A&A attendees had the opportunity to hear from Anirban Basu (Sage Policy Group), Jim Martin (MAc), and Kristin Scroggin (genWHY). Most noteworthy, Kristin Scroggin’s session focused on the next greatest generation, exploring recruiting and retention strategies while addressing generational differences. Tech attendees also enjoyed additional sessions with speakers, Brian Tankersley (K2 Enterprises) and Randy Johnston (Network Management Group, Inc.).
GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CPAmerica, Inc.’s A&A Conference (A&A) and Technology Roundtable (Tech) was held July 16-19, 2024, at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California. These co-located meetings are two of more than 15 signature events CPAmerica holds throughout the year. With over 113 A&A and 34 Tech individuals representing 59 member firms in attendance, the 2024 meeting was a success.
The annual A&A Conference began with a Yellow Book Pre-Conference, led by Melisa Galasso from Galasso Learning Solutions. This optional session drew record attendance with more than 40 attendees. New for this year, an optional Technology Pre-Conference led by Chris Stephenson, managing director, intelligent automation, AI & digital services with alliantgroup, was added for attendees to deep dive into cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and more.
Leading the timely topics covered during this three-day conference, Don Tomoff of Invenio Advisors spoke during consecutive joint sessions about utilizing AI in professional practice and facilitated the emerging and current technology panel discussion.
A&A attendees also had the opportunity to hear from Anirban Basu (Sage Policy Group), Jim Martin (MAc), and Kristin Scroggin (genWHY). Most noteworthy, Kristin Scroggin’s session focused on the next greatest generation, exploring recruiting and retention strategies while addressing generational differences. Tech attendees also enjoyed additional sessions with speakers, Brian Tankersley (K2 Enterprises) and Randy Johnston (Network Management Group, Inc.).
Thank you to our A&A Conference sponsors, who helped make this event possible. Thank you to our Visionary Partner, alliantgroup! Additionally, thank you to our Inspiring Partners, Autire, LeaseCrunch, NMGI, and Suralink; and thank you to our Connected Partners, Audit Dashboard, Circit, and Crowe.
The 2025 A&A Conference will be held July 15-18, at the Washington Marriott in Washington, D.C.
About CPAmerica, Inc.: CPAmerica, Inc. is an accounting association made up of independent certified public accounting firms that is built on four key goals: to continuously improve; to make more money; to strengthen relationships among member firms; and to bring prestige to firms both domestically and internationally. CPAmerica is a member of Crowe Global, an accounting network with 230+ independent accounting and advisory services firms in 145+ countries that have a combined firm revenue of $4.9 billion. Learn more about CPAmerica at http://www.cpamerica.org.
Although a settlement was not the end goal, this is a momentous victory for emergency medicine. AAEM has confirmed that Envision will not seek to enforce any restrictive covenants and will maintain tail coverage insurance for physicians whose contracts included it.
AAEM advocates for a healthcare model that prioritizes physician autonomy and patient-centered care over corporate profits. This is achieved through stronger legislative measures that protect physician decision-making, promote physician-led organizations, enhance oversight and accountability of corporate practices, invest in ongoing physician education and support, and strengthen patient advocacy initiatives. By implementing these measures, AAEM believes that clinical decisions are based on patient needs rather than financial interests, leading to better patient outcomes, higher physician satisfaction, and a more sustainable and ethical healthcare system.
AAEM President Dr. Robert Frolichstein said “We believe that physicians should make the decisions that affect the clinical care that is delivered to patients, and not business people that are not physicians. On behalf of the Academy, I would like to thank Drs. McNamara, Reiter, Wood, Moreno, and Jones who spent countless hours and invested tremendous energy to make this David vs Goliath moment a reality. Thank you to all that donated money to the AAEM Foundation.”
To read the full release from AAEM-PG, click here.
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is the specialty society of emergency medicine and the champion of the emergency physician. AAEM was established in 1993 to promote fair and equitable practice environments necessary to allow emergency physicians to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Our guiding values are embodied in our mission and vision statements.
The brief, titled “Project 2025’s threat to LGBTQIA+ equality, safety, and health, racial and gender equity, and sexual and reproductive health,” documents the anti-LGBTQIA+ and racial equity biases of Project 2025’s architects, many of whom served in former President Donald Trump’s first administration. It also explains the ways in which the proposals affecting the Department of Health and Human Services and specific agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would harm people who are LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, newly arrived to the country, living in poverty, living with disabilities, or otherwise disadvantaged or marginalized.
The policy brief summarizes Project 2025, which is a comprehensive framework for governance during a potential second Trump administration. It includes strategic planning and policy proposals that would do the following:
Charge adults who support LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth in schools and libraries as sex offenders
End federal government and private sector DEI initiatives aimed at increasing racial and gender representation in all levels of the workforce
Remove any mention of sexual orientation, gender identity, and reproductive health from all federal regulations, laws, and grant funding opportunities
End the collection of gender identity data in disease surveillance systems
Remove SOGI nondiscrimination language from federal regulations, and end the enforcement of SOGI nondiscrimination policies
End federal government health equity initiatives aimed at people who are LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC
End federal support for gender-affirming health care for adults and portray such care as harmful
Allow faith-based human service providers to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ families
“Many of these proposals would eliminate best practices in public health, such as data collection, that inform interventions to reduce health care disparities that result from inequities based on race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation,” Cahill added. “A lot of LGBTQIA+ health research and racial equity work in healthcare is still just getting off the ground. These proposals would undermine efforts to improve health outcomes for women, people of color, and sexual and gender minority people in our society.”
“Project 2025’s threat to LGBTQIA+ equality, safety, and health, racial and gender equity, and sexual and reproductive health,” is available online here.
About Fenway Health & The Fenway Institute Founded in 1971, Fenway Health advocates for and delivers innovative, equitable, accessible health care, supportive services, and transformative research and education. We center LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, and other underserved communities to enable our local, national, and global neighbors to flourish. The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education and policy development focusing on national and international health issues.
California Labor Code Section 226 requires an employer to furnish its employees an accurate itemized wage statement in writing showing (1) gross wages earned, (2) total hours worked, (3) the number of piece-rate units earned and any applicable piece-rate, (4) all deductions, (5) net wages earned, (6) the inclusive dates of the period for which the employee is paid, (7) the name of the employee and only the last four digits of the employee’s social security number or an employee identification number other than a social security number, (8) the name and address of the legal entity that is the employer and, (9) all applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period and the corresponding number of hours worked at each hourly rate by the employee. Dynamic Nursing Services allegedly failed to provide its employees with accurate itemized wage statements that complied with all the requirements of California Labor Code Section 226.
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“Our Backpack Drive is one of my favorite volunteer efforts of the year, and it remains a cornerstone of AMC’s community outreach initiatives,” said AMC President Danielle McCarthy. “For many families, purchasing school supplies can be a financial burden. Initiatives like this relieve this pressure, allowing parents to allocate their limited resources to other essential needs. By providing these backpacks, AMC aims to ensure that every child possible within our communities starts the school year equipped with the necessary tools to succeed academically.”
This marks the 11th annual year of the drive, which started as a program for one specific property before expanding throughout the Irvine-based property management company’s portfolio in 2021. The backpacks and school supplies are donated by industry partners and bolstered by donations from team members into AMC’s Charitable Giving Fund, which is used to help subsidize multiple charity efforts throughout the year.
All the backpacks were stuffed with school supplies at the company’s warehouse by volunteer team members. The backpacks will be distributed this week to individual community directors for delivery to their intended recipients at their apartment homes. The process begins each year when community directors identify and nominate individuals from their communities.
“It’s a beautiful thing to see a child’s eyes light up when they receive the backpack their community director has hand-picked out for them,” said Katie Tanner, AMC’s People Potential Ambassador. “The parents are always so appreciative, and we love knowing that we made going back to school an easier process for families in our communities. It’s always a joy to watch their genuine happiness unfold.”
AMC and R³ give back to their communities in myriad ways throughout the year, including efforts to provide full Thanksgiving dinners and holiday gifts for families in need and providing assistance to team members through the Charitable Giving Fund. For example, AMC team members also participated in this month’s CHOC Walk at Disneyland, raising money for children’s health and well-being.
“The annual school drive is one way our team members show their deep-seated dedication to the families in their communities,” said McCarthy. “Creating a family atmosphere in our company and at our properties remains one of our highest priorities.”
About AMC and R³ AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 12,000 multifamily units in Southern California. R³ is a leader and innovator in the construction industry, specializing in high-volume renovations for multifamily clients in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com or r3construction.com.
Fortetropin® is MYOS’s proprietary all-natural nutrition product derived from fertilized egg yolk. Clinically shown to maintain healthy muscle mass and reduce and prevent muscle loss due to aging, injury, or surgery, Fortetropin® enhances protein synthesis, improves mobility, and accelerates recovery without any additives or artificial ingredients.
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A natural source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Green Lipped Mussel reduces inflammation and stiffness while promoting joint health with Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) like chondroitin sulfate.
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Eggshell membrane is rich in collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid, all of which are known to support joint health. These components can help reduce inflammation and discomfort associated with arthritis and other joint conditions, improving mobility and quality of life for dogs.
Why We Created MYOS Muscle Formula PLUS:
Joseph Mannello, CEO of MYOS, states, “We created MYOS Muscle Formula PLUS to offer a comprehensive, all-natural supplement with simple yet effective ingredients. Our goal was to combine three powerful natural components known for their proven benefits. All our products are grounded in science and nature, providing a simple yet comprehensive solution for muscle and joint health that you can trust. We are confident that MYOS Muscle Formula PLUS will make a significant difference in the well-being of canine patients. They will also love the taste!”
According to Rebecca McIntosh, DVM, cVMA, CFFP states, “We have been very pleased with the results we have seen from our patients that are using MYOS! As a veterinarian, it is important that I can offer products like MYOS that contain all-natural ingredients and are backed by clinical trials and scientific research. We are excited to continue to recommend MYOS in our practice and we are thrilled to try the new MYOS Canine Muscle Formula Plus product! MYOS continues to offer a robust line of products that can benefit many of our patients.
The fitness franchise has launched a nationwide rollout of Red Light Therapy across its network of nearly 200 fitness locations, aiming to enhance member health through innovative technology that promotes skin health and energy enhancement.
ATLANTA, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 locations nationwide, is proud to announce the nationwide rollout of Red Light Therapy (RLT) across its network. Through this initiative, Workout Anywhere aims to enhance the health and wellness of its members through an innovative technology that promotes skin health and energy enhancement, as well as overall well-being. According to Greg Maurer, vice president of fitness and education for Workout Anytime, RLT is a safe and non-invasive procedure in which the skin is penetrated by red and infrared light, which interacts with the mitochondria within the cells to increase oxygen levels and dramatically improve energy production. “So what are the specific benefits we know for skin health in red light?” Maurer said. “We definitely know it can help with wrinkles. For example, unlike ultraviolet light, it doesn’t damage the skin, it helps the skin. It can help with wound healing, it can help with acne.” The rollout includes two types of RLT units designed to cater to different member needs. “We have stand-up units for targeted treatments in private rooms and lay-down units that deliver deeper penetration for more extensive benefits,” Maurer said. These sessions typically last between 12 to 20 minutes, and should be scheduled at least three times a week for optimal results. The introduction of RLT aligns with Workout Anytime’s commitment to offering comprehensive wellness amenities. “We’re passionate about creating a life-changing journey for everybody coming into our clubs,” said Maurer. “Red light therapy will be a standard feature in our new clubs, offering members access to cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing their overall fitness experience.” The rollout will encompass existing clubs and upcoming locations, ensuring that members nationwide can access this innovative wellness solution. “Consumers can visit the Workout Anytime website to check if their local club offers this amenity,” Maurer said. In addition to RLT, Workout Anytime is exploring other wellness innovations to complement its fitness offerings. “We’re also looking into integrating forms of whole-body cold therapy, providing members with diverse options to support their fitness journey,” Maurer said. ABOUT WORKOUT ANYTIME: Atlanta-based Workout Anytime is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept with nearly 200 units across the U.S. Founded by fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, the company was formed to provide members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible while delivering a profitable and affordable business model to franchisees. Built on the founders’ motto of “think big, keep it simple and do it with integrity,” Workout Anytime is preparing for significant expansion into new territories across the U.S. and Central America by providing opportunities to business-minded entrepreneurs. Franchise opportunities are available, and more information can be found on http://workoutanytimefranchise.com/.
The personal care spa concept was celebrated among top-performing industry concepts, recognized for its strength, stability, and growth.
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Woodhouse Spas, the franchise that redefines self-care by offering resort-style luxury in a convenient, local experience, ranked No. 1 in the Massage & Spa Services category on the 2024 Franchise 500 list, solidifying its place as one of the 2024 Best of the Best Franchises. Each year, Entrepreneur Magazine evaluates franchises based on their costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. This year’s rankings were particularly competitive, making Woodhouse Spas’ placement even more impressive.
Woodhouse Spas ranked No. 236 overall on the 2024 Franchise 500 list, marking a significant climb of 21 spots from 2023. This achievement underscores Woodhouse Spas’ continued excellence and growth, having been consecutively ranked on this prestigious list since 2014.
“Our inclusion in the Entrepreneur 500 list is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire franchise network. This recognition further solidifies Woodhouse Spas as a leader in the luxury spa industry,” said Scott Thompson, Chief Development Officer of Radiance Holdings.
Woodhouse Spas stands out from other spa franchises with its high-end luxury spa experience. Unlike typical membership-based franchises, Woodhouse Spas offers personalized care that addresses individual guest needs, providing an immersive and rejuvenating experience. The franchise model also offers diverse revenue streams, including specialized services, retail products, gift cards and non-touch therapies like infrared saunas and salt rooms.
“Woodhouse is uniquely positioned in the industry,” said Ariel Clay, Chief Operating Officer of Woodhouse Spas. “We offer a luxury spa experience that is both accessible and convenient. Our franchisees have shown incredible dedication to upholding the high standards of the Woodhouse brand to ensure that each customers’ experience is luxurious, relaxing and everything they’ve come to expect from us.”
The brand’s first franchised location in Kingston, Pennsylvania opened in 2003. Since then, Woodhouse has grown to 87 locations nationwide. With plans to open up to 15-25 new locations annually in prime markets across the country, Woodhouse Spas is seeking qualified franchisees in prime markets like Chicago, Southern California, Arizona and South Florida.
ABOUT WOODHOUSE SPAS Woodhouse Spas is a leading luxury spa franchise that offers resort-style spa experiences in local communities. Founded in 2001 in Victoria, Texas, Woodhouse Spas has grown to 87 locations across the United States. The brand provides a wide range of services, including massages, facials, body treatments, and nail services, all designed to offer personalized care and enhance wellness. Woodhouse franchisees benefit from comprehensive support, including training, site selection, construction management, marketing, and operational advice. For more information about Woodhouse Spas, visit https://www.ownawoodhouse.com/.
According to Kaiser, Health-E Commerce currently collaborates with the following digital health providers – all of which are easily accessible for consumers on FSA Store or HSA Store – and will continue to expand its telehealth category to meet the evolving needs of account holders:
Apostrophe for treatment of acne and other skin conditions.
BetterHelp for virtual mental health services.
Bilt Labs for customized shoe insoles to treat foot conditions.
Byte for invisible dental aligners.
Lofta for sleep apnea.
Nectar for personalized treatment of allergies.
Oar Health for alcohol use care and medication.
Optical for prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and vision screening.
Proov for fertility care and healthy pregnancy.
ShedRx for prescription weight loss.
“As a provider of doctor-directed aligner solutions through our innovative teledentistry platform, Byte is committed to making high-quality oral care accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Nick Sarnoff, Head of Byte. “We’re proud to be one of the first telehealth companies featured by Health-E Commerce, allowing us to make our invisible aligners accessible to FSA and HSA users everywhere, helping them achieve a healthy and confident smile they are proud of.”
Health-E Commerce will continue to expand its telehealth offerings with new services in the coming months, focusing on feedback and shopping trends among FSA and HSA users. To learn more about FSA- and HSA-eligible telehealth from Health-E Commerce, visit FSA Store or HSA Store.
About Health-E Commerce Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store, online stores that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill™, a popular private-label line of health products through which a portion of every purchase is donated to the Children’s Health Fund. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.
Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair healthy development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss. However, vision screening and regular eye care can help detect and treat potentially irreversible vision impairment. Visual functioning is a strong predictor of academic performance in school-age children.
In recognition of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Prevent Blindness offers free resources including fact sheets, social media graphics, toolkits, videos and webpages on a variety of topics on children’s vision from infancy through adolescence. The NCCVEH, now celebrating its 15th Anniversary, provides resources on getting your child ready for school, taking a child to an eye doctor, preparing your child for wearing glasses or contact lenses, tips for preventing eye injuries, and much more.
Prevent Blindness also recently launched the new “Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Education and Support Program,” as part of the first-ever ROP Awareness Week. Retinopathy of Prematurity is a condition caused by abnormal development of retinal blood vessels, occurring as a complication of preterm birth and/or low birth weight. Prevent Blindness offers free fact sheets and social media graphics in English and Spanish, a dedicated webpage, and a comprehensive new video series, featuring parents of children with ROP, ROP patients, a pediatric ophthalmologist, psychologist, ROP nurse, and family support organizations. The program is supported by funding from Regeneron.
According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2001 and 2017 the number of people under age 20 living with type 1 diabetes increased by 45 percent, and the number living with type 2 diabetes increased by 95 percent. For teens and young adults, Prevent Blindness offers the new “Diabetes + The Eyes: Vision Health in Youth” website and fact sheet in English and Spanish. This resource provides detailed information on what parents and care partners need to know to help youth with diabetes protect their eye health. The resources were developed with support from UnitedHealthcare.
Additionally, the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Expert Series has free episodes dedicated to children’s vision and eye health topics including:
“Children’s Vision and Eye Health,” with R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MSC, MBA, FACS, Head, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The John H. Panton Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, and Director, Pediatric Retina and Retinopathy of Prematurity Service, Illinois Eye and Ear, UI Health. Dr. Chan is also a volunteer member of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.
Through a partnership with Delta Gamma, “Children’s Vision and Parent Advocacy,” featuring Lauren C. Ditta, MD, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Delta Gamma alumna.
Also available online is the recent “Emerging Eye Health Issues in Young Children” webinar from the Office of Head Start’s National Center for Health, Behavioral Health and Safety. Expert speakers included Donna Fishman, director of the NCCVEH; Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; and Fuensanta A. Vera-Diaz, PhD, OD, Associate Professor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry, and volunteer on the Prevent Blindness Scientific Committee, who provided information on myopia prevention.
In order to promote early detection, care, and treatment for children’s vision, Prevent Blindness strongly encourages support of the newly introduced Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. The EDVI Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that seeks to establish the first ever federal program for children’s vision which will provide grants for states and communities to improve children’s vision and eye health through coordinated systems of care, co-sponsored by Congressional Vision Caucus (CVC) co-chairs, U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33). The EDVI Act is currently endorsed by more than 80 state and national organizations. Constituents are invited to contact their government representatives by visiting: Advocacy.PreventBlindness.org/prevent-blindness-legislative-action-center/#/.
State-by-state snapshots on children’s vision screening requirements, as well as percentage of children screened, and percentage of children who have received eye examinations, are also available at: Advocacy.PreventBlindness.org/edvi-childrens-vision-your-state/.
“Back in 1908, Prevent Blindness began as an organization dedicated to eradicating blindness in newborns. More than a century later, we continue to promote children’s vision and eye health through public education and by advocating for support of programs that provide access to eyecare,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We encourage everyone to join us in our mission, and find out how to help us put our kids on the path to a lifetime of healthy vision.”
About Prevent Blindness Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, visit us at PreventBlindness.org, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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