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Dr. Laura Salazar-Fontana, Former FDA CMC and Immunogenicity Reviewer, Joins NDA Partners as Expert Consultant

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NDA Partners is a ProPharma company.

Dr. Salazar-Fontana’s extensive industry and regulatory experience in the development and regulation of biotherapeutic drugs will be valuable to clients developing biotherapeutics such as recombinant enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, and cell and gene therapy products.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

NDA Partners’ Vice President and General Manager, Eric Fish, announced today that Dr. Laura Salazar-Fontana, a regulatory science professional with over 15 years of experience in the development of biotherapeutic drugs acquired as FDA regulator, biotechnology regulatory lead, and independent consultant, has joined the firm as an Expert Consultant. Dr. Salazar-Fontana was formerly a CMC and Immunogenicity Reviewer at the US Food and Drug Administration (CDER) and has held multiple leadership roles in large and mid-size pharma companies both as regulator and as translational scientist for immunology and biomarkers. She has extensive experience preparing CMC and immunogenicity regulatory documentation for biotherapeutics, including biosimilars, and cell and gene therapy products.

According to Dr. Ellen Feigal, Manager of the firm’s biologics practice, “Dr. Salazar-Fontana’s extensive industry and regulatory experience in the development and regulation of biotherapeutic drugs will be valuable to clients developing biotherapeutics such as recombinant enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, and cell and gene therapy products. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Salazar-Fontana to NDA Partners and to the Biologics Practice.”

Dr. Salazar-Fontana received her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain) and bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). She is a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) and part of the Immune Responses to Gene & Cell Therapy committee within the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT).

About NDA Partners

NDA Partners, a ProPharma company, is a life sciences management consulting and contract development organization focused on providing product development and regulatory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries worldwide. The highly experienced Expert Consultants in NDA Partners include three former FDA Center Directors; the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer at the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP); an international team of more than 100 former pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agency senior executives; and an extensive roster of highly proficient experts in specialized areas including nonclinical development, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, CMC, medical device design control and quality systems, clinical development, regulatory submissions, and development program management. Services include product development and regulatory strategy, product development program design and management, expert consulting, functional teams, project-based solutions, and clinical trial design and management.

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Eric Fish, Vice President & General Manager

Office: 540-738-2550

FishEric@ndapartners.com

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Healthcare M&A Volume Jumps in Q2:23, According to Acquisition Data from LevinPro HC

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“It’s unlikely deal volume will match the level we saw in 2023, but investors, from private equity firms to strategic buyers, are finding plenty of opportunities in the market. Demographic tailwinds and the shift to value-based care will keep the market healthy for years.”


NEW CANAAN, Conn. (PRWEB)

Health care merger and acquisition activity increased nearly 10% in the second quarter of 2023, hitting 696 deals, according to new acquisition data from LevinPro HC. Activity in the second quarter was 8% higher than in the first quarter, when 646 transactions were announced. However, it is a drop of 7% compared with activity in the second quarter of 2022, when 748 deals were announced.

Activity in sectors such as Physician Medical Groups and Other Services drove much of the volume, with 148 and 136 deals, respectively. Demand for healthcare real estate, such as medical office buildings and properties, has driven high deal volume in the Other Services for the past several years. Activity in the Home Health & Hospice and Behavioral Health Care sectors remained stable thanks to tailwinds in each market. More and more patients are seeking alternatives to facility-based care, turning toward home health services, and demand for substance use disorder treatment services have driven investment in that area.

Even the Hospital sector saw a slight increase, with 18 deal announcements in the second quarter. A significant number of the transactions this most recent quarter involved mergers between major health systems, highlighting the importance of scale and market penetration. The largest hospital deal of the quarter (and the year so far) was Kaiser Permanente’s acquisition of Geisinger Health, which comprises 10 hospitals, a health plan with more than half a million members, 25,000 employees, more than 1,700 physicians and 133 primary care and specialty clinic sites. Geisinger Health generated approximately $6.43 billion in revenue and $289.4 million in EBITDA in 2021.

Activity in the technology sectors remained healthy, rising by 13% compared with activity in the first quarter. M&A activity in the eHealth sector remained level, with 69 deal announcements. Although M&A demand for telehealth providers has softened compared with the past few years, we’re seeing increased activity for providers specializing in care coordination and patient engagement as the industry moves to a value-based care system.

Deal value in the second quarter totaled $60.3 billion, a decline of 19% compared with the $74.1 billion spent in the third quarter, based on disclosed prices. The spending in Q2:23 was 1% higher than the $59.7 billion disclosed in the second quarter of 2022. The largest deal by price was Merck & Co.’s $10.8 billion purchase of Prometheus Biosciences, a late-stage biotechnology company focused on novel therapeutic and companion diagnostic products for the treatment of immune-mediated diseases.

“Even with tough market conditions and headwinds, activity has remained stable the first half of 2023” said Dylan Sammut, Editor of Health Care at Irving Levin Associates, which publishes the data on its LevinPro HC platform. “It’s unlikely deal volume will match the level we saw in 2023, but investors, from private equity firms to strategic buyers, are finding plenty of opportunities in the market. Demographic tailwinds and the shift to value-based care will keep the market healthy for years.”

All quarterly results are published in The Health Care M&A Report, which is part of the Irving Levin Associates and LevinPro investment research source. For information, or to order the reports, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates is celebrating more than 70 years of delivering exclusive M&A intelligence to its sophisticated audience of seniors housing and healthcare investors. The company was established in 1948 and has offices in New Canaan, Connecticut and North Bethesda, Maryland. The company publishes research reports and newsletters and maintains databases on the healthcare and senior housing M&A markets.

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Fulcrum Health Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation, Leadership in Physical Medicine

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I believe the next 40 years hold even greater opportunities for our organization to transform healthcare, improve the experience for patients, and expand the career potential for providers.


PLYMOUTH, Minn. (PRWEB)

The number of practicing chiropractors is expected to increase 10% between 2021 and 2031 – faster than the average for all occupations – underscoring a growing consumer demand for physical medicine that supports overall wellbeing in a drug-free, less invasive manner. Fulcrum Health, Inc., the leading non-profit physical medicine benefit management organization which has been a driving force behind the growth of physical medicine, is proud to announce it has achieved its 40-year milestone.

Established in 1983 by Thomas Allenburg, D.C., the non-profit organization was first known as Chiropractic Care of Minnesota, Inc. (CCMI). Dr. Allenburg realized that for chiropractic care to become integrated into managed care, the industry needed a unified voice and a set of evidence-based standards by which care protocols and outcomes could be measured. He quickly seized the opportunity and assembled a working board of directors for the fledgling organization, with the singular goal to improve and advance the chiropractic profession. The board of directors incorporated chiropractic standards of practice and clinical research to create evidence-based guidelines consistent with chiropractic practices. This established trust among doctors of chiropractic and resulted in the launch of the ChiroCare network. The organization rebranded and changed its name to Fulcrum Health, Inc. in 2016 with the vision to introduce additional physical medicine networks, such as acupuncture and massage therapy.

“Managed care was relatively new in the early ‘80s and the medical community didn’t understand chiropractic standards of care or how to determine appropriate care, which was a barrier to insurance coverage and patient utilization,” said Patricia Dennis, Fulcrum Health CEO and Board member. “Establishing evidence-based guidelines and standards of care opened the door for chiropractors and patients, as ChiroCare became the nation’s first PPO of chiropractors, which enabled successful partnerships with health insurance companies and fostered the integration of chiropractic services into covered benefits.”

Other major milestones for Fulcrum Health that advanced the field of physical medicine, created opportunities for healthcare providers, and improved access and quality of care for patients include:

  • Expanding contracts to include most major health plan carriers across the Midwest.

  • Serving more than 2 million patients each year with 2,900 network providers offering safe, non-pharmacological pain management services.

  • Creating the AcuNet provider network of credentialed, licensed acupuncturists which seeks to provide a select network of the best acupuncture professionals.

  • Establishing ChiroCare Centers of Excellence to recognize providers who meet or exceed established standards of patient-centered care and patient satisfaction.

  • Earning national recognition from the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award in five separate years based on achieving high-ranking patient satisfaction scores and performance.

  • Creating the TruTouch provider network of credentialed massage therapists, as another conservative option for treating pain and to improve overall wellness.

  • Delivering on the Triple Aim, beyond lowering total cost of care and increasing patient satisfaction, by collecting and rewarding providers on quality outcomes.

  • Introducing Care Connections as navigation for simpler and more affordable care by using a collaborative care team approach.

“Since Day One, Fulcrum Health has successfully advanced its mission and the healthcare industry by staying focused on the total needs of patients, fostering collaborative care across the continuum of healthcare providers, and educating providers about whole-person health and patient-centered care,” said Vivi-Ann Fischer, D.C., chief clinical officer, Fulcrum Health. “I believe the next 40 years hold even greater opportunities for our organization to transform healthcare, improve the experience for patients, and expand the career potential for providers.”

For more information visit fulcrumhealthinc.org.

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About Fulcrum Health

Fulcrum Health, Inc. is a non-profit, NCQA accredited, physical medicine benefit management organization delivering quality care through its credentialed chiropractic providers for 40 years. Its product offerings include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and pain management services. Serving 2.1 million members in the Midwest, Fulcrum continues to offer innovative and inspiring ways to leverage physical medicine that help lower health care costs, achieve better outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. Fulcrum Health is a multiple year recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for outstanding performance in patient satisfaction. For more information, visit fulcrumhealthinc.org. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Media contact: Barbara Tabor, APR / (651) 230-9192 / barbara@taborpr.com

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Northeast Delta HSA research published in JAMA Network Open

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Northeast Delta HSA research published in JAMA Network Open

“We are committed to further publishing outcome-based research on the effectiveness of our integrated behavioral and primary healthcare model,” Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said.


MONROE, La. (PRWEB)

The Journal of the American Medical Association’s (JAMA) Network Open publishes Northeast Delta Human Services Authority’s (NEDHSA) research entitled, “Association Between Telehealth and Missed Appointments Among Patients Experiencing Behavioral Health Challenges.” NEDHSA’s cohort study is a retrospective analysis of the electronic health records of patients with behavioral health conditions who scheduled appointments in outpatient clinics in rural Louisiana from May 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023. The study sample included 9,715 appointments (3,318 in-person and 6,397 telehealth). The no-show rate was 13 percent for in-person appointments and 17 percent for telehealth appointments.

NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said JAMA Network Open’s publishing of the agency’s research “validates our empirical focus and overall population health improvement desires in Louisiana’s Delta. We are honored to have our research featured in such a prestigious, peer-reviewed journal.”

“We are committed to further publishing outcome-based research on the effectiveness of our integrated behavioral and primary healthcare model,” Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said. “I established our analytics department to help us better measure the outcomes and efficiencies of our internal operations and also to be able to help us know more about the social, environmental, psychological, and primary healthcare needs of the thousands of vulnerable patients we serve regionally. With this data focus and our commitment to continuous improvement, we are well on our way to further transforming our region and the lives of those we serve.”

NEDHSA’s Director of Behavioral and Primary Health Analytics, Dr. Dependra Bhatta, said, “the results of the study suggest that, although telehealth was widely implemented after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to limit the spread of the virus, it may have unintentionally prompted patients experiencing behavioral health challenges to miss their scheduled appointments at a rate higher than it would have been for in-person care.”

“Our study finds that the comparison of no-shows between patients using telehealth and in-person care after matching indicated that patients in the telehealth cohort had statistically significantly higher odds of no-shows than patients in the in-person cohort,” Dr. Bhatta said.

To view the research in its entirety, please see the following link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807436

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The Maryland Patient Safety Center Awards B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland Designation to Mercy

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The B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland designation presented to Mercy Medical Center by The Maryland Patient Safety Center.

“This designation is indicative of our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to healthcare for all families in our community,” said Robert O. Atlas, M.D., Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

The Maryland Patient Safety Center (MPSC) has awarded Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, with the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland designation, signifying completion of the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland: Breaking Inequality Reimagining Transformative Healthcare program.

This state-wide improvement project was designed by MPSC in partnership with the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA), along with an advisory group of local experts in the fields of maternal health, emergency medicine, family practice, community health, and health equity, with the intent to engage non-obstetric providers on the critical need for knowledge of pregnancy-related complications and awareness of disparities in negative maternal outcomes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), non-Hispanic Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications as compared with non-Hispanic White women even when adjusting for sociodemographic and reproductive factors. Systemic racism, bias, and discrimination are key drivers of these disparities in outcomes.

Recent data from the CDC (2022) has shown that 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable, of which 53% occur in the postpartum period. Pregnant and postpartum are often seen in primary care offices, clinics, emergency departments, or other community health settings where their obstetric history and early symptoms may be underappreciated. Engaging non-obstetric providers to recognize and address early warning signs and identify and mitigate their biases will amplify the current implicit bias trainings and expansion of perinatal and post-partum resources across the state of Maryland.

“We applaud Mercy for completing the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland training and taking the necessary steps to empower the patient voice at all levels of care,” said Dr. Blair Eig, President and CEO of the Maryland Patient Safety Center. “Aiding non-obstetric providers in identifying pregnancy-related complications that may otherwise go undetected will positively impact so many families in their community”.

“Mercy is committed to improving birth equity. This designation is indicative of our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to healthcare for all families in our community, and reaffirms Mercy’s dedication to eliminating disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes,” said Robert O. Atlas, M.D., Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy and a key leader within Mercy’s Family Childbirth and Children’s Center.

To earn the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland designation, at least 80% of the Mercy team completed learning around warning signs of obstetric complications, leveraging teamwork and communication strategies, identifying and mitigating biases through training and reflection, and worked to create systems to support safe care for birthing people.

“We are thrilled to be leading this important initiative to increase awareness of disparities in maternal outcomes and the impact of racism and bias on maternal health. Our aim is to support the creation of systems of safer care,” said Dr. Adriane Burgess, Director of Perinatal and Neonatal Quality and Patient Safety at MPSC. “The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality of all industrialized countries we know it will take innovative approaches and a collective determination across the entire health care continuum to reverse this trend. Thank you to Mercy for their commitment to moving Maryland forward and keeping patients safe.”

Founded in 1874 in downtown Baltimore City by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is now home to The Family Childbirth & Children’s Center, a family-centered facility for expectant mothers, newborn babies, pediatric patients, families and visitors, located within Mercy’s award-winning Mary Catherine Bunting Center. Mercy Medical Center provides a team of obstetricians and certified nurse midwives as well as helpful amenities, programs and education for mothers, fathers and families as they prepare for pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood.

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WellQor Chooses Cantata Health Solutions as Its New EHR Partner

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With Arize, our patients and providers will work in the same application and have a truly collaborative experience.


GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Cantata Health Solutions is pleased to announce its partnership with WellQor, a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals in 12 states across the country. WellQor has selected Cantata’s cutting-edge Arize EHR platform in a strategic move to enhance client care and optimize operations.

With WellQor’s growth, it became clear that a modern EHR solution that puts clinicians first was necessary to simplify workflows, increase efficiency, and support robust documentation and billing processes. The Arize solution will allow WellQor staff to easily provide services through its integrated telehealth module while seamlessly completing clinical documentation. Cantata’s Client Access capabilities will empower WellQor consumers to fully engage in their care, accessing the tools they need to become part of their treatment.

“Today’s healthcare consumers have high expectations and our clinicians need the latest and best technology,” says David Schwam, CEO of WellQor. “We needed an EHR system that would help us effectively deliver the best possible experience for both our patients and our providers. With Arize, our patients and providers will work in the same application and have a truly collaborative experience.”

Arize EHR offers several distinctive features and advantages. It enables 100% online service delivery and provides real-time access to client data, aiding healthcare professionals to make informed decisions quickly. Arize also ensures secure access and data handling, a crucial aspect in today’s digital healthcare landscape.

”Arize EHR’s user-friendly interface and optimized workflow capabilities will allow WellQor’s staff to focus more on their core mission — providing exceptional behavioral health services to the communities they serve,” said Alan Tillinghast, CEO of Cantata Health Solutions. “We are proud to be partnering with WellQor. It’s exciting to work with a provider whose vision for remote service delivery, supervisor efficiency and compliance, and maximizing the revenue cycle process are aligned with our own.”

This collaboration between WellQor and Cantata Health Solutions marks a significant step towards enhanced healthcare delivery and operational efficiency for the behavioral health market. To learn more about Arize or how a new EHR can replace your legacy system and improve care, please visit https://CantataHealth.com/Lets-Talk.

About WellQor

WellQor was founded to serve the mental health needs of patients across the country. Through their personalized care and collaborative approach, WellQor therapists help their clients love themselves and live their best lives. Learn more at: https://www.WellQor.com

About Cantata Health Solutions

Cantata Health Solutions is a premier provider of innovative healthcare technology solutions committed to helping healthcare organizations optimize their operations, enhance client experiences, and improve overall outcomes. Focusing on collaboration and cutting-edge technology, Cantata Health Solutions partners with healthcare providers to deliver customized solutions that address their unique needs and challenges. Learn more at: https://CantataHealth.com

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Unitek Learning Joins Forces with Community Health System and Launches New Initiative

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Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek Training Healthcare, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College.

Partnering with Community is a great opportunity for us to collaborate and address the healthcare needs of the Central Valley.


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Unitek Learning has announced an educational partnership with Community Health System to strengthen the California workforce and offer greater access to their nursing programs. These organizations share the same vision and philosophy of improving their communities through improved access to education and healthcare. Together, they can use this academic-practice partnership to tackle workforce vacancies and positively impact others.

“Partnering with Community is a great opportunity for us to collaborate and address the healthcare needs of the Central Valley,” said Karilyn Van Oosten, VP of Strategic Business Development at Unitek Learning. “Our partnership will allow Unitek Learning and Unitek College to become part of the solution. We are honored they chose us to help them build their workforce and tackle this issue at the root cause.”

Community Health System is a private, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno County, and the largest private employer in the region. Community cares for more people in the region than any other provider. In addition, Community is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to provide top-notch care to support the health and wellbeing of those in need.

Community Health System is made up of three entities: Community Medical Centers, is a network of four hospitals, a cancer institute, and several other medical facilities; Community Provider Network is a fast-growing network of nearly 400 primary and specialty care providers; and Community Care Health is one of the largest HMOs in the region and offers local businesses medical insurance options for their employees. These three pillars of healthcare—hospitals, physicians, and health insurance—provide Central Valley families with integrated and comprehensive care.

By partnering with Unitek, future nurses will train in the Community Medical Centers’ facilities and Community’s team members who participate in the program will receive a specialized tuition rate for nursing programs at Unitek College.

“This partnership allows us to support employees who want to grow their careers with Community and invest in creating opportunities for the diverse workforce throughout our community,” said Danny Davis, Chief Nursing Officer at Community Health System.

“At Unitek, we are committed to education and workforce alignment so that the next generation can thrive,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “We’re honored to join forces with Community and help transform the California workforce. The nursing shortage is here to stay, and we need to build academic-practice partnerships to solve these shortages and strengthen our communities.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek Training Healthcare, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in health care and nursing.

To find out how to take advantage of all this partnership affords, call 888.382.8183 or contact us today.

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Makers Nutrition Supports Friends of Karen with Back-to-School Gift Cards

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It is our privilege to donate to such an outstanding team dedicated to helping families of all backgrounds.


HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Glad to help Friends of Karen, an organization that serves as a guiding light for so many critically ill children and their families, Makers Nutrition has donated a number of gift cards. These gift cards, ranging in stores, will help prepare students with the necessities for the new school year.

“There are more families than we know out there struggling financially who could use the boost in back-to-school preparation,” said Executive Vice President Steve Finnegan. “It is our privilege to donate to such an outstanding team dedicated to helping families of all backgrounds.”

The team at Makers Nutrition encourages other companies, both inside and out of the supplement manufacturing industry, to donate not just around the holidays, but year-round. Families of children with life-threatening illnesses already have a lot on their mind and giving them a helping hand can certainly go a long way.

About Makers Nutrition

A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition is a groundbreaking provider for dietary supplement companies worldwide. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs. Click here to learn more.

About Friends of Karen

Friends of Karen is a non-profit organization that provides emotional, financial, and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families in order to keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope. For families living in the New York tri-state region, Friends of Karen gives them more time for what’s most important: each other. The organization helps hundreds of ill children and their families every month, at no cost to them. Friends of Karen has received top ratings from Charity Navigator, an independent organization that evaluates the financial efficiency and responsibility of thousands of U.S. charities. Friends of Karen also meets the 20 Standards of Charity Accountability of the BBB of Metropolitan New York. Donate here.

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Dental Care Alliance Names James Nick Chief Operating Officer

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“James has provided tremendous support to many areas of the company including developing a superlative analytical capability for the company,” said Jerry Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer for DCA. “This new position memorializes much of the effort that James currently supports,” he added.


SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is regarded as one of the largest, most supportive, and forward-thinking dental support organizations (DSOs) in the industry. That reputation begins with its patient-focused front-line office staff and exceptional providers who give so much to advance the practice of dentistry and provide exceptional patient care; and is supported by its service-minded Support Center team members.

With more than 400 offices in 23 states, Dental Care Alliance is poised for enduring and intentional growth in its mission to support likeminded practices and providers, to reach more patients in need. Paramount to these efforts is an aligned leadership team with shared goals to build on the success achieved over the last three decades. To that end, DCA is pleased to announce its next phase of leaders to drive anticipated and continued growth.

James Nick, who previously served as Chief Revenue Officer, has been named Chief Operating Officer for DCA. Nick will oversee multiple support functions that help ensure growth for DCA’s allied practices, including operations, marketing, analytics, and insurance contracting and management.

James joined Dental Care Alliance in March 2018. Prior to DCA, he was Director of Specialty Products at Humana. His major responsibilities at Humana were provider network development and ensuring financial and membership growth for non-medical product lines. During this time, James oversaw significant growth in both provider network scope and dental product profitability. James had been with Humana for nearly 12 years with responsibilities spanning pricing, analytics, market management, underwriting, network development, and strategy during that time.

James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Healthcare Management from St. Norbert College.

He served on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters for 6 years, including 3 years as President. James also previously served on the Mayor’s Young Professional Advisory Council, is a graduate of Leadership Green Bay, and a recipient of the Future 15 award from the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

DCA is tremendously proud and excited to congratulate James and looks forward to his continued contributions to the company’s growth and success, as demonstrated over the last 32 years.

“James has provided tremendous support to many areas of the company including developing a superlative analytical capability for the company,” said Jerry Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer for DCA. “He has had an integral role in operations and creating practice level plans that have supported our operations capability and has been heavily involved in the many facets of the organization. This new position memorializes much of the effort that James currently supports,” he added.

Dental Care Alliance is led by Jerry Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer. Its mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles. DCA currently supports over 400 allied practices and supports over 900 dentists across 23 states. DCA’s allied practices represent all dental specialties and treat patients under more than 150 brand names.

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Dr. Andres Betts Joins Pain Medicine Associates

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Andres Betts, M.D.


MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Pain Medicine Associates (PMA) is pleased to announce that interventional pain management specialist Andres Betts, M.D., has joined the company’s Mission Viejo, California pain management practice. He began seeing patients on July 3rd at the office, located at 26137 La Paz Rd, Suite 140, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Dr. Betts is an innovative, board-certified, fellowship trained interventional pain management physician that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pain disorders.

Dr. Betts acquired his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine which is where he was privileged to assist with the discovery of the first Cancer Genes with Noble Prize winning Professor J. Michael Bishop. He then attained an internship in General Surgery at the University of California San Diego Medical Center and a residency in Anesthesiology at the University of California Irvine Medical Center. Further, he completed a fellowship in High Risk Obstetric Anesthesia at the University of California Irvine and the Women’s Hospital Long Beach. He also completed a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Long Beach VA Hospital.

As a critical thinker with a keen interest in advanced pain therapies, Dr. Betts has developed multiple pain related procedures that includes specialized treatment of sciatica, spinal compression fractures, piriformis syndrome, and sacral fractures. He is holder of six US PTSO issued patents defining new medical devices.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Betts has worked in various leadership positions throughout his medical career. These include being a national speaker, published author in peer-reviewed journals, newsletters, and professional and general public articles. He founded the Pain Clinic in Bellingham, Washington and Pain MD Medical Associates in San Clemente, California. Additionally, he served as physician instructor to teach other physicians how to perform complex pain related treatment throughout the spine, spinal nerves, vertebral fracture and Radiofrequency Ablation.

Apart from practicing medicine, Dr. Betts and his wonderful wife enjoy fine dining, live music, and theater and have a son that’s a talented guitarist. He has a passion for extreme skiing, mountaineering, and rock climbing and is privileged to have travelled around the world skiing and climbing.

Make an appointment with Dr. Betts by calling (714) 963-7240 or click here.

About PMA:

At Pain Medicine Associates (PMA), Our Mission is “Treating the Whole Person”. Our practice is staffed with certified and caring providers who are trained in pain management. We offer a multi-modal approach to pain management that is not limited to pain medications. Our skilled physicians offer various therapeutic injections as well as implantable devices for pain. We also educate our patients about making healthy lifestyle changes.

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