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Mikey’s Way Foundation reaffirms that today’s technology can help kids cope with the strain of cancer treatment

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Pediatric cancer patient with Mikey’s Way gift of a brand new laptop computer

“Electronic devices can help children and teens reconnect to ‘their world’ and introduce a measure of normalcy.”- Dr. Abraham Bartell

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Today, on the eve of the 15th anniversary of its founding, Mikey’s Way Foundation is reaffirming its commitment to help kids cope with cancer using today’s technology. The challenges pediatric cancer patients face often lead to stress, depression and anxiety. Research in the field of Psychoneuroimmunology (mind/body connection) shows that stress and depression affect the body’s immune response to cancer and infections.

Mikey’s Way Foundation gives technology tools such as laptop computers, tablets, and other Wi-Fi ready electronics designed to help pediatric patients cope with the physical and emotional strain of long-term treatment. The gifts provide diversion, mental support and connection to friends, family and school during prolonged periods of isolation.

“The mind/body connection between emotional wellness and physical well-being is important for all cancer patients but is more pronounced in young people,” says Dr. Abraham Bartell, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. “The pediatric population has the added complexity that results from the insult to their ‘normal development’ during their cancer experience. Electronic devices can help children and teens reconnect to ‘their world’ and introduce a measure of normalcy and a corrective developmental experience.”

“Having gifted more than 8,000 electronics since our founding, it is apparent now more than ever, that Wi-Fi ready devices such as laptop computers, tablets and gaming systems have become vital tools for children in treatment for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses,” says Les Friedman, CEO of Mikey’s Way Foundation. “As an organization, Mikey’s Way is reaffirming our commitment to helping kids cope just as Mikey envisioned nearly 15 years ago, keeping kids connected with friends and family during their treatment.”

Mikey’s Way Foundation was founded by Michael “Mikey” Friedman, who was diagnosed at 15 with a rare form of cancer. The Foundation gives laptop computers, tablets, and other Wi-Fi ready electronics to children affected by the emotional and physical hardships of long-term debilitating treatment. They distribute these electronic gifts via their Mikey’s Way Day and Mikey’s Wish List programs to children all over the country. The gifts provide diversion and connection with family and friends, helping kids to cope with cancer…Mikey’s Way.

For more information about Mikey’s Way Foundation, visit http://www.mikeysway.org and follow Mikey’s Way on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

To read more about Psychoneuroimmunology: https://www.mikeysway.org/mind-body-medicine/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Disability Rights Ohio Executive Director to Retire

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Thanks to the work of a dedicated and motivated team, we have ensured the right of Ohioans with disabilities to make their own decisions. That is perhaps our greatest contribution, and that is why DRO exists. It has been a fight the last 32 years, one that I have relished…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

After more than twelve years as Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio (DRO), Michael Kirkman is announcing his decision to retire, effective early 2020. Kirkman’s roots with the organization run deep, as he was Legal Director for its predecessor, Ohio Legal Rights Service, for 20 years before assuming the leadership position.

“I consider guiding the transition from a state-run organization – OLRS – to a non-profit, private organization – DRO – as one of my greatest accomplishments as Executive Director,” Kirkman said. “It took more than five years to move into the private sector, and since then I have watched the organization grow into a vibrant work environment dedicated to establishing and expanding the rights of Ohio residents with disabilities.”

Spearheading that transition is only one of Kirkman’s impressive successes. During his tenure, Disability Rights Ohio brought and resolved several major court cases, milestones in the fight to ensure that the rights of those with disabilities are recognized and honored. These include:

A settlement in the class action lawsuit, filed by DRO, the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, and The Bazelon Center against the State of Ohio, will shortly be submitted to the Court for approval. The comprehensive settlement agreement focuses on improving outcomes for students with disabilities by identifying specific steps school districts must take to maximize student achievement, including integration into the regular classroom, and emphasizing the use of assistive technology to boost learning. The ruling also includes strategies for improving the transition to post-secondary education for students with disabilities.

Preliminarily approval of a comprehensive settlement agreement in the class action Ball v. DeWine suit, granted after more than three years of litigation. DRO, the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP, the Center for Public Representation (CPR), and attorney Sam Bagenstos brought the suit on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. As part of the settlement, the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has agreed to continue and expand programs that will allow more people with developmental disabilities the option to live and work in their communities with the supports they need. DODD will expand options counseling and pre-admission counseling programs, maintain peer-to-peer and family-to-family programs, increase access to state-funded Individual Options waivers for people who choose a waiver, support and expand programs for integrated, affordable housing and integrated employment and day services, and continue follow-along visits for people after they have left their care facilities.

A nationally recognized federal court opinion that led to resolution of a dispute between DRO and The Buckeye Ranch that advances a strong working relationship between the organizations as they seek to ensure the safety and care of children with disabilities. The settlement outlines DRO’s access authority and the means by which its advocates will conduct abuse and neglect investigations going forward, minimizing interference into residents’ schooling.

“I’ve worked closely with Michael for the past decade and became a member of the DRO Board five years ago, and it has been one of the greatest and most fulfilling experiences of my career,” said Jennilee Mohler, DRO Board of Directors President. “The growth in this organization has been astounding, and Michael’s ability to visualize change – and diligence in making it happen – has been inspiring. He not only has to deal with the day-to-day pressures involved in litigation, but also with external challenges such as keeping funding sustained and obtaining grants. I have watched DRO grow, expanding its staff to include a team of professionals dedicated to empowering people, no matter what their challenges. It has truly been an honor to work alongside Michael.”

The search to find Kirkman’s successor will begin immediately. The Board has established a Search Committee that will identify potential candidates and make recommendations on which should be interviewed by the full Board. Applications from both internal and external applicants are currently being accepted and may be submitted to execsearch@disabilityrightsohio.org through November 27, 2019.

“The most exciting experience has been to watch the way our work at DRO has truly transformed the lives of our clients,” Kirkman noted. “Those who might have been institutionalized 20 years ago because there were no other options now can live, work and worship in their communities. Thanks to the work of a dedicated and motivated team, we have ensured the right of Ohioans with disabilities to make their own decisions. That is perhaps our greatest contribution, and that is why DRO exists. It has been a fight the last 32 years, one that I have relished, and the fight will continue long after I’m gone. Thanks to everyone at DRO for allowing me to be part of the organization, I know you will continue to move forward.”

About DRO

Disability Rights Ohio is designated under federal law as the Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program for the state of Ohio. The mission of Disability Rights Ohio is to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. Disability Rights Ohio provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities. Find more information at disabilityrightsohio.org.

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Pelican Water Systems In-Home Services Now Offered in Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is delighted to expand its signature in-home services to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas of Edmond, Bethany, Yukon, and Moore. With a simple phone call, residents interested in Pelican water filtration and softening systems can schedule a complimentary consultation from a certified water expert. Pelican Water in-home water consultants travel to your home in a mobile retail center that contains everything necessary to test and treat your home drinking water. The mobile retail center includes a stocked mini showroom, a water test station, and industry-leading Pelican Water products to remedy individual water quality problems.

Oklahoma City sources its public drinking water from seven distinct surface water reservoirs in the surrounding five counties, including Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma and Sardis Lake in southeastern Oklahoma. The high concentration of minerals in the surrounding landscape contributes to water hardness in city residences, and a combination of regional drought and aging infrastructure can affect water quality. When Pelican Water experts visit a home, they take the time to test the water sample for a variety of cosmetic and quality concerns that are common in and around Oklahoma City.

Approximately 70,000 homes around Oklahoma utilize private wells, which are not monitored by the EPA. An in-home service appointment represents a holistic testing and treatment solution for families with private wells or municipal drinking water. Pelican Water trained professionals discuss budget, water quality, and lifestyle with each customer to arrive at the most effective and affordable water treatment system for their needs. Experts correctly size and securely install a new system in just three days so Oklahoma City residents can rest easy with higher-quality, great-tasting water.

Oklahoma City families concerned about their general water quality can now call and schedule a free in-home consultation. All installations in Oklahoma City are performed with white-glove service, and every Pelican Water in-home consultation is backed by a 90-day labor guarantee. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

Pelican Water Systems provides professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water conditioning systems. Pelican Water’s mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better-tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be the global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems’ in-home services in Oklahoma City, visit PelicanOKC.com.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry-leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it’s improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit pentair.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

Liberty IT Solutions Awarded $434M Health Integration and Modernization (HI&M) Task Order

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HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Liberty IT Solutions LLC, which specializes in Health Information Technology has been awarded their largest award to date with the 60-month (1-year base period, plus 4 option years) Health Integration and Modernization (HI&M) Task Order from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This $434M Task Order will consolidate the Enterprise Portfolio Management Division (EPMD) Health Portfolio’s application under one modernization effort. This will allow VA to institute leading development practices to benefit all applications. Liberty will partner with Geek Sources Inc. and Ad Hoc LLC on the HI&M Task Order, both bringing unique experience and expertise to the program.

Through the modernization effort, Liberty will consolidate Office of Information and Technology (OIT) EPMD Health Portfolio projects and products into the Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This will require Liberty to create a System of Systems (SoS) that supports Cerner and the Health Portfolio.

Liberty CEO, Bill Greene, says of the win: “Liberty is honored to take on the Health Integration and Modernization Task Order. Our abilities, along with those of our partners, will prove to be a successful match for delivering a high-quality product to Veterans Affairs. The modernization of the EPMD Health Portfolio’s applications is an exciting opportunity for Liberty, and we look forward to our partnership with VA on this important Task Order.”

Under this Task Order, Liberty and partners will deliver Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) at scale to inform opportunities to deliver Veteran-centric products that preemptively resolve practical issues users face by developing user-focused products. This robust APM solution will inform developers and VA staff about issues before they impact the Veterans/users.

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Health: Mental Health

PMB Positively Impacts Healthcare in the Underserved Heart of California’s Imperial Valley

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PMB’s ambulatory care strategy expertise, partnership culture and agility in navigating through a highly-complex New Markets Tax Credit financing structure allows Clinicas to continue our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve…

EL CENTRO and SAN DIEGO, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

PMB, one of the nation’s leading real estate developers and owners across the continuum of care, is pleased to announce the completion of their newest project, Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo’s El Centro Health Center (ECHC), in the heart of California’s Imperial Valley.

Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), needed more than a typical medical office building – it has a special purpose and story for how it came to be. It’s important to understand the dynamics of the environment surrounding this new healthcare facility located in El Centro, Calif., halfway between San Diego and Arizona, just 12 miles north of the Mexico border. The fabric of the community is based on the long-standing agricultural landscape throughout the area and the workers that support it, half of the community to be exact. El Centro is situated within Imperial County, a geographically isolated region in California’s vast southeastern desert. It has a constant flow of bi-national agricultural workers, tourists and residents crossing the nearby U.S./Mexico border daily. Imperial County ranks 57th out of 57 California counties for health factors overall, with a severe shortage of medical, dental, and mental health providers. Its social and economic demographics contribute to many barriers when trying to access health care services. Given its population of migrant and seasonal labor, Imperial County continually has the highest unemployment rate in California. As of June 2019, Imperial County’s unemployment rate was 18.6 percent vs. 3.7 percent in the United States overall. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Force http://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm accessed 8/2019) There is also a deficit in facilities for local students to complete their medical training and internship programs, further adding to the medical provider shortage.

Through the partnership with Clinicas, PMB secured an off-market site located within a larger retail setting with tremendous access and visibility. PMB led the development of the new two-story, 45,000 square foot outpatient care center which is the new face of health and wellness in the Imperial Valley. The Project advanced Clinicas’ mission to expand healthcare access, enhance preventative and clinical services and bolster training and education to the population of the Imperial Valley.

Yvonne Bell, CEO of Clinicas de Salud de Pueblo noted that, “Clinicas partnered with PMB to expand services, improve access and redefine the patient experience in the Imperial Valley. PMB’s ambulatory care strategy expertise, partnership culture and agility in navigating through a highly-complex New Markets Tax Credit financing structure allows Clinicas to continue our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through providing access to excellent care, available to all.”

The ultimate financing structure was as unique as the project itself, as traditional equity and debt financing was limited due to the non-traditional market, demographics and Clinicas unique FQHC reimbursement structure and financial profile. As a result, PMB analyzed many different financing structures and identified the Federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program as the most beneficial financing construct for Clinicas. PMB received a $24,500,000 Qualified Equity Investment allocation from three Community Development Entities through the Federal New Markets Tax Credit program. One hundred percent of the New Markets Tax Credit benefit, which netted $4.3 million, was allocated to Clinicas which was used to fund fixtures, furniture and equipment in the facility.

“The larger, new healthcare center has enabled Clinicas to increase patient capacity by 85 percent, create 152 new permanent jobs, and expand its healthcare services and specialties,” says Ben Ryan, PMB Partner and CFO. “Most importantly, the new facility is helping Clinicas deliver on their mission and improving local residents’ access to the highest quality healthcare.”

With the increased capacity the new clinic is accepting patients for adult medicine, behavioral health, dentistry, pediatrics, podiatry, neurology, radiology, women’s health, 3D-4D OBGYN ultrasounds, and has expanded the medical department as well as adding a new pharmacy, and optometry services. These new services have increased patient access to specialty services and enhances the integrated care system that addresses multiple, diverse needs at a single facility and will lead to a much more efficient, effective, comprehensive, patient‐centered model of care. The new facility will also house the El Centro Clinic in addition to Clinicas’ administrative staff.

The new clinic is designed to complement and embrace the local geography and environment. The concrete, tilt-wall building reacts to the natural geography and climate of the area and includes specially designed solar shading at the east, west and southern exposures. The site also utilizes a local, drought tolerant plant palette that is harmonious with the contemporary building design. Nadel Architects, ranked amongst the top architectural firms in the United States, provided building architectural services. Javier Diaz Architects, who provides architectural services to the Imperial Valley and San Diego County, provided tenant architectural services and San Diego-based Pacific Building Group, one of the region’s leading general contracting firms, served as the General Contractor.

About PMB

PMB is a full-service healthcare real estate development company that works with health systems, hospitals, medical groups, specialty providers and academic medical centers. PMB takes tremendous pride in its dedication to changing the way healthcare is delivered through innovative development of healthcare-related facilities. Its breadth of work includes ambulatory care centers, medical office buildings, inpatient hospitals, post-acute hospitals, senior living and parking structures. PMB has developed over 100 facilities to date representing approximately 5.5 million square feet. The firm owns and manages 66 medical facilities comprising over 4.2 million square feet. For more information, please visit http://www.pacificmedicalbuildings.com.

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Business: Insurance

Six Effective Ways To Get Cheaper Car Insurance

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“Saving money on car insurance is not impossible. Graduating a defensive driving course and bundling multiple policies can help you obtain affordable premiums”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several methods that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/6-amazing-ways-that-will-help-you-pay-lower-car-insurance-rates/

For many drivers, the costs for maintaining a vehicle and paying for insurance can be quite high, especially for those who are struggling to pay for other household necessities. The price of car insurance is determined after multiple factors have been analyzed. Many of these factors are beyond the driver’s control, but some can be changed in order to help the driver pay lower insurance rates.

To save money on car insurance, drivers should follow the next tips:

Keep a good credit score. Drivers with a good credit score will always pay lower insurance rates. Drivers with poor credit scores can take some measures in order to improve it. All they have to do is to pay their bills on time and maintain a low credit card debt.

Raise the deductible. Policyholders that have full coverage can save money by simply raising the deductible. Insurers consider that drivers that have higher deductibles are less likely to file a claim. The higher the deductible is, the greater are the car insurance savings.

Drive a cheaper vehicle. Drivers that are looking to purchase a new vehicle, should consider choosing a car that can satisfy their needs and is affordable. Sedans or other types of small cars are ideal for those searching to save money on insurance. Also, drivers that plan on buying a hybrid or electric vehicle should check the various discounts provided by insurers for owning an eco-friendly vehicle.

Be a good driver. Everybody knows that insurers are offering discounts to drivers that manage to keep clean driving records for a certain number of years. A clean driving record should have no accidents, traffic tickets, DUI incidents, or other violations related to a driver’s license.

Join a defensive driving course. Drivers that manage to graduate a defensive driving course will obtain a discount that is between 5% to 20% of their insurance premiums. Attendants of these courses will learn about the new updates on the local driving laws, how to remain safe on the road, and new driving techniques.

Bundle policies. An easy method used to save money on insurance is to bundle multiple policies. Insurers will offer generous discounts to drivers that bundle at least two policies. The more policies are bundled, the larger is the provided discount. Depending on the insurance company, drivers can get car insurance, homeowners’ insurance, renters’ insurance, motorcycle insurance, life insurance, and even boat insurance all covered under one policy

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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.

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Business: Executives

Avo Reid joins LeaseAccelerator as new chief technology officer

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“As the industry continues to experience explosive demand for enterprise lease accounting software, the demands on our product development organization for new capabilities will continue to increase at a rapid pace,” said Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator.

RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

LeaseAccelerator, the pioneer in the Enterprise Lease Accounting software market, announced today that Avo Reid has joined the company as its new chief technology officer. Reid brings over 25 years of experience at other high-growth, category-leading accounting and finance software companies. Most notably, Reid led technology organizations at Best Software (acquired by Sage for $445 million) and Bloomberg Tax where he was able to scale product development organizations to highly successful outcomes.

In his new role, Reid will assume responsibility for all technology development functions for the LeaseAccelerator suite of applications. Reid will also work closely with Jonathan Crawford, former CTO and co-founder of LeaseAccelerator, who will shift into a new chief architect role.

“As the industry continues to experience explosive demand for enterprise lease accounting software, the demands on our product development organization for new capabilities will continue to increase at a rapid pace,” said Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator. “Avo’s experience leading some of the industry’s most successful accounting, tax and finance applications will prove invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth,” noted Keeler.

Reid has provided executive technology leadership for Best Software, Bloomberg Tax, Grant Thornton and several Venture Capital Firms. At Best Software he grew the company from 23 to over 450 employees before completing one of the largest IPOs in the DC Metro area. As CTO for Bloomberg Tax, Reid oversaw all development operations as well as strategy and innovation. Reid produced market leading products for SMB, enterprise and government markets resulting in a 10 fold increase in revenues that fueled the largest revenue-producing and most profitable division at Bloomberg Tax.

About LeaseAccelerator:

LeaseAccelerator offers the market-leading SaaS solution for Enterprise Lease Accounting, enabling compliance with the new ASC 842, IFRS 16 and GASB 87 standards. LeaseAccelerator’s proprietary Global Lease Accounting Engine makes it simple and easy for customers to generate the required accounting and disclosures quickly. LeaseAccelerator’s Real Estate, Lease Sourcing and Lease Management applications generate considerable savings through smarter procurement and easier management. Learn more at: http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/.

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Health

Utilizing Immunosequencing in Immuno-Oncology and Immunotherapy Research, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

Immunosequencing, the science of profiling T-cell receptors (TCRs) and B-cell receptors (BCRs), has been widely utilized to understand how the immune system changes in various disease states and how various treatment modalities impact immune responses.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Join Patrick Raber, PhD, Manager, Research and Business Development at Adaptive Biotechnologies in a live webinar on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 1pm EST to learn about immunoSEQ Technology and its application in immuno-oncology.

Immunosequencing, the science of profiling T-cell receptors (TCRs) and B-cell receptors (BCRs), has been widely utilized to understand how the immune system changes in various disease states and how various treatment modalities impact immune responses. This webinar aims to provide an overview of Adaptive Biotechnologies’ immunoSEQ® Technology and cloud-based software, immunoSEQ Analyzer®. The webinar will cover functions of the Analyzer software and demonstrate how immunosequencing data can be incorporated into preclinical and clinical research with a focus on immuno-oncology and immunotherapy.

Proactive Worldwide’s Travis Smith, Ph.D. Featured on Vanderbilt University’s Beyond the Lab Podcast

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

In this podcast, Smith spoke about the history of his career and how he moved forward with a successful career in research and consulting.

The Beyond the Lab Podcast is an interview series initiated by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s ASPIRE Program. Its episodes feature interviews from alumni who have jobs in the biomedical field — and in these interviews, the alumni discuss the different facets, challenges and advantages of their careers. In the consulting podcast, Smith was interviewed by Vanderbilt’s Assistant Director of the Office of Career Development Kate Stuart, who asked him a variety of career-related questions.

A Brief Overview of the Topics Covered in the Podcast

Topics in the interview ranged from Smith’s path that led him to Proactive Worldwide and the qualities he and his team look for in a job candidate to how his Ph.D. prepared him for his current position.

“There is no typical day,” Smith said as he explained the many layers of his job and the jobs of the people on his team. He went on to discuss the complex schedules of the people of Proactive Worldwide and how they can vary from day to day, as well as the importance of having certain skills in the company and much more. The 20-minute interview gave listeners a brief but detailed look into the world of a research consultant.

The Beyond the Lab Podcast was an opportunity for Smith to educate and inform some of Vanderbilt University’s graduate students in the biomedical area of study while also discussing the diversity of careers within the field. He is one of ten alumni from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who now works as part of the Proactive Worldwide team.

Smith started attending Vanderbilt University back in 2000 and graduated in 2006 with his Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology. He has been with Proactive Worldwide for over four years, and he has led projects and engagements in many different areas of the healthcare and life science industries. Before joining with the company, he worked as an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton and managed a variety of research and analysis projects with multiple organizations across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

About Proactive Worldwide

Proactive Worldwide is a competitive intelligence (CI) agency that has been working with clients since 1995. As seasoned professionals in the world of marketing, research and strategic planning, we serve businesses all over the globe in industries such as pharmaceuticals, technology, consumer goods, financial services and more. Our main goal is to help companies improve their business strategies by providing them with the most reliable research and data from competitors and best industry practices. Services offered include competitive assessments, customer insights, transformational business modeling, scenario planning, forecasting and many other evidence-based solutions.

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Technology: Computer

TSI Healthcare Partners with OTTO Health to Bring Telehealth to Patients and Providers

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TSI Healthcare

TSI Healthcare continuously seeks out new and innovative ways to help clinicians provide quality patient care without sacrificing productivity. We chose to partner with OTTO Health because of their outstanding commitment to provider success.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

TSI Healthcare, a national leader in the sales and support of NextGen Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions, has partnered with OTTO Health to deliver the next level of care to patients and providers nationwide via virtual visits. As healthcare technology continues to evolve, this partnership will propel TSI Healthcare’s providers into the next era of healthcare consumerism and increased reimbursements.

This emerging technology is the much-needed answer to today’s patient demand for accessible and convenient healthcare. In an era of long wait times, geographically dispersed patient populations, and chronic disease management, Telehealth provides practices with meaningful patient encounters via virtual visits. A 2017 survey by the Advisory Board reported that 77% of patients would consider seeing a provider virtually.

Telehealth’s growing parity laws are also making reimbursements more attainable. In fact, more than 30 states have Telehealth parity laws already in place that will reimburse certain Telehealth visits at the same rate as an in-office visit. Additionally, practice overhead caused by cancellations and no-shows are decreased as qualifying appointments such as follow-ups, test result reviews, medication reviews, and patient education can easily be scheduled as a virtual visit.

“OTTO Health is proud to partner with an organization as committed to customer service as TSI Healthcare,” said Sarah Green, CEO at OTTO Health. “This partnership will allow our mutual clients to bring the benefits of Telehealth to their practices, as well as the patients and communities they serve.”

“TSI Healthcare continuously seeks out new and innovative ways to help clinicians provide quality patient care without sacrificing productivity. We chose to partner with OTTO Health because of their outstanding commitment to provider success,” said Christian Mibelli, Vice President of Government Affairs and Client Solutions at TSI Healthcare. “As the healthcare industry continues to change, partnerships like this one will provide maximum utilization and measurable success to providers nationwide.”

About TSI Healthcare

TSI Healthcare®, founded in 1997, is a national leader in the sales and support of customized NextGen® Practice Management and Electronic Health Record solutions. TSI Healthcare’s solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of practices through specialty specific EHR content, top ranked service, and award-winning software. In addition to core products powered by NextGen, TSI Healthcare also offers Patient Portal, Population Health Management, Revenue Cycle Management, cloud hosting, and more. TSI Healthcare’s support and service teams include NextGen Certified Professionals, clinicians, and former practice administrators. TSI Healthcare has approximately 200 employees and services more than 2,600 providers nationwide. For more information, visit tsihealthcare.com or call 800.354.4205.

About OTTO Health

OTTO Health is a Telehealth platform that seamlessly integrates into EHRs, allowing providers to have video visits with their patients as part of their normal workflows. For more information about creating new communication, revenue, and patient satisfaction opportunities, visit ottohealth.com.

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Mikey’s Way Foundation reaffirms that today’s technology can help kids cope with the strain of cancer treatment

Disability Rights Ohio Executive Director to Retire

Pelican Water Systems In-Home Services Now Offered in Oklahoma City

Liberty IT Solutions Awarded $434M Health Integration and Modernization (HI&M) Task Order

PMB Positively Impacts Healthcare in the Underserved Heart of California’s Imperial Valley

Six Effective Ways To Get Cheaper Car Insurance

Avo Reid joins LeaseAccelerator as new chief technology officer

Utilizing Immunosequencing in Immuno-Oncology and Immunotherapy Research, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

Proactive Worldwide’s Travis Smith, Ph.D. Featured on Vanderbilt University’s Beyond the Lab Podcast

TSI Healthcare Partners with OTTO Health to Bring Telehealth to Patients and Providers

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