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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Colorado survivors gather to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing and community
More than 100 cancer survivors gathered at Fiddler's Green on Sunday morning to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing, and community. The annual event, themed Honoring Strength and Resilience, offered an opportunity for survivors to reconnect, celebrate their milestones, and pay tribute to those who supported them through their cancer journeys. Nancy Duncan gives Sarah Scannapieco a hug at the National Cancer Survivors Day event. CBS For Nancy Duncan, a Littleton resident, the celebration marked not just her survival, but a full-circle moment of gratitude and giving back. In 2022, Nancy was diagnosed with an aggressive Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, a rare and fast-moving form of the disease. "When I first met with the oncologist, I asked about my quality of life," Nancy recalled. "I didn't think I'd be here today." As someone who describes herself as "Type A" — always in control — Nancy said it was difficult to let others step in and help. But she found unexpected strength in the team at AdventHealth Littleton, including her oncology nurse, Sarah Scannapieco, who stood by her throughout her treatment. CBS "There aren't many treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer," Nancy said. "It has to be treated with chemotherapy right away to stop it from growing. It's terrifying when you first hear the diagnosis — I did what no one should do and Googled it." Sarah, her nurse and now dear friend, remembers that time clearly. "We see patients weekly, sometimes daily, for months at a time," Sarah said. "You form strong bonds. They become like a second family to us." Sunday's event was a joyful reunion for Nancy and Sarah, reconnecting after a transformative year for Nancy. "It gives you hope. It gives you guidance. Happiness. All of it," Sarah said of the event. "It's really nice to see everyone come together." National Cancer Survivors Day event at Fiddler's Green. CBS Now two and a half years in remission, Nancy continues her journey with purpose. Through the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program, she volunteers by driving cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments — a way of giving back to the community that helped her heal.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
London family survives tornado, leans on support to rebuild: ‘Another chance at life'
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56)— During Friday's deadly tornadoes, a quiet evening for a London family turned into a fight for survival. On a typical Friday night, Vanessa Mullins and her family had just finished playing Scattergories when she and her boyfriend decided to go outside and watch the storm roll through. 'I remember I was looking up at the sky, and it was super quiet and calm,' Mullins said. 'Then all of a sudden, it was like a train was coming.' London family survives tornado, leans on support to rebuild: 'Another chance at life' Laurel County community comes together to gather supplies for those impacted by tornado Kentucky city among the most popular for Gen Z home shoppers, according to mortgage data She said that within five seconds, their power went out, and they took cover in their bathroom. 'I look up and stuff started falling in my eyes, and then I looked down again and it was over,' Mullins said. 'When I opened the door, there was a door sideways. I looked up, and you could see the sky. My roof was gone, my ceiling's gone.' And just as things seemed to be over, as soon as she and her family stepped outside, people were yelling that they needed to find somewhere safe. 'We're like running down the street to try to get to the school, and it starts raining hard on us again, and we're thinking, 'Oh my God, we just survived this tornado, and now we might get hit by another one.' But night came and went, and Mullins, like many of her other neighbors, had no choice but to put their boots on, pick up the shovels, and start rebuilding, but not without help. Drug overdoses see major decline: How Kentucky measures up UFO sightings in Kentucky: A look back on past 30 years List: 5 Big Lots stores in Kentucky reopening this week 'We just mobilized a group of employees and team members that were able to come out and help today, so we're helping in both neighborhoods,' said Nick Bejarano, president and CEO of AdventHealth. 'We've got two different teams deployed in this neighborhood, and we have several other teams in the neighborhood behind us; we have about 60 team members in total.' Mullins said she wouldn't be able to get through each day without the help of others. 'I just feel like I was given another chance because we shouldn't have—I don't know if we should have made it out of that,' Mullins said. 'So I just feel like I have another chance at life, and I'm not ready to go anyway, either, so I'm not giving up.' Mullins and her family are staying in a hotel for now before staying with family as they work to rebuild. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) Designates Two AdventHealth Hospitals as Centers of Excellence for VTE Care
Recognition Highlights AdventHealth's Commitment to Exceptional Care in Blood Clot Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment 'I am immensely proud of the work we have done in VTE treatment and intervention, and very grateful for the recognition that this COE represents.'— Dr. Arkadiy Kheyfits, AdventHealth Palm Coast and Palm Coast Parkway PALM COAST, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 / / -- The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the designation of AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway as NBCA Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Centers of Excellence™. These hospitals are the first in the AdventHealth system and the first in Northeast Florida to earn this prestigious recognition for their commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of blood clots. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), remains a significant public health concern in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 900,000 people in the U.S. are affected by VTE each year, and as many as 100,000 die as a result. Despite these alarming numbers, VTE remains underdiagnosed and undertreated—highlighting the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches to care. 'I am immensely proud of the work we have done in VTE treatment and intervention, and very grateful for the recognition that this COE represents' said Dr. Arkadiy Kheyfits, Interventional Radiologist at AdventHealth Palm Coast and Palm Coast Parkway.' I believe AdventHealth Palm Coast and Palm Coast Parkway are leaders in this space, and I am excited to continue improving our care and prevention pathways.' As NBCA VTE Centers of Excellence™, both AdventHealth Palm Coast campuses join a growing network of leading institutions recognized for advancing VTE care through clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to education and prevention. This expanding network includes distinguished centers such as Corewell Health West Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, and Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. 'NBCA VTE Centers of Excellence™ are setting a new standard in how we approach VTE—from acute management to long-term prevention,' said Erin VanDyke, PA-C, Vice President of the NBCA COE Program. 'The teams at AdventHealth Palm Coast and Palm Coast Parkway exemplify the mission of this program through their multidisciplinary collaboration, dedication to best practices, and focus on patient outcomes. We are proud to welcome them as the first designated Centers of Excellence in both the AdventHealth system and Northeast Florida.' The NBCA COE program aims to improve outcomes and save lives by partnering with institutions that embrace innovative, evidence-based, and patient-focused strategies to prevent and treat VTE. To learn more about the NBCA VTE Centers of Excellence™ program, visit About the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) Established in 2003, the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is the nation's leading nonprofit, patient advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of life-threatening blood clots. Through a strategic focus on education, advocacy, and research, NBCA empowers patients and families, supports healthcare professionals, and drives national efforts to improve awareness, detection, and outcomes related to VTE. NBCA leads initiatives that strengthen the standard of care and foster innovation in VTE prevention and treatment across the United States. About AdventHealth AdventHealth is a connected network of care that helps people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 team members across a national footprint provide whole-person care to nearly nine million people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. For the latest news about AdventHealth, visit Tarin Patrikis National Blood Clot Alliance [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Iodine Software Launches Next-Generation Pre-Bill Solution to Help Health Systems Right-Size Reimbursement
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iodine Software, the leader in healthcare AI for revenue cycle optimization, today launched the next generation of its pre-bill solution, AwarePre-Bill, designed to help health systems close critical revenue gaps before claims are submitted. Built on years of proven success, the solution enables health systems to conduct financially targeted retrospective reviews, improving code accuracy and documentation to help right-size reimbursement. With Iodine, clients have captured $3–4 million per month in previously missed revenue. The launch comes at a time when health systems are under immense financial pressure. Claims denials have risen 16% over the past six years, and nearly 40% of hospitals operate at a deficit. Although more than 80% of appealed denials are ultimately overturned, limited resources prevent many systems from pursuing them—leaving millions in revenue on the table. Increasingly, hospitals are turning to AI-driven solutions like Iodine's to address these gaps and ensure financial sustainability in an increasingly complex payer environment. 'Iodine's pre-bill technology has delivered measurable ROI for AdventHealth,' said Dr. Christopher Riccard, VP of Hospital Medicine and CDI at AdventHealth. 'We've seen a meaningful lift in high-impact queries that drive both revenue and quality outcomes. The ability to prioritize the right cases—not just more—has transformed our teams' productivity and strengthened our financial performance.' The solution leverages proven AI to pinpoint patient records with the greatest financial impact, exclude low-value cases, and validate DRG and ICD-10 codes by identifying missing documentation, recommending more appropriate codes, and surfacing alternative principal diagnoses. It also identifies post-discharge query opportunities, flags diagnoses lacking sufficient physician support, and detects financially significant quality events—such as HACs and PSIs—that may warrant documentation or coding updates. Each recommendation is backed by relevant clinical context, enabling reviewers to act with speed, accuracy, and confidence. Recognizing the persistent staffing challenges facing health systems, Iodine will also offer tech-enabled services to help close pre-bill revenue gaps. 'Hospitals are navigating rising denial rates and shrinking margins,' said William Chan, CEO of Iodine Software. 'We remain focused on our mission to be a true partner in helping health systems get reimbursed accurately for the care they provide. With enhanced pre-bill capabilities and flexible, outcomes-based pricing and service models, we are making it easier for healthcare leaders to adopt the tools they need to safeguard financial performance and support long-term stability.' Today, hundreds of health systems rely on Iodine to improve cycle revenue performance—reducing review times by 63% and generating millions in incremental impact annually. As Chan notes, 'In an environment where every dollar counts, we're delivering the tools hospitals need to protect their margins—and their mission.' For more information on Iodine Software and its industry-leading AI solutions, visit About AdventHealth AdventHealth is a connected network of care that helps people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 team members across a national footprint provide whole-person care to nearly nine million people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. About Iodine Software Iodine Software is the leader in AI-powered clinical intelligence, helping healthcare organizations capture the full value of patient care. Our solutions drive accurate documentation, optimize reimbursement, reduce administrative burden, and help prevent costly denials—powering more efficient revenue cycle operations. For over a decade, health systems have trusted Iodine to apply the right AI—whether machine learning, deep learning, GenAI and Agentic AI— to the right use case, consistently delivering reliable, high-impact outcomes. Iodine's proprietary Clinical Intelligence Engine, CognitiveML, mirrors clinical judgment and draws insights from one of the largest sets of inpatient clinical data in the country. The platform continuously reviews every patient chart to deliver the most holistic, real-time clinical snapshot available. Recognized as Best in KLAS, Iodine's Clinical Intelligence Suite scales clinical intelligence through solutions like AwareCDI, AwareUM, and AwarePre-Bill, helping healthcare organizations achieve financial returns and improve quality. Learn more at
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AdventHealth plans new 14-story tower at Orlando campus, other changes
AdventHealth plans to construct a new 14-story tower on its main campus near downtown Orlando, add more training programs to attract more new doctors and boost robot-assisted surgeries and other technological advancements. The healthcare company announced its plans Wednesday, saying it would add more than $1 billion of enhancements to the campus in what it touted as the largest single investment in health care in Central Florida history. Advent will spend about $660 million on the new tower, which will include 24 operating rooms, endoscopy and imaging services, and 440 in-patient beds. It plans to open the new facility in 2030, a company spokesman said. No date for when construction would begin was given. 'This project is paving the way for our Orlando campus to become America's epicenter for surgical advancement, breakthrough treatments, pioneering research and medical education — all centered on our whole-person health philosophy,' AdventHealth Orlando CEO Rob Deininger said in the company's news release. 'Our vision is for AdventHealth Orlando to serve our city as a vibrant civic center while growing as a magnet for science and health care innovation.' The campus, located about two miles north of downtown Orlando on East Rollins Street, is a 172-acre complex where nearly 10,000 people work. In addition to the new tower, Advent plans new services and technologies such as robot-assisted kidney transplants; the Genomics Risk Assessment for Cancer and Early Detection (GRACE) program, which uses a patient's family history, medical history and AI data to assess potential risk; and the Little Miracles Unit, which provides more intensive care for infants born as early as 22 weeks. 'We are setting the national standard for advanced medicine,' said Britney Benitez, AdventHealth Orlando's chief nursing officer, in the release. 'We're not only Central Florida's leading health system and most trusted by our neighbors, we're a medical destination for people across the world.' AdventHealth Orlando also plans to attract and train more doctors, hoping that expanded residency and fellowship programs will grow from 358 physicians to 467 by 2029. It also wants what it called 'bold' recruitment goals for AdventHealth University, which trains nurses, healthcare administrators, physical therapists and others, to help enrollment grow to 3,000 by 2030. The university expects to enroll 2,000 students this year.
