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RXNT Announces Transition to Relay Exchange Clearinghouse

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare technology company RXNT, a leading developer of ambulatory clinical and practice management software, announced its successful transition to the Relay Exchange clearinghouse via Change Healthcare on May 9th, 2024. This transition, which follows a period of extensive beta testing, will restore full claim submission capabilities for RXNT's current and prospective customers. The decision to transition to a new clearinghouse was made with the goal of bringing systems back online as quickly and safely as possible, in turn helping practices resume their typical revenue operations and ensure their financial stability.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare technology company RXNT , a leading developer of ambulatory clinical and practice management software, announced its successful transition to the Relay Exchange clearinghouse via Change Healthcare on May 9th, 2024.
  • This transition, which follows a period of extensive beta testing, will restore full claim submission capabilities for RXNT's current and prospective customers.
  • However, RXNT remains in active communication regarding service restoration for ERAs, Statement Printing, the Payer Finder API, and online customer portals.
  • At this time, no further action is required from all current RXNT clients to begin submitting claims via Relay Exchange.

Healthier Capital Founder and Former One Medical CEO Endorses Medeloop Amid Launch of New AI Research Agent

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
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Rubin's board appointment is complemented by an investment in Medeloop from Healthier Capital, the venture capital firm he founded to partner with technology-powered healthcare innovators.

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  • Rubin's board appointment is complemented by an investment in Medeloop from Healthier Capital, the venture capital firm he founded to partner with technology-powered healthcare innovators.
  • This announcement aligns with the debut of Medeloop's new AI Research Agent, which the team has named ART.
  • Building on its robust platform, Medeloop has launched ART, an autonomous research agent poised to transform clinical research workflows with minimal human oversight.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Amir Dan Rubin from Healthier Capital to Medeloop's board of directors," said CEO, Rene Caissie at Medeloop.

The Arc and United Health Foundation Launch $2.5M Partnership to Tackle Mental Health Crisis for People with Disabilities

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
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The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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  • The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • Up to 40% of people with IDD have co-occurring mental health conditions, and this critical funding will help address their unmet mental health needs.
  • These statistics highlight the need for training and awareness to ensure providers and caregivers are equipped to support the mental health needs of people with disabilities.
  • Over three years, the United Health Foundation grant will help train caregivers, health care professionals, first responders, educators and family members to recognize the mental health needs of people with IDD and decrease the number of mental health crisis incidents experienced by this population.

PracticeTek Appoints Steve Auerbach as New Chief Executive Officer

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024
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PracticeTek, a leading provider of software, payments and billing solutions to the retail healthcare market, has announced that Steve Auerbach has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024.

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  • PracticeTek, a leading provider of software, payments and billing solutions to the retail healthcare market, has announced that Steve Auerbach has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
  • “I am thrilled to accept the role as Chief Executive Officer of PracticeTek,” said Steve Auerbach.
  • I look forward to working closely with the PracticeTek team to create an industry-leading platform for our customers.”
    “We are excited to have Steve join PracticeTek as Chief Executive Officer,” said Michal Petrzela, Managing Director at Lightyear Capital, which owns majority stake in the Company.
  • We are pleased to welcome Steve and are confident that his experience will enable him to build off PracticeTek’s strong foundation to significantly grow the company.”

Abel Communications Launches New On-Demand Thought Leadership Program

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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BALTIMORE, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abel Communications, an award-winning public relations firm, has announced the launch of "Expertise, Amplified," an on-demand Thought Leadership program designed to programmatically and strategically raise the profile of subject matter experts.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abel Communications , an award-winning public relations firm, has announced the launch of "Expertise, Amplified," an on-demand Thought Leadership program designed to programmatically and strategically raise the profile of subject matter experts.
  • "Anyone in the business of selling their thinking –– a lawyer, engineer, accountant, architect –– can be a Thought Leader," said Greg Abel, CEO and president of Abel Communications.
  • Abel Communications has provided similar programs for clients including Medifast, OneDigital, UnitedHealthcare, Crisis24, and Loyola University Maryland.
  • Chris Mullins, senior managing principal at OneDigital, praised the Abel Communications team for their creativity, organization and follow through.

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month to Support Children and Families

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, announced the latest expansion of their multi-year commitment to the emotional well-being of young children, building on a long history of support in this critical area. New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.

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  • New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.
  • Focusing on nurturing relationships and the mind-body-heart connection can help children develop a strong foundation for their emotional well-being.
  • "The mental health crisis we're facing today is top of mind for many, yet its impact on young children is often overlooked," said Sherrie Westin, President and Interim CEO, Sesame Workshop.
  • "Mental health providers, or 'feelings helpers,' can play an important role guiding families on how to support children's emotional well-being and helping children understand and cope with overwhelming emotions."

Badge Drives Digital Transformation in Healthcare with World's Leading Direct Healthcare Provider

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Badge Inc., the award-winning privacy company enabling Identity without Secrets™, today announced integration with Premise Health, the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, to tackle the threat of stored credentials with privacy-preserving authentication from Badge. Premise Health has over 800 locations, delivering care through its Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions. Premise Health Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Joey Johnson, selected Badge as an industry first to enable security, scalability, and ease of use during this time of digital transformation across the healthcare space. Badge ensures the highest level of data privacy and security, clinical efficiencies and enables implementation of global governance strategies at scale.

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  • Premise Health has over 800 locations, delivering care through its Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions.
  • Premise Health Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Joey Johnson , selected Badge as an industry first to enable security, scalability, and ease of use during this time of digital transformation across the healthcare space.
  • Badge ensures the highest level of data privacy and security, clinical efficiencies and enables implementation of global governance strategies at scale.
  • Badge drives tangible, meaningful metrics in healthcare, from driving down support costs by eliminating password resets and token management, to providing more time between doctors and patients.

AGL Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges agilon health, inc. Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024
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RADNOR, Pa., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against agilon health, inc. ( NYSE: AGL ) (“agilon” or the “Company”).

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  • RADNOR, Pa., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against agilon health, inc. ( NYSE: AGL ) (“agilon” or the “Company”).
  • The filing of the Hope Action does not change the May 20, 2024, lead plaintiff deadline.
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  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages agilon investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.

Amedisys Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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BATON ROUGE, La., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.
  • The supplemental slides provided in connection with the first quarter 2024 earnings release can be found on the Investor Relations page of our website.
  • In light of the pending merger of the Company with UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Amedisys will not conduct a quarterly earnings call to discuss the first quarter results.
  • These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not more meaningful than or as an alternative to, the GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release and the company’s financial statements.

CareSource names Fred A. Schulz Chief Operating Officer

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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DAYTON, Ohio, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization, announced today the appointment of Fred A. Schulz to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource , a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization, announced today the appointment of Fred A. Schulz to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • He is a member of the company’s executive leadership team and reports to CareSource President and CEO Erhardt Preitauer.
  • In this role, Schulz will leverage his vast experience in government health care programs to drive operational excellence and strategic growth for CareSource.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Fred to the CareSource family," said Preitauer.