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Lung Cancer Research Foundation Names 2024 Evening of Innovation Gala Honoree

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to announce Dr. Mark G. Kris as its honoree for the 3rd annual Evening of Innovation Gala, which will be held on September 24, 2024 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. Members of LCRF's Board of Directors and Gala Committee are committed to showcasing LCRF's impact through recognition of an individual whose support of the organization and the field of lung cancer research is unparalleled, and someone who exemplifies the spirit of LCRF to improve the lives of persons with lung cancers through research.

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Foundation Honors Contributions of Dr. Mark G. Kris
NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to announce Dr. Mark G. Kris as its honoree for the 3rd annual Evening of Innovation Gala, which will be held on September 24, 2024 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan.
As a thoracic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Kris's clinical and research accomplishments over the last four decades have transformed lung cancer care both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Kris's impact at the Lung Cancer Research Foundation spans decades, beginning with an advisory role in Joan's Legacy.
The 2024 Evening of Innovation Gala will take place at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

North Park University Introduces New Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science for Fall 2024

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星期三, 三月 6, 2024

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CHICAGO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University announced today that it is adding a new major in applied computer science (BA) to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas where employers are searching for talent.

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CHICAGO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University announced today that it is adding a new major in applied computer science (BA) to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas where employers are searching for talent.
The hybrid program will be taught both on North Park's campus and online via a partnership with the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) and Rize Education .
The involved parties directly collaborated with Google to build computer science courses that will develop graduates to fill essential and understaffed roles across tech industries.
Combined with our liberal arts core, this new major will prepare students for lives of significance and service."

HealthTrust Signs or Renews 58 Members in 2023

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023

HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading performance improvement organization supporting providers across all healthcare settings, has announced that in 2023 it signed, renewed or rostered through channel partners 58 members consisting of integrated health networks, hospitals and non-acute providers.

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HealthTrust Performance GroupSM , a leading performance improvement organization supporting providers across all healthcare settings, has announced that in 2023 it signed, renewed or rostered through channel partners 58 members consisting of integrated health networks, hospitals and non-acute providers.
These members join a growing community of hospitals and health systems that have designated HealthTrust as their exclusive group purchasing organization (GPO).
In joining HealthTrust, members enjoy immediate and sustainable savings through access to purchasing contracts for supplies and services, educational resources, and participation in clinical and advisory engagements.
“We are delighted to have welcomed many new members and extend relationships with existing organizations over the course of the year,” said David Osborn, HealthTrust senior vice president, account management and sales.

U.S. Air Force Awards Viasat Up To $900 Million Multi-Vendor Technology Integration and Architecture Contract

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星期四, 十二月 28, 2023

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it will work with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC) to transition and integrate new innovative technologies and capabilities as part of a $900 million ceiling, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

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Viasat experts will accelerate and expand technology integration across the Air Force.
The contract has an approximate five-year term, with options for up to an additional five years.
The architecture and integration directorate – AFLCMC/XA – works with industry contractors like Viasat to transition those technologies ever-faster to operational forces.
The combined company now operates a fleet of 18 satellites in space, with an additional 10 satellites under development.

ShiftMed Launches Exclusive Partnership with LCMC Health to Offer Flexible, On-Demand Work Solutions to Local Nurses

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023

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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftMed, the leader in on-demand workforce technology, has announced its partnership with LCMC Health, a prominent healthcare provider in New Orleans. ShiftMed's integrated platform will be a first-of-its-kind option available to Louisiana nurses working in acute care, enabling them to access a wide array of flexible work opportunities and pick up shifts that align with where and when they want to work.

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MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftMed , the leader in on-demand workforce technology, has announced its partnership with LCMC Health, a prominent healthcare provider in New Orleans.
ShiftMed will serve as LCMC Health's exclusive on-demand partner, offering a range of incentives to local nurses that extend beyond traditional compensation, including Instant Pay™, Guaranteed Shifts™, and seamless integration with Uber Health.
"ShiftMed is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and changing the way they work," said Todd Walrath, CEO of ShiftMed.
To learn more about how ShiftMed is providing workforce solutions to health systems, please visit www.ShiftMed.com .

Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium LEADER Trial Enrolls 100th Patient

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星期二, 十月 24, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium (LCMC), facilitated by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF), announces the enrollment of one hundred patients in its fourth study, LCMC4 Evaluation of Actionable Drivers in EaRly Stage Lung Cancer (LEADER), examining targeted drugs given as single agents and combinations as neoadjuvant therapies matched to specific genetic mutations.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium (LCMC), facilitated by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF), announces the enrollment of one hundred patients in its fourth study, LCMC4 Evaluation of Actionable Drivers in EaRly Stage Lung Cancer (LEADER), examining targeted drugs given as single agents and combinations as neoadjuvant therapies matched to specific genetic mutations.
This is the first of the LEADER trial's major milestones to be met, with many more to come.
Patients with early-stage lung cancers who are interested in participating in the LCMC LEADER trial should discuss the study with their oncologist to determine eligibility and the process for enrollment.
To learn more about LCRF and its grants program, visit www.lcrf.org
To learn more about LCMC and the LEADER trial, visit LCRF.org/LCMC4

Tulane Business Forum explores Louisiana’s next generation economy

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023

Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), the 44th annual forum will look across industries to determine winning strategies for the future.

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Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), the 44th annual forum will look across industries to determine winning strategies for the future.
For the 44th annual Tulane Business Forum, a distinguished panel of executives and experts will discuss the state’s emerging economy and what they’re doing now to position themselves for future success.
Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), which represents more than 25,000 graduates of Tulane University’s A.
B. Freeman School of Business , the forum is the association’s signature event and one of the region’s largest annual conference dedicated to local and national business topics.

FTC Sues to Stop the Potentially Illegal Integration of New Orleans Area Hospitals Over Failure to Follow Federal Reporting Law

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星期四, 四月 20, 2023

"We are seeking to hold LCMC accountable for disregarding the law by ignoring filing requirements and prematurely consummating their deal,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.

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"We are seeking to hold LCMC accountable for disregarding the law by ignoring filing requirements and prematurely consummating their deal,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.
Despite that, the agency said, LCMC and HCA consummated the transaction on January 3 without ever reporting it to the agencies.
The Compliance, Premerger Notification, Office of General Counsel, and Mergers IV divisions were responsible for this matter.
For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.

FTC Sues to Stop the Potentially Illegal Integration of New Orleans Area Hospitals Over Failure to Follow Federal Reporting Law

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星期四, 四月 20, 2023

"We are seeking to hold LCMC accountable for disregarding the law by ignoring filing requirements and prematurely consummating their deal,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.

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"We are seeking to hold LCMC accountable for disregarding the law by ignoring filing requirements and prematurely consummating their deal,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.
Despite that, the agency said, LCMC and HCA consummated the transaction on January 3 without ever reporting it to the agencies.
The Compliance, Premerger Notification, Office of General Counsel, and Mergers IV divisions were responsible for this matter.
For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.

Louisiana Children's Medical Center and Sapphire Health deploy cloud read-only ransomware recovery tool for EHR on AWS

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星期四, 三月 2, 2023

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NEW ORLEANS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapphire Health announced the deployment of an Epic Cloud Read-Only ransomware recovery tool for Louisiana Children's Medical Center's (LCMC) Electronic Health Record (EHR) on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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NEW ORLEANS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapphire Health announced the deployment of an Epic Cloud Read-Only ransomware recovery tool for Louisiana Children's Medical Center's (LCMC) Electronic Health Record (EHR) on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Sapphire Health, working with LCMC, was able to complete this project end-to-end within eight weeks.
"Healthcare organizations face many technological threats to their business resiliency," says Eric Pennington, Director of Solutions Engineering at Sapphire Health.
I'm extremely proud of the Sapphire and LCMC team for implementing this solution on AWS."