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Nationally Recognized Health Services Researcher and Entrepreneur Dr. Dena Bravata Joins Vivante Health’s Clinical Advisory Board

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivante Health , the employee benefit for GI care, announced today the addition of Dr. Dena Bravata to its Clinical Advisory Board.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivante Health , the employee benefit for GI care, announced today the addition of Dr. Dena Bravata to its Clinical Advisory Board.
  • She joins a growing team of internationally recognized experts and physician leaders committed to advancing GI care.
  • Dr. Bravata is a healthcare entrepreneur, executive, and nationally recognized health services researcher.
  • “Vivante Health’s dedication to clinical rigor and use of technology-enabled services in the thoughtful care of patients with digestive health issues excites me,” said Dr. Bravata.

Arbital Health Names Robert Stewart Chief Technology Officer

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- R&D Leader and software architect with more than three decades of experience designing, developing, and deploying data-intensive health applications leveraging machine learning.

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  • Arbital Health names Robert Stewart as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging his extensive experience in data-intensive health technology platforms.
  • "My goal at Arbital is to continue building the Arbital Health Adjudication Platform to establish the neutral third-party platform for value-based care contract adjudication," said Robert Stewart, CTO of Arbital Health.
  • Arbital Health, a technology company focused on accelerating the healthcare industry's transition to value-based care, today announced the appointment of Robert Stewart as the company's first Chief Technology Officer.
  • "We are extremely pleased to add Robert to the company's executive team," said Brian M. Overstreet, President & CEO of Arbital Health.

Capital Markets Gateway Appoints Peter Stosich as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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New York, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) , a fintech firm modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM), today announced the appointment of Peter Stosich as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 6, 2023.

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  • New York, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) , a fintech firm modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM), today announced the appointment of Peter Stosich as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 6, 2023.
  • Stosich has an established reputation for driving financial growth and profitability in regulated fintech environments and is well positioned to help steer CMG towards further success in the global market.
  • "With a proven track record in financial management and expertise across fintech and enterprise SaaS business models, Peter will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategies and supporting CMG’s growth at a critical time in our company’s life cycle,” said Greg Ingram, CMG Chief Executive Officer.
  • Stosich stated, "Having started my career in investment banking and participating in various aspects of the equity capital markets including executing IPO processes, I am enthusiastic about the innovation CMG is bringing to the capital markets.

Two Chairs Welcomes Justin Wu as Chief Operations Officer and Padma Lalwani as Vice President of Engineering

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Justin Wu has joined the organization as Chief Operations Officer and Padma Lalwani has also joined as Vice President of Engineering.

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  • Justin Wu has joined the organization as Chief Operations Officer and Padma Lalwani has also joined as Vice President of Engineering.
  • Wu and Lalwani bring decades of combined experience in operations, strategy, engineering and product innovation to Two Chairs' leadership team.
  • As Chief Operations Officer,  Wu will lead operational oversight and strategic direction for the company.
  • Padma Lalwani, will drive transformative business impact by leading engineering, security and compliance at Two Chairs.

apree health to Launch Value-Based, Advanced Primary Care Model in Atlanta

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, is building an advanced primary care system in Atlanta to transform how patients access and engage with care, how providers deliver care, and how employers pay for care.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health , a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, is building an advanced primary care system in Atlanta to transform how patients access and engage with care, how providers deliver care, and how employers pay for care.
  • Beginning with five new advanced primary care centers in the Atlanta area under apree's Vera Whole Health brand.
  • Once engaged, a dedicated and integrated care team — primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, health coaches, care managers — surrounds each member, building trusted relationships that increase the number of high value touchpoints aimed at improving health outcomes.
  • Person-centric navigation tied to advanced primary care can bend that cost curve," said Donald Trigg, CEO of apree health.

Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust Partners with Vera Whole Health, Now Part of apree health, to Provide New Healthcare Benefits to Members

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust has partnered with advanced primary care provider Vera Whole Health and digital health innovator Castlight Health, now part of apree health, to provide more than 3,500 medically enrolled members and their families with a differentiated healthcare experience that delivers improved health outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. 

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  • Primary care at Vera Care Centers will be provided with no out-of-pocket cost–no copays, co-insurance and deductibles.
  • "We are proud to partner with Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust to provide their hard-working members with the kind of healthcare experience and health outcomes they deserve," said Kevin Wang, chief medical officer, apree health.
  • For more information about Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust visit www.cementmasonstrust.com .
  • To learn more about how apree health's suite of solutions are transforming lives through better health, visit www.apreehealth.com

Carrum Health Partners with apree health to Help Employers Achieve Immediate Cost Savings and Deliver a Coordinated Patient Care Experience

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health today announced a partnership with apree health, the company formed by digital health innovator Castlight Health and leading advanced primary care provider Vera Whole Health. This partnership will integrate Carrum Health's value-based Centers of Excellence (COE) program into apree health's industry-leading ecosystem partner network, allowing employers to provide their employees access to more affordable surgical and cancer care from the top 10% of doctors and providers across the country.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health today announced a partnership with apree health, the company formed by digital health innovator Castlight Health and leading advanced primary care provider Vera Whole Health.
  • "It's evident from commercial datasets that surgical care and cancer treatments are top drivers of employer healthcare spend," said Tamar Rudnick, senior vice president of Growth at apree health.
  • Together, apree health's personalized guidance plus Carrum Health's end-to-end surgery and cancer care will transform how members get the quality care they need."
  • By integrating with apree health, we can simplify the experience for our clients and better connect members with Carrum Health's surgical and cancer care solutions," said Carrum Health CEO Sach Jain.

Podimetrics Expands Leadership Team with Addition of Chief Commercial Officer, Barbara Greising

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Podimetrics , creator of the SmartMat™ and integrated clinical and patient support services that can help save the limbs and lives of people living with complex diabetes, today announced Barbara Greising will be joining the Podimetrics executive leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • Podimetrics , creator of the SmartMat™ and integrated clinical and patient support services that can help save the limbs and lives of people living with complex diabetes, today announced Barbara Greising will be joining the Podimetrics executive leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Podimetrics’ home-based, proactive care approach has been proven to help save the limbs and lives of people facing complications from diabetes .
  • As chief commercial officer with Podimetrics, Barbara will be focused on prioritizing preventive care for this high-risk yet chronically underserved population of people who comprise more than one-third of total diabetes care costs today.
  • This work has provided me with the experience needed to drive a new era of growth for Podimetrics and its amputation-prevention technology and services,” said Barbara Greising, Chief Commercial Officer at Podimetrics.

apree health Launches a New Comprehensive Navigation and Clinical Advocacy Solution

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today launched apree whole health, a nationally available navigation and clinical advocacy solution designed to help employers and health plans improve population health outcomes and lower the total cost of care. By combining personalized health navigation technology with clinician-led support, including holistic health coaching and complex care management, apree health is engaging people in exceptional health and care experiences.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today launched apree whole health, a nationally available navigation and clinical advocacy solution designed to help employers and health plans improve population health outcomes and lower the total cost of care.
  • By combining personalized health navigation technology with clinician-led support, including holistic health coaching and complex care management, apree health is engaging people in exceptional health and care experiences.
  • "To really bend the cost curve, we need each person to understand and be involved in their own health and wellness journey," said Johnny Kaye, senior vice president, Solution Management, apree health.
  • "With apree health, we've empowered our people with navigation technology and advocacy support to engage them with their comprehensive health and wellbeing needs, which results in the development of a vital workforce."

apree health Releases the 2023 Workforce Health Index

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today released the 2023 Workforce Health Index, providing key findings from analyses of medical and pharmaceutical spend data of its commercially-insured populations in the U.S. This year's annual report, which is based on an analysis of more than 220 million medical and pharmaceutical claims and 4.1 million unique people, offers insights into historical trends and forecasts of 2023 medical and prescription drug spend. In addition, the report highlights the critical role of employers in engaging employees in their care, and the impact employers and payers can have on addressing the affordability and access crisis within the U.S. healthcare system. Key trends identified in the 2023 Workforce Health Index include:

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  • Index reveals worrisome trends in preventive care utilization, escalating prescription drug spend, and the positive impact of primary care on population health
    SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health , formerly Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, today released the 2023 Workforce Health Index , providing key findings from analyses of medical and pharmaceutical spend data of its commercially-insured populations in the U.S.
  • The 2023 Workforce Health Index is a valuable resource to help employers and payers prioritize strategies to mitigate these risks, improve health outcomes, and reduce unnecessary costs."
  • The 2023 Index reveals that engagement with primary care is associated with improved health risk and flattening of medical spend.
  • View the complete 2023 Workforce Health Index for more details on the report findings.