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Lifestyle: Self Help

Grace Century Celebrates its 9th Anniversary

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (PRWEB)

Grace Century, an international Research and Private Equity Company based out of Ras Al Khaimah, (North of Dubai) U.A.E., enters its tenth year working with companies in the regenerative medicine and the dynamic healthcare IT space.

CEO of Grace Century, Scott Wolf, comments on the current environment: “A perfect storm, whose components we identified years ago, is now finally starting to converge. The birth of 5G, the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), the continued integration of IOT (internet of things), data aggregation, and the “greying of the world’s population” have all come home to the world’s largest economic sector – healthcare. Nowhere is the future as bright, and the potential benefit to society as great, as with these fields and their applications to the world’s population and people’s health. This has presented incredibly exciting opportunities for our Angle Group as well as a fertile investment sector.”

Wolf adds: “Our other focus, regenerative medicine and stem cells in particular, has also seen further adoption this past year, but has been distracted by some bad players promising results from unproven therapies. This hurts everyone within that sector.”

PROJECT SELECTION

The World’s economy has seen tremendous disruption due both to political forces and economic warfare. Grace Century sees this in currency manipulation, trade wars/tariffs, and politics. The disruption of technology (Amazon) and changing demographics (the greying of the world) are additional factors. Wolf comments: ‘‘The one sector that we believe will stay stead-fast and strong is healthcare. Furthermore, it’s not the traditional drug sector that we are excited about, but the delivery of care and the integration of technology to that end.”

CHOSEN PROJECTS

All of Grace’s projects continue to work towards fruition with additional expansion of the IP portfolio for its main project.

Wolf concludes with a restatement from last year: “Our fellow Angels have stood by us from the beginning. Their constant support and encouragement are probably the most rewarding aspect of what we have experienced over the last 9 years. They never stumble or waiver. It has been empowering and humbling at the same time. We continue to work towards successful exits, building additional value, and leaving our mark on the healthcare industry as we know it.”

ABOUT GRACE CENTURY FZ LLC

Grace Century FZ LLC is an International research and private equity consultancy located in Ras Al Kamiah, (north of Dubai) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Grace Century specializes in “game-changing” life science and health related private equity projects.

For portfolio or company information please email info@gracecentury.com

or call +971 (0)7 206 8851

Please direct all media enquiries to alex@afvisual.co.za or call +27-76-843-2837

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Kari Warberg Block Named as a GMDC 2019 Retail Champion of Change

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Kari Warberg Block Receives the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change Award

“It’s an honor to congratulate Kari on being named among GMDC’s first-ever class of Champions of Change. Her recognition is well deserved and we’re honored to showcase and cheer her bold vision and transformative leadership,” states Meg Major, VP of Content for Winsight Grocery Business.


MOORESVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Kari Warberg Block, CEO/Founder of award-winning plant-based pest control brand, EarthKind, is a proud recipient of this year’s GMDC Champions of Change award in the Emerging Champions category. Warberg Block received formal induction into the inaugural 2019 class at this week’s Selfcare Summit in Indianapolis, joining 54 other industry champions in the space.

Formally recognized for their “consistent demonstration of excellence and superior results between March 1st, 2018 and March 1st, 2019,” GMDC and Champions of Change program co-host Winsight Grocery Business define Emerging Champions as “inspirational retail industry professionals” from various sectors that are “making a mark, and a difference, in their stores, companies and communities through demonstrated leadership, results-oriented achievements, peer mentoring, and related exceptional contributions to their companies’ overall success.”

As a female farmer turned conscious CEO, Kari’s advancements in these categories furthers her quest to provide consumers with safer, healthier, and environmentally-friendlier pest control options. For the past 15-years, Kari has ‘championed change’ by making it her mission to challenge an industry that’s not only been poisoning pests, but by effect, poisoning our food-chain and environment, while compromising the safety of our families, pets and homes. In doing so, she’s helped shift consumer reliance on toxic home pest control methods from 98% when she first started to 90% today. By leveraging the power of nature’s bio-pesticides to rival conventional agro-chemicals, Kari’s created plant-based products that function without poisons and without killing.

“As a female entrepreneur, I’m deeply honored to be recognized by Winsight Grocery Business and the GMDC as an Emerging Champion who is making a change in the future of retail,” comments Warberg Block, “I love unearthing ways to deliver new value to the industry, while at the same time helping families and businesses solve difficult pest problems without any burden to the environment, their family’s health, their pet’s health, or their savings account. Being able to continuously invent and provide preventative, effective, and safe solutions is deeply rewarding, and motivates me every day to keep educating, innovating, and raising the standard for trustworthy and transparent pest control products nationwide.”

In presenting her award, Meg Major, VP of Content for Winsight Grocery Business, said: “It’s an honor to congratulate Kari on being named among GMDC’s first-ever class of Champions of Change. Her recognition is well deserved and we’re honored to showcase and cheer her bold vision and transformative leadership.”

From March 1st, 2018 to March 1st, 2019, Kari’s continued her role as a driven, inspiring female entrepreneur and mentor, engaging in leadership activities nationwide including presenting at Natural Products Expo West, the Conscious Capitalism Summit, the Bentonville Film Festival, Lifespan’s Annual Philanthropy Event, Burt’s Bees Natural Launchpad, Soho Expo Natural Product trade show, and testifying at the first North Dakota Entrepreneurship Day at the State Capitol, securing 15M of funding for commercialization of new products within the state.

“Helping others reframe what they think is possible to achieve, and working to ignite the spark that drives them to think bigger and challenge the status quo is one of the best parts of my job,” notes Warberg Block, “Being able to mentor entrepreneurs, female farmers and my team is not only rewarding and fun, but also strategic. I feel it’s deeply needed to be a leader that helps others cultivate new potential in their lives – whether that be personally, or through their businesses.”

Kari’s unconventional products coupled with her innovative retail approach has landed her products nationwide shelf-space in major retailers like ACE Hardware, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Target, The Container Store, John Deere and more, with approximately 5,000 new store doors secured for 2020. Always leading with values of conscious capitalism, Kari states that, “Ethical leadership creates encouragement, inspiration and drive to keep innovating and moving forward. I’ve found that these values each balance each other, keeping us competitive and driven, while fostering a cooperative, diverse and inclusive environment.”

Media interested in receiving additional information or speaking with CEO/Founder of EarthKind, Kari Warberg Block, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.

About EarthKind®

Founded by leading pest prevention expert Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind® is a pioneer in natural prevention for families and households everywhere. EarthKind is a pest prevention brand that manufactures naturally powerful and effective pest solutions that keep pests away, without killing or poisoning them. All EarthKind® products are sourced from American farms and designed by inventive artists, scientists and engineers who care about the earth. EarthKind® products are made in the USA and the company provides handicapped individuals with meaningful employment. Kari was awarded the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change award for her role as an inspirational industry retail leader, and was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman Class of 2012, 2013 ND SBA Small Business Person of the Year and National Second Runner Up. Her latest product line, Stay Away® was the winner of the 2015 NEXTY People’s Choice Award for Best New Product of the Year. Learn more at http://www.earthkind.com and on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthkindinc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthkind

Instagram: @earthkindinc

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/earthkindinc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/earthkind2010

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Ovation Fertility Hires Ian Koons as Vice President of Physician Partnerships

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Ian Koons, Vice President of Physician Partnerships, Ovation Fertility

Ian Koons, Vice President of Physician Partnerships, Ovation Fertility

I am excited about leading Ovation’s process for mergers and acquisitions of top-quality IVF labs, partnering with our private equity sponsor Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to do due diligence, structure deals, work with physician partners and assist through the entire process.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Ovation® Fertility has hired healthcare mergers and acquisitions expert Ian Koons to fill a newly created role as vice president of physician partnerships, responsible for identifying and executing on IVF laboratory acquisition opportunities to expand Ovation’s national network.

“Ovation is a fast-growing company, and it’s important that we maintain solid growth going forward,” says Ovation co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Nate Snyder. “It was time to add an experienced, dedicated resource to assist us with these efforts. I’ll remain deeply involved in decision-making surrounding our strategic growth, but I’m also looking forward to having more time to focus on other corporate initiatives that will help us achieve our goals.”

Koons chose to join Ovation in September 2019 after serving as vice president of provider growth at Advantia Health, where he was responsible for all talent strategy and execution for the private-equity-backed healthcare company.

“Ovation appeals to me because it removes operational silos and creates an ecosystem of shared experiences within reproductive medicine,” Koons says. “It is really the sharing of experiences that drives providers toward creating better patient experiences and better outcomes. I am excited about leading Ovation’s process for mergers and acquisitions of top-quality IVF labs, partnering with our private equity sponsor Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to do due diligence, structure deals, work with physician partners and assist through the entire process.”

Before joining Advantia in 2017, Koons was president and chief executive officer of Patient Ready Clinicians, a Virginia-based, full-service healthcare staffing and recruiting firm that he founded in 2012.

Learn more about Ovation and Ian Koons at http://www.OvationFertility.com.

About Ovation Fertility

Ovation® Fertility is a national network of reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders focused on reducing the cost of having a family through more efficient and effective fertility care. Ovation’s IVF and genetics laboratories, along with affiliated physician practices, work collaboratively to raise the bar for IVF treatment, with state-of-the-art, evidence-based fertility services that give hopeful parents the best chance for a successful pregnancy. Physicians partner with Ovation to offer their patients advanced preconception carrier screening; preimplantation genetic testing; donor egg and surrogacy services; and secure storage for their frozen eggs, embryos and sperm. Ovation also helps IVF labs across America improve their quality and performance with expert off-site lab direction and consultation. Learn more about Ovation’s vision of a world without infertility at http://www.OvationFertility.com.

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Meridian Senior Living Communities Shine a Spotlight on the Significance of Older Adults Engaging in Activities During Active Aging Week

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Cypress Place residents exercising with instructor

It is Active Aging Week, but exercise is what our residents normally do every day at Cypress Place in Ventura, CA! Strength. Tone. Balance. Moving the body for a clearer mind and fitness level.

Embracing Active Aging Week enhanced us to live our mission: ‘We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences … because Everyone Deserves A Great Life!’


BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)

Meridian Senior Living, LLC(Meridian) celebrated Active Aging Week October 1-7 by showcasing on social media a variety of exhilarating programs and events that keep residents active at Meridian communities across the country. Since 2003, Active Aging Week, founded by the International Council on Active Aging, has motivated adults ages 50+ to attain a full, active lifestyle globally. This year’s theme is “Redefining Active” which emphasizes “a broader engagement—physically, socially, cognitively, spiritually, professionally, and civically.”

“Meridian Senior Living is thrilled to celebrate Active Aging Week in its more than 70 communities across the U.S.”, says Kevin Carlin, Principal and Chief Sales Officer. “Embracing Active Aging Week enhanced us to live our mission: ‘We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences … because Everyone Deserves A Great Life!’”

Meridian’s activity programs are developed to enrich residents’ lives physically, spiritually, and intellectually. Research conducted by The National Institute on Aging at NIH shows that older adults realize benefits from participating in productive and enjoyable leisure activities such as attaining an enhanced ability to perform daily tasks, managing illnesses such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease, maintaining health and physical strength, improving balance, and enjoying better mood, engagement, and overall emotional well-being.

Spreading the word about the importance of seniors engaging in active lifestyles, Meridian community Facebook pages are filled with posts of residents enjoying programs, activities and events that enrich their bodies and minds. Meridian community residents are shown participating in physically based activities such as: sock hops, chair exercises, bocce ball, bowling, bicycling, walking clubs, Senior Sneakers with hand weights, shopping excursions, basketball, fishing, Zumba, and gardening. Residents are also showcased participating in wellness activities in the Facebook posts including yoga, tai chi, arts and crafts projects, mindfulness meditations with essential oils, and nutrition classes. Some posts feature Meridian’s RevInMo program, available at select Meridian communities, which is designed to keep residents physically active while enhancing neurological health. Results have been amazing as participants have realized dramatic improvements in strength, speed, and flexibility. These posts include information such as why the residents enjoy staying active and specific physical and quality of life benefits gained from participating in the activity.

To see Meridian residents in action, please visit these links to some of our Active Aging Week community posts: Brentwood at Elkhart, Cypress Place, Spring Oaks, Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, Gentry Park of Orlando, Brentwood at Niles, Chapel Hill Senior Living, Eastlake Terrace, Wood Haven Senior Living, Brookstone of Aledo, Landings of Huber Heights, and Bradenton Oaks. For more details and photos of Meridian community Facebook posts, visit #ActiveAgingWeek and #ActivewithMeridian on FaceBook.com.

To learn more about a Meridian Senior Living community near you, visit http://www.meridiansenior.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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TurningPoint Executive Search Joins International Talent Network, Talentor

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“I feel so honored to be invited by the Executive Team to join the Talentor network. Having already interacted with search firms from nearly 20 countries around the world, I have been incredibly impressed by the caliber and extensive experience we now have access to.”


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

TurningPoint Executive Search is honored to accept Talentor’s invitation to join their exclusive international talent network.

In an effort to expand the firm’s reach, as well as offer global assistance to clients, TurningPoint Executive Search has accepted the offer to partner with Talentor, the International Talent Network operating in 28 countries across the continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Our collaboration with this global “firm of firms” allows us to provide personalized, top notch, and customized Executive Search to our Worldwide clients.

Each Talentor partner brings deep connections, proven performance, and a wealth of regional and industry expertise to the table. This specialized expertise provides TurningPoint clients with access to worldwide talent, while still working with a local high-touch partner, who knows their business, values, and vision.

TurningPoint Founder & CEO, Ken Schmitt, is thrilled about this exciting next step for his firm.

“I feel so honored to be invited by the Executive Team to join the Talentor network. Having already interacted with search firms from nearly 20 countries around the world, I have been incredibly impressed by the caliber and extensive experience we now have access to. Many of our clients have international operations and our new affiliation with Talentor will be a huge asset and resource for them.”

TurningPoint Executive Search offers a comprehensive approach to placing mid and senior level Sales, Marketing, Operations and Executive Leadership talent throughout Southern California, the U.S. and internationally.

By combining a local presence with worldwide search capabilities, they have placed over 400 high performing professionals by partnering with companies of all sizes, structures, and industries to identify, attract, and retain tomorrow’s leaders, today.

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Sepsis Alliance Launches The Sepsis Institute to Prepare Healthcare Providers for Excellence in Sepsis Care

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The Sepsis Institute

“The Sepsis Institute will enhance the skills, strategies, and performance of members of the healthcare community in diagnosing and treating sepsis, and ultimately saving lives,” said Karin Molander, MD, FACEP, Chair-Elect, Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Today, Sepsis Alliance, the nation’s first and leading sepsis organization, announced the launch of The Sepsis Institute (TSI), an online learning platform that provides healthcare professionals across the continuum of care with high quality, evidence-based sepsis education and training to improve diagnosis and outcomes for the millions who are harmed by sepsis every year in the United States.

Taking an estimated 270,000 lives a year in the United States alone, sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. TSI offers healthcare providers high-value training modules, webinars, and resources using an innovative and convenient micro-learning approach. With the micro-learning format, healthcare providers can complete training courses in short segments at their own pace. The content on TSI is created, reviewed, and led by a collection of recognized subject matter experts.

“We are confident that with leading healthcare experts in sepsis at its helm, The Sepsis Institute will enhance the skills, strategies, and performance of members of the healthcare community in diagnosing and treating sepsis, and ultimately saving lives,” said Karin Molander, MD, FACEP, Chair-Elect, Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors.

In addition to on-demand sepsis specific webinars, ranging from fluid resuscitation to caring for sepsis survivors, The Sepsis Institute premieres a brand new training module, Sepsis and Home Healthcare. This module, designed specifically for home healthcare professionals, covers sepsis risk factors, identification, screening methods (SIRS, qSOFA), the Home Care Association Adult Sepsis Screening tool, treatment, and more. Sepsis and Home Healthcare is presented by Al Cardillo, LMSW, the President and CEO of the Home Care Association of NY State, and Amy Bowerman, RN, BSN, the Executive Director of MVSH – Senior Health Network.

“Many patients who are receiving home care already have a health condition, or are recovering from one, which puts them at an increased risk of developing an infection that could lead to sepsis,” said Cardillo. “Sepsis and Home Healthcare will empower home care providers with the knowledge and tools to help them potentially prevent sepsis, identify it through early screening and assessment, and intervene with physicians and hospitals to get patients proper treatment quickly, when sepsis is most treatable. This is vital because we know that 80-90% of sepsis cases originate in the community, and as many as 80% of deaths could be prevented with rapid diagnosis and treatment.”

Healthcare providers can earn continuing education credits for many of the courses offered on TSI. Sepsis Alliance is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17068, to award contact hours. TSI is also partnering with top-tier organizations to offer CME for physicians and CE credits for providers across the continuum of care.

To learn more about The Sepsis Institute, and join to take the courses, please visit https://www.sepsisinstitute.org/.

Some of the webinars and modules presented on The Sepsis Institute are supported in part by a 2019 partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures (DRIVe), part of the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. The information or content and conclusions expressed on The Sepsis Institute are those of the authors. This content should not be construed as the official position or policy of BARDA, ASPR, HHS, or the U.S. Government and does not represent official endorsements by these entities.

About Sepsis Alliance:

Sepsis Alliance is the first and leading sepsis organization in the U.S., working in all 50 states to save lives and reduce suffering by raising awareness of sepsis as a medical emergency. Sepsis.org, the organization’s website, serves the needs of more than 2.5 million visitors each year. In 2011, Sepsis Alliance designated September as Sepsis Awareness Month to bring healthcare professionals and community members together in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis Alliance gives a voice to the millions of people who have been touched by sepsis – to the survivors, and the friends and family members of those who have survived or who have died. Since 2003, sepsis awareness in the U.S. has risen from 19% to 65%. Sepsis Alliance is a GuideStar Platinum Rated charity. For more information, please visit http://www.sepsis.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter at @SepsisAlliance.

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MedTech for Solutions Opens Second OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute at NextGen LifeLabs in Warminster, Pennsylvania

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

MedTech has partnered with NextGen LifeLabs to offer comprehensive andrology and embryology training sessions and new 2-day workshops in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Additional andrology and embryology training sessions will still be available at the OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This new training location is in response to the ongoing need and demand for training and upgrading the skill levels of IVF clinics’ andrology and embryology laboratory staff. OvaTools has been an industry leading provider of andrology and embryology training since its inception.

The OvaTools Training Institute was founded to fill a training gap for biologists wanting to enter the fertility field or current andrologists and embryologists needing to improve their technical skills. Traditionally, andrology and embryology laboratory staff have acquired skills over time through on-the-job training which is both expensive and inefficient. OvaTools makes this learning process more efficient through trainings designed to enhance critical laboratory skills in a highly focused and supervised learning environment.

The five training modules taught by OvaTools include:


  • Andrology Training

  • Basic Embryology

  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ISCI)

  • Trophectoderm Biopsy

  • Vitrification

These modules are 4-days in length and are approved by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) for PEER hours of continuing education credits.

OvaTools Institute trainings are led by expert directors and taught by staff with extensive knowledge and practical ART experience. Participants leave each OvaTools training with comprehensive knowledge of the procedures and equipment commonly used in IVF clinics and laboratories—all without spending weeks in the classroom.

The 2020 OvaTools Institute training schedule by location is as follows:

Warminster, Pennsylvania at NextGen:

  • January 23–24: 2-day Biopsy & Vitrification Workshops

  • April 16–17: 2-day ICSI and QC and Safety Workshops

  • June 11–14: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • July 23–26: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • August 13–14: 2-day ICSI/QC Safety Workshops

  • Sept 17–20: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology or Vitrification Training Modules

Fort Lauderdale, Florida at OvaTools Institute:

  • January 9–12: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology, Basic Embryology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • February 6–9: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology, Basic Embryology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • March 20–21: Biopsy, Vitrification or Witnessing System Workshops in conjunction with 3rd OvaTools Symposium ” Navigating the Future of ART: Personalization and Innovation”

  • May 21–24: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology, Basic Embryology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • November 5–8: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology, Basic Embryology or Vitrification Training Modules

  • December 3–6: 4-day ICSI, Biopsy, Andrology, Basic Embryology or Vitrification Training Modules

About NextGen LifeLabs

Established in 2012, NextGen LifeLabs is your premier supplier of complete solutions for the

modern IVF (A.R.T.) laboratory. Our team is dedicated to providing your IVF program with the most cutting-edge laboratory equipment, consumables, and industry leading service and support. In addition, we offer an extensive catalog of services including skilled installation of a wide range of equipment, laboratory design, planning, and implementation, as well as laboratory expansion and relocation consultation.

With nearly 50 years combined experience, we offer comprehensive, customizable options for

all aspects of your IVF lab. We can provide everything from basic installations through complete lab design, outfitting and validation. Our wide-ranging equipment lineup includes everything needed for today’s state of the art IVF laboratory, including incubators, microscope systems, biosafety hoods and workstations, high definition video, data archiving and electronic witnessing solutions, micromanipulation, anti-vibration and laser systems, as well as advanced remote alarm monitoring and QC datalogging.

About MedTech for Solutions

MedTech For Solutions offers a full range of services to specialty medical practices, with emphasis on ART/IVF practices and laboratories. The MT Laboratory Solutions Division is dedicated to working with practices in the design and building of new IVF laboratories, as well as improving clinical outcomes of existing facilities by establishing and implementing state-of-the-art embryology and andrology practices and optimizing ART/IVF laboratory operations. MedTech’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) provides practices with significant savings for all medical, pharmacy, laboratory, capital equipment and office purchasing needs. Additionally, MedTech offers practice development, recruitment and risk management services. For more information, visit http://www.medtech4solutions.com.

If you would like more information about OvaTools training modules or other services from MedTech for Solutions, please contact us.

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Shopping for Homeowners Insurance in Florida is No Longer a Hassle with Disruptive Technology Available Through Nsure.com

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“Recent surveys and studies show that more than 60% of US homes are underinsured and, as a result, may not b fully repaired if damaged,” says Nsure.com CEO Wojtek Gudaszewski.


BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

If you own a car, you likely have auto insurance and probably shop around regularly for the best rate.

But, if you are a Florida homeowner with homeowners insurance, as 95 percent of Americans and Floridians are, you likely haven’t shopped around to see if your homeowner premiums are competitive? Just as important, it is unlikely you reviewed your policy to make sure you have the right amount of coverage and are taking advantage of all the credits and discounts available.

“Recent surveys and studies show that more than 60% of US homes are underinsured and, as a result, may not be fully repaired if damaged.” says Nsure.com’s CEO Wojtek Gudaszewski.

“One third of homeowners have not updated their policies in more than 10 years. More than 70% of people do no research when they buy homeowners insurance and greater than 70% miscalculate how much coverage they actually need. That’s a problem because too many homeowners may be underinsured and/or paying too much for the coverage they have” – adds Gudaszewski.

“Reviewing home policies annually used to be complicated because shopping for home insurance was a challenging process. It took time, patience and an advanced degree to figure out what amount of insurance is needed, what inspections you should have and how you can make yourself eligible for discounts and credits,” says Kuba Skalbania, CTO of Nsure.com. “Consumers had to fill out endless forms from insurance aggregators / lead generators that unfortunately led to spam calls and hassles from aggressive insurance salesmen. With Nsure.com’s simplified process using advanced and secure technologies that’s no longer the case and the way homeowners insurance will be purchased is changing forever.”

Today, Nsure.com, the first digital insurance agency is allowing Florida homeowners to easily do an annual assessment of their current insurance policies and helping purchase the right amount of insurance at the right price.

Nsure.com has completely redesigned the home insurance purchasing experience – making it simpler, saving money and time.

1)    The application process is simplified using Nsure.com technology that auto-fills most of your home’s data.

2)    A simplified process through Nsure.com means completing the homeowner insurance purchase takes few minutes, not hours.

3)    Nsure.com’s proprietary technology allows consumers to compare real, not estimated, quotes from 30+ top-rated home insurers.

4)    Nsure.com technology will automatically recommend and help customers understand the proper amount of coverage needed for their home.

5)    Nsure.com is technology focused but also allows customers to speak with a real person. Experienced licensed insurance agents are always available to help customers.

6)    When it’s time for a policy renewal, Nsure.com automatically informs customers about the best offers in the market before their policy expires meaning no more overpaying for home insurance.

7)    Nsure.com technology integrates the often overlooked and money saving Wind Mitigation and 4 Point Inspections into the insurance purchasing process, allowing homeowners to immediately schedule these inspections conveniently on our website.

“Floridians will also benefit from Nsure.com’s ability to offer key supplemental insurance,” says Nsure.com COO Adrian Dzielnicki. “The majority of homeowners are unaware of the availability for a Supplemental Hurricane Deductible which can be a very important part of home insurance policy.”

Standard homeowners policy deductibles are 2% and 5% of the home’s value. This is the amount that a homeowner must pay out of pocket (OOP) before the insurance company will cover the damage caused by hurricane. That could be a huge amount of money!

For example, a home worth $200,000 at a 5% hurricane deductible means that a homeowner has to pay $10,000 out of pocket expenses due to hurricane losses.

Nsure.com recommends a Supplemental Hurricane Deductible Program that can be purchased right at the site during the overall purchasing process. The Supplement is an additional insurance policy, (and peace of mind), that brings a hurricane deductible to zero. In the event of hurricane damage, the insured won’t have to pay anything out of pocket.

“We built Nsure.com to serve the needs of homeowners. Our management team live here in Florida and know how important it is to feel both covered properly and sure that we are paying for exactly what we need,” says Gudaszewski.

For more information about Nsure.com homeowners insurance, the company and to speak with a member of the management team that’s redefining the way homeowners insurance is being purchased, please contact Shep Doniger at 561-637-5750 or sdoniger@bdcginc.com.

CONTACT: Shep Doniger

561-637-5750

sdoniger@bdcginc.com

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Industry: Healthcare

New Benzer Franchise/Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Partnership Expands Accreditation Opportunities for Pharmacy Compliance

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Benzer Franchise, a fast-growing, nationwide network of retail pharmacies, proudly announces the start of a joint effort to assist member pharmacies across the country to both seek and gain accreditation status by demonstrating adherence to ACHC standards and best practices.

Eager to spread the word, Vinesh Darji, President of Benzer Franchise, suggested that the agreement has already energized collaborative efforts between Benzer Franchise and the ACHC, explaining that the two sides have a lot more in-store with regard to providing a higher standard of care for patients over time.

“This partnership will make us more accessible to the community by providing specialty products needed for specific health conditions, like diabetes care management, respiratory management, cancer care, and infusion,” Darji said. “We are certainly proud to work alongside the ACHC in meeting the specific needs of community-based pharmacies seeking accreditation on the Specialty RX front, as well as through other ACHC distinctions, such as oncology, infectious disease specific to HIV, and hazardous drug handling, among others.”

The ACHC offers a broad suite of pharmacy accreditation programs and services, including those aimed at disciplines such as Specialty, Infusion, Long-Term Care, and Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding, as a means to enhance patient care while meeting core business objectives.

According to Tim Safley, ACHC Program Director, each program gives local pharmacies the opportunity to set themselves apart by demonstrating their dedication to meeting the highest standards for quality and safety.

“Both ACHC and Benzer Franchise share a commitment to improving pharmaceutical care and clinical outcomes across the board,” Safley reasoned. “ACHC’s comprehensive compliance solutions are designed to help pharmacies address both internal and external industry challenges, especially the increasing demand for specialty pharmacy services.”

Given those parameters, Darji sees the partnership a perfect match between two like-minded organizations, committed to guiding providers through the accreditation process.

“The comprehensive support backing the accreditation effort, as well as the educational resources behind it are only the beginning,” Darji said. “We’ve made the mission possible—now it’s time to make it probable.”

To learn more, Benzer Franchise members are encouraged to visit cc.achc.org/Benzer. Discounts may apply for any executed program and/or accreditation agreement. Additional details are available at achcu.com. The ACHC is ISO 9001:2005-certified, CMS-approved. For more information about Benzer Franchise, visit http://www.benzerpharmacy.com/franchise/. To find a Benzer Pharmacy location nearest you, log on to http://www.benzerpharmacy.com/find-a-store/

About the ACHC. ACHC is a nonprofit accreditation organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. The organization has CMS deeming authority for Home Health, Hospice, Renal Dialysis, and DMEPOS, in addition to a Quality Management System that is certified to ISO 9001:2015. ACHC is the provider’s choice for accreditation because of its personal Account Advisors, relevant and realistic standards, competitive pricing, and a friendly, educational approach to accreditation. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. For more information on ACHC Accreditation programs, or to download ACHC Accreditation Standards, please visit http://www.achc.org, email customerservice@achc.org, or call (855) 937-2242.

About Benzer Franchise. Formed to complement the growth of Benzer Pharmacy, a chain of independent retail pharmacies founded in 2009, the Franchise model offers entrepreneurs assistance with site selection, licensing, training, facility management, purchasing, and general operations support across the board. Currently, there are 44 Benzer Franchise locations operating in states such as Ohio, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Illinois, Rhode Island, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. Emerging opportunities for expansion are now being sought in the Arizona, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee markets, among others. Franchise applications are now being accepted. The Benzer franchise program features very low start-up fees, exclusive territory rights, national purchasing power, and advanced patient management technology, as well as supplemental marketing, merchandising, and clinical support services of every description. To learn more about building a successful community practice, visit https://www.benzerpharmacy.com/franchise/. All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor’s prescription. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzerPharmacyFranchise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benzer-pharmacy-franchising-llc/ SOURCE: Benzer Pharmacy

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Workit Health Awarded Social Determinants NIDA Contract to Expand Development of Data-Driven Digital Addiction Treatment Program

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Workit Health offers telehealth addiction treatment.

Thousands of Workit members trust our technology to access expert addiction care when they need it, and the NIDA contract allows us to offer intervention before high-risk, high-cost events through machine learning.


ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB)

Workit Health, the nation’s leading provider of evidence-based telemedicine addiction care, today announced the receipt of a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) contract to leverage health IT solutions to solve for social determinants of health in addiction care.

This Phase I contract expands the predictive analytics within Workit Health’s addiction-specific electronic medical record platform. Clinicians will access an all-in-one resource for roadmapping social determinants of health, non-medical considerations, and barriers, as well as traditional medical histories and diagnoses. Workit’s proprietary algorithms will provide clinicians a clearer 360 degree view of each patient, improving medication adherence and decreasing frequency of crisis events.

“NIDA’s support of Workit Health solidifies digital care as an alternative to traditional, outdated treatment models,” said Lisa McLaughlin, Workit Health’s Co-CEO. “This allows us to focus on our ability to provide real support for stable housing and transportation through collaborative care teams via telemedicine — we’re able to be there when no one else can.”

“Over 20 million Americans will face addiction in their lifetimes,” said Robin McIntosh, Workit Health’s Co-CEO. “Thousands of Workit members trust our technology to access expert addiction care when they need it, and the NIDA contract allows us to offer intervention before high-risk, high-cost events through machine learning.”

This year, Workit Health was also named a finalist in the BlueCross BlueShield Data Innovation Challenge, receiving access to a subset of Blue Health Intelligence’s national dataset in order to uncover more holistic and comprehensive ways to measure the success of addiction treatments to support the identification, prediction, and prioritization of members and providers for real-time interventions. In 2017, Workit was awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation to develop a “thrive-meter” which assists individuals in identifying success in addiction recovery.

About Workit Health: Workit Health is an addiction healthcare B-corporation offering online, on-demand evidence-based addiction treatment including telehealth medication for opioid use disorder. Workit Health partners with healthcare organizations to deliver an innovative digital health solution that blends the best of human-centered design, technology, and science. Through mobile and web apps, members meet with clinicians and Master’s level coaches and complete self-set recovery goals. Workit Health offers 24/7 recovery that fits into daily life, designed by experts. Learn more at workithealth.com.

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