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DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Absolute Dental Services (“ADS”) is a dental laboratory which experienced a data security incident that may have impacted personal or protected health information belonging to certain individuals who received dental services from various dental…
Project governance will be centralized in a governing board elected by contributing partners and will also rely on feedback from a wide community of project adopters and investors. The coalition recognizes that the project will only succeed if all stakeholders’ needs – whether libraries, consortia, developers, or vendors – are heard, validated, and addressed. Coalition governance will be based on open source principles and rely on trust, transparency, agility, and a welcoming community.
OpenRS will be an Open Library Foundation (OLF) project which operates with an open, transparent approach, emphasizing the best practices for open source governance and DevSecOps. The OpenRS software is built and maintained by Knowledge Integration, with support from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). Additional OpenRS Community members include representatives from the MOBIUS consortium, GALILEO/University System of Georgia (USG), Marmot Library Network, Boston Library Consortium, Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, and others.
Executive Director of MOBIUS, Donna Bacon, shares the importance of an engaged open source community with a common goal. “MOBIUS has a long history of working within open source communities, and we have seen firsthand the impact that an engaged, vibrant, and transparent community can have on library and user experience. With OpenRS, we are thrilled to be part of a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to building an open and sustainable solution that meets the unique resource sharing needs of consortia. OpenRS will create opportunities for growth and expansion of services for our consortium that once seemed impossible using traditional tools.”
Co-Founder and Director of Knowledge Integration, Ian Ibbotson, explains Knowledge Integration’s involvement in the community throughout the years. “For more than twenty years, Knowledge Integration has worked with and listened to the needs of the library community, evolving the way we bring these institutions together. With OpenRS, we have found a kinship with libraries and organizations with the vision and intellectual curiosity to conceive of a genuinely open resource sharing ecosystem designed around library and patron needs rather than a short-term business opportunity.” Ian explains how Direct Consortial Borrowing (DCB) compares to the traditional Interlibrary Loan (ILL). “We soon realized we needed to pay more attention to a fundamentally important concept: Direct Consortial Borrowing. We see DCB as fundamentally complementary to ILL – a unifying vision that sets us apart from other projects in the space.”
President of the OLF Board of Directors Tom Cramer says, “We are delighted to have OpenRS in the Open Library Foundation’s ‘community of communities.’ They are bringing innovative open source software that will be a valuable addition to the ecosystem supporting libraries. And with their commitment to open source and community governance, they will be a natural complement to other OLF projects.”
While yet to be an official project, OLF is expected to approve the OpenRS charter by the end of August. An official web presence will be added to the OLF site soon. Core OpenRS functionality for direct consortial borrowing will be rolled out as part of the MOBIUS release in May 2024. Additional features and functionality will be determined based on coalition feedback and implemented over the coming months and years.
About the Open Library Foundation
The Open Library Foundation was created in 2016 as an unbiased, independent not-for-profit organization to ensure the availability, accessibility and sustainability of open source and open access projects for and by libraries. Software developed by communities hosted by the Foundation is freely available under common open source licenses for personal, institutional or commercial use. The software is open and free in order to sustain an open collaboration of interested parties. The Foundation provides infrastructure by which the library community at large can organize, contribute to, and benefit from our projects — ensuring availability and a “safe haven” for member communities’ output that is separated from the needs and goals of any single contributor, user or affiliated party. Find out more at http://www.openlibraryfoundation.org.
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The study is the twelfth published article produced in partnership with IU’s School of Dentistry and appears in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) HAMILTON, N.J., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fluent, the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable…
The PEAK Matrix is a proprietary framework for assessing the relative market success and overall capability of service providers based on performance, experiences, ability, and knowledge. Each service provider is comparatively assessed on two dimensions: market success and delivery capabilities. Market success is measured by revenue, number of clients and year-over-year growth. Delivery capability is measured by scale of operations, scope, technology and innovation, delivery footprint and buyer satisfaction. The PEAK Matrix assessment process also includes provider customer reference interviews – a critical step which some other research firms exclude.
The marketplace is observing a paradigm shift to value-based frameworks with the triple aim of providing better care for individuals, better health for populations, at a lower cost. As a result, enterprise innovation in care delivery models is increasingly becoming a source of competitive differentiation. “Service provider collaboration can help better achieve this differentiation,” said Abhishek AK, vice president at Everest Group. “Shearwater Health’s vast clinical talent pool, flexible delivery models, and partnerships with healthcare technology vendors have enabled it to be positioned as a Leader in Everest Group’s Clinical and Care Management Operations – Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023.”
“Being named a Leader in Everest Group’s Clinical and Care Management Operations – Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment is a testament to Shearwater’s commitment to educating a global nursing workforce to address worldwide nursing shortages,” said Tom Kendrot, chief executive officer of Shearwater Health. “Our team of onsite and remote clinicians enables our clients to focus on their internal teams practicing at the peak of their license. We are honored to have a prestigious organization like Everest Group recognize Shearwater’s leadership in supporting and developing clinical resources through our academies and various other talent development strategies.”
About Shearwater Health
Shearwater Health provides teams of remote and onsite clinicians that expand the size and impact of clinical teams so that clients can focus on internal teams practicing at the peak of their license. From bedside to back-office, there are over 4,000 Shearwater clinicians solving medical and administrative problems every hour of every day all over the world. Shearwater combines clinical expertise with Six Sigma process excellence and RPA technology to improve healthcare outcomes. For more information, please visit http://www.shearwaterhealth.com.
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Netflix documentary Untold: Swamp Kings, prominently features Brandon Spikes, and is now available on Netflix MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer Automotive Finance, Inc. (OTCPK: CAFI), a company that operates in the sports supplement, fitness equipment, and health and…
15 US Patients Successfully Treated with the Elevate™ System – an FDA-Designated Breakthrough Device KADIMA, Israel, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Magenta Medical, developer of the world’s smallest heart pump, announced today the completion of enrollment to its FDA-approved Early…
“We can’t just sit back and do nothing, said the Dr. Murphy, we have do something about this. These shockingly bad conditions are related to one common denominator, illiteracy. It starts with providing reading materials to youth so they grow up reading! And something workable must be done about it.”
Dr. Ronald Murphy has been serving his community for over 15 years with excellent health care services. He has now become a pillar in fighting illiteracy in his own area, and is setting an example for others across the globe.
He agrees with Mr. Pete Osman, CEO of Toys for Tots when he says: “We believe that reading is the most important skill a young child can learn and that e gift of a book along with a toy can make a significant contribution to helping break the cycle of poverty one child at a time.”
“I will do what it takes to help every young person in my community. I hope other professionals will come on board and do the same!” – Dr. Murphy
Biography
Dr. Murphy graduated from SIU Dental School in Alton, IL in 2002. He did his undergraduate at Bradley University graduating in 1998. His practice is located in Batavia, IL where he has been practicing since January of 2005. He resides in Batavia with his wife and three young girls. During dental school, Dr. Murphy went to Jamaica on a humanitarian trip where the team of doctors and students performed extractions, cleanings and basic restorative procedures. Furthermore, when he graduated from SUI Dental School, he received an award from The Academy of Operative Dentistry.
He is currently a member of American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society (http://www.isds.org), Fox Valley Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has received an award for Top Doc organization in 2011.
Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time within the community. He has been a member of Batavia Rotary since 2005 and severed as Secretary of the club for 2 years. Furthermore, he is member of Batavia Chamber of Commerce and served on Batavia Access Fireworks Committee.
Dr. Murphy likes to spend his free time traveling to warm places. Furthermore, he enjoys deep sea fishing. He is still looking for the blue marlin that got away from him on his honeymoon in 2002. In addition, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with his family. The three little girls keep him hopping.
Dr. Murphy listens to patient needs and answers all questions. He enjoys providing quality and personalized health care to each patient.
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Ronald Murphy, Ronald A. Murphy DMD, 1 6308797642, [email protected], www.murphydentistry.com
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Protean BioDiagnostics to enhance its current offering of advanced diagnostic services as a Travera Center of Excellence. Travera’s Rapid Therapy Guidance testing for patients with advanced carcinomas can help determine their cancer’s response to specific drugs.
MEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Protean BioDiagnostics is proud to announce its partnership with Travera. As one of Travera’s first Center of Excellence, the partnership marks the launch of an opportunity that provides patients with advanced carcinoma a functional profile of their cancer cells. Advanced carcinoma patients often have clinically indicated biopsies or malignant fluid drained to provide symptomatic relief. Travera’s unique technology takes advantage of this tissue or fluid to screen the response of the live tumor cells against approved anti-cancer therapies.
“The opportunity provided by Travera’s unique technology offers the promise of a universal biomarker for those patients with advanced disease or those who have exhausted other treatment options. Protean is excited to leverage the application and clinical utility of this incredible state-of-the-art technology and bring it to the patients Protean serves,” said Dr. Anthony Magliocco, MD and CEO of Protean. “This technology provides a wonderful addition to Protean’s current complement of unique services and aligns with Protean’s mission of making some of the world’s most advanced clinical diagnostics available to cancer patients regardless of where they live or are being cared for. As a Travera Center of Excellence, we are excited to work with Travera to bring its diagnostics to our patients.”
Travera is collecting ongoing data through real-world evidence and formal clinical trials. As part of its partnership with Travera, Protean patients will have no-cost access to Travera’s Rapid Therapy Guidance testing through the Protean MAPS™ platform. Free testing is open to anyone with carcinoma and access to live cells through a biopsy procedure or malignant fluid drain (pleural effusion, ascites, etc.). While Travera’s CLIA-certified lab and technology is indicated for 39 different cancers and 100+ FDA-approved cancer therapies, this partnership plans to target ovarian, lung, and pancreatic cancers. When patients connect with Protean or Travera, each team will work with treating physicians and institutions to ensure the specimens are properly stored and sent to Travera, where cancer cells in the specimen will be screened against up to 20 candidate drugs relevant to the specific patient or cancer type.
“We are thrilled to add Protean BioDiagnostics as our newest Center of Excellence. Their broad offering of esoteric diagnostics services and integrated MAPS™ platform will offer our patients and partner clinicians the ability to pair our unique screening technology based on cancer cells’ growth response to candidate drugs with other valuable diagnostic insights. Our mutual goals of improving care and outcomes for late-stage disease makes Protean an ideal partner,” states Clifford Reid, Travera’s CEO.
About Protean
Protean BioDiagnostics Inc. is bringing precision care diagnostics to all patients, everywhere, through its innovative Protean MAPS™ System with integrated Virtual Tumor Boards. In addition, Protean assists world-class pharmaceutical and biotech companies in developing clinical assays and companion diagnostics from its CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory in Orlando, FL. To learn more, visit http://www.proteanbiodx.com Dr. Magliocco brings more than 30 years experience as a recognized global leader in the development of innovative cancer diagnostics to Protean.
About Travera
Travera assists oncologists in selecting treatments for their patients with our revolutionary cancer therapy guidance test that predicts which cancer drugs are most likely to be effective for each cancer patient. Using a disruptive single-cell measurement technology invented at MIT that measures the ex vivo growth response of live tumor cells to candidate drugs, Travera has overcome the problems that have prevented the many previous generations of therapy guidance tests from being effective in clinical practice. Travera’s 2-day Rapid Therapy Guidance™ test enables patients who are running out of therapeutic options to discover additional options and continue their battle against cancer.
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Dennis Watson, Travera, 1 502-552-0392, [email protected], Travera.com
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As part of AP’s commitment to ensuring excellent healthcare options, Cleveland Clinic has undergone rigorous evaluation and met the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes. For nearly 30 years, Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute has earned the No. 1 national ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals.
“We are proud to welcome AssuredPartners to our Center of Excellence Program,” said Lars Svensson, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Cleveland Clinic Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. “Our caregivers are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our patients and this relationship will allow AssuredPartners’ members and their families to now benefit from that.”
AssuredPartners, a national partnership of leading independent insurance brokers, is focused on fostering relationships with successful regional and local firms who match their passion for providing clients with unparalleled service and a dedication to doing the right thing.
“Choosing Cleveland Clinic as a Center of Excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to provide our policyholders with access to the best healthcare resources available,” said Jim Hartz, Senior Vice President, National Employee Benefits Practice Leader at AssuredPartners. “This collaboration ensures that our customers receive the utmost care and peace of mind when faced with critical health decisions.”
The relationship between AssuredPartners and Cleveland Clinic will help ensure that more families are able to access the level of care, support and resources they need to achieve excellent outcomes.
ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners is a full-service insurance broker providing commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits through consulting and services. With over 9,200 employees located in offices throughout North America, London, Belgium and Scotland, AssuredPartners is in the business of building relationships. While cementing powerful, lasting relationships built on trust earned from working openly and honestly with our partners. That’s what we call, Power through Partnership. For more information, call 513-624-1779, email [email protected] or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.
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Jamie Reinert, AssuredPartners, 513-624-1779, [email protected], www.assuredpartners.com
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Clearwater’s Managed Security Services address cyber threat management with an expert-led 24x7x365 Security Operations Center with endpoint managed threat detection and response capabilities, firewall and vulnerability management, log management, and other functions needed to enhance healthcare cyber resiliency.
“Managed security services are a key component of fulfilling our commitment to be the healthcare industry’s premier partner for cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance solutions,” said Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle. “Our services go beyond the traditional MSSP model to cost-effectively deliver the foundational and specialized capabilities that organizations need to mitigate cyber threats and reduce compliance risks that are jeopardizing their ability to achieve their mission.”
Along with several new Managed Security Services subscribers, long-time customers are also recognizing the value of Clearwater’s expanded capabilities. “During the time we have been with Clearwater, we have really expanded our relationship with them,” a CISO customer commented to KLAS researchers in an August 2023 interview. “We have been with them as they have continued to grow in size and scale, and with the recent acquisition of technical services companies, they are really building a nice portfolio that covers a lot of healthcare needs. Clearwater has really grown as an outside extension to our team, and they do things at a scale that we can’t.”
Clearwater continues to add expert talent to its Managed Security Services team which is led by former TECH LOCK senior executives Brian McManamon, who serves as General Manager for the unit, and Steve Akers, who serves as Clearwater’s corporate Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer for Managed Security Services. Recent team additions include:
In addition, Clearwater has recently forged a new partnership with SentinelOne to provide enterprise-grade EDR technology familiar to mid-size to large healthcare organizations. Combined with Clearwater’s proprietary security orchestration and response (SOAR) engine, SentinelOne EDR enables the Clearwater Security Operations Center to detect and contain a threat actor without impacting system performance or patient care.
“Our specialized solution brings together immediate contextual data, continuous threat hunting, detailed risk management, and incident response by security experts 24x7x365,” McManamon said. “Security focused on industry risks, like quickly detecting and mitigating ransomware attacks, enables our clients to deliver on their missions of providing safe and effective care and innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.”
About Clearwater
Clearwater helps organizations across the healthcare ecosystem move to a more secure, compliant, and resilient state so they can achieve their mission. The company provides a deep pool of experts across a broad range of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance domains, purpose-built software that enables efficient identification and management of cybersecurity and compliance risks, and a tech-enabled, 24x7x365 Security Operations Center with managed threat detection and response capabilities. To learn more, please visit http://www.clearwatersecurity.com.
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John Howlett, Clearwater, 7736366449, [email protected], www.clearwatersecurity.com
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