Memorial Hospital of South Bend

TeleVox Explores How Digital Transformation and Conversational AI Are Changing Patient Engagement at CHIME23 Fall Forum

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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“Artificial intelligence, if used properly, has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry,” said Anurag Bolneni, Sr.

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  • “Artificial intelligence, if used properly, has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry,” said Anurag Bolneni, Sr.
  • “At CHIME23 Fall Forum, we will discuss the implementation, measurement, security, and many other features of generative AI for patient engagement.”
    Anurag Bolneni and Donna Robinson, Senior VP, Chief Commercial Officer, will be hosting a focus group titled, “Transforming Patient Engagement with Conversational AI in Contact Centers” on Saturday, November 11 at 3:45 PM.
  • Measuring the impact of Conversational AI on contact center efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Attendees of this session will learn practical strategies that can be applied to establish impactful patient engagement programs using AI and best practices for measuring effectiveness.

YMCA of the North Partners with Bend Health to Support Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend") a leading national, virtual pediatric behavioral care provider, today announced its partnership with the YMCA of the North, to deliver evidence-based, mental health training and certification through a feasibility study for two YMCA of the North before and after school care sites. After this pilot, the Y and Bend plan to expand to more Y sites in the future.

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  • The YMCA youth professionals providing direct service to the community will receive training and certification in child and adolescent mental health areas including common mental health concerns and substance use in children and teens, social determinants and impact on health on mental health and behavior, self-care techniques for frontline professionals and families, identification of youth who need additional care services, and resilience-oriented health and wellness coaching principles.
  • The Bend Cares program includes a Pediatric Mental Health Ambassador Certification for adults who teach and work with kids and teens, as well as a Mental Health Learning Curriculum for kids and teens.
  • "Our YMCA is committed to the mental health of all in our community and providing caring support and useful resources for youth, and families when needed," said Glen Gunderson, president of the YMCA of the North.
  • Bend Health was founded by husband-and-wife team and healthcare industry veterans Kurt and Dr. Monika Roots, a practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist.

CareRev Appoints Susan Pasley as Company's First Chief Nursing Officer

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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VENICE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CareRev , a technology platform that empowers healthcare facilities to reimagine how they acquire and manage staff, today announced that Susan Pasley has been named as the company's first Chief Nursing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • VENICE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CareRev , a technology platform that empowers healthcare facilities to reimagine how they acquire and manage staff, today announced that Susan Pasley has been named as the company's first Chief Nursing Officer.
  • Pasley was promoted to Chief Nursing Officer after nearly two years as Vice President of Clinical Solutions.
  • She will also continue to cultivate a vibrant community among the clinicians who work for CareRev.
  • "I am so proud to name Susan as our first Chief Nursing Officer.

TigerConnect Announces Winners of The Second Annual “Nurses of the Heart of Healthcare” Contest

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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TigerConnect , healthcare’s most trusted clinical collaboration platform, is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual “Nurses at the Heart of Healthcare” contest.

Key Points: 
  • TigerConnect , healthcare’s most trusted clinical collaboration platform, is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual “Nurses at the Heart of Healthcare” contest.
  • The contest, now in its second successful year, is part of efforts by TigerConnect to celebrate the American Nurses Association’s National Nurses Month and highlight nurses who exemplify the best of the nursing profession.
  • Will O’Connor, M.D., chief medical information officer at TigerConnect, commended this year’s winners and expressed his gratitude.
  • For more information about the contest and a complete list of this year’s winners, please visit the TigerConnect website at www.tigerconnect.com

Memorial Health System Joins HealthTrust for Supply Chain Resiliency and Group Purchasing Services

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Memorial Health System (Memorial), a not-for-profit medical network in Gulfport, Mississippi, has joined HealthTrust Performance GroupSM for supply chain resiliency under an exclusive, multi-year group purchasing agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Memorial Health System (Memorial), a not-for-profit medical network in Gulfport, Mississippi, has joined HealthTrust Performance GroupSM for supply chain resiliency under an exclusive, multi-year group purchasing agreement.
  • As a member of HealthTrust, Memorial joins an extensive, aligned network of the countrys leading hospitals and health systems.
  • We welcome Memorial Health System, its physicians and staff and are excited to activate our sourcing, analytics and supply chain capabilities to support their goals of reducing costs and improving performance, said Ed Jones, HealthTrust president and chief executive officer.
  • Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946.

Voya selected as new service provider for Memorial Health System’s retirement plans

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been selected as the new recordkeeper and service provider for the Memorial Health System retirement savings plans.

Key Points: 
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been selected as the new recordkeeper and service provider for the Memorial Health System retirement savings plans.
  • In looking for a retirement plan provider, we were really looking for a provider who could understand the intricacies involved in our plan offerings, said Myron S. McCoo, VP, Human Resources for Memorial Health System.
  • We are excited to be selected as the new service provider for Memorials retirement plans, said Brodie Wood, SVP and national practice leader for Health Care Markets for Voya Financial.
  • Voya is uniquely positioned in the market to serve retirement plans of all sizes and across all sectors, including health care organizations.

CareRev Welcomes Amanda Duke, Chief Growth Officer, as Part of Expanded Leadership Team

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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CareRev's growing executive team will lead efforts to accelerate sales, support customer growth and propel product innovation.

Key Points: 
  • CareRev's growing executive team will lead efforts to accelerate sales, support customer growth and propel product innovation.
  • She led the sales team in doing business with hospitals, health systems and accountable care organizations.
  • At CareRev, Duke will oversee sales and marketing, foster strategic partnerships, and help to strengthen the customer experience.
  • "We're thrilled with our growth and our ability to bring incredible talent on board," said Will Patterson, CEO, CareRev.

Webster Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Bend Financial

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) ("Webster") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bend Financial, Inc. ("Bend"), a cloud-based platform solution provider for health savings accounts (HSA).

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) ("Webster") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bend Financial, Inc. ("Bend"), a cloud-based platform solution provider for health savings accounts (HSA).
  • Under the agreement, Bend will continue to operate and serve its clients as it does today.
  • Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association and its HSA Bank division.
  • Bend Financial helps accountholders and partners improve their financial wellness through a next-generation health savings account (HSA) platform and complementary financial solutions, while providing employers, brokers, health plans and financial institutions of all types and sizes unique, leading-edge benefit offerings.

Bend Financial Announces that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health Company, Has Selected Bend Financial as a Preferred HSA Provider

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Financial (Bend), an industry-leading health savings account (HSA) provider, today announced that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), a Point32Health company, has selected Bend as a preferred HSA vendor for high-deductible health plan (HDHP) options offered to its employer-sponsored commercial members.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Financial (Bend), an industry-leading health savings account (HSA) provider, today announced that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), a Point32Health company, has selected Bend as a preferred HSA vendor for high-deductible health plan (HDHP) options offered to its employer-sponsored commercial members.
  • Bend HSA was created to integrate seamlessly with health plans and provide a streamlined solution to a market need.
  • Tufts Health Plan named Bend Financial as a preferred HSA provider in November 2020.
  • "It's an honor to be chosen as a preferred HSA provider for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care," noted Tom Torre, CEO of Bend.

Ohio Physician Becomes the First Doctor in the U.S. to Use Ambu’s Single-Use Duodenoscope in 100 Procedures

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Ambu Inc. , the world leader in single-use endoscopy, announced today that an Ohio gastroenterologist has become the first physician in the U.S. to use Ambus new sterile, single-use duodenoscope in 100 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Ambu Inc. , the world leader in single-use endoscopy, announced today that an Ohio gastroenterologist has become the first physician in the U.S. to use Ambus new sterile, single-use duodenoscope in 100 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104005729/en/
    Ambu recognizes Dr. Juan Tejada (left) for performing 100 procedures with its aScope Duodeno.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Juan Tejada, a gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio, recently began using Ambus aScope Duodeno , calling it a win for both physicians and patients.
  • Memorial Health System, which operates hospitals in Marietta, Ohio, and health facilities across southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia, also becomes the first hospital system in the U.S. to adopt Ambus aScope Duodeno.