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Compliancy Group to host webinar on ‘Lessons and Examples from 2019’s HIPAA Breaches and Fines’

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OCR enforcement is not slowing down, with the average cost of fines increasing each year. With the well-publicized audits, organizations can no longer feign ignorance of the law


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Compliancy Group in its continued effort to educate the public on the importance of being HIPAA compliant, has announced that it will be hosting a webinar on January 22, 2020 at 2:00pm ET entitled ‘Lessons and Examples from 2019’s HIPAA Breaches and Fines.’ Through the webinar, Compliancy Group aims to breakdown the most recent HIPAA fines, making it clear on why the organizations were fined.

To sign up for the webinar please click here!

Identifying the reasons behind the fines allows attendees to recognize areas in which their HIPAA compliance program may be lacking. Additionally, Compliancy Group will provide actionable tips on how you can avoid making the same mistakes, what you can do to secure your organization, and how to implement an effective HIPAA compliance program.

Marc Haskelson, president and CEO of Compliancy Group states, “OCR enforcement is not slowing down, with the average cost of fines increasing each year. With the well-publicized audits, organizations can no longer feign ignorance of the law. If you are a HIPA Covered Entity covered entity, HIPAA business associate, or managed service provider with healthcare clients, you must be HIPAA compliant period.”

About Compliancy Group:

HIPAA shouldn’t be done alone, that’s why Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance Coaches holding your hand to streamline compliance. Built by former HIPAA auditors, Compliancy Group gives you confidence in your compliance plan to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and improve your practice.

Why Compliancy Group?

HIPAA Audit Support, no client has ever failed an audit!

Streamlined Security Risk Analysis

Intuitive training for employees

HIPAA Seal of Compliance

Dedicated Compliance Coaches

Visit http://www.compliancy-group.com or call 855.854.4722 to learn how simple compliance can be.

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Would you like to learn more about Compliancy Group and how you can implement an effective HIPAA compliance program? Compliancy Group is hosting a group demo on January 15, 2020 at 2:00pm est. To sign up please click here!

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Walden Behavioral Care Joins iaedp™ Foundation’s Presidents Council

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“Walden Behavioral Center will surely bring valuable leadership to iaedp™ and the other Presidents Council members, and we welcome their addition,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.


PEKIN, Ill. (PRWEB)

The iaedp™ Foundation, provider of first-quality education and innovative training standards for healthcare treatment professionals who treat the full spectrum of eating disorders (ED), today announced the addition of Walden Behavioral Care as the newest member of the iaedp™ Foundation Presidents Council.

“Walden Behavioral Center will surely bring valuable leadership to iaedp™ and the other Presidents Council members, and we welcome their addition,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.

Walden Behavioral Care offers a nurturing and welcoming environment to all individuals who are in need of eating disorders treatment support. During the past 15 years, Walden Behavioral Care has provided top-quality, evidence-based support to more than 20,000 individuals across New England and Georgia, offering the level of care that is appropriate for an individual’s current psychological and medical needs.

Dedicated to the treatment of those with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders, each member of the Presidents Council are sponsors of the 2020 iaedp™ Symposium, the annual conference which offers the latest research in the treatment eating disorders presented by the world’s leading professionals in the field. This year’s event is scheduled for March 26-29 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in Orlando. Complete information about the 2020 iaedp™ Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.

The current membership of the iaedp™ Presidents Council includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Turning Tides Eating Disorder Treatment Center; Veritas Collaborative; Focus Treatment Centers; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver Hill Hospital and Walden Behavioral Care.

About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The 2020 iaedp™ Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors: ViaMar Health, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple Practice and Transcend ED.

More information about all aspects regarding iaedp™ and its 2020 Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.

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Unitek Learning Announces Their Expansion to the State of Nevada

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Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

The campus is now open to the public, and offers aspiring professionals a range of programs in the medical field.


RENO, Nev. (PRWEB)

Unitek Learning is proud to announce the expansion of their healthcare programs to Reno, Nevada. Based in California, Unitek seeks to provide Nevada residents with accelerated and convenient courses for their healthcare needs. The campus is now open to the public, and offers aspiring professionals a range of programs in the medical field.

At the Reno Campus, students have the opportunity to enroll in a 9-month Medical Assisting program. Several nursing programs will likely be added at a later date. Students can benefit from a dynamic learning environment, which includes applied training, hands-on exercises, and clinical simulations. In addition, most students will benefit from class caps to maximize their learning experience. Some programs will also feature online coursework for the busy adult. Others will utilize a state-of-the-art simulation center with high-fidelity simulators and sim-view technology, including a Nursing Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

At Unitek, the next generation of healthcare professionals can gain a well-rounded education. In addition to offering a roster of in-demand programs, the Reno campus’s location is widely accessible for Nevada residents. Spacious and sleek with blue-tinted windows, the campus is located near the I-580 freeway. It’s also adjacent to public transportation, lies within walking distance of a nearby mall, and maintains ample parking for students and faculty.

“It has been another year of growth and opportunity for Unitek Learning, and we look forward to extending our reach in Nevada,” said David Higley, Chief Marketing Officer at Unitek Learning. “Through the Reno Campus, Unitek seeks to promote student excellence, strengthen support for workforce development, and help fill the need for healthcare professionals in the United States.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, and Provo College. Unitek Learning is now expanding their presence to Nevada and Idaho. Taught by experienced professionals, Unitek programs teach clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

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iPatientCare to answer questions on Electronic Health Records (EHR) at HITCON 2020, Ahmedabad, India

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iPatientCare to answer questions on Electronic Health Records (EHR) at HITCON 2020

“We are firm believers of providing technology tools to care givers globally which they can use at the point-of-care to ensure patient safety, enhanced clinical outcomes, and improved patient experience.” said Udayan Mandavia, Chief Growth Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare


AHMEDABAD, India (PRWEB)

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions announced today that its CGO, Mr. Udayan Mandavia, shall deliver an insightful talk dealing with FAQ on Electronic Health Record at HITCON 2020. HITCON is a mega HealthTech event in Ahmedabad, India, held annually and draws physicians and clinicians interested in implementing health information technology at their places of care delivery. This year’s HITCON is set to take place on January 11-12, 2020 at Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Opposite Physical Research Laboratory, University Road, Ahmedabad.

Mr. Mandavia is recognized for his pioneering contribution to creating a cloud-based EHR which was first among the leading products that got certified by the US Federal Government, chosen by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine, and currently being utilized by more than 100,000 physicians, nurses and medical billers in the physician offices, hospitals, rural health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers based in the United States and Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. He is currently in India for the pre-launch of iPatientCare suite of products in India and neighboring countries.

His talk will include sharing his 20+ years of experience in the healthcare IT industry and will elucidate the impact of Electronic Health Records on Healthcare Delivery System, EHR system Utilization, how EHRs can reduce errors, improve patient safety, and support better patient outcomes, and how having a comprehensive Electronic Health Record can make a difference for patients.

“We are firm believers of providing technology tools to caregivers globally which they can use at the point-of-care and be empowered with the latest medical record of patients to ensure patient safety, enhanced clinical outcomes, and improved patient experience. As part of our commitment to serve the world, we plan to initiate our operations in the Indian subcontinent, which is an economically strong emerging market for healthcare IT. We want to demonstrate our product leadership and commitment to India’s medical practitioners by serving them from our Ahmedabad, India office.” said Udayan Mandavia, Chief Growth Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare.

For more information about iPatientCare’s presence or to schedule a meeting with iPatientCare at HITCON 2020, drop an email at sales@ipatientcare.com.

About iPatientCare

iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing costs of care delivery.

The awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement t and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

The iPatientCare EHR – version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://www.iPatientCare.com for more information.

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CBD For The People Is Proud To Offer The First Dark Unrefined Menthol CBD Salve

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IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

CBD For The People was created with the belief that affordable high-quality CBD products can be created while keeping the focus on the individual customer service experience. Transparency and integrity are the core of this company. CBD For The People is putting their customers first and the profits second. By taking care of the people first, they know that satisfied customers will bring back more business to them.

At CBD For The People, all products are made fresh-on-demand for every order. All of their products remain 100% preservative-, chemical-, and additive-free. In this way, the customers can get their CBD in the way nature intended – organic, uncut, and unrefined.

CBD For The People has a vast shop where everyone can purchase their favorite and affordable CBD products. Customers can choose to purchase various CBD products such as uncut wax cartridges, unrefined dark tinctures, uncut CBD wax pods, unrefined dark softgels, unrefined dark salve lotions, battery kits, CBD FTP gear, and more.

The Dark Unrefined Menthol CBD Salve/Topical (Ice) is the newest addition to the CBD For The People’s inventory. This unrefined hemp-derived topical combines the nerves-coated-in-butter goodness of Dark Unrefined full-spectrum CBD with the proven cooling power of peppermint essential oil and USP-grade Menthol. The result of combining these two products is a minty-fresh, powerfully potent prescription-free pain-relief product.

Dark, raw, unrefined hemp extract is used to make the Dark Unrefined Menthol CBD Salve. There are so many nutrients in hemp that work together to maximize effectiveness. Although many competitors create salves using more refined oils, CBD For The People does not use those types of oils. The reason for that is the loss of other cannabinoids, phytonutrients, and terpenes in the products created using more refined oils. Menthol is well-known for working as an antibacterial agent, cryotherapeutic pain reliever, antipruritic, and as a food additive to make things taste minty fresh. Menthol works by triggering cold-sensitive thermoreceptors in the skin, which in turn activates the spinothalamic tract. By combining these two amazing products, CBD For The People has managed to create the best value mentholated CBD topical available on the market.

At CBD For The People, the quality of the products is very important. Their CBD is extracted using supercritical CO2 extraction and every step of the process is multistage lab-tested. Using only non-GMO and organic ingredients, the CBD is carefully checked to ensure that is 100% free of residual solvents, microbiological contaminants, pesticides, and heavy metals.

CBD For The People is proud to offer top-shelf quality products at affordable prices. They believe that CBD should not be about huge profits. They are here to put CBD into the hands of those who need it most, but can’t afford it.

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Destressing the Patient Payment Experience Headlines Discussions at HFMA Western Symposium

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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

Destressing the patient payment and billing experience, balancing accelerating cash and reducing bad debt, and the ROI of RPA and AI automation are among the topics to be examined at the HFMA Western Symposium, to be held January 12-15, 2019, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Nick Fricano, chief executive officer for Healthfuse, a leader in supporting hospitals to more effectively source and manage revenue cycle vendors, will moderate a January 13th discussion of revenue cycle trends with hospital revenue cycle leaders.

“The complexity of revenue cycle grows exponentially as the demands of value-based care, pricing transparency, and the patient financial experience takes center stage,” says Fricano. “Bringing revenue cycle leaders together to discuss these challenges, promises to provide actionable strategies for attendees to apply to their organizations.”

In addition to moderator Fricano, other panelists are:


  • Brad Cook, chief revenue officer, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

  • Gerilynn Sevenikar, vice president revenue cycle, Sharp Healthcare

  • Rick Lyman, senior vice president enterprise revenue cycle management, Memorial Hermann Health System

  • Shaun Ronan, system vice president, Health First

Over the course of 2019, Healthfuse conducted in-depth reviews of 451 vendors and identified $86 million in recurring revenue opportunity for new clients and $186 million for existing clients. With more than $30 billion spent annually on revenue cycle vendors, the market demand for performance-driven, tech-enabled revenue cycle management in 2020 is expected to grow at a rapid pace.

About HealthFuse

Healthfuse works with 150+ hospitals and health systems to provide revenue cycle vendor management services that reduce cost and increase collection performance of revenue cycle vendors. Its automated auditing solution for all hospital account collection provides clients with a 24/7 approach to improving the efficiency of all vendor functions and processes by eliminating variability. Healthfuse guides hospitals and health systems as they create a viable, sustainable revenue cycle vendor structure that increases outputs and saves money. Find us here: healthfuse.com. Follow us here: LinkedIn, Twitter

About HFMA Western Symposium

The 22nd Annual HFMA Western Region Symposium is the Largest HFMA event, next to the Annual Conference, in the country. It includes Regions 10 and 11 of the nation’s HFMA chapters. With more than 49,000 members, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation’s premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We help healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Our mission is to lead the financial management of healthcare.

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KnectIQ Joins WorkSpan – The Leading Digital Platform for Ecosystems

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In partnership with WorkSpan we will be able to more effectively manage our ecosystem, grow revenue, access new markets, and continue to share our next generation end-to-end encryption technology.


ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB)

KnectIQ Inc., an innovator in cybersecurity, announced today that they are a network member of WorkSpan, the world’s leading digital platform for ecosystems. KnectIQ joins 800 companies that are now part of an Ecosystem Cloud which provides multi-way partnering. In collaboration with Microsoft, WorkSpan allows customers to take better advantage of the growing ecosystem of partners engaged in build-with, market-with, and sell-with motions to accelerate innovation and bring joint solutions to their customers.

“Leveraging a unique and proprietary approach, KnectIQ provides a Trust Environment that enables the secure movement of data. By eliminating threat surfaces associated with current approaches, our technology provides secure authentication for trusted communication between devices, within supply chains and among business partners,” states KnectIQ CEO Ken Morris. “In partnership with WorkSpan we will be able to more effectively manage our ecosystem, grow revenue, access new markets, and continue to share our next generation end-to-end encryption technology.”

With the integration of the WorkSpan platform, Microsoft Dynamics customers can orchestrate multi-partner and partner-to-partner sales motions and deliver end-to-end offerings to enable improved customer experiences. With WorkSpan, vendors can securely share critical opportunity data with partners and ensure that the right partner activities are triggered by sales stage.

The integration provides a real-time view of partner engagement and contribution with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution, noted WorkSpan in a press release. This provides sales teams with a view of the progress of the joint opportunity in WorkSpan. They can also see partner activities and contribution on the deal – customer meetings, development of collateral and PoC, — and engage directly with the partner teams to accelerate deals.

“WorkSpan has been excited to embark on this integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365,” said Mayank Bawa, CEO and Co-Founder, WorkSpan, “Companies recognize that their ecosystems need to be actively managed for growth. Now, we look forward to bringing ecosystem management inside Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling customers to manage and grow with their ecosystem partners in their respective markets.”

Leading technology partners in WorkSpan include Microsoft, Accenture, Dell EMC, Google, Lenovo, and SAP.

KnectIQ, Inc. is a privately held provider of innovative cybersecurity tools. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN since 2018, the firm is also registered to conduct business in the EU with an office in Luxembourg.

If you would like more information about this announcement, please contact Paul Jaeb at 612-867-3111 or email at paul.jaeb@knectiq.com.

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Edge Pharmacy Holdings, LP Completes Acquisition of Edge Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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Edge Pharmaceuticals catalog includes a wide range of allergy supplies used by clinics and hospitals.

It is this commitment to continued evolution of the industry that will propel Edge Pharma’s complete immunotherapy platform into the clear leader in the space.


COLCHESTER, Vt. (PRWEB)

Edge Pharma, LLC, a leader in providing allergy immunotherapy solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Florida-based Edge Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The two organizations have maintained a symbiotic relationship for the last 7 years in the effort of bringing innovative products and services to the allergy field. This acquisition brings the vast knowledge and expertise harbored at Edge Pharmaceuticals to the comprehensive immunotherapy platform that now lives under the Edge Pharmacy Holdings, LP umbrella.

For over 35 years Edge Pharmaceuticals has been bringing innovative products and services to allergy immunotherapy treatment including distribution of bulk allergenic extracts and diluents, sterile vials, metered dose dropper bottles, skin testing devices, and all manner of other critical components necessary for building a compliant immunotherapy program.

As Founder and President of Edge Pharmaceuticals, Rick Aloi has been a vital resource within the allergy community for decades. His efforts across a multitude of initiatives has propelled the industry forward and enhanced providers’ ability to offer a high-level of care for patients. It is this commitment to continued evolution of the industry that will propel Edge Pharma’s complete immunotherapy platform into the clear leader in the space.

Edge Pharma’s recent acquisition of Xtract Solutions, which offers an allergen immunotherapy software package, combined with the new acquisition of Edge Pharmaceuticals, completes the vision of being able to provide the most comprehensive line of products and services within the allergy immunotherapy field. This new platform will include training and support services for providers which are new to allergy treatment and would like to build an immunotherapy program. Edge Pharma now takes the lead with a variety of services covering all aspects of immunotherapy including bulk extract distribution, diagnostic extract vial distribution, skin testing supplies, skin testing management, serum generation assistance, mixing supplies, mixing compliance assistance, outsourced compounding services for SCIT and SLIT, injection dose scheduling assistance, and much more.

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WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards to Honor Pharma Collaboration with Patients

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WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards 2020

The fact that patient leaders are determining who will earn these coveted awards makes this program all the more meaningful.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

WEGO Health announced today that it has partnered with World Congress for the third year in a row to sponsor the WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards at the 8th Annual Patient Congress in Philadelphia.

The WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards honors top pharma companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation in patient collaboration to drive improved adherence, engagement and health outcomes. It is the only awards program in which winners are nominated and voted on by patients themselves. Winners will be announced at the World Congress Patient Congress in Philadelphia, April 6-7, 2020.

The WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards recognizes exemplary pharma programs in five categories. Winners will be honored with a Bronze, Silver or Gold award, with a total of 15 honorees. This year’s awards categories are:

  • Best Use of Social Media to Engage Patients

  • Most Authentic Use of Patients in a Marketing Campaign

  • Most Valuable Patient Support or Access Program

  • Most Effective Collaboration with an Advocacy Organization

  • Champion for Patient Collaboration


“WEGO Health and World Congress share a commitment to recognizing pharma companies that treat patients as true collaborators,” said WEGO Health CEO Jack Barrette. “The fact that patient leaders are determining who will earn these coveted awards makes this program all the more meaningful.”

Nominations are open from January 6 through February 14, 2020. WEGO Health will notify finalists on February 18, 2020, with judging by a panel of patient leaders to take place from March 2 through March 13, 2020. Members of the WEGO Health Patient Leader Advisory Board will comprise this year’s judging panel. All are previous winners of the annual WEGO Health Awards.

For more information about the WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards and to submit a nomination, please visit https://hello.wegohealth.com/patient-choice-awards-2020.

About WEGO Health

WEGO Health combines the power of consumer insights and patient-driven content with the science of influencer marketing to deliver unparalleled ROI for the world’s most innovative life sciences companies. Founded in 2007, WEGO Health facilitates collaboration between healthcare companies and a network of more than 100,000 patient advocates, thought leaders and influencers across chronic, complex and rare health conditions. For more information, visit http://www.wegohealth.com.

About World Congress

World Congress is a people-focused company. At our national conferences, leading experts and like-minded professionals gather to share in-depth information and the latest innovations, creating memorable events that generate game-changing opportunities. For more than 20 years, World Congress has been a leader in producing and delivering exceptional conference experiences for senior-level executives from health care, life sciences, employer/wellness, and legal organizations. World Congress events connect the greatest minds in their respective industries to disrupt the status quo and make an impact on their industry, company, and career. For a list of upcoming events, visit http://www.worldcongress.com/events/

About The Patient Congress

The Patient Congress is a 3-Summit event focused on incorporating the patient voice across the entire product lifecycle. Attendees will examine the pieces integral to the patient journey of both small and broad patient populations, including patient access, adherence, and advocacy. With more than 250+ industry leaders representing life sciences companies, pharmacies, health plans, provider organizations, patient groups, and patient leaders, attendees will learn innovative and collaborative ways to improve access and health outcomes for patients. Join us this year to develop your organization’s patient-centric strategy from drug development through commercialization, to break down internal silos, and to improve patients’ lives across the entire continuum of care. For more information, visit http://www.worldcongress.com/events/patientcongress20/

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Dr. John M. Murphy, President and CEO of Nuvance Health Named “Business Person of the Year”

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Westfair, the publisher for Fairfield County Business Journal, Westchester County Business Journal, and Hudson Valley Business Journal, noted that “Dr. Murphy was instrumental in Western Connecticut Health Network’s (WCHN) merger with Health Quest Systems.”


DANBURY, Conn. (PRWEB)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dr. Murphy once again recognized for his leadership role in healthcare

Dr. John M. Murphy, president and CEO of Nuvance Health, has been named the inaugural Business Person of the Year by Westfair Business Publications for advocating on behalf of the healthcare industry and patient care on the local, state, and national level.

Westfair, the publisher for Fairfield County Business Journal, Westchester County Business Journal, and Hudson Valley Business Journal, noted that Dr. Murphy was instrumental in Western Connecticut Health Network’s (WCHN) merger with Health Quest Systems. First announced in 2018 and finalized in April of 2019, the merger created Nuvance Health, a $2.4 billion, seven-hospital system that serves an area with 1.5 million residents across Connecticut and New York and is staffed by more than 12,300 employees.

Dr. Murphy has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare management and medicine. A neurologist by training, Dr. Murphy held a variety of positions at Danbury Hospital before becoming CEO of WCHN, including executive vice president and chief operating officer. He also served as chairman of the Danbury Hospital and WCHN Board of Directors.

Dr. Murphy currently serves on numerous boards. He is the chairman of the Connecticut Hospital Association Board of Trustees and also on the Board of the Value Care Alliance (VCA), of which he is a founding member. Prior to taking on an administrative role in healthcare, Dr. Murphy practiced neurology in the Danbury area for 20 years, where he still sees patients in a free clinic.

Dr. Murphy has received many honors during his tenure as a healthcare administrator and physician. He was recently named one of the top 100 physician leaders of health systems in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. He received the Fairfield County Medical Association’s (FCMA) Melville G. Magida award for notable capability in patient care and also the Benjamin Rush Lifetime Achievement award. He is frequently listed among the “Best Doctors” in metropolitan Connecticut and New York as well as the “Best Doctors” in America.

CONTACTS

Andrea Rynn, Director, Public & Government Relations

(203) 739 7919 | Andrea.Rynn@nuvancehealth.org

Amy Forni, Manager, Public Relations

(203) 739 7478 | Amy.Forni@nuvancehealth.org

John Nelson, Director, Public and Community Affairs

O (845) 554 1736 | jnelson2@nuvancehealth.org

About Nuvance Health

Nuvance Health is a family of award-winning nonprofit hospitals and healthcare professionals in the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. Nuvance Health combines highly skilled physicians, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and compassionate caregivers dedicated to providing quality care across a variety of clinical areas, including Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Primary Care.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. For more information about Nuvance Health, visit our website. TTY: 1-800-421-1220

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