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Business: Executives

Successful Elementary Reading Solution Welcomes First Executive Director

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Kate Bauer-Jones, Future Forward


MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)

Elementary literacy nonprofit – Future Forward – welcomes its first executive director, Kate Bauer-Jones.

Bauer-Jones will lead implementation, evaluation, and expansion of Future Forward’s research-proven early literacy program. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Future Forward is a data-driven reading intervention currently in the replication stage of development at 14 school sites in three states.

Future Forward helps struggling early elementary-age children develop the necessary reading and literacy skills to keep up with their peers. An external evaluator using a randomized control trial is evaluating the program’s impact as it is replicated in new environments. In earlier random control trial evaluation, the program model was proven to be highly effective at improving student’s reading achievement (six-times more likely to reach benchmarks) and increasing school attendance (27%), by integrating one-on-one tutoring and family engagement. The program meets the “strong evidence definitions” laid out by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is included in the Department of Education’s “What Works Clearinghouse,” and received the highest possible rating from the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.”

Serving hundreds of children and counting, Future Forward is growing beyond participating sites to help address the substantial unmet demand for a cost-effective literacy intervention that has a proven effect serving struggling readers. Districts and schools interested in learning how to bring this program to their students and families are welcome to reach out and invite the Future Forward team to meet with their communities. As the program expands, new executive director Bauer-Jones will work with school district elected officials, superintendents, state boards of education, and diverse education professionals to introduce Future Forward’s successful model to more schools across the country.

Bauer-Jones has a broad range of applicable experience. Her teaching background includes a New York City Teaching Fellowship and teaching special education at both private and public schools in Florida. She has worked with out-of-school programs including YMCAs and Boys & Girls Clubs, and has served with United Ways in the Suncoast region of Florida and as President and CEO of United Way of the Florida Keys. Most recently, Bauer-Jones worked with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, engaging diverse stakeholders including business, families, and many partners in the nonprofit sector. She received a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Virginia, and a Master’s degree in Education Management and Innovation.

To learn about bringing Future Forward to your community, Bauer-Jones can be reached at kbauerjones@edanalytics.org or 608.535.9174.

Future Forward is a programmatic subsidiary of Education Analytics (EA), a nonprofit organization working across the country to solve challenges faced by school districts and others with real and actionable solutions. EA uses data to help make better decisions on policies and programs that lead to school and student success. EA’s analytics and Future Forward’s direct service model both work to improve educational outcomes for all students. More at: https://edanalytics.org/.

Future Forward is funded by the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program, designed to generate and validate solutions to persistent educational challenges and to support the expansion of effective solutions to serve substantially larger numbers of students. The EIR Program, established under section 4611 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), provides funding to create, develop, implement, or replicate, entrepreneurial, evidence-based, field-initiated innovations, to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students, and rigorously evaluate such innovations.

FutureForwardLiteracy.org (new website coming soon)

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Email: kbauerjones@edanalytics.org

Call: 608.535.9174

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Sharp HealthCare Taps Medpricer to Bring Operational Transparency to its Supply Chain

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GUILFORD, Conn. and WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (PRWEB)

Medpricer™, which offers one of the nation’s leading technology-based solutions to optimize healthcare provider savings across purchased services contracts, today announced its latest partnership with San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare.

Sharp is the leading healthcare provider in San Diego County with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, 22 clinical care centers and a health plan. Sharp has launched a concerted effort to accelerate its purchased services strategy and increase control over operating expenses.

With the help of Medpricer’s GPO-agnostic purchased services lifecycle management software, Sharp plans to increase standardization within purchased services operations to improve its system of record and spend transparency. Sharp selected Medpricer for its comprehensive product roadmap and the breadth and scope of its sourcing expertise and best practices.

“Medpricer’s comprehensive purchased services software will support Sharp HealthCare’s standardization and savings efforts,” said Mickey Meehan, Medpricer’s Chief Customer Officer. “Our customers consistently negotiate stronger contract terms on purchased services that touch every aspect of clinical and non-clinical care with the goal of benefiting both staff and patients.”

Medpricer’s platform, mSource®, will provide Sharp with sourcing automation via its Analytics, Contract Intelligence and Negotiate modules. Furthermore, Sharp joins some of the nation’s most prominent healthcare providers with the Category Co-op, a benchmarking forum created for Medpricer customers.

For more information, please visit http://www.medpricer.com.

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp HealthCare is the leading healthcare provider in San Diego. Sharp is a not-for-profit regional health care delivery system and is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient-centered care, the latest medical technology, and superior service. They have more than 2,600 affiliated physicians, 18,000 employees, four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, and three affiliated medical groups. To learn more, visit https://www.sharp.com.

About Medpricer, a Premier company

Medpricer is a Premier company (NASDAQ: PINC) that moves savings strategies forward with scalable purchased services solutions that improve sourcing efficiency and financial health. Its industry-leading software, mSource®, is the only all-in-one contract management, negotiation, and analytics platform that enables organizations to tailor contract terms to fit their unique needs – not those of a group. Medpricer enables organizations to engage with their purchasing data, learn from market intelligence, unite stakeholders, and move contracts through the pipeline – faster. No catches, no hidden admin fees. Discover substantial savings and deliver outcomes that continuously improve the quality of patient care. To learn how other leading healthcare providers are transforming their savings strategy, call (888) 453-4554 or visit http://www.Medpricer.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Will Soon Feature PatentBooks™ in 2020

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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® and PatentBooks™

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with PatentBooks that will be airing in early 2020.


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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with PatentBooks that will be airing in early 2020.

PatentBooks is the world’s most efficient, economical, and inclusive patent licensing platform, enabling patent users to license all the patent rights needed for commercially significant products & services, and distributing patent royalties fairly and transparently to all patent owners.

The volume of patent licenses required for commercially significant products & services is so massive that the process of identifying and negotiating with each patent owner is impossible. Going to court, anywhere in the world, to seek payment from a patent user, is a fool’s game, only guaranteed to make lawyers wealthy. PatentBooks licensing simplifies patent licensing, is priced reasonably, transparent and uniformly available to all.

The Autonomous Vehicle PatentBook™ is available now. PatentBooks for Cloud Computing, Telemedicine, cancer cures, and solar & wind power will be available soon.

For more information about PatentBooks visit patentbooksinc.com.

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by a business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and internationally on Bloomberg Television. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.

About PatentBooks, Inc. ™

PatentBooks, Inc. is the world’s most efficient, transparent, and fair patent licensing solution for both patent owners and users. PatentBooks, Inc. comes from miraculous insight, experience, and natural evolution of TAEUS Corporation, the world’s leading intellectual property consultancy, and TAEUSworks, the gold-standard of patent evaluations. Together PatentBooks, TAEUSworks, and TAEUS offer the world comprehensive solutions to transparently license all the patents needed to bring products to market, eliminating patent infringement lawsuits.

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Business: Insurance

Daisy Denizard Joins Hawkins Parnell & Young in Chicago

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Hawkins Parnell & Young is excited to announce that Daisy Denizard has joined HPY’s Chicago office. Her arrival brings the firm’s number of Illinois-attorneys to 18.

Denizard advises and represents clients in complex litigation, insurance issues, and risk management. She primarily defends corporations in litigation involving mass torts and toxic exposures to asbestos, talcum powder, and a range of chemicals. Over her career she has handled a wide range of high-exposure and high-profile matters, including commercial disputes, business torts, environmental, product liability, cost recovery, and insurance coverage.

Prior to joining HPY, Denizard was an account manager/attorney at Resolute Management, Inc., where she was responsible for asbestos, talc, environmental contamination, and other latent damage claims. In her role she worked closely with dozens of corporations and outside counsel to manage litigation and develop trial strategy nationwide. Due to Daisy’s success in rehabilitating several of the accounts she managed, she was regularly called upon to manage and consult in legal projects and litigation strategy for other subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway, Resolute’s parent company.

Denizard received her undergraduate degree from Gannon University in 1996 and her law degree from John Marshall Law School in 2002. She is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

About Hawkins Parnell & Young

Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

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Purdue engineering dean to spend year in U.S. Department of State on global technology

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (PRWEB)

Purdue University announced Monday (Dec. 9) that President Mitch Daniels has approved a one-year leave of absence for its engineering dean to provide vital expertise to the U.S. Department of State on the economic security of the nation’s global technology initiatives, such as artificial intelligence, 5G wireless networks, energy infrastructure, cybersecurity for autonomous systems, and trusted microelectronic chips.

Mung Chiang, Purdue’s John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering and the Roscoe H. George Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will spend a year in Washington, D.C., beginning Dec. 15, 2019, to serve as the science and technology adviser to the Secretary of State.

“We can’t help but be extremely proud that our nation has called upon our own Dean Chiang for this position of such high importance for national security,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. “He is one of the world’s leading experts in this subject matter, having won the prestigious Alan T. Waterman Award for his research, and we know his background and expertise are sorely needed.

“There is no denying, however, that this will pose serious challenges here in West Lafayette. We have seen great strides for our College of Engineering under Mung’s leadership, and we do not want to see any slowing of the rate of progress.”

Daniels said an acting dean will be appointed within a few days. Chiang will continue to be actively engaged in the initiatives of the Purdue College of Engineering and will visit campus regularly with a target of at least twice a month.

Under Chiang’s leadership, Purdue’s College of Engineering has seen a 52% jump in research awards to $221 million per year, 40% more annual patent applications to over 400 per year, and the winning of six major national research centers from five different federal agencies. It has cemented partnerships with multiple local and global entities, including the Indy 5G Zone and the Saab and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories sites in West Lafayette, and launched five interdisciplinary Purdue Engineering Initiatives. The recent incoming classes of undergraduates were the largest, most academically prepared and most diverse in the college’s history, with schools initiating “agile curriculum reform.” Expanded and new facilities have been approved, including the $140 million Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway complex. Online affordable master’s degrees have been created, and fundraising during the Ever True campaign exceeded the college’s goal by 47%.

While on assignment in the Department of State, Chiang will be the director of the Office of the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State (STAS), created in 2000 in response to a study by the National Academy of Sciences. Part of this office’s focus is on the impact of emerging science, technology, and innovation issues on foreign policy and national security, including interactions with technology companies in key global supply chains. As the principal scientist in the State Department, Chiang will be the sixth holder of the office and the first engineer. He will report to Keith Krach, former chairman of Purdue University’s Board of Trustees and currently the undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.

“The intersection between foreign policy and the advances in science, engineering and health is going through a critical time. I am deeply honored to be part of an incredible team led by Keith Krach in the State Department to serve our country, especially in global economic security for the U.S.,” Chiang said. “I am also very grateful to Purdue President Mitch Daniels and Provost Jay Akridge for their support of this service to the nation as a form of engagement, one of the three missions of this remarkable land-grant university and inspiringly exemplified by President Daniels himself.

“I have the highest confidence in the leadership team of our College of Engineering, and I know the amazing faculty, students, staff and alumni will continue to propel Purdue Engineering to the pinnacle of excellence at scale. We will make sure the pace and impact will be maximized in 2020. I will be back home in Indiana every weekend, and I look forward to returning as Purdue’s dean of engineering in one year’s time.”

Chiang’s appointment follows the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), which allows for the exchange of skilled personnel between government and non-government institutions.

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Greenlight Guru Announces Enhanced Change Management Capabilities

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We know change is inevitable with highly competitive medical device manufacturers changing rapidly in the pursuit of higher quality and, as medical devices become increasingly commoditized, in response to consumer demand for new features.


INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)

Greenlight Guru, quality management system purpose-built for medical device companies, today announced new updates to the platform’s – – Change Management capabilities. The enhanced Change Management capabilities include advanced workflow efficiencies in customers’ ability to identify, assess, and track the items impacted by change orders in a collaborative change workspace, while also ensuring connectivity and traceability to any records or sources that influenced design or process changes within the quality ecosystem. Additionally, customers can now track and trend the effectiveness of their change activities with analytics & KPI’s.

Issues associated with medical device changes, both process- and product-related, represent a significant source of noncompliance for medical device manufacturers. Changes require updated documentation, approvals and signatures across teams, and depending on the complexity of the device across multiple departments, as well as clearly stated justification and desired outcomes for each change.

“We know change is inevitable with highly competitive medical device manufacturers changing rapidly in the pursuit of higher quality and, as medical devices become increasingly commoditized, in response to consumer demand for new features,” said David DeRam, CEO of Greenlight Guru. “Modern medical devices require modern solutions to everyday workflows.”

Whether it be design changes that require updates to design controls and risk matrices, or document changes that impact multiple procedures, work instructions, or forms, Greenlight Guru’s Change Management functionality ensures medical device companies a simple way to manage change and be audit-ready.

“Paper and digital-paper based systems, such as spreadsheets and file hosting sites, can only get you so far once serious changes start being made to a medical device,” said Jon Speer, founder and VP of QA/RA at Greenlight Guru. “Quality management systems shouldn’t get in the way of innovation; we’ve improved our change management capabilities to make high device quality possible through the QMS, not in spite of it.”

This announcement follows significant enhancements to Risk and Document Management workflows, the launch of Digital Design Reviews, and Greenlight Guru’s fourth consecutive quarter as a G2 Crowd market leader in the quality management software category. For more information about Greenlight Guru’s Change Management capabilities, please visit https://www.greenlight.guru/change-management-software.

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About Greenlight Guru

Greenlight Guru is the only quality management software platform designed specifically for medical device companies. The platform helps companies bring safer products to market faster, simplifies FDA and ISO regulatory compliance and provides a single source of truth by connecting the management of all quality processes like CAPAs, risk, audits and more. Greenlight Guru’s platform is used by thousands of users across the globe to push beyond baseline compliance and achieve True Quality for their medical devices. For more information, visit http://www.greenlight.guru.

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Cabela Family Foundation Joins Wild Harvest Initiative® Partnership Alliance

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Wild Harvested meat and fish positively contribute to food security and human health.

We believe this initiative will have a lasting influence on the narrative surrounding the undeniable benefits of recreational hunting and fishing – Dan Cabela


ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (PRWEB)

Conservation Visions is announcing a new partnership with the Cabela Family Foundation, the philanthropic legacy of Dick and Mary Cabela, in support of the Wild Harvest Initiative®, the first attempt to synthesize and evaluate the combined economic, conservation and social benefits of recreational wild animal harvests in North American society. This program represents a forward-looking approach that works within existing social trends to build new alliances for wildlife conservation, to expand the value portfolios for wildlife and wild lands and waters, and to normalize hunting and fishing.

The Initiative will address many questions such as: How do hunting and fishing contribute to the food security of American and Canadian citizens? How much would it cost to replace this food, not just in dollars and cents, but environmentally, if everyone stopped hunting and fishing? By exploring sustainable use of wildlife in the contexts of food security, human health and fitness, wildlife and habitat conservation, animal health and welfare, ecological and environmental concerns, and economic prosperity, the program will explore the wider benefits of wildlife and wild animal harvest to the public.

“The Wild Harvest Initiative® derives its energy from society’s culture of change, working with the tides instead of against them, so to speak, to achieve optimal results” says Shane Mahoney, Conservation Visions’ CEO and originator of the Wild Harvest Initiative®. “We are delighted to welcome the Cabela Family Foundation, a leader in the promotion of outdoor recreation, conservation, and charitable works, to our Partnership Alliance. Together, we look forward to making a positive difference in the lives of others, while we work to conserve wildlife.”

“The Cabela Family Foundation is pleased to announce our partnership with Wild Harvest Initiative® as they identify and share the physical, environmental, emotional, and economic impacts of the sustainable harvest of wildlife,” says Dan Cabela. “We believe this initiative will have a lasting influence on the narrative surrounding the undeniable benefits of recreational hunting and fishing.”

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Industry: Healthcare

FVLD Board Member, Veteran Partners with Center for Vein Restoration – Dr. Joseph Jenkins

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It is clear from his level of involvement in the field and multiple accreditations that Dr. Jenkins is committed to delivering the best care possible to his patients… That makes him an ideal representative of the CVR mission.


GREENBELT, Md. (PRWEB)

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is proud to announce the addition of Joseph Jenkins to its expanding and esteemed roster of physicians treating venous disease throughout the country. His practice in Dubuque is Center for Vein Restoration’s first location in Iowa. He is board certified in venous and lymphatic medicine and wound care, is the medical director of the Health Corp in Dubuque, Iowa, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. In 2011, he founded the Tri-State Vein Center, PC, an Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accredited Vascular Testing and Vein Center.

Dr. Jenkins, a native of Dubuque, attended the University of Iowa, School of Medicine earning his MD in 1984. His first year of surgical training was completed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC. For the next 3 years he was a general medical officer in Darmstadt, Germany. In 1988, he returned to the University of Iowa to complete a residency in general surgery. Dr. Jenkins spent the following year fulfilling his military obligation at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. In July 1994, he returned to Dubuque and practiced as a general surgeon with Dubuque Surgery, PC. until December 31, 2010.

Dr. Jenkins opened the Tri-State Vein Center, PC, a practice dedicated to the treatment of patients with varicose veins and venous reflux. In 2017, Dr. Jenkins was certified as a Wound Specialist Physician by the American Board of Wound Management.

Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, CEO; Dr. Khanh Q. Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer; Ken Abod, CFO; and Neil Collier, Chief Operating Officer, at CVR are all pleased to welcome Dr. Jenkins to the company. “It is clear from his level of involvement in the field and multiple accreditations that Dr. Jenkins is committed to delivering the best care possible to his patients,” added Dr. Lakhanpal. “That makes him an ideal representative of the CVR mission, ‘to improve lives in the communities we serve by providing state-of-the-art vascular care in a compassionate and affordable manner.’”

“I’m very excited to be joining an organization that will enable me to continue prioritizing patient satisfaction and high-quality care above all else,” noted Dr. Jenkins. “As a leader Dr. Lakhanpal understands the work that I have been doing for over thirty years, and with partnership and the resources provided by CVR I feel confident in advancing my efforts and dedicating even more time directly to patients’ needs.”

Dr. Jenkins has served thousands of patients throughout his career, and is regarded as experienced, friendly, and professional. Patients leave his office feeling relieved and confident and say they would recommend the treatment to a friend.

Dr. Jenkins’ accomplishments and accreditations also include:

  • Member, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  • Faculty Member, American Vein and Lymphatic Society

  • Member, American Venous Forum

ABOUT VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Venous insufficiency, the cause of significant suffering due to the sequelae of venous hypertension, most commonly arises as achy, tired and heavy legs. It may or may not be associated with varicose veins, spider veins or skin changes including venous ulcerations and indiscriminately affects between 30–40 million Americans. Numerous factors including age, weight, prolonged sitting or standing, genetics or a history of DVT (blood clots) can increase the risk of developing this common and often underdiagnosed disorder. Treatment options have evolved to an array of minimally invasive procedures in an office setting.

ABOUT CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency. With 80 centers and growing, CVR has over 500 employees and conducts over 150,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

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Business: Insurance

Why Teen Drivers Should Attend Defensive Driving Courses

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“Teens can practice their driving skills in a safe, monitored environment, And after graduating, they will get better car insurance rates”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that informs that teens should attend defensive driving courses. After graduating, use free car insurance quotes and compare the new rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, check https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/why-are-defensive-driving-courses-beneficial-for-teen-drivers/

Attending defensive driving courses provides the following benefits:


  •     Learning the fundamentals. A defensive driving course will help the teen to learn the traffic rules in a systemic way.

  •     Builds confidence. The first time behind the wheel can be a scary and stressful experience for a teen. Practicing in a safe environment will make the teen more confident in his abilities as he/she learns all off this with the help of an experienced instructor.

  •     Shows them the risks. It is important for teen drivers to be aware of driving risks. Being too nervous is dangerous, but if the teen is not nervous at all, it means he is not aware of how risky driving is. In this course, the teen will learn how dangerous driving is and the risks involved. Ways to avoid certain risks will also be presented.

  •     Learning the consequences. In this program, for example, teens will learn about the effects of driving under influence (DUI). With so many lives involved, the teen has to learn how to take responsibility for his/her safety and the safety of others.

  •     Practice time in a safe, supervised environment. Asking questions and learning techniques from qualified instructors help develop their skills and builds up confidence.

  •     Learn state laws. Traffic laws are not exactly the same on each state. Depending on which state he/she is taking the course, that state laws will be presented.

  •     Cheaper car insurance. Teen drivers are usually placed in the high-risk insurance category, and they have to pay a lot for their insurance. Graduating a defensive driving course will make the insurer to lower the car insurance rates


For more car insurance info, money-saving tips and free online quotes, please visit http://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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Steve Stang Joins Cherry Bekaert as a Partner and National Leader of the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services Group

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Partner, Advisory Services; National Leader, Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services

Steve Stang Joins Cherry Bekaert


RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB)

Growth-focused and nationally acclaimed public accounting firm Cherry Bekaert LLP (“the Firm”) is proud to welcome Steve Stang, CPA, as a Partner and National Leader of the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services group.

Based in the Firm’s Charlotte practice, Steve brings more than 25 years of transaction advisory experience to his healthcare clients. He has worked on more than 100 middle-market healthcare transactions advising on financial due diligence; mergers and acquisitions; strategic financial planning; and quality of earnings engagements. Steve’s industry expertise includes deals for private equity groups, venture capital funds, investment bankers, healthcare REITs, and a diverse group of healthcare providers ranging from $1 million to $400 million in transaction value. He has extensive experience creating financial projections and models, conducting financial feasibility studies and assessing target companies’ financial performance.

Jeffrey Bengtson, Cherry Bekaert’s National Leader of Transaction Advisory Services notes, “Healthcare transactions come with very specific needs, regulations and processes. Steve has a great deal of experience navigating the unique aspects of these deals, which will benefit our clients seeking guidance before, during and after a healthcare transaction.”

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Steve served as the national leader of the healthcare transaction practice for an international CPA and consulting firm. He also held other leadership roles, including the firm’s national health care assurance leader and the national hospitals and health systems practice leader.

Also joining the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services practice is Andrew Blackburn, CPA.

As a manager, Andrew brings more than five years of transaction experience to his healthcare clients. He has worked extensively in the areas of financial due diligence; mergers and acquisitions advisory; and quality of earnings engagements in the middle market healthcare sector.

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Andrew was a manager in the healthcare transaction practice for a Top 10 national CPA and consulting firm.

About Cherry Bekaert

Ranked among the largest audit, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., Cherry Bekaert LLP offers specialized solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, specialty tax, transaction advisory, risk advisory, technology consulting, benefits consulting, litigation support, valuation and wealth management. With clients in all 50 states and internationally, we have specialists in the sectors of technology, health and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, private equity, real estate and construction, and government contracting. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients’ industries and work collaboratively as one team to guide them forward.

Cherry Bekaert LLP is a founding, independent member of Baker Tilly International, a top-ten global accountancy and business advisory network. Visit us at cbh.com.

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