“Being recognized for this award early on is a big deal for OHM Fitness,” said Coba. “This franchise is already becoming a disruptor in the fitness industry and we expect it to continue to make a huge impact as locations begin to pop up in all major cities across the U.S. over the next year.”

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

OHM Fitness announced today the company was recognized with the prestigious 2023 Franchise Times Dealmakers Award, the 11th annual project recognizing the boldest players driving mergers and acquisitions in franchising.

OHM Fitness was recognized for attracting European Wax Center co-founder Joshua Coba as a minority investor, in addition to signing four large area developers. By the end of 2022 just six months after opening its first location in Scottsdale, OHM Fitness had secured area developers for five territories including Arizona, South Florida, San Diego, Washington D.C., and New Jersey.

Today, the fast-growing EMS fitness franchise has awarded the rights to ten territories totaling more than 150 future studios.

“OHM Fitness is honored to receive the 2023 Franchise Times Dealmakers Award so early in its development,” said OHM Fitness CEO and co-founder Doug Payne. “As soon as the news first broke in Franchise Times about a brand new concept called OHM Fitness, I was inundated with requests to chat from franchise friends and other experienced multi-unit franchisees from across the country. Through some of the deep relationships I have developed over my years of franchising, I have been fortunate that franchisees and area representatives have followed me on this OHM Fitness journey. This is just the start of what is going to be an electrifying ride!”

Coba’s partnership with OHM Fitness was a strategic move for the new franchise. Coba secured area developer rights, a minority ownership investment in the franchise, and has committed to serve as a board member for OHM Fitness in South Florida. Coba will oversee the development of 34 franchise licenses and he and his wife, Jenni, will open and operate multiple locations themselves. They will also assist OHM Fitness in selling the other licenses to qualified, multi-unit franchisees.

“I knew that Joshua would easily be a widely successful area representative, but the opportunity to bring him closer to the corporate structure was a strategic and important move,” said Payne.

Coba’s experience in scaling franchises and taking a company public are huge benefits to OHM Fitness and has helped the company to build a corporate infrastructure that serves its franchisees from the start, despite it still being early in the company’s formation.

“Being recognized for this award early on is a big deal for OHM Fitness,” said Coba. “This franchise is already becoming a disruptor in the fitness industry and we expect it to continue to make a huge impact as locations begin to pop up in all major cities across the U.S. over the next year.”

OHM Fitness is a special first-to-market franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs and experienced franchise industry professionals who are eager to capture their share in the $96 billion dollar fitness industry. The initial franchise fee is $39,000 and the total estimated initial investment ranges from $337,500 to $612,700. For more information about franchise opportunities available in your area, please visit http://www.OHMfitness.com or email Franchising@OHMfitness.com.

Franchise Times Dealmakers is an editorial project and awards event designed to highlight excellence in buying and selling franchise companies to drive sustainable growth. Franchise Times calls for nominations in the fourth quarter of each year and presents the finalists to a panel of judges.

About OHM Fitness

OHM Fitness is one of the first franchises to deliver small group workouts using highly-effective electro muscle stimulation (EMS) through the use of wearable technology through its OHM EMPower Suit. This high-tech fitness experience packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session with a low rate of wear and tear on the joints, ligaments, and muscles, in comparison to other HIIT workouts. Founded in Scottsdale, Ariz., OHM Fitness currently offers area developer and franchisee opportunities to qualifying entrepreneurs.

For more information, please visit http://www.OHMfitness.com or email franchising@OHMFitness.com.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

TimeDoc Health, a best-in-class solution provider for virtual care management, chronic condition management, and remote patient monitoring, has partnered with Premier Health Associates, a leading medical group representing 10 care specialties, continues to expand its technology and services across 14 locations.

TimeDoc Health’s virtual care workflow has been integrated into Premier Health Associates’ existing systems and EHR, providing a real-time look at patient health data, monitored by clinical professionals. Premier has been leveraging a combination of resources, including remote patient monitoring of high-risk and comorbidity patients. Premier Health Associates is able to increase operating capacity and decrease unnecessary in-person visits, particularly from patients living in rural communities.

“The pandemic exposed clear weak points in our system and how we care for patients,” said Premier Health Associates’ Chief Executive Officer David Bollard, DO. “With TimeDoc Health, we’ve found our rhythm in terms of when to escalate to an in-person visit and when we recognize our team can be just as efficient with a virtual care appointment. I can’t tell you how many times we used to treat patients for high blood pressure, when they were just anxious or stressed from the commute to the office. Now, we have the capability to get a patient’s reading before they leave their living room.”

Patients enrolled in a remote monitoring program demonstrated a 20.5% improvement in blood pressure control readings during a 10-week trial. This was made possible, in part, due to TimeDoc Health’s custom staffing structure. As part of the engagement, TimeDoc Health has supported Premier Health Associates’ existing Care Management team with four care coordinators. These experts have been responsible for flagging anomalies in patient data, coordinating new enrollment and ongoing issue management. The partnership between the Premier Health Associates’ care management staff and the TimeDoc Health care coordination team increases the flexibility needed to ensure that all patients receive specific interventions required to drive better outcomes.

Recent research suggests an increased level of patients relying on ‘telehealth’ to address minor illnesses, with 80% accessing some form of technology for care. In rural populations, 73% utilize telehealth for care.

“Virtual care management means giving patients more options and with it, reduced wait times to see a provider,” said TimeDoc Health Vice President of Clinical Strategy Sarah Cameron. “This has an equally powerful effect on the care teams that can focus precious time and resources on the patients and cases that have the most urgent needs. Premier Health Associates has a diverse patient population, spanning all generations, and we’re excited to support the innovative work they are doing to create greater access to care.”

About TimeDoc Health

TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in virtual care management for healthcare organizations. The company enables providers to deliver truly continuous, comprehensive care by helping them establish care management programs for patients with chronic health conditions. The solution combines a care management SaaS platform with care coordination services for chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, and behavioral health integration. For more information, visit http://www.timedochealth.com.

About Premier Health Associates

With over 36 health care providers in 13 locations, Premier Health Associates services 50,000 regional patients throughout Sussex and Warren counties in N.J., as well as Pike County, Pennsylvania. Premier Health Associates was carefully formed by physicians, incorporating extensively trained and experienced providers who are committed to delivering excellent medical services in a caring and friendly environment. To learn more, visit: http://www.mypremierdoctors.com

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Hospital capacity is a challenge for most health systems. Hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home offer creative solutions to increase available hospital beds, improve clinical outcomes, and delight patients all at the same time…

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

Inbound Health, a company that enables health systems and health plans to offer hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home programs, announced today it has expanded its Home Hospital Care program to include general surgery, including orthopedics, bariatrics, and hernia. This expansion builds upon the company’s success in hospital and skilled nursing-at-home care and marks a significant milestone in its growth.

Inbound Health first launched its orthopedic surgery platform in September 2020 and added spinal surgery in November 2020. Since then, its patient population in orthopedics has grown by 31% from 2021-2022, demonstrating the success of the platform. The company is now expanding its surgical care platform to include general surgery, which has already grown by 67% from 2021-2022.

“The Home Hospital Care program has been a game changer for our post-surgical foregut patients,” said Dr. Samy Maklad, General Surgeon. “With access to high-quality care and personalized attention from the comfort of their own homes, patients can recover faster from surgery, all while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with being under the care of our expert Home Hospital Care medical team. This innovative program represents the future of healthcare, and I am proud to offer it to my post-surgery patients.”

The addition of general surgery to Inbound Health’s platform will benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. Patients will have access to facility-level, post-surgical care for a wider range of surgical specialties in the comfort of their home, including bariatrics, and hernia, while healthcare providers can streamline their processes and improve quality and efficiency.

“Hospital capacity is a challenge for most health systems. Hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home offer creative solutions to increase available hospital beds, improve clinical outcomes, and delight patients all at the same time. The home is also the safest place to receive care, as older adults benefit from lower rates of infection, falls, and delirium.” said Julia Crist, Inbound Health COO.

“Home Hospital Care, in partnership with Inbound Health, is a wonderful program for Allina Health,” said Dr. Bishoy Gad, Orthopedic Surgeon. “It has allowed us to transition more care to home which allowed us to continue to provide excellent care during the pandemic. It will continue to allow us to provide outstanding care for both acute and chronic issues that can be safely managed in the home, and has helped hospital systems manage capacity in the context of labor shortages. This program has allowed us to create an environment where some of our orthopedic total joint surgeons have transitioned up to 60% of their practice to ambulatory surgery centers, whereas in the past it was less than 5%. Home Hospital Care has been a game changer!”

To learn more, visit http://www.inboundhealth.com.

About Inbound Health

Inbound Health provides a full stack of capabilities that enables health systems and health plans to offer hospital and skilled nursing facility-level care in the home. With a commitment to quality and compassionate care, Inbound Health has treated over 5,000 patients across 350+ DRGs and counting, and will further customize the care model to the needs and strategies of its partners. Learn more at http://www.inboundhealth.com.

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Measures that help improve clinical trial outcomes by increasing the likelihood of a clear, interpretable signal and avoiding unnecessary trial failure are therefore of great potential value.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

Clinical trials have a high failure rate, even for those compounds that have demonstrated efficacy in Phase 2 in the target population. CNS trials are associated with some of the highest failure rates and pose unique challenges. Clinical trials in CNS/neuroscience are complex and prone to producing uninterpretable or ambiguous results. This can have grave effects on the development of potentially effective treatments — leading to program delay or cancellation, as well as company failure. Measures that help improve clinical trial outcomes by increasing the likelihood of a clear, interpretable signal and avoiding unnecessary trial failure are therefore of great potential value.

Top reasons for trial failure are the inability to demonstrate efficacy as well as safety issues that arise during the trials. While protocols are carefully designed to enroll the appropriate subject pool, Syneos Health has found that about 10 percent of subjects considered appropriate by sites for trial inclusion, did not meet protocol criteria. The enrollment of unsuitable subjects has the potential to have a significant financial cost to sponsors as well as risk signal detection.

So how can an eligibility review enhance clinical trial outcomes?

Join experts from Syneos Health and Karuna Pharmaceuticals as they discuss their strategy implemented by Syneos Health CST (Clinical Surveillance and Training) to help sites identify suitable subjects, minimize noise, protect study investment and help obtain clearer results.

Join Dr. Stephen Brannan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Karuna Therapeutics; Beth Eisenberg, PhD, Director, BU Ops (Scientific Director), Clinical Surveillance & Training (CST) Neurosciences, Syneos Health; Dr. Leslie Moldauer, MD, MBA, Vice President, Medical Director, Syneos Health; and Zelma Gandy-Don Sing, PhD, Lead Clinical Scientist, Syneos Health, for the live webinar on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit How Eligibility Review Can Enhance Clinical Trial Outcomes.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

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Colleen Reid, Carson Valley Health CFO

We chose Sixth Sense and Impensa® for their sophisticated service line and profitability reporting. We also really appreciate how affordable the SMaRT Analytics™ platform is given our expected ROI, and how fast it will be implemented.

NORTHFIELD, Ill. (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

The operational intelligence platform will provide service line profitability and analytics that will enable service line leader accountability, new cardiac program cost management, and more.

Sixth Sense Intelligence announced recently that Carson Valley Health, a comprehensive community healthcare system in Gardnerville, Nevada, is implementing the company’s SMaRT Analytics™ platform integrated with cost accounting data services provided by Impensa®. Outsourcing analytics to Sixth Sense Intelligence will enable Carson Valley Health to optimize processes, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions despite minimal reporting staff.

User friendly dashboards highlighting profitability and cost analytics will support an initiative to hold service line leaders accountable for financial performance and help leadership effectively understand and manage costs for new and existing programs, including an expansion project planned for 2024 that will double their square footage.

“We chose Sixth Sense and Impensa® for their sophisticated service line and profitability reporting,” said Colleen Reid, chief financial officer at Carson Valley Health. “We also really appreciate how affordable the SMaRT Analytics™ platform is given our expected ROI, and how fast it will be implemented.”

“In addition to their focus on Orthopedics, Carson Valley Health is also launching a cardiac program and needs to clearly understand their true costs,” says Les Rescorl, CEO at Sixth Sense Intelligence. “Impensa® provides an innovative, streamlined process for capturing the actual cost of a patient with seamless integration into our SMaRT Analytics™ platform. This provides transparency and a detailed understanding of cost to support service line profitability analytics”.

By partnering with Sixth Sense Intelligence, Carson Valley Health joins a growing list of healthcare providers who are gaining fast ROI with SMaRT Analytics™. To learn more about how SMaRT Analytics™ can benefit your organization, contact Sixth Sense Intelligence for a demonstration.

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About Sixth Sense Intelligence

Sixth Sense Intelligence provides actionable operational intelligence, enabling quick answers to the most pressing problems facing healthcare organizations today. The company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) SMaRT Analytics™ platform and expert consulting services help healthcare executives quickly standardize and streamline data to identify substantial revenue and cost savings.

About Impensa®

Impensa® is a healthcare data-as-a-service (DaaS) partner specializing in providing supply chain standardization, product benchmarking, and cost accounting data services. Their cost management platform provides seamless integration with Sixth Sense Intelligence SMaRT Analytics™ to provide easy access to transparent, accurate cost data.

About Carson Valley Health

Located in Gardnerville, Nevada, Carson Valley Health (CVH) is a comprehensive community healthcare system, providing quality care to the residents of Carson Valley and surrounding areas. A joint partnership of Barton HealthCare System of South Lake Tahoe and Renown Health of Reno, CVH is a non-profit, state-accredited healthcare organization with a critical access hospital (23 licensed patient beds), emergency department and outpatient/inpatient surgical services on its main campus in Gardnerville, in addition to five off-site primary care clinics, an urgent care and a host of outpatient and complimentary services.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT

Dave Beto, CEO

Impensa®

847-778-6513

dbeto@impensa-advisors.com

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Our research underscores the necessity of putting patients first when designing self-reporting apps. Meeting patients where they are will enable vast improvements in healthcare, and open clinical research to a massive, diverse patient population. –uMotif Co-founder & Chief Design Officer Ben James

BOSTON and LONDON (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

How people identify and report pain varies based on ethnicity, according to a University of Manchester study. The study, in collaboration with uMotif, was based on the novel Manchester Digital Pain Manikin self-reporting app which was used by participants to record their pain.

Chronic pain, which affects approximately 28 million people in the UK alone, can create a personal and economic burden. It is essential to accurately measure pain, know its causes, and estimate its impact on people’s lives.

As the study report, Exploring the Cross-cultural Acceptability of Digital Tools for Pain Self-reporting: Qualitative Study, published August 2, 2023 in Volume 10 of the open-access journal JMIR Human Factors describes, researchers aimed to inform the development of cross-culturally acceptable digital pain self-reporting tools by better understanding the similarities and differences between ethnic groups in pain experiences and self-reporting needs.

Professor Will Dixon, Chair in Digital Epidemiology at the University of Manchester, explained, “We are hopeful this study will lead to improvements in accurate and acceptable self-reporting of pain across cultures, so people of different ethnic groups can be assured of actively contributing to better future clinical care and research about their pain, regardless of their background.”

Study participants self-identified as Black African, South Asian, or White British. The researchers demonstrated uMotif’s Manchester Digital Pain Manikin app as a self-reporting tool. Participants used the app to report overall pain intensity on a scale from 0-10; location-specific pain intensity on a 2D gender-neutral body manikin; and a free text pain diary to elaborate on the manikin drawing.

Four main themes emerged from the interpretive analysis: perceived causes of pain; approaches and attitudes to self-treatment and management; frustration and embarrassment in communicating about pain with others; and, lack of experience with formal pain assessment tools.

The inequalities in pain may be partly explained by the influence of culture and ethnicity, which may affect the way people perceive, experience, and communicate pain. People from non-White ethnic backgrounds had different beliefs and perceptions on pain compared to those from White backgrounds, which resulted in internalizing stigma and developing a negative attitude toward medication and pain reporting. People from a South Asian background were less likely to receive pain medication than White patients, and Black individuals may have different pain management preferences and expectations. Despite these differences, all participants agreed on which aspects of pain reporting were important to self-report, such as pain quality, pain causes, feedback of previous pain reports, and availability of a digital device for pain management.

uMotif Co-founder and Chief Design Officer Ben James (LinkedIn) said, “It was an honor for the Digital Pain Manikin app to be used in such an important study. Once again, our research underscores the absolute necessity of putting the patient first when designing self-reporting apps. Making the effort to understand and meet the patient where they are will enable vast improvements in healthcare, and will open clinical research to a massive and diverse patient population.”

The study was led by Syed Mustafa Ali of the University of Manchester. Also participating from the University were Dr. Rebecca R. Lee, Versus Arthritis Research Fellow, Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences; Professor William G. Dixon, Chair in Digital Epidemiology, Director of the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis; John McBeth, Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences; and Dr. Sabine Van Der Veer, Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics, Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences. Completing the team were uMotif Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer Ben James, and Lead Product Designer Sean McAlister; and Dr. Alessandro Chiarotto, Assistant Professor at the Department of General Practice, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam.

About uMotif

Putting patients first is in uMotif’s DNA. The uMotif eCOA/ePRO platform delivers faster, quality clinical trials and real-world studies by putting patients at the core of research. Through cloud-hosting in the US, Europe and China, the GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 and GDPR-compliant platform supports any study or trial, from Clinical Phase I, II and III studies through to decentralized or virtual real-world studies. Find out how uMotif can improve your clinical research programs and real-world studies at http://www.umotif.com

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Greer Dental Studio in Greer, SC

We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of care. We are always looking for ways to improve and make the experience more comfortable for our patients.

GREER, S.C. (PRWEB)
May 31, 2023

Greer Dental Studio is pleased to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art adult and pediatric dentistry clinic in Greer, SC. The practice is located at 455 S. Buncombe Road and serves patients of all ages. The whole team of staff at Greer Dental Studio is committed to providing high-quality service in a friendly environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their dental needs.

The practice is also launching a new website to provide patients with a convenient resource for learning more about the staff, the services offered, and general information on dental health. It also features a convenient online booking tool, insurance and payment information, and easy access to patient forms. Potential patients can also find reviews and testimonies from prior patients to help them make informed decisions. The new website can be found at https://www.greerdentalstudio.com.

Greer Dental Studio is committed to providing the highest quality of care to its patients and offers a wide range of services, from preventive care to complex dental surgery. The practice is led by Dr. Georgea Thekkethottiyil, DDS (Dr. T), an N.Y.U. College of Dentistry Summa Cum Laude graduate and an active member of the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, and the Greenville County Dental Society.

“We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of care. We are always looking for ways to improve and make the experience more comfortable for our patients, said Dr. T. “Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming and relaxing environment where people feel comfortable coming in for routine cleanings or major restorative procedures.”

Dr. T is joined by a dedicated team that’s passionate about dental health and helping patients achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. Greer Dental Care is equipped with the latest in dental technology, including Shick Digital Scanners and Digital Workflow. The practice is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients of all ages and offers a wide range of dental services, including:

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  Pediatric dentistry: Cleanings, sealants, fillings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, custom mouthguards, and more.
• General dentistry: Oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, oral appliances, and other preventative care
• Restorative dentistry: Fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures
• Cosmetic dentistry: Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and Invisalign
• Periodontal treatment: Gum disease treatment, periodontal surgery, and tooth extractions
• Endodontics: Root canal therapy and endodontic retreatment
• Sedation dentistry: Nitrous oxide sedation and oral conscious sedation
• TMJ treatment: TMJ treatment, TMD therapy, and bite correction
• Emergency dentistry: Knocked out teeth, broken teeth, and treatment for other dental emergencies

About Greer Dental Studio

Greer Dental Studio is a full-service dental practice at 455 S. Buncombe Road in Greer, SC 29650, serving patients of all ages. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm. To make an appointment, call 864-259-2590 or request an appointment online at https://www.greerdentalstudio.com.

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