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National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Insurance Capital Group launch strategic partnership

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BrightBenefits will offer both employer and employee paid dental and vision insurance and will look to expand the product offerings as the company grows.


MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)

A new strategic partnership was launched by National Guardian Life Insurance Company (“NGL”), a Madison-based life insurer with a rich heritage dating back to 1909 and assets of over $5 billion, and New York-based Insurance Capital Group (“ICG”), the leading strategic investor in the mutual insurance industry.

NGL and ICG, through its Federal Life Group, Inc. (“Federal Life”) affiliate, have jointly developed and launched a national dental and vision insurance business called BrightBenefits, which will be led by insurance industry veteran Danny Bentley. BrightBenefits policies will be issued by Commercial Travelers Insurance Company, an A.M. Best A- (Excellent) rated affiliate of NGL, in which Federal Life will make a significant equity investment, subject to receiving regulatory approval.

“This new strategic partnership with ICG allows NGL to diversify its investments into new markets without losing its focus on being a leading provider of preneed insurance for customers nationwide. ICG brings exceptional talent and additional capital to this partnership that will allow growth in new and exciting ways,” said Knut A. Olson, NGL President & CEO.

“We are honored to have been selected by NGL as its strategic partner and we are extremely excited about the launch of BrightBenefits and the broader strategic partnership with NGL. We are confident that BrightBenefits, led by its talented management team, will develop into one of the nation’s leading vision and dental platforms,” said Matt Popoli, founder and CEO of Insurance Capital Group and Director of Federal Life.

“Our goal for BrightBenefits is to be a trusted partner and leading provider of employee benefits products and services that help employers and their employees protect their families,” said Danny Bentley, President of BrightBenefits. BrightBenefits will offer both employer and employee paid dental and vision insurance and will look to expand the product offerings as the company grows.

Bentley is a leader in fostering innovation, driving organizational change and delivering profitable growth. Bentley most recently served as President of Davis Vision, the nation’s third largest vision insurer with approximately 22 million members.

Bentley began his career at Protective Life where he created and pioneered the voluntary, ancillary benefits products industry by introducing the nation’s first voluntary dental product. He later joined A.G. Edwards Investment Banking, serving as a Managing Director and Head of the firm’s Insurance Practice before rejoining the insurance industry.

The closing of the investment by Federal Life is subject to certain regulatory approvals, including the approval by the New York Department of Financial Services and the Wisconsin Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Foley & Lardner LLP are serving as legal counsel, and Grace Global Capital LLC as financial advisor to NGL. Purrington Moody and Debevoise & Plimpton are serving as legal counsel, and Insurex, LLC as financial advisor to ICG and Federal Life.

About National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Commercial Travelers

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. NGL is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Information about NGL can be found at http://www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

Commercial Travelers Life Insurance Company (CT) has been providing insurance coverage since 1883. CT is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best and became a wholly-owned, stock subsidiary of NGL in 2017.

About Insurance Capital Group

Insurance Capital Group is a holding company which acquires and makes investments in insurance businesses across targeted sectors with a focus on sponsored demutualizations and other complex conversion transactions. Our objective is to create long term shareholder value as measured by growth in tangible book value through the ownership and oversight of our partner companies. For more information about us, visit http://www.insurancecap.com.

About Federal Life Group, Inc.

Federal Life Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FLFG) is the parent of Federal Life Insurance Company (“FLIC”), an independently operated provider of quality life insurance and annuity products, incorporated in 1899. FLIC is headquartered in Riverwoods, Illinois, a suburb approximately thirty miles north of Chicago. FLIC is proud of its longstanding tradition of financial strength and stability and serves over 28,000 policyholders. For more information, go to http://www.federallife.com.

NGL reported $4.1 billion in consolidated liabilities for 2018. Financials current as of 12/31/18. Ratings current as of 02/21/19.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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Science: Biology

Diagenode to Offer Single-Cell ATAC-Seq Services Featuring Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital Technology

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“Bio-Rad is pleased to partner with Diagenode, a key player in the epigenetics market.”


DENVILLE, N.J. and HERCULES, Calif. (PRWEB)

Diagenode, Inc., a leading global provider of solutions for epigenetics research and sample preparation, and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced a partnership in which Diagenode will offer Single-Cell ATAC-Seq (scATAC-Seq) Services, featuring Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital technology, to help advance epigenomics research.

Diagenode’s scATAC-Seq Services leverage the combined capabilities of Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital technology and Diagenode’s epigenetics expertise to help researchers gain a greater understanding of the epigenome, the multitude of chemical compounds and proteins that give instructions to the genome. The scATAC-Seq Services utilize Bio Rad’s ddSEQ Single-Cell Isolator to encapsulate thousands of cell nuclei or whole cells into nanoliter-sized droplets and offer robust precision and quantification of data.

scATAC-Seq solutions enable the genome-wide study of accessible chromatin that represents regulatory regions at the single-cell level. In contrast to standard bulk ATAC-Seq, scATAC-Seq provides a way for thousands of cells to be assessed in parallel to better parse heterogeneous populations.

“We are excited to offer scientists the combination of Diagenode’s epigenetic service excellence and Bio-Rad’s industry-leading scATAC-Seq technology,” said Joe Bertelsen, Business Unit Manager at Diagenode. “This collaboration demonstrates our continued commitment to enabling advances in epigenomics research.”

“Bio-Rad is pleased to partner with Diagenode, a key player in the epigenetics market,” said Kris Simonyi, Global Marketing Manager at Bio-Rad’s Digital Biology Group. “By working together to combine our expertise, we look forward to accelerating epigenetics and gene regulation research at the single-cell level.”

To learn more about Diagenode’s Single-Cell ATAC-Seq Services, please visit: https://www.diagenode.com/p/single-cell-atac-seq-service

BIO-RAD, DDSEQ, and DROPLET DIGITAL SEQ are trademarks of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in certain jurisdictions.

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With a focus on quality and customer service for over 65 years, our products advance the discovery process and improve healthcare. Our customers are university and research institutions, hospitals, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, as well as applied laboratories that include food safety and environmental quality. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is based in Hercules, California, and has a global network of operations with more than 8,000 employees worldwide. Bio-Rad had revenues exceeding $2.2 billion in 2018. For more information, please visit http://www.bio-rad.com.

About Diagenode, Inc.

Diagenode is a leading provider of complete solutions for epigenetic research and epigenomics services. The company has developed a comprehensive approach to gain new insights into epigenetic studies, offering innovative shearing and automation instruments, reagent kits, and high-quality antibodies to streamline DNA methylation, noncoding RNA-seq, ChIP, and ChIP-seq workflows. The company’s latest innovations include a unique full automation system, a Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing (RRBS) Kit providing eight times more coverage than standard technologies, ChIPmentation and ChIP-seq kits for only 10,000 cells, and the industry’s most validated antibodies. For more information about Diagenode, please visit the company’s website at http://www.diagenode.com.

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Society: Christianity

Linda Glasper King’s newly released “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems” is a powerful collection of thoughts that revolve around faith and the values of Christianity

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“A Touch of Inspiration through Poems”: an inspirational compendium of poems that sheds light on the values of Christianity and likewise brings one in deep faith and worship. “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems” is the creation of published author Linda Glasper King, a retired US postal employee who has been a poet for years. She has written poetry for church programs, funeral programs, and poetry tributes for pastors and retirees’ celebrations. She is also recognized for her support of the society’s principles of peace education–accomplishment–charity–equality from the International Society of Poets.

King writes, “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems is a down-to-earth book of poetry centered around Christian values and faith. It touches life lessons, everyday living, and useful hints that will help you on your journey in life.

“It gives inspiration for tributes to pastors, patriotism, history, and those seeking God to honor women and mothers. There is a little something for everyone, who seek to find inspiration for life lessons through poems.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Linda Glasper King’s new book is a beautifully written collection that guides the readers in their spiritual journey. This poetry book is meant for everyone, from whatever walks of life, who are in search for encouragement and hope.

View a synopsis of “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “A Touch of Inspiration through Poems,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

e-TeleQuote Reaches 100,000 Active Clients Milestone

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“We’re so proud to help people enroll in Medicare plans that fit their needs,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to increase as more people discover the benefits available, and we’re excited and grateful to grow and serve more people.”


CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is delighted to announce it has helped over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries find a plan that meets their needs. By helping people in a variety of ways, including through its newly launched online enrollment portal, the digital marketplace reached the achievement during this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.

The Annual Enrollment Period (also called Open Enrollment) occurs every year from October 15 to December 7 and provides an opportunity for people to enroll in or change Medicare plans. This year is an especially important time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their current coverage and consider new options that may be available. Due to recent changes made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), some Medicare Advantage plans are offering new benefits such as home helpers/in-home support, transportation, meal delivery, safety/assistive devices, day center visits and more.

“We’re so proud to help people enroll in Medicare plans that fit their needs,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to increase as more people discover the benefits available, and we’re excited and grateful to grow and serve more people.”

e-TeleQuote has more than doubled its number of licensed insurance agents in the last two years, now working in three United States time zones in an effort to serve as many people as possible. Beneficiaries have two convenient enrollment options through easyMedicare.com, including enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan fully online via the Medicare Online Enrollment Portal and no-cost phone consultations with licensed insurance agents (1-800-991-4407 / TTY 711, 9 AM – 9 PM ET, Monday-Friday).

About e-TeleQuote and easyMedicare.com

e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is an independent digital insurance marketplace providing individuals the ability to purchase Medicare insurance from the comfort of their homes. The company diligently researches available plan options from multiple insurance carriers, helping people choose a plan that best suits their needs. e-TeleQuote provides personal consultation through experienced licensed Medicare advisors who suggest plan coverage options based on an individual’s particular needs. The company has proudly served tens of thousands of people across the United States.

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Technology: Electronics

Sunrise Hitek Prints Custom Holiday Greeting Cards with Spot Gloss Coating

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Custom Greeting Card

Custom Folded Greeting Card

Spot UV coating is a great effect that can highlight a particular area of a piece. Some examples would be a company logo, a name, or simply highlighting a single color.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Many websites already offer customized greeting cards, but most of them fall short in terms of quality, speed, or service. Holiday greeting cards from Sunrise Hitek take holiday cards to the next level. They offer a huge variety of options from paper: white, color, pearlescent, translucent, or metallic, envelopes: standard or custom to other more exotic materials such as clear film, frosted polycarbonate, rigid vinyl and other synthetic substrates. Now they also offer spot gloss UV coating as well.

Spot UV coating is a great effect that can highlight a particular area of a piece. Some examples would be a company logo, a name, or simply highlighting a single color. This is an especially fun feature to use on holiday cards and wedding invitations to make them extra memorable.

Opaque white ink printed on clear on other non-white substrates is also offered. White ink can be printed under, over, or blended with 4-color elements for special effects. New, heavy substrates up to 18pt cover or 20pt rigid vinyl are great for heavier ornament cards. Choose from common card sizes 4.5”x6”, 5”x7”, 5.5”x8.5” or any custom size. Sunrise provides a turn-key solution to card sending with in-house mailing and fulfillment. Simply provide artwork and mailing list and Sunrise will take it from there.

Another exciting service is their laser-cutting feature. Highly intricate laser-cutting allows for the most delicate of internal cuts to be made. Names can be cut, silhouettes, even complicated cuts such as buildings in the Chicago skyline. Laser-cutting will add pizzazz to regular Christmas and New Year cards.

About Sunrise Hitek

Sunrise Hitek is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and offers speedy and innovative print marketing execution for the world’s leading brands. Sunrise employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo & UV flatbed presses, digital die-cutting, and specialty coating/lamination, to create best-in-class color printing, packaging, trade show & display graphics, plus a wide variety of promo products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

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health and fitness

Dematic Named Best and Brightest in Wellness

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At Dematic, our employees are the foundation of our organization.


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Intralogistics innovator Dematic has been named Best and Brightest in Wellness® for 2019 by the National Association for Business Resources.

The Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recognizes and celebrates excellence in health awareness by highlighting organizations that promote a culture of wellness — organizations like Dematic that plan and implement efforts to allow their employees and the community to become a healthier place to live and work.

“At Dematic, our employees are the foundation of our organization,” said Michele Longo, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Dematic. “By investing in wellness programs, we are keeping that foundation strong. When people feel good about themselves, it is reflected in their lives and their work. We’re honored to receive this award as a recognition of our programs.”

The programs (known collectively as Optimize Your Wellness) promote a sustainable culture of well-being with engaging resources and services to assist individuals in developing effective, long-term healthy behaviors. This includes encouraging improved physical activity, healthy nutrition and positive lifestyle choices.

Programs available to U.S. employees include:

  • Fitness reimbursement

  • Fitness centers and group classes

  • Nutrition consultants

  • Immunizations

  • Wellness challenges

  • Financial planning services


Dematic has a variety of open positions throughout the US in fields ranging from engineering to finance. Interested candidates can view open positions at Dematic.com/Careers.

About Dematic

Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, Dematic’s global network of 7,000 employees have helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, supply chain solutions and related services, and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

About NABR

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR), connects, educates, and empowers businesses across the country through focused programs, groundbreaking studies, and field-leading support. The NABR, established in 1996, fosters a collaborative environment in which companies and leaders learn best practices, trends, and vital information benefiting the company and its employees well beyond the finances. Through the Best and Brightest programs, the National Association for Business Resources provides specialized business services, education and resources for businesses throughout the United States. For more information, visit https://thebestandbrightest.com/.

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Industry: Healthcare

HealthSherpa launches nationwide, user-friendly Medicaid application

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Leading health technology company HealthSherpa announced today that low-income Americans in 38 states can now apply for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program on HealthSherpa.com, including on their mobile phones. Medicaid and CHIP are comprehensive low- or no-cost health coverage programs for qualifying low-income Americans, administered and funded jointly by individual states and the federal government. HealthSherpa has already successfully processed over 1,700 applications.

“It can be challenging to apply for Medicaid and CHIP in some states, and that means that people aren’t getting the health coverage they are entitled to by law,” said George Kalogeropoulos, CEO of HealthSherpa.

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans, over 70 million in total, qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. But according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, over 8 million Americans who are eligible for these programs remained uninsured. One contributor to this enrollment gap is that even though 1 in 3 low-income Americans rely on smartphones for internet access, 13 states do not support applications via a mobile device, and 20 additional states host an application that is not mobile-friendly.

HealthSherpa.com now offers a fully compliant, mobile-friendly user experience hosted entirely on-site, which allows consumers to receive an initial assessment of their eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP via HealthSherpa’s backend integration with the Federal Marketplace. The application is then forwarded by the Marketplace to the state Medicaid office, which makes the final decision about a consumer’s eligibility.

“HealthSherpa works with 32,000 insurance brokers and 40 large employers and nonprofits who collectively work with millions of uninsured Americans,” Kalogeropoulos said “Since 2014, we’ve enrolled over 1.8 million people in Marketplace coverage, and helped hundreds of thousands apply for Medicaid and CHIP via Healthcare.gov. Now that we fully support those folks on our platform, we can help many more get covered.”

Once they submit their Medicaid application, consumers will gain access to a free dashboard containing their eligibility notice, information about how to follow up with their state Medicaid office, and resources for finding low or no-cost care while their application is being reviewed. Over time, if their income changes and they become eligible for Advance Premium Tax Credits, they can seamlessly update their application and transition into Marketplace coverage.

About HealthSherpa

HealthSherpa partners with large employers, insurers, and insurance agents to support consumers searching for, enrolling in, and utilizing high quality, affordable health insurance coverage. HealthSherpa only sells ACA marketplace plans, which have built-in consumer protections, and since its founding in 2014, has enrolled over 1.8 million Americans in Affordable Care Act coverage. For more information, visit http://www.healthsherpa.com.

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Business: Insurance

The Main Reasons Why A Driver May Choose To Drop Coverage

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“Dropping car insurance is a delicate matter. In some cases, it is the smart thing to do”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog that explains the main reasons drivers choose to drop car insurance coverage.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/drivers-usually-drop-car-insurance/

Dropping coverage means voluntarily renouncing to some extra layers of protection. Totally dropping coverage means becoming “uninsured”. Uninsured drivers are not allowed to drive. But first, let us review the main reasons a driver may have for dropping coverage. Get more info and free car insurance quotes from https://compare-autoinsurance.org.


  • Premiums are too expensive. This is by far, the most common reason. Some drivers decide that car insurance is too expensive and they no longer renew coverage. Furthermore, some people will not even pay the current coverage, forcing the company to drop them. However, this action will create a coverage gap. This gap will make future premiums more expensive. The alternative is to use online quotes, compare prices and tailor a cheaper coverage.

  • The current value of the car is really low. In this case, dropping coverage is the smart thing to do. However, we are talking about dropping only full coverage. Policyholders should keep active liability coverage. Keep in mind that insurance companies use the Actual Cash Value when reimbursing their clients.

  • Major life changes that make them drive less. Keeping really expensive coverage options active may be too much for people who travel very few miles per year. Again, it is recommended keeping liability only. People who retired or do not drive their cars during winter should ask about the coverage options.

  • When the policyholder no longer has a car. A person without a car can no longer be considered a driver. If the car was damaged or stolen and the owners does not plan to buy and drive a new one, he should inform the local DMV and the current insurer about this situation.

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, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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Business: Executives

Private Jet Services Group Acquires The Flight Exchange, Appoints Aviation Entrepreneur Chris Early to its Executive Team

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The addition of TFX alongside Chris’s experience and professionalism furthers our mission of delivering exquisite transportation for our customers.


SEABROOK, N.H. (PRWEB)

Private Jet Services Group has acquired The Flight Exchange (TFX), a cutting-edge technology platform that improves the private flight scheduling experience. In connection with the acquisition, Chris Early, TFX’s Founder, has joined the Executive Team of PJS.

“We are thrilled to have Chris join our leadership team. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. The addition of Chris’s experience and professionalism furthers our mission of delivering exquisite transportation for our customers,” said PJS Chief Executive Officer, Greg Raiff. “Acquiring TFX is the next step in providing our customers with the industry’s most advanced and flexible private flight experience. TFX has developed proprietary technology that provides real-time insight into demand and aircraft availability. We are excited about integrating the TFX capabilities into our customer experience. This innovative platform will automate previously manual processes, enabling our service team to spend more time listening to our clients and delivering the human touch that differentiates PJS.”

Chris Early has served private fliers in both the Corporate Enterprise and Luxury Leisure market segments for more than 15 years. In his new role with PJS, Chris is charged with mentoring and growing the Western Region team, thereby expanding the company’s local presence in these significant markets.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to offer my clientele the unsurpassed PJS experience of personalized, intelligent, flexible and worry-free air travel,” said Early. “After fifteen years in the private aviation space, it is clear

to me that PJS is not only the right fit for me, its consultative approach and superior suite of services are precisely what air travelers need and deserve.”

Chris brings to PJS his entrepreneurial spirit and multifaceted aviation knowledge. Before joining PJS, Chris built two of his own aviation firms after working for some of the largest fractional, jet card, and charter organizations in the private aviation industry. In 2018, Chris founded The Flight Exchange (TFX), the world’s premiere private flight membership platform which is transforming the private aviation industry. Prior to TFX, Early founded Propel, a technology services company focused on private aviation and luxury lifestyle. Chris has also held roles as President of Bird Dog Jet and Vice President of Sales for Sentient Jet.

About Private Jet Services

Private Jet Services Group (PJS) is North America’s leading aviation consultancy and air services provider. Since 2003, PJS has provided strategic aircraft advisory and sourcing solutions, delivering mission-critical air transportation services to an extensive range of industries. Global clientele includes government agencies, presidential candidates, professional and collegiate sports teams, multinational corporations, and some of the world’s most recognizable entrepreneurs, entertainers, and high net worth individuals. Leveraging a combined 300+ years of aviation expertise, a deep passion for aviation and an obsessive attention to detail, the PJS team delivers a level of expertise and safety unmatched in the industry. To learn more, visit http://www.pjsgroup.com

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Health: Addiction

ATX Therapeutics Releases First Evidence-Based App for Adults Ready to Quit Smoking and Vaping

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Aeris by ATX Therapeutics

Aeris by ATX Therapeutics

The Aeris app supports adults who are ready to quit smoking and vaping by providing evidence-based interventions, including medication tracking and access to free quitline counseling.


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

ATX Therapeutics announced today the release of Aeris, a new evidence-based tobacco cessation app for U.S. adults who are ready to quit smoking and vaping. Aeris is the first and only smartphone app also designed to address “dual use”, or the widespread behavior of vaping e-cigarettes in addition to smoking combustible cigarettes. The Aeris app is available as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Aeris works by providing evidence-based protocols to guide tobacco users through setting up a personalized quit plan, which includes choosing a quit date, and identifying quit reasons, tobacco triggers and coping strategies. Users can track and see patterns and visual correlations between tobacco-related behaviors such as cravings, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and quit aids. Aeris is the only HIPAA-compliant app that also keeps track of all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications, including over-the-counter NRT products (e.g. nicotine gum and patches) and prescription products (e.g. Chantix, Zyban). Studies show using FDA-approved medications can double a user’s chances of quitting successfully. Additionally, Aeris informs users of their financial savings and health recovery milestones, such as when nicotine leaves the bloodstream after smoking, and delivers motivational tips and educational content throughout each stage of their quit journey. The app also provides one-tap access to live quitline counseling services provided by the National Cancer Institute at no charge.

“Smoking, shockingly, remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., killing half a million Americans every year and adding billions of dollars in annual healthcare costs. Most adult cigarette smokers want to quit, but struggle with nicotine addiction, access to care and knowing where to begin,” said ATX Therapeutics CEO Adam Falat. “Aeris provides an easy-to-use tobacco cessation program that delivers evidence-based interventions directly through the smartphones already in most people’s pockets. The app also supports clinical practice guidelines by making it easier to use FDA-approved medications and free quitline counseling services, which have been shown to double a person’s chances of quitting successfully.”

About 13.7% of U.S. adults, or 34.2 million people, smoked cigarettes in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., causing more than 480,000 deaths per year. Smoking causes serious chronic health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While cigarette use has been declining among American adults, e-cigarette use is increasing: 3.2% of adults used e-cigarettes in 2018, up from 2.8% in 2017. Current numbers are even more troubling among American youth. In 2019, 27.5% of high school students and 10.5% of middle school students currently use e-cigarettes, up from 1.5% and 0.6% in 2011, respectively. While some evidence supports the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, the most common usage pattern across all age groups is “dual use”, i.e. current use of both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. This suggests some e-cigarette use may be supplementing smoking, instead of replacing it. Like traditional cigarettes, most e-cigarette products contain nicotine, a chemical that is reportedly as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Even without nicotine, research suggests that flavorings and other ingredients in e-liquids used for vaping could be linked to serious health problems. As of October 2019, the CDC has confirmed 1,888 cases of probable lung injury and 37 deaths associated with the use of e-cigarette products.

“There is no such thing as a safe tobacco product. The most important thing tobacco users can do to improve their health and reduce their risks for chronic diseases is to quit,” Falat said. “At ATX Therapeutics, we designed Aeris to put the needs of tobacco users at the center of the program and make it easier for them to change behaviors and follow clinical guidance. Everyone’s journey to becoming tobacco-free is unique, and Aeris reflects that by providing a highly personalized user experience designed to produce positive outcomes.”

About ATX Therapeutics

ATX Therapeutics is an Austin-based digital health company that empowers people to reach their health goals by enabling healthy behavior changes in individuals who either have, or are at risk of developing chronic diseases. The company works with healthcare consumers, providers, researchers, health plans and employers to develop evidence-based digital therapeutic products that deliver positive health outcomes while engaging patients to manage specific chronic health conditions and their associated risk behaviors.

For more information, please contact media@atxtherapeutics.com or visit https://www.atxtherapeutics.com/.

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