Clinical Information Technology Program Office

Michael S. Aronow, MD, Installed as AOFAS® President

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Michael S. Aronow, MD, was named the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

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  • Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Michael S. Aronow, MD, was named the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
  • In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Aronow will serve on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation , the philanthropic arm of AOFAS.
  • As president of the 2,500-member society, Dr. Aronow’s main goal is to continue to move the AOFAS toward achieving its vision to lead the global community in foot and ankle education, research, innovation, and advocacy.
  • Dr. Aronow is well known in organized medicine for his tireless advocacy on behalf of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons and their patients.

Sentar Wins Multiple FORUM Health IT Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned business specializing in advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions and technology, has been selected by FORUM (formerly FedHealthIT) as a 2023 FORUM Health IT Award recipient in collaboration with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) and Defense Health Agency (DHA).

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  • Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned business specializing in advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions and technology, has been selected by FORUM (formerly FedHealthIT) as a 2023 FORUM Health IT Award recipient in collaboration with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) and Defense Health Agency (DHA).
  • Selected by a panel of peers for driving innovation across the Federal Health Community, Sentar is being recognized for two programs: 1) NIWC Atlantic Defense Health IT (DHIT) Joint Operational Medical Information System (JOMIS) Risk Management Support and 2) NIWC Atlantic DHIT Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program Office (PO) Support.
  • The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has been undergoing significant enterprise changes, requiring new approaches to accomplish Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
  • Each medical enterprise system offers distinct capabilities, involving an in-depth RMF evaluation while pursuing an Authorization to Operate (ATO) on the enterprise network.

Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) Names New Chief of Cyber and Technology Programs

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Advanced IT Concepts, Inc. (AITC), a leading systems integration firm providing information technology (IT), training, simulation and professional services and solutions to defense and federal agencies, recently named Matthew Page as the company’s Chief of Cyber and Technology Programs.

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  • Advanced IT Concepts, Inc. (AITC), a leading systems integration firm providing information technology (IT), training, simulation and professional services and solutions to defense and federal agencies, recently named Matthew Page as the company’s Chief of Cyber and Technology Programs.
  • Page is responsible for the successful implementation of all Cyber and Technology related programs, the development and enactment of cyber security growth strategy for future cyber program expansion opportunities and leading the Cyber Security Community of Interest (COI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005500/en/
    AITC welcomes Matthew Page of Chief of Cyber and Technology Programs.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to joining AITC, Page previously served our nation as an Army Chief Warrant Officer and a Department of the Army Civilian.

MolecuLight Featured in Vizient Tech Watch as Key Technology for Visualizing Bacterial Burden and Helping to Reduce Surgical Site Infections

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MolecuLight Corp. , the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial loads, is featured in Vizient's newly released Tech Watch publication as a key technology for visualizing bacterial load and its locations, and helping to reduce surgical site infections.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MolecuLight Corp. , the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial loads, is featured in Vizient's newly released Tech Watch publication as a key technology for visualizing bacterial load and its locations, and helping to reduce surgical site infections.
  • The article, " Fluorescence Imaging: New technology enables point-of-care surgical wound bacterial assessment " is featured in Vizient's Tech Watch (Medical Device) Volume 3 issue, issued this past week.
  • The Tech Watch article describes how surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in up to 38% of surgeries1 (depending on anatomical location and type of surgery) and account for 20% of all healthcare-acquired infections2.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of post-surgical bacterial loads and infection is critical to enable prompt treatment before the infection worsens.

MolecuLight Featured in Vizient Tech Watch as Key Technology for Visualizing Bacterial Burden and Helping to Reduce Surgical Site Infections

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MolecuLight Corp., the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial loads, is featured in Vizient's newly released Tech Watch publication as a key technology for visualizing bacterial load and its locations, and helping to reduce surgical site infections. The article, "Fluorescence Imaging: New technology enables point-of-care surgical wound bacterial assessment" is featured in Vizient's Tech Watch (Medical Device) Volume 3 issue, issued this past week.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MolecuLight Corp. , the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial loads, is featured in Vizient's newly released Tech Watch publication as a key technology for visualizing bacterial load and its locations, and helping to reduce surgical site infections.
  • The article, " Fluorescence Imaging: New technology enables point-of-care surgical wound bacterial assessment " is featured in Vizient's Tech Watch (Medical Device) Volume 3 issue, issued this past week.
  • The Tech Watch article describes how surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in up to 38% of surgeries1 (depending on anatomical location and type of surgery) and account for 20% of all healthcare-acquired infections2.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of post-surgical bacterial loads and infection is critical to enable prompt treatment before the infection worsens.

Trident University International Faculty Dr. Indira Guzman Receives 2022 Teaching Excellence Award

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Indira Guzman is the recipient of Trident University International's (Trident) Teaching Excellence Award for 2022. She was presented with the award during the University's Commencement Ceremony on July 22 in Long Beach, California.

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  • Dr. Indira Guzman received Trident's Teaching Excellence Award for 2022.
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Indira Guzman is the recipient of Trident University International's (Trident) Teaching Excellence Award for 2022.
  • Dr. Guzman was selected by the University Faculty Development Council by a rubric which considered feedback submitted by Trident students.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

BrainScope Receives Innovative Technology Contract from Vizient for Its Novel Head Injury Triage Medical Device

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through Vizients Innovative Technology Program.

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  • Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through Vizients Innovative Technology Program.
  • We are so proud to have received the Innovative Technology contract from Vizient said Susan Hertzberg, Chief Executive Officer of BrainScope.
  • Health care experts on Vizient member councils evaluated BrainScope as part of our Innovative Technology Program, said Kelly Flaharty, senior director of contract process for Vizient.
  • Vizient may award a contract to products deemed worthy of the Innovative Technology designation outside of the competitive bid cycle.

AIG Names Marilyn Hirsch as Senior Vice President, Treasurer

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

American International Group (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Marilyn Hirsch has returned to AIG as Senior Vice President, Treasurer, effective immediately.

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  • American International Group (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Marilyn Hirsch has returned to AIG as Senior Vice President, Treasurer, effective immediately.
  • She reports to Shane Fitzsimons, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AIG.
  • Ms. Hirsch rejoined AIG from the Allstate Corporation where she served as Senior Vice President & Treasurer.
  • From 2011 to 2015, Ms. Hirsch held various leadership positions at AIG, the most recent being Head of Strategy AIG Property Casualty.

Lokavant Expands Global Customer Base and Bolsters Leadership Team

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Lokavant , a leading clinical trial intelligence company, today announced an expansion of its global customer base and additions to its leadership team.

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  • Lokavant , a leading clinical trial intelligence company, today announced an expansion of its global customer base and additions to its leadership team.
  • Lokavant has signed a multi-year enterprise partnership with the CMIC Group, the oldest and largest Japanese contract research organization (CRO).
  • Lokavant has also formed a significant new partnership with Perficient, the leading global digital consultancy with more than 6,000 employees.
  • Lokavant has expanded its leadership team through the appointments of Sean Li as Head of Data Science and Analytics and Todd Johnson as Head of Customer Success.

Lokavant Expands Global Customer Base and Bolsters Leadership Team

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lokavant , a leading clinical trial intelligence company, today announced an expansion of its global customer base and additions to its leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lokavant , a leading clinical trial intelligence company, today announced an expansion of its global customer base and additions to its leadership team.
  • Lokavant has signed a multi-year enterprise partnership with the CMIC Group, the oldest and largest Japanese contract research organization (CRO).
  • Lokavant has also formed a significant new partnership with Perficient, the leading global digital consultancy with more than 6,000 employees.
  • Lokavant has expanded its leadership team through the appointments of Sean Li as Head of Data Science and Analytics and Todd Johnson as Head of Customer Success.