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, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Dow Group, a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience, welcomes Director of Business Development Mike Matro . An accomplished global business development veteran, Matro will develop strategic account relationships with leading brands in multiple vertical markets, broadening the company's expansive portfolio. "The events business is ever-evolving with new challenges and opportunities at every turn. Matro brings a positive influence to each client relationship, leading with an eagerness to collaborate, adapt, and innovate," says Pat Schreiner , Vice President at Wilson Dow. "We're thrilled to continue strengthening our team with talent that shares our passion for client success and innovation in our industry." Matro comes to Wilson Dow from the global event planning and production agency Ellen Michaels Presents (EMP) where he led highly successful business development efforts and programs with elite clients in the tech vertical such as Dell. Prior to that, he held leadership roles in global sales and marketing with iconic fashion and lifestyle brands like Ralph Lauren and Nautica. About Wilson Dow Group Wilson Dow Group is a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience. For over 24 years, Wilson Dow has cultivated teams of world-renowned creatives, strategists, instructional designers, and specialized production teams to partner with global clients including Domino's Pizza, Genentech, The Clorox Company, Lilly, PwC, Extreme Networks and more. The company designs and delivers live and virtual experiences for audiences that engage around a shared purpose, prepare with critical knowledge and skills, and inspire with meaningful stories that spark change. Wilson Dow Group is headquartered in Chicago

No Comments BioSafe Systems has announced the hire of Michael Cunningham as the new Accounting Manager. Aside from overseeing the accounting department, he will be maintaining financial systems and procedures to ensure that data stays organized and updated. Prior to his new position at BioSafe Systems, Cunningham worked as a Senior Accountant and Controller for local companies. He received his bachelors degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University. While not working, Cunningham enjoys spending time with his family and listening to music. We just added a new finance team member to BioSafe Systems, which is always great news says Rob Larose, President & CEO of BioSafe Systems. Michaels passion and experience will make him an essential part of the team. BioSafe has also announced the hire of John Van Camp, the new Technical Sales Manager. With a strong agriculture and poultry background, Van Camp has prior experience in business development and service. His prior work experiences include Ingersoll Rand Inc. for Business Development, Sanovo Technology Group as their Director of Service and Munters Corporation for over 12 years as Vice President and Business Unit Manager. Van Camp currently lives in Okemos, MI but will relocate soon to the Southeast. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Marquette University. While at BioSafe Systems, not only will Van Camp concentrate his efforts with all members to work on new and existing opportunities and service contracts, but he will also coordinate technology designs, configurations, quotes and proposals. BioSafe Systems is very much looking forward to all that he will bring to the company! says Larose. For more information, contact us toll-free at 888-273-3088 or visit www.biosafesystems.com

Paul Steinbach Dec 13, 2021 The NCAA is investigating name, image and likeness concerns involving football players at Brigham Young University and the University of Miami, according to Lindy's Sports citing a Friday report by Sportico. Investigators are reportedly attempting to determine whether the deals are essentially pay-for-play, which is not allowed under the temporary NIL guidelines set up by the NCAA, effective July 1. According to the report, BYUs deal involves a partnership with Built Bar, a protein bar company that provided compensation comparable to the amount of tuition for the academic year to each player on the football team, walk-on players included. Miamis deal was reportedly with American Top Team, a South Florida-based Mixed Martial Arts program that reportedly gave a total of $540,000 to 90 players on scholarship. Related: Gym Owner Offers Miami Football Players $500/Month A Miami spokesman told Sportico the school has not heard from the NCAA. BYU confirmed it has spoken to the NCAA. We have communicated with the NCAA concerning the Built Bar NIL arrangement, BYU associate athletic director for communications Jon McBride told Sportico in a statement. They have informed us they do not have any additional questions at this time. We will continue to monitor and abide by the NCAA interim NIL policy. According to the NCAAs policy, universities have the right to object to an NIL deal. Athletes are expected to understand their schools NIL policy and keep their school informed of all NIL arrangements, the policy states. The best way to ensure student-athletes understand school-specific NIL rules is to work directly with their coaching and the compliance department. Earlier this week, NCAA president Mark Emmert told reporters that the entity was investigating possible NIL violations without revealing which schools were involved. Sign Up for AB Today! Get industry news, insights, and new product information delivered straight to your inbox. Email

Liberia: CSO Alliance Calls for Constructive Engagements in GVL Employees Protest Saga 7 March 2022 FrontPageAfrica (Monrovia) Monrovia The Alliance of Civil Right Campaigners of Liberia, a conglomeration of five prodemocracy institutions operating in Liberia, including Liberia Concession Watch Inc., the Progressive Youths for Sustainable Development, Progressive Student Alliance of Liberia, Consortium of Rights Advocates and the Coalition of Youths and Students for Better Liberia has called on protesting employees of Golden Veroleum Liberia in Sinoe County to abandon the protests and engage into constructive dialogues with management of the company. The group said while it supports the exercise of citizens' rights to express their grievances, it will not condone threats, violence and other disruptive actions as means of resolving issues. On Monday, February 28, 2022, some aggrieved employees of GVL in Sinoe County began protesting based on allegations that the company has reneged on living up to the payment of educational benefit to some employees. But, speaking at the news conference over the weekend, the Alliance of Civil Rights Campaigners of Liberia stated: "Our investigation reveals that tin 2019, GVL Management adopted the policy to pay educational benefits to employees and has been making payments to deserving employees. It is unfair for few employees to initiate protests against Golden Veroleum, as the company has established a workable welfare system, including the provision of sustainable income and benefits; housing facilities with continuous flow of electricity; free health services for employees and residents of host communities and the provision of educational benefits to employees. As the major concession in the Southeast, Golden Veroleum has maintained stability of its workforce and cordial relationship with host communities. These have minimized or momentarily stop all protests against its operations. The company has played a significant in reducing poverty in the southeast through the provision of jobs for over 3,000 Liberian citizens". Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines

First Horizon navigates year of change Once the deal closes, Bryan Jordan, president and chief executive officer of First Horizon,will join TD Bank Group as vice chair. He will report to Masrani and join the Canadian companys senior executive team. He will also be the named to TDs U.S. banking entities board of directors as a director and chair. Jordan will remain based in Memphis, according to the news release. TD Bank's PresidentLeo Salomwill lead the combined businesses, according to the news release. Jordan told The Commercial Appeal the deal will not have much impact on Memphis or First Horizon in the short-term. "Over time, I think what you will see is that TD is committed ... especially (to) Memphis, its gonna be a regional hub," he said."I plan to play a key role in the combined organization, and I plan to be here in Memphis and do that.For our customers and our community, it will allow us to bring together a better product set, better technology and a leverage the scale of a $1.8 trillion global organization and their broad capabilities. What well see over time is there will be a period of a year or two where there wont be a whole lot of change, but then customers will get to experience the benefit of the bigger balance sheet and more technologically advanced product set. Once the deal closes, TD will donate $40 million to the First Horizon Foundation Jordan said. The foundation was founded in 1993 to serve in the areas where First Horizon operates and has donated more than $100 million since it began. Memphis businessman on First Horizon sale One local business leader does not see First Horizon's acquisitionas a reason for alarm just a sign of how the world has changed since the days of Memphis being home to First Horizon (then-named First National), Union Planter's, and National Bank of Commerce. With the proposed acquisition of First Horizon, it will join the ranks of Union Planter's, purchased by Regions in 2004, and National Bank of Commerce, which was purchased by SunTrust (now Truist) in 2004. "They financed the growth of Memphis, they financed farmland in the Mid-South area, and they were homegrown banks that were run by Memphis leaders fora century and with the sale of First Horizon, that's the conclusion of that chapter," said Jack Sammons, a Memphis businessman and former member of the Memphis City Council. "But,in the modern world, smaller banks get eaten by bigger banks." The prospect of a larger, out-of-town firm purchasing a major local employer often raises concern for locals but Sammons said he expects the bank to maintain a significant presence in Memphis. "There's a certain amount of prestige to have a local bank headquartered in your city, and, you know, we've always been proud of that," Sammons said. "Today we live in a world of international commerce. And it's not a big deal for a Canadian company to own American banks and vice versa." Kevin Kane, the head of Memphis Tourism, said it is unclear what the immediate impact on Memphis will be. "While it is the nature of the industry, I guess only time will tell on what the impact is on Memphis," he said. "As a bank customer and someone who clearly recognizes the footprint and the power of First Horizon in the Memphis-Shelby County market, I guess it will remain to be seen... if it's a net positive or a net negative for Memphis." TD Bank Group's and First Horizon'sassets TDs U.S. franchise will become a top six U.S. bank, as a result of the deal. TD will have about $614 billion in assets and a network of 1,560 stores, serving more than 10.7 million customers in 22 states. TD Bank Group will have $1.8 trillion in assets globally, with more than 2,600 branches serving 27.5 million customers worldwide. First Horizon reported assets of $89 billion as of Dec. 31. The Memphis-based company operates 412 branches and serves more than 1.1 million consumer, business and commercial customers across 12 states. First Horizon has about 5,500 employees nationwide according to its website. Memphis largest homegrown bank is no stranger to mergers or significant changes in recent years. In 2019, under its current name to simplify customer and branding experience. In 2020, First Horizon absorbed Iberiabank Corp. of Lafayette, Louisiana, in a $3.9 billion stock deal. That followed the Memphis companys acquisition of Capital Bank and Trust of Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2017 for $2.2 billion. Capital contained $10 billion in assets at the time. TD is hoping to benefit from First Horizons U.S. presence including in Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia and footholds in the Atlanta, Dallas and Houston markets, according to the release. First Horizons markets are expected to grow approximately 50% faster than the U.S. national average offering potentially even more growth opportunities for TD as it further invests in the new market, according to the release. Commercial Appeal Reporter Sam Hardiman contributed to this story. Omer Yusuf covers the Ford project in Haywood County, residential real estate, tourism and bankingfor The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached via email

Prime Movers Lab , a Jackson, Wyo.-based partnership that invests in breakthrough scientific startups, raised approximately $100m for its first early-stage fund. The fund invests in seed-stage companies, reinventing energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, human augmentation and computing. As part of its concentrated investment approach, Prime Movers Lab is only investing in a limited number of companies, which makes it possible to provide a higher level of value spanning strategic advice, leadership development, technical support and marketing services. The funds initial investments include seed and Series A positions in a diverse array of companies such as Momentus, an in-space transportation provider; polySpectra, which produces a 3D printing material for manufacturers; Halo Industries, a pioneer in advanced semiconductor fabrication; Noble.AI, which develops AI products specifically designed for the world of R&D; Pyka, creator of electric autonomous airplanes for agriculture; Gordian.Bio, a gene-therapy company focused on human longevity; and Lifekind, the creator of lifelike AI personas. Led by founder and general partner Dakin Sloss, who was previously founding CEO of OpenGov and Tachyus, the partnership is composed of leaders in business, technology, coaching and marketing, including business strategist Tony Robbins, principal engineer Dan Slomski, executive coach Decker Cunov, and creative director JJ Moi. Additionally, the team is advised by a network of subject-matter experts with decades of deep scientific and business experience. Prime Movers Lab offers comprehensive resources and integrated coaching to support the transformation of technical experts into executives. FinSMEs

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Send email With its latest purchase of San Antonio, Texas-based Signal Home Health & Hospice, Jet Health continues its strategy of co-locating hospice operations with its home health offerings. That has become a calling card for the company, similar to several other home-based care providers. Jet Health announced the Signal deal on Monday without disclosing any financial details. The transaction marks the companys seventh purchase since its founding in 2016. More deals will likely soon follow, with Jet Health hoping to become a one-stop-shop for a larger continuum of home-based care, CEO Stacie Bratcher told Home Health Care News. Advertisement Having multiple service lines in each of the marketplaces we serve allows us to place patients in the appropriate level of care based upon their needs, Bratcher said. [It also allows us to] prevent the gaps in care that can happen if patients have to move from agency to agency, where information may not be able to be shared seamlessly. A home health, hospice and personal care provider, Jet Health currently operates in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Idaho. The company partially owned by SV Health Investors and Health Enterprise Partners is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Operating as a home-based care one-stop-shop has also given Jet Health an advantage with referral sources, Bratcher said. Advertisement If and when a [patients] condition changes, we arent hesitant in moving them through the continuum so there is confidence, she noted. When considering acquisitions, Jet Health focuses on home health businesses with fewer than 250 patients on service and hospices with fewer than 100 patients, founder and Chairman Jim Glynn told HHCN sister site Hospice News The company is also attracted to companies that align in terms of treating complex clinical patients. A lot of times, [these patients] are overlooked because they have a lot of the social determinants that need to be addressed, Bratcher said. We look at agencies that have a history of servicing those patients well. In other deals, Jet Health purchased Hospice de la Luz in New Mexico earlier this year, along with Texas-based Carrington Hospice Care in 2020. In 2019, the company also purchased Idaho-based First Choice Home Health and Hospice. Jet Health is focused on growing steadily as opposed to becoming the biggest provider around, according to Bratcher. We are doing it in a way that makes sense for the patients, for our investors, as well as for the entire company, she said. However, the company will remain bullish when it comes to acquisitions, Bratcher added. Acquisitions are a significant focus in our expansion strategy within our current footprint as well as our target markets going forward, she said. We do have a robust pipeline going forward through the remainder of this year and into next year. Jet Health has leaned on multiple avenues to move the company forward over the years. In addition to strategic acquisitions, the company has expanded its business through organic growth and de novo development in target markets. While hospice has been a major focus for the company in recent years, home health remains integral to Jet Healths overall strategy. [Home health] is the key point for most patients to return home after an event or hospitalization, Bratcher said. Its the safety net and hopefully soon to be the prevention arm, if payment methodology can catch up with patient needs. Looking ahead, Jet Health is most enthusiastic about its embrace of telehealth technology as a care delivery model. Specifically, the company has implemented remote patient monitoring. [Its] giving our patients and their families control over the information surrounding their physical well-being and health, Bratcher said. Were really working with them to be the leaders of their health care. Share

2017: 11,036 845 2018: 9.764 839 More than half of consumer complaints to the Attorney Generals Office ultimately are resolved though a mediation process in which both the consumer and the business must agree to take part. Still, the Consumer Protection Divisions chief, Assistant Attorney General Linda Conti, said a sharp increase in calls over the past few years has created a backlog of complaints that forces some consumers to wait months for a resolution. What really is stressful is that once somebodys case gets accepted for mediation, it sits in a queue for several weeks before someone has a chance to get to it, Conti said. We would like to recruit some more volunteer mediators to come in and pick up some of the slack to move the cases faster. Calls to the division nearly doubled from 2012 to 2015 and have remained consistently high since then, with only a slight decrease in 2018. In 2012, the office received about 6,800 calls, but the number of calls exceeded 10,000 in 2013 and grew to nearly 13,000 in 2015 before dropping back down to about 9,800 in 2018, the most recent year available. Conti said she doesnt know why the call volume has increased so much, and that it may simply be a result of the division installing a newer phone system that can accommodate more calls. Only about 10 percent of calls result in a formal complaint that is placed in the queue for mediation. For example, the division opened about 800 cases for mediation in 2012, 1,100 cases in 2015 and 850 cases in 2018. The division has a staff of three lawyers and five supervisors, but it relies entirely on volunteers to mediate consumer complaints. Conti said it is actively recruiting more mediators to reduce the backlog. The fact that businesses must agree to mediation gives Maines complaint resolution system less authority than in states where companies are required to participate. One Maine consumer who filed a complaint in the spring said the office was forced to close his case simply because the business in question refused to respond. The Attorney Generals Office can and does prosecute businesses that it deems to have broken the law, but only a small percentage of cases end up in court, with mixed results. Even when the state wins a case, it doesnt necessarily mean the victims get their money back, because businesses often file for bankruptcy or drag out the legal process for years. For example, the office filed a lawsuitWednesday against the now-defunct Castle Builders of Union, which is accused of taking money from nearly 150 homeowners for shoddy and incomplete construction work. But the chances of squeezing restitution out of the former company and its owners are slim, since they filed for both corporate and personal bankruptcy protection shortly after the office began its investigation. THE USUAL SUSPECTS Major retail chains, satellite and cable TV providers, phone and internet companies, car dealerships, furniture showrooms and a mail-order fulfillment business top the list of companies in Maine that have received the greatest number of consumer complaints to the state Attorney Generals Office over the past decade. The top five recipients of consumer complaints in Maine are all retailers or TV, internet and phone service providers, with Sears sitting in the No. 1 spot, followed by DirecTV and its parent company AT&T, Best Buy, Home Depot and Charter Communications/Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable), according to data obtained from the Consumer Protection Division. The ranking is based on formal written complaints to the division received between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2018. During the 10-year period, Sears received 384 formal complaints, DirecTV and AT&T received a total of 279, Best Buy received 234, Home Depot received 173 and Charter Communications/Spectrum and its predecessor Time Warner Cable received 165. Formal complaints are those accepted for mediation by the division and are one step beyond the initial complaint call. Other companies that have received a relatively large volume of complaints over the past decade include Lowes, Walmart, Dish Network, Verizon and Ship-Right Solutions a South Portland company that offers order fulfillment and other services to dozens of different online product sellers on a contract basis. The most common consumer complaint against retailers in Maine is that a company failed to honor the states implied warranty law, which requires retailers to repair or replace products with major manufacturing defects discovered within four years of their purchase, Conti said. Other common complaints involve billing disputes with service providers, undisclosed problems in used cars and deposits for construction or repair work that was performed incorrectly or not performed at all, she said. One problem the division faces is that changes in federal law have eroded consumer protections regarding terms-of-service agreements, making it harder for states to pursue complaints involving contractual disputes. The whole law of contracts has really changed for the worse for consumers, and for the better for big, national businesses, Conti said. We used to think that a contract was a meeting of the minds between two people, the buyer and the seller, but now these contracts are very one-sided. Theyre drafted by the cellphone company or the credit card company, and theyre presented to the consumer on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. Michael Pander volunteers his time as a consumer complaints mediator at the Office of the Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division. The office is seeking more mediators to help with a backlog of complaints. Staff photo by Jill Brady Buy this Photo Consumer Protection Division volunteer mediator Michael Pander, a retired police detective and licensed hostage negotiator, said its no coincidence that retailers and utilities businesses with high rates of customer interaction receive the greatest number of complaints. Its inevitable that a small percentage of all business transactions will lead to customer dissatisfaction, he said. Pander, who has mediated more than 400 consumer complaints, said its wrong to assume the business is always at fault. A common scenario he has witnessed involves a well-meaning business doing something that makes a customer unhappy, and then the customer reacting in a combative manner that causes the business owner or manager to become unable or unwilling to work out a resolution. Oftentimes, the consumer has muddied the waters by the style of their reaction to the business, Pander said. Therefore, part of a mediators job is to calm the parties down, bring them back to the facts of the complaint and get both sides thinking about a reasonable resolution, he said. Pander has been quite successful at it, having personally recovered more than $500,000 in voluntary settlements from businesses on behalf of consumers. NO REPLY, NO CASE Under Maine law, businesses are not required to participate in the mediation process offered

(photo credit: Artza) Advertisement Artza Box founder Itai Schimmel was preoccupied with finding the answer to two questions: How could he create something that would connect Christians to Israelin a meaningful and educational way? And how could he support small businesses all over Israel that were facing closures due to COVID-related travel restrictions? 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Each gift box focuses on a city or region in Israel, such as the Golan Heights, the Judean desert or Jerusalem and includes items from that city or region. Since their launch, Artza Box has sent 55,000 subscriber gift boxes, covering seven different cities or regions. Their goal is to include eight or nine distinctive items, so each box contains, according to their website, something for the soul. Something to inspire. Something to learn. Something to taste. Something to share. Something for the body. Something to cook. Something to cherish. But thats just the beginning. Each box takes you on a journey, according to Schimmel. Were not just selling random gifts. The Judean Desert Artza box (Credit: Artza) He said Atrza boxes tell the stories of the people in the city, connecting to the people in the region. We try to deliver the experience of going to different regions. To achieve that, each box includes lots of supplemental written material, including stories, crafts, recipe cards and even relevant Hebrew words and phrases that connect to the items in the box. Each box includes information about one or two local charities, as well as products created by Jewish, Christians and Muslim artisans. Schimmel explained that sourcing the right local products can take as long as two months and the team is generally working six months ahead of distribution. Once they identify a vendor with whom they want to work, an unexpected benefit of his business model is that often Artza Box places the largest order most of the vendors have ever had. We help them learn to scale their businesses, he explained. The Artza family The gift box itself is the introduction to what Artza is trying to build out-of-the-box, Schimmel explained: Community. Subscribers become part of what Schimmel called the Artza family and, in addition to receiving a gift box every three months, they are invited to participate in an array of online events, including master classes from chefs and artisans, virtual tours, live subscriber events, giveaways and more. All these are included with an Artza subscription. Their plans for 2022 include adding in-person tours to Israel. Schimmel said that, just as Artza boxes have been, bringing Israel to you, now we want to bring you to Israel. A taste of Israel The recipe cards have been among the most popular elements of Artza boxes. Schimmel, whose background is in venture capital, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for Tasting Israel: A cookbook of food, family & faith. Artzas cookbook will include two recipes each from 30 different Israeli chefs, each of whom represents a cuisine and a culture that exists in Israel, including Christians, Muslims and Jews from all over the world. The book will highlight the stories of how the chefs landed in Israel and what they contribute to the world of Israeli cuisine. Every one of the 30 chefs has a unique connection to Israel. We are asking, What is Israeli cuisine? The cookbook will contain a lot of history and biblical connections, Schimmel enthused. It will reflect a beautiful coexistence over food. If they reach their fundraising goal, Tasting Israel could be available by October 2022. Tereza, a local soap artisan from Nazareth (Credit: Artza) 'We try to stay apolitical' Politics has no place in the Artza project, Schimmel stressed. He described himself as a modern Orthodox Jew who grew up in London with an Israeli mother and an English father. As a child, he would often visit his maternal grandparents and cousins in Israel. Staying connected to Israel was a very important part of his childhood. Thats what drives his vision for the Artza boxes, the Artza tours and the forthcoming cookbook. We try to stay apolitical, he stressed. Were looking for the connection that people have to the land. Our subscribers are pro-Israel. The soul of our business is to serve people who want to connect to Israel. We help them bring the Bible to life in a meaningful way. Schimmel uses Christian consultants to make sure their content is culturally sensitive. Acknowledging that, most Christians are not going to come to Israel, Schimmel said his company stands out from other Israeli gift box companies because of their emphasis on all the supplemental materials that connect their subscribers to the city or region each box represents. The support weve gotten from Christians has been incredible and overwhelming, Schimmel added. Our members are staunchly pro-Israel, with such a strong connection. We want to reciprocate that and give back as well. We are here to invite you to a real meaningful connection with Israel, he concluded.

LinkedIn LONDON : China's Tsingshan Holding Group has reached an agreement with banks under which they will not make margin calls on or close out the producer's nickel positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME), the company said on Monday, a move sources said should help calm the market. During the standstill agreement, the company and banks will discuss a standby secured liquidity facility, Tsingshan said. It did not provide any other details, such as how long the standstill period would last. Nickel prices on the LME jumped to record highs above $100,000 a tonne on March 8 as Tsingshan bought large amounts to reduce its short positions in the metal, which is used to make stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. The LME was forced to suspend nickel trading for the first time since 1988 on March 8 and is trying to facilitate negotiations to net off long and short positions in order to reopen the market. Metal industry sources said that for the duration of the standstill agreement Tsingshan, the world's largest nickel producer, may not have to buy any more metal to cover its short positions. The arrangement will also help the pave the way for the London Metal Exchange to restart nickel trading, they said. "In the course of the standstill period, Tsingshan and the consortium banks will progress discussions in relation to a standby secured liquidity facility," the company said. "For the period of the standstill, the participating hedge banks agree not to close out positions against Tsingshan or to make further margin calls in respect of existing positions." Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England are talking to the London Metal Exchange about the resumption of a fair and orderly market in nickel, the FCA said on Monday in response to a request for comment. (Reporting by Pratima Desai; Editing by Jan Harvey, Tim Ahmann and Cynthia Osterman) Source: Reuters

Have recent gains closed the value gap given regulatory headwinds haven't disappeared entirely? 2h ago Gasoline Demand in U.S. Starts to Show Cracks at Unlikely Time (Bloomberg) -- U.S. gasoline demand is showing signs of flattening at a time when it typically increases with warmer weather as pump prices hover near record highs.Most Read from BloombergPutin Adviser Chubais Quits Over Ukraine War, Leaves RussiaChina Plane Crash Update: Search Expanded; Calls to Flight CrewWhere Mornings Would Get Darker Under Permanent Daylight Savings TimeChina Jets Nosedive From 29,000 Feet Baffles Crash SpecialistsChina Jets Dive Took It Near Speed of Sound Before CrashT 1d ago U.S. jury finds former Boeing 737 MAX pilot not guilty in fraud case (Reuters) -A Texas jury on Wednesday found a former chief technical pilot for Boeing not guilty of deceiving federal regulators who approved the company's 737 MAX jet which later was involved in two crashes that killed 346 people. Former Boeing pilot Mark Forkner was indicted in October on charges of misleading U.S. regulators about a key flight control system and defrauding Boeing's U.S.-based airline customers of tens of millions of dollars by withholding information when they made their purchase decisions. The government alleged Forkner deceived the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during its evaluation of Boeings 737 MAX airplane, which received FAA certification in 2017. 20h ago Nikola: Making Progress, but Execution Remains Key, Says J.P. Morgan Nikola (NKLA) investors finally have something to cheer about. On Wednesday, at the companys Analyst Day, the EV truck startup announced that, as planned, production of the Tre battery electric truck had begun at the Coolidge, Arizona manufacturing facility on March 21. The company also said it expects to deliver 300 to 500 Tre semi-trucks this year and that by mid-2023, manufacturing for the European market will go ahead at the German facility. J.P. Morgans Bill Peterson attended the event, w 3h ago Polish shooting ranges see rise in new users due to Ukraine war A Polish firearms training company said it has seen increased interest in learning to shoot since the start of the war in Ukraine, with many people booking shooting lessons for the first time in their lives. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a wave of anxiety in Central Europe and some people in NATO-member Poland, Ukraine's Western neighbour, have enquired about joining the military and learning to use weapons. "Since the start of the war in Ukraine, interest has increased four or fivefold," said Piotr Mioduchowski, co-owner of PM Shooter. 6h ago What next for African students who fled Ukraine? STORY: Nkateko Muyimane and six fellow African students hid in a subway as Russian shells pounded Kharkiv - before fleeing Ukraine on a train bound for Budapest.He was studying medicine with a year to go until graduation, when Russia invaded.Now the 24-year-old is back in Johannesburg.There is no university in Ukraine, its literally smithereens, its been bombed down, you know, turned into rubbles, so yeah, were basically sitting ducks.Muyimane is among tens of thousands of African students whose studies were upended by the conflict.Having escaped the horrors of war, he's now concerned with how to salvage his education."Medicine is my dream and I remember as a small Black child, like growing up and watching my dad go to work, hes a medical doctor you know, that inspired me to want to help people, to do better, you know so I really wanna do it for other people too. Like having gone through the hardships of war, it makes it more of a purpose to fulfil my dream, yeah.Ukraine's history of attracting African students dates back to the Cold War when Soviet states wooed young academics from newly independent nations with the promise of a subsidized education.More recently the country has offered world class educational facilities at a fraction of the cost of Western universities.At her house in Ghana's capital, Maame Akousa Addo is unpacking the few materials she managed to bring back with her to Accra.The 23-year-old medical student was just three months away from graduation when she was forced to flee Ternopil in western Ukraine.She describes having to wait for 14 hours at the border with Romania."I remember thinking when I was right in front of the gate, 'Wait, is this where I die?' Because I didn't have any more energy, and I was literally about to pass out."Russian President Vladimir Putin says his "special military operation" is meant to disarm Ukraine, whose aspirations to join NATO and the EU are anathema to Moscow.Thousands have been killed and a quarter of Ukraine's 44 million population have been driven from their homes.Students like Addo hope the bloodshed will end - and that they might be able to return to their studies. 4h ago

- Iraq Business News) By John Lee. The Minister of Oil, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail, has said that Iraq is committed to reducing carbon emissions through implementing a number of gas investment projects and developing gas fields, as well as projects to produce solar energy. At a conference in Iraq under the title 'Pathways for a lower carbon future for Iraq', GE presented an integrated roadmap to support the energy transition sector in Iraq by focusing on specific areas, which include: Use of associated gas for power generation: Iraq can benefit from associated gas to generate more than 13 gigawatts of power, which would meet the needs of up to 15 million houses in the country; Converting simple cycle (SC) to combined cycle (CC): Converting electric power plants from simple to combined cycle can help enhance their efficiency by up to 50%, and decrease emissions intensity by 35%. GE estimates that if this solution applied to 19 different sites, it can provide approximately 5.3 kilowatts of additional power over a 4 -year period without burning additional fuel; Use of hydrogen for power generation, and deploying post combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies: Use of hydrogen as a fuel for power plants and/or adoption CCS solutions in the future can decrease emissions rates to near zero levels in the long term. GE has more than 100 units around the world that are fully or partially hydrogen-powered and collectively clocked more than 8 million man-hours. Many of GE model B, E and F turbines in Iraq can also be modified to run on 100% hydrogen in their operations. The conference included a presentation of a short film entitled 'Renewable Energy - Our Way to Protect the Environment', prepared by the Media Office of the Ministry of Oil, and another film prepared by General Electric Company about the company and the energy transition. The conference was attended by a number of Advisers to the Prime Minister, Directors General of the Ministry of Oil affiliates, and a number of specialists and experts in the field of clean energy. (Source: Ministry of Oil) MENAFN22032022000217011061ID1103894819 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information as is without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above. Tags

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Adds Leading Food as Medicine Provider ModifyHealth to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable Share Article The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the addition of food as medicine provider ModifyHealth to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable. ModifyHealth is the first company to combine technology, hands-on coaching from registered dietitians, and home-delivered medically tailored meals to help patients adopt healthier diets and lifestyles. This approach decreases the cost and improves outcomes for chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity and irritable bowel syndrome, where dietary management is a recommended treatment. They provide all the elements needed to make food as medicine simple and sustainable for those looking to improve their health. ST. LOUIS, Mo. (PRWEB) March 08, 2022 The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the addition of leading food as medicine provider ModifyHealth to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of thought leaders and industry professionals who explore effective clinical innovations, activate marketing strategies, accelerate reimbursement and policy adoption, and pursue research and demonstrations of lifestyle medicine in practice. ACLM launched its Corporate Roundtable in 2016 and it now includes more than 40 active member organizations in the lifestyle medicine ecosystem. Lifestyle medicine is defined as the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic interventionincluding a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connectionas a primary modality, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty, to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease. As a leading food as medicine provider, ModifyHealth decreases the cost and improves outcomes for chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and irritable bowel syndrome, where dietary management is a recommended treatment. Beyond food, ModifyHealth is the first company to combine technology, hands-on coaching from registered dietitians, and home-delivered medically tailored meals. ModifyHealths FIT program, which includes all three solutions, is the simplest program for patients to adopt evidence-based diets, ensuring fast, meaningful results along with sustainable change. The FIT program, designed to improve cost and member satisfaction, is turnkey for healthcare plans, employers, and providers. It covers everything from patient screening, to enrollment, dietitian support, remote patient monitoring, medically tailored meals, and ongoing education. ModifyHealths mission is to reverse chronic conditions and change lives by making food as medicine simple and sustainable, said ModifyHealth founder and CEO G.B. Pratt. Evidence supports what all of us intuitively know healthy diets and lifestyles are central to preventing, managing and, in many cases, reversing chronic conditions. Were excited to move care upstream from expensive points of service to patients homes, where we can sustainably address the root cause of the chronic conditions. Were honored to be a part of ACLMs corporate roundtable and align with others driving needed change for our healthcare system and all those that will benefit from lifestyle medicine. ModifyHealth partners with providers to make nutritional therapy as seamless as prescribing a medication, and with patients by making it simple to achieve results, said ACLM President Cate Collings, MD, MS, FACC, DipABLM. They provide all the elements needed to make benefitting from food as medicine simple and sustainable for those looking to improve their health. We welcome them to our Corporate Roundtable. ABOUT MODIFYHEALTH: Founded in 2019, ModifyHealth is an Atlanta-based company on a mission to change lives by making food as medicine simple and sustainable for providers, health plans and their patients. ModifyHealth decreases the cost and improves outcomes for chronic metabolic and digestive conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, and irritable bowel syndrome, where dietary management is a recommended treatment. ModifyHealth partners with providers to make evidence-based, nutritional therapy as seamless as prescribing a medication, and with patients by making it simple to achieve results. ModifyHealths turnkey FIT program covers everything from patient screening, to enrollment, dietitian support, remote patient monitoring, medically tailored meals, and education to ensure self-sufficiency and sustainable benefits. Learn more at: http://www.modifyhealth.com ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic interventionincluding a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connectionas a primary modality, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty, to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease. More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanized force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective mission to domestically and globally promote lifestyle medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever-increasing quantities of pills and procedures. Learn more at http://www.lifestylemedicine.org Share article on social media or email: View article via:

TSE IBG opened at C$10.62 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 200.56, a current ratio of 1.79 and a quick ratio of 1.64. The companys 50 day simple moving average is C$10.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$8.98. IBI Group has a 12 month low of C$3.90 and a 12 month high of C$10.93. The company has a market capitalization of C$332.03 million and a P/E ratio of 24.58. IBI Group (TSE:IBG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, March 11th. The company reported C$0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts consensus estimates of C$0.12 by C($0.11). The company had revenue of C$98.58 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of C$95.16 million. On average, analysts anticipate that IBI Group will post 0.75 earnings per share for the current year. IBI Group Company Profile IBI Group Inc provides various professional services in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its professional services include urban design and planning, architecture, civil engineering, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, systems engineering, urban geography, real estate analysis, landscape architecture, communications engineering, software development, and other consulting services. Further Reading: Receive News & Ratings for IBI Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for IBI Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter Latest News

Share by Email Print Note: Tyson Fury and the Invisible Opponent is not currently available for viewing in the U.S. Boxer Tyson Furys name alone speaks of power, strength and brawn. So his role as a mental health ambassador might seem incongruous at first sight. But its a role that Fury has actively and independently pursued and one that he has as good as sealed with this new ad a first TV offering from The spot opens with Fury striding towards a boxing ring, camera panning to an expectant crowd braced for a brutal showdown. Brooding, foreboding music promises this will be a fight to remember. To begin with, it appears that Fury is warming up in the ring, dodging punches, skipping lightly out of harms way with that impossible grace of professional boxers. Its disconcerting to suddenly realise Fury is actually already fighting an opponent and an invisible one at that. The punches come thick and fast and Tyson is floored, as members of the audience clamp their hands over their mouths in shock. Text appears across the screen, stating: Sometimes the toughest opponents are the ones you cant see, as Fury gasps and eventually struggles to his feet. Dont fight it alone, continues the film, listing the helpline number for the charity and its mission statement united against suicide. Sometimes the toughest opponents are the ones you cant see. Weve launched our new #InvisibleOpponent campaign to show that you dont have to fight it alone. CALM is always in your corner. WATCH OUR FIRST EVER TV AD. July 16, 2021 CALM which offers a helpline and web chat service to those who are struggling said visits to its website from 18- to 24-year-olds have risen by 100% in the past year. There are 18 deaths by suicide every day in the UK, of which 75% are male, and suicide remains the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. The ad, entitled The invisible opponent, is powerful, insightful and humbling, not least because it features such a supposed hardman of sport admitting vulnerability. The ads soundtrack,Morning Of, by composer Colin Stetson who also wrote the score for horror film Hereditary,adds to the unsettling air of the ad. Created bySeven Stones and Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO,the film was due to be released ahead of Furys scheduled fight against Deontay Wilder on 24 July, which has been delayed after Fury tested positive for Covid.His world heavyweight title defence against Wilder has now been rearranged for 9 October. The footage in the ad is genuine, taken from two previous fights between Fury and Wilder. Its transformation into a fight with one of the opponents cut out was a painstaking, time-consuming process. Dan Russell (pictured below), managing director at Seven Stones, toldCampaign: We went to BT Sport HQ and spent many, many hours there, looking through footage. They have multiple cameras shooting the fight, so we went through all those different camera angles and came away with about seven hours-worth of footage. After a process of editing and choosing the best shots, it then fell to post-production company MPC to process the footage frame by frame, painting out Wilder a mammoth task by anyones standards. To give this some context, with 25 frames a second, MPC retouched more than 1,000 frames for thead. Writer and creative director Zac Ellis said: We did consider reshooting the bits in between, but it actually felt more credible and authentic to use the genuine footage, it really hammered home the message a bit more. Russell said: And it wasnt just cutting Wilder and rebuilding the bits of Tyson where a glove had been in the way at points they had to reconstruct the audience, it was literally rebuilding the shots. Back in 2015, Fury was embroiled in a battle with drugs, depression and suicidal thoughts. Even though he had shocked the world by defeating boxing royalty Wladimir Klitschko that November, Fury was ready to end it all by driving his Ferrari into a bridge at 190mph. I just wanted to die so bad, Fury told Joe Rogans podcast in 2018. I gave up on life, but as I was heading to the bridge, I heard a voice saying: Dont do this, Tyson. Think about your kids, your family, your sons and daughter growing up without a dad. I said Id never think about taking my own life again. Eighteen months later, Fury produced a remarkable ring return, rising off the canvas in the final seconds to draw with Wilder in December 2018. The concept for the ad was born of an incident during the coverage ofBBCSports Personality of the Year,when Fury delivered an emotional speech about mental health as he was interviewed by Gary Lineker. Fury, whose bout with Wilder earlier that same month had been a draw, seemed reluctant to discuss the sport, stating instead: I should be WBC heavyweight champion of the world and everybody knows it. Many men would have stayed down after getting knocked down heavily by Deontay Wilder. I wanted to show the world that anything was possible. And no matter what youve been through in your life and no matter what you are going through, you must always, always get up and keep going forward and fight back. We need to spread the word on mental health more in sport. There are a lot of people living in darkness and are too afraid and come out and speak about it in public. But if I can do it, anybody can do it, a big heavyweight champion, Im supposed to be a tough guy. Ellis toldCampaign: He got knocked out pretty hard and a normal guy would have not got up from that. But he managed to, and that was such an iconic moment seeing him get up off the canvas. The fight was drawn even though a lot of people say he deserved to win, but then he had this opportunity onSports Personalityto push himself and address the fight. And he said: No Im not interested, I just want to send a message out that you must always get up. In my mind he secured himself as a brilliant mental health ambassador. Hes been quite vocal about having his own demons and being close to suicide in the past. It felt like that moment lent itself to something, thats how the the idea transpired, it almost wrote itself to be honest. More than two-and-a-half years in the making, it feels likely that Covid had a role to play in the delay between the lightbulb moment and getting the idea off the ground, but that wasnt quite the case. Recruiting Fury for the campaign was a no-brainer but reaching the boxer himself was a fraught with difficulty, such is the ring of steel around him. With their contacts getting them nowhere, at one point Ellis and Russell learned Fury was appearing in person at a book signing in Canary Wharf and raced across London to join the mile-long queue in the hope of approaching him personally. They had been waiting for nearly an hour when it dawned on them their plan was likely to be fruitless. Russell said: We suddenly had this realisation that we would have looked like a bunch of kids walking up to him and announcing Hey man you want to be in my ad? a

8:00 am, Jul. 17, 2021 Herald graphic Most of the headlines generated by Altru Health System over the past two years probably wont find their way into the company scrapbook. There was news of the health care providers on-and-off construction project that had been delayed and scaled back, the firing of two of its top executives, the sudden death of its board chairman, months of stress associated with the pandemic and numerous layoffs that came during the 2020 financial slowdown. Lately, though, theres a different vibe coming from Altru one of hope, optimism and, especially, community inclusion. In a meeting this week with the Grand Forks Heralds editorial board, hospital administrators laid out their plans to not only restart Altrus construction project, but also to actually expand it to its original scope and size after the project was downsized during the pandemic. listen live watch live And they spoke of being transparent, of wanting to be held to a higher standard of accountability and even of celebrating the good things that are happening lately at Altru Health System. Altru Health System has been here 120-plus years. We arent going anywhere, Altru President Dr. Steven Weiser said. We had a challenging year last year. Weve proven beyond mettle that not only do we know how to manage a pandemic in a community, but we know how to right our ship. Our ship is sailing with a full mast, and were excited about where were going. Were happy to be fully transparent and share this discussion, and its interesting how transparency gets you a lot of heat, but its also great when transparency gets you a discussion at the table to share our vision, which is what we want. Altrus vision? We want people to choose Altru Health System because they can be confident they will get the best care here that they could get anywhere, said Dave Molmen, Altrus interim CEO. Its always a climb to get there, but thats where were headed. Health care is changing, and not just the care we receive when were sick. Providers today cant sit back and rely on any sort of community or regional loyalty. Consumers have choices and competition among providers even if they downplay it is growing more fierce. Someone needing, say, a joint replacement can easily drive to another city for that service, and they will if they feel better care is available somewhere else. Health consumers today are, essentially, shoppers. Hospitals, therefore, must market, tout and boast their services.It wasnt like that in the past, but it is today. So Altrus apparent new approach is refreshing not just for the care a healthy hospital can provide to the community, but also for its potential to be an economic driver for the community. More than 3,600 people work at Altru. And as the citys traditional tourism draws specifically shopping have decreased in recent years, the hospital can help keep the city as a destination for the region. Of course, it first requires quality care and a strong reputation. After that, it requires an interest in touting services. It also requires acknowledgement that the community whether its the newspaper, health care consumers or just the residents of Greater Grand Forks and the region are going to be critical of an institution that is of such incredible importance to our well-being and our economy. Weiser touched on that during the editorial board meeting. I feel this in my heart: This is our community health system. All right? Ours. Everybody (in the community) owns it and owns a say, owns us to be accountable to make sure we get the right people here and that we provide great care, he said. And when we fall short, you call us on the carpet and we address those things and fix it going forward. The last two years have, without doubt, been difficult for Altru. But with the construction project back on (and expanded) and with talks lately turning to progress rather than stress and cuts, something feels different. And now is the time to plant the flag and brag a bit. Our approach going forward is going to hopefully allow the community to connect to the services that are available and also understand what a community health system delivers to the community, said Molmen. I dont know if well ever be boastful, but we certainly have grasped the importance of having an informed community so that the community can understand the services that are available here and can be available here and what are the opportunities to work together for improved health. Weiser said its a matter of championing what were doing here. Thats a good idea. The community needs that. Related Topics

SCF Members, On the heels of yesterday's major news, (P-I-X-Y) is trending green early this AM. With a 5-Day Simple Moving Average of $3.96 according to Barchart this could be a sign that this Nasdaq profile is ready to make its next potential move up the chart. Plus, P-I-X-Y has held the $4.00 level which means that strong support could be gathering there. Remember, this profile has a low float of under 4Mn shares. When a potential catalyst appears, it can create volatility for a stock with a share structure like this. Could the next potential catalyst be right around the corner? If you haven't yet, read my full initial report below now. ----- Let's dive in quickly today as the market is now open and there is only one low float Nasdaq idea to have on your radar right now... Your new stock profile for Tuesday, August 25th is: ShiftPixy, Inc. (NASDAQ: P-I-X-Y) ShiftPixy is a disruptive human capital management platform , revolutionizing employment in the Gig Economy by delivering a next-gen mobile engagement technology to help businesses with shift-based employees navigate regulatory mandates, minimize administrative burdens and better connect with a ready-for-hire workforce. And, right now, you need to pull up today's profile for several important reasons. The top one right now is because of yesterday's game-changing #1 Potential Breakout Catalyst - Monday's Breaking News ShiftPixy Announces New Alliance with US Wellness US Wellness to immediately place 9,000 nurses on the ShiftPixy platform Near-term future plans expected to double scale MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShiftPixy, Inc., a Florida-based gig engagement platform provider, today announced an important nationwide alliance with US Wellness , a provider of employee wellness programs with a comprehensive suite of services designed to engage and inspire employees toward achieving their wellness goals. Through the alliance, US Wellness will immediately place 9,000 of its nurses on the ShiftPixy human capital management platform , with near-term plans expected to double that staff volume. From its inception, ShiftPixy was designed to be rapidly scalable for high volume, fast moving companies such as US Wellness, and we are honored to help with their critical needs by bringing their valued employees onto our sophisticated platform, said ShiftPixy Co-Founder and CEO Scott Absher. We will be working diligently with our new partner to immediately on-board 9,000 members of the US Wellness team, followed by an expected additional 11,000 team members over the coming weeks. We couldnt be more excited to enter this important alliance and look forward to helping US Wellness achieve its vital corporate mission for years to come. With ShiftPixy we saw an immediate opp. to quickly scale our team and offer valuable benefits and protections to our national clinical staff. ShiftPixy offers us the tools weve been looking for to manage our rapid growth and better connect with our field staff, said Tori Tomlinson, Founder and CEO of US Wellness. The ability to move quickly to meet the immediate and future demands for CV-19 testing and other support services for employers was of the utmost important to us. ShiftPixy was the natural choice. We are enthusiastic about this partnership and what it offers to us and our national staff of clinical professionals. #2 Potential Breakout Catalyst - Analyst $50 Price Target In January 2020 (pre-pandemic), an analyst from Zacks Small-Cap Researchreleased a research report on today's profile highlighting the company's tremendous upside potential. Here are some key details of how they came to the $50 target ShiftPixy is taking a unique approach to solving the human resource management problems of the gig economy. Its solution is to have its customers move their workers over to be employed by ShiftPixy, which then acts as a staffing agency for the customer. By pooling the employees of many smaller companies, ShiftPixy can administrate the human resource management function with economies of scale. In return for providing ins., payroll processing, benefits, and compliance services these enterprises pay ShiftPixy a fee based on their payroll, that is much less than the cost of doing these functions in-house. ShiftPixy first targeted the underserved restaurant and hospitality industry vertical, particularly small, and medium businesses (SMBs) with 100-500 employees. These companies are the main victims of increasing regulation. As of August 31, ShiftPixy served about 246 clients who utilized over 13,000 workers. We believe there are three million restaurant and hospitality entities with under 500 employees in the US and we estimate this vertical market size is $3Bn in service fee revenue, or $30Bn in gross billings including wages . Another differentiator for ShiftPixy is its mobile app that has been launched and is rolling out capabilities. It is being used now to onboard new employees. It has added the car insurance metering product for deliveries and scheduling between restaurants and shift workers by matching qualified workers to shifts, while giving workers access to their schedules and earnings in real-time which are both being tested by a few customers. Later it will also create a social job-seeking network for matching job openings with workers. Like a match(dot)com it will let employers find shift workers to fill available hours and workers to find jobs. This can be used not only to fill temp or shift work but as a resource for permanent hires. Since all the workers in the network are already employees of ShiftPixy, a restaurant can get a fill in or even hire someone without any additional paperwork or onboarding. In the future this app will allow non-ShiftPixy employees to search for job opp's. ShiftPixy is working to further develop its custom mobile and cloud platforms and continue its geographic roll out. It already has offices in Southern California, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and Orlando. It plans to open offices in Miami and San Francisco. Management has significant experience in managing a number of staffing and insurance companies targeted at small business and created ShiftPixy to address the unique needs of the emerging gig economy. Based an average comparable multiple of 1.1 times enterprise value to calendar 2020 revenues , we believe the company could be worth at least $46Mn or $50.00 per share . #3 Potential Breakout Catalyst - Short-term Breakout History/Low Float P-I-X-Y has proven on several occasions in 2020 that it is capable of making massive short-term moves. Here are a few to take note of: #1. On January 7th, the stock closed at $8.07 and during the following session hit a high of $27.50 ! That's a whopping short-term surge of approximately 240% . #2. That's not all... On March 18th, it opened at $5.25 and ran that day to a high of $16.93 . Overall, that intraday surge amounted to an approximate 222% run. #3. It also opened April 14th's session at $4.93 only to race to a high on the 15th

-0.45% -8.39 The company said on Thursday that SecureKey's next generation privacy-enhancing services are focused on simplifying access to online services while giving control back to consumers by ensuring the information they share with others is only ever with their explicit consent. Avast chief executive Ondrej Vlcek said: "We envisage a global and reusable digital identity framework which will underpin a new trust layer for the internet. "It's clear that digital identity is the critical enabler for many digital services and SecureKey's success reflects the growing demand for this from consumers. SecureKey is highly complementary to Avast's prior work in Identity and together we will take our offer to the next level, accelerating innovation and working to establish a user-focused, global approach that aligns user, business, and government propositions. We are committed to developing offerings that will be fully inclusive for everyone, regardless of their own circumstances." Services developed by SecureKey include those currently known as Verified.Me, a first-of-its-kind, distributed digital identity verification network, and Government Sign-In by Verified.Me for convenient login to hundreds of government online services and applications. The deal is expected to close early next month. Advertising

CenExel Making Moves to Become National Site Leader for Central Nervous System-based Studies Jan 17, 2020 0 comments 285 views CenExel Clinical Research, a steadily growing national clinical research firm based out of Salt Lake City, strengthened its psychiatric team with by signing on Mark N. Lerman, MD, to join as a principal investigator for Phase I-IV studies at the Atlanta Center for Medical Research (ACMR), a CenExel Center of Excellence. ACMR has established itself as a leader in clinical research with a focus on central nervous disorder-based studies. Dr. Lerman joins three other principal investigators and six sub-investigators, each with decades of experience. CenExel now continues to add to its deepening team of physician investigators with specialized focus on psychiatry with a team including Robert A. Riesenberg, MD, Mahendra Dave, MD and Mark N. Lerman, MD. With over 40 years of experience spanning more than 1,700 studies, Dr. Riesenberg is ACMRs medical director and serves on the CenExel Psychiatric Advisory Board. Dr. Dave, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has over 20 years of clinical trial experience, and has been the lead author of several industry books, including Laboratory values in Psychiatry Clinical Trials. Dr. Lerman has more than 25 years of experience, almost entirely in psychiatric medical research, conducting over 300 studies. He also joined CenExels Psychiatric Advisory Board. ACMR enjoys the largest facility of its kind for private research, specializing in recruiting pediatric, adult, and geriatric psychiatric studies. ACMR also relies on unique facility perks to provide a reliable and consistent psychiatric clinical trial experience. Call to Action: Interested in learning more? Contact CenExel at

UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2020 07:42 PM IST At a time when technology has revolutionized travel across the globe STG Journey India , a leading corporate travel company, is spearheading this revolution from the front with its best value, customized travel services and programs. The company describes itself as corporate travel specialists that assist you in dealing with most of the common problems that are usually associated with corporate travels. For the exemplary work done in this field, STG Journey India was also a winner at the North India Travel Awards 2018. The story of STG Journey India STG began its journey in year 2014, as an answer to the growing travel needs of the Indian corporate sector. In the past six years, the company has established itself as one of the most reliable corporate travel companies for suggesting the best corporate travel solutions to businesses. It has grown in leaps and bounds, with its current headquarters set up in Gurugram. Its international partners help STG to offer high-quality, customized travel solutions to a long list of valued clients spread across the world. In fact, within the first 3 years of its existence, the company had achieved the turnover threshold of more than Rs. 5cr. According to Arun Prakash Choubey, Managing Director of the company, the mantra of success for STG is four-pronged Quality, Responsiveness, Reliability and Effectiveness. As per him, The vision is to become the most trusted and reliable corporate travel company in the world that is known for its customer satisfaction and 24x7 assistance. STG tech solutions for travel STG prides itself in providing cost-effective and innovative travel solutions to business travellers. With the technology and resources at hand, STG can handle corporate travel demands of any scale and size. Starting with just a few employees, in the course of five years, the company has grown into being one of the most preferred choices of corporate travellers in India. All this is being accomplished with the help of the following - 1. E-mail management technology

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mankato When Im 65 It is estimated that around 10,000 people turn 65 each day, a trend that is expected to continue until 2029. At this time, there are more than 50 million seniors, those over the age of 65. According to the Home Care Association of America, a third of those older than 65 live alone. Other stats show that nine out of 10 Americans 65 and older want to stay at home for as long as possible. There is definitely a market for home health care. Truth is, long-term care is an industry facing some challenges. Traditional government programs are having a hard time keeping up with the demand, and our current system of institutional care cannot meet the needs of the tens of millions of seniors who need some kind of assistance as they age. Therefore, private pay home care fills a critical gap for the elderly between hospital stays, nursing home care, and care provided by family members and loved ones. Aging in a home setting has become even more of a focus since the onslaught of COVID-19. With the virus ravaging through long-term care facilities, some are wondering about the role of such congregate care settings moving forward. A duo from Mankato had the vision of helping all age in place long before coronovirus and quarantine were part of our everyday vocabulary. Freedom Home Care offers customized and affordable home care and case management services that provide independence, companionship and freedom to age in place with dignity and gracesomething its founders, Christine Nessler and Chris Mihm, believe deeply that everyone deserves. They and their team are passionate about providing Southern Minnesota with services to make a difference in the lives of those they serve and their families. Nessler and Mihm have built a team of experienced, compassionate and dependable caregivers who help make their clients lives easier and help them retain their independence, while providing their families with the peace of mind that their loved ones are safe. At Freedom Home Care, we strive to provide the best possible care for aging adults and their families, explains Nessler. This means so much to us because we know the value of taking care of those in need and giving back to the community. We are a locally owned business in a small enough community that we feel like we are serving our friends, family and neighbors. We believe that is exactly how all of our clients should be treatedlike we are caring for our own loved ones. We are passionate about providing a service in Southern Minnesota that really makes a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. The mission of Freedom Home Care is to help aging adults stay independent in their homes for as long as possible with the peace of mind that quality one-on-one care will be provided by a team of compassionate, well-trained and reliable in-home caregivers, nurses, social workers and office staff. You have care attendants with a population vulnerable to COVID-19. Please talk a little about how the pandemic has affected your business and what you have had to do to adapt? Mihm: The changes that have transpired with the COVID-19 pandemic have been widespread and have impacted every aspect of our business. A few of our clients have put services on hold, but we have also taken on a number of new clients who needed assistance. With our care model requiring caregivers to go into peoples homes, it introduces a level of risk that we are trying to mitigate as best as we can with guidance from the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health. Early on, we instituted a fit for duty test prior to every shift that a caregiver goes to. The caregiver is required to take their temperature and self-screen for any symptoms and report that back to the office through automated means. In addition, we mandated the use of face masks prior to the official pronouncement from the CDC. Our caregivers have also gone through additional training related to personal hygiene and additional best practices on how to reduce the spread of the disease. Our caregivers are also very aware of monitoring our clients for any early symptoms. In addition to these, weve had to become very familiar with web conferencing and being able to recruit and hire without direct contact. I truly believe that many of these items will strengthen the overall process of caring for our seniors in their homes. We are also looking at this as an opportunity to grow our business with the market expansion and addition of a full-time caregiver experience coordinator. We feel the best is yet to come for Freedom Home Care. Thats what you are doing now, lets backtrack a bit. What made you decide to open Freedom Home Care? Mihm: I have always had a desire to make a difference and decided to start investigating different business opportunities. To be honest, I didnt really know much about the home care industry, but when I started looking at it more closely I couldnt help but think of my grandpa who passed away from Alzheimers while I was in high school. My grandpa would have been a perfect candidate for home care, but there werent really any options available in the late 1980s. I was instantly drawn to the idea of helping as many seniors, like my grandpa, age in place at home. Nessler: When I was in high school and on breaks during college, I worked as a certified nursing aide at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center, Iowa. That remains one of my favorite jobs. I enjoyed the hands-on care of our residents and getting to know each of them. For me, the challenge was not being able to spend as much time with each person as I would have liked and knowing that many of them didnt want to be there, but rather at home. When my partner, Chris, and my husband, Andy, came up with the idea to start a home care business in Mankato, I knew that it was an opportunity to take that experience and help people like those residents who wanted to remain in their homes. It also gave me the chance to provide them with one-on-one care with our in-home caregivers. Now Im able to see some really special relationships form between our clients and caregivers because of the extra time and attention each client receives. When did you start Freedom Care? Nessler: We began our startup business in April of 2014. We created Freedom Home Care from the ground up, in order to fill a need we saw in our community. We both felt passionate about helping others in need. Who does Freedom Home Care serve? Nessler: We offer customized and affordable home care and case management services to the aging adults of Southern Minnesota. Having customized services, we are able to help a variety of people, including anyone who wants to age in place with dignity and grace, someone needing a little extra care after a hospital or rehab stay or someone at end of life or in hospice. Mihm: We also serve those who need extended care after their Medicare benefit has run out for home health services, people living in an assisted living or a memory care community who ne

Technology reporter , Albuquerque Business First Jul 15, 2020, 2:20pm MDT An early-stage health tech startup is planting its roots in Albuquerque, recently moving into its new headquarters. Founded last year, WaveFront Dynamics aims to commercialize technology that provides a diagnostic test to measure the surface of a person's eyes, and use those measurements to build a plan for various types of corrective treatment. CEO Dan Nealsaid the technology is being used for Lasik surgery, and WaveFront Dynamics seeks to tailor the technology for other treatments, such as custom contact lenses. In doing so, the company says it will allow some people the option to have their vision corrected in ways they could not before. The company moved into a 9,800-square-foot facility at 2420 Comanche Road NE in June. It plans to hire five or six engineers in the next year, and potentially dozens of technical employees in the next two to three years. The business currently has 15 on staff, with one working in California, Neal said. "The company has a fully staffed [research and development] team with state-of-the-art optical labs, optometry lane and machine shops in place to drive our development efforts forward. The new office space is the first of several important changes for the organization," Neal said in a prepared statement. WaveFront Dynamics first found its roots in 1996, with the founding of refractive surgery diagnostic systems provider WaveFront Sciences. That company was acquired in 2007 for at least $14 million in cash by Advanced Medical Optics which was later purchased by Abbott Laboratories Multinational corporation Johnson & Johnson acquired that newly merged firm, Abbott Medical Optics, for $4.3 billion in 2017 After working as part of Johnson & Johnson, Neal said he and his core team of founders decided to leave the large corporation with a newfound sense of opportunity. "What the big company thinks is a niche market is quite large for us," Neal said. In November, WaveFront Dynamics disclosed to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission that it had raised $450,000 in funding. Neal said in total, the company has raised about $2 million. By

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Beans of any type of kind as long as they are low on carbs and sodium. Since we have actually reviewed the foods that you need to have in your diet, lets discuss why you need to be consuming these foods specifically. Every food has its own advantages and advantages, however these are the most effective for weight management, below is why. Workout To Lose Weight For Women Bodybuildig Eggs might be seen as a negative food to digest when trying to reduce weight because if you consume too many, you are mosting likely to acquire a great deal of negative cholesterol. However if you broke up the intake of eggs to every other day, or every couple of days, you will certainly get a great deal of excellent benefits. Eggs are extremely fulfilling and also if you eat a few eggs, you will certainly find yourself wanting much less food for the following day due to the fact that the egg satisfied your bodys day-to-day nutritional requirements. Eco-friendlies are terrific for weight-loss since they are low on calories, full on fiber, as well as can offer you all-natural vitamins. There isnt much of a failure when adding extra eco-friendlies to your diet plan. Salmon, tuna, as well as various other kinds of fish are good for you due to the fact that they are high in healthy protein. When you are trying to lose weight, you desire less fatty foods and also more foods that are mosting likely to help you gain muscle mass. Protein will certainly maintain your body satisfied and healthy and balanced, as well as the given that the fish does not have much fat, if any at all, you wont put on weight from consuming it. For the vegetables in the broccoli family members, they are high in fiber. A lot of vegetables are high in fiber, but these likewise have high healthy protein matters. A lot of people will certainly go to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage when trying to loosened weight since it teems with fiber and healthy protein. It likewise offers more range when getting ready for dishes. Workout To Lose Weight For Women Bodybuildig Lean beef and Chicken are additionally high in healthy protein, which could feel like a theme when discussing meals however this is because protein is excellent for weight-loss. You might have reviewed someplace that beef isnt great for weight-loss, however it carries the very same principles as chicken, plus the benefit of providing you iron, and can be very useful when trying to lose weight. A bonus offer is that these meats will maintain all of the good fats in your body as you go on this trip, offering you power to proceed your day-to-day routine. And beans, whether they are black eyed peas, baked beans, pinto beans, or whichever bean you prefer, they are healthy and balanced for you. They have plenty of fiber, can maintain you full, and have healthy protein and iron. If you arent eating enough meat, or if you dont like meat, you can change them for beans and also obtain the very same results. Currently lets discuss some supplements you can take that will certainly assist you throughout this journey. Pyridoxine. Biotin. Please bear in mind to do your very own research study when it involves nutritional supplements as well as vitamins. I can provide the most advised vitamins, yet you must always consult with your physician prior to taking something that you are uncertain about. The vitamins and supplements listed above include vitamin B, together with various other vitamins. Considering exactly how easy it is to acquire iron, vitamin C, as well as vitamin D in foods and also drinks, these are below for weight loss and also to offer you your everyday dose of vitamin B. Lets move on to the exercising part of this trip. Working out is just one of one of the most integral parts of a weight reduction journey. 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Continuity and secure transition between healthcare settings Tools That Help Nurses, Patients Technology helps in all types of care settings to improve patient-centered care. Video chat, for example, allows patients to connect face-to-face with providers through their mobile devices, according to Becky Waldman, RN, vice president of clinical service and quality assurance with WINFertility. She oversees the national fertility benefit management companys nurses specializing in fertility care. And nowadays, healthcare companies such as WINFertility can use outcome data analysis to better educate patients. Twenty-one years of patient data has been analyzed allowing WIN to identify probable outcomes under certain circumstances, Waldman said. This supports our nurses in patient education for improved journey choices. Faina Kaganov, RN The Allure Group, which manages six New York nursing and rehabilitation centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan, uses complementary technologies to better respond to patients needs, according to Faina Kaganov, RN, MBA-CA, CLNC, the companys chief clinical officer. ConstantCare e-Vitals technology helps alert nurses to worrisome changes in patients vital signs. It provides an immediate alert when the nurse is obtaining vital signs, Kaganov said. If there is a difference in heart rate from the patients baseline, the machine will ask the nurse, Would you like check or document? Instead of just pushing it in the electronic health record, it brings to nurses attention that something is not right. It helps to give nurses information about potential infection or dehydration or anything else, Kaganov said. Staff use the telehealth provider TeleHealth Solution to diagnose and treat patients. When nurses are alerted about early changes in conditions, it helps them to be more proactive, to get in touch with physicians during normal business hours or with TeleHealth Solution, Kaganov said. It benefits the residents. It benefits the nurses for being on high alert for early changes in condition and prevents hospitalizations. Top Trends Driven by the Pandemic Mainstreaming telehealth is among the top healthcare trends in 2020 that has accelerated because of the pandemic, according to a Forbes.com report Many new health professionals entering the workforce are ready and willing to break down the barriers to speed up the use of technology for patient care, according to Forbes. It is an essential step in the direction to drive access and equity for individuals who may not have access to treatment. These new opportunities can provide a positive pathway for many who may not be able to visit healthcare centers and have challenges gaining access to treatment. More framework needs to be built to support the systems for patients, but the doors have opened. Glenda Hargrove, BSN, RN, a registered nurse care coordinator in telehealth at an Atlanta-based hospital said telehealth with video visits through an app or secured web link are convenient and easier for patients. They dont have to drive to appointments or sit in a waiting room, she said. It is becoming a preference for many of our patients. The need to use technology to improve patient-centered care likely will be magnified in the foreseeable future because of COVID-19, according to UChicagos Murphy. I think the days are gone for a while where there are 10 visitors in a room or a bunch of residents and doctors rounding in patients rooms, she said. So how can we utilize technology to not make it feel cold and done by a computer or laptop but to still make it compassionate? I think thats going to be the challenge and the balance.

New Study: 110 Dentists on the State of Dental Marketing in 2022 Share Article Insight from practices across the country into current trends including budget, tactics, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ProSites Logo "After comparing the strategies of top performing practices with the sample as a whole, it's fair to say that catering to digital consumers through digital marketing has become a key component of successful dental marketing strategy." MURRIETA, Calif. (PRWEB) March 01, 2022 Despite new challenges facing dental practices every year, the dental industry has proven extremely resilient in the face of adversity. To better understand the current state of the dental industry, ProSites, a national leader in dental practice web design and marketing solutions, conducted a survey of 110 dental practices across the country. With patients increasingly turning online to find and research healthcare providers, the following industry snapshot indicates dental practices are following suit, to great success. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, mandatory closures, and patient safety concerns, ProSites found that: 31% of respondents reported annual practice revenue of over $1,000,000 in 2021. 33% saw an increase in revenue over the past year despite COVID-19. Online marketing techniques were consistently ranked as most important for practices heading into 2022. Dental marketing budgets hit an all-time high in 2021, with 20% of respondents indicating they planned to increase marketing spend even further in 2022. ACCESS THE COMPLETE STUDY HERE. Through its research, ProSites found that top performing practices ranked digital marketing techniques like website, SEO, and online reviews as even more important (and traditional marketing techniques as even less important) than the overall sample. Top performers also updated their websites more frequently than the overall sample, with 53% reporting having updated their website in the past 30 days. After comparing the strategies of top performing practices with the sample as a whole, it's fair to say that catering to digital consumers through digital marketing has become a key component of successful dental marketing strategy, said Kelli Bock, Brand Marketing Manager at ProSites. Strong website usage, coupled with a surge in demand for additional online services such as online bill pay, electronic forms, and digital procedure information indicate that the dental market recognizes the value of digital marketing and is poised for continued expansion. The companys recently released 2022 State of Dental Marketing report gives insider insight into the strategies of successful Dentists, Dental Surgeons, and Office Managers when it comes to growing their practices and overcoming industry challenges. While individual tactics vary, the common goal is practice growth and profitability. To learn more, download the 2022 State of Dental Marketing eBook. About ProSites ProSites is a market-leading website design and marketing solutions provider that helps dental and medical practices attract, engage, and retain loyal patients. We are endorsed by 11 state dental associations, trusted by over 14,000 professional practices, and recognized as a Dentaltown Townie Choice Award recipient two-years in a row, voted #1 in website design and services. To learn more, visit https://www.prosites.com/ Share article on social media or email: View article via:

Aug 15, 2019 Spread the word! Yesterday (Wed. August 14, 2019) Nate Diaz got the mixed martial arts (MMA) world talking when he sparked up what looked to be like a joint at his UFC 241 open workout . Diaz will be taking on Anthony Showtime Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241 on pay-per-view (PPV). The former lightweight spoke to the media after and was asked about the substance he was smoking. Diaz revealed it was his own line of CBD from Game Up Nutrition. ESPNs Marc Raimondi also cleared up some concerns about the matter. He noted that CBD is allowed in and out of competition, however, its THC that is prohibited while in-competition, which Diaz was not intaking. Diaz said the joint was CBD, his own line from Game Up Nutrition. CBD is legal in- and out-of-competition in the UFCs anti-doping policy. Diaz said hell have to save the THC for after the fight since its prohibited in-competition. Diaz said the joint was CBD, his own line from Game Up Nutrition. CBD is legal in- and out-of-competition in the UFCs anti-doping policy. Diaz said hell have to save the THC for after the fight since its prohibited in-competition. Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) August 15, 2019 Diaz will be ending a three-year layoff against Pettis this weekend. He hasnt fought since his 2016 decision loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 202. Now, Diaz has decided to stick around at welterweight, and will take on the former 155-pound champion in his first fight back. What did you think about Diaz sparking one up at UFC 241 open workouts? If you enjoyed this story, please share it on social media! Related Posts

0 0 The Government of Venezuela and the Russian biotechnology company Geropharm at the end of March signed an agreement for the production of insulin drugs, an agreement that has had very little publicity by the international media and which will provide for the manufacture of millions of containers of this palliative that will be manufactured within Venezuelan territory during the period 2021-2026. According to a press release from the Geropharm company, the agreement signed with the Venezuelan Ministry of Health will have a duration of five years, and the respective plant will be established at the headquarters of the Socialist Company for the Production of Biological Medicines ( Espromed Bio), located in Caracas. The arrangement, which had already been pre-established last February, was now signed by Geropharm CEO Petr Rodionov and Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado. The event was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Yuri Borisov; the Russian ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Mikhaylovich Melik-Bagdasarov; the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodrguez; and the sector vice president for the Economic Area, Tarek El Aissami. Geropharm will act as an investor in the project and will pass on to Espromed Bio the practical knowledge for the production of insulin drugs. 34 million containers of insulin in Venezuela As established by the parties, Geropharm will invest in the modernization of the existing equipment in Venezuela and will transfer the technology for filling the finished pharmaceutical form of recombinant human insulins. It will also provide training to personnel who will work in production. The agreement also includes the supply of insulin analogs from Russia; while the Venezuelan government will provide the necessary assistance to Geropharm in the implementation of the project and will guarantee the purchase of insulin drugs during the agreed time. The press release details that the Ministry of Health of Venezuela raised the need to obtain more than 34 million containers of insulin for the next five years, in order to serve a population of 2.96 million patients suffering from diabetes mellitus . The Russian company has had a commercial relationship with Venezuela since 2019, when it began to provide insulin to the country amid the restrictions caused by the blockade imposed by the US and the European Union. At that time, international insulin manufacturers practically completely stopped deliveries of vital insulin drugs to Venezuela, the text says. To date, Geropharm has delivered more than three million containers of insulin medications for Venezuelan patients, who already have several presentations on the market: fast and intermediate-acting recombinant Rinsulin R, Rinsulin NPH and Rinsu-lin Mix 30/70 in vials, as well as the ultra-rapid and long-acting insulin analogs RinLis (insulin lispro) and RinGlar (insulin glargine) in cartridges.

Tweet Cowen Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Edoc Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ADOC) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 100,000 shares of the companys stock, valued at approximately $1,024,000. Cowen Investment Management LLC owned approximately 2.84% of Edoc Acquisition as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of ADOC. Periscope Capital Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Edoc Acquisition in the 4th quarter worth $7,681,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new stake in shares of Edoc Acquisition in the 4th quarter worth $205,000. Finally, Panagora Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Edoc Acquisition in the 4th quarter worth $124,000. Get Edoc Acquisition alerts: Shares of Edoc Acquisition stockremained flat at $$10.03 on Wednesday. The companys stock had a trading volume of 2,234 shares, compared to its average volume of 51,056. The businesss 50 day simple moving average is $10.18. Edoc Acquisition Corp. has a twelve month low of $9.85 and a twelve month high of $10.37. About Edoc Acquisition Edoc Acquisition Corp. focuses on acquiring, engaging in a share exchange, share reconstruction and amalgamation with, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, entering into contractual arrangements with, or engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities in the healthcare sector. Featured Article: How does the Beige Book influence monetary policy? Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ADOC? Visit HoldingsChannel.comto get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Edoc Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ADOC). Receive News & Ratings for Edoc Acquisition Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Edoc Acquisition and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter

Trust welcomes first Nursing Associates Trust welcomes first Nursing Associates 24 Jun 2019 We at West London NHS Trust are delighted to welcome our first ever Nursing Associates, who will be working at Broadmoor Hospital. But what is a Nursing Associate? Nursing Associates are trained to work with people of all ages and in a variety of settings in health and social care. The role is a new generic nursing role in England that bridges the gap between health and care support workers and registered nurses, to deliver hands-on care for patients as part of the nursing team. The nursing associate role is regulated in England by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our Nurse Associates have gained a foundation degree, involving two years of Higher Education, during which time they have undertaken 2,300 programme hours where time is protected for learning, to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice learning and are some of the first in the UK to be registered with the NMC in this new and exciting role. Our Nursing Associates are some of the first in the UK to qualify and were part of a pilot group which included trainees from Berkshire Health NHS FT, Frimley Park NHS FT, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Oxford Health NHS FT, Buckinghamshire NHS FT and the Independent sector. In essence they are trailblazers for the Trust, Thames Valley and the Nursing profession as a whole. The Associates faced many challenges on a number of levels; due to the infancy of the course programme, the changes in the landscape from Health Education England and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, as well as the arrival on placements when, on occasion, they were unaware of the new role and the support required. Our staff were also the only mental health staff in a cohort that consisted primarily of adult health care staff. This led to our team needing to study and practice hard to catch up in the physical health care aspects of the course doing so with skill and dedication, as well as supporting external Nursing Associate trainees who were

, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paige Schulte today announced Neighborhood Experts Real Estateand its partnership with Side the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands. The collaboration will ensure that Neighborhood Experts Real Estate, a company that stays connected to its clients, its communities and the latest digital marketing trends, is powered by the industry's most advanced platform. Schulte, the No.1 Realtor in Gig Harbor , has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. Known for growing her real estate production from zero to $160 million in just five years, she mentors ambitious agents through her popular online course and podcast, Master Your Real Estate Marketing With Paige. Also a philanthropist, Schulte has donated more than $300,000 through her nonprofit, The Chelsea Paige Foundation, and was named Inman Innovator of the Year in 2020 for her help raising donations for a nonprofit providing food to families during the pandemic. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Mercury News, Inman, and Tacoma News Tribune, among others. Schulte's Neighborhood Experts is more than an elite group of brokers and agents who are experts in the markets they serve. It's a creative agency staffed by designers, copywriters, video editors, podcast specialists and advertisers. It features a state-of-the-art media center and offers a full lineup of trainings, speakers, happy hours, networking opportunities and pop-ups at local businesses. "Being a Neighborhood Expert means being the go-to expert in one community or neighborhood and creating personal connections with those who live, work and play there," said Schulte. "It means studying the local housing market data like a hawk. And it means becoming a master of modern digital marketing. That's exactly what you'll get with every single agent on my team." Partnering with Side will ensure Neighborhood Experts Real Estate remains on the cutting edge of the evolving real estate market while continuing to deliver premium services to its clients. Side works behind the scenes, supporting Neighborhood Experts Real Estate with a one-of-a-kind brokerage platform that includes proprietary technology, transaction management, branding and marketing services, public relations, legal support, lead generation, vendor management, infrastructure solutions and more. Additionally, Neighborhood Experts Real Estate will join an exclusive group of Side partners, tapping into an expansive network from coast to coast. Schulte continued, "The partnership with Side gives our agents access to the latest tech and top-tier support, which means they will have more time to connect with their clients and their community. We love giving back and getting to know everyone in the markets we serve, so this is a great fit for us." About Neighborhood Experts Real Estate Neighborhood Experts Real Estate is a boutique real estate company and modern digital agency located in Gig Harbor, Washington . It's a place where entrepreneurial-minded, ambitious brokers and agents collaborate with forward-thinking, practiced creatives and strategists to ensure top results for clients. With a state-of-the-art media center, happy hours and local pop-ups, Neighborhood Experts is home to the new breed of real estate experts today's buyers and sellers need. To learn more, visit http://www.NeighborhoodExpertsWA.com About Side Side is a behind-the-scenes brokerage platform that exclusively partners with top-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to create and grow their own boutique brands without the cost, time, or risk of operating a brokerage. Side's proprietary technology platform and premier support solutions empower its agent partners to be more productive, grow their business, and focus on serving their clients. Side is headquartered in San Francisco . For more information, visit http://www.sideinc.com Media Contact

Claudia Langella Happy Foodie Friday! Today Im sharing five food brands that need to be on your radar (each is Black-owned, too!). Whether youre looking for a sweet treat to mail to a loved one or are looking to treat yourself to a refreshing bottle of lemonade, these brands will help you achieve those goals. Check them out and find a stockist near you! Partake Foods Partake Foods was founded when CEO Denises daughter was diagnosed with a number of food allergies. Each product at Partake is free of peanuts, eggs, dairy, soy, and tree nutsplus they never add any preservatives or artificial flavors. Their cookies can be found at Trader Joes, Targets, Whole Foods, and Krogers around the country. Me & the Bees Lemonade Warmer weather is putting us in the mood for some lemonade! Me & the Bees was founded by a four-year-old girl, Mikaila, when she learned about bees important role in our ecosystem. Mikaila used an old family lemonade recipe to kickstart her participation in youth entrepreneurship competitions and ten years later her company has grown by 500 percent! A percentage of sales are donated to the Healthy Hive Foundation, a nonprofit working to save pollinators. Trade Street Jam Co. Trade St. Jam Co. has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a North Carolina apartment over ten years ago. This female-run business has expanded its brandthey have some pretty cute aprons, a sweet potato biscuit mix, and a cherry chipotle mocktail elixir. Add these low sugar jams to your breakfast routine and youll never buy another brand again. Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm The Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm grew out of one familys quest to find a cure to their son Zachs seasonal allergies. To strengthen his intolerance to pollen, Zach started eating raw honey and his allergies improved. Zach & Zoes raw honey is sold at Chelsea Market (which isnt too far from campus) and their flavors are to die for. Matcha, beetroot, and raspberry honey sure are sweet. Yahshi Bakes Yahshi Bakes is an Oakland-based business selling freshly made goods baked by Yahshimabet Sellassie who is only seventeen! Sellassie started baking at a young age and competed on Food Networks Kids Baking Championship which launched her bakes to international fame. From lemongrass raspberry cupcakes to chai snickerdoodles, Yahshi aims to honor her Jamaican and Ethiopian roots.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas Heart Hospital How many Employees does Arkansas Heart Hospital have? Arkansas Heart Hospital has 875 employees. How much money does Arkansas Heart Hospital make? Arkansas Heart Hospital generates $175.0M in revenue. What industry is Arkansas Heart Hospital in? Arkansas Heart Hospital is in the health care industry. What type of company is Arkansas Heart Hospital? Arkansas Heart Hospital is a private company. Who are Arkansas Heart Hospital's competitors? Arkansas Heart Hospital competitors include Arkansas Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, North Hills Surgery Ctr, Corporate Security Solutions, Master Sports, Lexington Medical Center, Patient Care, Sentara Northern Virginia Med Cent, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Concord Hospital, Bon Secours Health System, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis, Methodist Health System, Northwest Community Healthcare, Baylor All Saints Med Cent, Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare, DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, St. Bernard Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar, Glens Falls Hospital. Who works at Arkansas Heart Hospital? Michelle Rupp (Director Of PR And Communications) Justin King (Social Media) Arkansas Heart Hospital Updated May 18, 2020 Zippia gives an in-depth look into the details of Arkansas Heart Hospital, including salaries, political affiliations, employee data, and more, in order to inform job seekers about Arkansas Heart Hospital. The employee data is based on information from people who have self-reported their past or current employments at Arkansas Heart Hospital. While we have made attempts to ensure that the information displayed are correct, Zippia is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. The data presented on this page does not represent the view of Arkansas Heart Hospital and its employees or that of Zippia. Arkansas Heart Hospital may also be known as or be related to AR-MED LLC and Arkansas Heart Hospital. Email:

COMMENT Keeping widespread testing to be the core of Indias response to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, Bengaluru-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms C-CIDA (Covid-19 Innovation Deployment Accelerator) has identified three Indian start-up companies CoSara Diagnostics, Huwel Life Sciences and DNAXperts, to scale-up production of low-cost kits. C-CIDA has selected three indigenous diagnostic kit makers to ramp-up their production. Currently, two of the three companies have received regulatory approval from ICMR, and one is already in the market. The testing cost for all three companies has been pegged at around 1,000 per test, which is less than a quarter of the current cost of imported test kits at 4,500. Locally-made and locally-sourced testing kits like CoSara, Huwel and DNAXperts will strengthen Indias testing capacity and help in controlling the scale of transmission. Under the current circumstances, the faster we turn to locally manufactured low-cost, rapid and reliable diagnostic kits the better it will be to boost the number of tests to ICMRs target of one lakh a day, said Dr Taslimarif Saiyed, CEO & Director, C-CAMP. C-CIDA is backed by a multi-partner coalition of several Indian and global industry and investor bodies which include Social Alpha, United Nations Health Innovation Exchange or UNIHIE, MedTechConnect, Xynteo India2022, AIC-CCMB, CCMB, India Health Fund, PATH, Action Covid-19 Team or ACT and 91Springboard. CoSara Diagnostics Ahmedabad-based CoSara Diagnostics is the first Indian company to get a test licence from CDSCO in late March. The kit that was in a fast-track validation study at NIV, Pune, has now received manufacturing licence and is ready to hit the market. Their single-step reaction kit (RT-PCR) is based on a trademarked CoPrimer technology of US-based partner company Co-Diagnostics. The kit gives results in two and a half hours and costs a fraction of imported kits. The company can produce 20,000 kits a day. Huwel Lifesciences Huwel Lifesciences of Hyderabad is an end-to-end locally-made and locally-sourced kit that received ICMR approval and NARI validation in late March. Their product is a real-time qualitative PCR kit for quick diagnostics that reduces the testing time to less than two hours. Moreover, all molecular reagents and diagnostic consumables are being made in-house, an otherwise major loophole in availability and cost management. Their ultrafast and sensitive chip-based PCR can handle large volumes with ease, making a rapid and confirmatory diagnosis affordable and accessible. Recently, the company deployed a consignment of 10,000 kits in Telengana, with two more orders on the way. DNAXperts DNAXperts is a Noida-based company which has developed a fast, real-time PCR kit for Cov-2 RNA detection. It uses special probes for enhanced sensitivity and specificity, and takes less than an hour to test. A second kit that they have proposed does away with RNA extraction by directly putting the swab sample in a buffer. This test is expected to further reduce the time taken for results. DNAXperts is currently undergoing ICMR approval for both the kits. It can produce 8,000-10,000 kits a day with a capacity to scale up to one lakh kits. Published on

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Eric Conklin MAYS LANDING Atlantic City Electric customers experienced the fewest power outages in the utilities' history last year. In 2021, outage frequencies fell by 14% from the previous year, the company reporter. Over the last 10 years, the company has reduced outages by 60%, according to Pepco Holdings, Atlantic City Electric's parent company. The company cited infrastructure improvements to Atlantic City Electric's power grid, projects that focus on strengthening the power source to withstand severe weather events. We are committed, more than ever, to providing the best possible service for our customers, said Tamla Olivier, senior vice president and COO of Pepco Holdings. Last year, Atlantic City Electric finished multiple projects as it modernizes the grid. Some of those projects included substation improvements in Atlantic City and Brigantine, as well as upgrading four miles of transmission line in Cape May County, between Middle Township and the Wildwoods. People are also reading

Odnoklassniki Multi-talented artist Jung Yong Hwa of the South Korean band CNBLUE, will be making fans wishes come true with a special online fan meeting. CNBLUEs Jung Yong Hwa will hold a virtual fan meeting where he would be greeting BOICEs all over the world. FNC Entertainment droppedthe exciting news on May 12 via its official website and social media accounts. The company revealed the basic details, including the date and time. It also stated that fans should watch out for another notice that will be revealed soon. Titled 2021 JUNG YONG HWA ONLINE FAN MEETING YONG STAY, the CNBLUE members solo online meet-up with fans will be held on June 20, starting at 6:22 PM KST. Specifically, this fan meeting will be held a year after his previous solo online fan meeting ALOHWA The last event served as a sweet celebration of his birthday on June 22. Making it more meaningful, the event took place at 6:22 PM KST, which exactly indicates the date of his birthday. Jung Yong Hwa currently stars in the supernatural drama Sell Your Haunted House with actress Jang Nara. The actor plays the role of Oh In Beom, a con artist who does not believe in the existence of ghosts but uses them to scam others out of their wealth. Showcasing his outstanding versatility, the artist also sang the original soundtrack for the drama. The singer also plans to release a Chinese EP titled STAY IN TOUCH on June 22. His upcoming Mandopop solo album is a collaboration project with several global top artists, including JJ Lin and R3HAB. Meanwhile, more details regarding Jung Yong Hwas online fan meeting Yong Stay will be released through another notice.

, an integrated architecture, interiors, and planning firm transforming businesses through design, announced that Sandra M. Part (AIA, IIDA) has been named Chief Executive Officer for the firm, beginning April 30, 2021 . Part assumes the position after an impressive career advising leading companies with complex real estate portfolios, designing workplace strategies around the globe for some of the industry's most respected design firms. Sandra M. Part, AIA, IIDA, has joined STG Design as CEO. She was formerly Senior Vice President at AECOM, Global Commercial and Corporate Market Sector practice director. "Sandra understands the needs and aspirations of the world's most progressive, future-forward companies." Susman said "After Zweig Group conducted a diligent, national search, Sandra stood out as the ideal person to lead STG Design's ongoing transition to the next generation of leadership" said Jim Susman , FAIA, STG Design Chairman. "She brings deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of the world's most progressive, future-forward companies. She's also approachable and down-to-earth. The search committee found both a culture fit and potential for positive evolution." Prior to joining STG Design, Sandra Part was Senior Vice President at AECOM, Global Commercial and Corporate Market Sector practice director. While there she led the management and operations of the practice, working closely with regional leadership to align AECOM talent with client requirements. Sandra was also responsible for business line operations for this market sector, strategic planning, budgeting, intercompany collaboration, and account delivery/resourcing strategies including the attraction and retention of diverse talent. During her 18-year tenure at HOK, Sandra held several positions, including Managing Principal of the Dallas office and Global Strategic Accounts lead for Corporate clients connecting the dots between geography and talent for the benefit of the projects in the client's real estate portfolios. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University as well as executive education certificates from the Harvard Design School Office of Executive Education and Columbia Business School Executive Education. She was honored as one of the Texas A&M Outstanding Alumni, College of Architecture. She currently serves as Presiding Officer, Texas Military Department, Real Property Advisory Council. A member of AIA, Part is licensed in 38 states, and she is a Registered Interior Designer. About STG Design Founded in 1976, STG Design serves clients nationally and internationally with primary offices in Austin and Nashville . Constantly working to make ourselves, our clients, and our world better through design, STG Design serves clients in multi-family, commercial, research and development, nonprofit, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality sectors. STG Design's legacy includes work for Trammell Crow Company, Karlin Real Estate, Oracle, Apple, Google, Dell Technologies, Box, Indeed, NI (formerly National Instruments), RetailMeNot, LCRA, Pulte, Del Webb

/PRNewswire/ -- ModifyHealth is making a significant impact on health outcomes as the first company to offer nationwide delivery of fully-prepared, low-FODMAP, and gluten-free meals. Recommended by GI providers and dietitians, these meals are tailored to bring relief to specific GI conditions. It's estimated that 20 25% percent of the U.S. population struggles with GI disorders in which dietary management is a recommended treatment. As an example, studies have shown that following the Low-FODMAP protocol brings relief in up to 75% of patients with IBS. While effective, patients often find the implementation of the protocol overwhelming, confusing and time prohibitive. ModifyHealth ensures optimal outcomes by making compliance simple with tailored meals and the support of GI trained dietitians. "The Low-FODMAP diet is often an effective treatment for those with gastrointestinal symptoms; the challenge, however, is a strict diet can be difficult for patients to follow and unrealistic to adhere to on a daily basis," says Marc Sonenshine, MD, at Atlanta Gastroenterology. "When my patients utilize a service like ModifyHealth, it makes adherence to the Low-FODMAP protocol simple, effective and, quite frankly, enjoyable." ModifyHealth's chef-inspired meals are prepared under the close direction of expert Low-FODMAP dietitian, speaker and author, Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD to ensure all recipes adhere to the strict FODMAP guidelines and thresholds while maintaining appropriate nutritional values. "Patient outcomes are at the heart of everything we do at ModifyHealth. We exist to make evidenced-based food as medicine simple, enjoyable, and most importantly, effective. In partnership with GI providers and dietitians around the country, we're excited to make an impact," says GB Pratt, Founder & CEO. "We continuously receive inspiring feedback from IBS patients telling us how much better they feel many of whom were unable to participate in daily activities and are now taking back their lives," says Greg Comrie , Chief Operating Officer. "IBS can be absolutely debilitating and it's an incredible feeling to know that you are part of a team that's making a positive impact on someone's daily life. For us, we center around a core value we call 'REAL', it's a guiding acronym that ultimately translates to real people, real solutions, real outcomes." About ModifyHealth ModifyHealth changes lives by making food as medicine simple and effective for providers and patients. ModifyHealth's provider-recommended, home-delivered, low-FODMAP, and gluten-free meals are shipped nationwide to help bring relief to common GI conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), SIBO, and celiac disease where dietary modification is a recommended treatment. All meals are organic, non-GMO, delivered fully-prepared and supported with expert dietitian consultations to ensure positive outcomes. For more information, please visit modifyhealth.com Media Contact:

Published: 2 hours ago Building work on the Midlands Air Ambulance Charitys new airbase and headquarters facility in Cosford is now under way. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Sign Up Pam Hodgetts, corporate partnerships manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Neal Hooper, managing director of Aico Ltd explore the grounds of the new airbase and headquarters facility Now a company has stepped forward to fund a memorial garden at emergency service's new base on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border where loved ones can be remembered. Oswestry based Aico pioneers home life safety products, and its managing director Neal Hooper said they are proud to be partnering with the charity and funding the memorial garden. Mr Hooper said: "Knowing the vital work the charity carries out, it is important that businesses support this charity, and help save lives. Pam Hodgetts and Neal Hooper Pam Hodgetts, corporate partnerships manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: From the very beginning of our partnership with Aico Ltd, the fire protection firm has proved it is truly in the business of saving lives. In addition to Aico providing its staff with membership to our Lifesaving Lottery scheme, its funding a safe space for our visitors to enjoy the scenery surrounding our new facility. The new headquarters building has been designed to help secure the future of the charitys pre-hospital emergency service. It will include space for two of the charitys three helicopters, with two helipads and space for the services rapid response vehicles. In addition, the bespoke build will host a clinical training and simulation centre, research and development facilities, charity offices and a warehouse for charity vehicles and storage. There will also be space to host fundraising events and meetings. To embrace its rural surroundings, the facility has been designed to sit behind areas of woodland and forest, and will include two gardens, including one open to the public as a memorial garden. To find out more visit midlandsairambulance.com/corporateand follow the organisation on social media.

said Wednesday it is purchasing ForCare Clinical Research. Neither acquirer disclosed deal terms. The two deals follow NAMSA's acquisition of Clinlogix on Monday, marking the device-focused CRO's third deal of the year. West Lafayette, Indiana-based Inotiv is expanding its target validation and efficacy and safety abilities for new molecules targeting kidney and heart diseases through the Gateway deal. RELATED: Device-focused CRO NAMSA buys Clinlogix for 3rd acquisition of 2021 The deal also adds to the St. Louis expansion of Inotiv, which will include labs for more drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics technolog, as well as new cell and molecular biology for in vitro solutions in pharmacology and toxicology. For CenExel, which was founded three years ago, the ForCare deal gives it dermatology and immunology experience. Tampa, Florida-based ForCare conducts phase 1 through 4 studies in chronic and acute conditions. The company also supports studies in inflammatory disease, neurology and internal medicine. Read more on mergers and acquisitions CRO dermatology NAMSA GET THE NEWSLETTER Subscribe to FierceBiotech to get industry news and updates delivered to your inbox. I acknowledge that I may receive emails from FierceBiotech and on behalf of their trusted partners. About the Author

;Contraband was one of the biggest surprises from the Xbox and Bethesda 3 conference this year and it's an all-new co-op heist game. Developed by Avalanche Studios the team behind titles like Just Cause and Mad Max with this unique-looking Xbox exclusive, we can expect that players will be in for some open-world, vehicle-led mayhem. Contraband release date (Image credit: Microsoft) Unlike most of the games shown during Microsofts game-studded E3 conference, the

, of Journey Capital. " Saginaw is a thriving city, with lots of exciting developments happening, we are proud to be a part of this great community." Shawn Corzine , CEO of SilverPoint, added "The Edition of Saginaw is a community that SilverPoint Senior Living is thrilled to see become a reality. SilverPoint's background is in a small town that has experienced rapid growth, so we understand how vital it is to stay rooted in the community. We are honored to care for the teachers, business leaders, homemakers, civic and church leaders who have made such an impact on Saginaw throughout the years as well as welcoming newcomers to the area. We are also excited to be able to impact the leaders of today in Saginaw as we offer employment to over 50 employees at the community." About Journey Capital Journey Capital is a Dallas-based real estate investment, development, and acquisition firm specializing in senior living. Every project is a journey unto itself, with critical waypoints along the way. When complete, they become gateways for our residents to forge new connections and explore new paths along their own journeys. About SilverPoint Senior Living SilverPoint Senior Living is a Texas senior living management company that specializes in operating independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Their management services include portfolio management; development and acquisition; accounting and financial; marketing and sales; and IT and digital transformation. SilverPoint is strongly committed to its five core values of family, purpose, fun, integrity, and dignity, and is known for its signature Engaged Life program in which residents enjoy a person-centered care approach designed to make their lifestyle more like home. It is also a certified 2021 Great Place to Work

Health Executive, Doug Brown, Joins Tantus Tech as CMS Solutions Director News provided by May 04, 2020, 11:28 ET Share this article , May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus), a leader in Health Information Technology, is excited to announce the addition of Doug Brown as the Director of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Solutions. Mr. Brown's addition is part of Tantus' strategy to expand its presence within CMS and bring elements of Human Centered Design and Agile into key health initiatives, like quality and performance. As Director of CMS Solutions, Mr. Brown will spearhead Tantus' growth within CMS and oversee a delivery portfolio of CMS-based contracts and vehicles. He joins Tantus as the company is adding to its technology solutions portfolio, expanding its market coverage, and broadening an already healthy customer base. "Doug's knowledge of CMS will position us well to meet our customers' emerging needs, further our goal of healthcare modernization, and expand our footprint within health quality initiatives," said Executive Vice President, Ms. Karlene Stecchi . Mr. Brown has an extensive background in healthcare program operations and design, as well as federal regulations development, policies, and stakeholder engagement. His over 25 years of public service include working for CMS in the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Center for Program Integrity (CPI), and the United States Navy. While at CMS, he directed or supported programs including: the Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) and its Trusted Third Party (TTP), the Open Payments "Sunshine Act" Program, the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Care Transitions Theme, the quality measures within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, Home Health Pay-for-Reporting, and the Program Safeguard Contractor (PSC) Program. About Tantus Technologies, Inc. Tantus provides technology and business solutions to solve the federal government's health, financial, and transportation challenges. The company brings nearly two decades of experience collaborating with government to make "Our World Better," delivering solutions that span Artificial Intelligence, Agile, Human Centered Design, DevOps, Strategy Realization, Program/Project Management, and Cyber Security. Recognized by The Washington Post as a "Top Workplace" two years in a row, Tantus realizes its core value of "Do the Right Thing" with a robust community service program focused on improving the lives of children and young women diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. SOURCE Tantus Technologies, Inc.

16 + Indias premier cement company, JK Cement today announced the construction of 250 ramps in various government schools in the district of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Named Banaye Har Raah Aasaan, the initiative ensures that every single child gets the opportunity to access their right to education, thereby fostering an inclusive academic ecosystem in the process. JK Cements program commemorates the first death anniversary of JK Cement's Late CMD, Shri Yadupati Singhania who passed away on 13th August 2020. JK Cements commitment towards inclusive education aligns with the Governments National Education Policy which targets at ensuring equal and inclusive education to all students. The said policy states that all higher education institutions in the country should ensure that all educational buildings and facilities should be wheelchair-accessible and disabled-friendly. By constructing 250 ramps in just one single day, across various government schools, JK Cement is aiding the government's vision to make infrastructure more accessible to differently-abled students, so that not a single child is left out. Talking about this initiative, Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director, JK Cement said "Our Late CMD, Shri Yadupati Singhania Ji has been an inspiration for all of us. A beacon of hope, humility and compassion, Late Shri Yadupati Ji truly believed that every child has a right to education. It was his dream to make education accessible to each one of them. Our late CMD's humble thoughts nurtured JK Cement into an organisation that not only continues to grow but gives back selflessly to the society. Through this CSR initiative, we hope to keep Yadupati Ji's thoughts alive and to carry forward his legacy. " Sh Madhavkrishna Singhania, Deputy Managing Director and CEO reiterated, In one way we can say, Rajasthan is home for the JK Cement organization. We set up our first cement plant in Nimbehera, Rajasthan in 1975. We have a strong relationship with Rajasthan since then and believe we must give back to society and its future. Children are the future of the nation and each child deserves to be educated so that they can carve out a better tomorrow for themselves. To make education more accessible and inclusive for all, we shall undertake many such initiatives in the future. According to a recent UN report, 75 percent of children with disabilities in India do not attend any educational institutes in their lifetime. To address these concerns, the Government has implemented several policies over the last two decades, concerning the educational reforms for the differently-abled and make education more accessible and inclusive to all students. Tags assigned to this article:

Lasers penetrated the thick armor of the Battleship New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront Tuesday. But the crew and tourists on the retired ship and floating museum were safe. This was not an attack meant to destroy the nation's most militarily decorated battleship, but an effort to help preserve it. A Mount Laurel company used advanced laser and photo technology to create a three-dimensional, near photographic image of the entire 887-foot-long ship with all its decks, compartments and weaponry. Museum officials said the images will form a historical record and be used for educational purposes and ship maintenance. Eventually they hope to use the images for virtual tours for disabled military veterans and other visitors who cannot negotiate the many ship decks or climb the ladders between them. The technology would show sections of the ship closed to the public and nook-and-cranny spaces too small for anyone to enter. "We are very excited about this opportunity. Never before has the battleship been documented this accurately," said Jack Willard, the museum's senior vice president of marketing and sales. "Using this new technology will give us the opportunity to really showcase the No. 2 Gun Turret, featured in our newest premium tour, the Turret II Experience, with three-dimensional views and cross sections never before seen." Haag 3D Solutions, LLC, a Mount Laurel geo-spacial services division of Haag Engineering, Forensic Engineers & Consultants, digitally documented the ship in conjunction with the digital solutions company Leica Geosystems, a digital solutions company that also supplied equipment for three laser teams. One of the crews concentrated documentation efforts on the interior of No. 2 Gun Turret, one of three main deck turrets, each of which has three guns 16 inches in diameter and 66 feet long. Crews arrived just after dawn Tuesday and finished by late afternoon. The all-volunteer project will be completed in time for the Sept. 10 meeting of the West Jersey Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, which will be held on the battleship. The project was a demonstration of the latest documentation technology a combination of 3D laser scanning, high dynamic range photography and standard survey techniques. Each year Haag 3D Solutions selects a nonprofit, historical structure to record and visually document. Last year, the historic Barclay Farmstead in Cherry Hill was laser-scanned and documented. The technology is regularly employed to document large building construction sites. Christopher Zmijewski, Haag 3D Solutions vice president, said his firm is dedicated to reaching out and providing its technology and experience to the community. "Having the Battleship New Jersey in our backyard provides a unique opportunity to completely scan the ship," he said. "We recognize how ... documentation technology can be used to enhance future visitor and educational experiences while documenting the ship as the engineering marvel she is." Reach Carol Comegno at (856) 486-2473 or [email protected]

Sanders 2020 News Podcasts & Media Vermont officials said Monday they were hopeful that the two sides were close to an agreement. Im very optimistic that this is going to be settled within 48 hours, Kevin Mullin, chair of the regulatory Green Mountain Care Board, told VTDigger. Mullin said he wrote to both sides earlier this month urging them to reach an agreement. The Green Mountain Care Board has jurisdiction over the health care plans offered on the state exchange, Vermont Health Connect, and has oversight of hospital budgets and the fees they charge, but it does not have any jurisdiction over UnitedHealthcare employer-provided plans, which are federally regulated. Pieciak said Monday he was optimistic that this will get resolved. UnitedHealthcare wrote to at least some patientslast month that it would stop considering UVM Health Network as an in-network provider as of April 1 because the two organizations could not agree on the fees the insurer would reimburse the health network. Leah Lotto, a Burlington resident, said she did not get that letter before finding out about the changes when a representative of UVM Health Network told her on the phone recently that her care would no longer be covered after Thursday. Lotto had just finished a session of radiation treatment for cancer when she spoke to VTDigger on Monday. The treatments were supposed to last four more weeks. I have a whole bunch of other cancer-related treatments scheduled and planned, Lotto said. And I dont know if those are going to be covered. Lottos 5-year-old child is also covered under her insurance plan. My understanding is we cant even try to get continuing care for him, Lotto said. So we need to figure out something else for him. Under the federal No Surprises Act, health insurers must provide certain types of coverage that a patient has already started receiving known as continuing care for 90 days after a contract with a health care provider ends. Pieciak said he has been in touch with UnitedHealthcare to find out what the insurer would be willing to do for patients beyond its 90-day obligation. He said the company is open to making coverage plans with patients who reach out to it. Pieciak said his office has heard from patients who are afraid of losing doctors and other providers theyve seen for years and sometimes decades. Hes also heard from employers who say it is hard to recruit employees if health insurance does not include the largest health care provider in the state. Vermonts chief health care advocate, Mike Fisher, told VTDigger his office has received calls from many Vermonters who are really harmed by this and who fear losing relationships with their providers. Mullin said UnitedHealthcare should have notified employers much earlier that it would no longer cover UVM Health Network within its network. Vermonters are being caught as pawns between two giant health care providers, Mullin said. UnitedHealthcare did not respond to a request for comment on Monday about its negotiations with UVM Health Network. A spokesperson for the health network declined to comment on the talks. Lotto said her understanding is that the 90-day provision under federal law would cover only her radiation treatments. She said she was frustrated not only by her possible loss of coverage, but by the way she learned about it in mid-March. She was trying to schedule a physical therapy appointment for the following month, she said, but was told that she couldnt because her insurance would no longer cover it. When she asked if this was only for physical therapy, she was told: No. All of UVM isnt going to take UnitedHealthcare anymore. Lotto said she had that conversation with UVM Health Network on the afternoon of March 18 just days before her radiation treatments were set to begin. Very weird and terrible news to get and it seemed like it couldnt possibly be true, Lotto said. She said she has not heard from UnitedHealthcare whether they would cover her treatments beyond Thursday. Could you tell me right now that Im not going to have to pay for this treatment that I need to start? she said she asked a UnitedHealthcare representative. And they wouldnt tell me. Report an Error

July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RiverGlade Capital ("RiverGlade"), a healthcare-focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce partnerships with three new platform investments: Dynamic Infusion Therapy ("DIT"), Home Helpers Home Care ("Home Helpers"), and 2 nd nd Chance"). "These investments are a result of RiverGlade's efforts around several key themes that we believe will have a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape," said Garrick Rice , Managing Partner and Co-Founder of RiverGlade . "We are focused on opportunities that will benefit from the increase in outsourced services, the focus on cost containment and efficiency, and improvement in the quality of care because we believe these trends will collectively drive better outcomes for patients, providers, and payors." DIT is a full-service, on-demand outsourced provider of vascular insertion services based in Dallas , TX. The company operates in seven states and serves more than 700 health systems and hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers. With a clinical model that strives to lower customer costs and drive better patient outcomes, DIT is the nation's largest outsourced provider of vascular access insertions. Home Helpers is a leading national franchisor of largely private-pay, customizable home care services for the elderly and others needing support with activities of daily life. Based in Cincinnati, OH , Home Helpers has more than 320 franchise territories across 41 states, where their suite of comprehensive home care services includes personal care, homemaker services, specialized care, wellness calls, and meals and nutrition planning. The company also offers 24-hour monitoring services through its proprietary suite of medical monitoring solutions. 2nd Chance , based in Phoenix, AZ , is a leading regional network of outpatient behavioral centers providing treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders. The company utilizes an evidence-based care model, known as medication-assisted treatment, which combines medication and behavioral therapy to improve treatment outcomes and address both the medical and psychosocial issues facing patients with mental health conditions. With four physical locations and a significant telehealth component, the company provides treatment services to more than 7,000 patients throughout the Phoenix metro area. "We are excited about the momentum at RiverGlade and about the ability to partner with the founders and management teams at these companies as we seek to accelerate their growth. We believe each business offers a high quality, differentiated approach to its market and is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the dynamics within its respective sector," said Danny Rosenberg , Managing Partner and Co-Founder of RiverGlade . About RiverGlade Capital RiverGlade Capital is a private equity firm focused on control buyouts of growth-oriented, lower middle market healthcare companies. RiverGlade partners with founder-owned, high-quality, differentiated businesses that have demonstrated strong organic growth and where value can be accelerated through human capital investments, operational improvements, strategic planning, and dynamic organic and inorganic growth initiatives. For more information, visit www.rivergladecapital.comor [emailprotected] For more information on the companies referenced above, please visit their respective websites www.dynamicinfusion.com www.homehelpershomecare.com and www.2ndchancetreatment.com SOURCE RiverGlade Capital

ATLANTA - UPS has donated10,000 N95 respirator masks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. According to UPS, the company has a "sufficient supply" for its employees, so they are donating the masks to help protect healthcare workers at CHOA hospitals. Atlanta is UPSs home its our global headquarters, and the city and the State of Georgia arent just communities we serve, but also the city and state that thousands of our employees call home, said UPS President, South Atlantic District Derrick Johnson. We couldnt be happier to provide these masks to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at this time a time when PPE of all kinds is in desperate need by hospitals around the country. LIVE MAP: Tracking coronavirus in Georgia April 20, 2020 - UPS donates masks to CHOA (Photo: UPS) We are so grateful for this generous donation from UPS, said Ron Frieson, president of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation and External Affairs. While COVID-19 seems to affect children much less severely than adults, all healthcare providers have felt the effects of a stressed supply chain during this unprecedented event. These masks will go a long way at Childrens, and it is because of ongoing support from organizations like UPS that we can stand strong for our communitys kids and families even in times of uncertainty.

Mental health provider Ieso lands $53M for digital therapeutics backed by real-world data by Rebecca Torrence| Nov 24, 2021 7:30am Mental health firm Ieso's therapists have logged 460,000 hours with patients, which can be analyzed for insights on key therapeutic techniques and patient outcomes. (photo via Getty Images/Mykyta Dolmatov) U.K.-based mental health firm Ieso raised $53 million in a series B round for its development of digital therapeutic systems, the startup announced Tuesday. Ieso offers text-based cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression as well as treatment for other mental health conditions with a network of 600 therapists. But the company has a different vision for its futureit plans to use the funding for expansion into autonomous, artificial-intelligence-enabled therapeutics. The company has provided about 460,000 hours of therapy in total, which feed into a data set where Ieso can investigate certain therapeutic techniques and the patient outcomes associated with them. The team has already developed AI tools that can analyze individual therapy sessions to identify potential treatment pitfalls, with plans to debut autonomous programs on the market to deliver therapy directly. Iesos short-term goal, the company said, is to bring its autonomous digital therapeutics to the U.K. and U.S. markets, pending regulatory approval. Morningside led the series B round, along with new investors including Sony Innovation Fund and participation from previous investors including the IP Group, Molten Ventures and Ananda Impact Ventures. Founded in Cambridge,U.K., Ieso expanded onto the U.S. market a few years ago, but the company said its ultimate mission is to address the global mental health crisis. RELATED: The digital mental health market is booming. Heres why some experts are concerned The company currently serves over 20 million patients with the U.K.s National Health Service and also partners with employers, insurers and healthcare providers. We are in a global mental health crisis. There are simply not enough clinicians to assess and treat the growing number of people who need help, said Ieso Chairman Andy Richards, Ph.D., in a statement Whilst we have seen an explosion in the number of mobile apps to help address mental health conditions, there is an urgent need for true digital therapeutics which have been approved for treating patients. Through the support of our investors, who share our purpose, well continue on our mission of combining clinical expertise, data science and technology to enable better and more accessible mental healthcare. Mental health companies face one of the most competitive markets in digital health right now, with $3.1 billion going to startups in the space in the first nine months of 2021, according to Rock Health Text-based therapy, including services provided by chatbots, has been available for years, though Iesos extensive data set gives it an edge in developing its own solutions. Digital therapeutics for mental health are gaining more recognition, too, including by government health organizations. In October, Scotlands NHS made a CBT app for anxiety and insomnia called Sleepio availableto all adults in the country. Read more on

Email Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge MIT and Harvards Broad Institute was the first to apply the gene-editing tool CRISPR to human cells, the US Patent and Trademark Office said Monday The decision stymies years of efforts from the University of California, Berkeley to obtain lucrative patent rights to the technology. UC Berkeley is home to Jennifer Doudna, who won a 2020 Nobel Prizewith Emmanuelle Charpentier for discovering the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technique. It also complicatesthe work of some biotech companies to develop gene-editing therapies based on CRISPR: many, including companies like Caribou Biosciences (co-founded by Doudna) and Intellia Therapeutics, which licensed the CRISPR tech from the UC Berkeley group. This decision once again confirmed Broads patents were properly issued, Broad Institute said in a statement. Broad believes that all institutions should work together to ensure wide, open access to this transformative technology. The UC Berkeley group, collectively referred to as CVC, said in a statementthat it intends to challenge the decision. The group holds dozens of other CRISPR-related patents. The decision is likely an end to a long-running fightover ownership of the gene-editing technique, which revolutionized genetic research and biotech. It lets scientists easily and precisely cut and and reorder bits of DNA, changing the way it codes for different functions. Doudna and her colleagues published the first paper on the CRISPR system in 2012, showing how it worked in a test tube. Then, in 2013, researchers at the Broad Institute published a paper on using CRISPR in the types of cells found in animals and people. Both institutions filed for patents, and the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) initially awarded CRISPR patents to the Broad Institute in 2014. UC Berkeley contested the decision, and the PTO determinedin 2017 that the patents from the two institutions were different enough that they could both stand and that the Broad Institute retained patents, potentially worth billions for the use of CRISPR in complex human and animal cells. UC Berkeley appealedto the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, and lost that appeal The ruling Monday was the result of another challengeUC Berkeley put before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in 2019, pitting different CVC patents against the Broad Institutes patents. Once again, the PTO sided with the Broad Institute. Biotech companies that initially licensed technology from CVC will likely have to renegotiate with the Broad Institute. Companies that licensed from the Broad Institute, like genome editing company Editas Medicine, are more secure. The decision reaffirms the strength of our foundational intellectual property as we continue our work to develop life-changing medicines for people living with serious diseases, Editas CEO James Mullen said in a statement Next Up In Sign up for the newsletter Verge Deals Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Just one more thing! Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you. Email (required) By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Noticeand European users agree to the data transfer policy. Subscribe

Prashant Singh Since the new safety and crash norms are inching closer, many automakers will discard poorly selling and/or way too old models for which upgrading to the new standard is not feasible. At Mahindra, the Xylo and the long-Bolero will be discontinued in this process. The long version of the Mahindra Bolero exceeds 4,000 mm in length, and so, is taxed higher. As a result, sales aren't promising anymore. In sync with the older reports now Mahindra has announced that it will be pulling plugs on the Xylo and long-Bolero since these models will not be worth the upgrade costs. Point to be noted here is that, Mahindra will not discontinue the Bolero Power+ model, but the long-Bolero, which the company says isnt worthwhile for the upgrade. Mahindra offers the long-Bolero in a wide range of trims comprising ZLX, SLX. SLE, EX, Plus and Ambulance. The long version exceeds 4,000 mm in length, and so, is taxed higher. As a result, sales aren't promising anymore. The sub-4 metre variant called Power+ will be continued. From ABS perspective and crash and safety perspective, our old Bolero, not the new Bolero+ (Bolero Power +) which we do 7.5 thousand, and the long Bolero, they will not qualify and it is not worthwhile to spend money for making them BS-VI," said Rajan Wadhera, President, Mahindra and Mahindra, said at this year's Analyst Meet recently. Xylo, you know, we will discontinue, he added. Apart from the long-Bolero, Mahindra will take down the Xylo. The Xylo was originally launched back in 2009, and it has been on sale for almost a decade now in the MUV segment. But growing competition in the segment has pushed back the Xylo sales drastically, leaving no choice for Mahindra but to discontinue it. The Xylo was originally launched back in 2009, and it has been on sale for almost a decade now in the MUV segment. The current Mahindra Thar is also about to get discontinued, once the Signature Editionarriving soon is sold-out. However, a new generation modelis in the works. Mahindra Bolero - Image Gallery

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Get Rating ) last issued its earnings results on Monday, January 24th. The bank reported $2.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.94 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $210.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts expectations of $225.40 million. Customers Bancorp had a return on equity of 32.38% and a net margin of 36.64%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.65 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Customers Bancorp will post 6.97 EPS for the current fiscal year. Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Customers Bancorp in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Kings Point Capital Management purchased a new position in Customers Bancorp in the third quarter worth about $31,000. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in Customers Bancorp in the fourth quarter worth about $34,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its position in Customers Bancorp by 70.5% in the fourth quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 687 shares of the banks stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 284 shares in the last quarter. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new position in Customers Bancorp in the fourth quarter worth about $87,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.73% of the companys stock. Customers Bancorp Company Profile ( Get Rating ) Customers Bancorp, Inc operates as a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of banking services through its subsidiary, Customers Bank. It operates through the Customers Bank Business Banking and BankMobile segments. The Customers Bank Business Banking segment includes commercial customers in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Washington, DC, and Illinois through a single-point-of-contact business model and provides liquidity to residential mortgage originators nationwide through commercial loans to mortgage companies. See Also

How wellness platforms like Shyft used Zoom to thrive during the pandemic How wellness platforms like Shyft used Zoom to thrive during the pandemic Zoom became one of the popular and most used video collaborative tools in the world during the pandemic. But its technology and integration is also helping wellness apps such as Shyft scale up. Written by | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2022 9:13:58 am Shyft has integrated Zoom into its platform to offer live classes to consumers looking for wellness solutions such as Yoga, meditation, etc. (Image credit: Shruti Dhapola/Indian Express) The coronaviruspandemic made Zoom one of the popular and most used video collaborative tools in the world. But its technology and integration is also helping wellness apps such as Shyft scale up and reach new consumers. According to Anand Bala, SMB Lead for India and SAARC at Zoom Video Communications, there has been increased adoption of collaboration platforms such as theirs across the wellness industry. One reason is definitely because of the ability to scale and reach out to more customers, patients. Plus the ease of use that a platform like Zoom provides ensures they can get their integration done much faster. Our software development kit (SDK) is key, and it makes it easy for companies to integrate with their application, Bala told indianexpress.comover a video call. In fact, Shyft (formerly Mindhouse) started as an offline wellness platform, just before the pandemic. But just three months in and the pandemic struck. For the wellness brand, which focuses on providing yoga, nutrition and meditation lessons via live Zoom classes on its app, the pandemic meant a 360-degree pivot in approach. https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png Anand Bala, SMB Lead for India and SAARC at Zoom Video Communications What helped them thrive in the last two years: going online and integrating with Zoom. We had to move online. We wanted the experience for our offline users to be super smooth. The reason we chose Zoom was the ease of use. We werent also sure how long this is going to last, but its been two years now, Pooja Khanna, co-founder at Shyft, told indianexpress.com. The way Zoom views it, they can help players like Shyft scale up fast since they are built for video. The video and audio quality is phenomenal. Our partners like Shyft can in turn focus on their strengths, in this case, being wellness, Bala said, stressing that the ease of use component is critical for their business customers. Pooja Khanna, co-founder for the Shyft platform. According to Khanna, there is an overall indication that consumer behaviour has shifted drastically in the past two years. Users want to rely on online platforms for their daily wellness as it is more convenient. Read more With Covid onset, retail consumer use saw unanticipated surge on Zoom: Iravati Damle We actually saw a slight dip towards the end of 2020 when things opened up for the first time. But in 2021, we only saw an increase. People started to adjust to online platforms being more accessible and more convenient to them. And that is a true indication of that consumer behaviour, she said, adding that the new model also means there is no travel time involved for users in getting to the wellness studio, which is a break from the pre-pandemic times. What the Shyft app looks like. The company claims to be doing about 200 live sessions every day combined between yoga and nutrition, and each class has anywhere between 10 to 35 people, which it expects to double soon. Switching to Zoom and online also meant access to a new pool of talent for the wellness platform, with instructors now spread all across the country, something that was limited in the offline model. We have 70 instructors right now. They are in you know, tier-2 and tier-3 towns. And it has given us access to a really large pool of people. With offline, that is actually one challenge we used to face for talent since you could only hire people who are in that city, said Khanna. For Zoom, the idea is to ensure that such integrations with other platforms remain a very seamless experience and the platform doesnt have to worry about the video experience. Were very carefully listening to customers and building our developer integrations around these feedbacks, Bala said. The way we handle data packets and the way we are engineered to do that is I think they will be a very, low data packet loss, Bala pointed out. But what happens once the pandemic ends? Zoom knows that theres been a cultural shift and they are confident of continuing to scale up in 2022. In their view, the future will be hybrid and many workplaces, including companies such as Shyft, will continue to rely on collaborative tools such as theirs to stay connected with employees. You will find that hybrid a given now that employees are going to be spread all over. 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Healthcare & Medical, Creative & Design, Public Sector, Support Workers Job Type: Apply for this job now Job Description Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of care and support to people with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions and older people. We are recruiting Support Workers for our community and supported living services in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and the surrounding areas. We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic Support Workers who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to service users in all aspects of everyday life, and support them to enjoy a wide range of activities in the community. You will be skilled in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. What we offer Creative Support offers a wide range of training courses and this will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector as we also offer the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 - 5. As a senior practitioner, we will support your continuous development by providing accredited courses such as person centred planning, communication approaches and many more. Although previous experience in a similar role to Support Worker is advantageous, we would like to encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference. In return we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes: A one-off bonus of 100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff Free employee support programme All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures. We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks.

Why smart quality professionals deny serious risks in a post-pandemic world technology I can influence worker safety at a scale I could not previously have achieved, tech safety firm appoints Karl Simons OBE Ian Hart Karl Simons, OBE, sits down exclusively with SHP to speak about his new role at tech start-up, FYLD. FYLD, a digital platform that transforms the ability of field workers and businesses to make real-time, data-driven decisions to enhance safety, productivity and quality, has appointed Karl Simons OBE as Executive Director Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Karl, who joins this month from Thames Water where he held the role of Chief Health, Safety and Security Officer since 2013, will draw on his extensive industry experience and will work with the FYLD team and its customers to implement new features into the companys, AI-driven platform to bring safety to life throughout delivery of jobs. Throughout his career, Karl has been awarded a number of prestigious accolades and non-executive positions including an OBE in the 2020 New Years Honours List for services to mental health policy, SHPs Most Influential Individual in Health and Safety in 2019, as well as five years on the board of Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP). His decades of industry experience and mental health advocacy will see the platform, which is already used by the UKs leading utilities and construction firms, benefit from his insights. In particular, Karl will focus on how the digital transformation of risk assessments and mitigation can help to keep a workforce physically safe in the most complex and hazardous working environments while releasing large volumes of data about operational outcomes to drive efficiency gains. SHP exclusively sat down with Karl a few days into his new role Hi Karl, congratulations on the new job. Tell us a little about FYLD. Karl Simons (KS): The FYLD technology addresses some key concerns that health and safety leaders face; Firstly, the normalisation of risk and situational awareness as both factors can result in disastrous consequences if not approached correctly. Although many companies undertake repetitive training and implement forms that prompt knowledge reminders, generally employees are heavily reliant on human intellect. My deep concern is the human ability to fail and smart systems eliminate or substantially mitigate the effects of this. Undertaking a robust risk assessment prior to starting work is arguably the most important point for a safety critical worker during their day. It is the key moment field workers should stop and think about how best to approach the task in hand. We call this a Point of Work Risk Assessment (PoWRA) and getting it wrong can lead to injury, illness, incidents and even criminal liability for both employees, managers and companies. My concern is Ive seen so many companies that are still just ticking boxes at this point, either on paper or even electronically, and therefore relying on previously communicated general risk assessments and employee retained knowledge.Thats simply not good enough, as it allows too much room for the human ability to fail. The FYLD solution enables field workers to undertake a visual risk assessment at the point of work, where they are able to simply communicate what they see in front of them. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) then analyses what they report and, perhaps most importantly, what they dont say! This is made possible through cutting edge verbal and imagery analysis, which sees a formal risk assessments produced in under 15 seconds. By using these assessments, the operative or team leader can identify key hazards and controls, and then effectively communicate them to their team. The company was established in 2019, and the FYLD solution has already proven to reduce injuries and incidents by 20% after a 12-month testing and validation process with SGN, the UK based natural and green gas company which manages a network that distributes gas to almost 6 million homes and businesses across Scotland and the south of England. Its also shown the productivity benefits with 75% less time invested in undertaking health and safety assessments for an average 1,000 jobs per week which equates to over 10,000 hours saved. What will your role at FYLD entail and what is it that attracted you to the role? (KS): As an Executive Director I will be part of the senior leadership team responsible for driving the strategic growth of the company and its state-of-the-art technology solutions. Ive been looking at predictive analytics and artificial intelligence for a number of years now, and I have followed many companies offering products and services related to this, but Ive never been able to find a solution that is good enough to both effectively prevent harm and improve productivity. When I was approached by the team at FYLD I was blown away by the capabilities of the product. This is a unique offering as its very user friendly at the front end and has some major heavyweight artificial intelligence power behind it. Following discussions with the Chairman, Investors and other Executive Directors in the team, the impressive capabilities of the FYLD platform, and the massive scale of the opportunity to transform the way that harm prevention is approached was very exciting. What benefits do you see from working for a start-up business, as opposed to large corporate organisations? (KS): During my 30 year career, I have steered and led major corporate organisations across many sectors including utilities, energy, rail, construction and facilities management industries. Joining a start-up business at this point in my career is an exciting opportunity. FYLD is a tech business that has an extraordinary beneficial offering that can make a major impact not only for the employees using the software, but for the businesses who employ them. The major benefit of joining FYLD is that I can influence worker safety at a scale I could not previously have achieved working for a single corporate organisation, and at a much faster pace. It is a once in a career opportunity. With increasing pressure on time and efficiency in businesses, how important is it that organisations are able to access real time data? (KS): Incredibly important. Without real time data, organisations are making decisions without knowledge. For health and safety professionals, this means making choices regarding which job they should focus on at any given moment. They are often managing multiple teams at once without a frame of reference to help them prioritise properly and reduce incidents. For example, if a health and safety manager is overseeing 50 teams in the field, real time data can help them understand risk as it emerges, focusing their attention on where it can have most impact. What would you say to the leaders of major utilities and contracting organisations? (KS): Dont get left behind! Its not simply just utilities this applies to, its all com

Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Mar 24 2020 Certain forms of epilepsy are accompanied by inflammation of important brain regions. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now identified a mechanism that explains this link. Their results may also pave the way to new therapeutic options in the medium term. They have now been published in the renowned scientific journal "Annals of Neurology". Epilepsy can be hereditary. In other cases, patients only develop the disease later in life: as a result of a brain injury, after a stroke or triggered by a tumor. Inflammation of the meninges or the brain itself can also result in epilepsy. Particularly dangerous are inflammatory reactions affecting the so-called hippocampus, which is a brain structure that plays an important role in memory processes and the development of emotions. Doctors call this condition limbic encephalitis. However, in many cases it is still not clear what causes such inflammation." Prof. Dr. Albert Becker, Head of Section for Translational Epilepsy Research at the University Hospital Bonn Researchers have now identified an autoantibody that is believed to be responsible for encephalitis in some patients. Unlike normal antibodies, it is not directed against molecules that have entered the organism from outside, but against the body's own structures - hence the prefix "auto", which can be translated as "self". The researchers discovered it in the spinal fluid of epilepsy patients suffering from acute inflammation of the hippocampus. The autoantibody is directed against the protein Drebrin. Drebrin ensures that the contact points between nerve cells function correctly. At these so-called synapses, the neurons are interconnected and pass on their information. When the autoantibody encounters a Drebrin molecule, it knocks it out of action and thereby disrupts the transmission of information between nerve cells. At the same time it alerts the immune system, which is then activated and switches to an inflammatory mode, while simultaneously producing even more autoantibodies. "However, Drebrin is located inside the synapses, whereas the autoantibody is located in the tissue fluid," says Dr. Julika Pitsch, who heads a junior research group in Prof. Becker's department. "These two should therefore normally never come into contact with each other." The autoantibody seems to use a back door to enter the cell. This is actually intended for completely different molecules: the so-called neurotransmitters. Into the nerve cell by Trojan horse Related Stories

Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) WATERVILLE Central Maine Growth Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Emalee Couture as growth manager for Dirigo Labs, a Waterville-based startup accelerator. Couture will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with a variety of organizations, startups, founders, and business professionals across New England, catalyzing entrepreneurship and innovation for both the mid-Maine region and the accelerator to ensure successful use of the Dirigo Labs platforms and suite of services. Maine has always felt like home to me, states Couture. I grew up here, went to school here, and Im so excited to be back in the state I love and have the opportunity to work for Dirigo Labs to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the central Maine region. CMGC designed and led the initiative to create Dirigo Labs, encouraging the establishment of a vibrant startup hub for the mid-Maine region. In 2020, CMGC received a federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Agencys Build-to Scale Venture Challenge to implement the $1.2 million project. Core to the initiative will be the development of an innovation hub model that combines an entrepreneurship center, coworking space for remote workers, and an accelerator platform that empowers and connects entrepreneurs and startups with the innovation ecosystem, venture funding, and an entrepreneurial community to aggressively scale and master their business. Emalee previously served as an associate officer at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology Technology Licensing Office where she was responsible for evaluating and protecting inventions and working with entrepreneurs and established companies to execute on intellectual property agreements, enabling the commercialization of MIT inventions. Emalee graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in May 2018 with a bachelor of science in engineering physics with a concentration in mechanical engineering. Emalee is a perfect example of a boomeranger who has returned to Maine with much-needed experience that will ultimately help build a stronger economic future for our state, said Susan Ruhlin, managing director of Dirigo Labs. Her expertise in technology licensing and intellectual property assessment will be pivotal for the Dirigo Labs startup community; we are thrilled to have her on our growing and dynamic team. Applications for the Accelerator will open in late 2021, with an anticipated launch in early 2022. The cohort of innovation-based startups will participate in an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, targeted mentoring sessions, and leverage the academic expertise from the accelerators partner institutions, student interns, and the regions general business community. For more information about Dirigo Labs and Central Maine Growth Council, please visit http://www.centralmaine.org/region/dirigo-labs/ . Central Maine Growth Council, located in Waterville, is a public-private collaborative regional economic development partnership funded by municipalities and businesses who share a common vision of economic prosperity for our region. CMGC is committed to fostering a robust regional economy. We believe that a vibrant, healthy economy best serves our citizens standard of living and quality of life. As a public-private economic development partnership fostering a robust mid-Maine economy, CMGC is organizing the tech industrys ability to transition the post-manufacturing economy through the Dirigo Labs initiative. Through this initiative, Dirigo Labs will galvanize mid-Maines unique diversity of academic institutions and tech firms to develop a startup accelerator that harnesses the entrepreneurship and digital skills of our students, graduates, academic faculty, and business owners to build a sustainable tech and innovation hub that powers a thriving rural economy. More articles from the BDN Post navigation

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WINFertility teams up with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to Provide Advanced Fertility Support Services to Members Share Article BCBSRI Members Receive 24/7 access to WINFertility Nurse Care Managers, who Provide Clinical Oversight, Emotional Support, Advocacy, and Education, Enhancing the Patient Experience for those Members Facing Fertility Challenges WIN is excited to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to offer much-needed support to patients and their partners during their fertility journey, says Roger Shedlin, M.D., President and CEO of WIN. GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) October 27, 2020 WINFertility (WIN), the nations leading fertility benefits management company providing access to dedicated clinical support for millions of families, has announced a new collaboration with Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). The agreement will provide BCBSRI fertility patients with access to WIN Nurse Care Managers for clinical advocacy and education, throughout their fertility journey. WIN Services are designed for ease of patient access and support, and include: Nurse Care Managers - 24/7 member access to highly trained specialists in fertility offering advocacy and education, will be available through the WIN mobile app, online portal, and dedicated toll-free number to help members make the most appropriate fertility treatment decisions. Network and Treatment Navigation collaboration will facilitate enhanced access to high quality in-network reproductive endocrinologists, and clinical protocols. Digital Experience app experience supports video consults for patients to communicate with their assigned nurse, direct nurse consultation scheduling, searchable fertility resources, reproductive cycle trackers and benefit information. Benefit Optimization optimizing use of benefits by improved decisions through education, advocacy, simplified member experience and cost efficiency services. Pandemic-related support Guidance to address the added stresses on fertility treatment related to COVID-19. WIN is excited to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to offer much-needed support to patients and their partners during their fertility journey, says Roger Shedlin, M.D., President and CEO of WIN. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is committed to providing our members with the tools and support they need when seeking fertility treatment, said Matt Collins, M.D., MBA, BCBSRI executive vice president and chief medical officer. We recognize that having additional support, such as through nurse care managers, can make all the difference. For more information about WINFertility services, please visit http://www.winfertility.com About WINFertility WINFertility is the nations leading family-building and fertility benefit management company, providing comprehensive solutions for employers, health plans and consumers. From fertility management, including medical treatment, pharmacy and genetics to surrogacy and adoption, WINFertility has helped more than 100,000 families by providing access to the best doctors, technology, and support. WIN works with the nations leading reproductive endocrinologists and integrates with national and regional insurance carriers, as well as the nations largest pharmacy benefit managers, to deliver the most advanced and effective fertility treatments and family-building solutions. WIN Nurse Care Managers navigate patients through the often complex process, providing clinical oversight, emotional support, advocacy, and education throughout the journey. Patients and clients that utilize WINs program see higher pregnancy rates, fewer multiple gestations, more efficient Rx utilization, and lower costs. The company headquarters are based in Greenwich, CT. Share article on social media or email: View article via:

5 November 2020 Care home telehealth trial extended A project that involves keeping a close eye on the health of care home residents has been extended for a year after a trial showed impressive results. The Docobo telehealth project was initially piloted for six months in two care homes in Maidstone, Kent. In the first three months, it resulted in a 32 per cent reduction in hospital admissions, a 25 per cent reduction in 999 calls, a 67 per cent reduction in 111 calls and a 44 per cent reduction in all GP contact. As a result of this success, it is now running in four care homes, with three of the homes in Maidstone and one in Tonbridge. The project was paused during the first wave of COVID-19, but resumed and extended in September (2020). Using a Docobo telehealth solution, staff at the care homes carry out simple health checks with residents each day and record these via a Docobo app. This system is closely monitored by the Complex Care Team at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) which can instantly see if a residents health is stable or deteriorating. The team can then immediately step in with the most appropriate action, which might be as simple as carrying out increased observations to monitor a patient more closely, or tweaking a patients medication. KCHFT Project Manager Andy Platt said: We extended the project because the clinical team at KCHFT and staff at the first two care homes established an excellent relationship and a new way of working, which resulted in improved outcomes for the care home residents. The result from the trial showed a clear reduction in unplanned hospital admissions and contact with emergency care services, which is vital for these key NHS services, and we expect the level of reductions we are seeing will remain the same, as the number of care homes we support increases. Together with the excellent results we have achieved, its also important to realise how using this is benefitting care home residents. Their health is being closely monitored and any deterioration in their health is detected much quicker than before, resulting in spending less time with GPs and in hospital and more time feeling comfortable in their homes. A visit to A&E can be stressful and unsettling. The project has seen KCHFT and care home staff monitoring residents with long-term conditions, such as heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The care home staff do simple healthcare checks with residents each day and ask condition specific questions, such as have they felt dizzy, short of breath or more tired than normal. They record this information using the Docobo app, which is installed on a tablet. Andy said: The Complex Care Team at KCHFT closely monitors the data trends and will quickly detect if a residents health is deteriorating. We have set up parameters for each patient and if their observations fall outside of these, an alert is sent to the on duty complex care nurse who would then respond to the alert. The project is reducing pressures on urgent care services. It also means the Complex Care Team can focus on the patients who urgently need the specialist care that they provide. The care homes we worked with during the trial were very positive about this project and said it has resulted in their staff becoming more confident in looking after residents and carrying out basic observation checks, including blood pressure and temperature. It has helped improve their knowledge and skills. Andy has worked on the project with colleagues Steph Rhodes, Head of Long Term Services and Lauren Warburton, Operational Manager west Kent. It has been overseen by KCHFT Medical Director Sarah Phillips. The care homes involved in the project are The Oast, Chippendayle Lodge and Eastfields, in Maidstone and Chestnut Lodge, Tonbridge. Andy ran a quality improvement (QI) project to help with the introduction of Docobo at the care homes. He aimed to reduce hospital admissions, calls to 999 and GP visits, each by 10 per cent, but far surpassed this initial target. Adrian Flowerday, Managing Director and Co-founder of Docobo, said: Its brilliant to see the real benefits of remote monitoring for care home residents and the fantastic stats speak for themselves. Docobo has been working in Kent for some years now and the quality improvement route taken to develop the new way of working in care homes is something weve been happy to support the excellent team at Kent with. The great results are a combination of the people, process and technology coming together, so Id like to personally thank the staff at KCHFT and the care homes for the amazing outcomes, and the fact that it helps so much during the pandemic and lockdown, is great.

Waterton, a Chicago-based commercial real estate investor and operator, has bought a controlling interest in senior living developer and provider Pathway to Living. Also based in Chicago, Pathways portfolio consists of 32 properties across the Midwest, totaling 2,900 units. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal deepens the relationship between two firms, which began in 2015 when Waterton bought a 50% stake in the company and took control of half of the six seats on Pathway to Livings board, Pathway to Living CEO Jerry Finis told Senior Housing News. Advertisement Since that time, Waterton helped finance several Pathway to Living developments including: Aspired Living of LaGrange, a 116-unit assisted living and memory care facility in LaGrange, Illinois opening in Spring 2020 Aspired Living of Westmont, a 107-unit assisted living and memory care community in Westmont, Illinois, which was the first senior housing community in the U.S. to provide residents with Spark of Life, a breakthrough program of treatment and support for dementia care The $33.8 million acquisition of The Grandbrier, a 101-unit assisted living and memory care community in Prospect Heights, Illinois The deal further aligns Pathway to Living with a capital partner with experience operating a national real estate platform, which will facilitate the operators growth outside the Midwest Pathway has another development in the pipeline in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last year, Waterton closed on a $920 million fund its largest ever. The firm closed on $1 billion in transactions last year, Waterton CEO David Schwartz told SHN. Dont expect the Pathway deal to change that funds investment strategy. Advertisement With senior housing, that strategy is not part of our investment mandate in current funds, Schwartz said. Other acquisitions would be done outside of our current funds. Through a value-add investment strategy, Waterton controls a $4.8 billion portfolio of multifamily and hotel assets across the country. Vertically integrated teams, sharing synergies Recommended SHN+ Exclusives Both Waterton and Pathway to Living have vertically integrated teams able to handle acquisitions, development and asset management. Pathways operational model was a major attraction to Waterton, Schwartz said. Senior housing is such a distinct specialty, he said. Its less of a commodity and more complicated in operation. The deal does bring operational synergies to the partnership, such as the ability to raise capital and investment management expertise, Schwartz said. We also have a market research function we now share with Pathway, investor relations and other services well fold in, as needed, he said. Watertons staff training platform, Resitality was a draw to Pathway, Finis said. Waterton cross-trains its residential and hospitality staff in best practices, providing residents with the best qualities of both product types. Finis believes the hospitality component inherent to senior housing operations would be ideal for integrating into Resitality. Unlike apartment residents, our residents are in their homes all the time, he said. It marries up very well. Share

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Save Eric Conklin MAYS LANDING Coal-fired energy production in New Jersey will cease to exist in a matter of months after a petition by Atlantic City Electric to alter two purchasing agreements was approved by the state Board of Public Utilities, the power provider said Wednesday. Under the agreement, Starwood Energy Group LLC will end coal-fired production at the Logan Generating Plant in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, and the Chambers Cogeneration Plant in Carneys Point, Salem County, the company said in a news release. Both power plants are owned by Starwood and are the state's last power plants using coal to create electricity, Atlantic City Electric spokesperson Ben Armstrong said, adding an official date for the end of coal operations has yet to be determined. Attempts to reach Starwood officials for comment Wednesday were unsuccessful. Another South Jersey coal-fired plant, B.L. England in Upper Township, closed in 2019. Public vehicle charging stations coming to Ocean City OCEAN CITY Electric vehicle owners in the city will soon enjoy access to public charging s Atlantic City Electric and Starwood have a purchasing contract through 2024. Under the modification, Atlantic City Electric customers are expected to save up to $30 million through the contract's duration, Armstrong said. People are also reading 5 Bedroom Home in Brigantine - $9,000 We are pleased to have reached this agreement that results in the ceasing of all coal-generated electricity from the last two coal-fired power plants in New Jersey, said Doug Mokoid, Atlantic City Electric's region president. This accomplishment means more than bill savings for our customers; it means cleaner air for our communities and a safer environment for generations to come. While New Jersey lawmakers continue their pursuit of more clean energy for state residents, Atlantic City Electric said the approval announced Wednesday means it's fulfilling its commitment to that effort. In 2021, Atlantic City Electric said it and its sister company, Exelon, undertook a joint commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% compared to a 2015 baseline by 2030. The companies also are working to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Atlantic City Electric said. Contact Eric Conklin:

Tweet IBI Group Inc. (TSE:IBG) Analysts at Pi Financial issued their Q2 2021 earnings per share estimates for IBI Group in a research note issued to investors on Monday, May 17th. Pi Financial analyst D. Schilling forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.18 for the quarter. Pi Financial has a NA rating and a $14.50 price objective on the stock. Pi Financial also issued estimates for IBI Groups Q3 2021 earnings at $0.18 EPS, Q4 2021 earnings at $0.18 EPS, FY2021 earnings at $0.71 EPS and FY2022 earnings at $0.75 EPS. Get IBI Group alerts: IBI Group (TSE:IBG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 11th. The company reported C$0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of C$0.12 by C($0.11). The company had revenue of C$98.58 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of C$95.16 million. Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. National Bankshares increased their price target on IBI Group from C$12.00 to C$12.50 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a research report on Monday, March 15th. Raymond James reiterated an outperform rating and set a C$14.00 target price on shares of IBI Group in a research report on Monday. Laurentian Bank of Canada upped their price objective on shares of IBI Group to C$13.50 and gave the stock a na rating in a research report on Monday. Laurentian lifted their target price on shares of IBI Group from C$12.50 to C$13.50 in a research report on Monday. Finally, TD Securities upped their price target on shares of IBI Group from C$12.00 to C$13.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research report on Monday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, The stock presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of C$12.86. TSE:IBG opened at C$10.62 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 1.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 200.56. IBI Group has a 52 week low of C$3.90 and a 52 week high of C$10.93. The stocks 50-day moving average price is C$10.40 and its 200-day moving average price is C$8.98. The stock has a market capitalization of C$332.03 million and a PE ratio of 24.58. IBI Group Company Profile IBI Group Inc provides various professional services in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its professional services include urban design and planning, architecture, civil engineering, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, systems engineering, urban geography, real estate analysis, landscape architecture, communications engineering, software development, and other consulting services. Recommended Story: Bear Market Receive News & Ratings for IBI Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for IBI Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter

Send email Going into 2021, Aegis Living is preparing for a potentially bumpy rolloutof a Covid-19 vaccine, and the organization is primed for another 90 to 100 days of intense pandemic activity but CEO Dwayne Clark predicts recovery to take hold next spring. By that point, significant herd immunity could be reached, and strong providers could experience a surge in move-ins, Clark told Senior Housing News. Weaker operators also might be buoyed for a time as consumer demand strengthens, but these organizations face a much tougher road, in his estimation. Advertisement Meanwhile, 2021 will see the continued evolution of Aegis and other providers toward a health and wellness focus with stronger clinical capabilities. Bellevue, Washington-based Aegis operates 32 communities across Washington, California and Nevada. Vaccine expectations, preparations From early in the pandemic, Aegis has been workingin close concert with medical professionals across the continuum of care, including by forminga coronavirus council of physicians and other clinical experts. The council and the companys executive leaders are continuing to collaborate with other health care organizations on plans for a Covid-19 vaccine which appears to be imminently available. In particular, Clark has been banging the drum for senior housing and care settings to receive top priority for vaccine distribution and administration. He argues that giving older adults the vaccine will help unclog the hospital systems and protect hospital workers who are contracting the virus from these patients. Advertisement So, dramatically, youve taken your biggest cohort thats affecting our health care chain out of the equation, he said. Thats a critical point. The vaccine will be a game changer, he said, but he does expect a rocky process as the vaccine becomes available. Compounding existing distribution issues, such as the need to keep the Pfizer vaccine at incredibly cold temperatures, other problems that will crop up, possibly even including interference by organized crime groups seeking to sell the vaccine on the black market, Clark said, citing a recent Wall Street Journal article Recommended SHN+ Exclusives Furthermore, hes concerned by the fact that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require multiple doses. I think people may be confused about, I got one dose, thats good enough, he said. Its not really good enough. Planning for the vaccine is difficult given all the unknowns, but Aegis is taking steps, including holding an all-company call to discuss it and registering with pharmacy provider CVS The expectation is that everyone at the company will receive the vaccine, unless they have a precluding medical or religious reason. And Clark plans to distribute a video of him receiving the vaccine. I can tell my staff, Im not going to ask you to do anything that Im not doing, he said. There are questions about whether people working in administrative roles should receive the vaccine, as well as frontline caregivers. Because field staff sometimes interact with team members in departments such as accounting, Clarks position is clear. My opinion is that youve got to have 100% of your people get it, he said. A swift recovery for some A federal panel has recommendedthat residents and staff in assisted living receive access to the first wave of the vaccine, and although the ultimate decision will rest at the state level, senior living communities almost certainly will be among the first locations where the people are vaccinated. Still, masking and social distancing are likely to be broadly in place across the country until well into 2021, Clark noted. Thats because the death of Covid will not occur until the number of people who have been vaccinated and the number of people with natural immunity due to having been infected by the coronavirus reach a critical mass. But with widespread vaccination within health care settings, coupled with a decline of the disease that coincides with warmer weather, Clark believes spring should bring a recovery in the senior living sector. And that recovery could be swift as pent-up demand hits the market. Pre-leasing is through the roof at six developments that Aegis has underway. One building that will not open for over a year is already 25% pre-leased, Clark said. Weve never seen things like that before, he said. Still, its hard to generalize about what the pace of recovery will look like across the industry. Aegis portfolio was 93% occupied at the start of the pandemic, and the company has seen an erosion in census. But Aegis occupancy today 86.5% is about what the industry average occupancy was at the start of the pandemic, while the industry-wide occupancy rate has fallen to historically low levels, sitting at 78.8 % for assisted living at the end of October. In other words, there are a lot of providers out there who are in rougher shape than Aegis from an occupancy perspective and from a capital perspective, Clark observed. As demand comes back, these weaker operators could be propped up for a period of time, but their problems with cash flow and meeting debt covenants could catch up with many of them. Ive been quoted many times its the old expression: The strong will get stronger, the marginal will get weak and the weak will die, he said. Clearly, he classifies Aegis among the strong group, and he described several ways that he believes the company will become stronger in 2021 and further in the future. One notable area of focus is building on the health care-related efforts and partnerships of this pandemic year. To that end, the company is seeking a chief medical officer, who will be Aegis conduit to its hospital, health system and other partners, Clark said. Because Aegis serves an affluent clientele, he also believes that the organization is in the catbird seat in being able to work with best-in-class health care providers, which want to work with this demographic. But the pandemic has shown that providers across the board must be thinking about how to better serve their residents from a health and wellness perspective. I think one of the things the pandemic taught us is you better do a pretty darn good job of servicing these people in your own communities Im not saying give them hospital care, but you better have the intelligence to make some good decisions about what they need, Clark said. I dont think all assisted living providers have that. Like some other senior living providers, Aegis is now exploring ways to bring more care into their buildings, including by creating on-site clinics. Aegis is in discussions now to create clinics at two sites, which could be a few thousand square feet and would be staffed by health care partners. And, although Aegis will not bet the farm on Medicare Advantage, Clark is interested in adding MA revenue to the mix. Having these strong health care capabilities should reassure consumers who might have doubts about the safety of senior li

-30- About Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) CSIO is Canadas industry technology association of property and casualty insurers, service providers and over 38,000 brokers. CSIO is committed to improving the consumers ease of doing business within the broker channel by overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of technology standards and solutions such as eDocs, My Proof of Insurance eDelivery, and eSignatures. In addition, CSIO operates CSIOnet, a secure, industry-owned platform for the efficient exchange of policy information for the broker channel. The CSIO XML Standard is licensed to CSIO by ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development). CSIO maintains offices in Toronto and Montreal. For more information, visit . About Wawanesa The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is a mutual insurer with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy. Learn more at For further information, please contact: Sarina Visram, MBA, CIP | Director, Member Relations & Communications 110 Yonge Street, Suite 500 | Toronto, ON M5C 1T4 (416) 360-1773 x 2300 | 1 (800) 463-2746 x 2300

https://www.healthcostiq.com ), a leading healthcare software innovator in predictive modeling, cost and population health management analytics, risk stratification and risk profiling of insured populations, and data-driven, evidence-based business decision support, today announced successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) for Services Organizations SOC 2 Type 2 examination for its Health Data IQ SaaS software platform and technology infrastructure as it looks to reinforce its commitment to information confidentiality and data security. The examination was conducted by A-LIGN ASSURANCE (A-LIGN) an independent auditing firm focused on industry-leading security and compliance trusted by more than 2,500 global organizations. Remarkably, A-LIGNs Type 2 SOC 2 audit of Health Cost IQs infrastructure and internal processes revealed no exceptions, affirming that the companys security policies, data protection, and privacy protocols met or exceeded the highest industry standards. Health Cost IQ continues its strong focus on the privacy and security of our clients data by successfully completing a SOC 2 examination so that our clients can maintain peace of mind as they focus on improving lives and reducing costs noted Holly Paulk, Executive VP of Operations. Jude Odu, Founder and CEO added that our recent SOC 2 certification is only one aspect of our growing infrastructure security program that includes, among other things, ongoing data privacy and confidentiality enhancements and platform security improvements. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 examination is designed for organizations across all industries and scope to ensure the personal and business assets of their potential and existing customers are protected. SOC 2 reports are recognized globally and affirm that a companys infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally audited by a third party. Health Cost IQ will perform a SOC 2 audit on an annual basis and will make the report available to current clients upon request and to potential clients upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement. If you are interested in viewing Health Cost IQs SOC 2 report, please About Health Cost IQ Health Cost IQ, LLC (HCQ) is leading innovation in predictive modeling, cost and population health management analytics, risk stratification and risk profiling of insured populations, and data-driven, evidence-based business decision support for organizations such as payers, self-funded and self-insured employers, public school consortiums, managing general underwriters, medical management companies, professional employer organizations, hospitals, health systems, ACOs, and other risk-holding fiduciaries. HCQs mission is to help risk-holding fiduciaries accurately identify and proactively address the causes and sources of their ever-increasing healthcare costs. For more information about Health Cost IQ, visit: https://www.healthcostiq.com Jude Odu

has won a prime position on a potential seven-year, $545 million contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to offer biomedical, preclinical and development research services. The contractor will perform tasks such as , analytics, bioinformatics and computational biology under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, the Reston, Virginia-based company said Tuesday. According to Liz Porter , president of Leidos Health Group, the company has an over two-decade history of biomedical research community support and is continuing to provide NIAID with services to help with its missions. Leidos is proud to support NIAID and provide world-class innovations to treat and prevent infectious, immunologic and allergic diseases, she said. The companys work for the agency will also include machine learning, natural language processing, analytic programming languages and analysis strategies, as well as biostatistical services and both basic and mechanistic studies. Leidos has been offering its biomedical research capabilities to government branches for more than 20 years. Under several contracts, the company has conducted research on disease molecules from malaria, spinal muscular atrophy, anthrax, West Nile virus and HIV, among others. The efforts spanned preclinical studies through clinical trial tests. Sign Up Now! ExecutiveBiz provides you with Daily Updates and News Briefings about Contract Awards Join Us Now

Shannon Paterson Shannon Paterson Dr. Hussein Shivji believes dental care is health care, so the owner of Asante Dental Centres has never understood why its not included in Canadas universal health-care coverage. And for those without private insurance, visiting the dentist can be very pricey. It is really tough, especially with inflation the way it is right now, Hussein said from his Vancouver dental clinic. So the long-time dentist is thrilled the federal government will begin offering dental coverage to families earning less than $90,000 a year, with no co-pays for those making less than $70,000. The program starts later this year with coverage for children under 12. This is amazing. That exactly the demographic they need to go after first, said Hussein. Having that piece of mind for parents, they can actually take their kids to see the dentist without having to forgo some other expense they need in their lives. Kids will have access to care that might not have had that access. Dr. Wendy Gaudet, the owner and manager of Wave Dentistry in Surrey, also runs a non-profit that provides free mobile dental care to low-income children at their schools. She said, Im always going to advocate for better oral health services and coverage for people that are from low income families. I think that is absolutely necessary. But Gaudet worries the new federal program may operate like similar provincial ones, where the government only pays 30 to 50 per cent of what an insurance company would for the same procedure. So what actually happens is people in these programs, when they try to access and get dentistry from private clinics, the dentists actually dont accept them as clients because they get paid below the fee guide, said Gaudet. So shes urging the federal government to pay the same dental fees that insurance companies and those without coverage do, to ensure people in the new program have no difficulty finding a provider. We want to definitely have equality and equal access to the same level and type of oral health care, no matter whether they are low income or high income, Gaudet said. Under the agreement between the federal Liberals and the NDP, the new dental care program will expand to children under 18, seniors and people living with a disability next year, and will include all low- to middle-income families by 2025. Hussein says its been a long time coming, adding I think this is going to make a big difference in terms of everyones overall health. Most COVID-19 vaccines to be administered at participating pharmacies in N.B. as of April New Brunswick will be closing its COVID-19 vaccination clinics run by the regional health authorities by the end of March, but residents will still be able to get vaccine doses through pharmacies in the province. Slipping support for PCs in Manitoba ridings doesn't bode well for next election: expert After Progressive Conservatives edged out a victory by just under 200 votes in the Tory stronghold of Fort Whyte, one expert says the slipping support doesn't bode well for the party in the next election. Burnaby artist creates new mural for Ukraine after original work was defaced A Burnaby artist put the finishing touches on his revised mural in support of Ukraine Tuesday night, just days after it was vandalized with Russian propaganda and a Nazi-linked symbol. Rare meteor believed to be the size of a basketball spotted in southern Manitoba A weather camera in Brandon captured a meteor streaking across the southern Manitoba sky northwest of the city. The push to make Edmonton transit a more 'delightful' experience City councillors were talking transit Wednesday as Edmonton officials worked on new routes, cleaner stations and more security. IKEA ready to return to Windsor, Ont. Thursday morning IKEA Canada will open its new design studio inside Devonshire Mall on Thursday. Cumberland bakery raising money to support Ukraine A local bakery in Ottawa's east end is helping to support Ukraine and its citizens, by donating proceeds from the sale of its unique, handmade pastries, with Ukrainian-inspired flavours. Raptors coach Nick Nurse says a post-season series would be terrific for growth of his young team The Toronto Raptors' post-season hopes have come down to 10 final regular-season games. Langdon's 'The Track' ready to welcome golfers back As soon as golfers found out The Track was opening up in Langdon this weekend, the phone started ringing off the hook. 1

Crystal Cruise ships seized in Bahamas over unpaid $3.4 million fuel bill Updated: Feb. 07, 2022, 7:35 a.m. | Published: Feb. 07, 2022, 7:35 a.m. The tourist cruise ship Crystal Symphony is docked in August 2007 in Bordeaux, France. (Jean-Pierre Muller/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) TNS Tribune Media Services The Crystal Cruise ship on the lam in the Bahamas from a U.S. federal court arrest warrant, the Crystal Symphony, and a sister ship, the Crystal Serenity, have been taken into custody by local authorities, according to reports. The Symphony, which was supposed to dock in Miami Jan. 22, has been in the Bahamas, avoiding an arrest warrant issued after Peninsula Petroleum Far East filed a civil lawsuit in federal court. Peninsula Petroleum claimed that of the $3.4 million fuel bill owed it by Genting Hong Kong-owned Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, $1.2 million was for Crystal Symphonys fuel. A federal judge in Miami signed an arrest warrant for the Crystal Symphony, which went to the Bahamas instead of Miami. The Crystal Serenity diverted to the Bahamas last week. Passengers for each ship were ferried to Port Everglades. Their arrest was first reported by attorney James Walker on Cruise Law News on Saturday. The same day, CrewCenter posted what it said was an announcement by the Crystal Symphony captain: The ship has been placed under arrest by the local authorities over some unpaid bills, and as it bad as it sounds its actually quite a good thing that happen. Weve been told that this will not affect any personnel movement. So the crew movement and crew sign offs can still go as planned, and we are in process of preparing this. So this is unfortunate news but this was actually quite expected. Crystal Cruises spokesman Vance Gulliksen emailed Saturday, We are unable to comment on pending legal matters at this time. Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphonys voyages ended last month and there are no guests onboard. The officers and crew on board are being well cared for and staying in single accommodations some of which are guest staterooms. We are making sure they are comfortable and able to enjoy the various amenities on board. Crew members have been paid their January wages and we are meeting and exceeding all contractual obligations. Genting Hong Kong announced on Jan. 19 that it wouldnt be able to pay its debts. Crystal says its halted its Ocean and Expedition Cruises through April 29 and River cruises through May. Crystal has paused its operations for its Ocean and Expedition Cruises through April 29, 2022, and for River cruises through May 2022, following recent developments of Genting Hong Kong, Crystals parent company. 2022 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Disclaimer Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021).

DECK ). For FY 2021, UGG accounted for $1.7B in sales & represented approximately 2/3 of DECK's revenue. DECK has returned 280% in the last 10 years & 14,900% since acquiring UGG in 1995. Since the UGG acquisition, UGGs were seen as a fad multiple times in multiple years. Crocs has a similar story. Analysts, journalists and critics all have their opinions on Crocs. But the consumers opinion is the one that matters. As Walt Disney says: We are not trying to entertain the critics. Ill take my chances with the public. Customer Satisfaction? Customers love Crocs' products. Crocs womens sandals are rated 4.8 on Amazon with 96% of reviews totaling 4 stars or above - an insanely high review average. This particular croc has 48K+ reviews. This mens Crocs also averages 4.8 stars. However, this SKU totals 271K+ total reviews. A great deal can go wrong over the course of 271K units sold. A 95% 4-star or above average is phenomenal. Here is the same SKU on Walmart averaging 4.7 / 5 on Wal-Marts online shopping site. Here is another SKU with a 4.7 average with 7K+ reviews. Financially Sound As of this writing, Crocs has the lowest share outstanding count in the history of the company. Although Crocs has been repurchasing shares already, it recently announced that it will purchase an additional $500M in stock. Personally I would rather a yield, but thats another topic for another article. As of this writing, Crocs sits at a TTM P/E of 9. With such a low valuation, I can live with a share buyback. As of the companys last report, Crocs has the most cash on hand in the history of the company. However, I must admit that the company also has the most total liabilities it has ever had as well. But it should be noted that the cash position is growing at a much faster rate than the total liabilities. And since junk bonds recently hit a record low, I can live with debt if the company executes flawlessly. The recent financials confirm that it has. How Far Can Crocs Go? I am already convinced that Crocs will continue to execute and grow in the US. The marketing, customer demand and customer satisfaction clearly demonstrate this. I believe the HEYDUDE deal will be a long-term catalyst as well, which you can read about here. But how is Crocs doing across the world? According to Anne Mehlman in the Q1 2021 transcript, Crocs sales grew by 20% in Asia with total EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) increasing by 41%. In Q2, Asia revenue increased by 27% with total EMEA increasing by 53%. Q3 Asia revenue increased by 21% with EMEA increasing by 42%. This represents an average of 22.6% for Asia and 45.3% EMEA for the last 3 quarters. Q4 21 earnings announcement is scheduled for February 22, 2022 as of this writing. It should be noted that Crocs' sales mostly comprise summer footwear and I would not be surprised if there was a slight seasonal slowdown of revenue growth. And then there is Australia. Crocs sales increased by 430% between January & July of 21. If you feel that this spike in sales is seasonal or a modern fad, here is Time calling Crocs one of the 50 worst inventions of all time in 2010. Crocs has an ROI of over 900% since Time put them in the same category as pop-up ads and asbestos. Unfortunately, I was unable to find the ROI of asbestos since the Time article. The Final Step With a forward P/E of 12 and a 6%+ short interest, I see a nice margin of safety for a Crocs Inc investment. Crocs is also down 16% over the last 5 days, 26% over the last month, and down 44% since its ATH of $183.88. Great financials, great company news, and current bear market should put Crocs on the radar for value investors. At first, I was extremely skeptical of an ugly shoe coupled with an ugly ROI over the last few months. But upon further digging, I see that Crocs has the potential to be a great investment. With the companys operational execution combined with its low valuation, it is difficult to imagine one regretting investing in Crocs 3-5 years from now. This article was written by 350 Followers Follow I invest In common stock for the long-term. I look for explosive growth while attempting to minimize risks. I examine the fundamentals, financials, & intangibles of potential growth stocks. I create my own spreadsheets and perform my own research. Although new to writing, I have been picking Stocks successfully for several years. I take Warren Buffett's advice and buy with the assumption the Market will be closed for several years the day after I buy it. However, I consider myself an offensive investor. My goal isn't to buy Amazon at $1T, my goal is to buy Amazon at $60B. In order to do this, I must have good knowledge of business & economic history as well as a forward looking vision. I try to ask myself "what void needs to be filled, and what fundamentally sound company can fill it." 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Save Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has teamed up with Button It Up to create a fun way for patients to see the smiles behind the masks. With new safety precautions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Children's staff took initiative to find creative ways to ensure patients continue to feel supported during their hospital stay. In some of our units, staff are wearing photo buttons that show kids the smiling faces behind their masks. Our buttons allow kids to see us without masks, googles and face shields, Lisa Remshik, Manager of Clinical Operations in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, said. This effort to connect with our patient families has helped tremendously with making the hospital experience less stressful. Childrens has teamed up with the event photo entertainment company, Button It Up, to make the photo buttons available to more staff in the coming weeks. With anxiety levels high, we think its now more important than ever for our patients and families to feel safe and comfortable at Childrens, Volunteer Coordinator at Childrens Gabbi Markle said. These photo buttons provide a fun introduction to our hard-working staff and offer a kind smile, despite mask-covered faces. Since COVID-19 came to Georgia in March, Children's has had to make adjustments to ensure staff and patient safety. The hospital has restricted visitors, required masking and moved all patient events and activities to be virtual. Family Experience Educator Carrie Garrett said the changes have taken a toll on on staff and patients. "Despite these things though, our patients have always exhibited incredibly strong spirits and their resiliency is unmatched," Garrett said. "Their spirit inspires us!" Garrett and Markle said the families and patients have enjoyed the buttons so far. The buttons have provided staff with another way to break the ice and patients with a sense of normalcy and trust. "So much of the patients healing process relies on a relationship built by trust," Markle said. "While our kiddos know that the masks are vital tools in keeping them safe and protected, they also recognize it creates a barrier between them and their caregivers. Our patients are pretty resilient, but anything that we can do to make them feel more comfortable and relaxed while theyre in our care is something we are passionate about promoting." Support Local Journalism Now, more than ever, residents need trustworthy reportingbut good journalism isnt free. Please support us by purchasing a digital subscription. Your subscription will allow you unlimited access to important local news stories. Our mission is to keep our community informed and we appreciate your support.

June 21, 2018 -- Rarely in the scientific realm does a niche technique explode into a viable market worth billions of dollars over just a handful of years. When it does, the chaos that ensues is driven by the scrambling of life science product and service providers who vie with each other to secure market share. The market for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing is no exception to the rule. Since its advent in the mid-2000s, the technique has continued to generate interest as more and more researchers adopt the technique. After being named the breakthrough of the year by AAAS in 2015, use of the technique has surged to unprecedented heights and it shows no indication of slowing. At The Science Advisory Board we surveyed our members in order to gain their insight on a variety of highly pertinent topics within CRISPR/Cas9, including research objectives, experimental designs, product uses and preferences, future needs, laboratory spending, drivers of customer satisfaction, brand loyalty switching behavior, and much more. Catalog Breadth and Customer Satisfaction The breadth of applications for CRISPR/Cas9 has spawned an enormous catalog of products and services offered by suppliers. According to our research, the breadth of product offering is a key driver in user satisfaction, right up there with company reputation and timeliness of delivery. If there is one thing scientists want, its for their primary supplier to be a one-stop-shop for their CRISPR/Cas9 needs. Supplier Attributes That Drive Customer Satisfaction An example of one company that recognizes this fact is Horizon Discovery. In July, the company agreed to acquire Dharmacon from GE for $85 million. The offer consisted of $50 million in cash and $35 million in equity consideration, giving GE a 9% holding in Horizon Discovery. Dharmacon provides RNAi products, CRISPR reagents, and arrayed libraries. Through the combination of complementary technology, product portfolios, and manufacturing capabilities, the acquisition of Dharmacon by Horizon creates an emerging

: February 2015 to January 2019 Status Tackling the problem : Lack of pilot manufacturing capacity and supply chain infrastructure: There are currently a wide range of nanopharmaceutical products in development across Europe, however very few nanomedicines have been manufactured. The quantities required for clinical testing studies are modest, from 10 to 100 grams, but it does not fit easily into existing manufacturing plants. Many innovative SMEs do not have the resources to carry out the testing they need. The development, scale up and manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain is not in place, or accessible. A greater understanding of how nanomedicines work within the body is required to navigate through a complex regulatory environment. The project focused on the scale up of glycan-coated gold nanoparticles, the latest generation of nanomedicines, and has designed and built pilot manufacturing facilities for the production of nanopharmaceuticals being developed in Europe. It aimed to address the small and medium-scale needs of early phase clinical trials and niche applications, to tackle the bottlenecks in the delivery of these medicines to the market. Furthermore, it supports later stage products with large potential markets, by developing clinically compliant, and sustainable, large-scale manufacturing processes capable of taking these products through to commercial manufacture and supply. Project Outcomes: The Nanofacturing project has successfully combined experts from a number of European organisations to develop an open-access pilot line, for use by companies throughout Europe, and a commercial batch process that operates under sterile conditions together with specialist analytical capability and custom ligand synthesis. GalChimia leaded one of the work packages of the project, aimed to the scale up of ligand manufacture and the synthesis of new ligands to enhance and expand the applications of the gold nanoparticles. The goals of the work package have been achieved, with the successful synthesis un

This is a guide to creating these four mission-critical pieces of collateral. Paragraph This paragraph is needed for every email introduction. For example, if a friend agrees to reach out to a potential investor or customer for you, this paragraph is forwarded to the requested person for them to decide whether to take the introduction. This paragraph should be concise, well-edited and energizing to help someone immediately understand your mission and key differentiators. Here our introductory paragraph as an example. Prime Movers Lab invests in breakthrough scientific startups founded by Prime Movers, the inventors who transform billions of lives. We invest $13mm in seed-stage companies reinventing energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, human augmentation and computing. We offer Prime Movers comprehensive resources and integrated coaching to support the transformation of world-class technical experts into extraordinary executives. Our team has developed in-depth academic scientific research, commercialized novel intellectual property, scaled significant enterprises, and mentored renowned scientists on their entrepreneurial journey. We only make a small number of investments so that we can dive deep with every Prime Mover we back and ensure that we create outsized value to dramatically improve the odds of success. The first sentence is the mission statement. The second sentence gives specifics of what we do. The third through fifth sentences explain our key differentiators (world-leading scientific experience as an early stage investor and treating founders like customers, rather than investments). These differentiators make specific reference to our teams experience which is what makes it possible for us to deliver on these value propositions. Two-Pager Most introductions will start with forwarding the introductory paragraph and two-pager to the requested person (by the introducer). The two-pager should provide the core context on the company in a visually impressive form. Here is our two-pager as an example. The crucial things to include are listed below. a. Mission Statement b. Value Proposition (best if based on results) c. Core Products or Services (show dont tell) d. Team (pictures or backgrounds depending on space) e. Brand Validation (media, quotes or proven results) Investor Deck

, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) specializing in the Ear, Nose, Throat & Sleep industry, today announced it has partnered with Dr. Lawrence Berg and Proponent ENT in Elgin, IL. Proponent ENT has a long-standing reputation as a leading practice offering the full armamentarium of ENT services and the highest quality of care. Founder Lawrence Berg , M.D. and his team have been serving the community since 2002. Dr. Berg has been recognized as a "Top Doctor" multiple times over the years. Chicago Magazine included Dr Berg in their prestigious list of Top Doctors in January 2021 and in their list of Top Surgeons in October 2021 . "I am very happy to be joining ENT Partners and their Specialty Care Institute practice," Dr. Berg said. "The resources and support staff of ENT Partners have facilitated merging my practice to a larger group and eventually will help with a succession plan. I have been impressed with the expertise ENT Partners has brought to the table, which was especially beneficial to me as an independent physician." "Proponent ENT is a strategic, tuck-in acquisition for us," said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein . "We intend to merge Proponent ENT with our adjacent partnership at Specialty Care Institute and their 4 locations throughout the northwestern suburbs of Chicago . This merger further solidifies our position in the market. Our new team members and patients will benefit from Specialty Care Institute's state-of-the-art facility, advanced technology and office-based surgery suite." ENT Partners will continue to expand its imprint, both within existing partner practices as well as within new target acquisitions. This will be accomplished through the addition of ancillary service lines, new technologies and the recruitment of additional providers. ENT Partners has achieved strong traction in the U.S. market and is focused on building on this momentum by rapidly scaling its operations. About ENT Partners ENT Partners, LLC is dedicated to the private practice ENT physician and their teams, through a flexible partnership model. The cornerstone of ENT Partners' values is to provide unwavering attention to patient satisfaction, understanding that will positively impact employee engagement. Elevated employee engagement will translate to physician satisfaction and positive culture, ultimately creating practice growth through the fundamentals of word of mouth referrals and new patient volume. Currently, Proponent ENT joins Suburban Otolaryngology, Chicago ENT, Arlington ENT, Specialty Care Institute and Maryland ENT within the ENT Partners portfolio. To learn more about ENT Partners, LLC, visit www.entpartners.com View original content:

Public Affairs Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has joined Berkeley SkyDeck UC Berkeleys flagship startup accelerator, as an adviser She will provide support and expertise for new civic technology companies that aim to enhance the relationships between people and government through technology. Janet Napolitano (Photo by Elena Zhukova) UC Berkeley has always been seen as one of the universities where change starts, said Napolitano, who founded the campuss Center for Security in Politics As part of the university, SkyDeck has been on the same mission and a home to a growing number of talented startups. As an adviser here, I hope to help startups focused on fostering the growth and preservation of democracy. Napolitano has a long and distinguished career in politics, serving as the U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona from 1993 to 1997 and as attorney general of Arizona from 1998 to 2003. In 2002, Napolitano was elected governor of Arizona, and in 2006 she was the first woman to win re-election to that office. Under President Barack Obama, Napolitano served as U.S. secretary of homeland security from 2009 to 2013. Currently, Napolitano the UCs 20th president, from 2013 to 2020 is a professor at Berkeleys Goldman School of Public Policy. She also serves on the council of the American Law Institute and is a board member of the Council on Foreign Relations. SkyDeck Executive Director Caroline Winnett said Napolitanos distinguished public service career and depth of experience is second to none and will help support SkyDecks startup companies through her expertise in government, public affairs and education. She has, herself, been an innovator in public life, and she will bring that true spirit of discovery to our founders and our program, said Winnett.

Motif Labs Announces Expansion Into Infused Pre-Rolls Market Back to video As the Canadian cannabis industry continues to mature, consumer preferences are evolving towards more sophisticated and targeted product segments. Market research suggests pre-rolled cannabis joints and blunts are approximately 17-20% of the overall Canadian market (over $100M a year in Ontario alone, in 2020/2021). Within this popular, and growing segment of the market, infused pre-rolls are quickly becoming a popular request from consumers and retailers alike. Headset, a US-based data, and market intelligence firm recently reported that seven of the top ten pre-rolls in California are infused with concentrates, and across multiple states, between 30-50% of all pre-rolls sold were infused. This subsegment is only just gaining traction in Canada, with the first infused pre-rolls hitting store shelves late in 2021 but is expected to follow a similar growth trajectory and command a significant overall market share in the years ahead. By leveraging our strong network, Motif is able to enter this subcategory quickly and efficiently without straying from our core competencies in extraction, noted Motifs CEO, Mario Naric. This is a product category we believe will experience exceptional growth in the coming years, and Motif is perfectly positioned to be a key player in the value chain. Leveraging our state-of-the-art facility, and industry leading expertise, potential partners can feel comfortable they will enter this growing market quickly and effectively. The company plans to manufacture a wide variety of infused pre-roll products, including joints, blunts and cannagars. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Motif expects significant interest for this service from licensed cannabis producers (LPs) and 3 rd party brands and is already fielding strong demand from existing partners to further develop and the successful concentrate brands into this emerging product category. About Motif Labs Motif Labs is a fully licensed cannabis and hemp extraction facility located in SW Ontario. Motif operates as a business-to-business enterprise, offering toll processing, contract manufacturing and white labelling services to Licensed Producers (LPs) and 3rd Party Brands. Founded by a team of Scientists and Engineers, Motif prides itself on the core values of integrity, collaboration, and quality. The company has quickly established itself as a leader, and trusted partner, in the Canadian cannabis industry. For more information, visit https://motiflabs.ca/ View source version on businesswire.com:

Cockfighting Match Dozens of major cockfighting kingpins continue to operate in the Sooner State. There's nothing good about strapping knives or curved ice picks to the legs of animals, putting them in a pit, and watching them carve each other up just for human amusement and illegal gambling. Wayne PacelleOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /EINPresswire.com / -- Oklahoma City Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauded Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian and a local tipster for collaborating to put a stop to a major cockfight in Allison that occurred on Saturday night . According to the sheriff's office, 200 to 300 individuals scattered after deputies found a cockfighting derby in progress. KXII-TV in Sherman, Texas reports one arrest so far, but a continuing investigation by the sheriff's office. The site of this raid is not far from the old Texoma Gamefowl Club, which was shuttered after voters approved a ban on cockfighting by ballot initiative in November 2002. 'Sheriff Christian provided a service to the community by stopping a cockfighting operation in progress,' said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action. 'There's nothing good about strapping knives or curved ice picks to the legs of animals, putting them in a pit, and watching them carve each other up just for human amusement and illegal gambling. This incident is the latest evidence of widespread cockfighting and trafficking of fighting animals in the Sooner State, despite a state law making it a felony to stage fights between birds or even to train or possess them for fighting. Cockfighting and possession of fighting animals, along with transporting them across state lines, is also a felony under federal law. In 2020, AWA and the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) announced the results of a major investigation showing a major cockfighting industry openly operating in the state. Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, co-chair of the National Law Enforcement Council of AWA and AW, provided evidence to three U.S. Attorneys in Oklahoma about 21 individuals operating major cockfighting complexes in the state. Included in that cache of information are 13 videos made by a Philippines-based broadcaster featuring Oklahoma-based cockfighters who marketed their birds to other cockfighters in the broadcasts. Thus far, federal authorities have not announced any action against the alleged perpetrators. AWA and AWF revealed that Oklahoma is home to some of the biggest traffickers of fighting animals in the United States. Nine Oklahoma cockfighters shipped 3356 animals to Guam for fighting purposes over a recent three-year period, according to an investigation conducted by the organizations. Through public records requests to the Guam Department of Agriculture, AWF and AWA obtained nearly 2,500 pages of avian shipping records dated November 2016 to September 2019, with more than 500 shipments. Oklahoman cockfighters accounted for more than a third of all birds illegally shipped to Guam. AWA and AWF are continuing their investigations. Mr., Pacelle reminds Oklahoma citizens that Animal Wellness Action provides a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of any individual for involvement in illegal cockfighting activities. The Animal Wellness Foundation (Foundation) is a Los Angeles-based private charitable organization with a mission of helping animals by making veterinary care available to everyone with a pet, regardless of economic ability. We organize rescue efforts and medical services for dogs and cats in need and help homeless pets find a loving caregiver. We are advocates for getting veterinarians to the front lines of the animal welfare movement; promoting responsible pet ownership; and vaccinating animals against infectious diseases such as distemper. We also support policies that prevent animal cruelty and that alleviate suffering. We believe helping animals helps us all. Animal Wellness Action (Action) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(4) organization with a mission of helping animals by promoting legal standards forbidding cruelty. We champion causes that alleviate the suffering of companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife. We advocate for policies to stop dogfighting and cockfighting and other forms of malicious cruelty and to confront factory farming and other systemic forms of animal exploitation. To prevent cruelty, we promote enacting good public policies, and we work to enforce those policies. To enact good laws, we must elect good lawmakers, and that's why we remind voters which candidates care about our issues and which ones don't. We believe helping animals helps us all. Animal Wellness Action (Action) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(4) organization with a mission of helping animals by promoting legal standards forbidding cruelty. We champion causes that alleviate the suffering of companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife. We advocate for policies to stop dogfighting and cockfighting and other forms of malicious cruelty and to confront factory farming and other systemic forms of animal exploitation. To prevent cruelty, we promote enacting good public policies, and we work to enforce those policies. To enact good laws, we must elect good lawmakers, and that's why we remind voters which candidates care about our issues and which ones don't. We believe helping animals helps us all. Marty Irby

June 2, 2020, 7:08 am Balhousie Care Group Balhousie Care Group introduce thermal imaging cameras to reduce spread of Covid-19. Three Aberdeenshire care homes are among many across Scotland to receive thermal image cameras to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Balhousie Care Group is in the process of installing Hikvision thermal imaging cameras into all 25 of its care homes across Aberdeenshire, Angus, Tayside, Fife, Falkirk and at the companys head office in Perth. In an effort to take every possible precautionary measure to protect residents and staff from Covid-19, the cameras are designed to detect the outer temperature of the body upon entering the building. The cameras will set off an alert if someones temperature is elevated and they will be asked if they can sit to one side while a manual thermometer test is conducted. Alastrean, Huntly and Milton Mews are the three Aberdeenshire care homes that will receive the technology. The residential care provider said it has invested 7,000 per home for the cameras to be installed. MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Alexander Burnett praised Balhousie Care Group for putting its residents and staff first by exploring new innovative ways of helping to stop the spread of Covid-19. He added: This piece of technology will make Ballhousie care homes in Huntly and Aboyne much safer and help to limit the spread of Covid-19. Care home staff are also wearing PPE as well as following rigorous infections control procedures in addition to the new technology. All non-essential visits to care homes within the Group have been suspended since March 11. Group chief executive officer at Balhousie Care Group, Jill Kerr, said: While continuing to follow advice from Scottish Care and the Scottish Government, we wanted to ensure we were taking every possible precautionary measure to do everything we can to protect our staff and residents and keep the virus out of our homes as much as we can. The Hikvision cameras are a highly effective way to monitor temperatures and we hope they will reassure our staff and residents that their health and well being is our first priority. Regional manager at Hikvision UK, Scott Davis said he was pleased the organisations products could provide a preliminary screening solution. He added: Technology coupled with good hygiene practice definitely has a support role to play during these challenging times. We also really appreciate how the installation by McKenna Fire and Security was managed quickly and professionally making optimal use of the equipment. Help support quality local journalism become a digital subscriber to The Press and Journal For as little as 5.99 a month you can access all of our content, including Premium articles.

, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- asensei, the company offering the easiest way to add form tracking and real-time coaching to sport and fitness products, has partnered with connected Pilates Reformer, Reform RX, to offer technique lessons that teach correct movement and form, as well as on-demand classes that are truly personalized for any individual. The Reform RX Connected Coaching experience is enabled by asensei's (app)arel technology, which weaves motion capture sensors into fashionable and functional performance apparel. Reform RX will offer a collection of Reform RX Connected Apparel that has "asensei inside". Meanwhile, Reform RX are working with the asensei.aiSDK to add instructional content and real-time coaching to on demand and live classes. The Reform RX is now available for preorder on the Reform RX website ; orders for Reform RX Connected Apparel will open in the first half of next year. "The first generation of Connected Fitness products simply required a screen that could stream canned video or live broadcasts to your equipment," says asensei CEO, Steven Webster . "Recent product announcements including Tonal, Tempo Move, Mirror Smart Weights, Freeletics Staedium and Peloton Guide show that the next generation of Connected Fitness products must include form-tracking that ensure safe and correct practice for newcomers, as well as skill-based progression for athletes of all levels." "We didn't just set out to design the world's first digitally connected Pilates reformer, but the world's best in home Pilates experience," says Neal McGaffin , Managing Director of Reform RX. "We replaced clumsy and unsafe spring loaded systems with easy to use buttons and resistance. Our Smart Spine(TM) is packed with sensors that track and customize workouts for our students. We chose to partner with asensei to enhance our user's experience with real-time form correction, personalized for every individual" "The Reform RX is exactly the kind of product asensei has been developed for," adds Webster. "The team are not just delivering beautiful, high-quality product aimed at both the consumer and commercial markets; they are also focused on turning a habit of practice into a lifetime of progression. We're excited by their vision for the future of Pilates, and we're delighted to be part of it." CEO of Reform RX, Yvette McGaffin understands most the importance of the role of the instructor in a Pilates Reformer class. Yvette isn't just a co-founder of the husband-and-wife Reform RX team, but a 15-year veteran of the Pilates business, a Pilates studio owner and coach on the Reform RX platform. "When I first experienced asensei for myself, I was impressed at the accuracy and finesse with which asensei could recognize, count and correct a repertoire of complex movements. But when the team asked me to sit on a rowing machine - something I've never been taught to use properly - and asensei's technology was able to spot faults in my rowing stroke, and then teach me move-by-move (just as a rowing instructor would) how to fix and improve my stroke .... that's when I really saw the future. That's when I realized that Reform RX with asensei inside could enhance the direction provided by our phenomenal instructors, marrying at-home Pilates with in-person coaching." Some 55% of customers buying fitness products have said they want coaching to help them improve. The enabling technology for personalized AI coaching is form-tracking, a must-have capability validated by the rate of investment and pace of innovation from companies like Tonal, Tempo, Freeletics, Mirror by Lululemon and Peloton. "asensei is the easiest way to add form-tracking and coaching to a Connected Fitness product.", adds Webster. "With our asensei.ai("asensei inside") SDK, adding 3D form-capture and coaching to connected fitness products and apps can be achieved by a brand's developers in less than an hour. From there, we offer customers a roadmap of prebuilt coaching capabilities that build on the foundational capabilities like exercise recognition, real-time correction and rep-counting, as well as an ever-expanding repertoire of exercises across all sports and activities." Some of the most popular use-cases customers are seeking to implement with Connected Coaching powered by asensei.aiinclude: Onboarding lessons that teach beginner to advanced techniques that will appear in workouts. Movement screens during warmups that allow instructors to adjust programming, and recommend supplemental strength and mobility exercises. Real time feedback on form during practice, and observed areas for improvement post-practice Skill-based learning paths that allow athletes to progress from beginner lessons to teacher-training programs. Find out more at

WATCH NOW: New boutique bakery Bambinos offers sweet treats, signature cookies Bonta said the investigation aims determine if TikTok is violating the law in promoting its platform to young people. Government officials and child-safety advocates maintain that TikToks computer algorithms pushing video content to users can promote eating disorders and even self-harm and suicide to young viewers. TikTok has said it focuses on age-appropriate experiences, noting that some features, such as direct messaging, are not available to younger users. The company says it has tools in place, such as screen-time management, to help young people and parents moderate how long children spend on the app and what they see. We care deeply about building an experience that helps to protect and support the well-being of our community, and appreciate that the state attorneys general are focusing on the safety of younger users," the company said Wednesday. "We look forward to providing information on the many safety and privacy protections we have for teens." Early last year, after federal regulators ordered TikTok to disclose how its practices affect children and teenagers, the platform tightened its privacy practices for users under 18 As its popularity has swelled, TikTok has come under a barrage of criticism from state officials, federal regulators, consumer advocates and lawmakers of both parties. Republicans have especially homed in on the companys ties to China TikTok is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance. TikTok threatens the safety, mental health and well-being of our kids, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, the senior Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said at a hearing Tuesday. Late last year a similar coalition of state attorneys general began an investigation into the Instagram photo-sharing platform owned by Facebook parent Meta Platforms, and its effects on young people. The action came after former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen revealed internal company research showing apparent harm to some teen users of Instagram. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Joe Biden asked Congress to bolster privacy protections for children, including by banning advertising targeted at them and with measures aimed at reducing the promotion of content that contributes to addiction. Critics of TikTok have pointed, for example, to incidents around the country that came to light last fall in which students vandalized school bathrooms and other equipment, and stole supplies apparently in response to a viral TikTok challenge called devious licks. Also last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported that teenage girls had been seeking medical care for the sudden onset of tics, such as jerky motions and verbal outbursts; doctors said TikTok videos on Tourette syndrome could be a factor. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Love

Telegram Washington: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that the activity of individual nerve cells in the brain tells us how confident we are in our decisions. The result is unexpected the researchers were actually on the trail of a completely different evaluation mechanism. The results are published in the journal Current Biology. Every day humans have to make decisions. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn have now identified nerve cells in the brain whose activity indicates the confidence in decisions. A total of twelve men and women took part in their experiment. We showed them photos of two different snacks, for example a chocolate bar and a bag of chips. They were then asked to use a slider to indicate which of these alternatives they would rather eat, said Prof. Dr. Dr. Florian Mormann from the Department of Epileptology. The more they moved the slider from its center position towards the left or right photo, the more confident they were in their decision. Participants had to judge a total of 190 different snack pairs in this way. At the same time, the scientists recorded the activity of 830 nerve cells each in the so-called temporal lobe. We discovered that the frequency of the electrical pulses in some neurons, in other words their firing rate, changed with increasing decision confidence, said Mormanns colleague Alexander Unruh-Pinheiro. For instance, some fired more frequently, the more confident the respective test person was in their decision, added Pinheiro. It is the first time that such a correlation between activity and decision confidence has been identified. The affected neurons are located in a brain region that plays a role in memory processes. It is possible that we not only store what decision we made, but also how confident we were in it. Perhaps such a learning process saves us from future wrong decisions, said Mormann. Ethical reasons usually prohibit the study of the state of individual neurons in living humans. However, the participants in the study suffered from a severe form of epilepsy. In this form of the disease, the characteristic seizures always start in the same area of the brain. One possible treatment is therefore to remove this epileptic focus surgically. To pinpoint the exact location of the defective site, the doctors at the Clinic for Epileptology implant several electrodes in the patient. These are distributed over the entire potentially affected area. At the same time, they also allow an insight into the functioning of individual nerve cells in the brain. Researchers at the University of Bonn were originally looking for a completely different phenomenon: When we make a decision, we assign a subjective value to each of the alternatives. There is evidence that this subjective value is also reflected in the activity of individual neurons. The fact that we instead came across this connection between fire behavior and decision confidence surprised even us, said Mormann. Tags

VisiQuate Announces Deployment of AI-based Analytics for Fresenius Medical Care Company integrates best-in-industry intelligent automation and analytics to deliver predictive prioritization on claims News provided by Jan 23, 2020, 08:00 ET Share this article , Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VisiQuate Inc. is pleased to announce that Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has expanded a pilot program into a system-wide deployment of two of VisiQuate's leading analytics solutions: Denials Management Analytics and Denial Flo. FMCNA is the leading provider of kidney care products and services including life-sustaining dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. "When we first talked to the revenue cycle team at Fresenius Medical Care, it was clear they were ready to move to the next level," VisiQuate's co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer Rich Waller said. "They did some research, and quickly realized our Denial Flo solution could be ideal for them, because of the way it intelligently segments denials into prioritized worklists and assigns each account to the employee who could most effectively convert it into a paid claim." As an evidence-based organization, FMCNA decided to begin with a 90-day pilot of VisiQuate's Denial Flo solution. They began to see measurable results in a very short time, including enthusiastic adoption by their users, who were impressed by the ways it made them more productive. As a result, FMCNA decided to move ahead with the full deployment of Denial Flo, and added VisiQuate Denials Management Analytics, as well. "One of our strongest advantages is speed to value," Brian Robertson , VisiQuate's Founder and CEO, said. "The time, collaboration, and enthusiasm that Fresenius Medical Care put into this collaboration is a key reason why our pilot went so well." About VisiQuate Founded in 2009, VisiQuate, Inc. is an expert managed service that helps clients accelerate the enterprise-wide growth of business health more effectively than any other alternative. The company's enterprise-scale Business Analytics integrate and simplify complex Big Data from multiple sources and present it as insights and actionable workflows. Hidden root causes, trends, and opportunities become clear, and lead directly to real-world results. For users at all levels, the app-like visualizations feel more retail than corporate. VisiQuate's automated data assistant, Ana, uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to make users more productive. VisiQuate clients also benefit from the collective experience of industry domain leaders who help them achieve the best performance outcomes. The company is headquartered in Santa Rosa

in Companies Featured Stories// 0 Comments How Cincinnatis Blue Water Vaccines wants to change medicine Developing one vaccination that protects against the flu for a lifetime might sound like an impossible dream. But not to the team at Blue Water Vaccinesin Cincinnati, who are working to develop just that a healthcare-altering vaccination that can be used once instead of each season. Their goal is to make an economical vaccine that can truly change how people think about flu prevention. Were using bacteria to manufacture the vaccines that are cheaper and more scalable, said Joe Hernandez, founder and CEO. In theory, we can vaccinate once in your lifetime and youd never have to worry about the seasonal flu. Im so excited. Its a true labor of love. My grandfather always used to say, Life is about leaving legacies. Hopefully, this will be a legacy that we can all be proud of. Blue Waters story began across the pond at Oxford Universityin England, where researchers proposed that the influenza virus was not as variable as originally thought. Hernandez saw the report but wasnt ready to move forward until it was confirmed by others in the scientific community. It was quite controversial; people dismissed it as too radical, said Hernandez. But there was a lot of validity around the fact that every season, we get one prominent strain. For 10 or 15 years, nothing was done. And then a scientist was able to validate those models, and that was the genesis of Blue Water. Hernandez and his team worked with the University to license the vaccine concept and were granted time to find investors and plan the technology needed to expand the idea. With a background in both science and business, Hernandez was able to navigate the complicated cross-Atlantic deal and come to an agreement to bring Oxfords idea to life. Now, the company is aiming to begin human trials in the next 18 months to two years with a vaccine that wont be made of eggs like the current version of the flu shot, helping to reach more people. Their ultimate goal is to make a one-time flu vaccine thats more accessible and less expensive than current options. Im fortunate that, when it comes to scientific conversations, I can understand the jargon and I can usually deduce whether theres true scientific evidence for a claim or not, said Hernandez. On the finance side, were looking at how to put a business together. These are two very important educational elements that Im able to apply to what Im trying to do. And Im lucky I get to do what I love. To help make that dream a reality, Blue Water needed a partner and a home, and Ohio Third Frontierpartner CincyTechhelped with financing and starting the business in the Queen City. I approached them and said, I can set up the company anywhere. We have interest from investment groups in Boston, New York and the UK, but I want to set this company up here in Ohio, said Hernandez. The deal was all Ohio-based and Cincinnati-based investors. Were really excited to work with them; theyre going to be great partners. Hernandez, the son of two Cuban immigrants, is from south Florida and had very little experience in Ohio before he arrived. But after experiencing Cincinnati, he believes Ohio represents the ideal place to start a company like Blue Water. What Ive always respected was the level of integrity, said Hernandez. The Midwest integrity and reputation are real. People shake your hand and they really mean what they say. If they cant do things, they tell you. We want to grow biotech in Ohio and were excited to move forward and truly change the world. Share this:

favorite_border Newswise Stress seems to have a negative effect on the learning of movements - at least in mice. This is the conclusion of a recent study at the University of Bonn. According to the study, the neurons of rodents lose some of their contacts with other neurons after stress. The animals also developed motor deficits. The results may be useful for earlier diagnosis and improved therapy of stress-related diseases such as depression. They also document that stress leaves traces in the brain - possibly permanent ones. The study appeared in the journalTranslational Psychiatry. Chronically stressed people often show abnormalities in their motor skills, such as poorer fine motor control. However, how these symptoms occur has hardly been studied so far. "We investigated this question in our study," explains Prof. Dr. Valentin Stein from the Institute of Physiology II at the University of Bonn. The researchers used mice as experimental animals, some of which they exposed to a stressful situation for a few days. Meanwhile, they used a special microscopy method to take pictures of the rodents' brains. They focused on parts of the cerebral cortex responsible for motor control and learning new movements. "With our method, it is possible to observe one and the same neuron at different points in time," says Dr. Anne-Kathrin Gellner, a physician at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Bonn University Hospital. "We can therefore see whether and how it changes as a result of stress." Stressed mice lose synapses In fact, the researchers came across a conspicuous feature: after the stressful situation, the neurons studied lost some of their synapses - these are the contacts to other nerve cells. During learning processes, new synapses are usually formed or existing ones are strengthened. Instead, the stressed rodents lost up to 15 percent of their contacts. At the same time, the animals developed motor learning deficits. For example, they had to try to grasp a food pellet with one paw and transport it into their mouths. In the wild, mice use both paws to do this, so they had to relearn this skill. The non-stressed control group achieved a success rate of 30 percent after five days. The stressed rodents, however, only managed to take the food in every tenth attempt. Mice vary in their sensitivity to stress. Some of them hardly develop any abnormalities after a few days of stress - they are considered resilient. Surprisingly, these robust animals had similar difficulties as their more sensitive peers in learning to grasp with one hand. "It is therefore possible that motor tests are very suitable for detecting stress-related disorders such as depression before other symptoms become apparent," hopes Prof. Valentin Stein. Even resilient animals are not immune Even in resilient animals, moreover, the number of synapses decreased after the stress event. Unlike their stress-sensitive peers, however, the affected neurons recovered: after one and a half weeks, the number of synapses was again similar to that before the stress event and comparable to that in non-stressed control animals. "Nevertheless, it may well be that psychological stress also leaves permanent traces on them if it is too long or too frequent," worries Stein, who is also a member of the Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA) "Life and Health." The researchers also have clues as to what triggers the loss of synapses: Certain immune cells, the microglia, were activated in the rodents' brains. They belong to the so-called phagocytes and can, for example, digest pathogens or defective cells. It is possible that they are "switched on" by stress and then attack the contact sites. The research group also examined the fluid that washes around the brain and spinal cord. They found certain proteins that can normally be detected there in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. "We therefore believe that stress-related psychiatric diseases such as depression are also associated with the degradation of neurons," says Dr. Gellner. "Accordingly, long-term stress - to which children are increasingly exposed - can potentially cause serious damage to the brain." Participating institutions and funding: The Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the University Hospital Bonn, the Institute of Nutritional Research of the University of Potsdam, the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Institute of Molecular Psychiatry, and the Institute of Physiology II (all University of Bonn) were involved in the study. Dr. Anne-Kathrin Gellner was supported by the BONFOR program of the Faculty of Medicine. Publication: Anne-Kathrin Gellner, Aileen Sitter, Michal Rackiewicz, Marc Sylvester, Alexandra Philipsen, Andreas Zimmer and Valentin Stein: Stress vulnerability shapes disruption of motor cortical neuroplasticity.Translational Psychiatry,DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-01855-8.

Weekly Policy Update: CBSA Partners with LivaNova to host Rep. Brianna Titone By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 10/18/2019 This week CBSA partnered with LivaNova to host state Rep. Brianna Titone for a tour and employee town hall at the companys Arvada facility. It was a great opportunity to showcase the devices that are designed and manufactured at the Colorado plant and highlight the growth and development that is taking place there. We also had the chance to talk to Representative Titone about the life sciences ecosystem in Colorado, and we look forward to continuing to work with her on the issues that matter to our members.

cut shares of Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:FRSX) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report published on Wednesday morning, ValuEnginereports. Separately, Aegis raised their target price on shares of Foresight Autonomous from $2.50 to $3.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a report on Friday, December 11th. Get Foresight Autonomous alerts: Shares of FRSX stockopened at $5.02 on Wednesday. Foresight Autonomous has a one year low of $0.46 and a one year high of $6.45. The companys 50-day simple moving average is $1.50 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1.26. The stock has a market capitalization of $281.98 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.46 and a beta of 2.39. Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:FRSX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 12th. The company reported ($0.10) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.07) by ($0.03). A hedge fund recently bought a new stake in Foresight Autonomous stock. Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD acquired a new position in Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:FRSX) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 118,966 shares of the companys stock, valued at approximately $109,000. Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Tichoniim Havera Menahelet LTD owned 0.23% of Foresight Autonomous as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 2.41% of the companys stock. About Foresight Autonomous Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., a technology company, designs, develops, and commercializes sensor systems for the automotive industry. The company develops in-line-of-sight vision systems and beyond-line-of-site cellular-based applications. It offers QuadSight system, a quad-camera multi-spectral vision system for the semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle market; V2X (vehicle-to-everything), an accident prevention solution based on real-time multi-agents positioning algorithms that enables communication between vehicles, infrastructure, grid, home, and network; and Eye-Net, a software-based cellular V2X solution to provide real-time pre-collision alerts to vulnerable road users and vehicles by using smartphones. See Also: Blue-Chip Stocks To view ValuEngines full report, visit ValuEngines official website Receive News & Ratings for Foresight Autonomous Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Foresight Autonomous and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter

Save Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. CHESTERFIELD, N.H. The Chesterfield Board of Selectmen has issued a letter to United Natural Foodsdemanding the wholesale grocer develop on-site parking for tractor trailers delivering or picking up merchandise to its warehouse on Stow Drive. United Natural Foods, Inc. is directed to submit this revised parking site plan application to the Chesterfield Planning Board on or before April 4, 2022, states a letter to UNFI approved by the Board at its Wednesday meeting. The warehouse site does not currently have parking for delivery trucks, states the letter. The purpose of the site plan is to accommodate trucks that are now routinely and dangerously parking out on [Route 9], prior to being able to deliver or pick up the goods ... states the letter. The site plan should also include suitable electric connection points to serve such trucks, states the letter. Last year, the town received a letter from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, acknowledging a hazard to the safety of the traveling public. The state advised the town to either require UNFI to construct sufficient overnight parking or widen Stow Drive, which is a town road, to provide parking for the trucks. The Department of Transportation said Chesterfields plans to resolve the problem must be submitted by April 15. If this work is not completed in the time prescribed, states the letter, the town shall be civilly liable to the state for any costs incurred to complete this work. The letter from the state was in response to a letter sent by Duane Chickering, Chesterfields police chief. We continue to move the trucks along, but within a seemingly short amount of time, more trucks take their place, wrote Chickering. If we do not address this issue, this will continue to get worse and worse. Each time increasing the propensity of a traffic collision in the area. The police chief also requested the state install No Parking signs along Route 9 near its intersection with Stow Drive, as well as in an area on the north side of the road that is being used illegally for parking. [I]f this does not get addressed, something tragic is going to happen, wrote Chickering. During the boards Feb. 23 meeting, Chairman Gary Winn said the Town Administrator and Police Chief Duane Chickering have both been in contact with UNFI. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Duane [Chickering] has made ... three or four calls there since my conversation with them in December and has not heard anything, added Winn. More than 400 people work at the Chesterfield facility, supporting more than 30 grocery retailers across the region. A spokesman for United Natural Foods said the company brought in significant new business in the fall of 2021, which led to a swift increase in traffic to the Chesterfield facility, especially as we ramped up inventory in August, September, and October. We fully recognize that this increase in traffic created some challenges along Route 9, replied UNFI in an email. Since that time, weve worked to address those bottlenecks and create a more efficient traffic flow into our facility. Some of those measures include adding additional security guards to help guide the movement of trucks, increasing the number of parking spaces around the building, and adding two hours of additional receiving time to better spread out the inbound deliveries. UNFI also opened a distribution facility at 90 Technology Dr. in Brattleboro in November to relieve pressure at our Chesterfield distribution center. By taking these measures, we feel weve addressed some of the initial issues experienced and well continue looking for ways to ensure UNFI can be a good community partner to Chesterfield, our immediate neighbors, and our associates who live and work here, stated the email. The Brattleboro property is managed by Winstanley Enterprises in Concord, Mass. Most recently it was being used for cold storage by Country Kitchen, which was purchased by Flowers Foods in 2012. Flowers Foods closed the bakery in 2018. A spokeswoman for Winstanley said about 65,000 square feet of space was built out for UNFI over the past year, mostly for cold storage and office space. The building was originally built by Northeast Cooperatives, which was purchased by UNFI in 2003. UNFI, the largest distributor of organic, natural and specialty food and health and beauty products in the U.S. and Canada, got its start in California in 1976 as Mountain Peoples Warehouse, which grew to become the largest full line of natural foods distributor in the western United States. In 1996, it expanded its reach to the eastern United States when it merged with Cornucopia Natural Foods in Rhode Island. In 1997, what was now named United Natural Foods acquired Stow Mills, which got its start in Brattleboro when Bob Swanson went on the road to collect goods for The Good Life, a local health food store, and Llama, Toucan and Crow, which would eventually become Stow Mills. Before moving to Chesterfield, Stow Mills was located in Brattleboro from 1980 to 1988. In 1997, UNFI, located in Dayville, Conn., purchased Stow Mills for $100 million in stock. UNFIs largest customer is Whole Foods, which was purchased by Amazon in 2017. Bob Audette can be contacted at [email protected]

Mobile Dentist Will Clean Office Employees Teeth While They Work 03/12/19 Ivanha Paz Henry mobile dental clinic is helping employees use their benefits by taking oral healthcare directly to offices in New Jersey A startup called Henry is bringing the dentists office straight to office workers. The mobile dental clinic, which has raised $2 million in capital, sets up shop directly outside companies, helping employees take advantage of their benefits, as well as saving them the paid time off it may cost them to visit the dentist. Besides making it infinitely more convenient for employees to get yearly checkups, the clinic offers x-rays, exams, Invisalign, fillings and crowns, among other routine procedures. According to a company press release , employees arent taking advantage of their health benefits mostly because of the involved travel time, work hours lost and finding a trustworthy dental professional. Along with state-of-the-art equipment and perks like Apple TVs, Henry promises to keep the same staff assigned to each company. We brought together a full-time team of experienced dentists and hygienists for each clinic, ensuring that all our patients receive continuity of care from the same highly trained dental professionals at every visit, said the Dental Director, Dr. Jeffrey Rappaport, in the press release. To schedule Henry visits, the startup works with HR, at no cost to the soliciting companies. For patients with insurance coverage, it functions just like any other in-network dentists office. Henry A startup called Henry is bringing the dentists office straight to office workers. The mobile dental clinic, which has raised $2 million in capital, sets up shop directly outside companies, helping employees take advantage of their benefits, as well as saving them the paid time off it may cost them to visit the dentist. Besides making it infinitely more convenient for employees to get yearly checkups, the clinic offers x-rays, exams, Invisalign, fillings and crowns, among other routine procedures.

Print DETROIT Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that John May, CEO of Deere & Co. has been elected to its board of directors effective immediately. May's election expands the automaker's board to 15 members, and he will serve on the finance, compensation, talent and culture, and nominating and governance committees. "Our industry is in an exciting period of disruption and we're changing Ford in significant ways that are good for all our customers and stakeholders, with advanced technology and digital connectivity at the center," Executive Chair Bill Ford said in a statement. "That's what Deere is doing in its businesses, making John's expertise invaluable to our board as the Ford management team executes the company's strategy for growth and value creation." May is the third new member to join the automaker's board this year following the electionof Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford III, who replaced two retiring members. Separately, Ford announced that Mitch Bainwol, its chief government affairs officer who played a pivotal role in crafting an emissions framework with Californiaand selecting U.S. sites for its largest-ever manufacturing investment will retire at the end of the year. Bainwol, 62, has been in the position since March 2019. Before that, he was CEO for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. "Partnering with governments is critical to constantly simplifying, advancing and accelerating what we do, so that we're always giving customers and society the value they deserve," Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a statement. "Mitch and his team have done a great job making those relationships possible and productive, putting Ford in the middle of important policy discussions." Before his roles in the auto industry, Bainwol was chief of staff for multiple Republican senators and organizations and started his career as a budget analyst in the Reagan administration. Steven Croley, who oversees Ford's legal, government relations, sustainability, environment and safety-engineering functions as chief policy officer and general counsel, will lead Ford's government relations team on an interim basis until a successor for Bainwol is announced, Ford said.

innoviHealth a leading provider of medical documentation, online coding, reimbursement, and compliance education resourcestoday announced a collaborative initiative. Each organization will carry the other's educational products, with the aim of providing world class healthcare education. MedLearn Media is now featuring innoviHealth's code books in its ICD10monitorbookstore, adding specialties such as behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, physical therapy, and multi-specialty provider to its educational resources. MedLearn Media will also have its publishing brand's educational products embedded as product add-ons in innoviHealth's Find-A-Codeon-line digital library. "We are delighted to be part of the innoviHealth educational product offering," says Angela Kornegor , executive director of MedLearn Media. "Our foundational commitment has been and continues to provide premier educational content for healthcare professionals in coding, compliance and reimbursement." LaMont Leavitt , CEO of innoviHealth, adds, "MedLearn Media has long been on our list of well-respected, medical educational resource providers. We're very pleased to make the natural, evolutionary steps of bringing MedLearn Media products into our Find-A-Code Digital Library. It also represents the ideal opportunity to add innoviHealth premium content and books into MedLearn Media's ICD10monitor bookstore. This partnership is a win-win for both organizations and our customers." About MedLearn Media, Inc. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota , MedLearn Media, Inc. and its family of brands MedLearn Publishing ICD10monitorand RACmonitor offer trusted expertise to the healthcare industry in the areas of coding, reimbursement and regulatory compliance. MedLearn Media's industry-leading resources include online news and special reports, blog articles, print and digital books, visual charts, newsletters, webcasts, seminars and on-demand content. For 30 years, healthcare organizations of all types have depended on MedLearn Media to guide them to fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance and peace of mind. About innoviHealth is the privately held, Utah -based, parent company of HCC Coder Find-A-Code ChiroCode QPro Codapedia and Healthcare Administration Alliance The Founders have decades of experience in the medical billing and coding industry, and decades more experience in information technology. Every day, this unique blend of medical coding and information engineering skills are combined with on-going customer feedback to improve and simplify the process of medical documentation, coding and reimbursement for our clients. Media Contact

/ The West Australian Weve placed temporary purchase limits on selected categories to help ensure more customers have access to essential products while we work through the disruption, he said. More than 80 percent of our fresh fruit and vegetable range is sourced from growers within Western Australia, so we expect that part of the store will hold up reasonably well. We also source a large volume of our milk, dairy and meat locally. Coles has also limited WA shoppers on a variety of goods, including capping toilet paper to one pack per person. Other restrictions a two-pack per person limit on sausages, chicken, tissues, flour and pasta. Coles said it was doing everything it could to replenish shelves amid the floods over east. Shelves stripped BARE as supply chain nightmare hits Perth We have a large cross-functional team that is working on our response to the current disruption to supply in Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory due to flood damaged road and rail routes, a spokesman said. There are some products that cannot be produced in WA that retailers must transport from the Eastern States. To help manage demand for key grocery items, from today we have introduced temporary purchase limits in all Western Australian Coles supermarkets, Coles Online and Coles Express stores. We are continuing to review our stock levels and are working hard to get products through the network as quickly as possible and all options are being considered (road, rail, air and marine freight). Empty shelves have become common at supermarkets across WA, with first COVID taking its toll then once-in-200-year flooding in SA last week. Camera Icon Flooding has brought freight services to a halt on the Trans-Australian railway. ARTC Credit: ARTC / ARTC Independent distributors, who operate their own warehouses across Perth and supply food and other goods to a huge range of businesses, are also feeling the pinch. New West Foods managing director Damon Venoutsos, who runs the largest independent distribution company in WA, said 90 per cent of his stock arrived via rail and his last regular delivery arrived back on January 24. At the moment were out of bacon, were out of ham, were out of some egg products, he said. Within days we expect to be out of cream. Some dairy products are already out but cream and cheese is probably next. Share to Facebook

Ready-to-wear fashion outlet seeking acquisitions, CEO says Share sale will ensure company can move fast on deals Turkish fashion outlet DeFacto Perakende Ticaret ASwill use proceeds from a share sale next month to cut debt and fund an expansion at home and abroad. The ready-to-wear clothing retailer plans to open as many as 110 stores in each of the next three years through 2020, Chief Executive Officer Ihsan Ates said in an interview in Istanbul. The company, which had salesof 2.65 billion liras ($674 million) and net debt of $117 million at the end of 2017, has 464 stores, 134 of them in 24 countries outside of Turkey, he said. DeFactos owners are planning to sell as much as29.8 percent of the company through an initial public offering, with a roadshow to market the shares due to start in Turkey on Wednesday before visiting international investors in major financial centers next week, the CEO said. We are also aiming to have sufficient liquidity for any inorganic growth opportunities, Ates said. Having the IPO will give us the required leverage to move fast if theres an opportunity to acquire assets. Double Sales DeFacto, which competes against the countrys biggest ready-to-wear retailer LC Waikiki Magazacilik, is especially interested in expanding in Kazakhstan, Iraq, Egypt and Morocco, either through new store openings or through acquisitions, Ates said. The company bought the Turkish outlets of Germanys C&A Mode GmbH & Co. in 2016 as well as some stores of local brands to prop up its domestic growth. The affordable aims to almost double the share of its sales from international operations by the end of 2020 from about one-fifth at the end of 2017, he said. A fundwithin the Templeton Emerging Markets Group, which bought 8.7 percent of DeFacto in 2015 for an undisclosed price, isnt considering selling its stake in the IPO, said Ates. The sellers will be founding shareholders including the biggest one, Zeki Cemal Ozen, who has a 66.5 percent stake in the company, he said. Companies are taking advantage of subsiding political uncertainty in Turkey to do share sales, though lingering concerns mean demand has sometimes been weak. The value of IPOsthis year already surpassed funds raised in the previous three years combined, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Germanys E.ON SE and Turkish partner Haci Omer Sabanci Holding ASsold a stake in their Enerjisa Enerji ASelectricity distributor at the lower end of their expectations, while weak demand forced MLP Saglik Hizmetleri AS majority owned by private-equity firm Turkven, to lower its price range before going public. Quotes from this Article

Order Reprints For nearly three years, Anita Nelsonhas spearheaded efforts around planning, strategy and growth for New York-based Skanska USA Building Inc. As chief strategy officer for the firm's building operations business, Nelson is tasked with thinking about, and devising solutions for, some of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today, including labor shortages and the growing role technology is playing in the built environment. Skanska USA has 30 offices and 7,300 employees nationally, and generated $6.4 billion in revenue in 2021. It operates three business units in the United States, including construction and civil and commercial development. Its parent company is Stockholm-based Skanska AB. The Business Journals caught up with Nelson to talk about how Skanska USA has navigated the pandemic and how the firm is addressing the construction industry's labor-force challenges. The following excerpts have been edited for brevity and clarity. On supporting existing workforce through Covid-19: At the very top of our priority list was keeping our sites and our people safe, and everybody that came in. We obviously deal with a lot of trades and subcontractors, and it's not just our employees. The biggest priority was, and continues to be, keeping people safe. If that means that we're not going to travel for a meeting because an area has (virus case) spikes and people aren't comfortable getting on the plane just yet, we're going to go virtual. For our job sites, it meant putting things in place and continuously improving on what we did. A protocol was put in place and we found a better way to do it that kept everyone safe and allowed them to be more productive. Page

Healthcare & Medical, Support Workers Job Type: Apply for this job now Job Description Radis Community Care have an exciting opportunity for a Care Worker to join our team based in our Live-In Care Team. About Radis Radis Community Care is a well-established and successful family run care company which has been delivering high quality care and support in excess of 30 Local Authorities in England and Wales. The role of Radis is to provide outcome focused, re-enabling care for a range of Service Users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. The care provided is client-centred and ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term. About the role The Care worker will be living in with the Service User in the Service Users own home throughout the UK.We will work with you to set up ongoing rotations with individual clients. Supporting someone in their own home to enable them to live as independently as possible, being part of their care journey. The role of a Care Worker is to provide personal care, meal preparations, medication prompts and support with Socialisation. Radis have placements Nationwide and you are not guaranteed to be working with a client in your area. Benefits for the Role Full or Part time hours available From 610 per week

Print NEW DELHI, Nov 7: The Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Nayati Healthcares Niira Radia and four others for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 300 crore of bank loan, following a complaint filed by orthopaedic surgeon Rajiv Sharma from whom they had acquired two hospitals. Rejecting the allegations as baseless, Nayati Healthcare said it had duly reported to the police certain issues of misappropriation and maliceness detected in a forensic audit of activities of the previous management under Sharma. Sharmas OSL Healthcare, which had a hospital in south Delhi and an upcoming facility in Gurgaon, was acquired through Naarayani Investment Pvt Ltd and later renamed as Nayati Healthcare NCR. According to the FIR dated November 4, Sharma has accused Naarayani Investment Pvt Ltd, Niira Radia, Karuna Menon, Satish Narula and Yateesh Wahaal of cheating, criminal breach of trust, falsification of accounts, fraud, forgery, embezzlement of funds and other charges. Police sources said all the charges are subject to investigation as of now. In his complaint, Sharma has alleged that Naarayani had borrowed more than Rs 600 crore from various sources, including DHFL, and invested Rs 311 crore for acquiring a majority stake in Nayati Healthcare NCR. After taking over management of the new entity, Naarayani and the four individuals got a loan of Rs 300 crore from Yes Bank for the development of a Gurgaon hospital, but instead, they siphoned off and embezzled the loan amount using fictitious transactions, Sharma alleged. He further alleged that the accused also borrowed Rs 60 crore from Yes Bank for another hospital project, but embezzled that fund as well. Sharma also alleged that the five accused wrongfully brought down his stake in Nayati Healthcare NCR from 49 per cent to 6.3 per cent in less than a year and increased their own stake to 93.7 per cent. When contacted, a Nayati Healthcare spokesperson said, The FIR is baseless and the allegations of Dr Sharma are also baseless. The spokesperson further said, Dr Sharma being a member of the board was a party and signatory to all the actions of the company. Due to differences that arose pursuant to conducting of a forensic audit of the activities of the previous management under Dr Sharma, certain issues of misappropriation and malicenses came to light. These issues were taken up with Dr Sharma and was duly reported to the police in the form of a complaint, it said. The spokesperson also said, Nayati Healthcare NCR remains committed to cooperating with investigations and reposes its full faith in the investigating agency. All evidence of the forensic audit that demonstrates act of misappropriation by Dr Sharma has been provided to the police. Nayati Healthcare, set up a few years ago by PR consultant-turned-entrepreneur Radia, had in 2018 announced acquisition of 51 per cent stake in OSL Healthcare, which was at that time headed by Sharma. Nayati also has other hospitals including in Mathura and Agra. (PTI)