One hospital found that patients spent 65,000 more days in inpatient hospitals than needed. Additionally, hospital visits have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and clinicians, especially nurses, are experiencing burnout, leading them to leave their professions. In response, innovative strategies are emerging that aim to deliver care to patients at home using advanced technology and by reimagining the care delivery model to ease the burden on traditional healthcare facilities and improve quality of care.
This webinar will educate the attendees and raise awareness about how innovative tech-enabled, care-at-home solutions can help strategically address the challenges of inpatient capacity strain, staffing, and increased hospital length of stay (LOS).
Register for this webinar today to gain insights about acute to transitional to post-acute care-at-home programs and novel strategies to navigate the current healthcare landscape.
Join Tahir Haque (Moderator), MD, Senior Medical Director, Biofourmis; Physician, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Patrick McGill, MD, MBA, FAAFP, EVP, Chief Transformation Officer, Community Health Network; Scott Harrison, DO, MBA, Regional Chief Medical Officer, Appalachian Regional Healthcare; and Jody Goodling, PharmD/MBA, Director of Continuing Care Services, WellSpan Health, for the live webinar on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
This webinar will bring together industry leaders to explore the critical role of centralized localization in accelerating clinical timelines for global studies. During this webinar, the expert speakers will discuss how centralizing localization of documentation for global studies with the aid of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can significantly accelerate clinical and product launch timelines.
In this webinar, they will also discuss practical ways of leveraging technology automation and AI to streamline the localization process, and how these innovative tools have transformed the way clinical documentation is created and managed, offering unprecedented speed, accuracy and scalability. Through real-world application and case studies, the attendees will discover how leading companies have leveraged these approaches to overcome some of the greatest challenges in clinical product development across multiple languages and regions. One such case study will be a close examination of the clinical programs for vaccines and other treatments for COVID-19, and an analysis of the tactics used to meet unprecedented timelines in those studies that can bring similar time efficiencies to all programs.
Register for this webinar today to gain insights into actionable strategies to reduce clinical timelines on a global scale, and to gain great clarity on how a centralized approach to localization can drive efficiency, enhance compliance and ultimately help in clinical product development.
Join Alexandra Farrell (Moderator), Regional Director, TransPerfect Life Sciences; Kathleen Ruddy, Process & Standards Lead, Global Site & Study Operations, Pfizer; Kristofer Carilli, Senior Manager, Study Startup Management, AbbVie; and Quantes Randle, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Alexion, for the live webinar on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
A data-driven model of process yield (in g/L), including the impact of NTP concentration and Mg:NTP ratio on the reaction yield can be derived to optimize the reaction cost drivers (e.g. RNA polymerase and DNA template) while minimizing the dsRNA formation, a critical quality attribute in mRNA products.
mRNA purification can be achieved with affinity chromatography selective for polyadenylated mRNA (Oligo dT) coupled with reverse-phase chromatography, which is used to remove IVT components (NTPs, DNA and T7) and IVT by-products. The elimination of dsRNA improves translation and minimizes the activation of innate immune response. For the development of personalized, mRNA-based therapies, such as neoantigen mRNA vaccines, the minimization of the innate immune response may be critical to the clinical success of mRNA therapeutics.
Register for this webinar today to gain insights into the technological advancements and operational considerations for ensuring the quality by design approach in developing mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.
Join Rok Sekirnik, Head Process Development for mRNA and pDNA, Sartorius BIA Separations, for the live webinar on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
“We all evolved to crawl outside; now, babies must contend with surfaces of all types, including slippery hardwood, tile or stone, and carpets of different textures,” said Dr. Handler. “Grip Baby™ simulates the muscular forces that would have been present were it not for our modern environments. It’s more natural and makes evolutionary sense.”
“I’m a 17-year veteran in the marketing and advertising space, with past roles at Pinterest and Google, but my most important role has been as mom to our two small kids,” said Ally Weiss, CEO and creator of Grip Baby™. “I came up empty-handed in my search for something to support my crawling baby. That’s when I began designing this product. Patent-pending Grip Baby™ is the only onesie to address a huge gap in the market for products that actively and safely support a baby’s curiosity to explore and experience their world through crawling.”
In a groundbreaking move that sets a new standard in the industry, founder Ally Weiss has introduced a revolutionary approach to marketing in the baby space. In a departure from traditional practices, Weiss’s brand is pioneering a commitment to safeguarding children’s privacy by choosing not to feature children’s faces on its website, social media, or marketing materials. “Recent trends in exploiting children for commercial purposes have raised serious concerns,” said Founder, Ally Weiss. “I wanted to create a brand that prioritizes the protection of children in the digital space. Our mission is to find inventive ways to market our products while ensuring the privacy and safety of our youngest generation. I hope this encourages other brands to take a look at their marketing practices and make some changes.”
Available now in two colorways on our website and on TikTok Shop — and shipped through ecommerce platform Pietra Studio — Grip Baby™ is an essential first piece in baby’s wardrobe, and makes the perfect baby shower gift. For more information, please visit www.gripbaby.com.
About Grip Baby™
Grip Baby™ is fueled by the idea that every giant leap begins with a secure and supported crawl. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to uplifting growth and development, Grip Baby™ is setting new standards in developmental care, ensuring the smallest feet are actively supported from the ground up.
Kadan Homecare’s comprehensive range of senior care services includes companion care, personal care, dementia care and transition programs that help seniors safely recuperate at home following a hospital stay or surgery. Kadan’s highly trained caregivers are skilled at providing companionship and physical assistance for seniors at home who may be experiencing limited mobility or cognitive changes. Caregivers lovingly assist seniors with everyday personal care needs, including attending to Activities of Daily Living, to maintain a healthy quality of life.
“Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that our satisfied families are recommending us to others. It’s a testament to our commitment to treating Atlanta families like our own,” White added.
To schedule a complimentary evaluation of your family’s care needs for an elder loved one in the Atlanta area, visit http://www.kadan.org.
About Kadan Homecare Celebrating 40 years in business, Kadan Homecare is a family-owned, private duty homecare agency that provides companion and personal care, as well as skilled nursing, to help support families with short and long-term needs. Kadan’s comprehensive C.A.R.E.Transitions™ program enhances post-discharge monitoring to help minimize hospital readmissions. Kadan currently provides caregiver services ranging from post hospitalization and respite relief to hospice assistance for families spanning 16 metropolitan Atlanta counties. For more information about Kadan, please visit http://www.kadan.org or call 770-396-8997.
The healthcare industry’s supply chain is fraught with challenges, with inflation leading the field. symplr’s State of Healthcare Supply Chain Survey found that 63% of supply chain leaders say cost savings is their organization’s top priority in 2024, followed by strategic resource allocation (24%). In today’s environment, hospitals need to turn every stone to uncover unique savings opportunities to address aggressive cost saving goals.
“Consolidation of partners that understand healthcare is essential, not optional, for today’s healthcare organizations,” said Justin Jacobson, Managing Director, Senior Vice President of Contract & Supplier Management at symplr. “Moving beyond siloed approaches to unlock savings and leverage technology through comprehensive, integrated solutions helps organizations streamline operations and drive bottom-line impact in improved compliance, patient care, and business outcomes.”
symplr’s highlights at AHRMM 2024 include expert speakers and attendees:
Eric Slimp, Director, Spend Management at symplr, will co-present a panel discussion with Todd Turner, Senior Director, Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing at Mass General Brigham, “Uncovering Strategic Sourcing Strategies: Direct and Indirect Spend” on Sept. 24 from 8:00 – 9:00 AM EST.
Dee Donatelli, Senior Director of symplr Spend and award-winning pioneer in clinically integrated supply chain management, will be in the symplr booth during all booth hours.
About symplr symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services. Trusted by leaders for more than 30 years, our solutions are found in 400+ U.S. health plans and 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals where our cloud-based solutions drive better operations for better outcomes. Our provider data management, workforce management, compliance, quality and safety, and contract and supplier management solutions improve the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare operations. This enables caregivers to quickly handle administrative tasks, so they have more time to do what they do best: provide high-quality patient care. Learn how at http://www.symplr.com.
As an innovative, inclusive, and data-driven senior leader with more than 12 years of experience in strategic growth and finance, Everhart has a proven track record of scaling operations, driving revenue growth and sustainability, and forging strategic partnerships.
“Joining UnboundEd at this pivotal time is a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible in professional learning and educational technology, ensuring that our business strategies not only support our financial goals but also have a meaningful impact on the lives of students and educators,” Everhart said. “I am excited to bring my expertise to support a talented team committed to driving educational equity in today’s classrooms.”
In addition to her role at UnboundEd, Everhart is the Owner and CEO of Norwood Hart Consulting. As the sole proprietor and operator, she provides expertise to help nonprofits and social impact organizations increase business effectiveness and harness the power of their people by providing project management or support in the areas of finance and operations. Prior to joining UnboundEd, Priscilla oversaw The New Teacher Project’s strategic growth, business operations, and finance teams, developing, leading, and managing a team of more than 40 across financial planning and analysis, revenue and accounting, strategic growth, and business development and operations.
“We believe Pricilla’s appointment will help UnboundEd innovate with purpose and sustainably scale our impact,” said Lacey Robinson, CEO & President of UnboundEd. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to add a respected and talented business leader to our team as we expand the reach of our vision for grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful instruction for every child in America.”
UnboundEd works side-by-side with teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders to ensure every student has access to grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM™ instruction. UnboundEd’s evidence-informed services weave together standards, content, high-quality curricula, and culturally responsive instructional practices to catalyze student learning and close the opportunity gap. Additional recent C-suite appointments—including Dr. Dale Webster as President of UnboundEd subsidiary CORE Learning in August 2024—mark a period of strategic growth for the organization that envisions a nation where all students experience GLEAM instruction.
About UnboundEd: UnboundEd works with educators to disrupt the predictability of student outcomes based on race, language, and socioeconomic status. Utilizing evidence-informed grade-level instruction, UnboundEd’s team of former teachers, district and school leaders, curriculum writers, and education experts walk side-by-side with educators and help them cultivate the skills to deliver grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful – GLEAM™ – instruction. UnboundEd continues to expand its offerings and drive long-needed changes in instruction, partnering with school districts and education agencies across more than 40 states.
The partnership will immediately scale Gastrointestinal Specialists’ current practice to offer patients virtual access to a broad range of specialists—including licensed advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and care coordinators. With appointments available within days and covered by most national health plans, Gastrointestinal Specialists’ patients can now access Oshi’s virtual GI center of excellence for fast consultation, medication management, support between visits, and personalized dietary and gut-brain interventions that are essential to gaining symptom control – all care that can be optimally delivered virtually.
“Gastrointestinal Specialists has a long, proud history of being at the forefront of advances in digestive health and is committed to providing the finest in patient-centered medical care,” said Dr. Jared Bortman, President of Gastrointestinal Specialists. “By adding Oshi’s proven multidisciplinary virtual care as a complement to our existing services, our patients will have further access to effective, efficient, timely, and affordable care.”
This partnership between Oshi and Gastrointestinal Specialists will supplement in-person interactions through on-demand support from Oshi’s team, shown to reinforce care plan adherence and provide early intervention for flare-ups. In addition to enhancing Gastrointestinal Specialists’ own services and increasing their capacity to serve new and existing patients, Oshi teams will also refer patients to their offices for in-person visits and necessary procedures.
“This partnership shows the many ways that Oshi can work with community GI practices to build seamless, hybrid collaborative care models that serve patients while creating a stronger, future-proofed practice,” said Dr. Sameer Berry, Chief Medical Officer of Oshi Health. “Oshi’s proven multidisciplinary digestive care enables gastroenterologists to reach more patients more efficiently while ensuring they get the symptom relief and support they expect.”
Gastrointestinal health is a widespread issue in America, with 2 out of 3 people living with a digestive disease or disorder and most struggling with the physical and emotional burdens of their chronic disease. It has emerged as one of the top three most expensive conditions for employers and insurers, contributing to rising medical claim costs, largely because of the lack of access to effective whole-person interventions that local clinics are poorly staffed and not reimbursed to provide.
Data published at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, American Telemedicine Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and American Gastroenterological Association has shown that 92% of Oshi patients achieve symptom control in less than four months. This clinical trial also demonstrated that Oshi’s care resulted in total medical cost savings of $10,292 per patient, driven by decreases in avoidable imaging, ER visits, and medication utilization.
Oshi Health’s integrated GI care model works alongside forward-thinking GI practices to provide effective relief through evidence-based, whole-person integrated care, including dietary, psychosocial, and behavioral interventions. Recent investments made by the American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) and the American College Gastroenterology (ACG) into Oshi Health validate the growing importance of these virtual and brick-and-mortar partnerships to deliver whole-person multidisciplinary care to patients.
About Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC of Troy, Michigan Gastrointestinal Specialists is a premier independent gastroenterology practice with 14 providers in southeast Michigan. Its board-certified gastroenterologists and staff are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable care to the community and enabling the most cutting-edge care solutions. For more information, visit http://www.GIDrs.com.
About Oshi Health Oshi Health is a completely redesigned digestive healthcare experience that transforms access to care, the patient experience, clinical outcomes, and healthcare economics. In a high-touch virtual care delivery model, Oshi Health provides diagnosis and integrated care for digestive conditions and empowers people to achieve lasting control of their symptoms. As the only national interdisciplinary GI medical practice, Oshi Health works with innovative employers, health insurance partners, health systems, and community GI practices to scale access to multidisciplinary care, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the lives of millions of Americans with chronic gastrointestinal diseases. For more information, visit http://www.oshihealth.com.
“Most of these species are endangered,” continues Pecon-Slattery, noting a growing global interest in conservation. “CodeXome not only aids researchers in drug development and disease diagnosis, but it also raises awareness about the conservation of endangered species, linking wildlife biodiversity with human biomedicine.”
Cornerstone Genomics is a member of the Frederick Innovative Technology Center’s (FITCI) new Maryland’s EDGE at 321 in Frederick, Maryland. FITCI CEO Kathie Callahan Brady, a mentor and ardent supporter of the Cornerstone team, emphasizes CodeXome’s importance. “Typically, there is less attention for understanding the genetics of these species,” she explains. “That’s what makes CodeXome so crucial. Scientists looking for cures to rare diseases or physicians working with individual subjects can unlock a wealth of comparative information that can help them advance their vital work right now.”
Pecon-Slattery is passionate about Cornerstone Genomic’s mission because, “I want to bring attention to larger societal issues, like preservation of species around the world.” Importantly, CodeXome relies upon lab-grown cell lines, using very small initial samples, like commercial DNA tests, thereby safeguarding the lives of animals.
Early reviews praise CodeXome’s blazing speed, intuitive interface, and access to a broad primate genome spectrum. “We are honored by the support of the National Science Foundation for our transformative approach,” says Pecon-Slattery. The company received both Phase 1 and Phase 2 SBIR awards. “The NSF awards are significant milestones for us, reinforcing the value of CodeXome within the scientific community.”
Pecon-Slattery concludes, “The bottom line is, if you know what’s normal, you can better identify what’s not. CodeXome cuts through the noise to provide clear, actionable insights for researchers tackling some of the most challenging genetic diseases.”
About Cornerstone Genomics Cornerstone Genomics is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing genomic research for the betterment of human health. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and an extensive database of primate genetic data, the company develops innovative tools that empower researchers to uncover new genetic targets and develop cures for rare and complex diseases. For more information about CodeXome and Cornerstone Genomics, please visit http://www.cornerstonegenomics.com
About FITCI About the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.: Nonprofit FITCI fosters entrepreneurial activity in Frederick, Maryland’s science and technology industries. Its purpose is to enable the richly diverse field of emerging entrepreneurs; encourage innovation; and accelerate the development of commercially viable businesses that create the foundation of a healthy economy by providing equitable access to coaching, connections, and capital resources within a cooperative environment. http://www.fitci.org, 301-694-2999
Discover how innovative tools and technologies are making patient access more accessible.
JUPITER, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on improvements in patient access and affordability.
This segment will explore some of the current barriers patients face when obtaining their medications and will highlight how improvements in existing access solutions are revolutionizing the prescription journey. Audiences will hear how Apollo Care works with pharmaceutical manufacturers to make prescription medications affordable and accessible for patients and their families via its comprehensive suite of solutions.
“At Apollo Care, we are dedicated to using innovative tools and analytics to lower the cost of therapy and simplify the prescription process. Our collaborative and patient-centric approach unlocks more advanced commercial strategies so clients can improve access, while ensuring cost efficiency,” said Ben Bove, President and CEO of Apollo Care.
“We look forward to exploring the vital need for better patient access and to sharing how Apollo Care is helping to close the gap to barriers,” said Chad Densen, production manager for DMG Productions and the Advancements series.
About Apollo Care: Apollo Care develops and deploys patient access and analytics solutions through purpose-built technology to help pharmaceutical brands address commercial challenges. With a history of industry-first innovation, Apollo Care is rethinking outdated industry practices to deliver integrated solutions that drive growth, optimize gross-to-net costs, and improve patient outcomes. Apollo Care is based in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit http://www.apollocare.com.
About DMG and Advancements: DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming for viewers and networks. Focused on the major innovations and advancements responsible for global progress today, its team of award-winning writers, directors, and producers go on location to discover and share how technology and innovation continue to drive the world forward.
Advancements is an information-based educational television series that explores recent developments taking place across several industries and economies. Shining a light on important issues and topics, the series features the cutting-edge improvements, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative environmental and sustainable solutions responsible for shaping, molding, and transforming the world.
