Blown Into Now Bridges the Worlds of Life and Loss
San Francisco, Calif., October 12, 2022― Mylo Schaaf’s new book, Blown Into Now: Poems for a Journey, takes readers on an odyssey through shade and light, offering glimpses into the stages of grief Schaaf went through when her son died suddenly at age 24. She offers the profound manifestations of his presence that she witnessed following his passing.
“Poems demanded to be written,” Schaaf said. “They brought relief and healing, as did hills warm with grass, tree spirits and arms of sky.”
Blown Into Now offers 45 remarkable poems, each paired with a striking photograph taken by her late son, Alex Lowenstein, who was a mountaineer, world traveler and adventurer, and veteran.
“The path is not all sadness,” she said during a recent interview. “It goes sort of up and down as you suppose any path would, but it eventually heads toward joy and toward understanding.”
In Blown Into Now, Schaaf carries readers from deep sadness and loss to comfort and support, finally edging toward joy. Her melodic words become a guidebook, allowing those who grieve to witness a spectrum of responses, to understand what might give relief, and to know how to look for the signposts that will guide them down the path toward healing.
To those who must endure such a shocking new reality, she aims to bring compassion, beauty and spiritual connection.
Her poems reveal a mother’s great heart and the love she shares with her son for granite peaks and untracked desert. Each photograph provides a pause from grief and allows us a glimpse of something we want and cannot name.
About the Author
Mylo Schaaf trained as a journalist, editor and physician, before taking a left turn into poetry. Before everything changed, she was a faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco, mentoring and teaching students in international, low-resource settings. Her commitment to global health grew out of her work and connection with India, the Americas, Liberia, Haiti and China. Then one day, a shocking phone call revealed her son’s death and collapsed this pursuit of engagement and action. Each long day would slowly disappear, and Schaaf found understanding and release when she began to write. Over the years poems have continued to emerge, as the tangles of days slip into light.
For more information, please visit https://www.myloschaaf.com, or follow the author on Instagram at writermyloschaaf.
Blown Into Now – Poems for a Journey
Publisher: Blue Light Press
ISBN: 979-8-9864093-0-6 (soft cover, available now)
Silence understands the struggles of emotional pain well. A survivor of cancer while pregnant, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, she has known enormous suffering, but she learned to defeat her emotional pain to live free and happy.
Silence has taught clients worldwide on topics such as how to understand that past pain impacts the present, how to liberate yourself from those wounds, and how to connect to your own inner healer to create a life where you not only survive, but also thrive.
Now in her new book, Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap to Healing from Pain to Create the Life You Want, Silence helps readers create an opening to possibility. She provides tools, strategies and support that will allow readers to get to the root of their pain patterns while also receiving hope, encouragement and access to the light at the end of the dark tunnel they may find themselves in.
“What the world desperately needs now more than ever before is a way to navigate trauma and difficult emotions,” said Silence. "How you feel is 100 percent based on how healed your past is. There really is life on the other side of whatever darkness people are facing, and this book offers hope, healing, and a roadmap that is guaranteed to empower and encourage readers to take their lives back from an emotionally clear, neutral and grounded space. You’ll never have to feel powerless again, and that is a promise,” Silence added.
Readers will learn how to:
- Emotionally heal and process through anxiety, depression and past trauma, and re-commit to living a fulfilling life.
- Break free from generational pain patterns to become the most authentic and happy versions of themselves.
- Be the source of their own encouragement, take control over their lives and never feel powerless again.
“Coming Back to Life is the book that the world needs in this moment. It will illuminate what has been invisibly holding you back and give you a clear path to feeling good and getting what you want,” said Stephen Lovegrove, America’s Life Coach.
About the Author
Rebeccah Silence is a global advocate and leading coach in emotional healing and relationships. As a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse, and being diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer while she was pregnant, she has helped countless individuals, couples and families process even the most intense traumatic experiences — and heal!
An accomplished TV and radio personality with over two decades of experience speaking to millions about doing the inner work, Silence is a groundbreaking voice in the space of healing and self-development. Her life’s mission is about supporting people in moving through their healing so they can allow themselves to truly thrive.
Silence is the author of Coming Back to Life, host of the Healing IS Possible Experience and the Tougher Together Breakthrough podcast, and the creator of the on-demand The Emotional Survival Kitcourse. Through her coaching, seminars, books and online courses, Silence teaches audiences how to become their own healers, how to love and trust themselves, and how to be their best for others and the world. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. Visit her website: rebeccahsilence.com.
Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap to Healing from Pain to Create the Life You Want Publisher: HCI Books Release Date: October 11, 2022 ISBN-10: 0757324460 ISBN-13: 9780757324468 Trade Paperback, 256 pages Available for pre-order on Amazon.com
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Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reports positive preclinical data in melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma, initiates a program aimed at advancing topical therapies for skin cancer to the clinic
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a Vancouver based preclinical biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health and healthy aging, has initiated a program aimed at advancing its topical treatments for precancerous skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma through to the clinic. One in every three cancers diagnosed worldwide is skin cancer, with non-melanoma skin cancers the most common of all types of cancer, representing a significant market opportunity. According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc, the global actinic keratosis treatment market size alone is expected to reach $8.12 billion USD by 2028.
The current standards of care for non-melanoma skin cancers include surgical excision (costly, leaves scars) and chemotherapy creams (long treatment duration and severe side effects limit patient compliance and, consequently, therapeutic efficacy). In a preclinical study using patient derived squamous cell carcinoma primary cultures, a Derm-Biome compound was completely selective for killing tumor cells but not normal cells, at a rate significantly higher than the standard-of-care drug, 5-Fluorouracil (5FU). Derm-Biome has since developed a new generation of compounds, with one drug in particular exhibiting significantly more cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory activity than all previous Derm-Biome drug candidates.
Derm-Biome CSO Dr. Poul Sorensen: “We are very intrigued by our latest data, demonstrating selective cytotoxicity of our compounds on squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, compared to normal skin cells. Treatments for this disease, such as 5-Fluorouracil, tend to have potentially severe side effects, making new non-toxic therapies a significant clinical unmet need. Given our previous data that Derm-Biome compounds have strong anti-inflammatory activity, we are excited that our compounds may represent a mechanistically novel class of compounds to treat malignant skin diseases.”
Derm-Biome CEO Gordon Eberwein: “We see a strong need for an effective and well tolerated topical treatment for precancerous skin conditions and skin cancer. With people spending more leisure time in the sun, a growing elderly population more susceptible to these tumors, and climate change, rates of skin cancer will definitely increase.”
About Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company with a suite of natural compound-based small molecules dedicated to improving skin health and healthy aging. Our compounds are well tolerated by the skin and exhibit novel anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, and antitumor properties.
Manitoba to Implement Novari Surgical Access to Care System
KINGSTON, ON and WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Novari Health and Shared Health have executed an agreement for the implementation of the Novari Access to Care Software Platform (ATC) at health-care facilities located across Manitoba.
"Manitoba is prioritizing efforts to address the surgical & diagnostic backlog affecting patients within our province."
Under the terms of the agreement, the Novari ATC software module will be implemented at facilities across Manitoba where surgery and endoscopy are performed.
The Novari Access to Care Software Platform consists of a series of integrated modules that improve patient access to care and efficiency. The Novari ATC module includes surgical wait list management, eBooking, operating room efficiency, analytics, and pre-operative functionality. The system is widely deployed at hospitals and health regions in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Across the country and around the world, healthcare systems have been working to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients. The pandemic has highlighted and accelerated the need for new models of care and new technologies like Novari, that improve access to care.
"Manitoba is prioritizing efforts to address the surgical and diagnostic backlog affecting patients within our province. We look forward to working with Novari to implement technologies that will help us streamline the surgical booking process and better manage our surgical wait lists and improve access to care for Manitobans in need of surgical and endoscopy services." - Dr. Ed Buchel, Provincial Specialty Lead, Surgery, Shared Health
"With the challenges facing every healthcare system in the country, the Novari team will work expeditiously and closely with provincial, hospital and clinical leadership across Manitoba to implement our proven technologies."- John Sinclair, CPHIMS-CA, President, Novari Health
About Shared Health Shared Health brings together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible, responsive health system that people can count on. Shared Health plans clinical and preventive services for delivery across the entire province, supported by centralized administrative functions that use human, capital and financial resources in the best way possible. We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible.
About Novari Health Novari Health designs, builds, and implements award-winning enterprise scale SaaS solutions that improve access to care, coordination of care, and the delivery of healthcare services. Based in Kingston Ontario and with offices Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, Novari has become one of the largest Canadian based digital health solution providers. ISO 27001 certified, Novari Health is a Microsoft Gold Partner, with software solutions hosted on Microsoft Azure Canadian and Australian cloud data centres.
SOURCE Novari Health Inc.
Blo Blow Dry Bar Announces Acquisition of MYNC Beauty Inc.
Now offering MYNC franchise opportunities in Canada
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s original blow dry bar, announced today that it has acquired Canadian-owned MYNC Beauty Inc. (MYNC), a premier brow and lash bar with six locations across the GTA. The acquisition paves the way to also announce the introduction of the new MYNC franchise system for entrepreneurs looking to own their own business in the beauty industry. As an industry leader, Blo is also amongst the top five Canadian-founded retail brands operating in the U.S. today when measured by store count.
“We are excited to welcome MYNC into our company. MYNC and Blo share similar values, corporate culture and clientele and there is tremendous opportunity to grow the business by mirroring Blo’s success as a franchise model,” said Blo Blow Dry Bar Partner and CEO, Vanessa Yakobson. “MYNC has a remarkable runway for growth in Canada and we look forward to working with Nathalie and her team to introduce the new MYNC franchise system to entrepreneurs across Canada.”
To celebrate the acquisition and the launch of MYNC franchises, Blo is offering $10,000 grants to ten candidates interested in becoming a MYNC franchisee. This grant is designed to enable female entrepreneurs to build a business in a fast-growing category with a proven model and strong franchisor support. For more information, click HERE.
“I am thrilled that the business I started with my husband eleven years ago is now entering its next chapter of growth alongside the Blo family,” said MYNC Founder and Brand President, Nathalie Smith. “Vanessa and her team are experts at franchising making this a natural fit as we continue to grow and expand MYNC’s reach and introduce franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to own their own business in the beauty space.”
MYNC specializes in eyelash extensions, brows and beauty featuring a number of services from brow lamination and shaping to lash lifts and tints. Blo Blow Dry Bar offers a variety of blow outs with five signature styles from sleek and straight to bouncy curls, plus a wide assortment of customized looks including updos and braids. Blo also offers expert makeup services to complete your look.
About MYNC MYNC is Canada’s largest multi-location brow & lash bar and continues to expand rapidly. Since opening its doors in 2011, the company has offered something revolutionary and very simple: lush lashes and a rescue for beleaguered brows. Transforming the traditional spa concept from secluded rooms to bright, open spaces, MYNC guests socialize while getting pretty in a wink. Inspired by the power of friendship and the beauty community around them, MYNC is on a mission to enhance the confidence and joy of all they encounter, infusing a feel-good-to-look-good vibe into every expertly crafted look. For more information visit www.myncbeauty.com.
About Blo Blow Dry Bar Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America’s original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 140 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.
MD Reveals 7 Secrets to Healthy Skin
New York, October 12, 2022 — Published to coincide with the American Academy of Dermatology’s National Healthy Skin Month (November), Dr. Fayne Frey, (pronounced “FAINE FRY”), a 30-year, board-certified dermatologist and author of the upcoming book, The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream (Skyhorse Publishing; October 18, 2022; 9781510771550; Original Trade Paperback), reveals seven secrets (and more) that your audience may want to know before spending hundreds on beauty products.
Every day — in fact, 4,000 to 10,000 times per day, according to Forbes — women see ads for skincare products. Without a doubt, it is a treat to luxuriate in a glorious day at the spa (and all the bells and whistles that go with the experience). However, what does your skin really need from the inside in order to be healthy?
InThe Skincare Hoax, readers will learn:
1. How to choose the best skincare creams and why
2. The difference between day and night moisturizers
3. Anti-aging fairytales
4. Why sunscreen is a must
5. Why water may be the only thing you need
6. How beauty industry marketing influences purchasing decisions
7. What everyone needs in their bathroom, make-up case and travel kit
About the Author
Fayne L. Frey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to having her expertise featured in publications, including Reader’s Digest, Runner’s World and The Doctor Weighs In, she has been a featured guest on NBC, CBS, Z100 Radio and many other outlets.
Through her website, FryFace.com, she promotes dermatology education to help consumers choose the safest and most affordable products. She currently lives in the New York Tri-State area with her husband and has four grown children.
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How to Harness the Power of Mobile Medicine to Save Money and Live Better
Boston, October 7, 2022 ― As smartphones get smarter and out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise, the world of medical apps has exploded, explains biotech expert Harry Glorikian. And today, there are more than 350,000 different healthcare apps to choose from.
“If you could own an app that could diagnose you with the same accuracy as your primary care provider, you’d have the virtual equivalent of an on-call physician with you at all times who could help streamline your care in real life,” Glorikian wrote in his new book, The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer.
An AI-enabled app, when combined with access to a telehealth provider, can help consumers distinguish between something that requires an office visit, a wait-and-see approach, or a trip to an urgent care facility or emergency room, he adds.
In The Future You, Glorikian helps readers understand how to use the power of technology (that they very likely already have) to create personalized healthcare experiences.
“The scenarios I’m going to describe in this book don’t just apply to someone with a rare condition or who is seriously ill,” he wrote in his book’s introduction. “These are examples of how everyone can take advantage of AI and data analytics to stay healthy, get diagnosed more quickly, and sometimes, save on healthcare costs.”
In The Future You, readers will discover
- The ways in which technology and AI are already impacting healthcare and what new technologies are on the horizon
- The new healthcare business paradigm and how to navigate it
- How AI is helping doctors diagnose different cancers more precisely
- How everyday people have used smartphone and smartwatch technology to reach their health and fitness goals — and sometimes to survive a health crisis
- How to use and leverage AI data to improve health in monumental ways
- How to use available tech to simplify healthcare scenarios such as doctor visits, managing one’s own health records, coping with chronic disease, broadening awarenessabout a specific genetic profile and much more
- How scientists around the world used AI to develop COVID vaccines and how AI will help scientists predict future outbreaks more rapidly
- And much, much more
Glorikian’s overarching message is clear: There’s quite literally nothing about health and wellness that won’t be utterly transformed by the power of AI. The Future You will show readers what's coming — and what is already here.
“I want readers to feel inspired to see how they can use the technology they already have to make changes in their lives,” Glorikian said. “Maybe it's as simple as using your smartphone to count your daily steps. Or maybe it's downloading a meal-tracking app or doing a virtual reality workout. This book can be a roadmap to personalized health and wellness for everyone.”
About the Author
Harry Glorikian is a global business expert, healthcare entrepreneur, podcaster and author. For over three decades, he has built a breadth of successful ventures in the healthcare space, and he is well known for being at the forefront of helping invest in and grow innovative healthcare companies that are tackling groundbreaking areas of healthcare and biotechnology. A sought-after speaker, Glorikian is frequently quoted in the media and regularly asked to assess, influence, and be part of innovative concepts and trends. He holds four U.S. patents in telecommunications and has others pending.
Glorikian currently serves as a General Partner at Scientia Ventures, a VC firm focused on upleveling companies that have the potential to transform healthcare. Additionally, Glorikian serves on the boards of StageZero Life Sciences (TSX: SZLS), a publicly traded healthcare technology business dedicated to the early detection of cancer and multiple disease states through whole blood, and Drumroll Health, which develops AI technologies to foster closer partnerships between patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare companies.
He is also the author of MoneyBall Medicine: Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market and the diagnostics textbook Commercializing Novel IVDs: A Comprehensive Manual for Success, and is the host of The Harry Glorikian Show podcast series.
Glorikian holds an MBA from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. Harry has addressed the National Institutes of Health, Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, World Theranostics Congress, and other audiences, worldwide.
Visit https://glorikian.com/ for more information, or follow the author on Twitter (@HGlorikian) or Instagram (harryglorikian).
The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, And Live Longer
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF Brings Corporate Canada Together to Move Work Aside and Move for a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events returns to in-person Rides in Montréal and Toronto, on October 6 and 13 respectively. The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy event that will see hundreds of corporate executives and teams don their spandex and team jerseys to pedal for a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Participants from corporate Canada will take part by spinning on dozens of stationary bikes set up at two signature Ride locations in Montréal and Toronto, or from their homes in the virtual event taking place from October 6-13. Whether in-person or virtual, Canadians will have the opportunity to show their competitive spirit and spin, sweat or stretch to raise funds towards the ultimate goal of a world free from T1D.
T1D is an autoimmune condition impacting almost 300,000 Canadians. Since the Ride launched in 1988, corporate Canada has raised millions of dollars to accelerate the pace of T1D research. Due to advances in research over the past five decades, approximately 25 years have been added to the lifespan of a person living with T1D and receiving the latest care.
“We are thrilled to bring the excitement and energy of our Ride back to in-person events in Montréal and Toronto,” said Dave Prowten, President and CEO of JDRF Canada. “We are grateful that Sun Life and corporate Canada has once again moved work aside to move for a cure to help us reach our $2.3 million goal, which will fund the most promising type 1 diabetes research and bring us closer to cures.”
Sun Life has been a proud supporter of the Ride since 2017, and in 2019 they became the national title sponsor. Since 2012, Sun Life has committed over C$42 million globally to diabetes awareness, prevention, care, and research.
“With nearly 300,000 Canadians currently living with type 1 diabetes, we’re proud to continue our partnership with JDRF to help defeat this disease,” said Dave Jones, President, Sun Life Health. “Sun Life is committed to building strong, sustainable communities and helping Canadians live healthier lives. We’re excited to team up with riders across Canada to raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes research and care initiatives.”
About JDRF Canada
JDRF Canada is the leading charitable organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in Canada. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Since our founding in 1974, JDRF has invested more than $80 million CDN in research funding. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, governments, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout Canada and five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our shared vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.ca.
Sun Life in the Community
Sun Life is committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life. Community wellness is an important part of its sustainability commitment. By actively supporting the communities in which Sun Life lives and works, the organization can help build a positive environment for Clients, employees, advisors, and shareholders. Its philanthropic support focuses on health, with an emphasis on diabetes awareness, prevention, and care initiatives. Mental health is also a key priority, with support for programs and organizations with an emphasis on building resilience and coping skills.
Sun Life also partners with sports properties in key markets to further its commitment to healthy and active living. Its employees and advisors take great pride in volunteering more than 16,000 hours each year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and families across Canada.
How to Harness the Power of Mobile Medicine to Save Money and Live Better
Boston, October 4, 2022 ― As smartphones get smarter and out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise, the world of medical apps has exploded, explains biotech expert Harry Glorikian. And today, there are more than 350,000 different healthcare apps to choose from.
“If you could own an app that could diagnose you with the same accuracy as your primary care provider, you’d have the virtual equivalent of an on-call physician with you at all times who could help streamline your care in real life,” Glorikian wrote in his new book, The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer.
An AI-enabled app, when combined with access to a telehealth provider, can help consumers distinguish between something that requires an office visit, a wait-and-see approach, or a trip to an urgent care facility or emergency room, he adds.
In The Future You, Glorikian helps readers understand how to use the power of technology (that they very likely already have) to create personalized healthcare experiences.
“The scenarios I’m going to describe in this book don’t just apply to someone with a rare condition or who is seriously ill,” he wrote in his book’s introduction. “These are examples of how everyone can take advantage of AI and data analytics to stay healthy, get diagnosed more quickly, and sometimes, save on healthcare costs.”
In The Future You, readers will discover
- The ways in which technology and AI are already impacting healthcare and what new technologies are on the horizon
- The new healthcare business paradigm and how to navigate it
- How AI is helping doctors diagnose different cancers more precisely
- How everyday people have used smartphone and smartwatch technology to reach their health and fitness goals — and sometimes to survive a health crisis
- How to use and leverage AI data to improve health in monumental ways
- How to use available tech to simplify healthcare scenarios such as doctor visits, managing one’s own health records, coping with chronic disease, broadening awarenessabout a specific genetic profile and much more
- How scientists around the world used AI to develop COVID vaccines and how AI will help scientists predict future outbreaks more rapidly
- And much, much more
Glorikian’s overarching message is clear: There’s quite literally nothing about health and wellness that won’t be utterly transformed by the power of AI. The Future You will show readers what's coming — and what is already here.
“I want readers to feel inspired to see how they can use the technology they already have to make changes in their lives,” Glorikian said. “Maybe it's as simple as using your smartphone to count your daily steps. Or maybe it's downloading a meal-tracking app or doing a virtual reality workout. This book can be a roadmap to personalized health and wellness for everyone.”
About the Author
Harry Glorikian is a global business expert, healthcare entrepreneur, podcaster and author. For over three decades, he has built a breadth of successful ventures in the healthcare space, and he is well known for being at the forefront of helping invest in and grow innovative healthcare companies that are tackling groundbreaking areas of healthcare and biotechnology. A sought-after speaker, Glorikian is frequently quoted in the media and regularly asked to assess, influence, and be part of innovative concepts and trends. He holds four U.S. patents in telecommunications and has others pending.
Glorikian currently serves as a General Partner at Scientia Ventures, a VC firm focused on upleveling companies that have the potential to transform healthcare. Additionally, Glorikian serves on the boards of StageZero Life Sciences (TSX: SZLS), a publicly traded healthcare technology business dedicated to the early detection of cancer and multiple disease states through whole blood, and Drumroll Health, which develops AI technologies to foster closer partnerships between patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare companies.
He is also the author of MoneyBall Medicine: Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market and the diagnostics textbook Commercializing Novel IVDs: A Comprehensive Manual for Success, and is the host of The Harry Glorikian Show podcast series.
Glorikian holds an MBA from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. Harry has addressed the National Institutes of Health, Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, World Theranostics Congress, and other audiences, worldwide.
Visit https://glorikian.com/ for more information, or follow the author on Twitter (@HGlorikian) or Instagram (harryglorikian).
The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, And Live Longer
RBC bolsters bank's healthcare offering with the acquisition of MDBilling.ca
Canadian medical billing leader helps physicians spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork & administration
TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced it has acquired MDBilling.ca, a cloud-based platform that automates and simplifies medical billing for Canadian physicians. The company joins Dr.Bill at RBC, another leading medical billing company acquired by the bank in 2020.
Founded in 2008, Toronto-based MDBilling.ca's product offering is rooted in its best-in-class, proprietary software that supports physicians with their medical billing. As one of Canada's top digital medical billing solutions, MDBilling.ca is currently used by close to 9,000 Canadian physicians, with more than $2.3B in OHIP claims paid through the platform since inception. The company also boasts an extensive roster of partnerships with leading healthcare providers across Ontario.
Medical billing has always been tedious, stealing hours from a physician's work day and personal life due to a reliance on paperwork or antiquated technology and complex provincially-specific billing codes. MDBilling.ca's suite of products and services ensures physicians are able to spend less time doing paperwork so they can focus on what matters most, helping patients.
The acquisition supports RBC Healthcare's strategy to provide innovative solutions for physicians at every stage of their career journey. MDBilling.ca clients will also benefit from access to more than 1,100 RBC Healthcare Specialists trained to provide specialized advice and support for the unique financial needs of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
"Since the launch of our Healthcare practice, we have worked to make billing easier for physicians through RBCx's venture Dr.Bill. The acquisition of MDBilling.ca helps further this pursuit," says Sid Paquette, Head, RBCx. "We are proud to be a leader in medical billing in Canada, helping to simplify and expedite the process for physicians to get paid for the incredibly important work that they do."
Jaime Wong, co-founder and CEO, MDBilling.ca, added, "We couldn't be happier. This is a great opportunity for our employees and clients, as we move into our next phase of growth, backed by the strength of RBC."
The financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
MDBilling.ca is a cloud-based medical billing company servicing physicians in Ontario and British Columbia, through their mobile and web billing applications. Founded in 2008 and used by close to 9,000 physicians, the Toronto-based company is one of the largest medical billing companies in Ontario. Learn more at MDBilling.ca.
About RBCx
RBCx powers bold ideas, founders, and technology companies. We know building great businesses takes more than just finance, which is why our four pillars – Banking, Capital, Platform, and Ventures – combine to make us the go-to backer of Canadian innovation. We use our deep expertise to support businesses of all sizes and stages, and leverage RBC's extensive experience, networks, and capital to solve tomorrow's big problems.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 92,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
SOURCE RBC
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