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American Heart Association Recognizes CHC Wellbeing and Clients For Workplace Health Achievement


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We are honored to achieve Gold Level status with the AHA’s Index, and we are equally pleased to see several of our clients gaining recognition as well.

The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index have been announced, and CHC Wellbeing achieved Gold Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. Based in Chicago, CHC works nationally to help individuals and organizations go beyond wellness to true potential.    

The American Heart Association created the Index with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative of more than 40 CEOs from some of America’s largest companies who are committed to applying evidence-based approaches to improve their employees’ overall health. The Index uses science-based best practices to evaluate the overall quality and comprehensiveness of their workplace health programs. Studies show that worksites with a culture of health with comprehensive, evidence-based policies and programs, and senior leadership support are more likely to have engaged employees and a healthier, more productive workforce.

A unique feature of the Index is that it calculates an average heart health score for employees of participating companies that securely submit aggregate health data. Companies receive benchmarking reports, which allow them to identify potential areas of improvement so that they can advance their annual performance and recognition.

CHC also assisted several clients with the submission process as well. In total, five CHC clients were recognized by the Index, including:

Gold Level

Silver Level

  • Chicago Cubs
  • Oak Lawn Park District

Bronze Level

  • American College of Healthcare Executives
  • Old Second National Bank

“We are honored to achieve Gold Level status with the AHA’s Index, and we are equally pleased to see several of our clients gaining recognition as well,” said Ramki Ramanarayanan, CEO with CHC Wellbeing. “Our daily business is centered on helping individuals thrive at work and at home. This is true for our own colleagues, as well as our clients. To see our efforts validated by such a prestigious and rigorous initiative is both exciting and humbling for our organization.”

About CHC Wellbeing

CHC Wellbeing goes beyond wellness to true potential, helping individuals excel in every facet of their lives: physically, emotionally, socially and financially. With a proven track record of serving over a thousand clients, our evidence-based wellbeing strategies reduce costs, improve productivity and nurture an environment where people do their best work. Learn how you can reach your true potential by visiting http://www.chcw.com.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

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RCare Accepts ‘What If’ Challenge at LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo


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RCare at LeadingAge Expo, booth 1624

“This industry spends countless dollars catering to residents’ needs, wants and desires, but we are missing the boat on the most obvious problem: improving response times,” said Myron Kowal, CEO of RCare.

RCare, Inc., maker of award-winning nurse call and monitoring solutions, will be featured at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo in San Diego next week. This year’s LeadingAge theme is “What If…” RCare will be challenging communities to evaluate their own “what if” statements, in reference to improving quality, resident satisfaction and response times.

RCare will be showcasing their advanced nurse call and remote monitoring technologies as well as some new initiatives, including iCall, RCare’s new full-IP wired nurse call system, the HCube for affordable housing, and RCare’s new integration with Inovonics hardware. In addition, participants can get a sneak peek at the new RCare Mobile interface with multi-app support, and SafeKeeping, the new integrated engagement app that connects residents, families and clinicians.

Attendees can visit RCare in booth #1624 and learn how to improve response times, increase the quality of care, and guarantee better resident satisfaction. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take photos and post them on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #RMan or #RWoman for a chance to win great prizes, including JBL Bluetooth headsets and Go speakers, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and more. Two grand prize winners will receive a personal pizza party for their co-workers and staff.

“This industry spends countless dollars catering to residents’ needs, wants and desires, but we are missing the boat on the most obvious problem: improving response times,” said Myron Kowal, CEO of RCare. “Residents expect an immediate response when a button is pressed. It’s clear that faster response times lead to better health and safety for residents, better peace of mind and better staff satisfaction.”

What if your nurse call system could help you with resident satisfaction? What if it could help with staff retention? What if you it could give you actionable data to help with QAPI? What if it could save your staff time by integrating with other systems you’re already using for wander management, door access, or records? What if it could save you money by working with your existing hardware? What if it could bring you powerful features, no matter what your size or budget?

What if your nurse call system could change the way your residents receive care, perceive and experience care? Visit RCare in booth #1624 and take your next step from “what if” to reality.

LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo

October 27-30, 2019

San Diego Convention Center

San Diego, CA

#LeadingAge19

RCare Booth #1624

Facebook: @rcareinc

Twitter: @ResponseCare

#LeadingAge19, #RMan, #RWoman

Expo Times/Dates:

Monday, October 28, 11:30am – 3:30pm

Tuesday, October 29, 12:00 – 3:30pm

Wednesday, October 30, 9:30 – 11:30am

ABOUT RCARE

RCare is a global provider of nurse call and personal emergency response systems for the entire spectrum of eldercare and senior living. Our components integrate into a variety of healthcare communication systems to create efficient and verifiable responses to medical emergencies. RCare works together with distribution partners to build individualized, flexible and seamless systems to enhance both caregiving and resident quality of life. Contact info@rcareinc.com or call 585-671-4144.

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Paperless Solutions Group Along With Levinson & Associates Rollout Revolutionary Consumer Insurance Buyers Portal for All Agents


InsureMeNowDirect delivers an instant solution to consumers and lets them quickly continue through the application process independently or with an agent’s assistance. It’s the first and only solution of its kind that satisfies the needs of both agents and consumers.

Paperless Solutions Group (PSG),the premier provider of digitizing processes in the insurance marketplace, announced today that along with Levinson & Associates, Inc, one of the industry’s leading Independent Marketing Organizations, has brought to market a unique insurance portal, named “InsureMeNowDirect,” allowing consumers to quickly self- quote and apply for a variety of insurance products by multiple carriers.

Unlike other consumer insurance sites,”InsureMeNowDirect” provides a revolutionary, new feature that gives the consumer an option for instant access to a local agent in their very own neighborhood and gives the agents instant access to complimentary leads/prospects. It is estimated that more than 70% of on-line insurance applications are abandoned due to customer questions that could have been resolved by a quick, in-person meeting or call with an agent. “InsureMeNowDirect” taps into the vast Levinson network of 17,000+ producers across the country that easily solves that problem.

“As an Independent Marketing Organization, our goal has always been to help our producers protect more families by offering insurance products that truly meet their needs,” said Bill Levinson, Managing Partner, Levinson & Associates. We recognize that more and more consumers are trying to purchase insurance on-line, however most struggle with the lengthy application process, as well as identifying the best product for their needs. “InsureMeNowDirect” delivers an instant solution to consumers and lets them quickly continue through the quote-application-approval process independently or with an agent’s assistance. It’s the first and only solution of its kind that satisfies the needs of both agents and consumers.

Over the past decade, Levinson & Associates, Inc. has become a national marketing powerhouse amongst the insurance community. The organization will be expanding their reach in the direct marketing channel to engage end consumers with the “InsureMeNowDirect” site and automatically match visitors with the closest producer. The “InsureMeNowDirect” platform is yet another technology program that continues to build upon the Levinson & Associates guiding principle that the relationship with their producers and General Agents is their most important asset. And finally, at Bill Levinson’s insistence, “InsureMeNowDirect” was developed as a tool to help their producers and General Agents elevate their practices and make more sales by becoming the best and most efficient professionals as possible.

Jeff McCauley, President at Paperless Solutions Group, stated that “The team at Levinson & Associates have been longtime clients and friends. They’ve always been progressive when it comes to offering technology to the field. When Bill approached us about “InsureMeNowDirect” we were thrilled to bring the vision to reality. We’re very excited to continually bring on new insurance carriers and products to the platform.”

PSG is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry. Our products and services provide unparalleled automation and integration for the insurance services industry. These innovative offerings conduct millions of transactions annually by enabling the presale, new business and underwriting, point of sale, and post-sale support. To learn more about PSG, please visit http://www.psginc.co.

To learn more about insuremenowdirect & Levinson and Associates, email info@carylevinson.com, or contact Bill Levinson, Managing Partner.

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Paul Carter, Chief Marketing Officer | pcarter@psginc.co | 322.331.6262 x 225

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Heartbeat EVP of Marketing Janelle Starr Honored as “Agency Vanguard” Award Winner by DTC Perspectives


I’m proud to be part of an agency that offers such opportunity and growth, that enables me to impact DTC advertising in a myriad of ways.

Janelle Starr, EVP of Marketing for leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat, has been recognized by DTC Perspectives as one of its annual Agency Vanguard Award Winners.

DTC Perspectives is one of the leading forums for direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising thought leaders. The Agency Vanguard award was created to recognize standout agency team members who are driving innovation and improving patient communications. Agency executives are selected based on their extensive accomplishments, vast influence on the future state of DTC launches or campaigns, and recognized contributions or service to patients as well as the DTC industry.

Ms. Starr was awarded this honor following 20 decorated years in the marketing industry, including a remarkable 15 years at Heartbeat, where she has helped guide the company’s evolution from a small digital advertising shop to the AOR marketing leader it is today. Janelle has led three unique disciplines within the agency: first the Production team, then the award-winning Technology department, and, finally, Marketing and Communications—all of which enabled her to see the development of DTC advertising from a new angle. In 2012, Janelle moved to Los Angeles to open Heartbeat’s West Coast office, aptly named Heartbeat West, where the company’s DTC partnerships surged under her stewardship.

“I’m proud to be part of an agency that offers such opportunity and growth, that enables me to impact DTC advertising in a myriad of ways,” said Ms. Starr. “It wouldn’t have been possible without the mentorship and friendship of my long-time Heartbeat colleagues Jen Campanaro, Bill Drummy, Nadine Leonard, and James Talerico.”

Janelle is the third Heartbeat executive to receive DTC Perspectives Agency Vanguard recognition. The agency’s President & Executive Creative Director, James Talerico, was awarded the distinction in 2017, and Hudson Plumb, Heartbeat SVP of Strategy, received the award in 2018.

Ms. Starr and other award recipients were honored at a ceremonial dinner on October 23, 2019 at the DTC Perspectives Forum on Social Media & Technology: East Coast Conference in Jersey City, New Jersey.

About Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a full-service agency for healthcare Challenger Brands. Challengers are playing a high-stakes game—they must battle behemoth market leaders, upend ingrained treatment habits, or transform a “me-too” product into “yes-please.”

The agency is known for serving up distinctive strategies and differentiating approaches, ensuring a client’s market position is uniquely owned. They house strategy, creative, media, and technology under a single roof for the tightest, most integrated campaigns possible. And Heartbeat looks to understand and extract maximum value from every dollar spent, constantly. All the necessary elements for Challengers to triumph.

That’s the philosophy, here’s the creds: 200+ employees between NYC & LA; 6 agency leaders with a decade+ of Heartbeat tenure; a pile of awards from the likes of the Mannys, MM&M, OMMA, and Clio, not to mention an Agency of the Year nom to boot; and a President who dared to be quoted as follows, “We celebrate people who stand up and say, ‘You know what? This is dumb.’” Damn straight.

For more information about Heartbeat, please contact Jared Watson at jared.watson@weareheartbeat.com or 646.701.6240.

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BioFit 360 Launches CBD Sample Pak In Time For Holiday Season


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BioFit 360 Sample Pak

We understand the importance of offering fully transparent, physician-recommended CBD products with concentration levels that achieve a therapeutic dose. Those qualities, and many more, are what set us apart. – Heather Hughes

BioFit 360, an industrial hemp CBD company, recently launched its BioFit 360 Sample-Pak by request to help users familiarize themselves with BioFit 360 CBD products. The launch comes at an opportune time as the holiday season approaches, with consumers shopping for unique and valuable gifts.

The Sample-Pak includes six Gummies (30 mg CBD per gummy), four topical Relief Cream packets (10 mg CBD per packet), one sample bottle of Relief Tincture (60mg CBD per bottle), one sample bottle of Revive Tincture (60mg CBD per bottle), one sample of Calm Sleep Tincture (16mg per bottle) and one sample bottle of BioPet Tincture (16mg CBD per bottle). All of the products are third party laboratory tested, vegan, GMO-free, made-in-the-USA, organically sourced and have high customer satisfaction ratings.

“We think the Sample-Pak is a great way for people to be introduced to the benefits of BioFit 360 CBD products,” said Heather Hughes, president of BioFit 360. “We understand the importance of offering fully transparent, physician-recommended CBD products with concentration levels that achieve a therapeutic dose. Those qualities, and many more, are what set us apart. We are a group of medical professionals striving to improve the lives of others with our premium CBD products.”

It’s interesting to note that pets can also use CBD too. In fact, the BioFit 360’s labradoodle ambassadog, Frankie Feldman, was featured in a Los Angeles Times article about how he uses CBD.

In addition to BioFit 360’s pet products and Sample-Pak, the company also offers convenient Go-Paks for travelers and university students; and full-size bottles of Relax Vegan Gummies; Relief, Revive and Calm Sleep tincture oils; and a unique topical Relief Cream, all available on their website.

For more information about BioFit 360 and its products, visit https://www.biofit360.com.

About BioFit 360

BioFit 360 is an industrial hemp derived CBD company offering gummies, topicals and tinctures for humans and pets. BioFit 360 was founded by a group of medical professionals seeking natural alternatives to managing sleeplessness, pain, inflammation and anxiety. All of the company’s industrial hemp derived CBD products are third party laboratory tested, THC-Free (less than 0.3%), vegan, GMO-Free, made-in-the-USA, organically sourced, and have the highest customer satisfaction ratings.

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Evocative Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times


Evocative announced today that it has been ranked no. 6 by the San Francisco Business Times on the annual Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area list, and no. 2. in the East Bay list. These are exclusive rankings of the region’s fastest growing private companies; one of the most important segments of the local economy. The winners and rankings were unveiled at an awards gala on October 17, 2019 at the San Francisco Four Seasons Hotel. This is Evocative’s first year on both lists.

The companies on this year’s lists ranked between 28 percent and 1,984% growth. Companies are ranked by percentage of revenue growth increase between 2016 and 2018. They were required to have at least $200,000 in revenue in 2016 and must be privately held and headquartered in the counties covered by the Business Times (San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa & Marin).

Evocative revenue growth rate from 2016 through 2018 is 524%.

“Our region is renowned as a hub for innovation and as an ecosystem that fosters growth companies, said Mary Huss, Publisher of the San Francisco Business Times. Evocative Data Centers, along with all of the companies on the list deserve special recognition because they fuel our regional economy.”

“We are thrilled, humbled and honored to be part of the fastest growing private companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and would like to thank all of our customers, employees and partners” said Arman Khalili, CEO of Evocative. The CEO states with a smile, “Evocative’s mission is to be the leading internet infrastructure provider for the San Francisco Bay Area.” It is apparent that Evocative’ focus on its clients is directly related to its success. This year’s recognition follows marks the 1st nomination where Evocative was named 100 fastest growing San Francisco Bay Area Company since its inception in 2017.

View SFBT Fast100 Bay Area list here: http://bizj.us/1pzs6l

View SFBT Fast50 East Bay list here: http://bizj.us/1pzs6k

About Evocative

Evocative Data Centers is a rapidly growing national provider of internet infrastructure, hosting and managed services. Composed of dedicated, experienced, internet entrepreneurs with a deep passion for their work, Evocative’s founders are constantly striving to make a better internet where there is full transparency between service provider and end-user. Evocative provides Network, Colocation, Hosting and multi-cloud services in 5 markets Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and Reston, VA.

For additional information on our services, please visit http://www.evocative.com/.

About San Francisco Business Times

The San Francisco Business Times is the #1 print and online source for Bay Area business news and information on the most successful people, companies and transactions in the region. Every Friday, the Business Times arrives with an in-depth lineup of breaking local news stories, business profiles and valuable industry rankings. From technology and sustainability to small business, biotech, hospitality, real estate and banking, the Business Times covers the most relevant and timely topics for the Bay Area business community. SanFranciscoBusinessTimes.com takes the Business Times brand known for its insight, analysis and high journalistic standards and extends it to the Internet. Thousands of established and up and coming executives visit SanFranciscoBusinessTimes.com every day looking for the information they need to do Business in the Bay Area.

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Destination Imagination Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant


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A Motorola-sponsored Destination Imagination team from The YMCA of Metro Chicago works on their Engineering Challenge solution.

Destination Imagination (DI), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process through hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and service learning challenges, today announced it has received a grant for $45,000 from Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Through the grant, Destination Imagination will have the opportunity to further expand access to its program for students in under-resourced communities. The Motorola Solutions Foundation awards grants each year to organizations, such as Destination Imagination, which support and advance public safety programs and technology and engineering education initiatives.

“Now more than ever, it is critically important for organizations to help close the STEM gap by providing underrepresented communities with greater access to hands-on STEM projects,” said Michele Tuck-Ponder, Executive Director of Destination Imagination, Inc. “We are honored to continue working with Motorola Solutions Foundation on this significant mission, and through this generous grant, we will have the opportunity to empower hundreds of students from diverse backgrounds.”

This year, Motorola Solutions Foundation grants will support programs that help more than two million students, teachers, first responders and community members around the globe. There is a specific focus on providing grants to programs that impact underrepresented populations, including females, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans and others.

“We are very pleased to support the work of Destination Imagination,” said Monica Mueller, executive director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation. “We believe in organizations that foster innovation and drive change, and we’re proud to be part of the positive impact they are making in the community.”

For additional information on Motorola Solutions Foundation grants program, visit: http://motorolasolutions.com/foundation. For more information on Destination Imagination, please visit http://destinationimagination.org.

About Destination Imagination, Inc.

Destination Imagination, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led non-profit organization whose purpose is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. The organization is a leader in project-based learning experiences, where students work together in teams to solve open-ended STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and service learning Challenges and then present their solutions at tournaments. Destination Imagination has impacted more than one million students. To learn more, please visit http://destinationimagination.org.

About the Motorola Solutions Foundation

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, the leading provider of mission-critical communications, software and video solutions that help build safer cities and thriving communities. The Motorola Solutions Foundation makes strategic grants, forges strong community partnerships and fosters innovation by funding programs in public safety education, disaster relief, employee giving programs, and technology education. The Motorola Solutions Foundation provides over $11 million in support to over 250 charitable organizations and universities in over 30 countries annually. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit our website: http://motorolasolutions.com/foundation.

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Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto


Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

Vitarock, the leading online health & beauty wellness shop, is excited to announce a community partnership with TEDxToronto. This year’s theme is RISE, “what does it take for all of us, as a society, to rise together?”

TEDx (an independently organized event) is a pioneering global media platform devoted to spreading ideas and inspiring humanity to take action. Their slogan “ideas worth spreading” resonates with Vitarock who supports and champions innovative brands that minimize their impact on the environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation, Vitarock aims to rise to use business as a force for good.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

“We’re so thankful to have Vitarock join as a partner. TEDxToronto brings corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and individuals together and provides a platform for innovative ideas,” said Amit Shah, Partnerships, TEDxToronto. “Vitarock embodies the spirit of what TEDx stands for.”

The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works. Tickets for TEDxToronto – one of Canada’s largest TEDx conferences – are available at tedxtoronto.com/tickets/. To learn more about this year’s speaker lineup, click here. Attendees will receive a special pure, green, safe, and fair gift from Vitarock. Use VITAROCK10 to receive 10% off an admission ticket. If you can’t attend the conference in person, you can catch the speakers and performances through the livestream. Visit http://www.tedxtoronto.com on October 26 to catch the talks in real time.

To learn more about Vitarock, discover their extensive product selection, and explore educational wellness content, check out Vitarock.com in the US and Vitarock.ca in Canada.

About Vitarock

Vitarock is an online wellness shop for the socially-conscious community. When you shop at Vitarock, you can rest assured that each of the brands we carry are pre-screened and close to being 100% natural. Customers look to Vitarock as a trusted source of highly-curated everyday products, from our selection of natural and health conscious body care, food, supplements and home care. With over 10,000 products to choose from, we believe in supporting brands that do their part in minimizing their impact on their environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation Business, we guarantee our products to be: Pure, Green, Safe & Fair.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

About TED

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today’s leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED’s annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, on TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi OkonjoIweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.

TED’s open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TEDEd; the annual million-dollar TED Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a “wish,” or idea, to create change in the world; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TEDstyle events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

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Intalere Joins With National Rural Health Association as Exclusive Group Purchasing Partner


Intalere, the healthcare industry leader in delivering solutions designed for improved financial, operational and clinical health for our partners, and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) today announced a new partnership recognizing Intalere as the exclusive group purchasing partner of NRHA.

NRHA is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 21,000 members whose mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. Its membership includes a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, including practitioners, facilities, educators, and state and federal agencies, all dedicated to advancing care in rural America.

“Rural facilities face many unique challenges and there is a need for additional attention and resources aimed at improving health in rural America,” said Julia McAllister, Intalere Senior Vice President of Sales. “Intalere is committed to working with NRHA in providing solutions that meet the unique needs of critical access hospitals and rural healthcare providers. The goal is not just about saving money but helping facilities to be sustainable and remain independent.”

As NRHA’s exclusive group purchasing partner, Intalere will work with NRHA member facilities to offer resources and solutions that enhance the healthcare options of rural Americans. The partnership will build upon current initiatives including the opportunity to collaborate on customized programs. Other areas of focus will include:


  • Broadening a customized approach to cost savings utilizing a portfolio of tools, resources and contracting solutions focused on the rural healthcare market.
  • Expert guidance, resources and unparalleled customer service through supply chain experts and clinical specialists focused on helping rural facilities deal with their unique challenges.
  • Linking NRHA membership to best practices for rural healthcare providers in the areas of financial, clinical and operational efficiencies.

“Rural hospitals are an integral part of the healthcare system. Because of their significant contributions to overall community well-being, they are a critical component of communities across America,” said Larry Bedell, Executive Director of National Rural Health Association Services Corporation. “Intalere understands the needs of rural health providers and we are excited to work with them in advancing programs addressing the financial, operation and clinical challenges of our members.”

About Intalere

Intalere’s mission focuses on elevating the health of healthcare by designing solutions to improve our members’ financial, operational and clinical performance. We empower our customers and deliver measurable results through our highly personalized approach of creating strategies and programs focused on their goals. From managing their entire spend to strategic consulting around diagnosing particular areas of concern, our unique provider-owned model allows us to leverage nationally recognized best practices in supply chain and patient outcomes to drive efficiencies for our members. To learn more, visit http://www.intalere.com.

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The Best Guide For Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Online car insurance quotes are very easy to obtain and will help you get the right coverage for your needs and budget.” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains how to compare car insurance quotes online in a simple and efficient manner!

An auto insurance quote offers a price estimate for a selected policy. Clients can use multiple quotes to compare and review offers from different insurance agencies and then choose the right coverage plan for them. For more info and free quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/how-to-compare-auto-insurance-prices-online/

However, there are certain rules to follow when it comes down to comparing online quotes:


  • Make sure to get quotes for the same product. Do not compare prices for different products. For example, the price for collision will be totally different from the one for comprehensive because different factors are analyzed.
  • Use at least 5 quotes to compare prices. Make sure to gather a sufficient number of quotes for a fair comparison. If the quotes are for the same product and are accurate, the prices should not differ a lot.
  • Being honest is recommended when filling in the form. Sure, by lying or not providing the correct info, the client will get better prices online. But when the real negotiations start, the client will be closely analyzed by the insurance representatives. And the final price will be totally different from the ones obtained online.
  • Have important documents nearby when getting quotes. This will ensure that the data provided is correct. When checking prices online, make sure to have documents about car’s make and model, driving license and driving reports.
  • Clients should not be guided only by price. Drivers can surely sort the quotes by price and deduce quite easily which one is the cheapest. But the aim is to get the best for your needs, not the cheapest for everything. Check carefully what’s behind the numbers and what services are offered. And do not be afraid to contact the insurers and ask for additional explanations.
  • Diversify the sources. Get quotes from both aggregator website or directly from the companies. Compare results. If the quotes are good and the previous rules were applied, the numbers should not be that far apart.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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