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Health: Psychology

Centria Autism Announces New Chief Clinical Officer

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Braden Josephson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer, Centria Autism

“I’ve long held a passion for treating children and their families to help them improve their functioning and increase their wellbeing. I’m excited to bring that passion to the Centria team.”


FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Dr. Braden Josephson joins Centria Autism as its Chief Clinical Officer (CCO). Dr. Josephson will be charged with engaging and overseeing the Centria clinical staff by championing quality, fostering clinical effectiveness and advancing a culture of excellence in all aspects of the design, development, and delivery of clinical services.

Prior to joining the Centria team, Dr. Josephson was the President/Chief Clinical Officer of City Pro Group, an early intervention and preschool program that provided ABA and related services to children in New York City and surrounding areas. Dr. Josephson also founded and oversaw clinical care for Applied Behavioral Interventions (ABI) an affiliate organization that provides insurance-based services for older children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in New York and Rhode Island.

Dr. Josephson has specialized in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities for over 25 years. He holds a doctorate in Psychology from Hofstra University in clinical and school psychology and is a licensed psychologist and behavior analyst in both New York and Rhode Island. He is also licensed in Connecticut as a behavior analyst and holds the doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D).

His professional interests include early detection, diagnosis and evaluation of autism, and developing parent engagement strategies to improve service delivery and achieve optimal outcomes.

“Commitment to clinical excellence is our top priority,” said Scott Barry, CEO of Centria Healthcare. “We conducted a nationwide search to find the very best candidate – a person who not only has the leadership, clinical excellence, and education requirements, but also has the fervor for ABA that we do here at Centria Autism. Dr. Josephson is that person and I couldn’t be happier to have him at the clinical helm.”

Dr. Josephson has sat on various advisory boards including the BRIC Advisory Board that seeks to build resilience in children, families, infants and toddlers for early childhood infant and parent mental health at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. He was also a member of the New York City Early Intervention Coordinating Council. He has presented at several conferences, given a multitude of invited presentations, guest lectures, parent workshops, and provider trainings.

“I’ve long held a passion for treating children and their families to help them improve their functioning and increase their wellbeing,” said Dr. Josephson. “I’m excited to bring that passion to the Centria team.”

Quick Facts


  • 1 in 59 children have autism

  • Centria Autism helps parents of children with autism navigate through the complex system of insurance, care and just knowing that they are not alone.

  • Centria operates in 11 states, over 3,500 experienced and trained staff and provides services for thousands of children.

About Centria Autism:

Centria Autism, an operating division of Centria Healthcare, is a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism and their families. With its national headquarters in Michigan, and more than 3,500 clinical staff working in 11 states, Centria’s Optimal Outcomes approach combines child-centered, evidence-based ABA with best practices to help children with ASD have the best developmental experience possible and acquire the skills to live independently and succeed in the world on their own terms.

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

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Business: Insurance

Ohio Insurance Agents (OIA) Endorses ePayPolicy for Digital Payment Processing

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AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Ohio Insurance Agents (OIA) has named ePayPolicy as its electronic payment processor partner. The partnership offers OIA members a special signup offer on ePayPolicy services, which enable them to improve their customer experience by accepting credit card and ACH payments online.

“Independent insurance agents are embracing technology at a rapid pace. We’re here to help them meet increasing consumer demand for digital forms of payment. ePayPolicy makes online payments simple and seamless — for the consumer and for the agency,” said Todd Sorrel, ePayPolicy co-founder. “We’ve eliminated the traditional barriers like pesky merchant accounts and long-term contracts. Plus, with ePayPolicy agents and brokers can get setup in 2 – 3 business days.”

According to OIA’s chief executive officer, Jeff Smith, JD, CIC CAE, “We have high standards for the products we recommend to our members. Partners must be agent-friendly champions of the independent agency system, as well as best in their class. ePayPolicy scores 100 percent on all measures.”

Concluded Sorrel: “Selection by OIA significantly broadens our penetration within Ohio and elevates our profile across the country. We appreciate their confidence in our abilities. We look forward to enhancing the insurance-buying experience for consumers and to supporting OIA members’ tech-enabled growth. Online payment is a big step forward for all involved in these goals.”

Bring seamless online payments to your agency

Agents who want to join OIA, or learn more about ePayPolicy and the other benefits and resources available to them through an OIA membership should visit http://www.ohioinsuranceagents.com/agent or call (800) 555-1742.

About Ohio Insurance Agents (OIA)

Ohio Insurance Agents Association (OIA) is the collective voice of 1,200 independent agencies that employ nearly 10,000 Ohioans and protect hundreds of thousands of Ohio consumers through personalized insurance plans. OIA members write 82 percent of the commercial insurance policies and 44 percent of personal insurance policies in Ohio.

OIA promotes, progresses and protects the professional advice and guidance only independent insurance agents provide. The company helps agents by providing professional consulting services, agency valuation and succession planning, operational benchmarking reports, and other business solutions and industry thought leadership.

For more information visit https://www.ohioinsuranceagents.com/

About ePayPolicy

ePayPolicy is the simplest way to collect digital insurance payments. Designed for independent agents, brokers, MGAs, premium finance companies, and their clients, their innovative electronic payment processing portal enables clients to accept credit card or ACH without messy merchant accounts or hidden fees. ePayPolicy sets up quickly, integrates seamlessly with leading management systems, and is endorsed by independent insurance associations nationwide.

To find out more visit ePayPolicy.com.

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Business: Executives

MedSpeed Elevates Role of Technology in Transportation With New Chief Information Officer Role

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Jim Van Duyn, CIO of MedSpeed

“MedSpeed continues to invest in technology that enables us to deliver innovative logistics solutions to empower our healthcare clients to use logistics as an asset to drive efficiency and improve patient care.”


ELMHURST, Ill. (PRWEB)

MedSpeed, the U.S. market-leading provider of healthcare intra-company logistics, has promoted Jim Van Duyn to the newly created chief information officer (CIO) role. In his new role, Van Duyn will be responsible for MedSpeed’s company-wide IT strategy and management. He will work closely with other members of the executive and management teams to integrate new technology into internal and customer-facing processes. Before being named CIO, Van Duyn was MedSpeed’s senior vice president of applications.

“Jim is an accomplished IT executive, with a wealth of experience in healthcare IT and is a great addition to our executive team,” said Rich D’Amico, president of MedSpeed. “MedSpeed continues to invest in technology that enables us to deliver innovative logistics solutions. That IT investment empowers our healthcare clients to standardize and centralize operations and use logistics as an asset to drive efficiency and improve patient care.”

Van Duyn has more than 25 years of strategic-level project/business management and hands-on application development. Prior to joining MedSpeed, he served as senior vice president of Evolent Health. He holds an MBA from the Keller School of Management and a BA from Calvin College in Business Administration.

“One of the greatest things about being part of MedSpeed is seeing, first-hand, the team’s deep commitment to the mission of delivering health,” said Van Duyn. “MedSpeed is clearly leading the market in the way we support our customers and their patients. I am excited about my new role where I have the opportunity to help build and develop our next technology generation to better create value for our customers.”

About MedSpeed

With 140+ locations in 29 states, MedSpeed is the market-leading organization in healthcare intra-company logistics. Since 2000, MedSpeed has partnered with healthcare organizations to transform same-day transportation (courier) from a cost center into a strategic intra-company logistics asset that delivers long-term returns. Using transportation to drive economic value in areas well beyond transportation itself enables MedSpeed’s customers to share equipment between facilities, reduce capital expenses and disintermediate the use of third-party shipping for the delivery of medical supplies to physician offices and clinics. Creating a strong, fully connected logistics network supports the centralization or outsourcing of other functions including redundant laboratories and fill pharmacies, print shop, mail, linen and more. http://www.medspeed.com

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Digital Care Leader Omada Health Opens Office in Atlanta

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Omada Health today announced the launch of the company’s first East Coast office in Atlanta, Georgia. Working directly with local organizations including the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta University Center Consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Georgia Research Alliance, Omada will continue to expand presence in the city into 2020. The company will collaborate with these stakeholders to identify and hire local talent across multiple teams, while joining the city’s thriving, growing digital health ecosystem.

“Opening an Atlanta office brings us closer to our customers, and given the crisis of diabetes across the region, brings us closer to more people we can support,” said company CEO and Co-Founder Sean Duffy. “Before we ever wrote a line of code at Omada, we traveled to Georgia to meet individuals struggling with type 2 diabetes risk and learn how we could improve their experience and condition. We’re honored to now have a physical presence in Atlanta. Working with these organizations enables us to connect directly to qualified, talented groups of workers that we are eager to welcome to the Omada family. I’m excited for Omada Health to be a foundational part of the city’s digital health community for years to come.”

Omada will be hiring Atlanta-based employees across a range of teams, with an initial focus on customer and participant support, engineering, and commercial positions. The company will hold a hiring event in early December. Applicants interested in Atlanta-based positions should apply through the Omada Career Page, and will be contacted with details regarding the event. Omada plans for significant further expansion throughout 2020.

“We are excited to welcome Omada to the thriving digital health sector in Atlanta,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “This industry is one of the fastest-growing in Georgia, and this region boasts some of the top tech talent in the country, making this location a perfect fit. I am confident that Omada will find great success as they locate in Atlanta, and I’m grateful for their investment in our state.”

“Anchored by organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Cancer Society and Emory Healthcare, Atlanta has grown to become a global center for health care,” said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “We are proud Omada has selected Atlanta for its East Coast office. With Atlanta’s attractive pool of skilled IT talent, and a welcoming and diverse business community, Omada will have everything it needs to thrive here.”

“Omada Health is a welcome addition to Atlanta’s thriving healthcare and health technology ecosystem,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “By selecting our region for their new East Coast office, Omada helps us continue to strengthen our reputation as the global health leader with the talent, technology infrastructure and business-friendly environment to support the growth of companies in this sector.”

Omada considered over 25 major metropolitan areas for its office expansion. “When it came to offering a diverse and talented workforce, high concentration of universities, proximity to global health organizations, and availability of high quality office space, Atlanta was a clear winner,” said Omada’s William Dougherty, VP of IT, Security, and Facilities. To facilitate its expansion to Atlanta, Omada engaged the services commercial real estate firm Transwestern, which assisted in the search for acceptable office space and introductions to the Atlanta community. “Transwestern was invaluable in helping Omada assess its options, and the business leaders in Atlanta could not have been more welcoming. ”

About Omada Health:

Omada is a digital care program that empowers people to achieve their health goals through sustainable lifestyle change. Working primarily through health plans, employers, and integrated health systems, the company delivers personalized interventions for individuals at risk for, or dealing with, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, as well as anxiety and depression. Combining data-powered human coaching, connected devices, a proprietary technology platform, and curriculum tailored to an individual’s specific conditions and circumstances, Omada has enrolled more than 250,000 participants to date. Omada partners include Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota, and other leading health plans. For additional information, please visit http://www.omadahealth.com.

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Technology: Computer

Edgenuity Earns “A” Grade from Florida Department of Education

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The role of instruction in determining student success cannot be overstated. It is because of the hardworking, highly-qualified, state-certified teachers who have routinely gone above and beyond in instruction and student engagement that Edgenuity earned this designation.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

Edgenuity, an approved Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) Provider in the state of Florida, announced today that it has earned an “A” grade for its virtual instruction during the 2018-2019 school year in grades 6-12 from the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Accountability Reporting.

The Florida Department of Education’s school grading system is designed to convey the achievement level of Florida’s schools. School and district grades describe instructional personnel and administrators’ impact on student learning, including ratings based upon aggregated assessment scores among other factors. Edgenuity’s “A” grade was earned on the basis of both curriculum development and the success of instruction, including student performance on state assessments and engagement with the material.

“Edgenuity is proud to be recognized with a top-level grade by the state’s Department of Education for what we accomplished last year as an approved provider of virtual instruction programs in the state of Florida,” said Kinsey Rawe, Edgenuity’s Vice President and General Manager, Instructional Services. “Beyond providing a curriculum to districts, this “A” grade is a testament to the active role Edgenuity has been able to play in student learning, especially through combining our award-winning curriculum with an engaging instructional model. We appreciate the opportunity to know and work closely with students, as well as with districts to underscore the importance of engagement, testing and implementing virtual programs with fidelity.”

By partnering with Edgenuity as a virtual program option, schools and districts expand educational options for students while also solving many common challenges such as: addressing temporary and long-term teacher shortages; offering comprehensive test preparation; and providing support for students who are homebound or have other unique needs.

“The role of instruction in determining student success cannot be overstated,” added Rawe. “It is because of the hardworking, highly-qualified, state-certified teachers who have routinely gone above and beyond in instruction and student engagement that Edgenuity earned this designation. It has been a great privilege for us to work alongside Florida’s districts, to not only develop a state-of-the-art virtual curriculum for the state’s students, but to see that curriculum brought to life in a way that makes a direct impact on their success and enthusiasm for learning.”

The state of Florida is a nationally-recognized leader in K-12 virtual education. It has the largest state virtual school in the nation and each school district is required to provide virtual education options for their students. Florida’s approved virtual school programs are held accountable for student and school performance. Edgenuity Instructional Services earned the “A” grade for 2018-19 based on the evaluation method established in accordance with Florida’s annual accountability process.

The Florida Department of Education’s Accountability Reports are published online and available here.

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About Edgenuity

Edgenuity is a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market. Nationwide, Edgenuity is in use by more than 20,000 schools, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. We offer initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention and test readiness. These solutions, in addition to Edgenuity’s instructional services and professional development offerings, help students, educators and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For more information, visit Edgenuity.com.

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Technology: Electronics

Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol SV Microwave 2- and 4-Port SMPS Edge Launch Connectors

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Amphenol SV Microwave Multiport SMPS Edge Launch Connectors

Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol SV Microwave Multiport SMPS Edge Launch Connectors


WILMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol SV Microwave, recently introduced the manufacturer’s 2- and 4-port SMPS edge launch connectors. These products enable the transmission of extremely high frequencies (DC up to 100 GHz) while maintaining the smallest form factor. The connectors are 45% smaller than SMP and 30% smaller than SMPM versions.

Amphenol SV Microwave’s SMPS edge launch multiport connectors are directly compatible with the G3PO interface and feature full detent, limited detent (SMP only) and smooth bore options. SV Microwave’s current SMPS configurations include male and female cable connectors, as well as board mount, edge launch and female bullet designs. The male interface is available in smooth bore for easy mating and demating and full detent for a more robust retention.

The connectors are used for applications where density and frequency are of the utmost importance — including RF test and measurement, rapid prototyping, high-speed digital component testing, and military and aerospace.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about Amphenol SV Microwave’s 2- and 4-port SMPS connectors.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Amphenol SV Microwave

Amphenol SV Microwave is a world leader in the RF/Microwave industry with over 50 years of proven performance. SV Microwave designs and manufactures RF/Microwave coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, adapters and passive components for the military, aerospace, satellite, high-speed digital, commercial and telecommunications markets.

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health and fitness

Exchange Physical Therapy Group & Liberty Humane Raise $100,000 for NJ’s 1st Mobile/Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Program

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Physical Therapy Group in Jersey City raises $100,000.00 for local animal shelter

As a board member for Liberty Humane, I was able to see what a profoundly positive impact the low cost spay/neuter program we launched last year had on the residents of Jersey City & Hoboken” said Jaclyn Fulop, owner of Exchange Physical Therapy Group


JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PRWEB)

Exchange Physical Therapy Group teamed up with Liberty Humane Society and raised over $100,000 for the non-profit animal shelter to further expand New Jersey’s first low-cost spay and neuter program that will serve Hudson County.

Exchange Physical Therapy Group with locations in Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken, hosted their second major fundraiser at Harborside JC last week, and through ticket sales and corporate donations raised $100,000 to maintain the service through the end of 2020. The November fundraiser is in addition to the $130,000 raised in 2018 to purchase the vehicle and provide for up front costs to operate.

“When we learned about this situation and that a solution was within reach, we immediately knew we had to help,” said Jaclyn Fulop, owner of Exchange Physical Therapy Group. “As a board member for Liberty Humane I was able to see what a profoundly positive impact the low cost spay/neuter program we launched last year had on the residents of Jersey City and Hoboken. We were able to save hundreds of animals lives by purchasing the spay/neuter truck and provided 1502 surgeries, our goal this year is to provide 2,000 surgeries for people in need.”

“I cannot emphasize enough how important this program is in moving our community forward and reducing the number of pets on the streets and in shelters ,” said Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director of Liberty Humane Society. “Of the 6.5 Million companion animals who enter shelters each year only 10% of them are spayed or neutered. That puts enormous stress on our shelter system. Jaclyn’s commitment to making affordable spay/neuter accessible to all moves us significantly closer to a time when every local companion animal has a home.”

For more information on the program please visit https://www.libertyhumane.org/. Eligible pet owners would pay $10 to spay or neuter their dog or cat.

“We are really excited to work with Liberty Humane Society on this project as we know that it can make an important and lasting impact not only for the animals, but the pet owners as well,” said Jaclyn Fulop. “After my dog Chloe passed this October I am going to continue to work hard and fundraise in her memory, as she was truly the inspiration behind this program.”

Liberty Humane in partnership with Exchange Physical Therapy Group will continue to raise funds for this program over the next year. Donations can be made here.

About Exchange Physical Therapy Group Exchange Physical Therapy Group is the premier outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic with three locations in physical therapy Jersey City, physical therapy Hoboken and physical therapy Weehawken NJ. Our physical therapists provide one-on-one, personalized treatment plans to our patients with a team-oriented approach. We have unparalleled experience with subspecialties in post-surgical rehab, sport specific rehabilitation, pediatric therapy and women’s health. We strive to enhance all of our patients’ quality of life.

About Liberty Humane Society Liberty Humane Society (LHS) is the only non-profit animal shelter and control facility in Hudson County, NJ. LHS believes that every shelter pet deserves a second chance at finding a loving home. With the help of hundreds of active volunteers, LHS staff is dedicated to facilitating the best possible outcomes for the animals in residence at the shelter, and to increasing the availability of preventative public services for the community as a whole. The Wellness Clinic provides low-cost health care to help keep local pets in their homes, and LHS adoption counselors place more than one thousand animals in homes each year.

For more information, please contact Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director, Liberty Humane Society at (201) 547-4147 or irene@libertyhumane.org. ##

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Industry: Healthcare

Hammes Company expands Advisory Services capabilities through strategic partnership with DCCS Consulting

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Together, Hammes and DCCS offer a compelling and comprehensive range of advisory services.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

Hammes Company, the nation’s leading healthcare developer as ranked by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey, has formed a strategic partnership with DCCS Consulting aimed at providing health systems with the most comprehensive scope of integrated consulting services focused on operations, finance, strategy and real estate development.

Through the partnership, Hammes Company and DCCS bring deep healthcare consulting expertise working with health system leadership teams on financial and operational improvements, guiding major capital projects and executing on real estate strategy–all growing areas of focus as systems merge and expand. Both firms employ seasoned healthcare executives focused on solving complex, system-level challenges.

“Operational transformation and clinical excellence have long been pivotal to Hammes Company’s unique integrated service model, including pioneering ‘hospitals without beds,’ freestanding EDs and other innovative healthcare delivery concepts,” said Rex Holloway, partner and national practice leader of Hammes Company’s Advisory Services division. “Likewise, DCCS has a long track record of advising and partnering with health systems, highly regarded for its operational and clinical expertise. Together, Hammes and DCCS offer a compelling and comprehensive range of advisory services.”

“Having collaborated with Hammes Company on several strategic projects, we are excited to formalize this partnership as our combined expertise is a true differentiator that will benefit our healthcare system clients,” added Dave Capone, DCCS president and founder.

Hammes Company’s Advisory Services offering has expanded under the leadership of Rex Holloway, who has led the firm’s advisory services practice since 2014 and was appointed partner in 2017. For more than 30 years, Rex has provided strategy leadership and consulting for leading healthcare systems nationwide.

Dave Capone founded DCCS Consulting in 2010 and has 30 years of healthcare leadership and consulting experience with an emphasis on hospital financial and operational turnarounds. He served as CFO and held other leadership roles for national healthcare systems.

About Hammes Company

Hammes Company has been ranked as a leading healthcare facility developer for 21 years by Modern Healthcare’s Construction and Design Survey. Hammes has managed in excess of 57 million square feet of complex new, expansion, renovation, replacement, ambulatory care and acute care projects with a value of more than $23 billion for hospitals and health systems nationwide. The company has extensive experience managing the planning, financing, development, construction, leasing and management of non-acute and acute healthcare facilities. Hammes has helped many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations plan, implement and manage facility strategies and solutions for more than a quarter of a century. The company delivers measurable results that help healthcare providers grow while meeting the unique health and wellness needs of their communities. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hammes provides services through a network of regional offices strategically located across the United States. http://www.hammesco.com

About DCCS Consulting, Inc.

DCCS provides transformational advisory and consulting services that enables its healthcare clients to achieve sustainable peak performance in the areas of quality of care, service line development, expense management, operational improvement, and leadership support. A full-service consulting company, DCCS is supported by a deep national network of senior level consultants and strategic service partners that provide cost effective, realistic solutions, with a focus on high margin returns. For more information, visit http://www.dccsconsulting.com.

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Business: Insurance

How To Compare Car Insurance Rates And Find Cheaper Coverage

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“Use online quotes to compare offers in your area and get the best deal. Our website will help you get free quotes and compare all available offers”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how the clients should compare car insurance rates and save money.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/find-the-best-ways-to-compare-auto-insurance-rates/

When determining rates, companies analyze a multitude of socio-economic factors. Age, gender, employment status and driving history are top influential factors. In order to have an idea of how much they are expected to pay, clients should get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.


  • Analyze the factors used to determine premiums. There are many factors taken into consideration when determining insurance costs. The most influential factors are: car’s make and model, driving history, demographic factors, recent claims and traffic violations and coverage options. All these variables are added in a rates calculator and the client will be presented with an insurability score and a quote. Each factor has its importance. For example, married persons are statistically safer drivers and they end up paying less on car insurance.

  • Understand the risk profile, then look for adequate companies. For Standard and Preferred drivers, the insurance process is really simple. Make a list with top reputable companies and get quotes for each one of them. Things get complicated for high-risk drivers. They must find non-standard carriers, get quotes and compare prices. Comparison is really important in this case, since high-risk drivers will have to pay a whole lot more.

  • Use brokerage websites to get multiple quotes at once. There will be many smaller, more local companies included in those quotes obtained from brokerage websites. But in many cases, smaller companies offer top competitive services at lower costs. It really pays to shop around and not limit the options to just 2 or 3 companies. Furthermore, all results are obtained using the same data and for the same product. This gives no room for errors. Clients who use brokerage websites can quickly sort offers by prices. But do not be guided only by price. Check what other benefits and bonuses can be obtained by applying to each offer.

  • Changing or improving some driving habits will help a lot. Making several changes will help drivers get better rates. Many insurance questionnaires ask about installed anti-theft devices, graduating defensive driving or installing telematics. These will help lower the costs.

Compare-autoinsurance.org 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.

For more information and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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Business: Executives

Trella Health Announces Publication of Industry Trend Report and Release of Quarter Two 2019 Data

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Trella Health, the leading source for current and complete post-acute outcomes data and performance analytics, published its most recent Industry Trend Report and released a new quarterly data set. Trella customers now have access to CMS claims data through the second quarter of 2019.

According to Trella’s CEO, Ian Juliano, “Trella strives to not only provide the most recent and complete data in the market, but also to offer analysis and insights into the post-acute care market. Our latest trend report is an example of that.”

The Industry Trend Report breaks down the most recent national and state-level trends in the hospice, home health, and skilled nursing markets. It also offers insights into Medicare beneficiaries and post-acute discharge instructions. Key takeaways include:

  • From Q1 2018 to Q1 2019, the total number of Medicare beneficiaries grew by 1.4 million, an increase of 2.5%. Medicare fee for service (FFS) beneficiaries declined by .4%, while Medicare Advantage beneficiaries increased by 7.7% to 22.1 million.

  • Home health surpassed skilled nursing as the most likely post-acute referral destination. 23.3% of inpatient discharges were coded for home health compared to 21.1% referred to SNF. This is the first reporting period where home health was instructed at a higher rate than SNF.

  • Hospice average length of stay (ALOS) increased from 74.5 to 77.9 days from Q1 2018 to Q1 2019. The additional 3.4 days represents a 5% longer stay and is the highest ALOS we’ve seen since reporting on the metric.


Of note, Trella introduced a new section on skilled nursing after launching a solution for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in Spring 2019. In addition, Trella dedicated a portion of the report to PDGM to assist home health organizations in preparing for the rule to take effect in January 2020. Trella is devoted to continually investigating and sharing trends around admissions, utilization, and other metrics to serve as resource to the post-acute community.

Find Trella’s latest Industry Trend Report here: https://www.trellahealth.com/portfolio_page/industry-trend-report-2019/.

About Trella Health

Trella Health provides acute, ambulatory, and post-acute organizations with the most complete picture of care activity in their service areas. As one of only a few companies in the country deemed ‘Innovators’ under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Virtual Research Data Center Program, Trella has access to 100% of Medicare Part A and Part B claims data. Trella analyzes 1.2 billion claims annually and presents relevant insights to nearly 10,000 users so they can build higher-performing care networks, serve more patients, and reduce the cost of care.

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