“It is truly an honor to be nominated and included in this amazing and impressive group of surgeons.” said Dr Nattis “I continue to strive for a career that will enhance my patients’ lives through their vision, as well as offer the newest and best in ophthalmic innovations available.”

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

SightMD is excited to announce the growing list of providers that have been named on the 2022 “Super Doctor” and “Super Doctors Rising Stars” lists. Dr. Samuel Baharestani, Dr. Michelle Liebert, and Dr. Jeff Martin were recognized as among the best in their field by the “2022 New York Super Doctors” report. The number of doctors who receive this honor is limited to approximately five percent of the region’s active physicians. Additionally, Dr. Brad Kligman, Dr. Amy Mehta, Dr. Alanna Nattis, Dr. Eric Rosenberg, Dr. Shetal Shah, Dr Gaurav Chandra, Dr. Leon Rafailov, and Dr. Sabah Shah were recognized as “Super Doctors Rising Stars” for having demonstrated noteworthy achievements early in their careers. The number of doctors who receive this honor is limited to approximately 2.5 percent of the region’s active physicians.

Each year, MSP Communications undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a survey of doctors, independent evaluation of candidates by the research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a “good-standing” and disciplinary check. As part of this evaluation, physicians are asked to consider the following question: “If you needed medical care in one of the following practice areas, which doctor would you choose?”

Samuel Baharestani, MD, specializes in ophthalmic plastic surgery at our Smithtown, Garden City, Huntington, Manhasset, and Plainview offices .“Being recognized by my colleagues as a Super Doctor is one of the greatest honors and motivates me to continue providing the highest quality care for our patients at SightMD.” said Dr. Baharestani. Dr. Baharestani was first recognized as a “Rising Star” in 2015, and as of last year, he is now a “Super Doctor.”

Michelle Liebert, MD, is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in strabismus surgery. One of her favorite aspects of being a doctor is that she can follow her patients from prematurity until adulthood. She takes pride in the fact that some of her patients start out with poor vision and crossed eyes, but they go on to become smiling 20/20 patients with straight eyes. This is the first year that Dr. Liebert has been recognized as a New York “Super Doctor.”

Jeffrey Martin, MD, is the co-founder and president of SightMD. His father founded the practice in 1962, and Dr. Martin is proud to have helped it become the leading eye care organization that it is today. Dr. Martin is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and laser vision correction (LASIK) surgery in Smithtown.

Brad Kligman, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea, LASIK and cataract surgery specialist who practices in Manhasset. Dr. Kligman has been a New York “Rising Star” since 2019.

Amy Mehta, MD, is a glaucoma fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. She specializes in the latest breakthroughs in glaucoma management and surgical techniques at our Smithtown and Rockville Center offices. “It is an honor to be recognized amongst some of the most talented and motivated young eye surgeons in serving our community of patients with the best of eye care” said Dr Mehta. Dr Mehta also teaches ophthalmology residents at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and serves as an Executive Board Member of the New York State Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Mehta has been recognized as a New York “Rising Star” since 2020.

Alanna Nattis, DO, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. “It is truly an honor to be nominated and included in this amazing and impressive group of surgeons.” said Dr Nattis “I continue to strive for a career that will enhance my patients’ lives through their vision, as well as offer the newest and best in ophthalmic innovations available.” Dr. Nattis is also the director of clinical research at SightMD. Dr. Nattis was first recognized as a “Rising Star” in 2020.

Eric Rosenberg, DO, specializes in advanced corneal transplant techniques and procedures, cataract and laser vision correction surgery, as well as complex anterior segment surgery. “It has been a true privilege to be entrusted with the health and eyesight of our community” said Dr Rosenberg “Honors such these truly bolster my commitment and devotion to providing the best and latest care that exists in the ophthalmic space.” This is the second year in a row that Dr. Rosenberg has been recognized as a New York Rising Star.

Shetal Shah, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship-trained cornea and cataract surgeon. She sees patients in our Amityville, Bayshore, Brentwood, Hauppauge, and Sayville offices. This is the first year that Dr. Shah has been recognized as a New York Rising Star.

Gaurav Chandra, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical management of retinal disease and uveitis. Dr. Chandra is driven to provide outstanding care to patients and considers it a privilege to help improve their ocular health and sight.

Leon Rafailov, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon who focuses on a wide range of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the area around the eyes. His areas of expertise include the eyelids, forehead, mid-face, orbit, and tear ducts. “I’m honored to be selected by the committee.” said Dr Rafailov “I feel fortunate to work with a wonderful team of doctors and support staff that help me strive in providing the best care possible for my patients.” Dr. Rafailov has successfully completed thousands of surgeries in reconstructive, cosmetic, functional, and orbital surgery.

Sabah Shah, MD, is a highly skilled ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. She enjoys meeting new patients and is passionate about being able to help restore vision and independence to those who need it.

About SightMD

SightMD is a rapidly-growing integrated ophthalmic provider group that offers patients access to over 80 eye care providers through the convenience of 40 locations across New York. SightMD’s track record of providing clinically-excellent care spans over 50 years, and its services include general eye exams, laser cataract surgery and lens implantation, glaucoma management, retinal disorder treatment, corneal services, neuro-ophthalmology, LASIK laser vision correction, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and audiology. Sight Growth Partners is the administrative services provider for SightMD. For more information about SightMD, please visit https://www.sightmd.com/sightmd-ny/

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“Cost control and visibility are critical for all of healthcare when it comes to freight management. We built our platform with technology so that customers can take back ownership of and have access to their own data, which has been intentionally obscured until this point.”

COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

VPL, an industry leader in smart supply chain software for healthcare clients, is expanding to bring supply chain visibility and cost savings to critical access and non-acute facilities including ambulatory surgery centers.

The team has grown by 20 percent already this year and is planning for continued growth over the next few months to support this expansion, along with continued emergence into the pharmacy space. This past March, the company announced the launch of VPL TrajectRx, which ensures specialty drugs are delivered cost-effectively and securely.

“Cost control and visibility are critical for all of healthcare when it comes to freight management. We built our platform with technology so that customers can take back ownership of and have access to their own data, which has been intentionally obscured until this point,” says Eric McGlade, CEO and Co-Founder at VPL. “Our technology empowers clients by unlocking the data and actionable insights needed to solve for or plan around supply chain disruptions.”

Recently, VPL has added a number of standalone hospitals to its client list, including Edgerton Hospital, Excelsior Springs, Prairie Ridge Health, and St. Luke’s Community Healthcare in Kansas. With the recent release of TrajectRx, they’ve also added Mandell’s Pharmacy to their client list.

“We’ve spent a great deal of time supporting IDNs with our revolutionary smart supply chain platform—and we continue to do so—but we’ve also come to realize that critical access and non-acute facilities are underserved and struggling with the same challenges. And pharmacy is also feeling the complexity and lack of control when shipping prescriptions,” says McGlade. “Our team helps reduce costs while increasing visibility, which means smaller hospitals, surgery centers, and pharmacies can operate with the sophistication of these IDNs and truly build a more resilient supply chain.”

VPL’s smart supply chain software is a SaaS model that offers price transparency and enables visibility into freight management which, in turn, unlocks savings for hospitals of all sizes. Further, VPL’s unmatched data and analytics tools provide even greater ongoing savings opportunities.

In addition to actively pursuing opportunities with critical access and non-acute facilities and pharmacy, VPL continues to add larger hospitals and IDNs to its list of clients.

VPL will be hosting a series of virtual events showcasing the key differences between their smart supply chain platform and traditional freight programs. For more information, visit http://www.getvpl.com/our-resources and follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/getvpl.

About VPL

By making the procurement-through-fulfillment processes smarter and more profitable, VPL is creating a new supplier dynamic whereby customers benefit from reduced costs, better insights, and increased transparency and efficiency. The industry’s only Smart Supply Chain Platform automates inbound and outbound shipping, unlocks visibility into the status of critical shipments, and identifies cost-savings opportunities for all of healthcare including IDNs, critical access, outpatient, and pharmacy. With more than 700 hospitals, 6,000+ suppliers, and a 97% customer retention rate, it’s clear that VPL is the company the healthcare industry trusts to deliver savings, insights, and peace of mind.

To learn more or to schedule a demo, visit the company’s website at http://www.getvpl.com.

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Mike and Coleen Carberry, AMI Co-Founders

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Advanced Medical Integration (AMI), the nation’s leading medical integration consulting group, announced it has been selected for Inc. 5000’s annual list for the fifth year in a row. The list represents a unique look at the United States’ fastest growing, most lucrative private companies within the nation’s economy. Placing in the reputable magazine’s “Health Service” category, AMI’s approach to responsible pain management has garnered the attention of medical clinics across the country.

“We’re honored to have received this recognition for the fifth year in a row,” says Mike Carberry, AMI’s Founder and Vice President of Professional Relations. “AMI has so much to offer when it comes to healthcare and we’ve built a culture that believes in the value of allowing the body to holistically heal without the use of prescription drugs. Being named to Inc. 5000 is a testament to the achievements of our clients, staff and the value of our approach to medicine.”

Since 2013, AMI has integrated over 600 clinics across the nation, creating the future for responsible healthcare. They’re committed to helping medical professionals save lives while also providing revenue-generating consultation. In 2021 alone, AMI has helped its clients generate over $74 million and is on track to beat this number for 2022. “The growth we’ve seen with our clients is extremely exciting,” says Coleen Carberry, President and Co-Founder of AMI. “Making the Inc 5000 list is a reflection of how the success of our clients is not only our success, but a reflection on the number of patients our doctors help each day.”

AMI shares this prestige with companies such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patigonia, and several other global brands who have gained recognition as Inc. 5000 honorees.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

Methodology

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. AMI is celebrating its fifth consecutive year on the list.

About Advanced Medical Integration

AMI has 20 years of medical practice consulting experience, personal guidance, and oversight of highly trained expert, ensuring practices overcome their local competitors. They support medical practices in scaling their business through integration and expansion. Most importantly, AMI’s systems, resources, and strategy deliver better patient outcomes without the use of opioids.

AMI teaches healthcare practice owners how to not only survive, but to thrive throughout the next decade by aligning the services of their clinics with those that are most beneficial for the patient. In addition to exceptional patient outcomes, the processes and systems of practices are philosophically sound, fully compliant, and also profitable for the practice.

About Inc.

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools,connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc.

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SameSky Health

“SameSky Health works diligently every day to help our health plan partners to drive health equity,” said Abner Mason, Founder and CEO of SameSky Health. “We’re honored to be a part of the AWS Healthcare Accelerator.”

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

SameSky Health announced its selection to participate in the AWS Healthcare Accelerator for Health Equity. The Accelerator is a technical, business, and mentorship program for early-stage companies who seek to use AWS to increase access to health services, reduce health disparities by addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), and/or use data in the promotion of equitable and inclusive systems of care.

Participation in the program will further the efforts of SameSky Health to support health plans as they seek to advance health equity, and address health disparities among traditionally underserved member populations. SameSky Health was one of just ten companies chosen to participate in the program, which includes a four-week AWS Healthcare Accelerator curriculum, as well as AWS training and support, among other benefits.

Earlier this year, SameSky Health launched CultureGuide™, a health equity-focused consumer engagement solution. CultureGuide helps plans guide members on their annual wellness journeys. By participating in the AWS Healthcare Accelerator, SameSky Health hopes to expand the capabilities within CultureGuide more quickly to help plans close gaps in care and reduce health disparities.

“SameSky Health works diligently every day to help our health plan partners to drive health equity,” said Abner Mason, Founder and CEO of SameSky Health. “We’re honored to be a part of the AWS Healthcare Accelerator as we advance our mission to create cultural connections for a healthier, more equitable world.”

“AWS looks forward to collaborating with this impressive group of startups who are helping reduce health disparities with thoughtful and inspiring solutions,” said Jeff Kratz, general manager of Worldwide Public Sector Partners at AWS. “We believe that by working together, we can help them harness the power of the cloud to make access to healthcare more equitable.”

For more information on the AWS Healthcare Accelerator, visit kidsx.health/aws-accelerator. For more information about SameSky Health, visit sameskyhealth.com.

About SameSky Health

SameSky Health is a cultural experience company that removes barriers to care and forms meaningful relationships to bring people to health. We guide health plan members on their annual wellness journeys by building trusted relationships that encourage dignity, autonomy and companionship as they navigate disparate life experiences within a complex healthcare system.

Launched in 2017, SameSky Health engages 2.3 million+ members across 15 states, in 25+ different languages. The company’s cultural expertise and technology-based solutions enable health plans to grow member engagement, improve quality measures, and increase overall health outcomes. We are on a mission to create cultural connections for a healthier, more equitable world. SameSky Health is based in North Hollywood, CA. To learn more, visit sameskyhealth.com.

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the appointment of Dr. Robin McGuinness, Senior Executive Officer and Chief Nurse Executive of AdventHealth West Florida Division and Kristina Cloversettle, an AdventHealth Dade City Nurse Manager to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors. The board consists of a total of 16 members, with a simple majority of the board being nurse representatives of various practice areas.

“I am honored to be chosen by the governor to work alongside key leaders across the state of Florida to understand the current nursing workforce obstacles and develop strategies to best support the needs of providers across our state,” said Dr. Robin McGuinness, Chief Nurse Executive, AdventHealth West Florida Division. “I’ve spent four decades as a nurse with a majority of that time working in the ICU. The past few years have been some of the most challenging for our nurses and teams and I look forward to putting ideas into action to ensure our caregivers at the bedside are supported as they continue to provide vital and necessary care to the communities we serve.”

McGuinness spearheads clinical nursing excellence for the West Florida division, including creating strategic nursing school partnerships to support and recruit Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses and implementing virtual nursing pre-pandemic to deliver new care models at the bedside. She also leads clinicians through the rigorous process of achieving the highest possible scores in patient safety through the prestigious Leapfrog Patient Safety Group. McGuinness also provided clinical leadership for all AdventHealth West Florida hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

McGuinness serves on the Board of Trustees at Saint Leo University and is a member of the Nursing Advisory Council for Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tampa’s College of Nursing. McGuinness earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Hartford, and her doctorate in nursing from Florida State University.

Joining McGuinness in the appointment to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors is AdventHealth Dade City nurse manager Kristina Cloversettle. She became an assistant nurse manager in 2020 and nurse manager of her unit in 2022.

“I am so grateful to be appointed to the board. As a nurse manager, I’ve learned accountability processes must be in place with evidence-based practice models, to ensure that our nurses deliver quality, effective and compassionate care for our community,” said Cloversettle. “I hope to bring my passion for both education and nursing to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors seat and hope to create lifelong learning incentives to keep the workforce strong.”

Cloversettle is a former Pasco County teacher and former board member of the Arts in Motion Youth Theatre, Inc. Cloversettle earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and psychology from the University of South Florida.

About AdventHealth West Florida Division

The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Heart of Florida, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth Lake Wales, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as seven freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Belleview ER, AdventHealth Brandon ER, AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Four Corners ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER, AdventHealth TimberRidge ER, and AdventHealth Westchase ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy, home care, mobile mammography and more. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and more than 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealth.

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NuNature by Tecnu First Aid Gel

“This product is truly remarkable and actually life-changing for many folks,” said Steve Smith, CEO and president of Tec Labs Inc. “And when it comes to caring for these kinds of minor wounds, it really needs to be a one-and-done approach.”

ALBANY, Ore. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

As the experts in outdoor skin care, Tec Labs has introduced NuNature First Aid Gel. It is the first product under the company’s NuNature brand. NuNature First Aid Gel is a water-based, non-antibiotic formula with lidocaine.

The water-based gel, which bucks the industry standard of greasy ointments and creams, absorbs quickly and thoroughly. The elegant formula allows the lidocaine to penetrate for fast and meaningful pain relief, while the antiseptic goes to work to prevent infection.

NuNature is a brand inspired by nature. The brand was formed to foster innovation and create high-quality skin care solutions worth raving about. As a result, NuNature First Aid Gel was developed as a powerful option for the segment of the population who are allergic or averse to antibiotic wound care treatments.

“This product is truly remarkable and actually life-changing for many folks,” said Steve Smith, CEO, and president of Tec Labs Inc. “And when it comes to caring for these kinds of minor wounds, it really needs to be a one-and-done approach. That is why we are so excited to bring NuNature First Aid Gel to market.”

NuNature First Aid Gel is available at teclabs.com.

About Tec Labs

Tec Labs is a third-generation family business, headquartered in Albany, Oregon, whose products are available nationwide. The company continues to reach one simple goal: To create innovative products that exceed the needs and expectations of the consumer. Tec Labs is a driven group, joyfully forging an important path of advancement while creating products to help outdoor adventurers, gardeners, athletes, parents, or all of the above.

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