UPMC Enterprises partners with ThriveAP to continue developing
innovative solutions for the APP workforce.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriveAP, the
industry-leading educational organization dedicated to advancing
support and education for the advanced practice provider (APP)
workforce and their employers, announces a transformative
partnership with UPMC Enterprises, the innovation,
commercialization, and venture capital arm of UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). This
strategic collaboration includes a significant growth equity
infusion, marking a pivotal moment in ThriveAP's commitment to
reshaping the landscape of healthcare education.
"This infusion propels ThriveAP's growth
forward, enabling strategic investments in team expansion,
innovative tech, and reinforcing clinician-led educational programs
for improved patient outcomes and enterprise-wide benefits." -
Jim Creason, CEO
ThriveAP enhances the transition-to-practice journey for both
medical professionals and institutions. Through innovative programs
and proven methodologies^, ThriveAP equips clinicians and employers
with essential tools, knowledge and support crucial for successful
careers. This pioneering approach surpasses traditional onboarding
and ongoing education by offering comprehensive support systems and
robust programs meticulously designed to bolster advanced
practitioners' confidence and improve clinical performance. The
result is superior patient outcomes^ and a competitive edge for
healthcare employers.
Strategic Alliance Forged
The partnership between ThriveAP and UPMC Enterprises represents
a unified vision for advancing healthcare education, characterized
by a mutual dedication to crafting solutions that cater to the
dynamic needs of clinicians, healthcare systems, and entities in
both commercial and government sectors.
The growth equity infusion will be strategically channeled as
working capital to drive pivotal corporate endeavors. These funds
will bolster ThriveAP's programs, teams, and services, supporting
the ongoing enhancement of its entire portfolio of APP workforce
solutions. This encompasses initiatives such as skill assessment
and development, facilitating seamless transitions into practice
for broader clinical groups, certification preparation, and
innovative solutions to meeting annual CE/CME requirements.
Jim Creason, President, and CEO
of ThriveAP, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership,
highlighting the collaborative efforts with the UPMC team.
"Working alongside the incredibly talented team at UPMC
Enterprises, we've been able to strategize both immediate and
long-term impacts that this substantial infusion will produce. This
exciting investment supports our acceleration toward continued
growth through expansion of our teams, and additional resource
allocation to new and innovative solutions to support the APP
workforce."
The alliance between ThriveAP and UPMC Enterprises underscores
the mutual commitment to developing solutions that cater to the
evolving needs of clinicians, hospital systems, and medical
institutions nationwide.
"The partnership between ThriveAP and UPMC Enterprises drives a
better early career experience for APPs transitioning from an
academic curriculum to patient care," said Ben Reynolds, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at
UPMC. "Advanced practice is a growing field at UPMC and nationally.
ThriveAP ensures APPs are practicing at the top of their license
straight out of school, providing the highest quality and best care
possible to our patients. "
^Banavich, 2019.
About ThriveAP
ThriveAP is an industry-leading educational institution
recognized for transforming the transition-to-practice for medical
professionals and institutions. Our focus is on enhancing the
quality of care, improving patient access to care, positively
influencing patient outcomes, and fostering provider fulfillment.
ThriveAP's innovative programs and proven methodologies equip
clinicians and healthcare employers with the essential tools,
knowledge, and support necessary for a successful and fulfilling
career.
About UPMC Enterprises
UPMC Enterprises is the innovation, commercialization, and
venture capital arm of UPMC, a $26
billion healthcare provider and insurer based in
Pittsburgh. With an emphasis on
translational sciences and digital solutions, UPMC Enterprises
provides its portfolio companies and partners with capital,
connections, and resources to develop solutions to healthcare's
most complex problems. Working in close collaboration with
innovators from UPMC and the University of
Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, as well as others
worldwide, UPMC Enterprises strives to accelerate science from the
bench to the bedside and has committed to investing $1 billion in novel drugs, diagnostics, and
devices by 2024.
Media Contact
Kristen
Mathis, ThriveAP, 1 1-952-540-7483,
kristen.mathis@ganiconsulting.com, https://www.thriveap.com/
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