With the introduction of FiteBac® Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser, we can now offer dentists a differentiated product to both help the dental professional ensure the restoration site is clear of carious debris and assist in addressing residual microbial contamination within the restoration site.

MARIETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Largent Health, LLC announced today a new FDA clearance to market the novel FiteBac® Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser, with 2% K21. Dental cavity cleansers are used for cleansing and moistening/re-wetting of prepared dental surfaces prior to completion of tooth restoration. The company included in their FDA application, compelling data supporting antimicrobial activity that reduces dentally relevant microbes.

FiteBac® technology exemplifies the marriage of antimicrobial technology to material science, enabling the manufacture of modern materials offering sustained, non-leaching antimicrobial protection across a broad range of products. “The FDA clearance of FiteBac® Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser represents the 2nd successful FDA regulatory clearance of our FiteBac® technology this year,” said John W. Sharkey, Ph.D., CEO of Largent Health, LLC. “This further validates our unique FiteBac® technology and its potential in the development of additional medical products with durable antimicrobial technology built-in.”

FiteBac® Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser, with 2% K21, is intended to become part of the restoration/dentin interface by copolymerizing with the dental adhesive. Research shows FiteBac® Cavity Cleanser can not only help remove debris in carious lesion preparations but also help reduce the presence of dentally relevant organisms within the prepared tooth structure and to penetrate exposed dentin tubules, allowing restorative adhesives to tightly bind to the prepared dentin surface.

“With receipt of FDA clearance in hand, we look forward to implementing production scale-up and pre-launch activities over the coming weeks,” said Jude Dinges, Chief Commercial Officer at Largent Health. “With the introduction of FiteBac® Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser, we can now offer dentists a differentiated product to both help the dental professional ensure the restoration site is clear of carious debris and assist in addressing residual microbial contamination within the restoration site.”

To learn more about how FiteBac® technology is being developed for medical applications please visit http://www.LargentHealth.com

About Largent Health LLC

Largent Health, LLC, based in Marietta, GA, is a private company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative healthcare products incorporating FiteBac® technology, a superior approach to antimicrobial protection. To learn more please visit http://www.LargentHealth.com.

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Delicious Strawberry or Orange Flavored Glucose Gels

Available in natural Orange or Strawberry flavors, these 15-gram packets supply a delicious gel alternative to sugar cubes or candy bars for the fastest energy absorption

TARZANA, Calif. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

The elderly and people with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, obesity, organ transplant patients, cancer and diabetes are at a higher risk of getting severe Covid-19 disease. For diabetics, managing blood sugar is especially important to stay on top of their disease and at peak fitness during times when their immune systems must function at a higher level.

Nothing works better at bringing blood-sugar levels up fast than Transcend Glucose Gels to help with that management. Glucose gels are fast-acting fuel that revitalize and correct blood sugars when they fall due to insulin use. They come in natural Orange or Strawberry flavors in 15-gram packets and supply a delicious gel alternative to sugar cubes or candy bars for the fastest energy absorption. Plus, they are easy to pack and carry with you when you travel. Even athletes with no diabetes are discovering the benefits of fast-acting Transcend Glucose Gels.

The American Diabetes Association states, “When people with diabetes do not manage their diabetes well and experience fluctuating blood sugars, they are generally at risk for a number of diabetes-related complications.” They go on to say that if people with diabetes do not manage their diabetes well and experience fluctuating blood sugars, they face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications from Covid-19.

Find Transcend Glucose Gels in various quantity packs at reduced prices at FirstAidGlobal.com

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In order to ensure the measure accuracy needed to support quality reporting, IHA recently made the decision that provider organizations who elect to self-report to IHA must partner with a vendor who uses a certified measure engine to calculate the quality measures.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

SPH Analytics, a leader in healthcare quality and experience analytics, today announced that it has expanded its top-rated population health solution to support California-based Integrated Healthcare Association’s (IHA’s) Commercial HMO Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) program. IHA’s Commercial HMO AMP program was originally launched in 2001, and has grown into one of the largest value-based performance benchmarking programs in the country. The program participants include eleven health plans and more than 200 California physician organizations caring for over 9 million Californians enrolled in commercial HMO and point of service products—representing 95% of commercial HMO enrollment in the state.

With this product expansion, provider organizations can now use the SPH Analytics solution to participate as a self-reporting provider organization in the Commercial HMO AMP program. SPH’s solution integrates directly into a provider’s electronic medical record system to automate the extraction and normalization of clinical data, which is then used to calculate and monitor quality performance according to IHA’s specific list of AMP quality measures. SPH Analytics turnkey solution also supports Auditor and IHA submission, whereby performance is measured, and incentives are calculated with top performers recognized across regional and state-wide efforts.

“The AMP program has been an industry leader for many years,” said Kevin Weinstein, President, Population Health at SPH Analytics. “In order to ensure the measure accuracy needed to support quality reporting, IHA recently made the decision that provider organizations who elect to self-report to IHA must partner with a vendor who uses a certified measure engine to calculate the quality measures. We are thrilled to bring such a solution to our California-based providers, empowering them to measure and improve quality performance in an ongoing and cost-effective manner.”

Provider organizations now have the option to contract directly with a vendor using an NCQA-certified engine and self-report their results to IHA. The advantages of self-reporting are:

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  Continuous performance monitoring across all measures throughout the year prior to end of year submission;
• Guaranteed compliance for submission of quality measure data to IHA
• Audit assistance throughout the year to ensure compliance and optimal performance
• Additional quality measures from other quality programs (HEDIS®, MIPS, ACO, Medicaid, and commercial payers) can be tracked within the same dashboard
• Supplemental clinical data exports to individual health plans that promote payer and provider collaboration can be easily generated and shared

With SPH Analytics’ portfolio of top-ranked population health solutions and robust library of measures, provider organizations can utilize one award-winning partner to optimize participation in multiple value-based quality programs, including IHA’s Commercial HMO AMP program, MIPS/MACRA, HEDIS, state Medicaid and other commercial payer-sponsored programs.

To learn more about SPH’s new solution for the IHA’s Commercial HMO AMP program, visit resources.sphanalytics.com/amp.

About SPH Analytics

SPH Analytics (SPH), a leader in healthcare analytics and population health management, empowers clients to analyze and interpret their clinical, financial, and consumer experience data to maximize their performance. SPH’s Population Care™, Population Value™, and Population Engage™ solutions are built on the innovative Nexus™ Platform, providing insights and impact to integrated health networks, ACOs, hospitals, ambulatory care providers, physician groups, and health plans. SPH’s quality measure dashboards, financial risk measurement, healthcare survey and patient outreach solutions, and consulting services empower clients to meet the Triple Aim by improving population health, reducing overall cost of care, and improving the patient experience.

SPH Analytics is headquartered in metro Atlanta and has provided insights to clients for more than 35 years, serving clients in all 50 states. For more information, call 1-866-460-5681 or visit SPHAnalytics.com.

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VertiMax Virtual CertIfication

“With live events being postponed and canceled, VertiMax took the opportunity to convert the full-day, in-person course with the help of Inspire360 as the host platform along with video tutorials, articles, slides, and assessments.”

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

VertiMax, the world leader in sports performance, functional, and rehabilitative training systems, announced their new virtual certification set to release in July 2020.

VertiMax, firmly committed to supporting and educating the Sports Performance and Fitness community, has created a new virtual certification to support customers and distributors around the world in using VertiMax Platforms and Raptors.

Influenced by recent changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, VertiMax understands that high-quality virtual training has become a necessity for the global sports performance and fitness marketplace. The VertiMax Digital Certification is already approved by the American Council of Exercise, for 0.6 credits and VertIMax is currently in the process of submitting the course to be pre-approved through NASM and AFAA as well.

VertiMax will continue to offer its more hands-on in-person certifications, which were launched in 2019, through its team of accomplished Master Trainers. The American Council on Exercise and NASM has accredited the in-person certification courses and will extend credits to professionals for the new digital certifications as well.

“The Sports Performance and Fitness community are seeking educational opportunities during this time. Adding to their knowledge base, bringing more value to their training and advancing their resumes are all great attributes to attending digital education courses'” Says Jessie Ehren, VertiMax International Training Coordinator. “Attendees will learn training skills and programming with an accredited course conducted by our U.S. Master Trainers.”

“This new wave of learning has driven the team to launch its virtual VertiMax Certification Course earlier than planned,” says Bryan K. O’Rourke, an executive and investor in VertiMax through his private equity fund Vedere Ventures. “With live events being postponed and canceled, VertiMax took the opportunity to convert the full-day, in-person course with the help of Inspire360 as the host platform along with video tutorials, articles, slides, and assessments.”

VertiMax offered digital support throughout the shutdown via their training App, which covers multiple sports and includes in-season and off-season training. “As schools and facilities were forced to close and group gatherings were limited, parents of athletes and fitness enthusiasts sought ways to continue their own or their athletes’ training journeys,” says Al Marez, COO of VertiMax. “With the support of the VertiMax App, individuals who did not have the experience and elite knowledge were able to coach and conduct their own VertiMax workouts. VertiMax thanks everyone who has adjusted to the new changes and continues to keep performance and fitness a focus as we keep a positive mindset. See you back on the field and court in no time!”

Gary Oleinik, Director of Sales and Marketing of Perform Better UK, said, “As we adapt to unprecedented times, the need for solid online training resources is higher than ever. Virtual training allows us to better serve our clients by adding the value of education when selling top sports performance technology like the VertiMax range.”

“VertiMax Certified virtual training supports our customers to the highest level post-sale by providing them with all the tools needed to be a successful Vertimax user,” said Oleinik. “We at Perform Better pride ourselves on implementing the best cutting-edge sports tech available and support our clients with the highest quality sports science support. That is what VertiMax offers.”

The VertiMax App contains 100’s of videos, fitness workouts, and pre-season/in-season/off-season sports programming is available onsite or by downloading on your iOS or Android App Store.

For more information and to register visit https://www.vertimax.com/education.

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About VertiMax

VertiMax provides sports, functional, and rehabilitative training solutions to fitness facilities, training centers, and high school and college athletic programs, including for use by student and professional athletes at home or on the field. Thousands of US high schools and 80% of D1 universities utilize VertiMax technologies and platforms, including their portable Raptor product. Over 40% of professional US sports teams like the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, among others, utilize the technology extensively.

To learn more, visit http://www.vertimax.com or follow @VertiMax on major social networks.

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Arianita Mulahu, DMD

The format for the new website is intuitive and modern. Our website is a great tool for those who want to learn about our dental practice online before they make an appointment. The app-like design makes it easy for anyone to navigate the website on desktop or mobile view with extreme ease.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Arianita Mulahu, DMD of New York City is excited to announce the launch of her dental practice’s new Hybrid-Responsive website: https://www.midtowndentist5thave.com. In addition to the website refresh, Dr. Mulahu has implemented new safety protocols in light of COVD-19. The goal of each of these updates is to provide patients with superior service and care.

The modern new website pays homage to the practice’s Midtown Manhattan location, but the redesign is more than just aesthetics. With its Hybrid-Responsive design, the site offers patients a seamless online experience, making it easier than ever for them to connect with the practice online. MidtownDentist5thAve.com works equally well on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, so whether they’re at home, at work, or on-the-go, patients can quickly access the information they need.

“The format for the new website is intuitive and modern. Our website is a great tool for those who want to learn about our dental practice online before they make an appointment. The Dentalfone app-like design makes it easy for anyone to navigate the website on desktop or mobile view with extreme ease,” says Arianita Mulahu, DMD.

In addition to the Hybrid-Responsive features, the new site allows patients to request an appointment directly online, access patient education resources, and learn more about the practice’s doctors and staff.

The timing of the site relaunch coincides with the reopening of the practice in June. Dr. Mulahu and her team aren’t just following current state and CDC recommendations, they’re going above and beyond to put patient safety at the forefront.

Pre-appointment questionnaires and no-contact digital thermometers will help ensure that all patients who visit the practice are healthy, while text messages will be used to alert patients to when a treatment room is available, minimizing crowding in the waiting area. Masks and social distancing protocols will be enforced in the building, and hand sanitizers will be readily available both within the building itself and Dr. Mulahu’s office.

About Dr. Arianita Mulahu

Arianita Mulahu, DMD earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry–New Jersey Dental School before going on to complete additional training in cosmetic dentistry and surgical procedures at Jacobi Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In addition to her dental practice, Dr. Mulahu teaches at Columbia Dental School. Her family dental practice offers comprehensive dental services, including general dentistry, periodontal procedures, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, and TMJ and sleep apnea treatment. To learn more or request an appointment, visit the new website at https://www.midtowndentist5thave.com, stop by the practice at 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1114, New York, NY 10176, or call 212-753-0500.

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Mary Johnson
The Senior Citizens League
Policy Analyst

“Lowering the cost of prescription drugs was a top election issue during the 2018 election cycle, and now voters of all political persuasions want this Congress to follow-through,” Johnson notes.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Drug manufacturers and some Members of Congress claim that allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices would limit funding for research and development. But a new survey by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) finds that only 3 percent of survey participants said they were concerned that drug makers would limit new drugs coming onto the market.

“There are a few Members of Congress who cite this argument as their reason for opposing drug pricing legislation” says Mary Johnson, a Medicare and Social Security policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League. “But there is little sympathy for drug makers among the public,” Johnson says. “Lowering the cost of prescription drugs was a top election issue during the 2018 election cycle, and now voters of all political persuasions want this Congress to follow-through,” Johnson notes.

Fifty-four percent of survey participants said they think that if Medicare would negotiate lower prices, more people could afford to fill their prescriptions, and drug companies would have the opportunity to make just as much or even more than under our current system. Another 43 percent think drug prices are too high, and that manufacturers could afford to reduce prices and still have plenty left over to fund research and development.

According to research by Johnson, out – of – pocket spending on prescription drugs is one of the fastest growing costs that most people face in retirement — growing 252 percent since 2000. Spending on prescription drugs takes a significant portion of retired households’ budgets. The survey found that 51 percent of survey participants spent more than $600 in 2019 ($50 per month) on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs (not including premiums.) Out of that group, 16 percent spent at least $4,020 ($335 per month) in out-of-pocket costs.

Last year, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) conducted an initial analysis of the effects of H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, the prescription drug price bill passed by the House. The CBO estimated that 8 to 15 fewer new drugs would come to market based on a reduction in spending of $0.5 trillion to $1 trillion on prescription drugs over the next 10 years. On the other hand, Johnson points, “over the past 5 years, the FDA has approved on average about 44 new drugs per year and, in 2020, 24 new drugs have been approved through June 15, alone.” “Prescription drug manufacturers have gotten away with charging whatever they think they can get out of Medicare and other government payers for years. It’s time that we strengthen Part D to provide greater access to medications and to allow retirees and taxpayers to keep more of their income in the process,” Johnson says.

To learn more, visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org.

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With 1.2 million supporters, The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors’ groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, and to protect and defend the benefits senior citizens have earned and paid for. The Senior Citizens League is a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association. Visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org for more information.

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