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IncreMedical Therapy Solutions Welcomes Interstate Therapy Solutions as Newest Partner in Transforming Healthcare


With their newly branded name, patients of Interstate can expect to receive the same high-quality care from the familiar faces they know and trust. However, with the integration into the IncreMedical family, the clinical team gains access to parent company, Confluent Health, along with their ecosystem of management services, education, and musculoskeletal health resources. These resources include efficient community outreach, digital innovations, value-based care pathway models, and marketing and finance tools. IncreMedical also offers partnerships with leading physical therapy networks such as PTPN network, continuing education programs, and staff development opportunities through Evidence in Motion and Fit For Work.

Greg Cooper, Managing Partner of IncreMedical, shares his excitement about the partnership, stating, “Since opening our doors, our vision has been to bridge the continuum of care delivery with health care systems, providers, employers, and patients through technology and value-added management services. We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to continue this vision but now with further hospital expansion on the west coast.”

Kristi Henderson, FAAN, CEO of Confluent Health, adds, “We are proud to partner with IncreMedical and are excited to welcome Interstate into the Confluent Health family. Beth and Jim’s team is made up of pre-eminent leaders in their respective fields, and bringing in Interstate is going to add significant value as we grow together. Our partnership has endless possibilities.”

Larry Benz, DPT, Founder and Executive Chairman of Confluent Health, who led this initiative with members of the Confluent Health partnership team, added, “Combining Interstate with IncreMedical solidifies our continued commitment in California. Jim and Beth are well known physical therapy providers and we welcome them and their tremendous organization to our growing musculoskeletal platform.”

Synergy Advisors, a healthcare-focused middle marketing M&A firm, played a pivotal role in facilitating this collaboration, serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Interstate in this transaction, along with the assistance of Carlo Mendoza of Mendoza Mazza and Associates.

About IncreMedical Therapy Solutions: IncreMedical Therapy Solutions provides post-acute management services for accountable care organizations, hospitals, and physician practices to include physical therapy, risk stratification and patient engagement strategies with a focus on preventable hospital re-admissions.

About Confluent Health: Confluent Health is a musculoskeletal company consisting of physical and occupational therapy, employer safety and health, health system partnerships, education, and digital innovations, all of which improve the quality of care for patients as well as lower the cost for employers. For more information, visit goconfluent.com or find us on Facebook at @confluenthealth.

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Betsy Appleton, Confluent Health, 502-536-4584, [email protected], www.goconfluent.com

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Insightin Health Honored with Prestigious Top Workplace Award


The Top Workplace award is a testament to Insightin Health’s dedication to creating a workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. The accolade is based on an assessment that evaluates workplace factors such as company leadership, employee engagement, career development, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Insightin Health stood out in the assessment process due to several key factors:

  • An 86% overall workplace experience score
  • 92% closely aligned belief in the direction and values
  • 93% reported feeling respected and supported

As Insightin Health celebrates this remarkable achievement, the company remains dedicated to raising the bar for employee satisfaction and development. The Top Workplace award catalyzes new initiatives focused on workplace inclusion, cross-collaboration, professional growth opportunities, and more.

Insightin Health is thankful for its outstanding team that makes this innovative culture possible. We look forward to building on our award-winning workplace and maintaining best-in-class standards for our employees now and in the future.

About Insightin Health

Insightin Health helps healthcare payers eliminate data silos and deliver highly satisfying consumer-centric experiences. inGAGE™ – our software as a service (SaaS) platform – is the industry-leading solution for quickly creating a connected data ecosystem. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, inGAGE™ leverages the totality of the connected data, in real-time, to produce insights that drive Next Best Action (NBA) recommendations to solve pressing healthcare challenges. inGAGE™ allows healthcare payers to deliver lifetime member value, driving growth and increasing overall plan profitability. For more information, visit www.insightinhealth.com.

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Marcia Kepler, Insightin Health, 1 3122599885, [email protected], www.insightinhealth.com 

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The book “Speak to My Healing” beautifully captures the essence of Christmas as a time for renewal and rejuvenation.


In her latest publication, “Speak to My Healing,” author Habakkuk Cooper delves into the depths of psychological healing. Drawing on both the positive and negative aspects of her life experiences, Cooper offers insights into the healing process, regardless of the hardships and pain encountered. She stresses the potential to free oneself from emotional and mental encumbrances, leading to personal improvement in spite of life’s challenges.

Cooper’s inspiration for this book comes from her own path of self-healing, having contended with deep-seated trauma that significantly affected her mental health and interpersonal relationships. She aspires to motivate women and others to better themselves by releasing past hurts, pain, and resentment. The book encourages women to discover and express their individual truths and to seek help for their trauma without feeling embarrassed. Cooper advocates for the creation of a compassionate, supportive community, ready to listen to those in need. She highlights the criticality of seeking help for healing and asserts that one’s history should not determine their future. Cooper advises clearing mental clutter to open up space for more enriching experiences and suggests approaching potentially triggering situations with caution until full healing is achieved. She urges women to courageously share their experiences and inspire others to release their past and trust in a higher power to overcome the lingering effects of trauma.

“Speak to My Healing”

By Habakkuk Cooper

Publisher: Oluchi Coaching and Consulting, LLC

Distributor: IngramSpark

Available Amazon

Format: Paperback and eBook

ISBN Print: 979-8-9866001-0-9

ISBN eBook: 979-8-9866001-2-3

Published: February 1, 2023

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022923032

About the Author

Habakkuk Cooper is a serial entrepreneur and former mental health therapist who dedicated her life to promoting good health, self-love, and healing. She loves helping others by becoming more educated on herbal remedies that can help heal others. Her selfless acts have changed the lives of many people who have suffered from mental health issues. Her motto is Live, Love, Pray, Heal.

Habakkuk earned her B. A. degree in Political Science as she dreamed of becoming the best criminal defense attorney alive, then later, a Judge until God redirected her toward earning her master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Although this was not her plan, she obeyed God’s plan by entering the mental health field. She also obtained a second master’s degree in criminal justice from the same University; practicing law had always been her first love.

Habakkuk, a prophetic Biblical name that means “One who embraces God,” was given to her by her mother and father. As a child and a young adult, she hated her name until she discovered what it meant as an adult. She has lived up to her name by becoming a steward of God and accepting her gift and purpose. She knew that she was meant for the task of helping others after strangers would often approach her to tell her their life stories while she patiently listened. Their responses would always be, “I needed that. Thank you for listening”. These words always made her smile. Habakkuk loves singing, listening to music, writing, and spending quality time with her loved ones. She is very passionate about helping people.

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BioForward Elevates Wisconsin Biohealth Ecosystem with Eau Claire Office Launch


“Our vision is bold,” declared Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward. “We are resolute in creating a thriving and interconnected statewide network that fuels innovation, supports burgeoning startups, enables company expansions, and cultivates an agile, skilled workforce to drive the future of biohealth in Wisconsin and personalized medicine worldwide.”

At the helm of BioForward’s Eau Claire endeavor stands Maci Camara, appointed as both Eau Claire Office Director and BioForward’s Member Engagement Manager. Camara’s remarkable expertise, backed by a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomics coupled with Life Sciences Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, position her as an exceptional leader poised to drive initiatives in these critical regions.

To ensure accessibility and engagement within the community, BioForward will soon introduce open office hours at multiple locations throughout the Northwest region. This initiative will provide an opportunity for direct interaction, fostering collaborations, and offering guidance to biohealth enthusiasts. Visit the BioForward website to learn more.

The opening of the Eau Claire office signifies BioForward’s dedication to nurturing innovation, collaboration, and growth within the biohealth sector. By providing localized support and resources, BioForward seeks to catalyze advancements, drive economic development, and propel Wisconsin to the forefront of personalized medicine technology.

As we gear up for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub designation Phase II application in February, our expansion into these regions underscores the pivotal role they play in the future of biohealth and personalized medicine in Wisconsin. The synergy between Eau Claire, Stout, La Crosse, and the broader western-northwest region amplifies our potential to shape the biohealth landscape, marking an exciting chapter in our mission to transform possibilities into realities.

About BioForward

BioForward Wisconsin represents more than 230 member organizations across an integrated network of health solution leaders, including research institutions, biotech and biopharma, digital health, healthcare systems, and medical device, and diagnostics. It is an action-oriented association that focuses on initiatives to strengthen the state’s biohealth industry. BioForward was the lead consortium member on Wisconsin’s successful Phase I Tech Hub Designation Application. Learn more about BioForward Wisconsin at www.bioforward.org.

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Rissa Guffey, BioForward Wisconsin, 1 3174179353, [email protected], www.bioforward.org

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Wilbarger General Hospital Selects Sixth Sense Intelligence’s SMaRT Analytics™ to Significantly Enhance Analytical Insights


As healthcare systems face financial challenges, Tom Siemers, Chief Executive Officer of Wilbarger General Hospital, recognized the need for an accessible, standardized, and automated solution. Lack of data accessibility and the time-consuming nature of manual analyses were hindering the hospital’s ability to discover critical opportunities for financial optimization.

SMaRT Analytics™ empowers Wilbarger General Hospital to address these challenges with user-friendly dashboards, streamlined and automated processes, and more. By leveraging this transformative platform, internal analysts can redirect their focus to higher-level tasks, unburdened by data accessibility challenges and manual reporting issues.

Siemers emphasized the importance of growth and has introduced internal processes to support this effort, with Sixth Sense playing a significant role in facilitating it.

“We are always looking for ways to improve revenue and decrease costs,” stated Tom Siemers, CEO of Wilbarger General Hospital. “I am excited to transform our analytics capabilities and for the new insights we will quickly gain working with Sixth Sense and the SMaRT Analytics platform.”

By collaborating with Sixth Sense Intelligence, Wilbarger General Hospital joins a growing list of healthcare organizations experiencing rapid ROI with SMaRT Analytics™. For a firsthand look at how SMaRT Analytics can bring automation, accuracy, and agility to your organization, contact Sixth Sense Intelligence for a demonstration.

About Sixth Sense Intelligence

Sixth Sense Intelligence provides actionable operational intelligence, enabling quick answers to the most pressing problems facing healthcare organizations today. The company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) SMaRT Analytics™ platform and expert consulting services help healthcare executives quickly standardize and streamline data to identify substantial revenue and cost savings.

About Wilbarger General Hospital

Wilbarger General Hospital is a rural, short-term acute care hospital located in Vernon, Texas. WGH is committed to sustaining and improving the lives of patients and employees by providing quality healthcare and inspiring wellness in their community by combining the science of healing with the art of caring.

Media Contact

Les Rescorl, Sixth Sense Intelligence, 1 847-471-4819, [email protected], 6intelligence.com

Tom Siemers, Wilbarger General Hospital, 1 940-553-2882, [email protected], https://wghospital.com/

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IMAT Solutions Achieves Annual Recertification of Validated Data Stream Designation in NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program


“Our ongoing recertification of NCQA Data Aggregator Validation designation reinforces how our platform improves the usability and quality of clinical data for payers and providers,” said Kurt Garbe, CEO of IMAT Solutions. “These expanded capabilities allow payers to achieve meaningful care and business outcomes, while also improving overall HEDIS reporting capabilities and STAR ratings.”

Validation also makes aggregated clinical data streams more valuable. Leveraging the consensus-based HEDIS audit process to prospectively validate clinical data flows, it promotes trust in aggregated clinical data assets and in the insights drawn from these data sources. It is a boost for payer/provider value-based contracting and in combination with new federal technology standards, makes many of its core features truly routine.

The certification allows IMAT’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution to ingest the clinical data obtained from provider EMRs on a real-time basis and prepares the data to be used as standard supplemental data in HEDIS reporting. As a result, no primary source verification is required for HEDIS reporting when health plans report data from Data Aggregator Validation validated sources.

Clinical Data Integration (CDI) is the foundation for the IMAT DaaS offering. IMAT Solutions was recently highlighted as a CDI vendor in Gartner’s “Clinical Data Integration Capabilities and Sourcing Recommendations for U.S. Healthcare Payers” report.

For its recertification in November 2023, IMAT Solutions recertified 59 providers across 8 EHR clusters. NCQA successfully certified the data and CCD content via primary source verification.

For more information on NCQA validation, please click here.

About NCQA
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found at Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

About IMAT Solutions
IMAT Solutions are experts in health data acquisition and normalization, supporting programs for HEDIS, STARS, Population Risk Management, Data Aggregator Validation (DAV), Primary Care First, 21st Century Cures Act and CMS Interoperability. The company offers turnkey, end-to-end services – from data source onboarding to data normalization validation to data quality management to reporting and beyond. IMAT Solutions was formed in 2013 to provide key innovations in data accessibility, analysis, and reporting to healthcare organizations. The product suite is HIPAA-compliant, supporting customers across multiple states, processing billions of records per year for more than 3,500 facilities, involving 30 million patients and 35,000 providers. To learn more about IMAT Solutions, visit: http://imatsolutions.com

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Matthew Langan, L&R Communications, 2022623340, [email protected]

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The North Carolina Partnership for Children Wins Aeroflow Breastpumps’ 5th Annual Pumping Room Makeover


“We are thrilled to provide The North Carolina Partnership for Children with the tools needed to create comfortable, inviting spaces for the incredible working mothers whose efforts directly impact and support the families that are a part of the NCPC,” says Jennifer Jordan, Vice President of Aeroflow Breastpumps, Director of Mom & Baby. “The stories the NCPC shared with us around their mission to ensuring the well-being of all of North Carolina’s youngest children, from birth to age five along with their families, aligns with our foundation at Aeroflow Breastpumps, and we couldn’t be happier to support the working parents in our home state.”

“We are very excited to be announced as Aeroflow Breastpumps’ winner this year, as we understand the critical importance of supporting our employees in their roles as parents,” says Amy Cubbage, president at The North Carolina Partnership for Children. “The generous donation from Aeroflow will allow us to develop and improve our pumping room for the many working mothers in our organization and give back to our employees who are working so diligently to provide safe, family-friendly spaces for the youngest North Carolinians and the moms and dads who care for and nurture them.”

In addition to the grand prize donation of $10,000, Aeroflow Breastpumps has also identified four other organizations throughout the U.S. from their list of entries who will receive a donation provided by Lansinoh of free breast pump supplies and accessories for their employees. The Pumping Room Makeover is an annual contest that Aeroflow Breastpumps began in August 2018 in response to an overwhelming amount of feedback from mothers who are tired of nursing and pumping in closets, bathrooms, conference rooms, the car, etc. throughout the workday. These challenging conditions often make it difficult for working moms to produce milk and ultimately forces many to choose between feeding their babies and going back to work. Aeroflow Breastpumps believes that no mother deserves to pump in a bathroom stall and strives to make a difference and create change within the workplace – one pumping room makeover at a time.

About Aeroflow Breastpumps
Aeroflow Breastpumps, a subsidiary of Aeroflow Healthcare, is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider specializing in helping pregnant and nursing women qualify for their breast pump through their insurance. Its mission is to increase the instance of breastfeeding nationally through the best equipment, support and education, and exceptional customer service. Visit AeroflowBreastpumps.com for more information.

About Smart Start The North Carolina Partnership for Children
Smart Start is a network of 75 nonprofit local partnerships that serve all 100 North Carolina counties. This Network is led by The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) which ensures fiscal and programmatic accountability and coordinates the statewide Smart Start Network to create better outcomes for children and families. Visit http://www.smartstart.org/about-smart-start/ to learn more.

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FischTank PR, Aeroflow Breastpumps, 646-699-1414, [email protected], https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/

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Reference Standard Management for Pharmaceutical Development, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks


This webinar will provide attendees with essential insights into the qualification and distribution of reference standards, and the importance of developing a formal program for reference standard management.

Join this webinar to gain the knowledge needed to maintain regulatory compliance by developing a high-quality reference standard program to support the entire pharmaceutical development process.

Join experts from MRIGlobal, John Cobb, Program Manager; and Audrey Ingram, PhD, Senior Chemist, for the live webinar on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 2pm EST (11am PST).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Reference Standard Management for Pharmaceutical Development.

ABOUT XTALKS

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.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

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

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected] 

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Equality Health Foundation Announces Alliance with WHEN® Enterprises Corp. to Provide Well-Being Services to South Central Phoenix Families


“We have witnessed the success of the WHEN well-being model in action for the past several years and are looking forward to formally engaging WHEN as a strategic partner to enhance our ability to provide well-being services to those most in need in our community,” said Tomás León, Equality Health Foundation president.

“Well-being and balance are critical components in quality of life, and the WHEN model aligns perfectly with the array of services we will provide in the future,” León added.

The vast majority of WHEN clients who engage with well-being services provided report achieving at least one of their well-being goals, often within a matter of weeks. Monthly reports are provided to all partnering organizations, which includes retention statistics on a quarterly basis. Data is tracked over 12-month periods.

“Many people who aren’t fully satisfied with their lives and careers actually have some idea about what to do to change things,” said Randy Miller, founder of WHEN. “They may know why they’re unhappy or unhealthy, but struggle to make changes based on knowledge or discipline. We provide the process and the self-care structure that differs from the how and why.”

The alliance with Equality Health Foundation is another in a growing number of relationships that WHEN is forging with nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofit organizations often serve individuals who need the most help – and the key to helping underserved people help themselves is getting them back into a state of well-being and feeling better about themselves,” Miller added. “That’s what we do best.”

About Equality Health Foundation

Established in 2019, the Arizona-based nonprofit organization Equality Health Foundation envisions a world of vibrant and inclusive communities where all individuals have the opportunity to live healthy lives. A bold vision like this cannot be accomplished alone and requires extensive collaboration across local communities around the country to make a sustainable and transformative change – a movement for advancing equal health for all. For more information about Equality Health Foundation, visit equalityhealthfoundation.org/.

About WHEN® Enterprises Corp.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, WHEN® combines mindful methodology with advanced technology to deliver one-on-one, online professional advisory and guidance well-being programs to every client, delivered by a professionally trained WHEN Advisor®.

This personalized one-on-one guidance helps partners and members discover their unique strengths and capabilities, while achieving greater happiness, inner peace and personal fulfillment. Sessions are conducted on a proprietary web-based or mobile platform, enabling WHEN members the ability to stay in direct contact with their WHEN Advisor®, anytime or anywhere. For more information, visit findyourwhen.com.

Media Contact

Jennifer Howard, Evolve PR & Marketing, 1 480-438-1602, [email protected], https://evolveprandmarketing.com/

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The Impact of Technology and Innovation on Regulatory Landscape, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks


The emergence of innovative methodologies, such as adaptive trial designs and virtual trials, has also challenged traditional regulatory approaches.

This webinar will:

  •     Delve into the regulatory implications of technological and innovative advancements in clinical trials
  •     Explore how regulatory bodies are adapting to these changes, ensuring patient safety and data integrity while ethical considerations are upheld
  •     Uncover challenges faced by regulators in keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies while maintaining robust oversight and compliance

Join this webinar to gain valuable insights from industry experts and regulatory authorities and discover strategies to navigate the evolving regulatory environment successfully.

Join Trang Gisler, Senior Director, Strategy, Government and Public Health Services, PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific; and Carlos Peña, PhD, MS, Chief Regulatory Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Jacobs Institute, for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11 am EST (4 pm GMT/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Revolutionizing Clinical Trials: The Impact of Technology and Innovation on Regulatory Landscape.

ABOUT XTALKS

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.

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

Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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