The National Board of Medical Examiners, one of the nation’s leading and most respected assessors of health professionals, has set its sights on improving the quality of clinical research by introducing the Certification of Excellence in Clinical Research. With several major cases in the news about clinical trials gone awry, the new NBME exam will evaluate a clinical … [More]
Strength in Numbers: How Healthcare is Evolving for Business
Healthcare coverage — that’s a big issue for employers these days. And, with the open enrollment period upon us, now is the time many employers are trying to look into the near future to make the best choices for their company and their employees. The challenge is the change that the healthcare landscape is still undergoing. “The biggest impact we think employers will see is … [More]
New Leadership Takes Helm at Arizona Care Network
David Hanekom, M.D., a seasoned physician executive with expertise in both managed care and medical and population health management, has joined the physician-led and -governed, clinically integrated Arizona Care Network with ambitious plans to help physicians meet the physical and behavioral health needs of patients. “Providing accessible, local and personal care is our … [More]
‘Made in USA’ Is Good for Business
Launched this past summer, Glendale-based OUR Skin Cares has a two-pronged mission to “do something for humanity,” says CEO Tony Mangat. The head of a successful trucking company explains the new enterprise’s product is an anti-aging serum made from all-natural ingredients, such as lentil seed extract and macadamia seed oil, and is free of parabens, harmful preservatives, dyes … [More]
Mighty Digital Healthcare Platform
Health site The Mighty has built a real community around personal stories and shared experiences rather than medical information. Its content, which gets 100 million monthly views across all platforms, gets more social engagement than the top 10 health sites combined. Founder and CEO Mike Porath, through his experience parenting a daughter with a rare disease, saw an … [More]
Global Physician Collaboration to Advance Healthcare Innovation
The Innovation Institute has signed an exclusive global agreement with the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE), a biomedical and healthcare innovation network of more than 25,000 international members, to collaborate on concepts, ideas and solutions that will improve healthcare delivery. SoPE has 17 chapters globally. “This partnership gives SoPE the opportunity to … [More]
Is Back Health Worth the Cost of a New Chair?
Business leaders in all industries are coming to appreciate something that employees have long recognized: that their environment matters. It’s increasingly apparent that the health and well-being of staff has a substantial impact on the bottom line and that investments in the short-run can pay dividends in the long-run. In 2014, on-the-job injury and illness resulted in … [More]
Bone Health
The CORE Institute, part of the Excellence Headquarters® network, recently launched its first Bone Health Program in Arizona at its North Phoenix clinic. This program will focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of metabolic bone diseases, particularly osteoporosis, with emphasis on patient care, research and teaching. The CORE Institute’s Bone Health Program includes … [More]
Healthcare Programs Recognized
Cigna selected City of Scottsdale, SmartPractice and Tucson Airport Authority as winners of the third annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of its employees through workplace wellness programs. Says Edward Kim, president and general manager for Cigna in Arizona, “Workplace wellness is becoming an … [More]
PCHF Engages Business against Childhood Cancer
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation is gearing up for a September fundraising program it designed with the business community in mind. First and foremost, of course, is the goal of $1 million to support the hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders — a critical pediatric focus, considering that every three-and-a-half minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer yet only 4 … [More]
Healthcare Partnership Takes Aim at Cost
Hospice of the West, a leading community-based hospice and palliative care organization in Maricopa County, has partnered with Turn-Key Health, the market leader in advanced illness population health management, in a collaboration that aligns community-based palliative care providers with Medicare ACO and Medicare Advantage plans and beneficiaries through technology and process … [More]
Valley Hospitals in the Forefront of Breakthrough Treatments
A procedure recently performed at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center used a revolutionary heart stent that dissolves completely over time. Manufactured by Abbott Vascular, the stent is a small polymer tube that opens clogged arteries and helps restore blood flow to the heart. The stent dissolves completely in the body two to three years after implantation. “With the … [More]
Care and Cost-Saving in Healthcare App
Scottsdale-based HealthiestYou offfers an innovative health and wellness technology platform designed to help cut costs for consumers, employers and insurance companies by directing users to the most efficient, affordable and convenient route of care. Directing medical claims out of traditional insurance plans, HealthiestYou serves as a complement to primary care that can be an … [More]
Cloud-Based Efficiency for Drug Dispensing
Innovating the management of dispensing pharmaceuticals in healthcare-related business, Phoenix-based Cubex has created a cloud-based program that CEO Anton Visser likens to “a smart vending machine.” Cubex’s proprietary myQLink software helps customers automate the manual processes associated with supply and pharmacy management. Rather than relying on hardwire-dependent … [More]
Concierge Health Insurance
Oscar, a New York-based health insurance company, has announced an operational expansion to Tempe. The company’s new facility will house the Oscar Concierge team. Founded in 2012, Oscar uses a high-tech, data-driven approach, easy-to-understand language and a unique set of benefits to make health insurance simple and transparent, and to deliver what CEO Mario Schlosser says is … [More]
Healthcare Manufacturer Chooses Mesa
Dexcom, Inc., a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with diabetes, will construct a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa for the company’s growing CGM business. This new, 180,000-square-foot facility will support the company’s global manufacturing operations and is projected to create more than 500 jobs over the next several years. The … [More]
Zika Virus and the Workplace: A Primer for Arizona Businesses
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika virus an international “public health emergency.” And while Arizonans have found themselves immune from many of the previously issued health alerts, Zika is striking closer to home. Currently, Zika is primarily concentrated in tropical and sub-tropical climates, and the concern is elevated in Arizona, especially among … [More]
New Facility for Behavioral Health
Copper Springs Behavioral Health Hospital opened last month in Avondale to treat those who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, Copper Springs focuses on delivering innovative and evidence-based treatment in a professional and compassionate environment that creates a foundation for long-term healing … [More]
