Utilization

Zyter|TruCare Launches TruCare Mobile in 10.2 Release

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Documentation, Workflow, Population Health Management, Health, Utilization, Internet, Patient, Medical device

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zyter|TruCare , a leader in healthcare technology solutions, announces the launch of TruCare Mobile, the cornerstone of its 10.2 Release.

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  • Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zyter|TruCare , a leader in healthcare technology solutions, announces the launch of TruCare Mobile, the cornerstone of its 10.2 Release.
  • The 10.2 Release, complemented by software enhancements, affirms Zyter|TruCare's dedication to transformative change in Population Health Management.
  • TruCare Mobile, part of the 10.2 Release, transforms how healthcare professionals deliver care.
  • TruCare Mobile integrates essential features such as real-time updates, offline synchronization, and mobile assessments, directly enhancing healthcare provider capabilities.

Sinopec Highlights CCUS Achievements at COP 28 and Releases Its First 10-Year Performance Report on Supporting "Belt and Road" Initiative

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Carbon, Belt, Sinopec, CCUS, COP28, Climate, Shell, CO2, Nature, HKG, BASF, Memorandum of understanding, Conference, Tree, Biodiversity, Utilization, Renewable energy, BRI

In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.

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  • In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.
  • It is China's first mega-tonne CCUS demonstration project and is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 1 million tonnes per year, the equivalent of planting nearly 9 million trees.
  • The project is of great significance to establishing the "artificial carbon cycle" and provides extensive practical engineering experience and technical data for large-scale CCUS project in China.
  • The 10-year performance report on Sinopec's engagement in BRI development underscores Sinopec's strong commitment to sustainable development and contributions, covering the scopes of energy cooperation, environmental protection, culture exchanges, and social well-being.

Sinopec Highlights CCUS Achievements at COP 28 and Releases Its First 10-Year Performance Report on Supporting "Belt and Road" Initiative

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Carbon, Belt, Sinopec, CCUS, COP28, Climate, Shell, CO2, Petroleum, Nature, HKG, BASF, Memorandum of understanding, Conference, Tree, Biodiversity, Utilization, Renewable energy, BRI

In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.
  • It is China's first mega-tonne CCUS demonstration project and is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 1 million tonnes per year, the equivalent of planting nearly 9 million trees.
  • The project is of great significance to establishing the "artificial carbon cycle" and provides extensive practical engineering experience and technical data for large-scale CCUS project in China.
  • The 10-year performance report on Sinopec's engagement in BRI development underscores Sinopec's strong commitment to sustainable development and contributions, covering the scopes of energy cooperation, environmental protection, culture exchanges, and social well-being.

Sinopec Highlights CCUS Achievements at COP 28 and Releases Its First 10-Year Performance Report on Supporting "Belt and Road" Initiative

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Carbon, Belt, Sinopec, CCUS, COP28, Climate, Shell, CO2, Petroleum, Multimedia, Nature, HKG, BASF, Memorandum of understanding, Conference, Tree, Biodiversity, Utilization, Renewable energy, BRI

In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, Sinopec officially started to operate the mega-tonne Qilu-Shengli CCUS project, a milestone for China's CCUS industry phasing in mature commercial operation.
  • It is China's first mega-tonne CCUS demonstration project and is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 1 million tonnes per year, the equivalent of planting nearly 9 million trees.
  • The project is of great significance to establishing the "artificial carbon cycle" and provides extensive practical engineering experience and technical data for large-scale CCUS project in China.
  • The report also highlights Sinopec's path of promoting harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature, actively advancing green and clean production, developing a circular economy, conserving biodiversity, and taking proactive climate actions.

Mercedes-Benz Announces Strategic Alliance with Simon® to Expand High-Power Charging Network

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Restaurant, Bar, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Retail, Other Energy, Utilities, General Automotive, Public Transport, Energy, Automotive, Delivery Services, Other Transport, Retail, Transport, Digital, Mercedes-Benz, Insurance, Athlon, Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Mercedes-Benz Bank, IONITY, HPC, Mercedes-Benz Group, Work, Original equipment manufacturer, EQ, Multimedia, Advertising, Senior, EBIT, Utilization, Joint venture, Growth, Placement, Mobility, Vehicle registration plates of Nepal, Travel, Optare StarRider, FREE, DCS, Map, Automotive industry, Car dealership

Further, this expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network to Simon locations will bring hundreds of construction jobs to the communities that they’re located in.

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  • Further, this expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network to Simon locations will bring hundreds of construction jobs to the communities that they’re located in.
  • This alliance represents one of Mercedes-Benz HPC NA’s initial steps towards fulfilling its promise of expanding the EV charging map in North America through a value-based approach.
  • Mercedes-Benz's initiatives to establish a high-power charging infrastructure also include the Europe-wide fast-charging network joint venture IONITY, which already comprises around 3,000 charging points, and the recently established joint venture with six other automotive OEMs to expand the North American high-power charging network.
  • The company's own Mercedes-Benz Charging Network consisting of branded charging hubs is the next important step in the company's electrification strategy.

In August 2023, COVID-19 Returned to Top Five Telehealth Diagnoses Nationally, and in the South and Northeast Regions, for First Time since January

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
DSM-IV codes, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Urinary tract infection, Mental, Sleep, Utilization, COVID-19, Medicaid, Diagnosis, Infection, Pharmaceutical industry, Health care, Midwestern United States

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In August 2023, COVID-19 once again ranked among the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally, a place it had not held since January 2023, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. COVID-19 entered the rankings in third place nationally with 1.7 percent of telehealth claim lines,1 replacing developmental disorders, which dropped to fifth place. At the regional level, COVID-19 ranked in second place in the Northeast and in third place in the South and West. COVID-19 had not been in the rankings in the Northeast and South since January 2023, nor in the West since December 2022. Only in the Midwest did COVID-19 remain outside the top five telehealth diagnoses in August 2023. The data represent the privately insured population, including Medicare Advantage and excluding Medicare Fee-for-Service and Medicaid.

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  • At the regional level, COVID-19 ranked in second place in the Northeast and in third place in the South and West.
  • COVID-19 had not been in the rankings in the Northeast and South since January 2023, nor in the West since December 2022.
  • Only in the Midwest did COVID-19 remain outside the top five telehealth diagnoses in August 2023.
  • Mental health conditions ranked as the number one national telehealth diagnosis, a position held since the Telehealth Tracker launched in 2020.

SCS Technologies’ CEO Cody Johnson to Speak at 2nd American Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Forum

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Carbon, SCS, Forum, Organization, Utilization, CCUS, CO2, Steel, Renewable energy

“The 2nd American CCUS Forum is a valuable opportunity that unites diverse stakeholders ranging from government officials and energy producers to non-profit organizations in a collaborative endeavor to chart the path towards achieving net zero carbon emissions through carbon capture and sequestration technologies while still using fuel-dense hydrocarbons,” said Johnson.

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  • “The 2nd American CCUS Forum is a valuable opportunity that unites diverse stakeholders ranging from government officials and energy producers to non-profit organizations in a collaborative endeavor to chart the path towards achieving net zero carbon emissions through carbon capture and sequestration technologies while still using fuel-dense hydrocarbons,” said Johnson.
  • I’m honored to speak on a panel with distinguished leaders who share our unwavering commitment to addressing this critical challenge.”
    The 2nd American Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Forum will provide a platform to explore the benefits and challenges of developing the available carbon capture and storage solutions.
  • On Oct. 25-26, 2023, the Forum will dive into the latest technological developments, ongoing and upcoming projects as well as market forecasts of the growing carbon capture and storage project trends.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Cody Johnson, CEO of SCS Technologies, as an esteemed speaker at the 2nd American Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Forum,” said Monika Zavistanaviciute, Head of Projects, ALJ Group.

Decarbonizing the Fertilizer Production Sector Requires Flexibility in Technology, Timelines and Government Collaboration, Says New Study from Fertilizer Canada

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Mining, Investment, Engineering, Nitrogen, Government, GHG, Farmer, Ammonia, CO2, Food security, SMR, Electricity, Potash, Technology roadmap, Natural Resources Canada, Urea, Utilization, CCUS, Rolls-Royce SMR, Potassium, Electrolysis, Hydrogen, Small modular reactor, Sale, Atmosphere, Renewable energy, Agriculture, Cogeneration

The report found that the variations in types of fertilizer produced, production methods used, and location of the facility require flexibility in technology solutions.

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  • The report found that the variations in types of fertilizer produced, production methods used, and location of the facility require flexibility in technology solutions.
  • A combination of electrolysis to produce hydrogen and CCUS used with steam methane reformers have the greatest potential for GHG emission reductions for ammonia production.
  • Protecting domestic production of sustainable Canadian fertilizer defends against carbon leakage that could increase global GHG emissions.
  • Fertilizer is vital to food security and responsible for half of the world's current food production.

MHI Group Launches Joint Demonstration Testing of CO2 Liquefaction for CO2 Handling to Expand CCUS Application

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Carbon, Innovation, CO2, Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford, MHI, R, Ecosystem, Utilization, CCUS, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Landfill

In this demonstration testing program, CO2 from gas engine generator sets, forming a part of an in-house power station at MHIET's Sagamihara Plant, is captured by "CO2MPACT," a compact CO2 capture system, and the CO2 is liquefied in MHI-AC&R's compact CO2 liquefaction system.

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  • In this demonstration testing program, CO2 from gas engine generator sets, forming a part of an in-house power station at MHIET's Sagamihara Plant, is captured by "CO2MPACT," a compact CO2 capture system, and the CO2 is liquefied in MHI-AC&R's compact CO2 liquefaction system.
  • Introducing expertise of the Research & Innovation Center which is in charge of R&D in MHI Group, the demonstration testing will target early practical application.
  • In addition, verification of operational support services using MHI's proprietary remote monitoring system will be implemented in the CO2 liquefaction demonstration test program.
  • The CO2 liquefaction demonstration test program will enable all processes, from CO2 capture to liquefaction, to be conducted applying MHI Group's comprehensive strengths.

Beacon Healthcare Systems and Sonder Health Plans Launch Utilization Manager module

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Partnership, Blues, Automation, Sonder, UM, Utilization, Beacon, VIP, Social, Surveying

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Healthcare Systems , leaders in compliance, appeals and grievances, enrollment, and SDoH solutions, has partnered with Sonder Health Plans to launch a Utilization Manager module ideal for local and regional health plans looking to improve or automate the UM process while improving quality and compliance.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Healthcare Systems , leaders in compliance, appeals and grievances, enrollment, and SDoH solutions, has partnered with Sonder Health Plans to launch a Utilization Manager module ideal for local and regional health plans looking to improve or automate the UM process while improving quality and compliance.
  • Beacon Healthcare Systems is known for solving problems for clients and has partnered with several plans including Blues plans to launch products such as Beacon Enrollment Manager, a Supplemental Benefits / SdoH module, and a Quality Management Module.
  • Beacon Healthcare Systems is especially pleased to partner with Sonder because the CEOs of both companies recognize that the right foundation of automation and technology are critical within a complex healthcare landscape.
  • "Our partnership with Beacon Healthcare Systems provides the infrastructure to best support our needs for scalability, compliance, quality, and performance."