SportGait and Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission Collaborate to Implement Advanced Concussion Management Protocols, Ensuring Athlete Safety Statewide

WILMINGTON, N.C., August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - SportGait, the brain wellness and medical technology company, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission in an effort to enhance athlete safety throughout the state. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they join forces to implement advanced concussion management protocols and prioritize the well-being of Arizona's boxing and MMA athletes.

The Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission conducted extensive research and evaluation of various systems before selecting SportGait as their trusted partner. SportGait's cutting-edge science, innovative app technology, and dedicated team were instrumental in securing this collaboration.

"I am excited to see the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission enter into a partnership with SportGait," said Danny Vella, Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission Executive Director. "The Commission has an unwavering commitment to fighter safety and this partnership will further the protection of unarmed combat sports athletes in the state."

The commission's decision reflects the shared values of both organizations in prioritizing the safety and well-being of athletes in boxing and MMA.

As part of this partnership, all athletes licensed by the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission will undergo baseline testing. This crucial step will establish individualized health profiles and enable the monitoring of athletes' cognitive performance and recovery over time. By implementing SportGait's comprehensive concussion decision support system, the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission aims to provide an extra layer of protection and ensure the long-term health of their athletes.

"The commission and SportGait agree player safety comes first. We are honored and grateful to add this extra layer of protection for their athletes," says SportGait CEO Chris Newton.

SportGait's track record speaks for itself, having tested thousands of athletes across various sports, age groups, and skill levels. Medical professionals have relied on SportGait's technology to guide athletes through the recovery process, ensuring a safe return to sport and activity. 

About SportGait

SportGait is a concussion decision support and recovery system that offers a scalable platform for medical providers, coaches, and parents. Their array of assessments are best-in-class and research-backed with the goal of bridging brain wellness with medical technology. The scientifically developed system aids and educates users in effectively evaluating and monitoring the sequelae of concussion. SportGait is a highly trusted source of medical technology and was chosen to be the enterprise-wide standard for concussion testing for one of the top five largest hospital systems in the U.S. For more information please visit https://sportgait.com.

Contact Information:
Bethany Vietmeier
Marketing Manager
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4127205195


Original Source: Sportgait Partners With Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission to Enhance Athlete Safety Throughout the State

Virtual care company is proud to support members nationwide with preventive, chronic, mental health and urgent care needs and achieves a +95 Net Promoter Score among patients using Virtual Primary Care.

CHICAGO, August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - First Stop Health (FSH), a leading virtual care company for primary, urgent and mental health care needs, is proud to celebrate one year of providing exceptional Virtual Primary Care to members. Virtual Primary Care connects patients to primary care doctors who are part of the FSH virtual practice and can provide care for preventive, chronic and mental health concerns. Members also have access to FSH's Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) through Virtual Primary Care. 

"The potential impact of primary care has long been realized, but patients have to actually use the service for their lives to be transformed," said Teira Gunlock, CEO of FSH. "We built Virtual Primary Care in response to patient need, but just as importantly, we designed this service with high engagement and user experience as the priorities." 

FSH Virtual Primary Care connects members to doctors in less than five days (on average and based on first-preferred appointment), with many appointments available next day. Virtual Primary Care members can schedule virtual visits via app, website or phone. FSH doctors are available to support patients by coordinating care for labs, imaging and procedure orders, managing medications, supporting disease management, referring patients to in-network specialists and providing care follow-up. Plus, virtual visits with FSH doctors are free to patients and their dependents. As a standalone solution, Virtual Primary Care visits do not incur medical claims — saving money for employers and their employees. 

This past year, FSH Virtual Primary Care averaged 96% perfect 5-star ratings. Top conditions treated included anxiety, depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Many members also used FSH Virtual Primary Care to complete their annual wellness exams. Fifty percent of Virtual Primary Care patients were new to primary care, signaling that FSH is changing how patients think about engaging with their health. When asked to share what motivated them to use FSH Virtual Primary Care, 42% of members shared it was due to convenience, 23% said employer incentive/prompting and 12% were looking for support for a health issue. Ninety-four percent of Virtual Primary Care users plan to use it again and 96% would recommend FSH to a friend or colleague. 

Members also revealed that compared to in-person care, Virtual Primary Care was easier, quicker and almost the same as or better than in-person experiences. A recent study found that virtual care performed comparably or better than in-person care in 82% of the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures studied. Patients who used virtual care experienced better chronic disease management and prevention and they were also more likely to receive a mental health screening. This evidence highlights a positive association of primary care delivered in a virtual setting and supports the importance of a strong primary care provider and patient relationship.  

FSH recently enhanced its Virtual Primary Care steerage capabilities through its partnership with a premier transparency partner. To improve member care coordination, the FSH Care Team can now leverage 13 billion points of claims data for better in-network referrals based on cost and quality. For each provider recommendation delivered through FSH Virtual Primary Care, an average of $441 is saved in claims-based costs and cases are 26% less costly.  

About First Stop Health 

First Stop Health (FSH) provides care that people love^® with various digital healthcare services. Patients can access virtual care 24/7 via app, website or phone. We help them save time and money with safe, convenient, high-quality virtual care solutions — Primary Care, Urgent Care & Mental Health. FSH was named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2022 and 2023, and ranked one of the fastest-growing private companies for the past five years by Inc. 5000. In 2023, FSH was also recognized in Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 as one of the Chicago-area's fastest-growing companies and as a 2023 Well-Being Trailblazer presented by Archetype and WELCOA. 

Contact Information:
Emily Kunisch
Senior Manager, Marketing
[email protected]
888-691-7867 x-410


Original Source: First Stop Health Celebrates One Year of Virtual Primary Care

New solution leverages Get Well's mobile experience to unlock patient reach, engagement, and loyalty

BETHESDA, Md., August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Get Well, the global leader in digital patient engagement, today unveiled its Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution, which has been launched in partnership with emergency department leaders at Palomar Health in San Diego: California's largest healthcare district. 

Today, 65 percent of hospital admissions come through the emergency department and the median length of stay is 246 minutes according to the Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance. As emergency departments continue to face overcrowding and longer boarding times, hospitals are faced with patient communication and overall experience challenges. Further, the proliferation of point solutions across different settings confuses patients and frustrates overburdened care teams while creating a fragmented digital experience.

The new Get Well Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution provides digital patient activation, triage, education, entertainment, discharge care transitions, and monitoring for hospital settings. Key features include:

• An end-to-end mobile-first patient experience including personalized welcome information, care team details, symptom monitoring and real-time feedback
• AI-driven SMS texting 
• Consumer-grade self-service including relaxation and entertainment
• Patient education via health videos and medication library
• Wait time functionality and notification

"Emergency department patient volumes are high at Palomar Health, causing patient throughput and communication challenges. Get Well's new Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution directly addresses expectation setting and overall mobile patient experience," said Tracy Page, District Director of Emergency Services at Palomar Health. "The Get Well platform enables rapid innovation by leveraging existing interfaces, content and capabilities such as bi-directional texting, and helps us avoid the need for more point solutions for patient engagement." 

Palomar Health launched the Get Well Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution in Fall 2022. To date, overall mobile patient activation following the launch has increased 3X and Palomar Health plans to continue partnering with Get Well as the company releases further updates to its Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution. 

"Leading health systems have made it clear that they want a comprehensive platform versus point solutions, especially when touching patients directly," said Todd Strickler, Get Well Senior Vice President of Product Management. "Our new Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution builds upon the proven success of our Get Well platform, enabling our teams to drive rapid innovation and efficiently meet the needs of healthcare organizations today - not down the road. Platforms matter." 

Subsequent integrations of the Get Well platform will include an inpatient experience feature. This phase will offer patients a mobile experience, post-discharge support and an on-site Get Well Navigator to help improve the patient experience and workflow automation for all Palomar Health staff. This Navigator is one of the many ways Palomar Health is reimagining healthcare by removing the fear out of it and providing extraordinary patient experiences.  

For more information on Palomar Health, please visit PalomarHealth.org. For more information on Get Well, please visit getwellnetwork.com. 

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About Get Well

Get Well provides enterprise digital patient experience and navigation solutions for hospitals and communities around the world. Our products empower healthcare organizations to deliver patient-centered experiences that drive retention and growth, increase patient satisfaction, improve clinical quality and reduce cost of care. Learn more at getwellnetwork.com or follow Get Well on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

About Palomar Health  

Established in 1948, the award-winning team at Palomar Health provides the most comprehensive healthcare in North San Diego County through its two medical centers and more than 900 affiliated medical providers serving more than half a million people. Palomar Health is San Diego County's only member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and is nationally recognized as operating one of America's 250 Best Hospitals; a Best 100 Hospital for joint replacement and orthopedic surgery; a Best Hospital for stroke care, heart care and bariatric surgery; a Diabetes and Stroke Center of Excellence; and a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery, cardiac care and maternity.  

Through its network of providers, Palomar Health offers medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, cardiovascular care, emergency services, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, women's health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery at offices strategically located throughout the North San Diego County region. For more information, please visit PalomarHealth.org.  

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Bianca Kasawdish
Vice President of Public Relations, InnoVision Marketing Group
[email protected]

Adrienne Chen
[email protected]
(415) 722-1907


Original Source: Get Well Unveils Emergency Department & Inpatient Care Engagement Solution, Launches at Palomar Health

Judah VanSyckel, Founder of Saluda Law, LLC, Recognized by Columbia Business Monthly Among the 2023 Legal Elite of the Midlands, Receiving the Top Number of Votes in Four Categories

LEXINGTON, S.C., August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Saluda Law is proud to announce that Attorney Judah VanSyckel has been recognized as the top vote recipient for Columbia Business Monthly's 2023 Legal Elite in the categories of Criminal — White Collar, Corporate Investigations, Criminal — General, and Criminal — DUI. He was also selected for inclusion in the Healthcare category. VanSyckel is thankful to have been recognized by Columbia Business Monthly and other South Carolina attorneys for the fourth consecutive year. 

"It's an honor to be named among these attorneys. Thank you for your support and recognition," said VanSyckel. "I would also like to thank my clients who have trusted me with their legal needs through the years."

Admitted to practice in the state courts of South Carolina, VanSyckel is also admitted to the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. His core practice areas include criminal defense and whistleblower matters. His background as a former healthcare fraud prosecutor has given him insight and experience in these areas.

VanSyckel has experience with both criminal and civil matters in federal and state courts. In Federal Court, he has represented defendants charged with white-collar offenses like money laundering, unlicensed money transfer business, wire fraud, and theft of government property. He has filed multiple False Claims Act lawsuits in Federal District Court as part of his whistleblower practice. He also has experience with the process of submitting FIRREA/FIAFEA declarations. In state court, as part of his white collar practice, he has represented individuals charged with securities fraud, insurance fraud, breach of trust, obtaining goods under false pretenses, and other offenses. VanSyckel has also represented defendants charged with murder, armed robbery, DUI, and other offenses. He is a 2010 graduate of the Charleston School of Law and a 2006 graduate of the Honors College at the University of South Carolina. 

VanSyckel's primary office is located at 137 E. Butler Street, Lexington, SC 29072. The office can be contacted at 803-939-6927.

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Teresa Pierce
Legal Assistant
[email protected]
803-939-6927

Amie Douglass
Legal Assistant
[email protected]
803-939-6927


Original Source: Fourth Consecutive Year: Attorney Judah VanSyckel Named Among the 2023 Legal Elite of the Midlands

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Unify Medical, Inc., a privately-held, smart surgical visualization technology company, announced that it will be commencing a preliminary clinical assessment with the Cleveland Clinic to detect fluorescently labeled sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of smart surgical head-mounted technology.

"Conducting our first preliminary clinical assessment is an enormous achievement for Unify Medical," said Rick Kovach, CEO of Unify Medical. "We believe this transformational technology can become the standard of care and look forward to bringing it to market so more breast cancer patients can benefit from the improved outcomes." 

About Fluorescence-guided Surgery

To date, surgeons have faced limitations in confidently assessing the location and full extent of cancerous tissue while operating. Unify Medical's fluorescent visualization technology can assist surgeons in visualizing and improving the technical performance and success of sentinel node biopsy.

About Unify Medical, Inc.

Unify Medical develops surgical visualization technologies, including fluorescent surgical solutions, to identify fluorescent lymph nodes so they can be removed more completely. The Company's first product is currently under development for use during multiple surgical applications and is not yet FDA-approved. For more information, visit www.unifymedical.com.

Contact Information:
Rick Kovach
President & CEO
[email protected]


Original Source: Unify Medical Announces Commencement of Clinical Trial

Professional Employer Organization, EvolveHR, Achieves a Remarkable NPS Score of 87, Exceeding Industry Averages and Paving the Way for Continued Success

CHICAGO, August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - EvolveHR is delighted to announce the exceptional results of its recent Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey. The company's dedication to providing top-notch professional services has been validated by an outstanding NPS score of 87, setting a new service standard in the industry.

What is Net Promoter Score (NPS)? NPS is a widely recognized metric that measures customer loyalty and satisfaction. It is based on a simple question: "On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend EvolveHR to a friend or colleague?" Customers who respond with scores of 9 or 10 are classified as promoters, while those who score 7 or 8 are considered passive, and scores of 6 or below are categorized as detractors. The NPS is calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters, resulting in a score between -100 and +100.

"In the competitive landscape of professional services, where customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of success, our NPS score of 87 is a testament to our commitment to living out our values and not just servicing but building human connections with our clients," said Salo Doko, CEO of EvolveHR. "This score demonstrates that our clients are enthusiastic advocates who are likely to recommend us to others."

The NPS score of 87 reflects the efforts of the EvolveHR team members, who continually strive to deliver the highest-quality service to the company's clients. 

Here are some key factors that contribute to EvolveHR's success:

Client-Centric Approach: EvolveHR places its clients at the center of everything it does. The team goes above and beyond to understand their unique needs, challenges, and goals. By building strong relationships and well-thought-out solutions, EvolveHR creates lasting shoulder-to-shoulder partnerships based on trust and mutual success.

Unparalleled Expertise: EvolveHR's team of professionals brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to the table, staying ahead of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure that the company's clients receive innovative advice and support. The team's expertise empowers EvolveHR's clients to make informed decisions and achieve their business objectives.

Continuous Improvement: EvolveHR is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. By leveraging the latest technologies, embracing industry advancements, and actively seeking client feedback, the company consistently enhances its service offerings and ensures that it remains at the forefront of the industry.

Looking Ahead: As EvolveHR celebrates its NPS score, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to raising the bar even higher and will continue to invest in its team, technology, and processes to deliver exceptional value to its clients.

"We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients for their support and trust in EvolveHR. We are honored to serve you and look forward to continuing our journey together," Doko said.

For more information, visit www.EvolveHR.com.

Contact Information:
Brenda Rowan
VP, Client Services
[email protected]
(312) 971-6332


Original Source: EvolveHR is Setting a New Service Standard With an Impressive NPS Score of 87