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Two MedStar Health Hospitals Achieve Prestigious Nurse Magnet® Designation for First Time

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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It's the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve in the United States.

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  • It's the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve in the United States.
  • Less than ten percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved a Magnet designation.
  • MedStar Harbor and MedStar Montgomery, along with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (4th designation) are three of just eight hospitals in Maryland to attain Magnet recognition.
  • Along with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (5th designation, with only two Magnet hospitals in DC), MedStar Health now has four hospitals with Magnet designation.

India: visa problems for English cricketer reflect a longstanding security rift with neighbouring Pakistan

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This is not the first time a visiting cricketer has had visa problems in India.

Key Points: 
  • This is not the first time a visiting cricketer has had visa problems in India.
  • Headley, in his visa application, had concealed his Pakistani roots and managed to visit India multiple times to reconnoitre the targets.
  • As a result, the Indian Home Ministry (MHA), which is in charge of internal security, decided to tighten the visa requirements.
  • The US and UK governments lodged diplomatic protests against India’s decision to tighten its visa rules, but the Indian government resisted the pressure.
  • Mindful of international pressure to exercise restraint in the aftermath of the attacks, the then Manmohan Singh government instituted several defensive counter-terrorism measures, including the new visa rules.

Modi’s neighbourhood policy

  • This aimed to encourage cross-border cooperation and business enterprise across South Asia and focused on building deeper people-to-people ties.
  • But as terrorist attacks from Pakistan continued, India changed its tack to more forceful measures targeting terrorist bases within Pakistan.
  • As a result, a new mantra became popular in Indian government circles: “terror and talks cannot go together”.

Focus on counter-terrorism

  • Meanwhile a focus on regional counter-terrorism has become something of a mantra for Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • Seen within this paradigm, India’s approach towards Pakistan is unlikely to change as the country expects its general elections in April.
  • A hostile military in control of domestic politics combined with strong anti-India public opinion invalidate any prospects for reestablishing ties with India.


Dheeraj Paramesha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Meet Five Community-Based Reproductive Justice Organizations Who Will Take the National Stage This Year

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Mortality, Woman, MHA, JD, NWHN, Trinity, Mother, Health, LMFT, Policy, Health equity, Infant, Mental health, Strategic planning, Health education, Organization, HEALTH, Doctor of Psychology, DNP, Education

“Without fail, this lack of inclusion leads to insufficient policy that fails to improve health outcomes and results in people falling through the cracks.

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  • “Without fail, this lack of inclusion leads to insufficient policy that fails to improve health outcomes and results in people falling through the cracks.
  • That’s why we started the HEALTH program.”
    The selection process for the 2024 cohort began in June 2023.
  • The NWHN looked for organizations that demonstrated a commitment to health equity and aligned with the Network’s mission, vision, and values .
  • Birth In Color (Virginia): Birth In Color is a reproductive justice organization dedicated to maternal and reproductive health, policy, and removing biases and barriers for people of color.

Constellation Quality Health Announces Acquisition of Workshop Wizard

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Quality Health, a health care quality consulting organization, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Workshop Wizard™ - a leading public health software program. Currently used in 14 states by various health systems and programs, Workshop Wizard securely manages and collects data on evidence-based programs and tracks participant data while making those data accessible to participants and partners.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Quality Health , a health care quality consulting organization, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Workshop Wizard ™ - a leading public health software program.
  • Currently used in 14 states by various health systems and programs, Workshop Wizard securely manages and collects data on evidence-based programs and tracks participant data while making those data accessible to participants and partners.
  • "The acquisition of Workshop Wizard marks a strategic step in Constellation Quality Health's growth and a win for health care programs and organizations requiring current and futuristic data capabilities for operational success," said Steven Martin, MHA, CPHQ, FACHE, president and CEO of Constellation Quality Health.
  • "Our long-term goal is to enhance Workshop Wizard to enable a multi-level selection of customized services designed for real-time client needs."

Accurate Identification of Sepsis using SeptiCyte® RAPID and Comparison with other Biomarkers Presented at Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Critical Care Congress 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SEATTLE and BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunexpress, Pty Ltd., a molecular diagnostic company focused on improving outcomes for suspected sepsis patients, today announced  that data validating the use of SeptiCyte® RAPID in differentiating sepsis from systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) was selected for presentation on Sunday, January 21, during the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 2024 Critical Care Congress in Phoenix, Arizona, January 21 to 23, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Immunexpress Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roy Davis presented the poster entitled, "Accurate Sepsis Identification Using SeptiCyte® RAPID & Other Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammation" in a Research Snapshot theatre and fielded questions afterward in a Q&A discussion.
  • "The data demonstrate that no combination of biomarkers outperformed SeptiScore alone, or models including SeptiScore, at identifying sepsis," said Dr. Roy Davis, MD, PhD, MHA, Chief Medical Officer of Immunexpress.
  • "This is clinically meaningful as it demonstrates that SeptiCyte RAPID can be used to help diagnose sepsis more accurately than current sepsis diagnostic tools or clinical variables.
  • SeptiCyte RAPID isn't intended to be used as a standalone test, but in this study adding other biomarkers to SeptiScore didn't appreciably increase the diagnostic certainty of differentiating sepsis from SIRS."

Maxwell Healthcare Associates and KATANA Safety Announce Partnership to Help Protect Home Health Workers

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SHOREVIEW, Minn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA) – the home health industry's leading post-acute consulting firm, and KATANA Safety (KATANA) – the premier provider of lone and workforce safety solutions, have announced a new strategic partnership to help create a safer work environment for home-based workers. It was also announced today that Jennifer Maxwell, MHA's CEO and co-founder, will be joining KATANA Safety's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • SHOREVIEW, Minn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA) – the home health industry's leading post-acute consulting firm, and KATANA Safety (KATANA) – the premier provider of lone and workforce safety solutions, have announced a new strategic partnership to help create a safer work environment for home-based workers.
  • It was also announced today that Jennifer Maxwell, MHA's CEO and co-founder, will be joining KATANA Safety's Board of Directors.
  • KATANA Safety helps keep home-based workers safer with a personal safety solution that leverages a smartphone and patented quick-access device to instantly notify help when needed.
  • Jennifer Maxwell states "I am thrilled about our partnership with KATANA and to be joining their Board of Directors.

Velatura and Spesana Announce Pilot Project to Revolutionize Prior Authorization Process

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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"The administrative process of prior authorization poses significant, time-consuming and costly barriers for oncology healthcare providers, hospitals, and patients.

Key Points: 
  • "The administrative process of prior authorization poses significant, time-consuming and costly barriers for oncology healthcare providers, hospitals, and patients.
  • The partnership between Velatura and Spesana aims to revolutionize the prior authorization process and enable oncology practices to provide new avenues for patient treatment choices,” said Carla Balch, CEO of Spesana.
  • "The pilot project between Spesana and Velatura seamlessly integrates critical information, streamlines workflows and guides oncology clinicians in creating advanced, data-driven and patient-centered care plans,”said Angie Bass, MHA, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Velatura.
  • The initial launch of the program is intended specifically for oncologists but will eventually be expanded to include any and all prior authorization requests.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.
  • Most recently, Jill chaired the LungCAN Steering Committee advocating for increased federal funding for lung cancer research.
  • "Lung cancer research means everything to us, and I am excited to be joining the board of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation."
  • Over the last several months, she has been involved with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and raised over $46,000 to support leading edge cancer research through her team, Breathe Easy Fight Hard.

Avow Hospice Goes Live with NOTIFYnana - Elevating Care with Maxwell Healthcare Associates

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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SHOREVIEW, Minn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avow Hospice, a Florida-based non-profit healthcare organization, is now live with NOTIFYnana, a Maxwell Healthcare Associates' tech-based communication solution.

Key Points: 
  • SHOREVIEW, Minn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avow Hospice, a Florida-based non-profit healthcare organization, is now live with NOTIFYnana, a Maxwell Healthcare Associates' tech-based communication solution.
  • Avow has taken a significant step forward in enhancing patient care and satisfaction by implementing NOTIFYnana in its operations.
  • NOTIFYnana is a text-based appointment reminder and survey tool that enables Avow Hospice to collect real-time feedback after every visit with their clinicians and caregivers.
  • We applaud Avow Hospice for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the home health and hospice industry.

Walgreens Celebrates 15 Years of the Expressions Challenge

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.
  • View the 2023 winning student entries and learn more about the Expressions Challenge at ExpressionsChallenge.com .
  • The 15th anniversary also comes at a time when Walgreens has increased its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers.
  • Walgreens will leverage that network so more teens can reap the benefits of entering the Expressions Challenge.