“Our GAI Innovation Hub will be focused on building teams that can demonstrate what GAI is, what it can do, and how it might enable new business models and strategies,” said Rohit Mahajan, Managing Partner and CEO of BigRio.
Ritu M. Uberoy, another Managing Partner with BigRio, added, “AI and now GAI has always been our primary focus at BigRio. With this Innovation Hub, our aim is to provide a unique talent pool for our US clients while at the same time supporting GAI education and advancement in India.”
Uberoy added that the GAI Hub will also be supported by BigRio’s resources in the US and will be ideally suited to serve US-based clients as well as have the unique ability to deliver globally.
BigRio’s announcement of the creation of their GAI-centric Innovation Center comes on the heels of unprecedented interest and investment in AI and, particularly, GAI. In April, PwC US announced plans to invest $1B over the next three years to expand and scale its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings and help clients reimagine their businesses through the power of generative AI. More recently, Andreessen Horowitz, a well-known venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, has been investing in a steady stream of startups that are looking to capitalize on the GAI boom, particularly how GAI and LLMs can be used to advance medical care and accelerate drug discovery.
AI and healthcare have always been of specific focus for BigRio, and much of the Hub’s work will be focused on providing innovative GAI solutions to the healthcare sector. Mahajan says BigRio intends to do this by providing unique talent from India that can be nurtured across various GAI and LLM applications. “Accessing these teams will result in significant cost savings and an accelerated pace of software development for our clients,” he said.
Mahajan added that clients at any stage of development are encouraged to leverage the Innovation Hub’s resources, “PoCs and Pilot projects, smaller and experimental projects — all are welcome.”
Companies looking to incorporate GAI into their business models and who wish to benefit from the vast resources of the new GAI Innovation Hub are encouraged to contact BigRio.
KIC Ventures has several attractive portfolio companies, which feature the AxioMed viscoelastic disc replacement and NANISX, a profitable revenue-generating growth company focused on outpatient spine technologies.
“The IRA club offers our clients a straightforward procedure to rollover their retirement funds and self-direct their investments into high growth alternatives such as private equity.” says Aditya Humad, CFO of KIC Ventures.
“We offer “white-glove concierge service” with our flat-fee model which includes a personal account manager to handle the customer needs and keep the self-directed IRA account compliant with IRS regulations” says Ramez Fakhoury, Vice President of the IRA Club.
Key Highlights of this Partnership:
Waived First-Year Membership Fee: By joining the IRA Club through KIC Ventures, physicians can enjoy the exceptional privilege of waiving the first-year member fee, saving on initial investment costs.
Diverse Investment Choices: Physicians can diversify their investment portfolios by exploring a wide array of alternative investments, a substantial advantage over traditional IRA options.
Stellar Customer Service: The IRA Club is renowned for its exceptional customer service. Trusted support is vital when navigating the complexities of nontraditional investments, making the journey smoother and more successful.
To join the movement, physicians are encouraged to explore the offerings provided by KIC Ventures and the IRA Club and take the first step toward securing a brighter financial future.
About IRA Club With over 15 years of industry experience, the Chicago-based IRA Club seeks to help customers open and maintain self-directed IRA accounts while investing in alternative assets. Offering a flat free pricing structure, The IRA Club offers a straightforward process of investing in assets as a way of diversifying your retirement funds. There are several fees and charges that can be incurred in IRA Club products, including an annual membership fee of $195.
About KIC Ventures KIC Ventures is a healthcare investment holding company focused on innovative spinal technologies. Founded by a visionary physician and graduate of Harvard Medical and Business Schools, who has been a trailblazer in healthcare spinal technology investment since 2000. With transformative successes, notably a 100x return on our inaugural venture acquired by Stryker, our portfolio is positioned for near-term exits. We have generated $300+ million in total revenues and raised $25 million in investments from individuals globally, including significant contributions from fellow physicians. NANISX leads in profitable outpatient spine technologies, while AxioMed, post its IDE viscoelastic lumbar disc study, is targeting a 2024 USA release. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare investment—an exciting journey marked by innovation, growth, and impactful change.
Elly Sangermano, BSN, RN, of Tufts Medical Center, takes the top award
MANALAPAN, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cancer Nursing Today, a Mashup Media, LLC property, is pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award, a recognition created to thank and give back to the oncology nurses who provide such important cancer care across the continuum.
Congratulations to Elly Sangermano, BSN, RN, of Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass., for being voted the first recipient of the CARE Award. Following an initial round of peer nominations, a Selection Committee determined three finalists. The Cancer Nursing Today readership and oncology nursing community voted on Sangermano as the winner.
On receiving the award, she said, “After 30 years of caring for oncology patients, this award validates the reason I became an oncology nurse and my continued commitment to my patients and their families through their cancer journey. I hope I’m able provide them a little bit of comfort and reassurance that they are not alone.”
Kathleen Coughlin, ANP-BC, BMTCN, also of Tufts Medical Center, nominated Sangermano for the award. Upon learning Sangermano had won, she added, “I have worked with Elly for over 20 years. She has a way with patients to make them feel supported and cared for. This award is all about who she is as a professional and a colleague. Well deserved.”
Cancer Nursing Today established the CARE Award to remind and affirm for these nurses that resilience and role modeling are not only necessary but essential to providing high-level patient care.
“It is important for us to recognize the essential work oncology nurses do and the significant contributions they make to patient care and the oncology community,” said JC Landry, CEO of Mashup Media. “The CARE Award is a way for us to show our support for these indispensable members of the health care team.”
The award recognizes an oncology nurse who demonstrates:
Commitment to professional growth
Attention and dedication to role modeling
Resilience in uncertain and strenuous times
Emotional intelligence in every situation
It honors individuals who demonstrate role modeling and/or advocacy within their community or organization related to clients, patients, colleagues or the environment.
Mashup Media, based in Manalapan, N.J., is a multimedia publishing company passionate about providing health care professionals with a platform to further publicize their work. Driven by data and analytics, Mashup Media produces cutting-edge products that deliver content from trusted sources and industry thought leadership. To learn more, visit mashupmediallc.com.
About Cancer Nursing Today
Cancer Nursing Today delivers critical news and information to support oncology nurses throughout their education and careers, with the goal of advancing oncology treatments and care and promoting the nurse’s role in enhanced patient outcomes and quality of life. The robust digital platform provides cutting-edge cancer research, conference proceedings, practice updates and published literature. In addition to its powerful website, the property leverages e-newsletters and social media to highlight the best content from key opinion leaders in the field. Learn more at cancernursingtoday.com.
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Kerrie Keegan, Mashup Media, 1 646-894-2833, [email protected], Mashup Media
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jackson Physician Search today announced that it has been ranked No. 4 among healthcare suppliers in Modern Healthcare’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards program. This marks the firm’s eighth consecutive year appearing on the list and the first year…
Fast-growing publisher of health care-focused platforms launches website dedicated to covering the latest news and advancements in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
MANALAPAN, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mashup Media, LLC, publisher of premier health care-focused platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand, GI Oncology Now, dedicated to curating cutting-edge research, clinical trials, conference coverage, and more, highlighting the important advancements in treatments and technologies for gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancers.
GI cancers account for more than a quarter of cancer diagnoses globally and 35% of all cancer-related deaths, making them an essential area of focus in the oncology space. GI Oncology Now delivers critical information to support oncologists, gastroenterologists, and other health care professionals, offering the latest study data, treatment innovations, and research breakthroughs related to colorectal, gastric, liver, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers.
The brand is led by a team of experienced editors who curate relevant and authoritative content, with guidance and input from health care leaders in the field. New content is added daily on topics including:
Late-breaking research on therapies and treatment modalities
Comprehensive coverage of conferences relevant to GI cancers
Commentary and insights from expert physicians, investigators, and educators
Features and interviews with key opinion leaders and decision makers
And more
GI Oncology Now joins a growing list of Mashup Media brands—GU Oncology Now, Blood Cancers Today, Cancer Nursing Today, DocWire News, MashupMD, and Urban Health Today—that provide the engaging, ethical, and informative content health care professionals need to enhance their professional capabilities and support positive patient outcomes.
“Mashup Media believes in disseminating news in a detailed and compelling way, offering an invaluable resource for providers across the health care spectrum,” said JC Landry, CEO of Mashup Media. “The launch of GI Oncology Now represents another step in our mission to create authoritative brands that health care professionals can trust. We are proud and excited to see this brand come to fruition, and we are confident the platform will be a game-changer in the GI oncology space.”
Mashup Media, LLC, based in Manalapan, N.J., is a multimedia publishing company passionate about providing health care professionals with a platform to further publicize their work. Driven by data and analytics, Mashup Media produces cutting-edge products that deliver content from trusted sources and industry thought leadership. To learn more, visit mashupmediallc.com.
Media Contact
Kerrie Keegan, Mashup Media, 1 646-894-2833, [email protected], Mashup Media
ACU is a uniquely transdisciplinary membership network uniting clinicians, advocates, and organizations in advocacy and clinical, operational and equity excellence to support clinicians caring for America’s underserved communities. According to research, underrepresented in medicine (UIM) clinicians are more likely to practice in and treat patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods. New research found that Black patients have better health outcomes when their medical provider is also Black. Therefore, the need to develop and support UIM medical professionals is critical to ensuring that patients from historically medically underserved communities have quality health care.
ACLM’s Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative Scholarship Program, which opens each year in January, will be available to ACU members who are UIM clinicians doing innovative lifestyle medicine work that is impacting communities in need. The HEAL Initiative Scholarship Program, prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) Certification Exam. Since launching the scholarship in 2020, nearly 60 UIM medical professionals have been awarded the $3,500 scholarship and nearly 70 percent of them passed the board exam.
“The synergy between ACLM and ACU is unmatched,” said ACLM Executive Director Susan Benigas. “More importantly, though, ACU’s strategic focus on health equity makes this partnership paramount in advancing ACLM’s HEAL Initiative, our commitment to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities, and to diversify the lifestyle medicine workforce with UIM clinicians who are on the front lines of delivering care to some of our nation’s most underserved patients.”
Earlier this year, ACLM’s HEAL Initiative expanded its priorities to develop a FQHC outreach strategy. This ACU partnership, leveraging its Centers of Excellence and other initiatives to improve outcomes for health center patients, is a key strategy component. The Centers of Excellence program aims to identify and develop a framework of standards and create supportive resources to help health centers develop their capacity and excellence in critical areas to improve health equity. Thus, ACU and ACLM will collaborate to raise awareness about emerging issues and opportunities, best practices, case studies, and new research and data that can impact health centers across the country. In addition, to ensure that health center clinicians have the tools and resources they need to practice lifestyle medicine, ACU will co-construct a strategy for incorporating lifestyle medicine training into Teaching Health Center graduate medical education (GME) and other synergistic opportunities serving health center medical professionals.
“This strategic collaboration is a natural evolution of ACU and ACLM’s shared commitment to advancing whole-person, accessible, and equitable care for all,” said ACU Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly. “Through the HEAL Initiative and beyond, this vital partnership will allow us to further support our FQHC community’s clinical, operational, and equity excellence to reduce health inequities in and improve care for America’s historically medically underserved communities.”
ACU is the leading voice for the National Health Service Corps and a national advocate for the health center workforce and health equity. Given both organizations’ role in advancing policy and supporting legislation, the partnership will continue to explore alignment and potential collaboration on advocacy and public policy positions and initiatives.
About ACLM The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the nation’s medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, value-based and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole-person health. ACLM educates, equips, empowers and supports its members through quality, evidence-based education, certification and research to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease, with a clinical outcome goal of health restoration as opposed to disease management.
About ACU The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is a uniquely transdisciplinary membership association uniting clinicians, advocates, and organizations in the commitment to establishing a robust and diverse workforce to help transform communities to achieve health equity for all. Founded in 1996 by participants in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), ACU is the foremost advocate for the NHSC and leads advocacy, clinical, operational, and equity excellence and supports the healthcare workforce caring for America’s under-resourced populations. Learn more at clinicians.org.
Media Contact
Stacia Johnston, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 718-974-7213, [email protected], lifestylemedicine.org
Rick Brown, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, 703-203-2432, [email protected], clinicians.org
The synchronous LIVE teaching company is growing its presence as it works towards improving educational outcomes for students across the country
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Elevate K-12, the leading provider of high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Kansas with 18 newly signed districts. The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 500 school districts across the United States.
“We couldn’t be happier to be expanding Elevate K-12 in Kansas,” said Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12’s Founder and CEO. “Bringing qualified and engaging teachers to students across the country has always been Elevate K-12’s goal. By partnering with districts, our live, synchronous and effective teaching model provides access to teachers who would not otherwise be accessible to that school.”
The expansion in Kansas will support Elevate K-12 in its mission to solve the ongoing teacher-shortage crisis by bringing its LIVE teaching to more schools and districts that lack teachers in critical content in key educational areas, including core academic classes as well as relevant electives such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Personal Finance, and more.
For several years, schools across the country have been struggling to fill vacant positions and shrink class sizes that have grown significantly as a result of the teacher shortage. Further, a survey conducted by the National Education Association revealed that 55% of teachers say they now plan to exit the profession earlier than they planned on at the beginning of their careers. Elevate K-12’s seamless LIVE instruction helps provide schools with great teachers as they contend with these challenges.
“We are offering teachers the ability to teach on their terms – allowing them the flexibility to own their schedules and teach from anywhere, which will keep them in the profession longer and drive more talent to the profession,” said Baranwal. “We are eager to see the positive impact that Elevate K-12 will have on Kansas.”
About Elevate K-12 Elevate K-12 is a Chicago-based instructional services company that brings high-quality live-streamed teaching to K-12 classrooms. Schools and districts partner with Elevate K-12 to solve their teacher shortage challenges and provide effective and engaging instruction to their students. Its tech-enabled service was built for K-12 education and is powered by certified, qualified teachers using state-aligned curriculums. Elevate K-12 is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S., providing equity in education nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.elevatek12.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Innovative publisher of health care-focused platforms launches website dedicated to covering the latest news and advancements in blood disorders
MANALAPAN, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mashup Media, LLC, fast-growing publisher of premier health care-focused platforms, is proud to announce the launch of Heme Today, a brand dedicated to delivering critical content related to blood disorders, including comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research, the latest clinical trials, regulatory updates, and more.
Each year, millions of people worldwide are diagnosed with hematologic diseases, which have a negative effect on overall health. Covering these conditions is paramount, and Heme Today helps meet that need by publishing the latest news and advancements in the industry, ensuring health care providers have the information they need to optimize how they care for and educate their patients.
Heme Today joins Mashup Media’s portfolio, including Blood Cancers Today, that covers hematologic malignancies like leukemia. Heme Today will complement that site by focusing on blood diseases, such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, von Willebrand disease, thrombotic and immune thrombocytopenic purpura, and more.
Heme Today is led by a team of experienced editors who curate timely, compelling, and well-researched written, video, and social media content. The brand, which also boasts a team of physician contributors and consultants, covers a range of topics, including:
Late-breaking research on therapies, devices, and clinical trials
Comprehensive coverage of conferences relevant to hematologic diseases
Commentary and insights from physicians, investigators, and educators
Feature articles and interviews with key opinion leaders and medical influencers
Heme Today joins a growing list of Mashup Media brands in addition to Blood Cancers Today—GU Oncology Now, DocWire News, Cancer Nursing Today, MashupMD, and Urban Health Today—that provide the engaging and educational content health care professionals rely on to enhance their capabilities and support positive patient outcomes.
“At Mashup Media, we believe our content keeps physicians informed and offers real-time thoughts and reactions from the health care providers who support patient care,” said JC Landry, CEO of Mashup Media. “Our suite of brands leads important conversations in the industry and provides information that resonates with our audience. The launch of Heme Today represents another step in our evolution and helps further solidify our mission to be a news source that health care professionals can trust.”
Mashup Media, LLC, based in Manalapan, N.J., is a multimedia publishing company passionate about providing health care professionals with a platform to further publicize their work. Driven by data and analytics, Mashup Media produces cutting-edge products that deliver content from trusted sources and industry thought leadership. To learn more, visit‥mashupmediallc.com.
corecubed, a full-service marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in the home care sector, has been honored with five 2023 Aster Awards, including four gold and one silver award.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — corecubed, a full-service marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in the home care sector, has been honored with five 2023 Aster Awards, including four gold and one silver award.
The Aster Awards is one of the largest and most respected national/international competitions of its kind. This elite program has recognized outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts for over 20 years.
The 2023 Aster Awards received entries from across the entire United States and abroad. All entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts and are scored on multiple criteria with a possibility of 100 percent. Participants’ entries compete against similar-sized organizations in their specific groups and categories.
Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges, placing them in the top 16% of the nation for advertising excellence. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall appeal and execution.
Gold Awards – Score of 95% to 99% (top 5% in the nation)
Silver Awards – Score of 90% to 94% (top 12% in the nation)
“I am so proud of the corecubed team for earning these prestigious advertising awards for our clients. We are dedicated to producing high-quality marketing results for our care companies. It’s an honor to achieve this distinction,” said Marissa Snook, President and CEO of corecubed.
“Many agencies and organizations offered incredibly informative and creative communications. Our hats off to everyone for amazing entries,” said Melinda Lucas, Aster Awards Program Coordinator.
corecubed is a full-service home care marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in helping aging care service businesses and home care agencies grow with innovative, industry-specific, integrated marketing strategies and solutions. Our team members are located around the United States and have extensive experience in home care, home health, and aging care operations and marketing. Further information can be found at www.corecubed.com, on Facebook, LinkedIn, or by calling 800-370-6580.
County COVID-19 relief funding will continue to be re-granted to individual artists in Frederick community until funds are exhausted
FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Frederick Arts Council was selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from Frederick County to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The FAC has since awarded $50,000 of these funds to local artists. The next round of grants is scheduled to be disbursed early winter 2023 directly to eligible artist recipients in Frederick as general financial support. Funds will continue to be released seasonally until the grant has been exhausted.
Frederick County artists who have experienced continued impacts of the Coronavirus on their work should apply. All eligible artists receive a $1,000 grant.
FAC ARPA Artist Recovery Grant details and application can be found at FrederickArtsCouncil.org.
“Frederick County’s investment in its local artists is a critical investment in pandemic recovery for the community. The health of the arts has a ripple effect in our local economy, our sense of place and well being. We are delighted to distribute these needed funds to our local artists,” said Frederick Arts Council Executive Director, Louise Kennelly.
Individual artists who have already received this grant from the Frederick Arts Council are not eligible to reapply. Frederick County was allocated over 50 million dollars in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. For more information on Frederick County’s ARPA funding visit https://frederickcountymd.gov/8204/American-Rescue-Plan-Act About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Sky Stage, Frederick Public Art Initiative, Artist Studios, Art in the Park, and Arts in Education grants. For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit http://www.frederickartscouncil.org.
