*Please note that a $50 activation fee is charged upon signup for Blueprint Child, while a $80 activation fee is charged upon signup for Blueprint Adult and Blueprint Perio.
“With our new Blueprint Smiles Membership Plan, we aim to make dental care accessible and affordable for everyone,” says Dr. Brian Mitchell.
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Everyone can enjoy the benefit of a gorgeous, healthy smile when they join the dental family at Dental Care Acworth. They offer general and preventive dentistry to protect the health of teeth and gums, as well as many specialized dental services. From clear aligners and cosmetic dental treatments to dental implants and complete tooth restorations, almost everything patients need to improve the health and look of their smiles is available at Dental Care Acworth. The clinic accepts most dental insurance plans and has easy payment options available to ensure patients can receive the dental treatments and procedures they need when they need them. For more information about Dental Care Acworth or to schedule an appointment, please visit http://www.dentistinacworth.com or call (678) 888-1554.
Dr. Surbhi Chandna is an experienced dentist who is devoted to restoring and enhancing smiles of all ages using conservative, leading-edge procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting results.
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Radiant Smiles is a well-respected family dental practice that provides patients with exceptional service, whether they are coming in for a routine check-up, considering a cosmetic dental procedure or seeking specialized oral health care. The clinic’s comprehensive suite of services ensures that all dental needs are met under one roof. Dr. Chandna and the Radiant Smiles team have been selected for this prestigious recognition as a result of the large number of five-star ratings and superior online reviews they have earned. Find Local Doctors provides a trusted online directory, helping patients easily locate qualified and reputable physicians and dentists in their area. Radiant Smiles has everyone covered, ranging from patients needing orthodontic treatment to seniors exploring full mouth restorations. The experienced team offers full-service dentistry, including preventative and general dentistry, cosmetic options and restorative procedures. The clinic’s advanced technology and cutting-edge treatments help patients attain healthy, balanced and beautiful smiles. Each service they provide is performed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every patient receives optimal results. At Radiant Smiles they want to make it affordable and accessible for all patients to receive the dental care they need. They accept many insurance plans and offer financing options to reduce dental costs for our patients.
“Many employers are unaware – or are surprised to learn – the realities of what their employees experience when it comes to workplace safety and mental health,” said Mike Dahir, Traliant’s CEO. “This not only poses a risk to businesses from a reputational and legal standpoint, but also prevents employees from bringing their best selves to work. Today’s most successful employers will both understand and meet employees’ needs for safe workplaces.”
The report examines the key areas employers can better protect their business and how they need to address the realities of employee safety and well-being, especially as new threats and concerns continue to emerge. Additional key findings include:
Knowledge and preparedness are the best assets to overcoming safety concerns. While the majority (70%) of respondents have received training on workplace violence, this leaves nearly a third of employees who have not received training – a big gap employers need to close as soon as possible or risk exposing themselves and employees to potential consequences (e.g., reputational harm or costly litigation)
Employees need training on how to de-escalate and respond to potentially violent situations. An overwhelming majority (90%) of those surveyed believe other states should adopt similar policies to California’s new workplace violence prevention law that requires employers to adopt workplace violence prevention plans, maintain records of any threats or incidents of workplace violence, and provide effective training to workers on workplace violence.
Employees need safe channels for reporting their concerns. Only 44% of workers strongly agree that their employers promote a speak-up culture, where employees can report misconduct without fear of retaliation.
Employees need to trust their employers have their back when it comes to mental health. A strong majority (86%) of those surveyed either strongly or somewhat agree employers need to do more to address the mental health needs of employees in the workplace.
Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer at Traliant, added, “There is much room for improvement in how employers approach workplace violence prevention. Especially as instances of violence in the workplace grow, preventing workplace violence is the responsibility of all organizations, regardless of the industry or work environment. By prioritizing workplace violence prevention training and taking specific actions to better address the realities of today’s employees, employers can better protect their business and secure a strong position in the workplace of tomorrow.”
For complete survey findings and details, read the full report here.
Methodology The independent market research firm Researchscape conducted this survey. Respondents were 1,080 employees in the United States from firms with 100+ employees. The survey was conducted in November 2023.
About Traliant Traliant combines in-house legal expertise with modern, emotionally engaging course design to redefine compliance, training experiences and services. It helps thousands of interactive organizations create a culture of ethics, inclusion and safety by addressing dozens of critical topics including sexual harassment training, diversity training and code of conduct training. Traliant’s innovative and interactive approach to learning can be easily customized into affordable and cost-effective solutions for clients to address their industry, branding, policies, risks and job-specific needs. Backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm, Traliant is ranked on Inc.’s 2021, 2022 and 2023 lists of 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America and named to Inc.’s 2023 list of Best Workplaces. For more information, visit http://www.traliant.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Ascent Clean Creatine is made exclusively with Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate, the gold standard in creatine monohydrate. Creapure® is widely considered the purest creatine monohydrate on the market and is the preferred creatine for many strength, speed & endurance athletes. Ascent Clean Creatine is the result of meticulous research reflecting Ascent’s commitment to delivering science-backed products that athletes can trust & by exclusively using Creapure®, ensuring that athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike receive only the best quality of creatine for unparalleled performance.
Ascent Clean Creatine offers athletes the flexibility to seamlessly integrate it into their daily routines at any time of the day: before an intense workout, during post-training recovery, or as part of a regular supplement regimen. It is also designed for athletes at all levels, empowering them to unlock their full potential. When taken daily, creatine can help improve athletes’ strength, endurance and lean muscle mass. It is now available for purchase on ascentprotein.com and will be available on Amazon and exclusively at Whole Foods Market later in the month.
Since launching in 2016, Ascent has quickly become one of America’s fastest-growing sports nutrition companies with its line of clean products. The company is continually innovating to deliver clean sports nutrition products for consumers seeking high-quality ingredients to support muscle health and athletic performance. Ascent Clean Creatine delivers 5g of Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate and contains zero artificial flavors or sweeteners. It is also Certified Gluten Free and Informed Sport Certified. Ascent is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent elite athletes, including professional running back Tony Pollard, CrossFit Games athletes Brent Fikowski and Christine Kolenbrander, and Team USA Weightlifting athletes CJ Cummings and Jourdan Delacruz.
Ascent® was created to naturally improve athletic performance and is The Official Sponsor of Hard Work®. Ascent launched in 2016 and has continued to bring innovative products to the market, while remaining committed to their high-quality standards and offering products with straight-forward ingredients and nothing artificial. All Ascent products contain zero artificial flavors and sweeteners and are Certified Gluten Free, and Informed Sport Certified meaning they are third-party tested for banned substances. Aligning with the admirable qualities in the athletes that Ascent serves – going the extra mile, completing an extra set, and never backing down from a challenge, Ascent pushes for high-quality results, knowing they do not come without hard work. For more information, visit Ascent Protein.
To improve the efficacy and safety of ICIs and advance the understanding of the molecular pathways that cause cancer resistance, it is crucial to find new, effective and tolerable combination treatments. In this webinar, the featured speaker will explore the latest advancements in ICI and discuss strategies for expanding the use of these novel therapeutics.
Join this webinar to discover insights shaping cancer treatment and learn about the impact of ICIs, patient responses and the future of ICI therapies.
Join Ayesha A. Pandit, MD, MS, MBA, Vice President, Oncology & Hematology Medical Affairs, Premier Research, for the live webinar on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK).
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
StoreConnect’s Innovative Approach E-commerce returns are an enormous problem, devouring resources, and stifling growth, especially for smaller enterprises and nonprofits. A striking 11% (about $22.8 billion) of these returns are even flagged as fraudulent.4 StoreConnect, a leader in integrated e-commerce solutions, is confronting this problem with a revolutionary strategy:
Understanding the Customer: By being built on top of the World’s #1 CRM, Salesforce, StoreConnect harnesses the information held by the business about their customer base, allowing them to identify patterns and trends in returns. By understanding the root causes, businesses can proactively address issues, minimizing the occurrence of returns.
Enhanced Customer Experience: The company emphasizes the importance of a seamless and transparent customer experience and providing the capability to give real time updates to customers and the website, providing up to date information to the customers helping prevent incorrect purchases. Also, having all the data in one system allows for call center staff and support teams to accurately help the customer through their buying or support journey, reducing the likelihood of dissatisfaction and returns.
Streamlined Return Processes: StoreConnect introduces the capability to streamline return processes through the power of the Salesforce platform, making it easier for businesses to manage returns efficiently. Automation and user-friendly interfaces are vital components, reducing the burden on staff and minimizing errors.
The Business Impact Reducing e-commerce returns transcends mere cost-cutting; it’s about nurturing growth and durability. StoreConnect’s strategy equips businesses to develop a more robust and successful e-commerce presence.
This initiative aligns with StoreConnect’s mission of empowering small to medium enterprises and nonprofits with essential e-commerce tools. Lindsaar asserts, “StoreConnect is ‘Designed for speed. Crafted for connection.’ For us, this means persistently tuning into our customers’ needs and innovating to address emerging challenges.” By targeting the return issue, StoreConnect is doubling down on its pledge to provide tangible solutions that boost efficiency and expandability. Reducing e-commerce returns is not just about saving money; it’s about fostering growth and sustainability. StoreConnect’s strategy empowers businesses to create a more resilient and profitable e-commerce operation.
About StoreConnect Mikel Lindsaar is the CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a Salesforce Partner Innovation Award Recipient. Mikel is a serial technology entrepreneur having successfully built and sold four SaaS companies within the last decade. StoreConnect has one goal: to help small and medium-sized businesses become scalable Customer Companies powered by Salesforce. Clients achieve this daily by breaking free of the shackles of what Mikel calls “Plugin Purgatory and SaaS Hell.” StoreConnect clients don’t need multiple SaaS systems connected by plugins to manage their online, in-store POS and in-person Customer Commerce business systems. Many of today’s eCommerce solutions are designed to get up and running quickly and inevitably hit a brick wall of scalability and extensibility as companies grow. That’s why StoreConnect is built on the world’s #1 CRM, so its customers will never need to replatform no matter how fast they grow in size, product offerings or regions. Global growth now has no barriers for any SMB. Being built on Salesforce allows StoreConnect customers to update their websites, funnels and content in real time, providing an unparalleled competitive advantage. StoreConnect is Time. Well Spent. Visit https://getStoreConnect.com/.
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“Innovation Helps Small Merchants Tackle eCommerce’s $212B Product Returns Problem”; PYMNTS; February 3, 2023;.pymnts.com/news/ecommerce/2023/innovation-helps-small-merchants-tackle-ecommerces-212b-product-returns-problem/.
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Guha, Indy; “Total Cost Of Online Returns Breaks $200 Billion—Can Retail Afford It?” Forbes; October 3, 2023; forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2023/10/03/total-cost-of-online-returns-breaks-200-billion-can-retail-afford-it/?sh=177c411f780b.
The new OSIM uThrone V Gaming Massage Chair features a stunning 4-piece protective cover set designed by Pininfarina that can be secured to the uThrone V and utilizes cooling fabric material to cater to different seasonal and temperature needs. Featuring OSIM’s exclusive V-Hand™ Massage, gamers can feel the skill of a masseuse’s hands across their neck, with 360-degree massage rollers along their neck and shoulders and gliding movements across the lumbar region. Combining gaming ergonomics such as 145-degree reclining, adjustable gaming armrests and seat height with OSIM’s signature massage capabilities, the uThrone V offers a premium gaming setup while keeping comfort and style top of mind.
The OSIM DIY Massage Chair synergizes three exceptional and distinctive OSIM products – the uGalaxy Sync eye massager, the uJolly Sync back massager and the uPhoria Sync foot massager – via OSIM’s HarmonySync Program on the OSIM Well-Being App. For customers looking for more flexible options to prioritize well-being, the DIY Massage Chair allows customers to turn any chair into a massage chair. With one touch of a button via the OSIM Well-Being App, all three products synchronize for a full body massage that can be adapted to virtually any chair. Using Photo Plethysmography (PPG) to measure stress levels by having a user place their finger on the camera of mobile or smart devices, the OSIM Well-Being App can track heart rate, respiratory rate and heart rate variability to determine a Body Tension Score. Once stress levels are identified, the DIY Massage Chair creates recommended Body Tension Programs that reduce stress levels and improve overall wellness.
“At OSIM, we are building a future of wellness where artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven insights will help craft intelligent solutions to our customers’ healthy lifestyle needs,” said Lynn Tan, deputy CEO at OSIM. “Through our wide range of integrated wellness solutions, we want to inspire and improve well-being for our customers in their everyday lives, helping them feel good, stress less and sleep better.”
OSIM’s products will be available for purchase on us.OSIM.com, as well as in-store in 2024. To learn more about OSIM, the new products and how to find the nearest retailer, please visit us.osim.com. To experience a demo on-site at CES 2024, contact [email protected].
About OSIM
Founded in 1979, OSIM is today a leading Wellness Tech innovator dedicated to creating user-centric, intelligent and connected solutions that inspire and improve well-being of everyone. OSIM’s core business is anchored in a wellness ecosystem of synergistic products, solutions, services and app, providing customers with a holistic well-being experience and empowering them to live healthier, happier lives.
The Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement collects more than $650 million in child support payments annually. DCSE’s legacy system is nearly 30 years old and manages almost 280,000 cases, comprising nearly 350,000 children, and interfaces with TANF, SNAP, Child Welfare, and Medicaid systems to accept referrals, complete intake, and conduct case management.
“CSG is a leader in PMO and OCM services for child support system modernizations across the country,” says Landis Rossi, CSG Child Support Practice Lead. “Our team is applying our expertise and proven methodologies to support Virginia in implementing a child support system that effectively supports the needs of children and families across the Commonwealth.”
Contact: Landis Rossi Child Support Practice Lead CSG Government Solutions 180 N. Stetson Ave Suite 3200 Chicago, IL 60601 312.444.2760 Fax: 312.938.2191 [email protected]
About CSG Government Solutions: CSG Government Solutions is a leading government operations consulting firm helping states modernize critical program enterprises. We help governments leverage innovative technology and processes to meet the challenges of administering complex programs. Founded in 1997, CSG clients include 47 state and territory governments, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and large municipal governments. For more information, visit http://www.csgdelivers.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Michel Vounatsos brings a wealth of experience and insight, having spearheaded Biogen, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in CNS and neuroscience. His strategic guidance and leadership will be pivotal in driving Feel’s mission to transform mental and behavioral health. In addition to his role at Biogen, Vounatsos was President at Merck & Co. and held various roles of increasing responsibility from 1996 to 2016, where he significantly grew the business and led strategic developments. His global life science expertise in neuroscience and beyond will bring a depth of insight crucial for advancing Feel’s objectives.
“I am excited to join Feel Therapeutics at this pivotal moment in their journey,” said Michel Vounatsos. “The convergence of data and mental health is creating unprecedented opportunities in the behavioral health arena. Feel’s approach to precision medicine in mental & behavioral health can transform how we manage, monitor, and treat those conditions. I look forward to contributing to Feel’s vision to improve outcomes for individuals around the globe.”
The team also welcomes Amy Kruse, Chief Investment Officer of Satori Neuro, a pioneering fund focused on mental health, neurotechnology, and human flourishing, to the board joining after Satori Neuro’s investment in Feel. The funding will support Feel’s mission to bring objective data and passive monitoring to the way we diagnose manage and care for mental health.
“I’m inspired by the potential to disrupt traditional mental health paradigms,” said Amy Kruse. “Feel’s approach to digital precision medicine aligns perfectly with my passion for innovation in healthcare. I am eager to contribute to a team that promises to enhance mental health management and empower patients with deeper, data-driven insights into their well-being.”
Feel has partnered with several of the largest pharma and life science companies to generate evidence in clinical and real-world studies and improve adherence and patient outcomes alongside medications. Last year, Feel also added a US patent for their Emotion Detection Technology to their patent portfolio and published 5 studies in peer-reviewed journals. As the company expands its activities, it is actively recruiting for several business development, operational, and technology roles in Athens and San Francisco.
About Feel Therapeutics:
Feel Therapeutics is a Digital Precision Medicine company bringing objective and passive monitoring to reinvent the way we diagnose, manage, and care for mental & behavioral health.
The company is backed by top-tier investors and partners with Pharmaceutical companies and CROs to generate evidence and bring precision Drug+ and DTx solutions to market as standalone or alongside medications.
Feel Therapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Europe.
“With the industry’s only integrated technology platform for payment integrity, we are empowering health plans to take control of their payment accuracy operations and strategies,” says Jeff McNeese, CEO of ClarisHealth. “This investment will be a catalyst to accelerate our growth and expansion as we continue to work with payers to push the industry forward. We are excited Pamlico recognizes the value of our enterprise technology, and we look forward to leveraging their industry expertise as we take ClarisHealth to the next level.”
Pamlico Partner Scott Glass added, “We are excited to welcome ClarisHealth into the Pamlico family. ClarisHealth offers a unique product with a compelling value proposition to its health plan clients. They are a first mover and have established a leadership position in this segment of the market. We are thrilled to partner with the management team to continue to innovate the product platform and further expand ClarisHealth’s market position.”
This investment will build on previous successes of the company and should lead to significant growth, according to McNeese.
“ClarisHealth has achieved significant market adoption of our enterprise platform across more than 20 leading health plans that represent almost one fourth of insured Americans,” said McNeese. “This position fortified our desire to bring another growth partner to the table that has the right experience and shares our vision to transform the payment integrity industry.”
This funding round is the latest milestone in ClarisHealth’s hypergrowth cycle:
In 2023, it ranked on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year in a row.
Its enterprise technology platform Pareo has been included in the Gartner Hype Cycle for U.S. Payers report on prospective payment integrity for three consecutive years.
ClarisHealth is a portfolio company of Nashville-based Powered Health and Bengal Health Ventures. ClarisHealth was advised by William Blair as its financial advisor and Hughey Business Law as its legal advisor. Powered Health and Bengal Health Ventures were advised by OM Partners. Pamlico Capital was advised by Raymond James & Associates as its financial advisor and Alston & Bird LLP as its legal advisor. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About ClarisHealth
ClarisHealth, a four-time Inc. 5000 and two-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company and recognized for prospective payment integrity solutions in the Gartner Hype Cycle, provides health plans and payers with a better way to drive claims payment accuracy. Its proprietary, A.I.-powered enterprise technology platform Pareo® enables health plans to maximize cost avoidance and recoveries at the most optimized cost for an industry-leading ROI. Learn more at www.clarishealth.com.
About Pamlico Capital
Pamlico Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1988 that invests in growing middle market companies in North America. Pamlico Capital seeks control-oriented growth equity investments of up to $200 million alongside founders and proven leaders in its target industries: communications, healthcare, services and software. The firm, based in Charlotte, NC, has assets under management of almost $3.5 billion. For additional information, please visit www.pamlicocapital.com.
