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Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
This recognition highlights Telstra Health's innovation, clinician-led approach, and leadership in advancing connected healthcare through FHIR-native interoperability.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Telstra Health has received
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
This recognition highlights Telstra Health's innovation, clinician-led approach, and leadership in advancing connected healthcare through FHIR-native interoperability.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Telstra Health has receivedthe 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition in the native healthcare enterprise interoperability platforms industry for its outstanding achievements in healthcare interoperability, digital health transformation, and customer-focused innovation. The recognition highlights the company's ability to deliver secure, standards-based interoperability solutions that strengthen care coordination, improve clinical workflows, and enable connected healthcare ecosystems across Asia-Pacific.
Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Telstra Health excelled in both by aligning its long-term strategy with the evolving needs of healthcare organizations while consistently delivering scalable, clinically driven interoperability solutions that support better patient outcomes.
"Telstra Health has established a differentiated position in the APAC healthcare interoperability market by combining standards-based innovation with a clinician-led development model that ensures technology aligns with real-world healthcare delivery. Its phased implementation approach, FHIR-native architecture, and commitment to secure, connected care enable healthcare organizations to modernize with confidence while building a strong foundation for future digital transformation," said Sowmya Srinath, Director at Frost & Sullivan.
Guided by a long-term strategy centered on digital health transformation, healthcare interoperability, and strategic collaboration, Telstra Health continues to help health and care organizations modernize information exchange while preserving existing technology investments. This commitment extends beyond individual implementations, supporting the broader advancement of connected healthcare across Asia Pacific and beyond.
At the center of this approach is Telstra Health Corus(TM), the company's connected care ecosystem. Its interoperability foundation, Corus iX(TM), uses Smile Digital Health's FHIR-native platform, OmniVera HDP. Together, they provide a standards-based enterprise interoperability and workflow orchestration platform that enables trusted governed health information to follow patients seamlessly across the care continuum.
Innovation remains central to Telstra Health's approach. Corus iX(TM) delivers a FHIR-native interoperability layer, connecting hospitals, primary care providers, aged care organizations, pathology providers, public health agencies, and digital health applications through a single governed platform. Embedded consent, audit, privacy and compliance controls enable trusted healthcare information to be shared securely across care settings.
By replacing fragmented point-to-point integrations with standardized information exchange, Corus iX(TM) reduces complexity, improves consistency and establishes the trusted data foundation that enables secure, scalable, and clinically meaningful data sharing while supporting AI-enabled healthcare, predictive analytics, and future digital innovation.
"We are honoured to receive this recognition in APAC. However, what makes it particularly meaningful is that it acknowledges the work being done to solve a challenge shared by health systems around the world: how to connect information, people and services in ways that deliver better health outcomes for everyone. At its heart, connected care is about ensuring that no one needs to tell their story more than once, and that clinicians have access to the right information when and where they need it," said Elizabeth Koff AM, Managing Director, Telstra Health.
Koff continues, "The future of digital health is not about adding more technology to already complex systems. It is about creating intelligent, connected foundations that reduce complexity, strengthen collaboration and turn information into meaningful action. Corus iX(TM) is helping health and care organisations do exactly that by bringing data and insights into workflows to support safer, more informed and sustainable care for all of us."
Telstra Health's commitment to long-term customer partnerships further reinforces its market leadership. The company works closely with healthcare organizations throughout implementation and platform evolution, embedding clinical expertise into product development through multidisciplinary teams and continuous customer collaboration. Its phased deployment methodology reduces implementation risk while enabling organizations to realize measurable value early, creating a scalable foundation for connected care.
Frost & Sullivan commends Telstra Health for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company's clinician-led innovation, standards-based interoperability expertise, and sustained investment in future-ready digital health infrastructure are helping shape the future of healthcare interoperability across Asia Pacific and beyond.
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About Telstra Health
At Telstra Health, we're here for life - working alongside governments, clinicians, aged care providers and communities to support better care for all. With a unique footprint across Australia and internationally, we bring deep expertise across digital health and social services.
Our capabilities span national cancer screening, social support programs and secure, integrated software solutions.
By connecting people, providers and systems with near real-time data, AI-powered workflows, and solutions designed with clinical safety in mind, supported by robust cyber and data security, we help enable coordinated care that supports improved health outcomes and empowers individuals to take charge of their wellbeing.
Additional Information on Telstra Health Corus(TM) and Corus iX(TM)
Corus iX(TM) is Telstra Health's FHIR native interoperability platform. It connects existing clinical, operational and partner systems through enterprise API integration. An embedded governance layer manages consent, audit and compliance, and the structured data produces powers analytics, reporting and AI-ready workflows.
Corus(TM) is Telstra Health's overall solution for connected care. Corus iX(TM) is the interoperability foundation underneath it; the connective tissue that lets Corus(TM) products and services share governed, trusted data and work together across care settings.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/telstra-health-receives-frost-sullivans-2026-apac-company-of-the-year-recognition-for-leadership-in-native-healthcare-enterprise-interoperability-platforms/
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Ohio State Medical Association: Learning Where Cardiac Research Meets Patient Care
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:
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Learning Where Cardiac Research Meets Patient Care
Summer Scholar Hyun Su Kim explored atrial fibrillation research, cardiac electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
This summer, OSMA Foundation Summer Scholar, Hyun Su Kim, spent several weeks at Cleveland Clinic contributing to clinical research on atrial fibrillation while observing cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac electrophysiology.
The experience allowed him to learn in several different settings, from conversations about
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:
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Learning Where Cardiac Research Meets Patient Care
Summer Scholar Hyun Su Kim explored atrial fibrillation research, cardiac electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
This summer, OSMA Foundation Summer Scholar, Hyun Su Kim, spent several weeks at Cleveland Clinic contributing to clinical research on atrial fibrillation while observing cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac electrophysiology.
The experience allowed him to learn in several different settings, from conversations aboutcomplex treatment decisions in the clinic to observing the skill and teamwork required in the operating room.
"Each day at Cleveland Clinic offered something new to learn," Hyun Su said. "Seeing physicians work together to care for patients with complex heart conditions made me even more interested in this field."
Studying Atrial Fibrillation
Hyun Su's research involved a substudy of the Targeting Risk Interventions and Metformin for Atrial Fibrillation Trial, or TRIM-AF Trial.
The trial investigates the role of metformin and lifestyle and risk factor modification in preventing the progression of atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AF.
As part of the substudy, Hyun Su contributed to research examining physical activity and AF burden. The team plans to continue investigating whether physical activity can help predict AF burden, as well as the role seasonal variation may play in AF.
His time at Cleveland Clinic also allowed him to observe how physicians approach patient care across cardiac specialties.
"From discussing complex treatment decisions in the clinic to watching the skill and teamwork in the operating room, each day offered something new to learn," he said.
The Impact of Mentorship
Learning from Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Mina Chung was a highlight of Hyun Su's summer. Their guidance gave Hyun Su insight into the clinical decision-making and collaboration involved in caring for patients with complex heart conditions.
"They are not only exceptional physicians but also supportive mentors," he said. "They answered my questions, explained how they make decisions and encouraged me to think carefully about patient care."
An Experience Made Possible by Donor Support
Hyun Su credits the donors and supporters of the OSMA Foundation Summer Scholars Program with making the experience possible. The summer provided him new experiences, meaningful mentorship and connections that will continue to influence him throughout medical school.
"I am very grateful to the donors and supporters of the Summer Scholars Program for making this precious opportunity possible.The experiences and connections I made this summer will help guide me through medical school and beyond." he said.
"Your generosity allowed me to learn in an environment that challenged and inspired me every day."
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The OSMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. We also accept grants from Donor Advised Funds (DAF). Simply provide your DAF Sponsor with the following:
EIN# is 31-0907287 and organization listed as Ohio Medical Education Foundation - 4400 N High St. Ste. 304 Columbus, OH 43214
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NWTF Joins Broad Conservation Coalition in Support of Senate Farm Bill Conservation Investments
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Joins Broad Conservation Coalition in Support of Senate Farm Bill Conservation Investments
The National Wild Turkey Federation has joined more than 70 conservation, agriculture, forestry and sporting organizations in supporting the conservation investments included in the U.S. Senate's Agricultural Act of 2026 discussion draft, encouraging lawmakers to continue advancing voluntary conservation programs that benefit wildlife, working lands and rural communities.
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EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Joins Broad Conservation Coalition in Support of Senate Farm Bill Conservation Investments
The National Wild Turkey Federation has joined more than 70 conservation, agriculture, forestry and sporting organizations in supporting the conservation investments included in the U.S. Senate's Agricultural Act of 2026 discussion draft, encouraging lawmakers to continue advancing voluntary conservation programs that benefit wildlife, working lands and rural communities.
Since the firstFarm Bill was enacted nearly a century ago following the Dust Bowl of 1935, these bills have helped farmers, ranchers and forest landowners voluntarily conserve America's natural resources while keeping their operations productive. Through the bill's Conservation Title, landowners can receive technical and financial assistance to improve wildlife habitat, restore forests, protect water quality, reduce soil erosion and strengthen working lands for future generations. These voluntary, incentive-based programs have become some of the nation's most effective conservation tools as they help people improve the land they own, while delivering lasting benefits for wildlife and local communities.
The coalition's letter applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee for preserving strong conservation funding while improving programs that help producers voluntarily conserve agricultural and forest lands. The proposal also creates new state-focused conservation and forest easement programs while increasing funding for many existing Conservation Title programs over the 2018 Farm Bill.
"The NWTF has long supported Farm Bill conservation programs because they help private landowners implement practices that benefit wildlife and working lands; however, many of the programs funded through the Farm Bill are so popular only a fraction of the landowners who apply are able to tap into them," said Matt Lindler, NWTF director of government affairs. "The expanded opportunities and funding will allow more landowners to participate."
Programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) help improve forest health, restore native grasslands, enhance streams and wetlands, expand public hunting access and create the diverse habitat that wild turkeys and hundreds of other wildlife species depend on.
Approximately 70% of the nation's forests and more than half of all wildlife habitat are on private lands. This makes voluntary conservation partnerships essential in maintaining habitat connectivity across public and private lands, supporting rural economies and sustaining outdoor recreation opportunities. Farm Bill conservation programs provide landowners with the technical and financial assistance needed to implement practices that might otherwise be out of reach, creating lasting benefits that extend well beyond individual properties.
These programs also provide practical benefits beyond wildlife conservation. Healthy forests reduce wildfire risk, healthy soils improve agricultural productivity, wetlands improve water quality and flood resilience, and voluntary conservation partnerships keep working lands productive while sustaining the outdoor traditions that support jobs in rural America.
The coalition also emphasized the need for Congress to complete work on a new Farm Bill after the previous legislation, passed in 2018, expired in 2023 and has since been extended through short-term measures. The Senate's discussion draft, and the House's Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed out the House earlier this year, are important steps toward delivering a bipartisan Farm Bill that benefits farmers, forest owners, wildlife, hunters and the American people.
As Congress continues work on the next Farm Bill, the NWTF remains committed to partnering with lawmakers and conservation groups to ensure these critical programs deliver lasting conservation outcomes for generations to come.
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About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to create healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF is committed to creating a nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.
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INFODOC: https://live-wp.nwtf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-Conservation-Title_Senate-Farm-Bill_Support-Letter_7-28-26.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/nwtf-joins-broad-conservation-coalition-in-support-of-senate-farm-bill-conservation-investments
[Category: Animals]
American Farm Bureau Federation: 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
"Farmers and ranchers count on innovation to produce the safe and sustainable food, fuel and fiber our country
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
"Farmers and ranchers count on innovation to produce the safe and sustainable food, fuel and fiber our countryrelies on," said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. "Farm Bureau takes great pride in offering outstanding entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their technology and services that will help sow the seeds of a better, brighter future for all of agriculture."
The Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 13th year, is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their solutions to the dynamic challenges facing American agriculture. Farm Bureau is offering a total of $145,000 in start-up funds throughout the course of the competition.
The 10 semi-finalist teams encompass the breadth of American agriculture, spanning across different sectors and states. The semi-finalist teams are:
* Animal Deterrent Solutions - Texas
* Clean Label Solution - New York
* Clear Grain Co. - Kentucky
* Gilly - California
* Good Agriculture - Georgia
* Nave Analytics - Nebraska
* Rootline Robotics - New York
* Seismi - Nebraska
* Swinergy - Minnesota
* URMRKT - Oklahoma
This fall, the competing semi-finalist teams will pitch their companies virtually as they look to advance to the final round held at the AFBF Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The top four teams that advance from the virtual round will each receive $10,000. The final pitch competition will be held on Sunday, January 10th in front of a live audience of Farm Bureau members and industry representatives. The winning team will walk away with a $90,000 prize (total of $100,000), and runner-up will receive a prize of $15,000 (total of $25,000).
Farm Bureau recognizes and supports these cutting-edge businesses with generous funding provided by sponsors Farm Credit, Bayer, John Deere, Farm Bureau Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Google, T-Mobile, and ClearPath.
To learn more about the Challenge, visit fb.org/challenge.
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/10-teams-seeking-top-prize-in-ag-innovation-challenge
[Category: Agriculture]
American College of Surgeons: Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access to high-quality cancer care in rural communities, where long travel times and specialist shortages often
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access to high-quality cancer care in rural communities, where long travel times and specialist shortages oftenlimit care.
"Research shows that CoC accreditation improves access to high-quality care and enhances outcomes, reducing complications and death," said Ronald J. Weigel, MD, FACS, PhD, medical director of the ACS Cancer Programs. "Previously, some rural hospitals could not pursue accreditation due to resource constraints. The new category makes accreditation, and the benefits that accompany it, more attainable by tailoring the standards to the needs and resources of rural hospitals."
CoC accreditation helps hospitals deliver comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care through evidence-based standards. More than 1,400 U.S. hospitals are accredited, but fewer than 20% are in rural areas. Workforce shortages, limited access to specialty services, and other challenges can make it difficult for rural hospitals to achieve and sustain accreditation.
Developed with direct input from rural hospitals and practitioners, the new category modifies accreditation requirements, including certain staffing and patient service criteria, while maintaining a strong focus on standards shown to improve the quality of cancer care.
Bringing Quality Cancer Care Closer to Home
About 1 in 5 Americans live in a rural area. Although cancer incidence in rural areas is similar to urban areas, cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities, and the gap is widening.
These disparities are driven in part by reduced access to screening, specialists, and coordinated care, as well as longer travel distances and higher rates of underlying health conditions. An estimated 60% of rural counties lack an active general surgeon, and 66% of rural counties have no oncologist. As a result, rural patients are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and survivorship services.
"CoC accreditation is unique in addressing the full continuum of cancer care and providing a roadmap for delivering coordinated, high-quality health care from screening through diagnosis and survivorship," said Ingrid Lizarraga, MBBS, FACS, CoC State Chair of Iowa and a breast surgical oncologist with the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. "This new category will expand access to accreditation and provide rural hospitals with a practical, evidence-based framework to strengthen their cancer programs."
Accreditation in Action: Enhancing Outcomes and Access
Research shows that accreditation improves outcomes, expands services, and strengthens local care:
* Outer Banks Health (Nags Head, North Carolina): After receiving accreditation from the CoC and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, this 19-bed hospital increased the rate of screen-detected breast cancer from 44% to 63% and improved survival among men with advanced prostate cancer. The share of cancer patients treated locally also expanded -- from about 10-20% before accreditation to more than 70% after achieving accreditation.
* Expanded access to evidence-based care: A 2025 Journal of the American College of Surgeons study found that colon and rectal cancer patients with high social vulnerability were 95% more likely to receive guideline-recommended care and had about a 9% lower risk of death if treated at a CoC-accredited hospital compared to a hospital not accredited.
* Objective performance data: Accredited hospitals submit data to the National Cancer Database, a national clinical cancer registry that captures nearly 75% of U.S. cancer cases and includes more than 250 data points, including cancer staging and the first-line treatment administered. Hospitals receive detailed performance reports, enabling them to evaluate their performance, track outcomes, and identify gaps in care within their own hospital.
"Using CoC standards strengthens hospitals' ability to provide comprehensive cancer care and continuously improve quality," said Dr. Lizarraga.
In Iowa, Dr. Lizarraga helped implement the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network, modeled after the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network at the University of Kentucky, to support rural hospitals in Iowa in expanding services and achieving CoC accreditation.
"Accreditation also signals to the community that high-quality cancer care is available close to home," she added.
Hospitals in counties designated as RUCC 4-9 are eligible to apply for the rural accreditation category. RUCC is a USDA classification system that measures how urban or rural a county is based on factors including population size and its relationship to nearby metropolitan areas.
Hospitals can begin implementing standards immediately and request a site visit after one year of compliance. Additional details are available through the CoC.
More information about rural cancer care and how the ACS is working to improve the delivery of care in these communities is available on the ACS website.
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About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has approximately 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Original text here: https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2026/hospitals-can-close-rural-cancer-care-gaps-through-new-accreditation-category/
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AVOXI Has Been Granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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AVOXI has been granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
This company is recognized for delivering AI-driven enterprise voice communications that strengthen customer ownership through trusted, reliable, and transparent global voice experiences.
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This week we are proud to congratulate AVOXI
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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AVOXI has been granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
This company is recognized for delivering AI-driven enterprise voice communications that strengthen customer ownership through trusted, reliable, and transparent global voice experiences.
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This week we are proud to congratulate AVOXIas a recipient of the 2026 Global Customer Value Leadership Recognition in the enterprise voice trust industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, customer ownership, and operational excellence. This recognition highlights AVOXI's consistent leadership in delivering measurable business outcomes, strengthening its market position, and enabling trusted enterprise voice communications across global markets.
Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on strengthening outbound and inbound communications while enhancing the customer service experience, AVOXI continues to redefine enterprise voice trust through an integrated, software-driven approach. Its strategic investments in AI-driven optimization, voice infrastructure, and proactive service enable multi-national enterprises to operate confidently across more than 160 countries.
Its unified AVOXI Cloud Voice Platform combines voice infrastructure, integrations, analytics, monitoring, and automation into a single global software platform. By bringing together inbound stability, outbound trust, caller identity management, and AI-driven optimization, AVOXI enables enterprises to improve operational efficiency, increase answer rates, simplify vendor management, and deliver reliable voice experiences at global scale.
According to Elka Popova, VP of Connected Work Research at Frost & Sullivan: "Rather than treating trust as a standalone feature, AVOXI integrates inbound voice stability, outbound caller identity, reputation management, and AI-driven analytics into the unified AVOXI Cloud Voice Platform. This integrated approach enables enterprises to actively manage how they are perceived across global voice networks, ensuring that both inbound and outbound communications are reliable, recognizable, and trusted."
Through proactive monitoring, automation, and transparent management tools, AVOXI shifts enterprise voice operations from reactive support to proactive optimization. Its scalable platform evolves alongside customers' changing global communications requirements, empowering organizations to manage voice identity, performance, and trust while simplifying deployment and reducing operational complexity.
AVOXI has established a differentiated approach to enterprise voice trust. Its customer-first strategy, continuous innovation, and focus on measurable business outcomes are shaping the future of the enterprise voice trust industry while delivering lasting value to organizations worldwide. "Voice has long been one of the most important touchpoints in the customer experience, yet many enterprises are just beginning to understand how software can optimize the channel. Enterprises shouldn't have to wonder whether customers will recognize their calls, trust their identity or receive a consistent experience around the world. We're honored that Frost & Sullivan recognized our commitment to helping organizations build trusted voice communications that strengthen every customer interaction," said Barbara Dondiego, CEO at AVOXI.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer Value Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, business performance, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.
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About AVOXI
AVOXI delivers international cloud voice software solutions for contact centers and other mission-critical enterprise communications. AVOXI's software platform leads the industry in proactive automation, intelligence and analytics, featuring 40+ integrations with CX and AI applications, to provide unmatched global voice service and virtual numbers in 160+ countries. Multinational enterprises orchestrate voice through AVOXI's platform to unlock enhanced customer experiences and streamline IT operations.
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ABI Applauds Senate Passage of 'Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026"
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S. 3977, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026." Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the bill with bipartisan support in March to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small businesses electing to file for bankruptcy under subchapter V of chapter 11. Consistent with the recommendations
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026"
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S. 3977, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026." Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the bill with bipartisan support in March to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small businesses electing to file for bankruptcy under subchapter V of chapter 11. Consistent with the recommendationsof ABI's Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy, the legislation also raises the debt limit for individual chapter 13 filings to $2.75 million and removes the distinction between secured and unsecured debt for that calculation. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
"ABI appreciates the swift passage by the Senate and efforts by Senator Grassley to provide greater access for struggling small businesses and families to achieve a financial fresh start," said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. "By expanding access to subchapter V and chapter 13 relief, Congress is helping more debtors pursue efficient, cost-effective reorganizations while maximizing value for all stakeholders."
Enacted as part of the "Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019," subchapter V went into effect in February 2020 with a debt limit of $2,725,625. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act of 2020 and subsequent extensions increased the subchapter V debt eligibility limit to $7.5 million. This enhanced eligibility limit sunset in June 2024, however, and reverted to an adjusted $3.02 million for small businesses looking to access subchapter V. The current adjusted debt limit is $3,424,000, which ABI's Subchapter V Task Force estimates leaves many distressed small businesses without a viable restructuring option.
Additionally, individuals currently can qualify for chapter 13 only if they fall below separate unsecured and secured debt caps -- currently $526,700 and $1,580,125, respectively -- amounts that are adjusted for inflation every three years. According to ABI's Consumer Bankruptcy Commission Final Report, these limits no longer reflect the realities of contemporary household debt structures.
Companion legislation (H.R. 7730) was introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) with bipartisan cosponsors in the House of Representatives and was favorably reported out of the House Judiciary Committee on March 26.
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ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 10,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abiworld.org.
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Original text here: https://www.abi.org/node/1003701
[Category: Financial Services]
