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5 Gentle, Effective Exercises for Seniors with Lower Back Pain

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Dr. Kaliq Chang

Many exercises for seniors with lower back pain can help soothe an achy back and strengthen surrounding muscles to keep pain at bay.


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

As we age, our spine does too, of course – meaning lower back pain becomes more of a looming possibility. But fortunately, many exercises for seniors with lower back pain can help soothe an achy back and strengthen surrounding muscles to keep pain at bay, says Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center.

About 8 in 10 Americans experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. But people who are 60 and older face even higher odds of dealing with low back pain simply because their age equates to a higher risk of degenerating joints in the spine, explains Dr. Chang, an interventional pain management specialist. Osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis, two common causes of lower back pain, also occur more frequently in older adults, he says.

“Pain and stiffness in the lower back that’s worse both in the morning and evening is quite prevalent in my older patients,” Dr. Chang says. “They may complain that their pain even wakes them up at night or intensifies with too much motion during the day. It can hamper their ability to bend comfortably and do all their favorite activities.”

Back-friendly exercises

Since “motion is lotion” for the spine, as the saying goes, Dr. Chang typically recommends older adults be more physically active overall, including walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes daily. But various exercises can specifically help seniors who already cope with lower back pain.

Dr. Chang highlights these back-friendly techniques and how to do them:


  • Pelvic tilt: Lying on your back on the floor, with legs straight in front of you, tilt your pelvis in toward your chest while keeping the middle of your back on the floor. Hold for 3 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times.

  • Side bends: Sitting in a hard chair with your feet flat on the floor, keep one hand behind your head and reach the other hand toward the floor. As you lean over, tighten the muscles running along your ribs, waist and hips. Return to your original position and then do the same technique on the opposite side. Repeat 5 times.

  • The bridge: Lying flat on your back on the floor, bend your knees and place feet flat against the floor. Tighten your “core” muscles in your abdomen, raising your hips until your pelvis forms a straight line between your knees and chest. Don’t arch your back. Hold for three breaths, then lower your pelvis to the floor. Repeat 5 times.

  • The Superman: Lying face down on the floor with your arms stretched out in front of you – like Superman – raise your head, right arm and left leg about two inches at the same time. Lower and same technique on opposite side. Repeat 5 times.

  • Knee pulls: Standing while steadying yourself on a nearby table, slowly bend one knee and pull it up to hip level, holding for several seconds. Then lower and do with the other leg. Repeat 5 times.

Pain relief and prevention

Since most cases of back pain are due to so-called “mechanical” causes – meaning the ache can’t be blamed on infection, fracture or other serious medical problems – exercise can play a huge role in helping resolve it, Dr. Chang says.

“For most seniors, easing your aching back is achievable with home-based measures, and exercise is a prominent part of those,” he says. “On top of that, exercise is one of the best ways to prevent back pain from starting, especially as we age, since it helps keep our spinal joints supple and the surrounding muscles strong.”

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Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist, double board-certified in interventional pain management and anesthesiology, at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Technology: Computer

ClearSky Technologies Becomes the Newest Member of the CBRS Alliance

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“ClearSky’s experience with mobile network operators and their 24×7 culture of network operations services are critical additions to our members’ portfolio of capabilities.” – Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the CBRS Alliance


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

ClearSky Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of wireless Software as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service, announced today it is the newest member of the CBRS Alliance. For over a decade, ClearSky has provided a wide variety of hosted network and application services on a 24×7 basis to mobile network operators. This same level of quality and commitment to turnkey wireless services on which the mobile network operator community has come to rely will be available to building owners, managers and tenants as ClearSky expands its private LTE and 5G network services.

The CBRS Alliance’s focus is to support the common interests of members, implementers and operators for the development, commercialization, and adoption of LTE and 5G solutions for the US 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service. The CBRS Alliance membership spans the entire network ecosystem, ranging from equipment manufacturers, software developers and equipment installers.

“ClearSky has a long history of running components of an LTE network as a hosted service to meet the needs of our many mobile network operators,” said Dean Fresonke, Executive Vice President of Business Development at ClearSky. “Our experience with LTE and 5G and our relationships with the mobile network operators put us in a unique position to bridge the significant gap between 4G and 5G cellular networks and private networks.”

“With the continued growth of the CBRS Alliance membership, we are thrilled to have added ClearSky Technologies to the OnGo portfolio of companies,” said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the CBRS Alliance, “ClearSky’s experience with mobile network operators and their 24×7 culture of network operations services are critical additions to our members’ portfolio of capabilities.”

About ClearSky Technologies, Inc.

For more than a decade, ClearSky Technologies, Inc. has been an innovation leader in providing network Infrastructure as a Service to mobile network operators. ClearSky’s powerful array of products and services includes the Forte™ cellular radio services for DAS, iCODE® MMS/SMS message management, and Total Traffic Manager™ network data policy management. All are designed for quick implementation, affordable cost of entry, and ongoing cost savings. Collaborating with our customers, we are #StrongerTogether. Headquartered in Orlando, ClearSky has provided services to more than 100 wireless operators across five continents. For more information visit http://www.clearskytechnologies.com/

About CBRS Alliance

The CBRS Alliance believes that LTE-based solutions in the CBRS band, utilizing shared spectrum, can enable both in-building and outdoor coverage and capacity expansion at massive scale. In order to maximize CBRS’ full potential, the CBRS Alliance aims to enable a robust ecosystem towards making LTE-based CBRS solutions available. The mission of the CBRS Alliance is to evangelize LTE-based CBRS technology, use cases and business opportunities while simultaneously driving technology developments necessary to fulfill the mission, including multi-operator LTE capabilities. The Alliance will also establish an effective product certification program for LTE equipment in the US 3.5 GHz band ensuring multi-vendor interoperability.

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Technology: Electronics

eDriving Partners with Driver Risk Management for Australasian Distribution of Mentor

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eDriving Partners with Driver Risk Management for Australasian Distribution of Mentor

eDriving’s Cory Fee (centre) with DRM’s Kim Ledger (left) and Alister McRae.

eDriving’s ground-breaking technology is unlike any other telematics technology on the market, and the fact that it is adapted for smartphones is a game-changer


HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom (PRWEB)

Operating within a purpose-built 100-acre facility near Perth Airport, Western Australia, with the aim of achieving “Safer Roads, Safer Vehicles, Safer Speeds, Safer Drivers”, DRM provides driver and vehicle safety solutions that assist Australian corporate entities and individuals in addressing their risk profiles. It was established by a group of the driver training industry’s most experienced professionals including rally driver Alister McRae and motorsport veteran Kim Ledger.

Cory Fee, eDriving’s VP Customer Success for AMEA, who has known McRae and Ledger for almost 20 years, said, “It may seem like an unlikely association for eDriving, partnering with motorsport professionals, but both Alister and Kim are passionate advocates of road safety, and the adoption of the latest technology and techniques to improve a driver’s performance.

“The opportunity for a valuable partnership between eDriving and DRM was an obvious one. Alister and Kim’s state-of-the-art driver training facility is set to break the mould of traditional defensive driver training techniques, and Mentor fits in perfectly with their aim of transforming driver behaviour to save lives.”

Already used by organisations around the world to help improve at-work driver behaviour, Mentor uses the telematic sensors in iOS and Android smartphones to collect and analyse data on the driving behaviours most predictive of risk. These include Acceleration, Braking, Cornering, Speeding, and Phone Distraction, one of the biggest threats to road safety today.

Thanks to eDriving’s partnership with industry analytics leader FICO®, driver on-road performance is converted into an individual FICO® Safe Driving Score, which has been validated to predict the likelihood of a driver being involved in a collision. Personalised insights are provided to drivers after each trip, showing both positive and negative driving events, and, for the driver’s eyes only, exactly where they occurred. Additionally, engaging, interactive micro-training modules are delivered directly to the driver in-app to help promptly remediate identified risky behaviours.

“eDriving’s ground-breaking technology is unlike any other telematics technology on the market, and the fact that it is adapted for smartphones is a game-changer,” said Ledger. “Our shared viewpoint with eDriving is that traditional defensive driver training techniques and telematics technologies have declined in effectiveness in recent years, and do not effectively mitigate the root cause of driver safety… behaviour. DRM’s newly-developed training methods based on current research and extensive experience in motorsport, combined with eDriving’s proven successful behavioural change techniques and smartphone-telematics technology will completely transform the effectiveness of driver training in the region.”

Ledger is not only a recognised and highly respected veteran of motorsport and the design and fabrication of race cars and their components, but also has a long history in providing defensive driver training through state-of-the-art facilities, using modern technology and techniques.

“Being motorsport enthusiasts, both Kim and I love to drive fast, but the primary consideration is to ensure we do so safely,” added McRae. “Our passion for teaching others to put safety before anything else on the road is what fuels our mission to do everything we can to mitigate the tragic loss of life that has become acceptable in our community.”

The McRae name has been synonymous with rallying for almost four decades. McRae himself has competed at the highest levels of motorsport globally, competing in the world of rallying for over 30 years. He has been credited with the successful development of several manufacturer cars, and “steering them” to becoming winning vehicles. He has competed with team Mitsubishi in the WRC and remains active in rally.

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eDriving:

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Olivia Ledger

admin@driverrisk.com.au

About eDriving

eDriving helps organisations to reduce collisions, injuries, driver licence infringements and total cost of fleet ownership through a patented driver risk management programme.

Mentor by eDriving is a smartphone-based solution that collects and analyses driver behaviours most predictive of crash risk and helps remediate risky behaviour by providing engaging, interactive micro-training modules delivered directly to the driver in the smartphone app. As part of a broader risk management platform, Virtual Risk Manager®, eDriving provides organisations with everything they need to establish safety as a strategic imperative, and support drivers and managers as they strive to create a crash-free culture®.

eDriving is the driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world’s largest organisations, supporting over 1,000,000 drivers in 96 countries. Over the past 24 years, eDriving’s research-validated programmes have been recognised with over 90 awards around the world.

About Driver Risk Management

Established by a group of the driver training industry’s most experienced professionals, Driver Risk Management Pty Ltd (DRM) embodies the team’s shared passion for safer driving and developing innovative approaches to driver training. Its founders and key operatives collectively have well in excess of 100 years of combined experience across this high-risk industry.

In cooperation with key partners, DRM provides a Quality Assured Registered Training Organisation that facilitates driver training and road safety education programmes, supporting corporate entities and individuals alike to address necessary road safety risk profiles and requirements.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

HIGHMARK TO SPONSOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS PA’S 43rd ANNUAL WINTER GAMES AT SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT

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“Special Olympics embraces diversity and inclusion – values that Highmark shares. It’s an honor to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Winter Games, athletes, coaches and families who have traveled from all over Pennsylvania to participate.” -Deb Rice-Johnson, president, Highmark Inc.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Highmark Inc. announced that it is the presenting sponsor of the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) Winter Games, which will take place at Seven Springs Mountain Resort from February 9-11, 2020. Athletes and coaches from across Pennsylvania will participate in three days of exciting winter sports – competing in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. The event will also include an opening ceremony to welcome more than 300 athletes and 135 coaches, and will feature special guests, a parade of athletes, the official lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, and a fireworks display to kick off the Games.

More than 1,000 enthusiastic supporters and volunteers will cheer on the athletes during competition. “We are excited to be the presenting sponsor of the 43rd annual Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games being held at Seven Springs,” said Deb Rice-Johnson, president, Highmark Inc. “Special Olympics embraces diversity and inclusion – values that Highmark shares. It’s an honor to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Winter Games, athletes, coaches and families who have traveled from all over Pennsylvania to participate.”

Highmark has been an avid supporter of SOPA for the past ten years, sponsoring multiple events including the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge, Annual Golf Tournaments, the Area M Games and the Western PA Sectionals. This is the first year Highmark has sponsored SOPA’s Winter Games. Special Olympics is widely known and loved because of the unique sportsmanship, commitment and camaraderie demonstrated by the participating athletes and families.

“Highmark has been a tremendous partner for us,” said Matt Aaron, SOPA President & CEO. “It is always exciting when we align with organizations that share our values, and so we are thrilled to see this partnership continue to flourish and grow – especially this year as they sponsor our 43rd annual Winter Games. Their support will help the more than 300 athletes competing at Winter Games have their best experience yet.”

About Highmark Inc.

One of America’s leading health insurance organizations and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Inc. (the Health Plan) and its affiliated health plans (collectively, the Health Plans) work passionately to deliver high-quality, accessible, understandable, and affordable experiences, outcomes, and solutions to customers. As the fourth-largest overall Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization, Highmark Inc. and its Blue-branded affiliates proudly cover the insurance needs of more than 4.4 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. Its diversified businesses serve group customer and individual needs across the United States through dental insurance and other related businesses. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com

About Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) provides year-round training and competition in 21 Olympic-type sports to more than 20,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities. For 50 years, SOPA and its 54 local programs have used the power of sports to transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and unite everyone by fostering community and building a more acceptable and civil society. SOPA is much more than a sports organization. Through its Athlete Leadership Programs, athletes assume meaningful leadership roles, influence change within the Special Olympics movement and take on roles as Global Messengers (trained as public speakers for Special Olympics), athlete representatives, coaches, board members and more. SOPA also addresses major challenges facing its athletes including healthcare. Its Healthy Athletes program offers athletes free health screenings in the form of eye, ear, dental and podiatry assessments. Athletes are also taught how to live active lifestyles, eat healthy and more. Additionally, SOPA strives to create a unified world by promoting inclusion, uniting communities, and changing attitude. Through Unified Sports, SOPA brings together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities as equal teammates in training and competition, which promotes respect and acceptance, and facilitates meaningful relationships between people of all abilities. For more information about how you can join “The Inclusion Revolution,” visit http://www.specialolympicspa.org.

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STAC Management acquires Laguna Physical Therapy and Hand Rehabilitation

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MANHATTAN, Calif. (PRWEB)

STAC Management, LLC. (“STAC”), a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy services, today announced the acquisition of Laguna Physical Therapy and Hand Rehabilitation (“Laguna”), a multi-disciplinary outpatient physical therapy practice located in Northern California. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Laguna is headquartered in Elk Grove, California and offers a wide variety of physical therapy services, including general orthopedic and specialties in manual and hand therapy. The practice is also recognized for its leadership in pediatric therapy as it was one of the first clinics in the Greater Sacramento area to offer private outpatient pediatrics. Laguna continues to support several pediatric programs at schools and regional centers throughout the area.

“We’re excited to announce the acquisition of Laguna Physical Therapy, an established practice that has earned a great reputation among its patients and employees over the past 15 years,” said Andra Colman, Chief Executive Officer of STAC. “The team has built a strong business while doing tremendous, impactful work in the communities in which they operate. We’re pleased that the entire team has continued with us post-transaction as their deep experience ensures that we can continue to build on Laguna’s success and further expand STAC’s footprint of qualified therapists across the region.”

About STAC Management

STAC is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy services. For more information about the company, please contact Scott Wandzilak at scott@stacphysicaltherapy.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

The Naderi Center Opens in Reston, VA & Closes Herndon Virginia

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this highly specialized form of care is the best way to minimize risks and to produce superior results for patients


RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology recently closed the doors at its old Herndon, VA office and opened an ultra-luxury high tech facility in Reston, VA on January 27, 2020. The practice’s convenient new location within the Reston Hospital campus will provide safety and privacy within a fully equipped cosmetic surgery center and medical spa.

According to facial plastic surgeon and founder of The Naderi Center, Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS, moving the practice from Herndon to Reston will provide patients with even better access to specialized and advanced surgical care inside the new state-of-the-art facility. Other benefits include easy access to Metro transportation, free parking, valet parking at a nominal cost and a convenient location on the hospital campus with plenty of accommodations and eateries nearby. Being on an HCA Hospital campus also provides extra unparalleled safety.

With two locations, one in Chevy Chase, MD, and the new office in Reston, VA, Dr. Naderi and his team will be able to better serve both local and out-of-town patients. Dr. Naderi says that he’s always been focused on providing exceptional service for patients and ensures that their needs are put first. He emphasized, “We never double book or rush patients through an appointment. I want patients to be treated like my own family, with the same care, respect, and attention to detail I’d give them.”

Dr. Naderi and his fellow surgeons at The Naderi Center, Erica Anderson, MD, and Jessica Kulak, MD, form a unique team of cosmetic surgeons, each focusing on one particular area of plastic surgery. According to Dr. Naderi, this is intentional and he believes that “specialization matters.” He believes that this highly specialized form of care is the best way to minimize risks and to produce superior results for patients. Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass, a board-certified dermatologist, completes the ultra-specialized team of “beauty makers” at The Naderi Center who are looking for non-surgical skin treatment options.

Dr. Jessica Kulak is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who focuses on the face, neck, and eyelids. She’s been called an “aging face specialist,” as she is capable of rejuvenating the face with a variety of surgical and minimally invasive techniques. Facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery, and fat transfer are some of the surgeries she performs on a regular basis. Non-invasive procedures she offers include injectables, chemical peels, and laser treatments.

Dr. Erica Anderson is a board-certified plastic surgeon focused on plastic surgeries of the breasts, body, and butt. Dr. Anderson’s areas of expertise include breast augmentation, tummy tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), body lift surgeries, liposuction, and vaginal rejuvenation and breast reconstruction. Patients also rely on Dr. Anderson’s skill with minimally invasive injections for natural-looking volume and lift in the breasts and buttocks.

Founder of The Naderi Center, Dr. Shervin Naderi is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon known throughout the country for his skill in rhinoplasty and injectable treatments. Probably the only surgeons in the United States to focus on just one surgery, Dr. Naderi has international acclaim for the results he is able to produce for his patients from this challenging procedure.

The Naderi Center’s new Reston office is located at 1850 Town Center Parkway, Pavillion II, Suite 551, Reston, VA 20190. For more information, contact 703-481-0002 or visit http://www.nadericenter.com.

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Health: Mental Health

The Trevor Project and PUMA Partner to Support & Promote LGBTQ Inclusivity in Athletic Environments

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The Trevor Project


NEW YORK and BOSTON (PRWEB)

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, today announced global sports company PUMA will donate $1 million over three years to the organization. The donation will help the more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people estimated to seriously consider suicide annually in the United States, by supporting LGBTQ-inclusive environments in athletic facilities, as well as foster positive mental health outcomes for young LGBTQ athletes.

As part of PUMA’s $1 million donation, The Trevor Project will develop and provide comprehensive educational resources that focus on LGBTQ mental health and intersectional inclusivity in sports. The donation also will advocate for safe spaces that are supportive of gender identity and sexual orientation, and strengthen mental health outcomes for LGBTQ youth athletes.

“In our National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 71% of LGBTQ youth reported discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity—that discrimination extends into sports and athletics, and is one of the many reasons that LGBTQ young people in crisis reach out to The Trevor Project,” said Amit Paley, CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project. “We are grateful to PUMA for their partnership in raising awareness on the unique challenges that LGBTQ youth face in athletics and the correlating impact on their mental health, and for promoting The Trevor Project as an ongoing resource to young LGBTQ athletes across the country.”

In addition, PUMA will elevate The Trevor Project’s crisis services to its network of youth sports clubs, coaches, and sports professionals.

“At PUMA, we believe everyone who wants to play sports, can and should be a part of the game, which is why we are proud to support The Trevor Project and their efforts in the LGBTQ community,” said PUMA’s Global Director of Brand and Marketing Adam Petrick. “Together, over the next three years, we hope to create a lasting impact for LGBTQ young people and youth athletes whether it’s on the field or in the locker room.”

PUMA and The Trevor Project will also explore additional ways to collaborate and fundraise for the organization. For more information about The Trevor Project, visit http://www.thetrevorproject.org.

About The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, our trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 via chat http://www.TheTrevorProject.org/Help, or by texting START to 678678.

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Business: Insurance

11 NFP Retirement Plan Advisors Recognized on National Association of Plan Advisors 2020 List of Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40

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“We are thrilled to see such dedicated and deserving individuals recognized on this list,” said Nick Della Vedova, president of NFP’s Retirement division.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, is pleased to announce that 11 NFP advisors have been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) 2020 list of Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40. The list is compiled based on nominations provided by NAPA Broker-Dealer/RIA Firm Partners. Nominations are vetted by a panel of senior advisor industry experts and evaluated based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. The individuals named are widely regarded as future leaders within the retirement plan advisor industry.

The NFP advisors named to the NAPA list for 2020 are: Jared Benson, Michael Down, Jessica Espinoza, Matt Giovinazzo, Emily Hopkins, Kameron Jones, Kyle Olson, John Richards, Peter Rowley, Rick Sauerman, and Solomon Stewart.

“We are thrilled to see such dedicated and deserving individuals recognized on this list,” said Nick Della Vedova, president of NFP’s Retirement division. “Each represents NFP’s values of outstanding professionalism, service, and expertise, and are contributing tremendously to strengthening our foundation for success. I am also particularly proud that NFP has more advisors on the list than any other company.”

“People continue to drive NFP’s success and our impressive representation on NAPA’s list confirms that we have some talented individuals delivering retirement solutions that companies and their employees want and need,” said Doug Hammond, chairman and CEO of NFP. “We are excited about our success in the retirement space, and with this next generation of leaders, we’re in a great position to accelerate our growth.”

About NFP

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,600 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, and 8th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 13th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

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Business: Executives

The Bowdoin Group Wins ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing® Client and Diamond Awards

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Every year, we are honored and humbled to be recognized for our commitment to delivering excellence to each client and candidate.


WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)

The Bowdoin Group, an executive search firm with deep expertise in leadership search and strategic team expansions for growth-stage companies, announced today that they have again won both Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least five consecutive years.

ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates. On average, clients of winning firms are 3.3 times more likely to be completely satisfied and candidates who have been placed by winning firms are 1.7 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning firms. The Bowdoin Group received a Net Promoter® Score of 95% from candidates, almost 4 times the industry’s 2018 average of 24%, and an NPS® Score from clients of more than 32 times the industry’s average of -2% in 2019.

This is the second year in a row that The Bowdoin Group is receiving both ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards concurrently, and the seventh straight year winning ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award. With fewer than 2% of all executive search and recruiting firms in the U.S. and Canada earning the Best of Staffing Award, the firm continues to provide world-class services to both clients and candidates.

“Every year, we are honored and humbled to be recognized for our commitment to delivering excellence to each client and candidate. We are grateful for all the feedback we receive, and it continues to push us to deliver top-notch results,” said Dave Melville, CEO & Founder of The Bowdoin Group. “We pride ourselves on being both partners and advisors to our clients and candidates, preparing them to navigate increasingly complex searches. We are fueled by an exceptional team that delivers award-winning results year after year.”

“Now more than ever, it is important for staffing firms to deliver consistently remarkable experiences to the clients and talent they work with,” said ClearlyRated’s CEO Eric Gregg. “This year’s Best of Staffing winners have shown their commitment to exceptional service, committing to not only measuring satisfaction, but taking action on the feedback. I couldn’t be prouder to showcase these industry leaders alongside feedback from their actual clients and candidates on ClearlyRated.com and applaud them for their commitment to making improvements at their respective firms!”

About The Bowdoin Group

Founded in 1994, The Bowdoin Group is an award-winning executive search firm that specializes in leadership and strategic roles, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, and major hiring projects for a wide range of companies, from small firms building out their executive team to larger firms sourcing talent for rapid market expansion. With deep expertise in BioPharma, Digital Health, FinTech and Financial Services, and Software and Technology, Bowdoin is a national leader with the ability to source talent and service companies globally. The company’s service reputation has earned it a ranking in the top 2% of the recruiting industry for client satisfaction year after year. The Bowdoin Group is also active in supporting the local entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as several non-profit causes, including Life Science Cares, NEVCA, Hack.Diversity, and FinTech Sandbox. Learn more at https://www.bowdoingroup.com.

About ClearlyRated

Rooted in satisfaction research for professional service firms, ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter Score survey program to help professional service firms measure their service experience, build online reputation, and differentiate on service quality. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.

About Best of Staffing

ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com – an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms – based exclusively on validated client and talent ratings and testimonials.

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CSI Healthcare IT Ranks #1 in KLAS Go-Live Support Two Years in a Row

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“The KLAS Category Leader distinction is the product of our robust methodology, high quality resources, and client-focused approach,” said Kate Mays, CSI’s Healthcare IT Division President.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

CSI Healthcare IT, a division of The CSI Companies, has been ranked as the 2020 Category Leader in Go-Live Support in the 2020 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report by KLAS Research, a global leader in healthcare information technology and data insights.

For the second year in a row, CSI Healthcare IT ranked #1 in Go-Live Support in KLAS’ annual report. The KLAS Category Leader designation recognizes healthcare IT software and services vendors who have received outstanding evaluations from clients in their market segments.

Client feedback on customer loyalty, operations, product, relationship, and value are factored into the total KLAS category score. In 2020, CSI Healthcare IT earned a score of 96.2, surpassing its 95.5 score in 2019. The 2020 KLAS average score for Go-Live support is 92.4.

“The KLAS Category Leader distinction is the product of our robust methodology, high quality resources, and client-focused approach,” said Kate Mays, CSI’s Healthcare IT Division President. “We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to providing an unmatched go-live experience to our clients.”

Access the full 2020 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report here.

About CSI Healthcare IT

CSI Healthcare IT is a leading provider of healthcare IT services and a specialty staffing division of The CSI Companies. Led by Kate Mays, CSI Healthcare IT exclusively supports the healthcare IT sector with its consulting, full life cycle implementation, training, and go-live support services. Click here to learn more about CSI Healthcare IT.

About KLAS

KLAS is a data-driven company on a mission to improve the world’s healthcare by enabling provider and payer voices to be heard and counted. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals, KLAS collects insights on software, services and medical equipment to deliver reports, trending data and statistical overviews. KLAS data is accurate, honest and impartial. The research directly reflects the voice of healthcare professionals and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. To learn more about KLAS and the insights we provide, visit KLASresearch.com.

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