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Trialbee Unveils Rebrand, Led by the Honey Platform™, to Reflect Its Pioneering Role in the New Era of Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials


Trialbee surrounds Honey with dedicated experts who have devoted their careers to clinical operations and have the know-how to manage patient recruitment at a global scale. Notably, the company’s detailed digital marketing channel analytics and standard two-step pre-qualification process (which features medical secondary screening that typically disqualifies 75% of all web submissions before they are referred to sites) are managed directly in Honey for a seamless user experience.

“It’s amazing and humbling to see how far Trialbee, and the industry at large, has come since I first joined the company at the end of 2020,” said Matt Walz, Trialbee CEO and 2022 PharmaVoice 100 honoree. “Today, the best part of my job is seeing customers experience Honey for the first time. They are taken aback by their new ability to manage everything from screening to site-patient communication to ROI metrics for every partner without ever leaving the platform. Combine that with our focus on data-driven recruitment that prioritizes quality over quantity, our global reach with local understanding, and our growing ecosystem of Omnichannel partners, and it is clear why now is the time to update our brand messaging so that it better reflects the pure control we provide to our customers.”

Since Honey launched in 2021, Trialbee has earned continuous, significant momentum and growth as sponsors and CROs learn more about the exciting developments at the company. In the first three quarters of 2023 alone, Trialbee:

  • Signed 10 new customers, including three additional Top-10 pharmaceutical companies
  • Enhanced ROI reporting capabilities for all sources and partners in Honey
  • Grew headcount by 20% to invest in its product roadmap and customer delivery success
  • Announced Omnichannel partnerships with Savvy Cooperative and Acclinate
  • Realized significant customer loyalty with 86% of new sales coming from customers that have expanded or added multiple studies with Trialbee this year.

“While we hope Trialbee’s new warm look better reflects our mission of connecting patients and families to clinical trials, this rebrand is about much more than a fresh logo and color scheme,” said Kristopher Sarajian, Vice President of Marketing at Trialbee. “In a confusing industry, it can be hard to know what sets one partner apart from another and to find the right fit for you. It is our hope that our updated messaging better communicates how we are helping companies today – and how we will help them tomorrow – in ways that are very different from what patient recruitment customers have experienced before. If you want to take control of your global patient recruitment for your next study, Trialbee is where you should start.”

To see what’s possible now in patient recruitment, visit the new www.trialbee.com.

About Trialbee

Trialbee is revolutionizing the patient recruitment ecosystem with technology, people, and passion. The company’s vendor-agnostic Honey Platform™ is a SaaS Patient Recruitment Platform that centralizes and standardizes all recruitment activities from every source, channel, and partner from interest through enrollment – providing unprecedented transparency and actionable insights for real-time patient tracking, higher-quality referrals that reduce site burden, and robust ROI reporting. Honey is surrounded by a team of Precision Recruitment experts who meet patients where they are in their journey with data-driven modeling based on consumer behavior and other real-world data, hyper-targeted digital outreach, two-step pre-qualification, and meaningful Omnichannel partners focused on patient advocacy, community engagement, and diversity. To take control of patient recruitment for your next study, visit www.trialbee.com.

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Kristopher Sarajian, Trialbee AB, 1 610.996.4264, [email protected], Trialbee AB

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Leopardo Announces New President as Part of Company’s Long Term Succession Plan


“There’s no one I could imagine being a better fit for this role than Gian. He knows our company inside and out, he’s experienced, and the fact that he started here as an intern 25+ years ago is what Leopardo is all about,” said Mike Leopardo.

Pacini has been with the company for more than 25 years, first coming to Leopardo as an intern in 1997 and then returning full-time after graduation in 1999. In his new role as president, he will drive Leopardo’s overall growth, profitability and strategic initiatives while continuing to have direct oversight of the national healthcare and senior living platforms.

“I’m thrilled to move into the position of president and work alongside Mike throughout the transition. This company has meant so much to me over the years – starting here as an intern and now to be at this point, it’s hard to describe how that feels,” said Pacini. “Leopardo also means a lot to our team, our customers, and our communities. We’ve been a part of major growth here in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. We are expanding into Florida and Ohio, it’s an exciting time to be leading the company.”

Leopardo was founded in 1977 and has since grown to build award-winning projects all over the country for some of the world’s most recognized brands. They have completed work in over 30 states and employ hundreds of industry experts across the country. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, the company has offices in California, Florida and Ohio.

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Elizabeth Vocke, Think Integrated, 1 8132400791, [email protected], https://wethinkintegrated.com/

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Self-Funding Health Insurance for Mid-Size Companies: Is It Worth It?


Read the full article on Precision Benefits Group’s website.

Key takeaways from the interview:

  • Self-funding can save mid-size companies money in the long run, but it also involves more risk.
  • Companies should consider their risk tolerance and financial resources before making the decision to self-fund.
  • Level-funded plans can be a good way for midsize companies to get started with self-funding without taking on too much risk.
  • Companies should partner with a qualified advisor to help them design and implement a self-funded health insurance plan.

If you are a mid-size company considering self-funding, read the article and talk to a qualified advisor.

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Robert DeNinno, Precision Benefits Group, 1 215-235-0540, [email protected], https://www.precisionbenefits.com/

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RCH Solutions Joins Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA), Trade Associated Dedicated to Scientific Innovation


Michael Riener, President and CEO of RCH, expressed his enthusiasm for this new partnership, stating, “We’re extremely excited to join Life Sciences Pennsylvania and continue expanding our presence within this vital organization. LSPA has a longstanding commitment to advocacy, knowledge sharing, and industry networking, which closely aligns with our own values and mission. We look forward to contributing our expertise to support the Life Sciences community in Pennsylvania and beyond.”

Maintaining a robust presence in key Life Sciences hubs across the United States, including Philadelphia, Boston, La Jolla, and San Francisco, RCH is renowned for its contributions to optimizing and supporting compute environments crucial for scientific research, development and commercialization, including within many of top 15 global pharmaceutical companies, where they have consistently delivered results that enhance efficiency and innovation.

In more recent years, RCH’s focus has expanded to include consultative guidance and professional services in support of start-up and emerging Biopharmas as they begin or advance their growth journey. With deep expertise in Cloud Computing, Data Management, Data Science, Emerging Technologies (AI/ML), High-Performance Computing (HPC), Omics and Bioinformatics, Research Application Support, System Administration, and Workflow Optimization, and more, RCH enables these companies to build strong, performance-minded and scalable Bio-IT ecosystems that accelerate collaboration and research as their company grows.

Additionally, RCH maintains extremely strong strategic partnerships with major industry providers, which allows its team to work in synchrony with other critical technology and service providers essential to drug discovery and development.

“By leveraging RCH as a trusted partner, emerging companies gain a competitive edge in navigating the complex Life Sciences landscape, overcoming technological challenges, and accelerating their contributions to healthcare innovation,” Riener continued. “Our focus on delivering results that drive scientific advancements aligns perfectly with LSPA’s goals, and we are excited about the collaborative opportunities that lie ahead.”

To learn more about RCH Solutions and its contributions to the life sciences sector, please visit http://www.rchsolutions.com.

About RCH Solutions
RCH Solutions (RCH) is a global provider of Bio-IT expertise, assisting Life Sciences and Healthcare companies of all sizes in their journey towards discovery. With over 30 years of experience, RCH offers specialized expertise in designing and deploying cross-functional IT strategies, supporting R&D infrastructure, and providing workflow best practices to address enterprise and scientific computing challenges. Learn more at [http://www.rchsolutions.com] .

About Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is the statewide trade association for Pennsylvania’s vibrant life sciences industry. Established in 1989, LSPA is committed to fostering a business and public policy environment that positions Pennsylvania as the most attractive location for life sciences companies to establish and operate. Representing biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, investment entities, and service providers, LSPA unifies Pennsylvania’s innovators to propel the commonwealth to the forefront of global life sciences leadership.

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Melissa Thomas for RCH Solutions, RCH Solutions, 215.499.9788, [email protected], www.rchsolutions.com

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RSM delivers a complete Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution for Life Science Manufacturers with strategic alliance


RSM has the unique opportunity to provide its clients services across tax, audit, risk advisory, and technology consulting. Technology encompasses Microsoft’s Azure platform, Dynamics 365 ERP and Customer Experience, digital and data, and managed services. “We are excited to partner with Merit, an Industry leader in Healthcare and Life Sciences. Aligning our industry expertise and proven success record with the leading software and tools will allow us to provide true solutions for our clients.” Christian Hutter, Principal, National Leader for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Practice at RSM.

RSM’s vast expertise serving clients across the entire Life Science industry, combined with Merit Solutions and Microsoft solution offerings, will catalyze the success of life science companies. By harnessing the power of the total solution stack, clients can embrace digital transformation with confidence, ensuring they remain at the forefront of their industry while maintaining FDA compliance.

About RSM

RSM LLP, a global leader in audit, tax, and consulting services, proudly represents its prominent Microsoft practice. RSM provides an extensive range of services and solutions tailored to maximize business potential through Microsoft technologies. With a team of accomplished professionals, RSM encourages innovation, enhances productivity, and facilitates digital transformation. By leveraging Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform, RSM assists organizations in achieving their unique goals. Exemplifying expertise in cloud computing, data management, cybersecurity, and business process automation, RSM empowers businesses across various sectors to optimize technology investments, streamline operations, and expedite growth. Through unwavering dedication to client success, RSM’s Microsoft practice equips businesses to navigate the constantly evolving digital landscape.

About Merit Solutions

With offices in the US and Europe, Merit Solutions Inc. has over 20 years building and delivering products to customers in regulated industries with a focus on life science manufacturers. Merit for Life Science advances Microsoft D365 cloud first ERP to help biotech, pharma, and medical device organizations (product owners, CMOs, and CDMOs) better manage procurement, production, inventory and warehousing, and quality controls while streamlining the complex processes that come with a highly regulated manufacturing environment. For additional information www.meritsolutions.com.

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Holly Holt, Merit Solutions Inc, 1 701-361-1519, [email protected], https://meritsolutions.com

Hollis Langston, RSM US LLP, 1 927-629-7958, [email protected], https://rsmus.com/

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Inbound Health Secures $30 Million in Funding Led by HealthQuest Capital to Accelerate Growth of At-Home Advanced Care Programs


“We are excited to embark on this next phase of growth with the strong backing of our investors, led by HealthQuest Capital,” said Dave Kerwar, CEO of Inbound Health. “In partnership with leading health systems around the country, we are committed to advancing our clinical, operating, and technology assets to scale high quality, advanced care in the home and to increase the acuity and diversity of care delivered.”

This financing supports Inbound Health’s expansion into new markets and the advancement of key growth initiatives, including further development of the company’s clinical programs, the next evolution of its proprietary technology and advanced analytics platform, and the continued build out of customized operating assets focused on supply chain, labor, and logistics. Inbound Health’s proprietary platform includes all of the capabilities required to deliver home-based advanced care at scale, including clinical, technology, managed care, supply chain, and labor services.

“Inbound Health’s innovative solution addresses a pressing need within our healthcare system by enabling patients to receive high-quality care in the comfort of their homes, thereby enhancing the overall patient experience, and creating a solution that benefits all stakeholders. This is especially vital in light of the growing capacity challenges faced by hospitals,” said Garheng Kong, Managing Partner at HealthQuest Capital. “We believe in the team’s ability to replicate and expand in future markets, making a substantial impact on healthcare delivery.”

About Inbound Health:

Inbound Health provides a full stack of capabilities that enable health systems and health plans to offer hospital and skilled nursing facility-level care in the home. With a commitment to quality and compassionate care, Inbound Health has treated over 6,500 patients across 350+ DRGs and counting, and will further customize the care model to the needs and strategies of its partners. Learn more at http://www.inboundhealth.com.

About HealthQuest:

HealthQuest Capital is a private asset firm that provides capital to transformative healthcare companies. HealthQuest focuses on commercial prospects that drive enhanced patient outcomes and elevate the efficiency of healthcare delivery. With approximately $2 billion in capital under management, the firm focuses on fostering innovation across the healthcare spectrum, including medical technologies, diagnostics and tools, digital health, and innovative services. The HealthQuest team combines decades of investing experience with domain expertise in the various aspects of the healthcare industry. For more information, visit www.healthquestcapital.com.

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Stephanie Hall, Pitch Public Relations, 1 480-216-5422, [email protected], www.pitchpublicrelations.com

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Comagine Health, A Leading National Health Care Consulting Firm, Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary


The company has deep expertise in quality improvement, care management, health information technology, analytics, and research and evaluation. Together, the experience and collaboration have made a significant difference over the past 50 years.

“The health care system has changed substantially over the past 50 years. Comagine Health has also evolved in its focuses with the changes to the health care system. We’ve been here working alongside our partners to address complex health care challenges,” said Marc Bennett, Comagine Health’s president and chief executive officer. “We continue to drive positive change every day in communities across the country. I’m grateful to be a part of that legacy.”

Learn more about Comagine Health and review this timeline of Comagine Health history.

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Meredith Mortensen, Comagine Health, 800-949-7536, [email protected], comagine.org

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CHC Commits to Address Black Birthing Inequities at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting


CHC’s Black Birthing Initiative, funded by Elevance Health Foundation, aims to improve preterm birth outcomes among Black women and birthing people by reducing the effects of stress and unmet social needs. The initiative launched in January 2022 in Cleveland, Atlanta, and Detroit and will provide scale with proven community-driven interventions and a standardized screening tool for adoption by health systems nationwide.

Following a year of listening sessions and key informant interviews with area partners, CHC identified the structural barriers and support needed to expand Indianapolis’ community readiness to improve Black birthing outcomes. CHC’s project will include a feasibility study, case for investment, multi-stakeholder convenings, technical support, and an awareness building and educational campaign. The goal is to bring partners and investors together to help establish a Black-led birthing center and enhanced doula workforce.

“The most influential way to affect changes in health outcomes for Black mothers is centralizing their voices and their needs when providing their care,” said Valerie Rochester, Chief Health Equity Officer at CHC. “To reduce preterm births, we must continue to address the structural and societal barriers and increase responsiveness to the needs of Black women and birthing people, offer tailored interventions, and tap into communities of birthing advocates with similar lived experiences. Our community partners are a critical part of this work, as they are trusted and doing the work every day.”

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from childbirth complications and twice as likely to experience preterm birth as other races and ethnicities. The unique combination of weathering, chronic stress, and life events, as well as racial bias in healthcare, are primary contributors to disparities in Black birthing outcomes.

Although studies have shown social interventions during pregnancy can improve birth outcomes, U.S. health spending invests less than three percent in the social drivers of health and these types of social interventions.

CHC is committed to implementing inclusive strategies that are equity-centered, community-informed, and community-led. CHC’s approaches are based on evidence and centered on equity to address the social drivers of health, incorporating community perspectives and the lived experiences, needs, and concerns of affected communities. Learn more about CHC’s health equity work.

About CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities exists so that every person in every community has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. We build partnerships to address health inequities by fostering trusted community engagement, fundraising, and offering programs and services to help support communities where everyone can thrive. We focus on awareness and access, education and advocacy, and philanthropy. Together with partners, we’ve been creating healthier communities for nearly 70 years. Join us at chcimpact.org or @chcimpact.

About the Clinton Global Initiative
Founded by President Bill Clinton in 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative is a community of doers representing a broad cross section of society and dedicated to the idea that we can accomplish more together than we can apart. Through CGI’s unique model, more than 9,000 organizations have launched more than 3,900 Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable projects and programs.

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Amanda Ponzar, CHC, 571.302.9171, [email protected], chcimpact.org

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symplr Launches symplr Survey Management the Newest Innovation to its Compliance Software Portfolio


symplr’s enterprise-wide survey management tool equips healthcare organizations with automation to proactively address recurring regulatory requirements and identify risk in healthcare operations. Unlike general purpose off-the-shelf survey software, symplr Survey Management is uniquely designed to empower healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of regulatory standards and compliance in a single platform.

“The consequences of violations are steep for health systems, with fines and civil monetary penalties that can total hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Todd Bennett, symplr Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Compliance, Quality, and Safety. “This risk makes it imperative for healthcare organizations to have an effective and efficient way to monitor regulatory compliance and provide oversight for quality and safety programs throughout their enterprise.”

Risk assessment and compliance software are essential tools needed to avoid regulatory penalties and protect an organization’s reputation. symplr Survey Management fosters and measures a culture of compliance using custom survey tools to document evidence of compliance across an enterprise in a secure environment. This innovative solution also includes unique survey versioning that lets users easily compare responses collected over time and address adverse replies through a corrective action management application.

With symplr Survey Management, health systems:

  • Document evidence of compliance efficacy and drive a culture of compliance across the organization
  • Continually monitor the organization’s regulatory stance by documenting proof of compliance
  • Ensure that surveys, attestations, and required training are acted upon across the enterprise
  • Implement surveys quickly with easy-to-use building tools, including nested surveys, multiple question style options, conditional logic branching, attachments, and uploads
  • Analyze and present results in real-time with enterprise-class Business Intelligence reporting that includes scheduled reporting abilities

To learn more about symplr Survey Management, please visit symplr.com/products/symplr-compliance and view our panel of experts sharing best practices for surveying and identifying COI in this webinar: “Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Best Practices for Healthcare Compliance.”

About symplr
symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services. Trusted by leaders for more than 30 years, our solutions are found in 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals where our cloud-based solutions drive better operations for better outcomes. Our provider data management, workforce management, compliance, quality and safety, and contract spend management solutions improve the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare operations. This enables caregivers to quickly handle administrative tasks, so they have more time to do what they do best: provide high-quality patient care. Learn how at http://www.symplr.com.

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Madeleine Smith, Matter Health, 252-814-6671, [email protected]

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Nobias Therapeutics Announces Acceptance of Late-Breaking Abstract and Presentation of Phase 2 Clinical Data for NB-001 at 52nd Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting


Nobias Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering AI-based deep phenotyping techniques to discover advanced therapeutics, today announced that new results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of NB-001 (fasoracetam) for the treatment of the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (“22q11DS”) in children have been selected for a poster presentation at the 52nd Child Neurology Society (CNS) Annual Meeting.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nobias Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering AI-based deep phenotyping techniques to discover advanced therapeutics, today announced that new results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of NB-001 (fasoracetam) for the treatment of the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (“22q11DS”) in children have been selected for a poster presentation at the 52nd Child Neurology Society (CNS) Annual Meeting, to be held October 4-7, 2023, in Vancouver, BC.

Details on the presentation are as follows:

Title: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Fasoracetam for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Poster Assignment: #328
Date and Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 12:30-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre
Presenter: Madeline Chadehumbe, M.D., NeurAbilities Healthcare

“We are very pleased that this late-breaking abstract on NB-001 was accepted for presentation at the 52nd CNS Annual Meeting,” said Neil Inala, President and CEO of Nobias Therapeutics. “We are excited to share the results of this study and extend our gratitude to the investigators who partnered with us to learn more about NB-001’s potential to help children living with psychiatric symptoms associated with 22q11DS, as well as the patients and their families who volunteered to take part in this important study.”

22q11DS, also known as DiGeorge syndrome, is a complex, phenotypically diverse genetic disease in which part of chromosome 22 is missing. It is the most common human deletion syndrome. More than 1,600 children are born with 22q11DS every year in the United States, affecting 1 in every 2,148 births. Many children with 22q11DS experience comorbid psychiatric conditions that impact their mental health.

NB-001 is believed to be a non-stimulant activator of multiple metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) and is dosed orally. It would be a first-in-class treatment for patients with 22q11DS and certain comorbid psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism.

The Phase 2, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial was conducted across four medical centers in the U.S. and Canada. All patients received two 6-week treatment periods separated by a 1-week washout period. Each patient was randomly assigned to one of two treatment sequences: NB-001 followed by placebo or placebo followed by NB-001.

For more information about the CNS Annual Meeting, please visit https://www.childneurologysociety.org/.

About Nobias Therapeutics
Nobias Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pioneering deep phenotyping to discover advanced therapeutics. Nobias uses its cutting-edge, applied AI platform to distill disease drivers and optimal points for therapeutic intervention from rich clinical and genetic datasets, and to accelerate the development of novel therapies for a broad range of disorders. To learn more, please visit http://www.nobiastx.com and follow Nobias Therapeutics on LinkedIn.

Nobias Therapeutics Media Contact:
Virgie Townsend
Strategic Communications
(315) 802-6056
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