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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 357 PILOT APPOINTED TO FAA RULEMAKING COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 pilot Keith Sikes has been appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The FAA ARC is a collaborative body tasked with developing regulations and guidelines related to mental health assessments and medical clearances for individuals in the aviation industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 pilot Keith Sikes has been appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC).
  • "Keith Sikes has a passion for addressing the unique stresses that aviation personnel face," said Joe Ferreira, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division.
  • He joined the Safety Committee for Local 357 in 2019 and worked with a team to develop a Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) for pilots.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Dynacare workers vote for strike action as bargaining for a first collective agreement reaches impasse

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lab tech workers at nine Dynacare locations in Ontario, including Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener, and Niagara Falls, have voted unanimously in favour of strike action as bargaining for a first collective agreement with their employer has reached an impasse over wage rates.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lab tech workers at nine Dynacare locations in Ontario, including Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener, and Niagara Falls, have voted unanimously in favour of strike action as bargaining for a first collective agreement with their employer has reached an impasse over wage rates.
  • Despite there being only two classifications for the workers, there are over 35 different wage rates applied to their jobs, and they are all underpaid.
  • “Dynacare is one of the largest providers of lab services in the country and they employ more than 2,400 people across Canada.
  • With the members’ endorsement of strike action, which took place at a vote held January 7, 2024, these workers will soon be in a legal strike position.

Community Care Cooperative Awarded Medicare Shared Savings Program Contract from CMS, Expands Network to FQHCs in NC, D.C., CT, and CA

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Community Care Cooperative (C3), the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) created and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has been awarded a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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  • Community Care Cooperative (C3), the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) created and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has been awarded a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • C3’s strategy is to unite FQHCs at scale to strengthen primary care, improve financial performance, and advance racial justice.
  • The District of Columbia’s Community of Hope, Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc., Mary’s Center, Unity Health Care, and Whitman-Walker Health.
  • “MSSP has proven to generate savings and improved care for Medicare members, especially when the MSSP ACO is comprised of ambulatory care providers like FQHCs.

Over 145 Million Patient Searches Powered by Kyruus Health in 2023

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyruus Health concluded a momentous 2023, solidifying its role as the leading care access platform. The year saw healthcare providers, plans and care navigators adopt the company's solutions to improve the digital patient experience, expand access and engagement, and ensure transparency. Kyruus Health now serves more than 90 million health plan members from 100 health plan brands and 425,000 providers across more than 1,000 hospitals and 500 medical groups.

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  • Kyruus Health now serves more than 90 million health plan members from 100 health plan brands and 425,000 providers across more than 1,000 hospitals and 500 medical groups.
  • Kyruus Health now serves more than 90 million health plan members from 100 health plan brands and 425,000 providers.
  • Despite industry headwinds, Kyruus Health continued to grow and innovate, adding 20 leading health systems to its network.
  • Following Kyruus' acquisition of the HealthSparq and Epion Health businesses over the past few years, all three brands now have come together as Kyruus Health.

Crystal Lennartz Named President of Health Mart & Health Mart Atlas

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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McKesson appoints Crystal Lennartz, Pharm.D., MBA, to President of Health Mart ®, an independent pharmacy franchise, and Health Mart Atlas ™, a pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO).

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  • McKesson appoints Crystal Lennartz, Pharm.D., MBA, to President of Health Mart ®, an independent pharmacy franchise, and Health Mart Atlas ™, a pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO).
  • As President, Lennartz will focus on strengthening the overall health of Health Mart and Health Mart Atlas pharmacy members and elevating the role they play in people’s lives.
  • Most recently, she served as Vice President & General Manager, Health Mart Atlas & Atlas Specialty.
  • Last year, she also led the development and implementation of Atlas Specialty, bringing the strength of Health Mart Atlas to support specialty pharmacies.

Zeel Honored to Receive Champion Award from Massage Magazine Insurance Plus

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Veterans Day, Zeel is thrilled to announce that it has received the second annual Massage Champion of the Year award from Massage Magazine Insurance Plus.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Veterans Day, Zeel is thrilled to announce that it has received the second annual Massage Champion of the Year award from Massage Magazine Insurance Plus.
  • "We could not be more honored to receive this award," said Zeel Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Alison Harmelin.
  • "We could not be more honored to receive this award," said Zeel Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Alison Harmelin.
  • "It is humbling to know that an organization like MASSAGE Magazine and Massage Magazine Insurance Plus recognizes the years of work we have done to deliver safe, non-opioid pain relief to our nation's Veterans."

Newly published research provides further evidence to support investment in home and community care

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Research has just been published that provides further data to support investment in home and community care in Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Research has just been published that provides further data to support investment in home and community care in Ontario.
  • A Good Investment: Expanding Capacity to Care for Older Adults in the Home and Community Care Sector Through Increased Personal Support Worker Wages, recently published in the Canadian Journal on Aging, uses Ontario as a case study to estimate the cost and capacity impacts of implementing equal wages between PSWs employed in the home and community care sector (HCC) and institutional long-term care (ILTC).
  • This research outlines that even with equal wages between PSWs in HCC and ILTC, HCC would remain the least expensive care setting.
  • "This research provides additional information that can be used to inform approaches to home care investment," added Deborah.
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Newly published research supports investment in home and community care

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Research has just been published that provides data to support investing in home and community care in Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Research has just been published that provides data to support investing in home and community care in Ontario.
  • "Working alongside family caregivers, home and community care PSWs support clients to live independently at home, often caring for those with complex needs and requiring specialized care.
  • This new analysis uses the example of wages for PSWs to show that even with investment to align wages between home and community care and ILTCs consistent, home and community care remains the most efficient way to deliver care.
  • Economic Evidence for Home and Community Care Investment: The Case for Ontario PSW Wage Parity is published in issue 19.1 of Longwood's Healthcare Policy.

Cognosante Awarded VA Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth Contract

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante, a mission-driven technology company, announced it was awarded a contract under the Department of Veterans Affairs Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) Program. As one of four awardees on this $1 billion contract, Cognosante and teammate AMC Health will continue to provide products and services for the RPM-HT program over an eight-year period consisting of two base years and six option years.

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  • Cognosante will provide a set of secure, patient-centric tools that monitor, educate, and help clinicians triage care on a range of conditions
    FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante, a mission-driven technology company, announced it was awarded a contract under the Department of Veterans Affairs Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) Program.
  • Under this contract, Cognosante will provide a set of secure, patient-centric tools that monitor, educate, and help clinicians triage care on a range of conditions.
  • We look forward to partnering with VA to achieve these modernization goals and deliver the high-quality healthcare Veterans deserve."
  • This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the VHA Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth program, one of the earliest, largest, and most innovative RPM programs in the country.

Southside Dermatology Expands Clinic In Muskogee, Oklahoma

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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MUSKOGEE, Okla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery is pleased to announce our newly expanded clinic location in Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are honored that so many Oklahomans have trusted us with their skin care needs, and are thrilled to be answering the call for more resources in the Muskogee area. From cutting edge skin cancer treatments to laser and cosmetic procedures, our wide range of services ensures our patients receive not only the best care possible, but also exceptional results.

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  • Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery has expanded its clinic in Muskogee, Oklahoma, offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology to Muskogee and neighboring communities.
  • MUSKOGEE, Okla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery is pleased to announce our newly expanded clinic location in Muskogee, Oklahoma .
  • An Oklahoma native and board-certified dermatologist, she specializes in cosmetic and laser skin treatments, providing state-of-the-art skin care for all patients.
  • Dr. Fischer commented, "We are excited to announce the expansion of our dermatology clinic in Muskogee and neighboring communities.