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Industry: Healthcare

Village Health Partners Launches Park Prescription Concept

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Village Health Partners believes that by empowering patients to explore recreation resources in their area, more patients will be able to thrive with lessened need for expensive medications and other burdensome treatments.


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

Village Health Partners has a rich connection to the North Texas community, building on local partnerships for the past 11 years. The physicians at Village Health Partners collaborate with a team of local dietitians, counselors, pharmacists, and many specialists to care for patients. In recent years, Village Health Partners has expanded its partnerships beyond a traditional medical scope and has teamed up with local businesses and nonprofits to promote whole-person wellness. Comprehensive healthcare takes a village, and Village Health Partners is committed to furthering these local partnerships to empower patients with additional options that elevate their care.

Village Health Partners is proud to announce its newest partnership with the City of Plano to actively promote Plano Parks and Recreation Services. In addition, with the City of Plano’s support, Village Health Partners providers will begin the regular use of park prescriptions to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Park prescriptions will include a map of City of Plano parks and suggestions for activities that patients can enjoy at parks throughout Plano.

“In today’s healthcare environment, too many patients are put in a position to receive care that is not on their terms,” Chief Operations Officer Patrick Figures said. “Village Health Partners believes that by empowering patients to explore recreation resources in their area, more patients will be able to thrive with a lessened need for expensive medications and other burdensome treatments.”

Providers at Village Health Partners will begin utilizing these prescriptions as part of the care plan physicians create for patients and will be used to supplement other recommendations from the physicians.

“Village Health Partners is promoting a care plan that every Plano resident has access to – regardless of financial means,” Figures said. “By helping to connect our patients to these services and encouraging increased time and energy outdoors, we believe we’re making the best possible investment in the future of our community.”

Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains more than 70 parks and trails that patients can enjoy to lead their healthiest lives.

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Health: Psychology

Playonwords.com Presents Their Fall 2019 PAL Awards

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You are a force for play (and toys and time with family that matter)! Thanks for all you do for our children.


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Play On Words LLC, led by highly respected speech language pathologist Sherry Artemenko, announces 2019’s Fall PAL Award Winners, the toy industry’s only recognition directed by a credentialed speech-language expert recognizing the language learning edge in exceptional toys, games and media. Sherry’s 35 years of child development experience with over 17,000 hours working with kids empower her PAL selections, video reviews, popular blog, media appearances (NBC Connecticut, FOX News Milwaukee), and consulting practice.

I continue to be fascinated by the impact parents’ play with kids has on language development, a concept reinforced by recent research. What parents say and how they talk during play can make a difference. By simply using a strategy called “Toy Talk” where parents talk about the toys and give the toy a name, they up their grammatical models to their child and improve the growth trajectories of certain areas of their child’s language development. Toys are the tools for a child’s play which is why I’ve spent my career calling out the toys with the best language learning potential and coaching parents on how to play with their child to maximize learning.

Playonwords.com helps toy brands and consumers alike see the strategic value of language learning in play through its helping to build vocabulary, foster cooperation, express emotion, kindle creativity and expand descriptive and problem solving capacities. The PAL Award on the internet, packaging and in print media differentiates brands who know the marketplace now demands products that are not only fun, but also infused with learning potential. The gold seal with three smiley faces tells customers that more than great entertainment is to be found behind the box, book cover or app license.

EARLY DEVELOPMENT: Sherry’s experience in pediatric speech therapy has given her an eye for the best products to build attention, vocabulary and concepts through play, preparing children for their first sounds, words and sentences. While fishing in the bathtub for pop-up fish, opening and closing latches and doors to learn counting, vocabulary and colors, or playing a surprise game that grows bubbles on the back of a sneezing sheep, kids learn essential early language skills.

  • Baa Baa Bubbles by Spin Master

  • Friends of a Feather by Ravensburger

  • From Birth to First Words by Lynn Carson, Talking Together

  • Hape Double Fun Fishing Set

  • Latches & Doors Busy Board by VTech

  • Learn & Groove Shakin’ Colors Maracas by LeapFrog

READING AND WRITING: Building with letter blocks that access an electronic cube to teach pre-literacy skills, seeing your name repeated in print throughout a fun personalized book, or exploring the human body with an interactive video stylus that captures the workings inside, all help children pick up essential skills to advance reading and writing.

  • Bluebee Pals Techie Rangers Book & Activity Guide by Kayle Concepts

  • Language Together Set 2

  • LeapBuilders ABC Smart House by LeapFrog

  • LeapStart Go by LeapFrog

  • RockIt Twist by LeapFrog

  • That’s MY Cake! by Wonderbly

LANGUAGE STRUCTURE, CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING: These outstanding products can build language structure, critical thinking and reasoning, often teaching vocabulary, concepts or grammar while delivering fun. Chase the eagle across the map of the United States, learning critical facts about parks, monuments and historical places while relating your own experiences, or put on your chemist cap and experiment with arctic options to make a chill thermometer, cold lava or glistening snow slime, analyzing and recording your findings to strengthen communication skills.

  • Crayola Color Chemistry Arctic Lab

  • Eagle Chase by SimplyFun

  • Match-O-Rama by The Op | Usaopoly

  • SPARK Jr. Sequencing Cards by Spark Innovations

  • Twisted Tales by SCS Direct

STORY-TELLING / PRETEND PLAY: Whether piloting a mighty jet command center to come to the rescue, captaining a pirate ship while loading the cannon or walking the plank, or serving up a tempting treat in a play kitchen with sink, range, oven and chalkboard to write your menu, children enter the world of pretend, creating their own stories with plenty of flexible props to guide their imagination. Oral story-telling precedes writing as kids learn the steps to create a good narrative.

  • Adventure Treehouse by Schleich

  • Candylocks Doll by Spin Master

  • Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Oasis

  • Hape Cook ‘n Serve Kitchen

  • Juno My Baby Elephant by Spin Master

  • Kinetic Sand Sandisfying Set by Spin Master

  • King George’s Castle by Bigjigs Toys

  • Mickey’s Snuggletime by Wonder Forge

  • Myla the Magical Unicorn by VTech

  • PAW Patrol Mighty Jet Command Center by Spin Master

  • Smart Sizzlin’ BBQ Grill by LeapFrog

  • Treasure Seekers Pirate Ship by VTech

SOCIAL LANGUAGE: Complementary to pretend play, social language blossoms when children play with toys and games and interact with media that encourage extended social interactions. Matching and identifying facial expressions to start the conversation about our own emotions and situations that sparked those feelings, or teaching a pretend plush friend how to be kind, brave, and help others, can equip kids to better name, understand and manage their emotions, leading to stronger EQ’s.

  • Miniland Emoti Blocks

  • Mix & Match-a-Saurus by VTech

  • Portable North Pole by UGroupMedia

ABOUT PLAYONWORDS.COM

Playonwords.com was founded by well-respected speech-language pathologist, Sherry Artemenko. Her 35 years championing language rich play, esteemed PAL Award, popular blog, and insightful tips to parents set her apart as the leading advocate for the language component in toys.

Over 17,000 hours working directly with children has shown her that a unique set of the best toys, games and books have the capability to develop language while delivering great play. Studies show:

  • Kids with highest IQs at three, had the most words at one and two

  • Language learning is cumulative – early words => early sentences => language & reading

  • Most kids maintain their verbal advantage through childhood

  • Creative pretend play that sparks story-telling can advance future literacy

Sherry established the PAL Award to identify unique toys, games and books that through their design, quality and character, encourage play that advances language. PAL winners in the hands of kids, spark fun and creative play with lots of talk. Such toys, recognized on the basis of her child development expertise, are complemented by practical coaching in her blog, showing parents, caregivers and teachers how to get the most from toys, games and books to build language and underlying cognitive skills.

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Business: Executives

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation Hires Executive Director

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB)

JBRF is excited to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Errico as the organization’s executive director. Ms. Errico moves into the role from her former position as a board member and the director of education. Ms. Errico joins the staff of JBRF as the organization begins a bold new educational initiative designed to promote understanding of the diagnosis Thermoregulatory Fear of Harm Mood Disorder, and its successful treatment options.“This is an exciting time at the JBRF,” Ms. Errico explains, “After years of doing groundbreaking research we’re developing important programs to share this research with the psychiatric and mental health community, as well as the world at large.”

This new programming will educate patients and their families about the disorder and its newly identified successful treatment options. “For too long families have been suffering without knowing that there is a new diagnosis and treatment that can help them get their lives back,” Ms. Errico said.

Educational programs also include a project to reach mental health professionals, prescribers, and professionals who work closely with children on recognizing the symptoms of Thermoregulatory Fear of Harm Mood Disorder, how to diagnose it accurately, and on the medication identified that successfully treats it. “For children and adolescents with FOH, accurate diagnosis of FOH and treatment… can be transformational,” says Dr. Papolos, Director of Research, “I believe there are many, many more children out there who can benefit.”

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, and their families, living with bipolar disorder through research, education, and treatment.

If you would like more information, please contact JBRF at 914-468-1297 or acallen@jbrf.org. Visit our website at http://www.jbrf.org

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LiveWell TMS Brings Breakthrough Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Depression Treatment to Huntington Area

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Dr. Nina Greif of LiveWell TMS

We are already seeing a positive impact with NeuroStar TMS. It’s giving our patients a chance at remission from their depression and enabling them to live their best lives.


HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)

LiveWell TMS, a new depression treatment facility, announced today it will host a grand opening event on Thursday, October 24, in celebration of its new location and in honor of National Depression Awareness Month. Co-founded by doctors Nina and Eric Greif, LiveWell TMS specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). According to a recent study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, depression diagnoses are rising in New York.

LiveWell TMS opened its doors in August 2019 to provide an innovative, non-drug treatment to Huntington residents struggling with depression who are not seeing relief with antidepressant medications alone. The practice uses NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy TMS, which uses magnetic pulses to awaken areas of the brain that are underactive in depression. , With its cutting-edge technology, NeuroStar Advanced Therapy offers doctors real-time feedback and delivers enhanced care with precise and accurate targeting, providing reliable and consistent treatment.

Dr. Nina Greif is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 10 years of clinical expertise treating patients at clinics, hospitals, private practices and in a consulting capacity. Dr. Eric Greif is board-certified neuro-radiologist who focuses on interpreting neuroimages of the brain and spine. In their new roles at LiveWell TMS, they take a holistic approach to care and practices an integrative model of treatment for each and every patient.

“Depression is on the rise in our own backyard, and alternative treatments for those struggling and not seeing relief from antidepressants are in greater demand than ever before,” said Dr. Greif. “We are already seeing a positive impact with NeuroStar TMS. It’s giving our patients a chance at remission from their depression and enabling them to live their best lives. It is important to spread the word and educate about proven non-drug options like this one.”

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is widely covered by major insurance plans and is available by prescription. The treatment is typically administered daily in a doctor’s office for four to six weeks, with treatment sessions performed in as little as just under 19 minutes.* Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is non-invasive and allows patients to resume daily activities immediately following treatment sessions. It is also free from systemic side effects often associated with antidepressant medications.

LiveWell TMS’s upcoming educational open house event will take place on Thursday, October 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at its facility located at 120 New York Avenue, Suite 6W, Huntington NY 11743. The event is open to the public and attendees will have the opportunity to learn about NeuroStar TMS, tour the office, speak with LiveWell TMS physicians, and hear patients share their testimonials about the treatment.

The practice is accepting new patients and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. To learn more and schedule an appointment in advance, call 631-944-3144 or visit http://www.livewelltms.com.

About LiveWell TMS

LiveWell TMS opened its doors in August 2019 to meet the vast growing need for innovative depression treatments on Long Island. Founded by Dr. Nina Greif and her husband, Dr. Eric Greif — a neuroradiologist who helps locate certain areas of the brain for improved accuracy — the practice strives to provide its patients with the highest quality of care and offers NeuroStar Advanced Therapy, a non-dug, non-invasive treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. To learn more, visit http://www.livewelltms.com.

About NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy

NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is the market leader in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive form of neuromodulation. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is the #1 TMS choice of doctors for patients with MDD, and is widely available across the United States.

NeuroStar is widely reimbursed by most commercial and government health plans, including Medicare and Tricare. In addition, there are programs in place, such as NeuroStar Reimbursement Support, to help patients and providers obtain coverage and reimbursement for NeuroStar Advanced Therapy.

NeuroStar is indicated for the treatment of MDD in adult patients who have failed to receive satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode. In an NIMH-funded, independent, randomized controlled trial, patients treated with TMS using a clinical-trial version of the NeuroStar TMS System were 4.2 times more likely to achieve remission compared to patients receiving sham treatment (P = 0.02; odds ratio = 4.05). The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site, which usually resolves within one week. It is contraindicated in people with non-removable conductive metal in or near the head.

NeuroStar® is a registered trademark of Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STIM). For more information and full safety and prescribing information, visit http://www.neurostar.com.

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2. Post A, et al. J Psychiatric Research, (2001)

3. Liston C, et al. Biol Psychiatry, (2014)

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5. George MS, et al. Arch Gen Psychiatry, (2010)


  • Treatment time may vary depending on doctor’s recommendation.

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Xulon Press Author Releases New Book About Seeking God’s Will

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With God’s will, you’ll find success in every aspect of a blessed life


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Larry R. Montgomery, D.C.’s book God’s Will: It’s Closer Than You Think ($15.49, paperback, 9781545642689; $7.99, e-book, 9781545642696), is available for purchase.

God’s Will: It’s Closer Than You Think uses the title “God’s will” as an acronym for the steps one should take when seeking God’s will. It contains many stories which articulate the principle described as well as action steps to implement these attributes into one’s life.

Although spiritual symptoms are difficult to treat in the natural, God offers a powerful cure for restoring inner health: following His will. Larry R. Montgomery, D.C., explores the positive effects of pursuing God’s Will that transform the body, mind, and spirit. Through scriptural support, Dr. Montgomery explains the basics of God’s way to wellness through a step-by-step guide filled with comfort and encouragement. Reader will develop traits that reflect the nature of God such as obedience, generosity, and servanthood, and learn how submitting to God’s instructions brings relief and healing to conditions such as stress, anxiety, fear, and heartbreak.

“With God’s will, you’ll find success in every aspect of a blessed life” said Montgomery.

Larry R. Montgomery has more than 35 years of active practice in his hometown of Belton, Texas. He has treated thousands of patients. The long experience has helped him identify those cases which will respond to chiropractic care, greatly increasing the rate of successful outcomes. He and his wife, Priscilla, have two grown sons.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. God’s Will: It’s Closer Than You Think is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Technology: Electronics

2019 Commercial UAV Expo Americas to Break Exhibitor & Attendance Records

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Commercial UAV Expo Americas

When the doors open for the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas on October 28th, it will break all previous exhibitor and attendance records.


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

When the doors open for the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas on October 28th, it will break all previous exhibitor and attendance records. “More than 200 exhibitors and 2,500 attendees will unite for the event, a testament to the strength of the commercial drone market and evidence of the increasingly important role Commercial UAV Expo Americas is playing in the space,” said Lisa Murray, Group Director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event. The event runs from October 28-30 at the Westgate in Las Vegas.

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is a platform where commercial drone professionals can get up to speed on the market and discover future opportunities. It brings together the right people, the latest solutions and the practical education commercial drone professionals need to maximize their organization’s efficiency, save money, improve safety and mitigate risk. Here’s what to expect:

EXHIBITS

More than 200 companies will be exhibiting, making Commercial UAV Expo Americas the largest commercial drone event in the Americas, by far. Best-in-class solutions from the most influential companies will be on display, allowing attendees to make the most of their time by being able to compare and qualify solutions all in one place. See the full list here.

EDUCATION

Attendees will learn from the best in a variety of educational formats: keynotes, plenaries, vertical industry sessions, hands-on workshops, outdoor flying demonstrations and more.

A lineup of industry leaders will provide meaningful insight into the state of the market and what’s to come. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and VP of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS Bala Ganesh will deliver keynote addresses followed by a UAS CEO Panel comprised of the leaders from DroneDeploy, Measure, DroneUp and Skydio moderated by Gretchen West, President & CEO of Schiebel Aircraft, Inc.                


These are the topics everyone wants to learn more about, regardless of vertical industry. Expanded Operations, Remote ID, UAM and UTM will be tackled, giving attendees the information they need to adapt and plan.


These practical, one-of-a-kind sessions will cover topics from platform selection to automation, data integration, workflows, scaling and security and provide critical insight into the issues and challenges unique to specific verticals.


The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit at Commercial UAV Expo Americas will unite drone operators and program managers across law enforcement, fire rescue, and other emergency services for strategic discussions and workshops surrounding the evolving use of unmanned aircraft systems. Topics will include program development and management, training standards and certification, mutual assistance, and more.


A variety of workshops are being offered to increase technical know-how:

> A True View of Drone Lidar hosted by GeoCue Group

> AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification hosted by Embry Riddle

> Intro to UAS Ops & Mapping & Advanced UAS Mapping Concepts hosted by ASPRS

> Night sUAS (DRONE) CSI Demo hosted by Sundance Media Group

> Night Flight Training hosted by Sundance Media Group

> Part 107 Test Prep hosted by Patrick Sherman, Roswell Flight Test Crew

> Practical UAS Project Operations hosted by MAPPS

> Processing Large Datasets Workshop hosted by Pix4D

> Latin American Commercial Drone Perspectives & Opportunities hosted by APD


The most expansive live demos are only available at Commercial UAV Expo Americas. Eight leading vendors will show their drones and software in action, providing insight into their capabilities. Vendors include: AeroVironment, Autel Robotics, DroneNerds, FLIR, Geometrics, Leica Geosystems, LiDAR USA and MicaSense. Organization and support are being provided by Sundance Media Group.


More than 30 leading vendors will share their latest release and news, including AeroVironment, FLIR Systems, Wingtra, Boeing, LiDAR USA, Pix4D, Riegl USA Phoenix Lidar, Topcon Positioning Systems and Trimble/Applanix.


Free to all registrants, this programming includes University Research Developments, Enterprise Solutions for Scaling Drone Operations (sponsored by Airmap), Test Site Panel Updates, Launch Pad Presentations, and Product Previews.

CONNECTIONS

Over 2,500 drone professionals will attend Commercial UAV Expo Americas this year, drawn by the education, exhibits, and opportunity to connect with one another. Registration is trending 30% ahead of last year and includes professionals from leading companies and government agencies from throughout the United States and 50+ countries.

REGISTRATION

Exhibits are free to visit for anyone who registers by October 27th. Conference registrants can save $100 by registering by October 27th. Registration is available online here.

About Commercial UAV Expo Americas

Commercial UAV Expo Americas, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation covering industries including Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. It takes place 28-30 October 2019 at Westgate in Las Vegas. Its European sister event takes place 1-3 December 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam. For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com and http://www.expouav.com/europe.

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is produced by Diversified Communications’ technology portfolio which also includes Commercial UAV Expo Europe, Commercial UAV News, GeoBusiness Show, International Lidar Technology Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR 3D.com, AECNext Technology Expo & Conference and AEC Next News. For information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit http://www.expouav.com/exhibition/ or contact Katherine Dow, Sales Manager, at kdow@divcom.com or +1.207-842-5497. For attending information, visit http://www.expouav.com or email info@expouav.com.

Industry: Healthcare

Kim K.’s Tipsy Baby Revelation Highlights the Importance of Discretion for Surrogacy Agencies, says Global Surrogacy Services

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Whether or not intended parents are in the public eye, they and their gestational surrogates have the absolute right to maintain a zone of privacy, says Global Surrogacy Services.

“Both intended parents and surrogates have the right to determine where and how much information they care to reveal.”


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A September 4 article on Us Magazine reports on last winter’s earlier-than-planned public revelation of the imminent arrival of Psalm West – the third child Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West have had via gestational surrogacy. It turns out that the source of the leak was Ms. Kardashian herself. “I told someone at Christmas Eve and I don’t remember who because I was drunk,” she says in a bonus clip from the recent season of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The reality superstar says that she has given up drinking as a result. Global Surrogacy Services says that one of its primary aims is to let the intended parents involved in a parental journey make their own decisions about how much information they want to share, who they want to share that information with, and when they want to share it.

Both intended parents and surrogates have the right to determine where and how much information they care to reveal and protecting that right is one of its most important duties, says Global Surrogacy Services. Of course, celebrities and VIPs typically have very special needs in this area. The agency says that it understands that some high-profile intended parents may want to maintain complete privacy about their new child, while others may wish to go fairly public with their happy news – but always on their own specific terms. Of course, nearly all intended parents and surrogates are going to want to maintain some degree of privacy; people who are not in any way well-known will often want to keep the process completely private, says the agency. The agency emphasizes that discretion and respect for the wishes of all parties are always at the center of its efforts.

Global Surrogacy Services adds that complete and total discretion is a part of its overall commitment to doing everything possible to ensure the wellbeing of intended parents, surrogates, and offspring. From selecting the very best available fertility specialists and ob-gyn doctors to the most respected family law specialists to navigate the complex thicket of laws and red tape necessary for gestational surrogacy, every aspect of the process is approached with the most painstaking attention to detail in ensuring a successful and happy outcome for all parties.

Intended parents and potential surrogates who would like to find out more are encouraged to call Global Surrogacy Services at (800) 355-2009 or visit its website at https://www.globalsurrogacyservices.com/.

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DPC DATA to Focus on New Municipal Data Product Initiative with Senior Hires Triet Nguyen and Greg Carlin

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Triet Nguyen joins DPC DATA as Vice President of Strategic Data Operations

Triet Nguyen joins DPC DATA as Vice President of Strategic Data Operations

Triet brings four decades of experience in municipal research, trading, portfolio management, and financial technology, while Greg brings an extensive network of industry relationships we can leverage as we expand our product line.


ROSELAND, N.J. (PRWEB)

DPC DATA Inc., (DPCDATA.COM) a leading provider of data solutions for the U.S. municipal bond market, announced it has hired Triet Nguyen as Vice President of Strategic Data Operations and Greg Carlin as Vice President of Sales, both reporting directly to DPC DATA President, Ken Hoffman.

Mr. Nguyen joins the company from Axios Advisors LLC, an independent credit advisory firm he founded. Prior to this position, he was a Managing Director/Head of Public Finance for NewOak Capital LLC, a leading credit and risk advisory firm. Before that, he traded tax-exempt high yield and taxable municipal bonds (including Build America Bonds) as a Senior Vice President at B.C. Ziegler. From January 2004 to January 2008, he was a Managing Director of Saybrook Capital, LLC, managing one of the first-ever municipal hedge funds dedicated to a credit strategy.

“We’re pleased and excited to have Triet join our team as we launch a bold, new municipal data initiative,” said Hoffman. “Triet brings to DPC DATA four decades of experience in municipal research, trading, portfolio management, and financial technology. In his new role, Triet will tap into his credit expertise to help us design and deliver innovative data and analytics solutions for all municipal market participants, both on the sell side and buy side.”

“I have known DPC DATA as a leading industry data provider for most of my career, and have always admired the quality of their data as well as the simplicity and user-friendliness of all their products,” said Nguyen. “I am excited to help DPC DATA solve the municipal market’s perennial data transparency problem and provide thoughtfully structured data that can be used for a variety of advanced credit and risk management applications, including machine learning/Artificial Intelligence tools.”

Mr. Carlin was Vice President of Fixed Income Evaluations at ICE and at S&P Capital IQ before joining DPC DATA. “As a veteran of the fixed income evaluation space, Greg brings an extensive network of industry relationships we can leverage as we expand our product line,” said Hoffman.

“DPC has been a stalwart in the fixed income information business for more than 25 years. The quality and depth of their offerings in the municipal bond disclosure space is unparalleled,” said Carlin. “The firm’s technical expertise, data management infrastructure, and product development capabilities will enable the development of intelligent solutions that address age-old challenges in the municipal market. I am thrilled to be joining the firm at this time.”

About DPC DATA Inc.

DPC DATA has served the municipal bond marketplace with disclosure information and solutions since 1992. The company was a pioneer in developing solutions for the municipal securities lifecycle. DPC was one of the original SEC-designated Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repositories (NRMSIRs). Today, DPC DATA helps clients who sell or manage fixed income products get the scrubbed, accurate, and actionable data they need, in streamlined workflows, so that they can manage risk, improve productivity, sell more, and avoid regulatory penalties.

DPC DATA products are used by more than 100,000 professionals at leading brokerage, clearing, and advisory firms. For more information about DPC DATA, visit http://www.DPCDATA.com.

DPC DATA’s MuniPOINTS helps firms comply with MSRB Rules G-17, G-19, and G-47 more easily. MuniPOINTS condenses “just the facts” into an easy-to-read brief that streamlines the user’s municipal bond disclosure compliance and sales processes. The most popular DPC DATA information product, MuniPOINTS documents are concise, descriptive summaries of municipal bond issues. Indexed by CUSIP, they include bullet-pointed text, excerpted directly from the official statements, with no analytic content. In addition, a click-through feature provides links to all underlying disclosure documents via MuniDOCSOnline, as well as the latest news related to the bond on MuniGUARD News.

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Medphine CEO/Co-Founder Reetu Singh talks about her experience with eClinicalWorks EHR

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Medphine, a eClinicalworks specialized Medical billing and coding service provider has been relentlessly helping healthcare organization across the USA streamline their finances for a clean, and continuous cash flow.

When asked Why do a practice need eClinicalworks specialised Billing Company, Reetu Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Medphine.com said, “EHR is like the skeletal system of a practice. It serves as a framework for their workflow, and the patient care that they provide. And billing services work as the heartbeat or lifeline of the practice. Upbeat billing ensures a steady cash flow and hence the financial health of the practice stays intact.

“In order for a healthcare organization to thrive financially, the EHR and billing services have to be in tandem. We work seamlessly with eClinicalworks ensuring that EHR is utilized to its full potential, and the billing is streamlined and thriving.”

A recent survey states that 80 percent of hospitals said they were vetting or considering full revenue cycle management outsourcing by 2020. About 18 percent of the over 700 hospital leaders surveyed also reported already fully outsourcing their revenue cycle management functions.

“As hospitals look for ways to reduce costs, outsourcing is a valid strategy to achieve a financially healthier organization. Caution should be given with the common pitfalls in healthcare when vetting or considering outsourcing,” said Doug Brown, President of Black Book Research LLC.

One such important factor to consider before outsourcing is whether the company you are hiring is capable of working on your EHR.

EHR plays a huge role in overall billing cycle of a healthcare organization. It is of extreme importance that billers and coders are trained properly to work on it.

When asked about their experience with eClinicalWorks, Reetu Singh, co-founder and chief executive officer of Medphine said, “We love eClinicalworks. It is our favourite. The skill development with continuous learning and training has given our team an edge in assisting eClinicalWorks providers and practices with minimal to no downtime. This also helps in developing and promoting a seamless transition and onboarding process. Our team is well versed in CCM module, MACRA, MIPS reports, eBO value, and more. They have displayed quick and efficient implementation of the same with maximum accuracy. We aim at further enhancing these training and development sessions to help staff achieve their maximum potential and give the best output possible.”

Medphine’s team of certified billers and coders are periodically and rigorously trained on every latest eCW tool and update to bolster their ability to deliver accurate and efficient RCM services, Reetu said, when asked about how they ensure successful navigation and implementation of eClinicalWorks through their staff.

The question with many medical billers right now is “Does automation takes away my job?”

“Automation is beautiful. If this had been true, I would have not been able to work all 10 years that I need, while making the most use of automation. It helps the billers by eliminating unnecessary manual processes and allows them to focus on more complicated tasks, that needs thinking and intelligence like working on denials, helping patients, etc.”

About Reetu Singh:

Reetu started her journey in the healthcare industry as a medical biller using eClinicalworks and has efficiently learned all the intricacies of the medical billing process. She visions bringing disruption in the healthcare industry with transparency. With over a decade of experience in US Healthcare RCM and billing landscape, Reetu aims at dispensing top notch technological solutions with a strategic approach to help the industry fight various challenges it is facing right now such as Surprise medical bills, lack of mobility of records and high cost to patients. Reetu’s passion to continuously deliver better output has made Medphine stand proud in the list of top 10 RCM companies, earning the label of one of the most promising and trustworthy companies to work with.

About http://www.Medphine.com:

Medphine is a provider of exhaustive billing, coding, and revenue cycle management services to healthcare organizations in the United States. With the aim to streamline the RCM, maximize revenue, and reduce the overhead cost, they employ certified and experienced billers and coders and deploy the latest in technology.

From front desk support, appointment reminder through specialty-specific billing and coding to transcription services for medical practices and pharmacies, Medphine’s holistic services guarantee minimum probability of claim denial and maximum profitability. Medphine has a long proven record of dispensing dedicated RCM services for ensuring a higher return on investment.

To learn more about eClinicalworks Billing Services, Visit https://www.medphine.com/services/eclinicalworks-medical-billing-services

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Xulon Press Author Offers a Challenge to Christians Who Are Still Holding Back

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This book is one that is written with the heart of our Father in Heaven to challenge each believer in the Lord Jesus Christ to seek after Him with their whole heart, mind and strength


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Author Dennis J. Perkins encourages readers to commit to lives of integrity in Living to Give Your All ($12.49, paperback, 9781545678329; $5.99, e-book, 9781545678336). He believes that God wants His followers’ full allegiance, not simply lip service.

Many who profess Christianity still follow a worldly lifestyle. Perkins points out that we need to re-align our priorities and give God our all.

“This book is one that is written with the heart of our Father in Heaven to challenge each believer in the Lord Jesus Christ to seek after Him with their whole heart, mind and strength,” said Perkins.

Dennis J. Perkins grew up in Yazoo City, MS. He earned his Bachelor’s in Business and Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Jackson State University. He is also the author of Everlasting Love and But the Greatest of These is Love.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Living to Give Your All is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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