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Codoxo Shares Payment Integrity AI Outcomes at 2023 NHCAA Annual Training Conference

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“Codoxo provides innovative AI solutions to its healthcare payer, government agency, and PBM clients that address the growing problem of fraud, waste and abuse, which contribute to skyrocketing healthcare costs,” stated Dr. Musheer Ahmed, Codoxo’s Chief Executive Officer and founder. “The NHCAA conference enables us to share best practices for using AI-based fraud detection platforms, and we hope this will inspire attendees to integrate the latest innovations into their own fraud prevention programs.”

Codoxo will showcase its Unified Cost Containment Platform and new generative AI capabilities for payment integrity in Booth 300. The company also will host an executive networking event aboard The Spirit of Dallas on Monday, November 6, and a second networking event at The Henry on Tuesday, November 7.

Additionally, Codoxo will participate in the Symposium for Artificial Intelligence in Payment Integrity live event hosted by the AI for PI Community on Monday, November 6, prior to the start of the NHCAA conference. The AI for PI community is an exclusive community of like-minded healthcare payment integrity professionals interested in the application and value of artificial intelligence. Attendees will see how AI is transforming outcomes across the payment spectrum, learn how payers are approaching their AI strategies, and hear how health plans can apply AI to their PI operations and create a roadmap to adopting AI that will create exponential savings and improved outcomes immediately, and over time. Those interested can register here.

Codoxo is a member of NHCAA and has a stated mission “to make healthcare more affordable and effective for everyone.” Through its proprietary Forensic AI Engine, Unified Cost Containment Platform, and new generative AI capabilities, it is disrupting the cost containment and payment integrity industry by implementing the most innovative and effective AI available to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse and ensure payment integrity for health payers, agencies and PBMs.

About Codoxo
With a mission to make healthcare more affordable and effective for everyone, Codoxo is the premier provider of artificial intelligence-driven solutions and services that help healthcare companies and agencies proactively detect and reduce risks from fraud, waste, and abuse and ensure payment integrity. The Codoxo Unified Cost Containment Platform helps clients manage costs across network management, clinical care, provider coding and billing, payment integrity, and special investigation units. Our software-as-a-service applications and new generative AI capabilities are built on our proven Forensic AI Engine, which uses patented AI-based technology to identify problems and suspicious behavior far faster and earlier than traditional techniques. Codoxo is a Fierce Healthcare Innovation Award winner and has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 Regionals list for growth. Our solutions are HIPAA-compliant and operate in a HITRUST-certified environment. For additional information, visit https://www.codoxo.com.

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Ronda Duncan, Codoxo, 8472549782, [email protected], https://www.codoxo.com 

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The Plastic Surgery Foundation Appoints Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, FACS, New President

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A private practitioner in New York City, Dr. Glasberg is the first in private practice to lead the Foundation since 2006. Dr. Glasberg performs procedures across the wide spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular interest and focus on breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, wound healing, and regenerative medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

A past president of ASPS, Dr. Glasberg has served in numerous leadership positions within the Society and Foundation, including ASPS/PSF vice president of development, vice president of Advocacy and Health Policy, vice president of Finance and Treasurer, and chair of the ASPS Government Affairs Council, Council of State Affairs and Political Action Committee (PlastyPAC). Dr. Glasberg is also active in the health policy arena, traveling to Washington D.C. and Albany several times each year to speak to various healthcare and medicolegal issues. Dr. Glasberg has also testified before Congressional committees and panels of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Widely accredited, Dr. Glasberg published articles in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where he has shared insights on new techniques in breast reconstruction, breast implant safety, treatment and prevention of keloid and hypertrophic wound healing, and the assessment of pediatric craniofacial deformities, among other topics.

Dr. Glasberg also frequently appears in the news and media and has been featured as an expert on the “CBS Early Show,” “Today Show” (NBC), “Good Morning America” (ABC), the “Paula Zahn Show” (CNN) and the “Morning Show” (WB). He has also been featured on both a national and local level on NBC, CBS, ABC, WB and CNN and has been quoted often in major newspapers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Glasberg is the recipient of several awards in the specialty, including The PSF’s Distinguished Service Award and the ASPS President’s Award for his work within the society. He also received the Resident and Fellows Award of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Best Presentation at the annual meeting of the New York Society of Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Centers, plus a prize for best paper at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.

A graduate of Columbia University in New York, Dr. Glasberg earned his medical degree and graduated with honors from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery training at the University of Connecticut and completed a research fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the New University Medical Center. He finished his training in the plastic surgery residency at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center.

About The Plastic Surgery Foundation
The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), founded in 1948, supports research, international volunteer programs and visiting professor programs. The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of patients through research and development. The PSF accomplishes its mission by providing invaluable support to the research of plastic surgery sciences through a variety of grant programs. The PSF works in concert with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

About American Society of Plastic Surgeons

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than 11,000 physician members worldwide, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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Niccole Caan, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 847-228-3333, [email protected], www.plasticsurgery.org

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The Top 5 Cholesterol Test Kits at Home for Healthcare of 2023

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  • Best Overall: KPI Blood Total Cholesterol Test Kit Curo L5 Digital Meter

The Curo L5 has an intuitive design that makes it simple and easy to use. The test strips quickly and effectively draw your sample into the blood inlet via capillary action, making it easier to provide the correct sample size the first time around and receive accurate testing results. With the right test strips, it can measure your total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides. This kit comes with ten total cholesterol testing strips—the others must be purchased separately.

The device shares your test results within two minutes. It’s also compatible with Curo blood glucose testing strips should you want to monitor your blood sugar as well.

  • Best Portable: SDBIO CURO L7 Professional Grade Lipid Blood Cholesterol Test Home Kit

Another electronic monitor, the Curo L7 cholesterol test kit, provides the best range of cholesterol test options. It reports six data points with just one blood sample—total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, LDL/HDL, non-HDL, and triglycerides. It uses profile cholesterol test strips that are capable of reporting your entire blood lipid panel instead of requiring a different type of test strip for every type of cholesterol.

The monitor itself is sleek and compact, making it an ideal choice for folks who travel a lot or seem to always be on the move. The kit comes with the meter, 10 profile testing strips, lancets, and capillary rods.

  • Most Comprehensive Home Kit: Smilecare 6-in-1 Cholesterol Test Kit

This cholesterol test kit is an all-inclusive test kit. After collecting a blood sample, you insert the test strip into the instrument and the results are displayed on the instrument’s screen within 3 minutes. The instrument has a larger screen and is touchable, making it more user friendly for older people.

Multi-purpose, different test strips can be used for different measurements and only a small amount of blood is required. Examples include: total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triacylglycerol, glucose and uric acid.

This is a great option for those who want to avoid sending samples to the lab and waiting for results.

Each kit comes with 40 test cards and is rechargeable. Energy efficient and environmentally friendly. With its simple design and easy-to-read display, you can take it with you during the day and while traveling.

Also the instrument has built-in mass storage for up to 10,000 sets of data and you can add multiple users to one machine at the same time, saving your money. Therefore, this kit is not only suitable for home, travel, but also for some clinics, nursing homes and so on.

  • Best Easy-to-Use: LetsGetChecked

This test kit from LetsGetChecked contains detailed instructions and tutorial videos to guide users through the self-collect blood sample process.

Once complete, simply send your sample back in the provided pre-paid envelope to be analyzed at a CLIA-certified lab. The brand boasts a two to five day turnaround time once your sample is received by the lab.

Your results will be reviewed by a verified clinician and then made available to you online through a secure portal. The clinician will then be available to provide further advice.

  • Best affordable: Everlywell

The test measures your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, calculated LDL, and triglycerides. Sample kits are sent to CLIA-certified laboratories and you can expect your results to be available online within five to seven business days after the sample is received by the lab (a bit longer than others on our list).

Part of Everlywell’s online portal includes a personalized report of each marker tested. Here, you’ll find detailed information regarding your results. The brand also provides access to educational sessions from healthcare professionals for you to learn more about your test and the next steps to take.

As one of the most affordable tests on the market, this is a great choice if you need to check your cholesterol on a frequent basis.

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SmilecareHealth has set up a distribution warehouse in California and plans to launch the cholesterol analyzer to American users through its own sales platform. Consumers can conveniently purchase it online and seek help.

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Rural Hospital Leaders & Partners Awarded at HomeTown Health Fall Conference

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“It is truly our pleasure to work alongside hospital leaders throughout the state that serve in rural facilities. It is an even greater pleasure to be able to recognize those leaders as they excel in their facilities which positively impact their communities each year,” says Kristy Thomson, COO of HomeTown Health.

Burke Health was chosen as the 2023 Hospital of the Year for providing exemplary commitment in rural hospital leadership by adopting “best practices” for rural hospital improvement, maintaining a commitment to staff education, advocating to state policymakers while emphasizing technological advances and showcasing a dedication to superior patient care.

Michael Purvis, CEO at Candler County Hospital, was recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Hospital Leader of the Year, recognized for exemplary leadership and dedication to patient care, employee excellence, innovation solutions and efforts.

Leif England, CFO of Jeff Davis Hospital, received the 2023 CFO of the Year award for outstanding leadership in hospital finance, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence in financial practices, best practices in strategic partnerships, and revenue cycle management.

Joan Hartley, Patient Financial Director at Dodge County Hospital, was announced as the 2023 Business Office Leader of the Year, “Chosen for outstanding leadership in sharing best practices in the business office and for your commitment to excellence, to employee education, business partner endorsement and revenue cycle improvement.”

John Roland, Chief Nursing Officer at Bleckley Memorial Hospital was recognized as the 2023 Nurse Executive of the Year, for providing exceptional leadership by adopting best practices for rural hospital improvement, for making a commitment to staff education and leadership development while emphasizing technological advances and superior patient care.

HealthTrust, a Platinum level business partner with HomeTown Health, was presented the “2023 Business Partners of the Year” award. “HealthTrust Performance Group provides valuable cost-saving solutions across a wide scope of services. Their company’s robust network brings savings into the HomeTown family and engages speakers and resources that enhance best practices. Through their vision and foresight to identify the universal deep system cost improvements, Healthtrust Performance Group maximized volume for cost control and quality for HomeTown Health member hospitals. A relationship with them brings benefits to hospitals that no one else delivers. . . some of the cost benefits of the largest health systems in the nation.,” shared Sherri Ackerman, Business Partner Director of HomeTown Health.

In addition to the awards presented, HomeTown Health recognized the graduates of its 2023 HomeTown Health Executive Leadership Development Program.

  • Amy Cook, Accountant, Bleckley Memorial Hospital
  • Marty Ray, CIO, Candler County Hospital
  • Latecia Pusha, Human Resources Manager, Effingham Health System
  • James Wright, Evans Memorial Hospital
  • Brenda McEachin, Director of Human Resources, Jeff Davis Hospital
  • Paula Wilcox, Compliance Officer, Jeff Davis Hospital
  • Amber Townsend, Admissions Coordinator, Miller County Hospital
  • Shakinah Freeman, Patient Access Supervisor, Miller County Hospital
  • Garrett Grimsley, Corporate Controller, Miller County Hospital
  • Hunter McCall, Director of Support Services, Optim Medical Center – Tatnall
  • Tiffany Jolly, Comptroller, Taylor Regional Hospital

The Executive Leadership Development Program counts more than 180 alumni since its inception and is designed to engage and empower current rural healthcare leaders to continue in healthcare leadership in rural healthcare facilities throughout Georgia.

About HomeTown Health:
HomeTown Health, LLC, celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, serves more than 60 hospitals throughout the Southeastern United States. HomeTown Health, LLC offers advocacy, education, business partner service indexing, industry conferences, and strategic support to its member hospitals as well as expansive grant-based resources through key partnerships with the Department of Public Health and Department of Community Health in many states. Learn more at http://www.hometownhealthonline.com and more about its online education at http://www.hthu.net.

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Jimmy Lewis, HomeTown Health, 470-655-6950, [email protected], www.hometownhealthonline.com

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Crabapple Dental in Alpharetta, Georgia, Announces that Herpreet Sethi, DDS, has Joined the Practice

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More About Crabapple Dental:

At Crabapple Dental, the team’s passion is creating the smile that patients were meant to have, one that is attractive, confident and beautiful. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, they offer families the highest level of care delivered in a warm and caring atmosphere. Patients can trust these professionals to meet all their dental care needs. Crabapple Dental has been voted best dental practice in South Forsyth & North Fulton for multiple years, and Dr. Sarah Roberts has been selected as one of “America’s Top Dentists” since 2009. To find out more information on dental care offered by the team at Crabapple Dental, visit http://www.crabappledental.com, or contact the office directly at (678) 319-0123.

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Philip Roberts, Crabapple Dental, (678) 319-0123, [email protected], https://crabappledental.com/ 

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Mindray North America Partners with US Med-Equip for Hospital Rentals of Patient Monitoring, Anesthesia, And Ultrasound Equipment

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“Our goal is to provide healthcare providers with innovative solutions that help them deliver the best possible care to their patients. With hospitals across the country counting on US Med-Equip’s team to deliver the top equipment available, together we can achieve that goal,” said Bill Dwyer, Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Accounts, Mindray North America.

Mindray is a global leader and developer of healthcare technologies and solutions for monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound. USME is a Houston-based company entrusted by hospitals and healthcare systems across the nation to provide medical equipment rentals and services.

“Mindray North America and USME’s teams will help hospitals using Mindray’s solutions with rentals of monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound systems as needed,” said Greg Salario, CEO of US Med-Equip. “We’ll work together to help clinicians –singly focused on comforting and healing patients— secure Mindray equipment.”

About Mindray
Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical device solutions and technologies used in healthcare facilities around the globe. We believe we can change lives by making the most advanced healthcare technology attainable for all. We do this by empowering healthcare professionals through innovative, high-value solutions that help create the next generation of life-saving tools across three primary business segments: patient monitoring and life support, in-vitro diagnostics, and medical imaging. Mindray maintains its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China; Mindray North America is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. Our Ultrasound Innovation Center is located in Silicon Valley, with additional facilities in major international markets around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.mindray.com.

About US Med-Equip
US Med-Equip, the 11-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing company, partners with top hospitals across the nation in the rental, sale, biomedical service and asset management of movable medical equipment, patient beds and therapeutic surfaces. USME’s dedicated team works from more than 90 locations supporting clinicians with the highest quality medical equipment when they need it where they need it.

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Sondra Kaufman, Mindray North America, 201.995.8047, [email protected], https://www.mindraynorthamerica.com/

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Labroots’ CRISPR Conference Marks 6 years of CRISPR Engineering and Beyond

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The one-day virtual event will focus on the latest gene-editing tools and CRISPR technologies, uniting innovators and thought leaders and highlighting novel advancements and key challenges ahead

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, today announced its 6th annual event in the CRISPR Virtual Event Series, hosted on November 1, 2023. The free event runs the gamut of cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and current research that promises to uncover the ever-evolving innovative approaches in sessions devoted to CRISPR Biology and Biotechnology, CRISPR in Diagnostics, and CRISPR in Disease Therapy.

CRISPR 2023 will bring together bioengineers, top scientists, research scholars, and key stakeholders who will deliver academic and industry perspectives on the accomplishments and promise of CRISPR-based techniques while sharing the latest intelligence in the field.

The educational agenda will feature presentations across many disciplines by eminent speakers including unleashing the power of non-viral gene editing: transforming cell therapy development, an overview of electrophoresis uses and applications, building amplification-free CRISPR/Cas biosensors through autocatalysis reaction induced by circular DNA nanostructure, CRISPR-based diagnostics of kidney disease, CRISPR-enabled gene regulation tools for biotechnology, engineering CRISPR/Cas12 components toward simple and robust next-generation diagnostics, molecular diagnosis enabled by dynamic DNA assembly and CRISPR Cas Toolbox, the advantages of CRISPR in POC diagnostics, and much more.

Keynote presentation highlights include:

  • Dr. Xingyu Jiang, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology, discusses microfluidics and CRISPR-Diagnostics/Therapy with a live Q&A session. “New technologies have changed the landscape of biology and medicine in the past century; continuously evolving tools will play an even more significant role in understanding biology and curing diseases,” said Xingyu Jiang, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology.
  • Molly Stevens, FREng, FRS, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford and the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, exploring design and translation of ultrasensitive diagnostics in healthcare. “For next-generation precision diagnostic medicine, we need technologies that are highly effective and amenable to the point-of-need. It is key to catalyse a global effort to make medical innovations accessible to all through affordable, deployable, user-friendly technology and leveraging the growing data connectivity infrastructure,” said Molly Stevens, FREng, FRS, John Black Professor, Bionanoscience, University of Oxford and Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery.

Labroots is a proud partner of Chati, a virtual event platform that allows for the hosting of engaging and interactive virtual and hybrid events, catering to businesses of any vertical or size. Produced on Chati, attendees can connect seamlessly across all desktops and mobile devices while engaged in an interactive, one-stop educational experience. Attendees will visit the lobby with leaderboard and gamification, an auditorium featuring live-streaming video webcasts with live attendee chats during scheduled presentations, an exhibit hall to interact with sponsors and view their products and technologies, a poster hall including a poster competition, live chat conversations, and a newly added Poster Networking Hour with live poster authors, and a networking lounge to connect and collaborate with colleagues. By participating, you can earn up to 1 P.A.C.E. Continuing Education credit per presentation for a maximum of 30 credits.

To register for the event, click here. Join the online conversation and use the hashtag #LRcrispr. Follow @Genetics_LR on Twitter and @GeneticsandGenomics on Facebook to connect with our specialist Genetics & Genomics Writers and stay updated with the latest Trending News in Genetics & Genomics. Now, you can also join our professional community on LinkedIn by being a part of the Genetics & Genomics group!

About Labroots
Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website and primary source for scientific trending news, premier educational virtual events, webinars, and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content-sharing capabilities, Labroots is a powerful advocate for amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, Labroots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering more than articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, Labroots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in webinars and virtual events. Now, Labroots offers more than ever with Chati, a flexible, highly scalable event platform that allows for the creation of unique, effective, and memorable virtual events.

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VHC Health Selects Vyne Medical to Automate Processes and Optimize Workflows

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“By implementing Vyne Medical’s innovative automation solutions, we are taking a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency of our healthcare operations, ” said Michael Mistretta, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at VHC Health. “This collaboration will empower us to focus more on delivering the highest quality care to our patients while ensuring the seamless management of electronic records and images. VHC Health is committed to providing personalized, exceptional care, and Vyne Medical’s expertise aligns with our mission.”

“We are excited about our partnership with VHC Health,” said Caleb Manscill, Vyne Medical’s President. “Our strong belief in the power of automation to improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations fuels our enthusiasm. Through this collaboration, we will provide the health system with solutions to enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and improve financial performance.”    

Vyne Medical is the trusted choice of more than 800 hospitals and health systems for managing healthcare communications. Discover solutions that optimize operations and improve health system’s operational and financial performance at vynemedical.com.

About VHC Health
VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations. The Hospital was recognized as a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and in 2022 was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and a 21st consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. VHC Health is committed to being both the best health system and the best workplace in the Washington, DC metro area.

About Vyne Medical
Vyne Medical is a recognized industry leader in end-to-end health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management. The company’s robust technology platforms facilitate and automate the electronic capture, storage, and submission of healthcare data in virtually any form – voice, fax, image, data or electronic document. Vyne Medical’s solutions Connect Disconnected Data® to close gaps in documentation and improve the continuum of care through a more complete and fully accessible patient record. Outcomes include improved financial strength, operational performance and patient experience. For more information, visit vynemedical.com.

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