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TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has released the following statement on the proposed cuts to funding for low-income students in the House Labor-H Appropriations Bill

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The proposed bill takes the extreme measure of eliminating both the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program and the Federal Work Study Program.

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  • The proposed bill takes the extreme measure of eliminating both the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program and the Federal Work Study Program.
  • Additionally, the bill holds flat the current maximum Pell Grant award which given the current inflationary environment essentially serves as a cut to the buying power of Pell.
  • Additionally, this proposed bill would eliminate the research infrastructure program for HBCUs and MSIs, which was just funded for the first time in FY23 at $50 million with the Fund for Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE).
  • This program is critical expanding the research capacity at our institutions and the research and innovation capacity of our nation as a whole.

UMass Boston, Mass General Brigham to Invest in Nursing Clinical-to-Career Pathway

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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With a $20 million investment—$10 million from Mass General Brigham and $10 million from UMass Boston—the goal is to recruit and retain nursing students from underrepresented communities as they start their clinical rotations.

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  • With a $20 million investment—$10 million from Mass General Brigham and $10 million from UMass Boston—the goal is to recruit and retain nursing students from underrepresented communities as they start their clinical rotations.
  • “Nurses are fundamental to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our patients,” said Dr. Anne Klibanski, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham.
  • “I applaud UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham for expanding this pivotal health care career pathway program with such a significant investment,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
  • Health care can’t happen without nurses,” said Gaurdia Banister, executive director of the Institute for Patient Care at Mass General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham.

UNCF Makes the Case for HBCU Funding, Despite House Cuts

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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That research infrastructure funding level was also based on a recent Government Accountability Office study on HBCU needs.

Key Points: 
  • That research infrastructure funding level was also based on a recent Government Accountability Office study on HBCU needs.
  • “The House majority is advancing their priorities, but they must understand the unique value that HBCUs bring to our nation,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • “HBCUs are economic engines that provide stimulus to our regions and nation that far exceeds the congressional investments.
  • Find the House of Representatives draft bill to fund the federal Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies here .

UNCF Makes the Case for HBCU Funding, Despite House Cuts

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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That research infrastructure funding level was also based on a recent Government Accountability Office study on HBCU needs.

Key Points: 
  • That research infrastructure funding level was also based on a recent Government Accountability Office study on HBCU needs.
  • “The House majority is advancing their priorities, but they must understand the unique value that HBCUs bring to our nation,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • “HBCUs are economic engines that provide stimulus to our regions and nation that far exceeds the congressional investments.
  • Find the House of Representatives draft bill to fund the federal Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies here .

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Selected as One of Five Centers Nationally to Respond to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Texts and Chats in Spanish

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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With the addition of these new services, individuals who speak Spanish can now access vital mental health assistance through 988 with 24/7 call, text and chat support.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of these new services, individuals who speak Spanish can now access vital mental health assistance through 988 with 24/7 call, text and chat support.
  • Alejandra Vargas, a bilingual Spanish program coordinator and crisis counselor for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, joined Secretary Becerra in New York City for the announcement and shared stories of how Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has supported Spanish-speaking crisis line callers for many years, even before the launch of 988.
  • 988 is providing individuals in crisis with a literal lifeline to connect quickly 24/7 with a compassionate counselor.”
    988 callers connected with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services have been able to reach a bilingual Spanish crisis counselor for many years.
  • The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a network of over 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers around the country.

Legislation Introduced to Accelerate Life-Saving Change for Women Impacted by Lung Cancer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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SAN CARLOS, Calif. and WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) applauded the efforts of a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers to address the public health imperative affecting women impacted by lung cancer – the leading cause of cancer death among women. 

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  • The legislation would also help improve access to lung cancer screening services and elevate national awareness on the disease.
  • Lung cancer kills more women than any other type of cancer, yet it receives the least amount of federal research funding.
  • "The time is now to transform survivorship for women impacted by lung cancer," said Laurie Fenton Ambrose, President & CEO of GO2.
  • "Expanding research and awareness about lung cancer promises that more women will get screened and effective therapies and prevention strategies specific to women will be produced, improving the lives of women with lung cancer."

Velico Medical begins clinical trial on Spray Dried Plasma

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BOSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Velico Medical has begun a Phase I safety study for their FrontlineODP (OnDemandPlasma) Spray Dried Plasma product in a multi-center, dose escalation clinical trial.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Velico Medical has begun a Phase I safety study for their FrontlineODP (OnDemandPlasma) Spray Dried Plasma product in a multi-center, dose escalation clinical trial.
  • This first in-human clinical trial using Velico's spray drying system is taking place at Hoxworth Blood Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin;, and Spaulding Clinical Research, West Bend, Wisconsin.
  • Dried plasma has been a much sought-after goal for over two decades now and this trial marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide a lifesaving product for the medical and emergency response community," says Richard Meehan, President and CEO of Velico.
  • Spray-dried plasma provides the biologic potency of frozen plasma with logistical convenience in situations where minutes can mean the difference between life and death," says Dr. Mark Popovsky, Chief Medical Officer, Velico.

Josh M. Berlin, JD Joins HealthTrackRx Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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DENTON, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced that Josh M. Berlin, JD, CEO of rule of three, LLC ("ro3"), an Atlanta-based healthcare advisory firm, has joined its Strategic Advisory Board.

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  • DENTON, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced that Josh M. Berlin, JD, CEO of rule of three, LLC ("ro3"), an Atlanta-based healthcare advisory firm, has joined its Strategic Advisory Board.
  • Berlin's decades-long experience as a healthcare advisor spans the entire healthcare ecosystem and includes strategic planning, regulatory affairs, value-based care, population health management, and clinical integration, amongst others.
  • "HealthTrackRx is dedicated to transforming the laboratory experience by delivering custom solutions to clients, accelerating answers to patients, and creating value for payors," said Berlin.
  • I am honored to join HealthTrackRx and support their increasingly positive impact on patient outcomes and healthcare models."

Med A-Z Revolutionizes Health IT with Newly ONC-Certified Product: MedAZ Complete EHR

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HAMILTON, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAZ, a leading player in electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software, proudly announced it had received ONC Health Information Technology (ONC-HIT) CURES Act certification of their pioneering product: MedAZ Complete EHR – as of June 16, 2023 (Med A-Z 202001)*. This important milestone underscores the company's unwavering commitment to quality healthcare delivery, backed by advanced technology. And the new certification further solidifies MedAZ's position at the vanguard of the Health IT industry.

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  • HAMILTON, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAZ, a leading player in electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software, proudly announced it had received ONC Health Information Technology (ONC-HIT) CURES Act certification of their pioneering product: MedAZ Complete EHR – as of June 16, 2023 (Med A-Z 202001)*.
  • MedAZ Complete is designed to offer our clients a seamless and secure healthcare experience.
  • MedAZ Complete combines intuitive operation, clear documentation, and readily available tech support – ultimately fostering efficient operations and comprehensive security.
  • MedAZ Complete EHR equips practices of all kinds with the necessary tools to stay ahead in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.

Privia Health Announces Expansion of and Changes to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va,, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) today announced that Adam Boehler, founder and Managing Partner of Rubicon Founders, will join the Company’s Board of Directors effective July 1, 2023.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va,, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) today announced that Adam Boehler, founder and Managing Partner of Rubicon Founders, will join the Company’s Board of Directors effective July 1, 2023.
  • Current CEO Shawn Morris, who is retiring, will remain on the Board.
  • In connection with these elections, the size of the Board was increased to ten directors.
  • “Finally, we thank Will Sherrill for his important contributions to Privia Health during his time as a board member.”
    “I am pleased to join the Privia Board,” said Parth Mehrotra, Privia's incoming CEO.