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Media Advisory: DoseMe Bioinformatician and Chief Science and Strategy Officer Co-Author Abstract Big Data Bayesian Truths to Be Covered in Oral Presentation at the 24th ECCMID Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ECCMID is the annual meeting of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, a registered non-profit organization in Basel, Switzerland.

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  • ECCMID is the annual meeting of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, a registered non-profit organization in Basel, Switzerland.
  • Abstract co-authored Dr. Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS , Chief Strategy and Science Officer and Paul Sabourenkov , Lead Bioinformatician at DoseMe.
  • What: Abstract 05305, Big Data Bayesian Truths: no vancomycin trough concentration target is sufficiently precise for safety or efficacy.
  • Details: Title: Big data Bayesian truths: no vancomycin trough concentration target is sufficiently precise for safety or efficacy.

Health Advocate Appoints Dr. Keri Robertson to Expand Clinical Care and Population Health Programs

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Advocate, a leading provider of integrated health advocacy and navigation, population health, well-being, behavioral health, and worksite screening programs, announced today that it has added Dr. Keri Robertson to their team of medical directors.

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  • As a Medical Director, Robertson will combine her data-driven healthcare experience with her passion for care equity to enhance the company's population health programs.
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Advocate, a leading provider of integrated health advocacy and navigation, population health, well-being, behavioral health, and worksite screening programs, announced today that it has added Dr. Keri Robertson to their team of medical directors.
  • Dr. Robertson will play a key leadership role in support of the company's Clinical Care Management and Population Health Management solutions with a specific focus on data analytics and social determinants of health.
  • "As Health Advocate continues to improve our industry-leading solutions, Dr. Robertson is perfectly positioned to enhance the quality of support and care for our members who face serious medical issues," said Jeff Cordell, President and CEO, Health Advocate.

Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Akido Labs

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhode Island’s largest and most recognized physician-led healthcare organization, Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation (“RIPCPC”), today announced its partnership with healthcare technology and care delivery company, Akido Labs (“Akido”), in a joint venture that expands RIPCPC’s 30-year statewide record of excellence in the delivery of health care and service to the people of Rhode Island and its commitment to the continuous improvement in the quality, safety and experience of care for patients and caregivers alike. Through this partnership, Akido will grow its medical network to the east coast, nearly doubling its patient base to just under half a million and creating bicoastal innovation hubs designed to build and share best practices with a focus on deepening the doctor-patient relationship.

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  • In addition to its leading primary care programs, RIPCPC has developed wraparound services, including nurse care management, pharmacy, mental health and performance improvement functions, as well as a team-based care model that prioritizes the patient experience.
  • Its “whole person” care philosophy is designed around social determinants of health and built to create high quality, accessible care for all.
  • “Akido is transforming healthcare by leveraging data and artificial intelligence to empower our providers and provide the best possible care for our patients.
  • “As a practicing family physician in Rhode Island and RIPCPC member for over 20 years, I am thrilled that our organization has partnered with Akido.

DoseMe Adds Cefepime to Its Model-informed Precision Dosing Platform

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DoseMe , a leading provider of precision dosing software for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and creators of DoseMeRx and DoseMe Analytics, today announced the availability of its Cefepime model.

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  • DoseMe , a leading provider of precision dosing software for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and creators of DoseMeRx and DoseMe Analytics, today announced the availability of its Cefepime model.
  • His research continues to highlight three keys to infectious disease monitoring - real time beta lactam monitoring, therapeutic drug monitoring and precision dosing.
  • “Similar to many beta lactam treatments, Cefepime displays a large amount of variability between patients and having DoseMeRx enables precision dosing,” stated Scheetz.
  • Greater recognition of the benefits of Model-informed Precision Dosing (MIPD) software for enhancing TDM and dosing precision necessitates thorough validation of models and reassessment of current workflows.

Kevin Borg, PharmD, Honored as the 2023 PCCA Compounding Pharmacist of the Year

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has named Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, the 2023 M. George Webber, PhD, Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.

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  • Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has named Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, the 2023 M. George Webber, PhD, Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.
  • “Since becoming a member many years ago, he has relentlessly supported PCCA and the compounding profession — never hesitating to help a fellow compounder or participate in PCCA events.
  • The M. George Webber Pharmacist of the Year award is presented annually to an independent compounding pharmacist who demonstrates service excellence to patients, health care providers and pharmacy colleagues.
  • Borg expanded his compounding services with the opening of Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, in 2021.

Babylon Dental Care welcomes Dr. Chelsea Diamond to the family

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is thrilled to announce that our family continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Chelsea Diamond, who will join the practice beginning on October 6, 2023.

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  • PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is thrilled to announce that our family continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Chelsea Diamond, who will join the practice beginning on October 6, 2023.
  • In fact, it was Dr. Hsu's experience with Babylon Dental Care that encouraged Dr. Diamond to come aboard herself.
  • "We both love how they care about their patients and the philosophy behind their approach to dental care.
  • It certainly worked out for Cliff and me as we built Babylon Dental Care over the last 40 years.

Dr. Joshua Blomgren Named Head Team Physician for Benedictine University

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
  • Dr. Blomgren is an alumnus and former soccer player at the university.
  • He is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Womens Soccer League, an official physician for the Chicago Marathon, and head team physician for Willowbrook High School.
  • He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and a soccer player at Benedictine University.

Dr. David Hsu Takes on Greater Role with Babylon Dental Care

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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PATCHOGUE, N.Y., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is thrilled to announce that Dr. David Hsu is transitioning to a full-time role just two months after joining the practice in a part-time capacity.

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  • PATCHOGUE, N.Y., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is thrilled to announce that Dr. David Hsu is transitioning to a full-time role just two months after joining the practice in a part-time capacity.
  • "I've just been so impressed by the way Dr. David treats his patients, both clinically and personally," Dr. Brown said.
  • "Dr. David was great and I highly recommend this office for dental work," one enthused in a Google review.
  • Babylon Dental Care would like you to get to know Dr. David, too.

Dr. David Hsu Joins the Babylon Dental Care Team

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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PATCHOGUE, N.Y., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is excited to announce the addition of Dr. David Hsu to our team at Gateway Plaza location in Patchogue, N.Y., beginning on April 10, 2023.

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  • PATCHOGUE, N.Y., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is excited to announce the addition of Dr. David Hsu to our team at Gateway Plaza location in Patchogue, N.Y., beginning on April 10, 2023.
  • David has that rare combination of top-notch dental skills and genuineness we value so highly at Babylon Dental Care, and we couldn't be happier that he's brought that to our practice."
  • That emphasis on patient care and building meaningful relationships is also what attracted Dr. Hsu to the practice.
  • Babylon Dental Care is glad to welcome Dr. Hsu to our team and his family to ours.

National Vision Names 2022-2023 Scholarship Program Winners, Giving $12,500 to Next Generation of ODs

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its eighth annual scholarship program today, which recognizes the best and brightest optometry students based on essay or video submissions.

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  • National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its eighth annual scholarship program today, which recognizes the best and brightest optometry students based on essay or video submissions.
  • This year’s applicants explored how technology can help break down barriers to receiving and providing quality eye care.
  • “We’re inspired to see that optometry students are mindful of that evolution and how it applies to their future optometry careers.
  • Third- and fourth-year optometry students were invited to answer the prompt with written essays or video submissions.