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Claims Data Supports Airrosti’s High Value Care


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“We’re able to validate our outcomes data with an employer group, a plan sponsor, or a payer, and demonstrate the value we can provide.” – John Thresher, Vice President of Strategy at Airrosti.

Blue Health Intelligence (BHI) published an article confirming Airrosti’s methods improve care efficiency, reduce total cost of care, and limit the utilization of high-cost imaging and surgeries for musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries.

Airrosti, a large healthcare provider group headquartered in San Antonio, Texas specializes in improving care delivery for MSK conditions. In an independent study using BHI claims data, Airrosti demonstrated a 44% reduction in total cost of care. Airrosti attributes this efficacy to their evidence-based approach and strict adherence to established clinical guidelines. The BHI data also showed a 76% reduction in high-tech radiological procedures and a 51% reduction in opioid prescription utilization.

The BHI study found that Airrosti patient episodes of care were 60% shorter than musculoskeletal patients managed elsewhere, demonstrating Airrosti’s ability to impact absenteeism for employer plans.

John Thresher, Vice President of Strategy at Airrosti, shared that insurance carriers, employers and population health groups are all looking for opportunities to reduce total cost of care and the BHI study helped Airrosti deliver value to all parties. “We’re able to validate our outcomes data with an employer group, a plan sponsor, or a payer, and demonstrate the value we can provide,” Thresher said.

Studying the BHI data also improved the clinical effectiveness of Airrosti’s approximately 250 providers. “It’s helped us resolve utilization management issues and referral management issues, among other things. Because we have the visibility, we’re able to implement some additional efficiencies to continuously drive down total cost of care,” said Thresher. This continuous effort has allowed Airrosti to reduce total episodic cost by 7% per year for the past three years.

More About Airrosti: Founded in 2004, Airrosti specializes in delivering high quality, outcome-based musculoskeletal care. Airrosti has providers throughout Texas, Washington, Ohio, and Virginia.

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IT Services Provider Ntiva Completes Acquisition of Equilibrium, Inc.


Ntiva, Inc., a leading provider of managed IT, cloud hosting, cyber security, unified communications and strategic IT consulting services, today announced the acquisition of Equilibrium IT Solutions, Inc. (Equilibrium), a Managed IT Services Provider based in Chicago, Illinois.

Founded in 2004, in Chicago, IL, Equilibrium serves businesses across the United States with managed IT services, IT professional services including highly specialized expertise in infrastructure, IT security, cloud solutions, disaster recovery, IT business planning, strategic advising, and Merger & Acquisition IT consulting.

“We’re pleased to welcome the Equilibrium team to the Ntiva family,” said Steven Freidkin, CEO of Ntiva. “Equilibrium brings a wealth of technical talent to the table and is a solid fit with our growth strategy, enhancing Ntiva’s capabilities in the mid-market and enterprise markets. With experience in assessing complex IT environments, designing technology solutions, project planning, budgeting, implementing, documenting, and supporting infrastructure, this addition will further strengthen our ability to help Ntiva’s current and future clients in the mid-market to achieve their technology goals.”

“From inception, we’ve been obsessed with providing our clients end-to-end integrated business solutions from early concept stages to implementation and beyond,” said Glen Hampton, who will be staying on with the company, leading the growth of the enterprise focused practice. “Our unique approach includes tailored co-managed IT service solutions to supplement the internal IT staff, as appropriate, that can help organizations reach business objectives at a faster rate, by filling in gaps and offering specialized knowledge. Together with Ntiva, we can now offer an affordable and compelling suite of enhanced services for businesses (including 7×24 help desk, SOC, SIEM, & incident response) who see partnering with a national technology partner as strategic to their growth in a competitive global marketplace.”

The addition of Equilibrium also builds on Ntiva’s Chicago-based acquisitions of HigherGround and 3Points in 2019, further solidifying Ntiva’s Midwest footprint and continuing to help our clients grow their business with advanced technology.

About Ntiva, Inc.

Ntiva is a leading IT services company that provides businesses across the U.S. with advanced technology expertise and support, including managed IT services, strategic IT consulting, cloud services, cyber-security and telecom solutions. Their team of world-class talent genuinely cares about the relationships they build and understands that response and precision are fundamental keys to a successful partnership. Ntiva’s ultimate objective is to help clients leverage their technology investments to improve business performance.

Media Contact:

Holly Dowden, holly.dowden@ntiva.com

VP of Marketing, Ntiva, Inc. 703 891 0131

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Isagenix Expands Product Lineup To Satisfy Snack, Energy Drink Cravings


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Whether we’re enhancing existing products or creating new ones, Isagenix is always exploring how to best support customers as they work toward their health and wellness goals. These latest offerings are just the first of many exciting releases for 2020. – Isagenix CEO Travis Ogden

Knowing it can be difficult for busy consumers to satisfy cravings, manage hunger, and stay energized while making healthy changes, Isagenix International has launched several offerings, including Snack Bites, a new 100-calorie snack that’s designed to tackle hunger between meals. The global health and wellness company has also expanded its BĒA™ Sparkling Energy Drink and plant-based Harvest Thins™ lines to include new flavors.

“Whether we’re enhancing existing products or creating new ones, Isagenix is always exploring how to best support customers as they work toward their health and wellness goals,” said Isagenix Chief Executive Officer Travis Ogden. “These latest offerings are just the first of many exciting releases for 2020.”

The company announced its new lineup at its New Year Kick Off 2020 event Jan. 24 in Phoenix.

Snack Bites: A Convenient, Delicious Way To Satisfy Hunger

Available in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, Peanut Butter Bliss Snack Bites were created to not only taste good but also to help satisfy hunger between meals. The individually wrapped cookie dough-style snacks can be eaten on the go anytime, including during an Isagenix Cleanse Day, a method of nutritionally supported intermittent fasting.

Each Snack Bites serving is 100 calories and has 5 grams of protein from fava beans and peanut butter as well as 4 grams of fiber.

While consumers can purchase Snack Bites directly from Isagenix, the company recommends ordering through independent distributors. In the United States and Puerto Rico, preferred customer pricing for a box of eight individually wrapped servings is US$23. In Canada, preferred customer pricing is CA$25.

BĒA Sparkling Energy Drink: A Refreshing New Flavor To Enjoy While Boosting Energy

Available in the United States and Puerto Rico, BĒA Sparkling Energy Drink now comes in Citrus Sunrise flavor. It also comes in the original Berry Bellini flavor, which debuted when BĒA launched in October. Whichever flavor consumers choose, the product will both energize and nourish the body. It has 125 milligrams of naturally sourced caffeine from green tea as well as raw nutrients and vitamins sourced from fruits and vegetables. The energy drink also features botanical antioxidants as well as adaptogens, such as ashwagandha, that can help fight stress.†

Each 12-ounce can of BĒA has 10 calories and less than 1 gram of sugar.

Preferred customer pricing in the United States and Puerto Rico is US$39.99 for a 12-pack. Five percent of all profits from BĒA will help the ISA Foundation — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by Isagenix — provide healthy nutrition and support to underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters.

Plant-Based Harvest Thins: A Savory New Flavor for Satisfying Cravings

Available in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, plant-based Harvest Thins now come in Garlic & Herb flavor. The product also comes in the original Thai Sweet Chili flavor, which debuted when Harvest Thins launched in April 2018. The protein snack helps satisfy cravings and allows consumers to include more plant-based foods in their diet.

Each bag of Harvest Thins has 100 calories and 11 grams of high-quality pea protein.

In the United States and Puerto Rico, preferred customer pricing for a box of 10 bags is US$24. In Canada, preferred customer pricing is CA$26.

Preferred Customer Update: Membership Fee Eliminated

In addition to debuting new product offerings at New Year Kick Off, Isagenix eliminated the membership fee that had been required to obtain the best pricing, known as preferred customer pricing. The change went into effect Jan. 24 in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.


  • New preferred customers who create an account automatically receive 25% off retail price.
  • Existing customers were automatically upgraded to preferred customer status and moved from a 10% discount to a 25% discount.
  • Existing preferred customers no longer need to pay an annual membership fee to access the 25% discount.

To learn more about Isagenix, visit the Newsroom, like the company on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram.

†This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Isagenix International

Established in 2002, Isagenix provides systems for weight loss, performance, vitality and well-being, personal care and beauty, and financial wellness. With half a million customers worldwide and more than 100 products, packs, and systems globally, the company is committed to supporting healthy change in its customers’ and independent distributors’ lives. Isagenix shares its products and solutions through a network of independent distributors in 14 markets: the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and South Korea. Isagenix is a privately owned company with headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit Isagenix.com.

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New Study on a Dental Conundrum Further Highlights the Importance of Good Habits, says Elegant Dentistry


Going to the dentist regularly can give you something to smile about.

Treatments for severe cases of an ailment is almost always more painful, costly, and time-consuming than they would have been had they been caught early.

A December 16 article on Healthline tackles the question of whether it is better to brush or floss first when practicing dental hygiene. The article states that, by flossing first, individuals are dislodging particles stuck between teeth that are soon swept away by brushing action. This also allows fluoride toothpaste to access areas in between teeth that might have been previously inaccessible. Marina del Rey based dental center Elegant Dentistry says that, regardless of which order patients are brushing and flossing in, the important thing is sticking to a positive dental routine, which includes brushing at least twice a day, flossing, using a mouth rinse, as well as regularly visiting their dentist for checkups.

Elegant Dentistry notes that patients who are concerned about proper dental hygiene techniques and products should simply ask their dentist. The dental center adds that it can be dangerous to rely solely on information gathered from the internet as it can be difficult to determine the difference between a fad, blatantly false information, and the facts—in truth, even the facts can be misleading or misinterpreted without a professional that can put said information into context. As such, the dental center adds that while patients probably do not need to feel skeptical about everything they hear, confirming new dental information with a professional dentist is the safest bet to avoid engaging in activities that actually end up causing more harm than good.

Elegant Dentistry says that on the other hand, there are already plenty of tried-and-true dental habits that patients should be undertaking. The dental center says that patients should brush their teeth for around two minutes in the morning and before going to bed, carefully flossing each gap in between teeth, and rinsing with a mouth wash. Above all else, the center continues, patients should not skip their general dentistry checkups. Elegant Dentistry notes that it is quite common for severe dental maladies to fly under the radar until it is too late to stop them from forming. Moreover, the clinic adds that treatments for severe cases of an ailment are almost always more painful, costly, and time-consuming than they would have been had they been caught early. Elegant Dentistry adds that, fortunately, most dental maladies are highly treatable so patients still have excellent options in most cases if they find themselves paying the price for less-than-ideal oral hygiene.

For more information on Elegant Dentistry and their services, including both cosmetic and restorative dentistry, readers can visit the dental center’s website at https://www.elegantdentistry.net or call (310) 881-8656.

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Eze Castle Integration Names Technology Leader & AITEC Vice Chairman John Brennan as Chief Strategy Officer


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John Brennan, Eze Castle Integration, Chief Strategy Officer

Over the past two decades, Eze Castle Integration has been an industry leader with first to market solutions and a focus on customer success. I look forward to helping the company execute on its vision and believe Eze Castle is uniquely positioned to deliver even greater value to its clients.

Eze Castle Integration, a global managed service provider to the financial sector, today announced that John Brennan has joined as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Brennan will oversee the strategic evolution of Eze Castle’s solutions and identify new growth opportunities.

Brennan is a recognized technology leader and visionary who has served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at multiple highly respected hedge fund and alternative investment firms. Most recently he served as CTO at Highfields Capital, a value-oriented investment management firm in Boston. Previously Brennan held CTO roles at Dawson-Samberg Capital Management, Andor Capital Management and Pequot Capital. He is also a founding member and vice-chairman of AITEC, an influential alternative investments peer community trusted by firms across the globe.

“John’s wealth of experience intersects directly with Eze Castle Integration’s future. At Eze Castle, our vision is to be a trusted advisor to clients around the globe, delivering innovative technology solutions that transform their businesses. John’s professional history, deep industry insights and unique understanding of Eze Castle Integration are incredible assets as we execute against this vision,” said John Cahaly, Chief Executive Officer at Eze Castle Integration.

John Brennan said, “The race to embrace new technologies from cloud and cyber to applications and digital transformation has created a significant opportunity for innovative companies like Eze Castle Integration. Over the past two decades, Eze Castle Integration has been an industry leader with first to market solutions and a focus on customer success. I look forward to helping the company execute on its vision and believe Eze Castle Integration is uniquely positioned to deliver even greater value to its clients.”

About Eze Castle Integration

Eze Castle Integration is a global managed service provider delivering complete cloud solutions, IT services and cybersecurity to the investment industry. The company’s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Public and Private Cloud Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Voice Solutions, Project and Technology Management, Archiving, Storage and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford. Learn more at http://www.eci.com.

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New Software Release Makes It Data Privacy Day Every Day


To Track or Not to Track: Key Practices

Email marketing gets results. It also requires compliance with data privacy and protection regulations like the EU GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act. To help organizations, today L-Soft released the newest version of LISTSERV® Maestro, the only email marketing software enabling personal tracking with consent from subscribers.

In the spirit of Data Privacy Day, here are some tips for responsible email tracking:

1.    Track your communications to learn and improve

2.    Track anonymously for compliance and trust

3.    Track with explicit prior consent, if using personal tracking

4.    Turn off tracking when it’s not necessary

Today’s new version, LISTSERV Maestro 9.0, features a redesigned user interface with improved navigation and workflow. It is available as on-premises email marketing software or as a hosted cloud service, ListPlex Maestro. Highlights of the new version include:

  •     New user interface, navigation menu, 7-step workflow
  •     Improved subscriber list and profile field creation
  •     Responsive subscription pages that automatically adapt to changes in settings

See how LISTSERV Maestro 9.0 can help your organization:

http://www.lsoft.com/products/maestro_90.asp

View demo:

http://www.lsoft.com/products/maestro_demo.asp

Contact L-Soft for a free evaluation license:

http://www.lsoft.com/contact/econtact.asp?id=sales

About L-Soft

As a communication software and service provider, L-Soft’s mission is to provide LISTSERV email technology to serve the group communication needs of all types of organizations. Government agencies, educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations worldwide count on L-Soft’s solutions for dedicated communication channels, reliable information distribution and flexible opportunities for knowledge exchange. Our solutions have been helping people connect, communicate and collaborate since 1986.

L-Soft Media Contacts

Want to get in touch? Send your inquiry here:

http://www.lsoft.com/contact/econtact.asp?id=pressinfo

Susan Brown Faghani, +1-301-789-9292 (EST)

Outi Tuomaala,+46-8-50709911 (CET)

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Cuppa Cordless LED Touch Lamp Lights-up Kickstarter — Raising over $75,000, 15-Times its Initial Crowdfunding Goal


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While there are other LED touch lamps on the market today, most of them come with either long cords that make your desktop messy or short ones that limit the lamp’s use to specific areas…or they can’t be used at all if there isn’t a socket nearby…Cuppa solves all these problems.

Cuppa, the world’s first LED lamp that integrates full-body touch control technology with cordless design, is lighting-up Kickstarter– raising more than $75,000 and counting — with about two weeks remaining in the campaign.

“We’re extremely pleased that our supporters on Kickstarter have pushed presales of the Cuppa more than 15 times above our initial campaign goal,” said Cuppa Founder Kevin Smith. “We believe these customers are attracted to the portability, simplicity, functionality and reliability in the design of Cuppa.”

Cuppa is a smart lamp that works without WIFI, Bluetooth, APPs, a smart phone or a remote controller. Inspired by the shape and size of a coffee cup, Cuppa features patent pending 360-degree ‘Any Touch’ technology that allows it to be turned on with a touch anywhere on its base. Being cordless and lightweight makes it extremely portable – and its available in three colors so it looks great with all furniture styles and home and office décor.

“While there are other LED touch lamps on the market today, most of them come with either long cords that make your desktop messy or short ones that limit the lamp’s use to specific areas…or they can’t be used at all if there isn’t a socket nearby,” Smith said. “Cuppa solves all these problems…and allows you to say goodbye to that messy desk for good.”

Cuppa, which is available at an early-bird price of $99 during crowdfunding, has the following features:


  • Cordless
  • Offers 360-degree ‘Any Touch,’ allowing it to be turned on and off from any part of its base
  • LED Bulbs, saving up to 80 percent in energy use and easy on the eyes
  • Features ‘Stepless Dimming’
  • Waterproof
  • Flame – Resistant
  • Eliminates the risk of electrical shock
  • Weighs about two pounds, making it easy to move and difficult to topple

Cuppa is also equipped with a memory mode, that allows it to be returned to its previous brightness level. Both the memory mode and stepless dimming make it easy for users to customize Cuppa to their favorite light level.

The portable light also features Type C ‘fast charging,’ which means it can provide light for as long as 12 hours with a full charge (2.5 hours) – and can last for two hours with only 10 minutes of charging. Cuppa can also be charged with a power bank, which makes it the perfect back up lamp in case of an electrical black out.

For more information, or to pre-purchase Cuppa at a crowdfunding discount, visit the Cuppa Campaign Page on Kickstarter.

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b-glowing.com Shares Their Favorite Beauty Products to Kick-Start Your New Year


b-glowing shares favorite beauty products to start off 2020

b-glowing shares favorite beauty products to start off 2020!

Beauty retailer b-glowing.com has published a post on their popular blog The Glow featuring a list of beauty products to help motivate you to achieve your New Year’s resolutions while looking and feeling beautiful. The blog post, entitled “Beauty Products to Kick-Start Your New Year,” features versatile skincare and beauty solutions from best-selling brands like Kosas Cosmetics, Oribe, Slip, FOREO, and more. The motivational blog post includes tips for feeling fresh at the gym, ways to revitalize and replenish skin, as well as state-of-the-art tools and skincare devices to revamp your beauty routine. The post also offers tips for wellness and mindfulness with offerings from marine collagen supplement brand Girl and the Sea, and essential oil purveyor Uma Oils.

The Glow by b-glowing

Beauty Products to Kick-Start Your New Year

https://www.b-glowing.com/blog/beauty-products-to-kick-start-your-new-year/

About b-glowing.com: Curating Beauty Since 2004. Now in its 15th year, b-glowing.com features more than 150 brands and has been recognized industry wide for its extraordinary collection of hard-to-find niche beauty products alongside some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands. The company’s success is due in part to Lisa King’s discriminating buying taste and ability to discover progressive brands for her loyal customers. The b-glowing.com shopping experience includes large product images, easy search and navigation, a knowledgeable Beauty Concierge, personalized recommendations by skin type, brand exclusives, worldwide shipping, free domestic shipping on orders $75+, hassle-free returns, and three free luxury samples with each order.

For additional information, please visit b-glowing.com or follow b-glowing.com on Instagram @bglowing + Facebook.

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Capio Promotes Dan Kutchel to Chief Sales Officer


Today Capio® announced the promotion of Dan Kutchel to the role of Chief Sales Officer. Dan joined Capio in January 2018, serving as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales. In this new role, he will continue to oversee sales, client account management, and provider marketing efforts, while adding a number of additional responsibilities to support Capio’s rapid growth.

“We are so excited to announce this well-deserved promotion. During his two-year tenure serving as our Senior Vice President of Sales, Dan’s efforts and leadership have been instrumental in achieving Capio’s unprecedented sales growth.” states Mark Detrick, Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continuing our successful efforts to build strong, lasting relationships and delivering patient-focused results to our provider partners.”

“Dan has assembled an industry-leading sales and marketing organization”, notes Steve Wright, Capio’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Capio will continue to invest the necessary resources to support our business development team in order to keep up with market demand for our products and services”.

About Capio

Capio assists healthcare providers and physician organizations increase cashflow, while also lowering their bad debt expense. To date, Capio has acquired and provided consumer services to over $30B in patient accounts receivable, via partnerships alongside more than 450 provider clients across the United States. To learn more about Capio, please visit https://capiopfw.com.

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The Institutes Acquire Insurance Thought Leadership Assets


“These unique platforms support our goal of advancing knowledge and connections with those interested in risk management and insurance,” said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes.

The Institutes, the leading risk management and insurance knowledge provider, today announced it has acquired the Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL) brand and online publishing assets, including InsuranceThought Leadership.com and the weekly Six Things e-newsletter, from Insurance Thought Leadership, Inc.

“These unique platforms support our goal of advancing knowledge and connections with those interested in risk management and insurance,” said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes. “The ITL assets accelerate our global knowledge leadership role in risk management and insurance, especially in the rapidly growing insurtech space.”

InsuranceThoughtLeadership.com and Six Things enable growth through innovation by helping subscribers understand drivers transforming the insurance industry. They also create connections that lead to innovation and strategic advantage.

ITL regularly publishes thought leadership on insurance innovation and emerging technology, curating the best ideas from the brightest minds on both its website and via its widely read weekly email newsletter. Paul Carroll will continue to serve as editor-in-chief of ITL and Six Things.

“ITL.com has been a leader in identifying new opportunities and changing behavior in insurance and will be in good hands with The Institutes,” said Wayne Allen, CEO of Insurance Thought Leadership, Inc. “Following the sale, we will focus on providing insurance innovation consulting and research services through IE Advisory and Innovator’s Edge.”

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About The Institutes | Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group

The Institutes, the leading provider of risk management and insurance knowledge solutions, offer professional designations, including the CPCU® program. In addition, The Institutes provide introductory, foundational, and leadership programs; online and continuing education courses; events and conferences; online and print news platforms; assessment tools; and research reports.

CPCU is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved.

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