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Industry: Healthcare

Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center Achieves CMS 5-Star Rating

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Elk Grove 5-Star CMS Rated

“On behalf of my entire staff, we are honored to now be designated as a 5-Star healthcare center,” says administrator Kristine Perry. “Each team member within our center contributes greatly to provide an exceptional experience for our patients and their families.”


ELK GROVE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Elk Grove, California, announced today it has been awarded a 5-Star overall rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes and navigate the intricacies of choosing the appropriate facility for their family member. Nursing homes are assigned an overall star rating between one and five stars by CMS and specific ratings in each of the following three areas:

1. Health inspections (state conducted inspections of food preparation, infection control, medication management, residents’ rights and quality of life, and proper skin care);

2. Nurse staffing (average number of nursing care minutes patients receive daily); and

3. Medical quality measures (self-reported and claims-based medical data for the latest four calendar quarters).

“On behalf of my entire staff, we are honored to now be designated as a 5-Star healthcare center,” says administrator Kristine Perry. “Each team member within our center contributes greatly to provide an exceptional experience for our patients and their families. This achievement is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our 5-Star staff.”

A 5-star rating is the highest designation possible under the CMS rating system.

About Windsor:

Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center is a member of the Windsor family of care centers providing short-term and long-term healthcare, rehabilitation services and assisted living communities throughout California and Arizona. Windsor employs professionals that provide nursing, therapeutic, sub-acute and rehabilitation care to over 4,000 patients daily.

Contact Information:

Kristine Perry, Administrator

Phone: (916) 685-9525

Email: krperry@windsorcares.com

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

U.S. Fertility Rate Finally is Stabilizing

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U.S. Birthrate

2019 Q4 U.S. Fertility Forecast

Demographic Intelligence attributes the stabilization of the birthrate to three factors.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (PRWEB)

New data from the Centers for Disease Control confirms Demographic Intelligence’s new forecast that “called the bottom” for births in the U.S. in 2020.

“For the first time in years, the total fertility rate stabilized in the second quarter of 2019,” said Demographic Intelligence Chief Information Officer Lyman Stone. “In fact, the CDC estimates that age-specific birth rates rose for every group over age 20, consistent with D.I.’s forecast for that period. Our ability to correctly forecast within-year variation in births and birth rates, even when those forecasts represent significant deviations from recent trends, speaks to the reliability of our method.”

But this apparent plateau is at a historically low mark; final 2018 data published by the CDC just before Thanksgiving shows that the nation’s fertility rate dropped 2% year over year to 1.729 births per woman.

D.I. predicts the total fertility rate will further tick down to 1.71 in 2019 and remain basically steady at 1.70 in 2020. D.I. attributes the stabilization of the birthrate to three factors:


  • The biggest cohort of Millennials is now moving toward their late twenties and early thirties, which is now the prime time to have children;

  • The share of Millennials who are marrying looks like it will tick slightly upwards;

  • Data from the American Family Survey indicates an increase in the share of women who say that it is at least somewhat likely that they will have a child in the next two years.

Stone cautions that births temporarily flattened out in 2014 and then continued their long fall. “Furthermore, many economic observers have raised worries about recession risks,” he said. “While D.I. does not forecast recessions (and does not generally share the view that a major recession is imminent), it is nonetheless important to understand that current growth conditions, which may be supportive of positive fertility decisions, will not persist forever. The stabilization of births and birth rates is a welcome change, but it remains to be seen if there will be any actual recovery from the declines in recent years.”

About Demographic Intelligence

Demographic Intelligence (DI) is the premier provider of U.S. birth forecasts and fertility analytics for businesses with an interest in birth trends in the U.S. Its U.S. Fertility ForecastTM is typically more than 98% accurate in predicting U.S. birth trends. DI has recently added the State Fertility Forecast TM to its list of reports.

DI provides reports and consulting services to companies in the following sectors: juvenile products, healthcare, media, financial services, consumer food, and household products. Demographic Intelligence is advised in its work by five leading family scholars: Princeton economist Alicia Adsera, University of Pennsylvania demographer Hans-Peter Kohler, University of North Carolina demographer Philip Morgan, economist Lyman Stone, and University of Virginia sociologist W. Bradford Wilcox.

CONTACT:

S.Morales

Chief Operating Officer

Demographic Intelligence

434-284-0808

Steve@USbirthrate.com

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Business: Insurance

How To Compare Multiple Car Insurance Quotes Online And Save Money

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“Comparing online quotes is important for drivers that want to save money on their car insurance”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can compare different car insurance quotes for the same policy.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/compare-2-car-insurance-quotes-policy/

Before renewing or buying a new insurance plan it’s important to get price estimates. The easiest way to compare insurance rates is by using online quotes. When comparing quotes for the same policy, drivers should consider the following:


  • Make sure they provide the same data and choose the same options. To properly compare insurance quotes, drivers should use the same info on all compared quotes. That means they should ask for the same policies, same services and extra services, same coverage limits and deductibles.

  • Policyholders should use correct and accurate data. When filing the questionnaires, policyholders should make sure that the info they put in all forms is correct. Providing wrong data can make some estimates to be too low or too high.

  • Provide accurate estimates. In almost all forms, drivers will be required to provide an annual mileage estimate. Depending on the provided mileage, insurance companies can offer better insurance rates estimates for those drivers that use their vehicles less than the average, or they can offer expensive insurance rates estimates to drivers that use their cars often.

  • Use reliable sources. Policyholders should use companies that are trusted when comparing online quotes.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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

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Business: Executives

PKF O’Connor Davies Hires James Cassidy to Serve as Tax Director

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“I work hard every day to make sure my clients have the best possible tax strategies with no surprises or unexpected issues along the way,” Cassidy said. “It’s a pleasure to join an organization that shares that commitment to client service and finding specialized solutions to their needs.”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, announced today it has hired James (JJ) Cassidy to serve as Tax Director in the Firm’s New York City office. This strategic hire deepens the Firm’s industry-leading expertise in a wide range of tax planning and compliance service areas.

“JJ has a proven track record of providing exceptional tax planning advice and services to high-profile clients and organizations, and we couldn’t be happier to bring him on board,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. “His 20-plus years in the industry and his experience as an attorney will be extremely valuable in our ongoing efforts to expand our services in key areas.”

Cassidy has a diverse tax background with considerable experience serving small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individual clients. A significant part of his career has been spent working with clients, including athletes, entertainers, attorneys, executives, and documentary film makers. As an attorney, Cassidy also represents clients in tax controversies and tax debt settlements as well as in tax audits before various taxing authorities.

“I work hard every day to make sure my clients have the best possible tax strategies with no surprises or unexpected issues along the way,” Cassidy said. “It’s a pleasure to join an organization that shares that commitment to client service and finding specialized solutions to their needs.”

Cassidy is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Bar Association. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Hofstra University and his Juris Doctor degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law.

PKF O’Connor Davies has 11 offices in five states as it continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions on the East Coast. It has supported this growth with a strategic combination of promoting from within coupled with tactical external hires.

About PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP is a full service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 11 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island and more than 800 professionals led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked firm according to Accounting Today’s 2019 “Top 100 Firms” list and the Firm is also recognized as a “Leader in Audit and Accounting,” a “Pacesetter in Growth” and one of the “Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic.” In 2019, PKF O’Connor Davies was named one of Vault’s Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain’s New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz’s 2018 rankings.

PKF O’Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O’Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm’s seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.

PKF O’Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O’Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today’s ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.

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Health

BluePearl Pet Hospital Joins Banfield Pet Hospital® to Expand Associate Relief Program, the Better Together Fund

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BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

“Through this partnership, we are now able to offer disaster relief to over 5,000 BluePearl Associates working at more than 80 hospitals in 25 states,” said Darryl Shaw, founder and Chief Executive Officer of BluePearl.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital today announced it will work with Banfield Pet Hospital to support and expand its Associate relief program, the Better Together Fund. The program – which is now jointly funded by BluePearl, Banfield and their Associates, along with public donations – grants financial assistance to Associates experiencing hardships due to domestic violence or a natural or man-made disaster.

“Through this partnership, we are now able to offer disaster relief to over 5,000 BluePearl Associates working at more than 80 hospitals in 25 states,” said Darryl Shaw, founder and Chief Executive Officer of BluePearl. “While we hope our Associates never have to face a hardship of any kind, this initiative tells them that they are not alone; the strength of the BluePearl and Banfield community is behind them. Every day, our Associates show kindness to clients and pets and now we can extend the same kindness to them.”

Associates impacted by natural or manmade disasters such as fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorism, and domestic violence can apply for a tax-free financial grant ranging between $500 and $3,000. These relief grants help provide essential, short-term living expenses such as housing, utilities, food, clothing and other necessities otherwise not covered by insurance.

“At Banfield, we believe people, pets, and society are all connected,” said Brian Garish, president, Banfield Pet Hospital. “We are thrilled to be joined by BluePearl to increase the Better Together Fund’s impact to even more Associates in their times of need – and together, extend the same care to our people that they give to pets day in and day out.”

The Better Together Fund was developed by Banfield in 2016 in response to requests from Associates to help their colleagues in the aftermath of disasters. The fund is overseen by a board of directors and a grant selection committee comprised of BluePearl and Banfield Associates who volunteer their time. To date, Banfield has granted more than $160,000 through the fund. BluePearl will be making an initial donation to demonstrate its commitment to help Associates in need.

While the program was established to facilitate Associates helping other Associates in need, anyone can donate to the fund by visiting Banfield.com/BetterTogetherFund.

About BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

Founded in 1996, BluePearl is one of the largest specialty and emergency practices in the U.S. today. BluePearl has more than 80 hospitals in 25 states that together employ 5,300+ Associates, including 1,100+ veterinarians, 2,850+ veterinary technicians, and 1,350+ other professionals. Each year, our compassionate teams provide high-quality care for 860,000+ pets and their families. BluePearl clinicians also participate in clinical studies to discover new treatments and procedures that improve pet health. As part of the Mars, Inc. family of brands, BluePearl is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®—because pets make a better world for us. Learn more at https://bluepearlvet.com/.

About Banfield Pet Hospital®

Banfield Pet Hospital was founded in Portland, Ore. in 1955 and today is the largest general veterinary practice in the United States with more than 1,000 hospitals in 42 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. More than 3,600 Banfield veterinarians are committed to providing high-quality veterinary care to over three million pets annually. As part of the Mars, Inc. family of brands, Banfield is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®—because pets make a better world for us. Press seeking additional information are invited to call the Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595.

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Technology: Electronics

Soundmind Receives Investments From HearstLab and New York Ventures

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We were immediately attracted to…their product offering, which pushes the boundaries of healthcare technology to make service and care more accessible, impactful and enjoyable.


NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB)

December 9, 2019 – Soundmind announced its recent round of investments by HearstLab and New York Ventures. Soundmind is the creator of a voice-activated ecosystem for senior care focused on three pillars: concierge services, curated content and care communications. Soundmind’s voice assistants are secure, easy to use and fully personalized with care plans, calendars, menus, request routing, cognitive games, family contacts and many other features optimized for senior living.

The company’s national client base spans the senior living industry, and its voice-activated solution is implemented in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living and by homecare providers. This year, Soundmind’s collaboration with The 80th Street Residence (a memory care community) was recognized by McKnight’s Senior Living with an Excellence in Technology Award.

HearstLab, whose parent organization is Hearst, is focused on investing in early-stage, women-led startups that innovate across media, technology and data. Additionally, startups in HearstLab receive access to numerous Hearst resources to help grow their companies.

Commenting on the announcement, Chris Wilkes, vice president of HearstLab, said: “HearstLab invests in talented, diverse teams that are changing the world for good, using media, technology and data. We were immediately attracted to Soundmind because of both its passionate co-founders and impressive product offering, which pushes the boundaries of healthcare technology to make service and care more accessible, impactful and enjoyable.”

The mission of New York Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of Empire State Development, is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State. New York Ventures provides support for early-stage ventures, including the research and development of new technologies.

“Soundmind’s web platform allows assisted living facilities to better provide and manage patient care through voice assistants and devices. This investment demonstrates how New York State’s role assisting tech startups is beneficial to both the industry and improving people’s lives,” Eric Gertler, Empire State Development acting commissioner and president and CEO-designate, said. “New York Ventures is proud to support the company’s diverse and talented team as it grows in the Empire State.”

Founded by Erum Azeez Khan and Andy Kropa, Soundmind is on a mission to transform healthcare by facilitating social connectedness and streamlining care delivery through A.I. assistants and analytics.

“The tremendous support we received from HearstLab and New York Ventures will help grow our company to the next level,” Khan said. “In addition to the financial investments, their mentorship and networks give us the foundation to develop a product that delivers real outcomes such as decreases in depression and helping overworked caregivers at scale.”

About Soundmind

Soundmind’s mission is to transform senior living by empowering older adults, assisting caregivers and strengthening intergenerational relationships. Soundmind is located at 300 West 57th Street, 33rd Floor, New York NY 10019. Visit Soundmind for more information.

About HearstLab

HearstLab is a community of early-stage, women-led startups working inside Hearst. HearstLab invests in startups innovating in media, technology and data, where connectivity with any of Hearst’s 360+ businesses is a difference-maker for a founding team. In addition to cash investment, the startups in HearstLab gain access to a number of resources within Hearst to help grow their businesses.

About New York Ventures

New York Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency. New York Ventures meets the critical capital needs of the state’s innovation economy by providing funding to high-growth startups as they move from concept to commercialization through early growth and expansion.

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health and fitness

Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine is featured in True Athlete® in Latest Novel Sports Nutrition Blend

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine ingredient for rapid glutamine absorption and hydration support* is now available in The Vitamin Shoppe’s exclusive sports nutrition supplement brand, True Athlete®, which recently upgraded its product line with the launch of Glutamine Sport Hydration & Recovery Blend.

Known for creating next-generation performance supplements that are independently tested and NSF Certified for Sport®, The Vitamin Shoppe’s True Athlete® brand guarantees high-quality, pure performance products formulated only with premium ingredients to ensure efficacy, safety and product integrity, with no synthetic hormones, artificial colors or flavors used. Kyowa Hakko, leading international health ingredient manufacturer, is thrilled to have its L-Glutamine and L-Alanyl combined ingredient, Sustamine®, featured in the new product.

“It’s the perfect match,” comments Elyse Lovett, MS, MBA, Senior Marketing Manager of Kyowa Hakko U.S.A. Inc. “The Vitamin Shoppe’s commitment to creating clean, safe, and efficacious products seamlessly coincides with Kyowa Hakko’s commitment to manufacturing clinically-studied, efficacious and high quality and high purity ingredients through our patented fermentation process. We are excited to see this new formulation hit the market.”

The Glutamine Sport Hydration & Recovery Blend is anti-catabolic and designed to support muscle recovery and the immune system. Glutamine is the most abundant single amino acid in the human body and is conditionally essential. However, while the body can endogenously produce glutamine, levels of it can deplete through several factors such as intense exercise. Replenishing glutamine levels through supplementation may support exercise recovery, while supporting the immune system and gastrointestinal health.

Produced through an innovative fermentation method, Kyowa Hakko’s branded Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine ingredient is a unique combination of the amino acids L-Glutamine and L-Alanyl. Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine has been clinically researched to offer unique and even superior benefits over either amino acid alone.

The branded ingredient is also clinically researched to be more easily absorbed by the body than complex protein molecules, and works to support hydration over water alone*.

True Athlete® Glutamine Sport Hydration and Recovery Blend is available online at VitaminShoppe.com, on The Vitamin Shoppe app, and in-store nationwide at more than 750 The Vitamin Shoppe locations.

Media interested in setting up an interview with a representative from Kyowa Hakko USA please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About Kyowa Hakko USA

Kyowa Hakko USA is the North & South American office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. For more information visit kyowa-USA.com.

About the Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE: VSI)

The Vitamin Shoppe® is an omni-channel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to help them become their best selves, however they define it. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe®, BodyTech®, BodyTech Elite®, True Athlete®, plnt® and ProBioCare®. The Company conducts business through more than 750 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements banners, and via its website, http://www.vitaminshoppe.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

OurHealth Opens New Location at Green Township, Adds Delhi Township to Its Growing Roster of Clients

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OurHealth MyClinic @ Green Township

MyClinic @ Green Township


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

OurHealth, the industry-leading near-site healthcare clinic network for employers, today announces the opening of its fourth Cincinnati location in Green Township as well as a new partnership with Delhi Township, Ohio.

The healthcare provider will offer a full suite of primary care services for Delhi Township’s nearly 100 plan-eligible employees and their covered spouses and dependents, including wellness screens, physicals, sick care and health coaching.

OurHealth entered the Cincinnati market in early 2019 with the launch of its Cincinnati MyClinic network, which includes locations at Springdale Town Center, The Shoppes at Kings Mills, and downtown Cincinnati at Fourth and Main Streets. The fourth location – MyClinic @ Green Township – is now open on the westside of Cincinnati.

In addition to its expanding network of clinic locations, OurHealth is growing its roster of Cincinnati-based clients with the addition of Delhi Township. OurHealth already has several established partnerships with local employers, including First Financial Bank, Rumpke and Hamilton County, Ohio.

“The MyClinic model made the most sense for our employees. Now with a west side location to complement their multiple clinic locations around Cincinnati, our people have the option to choose what’s most convenient for them,” said Melanie K. Hermes, Delhi Township HR Director. “We believe that removing the barriers to healthcare will truly create healthier outcomes.”

The MyClinic network significantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics that are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of the employee’s home or office.

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased, cost-effective referrals and robust reporting capabilities so business owners can easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs.

“We’re excited to welcome Delhi Township to the Cincinnati MyClinic network,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth CEO and Co-founder. “We’re confident they’ll love the experience, and we can’t wait to make an immediate impact on their employees’ health, and of course their bottom line.”

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $180 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including same and next-day appointments, waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.

In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including Anthem, Harris Teeter, CNO Financial Group and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

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About OurHealth

Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit http://www.ourhealth.org.

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Business: Insurance

Allintus and Springboard Benefits Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Brokers Thru Artificial Intelligence and Personalized Health and Benefit Coaching

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“Our strategic alliance with Springboard has allowed us to offer more value to our brokers and their clients’ employee benefits management needs, with the exclusive added bonus of free perks for their clients,” said Dong Ahn, Chief Executive Officer at Allintus.


WRENTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)

Allintus, the national alliance for independent benefit brokers, today announced a strategic partnership with Springboard Benefits leveraging hello iris!™, a leading employee engagement and benefits platform within the Allintus broker community. With modern, cloud-based technology, advanced AI algorithms and personalized connections to health and benefit coaching, Allintus brokers will be well positioned to serve their clients as the market shifts towards an optimized employee health and wellness experience. Allintus partner firms now have access and preferred pricing to the hello iris! platform tailored specifically to Allintus members.

Springboard’s hello iris! platform, gives people the power to obtain, access and fully utilize their health and benefit programs during the initial enrollment and through significant events in their life. Businesses can easily implement everything they need to manage their employee benefit, health and wellness programs. hello iris! offers easy-to-use employer dashboards, new hire benefit enrollment and life event management, carrier integration and robust financial reconciliation and invoicing.

Allintus’ broker partners will have the option to white label the solution plus offer their clients access to health and benefit coaching tailored to the needs of each client free of charge. Brokers will expand their value chain through live benefit coaching with client-dedicated phone numbers and chat, insurance and benefit education, health and wellness alternatives and transition support for life events.

“Our strategic alliance with Springboard has allowed us to offer more value to our brokers and their clients’ employee benefits management needs, with the exclusive added bonus of free perks for their clients,” said Dong Ahn, Chief Executive Officer at Allintus. “We are excited to partner with our brokers to roll out the platform to their clients.”

“Employers are looking to their brokers for new and innovative solutions that promote overall employee health and wellness, as well as traditional insurance products. But making that leap has been challenging for a number of reasons,” said Amy Parkman, Founder and Chief Product Officer at Springboard. “We are grateful for the opportunity to impact the Allintus membership and the lives of their clients.”

The hello iris! platform is one of many innovative tools in Allintus’ multi-dimensional approach to helping employee benefits brokers differentiate the service they provide to their clients.

About Springboard

Through modern, cloud-based technology, advanced AI algorithms and personalized connections to health and benefit coaching, hello iris! eliminates the frustration of an intimidating healthcare system, and welcomes individuals to participate in a delightful, personalized health and benefit experience. (http://www.springboardbenefits.com)

About Allintus

Allintus is a national alliance for independent benefit brokers and offers a unique combination of human capital management services and technology solutions that add value for agencies and their clients. Allintus helps brokers grow their business by serving clients more effectively and efficiently with peer-to-peer networking, broker services, technology services, general agency services and managed outsource services. The Allintus management team is comprised of industry experts with more than 100 years of collective experience in employee benefits. https://allintus.com/.

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Business: Executives

Wrobel Engineering Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Device Manufacturing

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ISO 13485:2016

ISO 13485:2016

Our focus on quality–in everything we do–has driven more than 40 years of continuous growth for our company. –Ed Wrobel, Vice President of Operations


AVON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Wrobel Engineering (Wrobel) a precision metal fabrication company located in Avon, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that we are now ISO 13485:2016 certified by TUV SUD America. ISO 13485:2016 is the internationally recognized standard of quality for organizations involved in the manufacturing of Medical Devices. This prestigious achievement ranks Wrobel as one of the world’s elite Precision Metal Fabricators for OEMs and CMs in the Medical Industry.

Wrobel Engineering provides metal fabrication services to the Medical, Defense, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Marine, Data Storage, and Specialty Commercial industries. Responding to strong growth in its Medical and Defense segments, in 2019 the company significantly increased its capacities and efficiencies through facility investments in robotics, machine vision, and quality control systems. Its expanded capabilities and ISO 13485 certification firmly positions Wrobel as a preferred partner to the leading and largest OEMs in the Medical and Defense industries.

“Since our founding in 1976, quality has been our guiding principal,” said Ed Wrobel, Vice President of Operations. “Our staff is composed of the most experienced engineers, machinists and craftspeople in the industry. Our facility and technologies are consistently maintained at the leading-edge. Our focus on quality–in everything we do–has driven more than 40 years of continuous growth for our company.”

For more information about Wrobel Engineering or to schedule a tour of the Wrobel facility, please contact Michael Long, General Manager, at 774-296-8339, mlong@wrobeleng.com. “Come as a visitor, leave as a customer.”

About Wrobel Engineering

Wrobel Engineering is a Women-Owned Business with full in-house engineering, fabrication, finishing, and assembly services. Quality certifications include ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, UL, Six Sigma, and PPAP. For more information about Wrobel Engineering or to schedule a tour of our facility, please contact Michael Long, General Manager, at 774-296-8339, mlong@wrobeleng.com. “Come as a visitor, leave as a customer.”

Michael G. Long

General Manager

Wrobel Engineering

154 Bodewell Street

Avon, MA 02322

774-296-8339

mlong@wrobeleng.com

http://www.wrobeleng.com

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