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Business: Insurance

AssuredPartners Acquires Lundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc.

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“We feel that Lundstrom Insurance Agency is a great partner for us within a great region,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley.


LAKE MARY, Fla. (PRWEB)

AssuredPartners, Inc. is delighted to announce the acquisition of Lundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc. located in Elgin, IL. The agency currently reports $7.3 million in annualized revenues.

“Since the 1950s, Lundstrom Insurance Agency has operated on the philosophy of ‘The best interests of our clients are our best interests’,” stated Brett Lundstrom. “This ideal guides our team and by joining AssuredPartners, we will continue to operate with the shared goal of exceeding client expectations.”

“AssuredPartners develops customized solutions tailored for each company’s needs and priorities and we feel that this is a great fit as we expand in the Illinois marketplace,” said AssuredPartners Regional President Todd Stocksdale. “We are pleased to have the clients and team members of Lundstrom Insurance Agency join AssuredPartners.”

“We feel that Lundstrom Insurance Agency is a great partner for us within a great region,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley. “We look forward to working with their team and would like to welcome the staff and clientele of Lundstrom Insurance Agency to AssuredPartners.”

For more information on Lundstrom Insurance Agency Inc., please visit: http://www.lundstrominsurance.com.

ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC

Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and led by Jim Henderson and Tom Riley, AssuredPartners, Inc. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in London. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.4 billion in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with over 170 offices in 30 states and London. For more information, please contact Dean Curtis, CFO, at 407.708.0031 or dean.curtis@assuredpartners.com, or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.

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Business: Executives

$3.2 Million Dollar Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Equipment Package is scheduled for Auction on Thursday, February 27

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The auction is a great opportunity for a buyer looking to increase their energy efficiency and get like new equipment at a fraction of it’s original cost


MASON CITY, Iowa (PRWEB)

Maas Companies of Rochester, MN will auction the surplus $3.2 Million Dollar 8 MW Cogen (Steam) Turbine Power Plant Equipment via Sealed Bid Auction next month. Maas Companies specializes in the liquidation of specialized and renewable fuel/power assets for private companies, courts, banks and lenders nationwide. The deadline to submit a bid is Thursday, February 27 at 4:00pm.

The $3.2 Million Dollar Heat and Power Generation Plant is located within the Golden Grain Energy facility in Mason City, Iowa. Due to termination of a lease and subsequent property abandonment, the equipment is now surplus and will be sold by GGE. The equipment will be sold as a package to be relocated. Construction began in 2016 and was completed in 2018. The independent combined heat and power facility used natural gas to produce electricity via a 4.25 MW remanufactured Solar/CAT Turbine and 24,000 PPH of 150 PSI process steam via a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and rebuilt 800hp boiler. The renewable energy company sold steam for ethanol production and sold surplus power was to be sold back to the grid via an interconnect with a local utility company.

Tyler Maas, director of sales and marketing for Maas Companies, states, “I am excited to market this combined heat and power (CHP) equipment package via auction. 2020 marks our 100th year in the auction business and over the last 40 years we have been involved in the marketing of more and more renewable fuel, biomass and cogeneration projects like this. The auction is a great opportunity for a buyer looking to increase their energy efficiency and get like new equipment at a fraction of it’s original cost.”

Bidders interested in the plant should contact the auction company to receive access to all the due diligence documents prior to submitting a sealed bid. If bidders don’t want to wait for the auction, they are encouraged to submit their highest best offers now.

Potential buyers are required to schedule an inspection of the equipment during the below noted times or other times by appointment:

Wednesday, February 12 10 AM – 2 PM

Wednesday, February 26 10 AM – 2 PM

Details of the sale are available at the auction website, http://www.powerplantauction.com or by contacting the auction company directly at 507-285-1444.

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Health

New Published Study Documents Double The Expected Reduction In C.Diff

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Dr. Edmond Hooker

This study demonstrates the ability of the Soteria Bed Barrier protocol to help reduce infection rates in the acute care setting.


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

A new study completed by Xavier University researchers and Bon Secours Mercy Health Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) achieved a 59 percent decrease in hospital onset CDI. This is double the recent nationwide CDI reduction goal established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The retrospective pre-post [study recently published in The Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research,* evaluated the impact of two interventions implemented together; a launderable bed barrier for hospital beds (Soteria® Bed Barrier, Trinity Guardion, Batesville IN) designed to improve mattress disinfection, and an antibiotic stewardship program based on guidelines from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

“The excellent results of this study were not entirely unexpected,” said Dr. Edmond A. Hooker, the study’s lead author and professor in the Department of Health Services Administration at Xavier University. “We published results in 2015 proving the effectiveness of this bed barrier in helping reduce C. diff in long-term care settings**, so we expected a significant CDI reduction. This study demonstrates the ability of the Soteria Bed Barrier protocol to help reduce infection rates in the acute care setting as well.”

*Use of a Launderable Bed Barrier and Antibiotic Stewardship to Decrease Hospital Onset Clostridioides difficile Infections in an Acute Care Hospital: A Retrospective Pre-Post Case [Study. Edmond A. Hooker (Xavier University and U. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio), Peter J. Mallow (Xavier University), Christine McKinney (Our Lady of Bellefonte), Martin L. Gnoni (Our Lady of Bellefonte), Francisco Fernandez Gonzales (Our Lady of Bellefonte); Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, 2019.

**Decreasing Clostridium difficile health care-associated infections through use of a launderable mattress cover. Edmond A. Hooker MD, DrPH, Mark Bochan MD, PhD , Troy T. Reiff BS, RN, Catherine Blackwell RN, BSN, CWOCN , Kevin W. Webb CHSP/CHCM , Kimberly W. Hart, MA. AJIC, October 2015; https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(15)00753-1/fulltext .

Xavier University

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Catholic Jesuit tradition. Founded in 1831, it is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks it No.6 among master’s-level universities in the Midwest and The Princeton Review names it as one of the “Best 377 Colleges in America.”

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. OLBH provides compassionate medical care to thousands of residents in the Tri-State area through a network of primary and specialty care practices, ambulatory care sites and the hospital, a 214-bed facility located in Russell, Kentucky. Consistent with its commitment to serve each patient with dignity, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. The mission of OLBH is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information visit BonSecours.com.

Trinity Guardion

Founded in 2010 and based in Batesville, IN, Trinity Guardion manufactures the Soteria™ Bed Barrier, the only launderable microbarrier cover for hospital beds and bed decks that is specifically engineered to block and eliminate pathogenic bacteria such as Clostridium difficile. The mattress and bed deck microbarrier with its simple disinfection protocol helps protect new patients from the bioburden of previous bed occupants, preserve the integrity of mattresses and support technologies, and defend hospital reputations by reducing bed contamination and related infection risk.

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Science: Biology

New Investments Boost Colorado’s Life Sciences Community

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The goal is to engage CBSA members and those from the healthcare and life sciences communities to invest in their own areas of expertise with a group of like-minded people along with the experienced venture capital process that Rockies Venture Club brings to the table.


DENVER (PRWEB)

The Rockies Venture Club and Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announced a partnership to mobilize Colorado’s capital resources to support early-stage bioscience companies in the state.

“Colorado has a world-class life sciences startup ecosystem, but early-stage startups have struggled to find the funding they need to innovate and grow. This program will mobilize capital within the state as well as through partnerships with investors throughout the U.S.” said Peter Adams, Executive Director of the Rockies Venture Club. “There are over 65,000 accredited investors in the state and fewer than 1,000 of them are active angel investors. Our goal is to engage more of these investors through programs that teach angel investing and venture capital so that investors can achieve above market rate returns on a tax-free basis while creating jobs and innovation in the life sciences sector state-wide.”

“Colorado will remain among the leading states in the country in areas such as job creation, gross domestic product growth, and housing-price increases,” said Brian Lewandowski, associate director of the Leeds business research division. “And much of its growth will continue to come in high-paying fields such as research and development, engineering and bioscience — areas that lead to the creation of products made and sold by other sectors that help to sustain jobs there and generate economic activity.”

Colorado’s economic development agency, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is providing a grant to RVC supporting the creation of an early stage angel/VC investing group to focus exclusively on life sciences investments which could include investments in companies that develop drugs, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health software. OEDIT also provides investor tax incentives through its Advanced Industries Tax Credit to the group to help reduce the risk of investing in early-stage companies. The goal is to engage CBSA members and those from the healthcare and life sciences communities to invest in their own areas of expertise with a group of like-minded people along with the experienced venture capital process that Rockies Venture Club brings to the table.

“Attracting capital to Colorado life sciences companies and promoting growth at all stages of commercialization are top priorities for Colorado BioScience Association,” said, Jennifer Jones Paton, CBSA President and CEO. “We’re pleased to partner with Rockies Venture Club to create new investor pools and connect those investors to promising companies and organizations working on concepts for life-saving treatments, cures and solutions.”

Individuals interested in learning more about investing in Colorado’s life sciences startup ecosystem are invited to join an information briefing prior to the 8th Annual RVC/CBSA Colorado Life Sciences Night on Tuesday, February 11th at 4:00 PM at the Commons on Champa. For registration and information, visit https://rockiesventureclub.wildapricot.org/event-3670971.

About the Rockies Venture Club: Rockies Venture Club (RVC) is the longest-running and one of the largest Angel Groups in the U.S., founded in 1985, whose mission is to advance economic development by actively connecting the most promising entrepreneurial companies with Angel investors, venture capitalists, and other community members. Every year the Rockies Venture Club invests in about 25 companies and offers over 140 educational programs, mastermind groups, Angel investment forums, accelerators and two major conferences for both investors and entrepreneurs.

About Colorado BioScience Association: Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) creates co-opportunity for the Colorado life sciences community. CBSA champions a collaborative life sciences ecosystem and advocates for a supportive business climate. From concept to commercialization, member companies and organizations drive global health innovations, products and services that improve and save lives. The association leads Capital and Growth, Education and Networking, Policy and Advocacy, and Workforce Cultivation to make its members stronger, together. Learn more: cobioscience.com [cobioscience.com __title__ cobioscience.com]

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Technology: Electronics

Waveband Communications Expands Product Line with BK Technologies Accessories

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ELDERSBURG, Md. (PRWEB)

Waveband Communications has expanded its vast product line with two-way radio accessories compatible with BK Technologies radios. The expansion has been widely sought after as their mission critical customers have demanded Waveband to manufacture accessories that are compatible with the BK KNG series radio.

“We value our customers input and make it our priority to meet their demands to deliver the products they desire” Said Ray Hohman, Senior Manager of Product Development at Waveband Communications.

According to Waveband Communications, public service industries across the world use the KNG series radios to communicate and improve overall daily operations. These current users include but are not limited to TSA, the Department of Forestry, and fire departments including Cal Fire. The KNG series includes KNG-P150, KNG-P400, KNG-P800 that are available in all frequency’s bands such as VHF, UHF, and 700/800Mhz.

Waveband Communications offers accessories that are comparable to BK Technologies OEM products at a reduced cost. The company understands that the Government is under tight budget restraints so providing accessories at a lower cost helps agencies save money.

“This expansion allows us to bring even more accessories to others who use a KNG series radio every day,” says Nick Hohman, Vice President of Waveband Communications. “We’re always pleased to serve our communication professionals with advanced accessories no matter what radio they may be using.”

The new expansion brings two-way radio accessories including, OEM compatible speaker microphones, batteries, chargers, surveillance kits, and more, to their product line. The provided accessories include many features that can withstand any environment. Waveband manufactured accessories for KNG series include many features and benefits including,

  • Batteries with 3600 mah to offer a longer talk time between charges.

  • Speaker microphones that include an IP67 waterproof rating against dust and water. The mics are background noise cancelling to allow for seamless communication in loud environments.

  • Surveillance Kits that are manufactured with rugged Kevlar re-enforced cable and provide high quality Knowles microphones.

  • Antennas that are available in stubby or standard whip size and provide the longest range.


BK Technologies is an American manufacturer of two-way radio communication for over 70 years based out of Melbourne, Florida. They continue to serve the military, first responders, and public safety officials around the world with portable radios that perform in some of the most challenging environments. They continue to manufacture new radios with unsurpassed reliability to public safety and government professionals.

Waveband Communications for the past 20 years has been an industry leader in proving durable two-way radio accessories for major radio brands including Motorola, Harris, Kenwood, Icom and more. They continue to manufacture reliable high-quality accessories to government officials and critical communication professionals. Waveband is a long time GSA approved vendor (#GS35F228BA) delivering accessories to Government organizations that streamline the acquisition process. Waveband can be contacted through its website at http://www.wvbandcoms.com or by calling 1-800-806-1076.

For further questions about the expansion or information regarding this press release please contact Taylor Thomas at tthomas@wvbandcoms.com

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health and fitness

SweetLeaf® Teams Up with Celebrity Fitness Expert Jorge Cruise Educating Consumers on Healthy Eating Habits

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“SweetLeaf products fit perfectly into my winning Cruise Control plan of including a plant-based sweetener with zero calories/carbs, no sugar, and delicious taste into your diet.”


GILBERT, Ariz. (PRWEB)

SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener, the world’s most trusted stevia brand™, is teaming up with celebrity fitness expert and best-selling nutrition author Jorge Cruise to educate consumers on losing weight through better diets with low to no sugars and intermittent fasting.

“I’m an enthusiastic advocate of intermittent fasting, that is fat burning and boosting your energy, and for reducing added sugars in the diet and replacing them with healthier alternatives,” said Cruise. “SweetLeaf products fit perfectly into my winning Cruise Control plan of including a plant-based sweetener with zero calories/carbs, no sugar, and delicious taste into your diet. I just had to reach out to the owner of SweetLeaf for a partnership. What a great match!”

“Jorge Cruise knows the importance of managing dietary sugars,” said Carol May, CEO of Wisdom Natural Brands, maker of SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener. “We’re happy to partner with Jorge to give Americans the knowledge they need to make wiser food and beverage choices, which will lead to a healthier, longer lifestyle.”

Cruise will write blogs featuring SweetLeaf products, give VIP gift boxes with SweetLeaf products to celebrities, feature SweetLeaf products in his “Ask Jorge” streaming series, post on social media about SweetLeaf and appear in SweetLeaf ads. Jorge Cruise will make a special appearance at the SweetLeaf booth in March at Natural Products Expo West 2020 in Anaheim, Calif.

Cruise’s 30-plus titles have sold more than 8 million copies. After writing the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book “The 100,” Cruise shifted his focus to the dangers of sugar calories. Cruise believes the rise of insulin levels from consuming sugars and carbohydrates contributes to belly fat.

Cruise has worked with many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Mario Lopez, Katie Couric, Bethenny Frankel, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson Cooper, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus and Steve Harvey. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Good Morning America,” the “Today” show, “Dateline NBC,” “The View,” “The Tyra Banks Show,” Steve Harvey’s talk show and “Dr. Oz.”

For more information about SweetLeaf, visit http://www.SweetLeaf.com. For interviews with company leadership, please contact the name listed at the bottom of the release.

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About WISDOM NATURAL BRANDS®

Wisdom Natural Brands®, based in Gilbert, Ariz., has been the leading stevia expert and industry pioneer with its plant-based SweetLeaf® Stevia Sweetener brand for more than 35 years. SweetLeaf is the only stevia brand winning 36 awards for taste and innovation. SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener has zero calories, no sugars, a non-glycemic response, and no artificial ingredients. New Better than Sugar! powdered and granular, natural and organic, bakes, browns, and measures cup-for-cup like sugar—without any of the calories or carbs. SweetLeaf® Stevia Sugar-Free Syrup, in three popular flavors, brings the incredible sweetness of stevia and monk fruit, with only 70 calories per serving. Wisdom introduced herbal blends made from Yerba Maté through its Wisdom of the Ancients® brand, one of the most respected herbal lines in the natural industry. Wisdom of the Ancients herbal blends are available in bags and loose leaves and come in a variety of beneficial flavors. SweetLeaf and Wisdom of the Ancients products are available at health food stores, natural groceries, supermarkets, and online retailers.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Barbara McFadden    

McFadden/Gavender

O: (520) 882-6262

M: (520) 990-6040

barbara@mcfaddengavender.com

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SweetLeaf.com

WisdomNaturalBrands.com

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Industry: Healthcare

A+ Dental in Roseville, CA to Host a Free Dental Clinic

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A+ Dental Team


ROSEVILLE, Calif. (PRWEB)

In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, A+ Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, underinsured individuals at its Roseville, California office on February 29th.

Dental services provided include same-day procedures such as exams and x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. All patients at the Roseville Day of Giving will be offered a one-year complimentary subscription to A+ Dental’s Basic Plan. This dental plan will allow individuals to receive further treatment at a discounted rate, thus promoting ongoing oral health care. For more information, please visit the A+ Dental website.

About A+ Dental

A+ Dental Care is a rapidly growing group dental practice owned and operated by Herman Dental Corporation and affiliated with the dental support organization, Smile Brands, Inc. Since 1975, A+ Dental has been delivering quality care to Northern California residents. With five convenient locations, A+ Dental Care provides comprehensive general and specialty care to patients in the greater Sacramento area including the communities of Roseville, Lincoln, Rocklin and Folsom. Their mission is to create long-term patient relationships by making dental visits convenient, affordable and stress-free. A+ relies on Smile Brands to provide world-class business support services so they can focus on delivering highly personalized patient care. Learn more at http://www.aplusdentalcaregroup.com/

About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 26,000 smiles and $19 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.

Contacts:

A+ Dental                    

Jody Martin    

PR@smilebrands.com                            

714.427.1299                    

Smiles for Everyone Foundation

Crystal Strait

crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org

714.824.5037

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Health: Mental Health

Free Event for Moms of Children With Autism by Therapy and Beyond

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Mom's Mingle

Mom’s Mingles

“Mingling with other moms in a safe and motivating environment leaves a lasting impression on our Autism moms & allows them to continue being the best mothers that they can be. It’s a great feeling when we can get together to be free, glammed up, win prizes, & network.” – Autism Moms Are Beautiful


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Each year Therapy and Beyond, a leading ABA provider across Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado, partners with local organizations to host Mom’s Mingles that are designed for 100+ moms of children with autism. This event allows moms to mingle with others in their community on the same journey, and ultimately, enjoy a night of carefree fun. The highly anticipated 3rd annual North Houston Mom’s Mingle will be held March 23rd, 2020 in North Houston. Registration fills fast and will be open on Friday, February 21st, 2020.

About the Mom’s Mingles

According to the CDC, about 1 in 59 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Because parents play a pivotal role in a child’s treatment, they can often find themselves feeling isolated and lost. The Mom’s Mingles aim to share resources, connect mothers with their local communities, and give moms a night to let their hair down. This year, Therapy and Beyond has partnered with Autism Moms Are Beautiful for moms to indulge in free food, drinks, raffle prizes, Mardi Gras themed games and most importantly, the chance to create new and long lasting friends and support.

Details about the North Houston Mom’s Mingle and other free upcoming events are available on Therapy and Beyond’s event page.

“Autism moms are beautiful and they rock! Mingling with other moms in a safe and motivating environment leaves a lasting impression on our Autism moms and allows them to continue being the best mothers that they can be. It is a great feeling when we can get together to be free, glammed up, as well as win prizes, dance the night away and network. It leaves us feeling excited and motivated!” – Autism Moms Are Beautiful

In 2013, founder of Therapy and Beyond, Dr. Crone wanted to create a community giveback that didn’t focus on a workshop or learning a new skill, but would simply give moms the opportunity to bond and have an amazing night out. In turn, the Mom’s Mingle event was born in Dallas, Texas and since has been so successful that Therapy and Beyond began to establish annual Mom’s Mingles in other cities such as Denver, Oklahoma City, and Houston.

About Therapy and Beyond

Therapy and Beyond was founded in 2006 on the principle that there is hope for every child. Today, they provide 1:1 individualized ABA therapy for individuals on the autism spectrum in Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most commonly prescribed treatment for children on the spectrum, and focuses on expanding functional communication skills, executive functioning skills, and advancing each child’s independence. In addition to helping individuals on the spectrum through ABA, one of Therapy and Beyond’s goals is to find ways to give back to the autism community as a whole, through free events like the Mom’s Mingles and much more.

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Business: Insurance

What Does a Better Health Care System Look Like?

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a bold call to action, challenging the U.S. to implement a systematic reform of the health care system. Recently, practicing internist and President of the ACP, Robert M. McLean, MD, MACP and Robert B. Doherty, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at ACP, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss how the U.S. can fix its ailing health care system.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Yjiu3AQe2ls

In short, ACP believes that American health care costs too much, leaves too many behind without affordable coverage, doesn’t incentivize patient interests, undervalues primary care, and creates barriers to care for vulnerable individuals.

In a series of interconnected and comprehensive policy papers ACP address issues related to coverage and cost of care, health care payment and delivery systems, and barriers to care and social determinants of health.

ACP’s recommendations include transitioning to a system that achieves universal coverage through two potential approaches: a single payer financing system or a publicly-financed coverage option with regulated private insurance, both of which could allow spending on administration to be redirected to patient care.

Because coverage alone doesn’t not guarantee access to good care, ACP also recommends reforming payment and delivery systems around patients’ needs and addressing social and public health issues that undermine health.

For more information, visit acponline.org.

About Robert M. McLean, MD, MACP:

Robert M. McLean, MD, MACP, is President of the American College of Physicians (ACP). His one-year term began in April 2019. A resident of Woodbridge, Connecticut, Dr. McLean practices internal medicine and rheumatology in New Haven, Connecticut and is medical director with the Northeast Medical Group of Yale New Haven Health. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and has served as an Attending Physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital since 1994.

About Robert B. Doherty:

Mr. Doherty is Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy for the American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest physician specialty society and second largest medical organization in the United States. Mr. Doherty has more than 40 years of health policy experience and is the author of many of ACP’s policy papers, including the Call to Action for a New Vision for American Health Care.

About the American College of Physicians:

The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 145 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 159,000 internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Follow ACP on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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Business: Executives

Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ®, announces she will speak at Leadership Atlanta’s What’s the Big Idea, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Atlanta, GA

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Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® Speaks at Leadership Atlanta's What's the Big Idea Event

Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® Speaks at Leadership Atlanta’s What’s the Big Idea Event

“Innovation in education has more to do with building Executive Function into everyday curriculum and coaching every child intentionally, so that when self-blindness becomes self-awareness the educational experience opens up to infinite know how and lifelong learning.” Sucheta Kamath, Founder, ExQ®


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ®, a new cloud based personalized training curriculum designed to empower educators to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce she has been selected as one of Leadership Atlanta’s top leaders to speak at their upcoming event: Atlanta What’s the Big Idea, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Alumnus of Leadership Atlanta Class 2015, Sucheta Kamath is also the founder of ExQ®, an educator, a TEDx speaker, a podcast host, and an award-winning speech-language pathologist. As an EdTech entrepreneur, she’s on a mission to empower all learners to cultivate self-awareness and hone their Executive Function skills to learn how to learn.

“I’m thrilled to have been selected as one of Atlanta’s top leaders sharing ideas to change the future of our city,” shares Sucheta. “I look forward to presenting my Big Idea with Atlanta: No more self-blindness! Tapping into the patterns of thinking, emotions and actions to harness your strengths and reshape your weaknesses.”

Sucheta Kamath, Founder, ExQ®, believes learning Executive Function know how is basic to education, just as learning to read and write is basic to education. Each is a skill that must be taught, learned, practiced and is foundational for advancing. In her Leadership Atlanta Big Ideas presentation she will share, “Innovation in education has more to do with building Executive Function into everyday curriculum and coaching every child intentionally, so that when self-blindness becomes self-awareness the educational experience opens up to infinite know how and lifelong learning.”

Celebrating 48 years of developing leaders, Leadership Atlanta is the oldest sustained community leadership program in the nation. Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Atlanta continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen Metro Atlanta’s communities.

Leadership Atlanta is hosting this half-day event of transformation and inspiration on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. During the event, Leadership Atlanta Alumni will harness the creativity and mind power of eight Atlanta leaders and their ideas to fundamentally change our city and our future. Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Get inspired by energetic TED-style presentations on hot-button issues, including education, healthcare, criminal justice reform and more

  • Connect with Leadership Atlanta and LEAD Atlanta alumni and special VIP guests


All active Leadership Atlanta and LEAD Atlanta alumni, their guests and VIP community partners are invited to join for this exclusive kickoff event. For more information visit: https://www.onebigideaatlanta.com.

About ExQ®: Rooted in more than 20 years of cognitive neuroscience and Executive Function training expertise, ExQ® is a cloud-based patented system designed to enhance the brain’s Executive Function through personalized game-based training that focuses on teaching students to learn how to learn. Learn more about a leading woman in technology, ExQ® Founder and CEO, Sucheta Kamath, and Executive Function training with ExQ® for School, for College, for Work, and for Life at https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com.

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