Gerontological Society of America

Women's Health Campaign Launches to Advocate for Insurance Coverage of Obesity Care

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EveryBODY Covered, the first campaign aiming to activate women to advocate for insurance coverage of comprehensive obesity care, was launched today by the Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention (AWHP), in partnership with ten leading organizations across the healthcare community.

Key Points: 
  • EveryBODY Covered is a new campaign focused on empowering women to speak out about the need for comprehensive obesity care coverage.
  • "The EveryBODY Covered campaign seeks to empower women to call for obesity care to be covered by insurance—just like care for other chronic diseases is covered.
  • The EveryBODY Covered campaign will advocate for expanding coverage of obesity care by:
    Empowering women of diverse backgrounds to use their voices to share their journeys and advocate for coverage.
  • Urging employers, insurers, and elected officials to ensure coverage for the full range of evidence-based obesity care and treatment.

New and Real-World Research Supports BrainCheck's Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning Solutions

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainCheck, Inc. announced promising new and real-world data supporting BrainCheck's cognitive assessment and care planning solutions was recently presented at The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting from November 8-12 in Tampa, FL. Studies confirm clinicians and patients report high levels of satisfaction with BrainCheck's standard battery, Assess™, and care planning tool, Plan™. Research also showed Assess can effectively determine severity of cognitive impairment.

Key Points: 
  • Studies confirm clinicians and patients report high levels of satisfaction with BrainCheck's standard battery, Assess™, and care planning tool, Plan™.
  • "BrainCheck's plug-and-play technology is the only solution of its kind that empowers providers with an all-in approach to cognitive care, offering the tools needed to intervene sooner and combat cognitive decline.
  • With this leading-edge technology, we are taking a significant step toward improving the quality of care for patients facing cognitive challenges."
  • Trusted by hundreds of the country's most prestigious providers and specialists, BrainCheck's clinically-proven platform is the most comprehensive solution commercially available across the cognitive care continuum, streamlining screening, assessment, care planning and monitoring.

First in the U.S! Palliative Care VR Educational Material by Jolly Good and Emergency Medicine Specialists

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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TOKYO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolly Good US Inc. (Brookline, Massachusetts, USA CEO: Kensuke Joji), a developer of medical VR, is pleased to announce that it has developed the first "Palliative Care Communication (*1) Training VR" in the United States in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard affiliated hospital. In addition, using this VR, we will hold a medical VR seminar at "GSA2023", Gerontological Society of America.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, using this VR, we will hold a medical VR seminar at "GSA2023", Gerontological Society of America.
  • Therefore, Jolly Good US Inc. decided to jointly develop this product because we believe that training medical professionals on communication in palliative care by using VR, they can efficiently and effectively acquire communication skills.
  • He will give a lecture on training assessment skills, a basic skill for palliative care by using the jointly developed VR.
  • Unfortunately, opportunities to learn this palliative care communication skill are rare for non-palliative care clinicians due to training personnel, time, and cost.

Barbara Bowers Appointed Senior Advisor for Pathway Health

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LAKE ELMO, Minn., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health .

Key Points: 
  • LAKE ELMO, Minn., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health .
  • Her interest in improving the work-life quality for health care staff has driven her to explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of staff development," said Pathway Health Chief Executive Officer Peter B. Schuna.
  • Dr. Bowers' research focuses on organizational models of care, particularly culture change models, staff development and resident quality of life.
  • Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Commonwealth Fund, The Cargill Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Data from Papa Highlights the Impact of Companion Care on Health Care Costs and Outcomes

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Papa, a curated platform of companionship and support for older adults and families, announced today a series of studies highlighting the impact of companion care on overall health and well-being. The data, taken together, illustrate the important role this new model of care can play in tackling some of the health care industry's most pressing issues, such as improved health and lower costs for more complex populations, including older adults, high emergency department (ED) utilizers, and lower-income individuals.

Key Points: 
  • Papa shares further proof that social health is healthand caring for it has big impact.
  • These results are consistent with previous claims-based studies , adding to the evidence that companion care can be used to improve health outcomes and lower costs among certain populations.
  • "Addressing social drivers of health, including loneliness and social isolation, can have a profound impact on outcomes, cost, and quality of life," said Ellen Rudy, Ph.D., vice president of health and social impact at Papa.
  • A third Papa studysuggests companion care plays a role in addressing health disparities for lower-income individuals.

Major Research Findings Highlight Effectiveness of the PrecivityAD™ Blood Test That Clinicians Use to Aid in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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The PrecivityAD test is a breakthrough blood test intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment.

Key Points: 
  • The PrecivityAD test is a breakthrough blood test intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment.
  • The test helps physicians determine the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark sign of Alzheimers disease (AD).
  • The AUROC for the PrecivityAD blood test with CSF biomarker status was 0.92.
  • Prediction of Brain Amyloid Pathology Using Plasma A42/40 Ratio Measured Using PrecivityAD Test in the MissionAD Study Samples also delivered important findings.

Papa Expands Innovative Model to Address Social Isolation and Other Health Determinants Among Vulnerable Americans

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The $150 million in Series D funding will help address social determinants of health, including loneliness and isolation, for older Americans and others who stand to benefit from companionship and everyday assistance.

Key Points: 
  • The $150 million in Series D funding will help address social determinants of health, including loneliness and isolation, for older Americans and others who stand to benefit from companionship and everyday assistance.
  • On average, every two minutes in the United States a Papa Pal starts a companionship visit with a Papa member.
  • Papa recently partnered with Uber Health, Uber's solution for health care organizations, to further ensure transportation is not a barrier to timely doctor visits or meaningful social experiences.
  • Loneliness and social isolation have emerged as critical public health issues, particularly among older Americans.

AMGA Launches National Rise to Immunize™ Campaign to Increase Routine Adult Immunizations

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Yesterday, AMGA launched a national campaign, Rise to Immunize, aimed at increasing routine adult immunizations across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday, AMGA launched a national campaign, Rise to Immunize, aimed at increasing routine adult immunizations across the country.
  • AMGA medical groups and health systems from across the nation attended yesterdays campaign launch event during the virtual AMGA Innovation, Quality, and Leadership (IQL) Conference.
  • They cited Rise to Immunize components, such as peer-to-peer collaboration, data reporting, and educational resources, as key to increasing adult immunization rates.
  • Rise to Immunize is AMGAs third national campaign, building on the momentum of two prior successful initiatives.

New Research on the Science of Cellular Decline Presented at The Gerontological Society of America 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, held November 4-7, 2020, unveiled promising research on cellular decline and the role of cellular nutrients to support mitochondrial health during aging.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, held November 4-7, 2020, unveiled promising research on cellular decline and the role of cellular nutrients to support mitochondrial health during aging.
  • Notably, research shows that cellular nutrients can play a role in mitochondrial health after middle age.
  • A growing body of evidence reinforces the importance of cellular health, and these scientific advancements continue to drive innovation in Cellular Nutrition.
  • According to an interdisciplinary panel of international experts, AACD refers to the cellular hallmarks of accelerated aging and their clinical expression.