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NAFC Receives $1.28M 2-Year Grant for Free & Charitable Clinics from McKesson Foundation

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the McKesson Foundation announce a $1.28M grant dispersed over 2023 and 2024 to address critical needs of free and charitable clinics and their patients across the United States.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the McKesson Foundation announce a $1.28M grant dispersed over 2023 and 2024 to address critical needs of free and charitable clinics and their patients across the United States.
  • Funding from the McKesson Foundation will establish programs and resources to support increased breast cancer screening and subsequent referrals to care among uninsured women.
  • A vast majority of patients (93%) seen at National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics member organizations are uninsured.
  • “At the McKesson Foundation, we know that un- and under-insured patients often struggle to access high-quality health services.

Solera Introduces Weight Loss Solution to Help Payers and Employers Manage Skyrocketing GLP-1 Demand While Empowering Individuals to Make Informed Choices

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera Health, the premier technology platform for connecting people seamlessly and easily to health solutions that work, today announced the launch of Solera GLP-1 Step Therapy Support – a first-of-its-kind solution to combine evidence-based weight management programs with operational support for health plans implementing step therapy and prior authorization for GLP-1s.   In addition to offering desirable solutions for weight loss prior to a patient receiving a prescription for a GLP-1 drug, the solution includes an educational campaign emphasizing key clinical and scientific points about GLP-1s that help members make a personalized choice – often preferring to forego a potentially lifelong, injectable medication.

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  • As GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic sweep the headlines and take over social media, consumer demand is exploding for GLP-1s for weight loss.
  • To capitalize on this market, numerous startups and weight loss companies offering teleprescription services for GLP-1s have emerged.
  • Solera expects to divert 30 to 60 percent of those patients into another effective weight management option following step therapy.
  • “Individuals need a complete suite of options for effective approaches to weight loss - ensuring the best possible outcomes,” said Mary Langowski, CEO at Solera.

Together, the All-in-One AI Health Assistant, Improves Care for Aging Americans With Voice-Based Mental Health Detection Feature

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Together , the leading AI-based health assistant, today unveiled its latest groundbreaking feature: Mental Vitals, an innovative mental health detection tool designed to screen for symptoms of depression and anxiety through voice analysis.

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  • Together , the leading AI-based health assistant, today unveiled its latest groundbreaking feature: Mental Vitals, an innovative mental health detection tool designed to screen for symptoms of depression and anxiety through voice analysis.
  • "Our mission with Together is to unify every aspect of health care, from vitals monitoring to mental health detection, into one intuitive platform," said Dr. Renee Dua, founder and chief product officer of Together.
  • According to a Mental Health America 2023 survey report , 54% of adults with a mental illness did not receive treatment.
  • By combining mental health detection, vital measurement, and routine health management, Together can be uniquely effective as an AI-driven patient-centric care coordination and whole-person health platform.

Utah Philanthropic Community Bolsters State and County Investment to Address State's Most Pressing Health Issue

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Utah state, county and philanthropy are joining forces to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: mental health. On August 25, 2023, state and county leaders, local philanthropists, Huntsman Mental Health Foundation, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, and the University of Utah celebrated the placement of the final beam during a topping out ceremony for the 82,000 square foot Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Care Center. 

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  • On August 25, 2023, state and county leaders, local philanthropists, Huntsman Mental Health Foundation, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, and the University of Utah celebrated the placement of the final beam during a topping out ceremony for the 82,000 square foot Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Care Center .
  • "Mental health challenges affect individuals from all walks of life and have wide-reaching implications for community health," said Joe Stampe, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation.
  • "This endeavor undertaken by Utah's philanthropic network, in tandem with significant investment from the state and county, to establish a robust safety net of resources and services is an unparalleled effort.
  • Our hope is for this collaborative model to set a new standard for philanthropic initiatives in the mental health arena."

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Reliq Health’s Launch of New Post-Discharge Program for Acute Care Hospitals and Signing New Hospital Clients in California, Florida and Puerto Rico

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:

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  • A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:
    For more information, please view the InvestmentPitch Media video which provides additional news about the company.
  • The video is available for viewing on “ InvestmentPitch ” or on “ YouTube ”.
  • If the link is not available, please visit www.InvestmentPitch.com and enter “Reliq” in the search box.
  • Dr. Lisa Crossley, CEO, stated: “We are very excited to announce our new post-discharge program aimed at acute care hospitals.

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Launches New Post-Discharge Program and Signs New Hospital Clients in CA, FL and PR

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The new contracts are expected to add 5,000 new patients to the platform every month by the end of 2024.

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  • The new contracts are expected to add 5,000 new patients to the platform every month by the end of 2024.
  • In 2021, over 96% of all Florida hospitals were assessed financial penalties due to readmission rates.
  • iUGO Care provides real-time access to remote patient monitoring data, allowing for timely interventions by the care team to prevent costly hospital readmissions and ER visits.
  • Reliq Health Technologies trades on the TSX Venture under the symbol RHT, on the OTC as RQHTF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the WKN: A2AJTB.

BHG Expands Opioid Treatment Access in LA

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Added to the existing BHG portfolio of treatment centers in the state, this brings the number of BHG locations in LA to six.

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  • Added to the existing BHG portfolio of treatment centers in the state, this brings the number of BHG locations in LA to six.
  • BHG Houma Treatment Center is an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) offering all three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, and the full range of treatments including counseling and wrap-around services.
  • BHG treatment centers do not require an appointment as immediate access to care is critical to this patient population.
  • BHG Houma Treatment Center is located at 435 Corporate Drive, Building 1, Houma, LA  70360.

NAFC Responds to Devastating Cuts in the House FY2024 Appropriations Bill

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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As a bipartisan organization committed to the health and welfare of all individuals, the NAFC recognizes the importance of fiscal responsibility.

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  • As a bipartisan organization committed to the health and welfare of all individuals, the NAFC recognizes the importance of fiscal responsibility.
  • However, this bill is shockingly short-sighted and will have devastating consequences that will reverberate throughout America’s healthcare system for years.
  • The House Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill sends the message that women, especially uninsured women, and women of color, are not a priority.
  • The House Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill falls short of what our citizens deserve, and we as a country must do better.

ENA Calls for Assault Weapons Ban, Firearms Purchase Age Increase

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether in a mass shooting, urban violence, self-harm or intimate partner violence, the damage caused by firearms is something emergency nurses know firsthand – they see it and experience their own trauma every day while simply trying to save the lives of those injured by a firearm.

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  • This week, ENA released its strongest firearm safety related position statement in the association's 53-year history.
  • It calls for, among other things:
    A ban on assault weapons, as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
  • Raising the minimum purchase age to 21 for all firearms.
  • Further, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported in 2022 that firearms are the leading cause of death for U.S. children.

Quantum Health Expands Family-Building Offering with Addition of Kindbody

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Quantum Health , the leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company, announced today it has partnered with Kindbody .

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  • Quantum Health , the leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company, announced today it has partnered with Kindbody .
  • Kindbody is a family-building benefits provider offering both virtual care services and access to a network of technology-driven fertility clinics across the country.
  • Kindbody is an additional family-building Preferred Partner™ within Quantum Health’s Comprehensive Care Solutions™ platform.
  • Quantum Health’s navigation and employee engagement platform is powered by their proprietary Real-Time Intercept® model and trusted guidance by Quantum Healthcare Warriors® .