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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Highly Touted Star Puts Georgia on Notice
The Georgia Bulldogs were off to a fast start with one four-star edge rusher in the 2026 recruiting class. But he hasn't felt love from the Bulldogs since his initial offer. That's what four-star edge rusher Tristian Givens, a top 2026 Georgia recruit, told On3's Jeremy Johnson this week. Advertisement 'I don't too much talk to them even though I'm in the backyard, you feel me,' Givens said. 'It's all love with them, it's nothing against them… It bothers me a little bit because I'm from Georgia, so it kind of messes with me just a little bit.' A Columbus, Georgia, native, Givens is a consensus top 10 recruit in the state for the 2026 class. The 247 Sports composite rankings rated him the No. 6 Georgia prospect. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart© Brett Davis-Imagn Images Givens grew up with a grandmother who is an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Yet, he rooted for the Bulldogs during his childhood. 'I always grew up watching them, and I'm a Georgia fan,' Givens added. 'I'm from Georgia, and ever since my grandma always watched Alabama, I watched Georgia.' Advertisement These factors contributed to Givens not feeling super fuzzy about the Bulldogs, even though they are his "dream school." Perhaps because of how the Bulldogs have approached his recruitment, the Texas A&M Aggies hold an overwhelming lead for Givens in On3's Recruiting Prediction Machine. According to RPM, the Aggies have a 90% chance of landing the edge rusher. Johnson reported that the Tennessee Volunteers, USC Trojans and Florida State Seminoles are also involved with Georgia. The 247 Sports composite rankings rated Givens the No. 7 edge rusher and No. 63 overall recruit in the 2026 class. Related: Georgia Gets Bad News on Highly Coveted Star Playmaker
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Medirex receives funding to modernise patient authentication
Healthcare technology company Medirex Systems has secured funding for patient authentication from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). Medirex received NRC IRAP's advisory services and research and development financing to support a project designed to improve patient authentication in healthcare environments. The initiative led by the company uses its expertise by adding a digital element, transforming the conventional hospital wristband into a secure portal for accessing personal health information. The patent-pending technology begins with verifying the identity in person and issuing a wristband, which then allows the patient to establish a secure link to external systems. This approach eliminates the need for hospital staff to access or handle data beyond their duties. Central to this project is the standards-compliant identity and authentication interface, Medirex Open API, which permits patients to authorise third-party applications, such as remote patient monitoring (RPM) systems. Through this authorisation, they can access their health-related information from electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Oracle and Epic. This API facilitates the sharing of identity and essential data required to register and use external systems, all while maintaining patient privacy and control. The Medirex Patient Authentication API facilitates the secure management of health information for patients across various care settings, ranging from hospital admissions to domestic monitoring systems. Patients can scan their wristband and confirm their identity through text message or email, and grant access to their records either for themselves or for approved digital health instruments such as RPM systems. This method tackles the challenge of maintaining data confidentiality while meeting the demands of external care collaborators. Medirex's solution delineates clear access roles, ensuring that only the relevant individuals can access the essential data, with the patient's permission. Medirex managing director Mark Caskenette said: "By enabling a secure, patient-led handoff from the hospital wristband to third-party tools, we ensure that care can extend beyond the hospital without compromising privacy or involving staff in unnecessary data access." "Medirex receives funding to modernise patient authentication" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Medirex announces funding support for innovative healthcare solution
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Medirex Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it received advisory services and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support a breakthrough project aimed at modernizing patient authentication in healthcare settings. This project builds on Medirex's trusted expertise in patient identification by introducing a new digital layer that transforms the traditional hospital wristband into a gateway for secure, verified access to personal health information. The solution, which is patent-pending, begins with in-person identity confirmation and the issuance of a wristband — enabling patients to initiate a secure connection from the hospital wristband to external systems without requiring hospital staff to manage or access data outside their responsibilities. At the core of this project is the Medirex Open API, a standards-based identity and authentication bridge that allows patients to authorize third-party applications — such as RPM systems — to access their health data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic and Oracle. Rather than sharing full medical records or giving hospital staff unnecessary access, the API enables patients to share only the identity and essential data needed to register and use external systems. This process begins with in-person verification and wristband issuance, and puts the patient fully in control — ensuring privacy, precision, and consent are at the center of every connection. The Medirex Patient Authentication API empowers patients to securely control access to their data across care settings — from hospital visits to at-home monitoring — while upholding the highest standards of privacy and security. By scanning their wristband and confirming their identity via SMS or email, patients can authorize access for themselves or for approved digital health tools such as RPM systems. This innovation directly addresses a key challenge in healthcare today: balancing data privacy with the needs of third-party care partners. Hospital staff do not always require access to the same data needed by external RPM providers or family caregivers. Medirex's solution creates a clear separation of access roles, ensuring that only the right stakeholders can see the right information — with patient consent at the center. "We're building on what hospitals already trust — the wristband — and adding a secure, patient-friendly way to unlock digital access," said Mark Caskenette, Managing Director at Medirex. "By enabling a secure, patient-led handoff from the hospital wristband to third-party tools, we ensure that care can extend beyond the hospital without compromising privacy or involving staff in unnecessary data access. Thanks to NRC IRAP's support, we're delivering a platform that protects patient privacy while expanding how and where care can be delivered." This project supports Medirex's mission to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and patient-centered. By combining physical identity verification with secure digital consent, Medirex is helping shape a healthcare ecosystem where patients are both empowered and protected. The project marks a significant milestone in Medirex's journey to becoming a leader in digital health solutions. By leveraging the support of NRC IRAP, Medirex is poised to set new standards in patient engagement and healthcare delivery through this API and its digital health platform, mySPOT. For more information about Medirex and patient authentication, please visit: About Medirex Systems Inc. Medirex Systems Inc. is a Canadian healthcare technology company specializing in patient identification and digital health innovation. With a strong focus on patient safety, secure data access, interoperability, and 360° patient engagement, Medirex develops technologies that help healthcare organizations deliver better, more responsive care. SOURCE Medirex Systems Inc.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Medirex announces funding support for innovative healthcare solution
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Medirex Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it received advisory services and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support a breakthrough project aimed at modernizing patient authentication in healthcare settings. This project builds on Medirex's trusted expertise in patient identification by introducing a new digital layer that transforms the traditional hospital wristband into a gateway for secure, verified access to personal health information. The solution, which is patent-pending, begins with in-person identity confirmation and the issuance of a wristband — enabling patients to initiate a secure connection from the hospital wristband to external systems without requiring hospital staff to manage or access data outside their responsibilities. At the core of this project is the Medirex Open API, a standards-based identity and authentication bridge that allows patients to authorize third-party applications — such as RPM systems — to access their health data from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic and Oracle. Rather than sharing full medical records or giving hospital staff unnecessary access, the API enables patients to share only the identity and essential data needed to register and use external systems. This process begins with in-person verification and wristband issuance, and puts the patient fully in control — ensuring privacy, precision, and consent are at the center of every connection. The Medirex Patient Authentication API empowers patients to securely control access to their data across care settings — from hospital visits to at-home monitoring — while upholding the highest standards of privacy and security. By scanning their wristband and confirming their identity via SMS or email, patients can authorize access for themselves or for approved digital health tools such as RPM systems. This innovation directly addresses a key challenge in healthcare today: balancing data privacy with the needs of third-party care partners. Hospital staff do not always require access to the same data needed by external RPM providers or family caregivers. Medirex's solution creates a clear separation of access roles, ensuring that only the right stakeholders can see the right information — with patient consent at the center. "We're building on what hospitals already trust — the wristband — and adding a secure, patient-friendly way to unlock digital access," said Mark Caskenette, Managing Director at Medirex. "By enabling a secure, patient-led handoff from the hospital wristband to third-party tools, we ensure that care can extend beyond the hospital without compromising privacy or involving staff in unnecessary data access. Thanks to NRC IRAP's support, we're delivering a platform that protects patient privacy while expanding how and where care can be delivered." This project supports Medirex's mission to make healthcare more connected, transparent, and patient-centered. By combining physical identity verification with secure digital consent, Medirex is helping shape a healthcare ecosystem where patients are both empowered and protected. The project marks a significant milestone in Medirex's journey to becoming a leader in digital health solutions. By leveraging the support of NRC IRAP, Medirex is poised to set new standards in patient engagement and healthcare delivery through this API and its digital health platform, mySPOT. For more information about Medirex and patient authentication, please visit: About Medirex Systems Systems Inc. is a Canadian healthcare technology company specializing in patient identification and digital health innovation. With a strong focus on patient safety, secure data access, interoperability, and 360° patient engagement, Medirex develops technologies that help healthcare organizations deliver better, more responsive care. View original content: SOURCE Medirex Systems Inc. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Chronic Disease Care Gets a Digital Makeover with Virtual Consultations
For people living with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, routine care means regular appointments, lab work, medication changes, lifestyle counseling. It's a lot, but technology is helping to shift the load. A 2023 meta-analysis showed that digital health interventions improved physical activity and daily function in patients with chronic conditions by 0.29 and 0.36 respectively [1]. That may not seem like a lot but in public health terms it's big. When patients can stay active and functional they're less likely to end up in the ER or hospitalized. Through telehealth platforms clinicians can review vitals, trend them, adjust treatment plans, offer lifestyle coaching—all remotely. It's personalized care without the waiting room. Telehealth's value is in its flexibility. It doesn't replace in-person visits but instead complements them by: Booking a virtual consultation is easy and convenient often with same or next day availability. And insurance coverage can significantly impact the cost and accessibility of virtual consultations with many plans accepted to reduce or eliminate out of pocket expenses. Take hypertension for example. A patient tracking blood pressure from home might text in their readings to their provider. Based on the numbers a doctor might bump up their lisinopril from 10mg to 20mg—no office visit required. It's simple, safe and efficient. Virtual consultations also reduce wait times compared to in-person visits eliminating the need to wait in crowded waiting rooms. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is one of the most impactful offshoots of virtual care. Whether through wearable tech like smartwatches or connected devices like glucometers and blood pressure cuffs, RPM allows providers to track patient data continuously and act fast if things start to go sideways. Benefits of RPM include: RPM can also help manage chronic conditions by allowing patients to get certain prescriptions through telehealth platforms. While most of the data is around chronic conditions, experts say RPM's potential for post-surgical recovery or high-risk pregnancies is underutilized. Another innovation making waves? Virtual Group Visits (VGVs). These are scheduled sessions where multiple patients with similar conditions (like prediabetes or asthma) join a provider online to get education, ask questions and support each other. VGVs can also provide mental health support for patients with conditions like anxiety and depression. Research in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy shows VGVs as a powerful tool in improving chronic disease outcomes while scaling access [4]. They address medical needs but also provide a sense of community—something many patients crave when managing lifelong illnesses. Healthcare access and convenience have improved a lot with virtual care. Patients can now schedule visits with their primary care provider or specialist from the comfort of their own home, no need to go to a medical office. Virtual care visits can be used for many medical conditions including common conditions like sinus infections, ear pain and pink eye. Patients can also use virtual care for preventive care like checking blood pressure and getting advice on over-the-counter medications. Virtual care can also be used for mental health care where patients can get support and treatment from a mental health professional. With virtual care patients can get high quality care anytime, anywhere using a mobile device or computer and even access their patient portal to view test results, schedule visits and communicate with their provider. Many healthcare providers including board certified doctors and nurse practitioners offer virtual care services and some even accept insurance making it a convenient and affordable option for patients. Despite its success, virtual care isn't perfect. Some of the challenges flagged in recent studies include: This highlights the need for tailored implementation strategies. It's not enough to offer virtual care, it needs to be usable and useful for everyone. Health insurance can play a big role in making virtual care accessible and affordable for more patients. Thanks to virtual consultations patients have more options than ever before. Platforms now support secure messaging with care teams, asynchronous updates and even prescription refills—all without stepping foot in a clinic. The American Telemedicine Association sets standards for telehealth services to ensure the credibility and quality of care provided through virtual consultations. Organizations like the American Heart Association support these changes. Their guidelines recommend using telehealth for post-stroke care, cardiovascular monitoring and long term management of conditions like atrial fibrillation [2], [3]. In diabetes care for example controlling hypertension is a top priority. According to the Annals of Internal Medicine blood pressure targets should be below 80 mm Hg and medications like thiazides, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers are first line options [8]. All of this can be monitored remotely through virtual check-ins and RPM tools. Virtual consultations aren't a pandemic workaround—they're here to stay. For people with chronic conditions they offer something precious: consistency. Virtual care reduces barriers, improves monitoring and keeps patients at the center of their health journey. In a world where managing health used to mean juggling appointments and waiting rooms, virtual consultations are creating space—for rest, autonomy and better outcomes. They are a convenient alternative to going to a doctor's office, reducing the need for in-person visits and wait times. [1] Zangger, G., Bricca, A., Liaghat, B., Juhl, C. B., Mortensen, S. R., Andersen, R. M., Damsted, C., Hamborg, T. G., Ried-Larsen, M., Tang, L. H., Thygesen, L. C., & Skou, S. T. (2023). Benefits and Harms of Digital Health Interventions Promoting Physical Activity in People With Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of medical Internet research, 25, e46439. [2] Schwamm, L. H., Chumbler, N., Brown, E., Fonarow, G. C., Berube, D., Nystrom, K., Suter, R., Zavala, M., Polsky, D., Radhakrishnan, K., Lacktman, N., Horton, K., Malcarney, M. B., Halamka, J., Tiner, A. C., & American Heart Association Advocacy Coordinating Committee (2017). Recommendations for the Implementation of Telehealth in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation, 135(7), e24–e44. [3] Kernan, W. N., Viera, A. J., Billinger, S. A., Bravata, D. M., Stark, S. L., Kasner, S. E., Kuritzky, L., Towfighi, A., & American Heart Association Stroke Council; Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention; and Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease (2021). Primary Care of Adult Patients After Stroke: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, 52(9), e558–e571. [4] Mirsky, J. B., & Thorndike, A. N. (2021). Virtual Group Visits: Hope for Improving Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. American journal of health promotion : AJHP, 35(7), 904–907. [5] Lewinski, A. A., Walsh, C., Rushton, S., Soliman, D., Carlson, S. M., Luedke, M. W., Halpern, D. J., Crowley, M. J., Shaw, R. J., Sharpe, J. A., Alexopoulos, A. S., Tabriz, A. A., Dietch, J. R., Uthappa, D. M., Hwang, S., Ball Ricks, K. A., Cantrell, S., Kosinski, A. S., Ear, B., Gordon, A. M., … Goldstein, K. M. (2022). Telehealth for the Longitudinal Management of Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review. Journal of medical Internet research, 24(8), e37100. [6] Campbell, K., Greenfield, G., Li, E., O'Brien, N., Hayhoe, B., Beaney, T., Majeed, A., & Neves, A. L. (2023). The Impact of Virtual Consultations on the Quality of Primary Care: Systematic Review. Journal of medical Internet research, 25, e48920. [7] Farias, F. A. C., Dagostini, C. M., Bicca, Y. A., Falavigna, V. F., & Falavigna, A. (2020). Remote Patient Monitoring: A Systematic Review. Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association, 26(5), 576–583. [8] Vijan, S., & Hayward, R. A. (2003). Treatment of hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus: blood pressure goals, choice of agents, and setting priorities in diabetes care. Annals of internal medicine, 138(7), 593–602.
