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Abridge raises $30M to Accelerate Adoption of its Proven Generative AI Solution across U.S. Healthcare Systems

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, announced a Series B raise of $30 million, led by Spark Capital.

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  • Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, announced a Series B raise of $30 million, led by Spark Capital.
  • This investment will support large-scale health system rollouts and accelerate product advances that will create additional value for patients, clinicians, and health systems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026850279/en/
    “Spark Capital is proud to lead this industry-defining investment in Abridge,” said Will Reed, a General Partner at Spark Capital focused on growth stage AI investments.
  • The solution has been uniquely designed with trust and auditability, providing the ability to quickly see source data from any AI-generated summary.

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP Welcomes Otolaryngologist Maheer Masood, M.D.

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Tarrytown, New York, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) is pleased to announce the addition of Maheer Masood, M.D.

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  • Tarrytown, New York, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) is pleased to announce the addition of Maheer Masood, M.D.
  • Dr. Masood will be joining the group effective August 1, 2024, further enhancing the practice’s care delivery to patients in Queens County.
  • Dr. Maheer Masood is an accomplished medical professional specializing in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
  • The collaboration of these specialists ensures that patients will receive comprehensive and personalized care tailored to their specific needs.

PainTEQ Launches World's First Surgery-Ready Instruments for Posterior Approach with LinQ

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PainTEQ, a leading innovator in minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction treatments, announced the release of its new Surgery-Ready Instrument set, a major advancement in the field of SI joint fusion surgery. This third-generation surgical instrument set for PainTEQ's LinQ procedure includes single-use, surgery-ready instruments, offering a safer and more cost-effective option for interventional pain physicians. "PainTEQ's commitment to improving patient outcomes has been the driving force behind our innovation," said Sean LaNeve, CEO of PainTEQ.

Key Points: 
  • Designed from physician feedback, the new instruments offer single-use, surgery-ready instruments for a safer, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution.
  • This third-generation surgical instrument set for PainTEQ's LinQ procedure includes single-use, surgery-ready instruments, offering a safer and more cost-effective option for interventional pain physicians.
  • "PainTEQ's commitment to improving patient outcomes has been the driving force behind our innovation," said Sean LaNeve, CEO of PainTEQ.
  • "I was honored to work with the PainTEQ R&D team to help develop these surgery-ready instruments.

Midwest Transplant Network Ranked Third in the Nation for Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The 2023 OPO Annual Public Aggregated Report shows that based on 2021 data — the most recent data currently available — Midwest Transplant Network is rated as Tier 1A and is third in the nation for both donation and transplantation rates.

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  • The 2023 OPO Annual Public Aggregated Report shows that based on 2021 data — the most recent data currently available — Midwest Transplant Network is rated as Tier 1A and is third in the nation for both donation and transplantation rates.
  • Incorporated in 1973, Midwest Transplant Network is a federally certified, not-for-profit organ procurement organization that facilitates organ, eye and tissue donation in partnership with hospitals and other professional partners to give hope and share life.
  • “It is our privilege to support donor families and extend their loved one’s legacy,” said Jan Finn, RN, MSN, President & Chief Executive Officer, Midwest Transplant Network.
  • Historically, the contract to manage the network has been awarded to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

Pluri’s PLX-R18 Increases Blood Cell Counts and Reduces Need for Transfusions in a Phase I Study: Results Published in Nature Bone Marrow Transplantation

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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As described in the article, in a successful Phase I first-in-human study which achieved its primary endpoint, patients with incomplete hematopoietic recovery post-hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) were treated with escalating doses of Pluri’s cell therapy, PLX-R18.

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  • As described in the article, in a successful Phase I first-in-human study which achieved its primary endpoint, patients with incomplete hematopoietic recovery post-hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) were treated with escalating doses of Pluri’s cell therapy, PLX-R18.
  • Low levels of blood cells (cytopenia) post-HCT can persist despite adequate engraftment of donor cells.
  • Pluri’s PLX-R18 cells secrete a large array of hematopoietic factors which promote regeneration, maturation, and differentiation of hematopoietic cells and stimulate their migration to peripheral blood.
  • As a groundbreaking, first-in-class solution, PLX-R18’s capacity to augment hematopoietic system recovery and effectively manage diverse cytopenia holds immense promise.”

Abridge Becomes Epic’s First Pal, Bringing Generative AI to More Providers and Patients

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, is now the first Pal in Epic’s Partners and Pals program.

Key Points: 
  • Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, is now the first Pal in Epic’s Partners and Pals program.
  • Together, Abridge and Epic aim to help providers be more present and attentive to patients while also creating better notes, faster.
  • The goals of the Abridge-Epic collaboration include:
    Helping providers focus on patients and reduce time spent on documentation.
  • Helping health systems adopt generative AI-based solutions rapidly by offering providers a simplified, consistent experience after as little as two weeks of implementation.

Exabeam and Cribl Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Exabeam , a global cybersecurity leader and creator of New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and Cribl , the data company for IT and Security, today announced a new strategic partnership.

Key Points: 
  • Exabeam , a global cybersecurity leader and creator of New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, and Cribl , the data company for IT and Security, today announced a new strategic partnership.
  • The partnership enables New-Scale SIEM to more quickly and securely ingest data for enterprises and accelerate deployment.
  • With Cribl Stream, security teams also gain additional control over telemetry data and the flexibility to shape logs from multiple sources.
  • This new partnership will lighten the load for many of our customers by enhancing data ingestion, lowering storage costs, and speeding up time to value.”
    To learn more about the Exabeam and Cribl joint solution, read the Exabeam Guide .

RiskLens, A Safe Security Company, Named a Leader in the Cyber Risk Quantification Report by Independent Research Firm

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RiskLens, acquired by Safe Security (SAFE), the leader in AI-based cyber risk management SaaS platforms, was named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ), 2023 report, released by independent research firm Forrester Research, Inc. Forrester announced the results of its first-ever Wave report on Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ). CRQ is coming to the forefront for CISOs with impending SEC regulations, the growing need to prioritize cyber investments in terms of lowering business risk, and rising cyber insurance premiums.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RiskLens, acquired by Safe Security (SAFE), the leader in AI-based cyber risk management SaaS platforms, was named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ), 2023 report , released by independent research firm Forrester Research, Inc. Forrester announced the results of its first-ever Wave report on Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ).
  • "RiskLens has been at the front of the CRQ movement since we launched our enterprise platform in 2015," said Nick Sanna, President, Safe Security.
  • We are honored to be recognized as a leader in this first-ever Forrester Wave report on CRQ by such a respected source.
  • Simply curating a cyber stack is no longer enough - organizations must shift their focus to effectively managing cyber risk.

Dr. Thomas Hunt Appointed as Lee Health’s Vice President and Chief Physician Executive of Musculoskeletal Services

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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He is an experienced physician leader, orthopedic educator and clinical innovator, having published numerous articles, book chapters, textbooks, and delivered countless lectures and symposia.

Key Points: 
  • He is an experienced physician leader, orthopedic educator and clinical innovator, having published numerous articles, book chapters, textbooks, and delivered countless lectures and symposia.
  • Dr. Hunt also designed unique surgical implants used today for wrist fracture fixation as well as protocols permitting precise, remote and perioperative care.
  • His most recent clinical leadership positions include chief of the musculoskeletal service line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston and chief physician executive for CommonSpirit Health’s Texas Division orthopedic service line.
  • We know he will be a huge asset to Southwest Florida,” said Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser, Lee Health’s chief medical officer.

PYA Inducted into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PYA is honored to announce its induction into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame , the highest honor bestowed by the health system.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PYA is honored to announce its induction into The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame , the highest honor bestowed by the health system.
  • "We are deeply honored by the recognition from The University of Kansas Health System," said Marty Brown , PYA President and CEO.
  • PYA's partnership with The University of Kansas Health System began in 2010 when the firm helped the system acquire Kansas City Cancer Center.
  • The University of Kansas Health System has grown to become one of the most recognized health systems in the country, being honored nationally by Forbes, Newsweek, Fortune, and others.