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SymphonyCare and Wisconsin Health Information Organization Achieve Qualified Entity Certification Status

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“When we selected SymphonyCare as our data partner to modernize our platform and analytics capabilities, we were confident that their commitment to patient privacy and data security would help us achieve QE certification in our new technical environment,” said Dana Richardson, CEO of WHIO.


MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)

Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) today announced that they achieved Qualified Entity (QE) status through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP). SymphonyCare, the WHIO’s technical vendor and a data warehouse and analytics solution provider for healthcare organizations, completed the QECP technical requirement.

The CMS Qualified Entity Program (also known as the Medicare Data Sharing for Performance Measurement Program) enables organizations to receive Medicare Parts A and B medical claims data and Part D prescription drug claims data for use in evaluating provider performance. Organizations approved as QEs are required to use the Medicare data to produce and publicly disseminate CMS-approved reports on provider performance.

“When we selected SymphonyCare as our data partner to modernize our platform and analytics capabilities, we were confident that their commitment to patient privacy and data security would help us achieve QE certification in our new technical environment,” said Dana Richardson, CEO of WHIO. “Our data contributors and customers can be confident that we have the controls in place for privacy, security, confidentiality and processing of sensitive customer data.”

WellStackTM, the foundation of WHIO’s all-payer claims database, is SymphonyCare’s enterprise data warehouse that manages multiple data sources and provides a single source-of-truth to produce essential business intelligence on Wisconsin’s health care delivery system.

“QE certification means the WellStack platform successfully demonstrated it meets rigorous privacy and security regulations as well as industry-defined standards related to data integration,” said Sal Braico, COO of SymphonyCare. “We look forward to continuing to work with the WHIO to support important quality, safety and cost-efficiency reporting for the state of Wisconsin.”

Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, SymphonyCare is an innovative healthcare data management company that partners with organizations looking to improve data quality and efficiency of care. In addition to WellStackTM, SymphonyCare’s integrated applications include EmpowerTM, a patient/provider portal and engagement suite, NavigateTM, an award-winning population management suite and MedBeaconTM, a full medication management suite. Together, these comprehensive sets of tools enable organizations to improve patient engagement and care quality in addition to clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

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Pure Lyfe Announces its Immune Boosting Zinc Supplements Available Online

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Plant-based Vir-Arrest is a zinc ionophore with quercetin being a key ingredient

Pure Lyfe’s Vir-Arrest™ is an all-natural plant-based “zinc ionophore” with quercetin being a key ingredient that helps zinc get into the cells so it can boost immunity. Zinc-IN ™ is a special formulation of zinc that maximizes its ability to get into the bloodstream.


LEXINGTON, Ky. (PRWEB)

Due to the role zinc is known to play in immune system health, Pure Lyfe announced today the immediate online availability of its Vir-Arrest™ and Zinc IN™ Zinc Immune Supplements.

“As the general public is now becoming aware of the important role zinc plays in boosting the immune system, especially when zinc can get in our cells, we want to be sure people know they can safely and easily access these advanced zinc cellular delivery products via our online store,” said Jack Crawford, Pure Lyfe co-founder. “They can get a supply without making unnecessary trips to stores as they search for zinc supplements.”

While the essential mineral zinc is present in most people’s diets, it is not often at the levels required for boosting immunity. Plus, zinc can’t naturally get into cells because of its makeup and requires special formulations to help it effectively move past the cell membrane and into the cell.

Pure Lyfe’s Vir-Arrest™ is an all-natural plant-based “zinc ionophore” with quercetin being a key ingredient that helps zinc get into the cells so it can boost viral immunity. Pure Lyfe’s zinc supplements are immediately available over the counter. Pure Lyfe’s Zinc-IN ™ is a special formulation of zinc that maximizes its ability to get into the bloodstream.

Researchers in the medical community, and in particular in the Journal of Nutrition article “The Dynamic Link Between the Integrity of the Immune System and Zinc Status”, have documented for decades the impact of zinc for boosting the immune system.1, 2

For more information, visit the Pure Lyfe website at http://www.purelyfeinc.com. To schedule an interview with Jack Crawford, visit the contact page on the Pure Lyfe site.

About Pure Lyfe: Pure Lyfe is a science-driven supplements company. We apply the rigorous science-based quality assurance measures of our background in biotechnology to ensure each supplement promotes functional benefits.

1 Pamela J. Fraker, Louis E. King, Tonya Laakko, Teresa L. Vollmer, The Dynamic Link between the Integrity of the Immune System and Zinc Status, The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 130, Issue 5, May 2000, Pages 1399S–1406S, https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/130.5.1399S

2 te Velthuis AJW, van den Worm SHE, Sims AC, Baric RS, Snijder EJ, van Hemert MJ (2010) Zn2+ Inhibits Coronavirus and Arterivirus RNA Polymerase Activity In Vitro and Zinc Ionophores Block the Replication of These Viruses in Cell Culture. PLoS Pathog 6(11): e1001176. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1001176

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be a substitute for guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization or your physician. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Rebel Converting Triples Initial Donation, Commits to Making 3.5 Million Face Mask Kits

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To help meet the continual increased need, Rebel Converting owner Mike Kryshak announced today the company would increase its donation to 3.5 million face mask kits.


SAUKVILLE, Wis. (PRWEB)

Rebel Converting, a Saukville-based manufacturer of hospital-grade disinfectant wipes, is more than doubling its initial donation of face mask kits in Wisconsin. Earlier in the month, the company shifted production to meet the growing need for personal protective equipment.

Since the initial donation of a million face mask kits in April, demand for face masks has exponentially grown with daily requests pouring in from hospitals and clinics, EMTs, first responders, emergency food workers, city bus drivers, nonprofits and retirement homes.

To help meet the continual increased need, Rebel Converting owner Mike Kryshak announced today the company would increase its donation to 3.5 million face mask kits.

How did the Milwaukee Million Mask Challenge begin?

After learning of the shortage of masks nationwide and how it was affecting Milwaukee, Thaddeus Kryshak, a recent graduate in engineering and physics from the University of Miami, spoke to his father Mike Kryshak, owner of Rebel Converting about how they might be able to produce facemasks using the materials that they were already using to produce hospital-grade disinfectant wipes. Thaddeus then developed a way to convert the same material used to manufacture hospital-grade disinfectant wipes into a face mask that is similar to a surgical mask.

Rebel is donating enough of the mask kits to produce 3.5 million masks. Additionally, Rebel is supplying the materials to Wisconsin manufacturers that are donating the manpower and space to assemble the masks. Shoemaker Allen Edmonds, along with sailboat hardware and accessory manufacturer Harken, are sewing thousands of masks each week. Allen Edmonds alone anticipates 100,000 masks produced by the end of this week.

National Expansion

What began as a local initiative is now expanding nationally. Recently, Rebel began donating mask “straps” to major national retailers whose tailors are sewing them and working with health care systems to distribute them nationally. So far, those masks have been distributed to Washington, Oregon, Texas and California. Plans are currently underway to expand to New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington DC and Florida.

Milwaukee Nonprofits Band Together to Organize Hundreds of Volunteers

Multiple nonprofits and community organizations have banded together to form the Milwaukee Civic Response Team thanks to leadership from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and the City of Milwaukee. The team provides project strategy, funding and volunteer management for a campaign called MaskUpMKE – a social awareness campaign that was initiated by Rebel & Ignite Change that encourages Milwaukeeans to wear face masks when they go out.

As part of the MaskUpMke effort, UniteMKE and the Office of Violence Prevention at City of Milwaukee Department of Health mobilized to get masks to individuals standing in line at the polls during the controversial election last week. UniteMKE also got them into the hands of community health workers and immune-compromised.

Other nonprofits, like Just One More Ministry, are taking an active role by organizing their own volunteers and have already assembled 200,000 masks to-date, with another 400,000 masks currently in assembly.

Medical College of Wisconsin Assist in Distribution

Locally, staff and medical students from the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Institute and the Medical College of Wisconsin have coordinated the assembly and distribution of nearly 200,000 masks, triaging urgent requests for masks to front line health care, police, fire and rescue workers, as well as over 50 community-based organizations and underserved communities. These early efforts are contributing to flattening the curve of COVID-19 spread in Milwaukee. Last week, the team began working on creating a nearly touch-free distribution point for the masks throughout the Metro-Milwaukee area.

More information on how companies and individuals can help with the Million Mask Challenge is available at rebelconverting.com

About Rebel Converting

Rebel converts giant rolls of advanced nonwoven fabrics into wet wipes that fit inside canisters, buckets and dispensers that allow end users to clean everything from operating rooms to shopping carts. We source major industrial brands and don’t sell our product to the any market under our own brand label. To do so would be a conflict of interest, the way we see it. We also believe in true partnerships saving our customers money, even when it takes money out of our own pockets in the short term. From the start, we have believed passionately in giving back to our communities – as do our family of great, experienced employees. Get to know us. We are the rebels with a cause.

*About the 100 Million Mask Challenge    

The 100 Million Masks Challenge was launched by Providence health care network, Renton WA. The torch has now been passed to many other organizations, including the American Hospital Association. Locally, in the Metro-Milwaukee area, Rebel Converting has committed to producing enough kits to make 2.5 million masks for the medical and nonprofit community serving those most at-risk of contracting COVID-19.

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Kenneth Langer as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“We are proud to name Dr. Kenneth Langer as a UroLift Center of Excellence and provider of care for men with enlarged prostate symptoms using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson


PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Kenneth Langer, M.D., Chesapeake Urology Associates in Baltimore, MD, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Langer has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“We are proud to name Dr. Kenneth Langer as a UroLift Center of Excellence and provider of care for men with enlarged prostate symptoms using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “The UroLift System is a safe and effective treatment that allows physicians to treat men in-office under local anesthesia, so they can experience lasting symptom relief within days after receiving treatment.”

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836

Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations

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Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com

*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Allegheny Health Network Opens Seventh Drive-Up Collection Site for COVID-19 Testing

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Editors Note: Out of respect for patient privacy and the need for appropriate social distancing, media will not be permitted on the premises where COVID-19 testing is taking place. AHN representatives will be available for phone or Zoom interviews about the new collection site. Staff conducting testing at the new locations will not be available for interview.

AHN’s community-based collection sites located throughout western Pennsylvania bring testing options closer to where people live and work

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States and the number of cases being diagnosed in western Pennsylvania, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) officials today announced the opening of a seventh drive-up collection sites for COVID-19 testing, at Heights Plaza, Natrona Heights.

Serving residents of the Alle-Kiski Valley and surrounding communities, the new location at 1622 Union Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065, will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting next week. The testing at the site this week however will begin tomorrow (Friday, April 24), at 9 AM.

Only patients who have been evaluated by an AHN-affiliated health care provider for COVID-19 symptoms and who have a valid prescription order from their clinicians may be tested at the drive-up collection sites at this time. On-demand or walk-up testing is not available at this location.

To obtain a test order, the network is encouraging patients – especially those with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath – to utilize AHN’s various online or phone hotline options, in order to minimize exposure to others.

Patients can call the AHN 24/7 Nurse phone line (412-Nurse4U) to discuss symptoms with a nurse, or schedule a video visit or an e-visit through MyChart to discuss their concerns with a clinician. After the COVID-19 test is ordered, patients will be contacted directly by AHN to set up a collection appointment.

The community-based collection sites are meant to bring care options closer to where people live and work, according to Thomas Walsh, MD, infectious disease specialist and medical director of AHN’s antimicrobial stewardship program.

“At AHN, we have taken comprehensive action to protect our patients, their families, and our caregivers from the risk of exposure to infectious disease,” Dr. Walsh said. “Drive-up testing is one of several steps that we have taken to keep our patients safe and mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19.”

At the drive-up locations, on-site signage will direct patients to the secure collection area, where a check-in agent will verbally verify the patient’s identity. If there is more than one person in the vehicle, each person will need a valid prescription order to be tested.

Those who have been directed to the drive-through locations should be aware of the following:

  • Patients will be given a specific appointment window, in order to minimize wait times.

  • Patients will drive or walk through a secured, marked area.

  • No outdoor restrooms will be available at the collection locations.

  • The sample is collected via a nasal swab and the process typically takes less than 30 seconds, not including any wait times.

  • The sample will be tested for influenza as well as the novel coronavirus.

  • Testing results for the coronavirus typically take 5-7 days, depending on regional test volume. Individuals will be contacted directly with their results. As volumes increase, wait times for results may be longer.

  • While waiting for their test results, individuals should stay at home. Those who receive positive COVID-19 test results may be issued additional care orders or self-isolation orders.


Additional drive-up testing sites are located at AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, AHN Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion; 4220 William Penn Highway in Monroeville, AHN West Side Health + Wellness Pavilion in Erie, AHN Braddock Urgent Care, and the former Divine Providence/Kindred Hospital on Pittsburgh’s North Side. More than 2,500 patients have been tested through the network’s drive-up collection sites (ahn.org/collectionsites) since the program was launched in late March.

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About the Allegheny Health Network:

Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of 12 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, and a group purchasing organization. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, trauma care, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes, autoimmune disease and more. AHN employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,500 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Survey from Testing.com Reveals Millennials are More Likely to Ignore Safety Guidelines, If Tested Positive for COVID-19

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BOSTON (PRWEB)

Testing.com, a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a survey about how Americans are responding to safety recommendations from the government and public health officials. The study examines responses from adults ages 18 to 55+ and identifies Millennials as the group least likely to change routines or practice social distancing. The survey also compares reported behavior patterns among Generation X and Baby Boomers.

According to experts at Testing.com, the recent study indicates a disparity in how people from different age groups are changing daily activities and following safety guidelines. Among Millennials, 1 out of 4 said they would not self-quarantine if tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 30 percent said they would still leave home even if they had symptoms. Whereas, over 85 percent of Baby Boomers, age 55 and older, and 75 percent of Generation Xers would completely self-quarantine if they had coronavirus symptoms. The survey includes responses from 1,209 Americans across all three generational groups.

Testing.com partnered with YouGov to conduct the study to educate the public about the current health crisis. To view the detailed report, please visit https://www.testing.com/millennials-coronavirus-testing/

ABOUT TESTING.COM

Testing.com is a trusted guide for lab and at-home testing information and resources. The online platform was launched in 2018 to help educate consumers about various lab tests and health screenings. Testing.com uses comprehensive, data-driven research to deliver content that includes articles on common conditions/diseases, current lab test and at-home screening options, medical testing fees and more. The site is produced by a team of experts that work with healthcare professionals to review and provide the most accurate and up-to-date lab testing information. To learn more, visit https://www.testing.com/.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Jacksonville, Florida for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 4 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Jacksonville, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Jacksonville with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Jacksonville. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Jacksonville, Florida please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-jacksonville-fl/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Jacksonville, Florida (in alphabetical order)

Clay Behavioral Health Center    

3292 County Road 220 Middleburg, FL 32068

904-291-5561

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare Recovery Center    

3574 US 1 South St. Augustine FL 32086

904-417-7100

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Bradford County Clinic    

945 Grand Street Starke, FL 32091

352-374-5600

Stepping Stone Center for Recovery    

1815 Corporate Square Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32216

904-530-5559

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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Pitch Well 2020 Winners Announced

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“The need for disruptive innovation in health and wellness is more relevant now than ever before, and this inaugural event highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and energy that exists in this unprecedented time,” said Chetan Bagga, CEO of Archetype.


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Archetype Solutions Group and WELCOA (The Wellness Council of America) partnered to host a virtual pitch competition called Pitch Well, on April 20, 2020, to find the top innovative early-stage business in the employee health and wellness space. The day-long event featured a packed agenda with the pitch competition in the morning and expert panel discussions on the “Importance of Regional Ecosystems” and “Scaling a Business” into the afternoon.

Over 350 companies were considered to pitch for the $100,000 in equity funding, access to Archetype’s host of expert resources and world-class ecosystem, and the opportunity to leverage WELCOA’s expansive network of health and wellness professionals and organizations. Finalists submitted a 5-minute video overview of their solution and were given additional time for Q&A with the judges asked on a live stream. The pitch competition was hosted by a panel of esteemed judges including Ian Fitzpatrick, Chief Strategy Officer of Archetype, Colleen Reilly SVP of Business Development for Immersive Worlds, Margaret Dolan, President & CEO of Launch Tennessee, and Shawn Orenstein, Managing Principal of OneDigital Health and Benefits.

“The need for disruptive innovation in health and wellness is more relevant now than ever before, and this inaugural event highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and energy that exists in this unprecedented time. The live stream format exceeded our expectations and we had record turnout drawing over 200 attendees from across the globe,” said Chetan Bagga, CEO of Archetype.

In the end, two organizations left with investments. The first $25,000 went to Employee Cycle and the second investment of $100,000 — with the title of “Top Innovator at Pitch Well 2020” — went to Mytonomy, a novel CRM for Health Engagement. In addition to the $100,000 investment, Mytonomy will gain access to a host of services offered by the event hosts to accelerate its business.

At the heart of Mytonomy’s CRM is the Patient Experience Cloud which enables healthcare’s digital front door. Leveraging an advanced data model, Mytonomy engages members through high-quality video content, surveys, and virtual communication tools. Mytonomy’s video library includes over 1,500 originally produced microlearning videos, which results in comparatively high engagement rates (80-90%) in historically poorly engaged populations.

“It was an honor to pitch amongst such a talented group of entrepreneurs. Working with Archetype and WELCOA at each step of the Pitch Competition has been seamless and highly professional. We were thrilled to win the Grand Prize and will use the prize money to invest in our expansion into the employer market,” said Anjali Kataria, CEO & Co-founder.

All six companies that made it through to participate in the live event received access to WELCOA’s Premier Provider Network and access to the resources within Archetype’s ecosystem. The event was initially planned to be in New Orleans. Because that was no longer an option, $10,000 in sponsorship proceeds were donated to the New Orleans Business Alliance COVID-19 Relief Fund which benefits New Orleans gig economy workers who have lost their source of income.

WELCOA’s CEO and co-host of the event, Ryan Picarella, had this to say in closing: “Even in the dark days that we are in and these challenging times, it is inspiring to see these organizations and individuals keep up with the changing needs to help people be well. This is just the beginning, and I’m truly excited to see how all of these businesses continue to grow.”

You can watch the replay of Pitch Well 2020 by signing up here.

About Archetype Solutions Group:

At Archetype Solutions Group, we empower growth in companies in the workplace health, wealth, and performance sectors with a unique strategy, divided into two arms: consulting and venture. Our consulting work specializes in bringing start-up like agility to enterprises in the middle market. Our ventures leverage shared services through Archetype and capital via the Arc Alpha fund. To date, we have invested in 10+ ventures in the workplace health, wealth, and performance industries.

About WELCOA:

WELCOA (The Wellness Council of America) is the nation’s most respected resource for building high-performing, healthy workplaces. Throughout its 30+ year history as a nonprofit, WELCOA has perfected its patented Well Workplace protocol which is the key to developing, delivering, and sustaining a healthy corporate culture. Today, over 30,000 workplace wellness practitioners, human resources professionals, business leaders and consultants rely on WELCOA for tools, trainings and its Premier Provider Network (PPN) partners to move their wellness programs forward.

About Mytonomy:

Mytonomy has a singular mission: empower people to become confident and active participants in their health. Being diagnosed with a health condition and navigating the health system is stressful and confusing, driving people to piece things together through a web search, friends, and social media. Mytonomy’s Patient Experience Cloud™ enables health systems to build trusted, loyal, online relationships using award-winning, microlearning video content delivered through an easy-to-use digital platform. With people spending an average of 30-40 minutes viewing Mytonomy’s short-form video content, on any device, at any time, they learn how to care for themselves and take charge of their health achieving better outcomes. Providers save valuable time and generate better financial results across multiple patient encounters. Mytonomy is like a “Netflix for healthcare”, enabling healthcare’s digital front door.

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Infertility Awareness through Virtual 5K Proves That Life – Including the Surrogacy Journey – Continues During COVID-19, says Global Surrogacy Services

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Global Surrogacy Services guides intended parents and gestational surrogates through the entire journey to bringing a new life into the world.

Dealing with infertility or pregnancy complications can be heartbreaking but modern medicine provides a powerful option for intended parents in the form of gestational surrogacy via IVF.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

An April 15 article on Patch reports on a virtual 5K in honor of Infertility Awareness Week that was organized to raise money and awareness for infertility and miscarriages. In keeping with social distancing protocol, the run was carried out individually to avoid a large gathering, with participants running in their neighborhoods or on treadmills at home. Proceeds raised through the registration fees were donated to help families cover the costs of nontraditional paths to parenthood. Los Angeles-based surrogacy agency Global Surrogacy Services praises all the efforts that have gone into the Infertility Awareness campaign and notes that dealing with infertility or pregnancy complications can be heartbreaking but modern medicine provides a powerful option for intended parents in the form of gestational surrogacy via IVF (in vitro fertilization) .

Global Surrogacy Services says that despite current shelter in place rules and limitations on elective medical procedures, it is still able to help intended parents with the earlier non-clinical phases of surrogacy, including free virtual consultations to start the entire process of matching families with a surrogate and navigating complex legal details. The firm notes that the same applies to women who are interested in learning how to become a surrogate. They can reach out to the agency and begin the comprehensive screening process that protects surrogates and allows intended parents to feel confident in the process. The agency, which is based in Los Angeles but functions both nationally and globally, adds that it has long made a practice of arranging virtual meetings for clients across state and national borders so organizing meetings among people who may live closer together is also highly feasible if needed.

Global Surrogacy Services says that other facets of the surrogacy process can also be completed during the current crisis. Nearly anything that doesn’t require a face-to-face meeting can be started virtually. For example, extra paperwork may be required when working across borders, as many different states and countries have varying laws regarding surrogacy. The agency says that intended parents can begin drafting all the necessary documents that can later be reviewed by lawyers obtained through the agency. This can speed up the legal process once the surrogacy process officially begins, allowing intended parents to focus more on the truly significant and joyful parts of the parental journey when that time comes.

Global Surrogacy Services says that the process intended parents and surrogates go through on the way to creating a new member of the human race can be lengthy, but that they are there for both parents and surrogates every step of the way. Even though the world is experiencing uncertain times and many things are being delayed, it won’t be that way forever, says the firm, so there’s no reason not to get at the front of the line and begin the gestational surrogacy today.

Interested readers can learn more about Global Surrogacy Services by visiting their website at https://www.globalsurrogacyservices.com/ or by calling (800) 355-2009.

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