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Zappix Recognized as the “Most Innovative Healthcare Company” in 2023 by CXO Outlook® Magazine

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“We are extremely proud to be recognized as the Most Innovative Healthcare Company of 2023,” says Yossi Abraham, President and CEO of Zappix. “Zappix’s Digital Patient Engagement Solution serves as a bridge, connecting patients with the care they deserve while empowering healthcare providers with the tools to deliver personalized, responsive communication.”

The heart of Zappix’s innovation lies in its cloud-based solution, which streamlines workflows and seamlessly integrates with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and back-end systems. The digital solution provides a comprehensive Analytics Suite, equipping healthcare providers with invaluable insights for informed decision-making.

The company’s expertise in digital customer engagement has been harnessed to enrich care quality, streamline clinic operations, and redefine the patient experience. Zappix’s Digital Patient Engagement Solution helps with conveying pre and post procedure instructions, scheduling and appointment confirmation, patient education, referrals, and digital intake processes.

The real-world impact of Zappix’s solution is evident:

  • Complex procedure late cancellations have decreased from 15% to under 2%.
  • No-show rates have significantly improved, declining from 17% to under 5%.
  • Automated referral reminders have doubled the success rate of booked referral appointments from 33% to over 65%
  • Digital surveys have garnered real-time feedback, leading to a cascade of glowing 5-star reviews on platforms like Google.

Receiving the “Most Innovative Healthcare Company” award for 2023 by CXO Outlook® Magazine is a testament to Zappix’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare, and it underscores the company’s pivotal role in shaping the future of patient engagement.

About Zappix
Zappix transforms the patient journey with easy-to-use, modern digital patient engagement tools to improve the quality of care and increase patient satisfaction and loyalty. The cloud-based solutions enable workflow automation, rapid developments, seamless integration to EMRs & back-end systems, and provide a comprehensive Analytics Suite.

Zappix provides significant benefits and ROI: reducing costs by increasing containment rates for contact centers, improving customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS), creating new revenue opportunities using targeted promotional banners, and automation of revenue-generating use cases.

To learn more about Zappix, go to healthcare.zappix.com.

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Zappix, Inc. 
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(781) 739-2770
Shannon Colbert
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ProPharma Appoints Alena Hammond as Global Head of Clinical Operations

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“I am excited to join ProPharma and lead the Clinical Operations team,” said Alena Hammond. “ProPharma has a strong reputation for excellence in the industry, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and success.”

Kevin Wysocki, President of Clinical Research Solutions at ProPharma, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Alena Hammond to ProPharma. Her extensive experience and proven track record in clinical operations will be instrumental in strengthening our capabilities and expanding our global reach. Alena’s leadership will be invaluable as we continue to support our clients in their critical clinical trial endeavors.”

Alena Hammond’s appointment marks another milestone for ProPharma as the company continues to advance its position as a leader in clinical research solutions. With her leadership, ProPharma will continue to meet the evolving needs of clients and the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors.

About ProPharma
For over 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality and compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

For more information about ProPharma, please visit: https://www.propharmagroup.com.

Media Inquiries and Contacts:

Zosya Popik
Vice President, Global Marketing
ProPharma
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Jason Wakeford
Associate Partner
Clarity for ProPharma
[email protected]

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Jason Wakeford, Clarity for ProPharma, 424-385-4062, [email protected], https://www.propharmagroup.com/

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Ascent Protein Partners with Susan G. Komen® with Custom Pink Packaging

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“We are honored to partner with Susan G. Komen® to help raise awareness and invest in research to prevent and cure breast cancer” says Kirsten Karlsson, Head of Marketing at Ascent Protein. “As a company committed to the health and wellness of our community, envisioning a world without breast cancer is something we whole-heartedly support on a local and global level.”

Because one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, nearly everyone has been affected by this disease. Breast cancer not only affects the person that is diagnosed, but it also has a big impact on family and friends. Komen is the trusted partner of breast cancer patients, survivors and their families, providing critical information and support throughout the breast cancer journey.

Ascent offers a full line of sports nutrition products that support athletes and health-conscious consumers. Our clean products use only real food ingredients, no artificial flavors or sweeteners. All of Ascent’s products are Informed Sport Certified, meaning they are third-party tested for banned substances.

About Ascent Protein

Ascent® was created to naturally improve athletic performance and is The Official Sponsor of Hard Work®. Ascent launched in 2016 and has continued to bring innovative products to the market, while remaining committed to their high-quality standards and offering products with straight-forward ingredients. All Ascent products contain zero artificial flavor or sweeteners and are Certified Gluten Free, and Informed Sport Certified meaning they are third party tested for banned substances. Aligning with the admirable qualities in the athletes that Ascent serves – going the extra mile, completing an extra set, and never backing down from a challenge, Ascent pushes for high-quality results, knowing they do not come without hard work. For more information, visit www.ascentprotein.com.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social. Connect with Susan G. Komen.

Media Contact

Kim DeVigil, Ascent Protein, 1 720-550-3751, [email protected], https://www.ascentprotein.com/ 

Sara Brewer, Ascent Protein, 1 303-600-2558, [email protected], https://www.ascentprotein.com/  

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Benchmark at Alexandria Welcome Center Opens in ‘West Alex’

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It’s also here that individuals can learn how to become members of the community’s exclusive Founder’s Club. By reserving an apartment early, in addition to having first pick of their apartment, singles and couples can receive discounted pre-opening pricing, assistance with moving expenses, credits towards services and other incentives.

“The Welcome Center is ideal because it helps people plan and gives them a good idea of what they can expect to experience,” said Doug Buttner, senior executive director of Benchmark at Alexandria who has over 24 years of experience leading individual and groups of premier senior living communities throughout the region. “This is exciting because it’s yet another major step towards opening Benchmark’s first location in the Mid-Atlantic region.”

The Benchmark at Alexandria assisted living community will feature 115 apartments in various floor plans, including 26 memory care assisted living for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community is ideal for everyone from independent living residents who don’t currently require assistance to those who need personalized, 24/7 help with daily living activities.

Residents and their families will enjoy the ease of chef-prepared, seasonal meals featuring ingredients from on-site micro-farms and served in multiple dining venues, including a formal dining room with open kitchen, a bistro and grilling on the rooftop deck.

Spacious common areas with hospitality-rich amenities, including club and recreation rooms, a fitness center and the rooftop deck will feature social gatherings, educational events and other programs designed around residents’ interests. A massage room and wellness center will be home to on-site wellness services, such as physician visits. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of included housekeeping, linen service, underground parking and scheduled transportation to appointments and area attractions.

In addition to the many amenities offered at Benchmark at Alexandria, the lively West Alex mixed-use development features 100,000 square feet of retail space. A Harris Teeter grocery store and Silver Diner are steps away, so residents will have ample opportunities to walk, shop, dine and relax just outside their door.

To learn more about Benchmark at Alexandria’s independent assisted living or assisted living with memory care, visit the Welcome Center at 3462 Berkeley Street in Alexandria, click here or call 571.386.2200.

About Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark is New England’s largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care communities and over 5,000 dedicated associates providing compassionate care and outstanding experiences throughout the Northeast. The Waltham, Mass.-based company was founded over 25 years ago by Tom Grape with the purpose of Transforming Lives Through Human Connection. Since then, Benchmark has continued to set the industry standard, having won over a hundred local, regional and national awards for its care, programs and as a top workplace. Benchmark has been named one of the Top Places to Work for 15 straight years in The Boston Globe’s annual employee-based survey and received repeated recognition in FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services list. For more information, visit BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com.

Media Contact

Carol Arnold, Arnold Communications, 1 6035020469, [email protected], http://www.BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com

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Harnessing AI for Clinical Trial Workflow Management, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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The key highlights of the webinar include:

Redaction: Learn how AI-powered tools can identify and remove personally identifiable information (PII) from clinical trial documents, ensuring compliance with regulations such as the general data protection regulation (GDPR). Explore the potential for automated redaction, reducing the burden on investigator sites and contract research organizations (CROs) while maintaining data integrity.

Data completeness and validation: Discover how AI can review site provided documents and resulting event dossiers, providing an assessment ensuring that all data necessary to adjudicate events and endpoints have been provided. This automated data quality enhancing process will make initial reviews more agile, reducing queries and delay risks.

Process analysis and optimization: Explore how AI can help to analyze adjudication processes by looking at meta-data about how long individual steps are taking in long, multi-constituency workflows. AI can help determine where there may be bottlenecks as well as which areas could benefit from further training or workload balancing.

Computer-aided adjudication and eligibility reviews: Discuss how future AI models different may help evaluators to focus on the right data to increase consistency and reduce the time it takes to reach consensus. Examine whether models could reproduce for adjudicators what AI-enhanced systems have achieved in medical imaging analysis.

Discover how AI and large language models are revolutionizing the industry, and learn how AG Mednet’s Judi platform, alongside the right CRO and academic research organization (ARO) development partners, can empower an organization to drive efficiency, compliance and success in clinical development.

Register for the live webinar taking place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11am EDT (3pm GMT/UK) featuring expert speakers Abraham Gutman, CEO and Founder, AG Mednet; Catherine Tyner, Executive Director, Adjudication Services, Fortrea; Kimberly J. Brown, RN; and Venugopal Menon, MD, Section Head of Clinical Cardiology, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, to discover how to unlock the potential of AI in clinical trial workflow management.

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Harnessing AI for Clinical Trial Workflow Management.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

Media Contact

Ayesha Rashid, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x272, [email protected] 

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University of Houston Psychology Major Wins the SignatureCare Emergency Center 2023 Fall Semester Medical and Health Scholarship

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The scholarship award which is aimed at helping students pay their tuition, room and board, books, and other college-related expenses, is given twice a year to qualified U.S. college students who demonstrate strong passion and commitment to the healthcare and medical field.

To be considered for this highly competitive award, students are required to meet certain criteria, and submit a 500-word essay that answers the question: Who or what inspired you to enter the medical field? More information about the scholarship is available here.

While accepting the scholarship award, Nicole Obialo said receiving this scholarship will contribute to her success and provide the means to continue her education. She thanked everyone at SignatureCare Emergency Center for granting her the scholarship.

“Knowing that the scholarship committee read my personalized story, recognized the hard work I put into my academic career and gave me an opportunity to further my education has put me a step forward towards my career goals.

“This scholarship has allowed me to put an investment towards my future, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Thank you to everyone at the SignatureCare Emergency Center for granting me this scholarship,” she said.

She said she was 17 years old when she witnessed a traumatic event that changed the course of her life.

“I was 17- years old when I knew I wanted to practice medicine. Growing up with a Type-2 diabetic grandma has let me be exposed to ways the human body can naturally be disrupted. At times it was controlled and others uncontrolled. Many trips to the emergency room curated my early fascination of the nurses and doctors that worked in the ER, but it was not until witnessing a young boy undergo cardiac arrest in front of me that forever changed my perspective on reality and inspired me to pursue a career in the healthcare field.

“We were a group of kids outside playing a game of tag when suddenly one of the boys fell to the ground, as if he had fainted. I ran to him, and my first instinct was to call 9-1-1 and turn him to his side since the only knowledgeable techniques I knew at that time were those of someone having a seizure.

“I knew that turning someone onto their side will aid in clearing their breathing passage. His eyes rolled to the back of his head. Checking his neck, his wrist, and even putting my head to his chest, he had no pulse. Fear ran through me heavily as I was trying to remain calm. Many kids quickly began to crowd around me and the boy, looking at me for guidance since I was the only person that ran to his aid.

“Many thoughts were racing through my mind, even those of CPR but, ironically, my fear of doing the wrong thing and hurting him overpowered me. I did not have the confidence to act but it was instinct to take control and help. The ambulance arrived and the boy was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest.

“The guilt of me not performing simple CPR compressions and saving this young man’s life has forever stuck with me. Knowing what to do in a timely manner would have saved him. Having confidence in myself and in what I knew would have saved him.

“From that day, I knew I wanted to pursue emergency medicine. I aspire to be on the frontline of treatment and have the confidence and willpower to save many lives. I want to be able to treat patients when other medical professionals can’t. I strive to be able to treat life-threatening conditions at any given moment and be given the opportunity to understand the many complexities of the human body. We are all a heartbeat away from needing emergency care and I want to be able to save those lives since I was not able to save that young man’s life,” she added.

Dr. Christopher Langan, MD, an Emergency Medicine Physician and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SignatureCare Emergency Center, congratulated Ms. Obialo for winning the award.

“Nicole’s future in the health field is bright and we are happy to help her along the way as she journeys towards this future,” Dr. Langan said.

About SignatureCare Emergency Center

Houston, TX-based SignatureCare Emergency Center own 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas, including Killeen, Austin, College Station/Bryan, Paris, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana, Pflugerville, and Lewisville, TX. 

Media Contact

Felix Ofiwe, SignatureCare Emergency Center, 832-699-3777, [email protected], https://ercare24.com 

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The Thyroid Gland Disorder Treatment Market to grow by USD 868.87 million from 2022 to 2027 | Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie Inc., Alvogen Iceland ehf, and more among key companies- Technavio

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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The thyroid gland disorder treatment market is expected to grow by USD 868.87 million from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 5.33% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. The rise in…

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Age Safe® America Promotes Falls Prevention Awareness with NCOA

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Age Safe America, LLC a leading training, membership and services organization dedicated to raising awareness of solutions for home safety and falls prevention among older adults, is proud to participate in Falls Prevention Week 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month. This annual event serves as a critical opportunity to educate and empower individuals to take the steps to prevent falls, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for seniors across the nation. The message is don’t let falls go unnoticed or untreated. Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as hip fractures. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions, and 40% of all nursing home admissions.

To support this initiative, Age Safe® America is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted organization with a shared commitment to improving the lives of older adults. As Kathy Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging reminds everyone – “Although falls and fall-related injuries happen more frequently with age, it is vital to be proactive, learn more and implement the ideas!”. NCOA offers a valuable resource known as the “Falls Free Checkup™”, an online checklist designed to help individuals assess their risk of falling and discover effective strategies to reduce the risk.

Falls Free Checkup™ is an easy to use online tool for assessing your personal risk of falling, with personalized recommendations and tips to reduce fall risks, and access to valuable resources and information on falls prevention. Visit the National Council on Aging’s “Falls Free Checkup™” at https://www.ncoa.org/age-well-planner/assessment/falls-free-checkup and Toolkit: https://www.ncoa.org/page/falls-prevention-awareness-week-toolkit

Age Safe America’s mission is to empower seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and other innovative organizations to create safe and accessible living environments to prevent falls and promote healthy aging for seniors. “Falls Prevention Week aligns perfectly with our mission and offers an ideal platform to emphasize the importance of fall prevention and home safety for seniors, their families and caregivers”, stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC

About Age Safe America, LLC:

Age Safe® America is dedicated to helping seniors live safely and stay independent in their homes. They provide evidence-based training, consulting, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and professionals serving our aging demographic; along with training and services specific to seniors, their adult children, and the invisible army of family caregivers. Please visit https://agesafeamerica.com/ for informative articles, resources and tips on falls prevention, home safety, aging in place home modifications, fire safety and crime prevention. Age Safe® Live Well.

About the National Council on Aging (NCOA):

The National Council on Aging is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. NCOA empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make choices for their health and financial security. To learn more, visit the NCOA at https://www.ncoa.org.

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Steven Bailey, Age Safe America, LLC, 1 877.357.7233, [email protected], https://agesafeamerica.com/

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