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Business: Insurance

Covered Insurance Partners with Homebot

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DENVER (PRWEB)

Covered Insurance Solutions (“Covered”), an independent digital insurance marketplace, announced today that it has partnered with Homebot, a personalized financial dashboard that empowers consumers to maximize their wealth through homeownership.

Through this new partnership, Homebot’s loan officer and real estate agent customers may enable Covered content to help homeowners review, compare and purchase the best insurance policy at the best price in just minutes. Homebot adds to the slate of engaging content it offers and continues to set the industry standard for innovative client-for-life technology.

“Consistent with Homebot’s mission to help homeowners build wealth through homeownership, it’s also important to help them protect this wealth. Covered’s best-in-class insurance technology makes it easy for consumers to understand how to adequately insure their home at the best price,” said Ernie Graham, CEO of Homebot.

For Covered, this is a strategic opportunity to be in front of homeowners on a tech-forward platform at the exact time homeowners need to shop for insurance.

“Homebot’s innovative brand and utility with loan officers and real estate agents makes them an ideal partner for Covered,” said Ross Diedrich, Covered CEO. “We are pleased to build on Homebot’s reputation for simplifying the complexities of home ownership with a naturally integrated homeowners insurance product that creates new value and engagement.”

About Homebot

Founded in 2015, Homebot empowers millions of consumers to build wealth through homeownership with an award-winning financial dashboard provided by their loan officer or real estate agent. This personalized dashboard gives homeowners and buyers multiple financial scenarios to build wealth. Lenders and real estate agents leverage Homebot to maximize their repeat and referral business while building client-for-life relationships. With an average 50% monthly engagement rate, Homebot ensures lenders and agents remain the trusted advisor consumers rely on to make informed decisions about the largest asset they may ever own, their home. Homebot is based in Denver, Colorado.

About Covered Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Covered is the smarter, easier, and faster way to buy homeowners insurance. We are an independent, consumer-first insurance agency focused on making insurance easy to understand and painless to purchase. Our integrated online marketplace combines intuitive technology with a human touch to help consumers quote, compare, and purchase the right coverage at the best price in minutes. We partner with mortgage lending, servicing, and real estate providers to make the home-buying process seamless. Covered is innovating insurance: We are a Housingwire 2018 & 2019 HW Tech100™ winner and one of Kairos’ “50 World-Changing Startups to Watch in 2019.” Learn more at https://www.itscovered.com/ and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Covered is based in Denver, Colorado.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Colorado Springs

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB)

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado for 2019. The informational guide recognizes the top 18 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Colorado Springs, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Colorado Springs with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Colorado Springs. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, please visit https://www.help.org/best-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-colorado-springs-co/.

2019 Best Rehab Facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado (in alphabetical order):

AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood

900 S Kipling Pkwy

Lakewood, CO 80226

855-273-7802

Cedar Springs Hospital

2135 Southgate Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-633-4114

Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation

5495 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 101-A

Boulder, CO 80303

303-544-3630

Colorado Treatment Services

5360 N. Academy Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

719-434-2061

Homeward Pikes Peak

2010 East Bijou Street.

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

719-473-5557

Innova Recovery Services

1824 Woodmoor Drive, Ste. 101

Monument, CO 80132

719-445-9330

Jaywalker Lodge

811 Main Ct.

Carbondale, CO 81623

866-529-9255

Momenta Recovery

3302 South Grand Ave.

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

970-930-6355

Mountain Springs Recovery

1865 Woodmoor

Monument, CO 80132

855-389-1377

Peak View Behavioral Health

7353 Sisters Grove

Colorado Springs, CO 80923

719-444-8484

Peaks Recovery Centers

2270 La Montana Way

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

855-906-3924

Recovery Systems PC

119 N Wahsatch Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-578-5433

Recovery Unlimited

1702 E Pikes Peak Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

719-358-7338

Sandstone Care at Cascade Canyon

2100 S. Cherry Street

Denver, CO 80222

202-816-7435

Springs Recovery Connection

1930 W. Colorado Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80904

719-465-2295

Soaring Hope Recovery

3470 Briargate Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-493-0862

The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake

443 S. Hwy 105

Palmer Lake, CO 80133

719-602-0914

U-Turn For Christ

514 N Wahsatch Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

719-473-6285

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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New Advancements In Cataract Surgery Eliminates The Need Of Glasses

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West Boca Eye Center

Use of the AcrySof ReSTOR is one of the leading intraocular lens implant selections used by leading eye surgeon, Brent Bellotte, MD, at the West Boca Eye Center.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Cataracts are an all-too-common condition that develop in everyone as they age. They can also be caused by disease, the use of steroid medications, and injury to the eye. The condition causes gradual deterioration to the lens within the eye, reducing vision dramatically and having a very real impact on the quality of life. Up until recently, while cataract surgery was able to remove such affected lenses, ophthalmologists had only a single choice of monofocal artificial lens to use as a replacement. This meant that many patients still had to rely on the use of corrective lenses after the procedure was carried out.

In recent years, revolutionary advances in technology have brought about several new multifocal, premium intraocular lenses (IOLs). Their recent FDA approval means that eye surgeons can now tailor-make a solution that fits with the individual characteristics of the patient’s eye, as well as their personal lifestyle needs.

The Custom Cataract Surgery Breakthrough

Historically, the majority of patients who underwent cataract surgery still had to use eye-glasses post-procedure. This was because artificial lenses only corrected issues such as near and farsightedness. Conditions, such as astigmatism or presbyopia, still warranted the use of glasses or contact lenses. Many people also had issues with night vision—such as the appearance of halos or glare—as well as difficulty focusing in situations such as driving, reading, or viewing a computer due to this residual refractive error with standard IOLs.

The development and approval of premium IOLs, such as trifocal, accommodative, multifocal, and toric implants, have proved game-changing. The use of these allows eye doctors to determine the type of lens necessary for the individual, based on personal vision issues, as well as their particular lifestyle needs—in some cases, reducing or even completely eliminating your glasses or contact lenses afterwards.

Groundbreaking Technology, Patented Optic Design

One of the remarkable lens implants utilized in this innovative cataract surgery is the AcrySof ReSTOR. This is a patented design that’s been proven in multiple FDA clinical trials to provide the majority of patients with the life-changing advantage of near-perfect vision, without the use of glasses, following the simple surgical procedure.

Use of the AcrySof ReSTOR is one of the leading intraocular lens implant selections used by leading eye surgeon, Brent Bellotte, MD, at the West Boca Eye Center. The unique aspect of the lens is that it utilizes a combination of three complementary techniques, known as apodization, diffraction, and refraction. These provide the eye with the ability to once again focus easily and quickly at various distances—near, far, and immediate—as well as delivering clear vision in all lighting situations.

The Highest Level Of Freedom From Glasses Ever Demonstrated In IOL Clinical Trials

FDA clinical trials show that 80 percent of patients who had the lens implanted experienced total freedom from glasses/contact lenses post-implant, 94 percent could read the paper and drive, and nearly 94 percent would happily have the procedure again.

The patented AcrySof ReSTOR is proven to offer the highest level of freedom from glasses post-procedure of any artificial lens ever brought to market. Combining quality vision with lifestyle enhancement means that patients have more choices than ever at finding an optical solution that’s completely tailored to their individual needs.

The suitability of such multifocal IOLs is something individuals need to consider with the professional advice of their eye doctor. Dr. Brent Bellotte and the team at the West Boca Eye Center are pioneers of such surgery, working with each person to determine their ultimate bespoke solution. Patients at the clinic benefit from the very latest advancements in vision solutions, with Brent Bellotte MD being an industry leader in the specialty of cataract surgery and has been voted the nation’s top ophthalmologist.

For more information and to discover more about how such premium IOLs can provide crystal clear vision and a life free from glasses, visit https://westbocaeyecenter.com/.

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Open House at Iron Edison Battery on Thursday November 7th from 4pm-8pm

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Lithium Battery Assembled at Iron Edison in Denver, CO

Come visit our shop in Denver, Colorado!


DENVER (PRWEB)

On November 7th, 2019 Iron Edison Battery Company will be hosting an open house of their office and battery assembly warehouse. Come learn about different types of batteries, inverters and solar panels.

Take an exclusive look into our process and meet with system designers who will be available onsite to discuss your solar and battery projects.

Iron Edison will be serving some great local barbecue and we hope to see you there. Our doors will be open from 4pm-8pm on November 7th, 2019 at our location 2480 W. 4th Ave, Suite 22, Denver, Colorado 80223.

Based in Denver, Colo., Iron Edison Battery Company offers Nickel Iron and Lithium Iron batteries for solar energy storage, as well as complete solar system design services. The Iron Edison team has designed thousands of off-grid and battery backup systems ranging from large-scale commercial systems in the US to rural solar energy systems for small mountain villages in Nepal.

Iron Edison Nickel Iron batteries have also been featured by Andy Bassich from the show Life Below Zero. Check out the video attached.

Come and visit Iron Edison to learn how Nickel Iron and Lithium Iron batteries are longer-lasting, more durable alternatives to lead acid batteries.

Iron Edison is dedicated to educating people on the benefits of advanced storage battery technology. For more information, contact Iron Edison at (720) 432-6433 or at info(at)ironedison(dot)com.

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cbdMD Continues to Celebrate Save Mart Partnership with Appearance by Daniel Cormier

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Team cbdMD’s Daniel Cormier to make appearance at Save Mart in Modesto, California.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand, continues to celebrate its partnership with The Save Mart Companies, a retailer which operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx throughout California and Northern Nevada. cbdMD will be present at the brand new Modesto Save Mart store for a demonstration visit on Saturday, October 26 with an appearance by Team cbdMD athlete, former Olympic wrestler and two-time UFC Champion Daniel Cormier.

The new Save Mart store, located at the corner of Oakdale Rd. and Sylvan Ave., is the first Save Mart to provide a full wellness program offering a variety of CBD products to their customers. With 26 different cbdMD products available for purchase, customers can choose from a wide array of tinctures, topicals, capsules, bath bombs and Paw CBD pet products.

“We’re excited to be back in Modesto to continue educating cbdMD consumers and supporting our dynamic relationship with Save Mart,” said Pancho Mangual, EVP, Sales and Expansion for cbdMD.

cbdMD encourages patrons to attend the product demonstration from 1pm-5pm PST at the new Save Mart located at 3401 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95357. Daniel Cormier will be available for a fan meet and greet from 2pm to 4pm PST.

About The Save Mart Companies

Based in the heart of the Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products to communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates Smart Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in Super Store Industries (SSI), which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop and the Sunnyside Farms dairy processing plant in Turlock. For more information on the company, visit: http://www.TheSaveMartCompanies.com.

About cbdMD

cbdMD, Inc. is a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD bath bombs, and CBD pet products. cbdMD is also the proud partner with the BIG3 Basketball League, Barstool Sports, Bellator MMA, Life Time, Inc. and Nitro Circus. cbdMD has one of the largest rosters of professional sports athletes who are part of “Team cbdMD.” To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of over 100 SKUs of U.S. produced, THC-free CBD products, please visit:http://www.cbdmd.com or follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook or visit one of the 3,000 retail outlets that carry cbdMD products.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited our ability to, our ability to expand our sales of our CBD products through our partnership with The Save Mart Companies, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in cbdMD, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 12, 2018, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC on May 15, 2019, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 as filed with the SEC on August 14, 2019 and our other filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of cbdMD, Inc. and are difficult to predict. cbdMD, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. The information which appears on our websites and our social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram and Facebook, is not part of this press release. The information which appears on Save Mart’s website and its social media platforms is not part of this press release.

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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announces Addition of Clinical Care Innovator Silver Fern Healthcare to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable

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“Silver Fern Healthcare focuses on the 60% of what drives health outcomes and gives clinicians actionable care paths to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.”


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the addition of Silver Fern Healthcare to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of individuals and organizations whose collective vision is sustainable human health, a sustainable health care system and a sustainable world.

Silver Fern Healthcare combines behavior medicine expertise with a state-of-the-art digital platform to deliver a distinctive integrated toolset for use in routine clinical care. While clinicians routinely order a range of diagnostic tests, including clinical, laboratory, pathology, radiology and genetic screenings, until now they have not had access to practical screenings for behavior and psychosocial issues that are critical to diabetes care and a professional challenge for front-line primary care clinicians. Silver Fern’s proprietary Behavior Diagnostic Platform for chronic disease management has shown in rigorous, real-world, community and clinical settings to significantly improve health outcomes for people living with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and provides actionable suggestions and care pathways for providers and health care networks.

Moreover, Silver Fern’s integrated digital health system offers practical solutions for implementing the new American Diabetes Association (2016) clinical care guidelines by simplifying assessment and management of patient behaviors, goals and barriers, as well as psychosocial problems, to improve treatment engagement and to help them cope with the burden of treatment. For clinicians, the program provides readily accessible, actionable reports which integrate into an existing electronic medical record and team workflows.

“Silver Fern Healthcare delivers practical, highly scalable behavior and psychosocial diagnostic solutions to clinicians to use with patients who have chronic diseases,” said Silver Fern Chief Scientific Officer Garry Welch. “We focus on the 60% of what drives health outcomes and give clinicians actionable care paths to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.”

“Silver Fern has cracked the code to better outcomes by focusing on the behavior and psychosocial aspects of chronic disease,” said ACLM President Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, FACLM, DipABLM. “By identifying critical behavior and psychosocial issues in patients with chronic disease, clinicians can tailor motivational and educational resources to drive optimal health outcomes. The company’s mission to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients living with chronic disease worldwide is in direct alignment with ACLM’s. We welcome them to our Corporate Roundtable.”

The Corporate Roundtable of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine convenes health care and lifestyle thought leaders, with a keen focus on the power of Lifestyle Medicine to transform health and health care. Roundtable members explore effective Lifestyle Medicine clinical applications, strategies for accelerating reimbursement, and adoption and analysis of potential business-related opportunities. The Roundtable launched in 2015 and has grown to include more than 30 active member organizations.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle Medicine is the use of a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection as a primary therapeutic modality for treatment and reversal of chronic disease.

More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanized force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective mission to domestically and globally promote Lifestyle Medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever increasing quantities of pills and procedures. ACLM members are united in their desire to identify and eradicate the root cause of disease. Learn more at http://www.LifestyleMedicine.org.

ABOUT SILVER FERN HEALTHCARE: Silver Fern Healthcare, LLC is a U.S.-based mission-oriented company that provides a unique, validated Behavior Diagnostic Platform to clinical care teams to improve the management of chronic diseases beyond medical protocols. Silver Fern’s proprietary Behavior Diagnostic Platform assesses and addresses key behavior and psychosocial vital signs that drive patient engagement and outcomes. While clinicians routinely order a range of diagnostic tests, including clinical, laboratory, pathology, radiology, and genetic screenings, until now they have not had access to practical screenings for behavior and psychosocial issues that are critical to diabetes care and a professional challenge for front-line primary care clinicians. Silver Fern’s Behavior Diagnostic Platform for chronic disease management has shown in rigorous, real-world, community, and clinical settings to significantly improve health outcomes for people living with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and provides actionable recommendations and care pathways for providers and health care networks. Learn more at http://silverfernhealthcare.com/

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Agents See Significantly Enhanced Commissions & Services with New Stuckey & Company “Concierge Service” Membership Program

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LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo. (PRWEB)

Stuckey & Company has introduced an innovative new service model that gives insurance agents commissions of up to 90%, even faster turnaround times on quotes & binding–and a personal in-house representative dedicated to their account, among other benefits.

“Nothing is more important to Stuckey & Company than our agency partners. We developed this new program to set the gold standard for the services and benefits agents can expect from any MGA, wholesaler or aggregator. No other MGA can match Stuckey’s combination of high commissions, great service and flexibility,” said Tyler Bechtold, Head of Business Development at Stuckey & Company.

Bechtold says he encourages agents to think the Stuckey Membership Program as a concierge service. Agents get to pick the level of commission and service they want and simply pay a monthly fee for the service. The monthly fees range from $0 for basic access to $129 per month for Elite Service.

With Elite-level membership, agents get the following benefits for a $129 monthly fee:


  • 90% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • 151 Promise

  • Assigned Stuckey In-House Rep

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

  • Data API Integration

  • Online Rating

  • Lead Generation

  • Co-Branded Marketing Material

  • Social Sharing

  • Carrier Sub-Coding

With VIP-level membership, agents get this slightly scaled-back set of benefits for just $59 per month:

  • 75% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • Quick Turnaround

  • Assigned Stuckey In-House Rep

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

  • Data API Integration

  • Online Rating

Stucky has also introduced a free basic membership that offers basic access to the program. The Access-level membership includes:

  • 50% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • Quick Turnaround

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

The Stuckey & Company Membership options available provide turnkey access to several National A-Rated insurance carriers with no premium volume commitments.

“Our goal in developing this program was to give our agency partners access to the services and commission levels they need to be successful in an easy, straightforward manner,” said Bechtold. “Simply put, Stuckey is focusing on further expanding available resources to our agency partners, by providing clear-cut membership options that work precisely for them…especially when it comes to commissions.”

Bechtold said agents frequently ask how they can qualify for larger commissions…but the answer is always writing more business with a specific carrier. The Stuckey Membership Program makes that unnecessary and gives agents access to higher commissions with every carrier Stuckey represents.

“Improving commission opportunities for our clients was the single-most important aspect of this program,” he said. “But right behind that is continuing to provide professional service by building relationships and offering a clear strategy that our agents need to ensure the long-term growth and success of their insurance businesses. As always, we put our agents first, and are committed to helping them from start to finish.”    

About Stuckey and Company

Founded in 1991, Stuckey & Company is a Specialty insurance provider based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. For 28 years, Stuckey & Company has provided their agents with turnkey access to exclusive specialty products and wholesale access to National A Rated Carriers for Personal, Commercial, Professional, and Surplus Lines insurance carriers. With over 9,000 Insurance Agencies and 16,000 Independent Agents, Stuckey continues to be driven to provide resources and specialized knowledge in exclusive specialty insurance programs for our independent licensed agents.

Stuckey & Company has become one of the fastest growing insurance providers emphasizing hard-to-get specialty insurance programs. While Stuckey excels as a Specialty MGA, offering Specialty coverage that requires in-depth industry knowledge and experience, you can also depend on Stuckey & Company as a National Wholesale Broker for Commercial, Personal, Professional, and Surplus Lines insurance coverages. With over 9,000 Insurance Agencies, 16,000 Independent Agents and backed up by A+XV Insurance Carriers, Stuckey & Company continues to be remained dedicated to their capable and growing agency network.

For more information, visit http://www.stuckey.com/memberships or contact Tyler Bechtold at 314-282-9295 or tyler@stuckey.com.

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Health: Addiction

DEA Drug Take Back Day Backed by National Association of Chain Drug Stores

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Americans consider drug disposal and other strategies to be effective in addressing the opioid abuse epidemic.

With all eyes on this issue during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, it also is important to note the many other strategies that create a comprehensive approach to preventing opioid abuse and addiction while caring for those in pain.


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a chance to help keep opioids out of the wrong hands and to raise awareness of other critical resources that help keep patients, families and communities safe, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) said today.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners showcase this event on October 26, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“NACDS stands with the DEA, with law enforcement, with first responders, and with other community leaders who are helping Americans dispose of unused opioids, and helping prevent these drugs from becoming part of the problem. We are helping to create the surround sound that is necessary to raise awareness of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. NACDS members offer safe drug disposal options in thousands of locations nationwide, have donated the resources to offer these services in thousands of other locations, and have made possible the disposal of millions of pounds of these and other drugs,” said NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

“NACDS members offer diverse drug disposal solutions that are right for their particular stores and communities. These include secure kiosks, innovative solutions that safely destroy unwanted opioids, as well as other solutions. With all eyes on this issue during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, it also is important to note the many other strategies that create a comprehensive approach to preventing opioid abuse and addiction while caring for those in pain.”

A national survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by NACDS October 17-20, 2019, found that voters recognize the effectiveness of an array of opioid-abuse prevention strategies.

The survey asked, “In your opinion, how effective or ineffective do you believe each of these initiatives are for reducing the abuse of legal, prescribed opioids?” The results were:


  • “Support patient and provider education on the risks of opioids” – 66% effective/19% ineffective/15% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Participate in prescription drug monitoring programs, which tracks patient behaviors that may contribute to the opioid epidemic” – 64% effective/18% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Promote access to naloxone, a medication to prevent overdose” – 52% effective/24% ineffective/24% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Participate in the disposal of unused medications to stem abuse” – 62% effective/21% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Cooperate with programs that help prescribers, pharmacies, and distributors comply with regulations that pertain to opioids” – 64% effective/19% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Sponsor community programs that focus on educating the public about opioids, and rehabilitating those with addiction” – 67% effective/19% ineffective/15% don’t know or no opinion.

In addition to pharmacies’ engagement in these initiatives, NACDS advances public policy recommendations designed to further address the opioid abuse epidemic.

More information about related policy issues is available at NACDS’ Access Agenda website.

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West Monroe Partners Named to 2019 Dallas Business Journal List of 100 Best Places to Work in North Texas

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As an organization whose mission is centered on building the next generation of leaders, the quality of our workplace is extremely important to us. This award reflects the care and attention our Dallas colleagues have put into building a winning culture in just a few short years


DALLAS (PRWEB)

West Monroe Partners, a national business and technology consultancy, today announced that it has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s 2019 Best Places to Work in North Texas. West Monroe ranked third among medium-sized companies with 50 to 249 employees in the region. The award honors the top 100 businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the highest rankings in employee satisfaction, company culture, and overall benefits.

West Monroe is one of 36 companies appearing on the list for the first time. The Dallas Business Journal announced the list of best workplaces on July 24 and honored them at an event yesterday.

“As an organization whose mission is centered on building the next generation of leaders, the quality of our workplace is extremely important to us. This award reflects the care and attention our Dallas colleagues have put into building a winning culture in just a few short years,” said Tom Hulsebosch, senior managing director and leader of West Monroe’s Dallas office. “We are pleased that our vision of a strong employee-driven culture, employee ownership, and leadership in our community has been recognized among the exceptional companies in this dynamic business market.”

West Monroe’s Dallas office is one of nine offices nationwide. The company entered the market in 2015 and has since grown the Dallas office to more than 75 employees. It serves clients in the energy and utilities, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, consumer and industrial products, and other industries across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Like all West Monroe offices, the Dallas office maintains a highly participatory and collaborative culture marked by an open work environment, frequent team-building events, and a strong commitment to serving the local community. The office relocated to One Arts Plaza in January 2019, following an announcement in 2018 of plans to triple its local workforce over the next five years.

“We are thrilled to be included among the top workplaces in North Texas and extremely proud of what our team is building together. This award is particularly gratifying because it is based on feedback from our people and reflective of their pride in being part of this organization,” said Adam Gersting, senior director and Technology practice leader for the region. “Our rapid growth is creating exceptional opportunities for business consulting and technology professionals to join our team at all levels and continue to develop as leaders and stewards of the business.”

Nationally, West Monroe has been recognized among top workplaces by Consulting® magazine, Great Place to Work® Institute and FORTUNE, and Crain’s, among others. The company earned 26 awards in 2018 for its people-first culture.

This is the publication’s 17th annual best workplace award program. The Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work results are divided into five categories based on company size and measured by employee responses from an anonymous employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. Award recipients are determined based on an indexed score created from the survey response. The complete list of recognized companies is available here.

West Monroe is currently hiring for an array of positions in Dallas. For career opportunities, visit https://www.acceptthechallenge.com.

About West Monroe Partners

West Monroe is a national business and technology consulting firm that partners with dynamic organizations to reimagine, build, and operate their businesses at peak performance. Our team of more than 1,400 professionals is comprised of an uncommon blend of business consultants and deep technologists. This unique combination of expertise enables us to design, develop, implement, and run strategic business and technology solutions that yield a dramatic commercial impact on our clients’ profitability and performance. For more information, visit http://www.wmp.com.

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Axiim Announces Collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs and the New Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter

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2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs and Axiim LINK USB wireless audio transmitter

LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.


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Axiim Inc., a leading creator of wireless audio/video products for the next generation connected home, announces collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs with the highly anticipated Axiim LINK USB transmitter. LINK is available now on axiim.com for $229USD.

The Axiim Link USB wireless audio transmitter is the essential component connecting 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs to WiSA certified speakers. LINK plugs into the LG TV with a micro-USB cable and is automatically detected bringing up the simple and intuitive onscreen speaker setup menu. The WiSA certified Axiim LINK transmitter provides customers with an uncompressed low-latency wireless audio connection that takes only minutes to set up. LINK works together seamlessly with all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and WiSA certified speakers from established audio providers such as Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman and more.

“Our WiSA Ready enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs allow consumers to enjoy the advantage of truly immersive wireless sound without an overly complicated setup,” explains Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. “LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.”

The LINK mobile app for iOS and Android enables users to fine tune their audio experience with advanced features like: per speaker level control, LFE crossover points, EQ, and more. LINK supports audio mixing and bass management to ensure every detail encoded in the audio stream from the LG TV is not missed when configured as a 2.0, 5.1 or anywhere in between. LINK supports up to 5.1 channels of immersive audio when connected to LG TVs to create a true-to-life cinematic and authentic music experience as intended by content creators.

“LG continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology and an award winning user experience,” says James Hammer, CEO of Axiim Inc. “The integration of our technologies delivers an unprecedented wireless surround sound experience that complements the exceptional visual experience of LG’s flagship TVs.”

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $55 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

Axiim Company

Axiim Inc. is a company focused on creating WiSA certified products for the next generation connected home. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge technology for the consumer home entertainment markets.

All Axiim products leverage the WiSA technology to ensure interoperability between brands allowing retailers to provide audio/video products that meet the customer’s desired features and various price points. For more information please visit https://axiim.com.

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