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APhA calls for strong cybersecurity measures following Change Healthcare cyberattack

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APhA's Board of Trustees issued the following statement calling for stronger cybersecurity measures following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APhA's Board of Trustees issued the following statement calling for stronger cybersecurity measures following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
  • The Change Healthcare cyberattack made obvious the deep vulnerabilities of our nation's digital health care infrastructure, resulting in devastating patient care disruption, particularly at community and health system pharmacies across the country.
  • The APhA HOD passed the following cybersecurity policy statements.
  • APhA advocates for education providers to facilitate, and pharmacy personnel to seek out, education and training on cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices.

TEDCO Announces the Cyber Maryland Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Board of Directors for the Cyber Maryland Program ("Program"). The Program was established by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session to develop and implement a strategy to address Cybersecurity related workforce vacancies in the state. The Program is managed by an 18-member Board of Directors, each with backgrounds in information technology and cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Board of Directors for the Cyber Maryland Program ("Program").
  • The Program is managed by an 18-member Board of Directors, each with backgrounds in information technology and cybersecurity.
  • "Our administration is deeply serious about making Maryland the cyber capital of this country.
  • The Cyber Maryland Program is one of the best tools we have to meet that mission," said Maryland Governor Wes Moore .

American Urological Association Announces 2024 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce Beth Andersen, MD, FAAP, has been named the 2024 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce Beth Andersen, MD, FAAP, has been named the 2024 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar.
  • A highly competitive award, the Gallagher Health Policy Scholar Program is a rigorous year-long training initiative aiming to equip urologists for leadership roles in health policy.
  • Additionally, scholars engage in a week-long health policy seminar for surgeons supported by the American College of Surgeons.
  • “I am honored to be selected as the 2024 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar,” said Dr. Andersen.

MedicareOnDemand Now a “Preferred Program” of Both the Medical Association of Georgia and the Texas Independent Osteopathic Physician Organization

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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MedicareOnDemand (MOD), the highly-acclaimed online platform that makes it easy for seniors to match Medicare insurance options with plans accepted by their providers, has become a preferred program of both the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) and the Texas Independent Osteopathic Physician Organization (TIOPA).

Key Points: 
  • MedicareOnDemand (MOD), the highly-acclaimed online platform that makes it easy for seniors to match Medicare insurance options with plans accepted by their providers, has become a preferred program of both the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) and the Texas Independent Osteopathic Physician Organization (TIOPA).
  • “The challenge is particularly troublesome for seniors who as they age typically require evolving healthcare needs and multiple relationships across the delivery system.
  • A consumer-friendly online insurance exchange and resource center, MedicareOnDemand ( medicareondemand.com ) helps ensure patients make informed Medicare insurance buying decisions that uphold strong physician-patient relationships.
  • These agents not only help with Medicare questions and enrollment but serve patient needs for all future Medicare support.

GreenPower Announces Production of its First All-Electric School Buses at West Virginia Manufacturing Facility

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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"Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.

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  • "Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.
  • From securing the manufacturing facility to the purchase of $15 million in GreenPower school buses, West Virginia has been the kind of partner that helps a company achieve its startup production and financial goals," he continued.
  • What officials are saying about the first production of GreenPower all-electric, purpose-built school buses in West Virginia:
    "Today marks a significant milestone for the state of West Virginia as GreenPower has completed production of the first group of all-electric, zero-emission school buses in our state.
  • – West Virginia State Senator Eric Nelson
    "Thanks to GreenPower, Kanawha County West Virginia is now seen as the home to the manufacturing of all-electric, purpose-built school buses for markets up and down the East Coast.

Minnesota Dental Association Announces 2023-2024 Officers and Trustees

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association's annual House of Delegates meeting on September 27 in Bloomington.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association's annual House of Delegates meeting on September 27 in Bloomington.
  • The newly elected 2023-2024 officers include Dr. Rosalie Perpich as president; Dr. Alejandro Aguirre as president-elect; Dr. Scott Wagnild as first vice-president; and Dr. John Noack as second vice-president.
  • Elected to fill terms as trustees were Dr. Nathan Pedersen (Hibbing), Northeastern District and Brandon Ulstad (Madison), West Central District.
  • The Minnesota Dental Association is the voice of dentistry in Minnesota, representing practicing dentists.

Dr. Rosalie Perpich Installed as President of Minnesota Dental Association

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Rosalie Perpich was installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) for the 2023-2024 term at the Association's annual House of Delegates meeting in Bloomington.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Rosalie Perpich was installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) for the 2023-2024 term at the Association's annual House of Delegates meeting in Bloomington.
  • She also serves geriatric patients at a satellite clinic and lectures for the University of Minnesota geriatric dental mini-residence program.
  • Dr. Perpich has also served as an MDA delegate at the American Dental Association House of Delegates.
  • The Minnesota Dental Association is the voice of dentistry in Minnesota, representing practicing dentists.

American Osteopathic Association installs Ira P. Monka, DO, as 127th President

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) inaugurated Ira P. Monka, DO, FACOFP, as its 127th president during its annual House of Delegates meeting on July 22.

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  • CHICAGO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) inaugurated Ira P. Monka, DO, FACOFP, as its 127th president during its annual House of Delegates meeting on July 22.
  • For nearly four decades, Dr. Monka has served patients through the Atlantic Health System in New Jersey as an osteopathic board-certified family physician.
  • As an osteopathic family physician, Dr. Monka has dedicated his entire career to serving patients on the frontlines of health care.
  • Dr. Monka, who is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, took time during his inaugural address to stress the importance of maintaining the distinctiveness of osteopathic medicine.

American Academy of Physician Associates Names Jennifer M. Orozco as Its Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today named Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, as the organization’s first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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  • Alexandria, VA, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today named Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, as the organization’s first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jennifer Orozco as our new CMO,” said AAPA CEO Lisa M. Gables, CPA.
  • Orozco is a trusted leader within AAPA and the PA profession who has a long-standing commitment to advocating for PAs and the patients they serve.
  • Additionally, she held leadership positions in various constituent organizations, including the Illinois Academy of PAs, where she served as president and legislative chair.

More Calls by AMA That Will Limit Patient Choice and Access to Quality Health Care

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) issued the following statement concerning the American Medical Association's (AMA's) call for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to be jointly regulated by boards of medicine and boards of nursing.

Key Points: 
  • The AMA has once again dusted off its old protectionist playbook and demonstrated its commitment to put profit and powerplays ahead of patients and their access to high-quality health care.
  • "While the AMA continues its efforts and tactics designed to limit patient access to the health care provider of their choice, AANP and its members remain steadfast in our efforts to ensure that every patient gains equitable access to the health care they need, when and where they need it," said AANP President-Elect Stephen Ferrara, DNP.
  • "Overwhelmingly, the American public supports policies that give them direct access to the health care provider who they choose."
  • AANP calls on the AMA to stop the rhetoric and resolutions that undermine patient choice, access and truly coordinated care.