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“With the addition of Legwork, it was an exciting year for Planet DDS. We continue to expand our footprint in the dental market, increasing the opportunity to positively impact our clients and their patients,” said Eric Giesecke, Chief Executive Officer of Planet DDS.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

Planet DDS, the leading provider of cloud-enabled software solutions for dental practices in North America, announced strong company growth in 2021 driven by the continuing demand for practices to modernize operations, reduce costs, and improve patient care. The company added over 1,500 dental practice locations onto its platform in 2021 representing a 28% increase in new providers and a 65% increase in users. In addition, Planet DDS completed the acquisition of Legwork, a leading patient relationship management solution.

“With the addition of Legwork, it was an exciting year for Planet DDS. We continue to expand our footprint in the dental market, increasing the opportunity to positively impact our clients and their patients,” said Eric Giesecke, Chief Executive Officer of Planet DDS. “As dental practices continue their move to modernize their operations with cloud-enabled solutions, we expect to see similar growth in 2022 and beyond.”

Planet DDS Solutions Are Creating New Value for Practices and Patients

With a complete platform of dental software solutions, Planet DDS helps solve the most urgent challenges facing dental practices by eliminating inefficiencies, increasing production, and unifying processes that support practice staff and improve the patient experience.

To support the company’s rapid growth and successful onboarding of new practices, the company added additional talent across the organization resulting in a 50% increase in employee count. This included the strengthening of its senior leadership team with the addition of Chief Financial Officer, Shawn Edwards and Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Tyrell-Smith.

Planet DDS is improving the lives of practice staff and its patients through the increasing utilization of its various solutions by dental practices.

Denticon Practice Management

• Grew active users among practice staff by 65% since 2020
• Helped practices generate and receive patient payments by enabling clients to post $3 billion in production
• Completed over 600 Denticon conversions from more than 30 practice management platforms, allowing more practices to receive the benefits of cloud-enabled technology

Apteryx XVWeb Digital Imaging

• Supported a 400% increase in conversions vs. 2020, helping more practices experience the benefit of anytime, anywhere access to patient images
• Achieved a new company milestone by now hosting over 550 million images, over 380 terabytes of storage, in the cloud

Legwork Patient Relationship Management

• Helped practice clients create and pursue over 200,000 new patient leads
• Enabled the creation of 200,000 Facebook and Google reviews for practice clients to help build their reputation in the market

Increased Cloud Adoption Fuels Growth for Planet DDS

In 2021, Planet DDS welcomed over 1,500 new practice locations, representing nearly a 30% increase year-over-year from 2020. Notable brands that moved to Planet DDS solutions include Aligned Dental Partners, Dental 365, North American Dental Group, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and Simply Beautiful Smiles.

About Planet DDS

Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions serving over 10,000 practices in North America with over 60,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of solutions for dental practices including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx XVWeb Digital Imaging, and Legwork Patient Relationship Management. Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today’s dental practices in North America. To learn more, visit our website: http://www.planetdds.com/

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Our working knowledge of the healthcare industry and deep subject matter expertise in the ambulatory space means our clients have a true partner to advise, assist and consult with them in all aspects of running their business in a profitable way.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

DeliverHealth, a global provider of technology-enabled solutions for hospitals, health systems and group practices, announced today that its ambulatory services division earned top scores from customers, including across-the-board “A” grades for partnership, execution, and “likely to recommend,” as reported in a KLAS Research First Look report.

Of the customers surveyed, 83% reported “immediate” results or outcomes from the company’s ambulatory services and 100% reported overall client satisfaction with DeliverHealth, with 67% saying they were “highly satisfied.” See the report here.

DeliverHealth expanded its ambulatory capabilities with the acquisition of MIST Inc. in May 2021. With strengths and expertise in supporting leading EHRs such as Epic, NextGen and Athena, the company performs about 400 successful Electronic Health Record engagements annually — ranging from go-live to optimization and realization services — through its Ambulatory Solutions division.

“Our working knowledge of the healthcare industry and deep subject matter expertise in the ambulatory space means our clients have a true partner to advise, assist and consult with them in all aspects of running their business in a profitable way,” said Jodie Sinclair, VP of Ambulatory Solutions at DeliverHealth and former CEO of MIST Inc.

The KLAS report verifies that provider customers consider DeliverHealth a trusted clinical advocate and adviser for group practices and ambulatory clinics and known for providing proactive solutions using a combination of tech-enabled services and software from the DeliverHealth platform. Solutions range from EHR Activation and training to workflow analysis to post go-live Digital Health and Documentation solutions.

“Overwhelmingly, it was a positive report,” said Mac Boyter, Research Director, KLAS. “This came up again and again, that DeliverHealth helps their teams solve problems, before they even become problems.”

KLAS surveyed customers at small hospital systems and ambulatory group practices and clinics of various sizes and found DeliverHealth to excel in providing proactive service and support, forming outcome-driven partnerships with clients, and offering deep industry knowledge and expertise.

“Proactivity is a major bonus with DeliverHealth,” said a surveyed customer. “DeliverHealth helps us address things before they become problems.” Another said, “I looked at other solutions, but nobody could provide the customer service, quality of work, and client relationship that (DeliverHealth) has given us.”

“Everything in today’s healthcare ambulatory space — whether in a group practice, clinic, hospital or health system — is driven through the Electronic Health Record,” Michael Clark, CEO of DeliverHealth, said, “Our goal is to simplify complex workflows and optimize EHRs in this unique space through support, training and domain expertise, along with a full continuum of professional and managed services for ongoing support.”

About DeliverHealth

Our name says it all… DeliverHealth simplifies Electronic Health Record (EHR), patient engagement and revenue cycle complexities, so providers can spend more time delivering the care patients need and less on documentation and technology. Our platform of solutions and services clears the way for the healthcare connections that matter most, removing complexities from within health systems from the ground up and helping solve systemic issues such as physician burnout, the connected patient experience, and the transition to digital health. By building simplicity into documentation, codification, EHR realization, digital health patient experience, and security and risk management, we make sure your people, processes, technology and patients are aligned and engaged for better outcomes and greater success. With clients and operations in five countries, hundreds of successful EHR go-live deployments, and over three decades of Health Information Management expertise, DeliverHealth helps today’s providers prepare now for the future of healthcare. Visit http://www.deliverhealth.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

Burning Tree Programs, the nation’s leading provider for addiction treatment, announced today the hiring of Joshua New, LCSW, as the Clinical Director of Burning Tree West in Tucson, Arizona.

Joshua brings more than 15 years of experience to Burning Tree Programs, most recently having served as Executive Director for Buena Vista Health & Recovery Centers. Joshua previously held positions as a Primary Therapist at Burning Tree Ranch in Kaufman, Texas, and as Executive Director at Burning Tree West in Tucson, Ariz.

“I am happy to welcome Joshua back home to Burning Tree,” said Peter Piriano, LMSW, LCDC, Chief Executive Officer for Burning Tree Programs. “Knowing our clients will continue to receive clinical care in excellence under Joshua’s leadership secures the future of Burning Tree West as we continue to grow and expand our programming.”

As the clinical director, Joshua will oversee the development and implementation of outpatient treatment services, in addition to supervising case managers, therapists, office managers and other staff members. He will also assist with family programs and day-to-day compliance initiatives. With an advanced certification in addiction studies, Joshua will be able to provide individualized care to clients with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Joshua’s personal experience getting sober as a young adult, combined with his extensive professional experience providing excellent clinical care, will lead to his success in his new role at Burning Tree West,” said Anthony Marengo, Executive Director of Burning Tree West. “I am incredibly grateful to welcome him back to our team, and we look forward to carrying on Burning Tree’s tradition of providing a life of excellence beyond sobriety for young adults.”

As a long-term, successful recovering addict, Joshua leads with personal experience in any position he fulfills. In his early adulthood, Joshua was a chronic relapser who did not benefit from short-term recovery programs. Following a year-long rehabilitation program in California, Joshua began building healthy relationships and started listening to the support of others to help him maintain sobriety. He attributes his recovery success to connecting with other people, a strong family foundation and God.

“Joshua symbolizes the hope we share for our young adults at Burning Tree West,” said Brook McKenzie, LCDCI, Chief Operating Officer for Burning Tree Programs. “Our clients and families will be engaging a clinical director who shares a personal history of getting sober as a young adult, which brings us incredible joy.”

With the transition, former Executive Director for Burning Tree West, Matthew LeBeau, is moving on to pursue his dream of working at a university hospital system. Growing up in an academic family, Matthew has always enjoyed academia and the environment of higher learning. He looks forward to having the opportunity to further his graduate education while working as a therapist at one of the leading academic medical centers in the country, the University of Florida Health Recovery Center at Shands Hospital. Burning Tree Programs has and will always remain a personal and professional part of his journey.

About Burning Tree Programs

Burning Tree Programs is a leader in the addiction recovery community, comprising three uniquely specialized rehabilitation centers: Burning Tree Ranch for authentic, long-term treatment specializing in chronic relapse, Burning Tree West for advanced life skills, independence and lasting sobriety, and Renewal Lodge, a residential program specializing in mindfulness training and 12-step treatment. Founded in 1999 by David Elliott, Burning Tree’s mission is to help every client realize a life of excellence beyond sobriety. To learn more, visit https://www.burningtree.com.

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Morgan Pressel (in pink shirt holding check) surrounded by LPGA pros and Morgan Pressel Foundation Committee celebrating $500,000 raised at 15th Annual Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer Golf Tournament.

The success of this event is credited largely to the community of St. Andrews, the professional golfers who donate their time, and our sponsors – all of who believe in our efforts to eradicate breast cancer.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

The Morgan Pressel Foundation’s 15th Annual Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer Golf Tournament to fight breast cancer raised $500,000, increasing the tournament’s 15-year total to $10 million. Pressel’s fellow members at St. Andrews Country Club generously contribute funds through sponsorships, tournament play and a virtual auction. LPGA Tour stars were the highlight of the one-day event; they included Azahara Munoz, Juli Inkster, Lexi Thompson, Brittany Lincicome, Gerina Piller, Brooke Henderson, and Patty Tavatanakit.

The day kicked off with a morning golf session of platinum donors playing nine holes with an LPGA pro. Following a casual barbeque lunch 200 golfers headed out for competitive tournament play on the Club’s Fazio II and Palmer courses. The event capped off with a private dinner and silent and live auctions.

The annual tournament is a tribute to Morgan’s mother, the late Kathryn Krickstein Pressel, who lost her battle to breast cancer when Morgan was only 15. The Morgan Pressel Foundation supports the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Morgan Pressel Center for Cancer Genetics facility at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The mammovan that boasts the same high-tech equipment used by most hospitals was on display at the driving range, lending a prominent backdrop to the day’s events. The Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan makes mammogram screening more accessible by bringing breast cancer screening to areas throughout Palm Beach County.

“The success of this event is credited largely to the community of St. Andrews, the professional golfers who donate their time, and our sponsors – all of who believe in our efforts to eradicate breast cancer. The money we raise each year supports patient care and research,” said Morgan Pressel. “Over the past 15 years we have accomplished so much to help in the cause to end breast cancer. Without the substantial support of everyone involved, this would not be possible, and I am forever thankful for the support of my fellow members, my LPGA friends, and the dedicated sponsors that participate year after year.”

St. Andrews Country Club Board of Governors President Artie Grossbard added, “For the past 15 years the membership of St. Andrews has been honored to support this annual event, each year rallying together to raise a substantial amount of funds during this tournament. Morgan, the Morgan Pressel Foundation Committee and our St. Andrews staff once again delivered an outstanding event with the meaningful outcome.”

“This is my sixth year overseeing this first-class golf tournament and fund-raising effort and the impact of the Morgan Pressel Foundation on the community is inspiring. I am very proud of Morgan, her committee and the St. Andrews Country Club members who join together to fight breast cancer,” said Rick Dente, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager at St. Andrews Country Club. “I also want to thank our dedicated team of professionals who deliver a perfectly executed tournament event, year after year, and help make the Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer Tournament a resounding success.”

About St. Andrews Country Club

St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, a resident-only Elite Distinguished Club of the World, a Platinum Club of America and ranked in the Top Ten of America’s Healthiest Club’s & 2019 North America Best Day Spa by World Spa Awards is internationally recognized for its grand estate residences and superior amenities. Embarking on a $27.5 million club renovation program to meet and exceed the evolving lifestyle needs of its membership, the enhancements will be set amidst its two 18-hole championship golf courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design® and a Fazio II. St. Andrews has played host to numerous PGA golf exhibitions on its courses led by touring pros such as Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, and is the home course to LPGA Touring Professional and resident Morgan Pressel. Club amenities include a 125,000-square-foot Clubhouse with five dining venues and men’s and women’s card rooms, a full-service spa and salon, a stand-alone fitness and tennis center, and a pristine Recreation & Aquatic Center features three pools, poolside dining, Splash Club and state-of-the-art playground equipment and air-conditioned game room. Golf facilities include a comprehensive Golf Performance Center with indoor hitting bay, private practice area, V1 Digital Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Monitor® technologies, and a Callaway Golf® branded club fitting area. To learn more, visit http://www.standrewscc.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Our conference will provide employers with the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in well-being from dynamic speakers who will share their vision about the future of employee wellness and provide the tools and resources needed to develop programs that deliver results.

HINGHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of worksite wellness programs, will host its 9th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference on April 7. The virtual event will feature nationally-recognized speakers from across the country who will highlight the importance of employee wellness beyond the pandemic, including key strategies and initiatives employers can implement to develop a healthy and resilient workforce.

“Our conference will provide employers with the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in well-being from dynamic speakers who will share their vision about the future of employee wellness while providing attendees with the tools and resources needed to develop programs that deliver results.”

This year’s sessions will cover the hottest topics in employee wellness, including how employers can develop a culture that prioritizes employee health, the top strategies for transitioning wellness programs in 2022 and beyond, the data behind health coaching initiatives, how to promote employee retention and resilience through purpose and meaning, the newest innovations in employee safety and well-being, and best practices for describing and defining workplace culture. In addition to learning from industry experts, attendees will get best practices and tips for success from this year’s Best Wellness Employers. Now in its fifth year, the Best Wellness Employer certification program was developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School and other nationally renowned health and wellness experts to recognize the outstanding achievements of employers committed to creating best-in-class corporate wellness programs.

Registration and details about the conference can be found on the conference website. Opportunities to sponsor and exhibit are still available. Visit the conference sponsorship page for details.

Wellness Workdays is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 6 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit http://www.shrmcertification.org.

About Wellness Workdays

Wellness Workdays is a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida and Texas that designs and delivers corporate wellness programs to promote employee health, productivity, and a culture of well-being. Our subsidiary, OMC Wellness, based in Portland, Maine, provides population health management solutions utilizing onsite health coaching and proprietary technology to sustain measurable outcomes. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, which include New Balance, Columbia Construction, EMD Millipore, Putnam Investments, Brown University, the Maine Department of Transportation, Rockland Trust, Titan America, Norway Savings Bank and Harvard Business School. Visit us at http://www.wellnessworkdays.com or http://www.OMCWellness.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Learn more about the Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference on our website and join the conference conversation on Twitter #WWConf2022.

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“It’s incredibly important we effectively support our students beyond academics,” said Mary Esselman, President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

The Safeguarding Company, provider of software and training to systemically protect students’ wellbeing, announces a partnership with Operation Breakthrough Inc., a nonprofit organization in Kansas City, which provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, financial assistance and education.

Together, the two organizations are supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing with MyConcern, The Safeguarding Company’s software tool that makes it simple for all staff to securely and privately record wellbeing concerns about students, and submit supporting evidence. MyConcern modernizes outdated and ineffective methods like sticky notes, paper files or even informal conversations to track concerns about students and enables private and secure asynchronous collaboration both within schools and between teachers and administrators, district personnel and outside agencies.

When students face social emotional and mental health challenges, trauma, abuse and hardships, they risk limiting their academic progress. Safeguarding proactively addresses these risks—setting education leaders up to effectively manage students’ non-academic needs.

“It’s incredibly important we effectively support our students beyond academics,” said Mary Esselman, President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough. “With MyConcern, we’ve created almost an ‘online huddle’ where each adult working with a student can share patterns and trends in the student’s behaviors with others who work with the student, providing a complete view of the student’s mental health and wellbeing. This is something we could not have done efficiently and effectively before.”

Students’ mental health and wellbeing are top of mind for educators right now. According to a recent article from NPR, there were more than 47,000 mental health visits to emergency departments at 38 children’s hospitals around the country in the first three quarters of 2021—nearly 40% higher than the same period in 2020. And the situation has worsened in recent months.

Schools that have implemented MyConcern experience a significant increase in supporting student needs because of the data collected about students’ wellbeing. Staff and teachers can submit concerns through a trusted and secure system with assurance that the student’s case will be properly managed. MyConcern creates a redacted audit trail related to each concern and student case so that administrators have ready access to documentation as needed.

“With the stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, students are dealing with a lot right now—from losing loved ones to worries around school violence,” said Martin Baker, CEO of The Safeguarding Company. “The educators at Operation Breakthrough have done an incredible job supporting their students and MyConcern only increases their impact.”

To learn more about MyConcern or The Safeguarding Company, please visit https://www.thesafeguardingcompany.com/usa/.

About The Safeguarding Company

The Safeguarding Company provides software and training solutions that support administrators, teachers and staff in implementing Safeguarding practices. These practices increase the wellbeing of students by reducing the impact of social emotional and mental health challenges, trauma, abuse and other non-academic concerns. Effective Safeguarding practice enables education leaders to identify problems before they arise, deal with concerns more effectively and build a network of support that protects students. As schools practice Safeguarding, MyConcern is the software tool that administrators, teachers and staff use to securely record wellbeing concerns about students. With Safeguarding, administrators can holistically and collaboratively support a student’s wellbeing and take preventative action as needed. For more information, visit http://www.thesafeguardingcompany.com/usa.

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These types of programs provide the ideal platform to directly engage with companies facing integrity-related regulatory challenges across all types of container and package systems

CLIFTON, N.J. (PRWEB)
February 09, 2022

CS Analytical Laboratory, the world’s only cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory exclusively designed and dedicated to container testing for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, is excited to announce that Chief Scientific Officer Brandon Zurawlow will lead the CCI training course at the Industrial Production Processes (IPP) Ltd Container Closure Integrity Testing Seminar on March 10, 2022 at IPP headquarters in Bromsgrove, England.

“Opportunities to engage with industry, gain insights, and simultaneously share my own knowledge and experience regarding the challenges and intricacies of USP 1207 CCI testing are always worthwhile,” commented Brandon Zurawlow. “These types of programs provide the ideal platform to directly engage with companies facing integrity-related regulatory challenges across all types of container and package systems.”

Brandon’s primary goal is to impart attendees with a robust understanding of the USP 1207 Method Selection process. CCI method selection is dependent multiple variables, including product formulation, package system design and materials, specific study goals or leaks of concern, as well as the lifecycle stage at which testing is to be performed. By the end of the seminar, attendees will understand the following:

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  Applications and limitations of key USP 1207 leak test technologies.
• That not all CCI technologies are suitable for every use-case.
• How the lifecycle approach is implemented to reduce risk and increase knowledge of the product-package system (package integrity profile).
• The lifecycle stages at which CCI may be considered or evaluated, including package development, manufacturing and assembly validation, distribution, and stability.
• That multiple technologies may be used based upon the specific products, packages, and lifecycle stages to be considered (the toolbox approach).

Brandon has spent more than a decade working in the niche field of medical product container and package system qualification, with unique focus on USP 1207 integrity testing. As the Chief Scientific Officer for CS Analytical, he works with clients daily helping them define and implement comprehensive container qualification strategies that meet ever-evolving and increasing regulatory requirements. He is often viewed as one of the world’s few experts in this unique space.

To learn more about the seminar, register to attend or make travel arrangements, please contact Steven Gruar, UK Manager, Life Sciences, IPP by email: sgruar@ippgroupltd.com.

About CS Analytical Laboratory

The world’s only cGMP, FDA-registered contract laboratory exclusively designed and dedicated to container testing for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, the CS Analytical Team includes world-leading experts and thought-leaders on FDA and EU regulatory expectations and USP and EP primary package testing requirements inclusive of container closure integrity (CCI) testing (CCIT). Test services include CCI method development, validation, and analysis, USP/EP/JP physical and physicochemical testing, and Comprehensive and Complementary services for all common or unique primary packaging components and systems inclusive of glass, plastic, elastomeric, and more. CS Analytical is the single source to ensure a regulated industry product-package system meets strict, complex, and ever-changing regulatory requirements.

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