Author: Julie Kaloides

In their continuing efforts to provide European life-science companies with the right temperature-sensitive packaging solutions, CSafe Global announces the appointment of two new sales directors, Sonja Stoyantschova and Thomas Lewin to its expanding organization.
Sonja Stoyantschova joins CSafe Global as Director of Sales, responsible for developing the markets in Central and Eastern Europe, The Commonwealth of Independent States, and Turkey. She is based in Vienna, Austria.
Sonja brings extensive knowledge and experience in various stages of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology product development life-cycle and the respective manufacturing, packaging and application of the products from early development to commercial sales. Her 20-year career includes senior and executive positions with global pharmaceutical companies, medical device and healthcare organizations.
Stoyantschova shares, “I am excited to join the CSafe Global team and to develop and build the necessary networks and relationships in my markets. I am also excited to provide reliable support and effective solutions to all stakeholders involved in supplying life-saving temperature-sensitive products to the patients who need them.” She adds, “Bringing my experience in developing and providing complex primary packaging solutions and my in-depth knowledge of the challenges as well as quality and compliance requirements of pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, it is my goal to work together to provide tailored temperature-controlled solutions for each specific customer and their product needs.”
Thomas Lewin, Director of Sales for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is an accomplished professional with more than 15 years of leadership achievement in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, having held senior marketing, sales and business development positions on a national and global level.
Lewin, who is based in Konstanz, Germany, states, “CSafe Global is one of those rare companies which has truly advanced world-class temperature-controlled solutions, and I couldn’t be more honored to have been chosen to bring my extensive experience and to contribute to the further success of the company.” Lewin further adds, “The opportunity ahead for CSafe in Europe is vast, with a major component of my role being dedicated to provide innovative products and solutions to our customers and to help protect their life-changing pharmaceuticals during transport.”
“During this time of strong growth, there are no better persons to join our ever-expanding global sales team than Sonja and Thomas,” said Brian Kohr, CSafe Global President and CEO. “They are both recognized pharma industry experts with impressive track-records in complex sales environments. Their passion, entrepreneurial mindset and industry knowledge are exactly what CSafe Global needs as the company enters its next chapter of expanded product innovation and growth.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning provider of healthcare cyber risk management and compliance solutions, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Best in KLAS designation in the Cybersecurity Advisory Services category in the 2018 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services report.
Overall, Clearwater’s rating is 95.5. Clearwater outperforms the competition by earning top marks in each of the four scoring categories: general, implementation and training, sales and contracting, and service and support.
Today’s announcement furthers Clearwater’s ongoing commitment to help leverage the power of its SaaS-based software solutions for advancing patient safety and improving the lives of its customers.
“Best in KLAS is more than a ranking. It is a recognition of vendors committed to delivering superior solutions,” said Adam Gale, President of KLAS. “It gives voice to thousands of providers who are demanding better performance, usability and interoperability in healthcare technology.”
“Earning KLAS’ highest rating for cybersecurity advisory services is a testament to the Clearwater team’s exceptional performance and commitment to patient safety and managing cyber risk to improve access to care, timely care and quality care,” said Bob Chaput, CEO of Clearwater Compliance. “Our team’s purpose-driven approach to assisting our customers is the key to accelerating healthcare cyber risk management strategies and deepening their impact on the lives of their patients and organizations.”
The KLAS report draws directly from interviews with thousands of healthcare vendors’ customers, including CIOs and C-suite leaders, before publishing the annual Best in KLAS report. The Best in KLAS report recognizes the outstanding efforts of vendors to help healthcare organizations deliver better patient care. The Best in KLAS designation is reserved for vendor solutions that lead their software and services market segments with the greatest impact on healthcare organizations. Each year, healthcare professionals rely on the Best in KLAS report to help shape their decisions to improve healthcare and patient safety.
About KLAS
KLAS is a data-driven company on a mission to improve the world’s healthcare by enabling provider and payer voices to be heard and counted. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals, KLAS collects insights on software, services and medical equipment to deliver reports, trending data and statistical overviews. KLAS data is accurate, honest and impartial. The research directly reflects the voice of healthcare professionals and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. To learn more about KLAS and the insights we provide, visit www.KLASresearch.com.
About Clearwater Compliance
Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance company. As the leading strategic partner to hospitals & health systems, its mission is to assist in successfully managing healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements and, ultimately, ensure patient safety. A 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association as well as numerous State Hospital Associations, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.Clearwatercompliance.com.
Contacts
Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

CSafe Global has recently received approval for their new CSafe RAP active container from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With this new approval, along with the FAA approval granted in November 2017, CSafe Global now provides greater opportunities for pharmaceutical and life-science companies to ship their temperature-sensitive products globally.
Brian Kohr, President and CEO of CSafe Global, remarks, “The EASA approval of our new active RAP system is very important in our mission to provide cold chain solutions that ensure successful delivery of life-enhancing products around the world. With this approval, we mark another important milestone in the launch of the CSafe RAP, providing life-science shippers with a new temperature-controlled container solution, for larger cargo payloads, that is based on our proven system designs and technologies that have been used in successful shipments with the CSafe RKN active container over the past 10 years.”
With increasing demands for pharmaceutical and life-science companies to ship in larger quantities, the CSafe RAP was specifically developed to address this growing need. The CSafe RAP was designed with performance in mind, utilizing innovative heating and compressor-driven cooling technologies together with advanced ThermoCor VIP insulation to eliminate the risks to payloads associated with extreme ambient temperature conditions and long-duration shipments. The new CSafe RAP active container system leverages the proven performance and capabilities of the well-established CSafe RKN to remove the operational and environmental challenges encountered with global temperature controlled shipments.
The CSafe RAP has unmatched operational capabilities, maintaining constant payload temperatures even at extreme ambient temperatures from -30°C to +54°C. It is not only built around state-of-the art technologies, but it also offers the largest RAP capacity in the industry with a max payload volume of 6.68m3, thereby easily accommodating up to four standard US-pallets or five standard Euro-pallets. Just as with the CSafe RKN, the CSafe RAP also has an extended battery life well over 100 hours, which outperforms competitive active systems.
Additional announcements about the CSafe RAP, including airline approvals and updates to the global service network, will be forthcoming. Please contact CSafe Global at sales@CSafeGlobal.com or a local CSafe sales representative for copies of the CSafe RAP operational qualification report.

Altaris Capital Partners, LLC announces an investment in Clearwater Compliance LLC.
Clearwater Compliance is a market leading provider of cyber risk management and regulatory compliance solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s offering includes software, managed services, consulting, education and training. Altaris has partnered with the founders of Clearwater and its management team to invest in the business and support future growth. Clearwater is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
For more information on Clearwater, visit www.clearwatercompliance.com.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/: The technology divide between older and younger generations may not be as wide as you think. According to a recent survey of 1,000 seniors issued by Senior Helpers^®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care, more than 68 percent of people ages 65+ rate their technology skills either average or above average. The survey, which examined seniors’ attitudes on everything from apps and internet usage to social media habits, also found that while most would not consider themselves “tech-savvy” (71 percent), nearly 60 percent of seniors think younger generations underestimate their knowledge and aptitude for technology.
Technology is constantly evolving, but seniors are much more adept at using tech than many people give them credit for,” said Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder, Senior Helpers. “It’s become integral to so many other aspects of their lives, they are embracing it.”
The study findings show that about 39 percent of seniors utilize technology to help them get things done more efficiently, while 31 percent embrace it as a matter of “pure survival.” Senior Helpers’ survey also highlights more about how senior citizens are using technology:
When asked what tech innovation they couldn’t live without, 29 percent of senior respondents reported a cell phone. Most (nearly 70 percent) use a smart phone, and 38 percent use an iPhone. However, 13 percent still don’t own a cell phone.
Thirty-two percent of seniors spend more than 20 hours a week on the internet, with 10 percent of those online for 40-plus hours per week.
More than half of seniors use Facebook as their social media site of choice. Less than 8 percent of seniors combined favor Pinterest, Instagram or Twitter.
When it comes to app usage, seniors use social media apps the most (almost 23 percent), followed by maps/navigation services (17 percent), online banking (14 percent) and games (8 percent).
When asked in a lighthearted way what movie best describes their relationship with technology, 28 percent of participants said Beauty and the Beast “because they had to warm up to it.” Another 28 percent noted Mission Impossible because they “can’t keep up.” Others likened it to Fight Club, admitting they “don’t like it but use it” (24 percent); or Cheaper by the Dozen, appearing to welcome technology (“Give me more gadgets!” at 19 percent).
Founded in 2001 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes – despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges – Senior Helpers serves elderly individuals and their families around the world. Senior Helpers differentiates itself with its proprietary, specialized programs that have been developed in collaboration with leading medical experts. The company was the first provider in the industry to offer specialized care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
For more information about Senior Helpers, visit www.seniorhelpers.com.
About Senior Helpers
Senior Helpers is a premier in-home senior care provider in the U.S. with over 311 franchised businesses operating across the globe. Founded in 2001 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has now cared for tens of thousands of seniors with a pledge to provide “care and comfort at a moment’s notice.” Senior Helpers offers a wide range of personal care and companion services, including trained Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s care, to assist seniors who wish to live independently. Learn more by visiting www.seniorhelpers.com.
Contact
Megan O’Neal
Havas Formula
(619) 234-0345
seniorhelpers@havasformula.com

Chemical Computing Group (CCG) and the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Division of Computers in Chemistry (COMP) congratulate the winners of the COMP CCG Research Excellence Awards for the Spring 2018 ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
The award winners’ research will be recognized at the COMP Division Poster Session on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. Each winner will receive an award certificate, a one-year MOE (Molecular Operating Environment) software license for the winners’ research group, as well as financial support to cover their travel costs to New Orleans.
The winners are:

• Stephanie Hare, University of California Davis, group of Dean J. Tantillo
• John Karnes, University of California Santa Cruz, group of Ilan Benjamin
• Michiel Niesen, California Institute of Technology, group of Thomas F. Miller
• Alice Walker, University of North Texas group of G. Andres Cisneros
• Tzuhsiung Yang, University of Wisconsin-Madison, group of John F. Berry

About COMP CCG Research Excellence Awards
The COMP CCG Research Excellence Awards recognize and encourage exceptional research conducted by graduate students in the field of computational chemistry. For more information about the CCG Excellence Awards, please visit: www.chemcomp.com/research-academic.htm
About Chemical Computing Group
CCG (Chemical Computing Group) is a leading supplier of software solutions for life sciences. With a proven track record in scientific innovation, CCG continues to provide state-of-the-art applications in drug discovery to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic researchers. CCG’s software platform is the Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) which is used by computational chemists, medicinal chemists and biologists in the major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout the world. CCG has a very strong reputation for collaborative scientific support, maintaining support offices in both Europe and North America. Founded in 1994, CCG is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit: www.chemcomp.com
For additional information please contact
Audrey Bonin, M. Sc
Academic Services Manager
(514) 393-1055
abonin@chemcomp.com

Chemical Computing Group (CCG) and the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Division of Medicinal Chemistry (MEDI) congratulate the winner of the MEDI CCG Research Excellence Awards for the Spring 2018 ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
The award winner’s research will be recognized at the MEDI Division Poster Session on Sunday, March 17th, 2018. The winner will receive an award certificate, a one-year MOE (Molecular Operating Environment) software license for the winner’s research group, as well as financial support to cover their travel costs to New Orleans.
The winner is:

• Connor McDermott, University of Minnesota, group of Elizabeth Ambrose

About COMP CCG Research Excellence Awards
The MEDI CCG Research Excellence Awards were created to recognize outstanding graduate student research, and encourage the use of computational tools in the field of Medicinal Chemistry.For more information about the CCG Excellence Awards, please visit: www.chemcomp.com/research-academic.htm
About Chemical Computing Group
CCG (Chemical Computing Group) is a leading supplier of software solutions for life sciences. With a proven track record in scientific innovation, CCG continues to provide state-of-the-art applications in drug discovery to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic researchers. CCG’s software platform is the Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) which is used by computational chemists, medicinal chemists and biologists in the major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout the world. CCG has a very strong reputation for collaborative scientific support, maintaining support offices in both Europe and North America. Founded in 1994, CCG is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit: www.chemcomp.com

For additional information please contact:
Audrey Bonin, M. Sc
Academic Services Manager
(514) 393-1055
abonin@chemcomp.com

CSafe Global and China Airlines have signed a Master Lease Agreement to offer transport and leasing services for the CSafe RKN active temperature controlled container on China Airlines flights.
“We are pleased to sign this new master lease agreement with CSafe Global” said China Airlines in a statement. “Our healthcare and pharmaceutical customers who require strict temperature control of their products during transport will benefit from access to CSafe’s industry-leading cold chain technology and global customer support.”
Brad Jennings, VP of Global Marketing at CSafe Global adds, “With 97 destinations in 27 countries, China Airlines has a comprehensive network serving pharmaceutical companies around the world. CSafe and our customers are very excited about the addition of China Airlines to our airline partner network and look forward to a fruitful and long-term collaboration.
The CSafe RKN active temperature-controlled system was specifically developed for the life-sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, and is the only compressor-driven air cargo container of its kind with approvals to fly on either upper deck or lower deck of aircraft.
The superior performance of the CSafe RKN can be attributed to the thermal capabilities of its ThermoCor insulation which provides extended operating efficiencies, as well as to the unit’s proprietary air movement, heating, and cooling technologies that allow the temperature-controlled container to maintain a consistent user-selected payload set-point across ambient temperatures as extreme as -30 degrees Celsius up to +49 degrees Celsius. The operating efficiency of the active unit allows for a full payload to be shipped inside the container without the need for secondary packaging. This makes the CSafe RKN a cost-effective solution compared to dry ice and other passive solutions. The container’s best-in-class active system performance, data logging capabilities, and ease of use make it a very good selection for inclusion in a pharmaceutical company’s standard operating procedures for air-cargo transportation of valuable life-science products.
About CSafe Global (www.csafeglobal.com)
CSafe Global manufactures and offers a full range of active and passive cold-chain packaging solutions to address the needs of pharmaceutical and life science companies around the world. The company markets the CSafe brand of innovative active container systems, as well as the AcuTemp and Kalibox brands of passive packaging solutions and hand-held mobile carriers. CSafe Global is also the exclusive manufacturer and provider of the superior vacuum insulation – ThermoCor VIP. CSafe Global’s active system product range includes the industry leading CSafe RKN and newly released CSafe RAP, the only high-performing temperature controlled containers of their kind with approvals to fly on either upper or lower decks of aircraft. The CSafe RKN and CSafe RAP both utilize heating and compressor-driven cooling technologies to eliminate the payload risks associated with extreme ambient temperature conditions and long-duration shipments. CSafe’s AcuTemp brand has provided temperature management solutions since its founding more than 25 years ago. The AcuTemp courier is a simple-to-use, reusable temperature management system with multiple sizes, temperature ranges, and durations designed to protect vital shipments during last mile delivery. The AcuTemp passive packaging range includes parcel solutions for 2-8°C, CRT, and frozen shipments with temperature hold times up to 240 hours. The Kalibox passive system portfolio is designed for larger temperature controlled packaging applications, and offers a full range of innovative solutions, including insulated passive pallet shippers (PPS).

CSafe Global is pleased to announce the opening of a new service center in Chicago (ORD.) This company-owned facility will allow CSafe to enhance its support and service levels for the growing number of life-science customers transporting high volumes of temperature-sensitive shipments from the Midwest U.S.
CSafe Global’s new service center at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is now open and servicing inbound and outbound traffic of the company’s CSafe RKN active system containers as well as passive system solutions, providing delivery, maintenance, calibration and technical support to the full range of CSafe products. Multiple employees have already been added to the new service facility with plans to add more in Q1, 2018.
Rick Rackley, CSafe’s Director of Quality, Technical Support and Service Partners, shares, “The new ORD service facility will allow CSafe to enhance our support to our growing number of life-science partners and customers in the area who transport vital temperature-sensitive shipments of life-enhancing products from this region.”
With CSafe Global’s appointed and trained service technicians, the Midwest U.S. market will greatly benefit from the strengthened technical service capabilities and infrastructure in the Chicago area for supporting and maintaining CSafe Global’s comprehensive range of active and passive packaging solutions.
CSafe Global’s maintenance program is the best in the industry. CSafe RKN containers are systematically and thoroughly inspected after every container use by our service centers. Additionally, the active containers go through a periodic and very comprehensive preventative maintenance program and protocol to ensure that system performance is consistent and at the highest level, no matter the length of time it has been in the fleet. CSafe Global service centers are the key to assuring that the company’s active temperature-control container systems achieve consistently high operational performance and long service life to meet the critical needs of its valuable life-science partners and customers across the world.
For more information contact:
Rick Rackley
rrackley@csafeglobal.com

The Austin Business Journal has ranked HealthTronics as one of the top 25 manufacturing sites in Austin (ranked by square feet of manufacturing space). Manufacturing of Endocare® cryoablation equipment is a significant part of HealthTronics’ business. In addition, the company mobilizes this equipment as well as lithotripters, lasers, ultrasound, and HIFU equipment throughout the United States, thus allowing important medical procedures to be performed in hospitals and surgery centers, without requiring the purchase of equipment.