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Strategic Radiology Selects Radius to Provide Private Radiology Cloud for SR Connect

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Arl Van Moore Jr, MD, FACR

The security of our patients’ health information is a foremost concern, and Radius has the systems and expertise to facilitate a next-generation radiologist communication and collaboration platform that is secure and flexible enough to evolve with Strategic Radiology’s needs.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Strategic Radiology (SR) has chosen Radius, LLC, based in Nashville, Tenn., as its private radiology cloud partner, enabling SR member groups to securely exchange studies for quality-improvement initiatives and cross-practice service coverage.

“As we build our solution for inter-practice connectivity, the security of our patients’ health information is a foremost concern,” said Arl Van Moore Jr, MD, FACR, Chair and CEO of Strategic Radiology. “Radius has the systems and expertise to facilitate a next-generation radiologist communication and collaboration platform that is secure and flexible enough to evolve with Strategic Radiology’s needs.”

SR Connect—the coalition’s connectivity solution—will link each of the independent member groups to an enterprise platform hosted by Radius, enabling aggregation and routing of HL7 and DICOM information between the member groups and other affiliated organizations. The SR–Patient Safety Organization and Rad-IQ, the SR business intelligence arm, also will be interfaced to SR Connect.

Radius, privately owned and founded in 2009, delivers hosting services for more than 2,000 medical facilities across 44 states. Partnering with leading industry software companies, Radius delivers radiology solutions from its cloud platform, including RIS/PACS, voice recognition, AI, HL7, VNA, analytics, and other applications in the radiologist toolkit.

“We believe Strategic Radiology’s unique, collaborative approach to health care delivery in today’s competitive environment is a true model for success,” said Jason Layne, Radius Partner and Sales Director. “We are excited to be a part of the SR Connect vision by providing a cost-effective technology platform for their future success.”    

About Strategic Radiology

Strategic Radiology is a coalition of independent, private radiology practices, representing more than 1,100 radiologists. The coalition’s goal is to achieve higher quality patient care and more cost-efficient delivery of medical imaging through an integrated approach of shared data and best practices, interchanging clinical expertise, and consolidating certain practice expenses. http://www.StrategicRadiology.org

About Radius

For over a decade, Radius has been making the complex simple for its partners and clients, delighting them with excellent service. Radius’ sole focus is delivering radiology solutions successfully from its private radiology cloud made possible by our team of experts in data center operations, health care technology, clinical application hosting, enterprise storage, and regulatory security compliance. http://www.radiustoday.com

SR Members

  • Asheville Radiology Associates; Asheville, NC

  • Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY

  • Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL

  • Gaston Radiology; Gastonia, NC

  • The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA

  • Huron Valley Radiology; Ann Arbor, MI

  • Inland Imaging; Spokane, WA

  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC

  • Medical Center Radiology Group; Orlando, FL

  • Minneapolis Radiology Associates; Minneapolis, MN

  • Modesto Radiological Medical Group (MRMG); Modesto, CA

  • Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT

  • Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates; Waterbury, CT

  • Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN

  • Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA

  • Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA

  • Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN

  • Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA

  • Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

  • Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL

  • Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA

  • Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA

  • Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA

  • United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS

  • University Radiology; East Brunswick, NJ

  • X-Ray Consultants; South Bend, IN

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Rocket Matter® Acquires LexCharge to Create Integrated Technology Payments Platform

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Legal Payment Processing, Legal Cloud based practice management

Now, with deep experience in payment processing, we will be able to disrupt legal payments as we did with cloud practice management thirteen years ago. Legal consumers now have a major alternative to LawPay with transparent pricing.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Pioneering legal practice management software company Rocket Matter today announces the acquisition of LexCharge, LLC, a payment processing company specializing in the legal vertical. The merger will create a consolidated, streamlined experience for law firms for time capture, billing, invoicing, collecting payments, and deep financial and business intelligence.

With Rocket Matter and LexCharge under one roof, law firms can now benefit from the enormously powerful capabilities of Rocket Matter billing and LexCharge’s payment processing through one unified company. For the busy law firm, this means one company to speak for support and signup, fairer and more transparent pricing, better analytics, and richer functionality.

“After a banner year financially for Rocket Matter, we were in a position to bring LexCharge into the Rocket Matter family,” stated Larry Port, Rocket Matter CEO. “Now, with deep experience in payment processing, we will be able to disrupt legal payments as we did with cloud practice management thirteen years ago. Legal consumers now have a major alternative to LawPay with transparent pricing.”

Says LexCharge Founder and Strategic Consultant Jeff Shavitz, “Working with Rocket Matter will allow us to scale LexCharge more broadly, amplifying our message of pricing transparency for law firms wishing to use credit cards and electronic payments”.

With LexCharge now an operational part of Rocket Matter, the companies can pursue deeper integrations and create novel new products. According to Port, “The opportunities are endless to merge the practice management and time and billing capabilities of Rocket Matter with the payments platform offered by LexCharge. This is a ripe area of expansion for us.”

About Rocket Matter

Rocket Matter helps law firms offer better client service and also increase revenues by more than 20%. The company was the first cloud-based legal practice management software on the market, landing its first client in 2007. It has been a leader ever since.

Rocket Matter helps law firms transition from their legacy software to the most powerful, easy-to-use time and billing software in the industry. Also, when law firms want to make more money, go paperless, or increase confidence in their trust accounting, Rocket Matter helps them achieve those goals. With award-winning customer service based in the United States, it’s no wonder thousands of law firms swear by Rocket Matter.

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Technology: Computer

Cybereason’s Sam Curry Named a Visiting Fellow by The National Security Institute

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Sam Curry, Chief Security Officer, Cybereason

“Sam Curry is on the shortlist of the cybersecurity industry’s icons and he is a true visionary and leader on a global scale. We’re very lucky to have him at Cybereason as he is not only a mentor to our employees but a global cybersecurity ambassador,” said Lior Div, CEO and Co-founder, Cybereason.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, today announced that Sam Curry, its Chief Security Officer, was recently named a Visiting Fellow by the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. Visiting Fellows hold senior positions in the private sector and academia. Curry is a cybersecurity industry icon and for more than 25 years has distinguished himself by having deep technology experience. In 2019, Curry received SC Media’s “Visionary Award” for his contributions in shaping the cybersecurity industry.

“Sam Curry is on the short list of the cybersecurity industry’s icons and he is a true visionary and leader on a global scale. We’re very lucky to have him at Cybereason as he is not only a mentor to our employees, but a global cybersecurity ambassador. Congratulations on this very distinguished achievement in a career that has been full of impressive highlights and accomplishments. With Sam, there is so much more to come,” said Lior Div, CEO and Co-founder, Cybereason.

“It is very humbling to be named a Visiting Fellow because there are tens of thousands of distinguished individuals that make up the fabric of the security industry. Today, nearly 30 years into my career, this industry is as challenging and inspiring as ever. This vibrant ecosystem passionately motivates me to change the security game for the better of us all,” said Curry.

Curry was previously CTO and CSO at Arbor Networks, SVP Engineering and CISO at Microstrategy, and he held a number of senior roles at RSA, the Security Division of EMC (GM, SVP Products and CTO). He has done work on national defense, public policy, and establishing standards and protocols in security. He has also held a number of senior leadership roles at McAfee and CA, in two successful startups, and is on three security organization boards. He is a frequent speaker with BBC, CNN, MSNBC and other media outlets, a published author, a highly patented inventor, and a widely quoted security expert. He contributes regularly as an industry expert and visionary to Forbes.com.        

About the National Security Institute

The National Security Institute serves as a platform for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development that incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies, as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing U.S. intelligence, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, and cybersecurity communities. NSI draws on the experience of its visiting fellows, as well as its highly distinguished advisory board and faculty, to produce timely research and policy materials that deliver insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to senior policymakers in the White House and key departments and agencies, as well as those on Capitol Hill.

About Cybereason

Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, gives the advantage back to the defender through a completely new approach to cybersecurity. Cybereason offers endpoint prevention, detection and response and active monitoring. The solution delivers multi-layered endpoint prevention by leveraging signature and signatureless techniques to prevent known and unknown threats in conjunction with behavioral and deception techniques to prevent ransomware and fileless attacks. Cybereason is privately held and is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Asia-Pacific and continental Europe.

Learn more: https://www.cybereason.com/

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Bill Keeler

Senior Director, Global Public Relations

Cybereason

bill.keeler@cybereason.com

(929) 259-3261

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Technology: Electronics

Comtrend Announces Expansion of Ultra-High-Power WiFi 6 Gateway Lineup for Service Providers

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Comtrend’s expanding WiFi 6 Gateway Lineup

Comtrend’s growing lineup of telco-grade WiFi 6 gateways will include A/VDSL, A/VDSL Bonded, and Fiber-Ready Ethernet gateway options, making it one of the largest offerings within the market.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Comtrend, a leader in advanced networking solutions, announced today the expansion of its WiFi 6 gateway lineup to support a diverse selection of deployment scenarios for Service Providers. Comtrend’s growing lineup of telco-grade WiFi 6 gateways will include A/VDSL, A/VDSL Bonded, and Fiber-Ready Ethernet gateway options, making it one of the largest offerings within the market.

The new WiFi 6 standard significantly improves the way wireless networks operate by adding increased efficiency, capacity, security, and performance. A new feature of WiFi 6 called orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) enables multiple users with differing bandwidth needs to be served simultaneously. This means that the subscriber will notice more of their devices connecting at faster speeds and with greater stability, even when running multiple high-bandwidth applications concurrently.

Comtrend North America’s Product Manager Fiona Hsiao states, “Per market projections, we know that subscriber demand on WiFi continues to increase. Our new lineup of WiFi 6 gateways are purpose-built to accommodate the specific demand for this latest generation of connectivity. Comtrend’s WiFi 6 gateways have an industry-leading, ultra-high-power of up to 1W TX output for amazing coverage.”

Unlike retail versions of WiFi 6 products, Comtrend’s gateways support the industry-embraced TR-069 standard that allows Service Providers to remotely manage their customer’s networks. Additionally, the WiFi 6 gateway lineup includes multi-platform CAF solution support, and the latest in wireless expansion with technologies like Wave 2 G.hn Powerline and a Wireless extender option with mesh-enhanced capabilities.

Comtrend currently has the A/VDSL (VR-3071) and Fiber-Ready Ethernet (PRT-6301) WiFi 6 gateways available for sampling. Additional Fiber-Ready and A/VDSL Bonded versions will be coming soon. For more information please contact your sales representative (NA.Sales@Comtrend.com).

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health and fitness

Designs for Health Forecasts Top 2020 Health and Wellness Trends

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A leading practitioner-channel dietary supplement company.

As consumer interest in health and wellness continues to grow, we are noticing the trends that are gaining traction are focused on consumers personalized goals.


PALM COAST, Fla. (PRWEB)

The health and wellness industry is buzzing with exciting new trends, many of which are related to personalized health and wellbeing.

“As consumer interest in health and wellness continues to grow, we are noticing the trends that are gaining traction are focused on consumers personalized goals. With innovative wellness options becoming increasingly more accessible to everyone, what was once a niche segment, is now a fully integrated healthy lifestyle market,” says Neil Mercado, Chief Marketing Officer at Designs for Health (DFH).

Designs for Health predicts the five top trends that are poised to transform the health and wellness industry in 2020.

Longevity

With an ever-growing aging population, many patients and consumers are seeking ways to increase optimal longevity and improve their healthspan—the ability to live longer, healthier lives void of chronic disease. Simultaneously, researchers are beginning to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms that drive the aging process, offering potential strategies for maintaining robust health into later years. A unique compound Geranylgeraniol is at the heart of cellular energy generation, protein, and micronutrient production that imparts key physiological benefits that may support healthy aging. According to Jason Bosley-Smith, MS, LDN, CNS, FDN, and Director of Education at DFH, “It’s like turning back the clock as it helps balance the body’s decreased production of GG, associated with the use of common prescription drugs.”DFH Annatto-GG™ 150 provides 150 mg of geranylgeraniol (GG), in a patented form that is extracted from annatto seeds. As well as helping support the maintenance of healthy muscles and bones, healthy mitochondrial function and metabolic health, it also supports skin health, one of the first places that begin to show signs of aging by helping fight acne and psoriasis.

Self-Care

Consumers are beginning to recognize that paying attention to their needs can be used to promote a healthier lifestyle. The benefits of focusing on self-awareness—of tuning into your body and taking the time to nourish it properly—are profound: Research suggests that the more we practice self-care, the more confident, creative and productive we are. Now, as people are more open to having discussions about their health struggles, more opportunities for healing and recovery are created. Similarly, they are realizing that their mental health is just as important as their physical health. The last two years have seen the conversation rapidly and very publicly move towards an acceptance and understanding of mental health issues. As a result, one of the key trends in the mental health space is now on boosting resilience, the key factor proven to reduce the likelihood of developing mental health issues. It is about prevention rather than cure.

Children’s Health

The health of children is paramount to parents. With recent revelations around contaminants in baby food and the continuing childhood obesity epidemic, a growing desire for reputable nutritional support for kids and adolescents will be an increasing trend among consumers. According to a nationally representative survey of American children and adolescents, about a third of children in the United States use dietary supplements. That number is likely to grow as teens participate in sports and explore nutritional strategies for enhancing performance or supporting foundational nutrition. In terms of supplement form or delivery system, Jason Bosley-Smith notes that, “Many children are unlikely to respond favorably to capsule or large tablet, gummies present a growing trend and opportunity, where effective formulas can be delivered in an ideal application using healthier alternative sweeteners such as allulose. Multi-vitamins, immune support and brain supportive nutrients are prime candidates for pediatric formulation, along with pediatric-appropriate probiotic strains.”

Personalized Nutrition

2020 will be the year of personalized nutrition where science and new technologies identify what products are best for consumers—not only for weight management but, more importantly, to boost overall health and wellbeing. As one-size fits all health and wellness continues to fade out, consumers will look to brands to help them achieve their personal health and wellness goals, together with preferences for delivery systems. Advancements in technology will bring personalized wellness to the forefront and provide new health tech for tracking our wellness. In 2020 DFH will be launching an innovative digital health app, Well World, a dynamic platform designed to promote and track clean eating, health and fitness goals for patients, with personalized plans curated by their health care practitioners. With the objective to empower wellness, Well World will serve to simplify the process of program management and patient engagement, making it easier for practitioners to manage patient plans and intervention. According to Mercado, “This easy-to-use app makes it a snap for patients to track their progress and achieve better results. By following the lifestyle recommendations provided by their practitioner, in conjunction with indicating weight loss, sleep, exercise, water intake and meditation goals, Well World creates a space where health goals can become a reality.”

Slowing Down and Keeping Wellness Stress-Free

Think wellness retreats and opportunities to disconnect. Wellness retreats are a great way to combine travel getaways with relaxation and pampering for stress relief. There are many negative effects stress can have on the body, both mentally and physically, with insomnia, lack of focus, and even illnesses to name just a few. Studies into the effects of massage therapy have shown that this therapeutic practice can decrease cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, as well as inducing changes in the brain’s EEG activity, including a healthy regulation of emotions. Digital detoxing is also essential to our wellbeing. Excessive hours of screen time daily can be related to symptoms of insomnia and depression. So, treating yourself to a weekend away full of massages and pampering, where you can’t constantly check emails and social media could do wonders for your general wellbeing!

What the trends are telling us is that consumers are ready for change in 2020. People want to be proactive about their health and wellness as they expect to be living long, vibrant, productive lives.

About Designs for Health:

Family-owned Designs for Health offers high-quality dietary supplements and functional foods to healthcare professionals and their patients. Guided by its founding philosophy of “Science First,” the company holds an unwavering commitment to creating research-driven formulations with meaningful quantities of therapeutic ingredients that maximize the potential for successful health outcomes. For 30 years, Designs for Health has been many healthcare professionals’ trusted source for not only product innovation, but also leadership in clinical education and practice development solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.designsforhealth.com or call 800.847.8302.

For media inquiries, please contact Giselle Chollett at giselle@adinnyc.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Modesto, CA

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MODESTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Modesto, California. The guide identifies 6 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Modesto, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Modesto, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Modesto, CA, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/modesto-ca-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Modesto, CA (in alphabetical order)

El Rio

Phone: (209) 409-3944

Address: 2828 Healthcare Way, Modesto, CA 95356

Web: el-rio

Hospitality House

Phone: (209) 543-9275

Address: 5400 Kiernan Ave., Salida, CA 95368

Web: hospitality-house

Orangeburg Manor

Phone: (209) 527-2222

Address: 1248 Nelson Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Web: orangeburg-manor

Pacifica Senior Living Modesto

Phone: (209) 846-2185

Address: 2325 St. Paul Way, Modesto, CA 95355

Web: pacifica-sl-modesto

Stratford at Beyer Park

Phone: (209) 236-1900

Address: 3529 Forest Glenn Dr., Modesto, CA 95355

Web: stratford-beyer-park

Walnut Grove

Phone: (209) 575-1950

Address: 2801 Lou Ann Dr., Modesto, CA 95350

Web: walnut-grove

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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Health: Mental Health

Researchers use Virtual Reality to Teach Street-Crossing Skills to Children with Autism

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Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (CARD) showing child playing with a Virtual Reality headset.

Immersive virtual reality technology can be used to create a safe and realistic environment that closely matches the natural setting


WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) found an immersive virtual reality training environment to be effective in teaching street-crossing skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Due to the symptoms associated with ASD, diagnosed individuals often face an increased risk of injury. Therefore, it is important to target safety skills in ASD treatment.

There are challenges to teaching safety skills in clinical settings. Safety skills learned in contrived settings may be difficult for individuals with ASD to apply in the natural environment, which is critical for a potentially life-saving skill. While safety skills may generalize more easily if taught in the natural environment, these environments, such as a street crosswalk, may be hazardous.

“Virtual reality may offer the advantages of both contrived and natural environment training settings,” said Dennis Dixon, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer. “Immersive virtual reality technology can be used to create a safe and realistic environment that closely matches the natural setting.”

Study participants included three children with ASD, ages 4 to 10 years old. The immersive virtual reality environment consisted of 360-degree videos, recorded on streets in the participants’ community. The participants interacted with these videos using a head-mounted device. Behavioral teaching strategies, including prompting, reinforcement, and corrective feedback, were used to teach the participants to identify whether it was safe to cross the street in the virtual environment. Ultimately, all three participants mastered this skill in both the virtual environment and on real streets in their community.

The current study found an immersive virtual reality training environment to be effective in teaching children with ASD to identify when it is safe to cross the street. The technology used in this study may be a practical option to implement in clinical settings because it was relatively cost effective and required essentially no software development.

“This technology may be useful for targeting other skills as well,” said CJ Miyake, M.Ed., BCBA, Research Manager. “In addition to safety skills that are dangerous to teach in the natural environment, the motion-capture technology, used in this study to teach participants to look left and right for passing cars, may be valuable for teaching other skills that involve gestures.”

With proper oversight, immersive virtual reality technology appears to be a promising tool for ASD treatment. Additional research is warranted.

Dixon, D. R., Miyake, C. J., Nohelty, K., Novack, M. N., & Granpeesheh, D. (2019). Evaluation of an immersive virtual reality safety training used to teach pedestrian skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00401-1

About Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)

CARD treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at treatment centers around the globe. CARD was founded in 1990 by leading autism expert and clinical psychologist Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. CARD treats individuals with ASD using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with ASD and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General. For more information, visit http://www.centerforautism.com or call (818) 345-2345.

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Business: Insurance

What Factors Influence Car Insurance Costs The Most

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“Insurance companies will analyze multiple factors before granting coverage. Some of these factors can be improved by drivers in order to obtain lower insurance rates”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

To determine the insurance rates paid by their customers, the car insurance companies will analyze multiple factors before granting the coverage. The factors that influence car insurance costs the most are the following:


  • The vehicle that is to be insured. Insurance companies will be interested in the car make, model, year of production, safety devices, and other car-related info. With this data, the insurers will find out the price and the number of claims made by that particular model. Models that have a high number of claims or are expensive will cost more to insure.

  • Driving history. Drivers that manage to maintain a clean driving record for a certain number of years will be granted a premium reduction by their insurance companies. On the other hand, drivers that have many felonies in their records will be labeled as high-risk and will have to pay more on their insurance premiums.

  • Where the car is kept. Vehicles that are parked on the road have higher chances to be stolen or damaged by vandals. For this reason, drivers that keep their cars parked on the road will pay higher insurance rates. Policyholders who keep their cars parked in a garage will pay lower insurance rates. Cars that are parked in a garage are rarely stolen and they are protected from vandals and the effects of severe weather.

  • Installed safety devices. The insurance companies will reward those drivers that want to make their cars safer. To do that, drivers can install collision warning systems, rearview cameras, GPS tracking systems, emergency braking systems, cruise control and so on. But before installing any of these devices, drivers should ensure they are approved by their insurers.

  • Living area. Drivers that live in high crime areas where cars are frequently stolen or vandalized will pay more on their insurance compared to those that live in areas where cars are not frequently vandalized or stolen.


For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

Parking Sense Announces Appointment of New CEO and Sales Leadership

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After large projects for organizations like Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and LA Metro, we recognized the need to concentrate on customer experience, sales and support processes.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Parking Sense, the fastest growing parking technology company in the world, today announced new appointments to its executive leadership team. Ed Robinson has been appointed CEO and executive director, and Matt Taub has been named Executive Vice President of Sales. Both appointments are effective immediately. Former CEO Jake Bezzant has concluded his work with Parking Sense, and will no longer work in the parking industry. Parking Sense founder Paul Collins has resigned from the board of directors and will continue to serve as an advisor to the CEO.

These changes signify a new approach for Parking Sense. Robinson said, “After large projects for organizations like Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and LA Metro, we recognized the need to concentrate on customer experience, sales and support processes. This is important not just for Parking Sense, but for the parking automation industry as a whole, which is fragmented and often leaves customers wishing for more.”

Robinson has a history in high-growth technology companies, founding website optimization company Aptimize and growing through to acquisition by Riverbed Technology, then working with companies like MuleSoft until successful IPO and NGINX until acquisition by F5. “I started my career in the product group at Microsoft, where we learned quickly about connections. Technology doesn’t exist in a vacuum – its role is to help people solve serious problems you couldn’t solve otherwise. We’re in the business of connecting people to solutions,” said Robinson.

Matt Taub, EVP of Sales, joins Parking Sense from the manufacturing industry where he pioneered using customer experience management to achieve the highest customer satisfaction in the industry. “We start by listening to people,” said Taub. “Listening for the important problems – the ones that will increase revenue, decrease costs and improve customer experience. This is what we concentrate on. Above all else, you have to be honest, if we can’t help you we’ll tell you. It sounds simple, but it’s a lot of work – solving problems isn’t about saying yes to everything.”

Taub said, “To understand the problem Parking Sense solves, think of the parking experience at a hospital. If you have a 2:00pm appointment, drive to a parking garage at 1:45pm and find it’s full, you’re going to be late for your appointment. Parking is the first and last experience a patient has with a hospital. Late patients are unhappy to begin with, and that puts pressure on the medical staff.”

Parking Sense installs sensors and indicators in every space in a parking building, connecting these to signs, the Internet, and a mobile app so people can see parking availability ahead of time. If a hospital has several parking lots, the Parking Sense app and LED signs shows you where to find an empty space and gets you there quickly. The combination of these sensors and tools effectively increases parking availability by 20 percent.

“Where it gets really interesting, is when you connect that to the business,” said Robinson. “Early in 2020 we will release a reservation system for medical centers, so hospitals have the option to reserve parking for patients, further improving the experience. We’re also extending this to hospital staff, so they can be assured reserved parking is available during their shift.”

Robinson further explained, “What we’re doing here is starting with the best IOT hardware that detects parking occupancy, combining this with a wayfinding service and connecting this to other business services and customer experience management. We are not the only people doing this, but we have are only ones taking it further – using parking to improve customer experience. People park somewhere for a reason, and we are dedicated to improving that experience, so they forget about parking and have more time for what they really want to do.”

The parking industry is estimated to be worth between $11 and $20 billion in the US alone, yet the smart/automated parking segment is still in the early stages of growth, with some researchers projecting an aggressive 13.4% CAGR between 2019 and 2025. Parking Sense is well positioned to lead the industry through this exciting period of expansion.

To learn more about Parking Sense, please visit: https://parkingsense.com

About Parking Sense

Parking Sense is a technology company disrupting the parking and transportation industries with a cost- effective, comprehensive and easy-to-install suite of intelligent parking solutions.

Parking Sense technology reduces both the time it takes drivers to find a parking space and related vehicle emissions by half, while offering businesses real-time data that allows them to better manage, track and charge for on and off-street parking. The system is based around low-energy infrared technology that has 99+% accuracy. At its core, the Parking Sense system is a scalable, dynamic, “evergreen” technology solution that allows clients to integrate additional features and technology over time. Learn more at https://parkingsense.com.

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Health

When Private Investors Shape Public Social Policy

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BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

Is there a role for private investors in public social policy? In the past decade, we have seen the rise of new financial structures entering the social services arena, with corresponding legislation now poised to change how social services are delivered and who delivers them. While different programs use different terms—including, for example, Pay for Success or Results-Based Financing—the umbrella term encompassing these new financing models is the “Social Impact Bond” (SIB).

SIBs have been promoted as a way to help fund projects in such areas as health care, homelessness, early education, workforce development, and prison reform. These projects are often marketed as new, innovative approaches to funding social services, with the potential to cut costs, while shifting financial risks to investors for projects that may not otherwise be feasible given scarce public funds.

NEPC released a policy brief today, Investing for “Impact” or Investing for Profit? Social Impact Bonds, Pay for Success, and the Next Wave of Privatization of Social Services and Education, authored by Professors Martin Carnoy of Stanford University and Roxana Marachi of San José State University. The brief examines whether SIB financial structures provide all that they promise and whether results so far yield insights into their future directions and potential pitfalls.

The research literature includes a small but useful set of studies that examine SIBs. Carnoy and Marachi analyze these as well as related findings, including several case studies as examples of SIBs in the UK and Pay for Success projects in the United States. They assess different approaches to social service delivery, explore how these financial instruments operate, and note corresponding advantages and disadvantages of the new financial models. SIB projects appear to be most commonly designed in ways that allow for profits to be made by investors on projects purporting to support underserved communities while concurrently shifting three key activities to the private sector: service delivery, data gathering, and program evaluation research. Thus, in the current policy landscape, SIBs are poised to substantially privatize the processes by which public resources are distributed to address social issues.

Service Delivery: Public bodies (e.g., school districts) contract with private entities for the actual delivery of public services, eliminating public oversight.

Data Gathering: The contracts require data from youth/participants to be siphoned into private tech firms’ databases, allowing those firms to sell the data in increasingly valuable longitudinal data markets. By design, such models make social service programs accountable to investors, but not necessarily to the communities ostensibly being served.

Program Evaluations: The new structures are also likely to involve the outsourcing of research to third-party evaluators, who may not have the best interests of the public in mind nor be required to ensure participant protections throughout the research process.

Ultimately, Carnoy and Marachi question the net benefits of SIBs and related performance-based financing schemes. They express concerns that SIBs add to public costs, with later taxpayers footing the bill in order to pay off investors who provide up-front financing for relatively low-risk social projects that effective public policies would pay for directly. The brief also considers that, like many public-private partnerships framed as providing social solutions, including those in education, SIBs may divert public attention and public sector funding toward short-term needs and measurements—and away from large-scale solutions to structural issues associated with poverty and social segregation.

Find Investing for “Impact” or Investing for Profit? Social Impact Bonds, Pay For Success, and the Next Wave of Privatization of Social Services and Education, by Martin Carnoy and Roxana Marachi, at:

http://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/social-impact-bonds

Find Documents:

Publication Announcement: https://nepc.info/node/10156

NEPC Publication: https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/social-impact-bonds

This policy brief was made possible in part by the support of the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice (greatlakescenter.org).

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: https://nepc.colorado.edu

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