The 10 Robust Healthcare Companies of 2023

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WelcometothelatesteditionofMirrorReview,wherewedelveintothedynamiclandscape ofthehealthcareindustryandspotlightthetrailblazingcompaniesthathavesetnew standardsofexcellencein2023.Inthisedition,weshinealightonthetenmostrobust healthcarecompaniesthathaveexhibiteddedication,innovation,andpositiveimpactin theirrespectivedomains.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesUnitedHospiceInc.,abeaconofcompassionatecareandsupport forpatientsandfamiliesfacingend-of-lifechallenges.Withafocusonenhancingthe qualityoflife,UnitedHospiceInc.hasredefinedpalliativecare,offeringcomprehensive servicesthatextendbeyondmedicaltreatmentandencompassemotionalandspiritual support.

Withinthesepages,weexplorethestoriesofotherremarkablehealthcarecompaniesthat haveproventheirmettleinanever-evolvingindustry Amongtheotherprofiles,BioVaxys, BioVivaUSAInc.,KiloHealth,andTeleRay,aretheonesfeaturedinthisedition.This editioncelebratesthevisionaryleadersanddedicatedteamsbehindtheseexceptional healthcarecompanies,whosecontinuouseffortsofexcellencehavereshapedthehealthcare landscapeandimprovedthelivesofmillions.Theirstoriesserveasatestamenttothe transformativepowerofinnovationandcompassionatecare,illustratingtheboundless possibilitieswhenpassionandpurposeconverge.

Amidsttheever-evolvingchallengesandopportunitiesinthehealthcareindustry,these companieshavedemonstratedresilienceandadaptability,exemplifyingthespiritof progressandcontinuousimprovement.Aswemoveforward,weareexcitedtowitnessthe impacttheywillcontinuetomakeonhealthcarepractices,patientoutcomes,andtheoverall well-beingofcommunitiesworldwide.

Wehopethatthestoriesofthesetenrobusthealthcarecompaniesinspireyou,ourreaders, toembraceinnovationandpursueexcellenceinyourrespectivefields.Letuscelebratethe profoundimpacttheseleadershavemadeandenvisionafuturewherehealthcarecontinues toevolveforthebettermentofhumanity

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At United Hospice, care is centered on the patient's wishes. We make every effort to keep our patients comfortable in the surroundings they choose.

UnitedHospiceisanotable

not-for-profitorganizationthat hasbeenservingthe communitiesofOrangeandRockland countiesinthebeautifulHudsonValley regionofNewYorkforover35years. Theirunwaveringdedicationto providingcompassionatehospicecare, emotionalsupport,andbereavement serviceshasprofoundlyimpactedthe livesofthousandsofindividualsinthe area.

Theconceptofhospiceitselfhasa longandmeaningfulhistory Theword “hospice”originatesfromtheLatin term“hospitum,”whichencapsulates hospitalityandoffersaplaceofrest andsafetyforthesickandweary This notiontracesbackto1065when facilitieswereestablishedtoprovide solaceandcaretothesickanddyingas theyembarkedontheirjourneytothe HolyLand.

In1967,DameCicelySaunders,a Britishlicensednurse,revolutionized hospicecarebyintroducingthe conceptofmodernhospice.Herhealth strugglesinspiredhertopursue medicalsocialworkandemphasize prioritizingthepatient’swell-being overtheillnessitself.Additionally,

DameSaundersrecognizedthe importanceofattendingtotheneedsof thepatient’slovedonesduringthis challengingtime.

Fromitsinception,UnitedHospicehas remainedsteadfastinitscommitment todeliveringexceptionalcare, preservingdignity,andensuring comfortforpatients,theircaregivers, andtheirlovedones.Theirdedicated teamofprofessionalsgoesaboveand beyondtoenhancetheoverallquality oflifeforindividualsfacingserious illnessesandend-of-lifediseases.They recognizethatcomprehensivesupport extendsbeyondaddressingphysical needsalone;italsoencompasses emotional,mental,psychological,and spiritualwell-being.

UnitedHospice:RedefiningCare withPurposeandPassion

Foundedin1988,UnitedHospiceInc. isdrivenbyaprofoundsenseof purposeandcompassion.Their mission,“HonoringLife,GivingCare, andBringingComfort,”exemplifies theirunwaveringdedicationto providingexceptionalcaretothosein need.Guidedbytheirsharedvaluesof Excellence,Compassion,Integrity,and

Teamwork,UnitedHospicestrivesto createapositiveimpactinthelivesof theirpatients.

EverymemberoftheUnitedHospice teamplaysavitalroleinfulfillingthe organization’smission.Withrelentless commitmentandacommonpurpose, theytirelesslyworktoenhancethe qualityoflifefortheirpatients.They firmlybelieveinupholdingdignityand respect,recognizingandhonoringan individual’srighttomaketheirown choices,andpreservingtheirsenseof self-determination.

UnitedHospicepridesitselfondoing whatisright,treatingpatients, families,andfellowteammembers withcompassionandempathy.They fosteranenvironmentoftrustand understanding,whereeveryoneis caredforandtreatedwiththesame kindnesstheywishtoreceive.

Recognizingtheimportanceof collaboration,UnitedHospicehighly valuestheuniquecontributionsofeach teammember.Byleveragingthe diverseskillsandtalentswithinthe organization,theycultivatean atmosphereofunparalleledteamwork. Thiscollaborativeapproachensures

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thatUnitedHospiceconsistently achievessuccessfuloutcomes, surpassingexpectations,andmakinga positivedifferenceinthelivesofthose theyserve.

ThestrengthofUnitedHospiceliesin theunitythatarisesfromitsdiverse team.Embracingindividualsfromall walksoflife,theycometogetherto provideoutstandingcare.Thisunity empowersthemtodeliverexceptional serviceandsupport,enrichingthelives oftheirpatientsandtheirfamilies.

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SettingtheBarHigher

UnitedHospicehasconsistentlygone aboveandbeyondtomeetthediverse needsofitspatientssinceits establishment.Theirunwavering commitmenttocompassionatecare

extendsbeyondtraditionalsettings, reachingpatientsintheirhomes, hospitals,nursinghomes,andeven grouphomesforthedevelopmentally disabled.Recognizingtheimportance ofaddressingtheuniquerequirements ofdifferentindividuals,United Hospicetookanunprecedentedstepin 2013byestablishingtheJoeRaso HospiceResidence,becomingoneof thefewprovidersinNewYorkStateto offerresidentialhospicecare.

Settingitselfapartfromothers,United Hospiceactivelyseekspartnerships withvendorswhoupholditsmission andstringentstandards.This collaborativeapproachexpandsthe rangeofservicesavailabletopatients, seamlesslyintegratingexternal expertiseintotheircaremodel.To ensurethehighestlevelofexpertise, UnitedHospiceemploysspecialistsin

palliativeandhospicecare,mandating thatallstaffobtainpalliativeand hospicecertificationwithinthreeyears ofemployment.

Asanonprofitorganization,United Hospiceprioritizesthewell-beingof itspatientsoverfinancialgain.They investsignificanttimeandeffortinto eachpatient’scare,providing comprehensiveandpersonalized supportthroughouttheirjourney With adedicatedfull-timeboard-certified medicaldirectorinhospiceand palliativecare,UnitedHospicehas assembledateamofexpertphysicians whoofferhousecallsandprovide round-the-clocksupportthroughtheir innovativeservicedeliverymodel.

Moreover,theircompassionatenurses offerimmediateon-calltriageservices duringevenings,andfieldnursesare

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dispatchedtopatients’homesatanytimeoftheday, ensuring24/7serviceavailability Asaresult,United Hospicerankssecondinthestateamongcommunity-based hospicesintermsofnursingminutesprovideddailyto patients.Theirremarkableaverageof28.3minutesof nursingcareperday,perUnitedHospicepatient, significantlysurpassesthenationalaverageof13.9minutes andtheNewYorkstateaverageof16.1minutes.

UnitedHospice’sdedicationtodeliveringcomprehensive careisevidentintheirpatients’outstandingoutcomesand experiences.Notably,theyboastlowerhospitalreadmission ratescomparedtosimilarorganizations,demonstratingthe effectivenessoftheircaremodel.Additionally,by maintainingahighfrequencyofpatientvisits,United Hospiceensuresthatindividualsreceiveongoingsupport, comfort,andexpertguidanceduringthecriticalstagesof theirillness.

CommitmenttoAccessibleCare

UnitedHospiceisledbyateamofcompassionateand knowledgeableprofessionalswhofirmlybelievethatcost shouldneverbeabarriertoreceivingthecareindividuals deserve.Theyproactivelyinformpeopleaboutthefinancial coverageoptionsavailable,ensuringtransparencyand alleviatingworries.ThroughthesupportofMedicarePart A,patientscanreceivehospicecareinthecomfortoftheir ownhomeswithoutincurringanyout-of-pocketexpenses. Thiscomprehensivecoverageextendstoallcosts associatedwiththepatient’sterminalillness,providing securityandreliefbyeliminatingdeductiblesand copayments.Additionally,Medicaidandvariousinsurance plansoftencovertheroomandboardfeesforin-patient hospicecare,easingthefinancialburdenonindividualsand theirfamilies.

However,UnitedHospice’scommitmenttoindividuals extendsbeyondfinancialconsiderations.Theystrongly emphasizetheimportanceofempoweringindividuals throughknowledgeandsupport.Recognizingthatearly engagementiscrucial,UnitedHospiceencourages everyonetoexploretheiroptionsforhospiceservices proactively.Byfosteringacultureofeducationand awareness,theyaimtoincreasetheutilizationofhospice carethroughoutNewYork.

UnitedHospicealsoacknowledgesthevitalroleof physiciansinguidingpatientstowardappropriateend-oflifecare.Theycollaboratecloselywithlocalphysiciansand hospitaliststoensurethathospiceservicesarereadily

We share our extensive knowledge with each patient and family member, reviewing all options and providing insights gained from our years of experience.

availabletoallthoseinneed.Byseamlesslyintegrating end-of-lifecareintothebroaderhealthcarelandscape, UnitedHospicestrivestomakehospiceservicesaccessible andwell-integratedforindividualsfacingterminalillnesses.

TechnologicalAdvancementsforEnhancedPatientCare

UnitedHospiceisaforward-thinkingorganizationthat continuouslystrivestoexpandandimprovethecare providedtoitspatients.Embracingthepotentialof technology,theyprioritizepatient-centriccareandwork towardsdeliveringthehighestlevelofcomfortandsupport.

Onenotableexampleoftheircommitmenttoexcellenceis theirutilizationofadvanceddatamanagementwithintheir electronicmedicalrecordsystem.Thisstrategic implementationenhancesvariousaspectsoftheir operations,includingqualityassurance,compliance,and theoverallpatientexperience.

Evenbeforethepandemic,UnitedHospicedisplayed visionaryleadershipbyupgradingitsITinfrastructure.This proactivedecisionenabledthemtoseamlesslytransitionto

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remoteworkwhennecessary Additionally,they prioritizedcybersecuritymeasures,ensuringthe organization’sprotectionduringageopoliticalcrisis.

Recognizingthevalueofhealthdatamanagement,United Hospiceutilizesrobustsystemstosupportits comprehensivepatientroster Thisapproachfacilitates improvedpatientengagementandenhancedhealth outcomesandenablesanalysisofworkfloweffectiveness andclinicianactivity.

Asthevolumeandsignificanceofdatawithinthehospice industrycontinuetogrow,UnitedHospice’sfocuson healthdatamanagementbecomesincreasinglycrucial. Theirleadershipskillfullyinterpretsandmanagesthisdata tooptimizeoperationsandsupportclinicians,resultingin exceptionalservicedeliverymodelsthatgreatlybenefit theirpatientsandtheirfamilies’well-beingandhealth.

In2020,UnitedHospiceupgradeditsEMRplatformto accommodateregulatorychangesandbolsterpatient qualityimprovementmeasures.Moreover,theyenhanced theirsurveydata,gatheringitspecificallyforveterans whohaveservedthecountry.Byfocusingonthese

individuals’uniquerequirementsandneeds,UnitedHospice ensuresthattheircareistailoredtohonortheirinvaluable service.

StrategicApproachtoLaborChallenges

Overtheyears,thehospicecareindustryhasencountered significantchallengesduetolaborshortages.However, UnitedHospicehasadeptlyovercometheseobstaclesunder dynamicandvisionaryleadership,establishinganew paradigm.Inthefaceofthelaborcrisis,theytookproactive measuresthatensuredstabilityandprovidedmuch-needed relieftoclinicians.Anticipatingthesurgeindemand,they launchedrobustrecruitmentinitiativeswellaheadoftime. Thisforward-thinkingapproachguaranteedmanageable caseloadsandoptimalpatientcare,maintainingaseamless continuumofsupport.

Toalleviatethestrainonclinicians,UnitedHospice establisheddedicatedbackupclinicalteams.Theseteams stoodreadytooffersupportandreliefwhenevernecessary, bolsteringtheorganization’scommitmenttoupholding exceptionalcarestandardswhilesafeguardingthewellbeingoftheirdedicatedclinicalstaff.

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Recognizingthecriticalityofattractingandretainingtop talent,UnitedHospicegreatlyemphasizesoffering highlycompetitivecompensationpackages. Furthermore,theyprioritizework-lifebalance, acknowledgingtheprofoundimportanceofnurturingthe overallwell-beingoftheirstaff.Finally,theyfosteran environmentthatencouragesexcellence,dedication,and long-termcommitmentbyvaluingtheirprofessionals’ needs.

PersonalizedCareAmidstPandemic

Duringthepandemic,UnitedHospicestoodfirmagainst theprevailingtrendofshiftingcaretovirtualclinics, recognizingthattelehealthisnottheoptimalsolutionfor patientsnearingtheendoflife.Instead,theyadopteda deliberateapproachtodeterminewhichservicescouldbe deliveredremotelywithoutcompromisingthehigh standardsofcaretheyuphold.

Coveringavastareaspanningtwocountiesinthe HudsonValley,UnitedHospicewentaboveandbeyond byprovidingin-personcaretotheirpatientsduringthe challengingtimesofthepandemic.Theirdedicatedstaff crisscrossedtheregion,ensuringthatessentialcareand supportweredelivereddirectlytothoseinneed.

Inresponsetothepublichealthcrisis,theorganization seamlesslytransitionedtoremoteworkwithpartialteams, effectivelyadaptingtothenewcircumstances.Throughout achallengingperiodofnineweeks,UnitedHospice remainedsteadfastlyopen,continuingitsessential operations.Thisremarkableachievementcanbeattributed tothestrongandincomingleadershipoftheirChief ExecutiveOfficer,CaraPace,whospearheadedthe organization’seffortsduringthiscriticaltime.

EmpoweredLeadershipforExtendedCare

CaraPace,theChiefExecutiveOfficerofUnitedHospice, bringsanimpressivetrackrecordandawealthof experiencespanningover28yearsinthenonprofit, healthcare,andgovernmentsectors.Shehasheldkey executiveleadershippositionsthroughouthercareer, successfullyoverseeingcomplexanddiverseportfolios withremarkableskills.

Demonstratingherremarkableabilitytodrivegrowth,Cara hasgeneratedover$100millioninnewbusinessrevenue, resultinginmorethan$1billionincontractsforthe organizationsshehasserved.Hercommitmentto expandingaccesstoend-of-lifecareforunderserved communitiesisevidentinherachievementofsecuring

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$1millioningrantrevenuededicatedexplicitlyto developingsuchcareforHispanic/Latino communitiesatUnitedHospice.

CarajoinedUnitedHospicein2019astheChief OperatingOfficer,bringingacomprehensiveplan toeventuallyassumetheroleofChiefExecutive Officer.InJune2020,shewaspromotedtoher currentposition,whereherleadershipskills continuetomakeaprofoundimpact.

Cararecognizestheimportanceofhands-on leadershipinmanagingahospiceorganizationand ensuresheraccessibilitytoallstaffmembers.She isalwaysreadytolendahelpinghandandprovide lastingsolutionstothechallengesfacedbyher team.Furthermore,sheisdeeplycommittedtoher workforce,fosteringaworkenvironmentthat promoteswork-lifebalance.

EfficiencyandpracticalityareatthecoreofCara’s approach,asshestrivestobeanexcellentsteward oftheorganization’sresources.Everyinteraction withherteamreflectsherunwavering commitmenttoexcellence,creatingacultureof continuousimprovementandgrowth.Herstaff

appreciateshersolution-focusedapproachandwillingness toprescribemoreresourcestoadvancetheorganization’s mission.

Cara’sCareerTrajectory

Carahasanimpressiveeducationalbackground,earningan undergraduatedegreefromRockefellerCollege,theState UniversityofNewYorkatAlbany,andaMasterofPublic AdministrationfromMaristCollegeSchoolofBusiness, specializinginHealthcareFinanceandAdministration.This solidfoundationhasequippedherwiththenecessaryskills toexcelinhercareerandpositivelyimpactthehealthcare industry

Herprofessionaljourneybeganasaprincipalfinancial analystfortheNewYorkStateAssemblyWaysandMeans Committee,whereshegainedvaluableinsightsintopublic policyandtheintricaciesofimprovingthelivesof vulnerableindividuals.Recognizingthepressingneeds facedbyunderservedcommunities,Caratransitionedtothe healthcaresectorastheDirectorofBudgetandPlanningfor CommunityPediatricsatMontefioreMedicalCenter.This rolefurtherdeepenedherunderstandingofthechallenges andopportunitiesinprovidinghealthcareservicestothose inneed.

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As

the CEO of

United Hospice,

I strive to maintain our team's devotion to our mission of honoring life, giving care and bringing comfort.

Overthecourseofherthree-decadecareer,Carahasheld leadershippositionsinprestigioushealthcareandhuman serviceorganizations,includingMontefioreMedicalCenter, theChildren’sHealthFund,andVolunteersofAmericaGreaterNewYork.Herunwaveringcommitmenttoservice hasdrivenhertomakeameaningfulimpactonthelivesof others,particularlyintheareasofhealthcareand communitysupport.

Cara’sinfluenceextendsbeyondherexecutiveroles.Sheis committedtoimprovinghospiceutilizationthroughoutNew YorkStateandaddressinghealthdisparitiesinthe communitiesinwhichUnitedHospiceserves.Asaresult, sheactivelyservesonvariousboardsandcommittees, includingtheHospiceandPalliativeCareAssociationof NewYorkState(HPCANYS)andtheStateUniversityof NewYorkatAlbany,RockefellerCollegeofPublicAffairs. Throughherinvolvementinshapinglegislativepolicies, Carademonstratesherdedicationtoadvancingthefieldof hospiceandpalliativecare.

QuestforExceptionalHealthcareTeam

Carafocusesonhiringleadersandstaffmemberswho embodyastrongsenseofmission.Shelooksforpeople whoprioritizeservingothersoverthemselves.Asshe assemblesherteam,Caraprioritizesprofessionalswithhigh ethicalstandardswhoarefullycommittedtothe organization’ssharedvaluesofexcellence,compassion, integrity,andteamwork.

UponassumingherroleasCEO,Cararecognizedtheneed torebuildtheorganization’skeyleadershippositions,asthe conductofmanyindividualsneededtoalignwiththe

sharedvaluestheyuphold.Guidedbyaquotefrom MartinLutherKingJr., “The time is always right to do what is right,” Carastaysfirminhercommitmentto evaluatingeverycourseofactionbasedonwhatis morallycorrect.Evenwhenfacedwithchallenges, increasedeffort,orpersonalhardships,sheremains persistentinherpursuitofdoingwhatisright.

Inaddition,Cara’sprimaryresponsibilityis safeguardingtheorganization,ensuringitsintegrity,and upholdingthehigheststandardsofconduct.Sheis steadfastinherdeterminationtoprotectthefinancial resourcesandreputationoftheorganization.Together withherteam,shecollectivelystrivestoachievethe bestpossibleoutcomesforthecommunitiestheyserve.

PreservingtheHeartofHospice

ImprovedAccesstoHealthData:UnitedHospice recognizesthepotentialofenhancedaccesstohealth dataindeliveringpatient-centeredcare.By incorporatingdata-drivenpractices,theorganization aimstomonitorandtailortreatmentstoindividual preferencesandneeds,thusimprovingoverallcare quality

MeetingtheGrowingDemandforHospiceCare Professionals:

UnitedHospiceproactivelyaddresses theincreasingdemandforhospicecareprofessionals. Theorganizationimplementsthoughtfulrecruitmentand onboardingstrategiestoretainandattracttoptalent, ensuringtheycanprovidethebesthospiceserviceseven duringhighturnovers,suchasthepost-pandemicGreat Resignation.

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EmphasisonQualityAssurance:UnitedHospiceis dedicatedtocontinuousimprovement.AsaJoint CommissionDeemedStatusAccreditedHospice,the organizationconstantlyworkstoimproveservicedelivery, operations,andprogramdesign.Theorganizationmanages amulti-facetedperformanceimprovementplanfocusing onadvancingpatientcareexcellence.Aqualityprogram mustbepredictivefortheorganizationtostayaheadof trendsandbepreparedtopivotwiththemarket.

AdvocacyforNon-ProfitHospiceOrganizations:

ProtectingNewYork’spredominantlynon-profithospice infrastructureiscrucialtopreventinghospicecarefrom becomingsolelyprofit-driven.UnitedHospicestressesthe importanceofmembershipinsector-specificorganizations, suchastheHospiceandPalliativeCareAssociationof NewYorkState(HPCANYS),toadvocateforpreserving non-profithospices.

Advocacyplaysavitalroleinprotectingthecurrent infrastructureofmostlynon-profithospiceorganizationsin NewYorkandpreventingthetransformationofhospice careintoaprofit-drivenenterprise.With95percentof NewYork’shospicesbeingnot-for-profit,these organizationshaveestablishedthemselvesastrusted sourcesofcare.

Whencomparingfor-profithospicestonon-profitones,a notabledisparityemerges.For-profithospicesprioritize highernetmargins(19.9percent)overpatientcare, whereasnon-profithospicesfocusondeliveringquality serviceswithalowernetmargin(3percent).Non-profit hospicesgotheextramileinprovidingpatientcare, offering10percentmorenursingvisits,35percentmore socialworkervisits,andtwiceasmanytherapyvisitsper patientdaycomparedtotheirfor-profitcounterparts. Additionally,non-profithospicesadmitmorecriticallyill patientsimmediatelyafterhospitalstays.Thismeansthat non-profithospicescareforindividualswithsignificantly greaterneeds,requiringmorefrequentvisits,additional supplies,andmedication.

Inordertosafeguardthenon-profitsector’sintegrityand ensurethathospicecareremainsdrivenbygenuine motives,futureplanningmustprioritizeitsprotection. Providersareencouragedtojoinmembership organizationssuchasHPCANYStoactivelycontributeto preservingthehospicebenefit.Byjoiningthese organizations,providerscanactivelyengageinadvocacy effortstomaintaintheinvaluableservicesofnon-profit hospicesinNewYork.

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ImprovedHospiceUtilizationforBetterHealth Outcomes:UnitedHospicebelievesthatincreased utilizationofhospiceserviceswillleadtoimprovedhealth outcomesforNewYorkers.Byprioritizingend-of-life careandensuringitsbroaderadoption,theorganization aimstoenhancethequalityoflifeforindividualsfacing terminalillnesses.

PieceofAdviceforHealthcareEntrepreneurs

Aleadernevercompromisesontheircorevalues.Asa CEO,Carafollowsthesamethoughtprocessandhas somewisesuggestionsforaspiringentrepreneurs.She says,

●We’reinthebusinessofhelpingindividuals.Remaining mission-focusedallowsbusinessleaderstheneededlens toprioritizetheneedsofpatientsandensurethatpatient outcomesarehigh-qualityandpatient-centered.

●Developyourdataanalysisskillsbecausethedatawill guideyoutomaketheneededdecisionsatan acceleratedpace.

●Surroundyourselfwithservantleadersdedicatedto yourmissionandnotthemselves.Hirekind,thoughtful, andethicalemployeesandditchtheselfish,selfmotivated,andthoseunwillingtoworkaccordingto yourorganization’scodeofconduct.Youneedto surroundyourselfwiththerightpeoplecapableof advancingthestrategicdirectionoftheorganization nottheirownagenda.

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ElizabethParrish,CEO www.bioviva-science.com BioViva USA Inc ManagementURLFoundedDescription-Byusinggenetherapy,BioVivais committedtoextendinghealthyhumanlongevityand promotingbetterhealth.Thebusinessisalsocreating leading-edgegenemedicinestotransformpeople's lives. BioVaxys Management-JamesPassin,Founder&CEO URL-www.biovaxys.com Founded-2018
-BioVaxysisabiopharmacompanyin clinicaldevelopment,workingonantiviraland anticancervaccineplatforms.Basedonitshaptenized viralproteintechnology,thecompanyistestinga possibleSARS-CoV-2vaccineandmovingforward withacompassionateusetrialintheEUtotestits haptenizedcellvaccineforadvancedovariancancer 2015 20 | JULY 2023 of 2023 1THE ROBUST Healthcare Companies
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Corvolution

Management-

SilvesterFuhrhop,CEO&Founder

URL-www.corvolution.com

Founded-2014

Description-CorvolutionGmbHisayoungGerman startupthatfocusesonindividualhealthmonitoring The companyprovidesdevelopmentservices,develops medicalproducts,andimplementsmedicalservices.

Eliosvision

Management-VolkmarNass,ManagingDirector

URL-www.eliosvision.com

Founded-2019

Description-EliosVisionisamedicaltechnologyfirm thatdevelopsandofferstheELIOSprocedure,a minimallyinvasivetherapyforglaucoma The companyisnowundertakingclinicalstudiesinthe UnitedStatesinordertoobtainFDAclearanceforthe operation.

Gene-linx

Managementwww.gene-linx.com

AlekhyaNarravula,Founder&CEO

Kilo Health

Management-TadasBurgaila,CEO&Co-Founder

URL-www.kilo.health

Founded-

URL2023

Description-Thecompanyenvisionsaworldinwhich everyonehasaccesstotheirgeneticinformationand canutilizeittoimprovetheirhealth

Founded-2013

Description-Thecompany’sproductsaredesignedto providerelevantandfullydigitalizedhealthcareusingthe mostrecenttechnicaladvancementsandtoprovidethe mostseamlessdigitalhealthcaresolutionsusingAI,IoT, VR,andothercomplextechinfrastructures

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Rs-nord

Management-

PhilipSiems,Entrepreneur

URL-www.rsnord.com

Founded-1993

Description-Thehealthcare-focusedentrepreneurs seektoacquirenursingandhomecarecompanies, maintainingahands-onapproachwithalong-term outlookintheirholdings

United Hospice, Inc.

Management-CaraPace,CEO

URL-www.unitedhospiceinc.org

Founded-1988

Description-Itispropelledbyastrongsenseof compassionandpurpose Theircommitmenttogiving individualsinneedsuperiortreatmentisexemplifiedby theirmissionstatement,"HonoringLife,GivingCare, andBringingComfort"

TeleRay

Management-

TimothyKelley,CEO

URL-www.teleray.com

Founded-2020

Description-WithTeleRay,doctors,specialists,andtheir patientsmayeasilyscheduleappointments,sharemedical information,consultinperson,andsavemedicalrecords, includingdiagnosticimaging(DICOM) Enabling worldwideviewing,communication,andsharing wheneverandanywhere,onanydevice.

Management- StefanKrojer,Founder&CEO

URL-www.zukunft-krankenhaus-einkauf.de/zuke-green.com

Founded-2021

Description-ZukeGreenisanetworkandthinktank dedicatedtosustainablehealthcareprocurement To assisthealthcaresupplychainpartnersintheirtransition toanetzero,sustainable,andcirculareconomyisthe goalofZukeGreen

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BIOVIVA USA INC.

REVOLUTIONIZING GENE THERAPY TO SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS AGING

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TTheprocessofaging,previouslyregardedasa naturaluntreatablecondition,hasbeenrecognized asabiologicalprocesswhichismalleable.Atthe cellularlevel,agingcausestheaccumulationofawide varietyofmoleculardamage,calledthehallmarksofaging, thatincreaseovertime.Inthepresentscenario,gene therapyhasemergedasapromisingandeffectivetreatment optionforawiderangeofailments,includingaging.Gene therapyhassuccessfullyshownimpactfulresultsin reversingtheprocessesofaginginmodelorganisms.

Currently,severalcompaniesareharnessingthepotentials ofgenetherapyinseekingcurestosuccessfullyreversing theprocessofaging.Onesuchcompanythatiscompletely tappingthepotentialsofgenetherapyisBioVivaUSAInc BioVivaisdedicatedtoimprovinghealthyhumanlongevity byleveraginggenetherapyforlongerandhealthier lifespans.Moreover,thecompanyisdevelopingcuttingedgegenetherapiesforrevolutionizingpeople’slives.

VenturingonaPromisingPath

Establishedin2015,BioVivaisthebrainchildofElizabeth Parrish.Aleadingvoiceforgeneticcuresand spokespersonforthelifesciences,Parrishisastrong proponentofprogressandeducationfortheadvancementof regenerativemedicineandbasedherMBAthesisaround medicalregulations.

AfterhersonwasdiagnosedwithType1diabetes,she realizedthatseveralpromisingtreatmentswerenotbeing madeavailabletothosewhoneededthemmost.In2015, shereceivedthefirstdualgenetherapytoaddress biologicalaging—therebypavingwayforthebeginningof thegeneticrevolutionandthelaunchofBioViva.Currently, Parrishisspearheadingthecompanyasthe andhas CEO beencontributingtoBioViva'sprofoundsuccess.

GeneTherapyAgainsttheRootCausesofAging

BioVivaisutilizingthelatestmachinelearningalgorithms toformulatehypothesesandvalidatefindings,thereby pavingthewayforoptimalcombinatorialregimens addressingtherootcausesoftheagingprocess.The company’smissionistousegenetherapytoaddressthe deleteriouschangestohumancellsandtoeventually persuadetheFDAthatitistimetomovefroma precautionaryapproachtoaproactiveone.BioVivais currentlyusingtheirproprietaryplatform-theBioKeeper™toanalyzetheresultsfromcutting-edgegenetherapytrials onhumans.

DeliveringtheMissionandtheVision

BioVivaaimstoshortenthedurationbetweensuccessful animalstudiesandthepatientsthatdesperatelyneedthem. Workingwithhumanmedicalstudiesallowsthecompany tovalidatetherapiesthatworkandplantheirlaunchintothe regulatorysystem.Thecompanycapturesbothtraditional biomarkersandagingassociatedbiomarkersthatarenot foundintypicaltrials.Meanwhile,theytalkwithclinicians toensurenecessaryprecautionsaretaken.Theactual therapies—currentlynotonofferintheUSA—are accessiblebyfirst-rateclinicsandmedicalpersonnel.The teamsworktogethertoensurethehighestethicalstandards aswellasaccuratedatamanagementismaintainedtohelp improvegenetherapyasawhole.

BioVivaiscommittedto:

●Creatingthemostrobustgenetherapiestotreatbiological aging

●Bridgingthestakeholderswithbiotechnology

●Facilitatingthedevelopmentoftreatmentsand therapeuticsthroughtheBioVivaplatform

●Creatinganopen-sourceddatabase,designedtobe readilybrowsablebylongevityresearchers.

●Acceleratingthepathtohumantrialsforlife-savinggene therapies.

●Creatingaccessibilitybetweenbiotechnologycompanies, medicalresearchers,andpatients,therebyexpediting researchanddevelopment.

OperatedbyCommittedIndividuals

TheteamofBioVivaisledandguidedbyParrish. Comprisedofdiverseanddedicatedindividuals,theteam understandstheimpactofitsworkandisgiventhefreedom tobecreative.Moreover,theteamworksonaflexible schedulethatfitstheirlifestyles,whilemeetingtheneedsof clientsandthescientificrigordemandedfortheendeavor.

BioVivafostersthenotionthataninnovativecompanyis notdependentonmainstreamthinking.Hence,itattracts ‘out-of-the-box’thinkingstyleswhilewelcomingavariety ofpersonalities.“Feedback is essential, we don't look for my ideal perfection, we look for alignment on a goal and unique insight on how to reach it. The future is for everyone, all groups need to be represented,”statesParrish.

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EvaluatingCrisisandIncorporatingStrategies

TheCOVID-19pandemichighlightedtheimportanceof treatingtheelderlynotonlyagainstindividualconditionsin apalliativemanner,butalsoagainstaginginaproactive one-asagingweakenstheimmunesystem.Enunciatingthe overridingneed,Parrishadds,“Treating aging has the potential to directly address the immune system and could reduce the risk of severe complications from infectious diseases.”

TheCOVID-19pandemicheavilyimpactedthefunctioning andoperationsofeveryindustry Toensuresafety,BioViva allowedallitsemployeestoworkfromhometostaysafe whilemaintainingtheirnormalworkflow Thecompany's laboratoryteamalsoworkedwithareducedstaff.With respecttotheimportanceofremoteworking,Parrish believesworkingfromhomeallowspeopletoworkattheir ownpaceandoftenleadstobettercustomerservice.

Patent-PendingTechnology

BioViva’spatent-pendingtechnologystrivesto revolutionizegenetherapydelivery.Thecompany’s bioinformaticsplatformaimstocontributetohealth predictionsandrecommendations,precisionmedicine,and thediscoveryofnovelbiomarkers.

Thecompanyiscurrentlydevelopingbettergenetherapy vectorsformorenuancedtreatmentsoftheprocessesof aging.Itsfirstresearchprojectwashighlysuccessful—it extendedthehealthylifespanofamouseby41%.A promisingventure,BioVivalooksforwardtoofferingitto aginghumansassoonaspossible.

BriefNoteonFutureofHealthcare

Analyzingthegrowthofthehealthcareindustry,Parrish believesthehealthcareindustryhasnotmatchedthe advancesinmedicaltechnology.Shefurtheraddsthat therapieswillincreasinglyfocusonthecellandlessonthe symptoms.Inaddition,theroleofAIwillincreaseowingto thehugeamountofdatabecomingavailable.

Parrishaddsthatmedicinewillbecomemorepreciseand personalizedaspatientsgaingreateraccesstoinformation abouttheirownbodiesformerlyreservedfortheir physicians.Moreover,dataanalysiswillmakeearlier diagnosispossibleandthereforetherapieswillbemore successful.“We will move away from “sick care” and towards preventive medicine,”sheconcludes.

“Treating aging at the cellular level will lead to a healthier, more productive, and happier world. BioViva is leading the way.”
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EXPLAINED Why 5-Panel Drug Test is Important in Working Spaces?

Drugaddictionintheworkplace

hasbecomeamajorconcern aroundtheworldtoday Thus, drugtestsofcurrentand potentialemployeestoprevent anddetectdrugaddictioninthe workplace.Drugtestingcanaidinthereductionof employeehealthcareexpensesandhelpin boostingemployeemorale,productivity,and performance.The5-paneldrugtestisoneofthe drugteststhatarebecomingprevalentnowadays.

The5-paneldrugtestisthemostcommontypeof drugtestadministeredtoindividualsand companies.AstheDepartmentofTransportation (DOT)spaceandotherFederaltestscommonly use5-paneldrugtests,theyareasplendidsolution forfirmslookingtodevelopareliabledrugtesting program.Forrandomdrugtesting,the5-panel drugtestisoftenused.Itcanbeorderedasalabbasedorfastdrugtest.Itisalsousedbymostnonregulatedenterprises.

Why5-panelDrugTest?

The5-paneldrugtestidentifiesthemajordrug classesinasingleanalysis,areeasytoadminister, rapid,andefficienttouse,andmaydiagnose substancemisuseinunderthreeminutes.They usuallyhavealengthyshelflife,soyoucan alwayshaveacoupleonhandandtrustthatthey’ll bejustasaccurateasofthelast.

AccordingtotheNationalDrug-FreeWorkplace Alliance,approximately74percentofworkers

intakeillegaldrugs.Employeeswhotakedrugs accountforalmost40%ofallworkplacefatalities intheUnitedStates.Thisemphasizesthe significanceofdrugandalcoholtestinginthe workplace.

Procedureforthe5-panelDrugTest

Alldrugtestsfollowthesameprocedure,with eachpanelrepresentingadifferentdrugbeing evaluated.A5-paneldrugscreening,forexample, looksfor5substances.Becauseitscreensforthe5 mostcommonlymisusedsubstances,thestandard 5-paneldrugscreeningurinetestisthemost prevalentandisroutinelyemployedbyprivate businessesandgovernmentagencies.Ittakesat leastonebusinessdayfora5-paneldrugtestto returnnegativefindings.Itmaytakeextra3-5 businessdaystoconfirmanon-negativerapidor regular5-paneltest.

Rulesforthe5-panelDrugTest

Employersmustfollowstrictdrugtesting protocolstomaintaintheintegrityofadrug-free workplace.Theymayaskapplicantswhohave beenofferedconditionaljobsintheUnitedStates totakeadrugtest.Whenmakingemployment announcementsorpostingjobadvertising,they mustmakethisconditionclear.

EmployersintheUnitedStatesmayconduct randomdrugtestingamongtheirpresent employeesaspartoftheirdrug-freeworkplace program.Drugtestingmaybeundertakenif

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theyaresuspectedofdruguse,iftheyhavecompleted drugrehabilitationfollowingapositivedrugtest,oras partofalegallyrequired,routinemedicalexamination.

WithintheUnitedStates,severalrulesapplytodrug testsofthepersonandtheemploymentposition.A drugtest’scomprehensivenessisdeterminedbythe numberofpanelsitcontains.

Thefollowingdrugsarecheckedforina5-panel drugtest:

Marijuana

Marijuana,commonlyknownastetrahydrocannabinol (THC),isbyfarthemostprevalentsubstancefor whichpeopletestpositivefordrugtests.Marijuanais availableinavarietyofforms,includingdriedflower buds,hashoroil,andbakedgoodslikecookiesand brownies.Thefederalgovernmentclassifiescannabis asaschedule1substancewithnotherapeuticvalue.As aresult,THCisstilldetectedinallnormal5-panel drugtests,regardlessofwhetheritislegalina jurisdiction.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine,sometimesknownascoke,isapowerful stimulantthatiscommonlyusedasarecreationaldrug.

It’smadefromthecocoaplant’sleaves,whichare nativetoSouthAmerica.Cocaineiscommonlysoldas awhitepowder,andit’sfrequentlymixedwithother powdersthatseemsimilar,suchasbakingsoda,as filler Thefederalgovernmentclassifiescocaineasa Schedule2drug,havingafarhigherpotentialfor addictionandabusethanSchedule1narcotics.

Amphetamines

Amphetaminesarecommonlyfoundintabletform and,likecocaine,aresusceptibletofakefillersbecause theuserfrequentlycrushesthemforsnorting.Adderall andRitalinaretwoprominenttypesofstimulantsused totreatADDandADHD.Amphetamines,likecocaine, arestimulantsandappetitesuppressants,buttoalesser amount.Amphetamine,likemethamphetamine,isa schedule2substancewithahighpotentialformisuse, whichcanleadtohazardousphysicaldependencyor psychologicaladdiction.

Opiates

Opiatesareusedtomakeheroinandotherprescription medicationslikemorphine.Theycomefromtheopium poppyplant,whichisnativetoSoutheastAsia.Opiates causetheusertofeeleuphoricandrelievepain.They canbeinjected,snorted,orsmoked.Physicaland psychologicaladdictionsarebothquitestrong.

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Becausetherearesomany varieties,someofwhichare lawfullyusedinmedicine,the DEAschedulesthemdifferently Forexample,heroinisclassifiedas aschedule1drug,whereas Vicodinisclassifiedasaschedule 3substance.

Phencyclidine/PCP

Phencyclidine,popularlyknownas PCPorangeldust,isanallowed animaltranquilizerthatis frequentlystolenormanufactured illegallyinlaboratories.It’s availableasaclear,yellowish liquidorasapowder.Snorting, smoking,andinjectingPCPareall commonmethodsof administration.Thesideeffects includehazardoushallucinations andlong-termusecanleadto schizophrenia-likesymptoms.The federalgovernmentclassifiesPCP asacategory2substance.

Thedrugslistedabovearesomeof themostoftenmisusedsubstances thatNationalDrugScreeningwill lookforduringa5-paneldrugtest. Employersandindividualscanget urineandhairtestinganywhere aroundthecountry A5-paneldrug testcandetectthefollowing medicationsinurine4-7daysafter usage,whilea5-panelhairtestcan identifythemupto90daysafter use.

5-panelDrugTestvs.10-panel DrugTest

The10-paneldrugtestcanbean alternativetoa5-paneldrugtest. Justlikethe5-paneldrugtest,the 10-paneldrugtestlooksfortenof themostcommonlymishandled prescribedmedicinesintheUS. Althougha10-paneldrugtestcan beperformedusingbloodorother

bodilyfluids,urinetestsarethe mostcommon.

Theamountofsubstances testedforisthekeydistinction between5-paneland10-panel drugtests.Asaresult,a5-panel drugtestmaydetectthefive mostcriminalcompounds,and a10-paneldrugtestcandetect tendistinctillegalchemicalsin thepatient’ssystem.

A10-paneldrugtestcan identifythefollowingrestricted drugs.

Amphetamines

CocaineMetabolites

MarijuanaMetabolites(THC)

Opiates

Phencyclidine(PCP)

Barbiturates

Benzodiazepines

Methadone

Methaqualone

Propoxyphene

Itisimportantforemployersto screenforthesedrugsduringa 5-paneldrugtestbecausethey arethemostwidelyabusedand hazardous.Intakeofthese substancescanposeariskto theproductivityandstabilityof usersandtheworkplaceitself.

FAQsabout5-paneldrug testing

Whatisthereliabilityofdrug testresults?

Averifiedpositiveresultalmost guaranteesthatthespecified medicationispresentinthe materialataconcentration.

HowquicklywillIbeableto passaurinedrugtest?

Userswhouselessthantwicea weekmaytestpositivelyfor1-3 days.Amoderatedruguser(who usesseveraltimesperweek)can testpositive7–21daysaftertheir lastusage.Aheavydruguser’s urinemighttestpositiveforup toamonthaftertheirlastusage.

Whatarethedrugdetection windowsinurine?

Urinedrugtestingdetection timesvarydependingonthetype andbrandofurinedrugtestkit usedaswellasthedrugbeing testedfor.Althoughdrugsare onlydetectableforupto72 hoursafterlastuseonaurine drugtest,exceptforcannabis, whichcansometimesbe detectedforupto30daysor longer

HowfrequentlymayIget testedfordrugs?

Thefrequencywithwhichyou maybesubjectedtoadrugtestis normallydeterminedbyyour employmentcontractand companyrules.Itfrequently dependsonthejobyouplayat workandthehazardsthatcome withit.

Isthe5-paneldrugtest affectedbythemenstrual cycle?

Yes,the5-panelurinetestcould becontaminatedbyaurinetest takenduringamenstrualcycle.

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TECHNOLOGY CORP.

THRiViNG WiTH NOVEL IMMUNOTHERAPY PLATFORM

Withthedevelopmentofcheckpoint

inhibitors,monoclonalantibodies, CAR-Tcells,andcancervaccines, immunotherapyhasemergedasoneofthemost advancedtreatmentareas.Immunotherapeutics willbeadriverinthenextwaveoftreatment solutions,andoneoftheleadingcompanies thatisworkingtodevelopimmunotherapybasedvaccinesandtreatmentsisBioVaxys.

TheNextWaveofImmunotherapeutics

BioVaxyswasfoundedin2018aroundanovel oncologyplatformbasedonthescientifically establishedconceptofimmunesystem activationbyhaptenizationoftumorantigens. Theplatform,developedbyclinicaloncologist andBioVaxysChiefMedicalOfficerDavid Berd,M.D.,whileatThomasJefferson University,yieldedproven‘first-generation’ vaccineswithextensivePhaseIandPhaseII clinicaldatainover660melanomaandovarian cancerpatients.BioVaxysleveragedthisfirstgenerationtechnologyplatformtocreatethe nextgenerationofmoreadvancedtumor vaccineswhichformthecoreofitsproduct portfolio.In2020,thecompanywasacquired byLionsBayMiningCorp.andsubsequently becameBioVaxysTechnologyCorp.(CSE: BIOV)(FRA:5LB)(OTCQB:BVAXF).

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HaptenizedProteinPlatform

BioVaxysisaclinical-stageimmunotherapycompanythat developsnovelapproachestoharnessTcellstotreatcancer andtodetectandpreventemerginginfectiousdiseases.Its haptenizedproteinplatformflagstumorcellsorviral proteinsfordestructionbytheimmunesystem.The platformalsooffersbroadapplicationstocreateprecision immunotherapiesinoncologyforarangeoftumortypesas wellasnovelvaccinesanddiagnosticsforemergingviral diseases,suchascoronaviruses.BioVaxyshasthreelead programs:

Ÿ BVX-0918:Animmunotherapeuticvaccineforovarian cancerenteringphaseIintheEU

Ÿ BVX-0320:AhighlypromisingvaccineforSARS-CoV-2

Ÿ CoviDTH©:Apotentialgame-changingandrapid,lowcost,accurateCOVID-19diagnosticmeasuringTcell immunityusingdelayed-typehypersensitivity(DTH)

Currently,therearenoviabletherapeuticoptionsfor treatingthelaterstagesofovariancanceranditisdifficult todiagnoseatanearlyandtreatablestage.BioVaxys’ solutiontothisunmetneedisthedevelopmentofBVX0918,apotentialvaccinefortreatingrefractoryStageIII andStageIVovariancancer.Asignificantnumberof patientswhoarediagnosedwithovariancancerareStage IIIorStageIV,thetargetpopulationforBVX-0918.

SARS-CoV-2S-SpikeProteinVaccineandScreening

TheemergencycrisisoftheCOVID-19pandemic compelledmanyhealthcarecompaniestoexplorepotential solutions.Duringtheearlystagesofthepandemic,much discussionfocusedontheneedtogenerateanantibody responsetotheSARS-CoV-2spikeprotein.Sincethen,one conclusionfromthescientificcommunityisthecritical importanceofstimulatinglong-term,persistent,SARSCoV-2specificT-cellimmuneresponseswhileneutralizing antibodiesareobservedtodecaypost-vaccination. BioVaxys’responsehasbeentwofold:1)leveragingits haptenizedproteinplatformtodevelopahaptenizedSARSCoV-2S-spikeproteinvaccineand2)thedevelopmentof CoviDTH©,alow-costscreeningtool.

BioVaxysrecentlydiscoveredthatBVX-0320activated CD4+helperTcellsandCD8+killerTcellsthatexpress theactivationmarkers,CD69andCD25.Thisresult indicatedthatimmunizationwithBVX-0320stimulates immunesystemmemory‘helper’T-cellsandkillerTcells. CD4+T-cellsarecrucialinachievingaregulated,effective

Founder,PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer

immuneresponsetoviralpathogensandarecentralto adaptiveimmuneresponses.Generatedfollowingan immuneresponse,memory‘helper’CD4+T-cellsretain informationaboutthevirus,whichenablesthemtorespond rapidlyafterviralexposure.CD8+Tcellscankillcells infectedbythevirus,therebystoppingviralreplicationin thosecells.TheCompanyalsorecentlyannouncedamajor sponsoredresearchcollaborationwithTheOhioState UniversitythatwillfurtherleverageBioVaxys’haptenized viralantigenplatformtechnologytohelpcreateauniversal pan-sarbecovirusvaccinethatcouldpotentiallyprevent additionalemergentvariants.

CurrenttestsofimmunitytoSARS-CoV-2detectantibody response.However,Tcell-mediatedimmunityisequallyor moreimportant,withpersistencethatcanlastforyears, whileantibodyresponsewanesinmonths.CoviDTH©isa low-cost,disposable,point-of-carescreeningtoolthat administersapurified,recombinant,non-infectiveSARSCoV-2Sspikeproteinundertheskinandproducesa delayed-typehypersensitivity(DTH)reactionwithinhours. TheDTHreaction,aslightrednessoftheskin,can determinethepresenceofTcellsthatproduceimmunity againstSARS-CoV-2.

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ATeamofDedicatedProfessionals

ThefoundersandtheseniormanagementteamofBioVaxys possessdecadesofexperienceinclinicaloncology,medical research,privateequity,andbiopharmacommercial development.Includedintheircollectivebackgrounds,the BioVaxysteamhasantiviralandanticancertherapeutics developmentandcommercializationexperience.This includesbeinginstrumentalinfounding,funding,and operatingmultiplelifesciencecompaniesinthesefields.

EverymemberoftheBioVaxysteamisequallyinvolvedin strategicdecision-makingandR&Dplanning.Additionally, thecompanyhasrecentlyexpandeditsteamtoincludetop talentintheregulatory,CMC,andbio-manufacturingfields, aswellasaworld-classscientificadvisoryteamof virologists,clinicaloncologists,andimmunologists.

EverymemberofBioVaxysisfocusedonthecommongoal ofdevelopinglife-savingtherapeuticsanddiagnostics,with theteamworkingtodeliversolutionsforpatientswith advancedrefractoryovariancancerandtheglobal populationthatneedsprotectionfromSARS-CoV-2,its emergingvariants,andothersarbecoviruses.

FutureoftheHealthcareIndustry

COVID-19wasamajorawakeningforunpreparedand complacentworldgovernments,healthcarepractitioners, andtheglobalpopulation.Itisauniversalfactthatthe existingvirusescanandwillmutateintounknowngenetic combinations.Also,theremightbeanemergenceofother newdiseasesorpandemicsinthefutureduetoairtravel, populationgrowth,andincreasedclosecontactwithanimal vectors.Strivingtocombattheseadversities,BioVaxys aimstobepreparedforsuchemergenciesthroughits ongoingdevelopmentoftherapeuticanddiagnostic solutions.

“All of us–biopharma, politicians, academia and society, must continue our work in the eld, even if we are able to eradicate SARSCoV-2.”
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Top 10 mHealth apps

Your Personal Health Companion

Theworldofhealthcareisevolvingrapidly,and

mobilehealth(mHealth)appshaveemergedas powerfultoolsthatarerevolutionizinghowwe approachhealthcare.Withtheincreasingadoptionof smartphonesandtechnologicaladvancements,mHealth appsarereshapingthehealthcarelandscapeand empoweringindividualstotakecontroloftheirwellbeing.Fromfitnessandnutritiontoremotepatient monitoringandmentalhealthsupport,theseappsare enhancingaccessibility,improvingpatientoutcomes,and transforminghowwemanageourhealth.Inthisblog,we willexplorethetop10mHealthappsthatsignificantly impactthehealthcareindustryandourday-to-daylives.

1.GoogleFit

●Type:Coaching&trackingphysicalfitness

●Availability:Android&iOS

Itwon'tbeanysurprisetoknowthatGoogleFitis numberoneonthelistofmHealthapps.GoogleFitisa fitnesstrackingandcoachingplatformwhoseprimary purposeistohelpindividualsleadhealthierlivesby monitoringtheirphysicalactivitiesandproviding valuableinsights.GoogleFitintegratesseamlesslywith variouswearabledevices.Additionally,itoffers personalizedgoal-settingandfitnessplansthatyoucan followaccordingtoyourlifestyle.

2.PreventionTaskForce

●Type:ResearchandQuality

●Availability:Android&iOS

ThePreventionTaskForceappis medicalsoftwarethatallows primarycareclinicianstofindthe bestresourcesfortheirpatient's individualrequirementseasily. Healthcarepractitionerscanquickly accessaplethoraofscreening, counseling,andmedicationoptions byjustenteringpatientinformation. Healthcareworkersandinstitutions canrequestaccesstotheapp'srobust API,whichallowsthemto incorporateitsfeaturesintotheir existingsystems.

3.BlueStarDiabetes

●Type:Chronicdisease management

●Availability:Android&iOS

BlueStarDiabetesstandsasthe foremostrecommendationfrom physiciansworldwide,servingasthe ultimatesolutionforeffective diabetesmanagementthat encompasseseveryaspectofthe treatmentprocess.BlueStarDiabetes empowersyoutotakechargeof yourhealth,suchasbymaintaining andtrackingyourfitnessactivities, measuringbloodglucoselevels,and findingtherighttreatments.

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4.AURA

●Type:Remotemonitoring

●Availability:Android&iOS

AURAenablespatientstoperform bloodpressuremeasurementsontheir ownwhileeasilytransferringcrucial datatotheirhealthcarepractitioners. Tomeetthedifferentdemandsof peoplewithhealthissuessuchaspoor eyesight,hearingimpairment,limited vision,motorrestrictions,and difficultiesconcentrating,the developerscreatedabeautifuland user-friendlyinterface.Userscan easilyconveycriticalinformationto theirtrustedhealthcareprovidersby scanningtheQRcode.

5.

ShopWell

●Type:Healthyliving

●Availability:Android&iOS

ShopWellrevolutionizesthewayyou eat,enablingyoutoalignyourhealthy foodchoiceswithyouruniquelifestyle andaspirations.Theappmeticulously analyzestheinformation,generatinga

tailoredselectionofrecipesand recommendationsthatperfectlysuit yourneeds.Whetheryouareglutenfree,pregnant,dealingwithanemia, highcholesterol,ormanagingdiabetes, theapphasallthedietplansforyou. Allyouneedtodoisenteryourdetails, andyou'llgetacustomizedplanasper yourcondition.

6.Calm

●Type:Mentalhealth

●Availability:Android&iOS

Calmisrecognizedasoneofthetop10 mHealthappsandholdsaprominent positionasanundisputedleaderand laureateofmultipleawardsinsleep andmeditationapplications.Itisthe bestoptionforbothnewcomersand seasonedpractitionerslookingto reducestressandanxiety.Calm providesanall-encompassingplatform withplentyoffeaturesandavibrant community.Calmisdividedintotwo sections:sleepandmindfulness. Meanwhile,themindfulnessareais brimmingwithresources,including stressandanxietyreductionstrategies,

attentionenhancementpractices,and muchmore.

7.Talkspace

●Type:Mentalhealth

●Availability:Android&iOS

TheydesignedTalkspaceintending toconnectindividualsinneedof mentalhealthprofessionalswiththe righttherapists.ThroughTalkspace, patientscangetconnectedwiththeir chosentherapist.Itprovidesawide rangeoftherapeuticservices, includingindividualandcouple therapy,teentherapy,helpfor veteransandtheLGBTQ+ community,aswellaspsychiatric diagnosis.Furthermore,Talkspace caterstobusinessesbyofferinga specializedplanthataimstoreduce anxietyandstresswhileenhancing productivity.

8.

WebMD

●Type:Symptomchecking

●Availability:Android&iOS

WebMDoffersacomprehensive rangeoffeaturesthatextendfar beyondasymptomchecker,although thisremainsitscentralservice.By enteringessentialpersonal information,yougainaccessto valuableresources.However,the benefitsofWebMDextendwell beyonditscorefunction.WebMD distinguishesitselfbyofferinga comprehensivesuiteof functionalitiesthatcatertothe diverseneedsofitsusers,ensuringa trulyenrichingandempowering healthcareexperience.

9.PEPID

●Type:Clinicalanddiagnostic

●Availability:Android&iOS

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PEPIDrevolutionizesthe diagnosticprocessforparamedics andemergencyroomphysicians, enablingfasterandmoreaccurate patientassessments.PEPID empowershealthcare professionalstoswiftlyaccess vitalinformation.Byinputting symptoms,usersunlock diversifiedinformationsuchas comprehensiveinsightson potentialconditions,treatment options,apillidentificationtool, drugallergyassessments,an interactionchecker,and instructivevideosshowcasing medicalproceduresand examinations.

10.UpToDate

●Type:Clinicaldecisionsupport

●Availability:Android&iOS

UpToDatestandsastheultimateapp forhealthcarepractitioners, providingthemwithcomprehensive knowledgebasedonsymptoms, conditions,treatmentplans,drug interactions,priormedicalhistory, andallergies.Inaddition,users receivetimelyalertsconcerning essentialnewsandhavethefreedom toselectspecifictopicsofinterest forexclusivenotifications.Withthis UpToDate,concludesourlistofthe top10mHealthapps.

Webelievethisarticleonthe top10mHealthappshas providedyouwithvaluable insightsintotheinnovative worldofmobilehealthand howtheseappsare revolutionizinghealthcare. Byexploringthefeaturesand benefitsoftheseapps,you cantakecontrolofyour healthandwell-beingwith justafewtapsonyour smartphone.Stayinformed andempoweredbyregularly visitingourblog,wherewe continuetobringyouthe latestinformationonawide rangeoftopics.

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Kilo Health

Pioneering Digital Health and Wellness with Innovative Solutions

Intoday’sscenario,technologyhas

tremendouslyfacilitatednumerous verticalsofhumanlife.From networking,communicationtohealth andwellness,technological advancementshavebenefittedin solvingproblemswithanundeniable amountofconvenience.Several industriesareevolvingeverydayto meetandcatertothechanging requirementsinducedbydigitaland remotetechnology.Onesuchindustry thathasbeengreatlybenefittedbythe adventoftechnologyanddigitization isthehealthcareandwellnesssector Overthepastfewyears,thesectorhas undergonerapidgrowth—pavingway fornumerouscompaniestoleverage varioustechnologicalinnovations.

Anillustriousexampleofcompanies harnessingtechnologicalprogressis KiloHealth.Foundedwiththeintent topromotethedevelopmentoflifestyle interventionsforimprovingpeople’s qualityoflife,itaimstoprevent, manage,andtreatvarioushealth conditionswiththehelpof technologicalinnovation.Onthe globalscale,KiloHealthisrecognized asoneoftheleadingdigitalhealthand wellnesscompanies.

KiloHealthisthebrainchildofTadas Burgailawhofoundedthecompanyin 2013.Tadasisrecognizedasaleader whoisalwaysastepaheadwiththe bestsolutionCurrently,hespearheads

KiloHealthastheCEOandpropelsit togreatheightswithnewideasand innovations.Underhisleadership,the companyhasgrownfromasmallteam toconstitutingover500employees.

PremierDigitalHealthandWellness

KiloHealthisapremierdigitalhealth andwellnesscompany.Itworksto bringthehealthcareandwellness industryintoaneweraofbuildingthe nextgenerationofwellnesstechnology andbusinessproducts.Thecompany hasanappetiteforopportunities,new ideas,andthecapacitytoaccelerate innovativecompaniesandproductsvia establishedbusinessdevelopment, technology,andmarketingplatforms.

Althoughamajorityofitsclientsare locatedintheUS,thecompany’sclient portfoliocanbefoundin232countries andterritoriesworldwide.KiloHealth showsenormouspotentialforoffering anunprecedentedlevelofsupportfor creativethinkersandinnovators workingondesigningthenextgreat digitalhealthproduct.Thecompany’s innovativetechnologyandeffective digitalmarketingfunctionalityhas madeitpossibletoofferitsservicesto awiderbaseofclients.

KeennessforAccelerating Entrepreneurship

Whilepioneeringinthedigitalhealth

andwellnessindustry,KiloHealthis alsogeneratingsuccessopportunities forentrepreneurship.Itisproviding severalopportunitiesforfutureleaders tocommencetheircareersinthehealth andwellnessindustry.KiloHealth’s latestpursuitisitsCo-foundinitiative thatwasdesignedtotargetstartupsand buddingentrepreneurs.Underthis initiative,thecompanyaspiresto enablematureentrepreneurstobuild healthtechstartupsfastbyutilizingthe advantagesoftheKiloHealthbusiness development,technology,and marketingplatform.

Overthepastfewmonths,the companyhasinvestedimmenselyinto othertechstartups.Itisalsoseeking moreopportunitiestoaccelerate innovativestartupsinthesame industry.The‘KiloHealthAcademy’is asupportplatformforentrepreneurs andstartups.Itwascreatedtoprovide anopportunitytopeopleforgettinga headstartontheirindividualtech careerpathinthedigitalhealthand wellnesssector.

LeveragingRemoteInteractions

TheonsetoftheCOVID-19pandemic resultedinamassivetransitionto digitalization.Thistransitioninduced advancementsincommunication technologyandstreamlinedtheuseof remoteinteractionsinamore convenientandproductivemanner The

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“Kilo Health provides unparalleled opportunities for entrepreneurial talents and visionaries to build digital health products of the future.”

easieraccesstoremote communicationsbenefittedthehealth andwellnessindustryasmorepeople couldseekconsultationsforhealthrelatedqueriesirrespectiveoftheir locations.

Moreover,asseveralailmentsdidnot requirein-persontreatmentsand diagnosis,peoplewithchronic illnessescouldconsulttheexpertiseof healthcareprofessionalsfromthe comfortoftheirhomes.Leveragingthe benefitsofremoteinteractionsand accessibilities,KiloHealthisalso pioneeringinprovidingenhancedand improveddigitalwellnessand healthcareservices.Thecompanyhas currentlyjoinedtheDigital TherapeuticsAlliancetohelpbuildthe futureofhealthcare.

PursuitofNewOpportunities

Seekingnewopportunitiesandideas,

KiloHealthisinpursuitofdeveloping anddesigningitsownuniquedigital healthandwellnessproducts. Currently,thecompanyendorsesa strongportfolioofwell-performing productsinthedigitalhealthand wellnessmarket.Moreover,its productsareusedbymillionsof customersaroundtheworld—withthe teamofKiloHealthanticipatingan increaseinthefigureasthecompany continueswithitsdevelopmentof innovativedigitalhealthtools.Along withitsprimaryfocusondesigning innovativedigitaltoolsforhealthand wellness,theteamofKiloHealthis simultaneouslyfocusingoncreating productsthatcouldhelppeople managetheirchronichealthconditions.

AnticipatingFutureLeadership

Inrecentyears,thedigitalizationof wellnessandhealthproductshas exploded.Itprovidednewmeansthat

mightallowtacklingvarioushealthrelatedissuesandfindingapproachable alternativestoofferpeopleabetter chancetoattainwell-being.

Overthepastfewyears,KiloHealth hasemergedasoneofthefastestgrowingdigitalhealthandwellness companiesintheworld.Thecompany hassuccessfullyscaleditsrevenue sinceitsinception.Itfurtherplansto upscalethebusinessbydoublingits revenueintheupcomingyearsand generatingalargeramountofincome. TheteamofKiloHealthanticipates profoundgrowthinthenextfewyears. Moreover,thecompanyaimsto becomealeaderinitsindustrywhile beingcountedamongthedignifiedand preferredhealthcompaniesinthe world.

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Top 10

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES IN COLORADO

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pharmaindustryquicklytookthecenterstage allovertheworldduringCOVID19pandemic.It isexpectedthatpharmaindustrywillcontinue positivegrowthinupcomingdecadesaswell.Tapping intotheplethoraofopportunities,pharmaceutical companiesareofferingpatientswiththebest-in-class healthcareservices.Pharmaceuticalcompaniesin Colorado,inparticular,areshowingcontinuousgrowth sincethepastfewyears.Herearethetop10 pharmaceuticalcompaniesinColoradothatare dominatingtheindustrywiththeirinnovativeofferings.

Headquarters:FortCollins,CO

OrganizationType:Non-profit

TolmarInc.hasresearchorientedscientists,chemistand engineerswhohavedevelopedanextensiveportfolioof pharmaceuticalproducts.Theportfolioincludesbroadline ofdermatologyproductsandpalliativetreatmentfor advancedprostatecancers.Itservesimportantneedsof patientsthroughoperatingmanufacturingofgenericandinlicensedmedicines.Tolmarpartnerswithindustrialleaders tomaketheirproductsgloballyaccessibleandavailableto everypatient.

Revenue:$120.0M

Foundedin:2009

2.AytuBioScience

Revenue:$27.6M

1.TolmarInc.
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Foundedin:2015

Headquarters:Englewood,CO

OrganizationType:Public

AytuBioScienceisoneofthemediumscalepharmaceutical companiesinColoradoandfocusedondevelopingproducts forredox-modulatedconditions.Initially,itwas concentratedonmalesexualdysfunctionsforexample prematureejaculation,erectiledysfunctionorlowlibido andothermaleinfertilityproblems.However,nowits productscovercriticalurologicalconditionslikekidney stone,urinarytractinfections,bladdercontrolproblems, etc.

3.TheSequencingCenter

Revenue:$18.8M

Foundedin:2016

Headquarters:FortCollins,CO

OrganizationType:Private

TheSequencingCentreisbasicallyanextgeneration genomesequencingcompany.Itformsalliancewithother scientificresearchorganizationstoperformresearch regardingbacterial,viralandhuman-orientedprojects.The companycreatesgenomedatamanagementforseveral bioinformaticsandclinicalorganizationssothatdesigning ofresearchingenomesequencingwouldbeaffordable.

4.DenverSprings

Revenue:$18.0M

Foundedin:2017

Headquarters:Englewood,CO

OrganizationType:Private

DenverSpringsisoneofthetopmostpharmaceutical companiesinColoradothatprovidescontinuousmental healthandaddictiontreatment.Working24/7,itstreatment planincludesone-on-onecounselingwithpsychiatrist, familyeducationprograms,andyoucanparticipatein grouptheoriesaswell.Theassessmentteamevaluates symptoms,behaviorsandexperiencesofpatientsto

determinesuitablecomprehensiveplanforthem.Denver Springsoffersappointmentserviceoverthephone,faceto faceinpersonorviasecurevideoconferencingaswell.

5.GoodDayPharmacy

Revenue:$14.8M

Foundedin:1984

Headquarters:Loveland,CO

OrganizationType:Private

GoodDayPharmacyisanindependentlyownedlocal pharmaceuticalcompany.Itofferslongtermtertiarycare treatmentandprovidesexpertstotakecareofprescription medications.Frombreastpumpstowheelchairs,‘goodday pharmacy’providesallmedicalequipment.Alongwithflu shotsandvaccinationforchildrenandadults,itcontributes todevelopmentofservicesfordisabledpatients. Surprisingly,thecompanylooksafteryourpetsaswelland includespainmanagementforthem.

6.PharmaCCX

Revenue:$3.7M

Foundedin:2017

Headquarters:Lafayette,CO

OrganizationType:Private

PharmaCCXisanindependentmediumpharmaceutical companythatprovidesthird-partytechnologyplatform focusingoncologydrugmarket.Here,partiescannegotiate dynamicallywithcustomersbasedonscientificevidence andeconomicanalysisofpharmaciesmarket.Thecompany hasbroadlevelofexperienceinfinance,pharma,business andtechthatitispoisedwithreadytofacerarechallenges. Itissavingpatient’slivesbyincreasingtheiraccessto promisingtherapies.

7.QualityBiomedical

Revenue:$2.9M

Foundedin:2019

Headquarters:Boulder,CO

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OrganizationType:Private

QualityBiomedicalprovidesexpertiseandtechnologyto improveservicemanagementprogramsforcustomers.It helpshealthcareproviderstoobtainoperationalefficiency attertiaryandquaternarycarehospitals.Thecompany leveragesmoderntechnologieslikeremotepatient monitoring,5Genableddevices,wearabledevices,etc.to managebetterequipmentservicesandlogistics.Itis creatingone-stopmanagedservicesolutiontodealwith supplychainchallengesandmakingworkfloweasyfor healthcareproviders.

8.

FlagshipBiosciences

Revenue:$2.9M

Foundedin:2009

Headquarters:Broomfield,CO

OrganizationType:Private

FlagshipBiosciencesisdedicatedtoimprovehealthand safetyofpatientsbypioneeringprominenttissueimage analysiswithclinicalsupport.Itsdiagnosticserviceshelp pharmaceuticalcompaniesdevelopthesolutiontotreat challengingmedicalconditionslikementalretardation, congenitalmalformations,etc.Thecompanyprovides digitalpathologyimagesforcreatingelectronicrecordof patientssothattheycanviewandshareimagesforfurther treatment.

9.SmartTab

Revenue:$2.5M

Foundedin:2016

Headquarters:Denver,CO

OrganizationType:Private

SmartTabisoneoftheprominentdigitalpharmaceutical companiesinColorado.Itdevelopsmonitoringsystemsfor wirelessdrugdeliveries.Thecompanyconsistsofingestible capsuleofsmartpolymeractuator,microprocessor,and activeingredients.SmartTabprovidesthreetypesofdrug deliverysystemsnamely,TargetTab™,InjectTab™and MultiTab™.Itisactiveincontributingpeculiartherapiesto improvepatientoutcomesandcompliances.

10.Skindroid

Revenue:$2.0M

Foundedin:2014

Headquarters:Broomfield,CO

OrganizationType:Private

Skindroidisamedicaltechnologycompanythatoffers clinicallabtestingservicestopersonalwellness-oriented consumers.Itleveragesadvancedanalyticalsystemsto getinvolvedwithhealthcareprovidersandother pharmaceuticalcompanies.Thecompanycontributesto contributingclinicallabtestingservicesforcritically injuredpatients. Moreover,itmanufacturesand distributesskinbiosensorsforwearabledevicestobring morecomfortforpatient.

Healthcaremanagementisasensibletopicworldwide andisatthecoreoflivingthingsexistence.International InstitutionslikeWorldHealthOrganization(WHO) grantsaffordableloanstomembercountriestopromote pharmaindustry.Manypharmaindustriesareflourishing inColoradonowadays.Wehopethisarticlegivesyou theusefulinformationregardingtoppharmaceutical companiesinColorado.

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TeleRay

Cutting-Edge Telehealth Platform offering HIPAA-Compliant Communications

Theglobalpandemic resultedin overwhelming concernswithin everysectorand sphere—especiallyin thehealthcareindustry.Followingthe unprecedentedscenariosinducedby COVID-19,telehealthplatformsrose tosignificance.Theseplatformsnot onlyhelpedmaintainintact communicationsbetweenpatientsand healthcareprofessionals,butalso servedasefficientmedicalfacilitators forthosepatientswhowereatlowriskandhigh-risk.Duetotheir convenienceandeasyaccessibility, theseplatformshelpedtunedownthe overwhelmingenvironmentinduced bythepandemicandbecamea widespreadmeansofhealthcare communications.Withlatest technologicalincorporations,the telehealthplatformsalsobecame efficientreservoirsofstoringand accessingmedicalandhealthcare relatedinformation.

Currently,varioustelehealthplatforms areofferinguniqueapproachesfor effectiveandefficientcommunications andwideraccesstohealthcare facilities.Withseamlesslyintegrate-

ablesoftware,TeleRayisacuttingedgeplatformthatutilizesunique featuresandcapabilitieswhile maintainingasimplelayoutand intuitiveworkflow.Itisaneasy-toimplementtelehealthplatformthat wasestablishedafewmonthspriorto thepandemic.Aweb-basedplatform, itallowsforHIPAA-compliant communicationsbetween professionalsandpatientsonall levels.TeleRayisthefirstplatformof itskindtounifythecapabilitiesof face-to-facecommunicationand displayresults(reports,labs)along withtheprimarydiagnostictoolin healthcare,radiologyimages.This createsamoreholisticviewofthe patientwithallrelevantdataand images.

ExpansiveTargetBase

TeleRay'sclientbaseincludesanysize professional—fromasingledentistor generalpractitionertakingdigitalxraysandultrasoundstomajor institutions.Inseveralcases,TeleRay isabletoeliminatemultiplevendors withvariedofferingsandprovidea singleplatformwithunified capabilitiesfora70%reductionin costwhileensuringHIPAA

compliance.Ifusedcorrectly,it provesmuchmoreefficientforany medicalsitewithminimumhassleand costandcanalsobecomearevenue positiveplatform.

SpearheadedbyProficientMind

AtthecoreofTeleRay,Timothy Kelleyspearheadsthecompanyasthe ChiefExecutiveOfficer.Hemanaged allofthedifferentpersonalitiesto haveacongruentteamandgood companyculture.“Everyone's problemisyourproblem,soyouhave toknowalittleabouteveryaspectof thebusinessfromdevelopment, intellectualproperty,finance,HR,and more.It'sadailychallenge!”acclaims Timothy

Alongsideundertakingseveralcrucial responsibilities,Timothyalsoensures maintainingintactmotivationamong theteammembers.Accordingtohim, whenthemissionisclear,understood, andwellacceptedbytheteam, motivationcomeseasy. Hisconcept ofidealcompanycultureiswhereall workersknowtheirplacewithout havingtobemicromanaged.TeleRay harborstheideologyofpeoplebeing independentandactingasiftheyare

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smallbusinessowners.The companyfollowsDalio'sPrinciples oftransparencyandopentalkwhile ensuringeveryonehasavoice.

ComprehensiveClient Satisfaction

TeleRayensuresmaintaining optimumclientsatisfaction.The companytakesampletimeto understandtheproblemsofits clients,trainsthemhowtouseits toolsforresolvingtheproblems, andfollowsuptoensureitisbeing utilized.Timothyassertsthat TeleRaycustomersbuildthe

company'stechnologyroadmapfor thefuture.Customersknowtheir problemsandthatTeleRayknows howtocreatetoolstofixthem.

AnalyzingandScrutinizing Evolutions

Timothyassertsthatthepandemic vastlyimpactedseveral corporationsandhowtheyproceed withbusiness,treatemployees,and lookatareasofpotentialgrowthor failurewithmorescrutinydueto potentialloomingdisastersfrom economictoclimate.Various sectors,suchashospitalityand

“ We know that if we do this right,we have a serious chance at changing healthcare for at least a generation and ability to save many lives.”
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tourism,succumbedovernight withdirect-to-consumerand mailorderexploding.Froman operationalandfunctional perspective,thesustenanceofa companywasdependentonthe business,culture,andflexibility fromatechnologicalcapability Asaresult,platformssuchas Zoomandtoolssuchas TeleRayintelehealththrived.

UpscalingthroughGlobal Crisis

Althoughtheglobalpandemic resultedinmassivedisruptions acrossseveralindustries,it servedasatransformative stretchforTeleRay.Attheend oftheday,patientsare consumersandcanmake decisions.Numerouspatients realizedtheydonothaveto missadayofworkforhavinga radiologyprocedureand consultation.Medicalsites provedefficientandsaferwith keepingsickandhealthy

patientsathomewhodidnot requireanin-personvisit.

Beingapartofthetelehealth industry,TeleRaywenttoa missionsaleapproachof teachingsitesalltheimportant nuancesofinitializinga telehealthortelemedicineplan. Fromcompliancetoefficiency andproperreimbursement,it teachesthebestpracticesevery day Thecompanyalsocreated moreeducationalvideos, broughtonnewadvisors,and organizeditsmessagingfrom socialtocollateralmaterials.

EquilibriumofTechand Innovation

Innovationistheusefulnessof aninvention.Basedonthis notion,TeleRayseekstocreate simpleinterfacesthatcan accomplishcomplextasks.Its technologyisstrongand complex.Thecompany educatesitscustomersto

practiceadaptationinsteadof adoptionasadaptingimplies improvingacurrentworkflow toamoreefficienttechnology.

AccordingtoTimothy, technologyhasprovidedthe capabilitytobettercollaborate withlargerteamsseamlessly. Sharingofinformationand higherlevelsofcommunication actasthedriversoffaster growth.Technologies,although non-compliantinhealthcare, suchasemail,facetime,Zoom, iPhonesandothers,contribute tobettercommunicationaslong asanindividualcanstay focused.Intheeraof technologicaladvent,TeleRay addstobettercommunication andcollaborationinhealthcare.

EnvisioningLatest Incorporations

TeleRay'sfastest-growing technologyenablesliveweb streamingofanymodalitysuch asultrasoundtoaqualified physician.Thecompanyis planningtoaddmore capabilitiestocommunicate, record,andsharewithallEMRs andPACSwithnewlab technologies.Thiswillfurther helpmajorhospitalsandtheir surroundingcommunityof healthcarespecialistsand providersbecomemoreefficient withbetteroutcomesfor patients—TeleRay'sprimary goal.

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