Jacob's deep expertise will help the company define and lead a new path forward by expanding its footprint in digital patient care.

SEATTLE, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - MedBridge, the industry-leading digital health and online education solution for healthcare professionals and organizations across the care continuum, is excited to announce Sarah Jacob has joined the company's executive team as its first Chief Product Officer.

Jacob has been a leader in the digital health technology space for over 10 years and is an expert at developing differentiated products and building world-class product organizations. With her considerable experience, skill, and talent, Jacob will help guide the future of MedBridge as the company continues to expand its digital patient care solutions designed to advance the healthcare industry through a time of rapid change.

With healthcare organizations under pressure to keep up with evolving patient needs, MedBridge has continued its ongoing commitment to building digital patient care solutions that support a more personalized healthcare experience. As the company's growth accelerates, it has added new talent to the executive team and revised its web domain from medbridgeed.com to medbridge.com to reflect an expansion from education towards an increasingly more holistic digital care experience.

"The opportunity to join a world-class organization on a mission to change the way care is delivered to patients is incredibly exciting," said Jacob. "MedBridge is uniquely positioned to engage patients in a way the industry hasn't seen before, and I'm thrilled to be able to lead that effort. The products we are taking to market to blaze the trail for digital patient care will be industry-defining."

MedBridge is the solution of choice for nine of the top 10 physical therapy private practices and hospital systems, and six of the top 10 home health agencies. Organizations leveraging the MedBridge Digital Care Ecosystem have already experienced striking results, including 69 percent better patient retention, 243 percent increased patient activation, and 27 percent better FOTO effectiveness scores. In overseeing MedBridge's product management, design, and operations, Jacob will play a key part in building on and expanding these successes for the future of healthcare.

"With a large enterprise market presence that includes over half of the physical therapy market and partnerships with many leading healthcare organizations in the country, MedBridge is in a unique position to bring the value of therapy to more patients," said Leigh Wager, Vice President, Strategic Solution at MedBridge. "We're so pleased about the experience, passion, and product vision Sarah brings to the MedBridge team, our clients, and their patients. It's an incredibly exciting time to be in healthcare."

Contact Information:
Amelia Ramstead
Marketing Communications Manager
[email protected]


Original Source: Sarah Jacob Joins MedBridge Executive Team as Its First Chief Product Officer

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies and Franciscan Health Crown Point Winners of Inaugural Peregrine Trauma Innovation Award

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Peregrine Health Services, LLC and Trauma System News announce the winners of the inaugural Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation — UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies and Franciscan Health Crown Point. 

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies is a state-designated Level I trauma center in Loveland, Colorado. Franciscan Health Crown Point is an ACS-verified Level III trauma center in Crown Point, Indiana. Both centers are being honored for developing creative solutions to challenging problems in trauma patient care and trauma program management.

"It is my pleasure to congratulate the winners of the very first Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation," said Angie Chisolm, managing partner of Peregrine Health Services. "The goal of the Peregrine Award is to recognize and disseminate fresh ideas that result in better care for injured patients, so we are excited to spotlight these two teams for their innovative approaches to improving trauma care."

The Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation was introduced in 2023 in partnership with Trauma System News. Nominations were received from trauma centers throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, and winners were selected by an independent panel of trauma experts. 

Final awards were presented in two categories: one award for Level I or II Trauma Centers and one award for Level III, IV or V Trauma Centers.

Level I-II Winner: Standardizing and Streamlining the Trauma Performance Improvement Process

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies is the 2023 Peregrine Award Winner in the "Level I or II Trauma Centers" Category. 

The trauma program's winning innovation was submitted by Jessica Cofran, MSN, RN, TCRN, CSTR, CAISS, trauma informatics manager for UCHealth Northern Colorado Region, and Jamie Teasley-Bennett, BSN, RN, TCRN, lead trauma nurse clinician for UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies.

The UCHealth team developed a standardized platform for documenting and reviewing performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) events. The platform includes a comprehensive PIPS dictionary, standardized guidance on levels of review, referral letter templates, links to key information, and other resources.

According to Cofran, the new platform streamlined the trauma program's PIPS processes: "There has been substantial improvement in the trauma members' understanding of PI action plans and loop closure. Team member satisfaction has improved due to well-defined and streamlined trauma PIPS processes."

Level III-IV-V Winner: Connecting Trauma Patients with Help for Alcohol and Substance Disorders

Franciscan Health Crown Point is the 2023 Peregrine Award Winner in the "Level III, IV or V Trauma Centers" Category.

Franciscan Health's winning innovation was submitted by Jennifer Homan, RN, MSN, CPTI, the hospital's manager of trauma and injury prevention.

The Franciscan Health team created an initiative to overhaul its SBIRT process (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment). The new process incorporates a peer recovery coach and a substance use disorder licensed social worker who round on patients daily. The reworked SBIRT process enables open discussions with patients who screen positive for substance or alcohol use disorder, with improved intervention and referral rates.

"Our Level III trauma program took an old standard and was able to find flaws in the current process," Homan explained. "With a little innovation, we were able to reinvent the process with just a small investment in human capital."

Winner recognition event on May 19

The winners of the Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation will be honored on Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. Eastern during a special online recognition event — Profiles in Trauma Innovation: Improving PIPS and SBIRT. 

"The aim of the Peregrine Award is to spotlight innovations that lead to real improvements in trauma care and program management," said Mark Feinberg, managing partner of Peregrine Health Services. "That is why we are pleased to recognize and honor this year's winners for their vision, dedication and creativity."

About Peregrine Health Services. Peregrine Health Services, LLC is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations optimize emergency department and trauma center performance. Learn more at www.peregrinehs.com.

About Trauma System News. Trauma System News is the only information channel dedicated to trauma leadership and management. Visit www.trauma-news.com. 

Contact Information:
Elise DeCourcy
Director of Marketing
[email protected]


Original Source: Winners of the 2023 Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation Announced

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Dr. Beatrice Golomb, professor of medicine at University of California San Diego School of Medicine (https://www.golombresearchgroup.org/#intro), and Scott Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer of ECO Integrated Technologies, Inc. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-h2o/), announced today that they are collaborating to help the residents of East Palestine and surrounding communities impacted by the chemicals released from the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment and subsequent controlled burn.

This study will secure information on exposures (related to the when and where), as well as use of local water (for drinking, cooking, bathing, etc.) and exposures to air, local food, etc. 

The team will also collect blood — both for testing now of health-relevant markers that may be affected by train-derailment toxins and to archive samples to enable future testing of "early" samples when new information emerges and new scientific ideas require testing.  

The intent is to follow people over time to assess how early exposures, symptoms and objective blood markers may predict or relate to health developments going forward.  Note: Examples of markers previously reported to be affected by East Palestine-relevant toxins include liver, kidney and thyroid function; "metabolic" markers like blood sugar and cholesterol; and reproductive hormone levels. 

Dr. Golomb stated, "We are so excited to work with Scott Smith and have the benefit of his environmental testing for this East Palestine health effects study. His involvement elevates the exposure assessments and robustness of this effort."

Smith stated, "It is simple. Whether it is blood, urine, soil, water, air intake vents and/or furnace filters, you can't find what you don't look for. I am honored to be working with Dr. Golomb and her team to help the residents of East Palestine and surrounding communities."

Dr. Golomb has more than 25 years' experience working with mixed-toxin exposure in relation to Gulf War illness: The 1990-91 operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield involved an unprecedented number of exposures that left a third of Gulf War veterans with chronic illness attributable to their deployment — and these individuals also have increased risk of a range of "comorbid" health conditions as a consequence of their valorous service. Many lessons learned are directly applicable to the East Palestine mixed-toxin exposure scenario, particularly since critical mechanisms of toxicity that Dr. Golomb's lab has shown are central to the resulting (Gulf War) illness also constitute mechanisms of toxicity for East Palestine toxins. 

Of potential relevance, too, in the Gulf War, there were exposures to plumes of burned toxins, both following a munitions depot demolition that led ~100,000 individuals to be exposed as well as following exposures to "burn pits," in which multiple toxic substances were incinerated with resulting toxic combustion products aerosolized and breathed in, to the health detriment of military personnel.

This study has now been approved by the Human Research Protections Program at  University of California San Diego, so is poised to move forward. This is a grass-roots study, and donations make a difference.

Link to donate to help with this study and associated laboratory tests is:  https://giveto.ucsd.edu/giving/home/gift-referral/3844fa41-d8ae-4ca1-9405-89d4e5c2a50a.

There will be more announcements in the coming weeks, including a Zoom press conference to discuss more details. 

Contact Information:
Paloma Chavez
Research Coordinator
[email protected]




Original Source: Study Initiated to Track Health and Laboratory/Blood Markers in Residents of East Palestine and Beyond in Areas Apparently Affected by the Plume

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As Mother's Day approaches, Bitvae, committed to making oral care easy and enjoyable, is excited to celebrate the occasion by offering a collection of high-quality, easy-to-use products perfect for every mom.

Oral health is an essential aspect of overall health and wellness, and Bitvae is committed to providing the tools and knowledge necessary for moms to keep their family's oral health in top shape. "We understand that oral care is an integral part of every family's daily routine, and we want to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for moms," said Hugh Zou, the founder and CEO of Bitvae.

Bitvae's D2 Electric Toothbrush and S2 Smart Electric Toothbrush are the perfect addition to any busy mom's oral care routine. These toothbrushes have received the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance, so you can rest assured that mom will be getting a high-quality product. With over 2,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, these electric toothbrushes are trusted by many satisfied customers.

For moms looking to add a pop of color to their bathroom, Bitvae offers the D2 Electric Toothbrush and R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush in a stunning and trendy shade of pink. Moreover, for moms who want to take their oral care routine to the next level, Bitvae offers the C2 Portable Water Flosser, available in the same chic pink shade. This powerful flosser removes up to 99.9% of food debris and dental plaque, ensuring a thorough clean that brushing alone cannot provide. With its compact design, the C2 is perfect for busy moms on the go who want to maintain healthy teeth and gums wherever they are.

"Bitvae's mission is to make oral care a daily routine that is simple, enjoyable, and effective for everyone. As Mother's Day approaches, we want to empower moms to take control of their family's oral health with confidence," said Hugh, founder and CEO of Bitvae. "That's why we've infused the latest technology into our kid's smart electric toothbrush, making it fun and easy for moms to teach their children the importance of maintaining a good oral care routine from an early age."

Furthermore, Bitvae recently launched Teeth Whitening Strips for sensitive teeth, made with natural minerals and revolutionary ingredients like Dead Sea salt. These whitening strips not only whiten like a professional-grade treatment but also strengthen tooth enamel and reduce sensitivity.

This Mother's Day, give the gift of a healthy smile with Bitvae's affordable and high-quality oral care products.

About Bitvae
Established in Texas, Bitvae is committed to making oral care easy and enjoyable.  Bitvae infuses the latest technologies into thoughtful products that fit into their customers' lifestyles and are perfect for use at home and on the go.

For more information, check out Bitvae's storefront on Amazon or website and stay up to date with the brand on Instagram and Facebook (@bitvae.official).

Contact Information:
Lens Watson
PR Manager
[email protected]


Original Source: Celebrate Mother's Day With Bitvae's Revolutionary Oral Care Products

Democratizing Access to HEDIS Digital Content Advances Digital Quality Measurement

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced it is publishing requirements and open-source software for interpreting and executing clinical quality language (CQL) so any organization or software developer can use HEDIS Digital Content Services.

This action advances digital health care quality measurement by making it easy for developers to understand requirements and test capabilities to work with digital measure content from NCQA. The move is part of NCQA's larger goal of building better health care, better choices and better health by convening and aligning stakeholders around digital quality requirements and testing. 

"There is a great need for data sharing and interoperability between payers and providers to ensure timely and accurate measurement of health care quality," said NCQA Chief Technology Officer Edward Yurcisin. "We're advancing the standard so anyone anywhere can use digital quality content from NCQA or other sources."

Clinical Quality Language is an expression language curated by HL7 that CMS, NCQA and others have adopted for digital quality measures. NCQA uses CQL to provide digital HEDIS measure content, including the NCQA Digital Content Services product line launched in early 2023. Incorporating FHIR CQL engine code in open-source code will help organizations use standards-based electronic health data with quality measures and clinical decision support to improve transparency and patient care.

"Sharing FHIR CQL know-how helps diverse organizations and technology stacks support CQL and HEDIS digital content," continued Yurcisin. "That, in turn, helps embed quality in health systems everywhere and will help make FHIR CQL engine code for quality measures faster, more scalable and more extensible." 

Firely manages the open-source .NET repository where NCQA will publish CQL software. NCQA and Firely will convene interested parties around requirements and testing.

To learn more about FHIR CQL in support of digital quality measurement, contact the NCQA Digital Quality Community Director.

About NCQA

NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS^®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. The organization received the prestigious James W. Rouse Excellence in Diversity Award for demonstrating a commitment to promoting a diverse, healthy workplace. NCQA's website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found on Twitter @NCQA and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/NCQA.

Contact Information:
Theresa Masnik
SHIFT Communications
[email protected]


Original Source: NCQA Makes 'Engine' Software Requirements Open Source, Expanding Access to HEDIS Digital Content

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Syndesis Health announced today that it has signed a research collaboration and information sharing agreement with Fundación Cardio Infantil Instituto de Cardiología (LaCardio), a leading cardiovascular hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. 

LaCardio is joining the Syndesis Health Network alongside progressive healthcare institutions from South America, Asia, and Africa. Syndesis Health created its global network of healthcare partners to enable secure access to a multi-country, real-world data set. Syndesis Health's global research platform, Syntium, unifies de-identified clinical data from these healthcare partners in a secure, ethical, and compliant manner for the improvement of global health outcomes. 

The partnership enables LaCardio to extend its commitment to improving patient outcomes by leveraging the Syndesis Health platform for access to data, analytics, and other technical resources. In addition, the partnership enables the hospital to engage in collaborative research opportunities with peer institutions around the world that are a part of the network. 

Hans Godfrey, COO and head of Latin America data partnerships for Syndesis Health, commented: "We believe that the future of healthcare will be data-driven. With LaCardio as a partner in the Syndesis Health Network, we will together expand the potential for real-world data to enable research and treatments in the cardiovascular space."

Dr. Juan Gabriel Cendales, Executive Director of LaCardio, stated: "One of the strategic priorities of LaCardio as a university hospital and scientific research center is to continue advancing in scientific studies while contributing to the health of the people in Colombia and the region. Having valuable data, evaluating, and applying tools, such as AI, in healthcare allows us to anticipate the needs of the population, evaluate new alternatives and improve the experience of patients and collaborators. This alliance is part of the path in which we are working to be the hospital of the future."

About Syndesis Health

Syndesis Health accelerates research and innovation for healthcare and life sciences companies. The company was founded on the potential for real-world clinical data to advance medical research, improve patient health outcomes, and inform healthcare policy decisions. The Syndesis Health Network enables secure collaboration amongst member organizations and is powered by Syntium, the Syndesis data platform. Visit our website at https://syndesis.com to learn more.

About LaCardio

Fundación Cardioinfantil-LaCardio is a private, nonprofit institution with 50 years of experience. Founded in 1973 by brothers Reinaldo and Camilo Cabrera Polanía, it is one of the few Colombian institutions accredited by the Joint Commission International and has national accreditation granted by ICONTEC. Since 2015, LaCardio is recognized as a University Hospital by the Intersectoral Committee for Human Talent in Health, in compliance of the Ministries of Health and Education of Colombia. Its commitment to health transcends through its mission: to operate on low-income children with heart problems. The MERCO 2022 ranking positioned LaCardio as the best hospital in Colombia. In 2021, Americaeconomia ranked LaCardio 5th in Latin America, evaluating key processes and indicators, including patient safety & dignity, human capital, capacity, and knowledge management.

Contact Information:
Leah Patterson
Chief Marketing Officer
[email protected]
+1.646.274.1420

Liliana Milena Toro Sánchez Sánchez
Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
+3157288712


Original Source: Syndesis Health & LaCardio Sign Research Collaboration Agreement

Optimizing Proactive, Preventative, and Data-Driven Care for Corporate Athletes

ATLANTA, May 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Athletic Training Solutions, a leading provider of onsite health and wellness programs for Industrial Athletes, has chosen AMP as its technology partner to modernize and scale its existing offerings. 

AMP will be deployed by Athletic Training Solutions in their core focus areas, the treatment and management of work-related injury and illness, and the promotion of employee health and well-being. The platform will streamline internal documentation, disseminate health and wellness content to physical laborers, and furnish pertinent cost containment data to their clients. 

"In today's economic climate, and when servicing International Fortune 500 companies, emailing spreadsheets and PDFs doesn't suffice," said Matt Smith, Athletic Training Solutions' President. "We need to be able to parse and display data and demonstrate real ROI to employers month to month. AMP is elevating us to a new level with a modernized, standardized, and data-driven workflow, as well as ensuring we have asynchronous digital connectivity between my athletic trainers and the industrial laborers we care for. It's an on-demand world out there in terms of identifying risk, business sustainability, and employee retention. AMP allows us to be in lockstep with these new norms."

Originally built with the best sports scientists and sports medicine practitioners to prepare elite athletes for competition, AMP now empowers employee service providers with the risk management and cost containment tools necessary to adopt a proactive stance to overall worker health and well-being. An enterprise platform that scales to fit organizations of all sizes, it is customizable to suit a range of industries looking to engage employees in programs to keep them safe, strong, and productive. 

"It's an exciting time in this market sector," says Rich Walsh, AMP's Chief Revenue Officer. "Forward-leaning service providers like Athletic Training Solutions are seeking out user-friendly software to empower their teams to more effectively address musculoskeletal and soft tissue issues and ensure that skilled workers don't succumb to debilitating and costly injuries." He added, "Having state-of-the-art tools is a win for the providers, for the employer, and most importantly, for that frontline laborer."

ABOUT AMP

AMP's platform connects all stakeholders as they work towards a common performance goal. From Executives looking for risk analysis and reporting, to Athletic Trainers delivering hybrid care, and wellness and safety managers working on-site, AMP promotes a team-based, data-driven approach to worker fitness and well-being. Service providers are implementing AMP's technology to digitize care delivery, modernize communications, and leverage data in the management of industrial athletes to demonstrate differential value to clients.

Contact Information:
Richard Walsh
CRO
[email protected]
+16783678187


Original Source: Athletic Training Solutions Selects AMP to Further Automate Nationally Recognized Health & Safety Service Offerings