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Key industry leaders join the team to accelerate growth and support efforts to help health systems attract and retain patients more efficiently NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caire, an advanced AI-native patient automation platform that improves patient experiences and streamlines clinician workflows, today introduced its new leadership team with the appointment of CEO Eddie Peloke and Executive Chairwoman Ash Zenooz, MD. By combining their unique experiences building and driving innovative companies, Peloke and Zenooz will lead Caire in placing health systems at the forefront of innovation. Eddie Peloke, Caire's new CEO, brings over two decades of experience as a technical leader, ranging from engineer to chief technology and chief executive officer. Most recently, he served as chief technology officer at Dispatch Health, a company focused on bringing the power of the hospital to the comfort of home. He has also held leadership roles at companies, such as CEO at Workpath and at ScoopMonkey. Given Peloke's technical background, he's excited about Caire's AI component and the ability to work directly with health systems. "To be able to build side by side with health systems to truly help solve their problems is empowering. More often than not, tech solutions are built, and then the companies have to convince the health system they're needed," said Peloke. "I'm really interested in the close collaboration that Caire and Aegis have had with health systems so far. This type of partnership has the potential to be transformative and I'm excited to lead the team at Caire in building the next stage of what healthcare will look like." Dr. Ash Zenooz, stepping into the role of Executive Chairwoman, combines over two decades of clinical practice and healthtech leadership. She was most recently CEO of Commure, a hyper-growth company incubated by General Catalyst. In her time there, she spearheaded the company's product build and go to market strategy, and led the company through significant growth and a merger. In addition, Dr. Zenooz has held key leadership positions as General Manager of the Health and Life Sciences Business Unit at Salesforce and Chief Medical Officer at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. "Historically, health systems have been cautious about adopting technology that lacked a deep understanding of healthcare and its unique challenges," said Dr. Zenooz. "Caire is changing this paradigm by collaborating directly with health systems to develop innovative solutions that meet their real-world needs . I'm thrilled to join Caire's board, and support Eddie and the team as they scale the technology to benefit both patients and providers." Together, Peloke's and Dr. Zenooz's combined knowledge and expertise building and scaling companies is a recipe for success. While Dr. Zenooz began her career as a clinician, she transitioned into the technology space and applied her clinical knowledge to the fast-growing, ever-shifting health tech industry. Conversely, Peloke started in technology, then shifted to healthcare, putting to work his operational instincts and learnings from years as a chief technology officer. Their complementary perspectives and skill sets will drive the strategy and propel Caire forward. Born out of a strategic partnership with Northwell Health and Aegis Ventures, Caire has already demonstrated significant success. Its women's health product, implemented across Northwell Health, has reduced no-shows, strengthened loyalty, and increased revenue, while simultaneously reducing administrative time for providers and delivering a higher patient Net Promoter Score®, a metric that measures patient satisfaction. "Through the Aegis portfolio of companies, we have seen firsthand the potential for generative AI to transform the experience of healthcare for patients and caregivers. Health systems are facing unrelenting challenges and the need for trusted solutions and new collaboration paradigms has never been greater," said John Beadle, co-founder and managing partner of Aegis Ventures. "Caire will play a central role in Aegis's health system digital transformation strategy–consummated through the Digital Consortium. Under Ash and Eddie's leadership, we are more confident than ever in the company's trajectory." Peloke and Dr. Zenooz will join an already robust board of advisors including Dr. John Noseworthy, Emeritus President and CEO of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Noseworthy is also the chairman of Aegis' recently launched Digital Consortium, where he serves as the representative for the health systems. About Caire Caire Health is an advanced patient automation platform designed to enhance patient experiences and streamline clinician workflows using intelligent AI agents. These agents empower health systems to digitize condition-specific treatment paths to deliver high-quality care efficiently, driving better health outcomes while making life easier for clinicians. About Aegis Ventures Aegis Ventures is a next-generation startup studio that partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to originate, launch, and scale transformative companies. The Aegis platform brings together market-shaping ideas, permanent growth capital, and ambitious individuals driven to solve major societal problems. Aegis aims to build companies with the capacity for vast impact, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and digital health. Within these verticals, Aegis targets the creation of companies that leverage technology to better optimize tradeoffs between quality, access, and cost, focusing on innovations that promote seamless continuity of care, patient empowerment, and better-informed clinical decision-making. To learn more about Aegis, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn . About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 85,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook , X , Instagram and LinkedIn . Media Contact: Kayli Watson [email protected] SOURCE Caire Health

Collaboration Launches with Opportunity for Prix Galien Award Winners from Around the World to Get Access to Northwell Health's International Business Program Alliance to be Recognized During the International Prix Galien Ceremony on June 20 in Rome, Italy ROME, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Galien Foundation and Northwell Health are excited to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at fostering healthcare innovation globally. As part of this collaboration, Northwell Health will serve as a U.S. landing pad for all companies honored with the prestigious Prix Galien Awards in the categories of Best Digital Health Solution, Best Medical Technology, Best Startup and Best Incubator / Accelerator / Equity. Continue Reading (PRNewsfoto/The Galien Foundation) The Galien Foundation is the premier global institution dedicated to honoring innovators in life sciences. Since its inception in 1970 the Prix Galien Awards has recognized innovative research, therapies and medical technologies that represent outstanding achievements in improving the human condition. Since 2004, The Galien Foundation has added new award categories to reflect the growing contributions to the life sciences ecosystem from startups, incubators and accelerators and in the digital health fields. Northwell executives have participated on the review committee for the Prix Galien USA Awards over the past three years. Northwell Health is one of the largest health systems in the US, having pioneered a gateway for international companies to engage with US healthcare systems through its International Business Program. Over the past 10 years, the International Business Program has engaged with thousands of companies from around the world; providing a guided pathway to navigate a large integrated health system, which has traditionally proven to be a long and arduous engagement process. After completing an extensive evaluation process, selected international companies may have the opportunity to receive strategic advice from key opinion leaders, business acceleration through commercial deals, pilots, and clinical trials, and potential for investment through Northwell Health. Bruno Cohen, Chairman of The Galien Foundation commented, "The Prix Galien Awards have always honored science and innovation, and as we've added additional award categories in recent years, we recognize the need to create opportunities for these startups from a business perspective. The U.S. is a crucial healthcare market, so we're thrilled about the evolution of Prix Galien and our collaboration with Northwell Health to provide a soft landing in the U.S. for Prix Galien awardees in key categories." This collaboration provides a platform for healthcare innovators recognized by The Galien Foundation to access the U.S. healthcare market with the support and guidance of Northwell Health. "Having a strong foothold in the U.S. market is invaluable for healthcare companies looking to expand their reach and impact. Collaboration and an openness to innovation and entrepreneurship is part of the DNA of Northwell so we are excited to extend our expertise and resources to help the Prix Galien winners navigate the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system more effectively. Our collaboration with The Galien Foundation aligns with our mission to drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery", said Elaine Brennan, Executive Director, Global Strategic Partnerships at Northwell. The Prix Galien Awards takes place in Africa, India and over 14 countries around the world on an annual basis. This collaboration is being announced during the International Prix Galien Ceremony taking place in Rome, June 2024. The International Prix Galien is organized once every two years where the Nominees for the prize include winners of the National Prix Galien Award for the two preceding years. About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 83,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. About The Galien Foundation The Galien Foundation fosters, recognizes, and rewards excellence in scientific innovation to improve the state of human health. Our vision is to be the catalyst for the development of the next generation of innovative treatments and technologies that will impact the state of medical practice and save lives. The late Professor Elie Wiesel, 1986 Peace Nobel Laureate, is The Honorary Founding President of The Galien Foundation The Foundation oversees and directs activities in the U.S. for the Prix Galien, an international awards program dedicated to progress through innovative medicines development, with chapters in 14 countries, Africa and an inaugural chapter established in India in 2024. The Prix Galien was created in 1970 by Roland Mehl in honor of Galien, the father of medical science and modern pharmacology. Worldwide, the Prix Galien is regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in biopharmaceutical research. For more information, visit . 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BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Laudio , an innovator in frontline leader solutions that drive efficiency and engagement for health systems, today announced a system-wide expansion with Northwell Health , New York State’s largest healthcare provider. The expansion follows Northwell Health’s successful initial implementation of Laudio’s AI-enhanced platform for frontline leaders at the Peconic Bay Medical Center last year. The Laudio platform is a first-of-its-kind solution for streamlining frontline leaders’ work and operationalizing leadership best practices. Northwell Health deployed it to augment ongoing efforts to bolster its frontline leaders and enhance employee engagement. Peconic Bay Medical Center’s frontline leaders were highly receptive to the new solution, with strong adoption from the start. The positive impact on their teams soon followed: nurse retention rose across the board, with the strongest Laudio users increasing their year-over-year RN retention rates by 10 points on average. Associated cost savings exceeded over one million dollars in just the first six months. “At Northwell, we are continuously innovating to enrich the team member experience at all levels,” said Maxine Carrington, Chief People Officer at Northwell Health. “When it comes to our frontline teams, helping leaders connect with their team members in authentic, timely ways is essential. Laudio is enabling us to not only simplify administrative work for our frontline leaders, but also make leadership best practices more practical.” “Frontline leaders are vital to the functioning of our health system,” added Stephen Bello, Regional Executive Director of Northwell Health’s Eastern Region, where Peconic Bay Medical Center is located. “The Laudio platform provides the means to not only empower these leaders with technology designed specifically for them, but also drive system-wide operational improvements. We are excited to roll it out across the system.” The system-wide expansion will grow to include more than 20 hospitals and over 600 ambulatory sites in 2024. “People are at the heart of any health system’s operations,” said CJ Floros, Chief Operating Officer at Laudio. “Northwell recognizes the critical role frontline leaders play in elevating the broader frontline workforce. Their results highlight the range of benefits that come from focused efforts to improve leaders’ ways of working and strengthen their connections with their teams.” About Laudio Laudio empowers healthcare leaders to drive large-scale change through everyday human actions. Our AI-enhanced platform streamlines workflows for frontline leaders, strengthens interpersonal connections, and aligns C-suite objectives with frontline efforts, boosting operational efficiency, employee engagement, and patient experience. Laudio makes it possible for patients, frontline workers, and health system leaders to thrive together. Discover how at www.laudio.com . About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 85,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change healthcare for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.