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TriageLogic Introduces Quick Remote Solutions Using Free Triage Nurse Protocols For COVID-19 Symptomatic Patients

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TriageLogic’s thoroughness, adherence to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and protocols look great. We appreciate how notifications to clinics and/or Departments of Health are integrated into these as well.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

During the COVID-19 pandemic that we are experiencing right now, medical professionals need to assist and access patients quickly – and those patients need answers just as fast.

To address these concerns, Doctors Schmitt and Thompson have updated their clinical content to provide up to date COVID-19 protocols for triage nurses. TriageLogic is offering the COVID-19 Protocols for free to doctor’s offices and hospitals to help efficiently triage those who may have been exposed or who are concerned about the virus.

By utilizing a highly trained nursing staff, MyTriageChecklist is able to deliver consistent and thorough documentation of every call regardless of when that call takes place.

How it works:

1. A patient calls in and a nurse enters symptom ‘keywords’ to quickly access the correct protocol

2. The nurse then uses the protocol checklist to ask all the right questions and direct the patient to the appropriate level of care

3. As the nurse handles the call, the telephone triage system documents all the details

It’s that easy! This is a fast-to-train, web-enabled software that ensure patients are being triaged correctly based on their symptoms. It also allows nurses to document the information from the protocols into their EMR portal.

Training videos for the software are free and available electronically. It takes less than an hour to implement, does not store any sensitive patient information, and offers an easy-to-use interface that ensures nurses ask and document all relevant questions related to patient symptoms consistently.

We also offer additional resources. These include:

  • Call reports

  • A call center nurse manager to train staff

In summary: COVID-19 protocols are changing daily as the virus spreads. This platform gives medical providers another tool to use when seeking a diagnosis. MyTriageChecklist is symptom based, so that protocols can be used on any caller. It is quick, reliable, and available at no cost.

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SupplyCopia Offers Industry Tool to Help Healthcare Providers Calculate the Number of Days of Supplies On-Hand

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“With input from key industry thought leaders, our team quickly created this tool to help provider organizations assess critical on-hand inventory. The tool is available for use by providers throughout the world.” – Ashok Muttin, CEO, SupplyCopia


BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

After receiving requests from healthcare provider organizations to help determine how many days of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies they had remaining, the team at SupplyCopia partnered with industry experts to launch an online automated assessment tool. SupplyCopia applies the latest data science and software technology to create greater visibility and business intelligence for healthcare organizations. To help meet industry needs, this new tool is now live and will be available for free to healthcare provider organizations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The online assessment tool allows a representative of a provider organization to input the current level of supplies in various areas of their organization, including:

  • Current COVID-19 patients

  • Peak patients and peak date (calculated from the CHIME model)

  • Warehouses

  • Storage areas, rooms and cabinets

  • Specific floors or departments

  • Items issued to patients, staff, emergency responders, and others

  • The anticipated date and number of supplies within expected shipments


The representative is guided through responses needed to estimate anticipated cases and current usage patterns, laying the foundation of estimated need. The tool returns an immediate estimate of days of supply currently on-hand, to help the organization estimate their upcoming need and proactively work to address supply shortages.

Dale Locklair, Senior Vice President Planning & Facilities Management Group at McLeod Health, said “Proactively identifying on-hand inventory and understanding the timing of exhausting current resources is always vitally important, but never more than during the COVID-19 outbreak. I’ve worked with the team at SupplyCopia to deliver several key areas of business analytics previously, and this week, requested an online tool to help support our supply resource allocation and planning.”

“The team at SupplyCopia is committed to the task of improving data, analytics and visualization tools to help healthcare providers, and this week, we quickly deployed our data scientists to take on this challenge,” said Ashok Muttin, CEO, SupplyCopia. “With input from key industry thought leaders, our team quickly created this tool to help provider organizations assess critical on-hand inventory. The tool is available for use by providers throughout the world.”

The tool is available now and will be supported throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit http://www.supplycopia.com and click the PPE Supply Estimator button. Provider organizations with other specific requests for assistance may contact SupplyCopia. For specific information, please visit the COVID-19 response page.

About SupplyCopia

SupplyCopia was created to address the critical lack of supply chain business intelligence faced by healthcare organizations. This is especially problematic because it can adversely affect quality, costs, and patient outcomes, and the development of more effective relationships among providers and suppliers. SupplyCopia apples the latest data science and software technology to bring maximum transparency to both major constitute groups of the supply chain – to the benefit of both and expense of neither.

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Kevin McGeagh as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“Dr. Kevin McGeagh has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with 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 Kevin McGeagh, M.D., Anne Arundel Urology in Annapolis, MD has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. McGeagh 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.

“Dr. Kevin McGeagh has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.

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

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*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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RNK Ramps up Production of Telemedicine Stethoscopes to Meet COVID-19 Demand

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VIERA, Fla. (PRWEB)

RNK Products, Inc., a leader in telemedicine stethoscopes, is now at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.

For almost eighteen years, RNK’s telemedicine stethoscopes have been used in top hospitals across the world, as well as in the VA to extend health services to our veterans and even used in the White House and on Air Force One.

Because COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, a video call (e.g. Skype or FaceTime) between clinician and patient isn’t enough. A stethoscope is critical for listening to lung sounds. Aware of this shortcoming, telemedicine companies are rushing to include stethoscopes with their systems.

In order to meet the demand created by COVID-19, RNK has significantly ramped up production.“Our supply chain is intact and we have increased human capital” says CEO and Founder C. Rich Abbruscato, “Whether this is a short-term bubble or a long-term shift in demand for telemedicine stethoscopes, we are prepared.”

RNK’s most popular model, the PCP-USB stethoscope uses a chest piece that includes an embedded amplifier plus an A/D Converter, Encoder, Formatter and USB interface that is recognized as a plug-n-play audio device. “It just works” is a phrase Abbruscato hears all the time. RNK’s stethoscopes are easy to use, don’t require batteries, don’t require pairing and have no buttons on them. They are simple for patients to use on themselves with guidance from a clinician.

Having FDA, ISO 13485 and EU MDD certifications, RNK operates globally and is seeing demand not only from the US, but throughout Europe and beyond.

About RNK Products, Inc.:

Founded in 2003, RNK Products, Inc. specializes in electronic and telemedicine stethoscopes, under both its own label Telehealth Technologies, and under private labels used by its Value-Added Resellers. RNK offers a range of stethoscopes to fit any institutional or home telemedicine program. https://rnkproducts.com

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Nonprofit and Startup partner during COVID-19 crisis to keep fifty staff employed and deliver food to families with life threatening allergies

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FEI and knoc join together.

“We are running low on food and funding, but are dedicated to our mission and know that not only can we help our clients, we can also help small businesses keep staff employed. We found a great partner in Knoq.” Emily Brown, founder, and Executive Director, FEI


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)

The Food Equity Initiative and Knoq, have created a “no-contact” specialty delivery service to deliver allergy-free foods to families in need during the Coronavirus outbreak.

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing food insecurity by interrupting income, driving up food prices, hoarding and creating supply chain problems that result in shortages of medically necessary food.

The Food Equality Initiative (FEI) is one of only four organizations in the country providing families gluten-free and allergen-free food. FEI is receiving hundreds of additional requests a week to meet the needs of families with allergies.

Emily Brown, founder, and Executive Director hopes that she can keep up. “We are running low on food and funding, but we are dedicated to our mission and know that not only can we help our clients, we can also help small businesses keep staff employed. We found a great partner in Knoq.”

Knoq sends professionals out into neighborhoods to educate people on products and services. With the COVID-19 crisis we knew could pivot our operations, create a “no-contact” delivery service and keep our staff employed.

“Knoq builds technology that trains and guides neighborhood representatives (“Knoqers”) to go into their own neighborhoods and educate people about products and services that can make their lives better. In the midst of the current crisis we could not continue with our usual day-to-day operations, so we started looking for a way to continue serving our communities and to keep our Knoqers employed. We were thrilled to connect with the Food Equality Initiative who are delivering food to those who most need it in Kansas City. Our Knoqers will be partnering with them and other groups to serve our communities during this challenging time.” – Kendall Tucker, CEO

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Warriors Heart Clinical Director Rick Boone encourages 4 Resiliency Steps during Pandemic

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Warriors Heart Clinical Director Dr. Rick Boone

No matter what views you may have of the seriousness of the pandemic, there are things we can do, ways we can think, and self-care to apply that will help us not just survive, but actually thrive as people who are resilient in the face of adversity – Dr. Rick Boone, Warriors Heart Clinical Director


SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB)

To encourage balance, self-care and strength during this 2020 pandemic, Warriors Heart Clinical Director and U.S. Navy/Army Veteran Dr. Rick Boone encourages four resiliency steps. During a recent Newsmax interview, Dr. Boone emphasized, “What we’re really about is the installation of hope,” and believes these pillars can help people “not just survive, but thrive” in the face of adversity.

Dr. Boone recently joined Warriors Heart as their Clinical Director, where he manages a team of licensed clinicians at the first and only private and accredited residential treatment program for “warriors only” (active duty military, veterans, first responders, EMTs, paramedics and Emergency Medical Services members) in the United States.

During this COVID19 “war against an invisible enemy”, Warriors Heart remains open as an essential healthcare business for our frontline protectors struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and other recurring issues. To protect their team and clients from careless exposure to illness, Warriors Heart is taking extra precautions in their daily routine using a balanced approach, along with guidelines from the CDC and Texas Department State Health Services. Warriors Heart has also created a COVID19 Task Force that meets several times a week.

Recent trends that Warriors Heart’s team has noticed include isolation and alcohol sales have gone significantly up during this pandemic. Isolation can lead to depression and unwanted behaviors, which makes it more difficult when someone is already suffering from chemical dependency and any underlying disorders such as PTSD.

To encourage resilience, Dr. Rick Boone emphasizes, “No matter what views you may have of the seriousness of the pandemic, there are things we can do, ways we can think, and self-care we can apply that will help us not just survive this situation but actually thrive as people who are resilient in the face of adversity; people who, when bad things happen, react not with panic and despair but with courage and thoughtfulness, with patience and a capacity to absorb whatever is thrown at us by a life that promises no particular outcome. “

Based on an article written, Keeping Calm in Turbulent Times, by psychology professor, Jelena Kecmanovic, Director of the D.C.-based Behavior Therapy Institute, Dr. Boone recommends adopting these four mindsets and actions:

1. Accept (but don’t wallow in) Negative Emotions

2. Develop New (and healthier) Routines

3. Solidify Self-Care

4. Reflect and Reframe

1. Accept (but don’t wallow in) Negative Emotions – Dr. Boone explains; “Acknowledging and identifying one’s emotions, being mindful of them, allows one to understand better what one is experiencing. It may even provide insight as to what you could do to improve your overall well-being.”

2. Develop New (and healthier) Routines – While many activities normally used for stress reduction have been halted, Dr. Boone encourages finding replacements. He recommends asking yourself, “What skill is it that you’ve long wanted to develop for which you’ve just never found the time? Is there a musical instrument sitting in a corner waiting to be played? Is there an art or a craft you’ve been wanting to try?”

3. Solidify Self-Care – Dr. Boone urges everyone to focus on their own well-being and self-efficacy, in order to remain healthy and be able to help others if needed. In addition, Boone encourages everyone to surround themselves with positive people who are hopeful and think beyond themselves.

4. Reflect and Reframe – To gain personal insights and strength, Dr. Boone recommends daily reflections through “prayer, meditation, contemplative thinking about self, relationships, and/or one’s place in the world.” Boone expands, “Take time in the morning to reflect on your “gratitude list,” the 3 to 5 things for which, on this morning, you are most grateful. And live within the gratitude you feel.”

In addition to these action items, Dr. Boone emphasizes people should continue to “love their life.” Despite the disappointments and losses, Boone says that it is; “Far better to live it mindfully, with courage, generosity, and good cheer.”

Media Contact

Liz H Kelly, 310-987-7207

ABOUT WARRIORS HEART (Bandera, Texas near San Antonio):

Warriors Heart provides the first and only private accredited treatment program in the U.S. for “Warriors Only” (military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics) faced with the self-medicating struggles of alcohol addiction, prescription and drug addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and mild TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) in a private, 60-bed facility on a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas. While there are other treatment programs for warriors in the U.S., Warriors Heart is the only true peer-to-peer program because others are mixed with civilians. Along with a 42-day peer-to-peer residential treatment program, Warriors Heart gives warriors the option of Day Treatment, Outpatient, and Sober Living (60 Day Minimum). Warriors Heart’s work has been featured on the TODAY Show, MSNBC, Newsmax, FOX 11 Los Angeles, KENS5 CBS News San Antonio, Dr. Drew Midday Live with Leeann Tweeden on Talk Radio 790 KABC, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune and Addiction Pro magazine. There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors. https://www.warriorsheart.com/

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Center for Cosmetic Surgery Donates Gloves, Masks to Local Colorado Hospital

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It was the right thing to do as a way of thanking those healthcare workers on the front line caring for COVID-19 patients.


DENVER (PRWEB)

“We felt morally bound to donate during these tough times,” states Dr. Andrew Wolfe of the Center for Cosmetic Surgery. His practice, co-owned by Dr. Steven Vath and Dr. Paul Steinwald recently donated PPE (personal protective equipment) to be used in the hospital. The donation, which consisted of gloves and surgical masks, was given directly to Dr. Brian Wickham, of Physician Anesthesia Services (PAS). PAS partners with Center for Cosmetic Surgery to provide anesthesia at their Golden, CO surgical facility.

In an email to the Center, Dr. Wickham writes, “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to your team for providing the supplies to protect PAS and our patients. The bountiful load of 1200 surgical masks and 1800 gloves went into immediate use.

“It has always been apparent to over the years of working together that the team at CCS shares the same philosophy as PAS of providing the highest level of care and compassion for our patients. I am honored to have this relationship.”

About Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Drs. Wolfe, Vath, and Steinwald are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and owners at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery (https://www.thecenterforcosmeticsurgery.net/) in Golden, Colorado. They are known for giving their patients beautiful, natural-looking results.

Center for Cosmetic Surgery Contact

Kara Blatherwick

Social Media/Marketing Director

(303) 278-2600

kara@denverccs.com

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OmniSYS Provides Free Resource to Help Pharmacies Operationalize COVID-19 Testing

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OmniSYS free COVID-19 resource for pharmacies

OmniSYS Provides Free Resource to Help Pharmacies Operationalize COVID-19 Testing

We are uniquely positioned to support clinical services at pharmacies, and we want help ease the burden for pharmacists on the front lines by sharing our expertise on how to operationalize COVID-19 testing encounters without pharmacies having to worry about the cost.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

In light of the declaration yesterday by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) that authorized pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests, OmniSYS is proud to announce that we are providing all pharmacies free access to the OmniSYS Training Center™, which guides pharmacists through all aspects of the process to operationalize COVID-19 testing, including required waivers, enrollment, documentation, medical benefit coverage and billing. In addition, all existing customers of the OmniSYS cloud-based pharmacy EHR will receive immediate access to COVID-19 testing encounter forms to support the automated documentation, reimbursement (where permitted) and care plan communication at no additional cost.

“During a national emergency like COVID-19, it’s essential for everyone to do what they can to support each other. We are uniquely positioned to support clinical services at pharmacies, and we want help ease the burden for pharmacists on the front lines by sharing our expertise on how to operationalize COVID-19 testing encounters without pharmacies having to worry about the cost,” said John King, OmniSYS chief executive officer. “We have always been passionate about building solutions that enable pharmacists in their role as providers, and we’re thankful that we have an opportunity to offer our support to pharmacists during this difficult time so they can continue to focus on serving their communities.”

Because a pharmacist assumes the role of a provider in clinical encounters such as COVID-19 testing, there are documentation and reimbursement requirements for the pharmacist that are similar to the requirements in physician encounters. The OmniSYS Training Center provides contracting, credentialing, documentation and reimbursement guidance for pharmacists in their role as providers of care.

The complementary COVID-19 resource section within the OmniSYS Training Center provides step-by-step guidance for pharmacists to start administering COVID-19 testing including how to order tests, apply for the required state licensing, administer the nasal swab, bill for the encounter with a payer, submit positive cases and share the results with the patient’s other care providers.

“As a pharmacist, yesterday’s announcement by HHS was an important step in acknowledging the critical role that pharmacists can play in public health. Most of the pharmacists I know, myself included, chose this career not just to improve outcomes through medication but also to provide hands-on, clinical care,” said David Pope, PharmD, CDE, OmniSYS chief innovation officer. “Pharmacists already provide essential clinical services every day including immunizations, medication therapy management, point-of-care testing and diabetes education. Formalizing approval for COVID-19 testing to be administered by pharmacists was a logical next step to help increase access to a critical public health resource during this time of crisis.”

To request access to the OmniSYS Training Center, please visit omnisys.com/covid-19-testing.

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AGB Releases Indispensable Risk Management Resource for Boards as Colleges and Universities Grapple with the Effects of COVID-19

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The vast unforeseen implications of the coronavirus pandemic are now a reality that all institutions and their governing boards are grappling with,” said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO. “This book provides practical insights and guidance that boards can use to proactively oversee risk, both in


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization representing higher education governance, today published Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards, Second Edition in an effort to provide timely, relevant guidance to governing boards about effective risk management. As higher education institutions work to navigate the far-reaching implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, this publication serves as an indispensable resource for boards. This new guide is available at AGB.org/RiskManagement.

Veteran trustee and university leader Janice M. Abraham co-authored the publication with three of her United Educators(UE) colleagues to prepare boards to foster a culture that embraces and prepares for risk, and to help senior administrators develop and support the board in providing appropriate oversight. Her co-authors are Sarah Braughler, Liza Kabanova, and Justin Kollinger.

“If higher education ever needed to fully engage with a comprehensive risk management program, now is the time,” said Abraham, UE president and CEO. “COVID-19 sharpens the focus on short-, medium-, and long-term risks and opportunities. In the short term, the focus must be on the safety and health of our community; in the medium term, 2021 enrollment; and in the long term, potential mergers and shifts for online learning and funding priorities that demand boards lean into enterprise risk management.”

The new edition builds on the importance of enterprise risk management (ERM), introduced in the first edition, as a process that administrators can use in collaboration with their boards to assess and manage institution-wide risks and the forces that shape the risk environment for higher education. This new version also reflects the latest expert thinking on how to approach ERM comprehensively. It underscores how risk oversight has evolved in the past few years, offering chapters such as “Risks to Strategic Direction,” “Risks to Institutional Resources,” “Risks to the Student Experience,” and “Advancing Reputation.” This new version also contains questions that boards can ask to assess the next stage in the risk management process.

The second edition also adds a level of understanding about how the maturation of institutional risk management should progress to reach higher levels of ERM practice.

“The vast unforeseen implications of the coronavirus pandemic are now a reality that all institutions and their governing boards are grappling with,” said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO. “This book provides practical insights and guidance that boards can use to proactively oversee risk, both in terms of responding to unexpected crises and preparing for what’s to come.”

A complimentary e-book version of Risk Management, Second Edition is available for members to download on the AGB website. A hard copy format is available for purchase with a membership discount.

About AGB

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the premier membership organization that strengthens higher education governing boards and the strategic roles they serve within their organizations. Through our vast library of resources, educational events, and consulting services, and with nearly 100 years of experience, we empower 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations to navigate complex issues, implement leading practices, streamline operations, and govern with confidence. AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

About United Educators

United Educators (UE), a reciprocal risk retention group, is a licensed insurance company owned and governed by more than 1,600 member schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. Members range from small independent schools to multi-campus public universities. UE partners with its members to reduce risk through education-specific insurance coverage and risk management programs. UE’s comprehensive suite of resources is designed to engage the entire campus community—faculty, staff, and students—in managing risk. For more information, visit http://www.ue.org.

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AllazoHealth names pharmaceutical industry analytics expert Mark Degatano to advisory board

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“The AllazoHealth approach of using artificial intelligence effectively addresses an important, long-standing problem in patient adherence and engagement,” said Mr. Degatano.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

AllazoHealth, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help pharmaceuticals, payers, and pharmacies improve medication adherence and quality outcomes, announced today that pharmaceutical industry veteran Mark Degatano will be joining the company’s Advisory Board. Mr. Degatano has over 35 years of industry experience spanning client, vendor and start-up areas. He currently serves on the advisory boards of several innovative providers in the pharmaceutical industry, and is a leader in developing and commercializing data-based solutions to help companies improve brand performance and grow sales.

“Mark brings a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical space and with analytics that is incredibly aligned with the value that AllazoHealth provides to the market,” commented Devraj Mukherjee, Vice President of Business Development for AllazoHealth. “We’re looking forward to leveraging Mark’s experience to continue on our growth trajectory.”

Prior to joining the AllazoHealth advisory board, Mr. Degatano’s professional background included 24 years with Merck where he rose to Vice President of Customer Insights. He was previously Chief Operating Officer of ComSort Inc., a healthcare data analytics company. In addition, he has worked at numerous data and service providers, including Symphony Health, Prognos, IQVIA, and Aptus Health.

“The AllazoHealth approach of using artificial intelligence effectively addresses an important, long-standing problem in patient adherence and engagement,” said Mr. Degatano. “I’m confident my experiences on the client and solutions sides will help the company more effectively express the great value their AI capabilities bring to brand performance, and ultimately improves patient engagement.”

According to Mr. Degatano, while many suppliers talk “AI”, very few can actually demonstrate how it benefits brand marketers. “This shortfall is especially true in the increasingly important ability to drive patient engagement. Over the next few years, there will be a greater focus on AI-based solutions that actually achieve their patient engagement goals. This is where AllazoHealth is already making a significant improvement on behalf of its clients,” he concluded.

Mr. Degatano holds a B.A. in mathematics and an M.A. in statistics, both from Boston University. He is joining AllazoHealth’s advisory board effective immediately.

To learn more about AllazoHealth, please visit http://www.allazohealth.com or email contact@allazohealth.com

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