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Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Prevencio Awarded U.S., European and Japanese Patents for HART CADhs, Its AI-Driven Blood Test for Coronary Artery Disease
KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prevencio, Inc., the leader in artificial intelligence-powered blood tests for cardiovascular disease, today announced that it has been granted patents for its HART CADhs® test in the United States—marking the second U.S. patent for this novel test—as well as the European Union and Japan. These patents protect Prevencio's proprietary methods and algorithms for detecting obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) using a multi-protein, AI-driven blood test platform. The newly issued patents strengthen Prevencio's intellectual property portfolio and support its long-term strategy to expand HART CADhs adoption globally. HART CADhs is the only blood test that combines multiple cardiac proteins with machine learning to deliver a highly accurate, non-invasive diagnosis of obstructive CAD. 'Securing patent protection in the U.S., Europe, and Japan marks a major step forward in advancing our innovation and market leadership,' said Rhonda Rhyne, Chief Executive Officer of Prevencio. 'These patents reinforce the uniqueness of our HART CADhs test and underscore our commitment to improving cardiovascular diagnostics worldwide.' Prevencio is redefining the future of cardiovascular diagnostics. With two marketed, AI-driven blood tests—HART CADhs and HART CVE—and bolstered by international patent protection, compelling clinical data, reimbursement, and recent FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, Prevencio uniquely delivers a convergence of innovation, validation, and commercial readiness. 'Cardiovascular disease is a global problem. International patent protection will help Prevencio to deliver scalable solutions that meet urgent diagnostic needs in the U.S. as well as global markets,' said James L. Januzzi, MD, a practicing cardiologist at MGH, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief Scientific Officer at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research and Principal Investigator for the HART test development and validation. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide and accounts for more than $318 billion in annual U.S. healthcare costs, nearly 10% of total healthcare spending. Prevencio's HART blood tests are designed to improve accessibility, accuracy, and patient outcomes while reducing costs through earlier, more accessible, and accurate blood diagnostics. Both HART CADhs and HART CVE, a second AI-driven, multi-protein blood test that assesses a patient's one-year risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death, are currently available to healthcare providers and for research use. About Prevencio, Inc. Prevencio is transforming cardiovascular care through AI-driven blood tests that deliver earlier, accurate, and more accessible diagnostics. The company's HART platform powers the development of proprietary tests for cardiovascular disease, including HART CADhs® for detecting obstructive coronary artery disease and HART CVE® for assessing one-year risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statement: Except for historical and factual information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements, the accuracy of which is subject to various uncertainties of early stage companies. The company does not undertake to update disclosures contained in this press release.
CBC
09-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Homelessness and addiction hubs in Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury face delays opening
Social Sharing Treatment (HART) hubs in northeastern Ontario are still waiting for final approvals from the province to start operating. On the eve of the provincial election, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced 19 new HART hubs would be operational by April 1. The hubs would provide access to recovery and treatment systems for people struggling with addictions and mental health issues, but would not provide any safe drug consumption services. Lisa Case is the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Algoma, which was chosen to run the HART hub in Sault Ste. Marie. She said the organization has submitted its budget with the province for the planned hub. Ontario's Ministry of Health and Ontario Health have reviewed that submission, Case said, but now she's waiting for additional feedback. "We have received updated terms and conditions related to that funding that we're reviewing with our partners and responding with some additional questions, but we're still in that holding pattern right now," Case said. She said the province has allocated CMHA Algoma a budget of $6.31 million annually over three years to run its HART hub. Case added the services are especially needed in northern Ontario. "We've been hit harder across the north in spite of the creativity that we've used as community partners and the interventions we're able to provide," she said. "We're seeing just the volumes of individuals seeking help and then often the distance to get help." The City of Greater Sudbury will run a HART Hub in collaboration with the Health Sciences North hospital. The city says it's still finalizing logistical details but should have more concrete information to share by next week. Ema Popovic, a spokesperson for Ontario's health minister, said in an email to CBC News that nine HART hubs in the province that were previously supervised drug consumption sites opened on April 1. That includes the NorWest Community Health Centre in Thunder Bay.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Officials expect federal funding to continue for Honolulu rail project
The city's rail project has a 'binding contract ' to continue to receive federal funding despite the Trump administration's threat to pull an estimated $4 billion from California's high-speed train project. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said in a statement that the so-called full-funding grant agreement between Honolulu's rail project and the Federal Transit Administration 'is a binding contract between the FTA and the City and County of Honolulu.' 'We expect both parties to continue to adhere to the provisions within the contract, ' Schatz said. 'We will continue to work with the FTA and the City to make sure the milestones are met and the remaining federal funding is obligated as outlined in the FFGA.' Since 2017, the FTA had withheld $744 million in rail funding following years of construction delays and skyrocketing budgets. The federal financial spigot finally turned on in 2024 after the route was cut by two stations, rail service began in 2023 and the state Legislature allowed each county to charge a new 3 % hotel room tax, which Oahu now uses, in part, to ensure a flow of city funds for its Skyline rail project. After the first payment of $125 million arrived in April 2024, HART received an additional $250 million Aug. 15 by awarding the construction contract on the final planned half-mile, overhead rail segment and City Center station in Kakaako, said Lori Kahikina, HART's CEO and executive director. 'At this time there are no concerns regarding the remaining federal funding committed through the amended Full Funding Grant Agreement, ' Kahikina said in a written statement. 'HART continues to have strong relationships with our Hawaii congressional delegation and the Federal Transit Administration, and will continue to work closely with them on matters pertaining to the rail project.'—RELATED : She expects another $125 million by completing the rail station and guideway at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, followed by another $125 million after completing HART's utility relocation project for the City Center station and guideway, followed by an additional $119 million in fiscal year 2027. The full 19-station, 18.9 mile route from East Kapolei to the Civic Center station in Kakaako is scheduled for completion in 2031. The acting head of the Federal Railroad Administration last week wrote California's high-speed rail authority that it should expect to lose its $4 billion in federal funding following years of delays and billions in cost overruns.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Honolulu City Council adopts HART's $968M budget
The Hono lulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's $968.3 million budget package will roll for fiscal year 2026. The City Council on Wednesday voted 8-0, with Council member Augie Tulba absent for that portion of the meeting, to approve HART's $174.7 million operating budget. On a subsequent vote, the panel voted unanimously on HART's capital budget, which features a $793.6 million capital spending plan, above the current $574 million—a nearly 38.3 % increase. HART's budgets, expected to take effect July 1 if signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi later this month, show marked increases to debt service on the project's loans as well as increased labor costs for the over-$10 billion Skyline construction. The rail agency previously indicated other higher costs as well. HART officials indicated that due to the awarded contract of $1.66 billion for City Center Guideway and Stations, or CCGS, meant to take the rail line to Kakaako by 2031, the project's capital budget is expected to rise from $482.4 million in the current fiscal year to more than $526.9 million for 2026—a 9.2 % increase. In August, HART awarded the CCGS contract to Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. to design and build Skyline's last 3-mile segment to Halekauwila Street. But rail staffers say because of the large contract—about $360 million above original estimates—certain rail-related projects might need to be temporarily deferred. Meanwhile, the Council's anticipated vote on the mayor's proposed $5.14 billion budget package did not immediately occur. Following daylong back-and-forth discussions, the Council took a meeting recess after 5 p.m. Wednesday. As of press time, no formal vote had been taken after disagreements erupted between the Council and city staff over budgetary issues. Those issues included Council Chair Tommy Waters' floor draft of Bill 22—the executive operating budget—which looked to redirect previously appropriated but unused, or 'lapsed, ' city departmental funds to bolster the city's sewer fund, as a way to defray the cost of anticipated multiyear sewer fee rate increases expected to start July 1. 'We have reduced approximately 33 % of inactive vacancies balances across specific departments, ' Waters said of his plan. City staff balked, however. Namely, city Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano disagreed with Waters' plan, stating such an action could harm the city's AA + bond rating, particularly as the city tackles federally mandated, multibillion dollar upgrades to its sewer treatment infrastructure and related utilities. During public testimony earlier that day, Laie resident Choon James was critical of the Council's latest budget approval for rail. 'I feel like everyone knows that the rail is the white elephant in the room, ' she said. 'The city is now trying to uncover every (nook ) and cranny trying to raise revenue for core services.' She added 'this is not fiscally sustainable in the long run for ordinary people.' 'And I wish to have this testimony for all of the finance bills there, ' James said. 'Unless we stop tax and spend, tax and spend and do some assessments here and there, local people who do not have a lot of money are going to get into so much trouble and price out of Hawaii.'
CBC
04-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Peer support agency in Thunder Bay, Ont., readies for relocation, new supportive housing
Social Sharing A peer support agency in Thunder Bay, Ont., is relocating its drop-in centre, as it expands its services to include supportive housing on the south side of town. People Advocating for Change Through Empowerment (PACE), located at 510 Victoria Avenue E., is a central location for some of the city's most vulnerable. There, they can get food and free clothing, do their laundry, take a shower and connect with others in a safe environment. The organization has recently become involved in the province's new Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART) program, following the closure of the region's only supervised consumption site, Path 525, at the end of March. "We love this space. However, to make it work better with the new initiatives coming up by the government and for the initiatives going on in this business area, like the [Victoriaville] mall coming down, our people need a place to go," said Georgina McKinnon, PACE's executive director. In the coming weeks, PACE will relocate to 409 George St., directly across from Shelter House, remaining in the neighbourhood it's been serving for years. With the new space comes room for a dozen new supportive housing units, which McKinnon hopes become part of a continuum of care for people recovering from addiction, she said. "We're hoping to be one of the last steps, that people come out of recovery, go into more heavily-supported housing, down to lightly-supported housing," McKinnon explained. "We can help them out downstairs in PACE before they get out into the world on their own." The Thunder Bay district continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario, at nearly five times the provincial average. NorWest Community Health Centres, which operated Path 525, is the lead partner for Thunder Bay's HART Hub. Unlike supervised consumption sites, HART Hubs do not allow supervised drug consumption, safer supply or needle exchange programs. According to the province, they instead focus on providing primary care, employment support, and mental health, addiction and social services — much of which PACE already offers. "I'm so excited," McKinnon said of the upcoming move. "PACE is expanding in so many ways, it's amazing." 'They help me with all of it' Everyone who works at PACE has lived experience of the challenges their clients are going through, such as homelessness, addictions and mental health issues. David Baumgartner is a long-time client at PACE who started coming there when he was staying at an overnight shelter. "It kind of became like my second home. I'm here often, pretty much every day, for everything from just talking to people to eating to getting clothes, whatever," he said. "They help me with all of it." He said it's important for the city to support places like PACE, which are open to everyone. "Even though I have an apartment, I still come here to eat. I come here to get out of the house; it gets depressing sitting in there all the time," Baumgartner said. "It kind of became like my second home." - David Baumgartner, client at PACE "It's really important to have a space like this, where people can feel safe." McKinnon said PACE is planning a seamless transition to its new space to avoid any disruption in services. A moving company is expected to start bringing things over from the Victoria Avenue East location in mid-July. Renovations have already started at the George Street building, she said. Her hope is that as PACE expands its presence in the region, more people gain a better understanding of the clients it serves. "Once you get to know the people that come to PACE, you get a whole different idea of them. They're wonderful people that really want to give back to the community," McKinnon said. As temperatures begin to rise, she said PACE is most in need of donations of seasonal clothing — especially for men — as well as shoes, kitchen and household items and fans.
