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White House dialogue on healthcare safety moderated by ECRI

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Key insights and patient safety commitments follow D.C. summit

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) convened healthcare leaders and Biden-Harris Administration officials for a Healthcare Safety Forum on Sept. 17. The president and CEO of ECRI, a global healthcare quality and safety nonprofit, Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, moderated a panel at the White House to highlight successful practices that improve patient safety, workforce safety and wellbeing, and patient health. A recording of the event is now available online.

Following the summit, which featured a panel moderated by ECRI, the White House announced healthcare safety initiatives.

The White House convened the forum to elevate best practices in patient safety and catalyze public and private action to achieve a milestone 50 percent reduction in patient and workforce harm towards the goal of zero preventable harm. The Health Outcomes Division of OSTP called attendees’ participation “critical to our collective work to improve healthcare safety, for both patients and the workforce.”

Several ECRI leaders were among a select few organizations nationwide invited to participate in the summit to lead discussions on healthcare safety and innovation, including ECRI President and CEO Dr. Marcus Schabacker, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dheerendra Kommala, Chief Solutions Officer Stuart Morris-Hipkins, Chief Strategy Officer Bevin O’Neil, and Executive Director of ECRI’s Total Systems Safety Shannon Davila.

ECRI’s Dialogue with Health System Leaders

Leaders from three top health systems joined the panel moderated by ECRI’s president to discuss empowering the patient’s voice, addressing unexpected harm events, leadership and governance, workforce safety, and making healthcare safer by design.

“For far too long, the healthcare industry has tried to address medical errors by attempting to isolate causes in silos,” warned Schabacker, ECRI CEO. “That’s the definition of insanity – trying over and over and achieving the same results. We simply won’t make sustainable safety improvements without a systems-approach and radical transparency. Other high-risk industries like the military, aviation and nuclear power already embrace systems-thinking, but it’s not consistently implemented across healthcare yet. As a result, we continue to see tragic rates of preventable harm in American healthcare facilities every day.”

Panelists from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – Stephen Muething, MD (Senior Advisor of Strategic Partnerships and Advisory Services) and Pamela Wendel (Director of Family Relations) – shared how they systematically incorporate the feedback and input of patients, caregivers and family members.

MedStar Health leaders discussed human factors engineering and best practices in responding to adverse events, particularly by fostering a psychologically safe “just culture” for the workforce. Rollin J. “Terry” Fairbanks (Senior Vice President & Chief Quality and Safety Officer) and Andrea Geraci, RN, MedStar Health Clinical Lead Nurse Practitioner, served on the panel.

Leaders from Prisma Health closed out the session, sharing how they implemented systems-based clinical operating systems to improve patient safety and the quality of care – led by Jonathan Gleason, MD (Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer) and Greta S. Harper, MD, MBA (Chief Medical Officer-Acute Care).

Safety Actions Announced by White House

Following the summit, the Biden-Harris Administration announced actions designed to address patient and workforce safety from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CMS (the nation’s largest payer of health services), Department of Defense, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and other leading health organizations.

For decades, ECRI has served numerous federal agencies, providing evidence-based patient safety strategies, data analytics in the healthcare supply chain, early alerts on faulty medical supplies, and expertise to improve the safety, quality and equity of care.

The White House encouraged healthcare organizations to connect with the National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety to “keep these critical conversations and forward momentum going.” ECRI has long been a member of the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety and has led efforts to implement the National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety in hospitals and other healthcare settings across the country.

Before the summit, OSTP called on healthcare organizations to make bold commitments to advance the recommendations made in the PCAST Report and the five aims of National Action Alliance. ECRI and its affiliate ISMP committed to reducing preventable harm by 50 percent over the next five years in partnership with its nationwide healthcare provider systems safety learning network.

“By implementing an evidence-based total systems approach to safety, utilizing clinically informed human factors engineering, data-driven insights and patient-reported concerns, we will establish a truly person-centered approach that reduces preventable harm and advances health equity,” noted ECRI’s commitment to the White House.

About ECRI

ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings. With a focus on technology evaluation and safety, ECRI is trusted by healthcare leaders and agencies worldwide. ECRI is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO is a federally certified Patient Safety Organization as designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2020, ECRI acquired ISMP to create one of the largest healthcare quality and safety institutions in the world. Visit www.ecri.org.

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AIRAmed and Memory Treatment Centers (Bonita Springs and Jacksonville, Florida) have launched a research partnership aimed at studying Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively impaired individuals undergoing anti-amyloid therapy

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As the global Alzheimer’s community enters a new era of drug treatments, we at MTC are excited to announce our collaboration with AIRAmed. This partnership will provide enhanced tools for the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s patients. AIRAmed’s cutting-edge technology allows patients to monitor their brain health through serial MRIs, which are conducted regularly during anti-amyloid therapy.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AIRAmed, a software company dedicated to the earlier detection of neurodegenerative diseases, more precise diagnoses, personalized treatments, and improving the quality of life for affected patients, is pleased to announce a research collaboration with Memory Treatment Centers. In partnership with Dr. Donald McCarren (DO, FAAN, FAANEM), Dr. Samuel Giles (MD), Dr. Robert Mannel (MD) and Dr. Jamie Plante (MD), the study will focus on quantitative brain volume measurements in cognitively impaired individuals receiving anti-amyloid treatment.

AIRAmed and Memory Treatment Centers have launched a research partnership studying Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr Tobias Lindig, Managing Director, AIRAmed said, “AIRAmed’s vision and mission is to continuously improve patient care with cutting edge technology – especially in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. We dedicate ourselves to early detection of disease. We developed our FDA-cleared AI-software AIRAscore – allowing to track changes in regional brain volume not visible to the eye. We are convinced that the partnership with MTC in this new era of treatments for Alzheimer´s disease offers a game-changing quality-of-life change for patients undergoing these new therapies.”

Dr. Donald McCarren, Memory Treatment Centers, said, “we at MTC are eager to partner with AIRAmed and drive forward innovation in patient care. Through this collaboration, we will share HIPAA-compliant, real-world data with the global Neurologic community, helping to enhance our understanding of the disease, improve treatment strategies, and augment patient outcomes. AIRAmed will provide exact volumetric data – enabling us at MTC to get a better understanding for Alzheimer disease; exact quantification of MR imaging data at the same time will allow us to monitor disease under therapy with precision.”

About AIRAmed – Our mission at AIRAmed is to bring the latest findings and possibilities from clinical research to the patient as quickly as possible. In many years as doctors and researchers at the University Hospital of Tuebingen, we have often seen valuable research results disappear into a drawer. With AIRAmed’s innovative software solutions, we want to prevent exactly that, instead bringing innovation into medicine – pushing boundaries of modern radiology.     

For more information, visit https://www.airamed.de/en/home

 About Memory Treatment Centers – At Memory Treatment Centers, we are leaders in innovative treatments and advancing the level and effectiveness of memory diagnosing, treatment, and monitoring. Committed to providing hope and relief to individuals struggling with various forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s Disease, our goal is to help patients achieve better health and a higher quality of life. We actively pursue new treatment opportunities and partnerships to enhance memory care and expand patient access to treatment. Additionally, we strive to help and educate individuals and caregivers, ensuring they have the support and knowledge needed on their journey to improved well-being.

For more information, visit https://memorytreatmentcenters.com/

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group Releases Inaugural ESG Report

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME”, or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report. This report highlights the Company’s commitment to sustainable practices and long-term value creation, and details the initiatives and performance in key areas such as responsible platform, employee care, and social responsibility. 

Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME, commented, “Our inaugural ESG report showcases the steps we are taking to develop and implement a sustainability strategy. Building upon this foundation, we are committed to continuously shaping a sustainable future.”

To access the Company’s inaugural ESG Report, please visit: https://ir.tencentmusic.com/ESG-Reports.

About Tencent Music Entertainment

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME’s mission is to create endless possibilities with music and technology. TME’s platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Vantage Foundation Connects V&A Solution with Metta Home for a Day of Fun and Learning

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BANGKOK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following their recent partnership, the Vantage Foundation has connected V&A Solution AEC Co Ltd (or “V&A Solution”) with Metta Home to host an interactive, engaging, and educational event for the children.

A representative from V&A Solution began the day with a simple talk on how to manage money wisely, offering the children helpful advice on saving and spending responsibly. After the session, the children enjoyed a lunch from McDonald’s, which added to the lively and positive atmosphere of the day.

The event concluded with a range of fun-filled games, including Thai childhood favourites such as Captain’s Ball, a memory game, and a balancing water balloon race. The children enthusiastically participated, filling the afternoon with laughter, teamwork, and excitement. The games not only entertained the children but also encouraged cooperation and strengthened their bonds with each other.

Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, said, “At Vantage Foundation, we focus on connecting local companies with local charities so they can give back directly to their communities. Facilitating partnerships like the one between V&A Solution and Metta Home allows us to bring positive, lasting experiences to these children and create deeper connections within the community.”

Pomme Natchaphan, Thailand Country Manager for V&A Solution said, “We were thrilled to spend the day with the children at Metta Home. Teaching them about good money habits was just one part of the day, but seeing their excitement during the games and lunch was truly the highlight. It was a pleasure to give back, and we are thankful to Vantage Foundation for connecting us with Metta Home.”

Pakorn Romruen, Head of Home for the Observed Juveniles, Metta Home said, “Today’s activities provided an important balance of education and recreation, contributing to the children’s overall development. Events like this not only help foster essential life skills such as teamwork and social interaction but also bring much-needed positivity to their daily lives. We are thankful to V&A Solution and Vantage Foundation for their support in creating a meaningful and enriching experience for the children in our care.”

By connecting local companies like V&A Solution with Metta Home, the Vantage Foundation continues its mission of raising awareness of invisible challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness, that often contribute to social immobility and struggle. Through partnerships and meaningful events, the Foundation aims to provide young people with the support and experiences they need to thrive.

For more information on how to support Metta Home, please visit the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection’s official website.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organisation launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has worked with charity organisations around the world, including The iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia in Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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