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Quest Diagnostics Now the Largest Clinical Reference Lab to Extend Oncology Test Access Through OncoEMR MPI

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American Oncology Network (AON) and other community oncology providers launching now as part of a pilot program that provides access to Haystack MRD

SECAUCUS, N.J., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced it is integrating its Haystack MRD® ctDNA test and Comprehensive Genomic Profiling services for solid tumor cancers within OncoEMR®, an electronic health record (EHR) from Flatiron Health, via a pilot program with American Oncology Network (AON) and other community oncology providers. Flatiron Health is a leading healthtech company dedicated to expanding the possibilities of point-of-care solutions in oncology. 

Quest is the largest clinical reference lab to integrate oncology tests in OncoEMR using the opt-in OncoEMR Molecular Profiling Integration (MPI) ordering feature, which is designed to support the specialized test ordering requirements of comprehensive molecular tests. Once completed, the integration will enable 4,700 clinicians across the Flatiron network of 1,600 community-based cancer care locations in the United States to quickly access the Quest services. 

“At Flatiron, we’re focused on helping oncology teams get the answers they need to deliver the best possible care,” said Quincy Weatherspoon, Chief Network Officer, US Point of Care, Flatiron Health. “By integrating Quest’s advanced oncology services directly into existing workflows, we’re making it easier for physicians to access critical testing insights without adding complexity to their day. This collaboration helps reduce administrative burden so clinicians can spend less time navigating processes and more time focused on caring for patients with cancer.” 

Molecular oncology testing often involves dozens or even hundreds of individual genetic biomarkers, which can complicate ordering workflows and producing long, complex results reports. The use of OncoEMR MPI will enable providers to set up accounts for Quest services faster, order tests with fewer steps, and receive easy-to-understand reports within their daily EHR workflows.

Select providers can now order and receive results from Quest using the OncoEMR MPI capability as part of a pilot program. Among the pilot customers is American Oncology Network (AON), a leader in community oncology with more than 350 providers practicing across 21 states. Nearly 200 AON sites now have access to OncoEMR MPI and can use it to order the Quest tests. Quest plans to launch the full OncoEMR MPI integration to providers nationwide in the second half of the year. 

“At AON, our aim is to provide comprehensive support, ancillary services and practice management benefits to help community physicians to make cancer care better. Empowering them to use OncoEMR MPI via Quest Diagnostics is an important step in that mission,” said Dr. Brian Mulherin, Medical Director at AON. “Under this arrangement, our rapidly growing network of physicians can quickly and easily order Quest’s innovative cancer tests, such as Haystack MRD, to help guide patient care.” 

Providers in the pilot now have access to some of Quest’s most innovative cancer tests, including Haystack MRD, a highly accurate circulating-tumor DNA (ctDNA) minimal residual disease (MRD) test for solid tumor cancers. In addition, the company’s Comprehensive Genomic Profiling portfolio includes several panels that use advanced sequencing to identify up to 530 genes associated with therapy response, providing physicians with necessary insights to determine appropriate treatment for their patients. 

“At Quest Diagnostics, we strive to provide comprehensive cancer services that empower providers to work with patients to make optimal care decisions,” said Asia Chang, Vice President and General Manager, Oncology at Quest Diagnostics. “We know that positive outcomes in oncology start with excellent diagnostics, but they don’t stop there. We’re looking forward to providing oncologists at AON and other organizations a single-source ordering and results solution via OncoEMR MPI, as well as the world-class expertise they’ve come to expect from Quest.” 

Quest’s integration of OncoEMR MPI reflects the company’s strategy to make testing simpler and smarter, including through the use of specialized IT and EHR technologies. Last summer, the company began to offer its Haystack MRD test through the Epic Aura platform and now provides a range of specialized tests, from prenatal screening to Alzheimer’s disease, through the platform. 

About Quest Diagnostics 

Quest Diagnostics works across healthcare to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We connect people, from clinicians to consumers, with laboratory insights that illuminate a path to better health. With a focus on delivering smarter, simpler testing, we help reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, empower healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics serves half the physicians and hospitals in the United States and one in three American adults each year, and our nearly 57,000 employees work together to deliver diagnostic insights that inspire actions to transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com 

About Flatiron Health 

Flatiron Health transforms cancer care and research through a unified, global oncology engine powered by expert-validated AI and deep clinical and scientific expertise. Built from the experiences of millions of patients across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, our real-world evidence informs the research, regulatory, commercial, and treatment decisions shaping oncology today. In the US, our point-of-care technology empowers clinicians to deliver smarter, more connected care while generating deeper insights that help advance cancer research. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group. Flatiron.com @FlatironHealth

About American Oncology Network

American Oncology Network (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success and viability of community oncology and other specialties. Founded in 2018, AON’s rapidly expanding network represents more than 350 providers practicing across 21 states. AON pioneers innovative healthcare solutions through its physician-led model, fostering value-based care that improves patient outcomes while reducing costs and expanding access to quality care. AON equips its network physicians with the tools they need to thrive independently while providing comprehensive support, integrated revenue-diversifying ancillary services, and practice management expertise, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest standard of care for every patient. AON is committed to promoting health equity by addressing disparities in cancer care and ensuring that all patients have access to the care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, AON is shaping the future of community oncology. For more information, please visit AONcology.com more information, or follow us on LinkedInFacebookX (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.

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Zide Opens Public Beta of Its Native AI Development Workspace — Code, Git, Issues, and CI in One App

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Native desktop application brings the full development workflow — projects, git, issues, pull requests, CI, terminals, and AI agents — into one native workspace

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zide today announced its public beta at zide.dev, a native desktop workspace that brings code, git, issues, pull requests, CI, terminals, and agentic AI into a single application. Instead of stitching together an editor, a git client, an issue tracker, and separate AI chat windows, developers get one workflow-aware environment built for the way AI-assisted development actually happens.

As AI agents take on more of the day-to-day work of writing and refactoring code, the surrounding tools have not kept pace. Most AI coding products are still built around a single surface, typically an editor, and understand only that one part of the workflow. The issue tracker, the git history, the pull request, and the CI run all live somewhere else, each with their own AI system with its own context.

Zide takes a different approach: a native desktop application where projects, issues, git, pull requests, CI, terminals, and our Zide Assist AI agent share the same workspace and context. Zide works with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, and is AI platform-agnostic by design, so teams are not locked into one repository host or one model provider.

“Developers shouldn’t have to re-explain themselves to a new AI agent every time they switch apps,” said Jim Bourke, Founder of Zide. “We built Zide because the real work of AI-assisted development isn’t writing code, it’s managing the entire workflow around it: reviewing, guiding, testing, deciding what ships.”

What Zide offers
Agentic AI in context. Zide Assist works directly with projects, files, git, and terminals, reading files, proposing changes as reviewable diffs, and running commands with awareness of the active repository.

AI platform-agnostic by design. Developers are not locked in to Zide’s branded models.  Zide Assist works across supported model providers, including Claude, Codex, and Gemini, so developers can choose the right model for the task instead of being locked into one AI company’s roadmap.

One workspace, the whole workflow. Issues, git, diffs, pull requests, CI runs, and terminals are brought together in a tabbed, splittable interface, so developers can move from issue to implementation to pull request without leaving the app.  Zide makes agentic worktree-based development a cinch.

Works with major repository hosts. Zide supports GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, so teams aren’t forced onto a single provider to get an integrated workflow.

A native desktop application. Built with Tauri and Rust rather than as a browser-based wrapper, Zide is designed to be fast and responsive for developers working across large, multi-repository codebases.

Pricing and availability
Zide enters public beta on Monday, August 24, 2026, and is available to download for macOS, Windows, and Linux from Zide.

Free plan. Zide is free to download and use, with full access to public repositories and no subscription required.

Paid plans. Paid plans start at $10 per month for Solo, which adds unlimited private repositories, DevOps across GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, and monthly Zide Assist credits. Standard, at $20 per month, opens access to every model in the catalog and lets developers bring their own API keys or run local models. Learn more about full plan details.

As a public beta, Zide will continue to evolve, and early users will directly help shape what comes next. Downloads, documentation, plan details, and information about submitting feedback are available at zide.dev.

About Zide
Zide is a developer-tooling company building a native workflow environment for AI-assisted software development. Founded by veteran software architect and flight-simulation developer Jim Bourke, the company builds tools that support developer autonomy, workflow-aware development, and the evolving relationship between human engineers and AI agents.

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Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals Association (JINLAW) Announces Launch of Its First Chapter In New York City and National Young Professionals Initiative

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Leadership Expansion Marks a Major Milestone in JINLAW’s Mission to Unite Professionals, Foster Leadership, Combat Antisemitism and All Forms of Hatred

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals Association (JINLAW) announced the launch of its first local chapter in New York City, along with the formation of its National Young Professionals Group, marking a significant step in the organization’s continued national growth and commitment to empowering professionals across the legal and insurance industries.

New York is home to an extraordinary community of legal and insurance professionals, and I look forward to creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, education, and community service while strengthening the bonds that unite us. JINLAW’s mission is deeply personal to me. – Shannon Saks

The inaugural New York City Chapter will be led by Shannon Saks, Esq., of Cozen O’Connor, and Donna Carotenuto of Magna Legal Services, who will serve as the chapter’s founding leaders. Their leadership will help establish a vibrant community dedicated to professional networking, education, mentorship, community engagement, and advocacy.

In addition, Jocelyn Gold of Sompo International will lead JINLAW’s National Young Professionals Group. The initiative will focus on engaging the next generation of legal and insurance professionals through mentorship, networking opportunities, leadership development, and membership recruitment.

“This is an exciting milestone for JINLAW,” said Peter Hecht, President and Founder of JINLAW. “The launch of our first local chapter demonstrates that our mission is resonating with professionals who want to build meaningful relationships and stand together in the face of rising antisemitism and all forms of hatred. Shannon and Donna are exceptional leaders whose passion and commitment will make the New York City Chapter a model for future chapters across the country. We are equally thrilled to have Jocelyn leading our Young Professionals initiative, ensuring that the next generation has a strong voice and a welcoming place within JINLAW.” Glen Bronstein, Chairman and Founder of JINLAW, emphasized the importance of local leadership in building a lasting national organization.

“Strong organizations are built one community at a time,” Bronstein said. “Launching our first chapter is more than organizational growth, it’s about creating lasting connections among professionals who share common values of integrity, service, leadership, and support for the Jewish community. As we expand into cities across the country, our local chapters will become the foundation of JINLAW’s long-term impact.”

Shannon L. Saks, Esq., Co-Chair of the New York City Chapter, expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity to help shape the organization’s future. “I am honored to help launch JINLAW’s first local chapter in New York City,” Saks said. “New York is home to an extraordinary community of legal and insurance professionals, and I look forward to creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, education, and community service while strengthening the bonds that unite us. JINLAW’s mission is deeply personal to me. As the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, I have grown up understanding the devastating consequences of antisemitism, intolerance, and hatred left unchecked. At a time when antisemitism continues to rise, it is more important than ever that we come together not only to support the Jewish community, but to stand united against hatred in all its forms. The fight against antisemitism is part of a larger commitment to confronting prejudice wherever it exists and building alliances across communities. Through education, advocacy, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue, we can foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and understanding while building stronger professional and personal connections.

Donna Carotenuto, Co-Chair of the New York City Chapter, said she sees tremendous opportunity for the organization to make a meaningful impact. “JINLAW offers something truly unique by bringing together professionals from both the legal and insurance industries through a shared commitment to excellence, community, and leadership,” Carotenuto said. “I am excited to help build a chapter that provides value to our members while supporting JINLAW’s mission of combating antisemitism and all forms of hatred.”

The launch of the New York City Chapter represents the first of several planned local chapters that will extend JINLAW’s reach throughout the United States. These chapters will serve as centers for professional development, networking, mentorship, community service, and civic engagement while advancing the organization’s mission to unite legal and insurance professionals.

The National Young Professionals Group will complement these efforts by fostering leadership opportunities for students and early-career professionals, helping to build a strong pipeline of future industry leaders and active JINLAW members.

About the Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals Association (JINLAW)

The Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals Association (JINLAW) is a national organization dedicated to uniting professionals across the legal and insurance industries through networking, education, mentorship, leadership development, and community service. JINLAW is committed to strengthening professional relationships, supporting the Jewish community, and combating antisemitism and all forms of hatred while promoting integrity, excellence, and collaboration throughout the professions. For more information about JINLAW, membership opportunities, or upcoming events, visit JINLAW.org.

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LG ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY FOR WORLD’S FIRST NATIVE 1000HZ FULL HD GAMING MONITOR

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LG’s Newest UltraGear Monitor Brings Tournament-Ready Speed, Clarity and Control to Every Competitive Gamer’s Setup

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LG Electronics announced U.S. availability for its new LG UltraGear model (25G590B), the world’s first FHD gaming monitor1 with a native 1000Hz refresh rate2 at LG.com.The 25-inch display is commonly adopted in esports3, helping players track action rapidly, while ergonomic adjustments and compact design elements round out its competitive-ready build.Customers who pre-order by August 31, 2026, can receive two years of LG Premium Care for $1 and earn 5% back in MyLG Rewards.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) today announced U.S. availability for its latest UltraGear™ gaming monitor (model 25G590B), priced at $999.99. As the world’s first Full HD (FHD / 1,920 x 1,080) gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate2, the new UltraGear model delivers the speed, clarity and consistency needed for competitive gaming.

To celebrate its launch, customers who pre-order by August 31, 2026, can receive two years of LG Premium Care for $1 and earn 5% back in MyLG Rewards.

Built with fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) titles in mind, the 25G590B features a 25-inch display size widely favored in esports, allowing players to track opponents and scan the in-game environment efficiently to support faster reaction times and sharper tactical decision-making. An integrated FPS Counter adds another layer of performance visibility, giving players real-time data on how smoothly every frame is loading, whether they’re deep in competitive play, editing content or watching a movie.

World’s First Native 1000Hz at 1080p Monitor for Enhanced Motion Clarity
The new LG UltraGear gaming monitor sets a new benchmark for competitive play, pairing a native 1000Hz refresh rate with 1080p resolution to deliver the smoothness, motion clarity and responsiveness today’s gamers demand. As the first available monitor to achieve native 1000Hz at FHD resolution right out of the box1, unlike dual-mode monitors that require toggling settings to unlock peak refresh rates, it moves the technology beyond prototype-level demonstrations and lets tournament contenders train and compete under the same consistent conditions every time. The monitor’s Dynamic Action Sync technology further minimizes input lag for faster reactions, with performance that shines brightest in FPS games where accurate aiming and near-instantaneous visual confirmation are key to victory.

The new UltraGear gaming monitor also takes motion clarity to the next level with Motion Blur Reduction Pro, LG’s advanced technology built to give players less blur and more control during fast-paced gameplay. By making moving objects appear sharper and easier to track, MBR Pro5 helps players follow rapid lateral movement with greater ease, lock onto targets with improved precision and stay focused through the most intense moments of competitive esports play. The monitor further supports fluid, virtually tear-free performance with NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible and AMD FreeSync™ Premium, ensuring smooth, low-latency gameplay at high refresh rates so every frame stays sharp. Paired with an advanced IPS panel and low-reflection film, the monitor further elevates gaming immersion, offering exceptional color consistency and heightened visibility while drastically reducing glare.

25-Inch Display for Esports and Competitive Gaming
The 25G590B centers its design around a 25-inch FHD display, a size that has become a gold standard among competitive gamers, letting players take in the entire screen without shifting their gaze and keeping every enemy, icon and cue within easy reach when reflexes matter most. That same attention to detail carries through to the monitor’s physical build, with a sleek, minimalist stand that gives the setup a clean look while taking up very little desk space, leaving players free to move their mouse without obstruction.

Calibration markings etched into the stand allow for quick, repeatable adjustments to height, swivel and tilt, so a favorite setup can be recreated in seconds. Smaller design choices round out the experience, including a built-in hook for neatly storing headsets within arm’s reach and the glow of the UltraGear Emblem lighting, which brings a customizable ambient touch that nods to the brand’s signature aesthetic.

AI-Powered Features for More Immersive, Focused Gameplay
The 25G590B goes beyond raw speed with on-device gaming AI features designed to sharpen both immersion and usability. AI Scene Optimization brings added realism and depth to every scene, intelligently adjusting picture settings, while AI Sound delivers a more authentic spatial audio experience along with clearer in-game communications when paired with a compatible headset. Together, these intelligent capabilities work in step with the monitor’s ultra-fast performance, rounding out an ideal platform built for competitive gaming.

For more information, please visit https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-25g590b-b-gaming-monitor.

1 Based on published specifications of the gaming monitor segment as of May 2026.
2 Performance based on internal testing. Maximum refresh rate of up to 1000Hz (1100Hz O/C) requires Windows 11 operating system, NVIDIA RTX 50 series, or AMD Radeon™ RX 9070, 9060 or 7900, series (or newer) and connection via DisplayPort 2.1. Actual 1000Hz performance may be affected by various external factors, including PC specifications (CPU, GPU, memory), game-specific frame rate limitations, operating system version, and graphics driver version. Overclocked 1100HZ operation may limit Adaptive-Sync functionality, as AMD FreeSync™ Premium is not supported and NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility is only certified at 1000Hz.
3 Based on expert insights from RTINGS and Screen Size Checker.
4 AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility are disabled when MBR Pro is enabled. 

About LG Electronics USA 
LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com

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