April 2008
Cognitive Tutor Working in NYC
A recent story on WABC in New York brought to the forefront the success Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor is helping to achieve at the High School for Health Professions and Human Services in Manhattan. Students who have failed ninth-grade math are using the program when they repeat the class. Assistant Principal for Math, Jeanette Tomasullo-Morelli, noted that in 2006 (before the program), only 20% of students repeating the class passed. By "June 2007, the percentage rate went up to 52%." For a video of the story, visit the WABC-TV website.
Apr 24 | Permalink
Aethon Demonstrates Enhanced TUG at AONE Expo
Aethon has plans to demonstrate its TUG with enhanced navigation system at AONE (Association of Nurse Executives) 2008 Annual Meeting and Exposition April 25-29. Comprised of HOMER, an RFID-based asset tracking system, and TUG, the company's widely-deployed mobile courier robot, the Aethon asset delivery and tracking system enables hospitals to ameliorate nursing staffing challenges by automating material deliveries and freeing nurses to spend more time on patient care. A University of Maryland study has shown that with TUG, nurse satisfaction with pharmacy service increased by 23% and confidence that pharmacists would promptly fill and deliver new medication orders grew by 50%.
Apr 23 | Permalink
FEI and Imago Announce Collaboration
FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) and Imago Scientific Instruments have formed a comprehensive collaboration on the distribution and marketing of Imago's LEAP product line. The arrangements allow for FEI to establish an equity position in Imago and the option for FEI to purchase Imago in the future. The alliance combines FEI's leadership in providing tools for nanoscale exploration and discovery with Imago's leadership in providing innovative and commercially viable atom probe technology. "For Imago, the new partnership is a part of the evolution from being an instrumentation provider to a solution provider," says Tom Kelly, CEO, CTO and founder of Imago. Read more about Imago and FEI on www.imago.com.
Apr 15 | Permalink
TUG Adds Laser-Driven Navigation
Aethon, Inc. has significantly enhanced the navigation system of its TUG robotics platform with the addition of laser-based technology. The new system improves TUG's already impressive performance in streamlining supply chain operations and allows clinical staff to remain focused on patient care. Benefits of the new system include: Rapid deployment, faster, more flexible delivery, less technical support and faster troubleshooting. Find out more about the TUG's new laser-guided system at www.aethon.com.
Apr 14 | Permalink
Whitley County, KY Purchases Carnegie Learning Program
Whitley County School System in southeast Kentucky is adopting Carnegie Learning's Bridge to Algebra and Geometry programs to help improve math scores and graduation rates in the county. The $95,000 purchase was made with Federal Title I funds. Some Whitley County students are already using the Algebra I program as part of the nationwide study conducted by the RAND Corporation and funded by the US Department of Education, assessing the effectiveness of Carnegie Learning's Algebra I programs.
Apr 10 | Permalink
Precision Therapeutics Adds 8 Million Convered Lives Under Contract
Precision Therapeutics has signed contracts with National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN), PlanCare America (PCA), RMSCO and SEIBA Inc. Sean McDonald, CEO of Precision Therapeutics, said, "Precision Therapeutics is pleased to add these organizations to our growing list of payor organizations under contract. Contracting with these leading organizations expands the number of covered lives, thus allowing our technology to be available to more patients and allowing for faster reimbursements of claims."
Apr 8 | Permalink
Aethon Partners with RE2 to Develop RNA
Aethon has partnered with RE2, a leading developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, in the design of a Robotic Nursing Assistant, or RNA. The RNA concept combines Aethon's proven mobile robotic platform and sophisticated navigation technology with RE2's intelligent dexterous manipulation expertise. The RNA will be designed to be an extension of the nurse when performing physically challenging tasks, such as moving a patient from a gurney to a hospital bed. To support design of the RNA, RE2 received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract grant from the US Army's TATRC.
Apr 8 | Permalink
Jerry Widman Joins BodyMedia BOD
Jerry P. Widman, formerly CFO for Ascension Health, the country's largest not-for-profit hospital system, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for BodyMedia, Inc. Mr. Widman is currently a board member for Cutera Inc (CUTR), TriZetto Group (TZIX) and Preferred Professional Insurance Co., a privately held medical malpractice insurance company.
Apr 1 | Permalink
