“Our vision for AiUP is to be the end-to-end platform helping carriers automate the complex underwriting process in commercial insurance,” Kalita said. “Thereby improving application processing times, the user experience for brokers/agents and ultimately improving quote-to-bind ratios.”
Built on Google Cloud, AiUP leverages Unqork’s codeless platform with Dociphi’s patent-pending, generative Al-enabled submission intake capabilities for a fully integrated, accelerated and more seamless underwriting experience. In doing so, insurers are empowered to significantly reduce the time it takes to complete the entire underwriting process, sometimes in a matter of hours instead of several weeks.
Unqork Global Head of Insurance, Farooq Sheikh, said the collaboration will change the very core of the underwriting process.
“Unqork is excited to partner with Quantiphi and Google Cloud to showcase the power of codeless technology to transform the insurance industry,” Sheikh said. “Through AiUP, insurers will be able to accelerate and digitize the underwriting process and enable accelerated servicing for their customers, for an improved and more enjoyable insurer and customer experience.”
“Google Cloud’s Industry Value Networks combine expertise and high-value solutions that help customers address common industry challenges,” Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystem & Channels, Google Cloud, Kevin Ichhpurani said. “With Quantiphi’s new AI-enabled insurance underwriting platform, carriers can help automate the complex underwriting process in commercial insurance.”
About Quantiphi Quantiphi is an award-winning Al-first digital transformation engineering company driven by the desire to reimagine and realize transformational opportunities at the heart of the business. Quantiphi solves the toughest and most complex business problems by combining deep industry experience, disciplined cloud and data engineering practices, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence research to achieve quantifiable business impact at unprecedented speed. We are passionate about our customers and obsessed with problem-solving to make products smarter, customer experiences frictionless, processes autonomous, and businesses safer by detecting risks, threats, and anomalies. For more on Quantiphi’s capabilities, visit http://www.quantiphi.com. and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
About Unqork Unqork is the leading Codeless as a Service platform that helps leading organizations build, deploy and manage complex software without having to think about code. Unqork created the codeless architecture standard – the future of software development that frees the world’s largest enterprises from the pitfalls of legacy code and allows them to focus on innovation to drive business and maintain a competitive edge. More than one-third of Unqork’s corporate customers are in the Fortune 500, with a customer roster that includes Goldman Sachs, Marsh, Maimonides Medical Center, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To learn more, please visit: http://www.unqork.com.
College President Ed Klonoski observed, “Our degree programs are carefully curated to be career-focused, accredited programs built and chosen for our smart, selective students pursuing today’s careers. We realize students have choices. Our goal is not to have every program, but to have those that make a real career difference for our learners – our students agree.”
Virtual Open Houses September – Next Term Start October 30
For prospective students who may have missed the August start, the College offers six start dates including its popular October Term 2 start.
A Virtual Undergraduate Open House will be held September 13 @ 5:30 PM ET; and a Graduate Open House will be held September 27 @ 5:30 PM ET. Attendees can apply free to the College – a $50 savings. Prospective students interested in learning more about the College and its programs can RSVP for September Virtual Open Houses here – https://www.charteroak.edu/finishcollege.
Celebrating 50 years, Charter Oak State College (http://www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut’s public online college, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields including Health Information Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Social Work and Business Administration. The College offers master’s degrees in Health Informatics, Health Care Administration and Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education.
A well-known multi-generation Midwest owner/operator with control of several thousand beds (and a repeat Ziegler client) purchased the property and, again, partnered with Pearl Healthcare (“Pearl”) who took over operations of the Community on July 1st, 2023. The transaction marks another sale of a not-for-profit to a for-profit.
Pearl Healthcare operates 10+ facilities in the Chicagoland area. Their regional footprint has grown steadily over the last few years, with a focus on implementing clinical programming and improving financial performance. Pearl’s goal is to deliver individualized care to their residents and communities, catering to each person’s unique needs. They are committed to creating a positive culture for their staff, and pride themselves in being a company where everyone feels like family.
Nick Glaisner, Managing Director in Ziegler’s Senior Housing & Care Finance Practice stated, “I was fortunate to work alongside the Bethesda team as they exhibited unwavering perseverance and determination through numerous obstacles and difficult market conditions.”
Ziegler Senior Housing & Care Finance is focused on delivering best-in-class advisory and financing solutions for companies and organizations across the healthcare industry. In our core practice areas of healthcare services, information technology, hospitals and senior living, Ziegler is one of the most active M&A firms offering innovative sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization/restructuring, equity private placement and strategic partnering services.
About Ziegler: Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.
Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.
Rebecca Nakiwanuka, President of the Women of Global Change Uganda Chapter, emphasized the campaign’s potential to transform lives. “In our neighboring villages, there are countless bright young minds, eager to learn and positively impact their communities. By providing them with essential resources, we not only open doors to education but also instill hope and self-belief that can shape their futures,” she remarked.
Each school uniform, an essential aspect of a child’s education, costs approximately $50. The campaign aspires to secure supporters who resonate with this cause, individuals and organizations alike, to ensure that children have access to these necessities. The Uganda Chapter has even created a program to make it so the women of the village will learn how to craft the uniforms to make them more financially accessible for families.
With a distinguished track record of creating positive societal change, the Women of Global Change, a registered USA non-profit has garnered five Presidential Service Awards for their remarkable work on both national and international levels. Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt, Founder of Women of Global Change, voiced her endorsement of the Uganda Chapter’s mission, affirming, “Education is the cornerstone of empowerment. The Uganda Chapter’s heart-centered efforts perfectly align with our organization’s values. By investing in these children’s education, we are building a foundation for stronger, more resilient communities.”
The Uganda Chapter envisions garnering support from influential figures, like Ugandan artist and humanitarian Eddy Kenzo, who is known for his dedication to enhancing educational accessibility and opportunities for the Ugandan youth. The chapter hopes to unite with Eddy Kenzo and others who share the vision of creating a brighter future through education.
The “Empowering Dreams, Brightening Futures” campaign aspires to heighten awareness and secure contributions from individuals, organizations, and corporate partners, all united to advance children’s education. These donations will directly facilitate children’s access to education, creating a profound and lasting impact on their lives.
Christensen was one of AmSpa’s very first employees and has played a key role in developing the organization’s membership program, its essential products and services, and its acclaimed live events, including its Medical Spa Boot Camps, the new Women in Aesthetic Leadership Conference and Advanced Practice Management Symposium, and the industry-leading Medical Spa Show.
“I can’t say enough about Cathy’s leadership, commitment and influence, not only on AmSpa but the aesthetics industry as a whole,” says AmSpa CEO and Founder, Alex R. Thiersch, JD. “There are several moments of demarcation in any business’ life-cycle—things that happened before that moment and everything that happened after. Cathy Christensen joining AmSpa was one of those moments for this company. She has been critical to building the infrastructure and systems needed to run and scale AmSpa, and I can say confidently that I wouldn’t be where I am—and AmSpa wouldn’t be where it is—without her continued contributions and dedication. She deserves to be recognized as a leader of AmSpa, and naming her our first corporate president will hopefully show the industry how proud we all are to have her on our team.”
Christensen will next appear for AmSpa at its Medical Spa Boot Camp at La Jolla, California, on September 22 – 24, 2023, and will also appear at the Medical Spa Boot Camps at Asheville, North Carolina, on October 13 – 15, and Miami on November 3 – 5. Learn more about AmSpa’s Medical Spa Boot Camp at http://www.americanmedspa.org/medspabootcamps.
About the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) provides business, legal and clinical training and resources to medical spas and aesthetic practices throughout the country. AmSpa’s events—including Medical Spa Boot Camps, Academy for Injection Anatomy trainings and Medical Spa Show—provide business and legal best-practices to anyone entering the medical spa space or looking to improve their existing practice. AmSpa Members receive access to legal summaries of laws governing medical spas in their state, discounts, a robust and growing webinar library, and many other benefits. For more information visit http://www.americanmedspa.org, call 312-981-0993, or email [email protected].
All-New Charitable Arm of AAF Opens Opportunities to Help Support the Trade Association’s Efforts to Promote Education and Diversity WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced today the launch of an all-new charitable arm – the AAF…
Students recognized for achievement in multiple disciplines including Bible, theatre and business.
HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — During Freed-Hardeman University’s annual awards day in late April, more than 30 students from various fields of study were honored. In the College of Biblical Studies, Aubrey Strickland received the Durrington Award for biblical research, Hailey Hofstetter for personal evangelism, Lydia Todd for mission emphasis and Luke Tatum for the Baker Publishing Award.
In the Department of Communication and Literature, outstanding students Shayli Studer, Mac Shelton and Ashlyn Chandler were recognized for their achievements in English, public relations and journalism, respectively. Other standout graduates in different disciplines received accolades, including Grant Hunter in mathematics, John Sadler in biology, and Lauren Fielding for outstanding research. Emily Sisco, Aurora Tennant, Grady McCall, Timothy Aaron, Emily Golson and Jonah Johnson were commended for their contributions in photography and art. Outstanding graduates in criminal justice, family science, psychology and social work were honored along with Kylie Carter, who received the Jodie Novodoff Award for Outstanding History Major.
Theatre students celebrated their accomplishments with the annual Spotties Awards, recognizing Jack Joiner, Grace Sykes, MK Miller, Ashlyn Chandler, Dailey Reitmair and Nate Cass for their outstanding performances and contributions to the stage. In the College of Education, four student teachers, including Kayley Wadlington, Casey Jackson, Tanner Shelton, and Lillian Collum, received special recognition for their exceptional dedication and commitment.
The College of Business held a luncheon and awards ceremony to honor graduating senior business majors for their academic excellence and leadership in April. Several seniors received academic performance awards in their respective fields, including Sara Ragan in marketing, James Donoho in accounting, Coy Baker in business analytics, Sydney Phillips in sports administration, Courtney Middleton in finance, Bradley Covert in management and Sydney Holland in financial planning. Greg McMillan, an accounting major, was awarded the prestigious Jim Edmonds Student Achievement Award, recognizing his commitment to lifelong learning, scholarship, competence and character. Enoch Sparks, a marketing major, received the ACBSP Student Leadership Award for exemplifying exceptional leadership in scholarship and service.
During the ceremony, the recipients of the Sewell Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year were announced, including Sarah Eddleman in accounting, Lexi Hearn in finance, Ana Holland in management and business administration, Kara Lane in finance and Kylee McKee in accounting.
“We are excited to welcome Brian back to the STULZ organization. He is a known and trusted leader that brings the vision and experience required to lead our North American operations,” said Oliver Stulz, Global Managing Director. “His unique understanding of the market and relentless focus on operational excellence is key to our future growth and evolution. STULZ is committed to making the investments necessary to meet the increasing demands of mission critical operators and requirements of the data center of tomorrow.”
In connection with Hatmaker’s appointment to the role of President, STULZ USA, current President Joerg Desler, will assume the role of Global Director of Technology for the STULZ Group.
Mr. Desler has been with the STULZ organization since 1992 and has assumed several international roles during his tenure including Global Engineering Development, VP of Engineering & Production and for the last 10 years President for STULZ USA. “Joerg Desler is ideally suited to lead our global initiatives to harmonize products and services to best serve our global customers. At a time when global datacenter business is surging and innovation is constant, we are looking forward to having Joerg in this key role to strengthen STULZ global operations” Oliver Stulz, Global Managing Director.
About STULZ-USA: STULZ Air Technology Systems, Inc. (STULZ USA) has designed and manufactured precision environmental cooling solutions for mission critical applications in the United States for over 40 years and globally for over 75. We are user driven, custom designed and purpose built for mission critical environments of today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. For more information about STULZ, visit http://www.stulz.com For more information about STULZ USA, visit http://www.stulz-usa.com
Forget Me Not Videos September 5th – 30th / 24×7 Throughout the month of September, Jack London Square will post moving videos featuring real Alzheimer’s patients along with their caregivers and family members on TikTok. In these videos, which the center encourages everyone to watch, these brave people will tell their stories, offer advice for living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and detail the organizations they tapped for the vital life-enhancing services needed to fight this insidious disease. To watch the videos, search for @JackLondonSq on TikTok throughout the month of September.
Enter-to-Win Contest September 5th – 23rd / 24×7 Area families whose loved ones have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease are encouraged to create a short video showcasing a treasured memory they don’t want their loved one to forget, then share it with the community by uploading it to the Jack London Square website for a chance to win a dinner, movie and shopping package at the center. To enter, visit http://www.jacklondonsquare.com.
Information and Statistics September 1st – 30th / 24×7 Jack London Square will also post important information about Alzheimer’s Disease on its website throughout the month of September. This critical information will include a test that people can take if they are concerned that they or their loved ones are showing signs of Alzheimer’s as well as tips for diagnosis, treatment and prevention. To access this information, visit http://www.jacklondonsquare.com.
Little Free Puzzle Library September 11th – September 30th / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jack London Square will host a Little Free Puzzle Library from September 11th through September 30th in the Plaza by Plank. The community is invited to stop by the Little Free Puzzle Library each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up free puzzles to give to their friends or family members with Alzheimer’s Disease. Puzzles – particularly jigsaw puzzles – are an excellent way for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s to strengthen their cognition, reduce agitation, and promote a feeling of accomplishment. They also provide therapeutic exercises for improving brain functions, especially short-term memory, activities which can ward off cognitive decline at any age. Additionally, completing puzzles together can also be a fun way for family or caregivers to engage with their loved one.
Memory Puzzle Drive September 11th – September 30th / 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. From September 11th through September 30th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jack London Square will host a memory puzzle drive. During this event, the community is encouraged to donate new puzzles, particularly jigsaw puzzles, which will be given to local area Alzheimer’s care facilities. Donated puzzles can be placed in the collection bin in front of the Management Office (near Bike East Bay) throughout the day.
Colorful Decor September 5th – 30th / 24×7 Throughout the month of September, Jack London Square will honor local Alzheimer’s victims and their families and caregivers by bathing the center in the signature purple colors symbolic of the fight against this sinister disease. For the entire month of September, the center will light its trees with purple lights and display purple lawn signs near the center’s palm trees to share positive messages of hope with the community.
The Forget Me Not Main Event September 23rd / 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The culmination of the Forget Me Not month-long program will be a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes an array of free activities to honor and aid those who are in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease today. Most activities during this very special event take place in the plaza near Plank. The highlight of this event will be the drone show at 8 p.m., which features a synchronized light show performance with 80 quadcopters.
DJ (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Sponsored by Jack London Square, a live DJ will play upbeat, festive music throughout the event.
Concert (Two Performances Between 7:10 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.): Two performances by the non-profit cultural education organization Oaktown Jazz Workshops (OJW) will feature an array of young local musicians sharing their talent with the community. This concert is free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
Kids Craft Station (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Children will enjoy decorating identity bracelets which will be donated to Alzheimer’s patients residing in local memory care facilities (while supplies last).
Live Art Project (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Local artists will create paintings on site, live and in person. Their finished pieces will be auctioned during the event with the proceeds being donated to the Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay (ASEB) to further the organization’s supportive work and services.
Selfie Station (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Guests can take their own commemorative photos in front of the Jack London Square Forget Me Not purple balloon selfie station, then post them on Instagram tagging @jacklondonsq for a chance to win a $500 prize package from the center.
Purple-Attired Stilt Walker (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Lending to the festive nature of the event, a purple-attired stilt walker will distribute treats to event attendees throughout the day.
Information & Guides (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Members of the Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay (ASEB) will be on hand to offer education and Alzheimer’s services and support for those in need.
Drone Show (8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Sponsored by Jack London Square, this incredible drone show will feature 80 quadcopters equipped with multiple purple LED lights flying in synchronized, expertly choreographed aerial formations that create a purple ribbon (i.e., the Alzheimer’s symbol), a forget-me-not flower, and other images that convey love and hope. Resembling shooting stars, this array of brightly colored drones is both breathtaking and environmentally friendly, creating no air pollution or debris as is common with pyrotechnic displays.
About Jack London Square Situated along the estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and has been a well-known landmark since the mid-1880’s. With its rich history as the heart of Oakland’s port operations, Jack London Square is one of the Bay Area’s premier recreational, dining, and commercial districts. Jack London Square offers visitors and local residents an authentic, vibrant hub for dining, outdoor recreation, special events and entertainment options including Ben & Jerry’s, BevMo, Bike East Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, Farmhouse Kitchen, Forge Pizza, Heinhold’s First and Last Saloon, Noka Ramen, Oakland Supply Co., Plank, Regal Cinema, Rosenblum Cellars, Scott’s Seafood, Seabreeze on the Dock, The Bay Trail, Timeless Coffee & Bakery, Visit Oakland, Waterfront Hotel, Yoshi’s Oakland, and more. To learn more, visit the Jack London Square website at http://www.jacklondonsquare.com or follow Jack London Square on Facebook and Instagram.
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“Our new facility not only reflects where we are today, but where we are heading in the future. We’ve always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of cancer diagnostics and information, and this move provides the infrastructure we need to maintain that leadership,” says Robert Embree, CEO of EmeritusDX.
EmeritusDX believes that the larger facility will not only foster continued growth but will also accelerate the company’s timeline for launching new, innovative technologies, cementing its position as an industry trailblazer.
“We are not just investing in square footage, but in the potential of what can be achieved within these walls. Our mission has always been that “Together, we save lives”, and with this expansion, we are poised to make an even more significant impact,” added Jason Allchin, President of EmeritusDX.
EmeritusDX would like to extend its gratitude to its dedicated team, loyal customers, and partners who have been instrumental in the company’s growth and success. As the company ushers in this new era, they look forward to the myriad of possibilities and breakthroughs that lie ahead.
About EmeritusDX
EmeritusDX is a cancer diagnostic and information company. Our expertise is in delivering actionable clinical information. Within our world-class laboratory, we perform testing that guides the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. Our partners include hospital and private pathology laboratories, biotechnology companies, academic institutions, contract research and pharmaceutical development organizations, and more. We understand the dependency on our accurate and timely results and our commitment to excellence in this regard is unwavering.
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