Assessment

New Viz.ai Study Demonstrates Reduced Mortality Rates in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Software, General Health, Professional Services, Data Management, Medical Devices, Technology, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Data Analytics, Health, Viz, Pulmonary embolism, Multimedia, AI, AVF, Assessment, TriHealth, Mortality, American Venous Forum, PERT, Medical device

Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced clinical data validating the impact of the Viz PE Solution in the management and outcomes of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE).

Key Points: 
  • Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced clinical data validating the impact of the Viz PE Solution in the management and outcomes of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE).
  • The data was presented during the 2024 AVF (American Venous Forum) by Jacob Shapiro, M.D., vascular surgeon at TriHealth in Cincinnati, OH.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307999862/en/
    The real-world study, "Shorter Time to Assessment and Anticoagulation with Decreased Mortality in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism Following Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Software," evaluated the clinical impact of the Viz PE Solution on time to assessment, time to anticoagulation, and patient outcomes at TriHealth.
  • The study found that implementation of the AI-powered solution combined with PERT activation significantly improved time to assessment and time to anticoagulation with a 74% reduction in in-hospital mortality risk.

Announcing the Establishment of the Technical Support Unit for the IPBES Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in IGES

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024
Science, Research, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Environmental Health, Intergovernmental, Ministry, Secretariat, Capacity building, Biodiversity, Assessment, Government, IGES, Gekkoninae, TSF, Policy, IPBES, Model, IPCC, Ecosystem service, Agriculture

On Friday 1 March 2024, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, established the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

Key Points: 
  • On Friday 1 March 2024, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, established the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
  • The TSU will be located in IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum (TSF).
  • The IPBES Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a group of experts established to provide advice and support on scenarios and modelling for various IPBES assessment processes, including the implementation of a programme on scenarios that predict possible future situations for biodiversity and the models used to develop them.
  • IGES expects the task force to provide the scientific information needed to assess progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the global biodiversity target for 2030.

Absolute Software Appoints Saul Gates Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Software, Technology, Networks, Security, Cyber resilience, CFO, Initial public offering, Acquisition, PWC, Growth, KKR, Government, Assessment, Endpoint security, University, ZTNA, Business administration, Business, Organization, ASCA, Coinstar, Microsoft, Automation, INRIX, Management

Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Gates will guide the company’s financial operations through its next phase of growth, which will further entrench Absolute as the leader in Cyber Resilience for the world’s leading government and enterprise organizations.
  • “We are thrilled that Saul has accepted the financial leadership reigns at Absolute during a time when organizations recognize the need to build digital infrastructures underpinned by cyber resilience,” said Christy Wyatt, Absolute CEO.
  • Prior to Absolute, Saul was CFO of Level Access, where he oversaw the company’s financial operations from its beginning through an acquisition by global investment firm KKR.

Montrose Environmental Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Sustainability, Environmental Issues, Environment, Earnout, Acquisition, Domestic, International, ECT2, Senior, Rocky Mountains, MEG, Assessment, IPO, Series, Income tax, GAAP, Webcast, Reuse, PFAS, EPA, Movement, Wind, Real estate

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “Montrose” or “MEG”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “Montrose” or “MEG”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Montrose Chief Executive Officer and Director, Vijay Manthripragada, commented, “Our record full year results reflect continued strength across our business.
  • Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $165.7 million compared to $139.5 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 18.8%.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 was $17.5 million, compared to $17.8 million in the prior year quarter.

MITRE Launches OpenARIA to the Aviation Community

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Technology, Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Air, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Transport, Other Defense, Software, Data Analytics, Data Management, Security, Altitude, Aircraft, Algorithm, Radar, Intelligence, Aviation, ARIA, Safety, Technical, Assessment, Learning, Risk, MITRE, Federal Aviation Administration, GitHub, Science, Accident, Quality assurance, Partnership, Risk management

MITRE announced it would provide an open-source edition of its Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment ( ARIA ) software suite to the community.

Key Points: 
  • MITRE announced it would provide an open-source edition of its Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment ( ARIA ) software suite to the community.
  • OpenARIA is focused on improving aviation safety and efficiency with aviation community participation.
  • Over 15 years ago, MITRE helped launch the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing ( ASIAS ) initiative—a government-industry collaboration that has transformed aviation safety.
  • MITRE also developed MITRE Global Flight Informatics ( MGFI ), which uses multiple aviation data sources, advanced data fusion, and analytics to provide new insights into aviation safety, security, efficiency, and capacity challenges around the world.

University of Phoenix Leadership Discusses Skills-Based Hiring and What It Means for Workers, Students and Employers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Human Resources, Other Education, Continuing, Labor, Professional Services, University, Education, Artificial intelligence, Artifact, Assessment, MBA, Curriculum, Learning, Communication, Faculty, University of Phoenix, Creativity, Cleveland State University, Workforce, Research, McKinsey & Company, Student, Nursing

More employers are beginning to move away from the emphasis on four-year degree requirements to greater recognition of valuable skills.

Key Points: 
  • More employers are beginning to move away from the emphasis on four-year degree requirements to greater recognition of valuable skills.
  • Studies by workforce research leaders McKinsey and Deloitte make the case for focusing on skills as well.
  • “Employers are realizing that traditional approaches to hiring and building skills struggle to keep up with the pace of innovation.
  • Savron earned her MBA from Cleveland State University and is completing her doctorate in management in organizational leadership.

Advancing Skin Cancer Detection: American Academy of Dermatology Journal Publishes DermaSensor's Breakthrough Melanoma Detection Results From A Major, Multicenter Trial

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Software, Research, Hardware, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Technology, Medical Devices, Health Technology, Clinical Trials, Science, Medical Supplies, Practice Management, Health, VA Boston Healthcare System, Skin cancer, Melanoma, NPV, Principal, Physician, FDA, Integral, Hospital, Assessment, Skin, Negative, Patient, Journal, Cone Health Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, American Academy, Medical device

In addition, the Negative Predictive Value (NPV) of 98.1% (95% CI, 91.8%-99.6%) indicates a high level of reliability for a negative device result of “Monitor”.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the Negative Predictive Value (NPV) of 98.1% (95% CI, 91.8%-99.6%) indicates a high level of reliability for a negative device result of “Monitor”.
  • For a positive device result of “Investigate Further”, a 1-10 score is also provided to indicate the degree of similarity to malignant lesions.
  • The study found that the likelihood of melanoma for these positive results ranged from 10.3% for low scores (i.e., 1-3) to 47.4% for high scores (i.e., 8-10).
  • This automated, objective device can help in the fight against skin cancer, and the DermaSensor team is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to its detection and prevention."

University of Phoenix Vice Provost Doris Savron Is a Featured Guest on The EdUp Experience Podcast

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Education, Training, Continuing, University, Student, DEI, Phoenix metropolitan area, Tech, Commerce, Assessment, MBA, Curriculum, Learning, Conference, Faculty, University of Phoenix, UPCEA, Higher education, Cleveland State University, Workforce, Nursing

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Doris Savron, vice provost of Colleges, Curriculum and Assessment, was a featured guest of The EdUp Experience podcast .

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Doris Savron, vice provost of Colleges, Curriculum and Assessment, was a featured guest of The EdUp Experience podcast .
  • As a leader of skills-aligned learning and badging initiatives at University of Phoenix, Savron leveraged broad experience to the conference panel and podcast episode.
  • Savron draws on more than 23 years of experience in higher education as Vice Provost , overseeing the strategy for University of Phoenix academic programs and curriculum design, institutional assessment and faculty.
  • In her tenure with University of Phoenix she has served as associate faculty, campus vice president, regional Vice president of student services, and college operations.

University of Phoenix Leadership to Present at Greater Phoenix Chamber Event

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 23, 2024
Professional Services, Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Business, Human Resources, Continuing, University, Online, Social capital, Culture, Growth, Commerce, Society, MST, UPCEA, Organization, Higher education, Workforce, Woman, Student, CHEA, Phoenix metropolitan area, Grinnell College, Assessment, SCCE, Faculty, Higher Learning Commission, Curriculum, Chamber, Conference, University of Phoenix, Equity, Accreditation, Research, DEI, Online and offline, Q&A, OLC, Nursing

University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.
  • "We are thrilled to have Doris Savron and McCeil Johnson from the University of Phoenix as our speakers for this significant DEI Forum," said Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
  • “As we engage in this collaborative event with the Greater Phoenix Chamber, we appreciate the pivotal role they play in shaping a diverse and inclusive professional landscape,” she shares.
  • She recently completed a six-year term at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and serves on committees like the DEI professionals committee for the Chamber.

Netmark Achieves HITRUST Essentials, (e1) Certification Demonstrating Foundational Cybersecurity

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Legal, Software, Networks, Health, Health Technology, Professional Services, Technology, Security, Corporate services, Certification, Lawsuit, HITRUST, Assessment, Hygiene, SOC, Medical device

HITRUST Essentials, 1-year (e1) Certification demonstrates that the organization is focused on the most critical cybersecurity controls to demonstrate that essential cybersecurity hygiene is in place.

Key Points: 
  • HITRUST Essentials, 1-year (e1) Certification demonstrates that the organization is focused on the most critical cybersecurity controls to demonstrate that essential cybersecurity hygiene is in place.
  • The e1 Assessment + Certification is one of three progressive HITRUST assessments that leverage the HITRUST CSF® framework to prescribe cyber threat-adaptive controls that are appropriate for each level of assurance.
  • This HITRUST certification, in addition to Netmark’s certification as a SOC II, Type 2 entity, reinforces the company’s commitment to not only its clients, but the individuals they serve, in the protection and security of the most sensitive data.
  • Kari Shankar, Managing Director of Netmark, shared his thoughts, “The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks increases each day.