BELLEVUE, Wash. (PRWEB)
May 02, 2023

Nurse.org, the largest website and community of nurses online, will host its 7th Annual Red Sox “Nurse Night” at Fenway Park on May 17th, 2023. Over 5,000 New England-area nurses have already secured tickets to the event, surpassing last year’s record attendance.

According to the Red Sox, the annual “Nurse Night” is the #1 theme night in Red Sox history. “The Red Sox are excited to host thousands of nurses again at our annual ‘Nurse Night’ with Nurse.org,” said Carl Grider, Sr. Director at the Red Sox. “We look forward to honoring and thanking them for all of the hard work they do on May 17th at Fenway!”

The pregame ceremony will feature a performance of the national anthem by nurse Kelli Neville, a pediatric nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for Children in Boston, MA. Kelli won the opportunity to sing from an online audition and vote by the Nurse.org community. She said, “I have always loved honoring our country by performing the anthem at special events and as a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, it would be the ultimate dream come true to do so at Fenway.”

Ten additional nurses, nominated and voted on by the Nurse.org community, will be honored on the field during the pregame ceremony, and one will throw the first pitch. The nurses recognized for their dedication to the nursing profession include:

• Eileen Ruggieri – Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford, MA
• Jackie Haney – Lawrence General Hospital in Haverhill, MA
• Jeremy Boucher – Greenwood Center in Warwick, RI
• Katherine Johnson – Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA
• Laura Creed – Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA
• Mary T. O’Sullivan – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA
• Noelle Sullivan – Boston Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare System in Boston, MA
• Samantha Peck Dionne – Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA
• Sammy Soto – in Chelmsford, MA
• Tatenda Bomba – Lowell General Hospital in Greater Boston, MA

“I look forward to this event every year,” said Nurse Alice Benjamin, APRN, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-B, CCRN, CEN, CV-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Correspondent for Nurse.org, and the host of the award-winning “Ask Nurse Alice” podcast. “I can’t wait to meet all of these amazing nurses. Go Red Sox!” Nurse Alice will host the pregame ceremony and looks forward to meeting nurses on the main concourse during the game for photos and other giveaways.

Nurse.org is also hosting its first “Nurse Night” at T-Mobile Park with the Seattle Mariners on May 8th. Kelli Camp, a nurse anesthetist in rural Washington, will throw the first pitch, and Matt Dustin, a charge nurse at Tacoma General Hospital, will catch.

Nurses unable to the games may still enter to win “Nurse Month” prizes including shoes from Gales, wine subscriptions from NuWest, scrubs from Fabletics and more at http://www.nurse.org/win. For more information about the event and to purchase discounted tickets, please visit: https://nurse.org/nursenight

About Nurse.org

Nurse.org cares about nurses at every stage of their journey. We support and empower them to better their careers, lives and profession by publishing trusted educational resources and covering relevant news for nurses by nurses. Nurse.org influences and amplifies the nursing voices and issues that matter most, and is a trusted mentor to nurses worldwide: each month, more than 1.5M current and future nurses visit our website and we engage millions more via our email newsletters, social channels, and award-winning podcast. For more information, please visit Nurse.org and follow the social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Nurse.org is owned and operated by Full Beaker, Inc.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
May 01, 2023

The Beryl Institute announces the publication of Volume 10, Issue 1 of Patient Experience Journal (PXJ), an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal focused on research and proven practices related to understanding and improving the patient experience. Read in over 220 countries and territories, PXJ articles have been downloaded over 1,100,000 times and reflect the journal’s commitment to disseminating rigorous knowledge and expanding the global conversation on evidence and innovation in patient and human experience.

Published in association with The Beryl Institute, Volume 10, Issue 1 includes 17 articles representing commentaries, personal narratives, research studies and case studies covering topics such as:

The research represents a broad range of global organizations and institutions including Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates, Aston University, University of Ottawa, University of Pennsylvania, BC Cancer, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Island Health, Cleveland Clinic, Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Montana State University, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Exeter, Five02 Labs Inc.

“As we begin our 10th volume, PXJ has clearly emerged as something more than just a journal. It has become a place for conversation. It has served as a conduit for expanding excellence in practice,” said Jason Wolf, Founding Editor of PXJ and President & CEO of The Beryl Institute. “It has fostered new thinking. There is something very special found on these pages. It is a shared sense of purpose and of possibility. And we are forever grateful to our authors, reviewers and readers for being true champions for transforming the human experience.”

To access Volume 10, Issue 1 of PXJ, visit: http://pxjournal.org/journal

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About Patient Experience Journal:

Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published in association with The Beryl Institute. Read in over 220 countries and territories, PXJ is committed to disseminating rigorous knowledge and expanding the global conversation on evidence and innovation on patient experience.

About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is a global community of professionals and experience champions committed to transforming the human experience in healthcare. As a pioneer and leader of the experience movement and patient experience profession for more than a decade, the Institute offers unparalleled access to unbiased research and proven practices, networking and professional development opportunities and a safe, neutral space to exchange ideas and learn from others.

We define the patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care. We believe human experience is grounded in the experiences of patients & families, members of the healthcare workforce and the communities they serve.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 01, 2023

According to recent reports, over 50 million Americans are currently experiencing mental illness and 23% of adults say they have not received care for these needs due to cost. As Mental Health Month begins, it’s important for consumers to understand that flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) can bridge the gap between health plan benefits and mental health needs. As such, Health-E Commerce, parent brand to online marketplaces FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com, is offering the following tips for understanding FSA and HSA eligibility and supporting mental health for individuals and families.

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  Don’t forgo clinical services. If your health plan does not provide coverage for mental health services or prescriptions used to treat mental health conditions, you can use an FSA or HSA to pay for those expenses. Use an online eligibility list to explore related services. If you have an FSA/HSA debit card, you can use that at point of service to pay for these expenses, or submit the expenses to your FSA/HSA administrator for reimbursement.
• Take steps to manage anxiety. Anxiety can strike anytime, anywhere. Drug-free approaches like the CalmiGo Smart Calming Companion can help ease feelings of distress and anxiousness by helping users calm their breathing and stimulate the senses, making it easier to focus on maintaining a calm, balanced state.
• Improve sleep. Sleep can be elusive for people with mental health challenges. Unfortunately, lack of sleep often exacerbates these conditions. An FSA or HSA can be used to purchase over-the-counter sleep aids, as well as drug-free options like the Bed Buddy at Home Relaxation Mask, which is designed to ease tension caused by stress, headaches, or sinus pain. Imbued with essential oils, this item can be heated or chilled.
• Explore complementary approaches. Acupuncture is a frequently requested expense for FSA and HSA users, and while many health plans do not cover this service, an FSA or HSA will. It’s always good to check with your account administrator before scheduling services to be sure you do not need a Letter of Medical Necessity. In addition to acupuncture services, products like the Kanjo Acupressure Ear Seeds and Memory Foam Acupressure Mat can reduce pain and stress throughout the body and improve overall wellbeing.
• Try pressure therapy. Weighted blankets (a form of pressure therapy) have emerged in recent years as a way to relieve anxiety, stress, and insomnia – all of which can coexist for people with mental health conditions. An FSA or HSA can be used to purchase products like the Sharper Image Calming Heat Massaging Weighted Heating Pad, combining the benefits of pressure therapy with calming heat and vibrations.

“Our mission at Health-E Commerce is to simplify tax-free health accounts and to help millions of individuals and families get more from their health benefits, and that includes awareness for mental health eligibility,” said Preston Farrington, CEO, Health-E Commerce. “Understanding how FSA and HSA funds can be used to pay for mental health services and products is a small but important step to improving mental wellbeing for people across the country.”

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About Health-E Commerce

Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store, HSA Store and WellDeservedHealth, a family of online marketplaces that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill, a popular private-label line of health products that benefits Children’s Health Fund and enables customers to make a donation with each purchase. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.

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ANCHORAGE, Ala. (PRWEB)
May 01, 2023

Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids and other substances, has released its 2022 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for patients living in Alaska.

This report contains an aggregated view of patients’ geographic and demographic characteristics, their stage and duration of care, adherence to medication and their substance use over time based on lab specimens collected during 2022 from more than 700 patients.

The data show the effectiveness of treating addiction with FDA-approved medications combined with regular lab testing to verify medication adherence, create accountability and ensure patient safety.

Among Alaska patients who remained in treatment from initiation to the maintenance stage of care during 2022, the report shows:

• 94% less total opioid use
• 97% less fentanyl use
• 97% less heroin use
• 90% less methamphetamine use
• 82% less cocaine use

The report also reveals synthetic drug use continuing to rise among enrolling patients in 2022, particularly fentanyl. Fentanyl is regularly mixed with other illicit drugs to make them more addictive, often without the user knowing.

“Polysubstance use disorder is now the most common diagnosis at Ideal Option,” said Tim Kilgallon, CEO at Ideal Option. “In 2022, 66% of all Alaska patients tested positive for two or more substances at enrollment, and 46% tested positive for three or more substances.”

The data corroborate state reports of the increasingly prevalent role that fentanyl plays in the substance use epidemic. According to the Alaska Department of Health, in 2021, overdose deaths involving fentanyl increased by 150% from 2020.

In addition, overdose deaths involving methamphetamine increased by 148%, and 58% of all overdose deaths that occurred in Alaska between 2017-2021 involved drugs from more than one narcotic, sedative, or psychotropic category. Ideal Option data show that standard treatment for opioid use disorder dramatically reduces the use of stimulants in patients who test positive for both.

View the full Ideal Option 2022 Annual Patient Outcomes Report for Alaska here: [https://www.idealoption.com/patient-outcomes.

Ideal Option has helped more than 65,000 patients through a network of nearly 90 outpatient clinics across 11 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon and Washington.

With no waitlists and most forms of insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, patients can typically get started on treatment for fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol, or other substances within 1-3 business days.

Patients can make an appointment by calling 1.877.522.1275 or visiting http://www.idealoption.com.

About Ideal Option 

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped more than 65,000 patients through a network of nearly 90 office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts most forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are also available. 

Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism. 

In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.

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BOSTON (PRWEB)
May 01, 2023

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will participate in the MassMEDIC webinar, “HealthGPT? Benefits, Risks, and Effective Uses of Generative AI in Medtech,” May 2.

The panel will discuss the current wave of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) products and the impact they may have on the medical industry. Tibbetts has over a decade of experience working with Large Language Models and natural language generation AI. Using this knowledge, he will discuss legal issues to keep in mind when choosing a service or building tech, such as privacy policies, what to look for in terms of service, and the nuance of AI generated diagnoses.

Tibbetts, an Intellectual Property & Technology shareholder in the firm’s Boston office, leverages prior experience as a software engineer to provide practical intellectual property strategy counseling on matters related to software-implemented tech across a range of industries, from networking, fintech, and natural language processing through to life sciences, artificial intelligence, medical records, and medical devices. He advises a wide array of clients on intellectual property strategies, ranging from international and publicly traded companies and large research institutions to small and growing companies. He serves on the board of directors of MassMEDIC, helping support digital health efforts in the New England area.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice: With more than 260 intellectual property attorneys and patent agents in the United States, Asia, and Europe, Greenberg Traurig provides a broad range of patent, trademark and copyright protection and strategic counseling. Greenberg Traurig was named a “National Tier 1” Law Firm for IP Litigation, Patent Law and Litigation, Copyright Law, Technology Law, and Information Technology Law by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, 2023 “Best Law Firms.” In addition, Greenberg Traurig was named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Trademark Law in the 2020 and 2022 editions of “Best Law Firms.” The BTI Consulting Group named Greenberg Traurig’s IP Litigation Practice a ‘Litigation Standout’ in the “BTI Litigation Outlook 2023: Litigation Spending in the Uncertain Economy and Beyond.”

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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