“By eliminating the swimsuit competition, it created an opportunity for us to redefine women’s wellness and what it means to be a great woman today in modern America. We are excited to partner with SANESolution, the BETTER movie, and Jonathan Bailor.” Shantel Krebs, CEO of Miss America.

SEWELL, N.J. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

Today, the Miss America Organization is announcing SANESolution and the BETTER movie as their exclusive Peak Wellness Partner and, SANESolution Founder, Jonathan Bailor, as their exclusive Personal Growth Advisor to further the organization’s new initiative to redefine women’s wellness to be focused on optimal health rather than physical appearance.

“By eliminating the swimsuit competition, it created an opportunity for us to redefine women’s wellness and what it means to be a great woman today in modern America,” said Shantel Krebs, Chair of the Board, and CEO of Miss America. “As we usher in the 100th year of our organization, we are excited to partner with SANESolution, the BETTER movie, and Jonathan Bailor to provide a science-backed program endorsed by Harvard medical doctors for optimal women’s wellness as we continue our commitment to helping women be the best versions of themselves. An important initiative for the future of our organization, having access to their curriculum will give our candidates and community the tools to learn a better way to take care of themselves and their loved ones.”

As the Miss America Organization ushers in their 100th anniversary this year, SANESolution, BETTER, and Jonathan Bailor will provide the next generation of female leaders life-long wellness education, tools, and community based on the modern science of optimal nutrition, fitness, and mindset. This will ensure every candidate and every ‘body’ can experience greatness as they enact their missions in the world.

“We enable optimal wellness through proven science, practical habits, and powerful love, so doing that in partnership with such an empowering organization at such a critical inflection point is a dream come true – both as a CEO and a father of two daughters,” said Jonathan Bailor, Founder and CEO of SANESolution, Executive Producer of BETTER, and New York Times Best-selling Author. “My daughters will grow up in a world where beauty is defined by their actions and not their appearance. This partnership will provide the education, tools, and community to guarantee that.”

Backed by 1,300 clinical studies and thousands of success stories, SANESolution’s wellness curriculum is the only program endorsed by top doctors at the Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA, and is the subject of New York Times best-selling books and the award-winning documentary BETTER that debuted top three on iTunes last month.

Recognizing that greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors, together SANESolution, BETTER, Jonathan Bailor, and the Miss America Organization are committed to women achieving optimal health and wellness so they can enjoy a body that enables but does not define them.

“During my time as Miss America, I received public criticism for weight gain and, through that, was able to be a pioneering voice in the body positive movement,” said Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013. “Since then, I have championed women’s health and wellness from the perspective of doing what is best for your body, not doing what makes one society’s version of ‘beautiful.’ Now, with the knowledge and tools Jonathan Bailor and the BETTER initiative have developed, we will transform body positivity from theory into practice and empower ALL women to unlock their best self through education and support.”

The BETTER movie, which debuted top three on the iTunes charts last month, is a transformative food, diabetes, and body-positivity documentary that examines a new, empowering, and unifying way of eating, thinking, and living. Attempting to put an end to the “diet wars,” BETTER aims to eliminate confusing and conflicting diet information while curbing “Diabesity” (diabetes that occurs with obesity) – one of the greatest medical health crises the world has ever faced. BETTER was shot on-location at Harvard Medical School and follows renowned Harvard doctors leading the revolution to end the obesity and diabetes epidemics. These include Dr. David Ludwig, Dr. JoAnn Manson, Dr. Kirsten Davison, and Dr. John Ratey.

Co-Star of the BETTER movie JoAnn Manson, MD, Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women’s Health at Harvard Medical School, shared: “A treasure trove of reliable information and sound facts, Jonathan’s curriculum dismantles the myths that have contributed enormously to the health and weight problems that many women have, and replaces them with easy-to-understand facts that will change the way you think about eating and exercise.”

Bringing the movie to life in all too relatable ways, BETTER showcases inspiring success stories along with intimate testimonials by everyday Americans who have overcome discrimination, prejudice, depression, shame, and humiliation.

“Now more than ever, we’re in desperate need of a proven, practical, and judgement-free way to better our body and mind,” added Jonathan Bailor. “If your body is doing anything other than empowering you, you deserve ‘better.’ Together we seek to ensure everyone’s body enables them to have the greatest impact on the world possible. First with the top doctors at The Harvard Medical School, and now with one of the most influential organizations in America, we’re providing a ‘sane’ and ‘better’ approach to wellness.

For more information on Miss America, visit: https://www.missamerica.org. For more information on SANESolution, visit https://sanesolution.com/Miss-America and for more information on BETTER visit: https://bettermovie.com/.

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About Miss America Organization:

The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most recognizable household names in America working to empower young women through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised more than $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women. For more information, visit: https://www.missamerica.org

About SANESolution:

SANESolution is a wellness technology and metabolic healing company dedicated to ending the Diabesity (diabetes plus obesity) epidemic. Backed by 1,300 clinical studies and thousands of success stories, SANESolution’s metabolic healing framework and model is the only program endorsed by top doctors at the Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA, and is the subject of New York Times best-selling books, and award-winning documentaries. Started as a not-for-profit research project by a ten-year Microsoft alum, Jonathan Bailor, SANESolution has transformed into a trusted international wellness brand focused on reversing the most common and devastating modern diseases. Using the latest innovations in biochemical research and a “service-first story-based” marketing approach to reach, lift up, and educate consumer health choices, SANESolution is changing the world of wellness by helping everyone from the underprivileged to the Fortune 500 CEO to regain their “SANEity” one new “SANE” consumer at a time. SANESolution was inducted into Inc. 5000’s list of “Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America” for 2020. For more information, visit: https://sanesolution.com/Miss-America

ABOUT BETTER:

BETTER is a transformative food documentary that examines a new, empowering, and unifying way of eating, thinking and living – because now more than ever, everyone needs a simple way to protect their mental and physical health. Unveiling a revolutionary way of eating endorsed by top medical doctors at Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins and The Mayo Clinic, and # 1 New York Times best-selling authors, BETTER attempts to put an end to the “diet wars” with a scientifically backed approach that clarifies the confusing and conflicting diet information while curbing diabetes and obesity (Diabesity). It also features inspiring success stories along with intimate testimonials by everyday Americans who have struggled with negative body image, vulnerability, feelings of inadequacy, and humiliation that bring the movie to life in all too relatable ways. For more information, visit: https://bettermovie.com

About Jonathan Bailor:

Jonathan Bailor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of the world’s fastest growing evidence-based wellness program SANESolution. He founded the field of Wellness Engineering and authored the New York Times best seller The Calorie Myth and The Setpoint Diet, starred in and produced the award-winning movie BETTER, has registered over 26 patents, has spoken at Fortune 100 companies and TED conferences for over a decade, and created the best-selling brain, gut, and hormone supplements Vitaae, Viscera-3, Luminae, and Aamia. His work has been endorsed and implemented by top doctors from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA. Jonathan lives outside Seattle with his wife, Angela, and daughters Aavia and Keirra. For more information, visit: https://jonathanbailor.com/

This recognition by BenchmarkPortal is the remuneration of our team’s hard work and belief that our customers deserve the best.

MERIDEN and WALLINGFORD, Conn. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC is proud to announce they have been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry.

Tom Cappas, MBA, MS RT (R) (MR) – Director of Operations, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC says, “Everything for us starts with improving access to care and building the very best Radiology experience possible today. We made this commitment several years ago, and by building our State of the Art Access Center and bringing on the very best customer focused agents, it fully demonstrates that commitment. This recognition by BenchmarkPortal is the remuneration of our team’s hard work and belief that our customers deserve the best.”

Contact centers achieve the Center of Excellence distinction based on best-practice metrics drawn from the world’s largest database of objective and quantitative data that is audited and validated by researchers from BenchmarkPortal.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. This achievement reaffirms our commitment to be “The nation’s most customer-focused Radiology Organization”. That pledge extends to every agent during every interaction. BenchmarkPortal’s expansive database certified that our objective and metrics are aligned with the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency in our call center,” says Donald Claing, MBA, CCCM, CPM, CMQ/OE – Access Center Manager, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC.

BenchmarkPortal awards the “Center of Excellence” designation to customer service contact centers that rank in the top ten percent of the contact centers surveyed. They are judged against a Balanced Scorecard of metrics for efficiency and effectiveness. Those contact centers that demonstrate superior performance on both cost-related metrics and quality-related metrics compared with their industry peers earn the award.

“The certification of Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC is a direct result of its leadership’s commitment to balancing cost-effective service solutions with best-in-class service performance. It is an achievement of distinction,” says Bruce Belfiore, CEO, BenchmarkPortal.

About Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC

Founded in 1955, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC has grown into a leading and well-established medical imaging practice in Connecticut. Nationally recognized for leadership, patient experience and effective management practices, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC offers the latest imaging technologies and affordable imaging services available. For more information, call 203-694-8405 or visit http://www.MidstateRadiology.com.

About Center of Excellence Certification

Contact centers and their managers who wish to implement best practices and attain world-class performance in their industry have a unique opportunity to certify their contact centers.

BenchmarkPortal’s rigorous certification process has the advantage of referencing all performance goals to their best practices database of thousands of contact centers. Thus, contact centers will be held to performance levels that will improve their competitive position, not just force them to adhere to an arbitrary standard. Discover what the steps to certification are and how they will improve your center’s performance.

About BenchmarkPortal

From its origins in 1995, BenchmarkPortal has become a global leader in the contact center industry, providing benchmarking, certification, training, consulting and industry reports. The BenchmarkPortal team of professionals has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to best practices for the contact center industry.

BenchmarkPortal hosts the world’s largest database of contact center metrics, which is constantly being refreshed with new data. BenchmarkPortal’s mission is to provide contact center managers with the tools and information that will help them optimize their efficiency and effectiveness in their customer communications. For more information on BenchmarkPortal, call 1-800-214-8929 or visit http://www.BenchmarkPortal.com.

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According to the US Census Bureau minorities make up almost 40% of the US population. Healthcare inequities translate into real health problems–including fatal outcomes.

It’s time to move [the healthcare bias] conversation forward. The pandemic really highlighted just how difficult it can be for minority individuals to receive the same level of care as other patients; we need to work on setting up national policies.

OAKLAND, Calif. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows people of color—including African-Americans, Asians, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic or Latino people—make up almost 40% of the United States population.(1) But several determinants of health, such as access to healthcare and systemic racism put these people at higher risk for poor healthcare outcomes, even fatal results. Dr. Maria Hernandez, founder and CEO of Impact4Health, says, “It’s time to move this conversation forward. The pandemic really highlighted just how difficult it can be for minority individuals to receive the same level of care as other patients; we need to work on setting up national policies that not only help underserved communities get better care, but that also improve the diversity of the healthcare workforce.”

While there have been strides toward true equality, we’re not there yet, Dr. Hernandez says. And as a result, healthcare inequities translate into real health problems:(2)

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  The average wait time for African Americans needing kidney transplants is about twice as long as that of white patients.
• African-American infants have a mortality rate of almost 2.5 times greater than whites.
• Hispanic and African-American youth are more likely to die from diabetes.
• Some Asian populations have poorer survival compared to non-Hispanic whites for certain types of cancers at certain stages.

Healthy People 2020 defines healthcare inequities as “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.” In contrast, health equity is defined as the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people.”(3) But equity is closely tied to equality, which means that each individual gets the same resources or opportunities as every other individual.(4)

Part of improving healthcare for minority populations is their inclusion in the healthcare industry itself. 2017 data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that white workers make up over 50% of studied health occupations such as health diagnosing and treating practitioners, health technologists and technicians, and healthcare support. Along with people of color, women are also underrepresented in these professional fields.(5)

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to fixing the problem and addressing healthcare inequities on a national level will take a concentrated effort by lawmakers. As part of his campaign platform, President Joe Biden promised to:(6)

• Defend health care protections for all.
• Double investment in community health centers.
• Expand healthcare insurance coverage to low-income Americans.
• Provide a public health insurance option similar to Medicare.

On his first day in office, Biden also signed an executive order focused on advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities.(7) But so far, efforts have fallen short. National leaders aren’t particularly focused on improving health equity. The pandemic has provided more clarity on the scope of the problem. It’s clear institutional racism still plays a part in how healthcare services are supplied, and specific patient populations, such as low-income patients, aren’t receiving the extra support they need to stay healthy. But lawmakers will need to set clear standards that have not consistently emerged from major healthcare associations.

Some healthcare entities are already aware of this and are working toward this goal. But this will take continuous effort to evaluate inclusion strategies, regroup and revise if those strategies aren’t working, and hold the right people accountable for change.

Social movements such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo have already helped advance the national conversation on inclusion in society. Impact4Health’s Inclusion Scorecard for Population Health is helping healthcare organizations effect real change within their culture by assessing current levels of equity and identifying key activities to improve their health equity strategy. But without the support from national and state leaders, civic organizations, and prominent healthcare groups like the American Medical Association, the fight for health equity continues its uphill battle.

“We cannot achieve better population health without focusing on reducing healthcare inequities among people of color,” says Hernandez. “Until this problem is recognized and dealt with on a national level, inequities will continue to negatively impact health outcomes for these individuals.”

About Impact4Health:

Impact4Health is a multidisciplinary team of community psychologists, public health researchers, physicians and health educators who promote health equity, working in partnership with hospitals, public health departments, and healthcare insurance providers. Strategies employed include training in cross-cultural health, inclusive leadership, and implementing the Inclusion Scorecard for Population Health. Impact4Health is also a leader in the development of health-related Pay for Success initiatives to address asthma-related emergencies for children living in vulnerable communities. For more information, please visit us as http://www.Impact4Health.com.

Sources

1. Bureau, US Census. Census.gov, 2021, census.gov/.

2. “Fact Sheet: The Need for Diversity in the Health Care Workforce .” Health Professionals for Diversity Coalition, aapcho.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/NeedForDiversityHealthCareWorkforce.pdf.

3. “Disparities.” Disparities | Healthy People 2020, 2021, healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Disparities.

4. “Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference?: Online Public Health.” GW, 3 May 2021, onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/.

5. “Sex, Race, and Ethnic Diversity of U.S. Health Occupations (2011-2015).” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Aug. 2017, bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/data-research/diversity-us-health-occupations.pdf.

6. “Health Care and Communities of Color: Joe Biden.” Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website, 29 July 2020, joebiden.com/health-care-communities-of-color/.

7. Aggarwal, Neil K., et al. “Advancing President Biden’s EQUITY Agenda – Lessons from DISPARITIES Work: Nejm.” New England Journal of Medicine, 21 July 2021, nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2101439.

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Precision AIR Reusable Respirator Achieves CSA Certification

“The respiratory protection standards developed by governing bodies are some of the most stringent in the world. This certification ensures Canadians remain well protected, and also gives our international customers confidence in our safety solutions.” – Jay Singh, CCO, PADM Medical

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

Precision ADM Medical Inc. (“PADM Medical™,” or “the Company”), a global leader in medical device solutions, is pleased to announce their Precision AIR™ product has become the first reusable medical 95PFE-L3 respirator to be certified by CSA Group. These certifications demonstrate that the Precision AIR respirator follows the strict standards required for use in respiratory protection.

On August 6, 2021, PADM Medical’s Precision AIR respirator received CSA Group certification after a full assessment of the product and manufacturing facility. The certification program incorporates rigorous quality system requirements, testing key aspects of the respirator’s performance such as filtration and fit, and ongoing compliance with post certification requirements as it relates to inspections and conformity testing. CSA Group’s accredited, special-purpose laboratory, located in Toronto, provides domestic testing and certification of medical-grade PPE including masks, filtering facepiece respirators, medical gloves, protective drapes and apparel such as surgical and isolation gowns, intended for use across Canada.

“Our primary goal in creating Precision AIR was to better protect our frontline healthcare workers,” said Martin Petrak, Chief Executive Officer of PADM Medical. “Our product engineering team has done amazing work in designing Canada’s first certified 95PFE reusable medical respirator that does not use an exhalation valve. Our solution provides excellent protection and function for both the person wearing the respirator and for those around.”

“We are pleased to have certified the Precision AIR, the first reusable medical 95PFE-L3 respirator to be certified by CSA Group,” says Dana Parmenter, Vice President, Industrial, CSA Group. “Not only does certification of this respirator further expand the options for certified PPE available to Canadians, but it represents another example of the tremendous progress made in our domestic manufacturing and local testing and certification capabilities.”

“The respiratory protection standards developed by governing bodies are some of the most stringent in the world,” said Jay Singh, Chief Commercial Officer at PADM Medical. “These standards will not only help ensure that Canadians remain well protected, but also gives our international customers added confidence in our safety solutions.”

For more information about Precision AIR™ and other sustainable PPE products, please visit Precision ADM at http://www.padmmedical.com/.

About Precision ADM Medical Inc.

Precision ADM Medical (PADM Medical) creates and distributes essential medical devices and testing equipment for viral protection and prevention. Founded in 2020 to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic, PADM Medical commercializes innovative new products and is devoted to building and maintaining a secure North American supply chain for PPE.

PADM Medical™ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Precision ADM Inc., an organization that has its roots in the orthopaedic medical device industry and provides contract Advanced Digital Manufacturing® services such as metal additive manufacturing for the medical, aerospace and energy markets.

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We strongly believe in our Mission Statement to “Enrich the lives of our residents, families, and employees” and fundamentally we need to stay healthy and embrace every precaution to carry out this pledge.

BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

As one more preventative measure to its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all, national seniors housing operator Meridian Senior Living is requiring all staff members in its home office and more than 75 communities across the U.S., to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and particularly the spread of the Delta variant, Meridian leadership is rolling out a Mandatory COVID-Vaccination Policy based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities to minimize the risk of spreading this infectious disease in the workplace.

“We strongly believe in our Mission Statement to ‘Enrich the lives of our residents, families, and employees’ and fundamentally we need to stay healthy and embrace every precaution to carry out this pledge,” said Kacy Kang, President and Chief Operating Officer, Meridian Senior Living. “We could not be prouder of our conscientious staff who have been working tirelessly during this pandemic. For our employees to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and complete their vaccinations demonstrates an additional dedication to protect themselves, our residents, and resident families.”

Meridian’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires that current employees complete their vaccinations by September 17, and new hires complete their vaccinations within 45 days to comply. Meridian completely supports the process taken by their staff members by paying for all vaccinations and for the time taken to receive the vaccinations.

Meridian Senior Living operates more than 75 communities across the country and co-manages 24 communities in China. Their U.S. communities remain open and are safer than ever for seniors who need or want their services. To learn more about Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 75 communities in 20 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Binah.ai

TEL AVIV, Israel (PRWEB)
August 11, 2021

Binah.ai, the leading provider of general health and wellness video-based monitoring tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), today announced its technology’s capability to provide heart rate variability (HRV) R-R interval (RRi) raw data remotely via a smartphone or laptop camera.

HRV is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat, responsible for regulating heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, digestion, and more. The ability to measure HRV can serve as an indicator of health issues, mainly of the cardiovascular system.

The capability is the technology’s most recent feature, making it easier for companies developing wellness applications to provide solutions that deliver insights based on HRV, data that required a wearable to extract until today. By using Binah.ai’s video-based technology, organizations can reduce operational costs and improve customer experience and productivity, in addition to enhancing efficiencies across the entire customer lifecycle.

“We continue to explore new ways that Binah.ai’s technology can be tailored to meet the unique needs of companies needing HRV data to develop custom applications, without the need for wearables,” said David Maman, Binah.ai co-founder and CEO. “Offering HRV RRi data, on top of HRV SDNN that Binah.ai already provides, allows us to not only live out our mission of making healthcare more tangible – no matter the location – but also provide raw data access to organizations that wish to take advantage of additional HRV parameters.”

To test the accuracy for its RRi extraction, Binah.ai has conducted trials comparing results with Polar H10 chest strap – which is considered the gold standard in heart rate and HRV extraction – with similar results.

Binah.ai’s award-winning technology leverages a unique mix of AI, signal processing and machine vision capabilities to measures a wide range of vital signs in addition to HRV, such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and mental stress – within seconds – on devices including smartphones, tablets or personal computers. Removing the need for wearables, the technology delivers vital signs monitoring for any adult, regardless of gender and skin color, by analyzing video signals from a selected skin region of a human face.

Organizations interested in using Binah.ai’s technology can easily integrate Binah SDK into their own solution and have access to the HRV RRi data.

For more information, please visit Binah.ai’s website or email info@binah.ai.

About Binah.ai

Binah.ai’s award-winning technology delivers on the company’s vision and mission to allow for basic and universally accessible health and wellness services for everyone, anywhere. We are helping to define and shape the future of digital healthcare and wellness by providing a video-based, easy-to-use vital signs monitoring tool, delivered with medical-grade accuracy. Binah.ai’s proven app has countless use cases that span fields including telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, primary care, personal and corporate wellness, preventive medicine, virtual trials, nursing homes, insurance, in-car wellness and many more. Our technology is built by our unique team of mathematicians, physicists and biotechnology scientists and delivered directly to the doorstep of future-focused companies. These modern, innovative companies understand that the latest technologies and connected services are the roadmap to personalized, streamlined, and universally accessible health services that empower both organizations, as well as personal users.

Binah.ai was recently awarded the CES 2020 Innovation Award, the NTT Data Grand Champion at the 10th Open Innovation International Contest 2020 and was recognized as a Cool Vendor in Gartner’s AI Core Technologies 2019 report.

For more information on Binah.ai, please visit Binah.ai’s website.

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Will Johnson

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