CHICAGO, February 16, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Madison Industries, one of the world’s largest privately held companies, has acquired Montreal-based CAE Healthcare, a technology company that makes the world safer and more productive through cutting-edge medical simulation and training solutions. CAE Healthcare’s comprehensive technology further expands Madison’s leading portfolio of medical solutions. 

“The global CAE Healthcare team could not be more excited to partner with Madison to expand the reach of our simulation technology,” said Jeff Evans, President of CAE Healthcare. “This dedicated focus will allow us to progress simulation innovation and improve clinical outcomes with the most complete set of healthcare training tools available.”

CAE Healthcare empowers healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest by providing integrated physical, digital and virtual simulation-based solutions that enhance medical outcomes. 

“We are excited to welcome the hundreds of global team members at CAE Healthcare into the Madison family,” said Kris Howard, Madison Safety and Flow President and CEO.  “The acquisition of the CAE Healthcare business will strengthen our portfolio as we continue to leverage the world-leading R&D talent in Quebec. The world continues to engage with digital and physical tools to enhance the teaching and training experience; CAE Healthcare is leading the way in improving the capacity and effectiveness of clinicians, nurses, first responders and healthcare professionals globally.”

“More than 2.6 million patients die every year from an adverse event while receiving hospital care,” said Larry Gies, Madison’s Founder and CEO. “CAE Healthcare’s simulation and training solutions have proven to lower that number to improve patient safety. It is a perfect fit for Madison’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.”

About Madison Industries

Madison is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. The team at Madison is committed to building something truly remarkable that long outlasts them while coaching others to reach their highest potential. Please visit us at www.madison.net.

Contact: Matt Huser – Madison Industries +1 404 368 7620 [email protected]

About CAE Healthcare

CAE Healthcare offers integrated education and training solutions to healthcare students and clinical professionals across the professional life cycle, allowing them to develop practical experience in simulated environments before treating patients. CAE Healthcare's full spectrum of simulation solutions includes surgical and imaging simulation, curriculum, the CAE LearningSpace audiovisual and center management platform and highly realistic adult, pediatric and baby patient simulators. Today, hospitals, medical schools, nursing schools, defense forces and societies in more than 80 countries use our training solutions to make healthcare safer. To learn more, visit caehealthcare.com.

CAE Contacts:
General Media
Katya Allison, Manager, Marketing and Communications
+1-941-260-7255, [email protected] 

Trade Media
Mary Beth Kennedy, Sr. Specialist, Marketing and Communications
+1-941-735-0925, [email protected] 

Contact Information:
Matt Huser
CMO
[email protected]
(404) 368-7620


Original Source: CAE Healthcare Joins Madison

State-of-the-Art Eye Care Facility Opens to Serve Orange County Community

ORANGE, Calif., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Coastal Vision Medical Group is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly relocated office in Orange, CA, a move that signifies our growth and our commitment to providing state-of-the-art eye care services. Located at 363 S Main St #325, Orange, CA 92868, the new facility is not just an expansion but a leap forward in our mission to deliver comprehensive eye care excellence.

The new office, conveniently located near major freeways for easy access, features 10 exam lanes, expanded dual surgical suites, and a dedicated study and research arm. These enhancements are designed to offer our patients a more comfortable and technologically enriched environment, reflecting our promise to deliver the most advanced eye care treatments.

Dr. Dan B. Tran, MD, Founder & Medical Director, views the relocation as a milestone in Coastal Vision's journey: "This move is about more than just increasing our space; it's about advancing the quality of care we can provide to our community in Orange County."

The new Orange office is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and Alcon’s complete Wavelight Refractive Suite that includes the FS200 femtosecond laser and the EX500 excimer laser. Coastal Vision physicians offer a comprehensive range of services such as Advanced Custom LASIK, EVO ICL, Cataract, and Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery. This move is part of Coastal Vision’s ongoing effort to ensure that patients receive the highest degree of personalized care using the best technology options available.

About Coastal Vision Medical Group:

Coastal Vision Medical Group is a physician-owned, premier eye care provider, established in 1999 with multiple locations servicing Orange County, Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, and the Inland Empire. We have five eye care centers with locations in Chino, Irvine, Long Beach, Newport Beach, and Orange. Our surgeons are highly trained and experienced in LASIK, Cataract Surgery, the treatment of Glaucoma, and other general ophthalmology conditions. Coastal Vision surgeons and optometrists actively participate in FDA clinical studies to further expand future medical and surgical offerings.

Embedded in our ethos, our tagline "Technique, Technology, Trust" encapsulates our mission to provide the best possible medical and surgical care to our patients utilizing the latest and best technology available.

Contact Information:
Gina Valdemar
Director, Marketing & Business Development
[email protected]
(888) 501-4496


Original Source: Grand Opening of Coastal Vision Medical Group's Advanced Office in Orange, CA

Great Recruiters named Travel Nurses, Inc. top-rated agency for the second half of 2023.

GERMANTOWN, Tenn., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Travel Nurses, Inc. was just named a top-rated healthcare agency by Great Recruiters for the second half of 2023. Out of 38 agencies named, Travel Nurses, Inc. had the highest average rating of 4.95 out of 5.

Travel Nurses, Inc. proudly boasts that 57 percent of their recruiting team is certified on Great Recruiters. To earn this certification, recruiters must have at least 30 reviews on the Great Recruiters platform and maintain a 4.5-star rating. In addition to this honor, Travel Nurses, Inc. recruiter, Marissa Morgan, was named a top recruiter by the platform in the third quarter of 2023. Travel Nurses, Inc. has experienced recruiters who enjoy what they do.

According to Great Recruiters, the rankings were determined by the following criteria:

• Capturing real-time feedback from candidates, clients, and placed talent
• Automating instant action on feedback
• Measuring & improving organizational performance
• Promoting success stories and building social proof to elevate their online reputation

"Having a recruiter who is knowledgeable and (has) your best interest is a life changer as a Travel Nurse!" said one healthcare professional.  

Bryan Burnett, the company’s CEO said, "I'm immensely proud of our team's dedication to excellence, which has been recognized by Great Recruiters. Being named a top-rated healthcare agency underscores our commitment to providing unparalleled service and support to both our nurses and healthcare partners."

Contact Information:
Anna Joy Tamayo
Community and PR Manager
[email protected]
901-347-0271

Catherine Knoll
Vice President of Marketing
[email protected]
901-425-1636
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Original Source: Travel Nurses, Inc. Named Top-Rated Healthcare Agency

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health treatment services, proudly announces the opening of Pasadena Villa Outpatient - Tampa, a new outpatient clinic in Tampa, Florida. Developed in response to unmet demand for superior mental health treatment services, the facility joins Odyssey's growing network of Pasadena Villa Outpatient locations in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Additionally, Odyssey operates two residential treatment centers in Florida: Pasadena Villa Orlando and Lifeskills South Florida. Both residential campuses offer continuum outpatient services on or close to their main campus.

Mental health conditions affect millions of individuals across the United States, and recent data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Kaiser Family Foundation identified that in Florida:

• Over 15% of Florida adults have a mental health condition, and 32% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression disorders.
• 648,000 adults in Florida have a serious mental health condition.

"Expanding services in Florida reflects Odyssey's commitment to addressing the increasing demand for mental health services in the state of Florida and the greater Tampa area," said Richard Clark, CEO of Odyssey. "Our mission is to make high-quality clinical care accessible. This expansion addresses the identified need for outpatient services in Tampa."

The Tampa clinic offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and an evening virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP) for adults of all genders (18 years and older), allowing clients to access the appropriate level of treatment while providing a flexible approach to mental health care. Each client's treatment is supported by close collaboration with providers in the community throughout their treatment.

To learn more, visit the Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Tampa web page. 

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About Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare

Odyssey, founded in 2015, has a diverse clinical network of services treating adults and adolescents for eating disorders, psychiatric disorders, dual diagnosis, and other addictive disorders. Odyssey provides a continuum of care within our Psychiatric Network and Eating Disorder Network, including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, outpatient services, detoxification, and transitional living at over 50 treatment locations and affiliated Odyssey Outpatient Network clinics in nine states with over 600 total beds.

Contact Information:
Vicki Smith
Chief Marketing Officer, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare
[email protected]
615-864-8145


Original Source: Pasadena Villa Outpatient Opens Mental Health Clinic in Tampa, Florida

Following the VHA’s Expansion of Get Well Solutions Across 13,000 Inpatient Beds, Recent Findings Have Underscored a Dramatic Enhancement in the Quality of Care Provided to Veterans

BETHESDA, Md., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Get Well, the market leader in digital patient engagement, today announced unprecedented continued success in its collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), demonstrating substantial improvements in Veteran satisfaction, quality and safety metrics, and workflow efficiency.

In 2023, Get Well expanded to encompass 70 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs), which included the VHA's ambulatory care space where 15 Guided Care plans will be deployed to scale engagement through automated virtual check-ins. Beyond check-ins, Get Well has transformed Veteran care with personalized pathways, streamlined service requests, automated tasks, discharge prep, educational content, and instant feedback.

The impact of Get Well's solutions across the Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISN) is evident in 2023 outcomes, enhancing the overall care journey:

Veteran Satisfaction: Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients (SHEP) Improvement

• 22% increase in staff responsiveness at a Southwest-based VAMC during Q1-Q3 of 2023
• 14% increase in overall rating at a Midwest-based VAMC throughout 2023
• 11% increase in satisfaction with care transition at Northeast-based VAHCS throughout 2023

Quality and Safety: Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL)  Improvement

• 68% decrease in hospital-acquired infections at a Southeast-based VAMC throughout 2023
• 39% decrease in observed minus expected length of stay at a Northeast-based VACHS throughout 2023
• 21% decrease in all-cause 30-day readmissions at a Midwest-based VAMC throughout 2023

Workflow Efficiency: SHEP and SAIL Performance

• 20% decrease in hospital-wide 30-day readmission rate at a Southeast-based VAMC throughout 2023
• 20% decrease in CHF readmission rate at a West Coast-based VAMC throughout 2023
• 16% increase in satisfaction with room cleanliness at a Southeast-based VAMC throughout 2023

"We are so honored to play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare for our nation's Veterans. The 2023 outcomes reflect the combination of our cutting-edge high-tech solutions with high-touch, dedicated care delivery from the talented clinicians and staff across the VA that make a meaningful impact on Veteran care every day," said Michael O’Neil, founder and CEO at Get Well.

"Witnessing the tangible impact of our collaboration with VISNs and VA Medical Centers is a source of pride,” said former VA Secretary Anthony Principi. “What we have achieved underscores our shared commitment to enhancing the care journey for our deserving Veterans. We’re thrilled to continue to build on this success."

The news comes on the heels of an exciting development as the Department of Veterans Affairs launches a $1 million tech sprint for healthcare innovation, aligning with President Biden's executive order to leverage AI in healthcare. Get Well is proud to highlight its ongoing efforts in utilizing AI to enhance healthcare outcomes for Veterans, contributing to the objectives outlined in the recent tech sprint.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Veteran healthcare, Get Well remains steadfast in its commitment to transform the delivery of healthcare for Veterans, and beyond. To learn more, visit getwellnetwork.com.

About Get Well  

Get Well empowers the communities you serve to take control of their healthcare journey. With the Get Well 360 Platform, healthcare organizations can now deliver consumer-centered experiences that build lifelong loyalty while deepening patient relationships, improving clinical quality, and growing market share. Each year, we empower organizations to activate, engage, and retain millions of patients. Learn more at getwellnetwork.com or follow Get Well on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Contact Information:
Rachel Allen
[email protected]
484-844-2678


Original Source: Revolutionizing Veteran Care: Get Well Unveils Breakthrough Outcomes in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Collaboration

Healthcare organizations choose PHP’s software for safer care, better outcomes, and decreased costs

NEW ORLEANS, February 12, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Performance Health Partners, the leading patient and employee safety software provider, has again been named #1 for healthcare Safety, Risk, and Compliance software. In the “2024 Best in KLAS: Software & Services Report,” published on February 7, Performance Health Partners was named the leader in their market category for their safety and risk management tools, including their incident management system. This distinction signifies the second consecutive year that Performance Health Partners has outperformed similar software providers, achieving the highest score in this category.

KLAS Research, an independent research company, specializes in delivering unbiased and comprehensive healthcare IT insights. Their “2024 Best in KLAS: Software & Services Report” evaluates the best-selling healthcare software solutions available in the U.S. market and uses measured quantitative and qualitative data to determine client satisfaction in the categories of culture, loyalty, operations, product, relationship, and value, to help healthcare organizations make informed technology decisions. 

“At KLAS, we firmly believe that the voice of healthcare providers and payers is paramount. The Best in KLAS awards are based on extensive feedback and evaluations from healthcare professionals across the nation," said KLAS Research CEO Adam Gale. "Winning a Best in KLAS award, therefore, is not just about recognition; it shows the trust and confidence that healthcare providers place in the winning vendors. It also helps validate each vendor’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are proud to recognize 2024’s Best in KLAS award winners! Their unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes is wonderfully inspiring.”

To fully evaluate Performance Health Partners’ solutions, KLAS collected feedback from the company’s customers. During these interviews, 100% of customer respondents stated that Performance Health Partners keeps all their promises and that the company avoids charging for every little thing.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized by KLAS Research as the leading healthcare, safety, risk, and compliance software provider for the second consecutive year. At the core of our mission is a deep-seated dedication to the individuals and organizations on the front lines of healthcare,” stated Heidi Raines, founder and CEO of Performance Health Partners. “We’ve built more than a product; we’ve cultivated a community committed to making a difference in an increasingly complex field. This honor from KLAS Research validates our commitment to being a resourceful partner, ready to tackle the challenges our clients face in their mission to deliver safe healthcare.”

Performance Health Partners will be formally recognized for its achievements at the Best In KLAS Awards Show 2024, to be held at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference in March in Orlando.

About KLAS Research
KLAS Research is a data-driven company on a mission to improve the world’s healthcare by enabling provider and payer voices to be heard and counted. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals, KLAS collects insights on software, services and medical equipment to deliver reports, trending data and statistical overviews. KLAS data is accurate, honest and impartial. The research directly reflects the voice of healthcare professionals and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance.

About Performance Health Partners
Performance Health Partners (PHP) (www.performancehealthus.com) is a full-service software provider whose solutions modernize and optimize the performance, quality, patient and employee safety, and operational processes of healthcare organizations. PHP pairs its customizable incident management system and rounding tools with comprehensive, high-touch support services to transform complexity into reliable, scalable processes that drive superior outcomes.

Contact Information:
Mimsie Ladner
Director, Marketing and Communications
[email protected]


Original Source: Performance Health Partners Clinches Top Spot Again: Voted No. 1 in Healthcare Safety, Risk, and Compliance Software by KLAS Research

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., February 12, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Curiteva, a privately held manufacturing and technology company announces the appointment of Kevin Foley, MD, to the board of directors. Dr. Foley is a distinguished neurosurgeon, chairman of the Semmes Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute and a professor of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and biomedical engineering at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. 

Dr. Foley is recognized in the industry as a pioneering inventor and thought leader in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery leading to over 180 issued US Patents and recognition by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons with the Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery. His influence as a board member, lecturer, and professor reaches beyond MIS into disk regeneration, spinal biomechanics, robotics, and advanced materials to revolutionize patient healing and outcomes in spine surgery. 

"We are very excited to have Dr. Foley join our board of directors. His lifetime of experience and notable achievements will be invaluable to Curiteva as we continue our trajectory of innovation with our first of its kind platform technology. Dr. Foley has already provided us with significant clinical insights into our groundbreaking Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK, and we look forward to adding his firsthand experience to the leadership of our company," commented Chad Falciani, Founder and Chairman.

The Inspire implant is redefining spinal surgery, integrating advanced PEEK technology with additive manufacturing to optimize patient outcomes. This advancement in additive manufacturing is a testament to Curiteva's ongoing commitment to excellence in the field of spine surgery.

"It’s a privilege to be part of a company that is so committed to transforming patient care with cutting-edge technologies. I am looking forward to working closely with the Curiteva team to drive future advancements," said Dr. Kevin Foley.

About Curiteva: 

Curiteva is a privately held technology and manufacturing company based in Huntsville, AL. Our business is founded on a commitment to building world-class manufacturing, accelerating research and development, maintaining lean operational discipline, and delivering novel technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the patients they serve. Curiteva is pioneering 3D printing of Trabecular PEEK implants with a bioactive nano-surface to revolutionize how engineered structures and implant biomaterials accelerate immunomodulation, enhance healing, and improve patient outcomes. For more information, please visit www.curiteva.com

Contact Information:
Kristen Kyzer
Director of Business Development
[email protected]
256.213.1057


Original Source: Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Kevin Foley Appointed to Curiteva’s Board of Directors