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Nanox AI Bone Solution Receives CE Mark Certification
By Karen Roman Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNOX) said its AI bone solution HealthOST has received CE mark certification which enables its commercialization across Europe. HealthOST examines CT scans to assess vertebral height loss and bone mineral density and helps identify disease risk, such as osteoporosis, before fractures occur, it stated. 'This CE mark for HealthOST represents a significant expansion of our AI capabilities in Europe,' said Erez Meltzer, Nanox CEO and acting Chairman. 'By integrating seamlessly into routine CT scans, HealthOST helps healthcare providers maximize their existing resources, while identifying patients who might otherwise fall through the cracks of traditional screening methods.' Contact: Exec Edge Editor@
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ICR to Host Conference Spotlight Series Webinar May 21
By Exec Edge Editorial Staff ICR, a global strategic communications and advisory firm, announced it is hosting its Conference Spotlight Series webinar on May 21, 2025, from 12-1pm ET. The event will feature expert insights on capital markets readiness and communication strategies with analysts and investors amid the current trade environment, the company stated. The webinar will include ICR's Ashu Vats and Farah Soi, Guggenheim's David Levin, and J.P. Morgan's Alice Takhtajan. To register, use the following link: Contact: Editor@
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12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clearing the Skies: VistaJet Grows Again in 2024 and Court Dismisses Claim Against Founder
Vista secures significant new capital while a court ruling clears founder Thomas Flohr of allegations, positioning the company for continued global expansion. By Exec Edge Editorial Staff A major court ruling dismissed the case against VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr, clearing his name and removing what company executives described as a baseless cloud hanging over the private aviation leader's reputation for nearly two years. The ruling comes as Vista secures substantial new financing that strengthens its position as the second-largest private aviation company globally. The Malta-based private aviation company recently secured $600 million in equity and raised an additional $700 million in an oversubscribed capital offering. These strategic financial moves are expected to save Vista approximately $160 million in debt repayment in 2024 alone. 'It removes the doubts from people who don't know our founder or our company yet,' Ian Moore, Vista Chief Commercial Officer said. 'The people who knew us had not been worried by it. It was always clear that it was a baseless claim.' With these legal challenges now behind them, VistaJet executives say the company is 'turning a page after two years of turmoil that was instigated by malignant voices' and is focused on continued growth and reinforcing its position as a global leader in private aviation. VistaJet Reports Strong 2024 Performance Vista released its 2024 results to its investors, showing significant growth across multiple metrics. The company reported a 20% increase in membership over the past year, with Program members now accounting for a large majority of the company's revenue. These members sign three-year agreements, providing VistaJet with strong visibility into future revenue streams. 'We've never been stronger,' Moore noted. The company also reported an impressive EBITDA of approximately $800 million, demonstrating the strength of its subscription-based business model, which was pioneered by Thomas Flohr when he founded VistaJet in 2004. VistaJet's global reach continues to expand. The company reported that the first fiscal quarter of 2024 saw a 69% increase in Global 7500 flight hours compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth reflects increasing demand for ultra-long-range private jet travel, particularly for routes that connect global business centers without stopping for refueling. In West Africa, where VistaJet recently held its first-ever roadshow static display, the company saw a 58% increase in flight hours during the same period. This growth aligns with Thomas Flohr's long-term vision of expansion into emerging markets. 'Vista has always had big ambitions from the start, and we set out to become the first and only global private aviation company back at the beginning of our journey,' the CCO stated. 'We made large investments, and tripled our fleet in the last three years.' A Strategic Financial Restructuring The recent capital raises are part of a strategic effort to rebalance Vista's growth and address critiques about the company's debt levels. From recent transactions, $500 million will go straight into debt reduction, and the other $700 million are restructuring of the current set of tools and reducing the group's debt rate. These financial maneuvers come after Vista expanded its fleet significantly over the past two years, including through major acquisitions. The company refurbished 93 aircraft in 2023 alone to bring them up to VistaJet standards. The new financing structure has been well-received by investors, reflecting confidence in VistaJet's business model and growth strategy. This positive reception is particularly notable given the challenging environment for private aviation companies in recent years. 'We found investors to join us in the long term — somebody who had the same vision,' explained Ian Moore, Vista Chief Commercial Officer. 'Because our vision is still bigger. We have now reached about 5% global market share. We're the second-largest player. So the addressable market for us to grow is still incredibly large.' Thomas Flohr's Vision for Global Aviation Thomas Flohr founded VistaJet in 2004 with just one aircraft after experiencing frustration with the options for private charters while working in asset finance. He created a subscription-based business model in which clients only pay for the hours they fly, avoiding the high costs and asset depreciation associated with traditional jet ownership or fractional ownership models. This innovative approach has allowed VistaJet to expand its global presence rapidly. The company now flies clients to 96% of the world's countries, to more than 2,400 airports worldwide. 'We continue to focus on what matters most – for this year and the next 5 years – to continue being the best in class,' as Flohr's message to stakeholders stated after the legal victory. 'VistaJet has always promised to be the best alternative to private aircraft ownership.' With the legal challenges and financial restructuring behind them, VistaJet executives say the company is poised for continued growth and innovation. Plans include expanding regional teams, adapting products to meet evolving client needs, and maintaining the company's exceptional service and luxury positioning. 'Finally the sky's clear,' Moore concluded. 'Vista is back and stronger than ever.' Contact: Exec Edge Editor@
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Anesthesiology—Often Invisible, It Is Now More Attractive Than Ever for Those Considering a Career in Medicine
By Exec Edge Editorial Staff In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, choosing a specialty is a pivotal decision for medical students and aspiring healthcare professionals. Anesthesiology stands out as a compelling option for several reasons. It offers a rewarding career with many specialties in a branch of medicine that faces a nationwide shortfall of practitioners. The U.S. is grappling with a significant shortage of anesthesia clinicians, a situation that is projected to worsen. The American Society of Anesthesiologists has reported that the percentage of facilities experiencing anesthesia staffing shortages has surged from 35 percent in early 2020 to 78 percent in late 2022. This is caused by an aging workforce, increased demand for surgical procedures and a limited number of existing practitioners. By 2036, the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, with anesthesiologists comprising a substantial portion of that deficit. This means that for medical school and nursing graduates, as well as others considering healthcare as a field, anesthesiology offers an attractive career path and one that provides stability and growth opportunities. Anesthesia clinicians include anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAA). They can tailor their careers to their interests and expertise. The specialty of anesthesia has a wide range of sub-specialties—specific areas of anesthesia requiring added expertise. These include cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, pain management, obstetrics and more. This range provides anesthesiologists with intellectually stimulating and professionally fulfilling work. It means that for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding career, anesthesiology is an ideal choice. Anesthesia clinicians are in high demand across the United States. Whether in urban centers or rural communities, anesthesiologists, CRNAs and CAAs can find employment opportunities that align with their lifestyle preferences. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for those who wish to balance their professional and personal lives. Anesthesiologists and other anesthesia clinicians can work in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery facilities, academic medical centers and the military. This versatility allows professionals to select environments that best suit their career goals and lifestyle preferences. For those considering a career in anesthesiology, U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) offers a compelling model of clinician-led practices with local governance and a positive culture. USAP is a physician-owned and physician-led organization, ensuring that clinical decisions are made by those who understand the intricacies of patient care. Each practice within USAP operates with its own local governance, allowing for autonomy and tailored approaches to healthcare delivery. For clinicians just entering the field of anesthesiology, USAP offers an array of practice models and facilities, ensuring a wide variety of geographic locations and scheduling choices that align with your lifestyle needs. USAP helps develop its clinicians throughout their careers and is committed to creating a positive work culture that prioritizes the well-being of its clinicians. Initiatives such as culture committees, Clinical Operations Committee and a National Care Team Advisory Council ensure decisions are clinician-centric and enable the best in patient care. An annual USAP Leadership conference and robust clinical and business curriculum foster an environment of continuous learning and allow clinicians to develop and further their skillsets and careers at their own pace. The result of clinician autonomy and career-long professional development is increased patient satisfaction, a fact validated by company surveys. Patients have strong positive experiences with USAP's clinicians (over 96 percent rating their anesthesia experience as 'good' or 'great,' well above national benchmarks). Anesthesiology offers a unique and rewarding career path for medical students, nurses and other aspiring healthcare professionals. With diverse specializations, geographic flexibility, and varied work settings, the field presents numerous advantages. Organizations such as U.S. Anesthesia Partners exemplify the benefits of clinician-led practices with local governance and a positive work culture. For those seeking a challenging and impactful career in healthcare, anesthesiology is an attractive choice that promises both professional fulfillment and personal growth. Contact: Exec Edge Editor@
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How University of Phoenix Programs Align with Industry Demands
By Exec Edge Editorial Staff Keeping up with industry demands can sometimes feel impossible: One moment, STEM skills are the most sought-after quality in a job candidate, but in the next moment, employers are clamoring for employees with soft skills. Meanwhile, with fast-growing innovations like generative AI and asynchronous work continuing to evolve, learners are left struggling to figure out just what to do—and perhaps most importantly, who can help them do it. That's why workers and students alike turn to experts in higher education, where institutions like University of Phoenix are working just as hard to deliver the skills and education learners need to pursue success. That's what motivates so many new solutions, including the University of Phoenix Career Navigator—as well as digging even deeper to align programs and courses to skills. But no programs or strategies work without the right people to enact them—and that's where University of Phoenix instructors shine. 'The University of Phoenix faculty is a powerhouse of leaders and innovators dedicated to student success,' says C. Tahnja Wilson, MBA, Director of Faculty Training and Development at University of Phoenix. 'With more than 2,300 faculty members—67% in leadership roles and 58% women—our instructors bring varying expertise from corporate boardrooms, military service, and academic scholarship.' University of Phoenix takes pride in its instructors, and not just because of their impressive resumes: University of Phoenix faculty embodies how education can help learners understand the industries they aspire to work in, because those instructors know those jobs inside and out—and have real-world passion to back up their real-word insights. In a world where industry demands shift faster and faster, University of Phoenix instructors deliver more than just skills-aligned curriculum. They provide insights from the industries they work in because—well—they actually work in them. 'At University of Phoenix, our faculty bring an average of 29 years of professional expertise to the classroom,' says Wilson. 'With 344 presidents, 109 chief executive officers, and 1,240 faculty engaged in ongoing scholarship, our instructors bridge the gap between theory and practice.' University of Phoenix faculty even have deep resumes within the university: The 2024 Annual Academic Annual Report reflects that our instructors have an average of more than 15 years teaching at University of Phoenix. These two factors—experience in the industries they teach, as well as experience teaching them—represent a level of expertise and industry know-how that supports skills-aligned learning and opportunity for students. Not only are our faculty dedicated instructors: They're real-world practitioners in the workforce, learning and growing in their own careers, the same way our students are; and they're keenly aware of the shifting standards and requirements employers have in their industry, in real-time and beyond. Dr. George Love, Program Chair for the College of Business & Technology at University of Phoenix—who is himself a long-time faculty member—makes this a core tenet of his teaching. 'Connecting the dots for students—that's what faculty do,' he explains. 'And we know that with our students, who are so often working in the same fields we are, we should not have to wait four years to put the skills they're learning at University of Phoenix to work. We want them to take the knowledge they gained today, apply it the next and then come back and share what they learned from the experience.' University of Phoenix instructors reflect how higher education owes its students deep insights into industry demands not just by offering classes, but by putting the courses in the hands of industry practitioners who can bring their curriculum to life. 'In every course, in every discipline, University of Phoenix faculty bring their years of experience and practical knowledge of the workplace into the classroom to guide and mentor students,' explains Emily Breuker, Vice Provost of Faculty Engagement at University of Phoenix. 'For example, our faculty and staff are working to get ahead of the curve in how we address the future of generative AI. In our AI in Everyday Life Course, faculty help our students put AI to work in the classroom so they have the knowledge and tools necessary to thoughtfully use it in their own lives and careers—putting them on the forefront of this and other important business trends.' This level of engagement is a hallmark at University of Phoenix, in no small part because faculty here recognize that these close connections can offer the skills and insights students need to pursue their career goals—plus the confidence to do so. What's more, this engagement with faculty complements programs that employers themselves might consider building in the workplace to capitalize on those opportunities, especially in a shifting business landscape. And perhaps most importantly, University of Phoenix continues to offer career services even after graduation, offering mentorship and commitment to students whenever they need it. This means that, while industries might shift, University of Phoenix will always be there. Real-world faculty delivering skills-aligned curriculum can help students do more than just keep up: It can give them the tools they need to get ahead—and even make changes of their own. Contact: Exec Edge Editor@ Sign in to access your portfolio
