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Science: Biology

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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Health: Mental Health

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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Business: Insurance

3 Tips for Confidently Choosing Your Business Insurance; Online Training Highlights Latest Business Trends

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With so many options, industries and varying risks involved with doing business, the insurance arena can easily become overwhelming for business owners. This fast-paced course will leave attendees with a much better understanding of how to shop for their business insurance needs.


DENVER (PRWEB)

“With so many options, industries and varying risks involved with doing business, the insurance arena can easily become overwhelming for business owners. This fast-paced course will leave attendees with a much better understanding of how to shop for their business insurance needs,” says Avitus Group Executive Vice President of Business Development Travis Bruyere.

The Avitus Group Expert Forum 3 Tips for Confidently Choosing Your Business Insurance is scheduled for October 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. MST. Each monthly forum is limited to 200 attendees and online registration is required.

Expert Forum attendees will walk away with 3 big ideas designed to help mitigate risk: 1. Find a reputable licensed insurance agent who can review and analyze your current business model and advise you with recommendations of which coverages you need for your business; 2. Shop around. Get several quotes so that you can compare the pricing and coverages provided by the different carriers; 3. Assess your Insurance coverage on an annual basis – Online insurance programs vs. working with a professional insurance agent. Choose your agent and allow him or her to educate you on coverages.

“Your business is an investment, and every investment contains a certain degree of risk. No matter what you do, you’ll never be able to eliminate risk from the equation. Buying the right insurance at the right price is critical in lowering the financial risk associated with unexpected events,” says Avitus Group Director of Insurance, Chief Underwriting Officer Kevin Mayo.

Registration is open until capacity is met. For those who register, but can’t attend, there is a replay option.

Avitus Group is a nationwide business services company headquartered in the Denver Metro Area. Services include commercial insurance, co-employment, payroll and much more. Additional Expert Forum episodes can be found here and include valuable information on topics such as: Fixing Problem Employees; Handling Work Performance Problems in a Way that Gets Results; How to Hire Millennials & Modernize Your Business with the Next Generation, and Cut the Confusion and Make Digital Marketing Meaningful.

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Business: Executives

Pivotree Advances Growth Model with Three Strategic Leadership Appointments

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It’s never been a better time to be a part of the Pivotree experience… With our aggressive goals for 2020 and beyond, the appointments of Ted Smith, Moataz Ashoor, and Rusty DiNicola will accelerate growth and drive the best customer experience possible.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Pivotree, a leading Global Commerce Services Provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of three accomplished executives to its leadership team: Ted Smith as Chief Operations Officer, Moataz Ashoor as Chief Administration Officer, and Rusty DiNicola as Vice President and General Manager of the EnterWorks Master Data Management (MDM) practice.

The mandates for each of these strategic hires are to support Pivotree’s growth following its merger activity and rapid development of its MDM practice. Under the expanded leadership team, the company will continue to streamline operations and foster thought leadership in new solution categories to elevate the experience for clients, partners, and associates.

As COO, Smith will bring together the Professional Services and Managed Services practices, ensuring clients have a seamless customer experience at every step of their journey.

“Our customers’ businesses tend to be specialized with their own unique needs and processes. What impressed me with Pivotree is our ability to take standardized solutions, add in our own IP and innovation and deliver a tailored solution that drives a competitive advantage,” said Ted Smith, newly-appointed COO of Pivotree. “In addition, we partner with our customers through their entire journey from strategy, through project implementation and then ongoing support. This is unique and ensures we always take the long view for our customers.”

Pivotree has seen its vision for growth come to fruition, both organically and through the 2018 merger combining Tenzing, Thinkwrap, and Spark::red, which resulted in double-digit revenue growth post-closing. The company’s expansion model includes continued M&A, expanding Pivotree’s expertise into solution categories clients care most about and accelerating their digital transformation initiatives. As a seasoned industry professional, Ashoor is dedicated to creating a culture of innovation and customer-centricity, and will focus his team on being easy to do business with while supporting Pivotree’s acquisition strategy.

“In my career, I’ve been able to help large, multinational organizations navigate the complexities of a growth strategy and find great success,” said Moataz Ashoor, newly appointed Chief Administration Officer of Pivotree. “Creating a culture of strong leadership, great employee opportunities, and customer-first mentality will be the foundation which will accelerate our growth. The people at Pivotree love working with the greatest brands in the world, seeing the impact they make on our clients’ businesses. In leading Pivotree’s corporate services, I look forward to supporting our employees’ work experience and attracting the best talent to our team.”

A central part of Pivotree’s growth story has been the eruption of its MDM practice, which has evolved significantly in terms of client base and market adoption. As the former global vice president of Professional Services at EnterWorks – a leading MDM solution provider and key Pivotree partner – DiNicola will guide the continued development of a thriving MDM practice for Pivotree.

“At EnterWorks, I had a front-row seat to Pivotree’s passion for solving client issues and their enthusiasm for digital transformation. I also witnessed what can happen when companies use disjointed services and saw that Pivotree offered a key ingredient to success with their holistic approach of implementation, support, and hosting,” explained Rusty DiNicola, now the VP and GM of the Pivotree EnterWorks MDM practice. “Pivotree’s dedication to adding new categories and expanding their business is growing the company rapidly, making this a very exciting time to join.”

In welcoming the executives to the leadership team, Bill Di Nardo, Pivotree’s CEO and a pioneer in the ecommerce space, said:

“From our market expansion and commitment to our partners, to our supportive work environment and people, it’s never been a better time to be a part of the Pivotree experience. We have heard time and time again that clients need someone with our business model, supporting them not only in implementation, but in managed application services, managed hosting (including partner-managed cloud), and ongoing support – this is the key ingredient that has attracted so many new partners and clients to Pivotree.

With our aggressive goals for 2020 and beyond, the appointments of Ted Smith, Moataz Ashoor, and Rusty DiNicola will accelerate growth and drive the best customer experience possible by streamlining our processes and helping us evolve into new categories faster to provide our partners and clients with the innovative solutions we are known for.”

About Pivotree

Pivotree is a leading Global Commerce Services Provider. It is the only end-to-end vendor supporting clients from strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through to ongoing support: a single expert resource to help companies succeed in an ever-changing digital commerce landscape. Pivotree solutions start with reliable, world-class Commerce and MDM platforms fitting a variety of client needs, situations, and budgets. Pivotree is a trusted partner to over 200 market-leading brands and forward-thinking B2C and B2B companies, including many Fortune 1000. With offices and customers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Pivotree is widely recognized as a high-growth company and industry leader around the globe.

For more information, visit http://www.pivotree.com.

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Hoggan Scientific Participant at 2nd Annual Reconstructive Neurosurgery Course

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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Hoggan Scientific, LLC, is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of medical and ergonomic testing equipment. The company exhibited at the 2nd Annual Reconstructive Neurosurgery Course, with the microFET2 digital handheld dynamometer for muscle testing shown to expert surgeons and physicians from around the world. The product was demonstrated how it is used and be incorporated as part of evaluations for their patients. The microFET2 was well received by the attendees, and were excited to learn how it can be an effective tool to objectively quantify and document muscle strength of patients and track improvement.

Strength measurements are imperative in clinical assessments of a patient’s status and progress over time. Handheld dynamometry has been shown to be a reliable and informative method to measure strength status and changes, compared to other methods such as manual muscle testing. microFET2 is accurate, portable, easy to use, and provides healthcare professionals with a solution that gives precise and objective strength measures for outcome assessments of their patients.

Hoggan Scientific products are used in hospitals, physical and occupational therapy clinics, sports and athletic training facilities, and universities worldwide. For more information about microFET2 and the rest of the microFET product line that Hoggan Scientific offers, please visit the website at http://www.hogganscientific.com, contact by phone at 800-678-7888/801-572-6500, or email at sales@hogganscientific.com. The manufacturer can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HogganScientific.

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Business: Insurance

MiniCo Insurance Agency Joins IVANS Markets to Enhance Digital Distribution

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Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

MiniCo Insurance Agency is now a part of IVANS Markets, an online marketplace and communications platform available to insurance agents in the IVANS Exchange. IVANS Markets enables MiniCo to communicate detailed program information including carrier appetite to over 32,000 participating agencies who may now access the company’s commercial self-storage, cyber insurance, equipment breakdown, workers’ compensation for self-storage businesses, and wind/hail deductible buy-back programs via the platform.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “We strive to communicate with our agents through diverse and efficient channels to include our website, email marketing, social media, print advertising, webinars, videos, printed materials, and participation in industry trade shows and events. Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites, which enables us to create a one-stop shop for our markets.”

MiniCo will promote its participation in IVANS Markets as an exhibitor at Applied Net 2019, the world’s largest gathering of insurance professionals. Applied Net will take place October 14-16, 2019, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit MiniCo at Booth 206 to learn more about the company’s range of specialty property and casualty insurance programs.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products and publications for the self-storage industry. Today the company is a managing general agency offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, the parent company of MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Inc., is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, please visit https://www.minico.com.

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Business: Executives

As More Residents Leave San Francisco For Sacramento, OCD Moving Services Shares Tips For Leaving The Big City For The Suburbs

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

A new report from Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin revealed that more Americans are leaving pricey big cities for affordable metro areas. According to the report, the national share of home-searchers considering relocation was 25 percent in the second quarter of 2019 – that’s a 24 percent increase in the same period the prior year. Also, Sacramento has the most significant number of people moving into – rather than leaving – the area. Alternatively, most people residing in expensive cities, such as San Francisco, were looking to move out. San Francisco had the second-highest net outflow or number of people looking to leave minus the number of those wanting to move in.

As Northern California residents looking to leave the big city for smaller metro areas, OCD Moving Services, which offers local and long-distance moving services to California residents and beyond, shares the top tips to prepare yourself to move from the big city to the small town.

Consider The Community When Looking For A New Area

When looking for a new area in which to purchase a house, OCD Moving Services advises California residents to consider the community in which you’ll be moving. Individuals who live in a big city can get used to the different areas and neighborhoods that offer unique characteristics. However, in a big city, those characteristics can differ from those you’ll find in communities in smaller towns. For example, rather than an “entertainment district” like that of a big city, the suburbs are often separated by the type of living experience offered. For example, some parts of the town might be primarily dominated by college and university students, while others may consist of younger families, older residents, and retired individuals,. When moving to a small town, consider the type of people and lifestyles that are more appealing to you in a neighborhood.

Consider Your Work Commute

When you live and work in a big city, there is sometimes the added benefit of public transportation to get to and from work. However, a commute in the suburbs can be much quicker or longer than you’d experience living in the city. If your job is still in the city, your commute may be longer. Alternatively, if you’re relocating for a job, you can consider finding a house closer to where your office is. Public transportation is often limited in the suburbs. For that reason, if you were used to not having a car in the city, driving in the suburbs will be a transition.

Remember That The Suburbs Will Be Different

When moving from the big city to the suburbs, you might experience a bit of a culture shock at first. Everything will be different; from the way people interact with each other, to the customer service, and possibly even the dining options. If you can embrace the change and find your place in the suburbs, you may enjoy the new experience.

OCD Moving Services Offers Free Estimates For houses Moving

If you’re leaving the big city for the suburbs soon, call OCD Moving Services. With over five years of experience in the industry, OCD Moving Services has helped clients move in and out of homes all across California. The professionals at OCD Moving Services also offer packing services and junk removal services. For a free estimate, call Bay Area’s top moving company at 510*375*3844, or visit http://www.ocdmovingservices.net.

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Pratia Teams with VirTrial to Become First ‘Virtual Trial Capable’ Site Network in Europe

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Our network is expanding across Europe and we plan to maintain our 100% Virtual Trial Capable status with VirTrial to best serve our patients and pharma sponsors.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

VirTrial today announced an alliance with Pratia, the largest network of clinical research centers in Europe. All Pratia research centers have completed VirTrial’s Virtual Trial Capable training, making them the first site network in Europe to become trained and certified as Virtual Trial Capable and prepared to conduct decentralized clinical trials (DCT).

The training program includes four modules that clinical research professionals complete to demonstrate a level of competence in general telemedicine etiquette and guidelines, as well as how to utilize the VirTrial platform. Participants then receive a Virtual Trial Capable certificate and badge to highlight to sponsors and CROs that they are prepared to conduct hybrid decentralized clinical trials.

“Pratia’s mission is to facilitate access to healthcare to improve the quality of life and the sense of security of our patients. Embracing telehealth technologies that enable a larger patient population to participate supports our goal and we’re proud to be the first network in Europe to offer this benefit to sponsors,” said Małgorzata Gerjatowicz-Osmańska, Managing Director of Pratia. “Our network is expanding across Europe and we plan to maintain our 100% Virtual Trial Capable status with VirTrial to best serve our patients and pharma sponsors.”

Amanda Rangel, VP of Business Development for VirTrial, remarked “VirTrial is honored to collaborate with forward-thinking sites like those in the Pratia network that are taking action to move the industry forward and improve patient access to clinical trials. The innovative VirTrial telehealth platform was developed by clinical research professionals and we are committed to continued collaboration with sites and supporting site sustainability in the new era of hybrid decentralized trials.”

For more information on the Virtual Trial Capable certificate program and to access the training modules, go to https://virtrial.com/research-sites/.

About VirTrial

VirTrial is a technology company using a stable, long-standing telehealth platform to transform the clinical trials industry. The platform offers a Virtual Care Management (VCM) program that combines video, text, and email allowing pharmaceutical companies and CROs to create patient-centric trials by replacing some study visits with virtual visits. The vision is for 25-50% of the visits to be conducted virtually creating a hybrid model. This model is ideally suited for Phase III/Phase IV trials where patient compliance can be assessed from any location. Our Virtual Care Management (VCM) program allows sites to review and assess patient compliance. The VirTrial app is supported on any device (Apple, Android, tablet and/or computer) and can be used by any site. It is hosted in a secure, cloud-based, environment and is HIPAA compliant.

VirTrial enables greater accessibility to trials for patients, higher performance by clinical trial sites, and improved outcomes for pharmaceutical companies. Working together we can bring better medications to market more quickly. To learn more about VirTrial, visit https://www.virtrial.com

About Pratia

Pratia was established in 2012 in Poland and has since grown steadily by unifying the best research sites in Europe. In 2014 Pratia joined the NEUCA Capital Group, which underpinned the financial stability and secured the vision of a long-term and sustainable company. Over the years Pratia has built the value of a truly aligned, patient-centric organization, which is well prepared to address the requirements of a dynamically changing clinical research environment including remote monitoring and virtual trial readiness. Pratia intends to ensure that every patient has access to the best clinical therapies by combining patients with doctors using technology. We believe that by building a patient-centric approach, our company will refine clinical trials and lead to great success. To learn more about Pratia, visit https://www.Pratia.com.

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