthma inhalers early this year.
  • In addition to pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, insurance companies, employers, and federal policies all affect the final price paid for medicines.

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress to Fund and Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger and Social Isolation

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has supported the network of state, regional and community-based organizations that deliver on the promise to nourish lives and help seniors age with dignity and independence. This week, Meals on Wheels America kicked off efforts on Capitol Hill advocating for this crucial legislation and how it can be improved to better meet the evolving needs of millions of seniors struggling with hunger and social isolation. 

Key Points: 
  • (R-LA), Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander underscored the significant impact of the OAA and irreplicable work of local programs serving as a direct lifeline to seniors.
  • With intense federal funding negotiations ongoing, this hearing comes at a crucial time to highlight the growing crises of senior hunger, malnutrition, isolation and loneliness.
  • Chairman Sanders said it best: "Anyone who understands the Meals on Wheels program knows it's not just the actual meals delivered.
  • To learn more about how Meals on Wheels opens the door to addressing nutrition, social connection, safety and so much more, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org .

Transformative Gift from Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff and Lynne Benioff Will Expand Access and Continuity of Healthcare in Hawai'i

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A major donation by longstanding philanthropists in Hawai'i will significantly increase healthcare access, addressing critical infrastructure gaps and helping ensure excellent and continuous care for communities in Hawai'i.

Key Points: 
  • The $150 million gift by Marc and Lynne Benioff is one of the largest single private donations in Hawai'i's history.
  • It provides $100 million for Hawai'i Pacific Health, one of the state's largest nonprofit healthcare organizations, to help create a "healthcare campus of the future" at Honolulu-based Straub Medical Center.
  • "Hilo Medical Center's mission is to provide the best possible healthcare for our family, friends and neighbors," says Dan Brinkman, CEO of Hilo Medical Center.
  • "We are truly grateful for this extremely generous and transformational gift," said Ray Vara, president and CEO of Hawai'i Pacific Health.

ICO fines financial services company £50k for spam text messages

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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Financial services company LADH Limited has been fined £50,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for sending tens of thousands of spam text messages, in breach of Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Key Points: 
  • Financial services company LADH Limited has been fined £50,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for sending tens of thousands of spam text messages, in breach of Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
  • Over a six-week period from March to April 2022, LADH Limited sent more than 31,000 text messages without valid consent.
  • Most of these unwanted text messages did not offer an opportunity for the recipients to opt out, which is also unlawful.
  • There were 106 complaints made to Mobile UK’s Spam Reporting Service by people who had received these unwanted text messages.

AAFA Applauds Senate Investigation into Pricing of Asthma Inhalers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Washington, DC, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today applauded the announcement of a U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) investigation into the high costs of inhalers used for the treatment of asthma.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today applauded the announcement of a U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) investigation into the high costs of inhalers used for the treatment of asthma.
  • With appropriate treatment, asthma is a disease that can be controlled,” said AAFA president and CEO Kenneth Mendez.
  • “AAFA applauds the Senate HELP Committee for addressing the high costs of asthma inhalers.
  • One of the AAFA reports cited in letters sent to drug manufacturers highlights disparities in asthma treatment and outcomes.

Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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In 2023, several major initiatives launched under Dr. Perlin’s leadership to advance quality and safety in each of his priority areas.

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  • In 2023, several major initiatives launched under Dr. Perlin’s leadership to advance quality and safety in each of his priority areas.
  • The voluntary certification emphasizes the structures and processes needed to decrease healthcare disparities and promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Previously, Dr. Perlin was president, Clinical Operations and chief medical officer at HCA Healthcare, Nashville.
  • Profiles of all the honorees appeared in the Dec. 4 issue of Modern Healthcare Magazine and are available online .

Tenax Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND for TNX-103 (oral levosimendan) for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF), Initiation of Phase 3 sites expected 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The LEVEL Study (LEVosimendan to Improve Exercise Limitation in PH-HFpEF Patients) is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The LEVEL Study (LEVosimendan to Improve Exercise Limitation in PH-HFpEF Patients) is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • “We could not be more pleased with the results of our collaborative, productive discussions with the FDA, which provide a clear path to starting LEVEL, including mutual alignment with respect to the primary efficacy endpoint and expected patient enrollment,” said Chris Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tenax Therapeutics.
  • “Importantly, Tenax will not be required to conduct a long-term, cardiovascular outcomes trial, which should significantly reduce our costs and time to registration for TNX-103.
  • Every investigative site that enrolled patients in the HELP Study has been invited to participate in LEVEL, and already 90% have agreed to take part.

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Senate Committee for Advancing SCREENS For Cancer Act That Will Make Breast Health Services More Accessible

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today commended members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act, an important step in the legislation becoming law. The full U.S. Senate and House will need to approve the legislation and President Joe Biden will need to sign it before it can become law.

Key Points: 
  • Susan G. Komen applauds the advancement of federal legislation that would make breast health services more accessible.
  • Unfortunately, widespread racial health disparities persist in breast cancer, and NBCCEDP helps to address the barriers that lead to poor outcomes.
  • "We cannot realize breast health equity without ensuring that timely screening and diagnostic services are available to all.
  • We look forward to building on this momentum and seeing the SCREENS for Cancer Act passed by this Congress."

Allegheny Health Network Program for Older Adults Receives Top Designation from American Geriatrics Society

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Division of Geriatrics, part of the AHN Primary Care Institute, and the AHN Nursing Institute announced today that its Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) has been awarded 'Center of Excellence' (COE) status by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). AHN is one of just seven sites nationally to achieve the COE designation, out of approximately 200 programs implemented across the country and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • AHN is one of just seven sites nationally to achieve the COE designation, out of approximately 200 programs implemented across the country and around the world.
  • The esteemed designation was awarded following AHN's demonstration of a longstanding commitment to the AGS care model, formally known as ' CoCare®: HELP ,' and for sustaining and expanding the program across AHN.
  • The program was first implemented at AHN's West Penn Hospital before expanding to Allegheny General Hospital (AGH).
  • "We are extremely grateful to the American Geriatrics Society for recognizing our program in this special way and appreciate their continued partnership in the care of older adults at AHN."