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Civitas Networks for Health to Host 2024 Annual Conference in Detroit This October

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civitas Networks for Health today announced its 2024 Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, October 15 through Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civitas Networks for Health today announced its 2024 Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, October 15 through Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
  • "We are thrilled to host the 2024 Civitas Annual Conference in Detroit, a city known for its resilience and innovation,” said Lisa Bari, CEO, Civitas Networks for Health.
  • Civitas’ Host Committee includes the following member organizations: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association , Health Impact Ohio , Illinois Public Health Institute , Indiana Health Information Exchange , MetaStar , Michigan Health Information Network , Michigan Multipayer Initiatives , Michigan Public Health Institute , Ohio Health Information Partnership , PHOENIX Project – Wayne State University , The Health Collaborative , Velatura HIE Corporation , Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality , and Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network .
  • The conference agenda will feature expert keynote speakers, each offering unique insights on turning health data into meaningful health care outcomes.

ReAlta Life Sciences Announces New Research Collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to Evaluate RLS-0071 as a Medical Countermeasure for Acute Radiation Syndrome

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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“We are very pleased to partner with NIAID and AFRRI to evaluate ReAlta’s lead drug candidate, RLS-0071, as a radiation countermeasure for GI-ARS,” says Dr. Ulrich Thienel, Chief Executive Officer of ReAlta.

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  • “We are very pleased to partner with NIAID and AFRRI to evaluate ReAlta’s lead drug candidate, RLS-0071, as a radiation countermeasure for GI-ARS,” says Dr. Ulrich Thienel, Chief Executive Officer of ReAlta.
  • AFRRI is unique and powerful radiobiological research institute, with six decades of active, robust, and outstanding support to the U.S. Department of Defense through research, reach-back, and education.
  • It is the only U. S. Department of Defense medical R&D facility dedicated solely to nuclear and radiological defense.
  • ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. is a mid-stage clinical biotech company dedicated to saving lives by rebalancing the inflammatory response to address life threatening acute inflammatory and rare diseases.

Global Medical Device Connectivity Market Analysis Report 2023-2024 and 2029: Rising Demand for Seamless Communication and Increased Efficiencies Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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The global medical device connectivity market in 2023 stood at US$2.35 billion, and is likely to reach US$8.84 billion by 2029.

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  • The global medical device connectivity market in 2023 stood at US$2.35 billion, and is likely to reach US$8.84 billion by 2029.
  • The global medical device connectivity market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.71%, during the forecast period of 2024-2029.
  • North America medical device connectivity market enjoyed the highest market share in 2023, primarily owing to reasons such as the high prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing adoption of EHRs.
  • By Technology: According to the report, the global medical device connectivity market is bifurcated into three technologies: Wireless, Wired and Hybrid.

Grant & Eisenhofer Wins Jury Trial in Wrongful Death Suit Against The University of Chicago Medical Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Leading plaintiffs’ law firm Grant & Eisenhofer won a jury verdict of over $14 million against The University of Chicago Medical Center, in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of a boy who was born at UCMC with catastrophic brain damage.

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  • Leading plaintiffs’ law firm Grant & Eisenhofer won a jury verdict of over $14 million against The University of Chicago Medical Center, in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of a boy who was born at UCMC with catastrophic brain damage.
  • James Varga in Cook County Circuit Court (Illinois), a 12-person jury found UCMC liable for the death of four-and-a-half-year-old Oluwasemilore “Praise” Oyedapo.
  • Grant & Eisenhofer represented Praise’s mother, Omotola Oyedapo, who was 33-weeks pregnant when she was brought by ambulance to UCMC on July 9, 2016.
  • The case is captioned: Olusoji Oyedapo, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Oluwasemilore Praise Oyedapo v. The University of Chicago Medical Center d/b/a UChicago Medicine, 20 L 13797.

Connie Announces Expansion of Flagship Medication Safety Tool to Protect Connecticut Residents

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Connie , the State of Connecticut’s nonprofit health information exchange (HIE), marked another year of successfully leveraging a nation-leading innovative medication safety tool.

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  • Connie , the State of Connecticut’s nonprofit health information exchange (HIE), marked another year of successfully leveraging a nation-leading innovative medication safety tool.
  • Utilized by healthcare providers across the state who collectively serve more than 4.5 million patients, the tool’s demonstrated impact has paved the way for expansion of the program.
  • The Medication Management tool — developed by Connie based on the work of the Medication Reconciliation and Polypharmacy Work Group, per Connecticut General Assembly’s Special Act 18-6 — empowers healthcare providers not only by storing medication data and advancing deduplication processes, but also dispatching critical information to the point of care.
  • “Developing the tool to realize the vision of the Best Possible Medication History workgroup into a functioning Medication Management tool exemplifies what’s so great about Connie,” said Searls.

Harmony Healthcare IT adds Kelly Hahaj as VP of Corporate Development

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT announced the appointment of Kelly Hahaj as its VP of Corporate Development. In this role, Hahaj is responsible for leading current business efforts as well as identifying and evaluating opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive continued expansion. Hahaj's deep healthcare IT experience as a leader in health information exchange, clinical systems and data interoperability will be instrumental to these efforts.

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  • SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT announced the appointment of Kelly Hahaj as its VP of Corporate Development.
  • In this role, Hahaj is responsible for leading current business efforts as well as identifying and evaluating opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive continued expansion.
  • Hahaj's deep healthcare IT experience as a leader in health information exchange, clinical systems and data interoperability will be instrumental to these efforts.
  • "We are thrilled to have Kelly onboard and look forward to her corporate development stewardship that will deliver long-term success for our partners."

Velatura Announces Revolutionary Pilot Project with DocuSign to Streamline Patient Consent, Improve Efficiency

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Secure and timely sharing of patient information between patients and providers is crucial for delivering coordinated care across diagnoses, treatments and healthcare settings.

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  • Secure and timely sharing of patient information between patients and providers is crucial for delivering coordinated care across diagnoses, treatments and healthcare settings.
  • “By joining forces with Velatura, we’re not only streamlining patient consent – we’re revolutionizing it,” said Robert Chatwani, President & General Manager of Growth at DocuSign.
  • Together, we are leveraging technology to streamline workflows and fundamentally reshape healthcare for the better.”
    The pilot project will begin rolling out to select Velatura network provider facilities this spring.
  • Velatura and DocuSign will be hosting a webinar titled, “Beyond Paperwork: Optimizing Patient Consent for Improved Healthcare Coordination,” with a panel discussion on March 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

Innsena Appoints Britteny Matero to Partner and Senior Vice President

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, today announced the appointment of Britteny Matero to partner and senior vice president.

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  • Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, today announced the appointment of Britteny Matero to partner and senior vice president.
  • As partner and senior vice president, Matero assumes leadership of the Innsena market access practice, which supports health tech companies, public-private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, states and other governmental entities to deploy programs making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
  • “We are proud to have Britteny as a partner,” said Kat McDavitt, president and founding partner of Innsena.
  • Her multifaceted expertise and ability to execute effectively across organizational levels make her a valuable asset to Innsena and the broader healthcare landscape.

Huntzinger Management Group Names Aaron Wootton Chief Digital Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Huntzinger Management Group, Inc. (Huntzinger), a leader in healthcare IT advisory, managed information and consulting services and a 2020 and 2021 Best in KLAS winner for HIT Advisory Services, announced Aaron Wootton has been named Chief Digital Officer (CDO), effective February 12, 2024.

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  • Huntzinger Management Group, Inc. (Huntzinger), a leader in healthcare IT advisory, managed information and consulting services and a 2020 and 2021 Best in KLAS winner for HIT Advisory Services, announced Aaron Wootton has been named Chief Digital Officer (CDO), effective February 12, 2024.
  • In this inaugural role, Wootton will lead Huntzinger’s expansion in the digital world of healthcare IT, advancing the company’s expertise, depth and breadth in Artificial Intelligence and digitization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226714524/en/
    Aaron Wootton, Chief Digital Officer for Huntzinger Management Group (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As a well-known leader in the healthcare IT industry, Aaron brings a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to Huntzinger,” said Tanya Freeman, President, COO and Founding Partner for Huntzinger.
  • “Aaron’s understanding of digitization and AI will help take Huntzinger to the next level,” said Bob Kitts, CEO and Founding Partner of Huntzinger.

Second-time Awardees CyncHealth, PointClickCare, Innsena Granted $80,000 Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Federal Funding

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CyncHealth , the designated health information exchange (HIE) for Nebraska and Iowa; PointClickCare , a leading healthcare technology platform; and Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, won the second phase of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge —including federal funding of $80,000, for their innovative postpartum care program in Nebraska.

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  • CyncHealth , the designated health information exchange (HIE) for Nebraska and Iowa; PointClickCare , a leading healthcare technology platform; and Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, won the second phase of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge —including federal funding of $80,000, for their innovative postpartum care program in Nebraska.
  • “More than 80% of postpartum deaths are preventable, meaning lack of attentive and coordinated care is central to this devastating statistic,” says Jaime Bland, CEO of CyncHealth.
  • This award recognizes the proven success of this model,” says Britteny Matero, vice president of Market Access for Innsena.
  • “We’ve worked hard to develop and track actionable implementation steps for other states to take so that nationwide mortality and morbidity for women postpartum can be significantly reduced.”
    To learn more about the HHS Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge, visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/02/14/hhs-announces-final-phase-winn...