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The Haute MD Network, well known for its exclusivity, and luxurious lifestyle, is privileged to present Dr. Bankole Johnson as a leading addiction expert representing the Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale Market…
(PRWeb May 19, 2020)
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Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging
The health, wellness and quality of life of our residents and staff are paramount as we chart a path forward in the midst of uncertainty.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
A coalition of prominent industry associations representing all segments of senior living have joined more than 160 industry thought leaders and suppliers to provide guidance for communities throughout North America as they prepare to reopen safely after COVID-19.
Participants in the ICAA COVID-19 Senior Living Task Force include representatives of for-profit, not-for-profit, and affordable housing — organizations providing active-adult and independent living, continuing care retirement communities/life plan, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation
Participating industry associations include, among others, LeadingAge, American Senior Housing Association (ASHA), Argentum, American Medical Directors Association (AMDA), Pioneer Network, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A), National Council on Aging (NCOA), The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA), and the American Society on Aging (ASA).
“The health, wellness and quality of life of our residents and staff are paramount as we chart a path forward in the midst of uncertainty,” said ICAA founder and CEO Colin Milner, who conceived the initiative. “The task force will develop, in conjunction with recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), guidance for all senior living organizations as they plan when and how they will reopen their internal services, including wellness, therapy, spas, and cafes, to current and potential residents, as well as family members, staff and volunteers.”
Milner will co-chair the task force with Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th US Surgeon General, Chief of Health Innovations, Canyon Ranch, and psychologist/gerontologist Ken Dychtwald, PhD, best-selling author, founder and CEO of Age Wave.
“Organizations need to make their way through the pandemic and have a game plan to come out of it,” Milner said. “Importantly, all key stakeholders are coming together as a group to address COVID-19’s impact on the industry, and help ensure that organizations will continue to be viable and meet residents’ expectations and desires while also ensuring their safety now and into the future.”
Task force members and panelists at the May 27 and May 28 launch sessions will address fundamental issues such as social distancing and its impact on the built environment, infrastructure needs and engagement.
Industry partners supporting the Task Forces efforts include: Humana, Matrix Fitness, CDW, NuStep, Keiser, Domtar, Merrithew, Delos, and iN2L.
About the ICAA COVID-19 Senior Living Industry Task Force
The ICAA COVID-19 Senior Living Task Force will, in conjunction with CDC recommendations, generate and provide ideas, tactics, strategies and messaging suggestions that organizations can consider, now and in the future, when planning to reopen their internal services (wellness, therapy, spas, cafes) and their communities to the outside population (family members, volunteers). This includes, but is not limited to, the impact of the built and virtual environments, social activities and food/beverage services, technology, education and security that impacts the health and well-being of staff and residents; challenges to current and future business models; and approaches to build confidence in living in and visiting senior living properties.
About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
http://www.icaa.cc
ICAA is a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry and supports professionals who aspire to develop wellness cultures for adults over 50. This support includes creating wellness environments, programs and services. The association is focused on active aging-an approach to aging that helps older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness-and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active-aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies.
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In these times, many families are already worried about plenty of matters. We want to help take away the stress of worrying about diaper shortages in low-income homes with our donation, and we’re honored to be able to provide these extra supplies to families in need.
OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
In response to the current shortage of diapers, wipes, and other essential household needs for children, low-income families, and individuals with special needs, 180 Medical is proud to announce the donation of thousands of cases of diapers to World Vision, CNY Diaper Bank, and the Englewood Health Foundation.
As a top supplier of catheters, ostomy products, and incontinence supplies, 180 Medical knows firsthand how important having access to medical supplies is for those in need. 180 Medical is dedicated to its mission of providing top-quality supplies while staying true to values of integrity and compassion. When the company saw the plight to those struggling to find supplies, it became clear that they needed to act.
John Holtz, COO of 180 Medical, states, “In these times, many families are already worried about plenty of matters. We want to help take away the stress of worrying about diaper shortages in low-income homes with our donation, and we’re honored to be able to provide these extra supplies to families in need in our local communities and all across America. As a company dedicated to making a difference, we truly hope our donation helps children and those living with specials needs to stay clean, dry, and healthy at home.”
180 Medical remains fully dedicated to providing the best in medical supplies along with compassionate customer service while operating with the highest standards of integrity.
Company/Organization Info:
180 Medical is one of America’s fastest-growing providers of sterile-use intermittent catheters, ostomy supplies, incontinence products, and other related disposable medical supplies. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company is committed to meeting the supply needs of customers with chronic medical diagnoses such as urinary incontinence, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, and many other conditions. 180 Medical is a subsidiary of ConvaTec, a leading global medical products and technologies company. To learn more, visit http://www.180medical.com.
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ABQ Pediatric Dentistry of Albuquerque, NM is excited to announce the launch of their new Hybrid-Responsive website:…
(PRWeb May 19, 2020)
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As hospitals and physicians ramp up patient volumes, they need a ‘nuts and bolts’ roadmap to improve their financial positions, which includes increasing revenues from payer sources along with a laser-focused approach to managing costs.
CHICAGO (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
Throughout the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations have taken the lead, tirelessly caring for their patients, our communities, and our nation in unparalleled fashion.
Lumina Health Partners, a long-time advisor for hospitals and physicians who are transforming clinical care to a value-based world, has developed a playbook to help these organizations launch a financial recovery strategy, involving the alignment of key finance, contracting, strategy and clinical leaders.
“As hospitals and physicians ramp up patient volumes, they need a ‘nuts and bolts’ roadmap to improve their financial positions, which includes increasing revenues from payer sources along with a laser-focused approach to managing costs,” says Daniel J. Marino, Managing Partner. “Immediate action must be taken to ensure the healthcare system recovers and maintains viability and strength once this pandemic subsides.” Providers should begin to plan with the following steps: model/forecast financial projections continually; enact ‘reopen’ strategy for non-COVID-19 patients; develop a plan to recapture lost revenues; explore partnership opportunities; and maintain and grow the new normal.
“Providers did not plan for this crisis nor did they have adequate cash reserves,” adds Kathy Najarian, Senior Principal. “However, this has not stopped providers from doing all that they can.”
Many provider organizations are thinking outside the box, using telehealth to manage and protect patients during this pandemic. These telemedicine visits allow physicians to accommodate patient safety while placing less strain on emergency departments and doctor offices. Lucy Zielinski, Lumina managing partner, recently spoke about “Telehealth Services” on Lumina’s Value-Based Care Insights podcast, syndicated by Healthcare Now Radio. Zielinski explained how healthcare organizations could comply with coding and billing for telehealth services while working with insurance payers to ensure reimbursement.
Lumina helps healthcare providers survive this financial crisis while maintaining solid relationships with patients. Financial recovery through value-based partnerships and telehealth innovations comprise its latest efforts to collaborate and support providers. For more information, visit https://luminahp.com or call (866) 775-5391.
About Lumina Health Partners
Lumina Health Partners is a leader in healthcare consulting and value-based care. Lumina Health Partners delivers business advisory and leadership solutions to healthcare organizations with a specialty in value-based care. Our experienced team of consultants works hand-in-hand with clients to develop transformative results for the most difficult population health, healthcare analytics and technology, clinical transformation, and physician leadership challenges. Our proven strategies enable medical groups, hospitals, and health systems to realize measurable strategic, financial, and operational goals.
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We got better today, and I am excited to add these men to our already experienced team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
PharmaPoint is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its corporate team. Bryan Self will serve as a solutions architect and Justin Ray as a business intelligence analyst.
“We got better today, and I am excited to add these men to our already experienced team,” says CEO, Mike Plaia. “As a company, we seek to hold each other accountable every day, and maintain a sense of urgency as we serve patients across the country with an excellent level of care. The ability to further diversify our XchangePoint platform, expand telepharmacy offerings, continue to leverage key partnerships and increase our customer base will result in repeated successes as we continue to disrupt the healthcare industry together.”
Self will concentrate on the continued rapid adoption and expansion of XchangePoint, PharmaPoint’s proprietary integrated workflow management system supporting medication management across care transitions. One of his initial focuses will center around the solution’s video conferencing functionality, which allows pharmacists to provide face-to-face consultations concerning medications in both the acute and ambulatory care settings.
“As a result of XchangePoint’s video conferencing capabilities, members of our pharmacy team are able to engage patients and caregivers in real-time, customizing treatments based on individual needs,” says Valerie Seidel, Vice President of Product Solutions for PharmaPoint. “Gaps in medication adherence can be identified immediately for prevention of potential adverse events or outcomes, and virtual visits offer the ability to discuss any recent changes in medications.”
Ray will focus on the business intelligence side of XchangePoint, utilizing analytic components to provide real-time key metrics and actionable insights back to key executives and personnel of a hospital or health system.
“The strategic data that can be pulled from XchangePoint allows patient interventions to be tracked, displaying both areas of success and needed improvement,” said Seidel. “In addition, detailed data at the patient level can be drilled down to easily and efficiently, stratified by facility, payer, provider and disease state. XchangePoint is truly the catalyst to convert analytics into action.”
About PharmaPoint
PharmaPoint is an innovative, technology-enabled pharmacy management and software company. Through the management of outpatient retail pharmacies for hospitals, health systems and physician groups, our commitment to completing the care continuum results in improved patient health and satisfaction, reduced healthcare costs, and provides clients with a source of ancillary income. Additionally, XchangePoint, our proprietary integrated workflow management system supporting medication management across care transitions, is designed for pharmacy and care team members to drive medication optimization for at-risk patients in the acute, post-acute and ambulatory care settings. PharmaPoint has been recognized as one of the most innovative, inspiring and fastest growing private companies for six consecutive years (2013-2018) by Inc. Magazine. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., we are currently managing pharmacies across the United States. For more information about our company, please visit http://www.pharmapoint.com.
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SEATTLE (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
The Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of Kristy Clement, director, Afognak Native Corp.; Mike Millegan, director, Portland General Electric; Carol Nelson, director, Delta Dental of Washington; and Tom Palmer, partner, Tonkon Torp LLP.
“Kristy, Mike, Carol, and Tom are outstanding additions to the chapter board. They are experienced directors and seasoned business executives who will contribute significantly to our mission of providing directors in the Northwest with world-class director education programs in Seattle, Portland, and Boise,” said Elizabeth Bastoni, NACD Northwest chairman.
Clement currently chairs the Board of Afognak Native Corp. and previously chaired its Compensation Committee. Millegan currently serves as an independent public company director for Portland General Electric, where he is a member of the Audit and Finance Committees. He also serves as an independent public company director for Wireless Technology Group, where he chairs the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Nominating Governance Committee. Nelson is currently on the board of Delta Dental of Washington, where she is a member of the Investment and Audit and HR/Compensation Committees. She is also a director of Brooks Sports Inc.’s Board of Advisors and serves as vice chair of the Board of Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District. Palmer has more than 40 years of experience in advising Boards of Directors on Corporate Governance matters and has served as a director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Oregon Chapter and Portland’s Business Committee for Culture and the Arts.
To learn about upcoming NACD Northwest Chapter programs, visit northwest.NACDonline.org
About NACD Northwest
NACD Northwest provides a forum for NACD members to exchange knowledge and discuss leading boardroom practices in the Seattle, Portland, and Boise. NACD’s 21 chapters enhance the value of NACD membership by providing directors with a forum for sharing experiential knowledge, understanding tomorrow’s boardroom challenges, and further enhancing responsible boardroom leadership. To learn more about NACD Northwest, please visit northwest.NACDonline.org
About NACD
NACD empowers more than 21,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today’s directors are well prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for more than 40 years.
To learn more about NACD, visit NACDonline.org. To become an NACD member, please contact us at Join@NACDonline.org or 571-367-3708. If you are already a member, contact your NACD Membership Advisor at MembershipAdvisor@NACDonline.org to ensure that you are receiving the best value from your membership.
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Brighton Michigan Foot Doctor & Podiatrist Tomasz Biernacki discusses bunion surgery and hammer toe surgery!
“It is estimated that the people who develop flat feet and bunion formation can have further knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain. This can lead to permanent arthritis and difficulty wearing shoes or walking.”
BRIGHTON, Mich. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki states that “If bunion and flat foot formation can be caught relatively early, this will prevent permanent arthritis from developing. This can keep the foot from being unable to fit into good supportive shoes in the future.
Dr. Biernacki further states “It is estimated that the people who develop flat feet and bunion formation can have further knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain. This can lead to permanent arthritis and difficulty wearing shoes or walking.”
The podiatrists and foot doctors at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Brighton Michigan have developed a treatment algorithm for diagnosing and treating bunion pain with both surgery and without surgery. A bunion is actual the dislocation of a joint called your first metatarsal phalangeal joint.
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki is a practicing podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Advanced Foot and Ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan pride themselves on providing comprehensive the care and working as a multispecialty team. The four doctors at this practice are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Brighton, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Working as part of this large multidisciplined team, they can work with internal medicine doctors, primary care doctors, endocrinologists and vascular surgery specialist to provide comprehensive care.
Advanced foot and ankle specialists have four different doctors within their practice: Dr. Tom Biernacki, Dr. John Stevelinck, Dr. Marc Bonanni and Dr. Danielle Meyka-Blanchard. All podiatrists foot doctors are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy hospitals in Ann Arbor, Howell and Brighton Michigan. They pride themselves on serving Livingston County and Washtenaw County.
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Why Biotechs Need a Quality Management System
“We are committed to helping virtual biotechnology companies navigate the sometimes complicated waters of Quality Management. Our software will help them more easily meet the FDA requirements for quality and document management” said Dr. Richard Soltero, President of InstantGMP™.
CARY, N.C. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
InstantQMS™ is a complete Quality Management System that is fully integrated with a complete set of Standard Operating Procedures that work together with processes and logs for incidents, customer complaints, CAPAs, change control, vendor management and document management. Guided workflows and autonomous operations coupled with a Learning Management System make this the fastest way to get started in managing quality for a company in the preclinical to early clinical stages of development.
According to the FDA, a sponsor is the individual or entity that is responsible for the oversight of the clinical trial and for all communications with the FDA. In practice, this means that the sponsor, virtual biotech, must establish a quality system and negotiate vendor agreements with vendors and contractors, approve all clinical materials, maintain controlled documents and ensure vendors and contractors are qualified.
InstantQMS, through its easy-to-use interface and web-based system, allows the sponsor to maintain and monitor all records related to their drug product, virtually. The sponsor can keep control of quality, minimize potential problems in clinical trials and manufacturing, improve investor confidence and reduce risk with minimum executive oversight. With the optional Learning Management System, training is autonomous and allows training to be done on-line with pre-defined curricula that can include quizzes and certificates. The user’s Training Log is then automatically updated. No need for time-consuming training of virtual manufacturing partners!
InstantQMS was developed by a team of experts in quality, regulatory affairs and FDA project management at InstantGMP, Inc.
About InstantGMP, Inc.
Founded by pharmaceutical industry veteran Richard Soltero, InstantGMP, Inc., offers affordable all-in-one manufacturing and quality software. The company develops cloud-based electronic batch record software and standard operating procedures specific to industries that are required to follow FDA manufacturing regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”). As a manufacturing software company, InstantGMP pioneered accessible, easy-to-use electronic batch record software for products manufactured using GMPs. The Company’s updated software simplifies the documentation and approval procedures for quality processes that keep all quality documentation organized in electronic format while providing for quality checks and workflow processes to make compliance with FDA requirements easy.
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I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families, and it is always such an honor to know that I have made a difference in so many of my patients’ lives. I couldn’t ask for a better job or for a better group of people to be sharing their smiles with me. I look forward to working with you!
WAYNE, N.J. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020
The Haute Beauty Network, well known for its exclusivity, and luxurious lifestyle, is privileged to present Dr. Sally Song as a leading smile expert representing the New Jersey market and the newest addition to the Haute Living partnership.
Haute Beauty offers a prominent collective of leading doctors nationwide. The invitation-only exclusive network maintains elite as ever, with only two doctors in every market. This partnership allows Haute Beauty to connect its affluent readers with industry-leading doctors.
Visit Dr. Song’s Website: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/
About Dr. Song:
The Orthodontic Center Of Wayne – Dr. Sally Song is a Wayne based orthodontic practice that treats patients of all ages. Dr. Song helps patients of varying ages with a variety of oral health issues including teeth alignment, crooked teeth, problems with the patient’s bite and more. The Orthodontic Center of Wayne provides adult and pediatric orthodontics, helping patients continue to maintain healthy teeth as they grow.
From the moment patients walk in the door to any necessary follow-up appointments, The Orthodontic Center Of Wayne will continue to customize the treatment to the patient’s individual needs. Along with helping to straighten patients’ teeth, Dr. Song can help them maintain a straight and healthy smile for years to come. Creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, can help patients relax during the appointment. With pediatric orthodontics, The Orthodontic Center of Wayne will ensure a child’s teeth emerge properly.
Scheduling an appointment with The Orthodontic Center Of Wayne can be an investment for the future of your teeth and oral health.
Education/Experience:
Dr. Song’s education in dentistry and orthodontics has provided her with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience. Before becoming an orthodontist, she completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Binghamton and graduated at the top of her class from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Song went on to complete my orthodontic residency at Case Western School of Dental Medicine.
In 2000, AlignTech, the makers of Invisalign, recruited her to share my orthodontic expertise to orthodontists both in the US and internationally. Since 2004, she has been nominated as one of “America’s Top Dentists”. When not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Song travels throughout Passaic and Bergen County elementary schools lecturing children and teaching professionals on the field of orthodontics and the importance of oral hygiene.
Continuing Education
By regularly participating in continuing education, Dr. Song stays current on the latest technology and orthodontic treatments.
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