John Yoon Named Managing Director in Asia-Pacific Region

OAK BROOK, Illinois, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Joint Commission International (JCI) is pleased to announce John Yoon, MBA, as JCI’s managing director of the Asia-Pacific Region. In this role, he is responsible for developing relationships between JCI and health care organizations, governments, medical societies and industry clients in their efforts to reduce risk and improve health outcomes.

John Yoon, MBA

Yoon joined JCI in January 2017. With more than 13 years of experience in health care and finance, he brings a wealth of knowledge in leading large-scale projects, as well as financial and operational consulting for health care systems and cross-border businesses.

Prior to his role with JCI, Yoon was Philips Healthcare’s regional director of Southeast Asia and head of Philips Capital at the Asia-Pacific office in Singapore. In these positions, he led large-scale hospital projects, capital asset financing and turnkey equipment solutions to governments and health care organizations across Asia. He also has managed a multi-specialty spine surgery and rehabilitation hospital as the general manager at Mubadala Development Company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and served as head of international business at Wooridul Spine Hospital in South Korea.

Yoon has worked with leading health care providers in Asia, Europe and the Middle East on strategic partnerships and joint ventures, and led Wooridul’s first JCI accreditation. He is an expert in strategic planning, new product launches and project management, which guides his work as new organizations and long-term clients seek accreditation.

“I look forward to continue building relationships and helping our health care partners in the Asia-Pacific Region,” Yoon said. “JCI offers various practical solutions to support hospitals and health systems as they make continuous improvement for increased patient safety and quality outcomes. In turn, this builds an organization’s standing in the community and often leads to improved financial performance from increased patient satisfaction and referrals.”

Yoon takes over the regional leadership role formerly held by Joyce Chang, MHSA, who moved into a newly created position in JCI’s U.S. office leading a strategic planning project for the International Accreditation Department. Chang stated she is excited about Yoon’s promotion to managing director.

“JCI is very fortunate to have John in this key role,” Chang said. “He is a tremendous asset with a proven track record across multiple health care industries and locations.”

With more than 323 accredited organizations in 17 countries across the Asia-Pacific Region, Yoon’s innovation and creative problem-solving will be an asset to health care organizations throughout the region.

Educational Opportunities
As part of ongoing local education activities, the Asia-Pacific Region offers a monthly webinar series and conferences for health care professionals on quality standards and JCI accreditation. For more information and to register, visit www.jointcommissioninternational.org/.

Singapore Accreditation Update: 15-16 October 2018
For more information and to register, visit www.jointcommissioninternational.org/singapore-accreditation-update-2018/.

About Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) was established in 1994 as a division of Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a wholly controlled, nonprofit affiliate of The Joint Commission. Through international accreditation and certification, advisory services, publications and education programs, JCI extends The Joint Commission’s mission worldwide by helping improve the quality of patient care. JCI works with international health care organizations, public health agencies, health ministries and others in more than 100 countries. Visit www.jointcommissioninternational.org for more details.

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BEIJING, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (“Concord Medical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CCM), a leading specialty hospital management solutions provider and operator of a network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, today announced that Beijing Concord Medical Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Concord Medical, entered into an equity interest transfer agreement with Tibet Allcure Information Technology Ltd on June 5, 2018.  Beijing Concord Medical Technology Co., Ltd will sell a 16% equity interest in Beijing Allcure Medical Information Technology Ltd. to Tibet Allcure Information Technology Ltd.

About Concord Medical

Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited is a leading specialty hospital management solutions provider and operator of a network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China. As of December 31, 2017, the Company operated a network of 44 centers with 30 hospital partners that spanned 29 cities and 18 provinces and administrative regions in China. Under long-term arrangements with top-tier hospitals in China, the Company provides radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment and manages the daily operations of these centers, which are located on the premises of its hospital partners. The Company also provides ongoing training to doctors and other medical professionals in its network of centers to ensure a high level of clinical care for patients. For more information, please see http://ir.ccm.cn.

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NovoPath’s modules offer robust functionality using the latest industry techniques to boost productivity and enable material cost savings for labs aiming for a higher grade of operations

SANTA CLARA, California, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the North American market for anatomic pathology laboratory information systems (AP LIS), Frost & Sullivan recognizes NovoPath, Inc. with the 2018 North American Enabling Technology Leadership Award. Over the last two decades, NovoPath’s LIS software for AP, simply called NovoPath™, has consistently garnered high ratings from clients for its continual improvement and functional expansion, as well as its ease of use. NovoPath™ offers an array of modules inspired by client needs and a strong understanding of technology and market trends. These modules increase productivity and efficiency by streamlining workflow, promoting superior diagnostic outcomes, and providing lab managers a real-time view into their operations.

NovoPath

NovoPath™ clients benefit from several value-enhancing modules and features, including the following:

• Lean Process Improvement module tracks specimens from entry to storage, as well as day-to-day activities, and highlights potential areas of improvement in patient safety, staff productivity, quality control, and overall lab efficiency using powerful data analytics.
• Digital Pathology Readiness ensures that lab managers and pathologists have a seamless and elegant way to view and capture relevant information from digitized slides, improving turnaround time in the lab and allowing for remote diagnosis.
• Auto Case Distribution and Staff Scheduler dynamically distributes caseloads amongst pathologists during the workday while keeping track of workload, availability, and other variables. Staff Scheduler saves significant time for labs that manually assign caseload.
• NovoNotifier™ is a patient report delivery system that delivers patient reports to mobile devices and downloads and prints reports at a client’s site automatically upon release. This eliminates human intervention and delivers fast and reliable patient results.

These modules and features integrate fully as part of a powerful LIS that includes functionalities expected in more expensive systems, such as personalized results for clients, electronic sign off and data exchange, a wide range of interfaces to other systems and instruments, voice dictation and recognition, and several methods of reporting results.

“NovoPath™ is used to diagnose over 4 million new specimens each year and has a customer base of more than 309 sites. This software platform has experienced consistent growth due to its usefulness, broad functionality, and customizable features,” said Supratik Paul, senior industry analyst. “Besides, it is cost effective, offers outstanding process optimization due to on-time delivery, and is simpler to use than competing solutions.”

NovoPath™ has found eager acceptance in customer segments ranging from specialized reference laboratories to large general hospitals. The company enjoys a huge competitive advantage in a market where clients desire customized LIS owing to constantly changing regulations and payment cap revisions. In addition to NovoPath’s success in the United States, the company has experienced growth in international markets as well.

NovoPath™ has leveraged its brand to sign several strategic partnerships with leading healthcare and IT solutions providers, as well as software developers. For example, its partnership with Allscripts (formerly McKesson), a leading healthcare services and IT provider, has allowed Allscripts to present an integrated LIS solution to its customer base. Similarly, NovoPath worked with Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution to develop an integrated digital imaging platform for viewing pathology slides, improving turn-around-time for labs, and offering actionable information.

“Overall, Frost & Sullivan believes that NovoPath’s strategic partnerships with top healthcare service providers, modern technology, and solid brand equity in the AP ecosystem have positioned it as the AP LIS vendor of choice in the North American market,” noted Supratik Paul.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to a company that has developed a pioneering technology that not only enhances current products, but also enables the development of new products and applications. The award recognizes the high market acceptance potential of the recipient’s technology.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About NovoPath

NovoPath, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based Lab Information Systems (LIS) company with over 24 years of experience in serving the Anatomic, Clinical and Molecular Pathology, Genetic Testing and Clinical Trials marketplaces.  NovoPath’s clients range from national and regional reference labs to University and Teaching Hospitals, Regional and Community Hospitals and Specialty Labs.  NovoPath’s mission is to provide unique and unparalleled solutions and services to all aspects of the Diagnostic Laboratory sector in a way that improves workflow, reduces the probability of human error, ensures results accuracy for greater patient safety, protects patient confidentiality, and above all, produces more precise and informative diagnostic outcomes.

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today’s market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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BOSTON, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On April 22, 2018, the 4th annual China-US Innovation Competition hosted by Entrepreneur Foundation (www.bsef.us) successfully took place in Questrom School of Business at Boston University.

After the preliminary review, 8 finalists were selected for the final pitch. The finalists came from a variety of industries such as, Biotech, Robotics, AI, clean Energy, Consumer Service, and Enterprise Service. All the finalists did an excellent job during the final pitch. They received not only positive feedback but also feedback to improve their business model, product design and global expansion strategy from the judges.

Top 3 Teams were awarded $5000, $10,000 and $30,000 respectively for their company’s future development:

3rd Place:
Brain Robotics is devoted to developing AI–powered robotics prosthesis hands at unparalleled cost effectiveness, to empower the people in need to live their lives to the fullest.

2nd Place:
Multisensor Diagnostics’ device MouthLab is a medical assessment device that measures more than 10 vital health parameters in under 30s the device intent to provide transformative solution for individuals with complex chronic conditions.

1st Place:
PathoVax is committed to addressing the devastating economic burden, social stigma, and poor compliance rates resulting from the incomplete protection of current HPV vaccines.

Judges:

This year we were very pleased to have many recognized experts and investors from different fields to join the competition as judges. Some special judges included: Airong Li, MD PHD, Principal Investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School; Xiang Cai, PHD, is the associate professor of Physiology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine; Anil Achyuta is the Director of Advanced Research at L Oreal, where he invests in disruptive technologies in materials science dermatology and medical aesthetics; Shuyang Li, young fashion entrepreneur, AACYF 30 under 30 and founder of EDGE Fashion. His clientele include high-end fashion brands D&G, Shiseido and Cle de Peau Beaute. He was consulted by Future Glory, Biggercode, Alltoohuman, Riccardi and many other brands on integrated marketing communication and help them execute their strategy; Chandra Briggman is the former director of digital for USPS and the current director for Venture Cafe. Garnett Ge, the Head of Cross order Venture at Plug and Play.    

China Trip:

The 8 finalists will receive a full-coverage business trip to China to meet with Chinese investors, Chinese enterprises, and Chinese incubators to explore alternative investment from China, global expansion strategies, and different exit strategies from China. The trip has six stops, including Beijing, Shandong, Shanghai, Hefei, Hangzhou and Guangzhou.  

The summit is primarily sponsored by the UnitedData Group (www.uniteddata.com) The Group is dedicated to operating the data ecosystem. The services provision ranges from asset management, lifecycle, core technology and data ecosystem of data center.

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Dentist and educator Dr. Robert Lowe shares clinical cases using ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE

BOSTON, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dentist and educator Dr. Robert Lowe has published a new eBook called “Bioactive Composites for the Clinician and Patient.” The eBook features clinical case studies using ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, a revolutionary new tooth-colored dental filling material from Pulpdent Corporation.

Dentist and educator Dr. Robert Lowe has published a new eBook called “Bioactive Composites for the Clinician and Patient.” The eBook features clinical case studies using ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, a revolutionary new tooth-colored dental filling material from Pulpdent Corporation.

Download Free eBook by Dr. Robert Lowe

Dr. Lowe addresses the importance of patient education, saying that the dentists “have to get better at explaining the disease process of dental caries (decay) and the restorative options that best fit the needs of each patient.“

According to Dr. Lowe, “the majority of today’s dental restoratives are designed merely to occupy space” but bioactive filling materials like ACTIVA BioACTIVE “participate in an ionic exchange of calcium, phosphate, and fluoride that helps neutralize acid attack and supports the natural remineralization process.” Through this ionic exchange, the bioactive material becomes integrated into the tooth and helps create a protective seal.

Dr. Lowe shares best practices on how dentists can discuss treatment options and new technologies like bioactive fillings with their patients.

The eBook features a series of clinical cases, including:

• Minimally invasive restorations
• Bulk fillings
• Root caries restorations
• Pediatric dentistry
• Geriatric dentistry

Dr. Lowe provides step-by-step instructions on how to use ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE in these different clinical situations to ensure better patient outcomes. The cases involve patients of all ages, and Dr. Lowe notes that ACTIVA BioACTIVE addresses many of the challenges associated with both pediatric and geriatric patients. 

Dr. Lowe’s eBook, “Bioactive Composites for the Clinician and Patient,” is available for free online. Click here to download the eBook. 

About PULPDENT® Corporation
Pulpdent Corporation is a family-owned dental research, manufacturing company and leader in bioactive dental materials, with headquarters in Watertown, MA. For over 70 years Pulpdent has been committed to product innovation, clinical education and patient-centered care.  ACTIVA BioACTIVE™, developed by Pulpdent, is a bioactive restorative material that behaves much like natural teeth, supports the natural remineralization process, and helps seal out decay. This revolutionary material has won The Dental Advisor Top Bioactive Product Award for three years running. Learn more at www.pulpdent.com.

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– Opens North America’s first BioReliance® End-to-End Biodevelopment Center to help customers with biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes

– Accelerates clinical development from DNA to market

– “Advance Biotech Grant Program” expands global biotech commitment to help awardees accelerate process set-up with Merck services, expertise

DARMSTADT, Germany, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, today officially opened North America’s first BioReliance^® End-to-End Biodevelopment Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S.A., providing cell line development services, upstream and downstream process development and non-GMP clinical production for drug manufacturers.

Merck partners with customers to solve their toughest biodevelopment challenges, from DNA to market

“Merck is helping drug manufacturers, from small to large innovator companies, bring life-enhancing medicines and therapies to market — and to patients — faster,” said Udit Batra, member of the Merck Executive Board and CEO, Life Science. “Customers who partner with us benefit from Merck’s full suite of capabilities, which includes access to the latest technologies and expertise of our global footprint.”

Merck’s new center provides hands-on experience and expert consultation at each stage of the biopharmaceutical development process and in manufacturing.

Biomanufacturing is a growing industry that is increasingly focused on optimized production and high quality. However, the drug development process is long and complex, and requires biotech companies to make significant financial investments. Merck’s new end-to-end center is one of three worldwide supporting its biotech partners in developing their processes from early clinical stage to commercialization. Other centers are in Martillac, France, and Shanghai, China.

Merck has 31 years of process development experience and a track record of delivering robust clinical production processes and clinical material in nine to 12 months. The company has the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of products, services and testing for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and its global end-to-end team has executed some 240 large molecule projects ranging in scale from three to 2,000 liters.

Advance Biotech Grant Program – Accelerating Therapeutic Development in Life Science

The Life Science business of Merck is expanding its commitment to the global biotech community with its Advance Biotech Grant Program. Through the newly expanded grant program, every six months, three recipients around the globe will be awarded a total of €200,000 in free services and products to address their process development challenges. In total, six companies will benefit from the Advance Biotech Grant Program each year.

“Biotech start-ups want to get their therapies to market fast and need expertise and funding to make that happen,” Batra said.  “Having a partner like Merck with a range of differentiated technologies, services and expertise can help our customers solve their unique challenges. These expanded grants further demonstrate Merck’s commitment to partnering to solve the toughest problems in life science.”

The Life Science business of Merck has been awarding grants to emerging biotechs globally since 2015. Five grants were awarded to companies with promising therapies such as antibody drug conjugates for cancer and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of fibrotic disease. More recently, the 2017 grant was awarded to four promising biotechs in China.

Winners are selected based on the scientific and societal merit of the therapy in development and process challenges and expertise gaps that may impact ongoing development.

For decades, Merck has collaborated with its customers to shape how drug production is done today, and will continue working together to shape the possibilities of tomorrow.

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Founded in 1668, Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed corporate group. Merck holds the global rights to the “Merck” name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the company operates as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma and EMD Performance Materials.

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SINGAPORE, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mundipharma has announced a licensing agreement with Korean biomedical firm, Genewel Co.Ltd, to market and distribute its GUARDIX-SG™ Surgical Adhesion Barrier portfolio across Southeast Asia.

GUARDIX-SG™ is used in surgery as a biodegradable mechanical barrier, reducing abnormal internal scarring post surgery by separating the internal tissues and organs while they heal.

First developed in Korea in 2010, it is a sterile, transparent, colorless adhesion barrier, formulated as a thermosensitive gel that remains as a solution at room temp but turns to viscous gel on contact with body temperature. 

GUARDIX-SG™ is indicated as an adjunct in spine, thyroid and abdominal cavity surgeries to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of post-operative adhesions at the surgical site. 

“As a scientifically-proven, safe treatment that provides surgeons with another option and supports patients’ healing process following operations, GUARDIX-SG™ is a welcome addition to our expanding treatment portfolio,” says Mundipharma CEO, Raman Singh.

“As an organisation, we’re always evaluating innovative treatments that possess significant potential to improve outcomes for patients. GUARDIX-SG™ meets this criterion, and will be of benefits to surgeons and patients across Southeast Asia, so we’re delighted to have signed this agreement with Genewel.”

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma’s independent associated companies are privately owned entities covering the world’s pharmaceutical markets. Mundipharma is a prime example of a company that consistently delivers high quality products while standing by the values that represent the company. Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of patients with cancer and non-cancer pain and to substantially improve their quality of life. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing to patients with severe and debilitating diseases the benefit of novel treatment options in fields such as pain, oncology, oncology supportive care, ophthalmology, respiratory disease and consumer healthcare.

For more information please visit: www.mundipharma.com.sg

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