Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña says that DC Studios co-head James Gunn has seen the movie and enjoyed it.
Before the new DC Universe officially kicks off with Superman: Legacy, we still have two films that were developed under the old DCEU to go — Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Blue Beetle. The Aquaman sequel won’t be released until December, but Blue Beetle will be hitting theaters next month, and star Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) told Total Film that it has gotten the seal of approval from James Gunn himself.
“I just remember James Gunn has this really excited energy to him all the time,” Xolo Maridueña said. “But them coming into this position of the movie already being made, and then being like, ‘All right [mimes rifling through a filing cabinet as if rummaging through the movie], let’s see what we have here’ – it was very rewarding for them to actually respond well to it and enjoy it. They had their notes here and there story-wise, but I think, in capturing the essence of Jaime and the Reyes family, [they] think we did a really great job.” While Superman: Legacy will be the first movie in the DCU, James Gunn has said that Blue Beetle is the first DCU character.
In addition to Xolo Maridueña, Blue Beetle also stars Adriana Barraza (Rambo: Last Blood) as Jaime’s grandmother, Nana, Damían Alcázar (Narcos: Mexico) as his father, Elpidia Carrillo (Mayans M.C.) as his mother, Bruna Marquezine (God Save the King) as Jenny Kord, Raoul Max Trujillo (Sicario) as Carapax, with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking) as Victoria Kord, and George Lopez (Rio) as Jaime’s Uncle Rudy. The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (American Horror Stories) as Jaime’s sister, Milagro, and Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) as Dr. Sanchez. Angel Manuel Soto (Charm City Kings) directed Blue Beetle from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (Miss Bala).
The remnants of the previous DC franchise haven’t done all that well at the box office, but Xolo Maridueña has said that Blue Beetle could spawn a franchise in the DCU, it just depends on how the movie performs. “If we get one movie or a trilogy and f**king fold this into the Justice League shit, we’re ready for the whole nine,” Maridueña said. “For me and Angel [Manuel Soto, director] and the team, we kicked ass with this movie. It just depends on numbers.“
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Baptist Health, Kentucky's largest health system, has announced a partnership with Chronicled's MediLedger to pioneer a new era of contract management within healthcare.
Baptist Health is the inaugural hospital system to utilize MediLedger's groundbreaking blockchain technology solution to ensure pharmaceuticals bought by the nine-hospital system are correctly priced.
"With more than 400 locations that purchase pharmaceuticals, and over 40,000 pharmaceuticals available for purchase on each of those accounts, Baptist Health was looking for a turnkey solution to smooth the lines of communication and ensure we receive the correct negotiated contracted prices for pharmaceutical products in a timely fashion," said Thomas Matanich, system director of pharmacy contract management for Baptist Health.
Matanich said the current process is cumbersome, opaque, and often resulted in lengthy claims reprocessing work, creating cash flow issues.
"The industry needed a real-time environment for all parties to partner and eliminate costs associated with claims rework," Matanich added, "Mediledger and blockchain technology will allow us to collaborate in real-time with the Premier group purchasing organization, manufacturers, and wholesalers to identify price discrepancies at the beginning of the purchasing process, addressing any potential pricing discrepancy before a purchase is made and subsequent claims rework required."
MediLedger's platform transforms the traditional approach to managing contracts, proactively identifying discrepancies and automating alignment between trading partners and customers. With MediLedger, contracts among group purchasing organizations, manufacturers, wholesalers, and health systems such as Baptist Health are synchronized, maintaining accurate pricing across all sites. This pricing transparency, coupled with the ability to publish rosters directly to all parties involved, ensures up-to-date and accurate information sharing, leading to more informed decision-making.
"Our partnership with MediLedger reflects our commitment to innovation and operational excellence," said Nilesh Desai, Baptist Health's Chief Pharmacy Officer. "Their blockchain solution will enable us to streamline processes, improve service delivery, and play an even more significant role in contract negotiations and pricing processes which, in turn, will have a positive impact on patient cost and care."
The decision to partner with MediLedger reinforces Baptist Health's commitment to enhanced transparency with resulting optimized revenue, improved cash flow, and increased influence and decision-making power within the industry.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Baptist Health, a true trailblazer in the healthcare sector," added Vinod Lakhani, CEO of MediLedger. "Their dedication to innovation aligns with our vision at MediLedger and we are excited to support Baptist Health as they continue to shape the future of healthcare. Adding hospital systems to MediLedger network will expand the value of the network to all its participants. We are confident that Baptist Health's participation in the MediLedger network will help to accelerate the adoption of the MediLedger network in the life sciences sector. Together, we can help to make transactions more efficient and transparent for the life science industry."
About Baptist Health
Founded in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, Baptist Health is a full-spectrum health system dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. The Baptist Health family consists of nine hospitals, employed and independent physicians, and more than 450 points of care, including outpatient facilities, physician practices and services, urgent care clinics, outpatient diagnostic and surgery centers, home care, fitness centers, and occupational medicine and physical therapy clinics.
Baptist Health's eight owned hospitals include more than 2,300 licensed beds in Corbin, Elizabethtown, La Grange, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond and New Albany, Indiana. Baptist Health also operates the 410-bed Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in Madisonville, Kentucky in a joint venture with Deaconess Health System based in Evansville, Indiana. Baptist Health employs more than 22,500 people in Kentucky and surrounding states.
Baptist Health is the first health system in the U.S. to have all of its hospitals recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center with either a Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designation for nursing excellence.
Baptist Health's employed provider network, Baptist Health Medical Group, has more than 1,650 providers offering care in 74 specialties, including more than 780 physicians and more than 870 advanced practice clinicians. Baptist Health's physician network also includes more than 2,000 independent physicians.
MediLedger, administered by Chronicled, is an industry pioneer, offering blockchain-based solutions for the healthcare industry. Their decentralized network enables seamless, transparent communication among healthcare providers, enhancing patient safety, improving healthcare outcomes, and optimizing operations. Learn more here.
Baptist Health Media Contact:
Kit Fullenlove Barry Director, Public Relations Baptist Health Louisville, Kentucky 502.253.5367 [email protected]
MediLedger Media Contact:
Juli Cooper Head of Marketing Chronicled San Francisco, CA [email protected]
Contact Information:
Kit Fullenlove Barry
Director, Public Relations [email protected]
502.253.5367
The company pioneered and received clearance earlier this year on the world's first 3D printed, fully interconnected porous PEEK interbody.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Curiteva, a privately held technology and manufacturing company based in Huntsville, AL announces the commercial launch of its Inspire Porous PEEK HAFUSE Cervical Interbody System.
The company pioneered and received clearance earlier this year on the world's first 3D printed, fully interconnected porous PEEK interbody. This extraordinary advancement in additive manufacturing of polymers creates a new classification of interbody fusion devices with optimal characteristics for bony healing.
"We are very pleased with the positive surgeon feedback we received during our limited release in April. Now with full commercialization, the team is excited to see continued adoption of our novel 3D printed porous PEEK implant with HAFUSE Technology," stated Mark Mohlman, EVP. "This launch is just the beginning as we continue to develop our additional lumbar portfolio scheduled for launch in 2024."
The Inspire platform is manufactured with a proprietary, patented Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer designed, programmed, and built by Curiteva. This ground-breaking additive process produces a fully interconnected and integrated porous structure traversing the entire implant to promote osseointegration, improve radiographic assessment, and deliver superior biomechanics. The first-to-market combination of the HAFUSE nanotechnology surface treatment and novel porous PEEK structure creates a hydrophilic, bioactive environment for cell attachment, proliferation, and healing in pre-clinical animal and in vitro studies.
"Curiteva received FDA clearance in February, initiated our alpha release in April and scaled to a commercial launch in July. I am proud of the entire Curiteva team for another milestone achievement and grateful to our surgeons and distributors for their patience and support," commented CEO Mike English.
The Inspire technology will be featured at the NASS meeting later this year.
Curiteva is a privately held technology and manufacturing company dedicated to advancing spine surgery and improving clinical outcomes by partnering with providers and suppliers to deliver innovative and intuitive implant systems to the market. 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.
Contact Information:
Kristen Kyzer
Director of Business Development [email protected]
256.213.1057
Happy Head and Its Dermatologists Have Developed an All-in-One Daily Capsule With Spironolactone, Minoxidil and Vitamin D3 to Treat Women's Hair Loss
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Happy Head today announces the launch of its new hair-growing 3-in-1 SuperCapsuleTM for women under 50. Designed by top-of-the-line board-certified dermatologists and hair restoration experts, these once-daily hair growth capsules were formulated with the strongest prescription-grade ingredients designed specifically for women's hair growth. These SuperCapsulesTM are the first of their kind, infusing FDA-approved ingredients including Spironolactone, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3 all into a single daily capsule.
Hair loss is a condition that affects millions of people, causing intense psychological and emotional distress. And women make up more than 40 percent of those struggling with hair loss and female pattern baldness. However, women are often left with limited treatment options: many treatments are designed only with male biology in mind. But with hair loss being so closely tied to hormone levels in the body, many treatment options come with undesirable side effects for women or are just flat-out ineffective.
Happy Head launched its first SuperCapsuleTM geared towards men and women over age 50 in January 2023. After seeing huge success with the product, the company has decided to expand the portfolio and launch a version especially designed for the needs of women under 50.This new formulation was designed specifically with women under 50 in mind. The main ingredients of the capsule include Spironolactone, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3, which are some of the strongest, clinically proven hair growth medicines on the market. Dermatologists say three to six months of daily SuperCapsuleTM use will not only help regrow lost hair, but also prevent future hair loss.
"There are several key differences between hair loss patterns in men and women," said Dr. Ben Behnam, M.D., FAAD, and co-founder of Happy Head. "These differences are essential to consider when it comes to making an effective treatment plan. There is a lot of emotional suffering when people are dealing with hair loss. At Happy Head, we hope to ease some of the psychological effects of hair loss and aim to give both men and women renewed confidence regarding their hair."
About Happy Head
Happy Head is a telemedicine provider of dermatologist-prescribed, customized hair medicine and treatments. Founded in 2021, Happy Head specializes in customized formulas to prevent and treat hair loss in both men and women. Happy Head products are backed by some of the best dermatologists and hair restoration experts in the industry. The company hopes to help people struggling with hair loss to not only regrow their hair, but also regain their confidence and sense of self that is sometimes caused by hair loss.
Minority-Inclusive Business Event to Attract 700+ Attendees, Offering Access to LA County, City, and Metro Representatives for Unfiltered Contract and Grant Insights
Contract Ready 700 Over 700+ minorities in need of contracts and grants in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Celebrating its 10th milestone event within four years, Rambo House, in partnership with LENDISTRY, announces "Rambo's Contract Ready" on Aug. 5. This influential, free contract and grant event, taking place at the LAX Westin Hotel, is the largest of its kind in the county for minority and women small business owners, and is expected to draw over 700 attendees.
Led by Dion Rambo, a Los Angeles County Commissioner for the Quality & Productivity Commission, this event stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to increase inclusion in contracting throughout Los Angeles County. As the creative force behind initiatives such as Accessing LA Series, Los Angeles Small Business Mayor Summit, Building LA Today, and Pull Up Mental Health Concert, Rambo has made significant strides in enhancing opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs.
The event offers a fast-paced learning environment where LA County, City, and Metro representatives provide critical resources for certification, contract, and grant information. Each expert speaker will deliver insightful, rapid-fire presentations, limited to just six minutes.
Kicking off at 9:30 a.m. with a special Q&A session hosted by Dion Rambo, the main event follows from 10 a.m. to noon, imparting essential strategies for finding and winning contracts in LA County.
Dion Rambo is available for pre-event interviews. Media representatives interested in gaining exclusive insights into the event can contact him directly at (310) 570-2506.
Registration is now open at www.DionRambo.com, taking just three minutes to complete. Attendees can enjoy complimentary refreshments and avail parking at $15 (with event validation).
Join "Rambo's Contract Ready" and contribute to a mission that democratizes access to crucial business knowledge, inspires entrepreneurial success, and fosters inclusion in contracting across the county.
About Rambo House
Rambo House is a Los Angeles-based company committed to boosting local businesses and uplifting minority and women business owners. Known for its innovative and highly impactful events, Rambo House provides indispensable, unfiltered information and resources to the local business community. www.rambohouse.com
Contact Information:
Dion Rambo
President, Rambo House & Contract Ready [email protected]
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Over 700+ minorities in need of contracts and grants in Los Angeles
If You're a Man Living in NYC This Summer, Having Nothing to Wear is No Longer an Excuse
FROME x HYDE Ask someone on a date, schedule a styling appointment, and the rest is taken care of by the HYDE Team.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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First Round's On Me, a dating app that is drastically changing how users approach dating by encouraging in-person connections, and Hyde, a menswear styling and rental clothing service, are thrilled to announce a new collaboration that makes finding dates, and looking your best for those dates, easier than ever before.
This partnership brings together two brands that are committed to changing the dating and fashion industry, through innovation, style, and client satisfaction. The FROME x Hyde integration makes it seamless to match with a date, book a styling appointment, and get a complete outfit and a curated look, delivered straight to your door, just in time for the date.
"First impressions matter, especially on a date. Our partnership with FROME means that the app's users can get affordable, easy access to high-end designer clothing so they can look their best and feel their most confident," says Hyde's co-founder and Chief Product Officer Aaron Crist.
The FROME x Hyde integration is initially being rolled out to FROME's male user base in the New York area, with the eventual goal of rolling out to all cities and genders. Sign up, get matched, and get started making real connections and looking your best — it's never been easier.
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LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Richard Langson Founder of FemAid , a pioneering medical device company dedicated to empowering women's health, is proud to announce the completion of prototyping and the filing of its patent. The FemAid device stops leakage utilizing a patent-pending check valve device, which is non-surgically placed in the woman's urethra. It is fully adjustable to fulfill a women's personal needs. It interrupts the flow of urine until activated by the woman applying pressure to her bladder. This overpowers the check valve and lets the urine flow. The device can be inserted or removed at any time by the woman utilizing the supplied insertion/removal stylist.
The FemAid device is economical and easy to use. It is made of body-friendly Teflon material and is designed for maximum comfort. It comes sealed with antibacterial numbing ointment to minimize infection and pain, with a personal applicator included. The woman can insert the device herself or have a medical practitioner insert it for her.
Female Incontinence is a common and often overlooked health concern that affects over one billion women worldwide, causing discomfort, embarrassment and diminished quality of life. FemAid is committed to providing women with a solution that addresses this pervasive issue, offering a non-invasive and drug-free alternative for those seeking relief.
The completion of the prototyping phase signifies a significant advancement for FemAid. Through tireless research and development efforts, the company has engineered a novel device specifically designed to target the root cause of urinary incontinence in women and a breakthrough in treatment options. FemAid is actively seeking strategic investors who share their vision and passion for improving women's lives affected by urinary incontinence. By partnering with strategic investors, the company aims to accelerate the development process and bring this innovative device to market as soon as possible, benefiting women globally.
The next steps for FemAid involve raising development funding and navigating the FDA registration process. The company remains dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficacy, ensuring that its devices meet all regulatory requirements before becoming commercially available to women in need.
For more information about FemAid and their revolutionary non-surgical, non-drug incontinence devise, please contact:
Richard Langson, Founder, FemAid
775 720-6670
Contact Information:
Richard Langson
Founder [email protected]
17757206670
Wonka director Paul King says that casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in the movie was a real light bulb moment.
Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa; it’s either the greatest thing in the world or pure nightmare fuel, depending on who you ask. Personally, I kind of loved it. The recently released Wonka trailer concluded with Hugh Grant in all his Oompa Loompa glory, and it’s something director Paul King knew he needed to see.
After working with Hugh Grant on Paddington 2, Paul King told Empire that knew he wanted to bring the actor back for Wonka after he re-read Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “Going back to the book, and reading all those poems, and hearing [the Oompa Loompas’] voice as a very sort of cynical, sarcastic, cruel, funny, but wicked voice, I went, ‘Oh… That’s sort of a bit like Hugh!’,” King said. “It was a real light bulb moment – you go, ‘Hugh Grant’s an Oompa-Loompa! Yes please! Merry Christmas, with a bow on it.’“
Paul King decided to keep the look of the Oompa Loompa’s seen in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory rather than redesign the characters. “It just felt like that’s what an Oompa Loompa was, in my head. I suppose because the ’71 movie is so beloved by me, as well as other people, I didn’t really want to reinvent the wheel on that,” King said. “I felt like doing something that sat with that iconography. I love ‘Pure Imagination’, I love the Oompa Loompa songs, I loved how the Oompa Loompas looked. And that felt like the iconic look of Oompa Loompas.” Paul King and his team have been working on getting the Hugh Grant Oompa Loompa looking as great as he can. “Because it’s CG, it looks terrible until it looks good,” King said. “And then you go, ‘Ah, perfect!’ It’s a miracle.’”
Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet in the title role and will tell “the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.” In addition to Chalamet, Wonka also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and more. Wonka will hit theaters on December 15th.
What did you think of Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in the Wonka trailer?
Launch Solidifies Bulk Reef Supply / BRS as the ultimate online shopping destination for both freshwater and saltwater aquarists.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Aperture Pet & Life, the integrated company for some of the largest brands in the aquatics industry, including Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine and AquaIllumination, is pleased to announce BRS Fresh, a new online shopping destination dedicated to freshwater aquarists, as part of BulkReefSupply.com.
For over 15 years, Bulk Reef Supply, also known as BRS, has become one of the leading online destinations for saltwater aquarists. Through the curation of innovative, best-in-class products and a YouTube video library with over 130 million views, BRS has aimed to help make owning an aquarium as enjoyable and easy as possible.
Expanding upon its saltwater legacy, BRS Fresh's focus will be ensuring freshwater aquarists have the industry's leading products, including aquariums, lighting, pumps, plants, food, and accessories, and the right information to inspire, create and maintain thriving aquariums.
"Ensuring aquarists are successful is at the heart of this new online shopping experience," said Jesse Robertson, Vice President of Aperture Pet & Life's Freshwater Business. "From the products to the content we're partnering on with many in the freshwater community who have tremendous knowledge to share, we see BRS Fresh as a partner and resource for aquarists."
The addition of the BRS Freshwater shopping experience allows Bulk Reef Supply to become a one-stop shopping experience for aquarists who have both salt and freshwater aquariums. Bulk Reef Supply Saltwater and Freshwater customers will also be able to earn loyalty points on both online experiences that can be redeemed on either the freshwater or saltwater shopping experiences.
Bulk Reef Supply's commitment to sustainability is equally present in freshwater. The company takes great care to ensure the products it offers are ethically sourced and contribute to responsible animal husbandry. By partnering with trusted suppliers and adhering to responsible practices, Bulk Reef Supply promotes the conservation of aquatic ecosystems and supports the well-being of all aquatic species.
To celebrate the grand opening, BRS Fresh will be offering exclusive promotions and discounts on a wide range of freshwater products over the next several weeks. The company remains steadfast in delivering exceptional products, unparalleled customer service, and a wealth of knowledge to support the thriving aquarium community.
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry's leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry's largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 130 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems and continue its rich history in supporting critical research, conservation and education that supports our world's barrier reefs and marine life.
A Leader in Developing Cutting-Edge Hospital Applications, M2 Information Systems Launches IRIS Family Messaging to Help Streamline Communication & Foster Stronger Connections Between Patients, Their Families & Healthcare Professionals
EDMONDS, Wash., July 18, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Seattle-based M2 Information Systems introduces an innovative family messaging platform, enhancing the patient-care continuum by bridging communication gaps between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
M2 Information Systems, a leader in developing cutting-edge hospital applications, today announces the launch of its newest offering, the IRIS Family Messaging. This groundbreaking product represents a significant step in streamlining communication and fostering stronger connections between patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
For nearly three decades, M2 Information Systems has pioneered technology solutions that have transformed the medical sector, ranging from PC-based order management systems to clinical workflow applications. Leveraging its vast expertise, the company created the first hospital web-based clinical systems and has since established itself as a trailblazer in the digital health technology landscape.
Today, that pioneering spirit continues with the launch of IRIS Family Messaging. Building on the success of MicroBloggingMD (MBMD), IRIS Family Messaging has been developed to empower patients and families by bridging communication gaps in hospital settings. This tool will update families on their loved one's condition, treatments, and progress, regardless of physical distances or time zones.
Beyond patient and family benefits, IRIS Family Messaging also promises substantial improvements to the workflows of hospital staff, boosting their productivity and the ability to provide the highest level of patient care. By reducing communication barriers, staff can focus on critical care delivery, boosting job satisfaction. Furthermore, by fostering a collaborative environment, IRIS Family Messaging could play a pivotal role in reducing errors, streamlining administrative duties, and ultimately, elevating the standard of healthcare services.
"M2 Information Systems is committed to creating innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by today's healthcare industry," said Tom Wilkes, CEO of M2 Information Systems. "With IRIS Family Messaging, we are taking a significant step towards ensuring that the family is not just a spectator but an integral part of the patient's care team."
IRIS Family Messaging features include real-time updates, secure data encryption, a user-friendly interface, and 24/7 access, making it not just a tool for communication but an extension of care. It underscores the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing patient engagement and improving outcomes through technology.
To learn more about IRIS Family Messaging and other innovative solutions offered by M2 Information Systems, visit www.m2IRIS.com.
About M2 Information Systems, Inc.
M2 Information Systems, Inc., based in Seattle, has been at the forefront of developing, installing, and supporting hospital applications across the U.S. for the past 28 years. Since its inception in 1983, M2 has focused on creating advanced solutions that improve clinical workflow in larger facilities and lead the transition from paper-based to digital systems.
