LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Modern Animal today announced plans to further expand its network of veterinary clinics next year into Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia. To support this anticipated growth, the company also announced two key additions to its executive team,…
“The entire team at Akoya is excited to partner with EDGE in its mission to enable cash flow underwriting for consumer loans, credit cards, and more with lenders large and small alike,” said Ted Anastasi, Head of Growth at Akoya. “Our core values are aligned around empowering consumers and enabling the credit ecosystem to decision on a more complete financial picture.”
EDGE recently announced its status as a consumer reporting agency, establishing the first and only cash flow bureau with risk analytics equivalent to mainstream credit bureaus but based entirely on bank balance and transaction data from aggregators and data access networks like Akoya.
“As a CRA, we’re committed to the highest level of data privacy and security standards,” said EDGE’s CEO, Brian Reshefsky. “In combination with the protocols and protections core to Akoya’s network, we’re uniquely positioned to drive broader adoption of cash flow underwriting without compromising the security of each individual consumer’s personal information.”
The combined data and analytics of Akoya and EDGE will enable lenders to make underwriting decisions based on more intelligence about a consumer’s ability to pay than traditional credit reports and scores have allowed. Better data leading to better decisions enables EDGE customers to approve more loans and offer better terms to credit-seeking consumers.
Akoya is unique in not only its inception as a jointly owned service of the nation’s largest financial institutions but also in the methods by which it accesses and processes consumer financial data. By the end of 2023, Akoya will enable access to over 70% of U.S. bank accounts all through consumer-permissioned, direct, API-enabled connectivity.
Unlike legacy bank data aggregators, Akoya does not screen scrape any account at any financial institution – 100% of Akoya’s data comes directly from the consumer’s financial institution or its core banking system. Nor does Akoya retain, store, or resell any consumer credentials passed through its platform to customers such as EDGE.
“Our business model is a natural fit with EDGE,” added Anastasi. “Akoya exists to provide access to consumers’ data at the upstream banks we serve whenever and however consumers wish to share their data. When consumers seeking credit provide permission to EDGE and its customers to access their data, everyone in the value chain from banks to lenders to consumers enjoys the added comfort that it’s a consumer reporting agency facilitating the underwriting decision.”
The solutions delivered by EDGE that will be powered by Akoya’s data include:
“The quality, certainty, and immediacy that Akoya provides are a step-change for our business,” added Reshefsky. “Our customers can decision with more confidence with the highest quality data and connectivity in the industry. At the same time, consumers can engage with EDGE and our lending customers with more confidence than ever that their data privacy and security concerns are addressed and resolved thanks to our partnership with Akoya.”
About Akoya:
Akoya is transforming the way consumer financial data is accessed and shared. Through a single integration to the Akoya, financial institutions can directly connect with data aggregators, fintechs, and other financial institutions to securely share consumer-permissioned financial data through APIs. Akoya manages these relationships and serves as an interoperable solution available to the entire financial services industry. We are an API-only network that offers security, transparency, and scale. Learn more at akoya.com.
About EDGE:
EDGE provides a consumer risk score based on bank account transactions. The platform was launched by the lenders, entrepreneurs, and data scientists who pioneered data-driven digital lending for Everyday Americans. EDGE delivers risk insights for use cases across the credit account lifecycle that have been performance-tested on real world lending decisions on over three billion bank transactions linked to over half a billion dollars in loans since 2017. For more information, visit http://www.edgescore.com and follow EDGE on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/edgescore.
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“We’re excited to partner with MCI USA to leverage the advanced capabilities of the OneSystem Plus platform as we seek to take our event registration and lead retrieval to the next level,” said Toby Young, president of Exhibit Management Associates.
EMA is a full-service, results-driven event management agency that understands the importance of every aspect of the events industry. For more than 50 years, EMA’s principal event, the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), has set the standard for events in the trucking industry. With a long history as the industry’s largest and most well-attended annual event, MATS features more than 1 million square feet of exhibits and events, with over 860 exhibitors and 55,000 attendees each year.
For over 30 years, MCI USA’s convention division has been providing registration, housing, lead cultivation, and business intelligence solutions to events of all sizes and complexity around the world.‥MCI’s registration and housing services are powered by OneSystem Plus, the industry’s most complete and customizable registration and housing platform.
ABOUT MCI‥‥
MCI is a global engagement and marketing agency. We design human-centric solutions that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth for our clients. Our offering includes live & virtual events, strategic & digital communications, consulting & community solutions. We help brands, companies, associations, and not-for-profits solve their challenges, bringing their people together to shape their tomorrow. MCI is an independently owned company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence in 60 offices across 31 countries. http://www.wearemci.com.
MCI’s US headquarters is in the Washington, DC area with offices in New York, Baltimore, Dallas, and Chicago. http://www.wearemci.com/en-us.
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For the Third Time, Stretch Zone Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 1,536 in 2023, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 374 Percent NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. revealed that Stretch Zone ranks No. 1,536 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies…
“Since the inception of Stormborn Studios, Redshift has been one of the core pieces of our pipeline and without it we would not have been able to accomplish these massive simulations with the resources we had. Without Redshift, rendering would have otherwise presented a major hurdle for us and as a result it is a significant reason why, as a small studio, we are able to compete in the VFX category,” says Goran Pavles, VFX Supervisor at Stormborn Studios.
Members of the Elastic team, whose previous work includes the iconic “Game of Thrones” opening sequences, have also been recognized for their production of the title sequences for “The Last of Us” with nominations for Outstanding Main Title Design. With the creation of the opening sequence for this series the team knew they had to convey a sense of chaos and increasing fear of the spreading virus. When researching fungi they noticed the similarities between the behavior of the fungus and humans: like humans, fungi create networks, communicate, reproduce and even experience competition and conflict, which ultimately made it the perfect motif to represent a show where the fungal infection has taken over human civilization. Elastic 3D artist, G-Ryun Kim, was responsible for the 3D animation, finer compositing and fungus simulation and found Cinema 4D was the perfect tool for this project. With an aim to balance expectations and appeal to existing fans of the game, as well as attract new viewers and create something wholly different, Kim expected there to be a huge number of ideas and changes throughout the process and needed a tool that would flex with the team’s needs.
“Using Cinema 4D allowed me to set this project up to be easily modified from the beginning,” says Kim. “We intended for there to be multiple cuts, but ultimately decided to create the one take camera animation, which makes the viewers feel as if they are part of the journey. There needed to be careful attention to detail for the fungi animation and I continuously made adjustments to the speed of the spreading mold, aligning it with the modifications to the camera speed and angles. Cinema 4D was essential for this type of situation.”
Imaginary Forces creative director, Ronnie Koff, and his team also used Maxon’s suite of products as an integral part of their creation process. From ideation to execution, they seamlessly adapted the suite into the creation of the main titles for “Hello Tomorrow!” on Apple TV+, which are nominated for Outstanding Main Title Design. Encapsulating the retro-futuristic theme of the series, these titles bring the 1950’s inventions and dreams of tomorrow to life.
“The beauty of Cinema 4D is that it feels like a designer’s tool,” says Koff. “We use it for prototyping, sculpting, animation, texture, and lighting without needing to use any additional software.”
Maxon CEO David McGavran said, “We are thrilled to see talented artists and studios recognized for their exceptional work and hear how they use our tools to create such outstanding results. At Maxon, we understand what is necessary to achieve the highest standards of visual effects and we are committed to providing the best resources to help creatives bring these amazing ideas and visuals to life.”
About Maxon
Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Maxon’s innovative product portfolio helps artists supercharge their creative workflows. Our product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the creativity-on-the-go Forger mobile sculpting app; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution.
Maxon’s team is composed of fun, passionate people who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. From our popular, inclusive events to our free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that developing strong connections with creatives and fostering their professional growth is integral to our ability to stay on top of industry trends and better serve customers.
Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.
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Miguel Salinas, co-founder of Dynamic Educators First, said, “DEF’s new training program represents a groundbreaking opportunity for educators to embrace independence and thrive as elite contractors. Our comprehensive curriculum equips practitioners with the tools they need to build their own agencies while achieving their dreams of financial freedom and professional fulfillment.”
The DEF EDUpreneur Blueprint begins with “What is Your Why?” where participants establish a strong foundation for their journey as independent educators, recognize the scarcity of educational professionals, and explore the differences between district employees and independent practitioners. Subsequent weeks cover essential topics such as building a business foundation, utilizing the SEMI-analysis approach for self-awareness and team building, establishing a strong brand identity, navigating business finances, and expanding from an independent elite contractor to an agency owner.
There has been a significant shortage of related services educators such as school psychologists, social workers, and speech pathologists in the US for several years. The National Association of School Psychologists recommends “A ratio of one school psychologist per 500 students in order to provide comprehensive school psychological services. Current data estimates a national ratio of 1:1211; however, great variability exists among states, with some states approaching a ratio of 1:5000.”
Independent contractors in education’s related services help to improve this ratio as they can serve more students, families, and communities than their district employee counterparts. They also do this with less stress and significantly higher financial compensation, improving their quality of life and giving them more time to spend with their families.
As part of DEF’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the dedication of educators, they are unveiling the “Heart Award.” This prestigious award honors school psychologists and social workers who demonstrate selfless commitment while nurturing young minds, fostering resilience, and making a positive impact on students and communities.
“The Heart Award is a testament to the dedication of school psychologists and social workers who go above and beyond to support and uplift their students,” said DEF Co-founder Damo Jelani. “We are excited to honor these distinguished educators who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our communities.”
The award winner will receive a $400 gift card, an engraved award, and a gift basket. Nominations for this award are now open and being accepted here. DEF seeks nominations from educators, parents, students, and the community for a school psychologist or social worker they believe deserves this award.
About Dynamic Educators First
Dynamic Educators First, founded by Miguel Salinas and Damo Jelani, is a business consulting firm that trains professionals in education’s related services field to revolutionize their careers as independent contractors, gaining financial freedom and unparalleled flexibility in their work. Their flagship program, DEF EDUpreneur Blueprint, includes weekly virtual classes, detailed instructions, coaching, and mentorship as participants also learn to become owners of their own educational agency. For more information, visit https://dynamiceducatorsfirst.com/.
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Angleterre, 24 août 2023 /PRNewswire/ — La police du Gloucestershire a acquis un nouveau système de gestion des dossiers (RMS) pour remplacer son système actuel. NicheRMS est un système de gestion des dossiers qui gère tous les aspects de l’enregistrement des crimes, des…
Several of the largest integrated delivery networks and academic institutions use OncoLens Conference today, to drive standardized care across their network and facilitate their accreditation requirements.
Responding to the evolving needs of its oncology customers, OncoLens expanded its offerings to include a range of AI powered analytics and collaboration solutions to drive even higher precision to cancer care treatment. OncoLens Analytics Patient ID solutions help cancer centers break down internal silos with timely identification of patients that should be considered for specialized services including clinical trials, biomarker testing and immunotherapies among others. Through AI LLM (large language model) tools that are continually fine-tuned on oncology specific keywords, OncoLens Analytics extracts insights from structured and unstructured data within clinical records, to match up to 90% of the inclusion and exclusion criteria on a clinical trial. These algorithms can also be customized to identify individual or cohorts of patients who may benefit from more applicable stem cell therapies or other services.
The launch of OncoLens Molecular in 2022, helps cancer care teams integrate molecular and biomarker data into their treatment planning process. Through its partnerships with major genomic labs, OncoLens delivers discrete biomarker information and targeted recommendations, enabling providers to identify and deliver optimal targeted therapy options for patients.
Finally, the release of OncoLens Collaborate enables expert and second opinions within and across organizations and networks, providing care team members the ability to reach out to an expert on the other side of the world, or to a local MSL for dosage advice.
“We are thrilled to be recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list and dedicated to continue building upon our comprehensive suite of products designed to support the oncology ecosystem. OncoLens continues to be focused on supporting more timely oncology physician education, treatment planning, and delivery, all aligned for better patient outcomes.” says Anju Mathew, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of OncoLens.
Headquartered in Atlanta, OncoLens is the partner of choice for more than 200 cancer centers across the US, with a global reach that includes oncology and other cancer care teams around the world, including the Middle East. The Company’s strategic plans include expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa and other international markets in the coming years.
About OncoLens
OncoLens enables multidisciplinary cancer care across the continuum. Through a streamlined, secure HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, OncoLens drives intra-enterprise, community, and network participation in multidisciplinary care planning, tracking, and delivery. Using OncoLens, cancer care providers view a singular view of the patient including outpatient and in-patient clinical data, pathology, radiology, genomics and genetic information. They can collaborate on treatment plans, track quality for accreditation, and alignment to care pathways. As a result, health systems maximize clinical trial participation, an extended referral stream, and the creation of a center of excellence that can be leveraged to support patient care and provider education. www.oncolens.com
About the Inc. 5000
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ExcepGen, a genetic medicine startup, emerged from stealth after the successful completion of its newest funding round. The most recent $4 million round, which brings the company’s total seed funding to $14 million, was led by RA Capital…
Data Recognition Corporation and Pearson VUE to support CCM and CDMS testing process
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Commission for Case Manager Certification® announced today that it will work together with two companies to support its core work—overseeing the certification process for the certified case manager (CCM®) and certified disability management specialist (CDMS®) credentials. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) will work with the Commission on exam development and Pearson VUE on exam delivery.
More than 50,000 case management and disability management professionals nationwide are currently certified by the Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest case manager certification body.
To earn the credentials, individuals undergo a rigorous assessment of the current knowledge and skills needed for competent, effective case or disability management performance. Exam content is based on the results of a job task analysis conducted every five years for each credential, which examines the knowledge, skills and activities performed in the field by each profession. The studies validate and update the certification exam, ensuring that the knowledge tested represents current practice.
“The Commission’s evidence-based approach to its exams, commitment to continuing education for recertification, and our certificants’ pledge to practice under Codes of Professional Conduct are key reasons why these credentials are among the most recognized and respected in the industry,” said Commission CEO MaryBeth Kurland, MPA, CAE, ICE-CCP. “DRC and Pearson VUE share our commitment to excellence in credentialing and exam-based assessment.”
DRC will provide exam development and psychometric support services to the Commission. The company will also leverage its partnership with Surpass, a testing technology platform, to manage the CCM and CDMS exam questions.
“DRC is honored to partner with CCMC for exam development and psychometric analysis services. The Commission’s passion to bring fair and reliable examinations to professional case managers and disability management specialists is inspiring,” said Holly Saraullo, executive vice president of DRC licensure and certification. “Our two organizations have a shared belief and commitment to provide the highest level of service to our stakeholders and the community through thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and mutual respect.”
The Commission selected Pearson VUE to provide in-person and remote test delivery services for its CCM (Certified Case Manager) and CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist) examinations. Pearson VUE delivers more than 19 million certification and licensure exams annually for academic, health and industry sector clients, leveraging a comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 test centers and online testing capabilities.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the Commission to deliver its CCM and CDMS examinations, and proud that our extensive experience in delivering large-scale, high-stakes examinations will help the Commission in its advocacy for professional excellence,” said Eric D’Astolfo, vice president of business development, Pearson VUE.
“Certification is a mark of excellence and a significant step on an individual’s professional journey. For decades, professional case managers and disability management specialists and their employers have highly valued what these credentials represent,” Kurland said. “Both DRC and Pearson VUE have proven capabilities that enable the Commission to continue to offer evidence-based sound assessments of the knowledge and skills required to obtain the CCM and CDMS credentials.”
About the Commission for Case Manager Certification
The Commission for Case Manager Certification is the first and largest nationally accredited case management certification organization, credentialing more than 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager certification with its CCM® and CDMS® credentials. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, the Commission is the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management. For more information, visit www.ccmcertification.org and www.cdms.org, connect with the Commission on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @CCM_Cert.
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