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Huntzinger Management Group Names Aaron Wootton Chief Digital Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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.

"Huddle for Health Challenge" Launches, Spearheaded by NFL Alumni Association and ScaleHealth in Alliance with CHIME at the ViVE Event

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This partnership with ScaleHealth and the NFL Alumni Association embodies our collective commitment to addressing our communities' health challenges today."

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  • This partnership with ScaleHealth and the NFL Alumni Association embodies our collective commitment to addressing our communities' health challenges today."
  • "As NFL Alumni and beacons of our community, we have a special opportunity to make long-lasting and positive impacts to improve health and wellness from which we reside, "said Kyle Richardson, Managing Member of NFL Alumni Health.
  • The initiative aims to spark significant change across the health and wellness landscape by uniting healthcare leaders and tech innovators.
  • Stay tuned for more details about the initiative, and join us in this transformative journey by visiting www.nflalumnihealth.org/VIVE-2024 .

Seal Shield to Launch Shyld AI, World's First Autonomous UV-C Disinfection System at VIVE 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield , a prominent leader in healthcare technology, is set to introduce the groundbreaking Shyld AI autonomous UV-C disinfection system at CHIME 2024 and VIVE 2024 healthcare expositions, held in Los Angeles, CA from February 25-28 (kiosk#324-21).

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield , a prominent leader in healthcare technology, is set to introduce the groundbreaking Shyld AI autonomous UV-C disinfection system at CHIME 2024 and VIVE 2024 healthcare expositions, held in Los Angeles, CA from February 25-28 (kiosk#324-21).
  • This unveiling marks a significant advancement in healthcare technology, showcasing Shyld AI's ability to revolutionize disinfection practices through autonomous and intelligent UV-C LED technology.
  • "At Seal Shield, we are committed to advancing healthcare technology to improve patient outcomes," says Brad Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield.
  • Seal Shield invites attendees of VIVE 2024 to visit the Shyld AI booth to learn more about Shyld AI and its potential to revolutionize healthcare disinfection.

Bipartisan Representatives Introduce MATCH IT Act of 2024

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The MATCH IT Act would address the problem of patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem while improving patient safety and privacy.

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  • The MATCH IT Act would address the problem of patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem while improving patient safety and privacy.
  • Patient misidentification within the US healthcare system has long threatened patient safety and privacy and is a driver of unnecessary costs to patients and providers.
  • “The MATCH IT Act would help decrease rates of misidentification, improve patient privacy and patient care through a standardization of patient information, and allow records to be matched more accurately.
  • Intermountain Health salutes long-time congressional champions on patient matching, Representatives Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania and Bill Foster of Illinois.”

Biofourmis and WellSpan Health Collaborate to Deliver High-Quality Hospital-Level Acute and Post-Discharge Care to Patients at Home

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofourmis, a leading global technology-enabled care delivery company, today announced that WellSpan Health, an eight-hospital integrated delivery system in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, has chosen Biofourmis to support the enterprise-wide expansion and management of a bundled program that includes hospital-level and post-acute care at home.

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  • WellSpan boasts one of the largest such programs in the nation, with more than 400 patients managed per month.
  • WellSpan is replacing its legacy system with Biofourmis's remote patient management solution that spans the care continuum.
  • "WellSpan Health is a leading, innovative health system with a clear care-at-home vision and strategy," said Biofourmis Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Maulik Majmudar, MD.
  • We look forward to growing with WellSpan and supporting an optimal patient care experience and outcomes."

Carahsoft Exhibits Innovative Healthcare Solutions at the ViVE 2024 Conference in Los Angeles, February 25-28, 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

RESTON Va., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted IT Solutions Provider for the Healthcare Industry™, will be joined by more than 20 technology partners at ViVE 2024 .

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  • RESTON Va., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted IT Solutions Provider for the Healthcare Industry™, will be joined by more than 20 technology partners at ViVE 2024 .
  • Established by HLTH and CHIME, ViVE brings together a vibrant ecosystem of healthcare leaders, Government agencies, medical providers and other industry experts to advance the business of digital healthcare.
  • ViVE 2024 will feature more than 300 healthcare IT experts from private and Public Sector health organizations and leading technology innovators who will share valuable insights to advance healthcare initiatives by maximizing enabling technologies.
  • In addition to several keynote speakers, ViVE will also include breakout session topics and themes such as:
    Is it Really All About the Patient?

MEDITECH Returns to ViVE on February 25-28 in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Join us on February 25-28, 2024, in Los Angeles at booth #1524 to see how Expanse is setting the bar for improved provider experiences and better outcomes as the intelligent EHR for today and the future.

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  • Join us on February 25-28, 2024, in Los Angeles at booth #1524 to see how Expanse is setting the bar for improved provider experiences and better outcomes as the intelligent EHR for today and the future.
  • MEDITECH staff and executives will be discussing new tools for addressing key industry issues including: mobility , precision medicine , innovative care models , efficiency of care teams , interoperability , and AI .
  • They will discuss the future of healthcare and the transformative impact technological advancements have on patient experience and healthcare delivery.
  • Visit MEDITECH’s ViVE 2024 event page for the latest updates and additional information.

MEDITECH Vice Chairman Howard Messing Honored With the CHIME Foundation Industry Leader Award

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives ( CHIME ) has selected MEDITECH Vice Chairman and longtime CEO Howard Messing as the recipient of this year’s distinguished CHIME Foundation Industry Leader Award.

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  • The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives ( CHIME ) has selected MEDITECH Vice Chairman and longtime CEO Howard Messing as the recipient of this year’s distinguished CHIME Foundation Industry Leader Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130158240/en/
    “I'm deeply honored to receive this recognition from CHIME,” states Messing.
  • The CHIME Foundation is proud to honor him with the Industry Leader Award, recognizing his pivotal role as one of the original founders of the EHR industry."
  • The CHIME Foundation Industry Leader Award was presented to Messing on Friday, November 10, at the CHIME Fall Forum in Phoenix, AZ, to recognize these achievements.

ELLKAY & SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AWARDED 2023 CHIME COLLABORATION AWARD

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ELLKAY, LLC, a leader in interoperability for more than 20 years, and Signature Healthcare, a private, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital, were awarded the 2023 CHIME Collaboration Award.

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  • ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ELLKAY, LLC, a leader in interoperability for more than 20 years, and Signature Healthcare, a private, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital, were awarded the 2023 CHIME Collaboration Award.
  • The CHIME Collaboration Award is presented annually to recognize a CHIME member CIO and a CHIME Foundation firm who together offer a benefit to the healthcare IT community.
  • Ajay Kapare, ELLKAY's President, and Chief Strategy Officer, shared, "We are honored to receive this award alongside Signature Healthcare.
  • In February 2023, a ten-alarm fire broke out at Signature Healthcare threatening the safety of 176 patients and disrupting operations.

Airwavz Solutions Welcomes Healthcare Technology Leader, Craig Richardville, to its Market Advisory Board

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airwavz Solutions Inc., a leading provider of wireless solutions, announces the latest addition to its Market Advisory Board – Mr. Craig Richardville, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Intermountain Health.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airwavz Solutions Inc., a leading provider of wireless solutions, announces the latest addition to its Market Advisory Board – Mr. Craig Richardville, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Intermountain Health.
  • Mr. Richardville's appointment brings a wealth of expertise in healthcare technology and digital transformation to Airwavz' respected roster of advisors.
  • Brad Davis, CEO of Airwavz Solutions, Inc., expressed his enthusiasm for Mr. Richardville's appointment: "We are delighted to have Craig Richardville join our Market Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Craig Richardville's appointment to Airwavz' Market Advisory Board takes on added significance as the company has consistently demonstrated excellence in delivering wireless solutions to hospitals and healthcare networks.