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3 Trends In Healthcare Guided By AI And The Companies Behind The Innovation

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc

By Jeremy Golden, Benzinga Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of transforming nearly every single industry. When it comes to healthcare, several trends have emerged. As doctors and scientists continue to innovate, the market for AI in healthcare is expanding. The AI healthcare market appears poised for growth, with a market size of $22 billion in 2023 – a number that’s expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 36.4% from 2024-2030. The market for AI in healthcare is expected to reach $187.95 billion by 2030, demonstrating the transformative shift it’s brought to the healthcare industry. AI-focused healthcare companies are driving this progress. Here is how three healthcare companies are harnessing AI’s capabilities, using technology to drive innovation, target treatments and increase access to healthcare. Driving Innovation The rapidly growing field of AI in healthcare is already coming to life at places like the Mayo Clinic, where several AI-powered medical and surgical improvements have validated new approaches to clinical care in cardiovascular medicine, neurology, oncology, radiology and other fields of medicine. AI is replacing repetitive, manual processes – such as patient data analysis – that slow down healthcare professionals. Moving forward, this new technology will drive innovation, executives at Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) said after inking a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, in April. The move gave about 3,000 Moderna employees access to ChatGPT Enterprise, built on OpenAI’s most advanced language model, GPT-4, the Wall Street Journal reports. Moderna anticipates the integration of AI could lead to the introduction of 15 new products by 2029, the Cambridge, Mass., company said. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel envisions employees using ChatGPT at least 20 times a day to “reinvent all of Moderna's business processes,” leading to greater overall efficiency. Here’s one example. When developing medicines, researchers study the biological and genetic variations that cause diseases to develop. Utilizing AI to dissect medical data sets like lab results can help scientists fill in the missing pieces. AI can assist them in figuring out the root cause of the disease, helping get much-needed treatments to patients faster. AI can lift success rates to up to 50% while reducing a drug’s time-to-market, a recent Moderna study by Harvard University’s Digital Data Design Institute found. AI is already transforming Moderna and enhancing its value-creation process. The company’s position in AI-powered innovation is leading to more efficiency and scalability across the value chain due in large part to an AI-centric culture. As of October 2023, nearly 65% of Moderna employees were active AI users. They have used the tool in multiple specific functions, from customized support to meaningful improvements in workflow efficiency and efficacy. Moderna has plans to integrate AI into all aspects of the drug development life cycle. To that end, the company has launched the Moderna AI Academy to accelerate training on AI throughout the organization. Targeted Treatments In addition to advancing drug discovery, artificial intelligence is also helping treatments reach patients faster. The past decade has seen an explosion in the amount of health data available to doctors. Organizing and analyzing this much data in a timely manner, however, can be a complex and time-consuming task for the human mind, no matter how capable or intelligent the person. That’s where AI comes in. AI is enabling researchers to develop more targeted medicines, driving progress in the field of precision medicine. This trend was part of a presentation delivered by executives at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), who hosted a panel discussion about AI’s role in transforming healthcare at this year’s South by Southwest conference. They touched on many topics, from AI applications in drug discovery to its ability to assist doctors during clinical trials. When it comes to running clinical trials, one of the biggest challenges is quickly and efficiently recruiting and enrolling patients who meet the selection criteria. By applying AI technology to the early stages of a clinical trial, Johnson & Johnson researchers can use large anonymized datasets to identify and locate clinical research sites with patients who could potentially benefit from the Johnson & Johnson medicines that are being studied. From there, the clinical trial operations team can work to determine the likelihood of enrolling the newly identified sites into their trials. “Historically, many clinical trials have largely taken place at major academic medical centers, but we know that not all patients have access to these centers,” said Nicole Turner, Senior Director of Global Development, Data Science & Digital Health and R&D at Janssen Pharmaceuticals. “Our goal is to leverage the power of AI to bring trials to more patients, rather than waiting for patients to come to us.” According to The Wall Street Journal, Johnson & Johnson continues to make investments – to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars – in AI and data science. The company has hired about 6,000 data science and digital experts and opened a new research facility near San Francisco, and company executives say AI will power the company’s drug discovery work and strengthen its pharmaceuticals business in the future. Increasing Access Across the country, there is a need for more accessible and systemic healthcare solutions. One company is responding by using AI to combat cardiovascular diseases globally while committing to health equity and access. AI algorithms can effectively handle and analyze extensive medical data, including DNA biomarkers such as epigenetic and genetic information. As such, the shift to digital health and AI-driven diagnostics could also have widespread impacts on the cardiovascular detection, care and management industry, helping increase access to healthcare in a timely manner across the board – especially helping underserved communities in the process. Cardio Diagnostics (NASDAQ: CDIO), an artificial intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular medicine company that makes cardiovascular disease prevention and detection more precise, was formed to improve patient outcomes by developing and commercializing clinical tests that leverage AI-driven technology to combat cardiovascular disease. The company is behind PrecisionCHD TM, the first integrated genetic-epigenetic test for the detection of coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common type of heart disease and the cause of most heart attacks. With the introduction of PrecisionCHD, clinicians are armed with a powerful, scalable and non-invasive alternative that comes in the form of a blood-based test that uses AI, along with personalized genetic and epigenetic information, to sensitively detect the presence of CHD and use the information for more personalized patient management. Cardio Diagnostics has also developed Epi+Gen CHD TM, a powerful test that predicts the three-year risk for a CHD event, mainly a heart attack. Powered by AI-driven integrated genetics-epigenetics, the tool enables more effective decision-making and earlier interventions. Traditional diagnostic methods for CHD, often inaccessible due to the need for specialized infrastructure, can be invasive and sometimes require exposure to ionizing radiation. Additionally, some of the tests are not sensitive to all forms of CHD and can be very costly, resulting in millions of Americans left without adequate and potentially lifesaving cardiac care. Thanks to AI, PrecisionCHD has armed clinicians with a powerful, scalable and non-invasive alternative that comes in the form of a blood-based test. For rural communities where access to specialized medical facilities is limited, the implications of this advancement are particularly relevant. With only a simple blood draw needed to complete a test, PrecisionCHD offers patients in underserved areas access to state-of-the-art cardiac assessments. PrecisionCHD can be administered in primary care or telemedicine settings, significantly reducing the need for patients to travel to distant specialized clinics. This level of availability, marking a step forward toward mitigating healthcare disparities, would not be possible without AI. Featured photo by CDC on Unsplash. Cardio Diagnostics is an artificial intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular medicine company that makes cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, and management more accessible, personalized, and precise. The Company was formed to further develop and commercialize clinical tests by leveraging a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Integrated Genetic-Epigenetic Engine (“Core Technology”) for cardiovascular disease to become one of the leading medical technology companies for improving prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. For more information, please visit www.cardiodiagnosticsinc.com. Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases “will”, "will likely result," "expected to," "will continue," "anticipated," "estimate," "projected," "intend," “goal,” or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Such uncertainties and risks include but are not limited to, our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, changes in laws or regulations, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company’s ability to compete, regulatory matters, protection of technology, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. An extensive list of factors that can affect future results are discussed in the Current Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022 and Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2023, under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item IA thereof, and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Gene Mannheimer - Investor Relations +1 855-226-9991 investors@cardiodiagnosticsinc.com Company Website https://cardiodiagnosticsinc.com/

May 01, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CONSENSUS HEALTH WINS TWO STEVIE® AWARDS IN 2024 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS®

Consensus Health

Consensus Health, a leading New Jersey-based healthcare organization with a physician-led medical group and an Independent Physician Alliance (IPA), announced today it was named winner of two Stevie® Awards in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards®. Consensus Health earned both a silver Stevie Award in the Company of the Year - Health Products & Services – Large category as well as a bronze for Achievement in Growth. Consensus Health was recognized for its growth, distinctive model and commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare across New Jersey. The care it brings to the New Jersey community, based on the clinical autonomy afforded its physicians, has elevated the Company’s presence throughout New Jersey, as evidenced by its network of 166 physicians across 56 practices that span 69 locations statewide. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. Nicknamed the Stevie’s for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 11. Tickets are now on sale. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. “On behalf of the entire Consensus Health team, we thank the judges of the American Business Awards for recognizing the role our Company plays amid an ever-changing healthcare landscape. The niche model we’ve carved out in New Jersey emphasizes the independent physician and applauds clinical autonomy, which has allowed Consensus Health to achieve successes in the areas of improved patient outcomes and proven value-based care actions and outcomes. A sincere thank you goes out to our team statewide; they are on the front lines – day in and day out – truly impacting the quality care and service we bring patients. It is this dedication that reaped the successes which were honored in this prestigious awards program,” explained Michael Lovett, Consensus Health chief executive officer. “When I became the first Consensus Health Medical Group physician in 2018, I never imagined where we’d be today. Now, with nearly 200 physicians throughout New Jersey, we are truly impacting patient health through our ever-growing network of independent physicians spanning primary care and as well as many areas of specialty. Our unrelenting commitment to quality care is attributed to this prominent placement within the ABAs. Thank you to all who made these accolades possible,” said Marc Feingold, MD, Consensus Health medical director. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2024 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA. About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevie’s recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com. About Consensus Health Marlton, New Jersey-based Consensus Health is a leading physician-owned and -governed medical group comprised of New Jersey-based independent primary care providers and specialty doctors. Consensus Health affords its 166 member physicians across 56 practices and 69 locations clinical autonomy, which enables them to focus on the delivery of high levels of patient care within the local markets they each serve. Currently, Consensus Health provides medical care statewide throughout 18 New Jersey counties. For more information, visit www.consensushealth.com or connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Contact Details PAIRELATIONS, LLC Susan J. Turkell +1 303-766-4343 sturkell@pairelations.com

May 01, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BioHarvest Sciences Reports Strong Financial Performance for 2023, Eyes Nasdaq Listing

BioHarvest Sciences Inc

BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share the company's impressive financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue surged by 131% to $12.7 million in 2023, compared to $5.5 million in 2022, with fourth quarter revenue growing by 85% to $4.5 million. Notably, gross margins for the fourth quarter improved to 51%, up from 27% in the same period of 2022, and full-year gross margins rose to 45%, from 22% in 2022. In the US market, BioHarvest Sciences experienced significant growth, with new customer and subscriber counts more than doubling. Despite this growth, marketing costs increased by only 48%, while customer churn and cost of acquisition decreased, indicating improved efficiency in customer acquisition and retention strategies. Looking ahead, Sobel provided revenue guidance for the first and second quarters of 2024, expecting revenues to range between $5.2-$5.3 million and $5.7-$6.0 million, respectively. The company also launched a new 'Hot Beverage' lineup in December 2023, starting with VINIA® Functional Coffees, with additional VINIA® products in the pipeline. In a strategic move towards broader market access, BioHarvest Sciences is working towards listing on the Nasdaq Exchange in the United States. To meet Nasdaq's minimum share price requirements, the company plans to seek shareholder approval for a share consolidation of 35-1 at its Annual and Special General Meeting on May 27, 2024. Additionally, the company aims to enhance corporate governance by adding an additional independent director to meet Nasdaq requirements. These initiatives underscore BioHarvest Sciences' commitment to unlocking greater shareholder value and expanding its presence in the US market. Contact Details Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 30, 2024 12:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cloud DX Reports Significant Revenue and Profit Growth in 2023

Cloud DX

Cloud DX CEO Robert Kaul joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's impressive performance in its 2023 full-year results. Notably, Cloud DX reported a substantial 55.4% increase in revenue, reaching $1.8 million. A key driver of this growth was the remarkable surge in subscription revenue, which soared by nearly 70%, surpassing the overall revenue increase. This shift towards subscription revenue, characterized by high margins exceeding 90%, has significantly bolstered profitability, with gross profit doubling to $1.2 million, reflecting a remarkable 112% increase. The company's stellar performance is further underscored by its operational efficiency, as evidenced by a noteworthy $1.3 million reduction in operating expenses. This reduction was achieved through strategic staff cost management, executed without compromising on customer service quality. As a result, Cloud DX achieved a more than 20% decrease in operating loss, setting a positive trajectory towards profitability and positive cash flow in the coming quarters. Looking ahead, Cloud DX is well positioned to solidify its presence in the remote patient monitoring market in Canada. The company boasts the largest share of provincial contracts and maintains robust partnerships with major industry players such as Medtronic and Teladoc Health. Moreover, Cloud DX's successful early conversion of convertible debt at a premium underscores its strong financial management and commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Contact Details Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 30, 2024 12:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals outlines significant progress with HEMO-CAR-T in 2023

HemoGenyx Pharmaceuticals

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals PLC CEO Dr Vladislav Sandler tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that 2023 was a significant year for the company, marked by notable progress with its HEMO-CAR-T product candidate. The key achievement for the year was the submission of a new Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a phase one clinical trial for the treatment of relapsed refractory acute myeloid leukemia. However, the process faced a setback due to issues with lentivirus purity, resulting in a clinical hold. After re-manufacturing the lentivirus, Hemogenyx successfully addressed the FDA's concerns and received approval to proceed with the clinical trials. Furthermore, Sandler reported a successful fundraising which will support the upcoming clinical studies. The company also entered a service agreement with Prevail Infoworks for the clinical trials. In addition to its advancements in HEMO-CAR-T, Hemogenyx continued developing other programs, such as its proprietary Chimeric Bait Receptor (CBR) platform, showing promise in treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma and exploring applications in solid rare tumors. For 2024, the primary focus remains on advancing these clinical trials, particularly the phase one studies, with an immediate goal to initiate patient treatment. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

April 29, 2024 11:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Immunic CEO Dr Daniel Vitt marks International Day of Immunology with discussion on its crucial role

Immunic Inc

Immunic Inc CEO Dr Daniel Vitt joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion on the International Day of Immunology to discuss the broad and crucial role of immunology in human health. Vitt said immunology encompasses immune responses against pathogens like viruses, including the coronavirus, and also plays a significant role in combating cancer. He highlighted the importance of the immune system in managing and preventing autoimmune diseases, where the body mistakenly attacks its own cells, leading to various conditions. Focusing on Immunic's efforts, Vitt detailed their drug development pipeline, particularly in addressing chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and celiac disease. He spotlighted multiple sclerosis, with ongoing phase three studies in its relapsing form and a phase two study, named the CALLIPER trial, for its progressive form. The latter holds particular promise as it targets an area with currently no available treatments. For celiac disease, Vitt reported promising results from a phase one B proof-of-concept study that showed positive data across various metrics, including histology and biomarker levels. Plans are underway for further phase two studies in celiac disease and potentially other indications. Vitt also shared his personal journey from chemistry to immunology, driven by the potential to develop drugs that address significant medical needs. Contact Details Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 29, 2024 11:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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New Standard of Care? IceCure Submits Final ICE3 Data To FDA, Minimally Invasive Cryoablation Shows Similar 5-year Recurrence Outcomes To Surgery With Hormone Therapy

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM), the Israeli medical device developer of ProSense®, an advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy that destroys tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing them, is one step closer to getting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to market ProSense® to treat patients with early-stage T1 invasive breast cancer with cryoablation and adjuvant hormone therapy. IceCure just reported final clinical trial results of 100% patient and physician satisfaction with the minimally invasive procedure. At the 5-year follow-up evaluation, 96.3% of the subgroup of patients treated with ProSense® cryoablation, followed by hormone therapy, were estimated to be free from local recurrence Earlier in April, the company submitted its final data to the FDA which included five-year follow-up data from its ICE3 study, a sub-analysis of the ICE3 results compared to studies that evaluated the risk of recurrence in patients with low-risk Luminal A breast cancer who were treated with lumpectomy surgery and received hormone therapy and real-world data from the use of ProSense® globally, including post-market commercial use as well as data from independent third-party studies. ProSense®, which received the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation, is already cleared for use in the U.S. for several other indications, including treating benign tumors of the breast and tumors in the kidney and liver. Positive Topline Results IceCure’s ICE3 study was the largest controlled multicenter clinical trial ever performed for liquid nitrogen (LN2) based cryoablation of low-risk, early-stage malignant breast tumors. The five-year recurrence-free rates from the study, which evaluated IceCure's minimally invasive 20-to-40-minute outpatient cryoablation procedure, were in line with expectations and showed similar outcomes to lumpectomy, the current standard of care for early-stage breast cancer patients, which is breast surgery that requires an operating room and hospital stay. In the ICE3 study, 96.39% of patients (187 out of 194 patients) were local recurrence-free with no significant device-related adverse events or complications reported. A comparison of this result from the ICE3 study shows similar outcomes in five-year recurrence rates compared to patients in other studies who were treated with lumpectomy followed by hormone therapy. The LUMINA study reported a 97.7% recurrence-free rate at five-year follow-up and the PRISMA meta-study, which included Lumina, reported a 97.19% recurrence-free rate at five-year follow-up. ICE3 results are also in line with data from real-world use of ProSense® by third parties in territories where IceCure's cryoablation system is used to treat early-stage breast cancer. In the final ICE3 analysis, no significant device-related adverse events or complications were reported, and all patients and physicians reported satisfaction with the ProSense® procedure, the company said. That means 100% of physicians and patients were happy with the treatments they received. Dr. Richard Fine, ICE3’s lead investigator, presented final data from the ICE3 study at the American Society of Breast Surgeons 25th Annual Meeting, where he commented, "Cryoablation is a safe, minimally invasive ablative procedure with acceptably low five-year same breast recurrence similar to that of lumpectomy for similar patient populations, with the benefit of being an office-based, nonsurgical treatment. Further study within a clinical trial or registry is needed to confirm cryoablation as a viable alternative to surgical excision in the appropriately selected patients.” Dr. Fine’s presentation, which received the conference’s Scientific Impact Award, was well received by breast surgeons who are constantly looking for treatments that are minimally invasive and effective. A New Way To Treat An Old Problem What makes cryoablation so attractive to freeze and destroy tumors is that it is minimally invasive, has little pain associated with it and thanks to an ultrasound or computerized tomography can accurately destroy diseased tissue within the tumor zone. Cryoablation also costs less than a lumpectomy and reduces the risk of follow-up surgery. With a lumpectomy, the re-excision rate is between 14-21%. IceCure’s ProSense® has the potential to become a new standard of care treatment for women with early-stage T1 invasive breast cancer, marking a major improvement to the care available today. Some researchers have even called cryoablation the “ ultimate esthetic solution for breast cancer ” because it reduces the need for pre-emptive or corrective surgical procedures to maintain or restore breast volume, contour and symmetry. "Initial reimbursement codes are already in place and our U.S. marketing and commercial team is ready, as we await the FDA's response. Driven by favorable healthcare economics combined with patient satisfaction and demand, we expect rapid adoption pending FDA granting the DeNovo Classification Request for Marketing Approval," stated IceCure CEO Eyal Shamir. With Reimbursement In Place, IceCure Is Ready To Go With the final data submitted, IceCure is ready to go once the FDA gives it the green light. The company received what it said was the first Medicare coverage approval of a cryoablation procedure for breast cancer. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set the reimbursement payment at about $3,400 for the facility alone. Additional coverage, including payment for the physician, is expected upon establishment of the permanent CPT Category I code, which is conditioned on factors including the company's receipt of FDA marketing authorization of ProSense® for breast cancer. Having that reimbursement should enhance the usage of the ProSense® system. Nearly 300,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer yearly, and the majority have to undergo invasive treatments and deal with follow-up surgeries in the quest to live cancer-free. IceCure is changing that by freezing tumors to destroy them. IceCure seems poised to do exactly what it set out to do: provide women with an alternative minimally invasive treatment option. Featured photo by Angiola Harry on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

April 29, 2024 08:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AI Frontiers in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Medicine at the 2024 1ArtificialIntelligence Global Conference

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As the healthcare sector undergoes a technological transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront, driving significant advancements. The 1ArtificialIntelligence | 2024 Global AI Conference will delve into these developments during its standout session, " Breaking New Ground: How AI and Tech Startups Are Revolutionizing the Digital Health Landscape. " Scheduled for May 9, this pivotal discussion promises to highlight the innovative role of AI in reshaping healthcare delivery and management. Moderated by Sally Ann Frank, Worldwide Lead for Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups, this panel brings together industry luminaries who are pioneering the integration of AI into healthcare. The session features: - Sally Ann Frank, WW Lead, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups - Stead Burwell, Founder & CEO, Outbound AI - Lana Feng, Co-founder and CEO, Huma.Al - Andrew Gostine, CEO, Artisight - Ankur Teredesai, CEO, CueZen These experts are set to discuss the transformative impact of AI across various aspects of healthcare: - AI-Driven Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment: The panel will explore how AI is enhancing diagnostic accuracy and enabling personalized treatment plans that are tailored to individual patient needs. - Operational Efficiency: Insights will be shared on how AI is streamlining operations within healthcare facilities, from administrative processes to patient care, reducing costs and improving service delivery. - Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks: As AI becomes more entrenched in healthcare, the panelists will tackle the ethical considerations and regulatory challenges that need to be navigated to ensure responsible deployment of AI technologies. The discussion is not just about what AI is currently achieving but also about its future potential. The panelists will provide forecasts on emerging technologies, anticipated regulatory developments, and the long-term implications of AI in healthcare. This session will serve as a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals, technology innovators, and policymakers interested in the intersection of AI and healthcare. For those looking to stay at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, the "Breaking New Ground" session at the 1ArtificialIntelligence | 2024 Global AI Conference is an unmissable event. It offers a unique opportunity to hear from the trailblazers who are not only navigating the challenges of AI integration but are also setting the stage for the next generation of healthcare solutions. Contact Details Media Enquiries +1 212-220-6677 info@1businessworld.com Company Website https://1businessworld.com

April 28, 2024 03:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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AmeriLife’s The Senior Resource Group Partners with Bobby Brock Insurance and Camas Prairie Insurance to Transform Medicare Choice

AmeriLife

The Senior Resource Group, (SRG), a leading, national field marketing organization (FMO) for the industry’s leading insurance carriers and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Bobby Brock Insurance (BBI), a leading national health insurance agency and founding sponsor of MedicareCon, a highly regarded annual Medicare and health insurance conference for licensed and entrepreneurial health insurance agents. In a separate but related deal, SRG also welcomed Camas Prairie Insurance (CPI), a central Idaho-based, family owned and operated health insurance agency and downline partner of Bobby Brock Insurance (which will continue to operate as such). Per both agreements, terms were not disclosed. “We are so excited to partner with the Bobby Brock Insurance and Camas Prairie Insurance teams,” said Shane Souders, co-founder of The Senior Resource Group. “[BBI CEO] Justin is a trusted voice for the Medicare broker community and an incredible business leader, while [CPI owner] Josh Lustig is a great young leader and one of the best sales trainers and motivators in the business today. SRG, BBI and CPI, with the support of AmeriLife, are aligned with complementary skillsets that will make us one of the most dynamic Medicare agency partnerships in the country.” Founded by Bobby Brock in 1992, Bobby Brock Insurance operates as a national brokerage firm and call center that specializes in ACA plans for the under-65 market, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Part D plans, and Medicare Advantage. In 2014, Bobby Brock’s son and the company’s current CEO, Justin Brock, left the Marine Corps to pursue a career as a licensed Medicare agent. The younger Brock saw a need to breathe fresh air into the marketing, service, and team building aspect of the industry, and quickly established a thriving culture and expanded value proposition for both agents and consumers with the concepts he learned as an Operator in the Marine Corps. Soon thereafter, he acquired his father’s book of business along with a number of other agencies, consolidating them under the Bobby Brock name in honor of his father. Today, Bobby Brock Insurance is setting the industry standard. In 2023, it was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies by revenue in the United States. The company has also won multiple industry awards for its one-stop insurance agency solution, GoGuru, and has become prolific in its use of social media to promote and foster the sharing of information between agents and brokers. “Our industry needs agents and brokers to focus on consumers’ needs first,” said Justin Brock. “If we can work towards an environment that rewards quality outcomes while creating efficiencies that allow our sales representatives to replicate the process often and with ease, we can prove that there is no better distribution model than through licensed life and health insurance agents. We are confident that our synergies with AmeriLife, SRG, and CPI will amplify our ability to achieve that goal.” Camas Prairie Insurance, a family-run, health brokerage established in 1996 by Dominic and Gina Lustig, primarily focuses on the Medicare and health insurance market. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past several years under the leadership of owner and CEO Josh Lustig, building upon a foundation centered on its “just do the next right thing” approach and an intense focus on educating clients on their health care needs. “This partnership is a watershed moment in Camas Prairie Insurance’s history,” said Josh Lustig, who is also the founder of Thrive, a personal and business development seminar program focused on helping agents grow their business. “I truly believe that, together, we are building something incomparable in our space for today’s individual agent and agency owner, and I couldn’t ask for better partners on this journey than Shane, Justin, Bobby Bache and the entire team at AmeriLife.” Now, as part of the AmeriLife family of companies, Bobby Brock Insurance and Camas Prairie Insurance will gain access to one of the industry’s largest independent health distribution platforms and a growing suite of products and solutions that is setting a standard for excellence in the industry. “Today is an incredible day for The Senior Resource Group and AmeriLife,” said Scotty Elliott, Chief Distribution Officer of Health for AmeriLife. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome two companies of their reputation and caliber to our growing distribution network. Together, our opportunities for growth are limitless.” “One of the reasons I partnered with AmeriLife as an affiliate back in 2020 was for this very reason: to get to work with not only the best people in the industry, but people that have been my friends for years,” added Bobby Bache, vice president of Health Distribution for AmeriLife. “I’m thrilled to welcome Justin and Josh to AmeriLife and look forward to helping grow their respective businesses in new and exciting ways.” Bobby Brock Insurance and Camas Prairie Insurance will continue to operate as stand-alone businesses out of their Tupelo, Miss., and Grangeville, Idaho offices, respectively, under the leadership of Brock and Lustig, who will be supported by Souders. ### About The Senior Resource Group The Senior Resource Group was founded in 2008 by insurance brokers who understand the needs of agents in the field. Today, The Senior Resource Group is a premier field marketing organization for an array of national insurance carriers providing Medicare Supplement policies, Medicare Advantage plans, life insurance, final expanse plans and financial products in 25 states. The team at The Senior Resource Group provides the tools, support, and training necessary for success in the insurance industry. For more information, visit TheSeniorResourceGroup.com. About Bobby Brock Insurance Bobby Brock Insurance is a family-owned and operated insurance agency located in the heart of Tupelo, Mississippi. Founded by Bobby Brock in 1992, BBI has always been dedicated to providing top-quality insurance services in the community. The BBI team is made up of experienced, knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about helping clients find the coverage they need at a price they can afford with a personalized approach and commitment to customer service. For more information, visit BobbyBrockInsurance.com. About Camas Prairie Insurance Camas Prairie Insurance is an independent insurance agency that has been and is still devoted to overseeing the insurance needs of Grangeville, Idaho, for over 25 years. Camas Prairie Insurance is connected to a wide selection of carriers offering insurance programs and financial services which are readily available to residents of Grangeville. Camas Prairie is proud to provide insurance producers services to wade through paperwork, clarify policy options, design personalized plans, and supply the best coverage for our members’ needs. For more information, visit CamasPrairieInsurance.com. About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as the leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a distribution network of over 300,000 insurance agents and financial professionals and more than 100 marketing organizations and insurance agency locations nationwide. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details Media Jeff Maldonado media@amerilife.com Partnership Inquiries Patrick Nichols corporatedevelopment@amerilife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

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