Medicus IT is proud to announce the promotion of Nelson Gomes to Executive Vice President of Business Development.
Nelson Gomes Nelson Gomes Executive Vice Present of Business Development
RUTHERFORD, N.J., May 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Medicus is proud to announce the promotion of Nelson Gomes to Executive Vice President of Business Development.
Nelson has been with Medicus IT for almost four years and has a proven track record of success in driving business growth and development. As Senior Vice President of Business Development, Nelson led his team to identify and pursue new business opportunities and build strategic partnerships helping Medicus IT expand its reach and impact.
Nelson will continue overseeing all aspects of Medicus' business development strategy while expanding his responsibilities to increase industry engagement, branding representation, and partner engagement. He will work closely with the leadership team to identify new growth opportunities and develop strategies that leverage Medicus' unique value proposition and capabilities to deliver value to its clients and partners.
Before his current role at Medicus, Nelson was the CEO, owner, and founder of PriorityOne Group, a leading provider of healthcare IT services and solutions. Under his leadership, PriorityOne Group grew to become a recognized leader in the healthcare IT industry.
Nelson is a recognized healthcare IT thought leader. He speaks regularly at regional and national healthcare industry events. Nelson is a frequent contributor and source to well-known publications and is a recurring guest on many podcasts.
"We are thrilled to have Nelson in this expanded role," said Medicus' CEO, Chris Jann. "He has over twenty-five (25) years of healthcare IT experience. His strong track record of success in building strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions will empower our continued growth."
Nelson added, "My new responsibilities fuel my passion for forging meaningful and lasting connections. I am particularly enthusiastic about cultivating and nurturing relationships between healthcare organizations and the essential resources required to drive healthcare transformation."
About Medicus IT
Medicus IT is committed to helping healthcare organizations leverage technology to optimize patient care and deliver better patient outcomes. Moving beyond traditional IT, Medicus helps its healthcare clients run their IT infrastructure, grow their operations, and transform their organizations. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with service centers in New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, California, and North Carolina, Medicus is one of the nation's top healthcare IT providers, serving over 6,000 providers, with over 40,000 users across 2,000 locations.
Together, we drive healthcare forward™.
Contact Information:
Carla Niutta
Director of Marketing [email protected]
201 505 1800
Google Cloud's Multiomics Suite Delivers Powerful AI and Bioinformatics Tools for Biotech Companies, Pharmaceutical Firms, and Public Sector Organizations
DALLAS, May 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Form Bio, the breakthrough computational life sciences platform, announced today that it has been selected to help organizations adopt Google Cloud's Multiomics Suite, accelerating the research of life science companies and academic institutions. In addition, Form Bio has been designated by Google as a Google Cloud Premier partner.
Multiomics provides an integrated perspective to power discovery across life sciences research domains. Organizations will have an option to incorporate Form Bio's innovative platform when adopting Google Cloud's Multiomics Suite, to empower the next wave of innovative life science research. The collaboration with Google Cloud will combine ease of use with comprehensive analysis of genetic and proteomic data, expediting biopharmaceutical research.
Google Cloud's Multiomics Suite accelerates the discovery, integration, and interpretation of data, allowing for increased research efficiency. When combined with the Form Bio platform customers can have even greater robust data management, streamlined workflows, and optimized collaboration approaches. Form Bio's groundbreaking software:
Enables discovery, sharing and interpretation of genomic data
Allows AI models to be built at scale with the rigorous traceability and reproducibility required for advanced research.
Offers a streamlined environment for intuitive analysis.
This new collaboration is a natural fit for Form Bio, with its founding mission to help scientists drive their next breakthroughs.
"Surging interest in bioinformatics and AI is inspiring a wave of life science companies to turn to cloud-based computing," said Mark Swendsen, Chief Revenue Officer for Form Bio. "Form Bio has a team of industry experts and is built on Google Cloud's advanced high performance computing, data analytics, and AI technology, putting us ahead of the curve."
"With Google Cloud's powerful platform, Form Bio is positioned to increase life sciences research data accessibility, ease of use, and interpretability. Through this alliance with Google Cloud, we will be able to drive automation and optimization for the industry, empower life sciences researchers to accelerate their breakthroughs and broaden our scope and reach for the science and academic communities," added Swendsen.
Premier partner status in the Google Cloud Partner program is designed to provide Google Cloud clients with qualified partners, like Form Bio, that demonstrate technical proficiency and proven success in specialized service areas. To learn more about Form Bio's platform and solutions, visit formbio.com.
Form Bio is a life sciences focused software company dedicated to empowering scientific discovery and enabling a new era of insights and breakthroughs. With an award-winning, easy-to-use research and discovery platform as well as powerful AI solutions for specific biopharma challenges, Form Bio accelerates therapeutic research, design and development. In addition to providing innovative technology, Form Bio works collaboratively with customers to advance their most ambitious scientific objectives, offering unmatched, cross-disciplinary expertise spanning software engineering, biology, bioinformatics and data science. For more information on Form Bio, visit formbio.com.
BOSTON, May 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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International Citizens Insurance, the leading international insurance broker, has announced the best travel insurance plans for 2023 summer travel. With the many flight and cruise cancellations over the past several months, this list could not have come at a better time for travelers looking to protect their travel plans and finances.
In today's unpredictable world, travel insurance has become the most essential accessory for any international traveler. Travelers want trip cancellation insurance to protect their trip and travel health insurance plans to protect their health. But with so many companies out there, which ones can you trust?
International Citizens Insurance judged each company and plan on six key criteria: the user-friendliness of their site, the ease of policy purchase, the number of countries plans are offered in, how extensive the benefits are, the ease of making a claim and the quality of the company's customer service. Most trusted insurers include WorldTrips, who made history as one of the first insurers to offer plans for purchase over the Internet; GeoBlue Insurance, which supports seniors with coverage for people up to 84 years old; and Trawick International, which provides coverage for over 500 adventure sports activities.
"This 2023 summer travel season promises a high level of demand and strong potential for continued travel disruptions," said Joe Cronin, President of International Citizens Insurance. "Travelers want travel insurance they can trust to help them if they suffer a cancellation, a delay, lost luggage, a natural disaster, or change plans due to unforeseen circumstances. With this list, they can find the best overall travel insurance companies and the best plan for their needs."
To help customers find the best insurance for their specific needs, International Citizens Insurance has also identified the best insurance for several use cases, including Cancel for Any Reason insurance, international travel medical insurance (including COVID-19 coverage - yes, it is still a concern), and insurance with coverage for adventure sports. They have also identified the best plans for clients with special needs, including seniors, missionaries and volunteers, U.S. citizens abroad, digital nomads, and people with pets.
Travel exploded in 2022, and airlines were not prepared to keep up. Although they are no more fully staffed, the continued growth in traffic will put a strain on travel in 2023. Further, various global issues complicate international travel, including global conflicts, weather changes, and lack of inventory, driving costs higher than ever.
David Corenswet is being touted at the front-runner to play the title role in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy.
With Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 dominating the box office, and ending James Gunn’s run at Marvel, the cast for his upcoming Superman: Legacy appears to be shaping up. According to a bombshell report in THR, David Corenswet, who memorably starred opposite Mia Goth in Pearl, seems to be the frontrunner to play Clark Kent/ Superman. At twenty-nine, the square-jawed actor certainly looks the part; in fact – many suggested previously that the actor was a dead-ringer for Henry Cavill. Many assumed Jacob Eloridi from Euphoria had the role in the bag, but according to the article, the actor didn’t actively pursue the part. In addition to Pearl, Corenswet also starred in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood. Interestedly, his on-screen love interest from that show, Samara Weaving, is apparently one of the choices to play Lois Lane.
That said, the article reveals that The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan delivered an “outstanding reading” for Lois Lane, but they also suggest that at thirty-two, she might be a little too old. This, of course, is absurd, with her only three years older than Corenswet, so if she did indeed do such a brilliant reading, they should for sure cast her. Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor (who’s about to blow people away in the Sundance fave Fair Play) and Emma Mackey are also listed as frontrunners to play Lane.
Notably, the article also reveals that. Nicholas Hoult is all but set to play Lex Luthor, with him a perennial favourite at WB ever since Fury Road. He was one of the frontrunners to star in The Batman and looks great with a shaved head, so this bit of casting seems spot on.
Do you think David Corenswet would make a good Superman? Let us know in the comments!
CHICAGO, May 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) has released its position paper regarding the promotion of sexual consent principles in the sexual and reproductive health care of adolescents and young adults. The paper, published online on May 6, in the Journal of Adolescent Health, was based on a comprehensive review of the international scientific literature published in English, reports and technical guidance from national and international organizations, and consensus opinions among the members of interprofessional SAHM review team.
Data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey of U.S. high school students reveal approximately 14% of females and 4% of males have experienced non-consensual sexual activity. In this position paper, SAHM maintains that "The ability to communicate with a partner about any physical/sexual contact, including kissing, touching, or sexual intercourse, is necessary for a mutually respectful relationship."
As such, SAHM policy positions are as follows:
Healthcare providers (HCPs) need to ensure all adolescents, young adults and the general public fully comprehend, value and implement sexual consent principles.
Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education programs, informed by evidence-based research, should include elements that increase adolescents' and young adults' (AYAs) ability to successfully implement sexual consent principles.
HCPs and educators should discuss sexual consent as an integral component of healthy sexual relationships, especially with marginalized and vulnerable AYAs.
HCPs who work with AYAs need to routinely assess for the possible occurrence of non-consensual sexual contact and directly provide or connect them to support services for victims of sexual violence.
All HCPs and educators need to be cognizant of the multiple legal aspects of sexual consent for their geographic area.
HCPs need to educate the public about the importance of discussing sexual consent with youth and advocate for AYAs who report non-consensual sexual contact to prevent further sexual violence and promote healing and recovery.
Infrastructure support by professional organizations, and hospital and insurance systems need to be in place to ensure HCPs have the training, skills, and time to counsel AYAs on sexual consent principles.
Additional research needs to be conducted to increase evidence-based practices to prevent the occurrence of non-consensual sexual contact among AYAs and on the effective dissemination and implementation of best practices.
May Lau, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and lead author of the position paper, emphasizes sexual consent as an integral part of healthy relationships. She states, "Healthcare clinicians who work with youth need to routinely discuss concepts of sexual consent and assist youth who have experienced non-consensual sexual conduct."
SAHM maintains that continuing the efforts to address the root cause of sexual violence, oppression and power imbalances are imperative so that individuals feel comfortable taking charge of their sexual health and consenting to sexual contact without consequence.
The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), founded in 1968, is a nonprofit multidisciplinary professional society committed to the promotion of health, well-being and equity for all adolescents and young adults by supporting adolescent health and medicine professionals through the advancement of clinical practice, care delivery, research, advocacy, and professional development. Through education, research, clinical services, and advocacy activities, SAHM enhances public and professional awareness of adolescent health issues among families, educators, policymakers, youth-serving organizations, students in the field as well as other health professionals around the world.
Contact Information:
Philip Waitzman
Executive Director [email protected]
847-686-2246
Michael J. Fox says when it comes down to it, beloved classic Back to the Future is about banging your own mother.
Back to the Future remains one of the most beloved movies ever. Nearly 40 years since its release, it continues to dazzle, charm and amuse audiences, from those who saw it in theaters to those just now discovering it. We all have our favorite scenes, lines and behind-the-scenes tales, but Michael J. Fox has his own theory as to why Back to the Future has stood the test of time and remains a favorite among audiences…and it ain’t the DeLorean.
Speaking with Variety, Michael J. Fox said it’s the odd and off-kilter aspects of Back to the Future that help it last–you know, like incest. “There’s something about it that people still respond to because it’s so weird…Not to be crude, but it’s a movie about almost f*cking your mom and she’s totally ready for it. Even at the time, I realized it was bizarre — plus Lea was pretty cute.”
One of the plot points, of course, from Back to the Future comes when Fox’s Marty McFly travels back to 1955. It’s there he meets the younger version of his mother, played by Lea Thompson, who develops a lust for Marty, unaware who he really is, thus putting his very existence in jeopardy. All that over some plutonium!
Following becoming the highest-grossing movie of 1985, Back to the Future went on to garner four Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Sound Effects Editing. Back to the Future received the same amount of nods at the Golden Globes, with Fox even earning a Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) nomination. The film sparked a full-on franchise. Other than the beloved sequels, there was a short-lived animated series, numerous video games and a blast of a theme park ride (RIP), while a Broadway musical is set to premiere later this year. The first film itself has been recognized by numerous organizations as one of the best ever, even being selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Fortunately for fans, there have been numerous Back to the Future reunions as of late, with Fox, Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, and Thomas F. Wilson getting back together as recently as February.
What is your favorite scene from Back to the Future? Let us know!
Arrow in the Head presents a list of the top 10 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now! Psycho, Blood Red Sky, Hush, and more!
We here at Arrow in the Head try to keep up with the horror selections on the biggest streaming services around, and as part of that endeavor, we have gone through the horror options on Netflix US to put together a top 10 list of the Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now.
Take note of the “Right Now” part of the subject line, because some of these films are not Netflix Originals and therefore could be removed from the streaming service at any time. If you want to watch them, be sure to start streaming in a timely manner or they may be gone!
BLOOD RED SKY (2021)
The “vampire vs. airplane hijackers” horror action thriller Blood Red Sky is a project director Peter Thorwarth had been wanting to make for 16 years before it was finally released, and his dedication to the concept paid off: within a month of its Netflix debut, it had already been watched in more than 50 million households around the globe. That’s not surprising, as it’s a film that can appeal to both horror fans and action fans. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s well worth checking out. It’s fun, exciting, and at times emotional as we watch a vampire mother battle a group of dangerous criminals to keep her son (who is not a bloodsucker) safe during an international flight.
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)
Between the releases of Scream and Scream 2, we got another “whodunit” slasher movie from screenwriter Kevin Williamson. Based on a novel by Lois Duncan (which was not a slasher story), I Know What You Did Last Summer may not be as clever as Williamson’s work on the Scream films was, but it’s still a highly entertaining teen horror movie. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe play a group of youths who try to cover up a hit and run one summer… and the next summer, someone wearing a slicker and wielding a hook shows up to make sure they pay for what they did. Mind games and bloodshed ensue.
FEAR STREET (2021)
Here’s a three-for-one special, as Netflix has released an entire trilogy of Fear Street films (inspired by the R.L. Stine book series) that director Leigh Janiak made back-to-back-to-back. Over the course of the trilogy, Janiak shows us horrific things that occurred in the cursed town of Shadyside in 1666, 1978, and 1994, allowing for the series to bring to mind films like The Witch, Friday the 13th, and Scream at different points along the way. The films tell the story of an evil entity that, every couple decades or so, possesses Shadysiders and drives them to kill. Janiak and her collaborators crafted an engaging story with some good twists and turns, and she brought it to the screen with cool style and an awesome soundtrack.
CRIMSON PEAK (2015)
Crimson Peak is a haunted house movie from director Guillermo del Toro, but don’t expect a lot of the chills and thrills to come from the supernatural forces in the film. As del Toro has said (and as a character says in the movie), “It’s not a ghost story, it’s a story with ghosts in it.” The story is about the strangeness that occurs when aspiring author Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) moves into the titular, crumbling mansion with her new husband Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) and his sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain) – and it’s the performances delivered by Hiddleston and Chastain that really make Crimson Peak worth checking out. Sir Thomas and Lucille are much creepier and more dangerous than any ghosts that might be lurking around.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom) from a script by future Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Zombieland is a blast to watch, a horror comedy that follows four characters as they attempt to survive the zombie apocalypse. And locate some Twinkies. Jesse Eisenberg is frequently insufferable in movies, but he gives one of his best and most tolerable performances here, and has great chemistry with co-stars Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin. As is almost certainly common knowledge by now, Zombieland also features a show-stealing cameo by the great Bill Murray… playing Bill Murray. With a great sense of humor and some cool zombie moments, this movie a fun way to spend 88 minutes.
PSYCHO (1960)
I probably don’t need to tell you how amazing Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is. It’s not only one of the best horror movies on Netflix right now, it’s one of the best movies ever made, period. Everyone knows the story: Bates Motel is run by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), who’s burdened with taking care of his homicidal old mother. That’s what he believes, anyway. Hitchcock’s direction, the performances of the actors, the screenplay by Joseph Stefano (based on a novel by Robert Bloch, inspired by real world killer Ed Gein), the fantastic dialogue, the shocking moments of violence… Psycho is a masterwork in every department. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should head over to Netflix right away.
HUSH (2016)
Mike Flanagan is one of the most interesting filmmakers we have working in the horror genre today, and thankfully he has a great set-up at Netflix. Their collaboration has given us the Stephen King adaptation Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor, and the upcoming series Midnight Mass – and it all started with Netflix releasing Hush. Starring Kate Siegel (who also wrote the script with Flanagan), this is a very simple and straightforward home invasion slasher, but it stands out from the pack of other films like this due to the fact that Siegel’s character Maddie is a strong, interesting, easy-to-root-for heroine who also happens to be deaf, which her attacker (John Gallagher Jr.) uses to his advantage when sneaking around in her house. Flanagan has several great entries on his filmography, and this 82 minute story of Heroine vs. Slasher in one secluded location ranks as one of his best.
THE CONJURING (2013)
Not many great movies have come out of the “Conjuring Universe”, but the main Conjuring movies are leagues above most of the spin-offs that have been released over the years. Director James Wan delivered one of the best haunted house movies of this century, and the greatest thing about it is the chemistry between Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their interactions alone would make The Conjuring worth watching, but then Wan surrounds them with masterfully crafted scenes of suspense and jump scares as they try to rid a family’s home of an evil spirit and dig into a back story of Satanism and witchcraft.
#ALIVE (2020)
Some of my favorite films are zombie movies, but the sub-genre has gotten really played out in recent years. When zombies can be seen in TV shows every week, it’s tough to work up enthusiasm when a new zombie project shows up. The secret to success is to make sure the audience cares about the characters who have been dropped into the zombie apocalypse scenario, and that’s what Cho Il-hyung did with the South Korean film #Alive. #Alive centers on gamer Oh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-In) who is home alone in his family’s apartment when the zombie outbreak hits. Low on food and water, worried about his family, Joon-woo is about to give up – until he realizes there’s a young woman (Park Shin-hye as Kim Yoo-bin) trapped in the building across from his. These are very likeable characters, and it’s fascinating to watch them struggle to survive with a horde of flesh-eating creatures waiting just outside their apartments.
THE CALL (2013)
Session 9 director Brad Anderson crafted a really entertaining thriller with The Call, which is about a teenage girl named Casey (Abigail Breslin), who has been abducted by a serial killer and stuck in the trunk of his car. Luckily, Casey manages to call 911 from the trunk, getting in contact with a dispatcher Jordan (Halle Berry), who stays on the phone with her throughout her ordeal, trying to coach her through the situation while the police desperately try to track her down and catch the killer. Packed with thrills and tense situations, The Call is a riveting film that became the #1 movie on Netflix for a while when it reached the streaming service earlier this year, nine years after it was first released.
Do you think these are the best horror movies on Netflix right now? What are some of your favorites?
PALM SPRINGS, Fla., May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Retreat Behavioral Health announces the promotion of Executive Vice President Kevin C. Andrews [M.A., M.S.W.] to Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 30 years of experience in progressive healthcare, Andrews brings a strong background in Healthcare Operations, Quality Patient Safety, and Mental Health to his new role.
"Kevin Andrews shows a distinct passion for this field, evident through his work. His past experiences make him a perfect fit for Retreat and the growth we plan to make in the future," says Retreat Behavioral Health President & CEO Peter Schorr. "The thing I noticed most about Kevin, and that makes me really excited to have him on board at Retreat, is how empathetic he is. He genuinely cares about the people who come through our doors, which is most important to me. We look forward to his leadership and his guidance in going forward with our future plans."
An executive leader garnering over 30 years of experience in progressive healthcare, Kevin C. Andrews, M.A., M.S.W., brings a wealth of experience to Retreat Behavioral Health. Kevin states, "As the new COO, I am committed to carrying on the excellent work that has been done so far. I prioritize delivering quality behavioral health treatment to our patients and creating a positive work environment and employee culture."
Andrews holds a strong background in Healthcare Operations, Quality Patient Safety, and Mental Health. He has also focused on program development in the areas of behavioral health, quality, performance improvement, risk management, case management, infection control, medical staff and/or credentialing patient relations/guest services, and hospital re-engineering. He is passionate about improving hospital revenues and also holds a strong background in physicians, hospital relations, and physician practice management through the development of an ambulatory case management model. In addition, he has collaborated and partnered with community leaders and providers to enhance mental health services in Miami-Dade County. Kevin serves on the Boards of NAMI, Thriving Mind, and the Behavioral Science Research Institute.
Kevin will oversee all business operations company-wide in his new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
About Retreat Behavioral Health
Retreat Behavioral Health is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services. With locations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Florida, Retreat offers personalized, evidence-based care to patients and families struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Programs include inpatient and outpatient treatment options, specialized care for veterans and first responders, and a focus on community engagement and education. For more information, visit https://www.retreatbehavioralhealth.com/
Contact Information:
Maggie Hunt
Regional Director of Marketing [email protected]
Americans are hopeful wearables will become a critical tool for better health, look for reimbursement support
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Connected Health Initiative conducted a national poll of Americans asking how they wear, share, and pay for their wearable devices. With the surge in popularity of wearable health technology devices, including activity trackers, smartwatches, and smart clothing, the study found the majority of those who own wearables experienced improved health and fitness outcomes, but upfront costs prove to be a barrier for many.
How Americans wear their wearables:
More than 89 million Americans use a wearable device.
Of those Americans using a wearable, a majority of them track their exercise and fitness (86 percent), sleep (58 percent), and weight (51 percent).
Of those Americans using a wearable, 37 percent are managing a chronic condition.
How Americans share their wearable data:
Wearable health device owners currently, or are willing to, share this data with their healthcare provider: 82 percent.
Wearable health device owners with a chronic conditionsay their wearable device has simplified the management of their health, as well as improved their quality of life: 40 percent.
How Americans would like to pay for their wearable:
Millions of Americans have flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts (FSAs or HSAs), but they can't use them to purchase modern health technology. These accounts mainly benefit middle-income earners. An estimated 70 million Americans are covered by HSA accounts alone, with approximately 78 percent of account holders earning less than $100,000 annually—and 70 percent earning between $30,000 and $90,000.
Fifty-seven percent of HSA/FSA participants without a wearable say they would be more likely to acquire one if their HSA or FSA covered it.
About the Connected Health Initiative
CHI is the leading effort by stakeholders across the connected health ecosystem to responsibly encourage the use of digital health innovations and support an environment in which patients and consumers can see improvements in their health. We seek essential policy changes that will help all Americans benefit from an information and communications technology-enabled American healthcare system. For more information, see www.connectedhi.com.
This nationwide poll was conducted between April 21-23, 2023, among a sample of 2,204 adults. The interviews were conducted online, and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and race by educational attainment. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
More Than 40% of College Students Considered Withdrawing in 2022 Due to Emotional Stress; New College Readiness Program Addresses Mental Health Needs of Young Adults
To support students during this unique time of transition, Compass Health Center's Northbrook and Oak Brook locations are launching a College Readiness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), running June 5 through August 11, 2023. The program is designed to help prepare students aged 17-23 as they transition to or return to college in the fall. Compass's specialized clinical team provides evidence-based skills necessary to make this transition a smooth one and empower students to thrive both academically and emotionally.
"We want to find ways to support our young adults with the transitions that occur as they launch into adulthood. Our goal is to create a space to help prepare them to better handle stressors, navigate interpersonal relationships, address the nuances of being a college student, design a system to address executive functioning challenges, and assist with healthy decision-making, amongst other challenges associated with young adulthood. We will provide them with the tools, resources, skills, and supports to set them up for success while normalizing the stressors associated with being a college student and entering adulthood," said Leslie Brankin, PsyD, Director of Young Adult and Adult Programming, Compass Health Center.
The program includes psychiatric evaluation and consultations, and individual, group, and family therapy. Groups, both skills-based and process-oriented, were created to specifically address the challenges faced by this population. Each participant will have their own treatment team, including a primary clinical therapist, family therapist, and psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The program will also provide caregivers and parents with their own support and resources.
"The College Readiness Program will support parents by providing tangible skills for communication, expectations, building independence, and exploring feelings about a young adult starting or returning to school," said Roz Lessem, Principal Family Therapist, Young Adult Program, Compass Health Center - Northbrook.
Stressors that students face today are vast and include coursework demands, navigating friendships and dating relationships, adjusting to living with a roommate, social injustice, mass violence, and grief and loss associated with living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The transition away from home can be challenging as it relates to learning how to be independent and autonomous, and this can be seen with students who struggle with time management, sleep hygiene, and independent goal setting.
Additionally, Compass Health Center has seen an uptick in stress and mental health challenges for young adults following the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were students' lives and routines disrupted, but stress levels were also heightened, and mental health concerns became more prevalent.
Compass's program could be beneficial for a young adult who answers 'yes' to any of the following:
Difficulty with decision-making?
Lack of independence and autonomy?
Anxious and worried about school (ornot thinking about school enough)?
Avoidant tendencies?
Increased substance use?
Difficulty with concentration and focus?
Heightened anxiety related to socialization and making friends?
Trouble completing assignments or turning work in on time?
Lack of motivation to secure employment or volunteer opportunities?
Difficulty following through on household chores and expectations?
Compass's College Readiness IOP begins June 5, 2023, and is currently open for enrollment at its Northbrook and Oak Brook locations with rolling admission. For more information or questions about this program please call Compass Health Center at 877.552.6672 or visit compasshealthcenter.net.
Contact Information:
Britt Teasdale
Associate Director, Brand Management, Compass Health Center [email protected]
Phone 216-926-0550
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