We’re forever grateful to our many stakeholders who have helped us achieve our mission. I’m thrilled that we can now ‘pay it forward’ by distributing our remaining funds to other organizations working on the innovative use of electronic health information technologies in Massachusetts and beyond.

WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC), a pioneer and national leader in health information technology for over 15 years, is winding down its operations in 2020. The organization was originally formed to improve the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare in Massachusetts and the surrounding region through the creation and promotion of health information technologies that allow hospitals, physicians and other provider organizations to immediately access critical patient medical information. Having fulfilled its non-profit mission, the organization has now turned its attention to distributing its remaining assets to like-minded local nonprofits.

“For the past 15 years, our small but tenacious company has worked alongside organizations from across the healthcare continuum to support their meaningful adoption of technology,” said Micky Tripathi, former President and CEO of Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative. “We’ve also played a major role in advising and leading various industry initiatives in interoperability, standards development, and health IT policy. We’re forever grateful to our many stakeholders who have helped us achieve our mission. I’m thrilled that we can now ‘pay it forward’ by distributing our remaining funds to other organizations working on the innovative use of electronic health information technologies in Massachusetts and beyond.”

MAeHC is in the process of selling, donating and transferring certain assets to third parties to enable the organization and its affiliates to wind down in an orderly fashion while promoting the continuation of its vision and mission by others into the future. As a first step of this process, MAeHC has sold certain assets to Arcadia, a Burlington, Mass-based population health management organization. In addition, the majority of the MAeHC workforce transitioned to Arcadia, including Mr. Tripathi, who now serves as Arcadia’s Chief Alliance Officer. MAeHC has also assigned the New England Healthcare Exchange Network, Inc. (NEHEN) contract to the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium (MHDC), a closely allied non-profit that will continue to support this important function in the Massachusetts marketplace. Next, MAeHC will be seeking proposals from certain Massachusetts-based Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to be the recipients of remaining funds.

“I couldn’t be prouder of what MAeHC has accomplished since its inception,” said Lawrence Garber, MD, Chairman of the Board of MAeHC. “As the company enters this final phase, we can look back at a job well done, with highlights that include making the first interoperable healthcare community in the country, as well as creating an effective and affordable analytics and event-notification infrastructure that helped improve the care of millions of patients around the country.”

MAeHC plans on distributing its remaining funds to one or more organizations that share its vision that the innovative use of electronic health information technologies as a tool will continue to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to the broader geographical area. A request for proposals will be made available by July 1, 2020. Interested parties can visit maehc.org for more information.

“As those of us at MAeHC close our final chapter, we are still looking to the future by ensuring that other organizations can continue to innovate on the unique foundation of HIT assets our company has built over the years,” said Christopher Matarazzo, MAeHC President and CEO. “We look forward to what’s next for the industry, and hope the journey takes us closer to the promise of innovative health information technologies.”

About The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative

The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC) is a non-profit services firm delivering strategic guidance, project management, data warehousing and analytics services, and hands-on implementation support to help clients across the country improve their clinical and business performance. For more information, visit http://www.maehc.org

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AxisCare Named FrontRunner for Home Health Care Software

“Our clients’ feedback is critical to our business – not only to help others in their buying decision, but also to help us customize the software according to our customers’ needs.” – Todd Allen, CEO of AxisCare

WACO, Texas (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

AxisCare Home Care Software announced today it was named FrontRunner for Home Health Care software by Software Advice. FrontRunners evaluates verified end-user reviews and product data, positioning the top scoring products based on Usability and Customer Satisfaction ratings. AxisCare placed in FrontRunners as a result of the number and quality of its user reviews submitted online by verified customers.

“We are honored to be named FrontRunner in the Home Health Software Category. Our clients’ feedback is critical to our business – not only to help others in their buying decision, but also to help us customize the software according to our customers’ needs.” says Todd Allen, CEO of AxisCare. “One of our core values is Unmatched Customer Service, and to be named FrontRunner is both confirmation to that pursuit and a great accomplishment for our Customer Support team.”

AxisCare’s home care platform empowers agencies to manage all aspects of their operations, remotely and paperless, with state-of-the-art scheduling, HR and financial reporting, caregiver GPS mobile app, built-in legal forms, client management and more. Their newest feature, CareVision, helps agencies fight the spread of COVID-19 by asking caregivers customized questions at clock-in and clock-out, providing real-time point-of-care visibility.

FrontRunners is published on Software Advice, the leading online service for businesses navigating the software selection process. FrontRunners evaluates verified end-user reviews and product data, positioning the top scoring products based on Usability and Customer Satisfaction ratings for small businesses.

FrontRunners constitute the subjective opinions of individual end-user reviews, ratings, and data applied against a documented methodology; they neither represent the views of, nor constitute an endorsement by, Software Advice or its affiliates.

About AxisCare Home Care Software

AxisCare’s agency management software is a back-office and point of care solution for non-medical agencies in all 50 states and 6 countries. Specializing in Private Pay, Medicaid and other 3rd-party payers, AxisCare’s platform helps agencies, from startup to enterprise, stay compliant, cash-flow healthy, and ahead of their competition with built-in marketing and CRM tools. Recently given the industry’s top award for ease of use, overall performance and customer service, AxisCare’s mission is to transform home operations, empowering agencies to provide better care. For more information about AxisCare, please visit axiscare.com or email sales@axiscare.com.

About Software Advice

Software Advice is the leading online service for businesses navigating the software selection process. Advisors provide free, personalized software recommendations, helping companies of all sizes find products that meet their business needs. Software Advice also features objective research by industry experts and reviews from validated users, saving buyers time and resources. Software Advice is a Gartner company. For more information, visit softwareadvice.com.

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Join these panelists as they share their thoughts from multiple viewpoints across the globe in this educational discussion that spans industry, academia and patient care perspectives.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

The live session takes place on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK).

Cancer treatments and research have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many questions remain about how to balance the management of care with patient safety. To better understand the effect of the disruption, four medical oncology specialists will participate in a unique panel discussion. Join these panelists as they share their thoughts from multiple viewpoints across the globe in this educational discussion that spans industry, academia and patient care perspectives.

First, the panelists will discuss scientific and clinical considerations, sharing how the pandemic has affected their ability to treat patients in clinical practices and trials as well as the impact on clinical trial participation. Following a series of guided questions, they will provide their candid thoughts on the role of virtual tools and technologies in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) in the post-pandemic era in order to minimize exposure and de-risk trials. They will also discuss the potential of maintaining ongoing collaborations among drug development stakeholders, both within oncology and other therapeutic areas, in the effort to ensure continuity in clinical trials.

The second half of the webinar will focus on the emerging knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 biology. Increasing evidence points to the key role played by inflammation, immune dysfunction and thrombophilia in the pathophysiology of COVID-19. Multiple clinical trials are underway to test repurposed cancer drugs for COVID-19. The panelists will discuss which ones may be most promising and the most efficient ways to advance development.

Join Kamal Veer Saini, MD, Senior Medical Director, Oncology, Covance Clinical Development Services, Giuseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at University of Milano, Chris Twelves, MD, FRCP, Professor of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Oncology, Director of the NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility, Javier de Castro Carpeño, MD, Head of the Medical Oncology Section of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid and Begoña de las Heras Garcia, MD, Senior Medical Director, Oncology, Covance Clinical Development Services for an informative presentation.

This webinar is part of a scientific series Covance is offering focused on trends, challenges and opportunities associated with current and future applications in Oncology. Learn more and register for upcoming webinars on topics such as adoptive cell therapies, biomarker technologies for the detection of cancer driver mutations, novel targeted therapies and more.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Adapting Oncology Clinical Research Practices and Therapeutic Development Strategies in the Global COVID-19 Era.

ABOUT XTALKS

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

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

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

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The concept of the “entourage effect” of botanical ingredients, a basic tenet of botanical medicine, forms the basis of the thought process behind Lefa.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Labyrinthe Labs has announced its new strategic partnership with Verdant Oasis (VO) – one of the world’s largest grower and extractor of phytocannabinoid rich hemp oils. Since VO is more than just a raw material supplier, their Vice President, Carl Germano, CNS, CDN has been instrumental in providing product development assistance with the science and formulation behind the company’s newest product, Lefa, a soothing cream designed for fast-action relief of joint and muscle soreness.

With his expertise and Verdant Oasis’ superior hemp oils, the company created the Joint and Muscle Support Cream formula developed with over 3,000mg of phytocannabinoids from VO Panoramic Entourage™ hemp oil (rich in naturally occurring phytocannabinoids including CBD), special stream distilled clove/pepper oils (rich in Beta-Caryophyllene), plus black cumin seed oil (thymoquinone), menthol and other botanicals. The concept of the “entourage effect” of botanical ingredients, a basic tenet of botanical medicine, forms the basis of the thought process behind Lefa.

VO’s Germano, a New York Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist worked diligently with the Labyrinthe Labs team. His 40+ years of experience in product development in the dietary supplement (Country Life, Solgar, Bluebonnet Nutrition, etc.) and cannabinoid space (Inergetics, Verdant Oasis) aptly demonstrated the professional organization and supplier Labyrinthe Labs has chosen to partner with.

At Verdant Oasis, Germano works with his team from cultivation and growing of industrial hemp (from seed to finished product) to product development, education, and marketing assistance. Verdant Oasis uses EU Commission registered strains of true industrial hemp, employs eco-farming practices, and utilizes CO2 extraction technology to produce Panoramic Entourage™ phytocannabinoid rich hemp oil.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Germano and Verdant Oasis as our strategic partner,” said Tracy Meyer, Vice President of Operations and Marketing for Labyrinthe Labs. “He brings exceptional leadership and nutritional experience to our innovation team, and his expertise in the cannabinoid and supplement space will help us continue to formulate high-quality products that our customers deserve.”

Germano holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. He is also the well-known author of “Road to Ananda: Simple Guide to the Endocannabinoid System, Hemp Phytocannabinoids/CBD and Your Health.”

To learn more about Lefa and its products, visit https://www.lefalabs.com.

About Labyrinthe Labs

Labyrinthe Labs was founded in January 2020 as a complete, multi-layered product development, direct response and brand marketing operation. Its team has spent the last 20 years developing new, innovative and scientifically efficacious products with steady mass consumer appeal spanning from baby boomers all the way through millennials.

About Verdant Oasis

Verdant Oasis (“VO”) is a vertically integrated grower and manufacturer of the highest quality phytocannabinoid rich hemp oils and other specialized dietary ingredients. In addition, VO goes above and beyond being a raw material supplier by providing our clients R&D support, marketing assistance, and delivering cutting edge education on the role of the endocannabinoid system and hemp phytocannabinoids for health and well-being. VO has unique IP and end-to-end control of the entire process, including specialized plant genotypes, refined agricultural & farming practices, proprietary extraction methodology and advanced post-extraction techniques. VO products are produced in FSMA-registered facilities, operated under strict HACCP & GMP controls.

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Jayne Reddie, Jane Ball, and Shirley Wunsch (L-R) pose with their bridge boards pre-coronavirus.

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Pine Run Retirement Community’s bridge clubs are more than just a place to play bridge. From an official American Contract Bridge League game to social bridge meetings at a friend’s cottage, these gatherings are a community of people playing, learning, and forming lifelong friendships and partnerships. When the novel coronavirus pandemic dealt Pine Run’s bridge players and the world a wild card, players adapted by transitioning to play bridge online.

Pine Run Villager Jane Ball started a Bridge Club at Pine Run in 2011. Members come from Pine Run and the community at large. Officially sanctioned through the American Contract Bridge League, the group plays duplicate bridge on Monday nights at the Community Center. Like many members, Ball has been playing bridge on and off for many years but never expected the abrupt cancellation of their in-person meetings.

As Pine Run Retirement Community took steps in March to keep its vulnerable residents safe during the pandemic, most in-person activities were put on hold. The bridge players had to get creative and find another way to continue to play together. They took the bridge club online to a platform called Bridge Base Online, where anyone can play for free. To play in tournaments members do have to pay through an online account. The website for the officially sanctioned bridge club is http://www.bridgewebs.com/newhope.

Online bridge has been a huge success. “Last month alone 2 million dollars were paid to the club managers who run the online game,” shared Ball, “more and more people and clubs are logging on.” Players and clubs alike have been impressed with how quickly Bridge Base Online was able to accommodate the surge in participants and how well players have transitioned to the online platform.

Members of the Pine Run Bridge Club have begun playing online. A shift for many, some players are not yet comfortable with the transition. Ball has been helping some members over the phone, walking them through the registration process and becoming familiar with the software. Pine Run’s online Bridge Club is by invitation only, but people can e-mail begnbridge@gmail.com and ask to join the group.

On Thursday nights, Ball boots up her computer to lead an online game. She appreciates the benefits of playing online. “I don’t have to drive in the dark, worry about deer, or get dressed. I can just sit down in my PJs and play.”

Ball is grateful for the online bridge community, as she does not anticipate going back to in-person club meetings in the next few months. Playing bridge presents unique challenges for social distancing, with four people per table, everyone touching the boards (containing the cards) and then the cards, and with duplicate bridge teams rotating tables.

Pine Run’s leadership will begin working with groups and clubs over the coming months to evaluate safety measures and procedures to ensure the health and welfare of all participants. So, for now, the future of in-person bridge is on hold.

The feeling in the bridge community is that online bridge will continue after the pandemic is over. Ball is looking for creative ways to teach new Bridge Club members and anyone who is interested. She is evaluating teaching via Zoom for people looking to learn while physical distancing. Ball is hopeful that in-person lessons for both beginner and intermediate players will start in September at The Community School of New Hope-Solebury, since classes planned for April were canceled due to the pandemic.

While the social aspects of Bridge Club have changed, many players are enjoying playing with new partners, connecting with people in the community, and catching up with other bridge players during the game, in the chat rooms and beyond. Ball said that just today, she was chatting on the phone with a Bridge Club player, “catching up on all of the stuff we are not doing.”

While the pandemic has brought many restrictions and negatives, discovering online bridge has been a good thing for many people and is likely here to stay.

About Pine Run: Pine Run Retirement Community in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is one of Bucks County’s leading senior living and senior care providers, with 272 independent living cottages and 24 apartments situated on a beautiful 43-acre private campus. The campus is home to Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds; The Garden, a 40-bed, secure dementia neighborhood on the top floor of the Health Center; and The Willows, an intimate setting for end-of-life care, including palliative, comfort, and hospice services. Pine Run Lakeview is a 107-bed personal care residence owned and operated by Pine Run Retirement Community and located on Lower State Road in Doylestown. Generations of families have turned to Pine Run for the certainty of comforts and services in the bonus years. Call 800.992.8992 to learn more about independent living, personal care, or skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs or visit http://www.pinerun.org.

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Evolved Naturals Broad Spectrum CBD Oil Tinctures

Unlike most brand name producers, we concentrate more active ingredients to ensure effectiveness.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Evolved Naturals, a new brand of CBD health and beauty products, announced today that it has launched a new website at http://www.evolvednaturals.com The newly launched website showcases a variety of health and beauty CBD products including an assortment of broad-spectrum CBD oils, and a comprehensive line of skincare & topical products.

Doug Gee, the CEO of Evolved Naturals, commented: “We’re very excited to announce the launch of our website and our initial health and beauty product line. Cannabidiol, or CBD, has consistently shown promise for therapeutic use in a variety of health conditions. While the plant’s full potential is still being discovered, its significant health benefits have been documented. As the legalization of cannabis progresses and the stigma associated with its use gradually becomes a thing of the past, researchers worldwide continue to study CBD’s potential in addressing a plethora of medical issues.” explains Gee. “Unlike most brand name producers, we concentrate more active ingredients to ensure effectiveness. Our extensive testing protocols include verifying ingredients and final products with the most reputable third-party labs to ensure our products are consistently pure and free of contaminants. Furthermore, all of Evolved Naturals’ hemp ingredients have undergone remediation to ensure they are THC-Free.”

Shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of a 10% off introductory promo code (INTRO10) at checkout on http://www.evolvednaturals.com

ABOUT EVOLVED NATURALS

Evolved Naturals represents private stock production from some of the most reputable ingredient companies within the health and beauty industries. As a supply chain partnership, Evolved Naturals benefits from decades of manufacturing experience in the health and beauty segment as well as efficiencies of scale and scope in manufacturing. We take great care in our product formulations to ensure the potency and consistency of our products.

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Periodontist in Berkeley, CA, Dr. Keith Chertok, Completes The Breathe Course

A periodontist himself with over three decades of experience offering expert periodontal treatments, Dr. Chertok worked alongside these distinguished clinicians to further expand his skill set and be able to truly offer the latest advancements in his field.

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Dr. Keith Chertok, esteemed periodontist serving Berkeley, CA, offers life-changing frenectomies for those with lip ties and tongue ties as well as sleep-disordered breathing. Recently completing a three-day training titled, The Breathe Course, Dr. Chertok offers a collaborative approach to care with multispecialty teams including myofunctional therapists and sleep surgeons.

The Breathe Institute offers a functional approach to breathing and wellness. A global pioneer in airway support and breathing-related healthcare education, this team of clinicians takes a comprehensive and multispecialty take to treatment planning. With an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of airway management, they offer a well-rounded approach to care.

One of their influential trainings, The Breathe Course, is a three-day workshop based on teachings by their esteemed team including the acclaimed otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon) Dr. Soroushi Zaghi. A periodontist himself with over three decades of experience offering expert periodontal treatments, Dr. Chertok worked alongside these distinguished clinicians to further expand his skill set and be able to truly offer the latest advancements in his field.

Restrictive frenula, or the tissue that attaches the lips and tongue to the mouth, can lead to long-term systemic issues if left untreated. A frenectomy gently releases this tissue allowing for proper function. Frenectomies that release lip ties can be a precursor to orthodontic treatment, helping front teeth come together effectively. In other cases, it can help prevent gum recession. For those with untreated tongue ties, the upper palate may not expand properly because the tongue cannot reach it. This can lead to malocclusion, speech difficulties, airway problems, and sleep apnea later in life.

Dr. Chertok works alongside a multispecialty team including myofunctional therapists to fully develop treatment plans for patients with tongue ties and lip ties. When a frenectomy is paired with exercises from a myofunctional therapist many children are able to prevent harmful breathing limitations and speech complications from developing at all.

Dr. Chertok offers frenectomies using Dr. Zaghi’s renowned technique at his state-of-the-art periodontal practice in Berkeley, CA. To receive a consultation and find out if a frenectomy is needed, patients can call 510-548-0150 or visit his website at http://www.berkeleyperiodontist.com.

About the Periodontist

Dr. Keith Chertok offers specialized periodontal care and dental implants to the Berkeley, CA area and beyond. For the last 30 years, he’s offered minimally invasive techniques always implementing the most cutting-edge technology. He started his career graduating in the top five percent of his class from the New York University College of Dentistry before completing his specialty training in Periodontics and Implantology through University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). A leader in periodontics, he has taught at UCSF, the Dugoni School of Dentistry, and lectures across the country. For ten years he was also the attending periodontist in charge of periodontal education for new dental residents at the Veterans Hospital Healthcare System of Northern California at Mare Island. Among numerous other services, he offers single to full mouth dental implant transformations, revolutionary LANAP® laser gum disease treatment, and minimally invasive gum recession solutions. To learn more about Dr. Chertok or the services he and his specialized team offers, visit their website at http://www.berkeleyperiodontist.com or call 510-548-0150 to schedule a personalized consultation.

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