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GHX Honors Top-Performing Healthcare Providers with 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced the inaugural class of its Supply Chains of Distinction Award for 2023, which recognizes top performing hospitals and health systems in North America.

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced the inaugural class of its Supply Chains of Distinction Award for 2023, which recognizes top performing hospitals and health systems in North America.
Industry-leading supply chains have evolved to become more automated, data-driven and resilient, giving rise to a set of best practice "perfect order" metrics that measure an organization's supply chain performance.
The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors GHX Exchange-connected provider organizations that excelled in driving best-in-class supply chain operations.
The following organizations represent the class of 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award recipients.

UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to build new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fitchburg

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, are expanding their existing partnership and will be building and operating a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area.

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UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, are expanding their existing partnership and will be building and operating a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area.
It joins the partners’ existing 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in eastern Madison that has served patients since September 2015.
“UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation share a strong commitment to providing high-quality care,” said David Stark, chief operating officer, Lifepoint Rehabilitation.
Upon completion, this facility will join a growing network of more than 40 inpatient rehabilitation facilities across the country operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

PatientRightsAdvocate.org Introduces Price Transparency Champion Award

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) announced the creation of The Price Transparency Champion Award and unveiled its first-ever recipients. The new award recognizes U.S. hospitals and hospital systems for their commitment to fully complying with federal price transparency requirements. By publishing their actual, upfront prices in an exemplary manner, these award-winning hospitals protect patients from overcharges and empower them to choose the best care at the best prices. The award also recognizes elected leaders for their efforts to support systemwide healthcare price transparency to lower costs and protect their constituents.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) announced the creation of The Price Transparency Champion Award and unveiled its first-ever recipients.
The new award recognizes U.S. hospitals and hospital systems for their commitment to fully complying with federal price transparency requirements .
The award also recognizes elected leaders for their efforts to support systemwide healthcare price transparency to lower costs and protect their constituents.
The introduction of The Price Transparency Champion Award comes after last month's release of PRA's fifth Semi-Annual Hospital Price Transparency Compliance Report , which revealed that only 36% of U.S. hospitals reviewed are in full compliance with the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule.

NAACP Dane County Branch Calls on UW Health to Honor Juneteenth Holiday to Help Address Wisconsin's Alarming Healthcare Disparities

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Monday, June 19, 2023

MADISON, Wis., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the NAACP Dane County Branch are calling on UW Health, the largest healthcare provider in the region, to honor the Juneteenth holiday in order to help address alarming healthcare disparities in Wisconsin. NAACP leaders say that establishing Juneteenth as a holiday this June 19 is urgently needed to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce that can deliver equitable, quality care. In just one shocking example of disparities, Wisconsin has the worst Black infant mortality rate in the entire nation, with 13 Black babies dying for every 1,000 born – three times higher than the rate for white babies. The state's deeply troubling Black maternal mortality rates, and many other health disparities, also rank among the country's worst.

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The state's deeply troubling Black maternal mortality rates , and many other health disparities, also rank among the country's worst.
The UW Health Board and administration need to live up to their professed values by establishing Juneteenth as a paid holiday this year."
"2 Frontline registered nurses at UW Health, through their union, have also urged the health system's management to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
1 DEI Program Strategic Plan Update, UW Health, Dec. 2022
3 DEI Program Strategic Plan Update, UW Health, Dec. 2022
4 UWHCA audited financial statements, 2020-22.

$10 Million in Violence Prevention Grants Awarded to Communities Statewide from the Wisconsin Community Safety Fund

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The WCSF was created to support evidence-based activities that enhance the safety and wellbeing of children, youth, and families throughout Wisconsin.

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The WCSF was created to support evidence-based activities that enhance the safety and wellbeing of children, youth, and families throughout Wisconsin.
To increase community capacity for violence prevention, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers allocated a portion of the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars received by the state to fund these grants.
City of Green Bay will create an Office of Violence Prevention to address increased gun violence.
City of Racine will establish an Office of Violence Prevention and develop a gun violence intervention plan.

Recruiters Implement AI-Powered Solutions to Ease Processes

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming numerous aspects of business, and human resources (HR) is no exception. With the help of AI, HR departments can optimize recruitment processes, identify top talent, and create a diverse and inclusive workforce. Generally, the first step in talent acquisition is identifying the skills and experience required for a job. AI can assist in this process by analyzing job descriptions and identifying the most relevant skills and qualifications needed for a specific role. This can save HR departments time and resources by streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring that only qualified candidates are considered. AI algorithms can also analyze resumes and job applications, sorting and prioritizing candidates based on their qualifications and experience. One of the most promising applications of AI in talent acquisition is the use of chatbots, which can conduct initial screenings and answer candidate queries, freeing up HR staff to focus on more complex tasks. Overall, the AI in Recruitment market was valued USD 580 Million in 2019, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.76% during the period of 2020-2025, according to data published by IndustryARC. Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN), C3.AI, Inc. (NYSE: AI), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)

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With the help of AI, HR departments can optimize recruitment processes, identify top talent, and create a diverse and inclusive workforce.
This can save HR departments time and resources by streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring that only qualified candidates are considered.
AI algorithms can also analyze resumes and job applications, sorting and prioritizing candidates based on their qualifications and experience.
The algorithm can identify the factors that led to successful hires and apply that knowledge to new recruitment processes.

Recruiters Implement AI-Powered Solutions to Ease Processes

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming numerous aspects of business, and human resources (HR) is no exception. With the help of AI, HR departments can optimize recruitment processes, identify top talent, and create a diverse and inclusive workforce. Generally, the first step in talent acquisition is identifying the skills and experience required for a job. AI can assist in this process by analyzing job descriptions and identifying the most relevant skills and qualifications needed for a specific role. This can save HR departments time and resources by streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring that only qualified candidates are considered. AI algorithms can also analyze resumes and job applications, sorting and prioritizing candidates based on their qualifications and experience. One of the most promising applications of AI in talent acquisition is the use of chatbots, which can conduct initial screenings and answer candidate queries, freeing up HR staff to focus on more complex tasks. Overall, the AI in Recruitment market was valued USD 580 Million in 2019, and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.76% during the period of 2020-2025, according to data published by IndustryARC. Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN), C3.AI, Inc. (NYSE: AI), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)

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With the help of AI, HR departments can optimize recruitment processes, identify top talent, and create a diverse and inclusive workforce.
This can save HR departments time and resources by streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring that only qualified candidates are considered.
AI algorithms can also analyze resumes and job applications, sorting and prioritizing candidates based on their qualifications and experience.
The algorithm can identify the factors that led to successful hires and apply that knowledge to new recruitment processes.

Microsoft and Epic expand strategic collaboration with integration of Azure OpenAI Service

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Monday, April 17, 2023

The collaboration expands the long-standing partnership, which includes enabling organizations to run Epic environments on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

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The collaboration expands the long-standing partnership, which includes enabling organizations to run Epic environments on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
"Our expanded partnership builds on a long history of collaboration between Microsoft, Nuance and Epic, including our work to help healthcare organizations migrate their Epic environments to Azure.
Together we can help providers deliver significant clinical and business outcomes leveraging the power of the Microsoft Cloud and Epic."
When creating technologies that can change the world, Microsoft believes organizations need to ensure that the technology is used responsibly.

Microsoft and Epic expand strategic collaboration with integration of Azure OpenAI Service

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Monday, April 17, 2023

The collaboration expands the long-standing partnership, which includes enabling organizations to run Epic environments on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

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The collaboration expands the long-standing partnership, which includes enabling organizations to run Epic environments on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
This co-innovation is focused on delivering a comprehensive array of generative AI- powered solutions integrated with Epic's EHR to increase productivity, enhance patient care and improve financial integrity of health systems globally.
"Our expanded partnership builds on a long history of collaboration between Microsoft, Nuance and Epic, including our work to help healthcare organizations migrate their Epic environments to Azure.
Visit the Microsoft, Nuance and Epic booths at the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference in Chicago to learn more about new and enhanced AI-powered solutions and areas of shared innovation.

Vizient Hosts Congressional Briefing on Pressures Facing Hospitals

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, “Provider Pressures Persist: Hospitals' Struggles Against Financial, Workforce and Supply Chain Strains” at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.

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Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, “Provider Pressures Persist: Hospitals' Struggles Against Financial, Workforce and Supply Chain Strains” at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
Attended by more than 50 Congressional staff and other healthcare stakeholders, this briefing focused on how hospitals are responding to mounting pressures while continuing to provide essential community benefits.
Despite these challenges, these providers, and others, are committed to patient care and delivering critical community benefits.
Vizient looks forward to continuing to partner alongside policymakers and our provider members to help hospitals overcome challenges associated with rising costs and the evolving healthcare delivery landscape in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.