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Meditology Introduces RITHM, A New Subscription Program for IT Risk Management and Compliance

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meditology Services, healthcare's leading consulting firm for information risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance, has launched a subscription-based risk management program, RITHM (Risk Management for Information Technology in Healthcare powered by Meditology). RITHM gives healthcare organizations a comprehensive, customizable set of risk, compliance, and cybersecurity services, as well as consulting expertise, for a fixed price.

Key Points: 
  • New subscription program gives healthcare organizations proactive risk, compliance, and cybersecurity support services tailored to their needs
    ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meditology Services, healthcare's leading consulting firm for information risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance, has launched a subscription-based risk management program, RITHM (Risk Management for Information Technology in Healthcare powered by Meditology).
  • Meditology's RITHM subscription combines user-centric technology with the expertise of Meditology's team of experienced consultants to address healthcare risk and compliance requirements.
  • Meditology Services is a top-ranked provider of information risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance consulting services, working exclusively with healthcare organizations to assess and develop security and compliance programs.
  • Meditology is comprised of industry thought leaders with extensive experience in IT risk management and healthcare IT consulting.

Surgical experts publish updated MRONJ guidance

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has issued updated guidance for treating a rare but potentially serious jawbone condition that can impact patients taking antiresorptive medications to treat certain cancer types.

Key Points: 
  • To help patients and healthcare providers navigate this clinical concern, oral and maxillofacial surgery experts analyzed literature and revised guidance to reflect current best practices.
  • Among strategies for reducing the risk of MRONJ: maintaining good oral hygiene, performing high-risk surgical procedures prior to initiating drug therapies, quitting smoking and optimizing diabetes care.
  • Surgical management of MRONJ is increasingly considered a viable method of treatment for all stages of the disease, according to the 2022 guidance.
  • A departure from the three previous position papers, the 2022 recommendations recognize the value of surgical intervention regardless of MRONJ disease stage.

Minneapolis-Based North Market Recognized as a 2021 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award Winner

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group recognized Pillsbury United Communities' North Market as an Honorable Mention recipientof its 2021 Community Partnership Award during a special event on May 10 at Mutual of America's headquarters in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group recognized Pillsbury United Communities' North Market as an Honorable Mention recipientof its 2021 Community Partnership Award during a special event on May 10 at Mutual of America's headquarters in New York City.
  • The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
  • Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 250 partnerships from cities and towns across America.
  • To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

Minnesota Neurosurgeon among first in country to perform navigated spine fusions with Inspired Spine OLLIF Technology.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Uzma Samadani, A Minneapolis neurosurgeon renowned for spine tumor resection and complex neurotrauma repair has completed 4 percutaneous navigated spine fusions with the Inspired Spine OLLIF technology.

Key Points: 
  • BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Uzma Samadani, A Minneapolis neurosurgeon renowned for spine tumor resection and complex neurotrauma repair has completed 4 percutaneous navigated spine fusions with the Inspired Spine OLLIF technology.
  • Dr. Samadani is the first surgeon in Minneapolis and among the first in the country to perform fully percutaneous, single position, navigated anterior/posterior spine fusion.
  • Dr. Samadani explained "Outpatient percutaneous spine surgery represents the future and I am happy to be able to offer it to my patients.
  • The Inspired Spine procedure reduces surgical time, muscle and soft tissue disruption, and blood loss to enable faster healing and mobilization after spine fusion.

Fulcrum Health welcomes two members to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fulcrum Health, Inc., a nonprofit physical medicine benefit management organization, announced today that it has added two new members to its Board of Directors. Dan Fromm, CPA, MPH, and Steve Dandrea, D.C., FIANM, join Fulcrum's Board as it continues to guide the organization in achieving its vision to be the leader in high-quality physical medicine networks.

Key Points: 
  • "We are fortunate to have the support and guidance of these leading healthcare experts who are dedicated to helping us fulfill our mission," said Patricia Dennis, Fulcrum Health CEO and Board member.
  • Dan Fromm, who will serve as treasurer of Fulcrum's Board, is chief financial officer at North Memorial Health.
  • The new Fulcrum Health Board members join an impressive slate of practicing clinical experts, as well as business and healthcare leaders, including:
    Departing the Board are Mark Bortnem, past vice president of finance, shared clinical services at Fairview Health Services, and Leo Bronston, D.C., owner of Bronston Chiropractic.
  • Fulcrum Health is a multiple year recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for outstanding performance in patient satisfaction.

Stellar Health Partners with North Collaborative Care to Expand Value-Based Care Across New Lines of Business

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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NCC is a physician-led organization designed to leverage provider partners in the delivery of coordinated, high-quality, low-cost care.

Key Points: 
  • NCC is a physician-led organization designed to leverage provider partners in the delivery of coordinated, high-quality, low-cost care.
  • "We're incredibly proud to serve patients with all types of coverage, particularly Medicaid," said Michael Meng, CEO of Stellar Health.
  • Stellar Health ("Stellar") is a healthcare technology company focused on enabling success across the value-based care ("VBC") continuum by bridging the incentive gap between providers and payors.
  • North Collaborative Care is a physician-led clinical integration platform designed to leverage and build upon existing relationships between Stellis Health, Voyage Healthcare, Northwest Family Physicians, Entira Family Clinics, Broadway Family Medicine, and North Memorial Health providers in the delivery of coordinated, high-quality, low-cost care.

Lifespark and UCare Announce Innovative Partnership to Deliver on Population Well-Being for Seniors

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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As the aging population grows at unprecedented rates, Lifespark and UCare are committed to offering new and innovative services to improve older Minnesotans' health and health care experience in both home and senior living communities.

Key Points: 
  • As the aging population grows at unprecedented rates, Lifespark and UCare are committed to offering new and innovative services to improve older Minnesotans' health and health care experience in both home and senior living communities.
  • Lifespark and UCare are committed to a member- centered approach to provide solutions for all aspects social, emotional, medical, financial of a member's well-being.
  • UCare supports this model by investing in our holistic services and technology to deliver on an innovative strategy that will affect how seniors age in Minnesota."
  • UCare partners with health care providers, counties, and community organizations to create and deliver Medicare, Medicaid and Individual & Family health plans.