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Business: Insurance

PGU enhances client experience with the launch of the PGU Employer Resource Center

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We feel strongly that partnering with Enquiron will provide our policyholders with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions that mitigate the risk of costly litigation.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

“Our public entity clients face a challenging and constantly evolving environment when it comes to employment practices liability. We feel strongly that partnering with Enquiron will provide our policyholders with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions that mitigate the risk of costly litigation,” said Marty Kanipe, President of Professional Governmental Underwriters.

Enrolled PGU policyholders will have unlimited access to a variety of content, tools and resources, including employment law advice, essential to running a business.

“We are excited to partner with PGU and deliver the PGU Employer Resource Center to their policyholders,” said Mike Naclerio, President and CEO of Enquiron. “By bringing these resources to the PGU portfolio, we are able to help policyholders focus on making their organizations successful, while simultaneously helping PGU grow and expand their business.”

ABOUT PGU:

Professional Governmental Underwriters, Inc. is a full-service risk management company dedicated to assisting public, educational and non-profit entities in the management of their professional liability exposures. Current operations are dedicated to underwriting and marketing Public Officials Liability, Law Enforcement Liability and Educators Liability insurance. We provide state-of-the-art professional underwriting management and loss control advisory services on behalf of our designated carriers.

ABOUT ENQUIRON

Enquiron, http://www.enquiron.com, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, provides consultative business solutions to employers in all 50 states, across various industries, sectors and sizes. Since 1996, Enquiron has revolutionized the way that services impacting Human Resources, Employment Law, Healthcare, Retirement, Cyber Security and more are delivered to and utilized by employers. Enquiron has locations across the United States and is a trusted partner to organizations who need specific answers to specific questions. https://www.linkedin.com/company/enquiron

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Business: Executives

Kane Russell Coleman Logan Appoints Jeff Novel to Managing Director of Administration

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Going forward, the Board of Directors will set the strategic direction for the firm and, as Managing Director of Administration, I will coordinate with our C-suite on how to best implement the right initiatives to achieve our goals.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Kane Russell Coleman Logan has named Jeff Novel as the Managing Director of Administration. The firm recently announced a change in leadership, including the switch to a C-suite business management model.

Novel, a litigation attorney and Director, has been with KRCL for over 15 years. In his new role, Novel will work closely with the firm’s team of professional business managers.

Novel said that “Going forward, the Board of Directors will set the strategic direction for the firm and, as Managing Director of Administration, I will coordinate with our C-suite on how to best implement the right initiatives to achieve our goals. With our vision for the future of the firm, working together as a cohesive team is vital for our success.”

KRCL’s C-suite consists of Chief Executive Officer Business Operations Mike Demarest, Chief Financial Officer Nathan Benson, Chief Marketing Officer Christine Harris, Chief Talent Officer Pamela Worthington and Chief Information Officer Greg Amme.

“We are excited to embark on the legacy plan set forth by the firm’s founders,” Managing Director Karen Cox said. “Jeff is a great attorney and his tenure with the firm helps ensure that we stay anchored to the firm’s mission and core values.”

Kane Russell Coleman Logan is a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas and Houston. Formed in 1992 with five lawyers, today KRCL employs nearly 75 attorneys. The Firm provides professional services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to medium-sized public and private companies to entrepreneurs. KRCL handles transactional, litigation and bankruptcy matters in Texas and throughout the country.

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Business: Insurance

Industry Veteran to Lead Vanguard Title Through Next Phase of Growth

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Vanguard Title has set an ambitious goal for growth in 2020. Chris Kass provides the right leadership to make that happen.


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Speaking on behalf of the ownership group of Vanguard Title, Michael Strat today announced that it has named Chris Kass as its new president. In additional to that role, Kass, formerly of Liberty Title Agency, will also assume the responsibilities of Sales Manager. John Apostol, who has led Vanguard Title’s Auburn Hills operations since 2014, remains as co-owner and General Counsel.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Chris Kass’s caliber and experience step up to lead Vanguard Title,” said Strat. “We are at a critical moment and we need renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. Chris knows our marketplace better than anyone, and has a proven track record of execution. She is a strong communicator who is customer focused with deep leadership capabilities. Furthermore, Chris has shown an ability to work across functional groups, innovate new products, and most importantly, raise the talents of her teams.”

Kass said “I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to lead Vanguard Title. I’ve respected them as a competitor for many years. They have a great team here already, and I’m eager to bring my skills and experiences to this well-known organization. I’m convinced we’re going to do big things here.”

Vanguard Title has 3+ decades of experience in real estate, title insurance, mortgage documentation, and closing techniques. We have successfully produced over 500,000 pieces of title work and conducted over 100,000 escrow closings. Our expertise and attention to detail have earned our company an exceptional reputation. We are committed to satisfying our clients and keeping all parties informed. Vanguard Title will close any transaction at your convenience!

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Business: Executives

Chief Data Officers, Emerging Business Leaders

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LONDON (PRWEB)

CDOs are uniquely situated, the paper proposes, to begin taking the lead in company decision making due to the position’s inherent role in understanding data–and the ability to use that data in support of long term strategy.

While companies now understand the value of collecting raw data, that data means nothing without a human interpreter. According to research, the key to getting the most out of data is having a person who can decipher what it actually means–and then transform it into data-driven insights and crucial business outcomes. Without human input, data is practically useless and businesses that ignore the human element are bound to faulter – if not fail outright.

This new understanding of the importance of both data and skilled CDOs means the position is swiftly becoming one of the most prized in all types of organizations. They’re pivotal in every facet of business growth from revenue and innovation to operational efficiencies.

CDOs will have a skill set which allows them to gain insight into the inner workings of an organization from the ground up including sales, finance, marketing and HR. Having this knowledge available means they can help shape strategy and infrastructure decisions, tailor-made to every department depending on their data insight needs.

It’s this capacity for understanding the business on many levels, combined with a uniquely data-driven perspective that’s perfect for future planning, which makes a CDO an ideal prospective CEO.

Exasol’s insight paper seeks to understand and define the qualifications required to become a CDO. Knowing these skills and traits is ideal for those looking to encourage the up and coming generation of the workforce, in considering a lucrative and worthwhile career as a data pioneer and future leader.

In this paper, Exasol investigates:

  • Why every organization needs a CDO

  • Why there is a current lack of them

  • The path to becoming a CDO

  • How data analysts looking to advance their career can take steps to position themselves as tomorrow’s business leaders through their skills in generating and making decisions based on data insights

To read the full insight paper, visit: https://www.exasol.com/en/data-driven/?utm_medium=distribution&utm_source=cision&utm_campaign=data_driven&utm_content=article_1_cdo

About Exasol

Exasol is a high-performance, cloud-first analytics database which gives its customers the power to transform how their organizations work with data – and turn it into value faster, easier and more cost effectively than ever before.

They are a team of creative, forward-thinking technologists who’re passionate about helping companies run their businesses smarter and drive profits by analyzing data and information at unprecedented speeds. They developed the world’s fastest database for analytics and data warehousing and offer first-class know-how and expertise in data insights and analytics.

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Business: Insurance

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Celebrates 125 Years

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“We are grateful to be a part of the rich history of the wood industry serving our customers, producers, and industry partners continuously for 125 years” – John Smith, President of PLM.


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, is celebrating its 125th year in business in 2020. Established in Philadelphia, the birthplace of insurance, the company is commemorating this historic anniversary with a year of giving, featuring several campaigns and events designed to support the Greater Philadelphia community and beyond.

To mark this special milestone, PLM is also introducing a new streamlined website (still available at http://www.plmins.com) with a focus on its rich history and unique culture. The revamped website will offer convenient access to the resources policyholders and producers need to succeed, including a dedicated loss control center providing support and safety information for wood-related businesses. Further, insureds, producers and partners of PLM can visit the website’s anniversary page to learn more and get involved in the anniversary celebrations and upcoming charitable events.

Today, PLM will be kicking off its year of giving by providing employees with $125 each to donate to the charity of their choosing. More details on this and other charitable initiatives will be made available throughout the year.

“We are grateful to be a part of the rich history of the wood industry serving our customers, producers, and industry partners continuously for 125 years,” said PLM President John Smith. “As a mutual insurance company, we wake up every day with only one objective, and that is to serve our policyholders. On behalf of those who came before us, our employees, and myself, we thank our customers and producers for placing their trust in us. This year, we are marking this special anniversary with a year of service and volunteering and we encourage our fellow industry members to celebrate with us.”

Learn more about the company’s history in this video: https://youtu.be/DD4SNtOvC38.

For more information regarding PLM’s 125th anniversary, including a schedule of events, please

visit https://www.plmins.com/125.

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Business: Executives

myDigitalOffice Expands Executive Team with CRO, CTO, and EVP of Operations

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Matt, Sudhir, and Amy are proven leaders in the hospitality industry with expertise in hotel back-office software.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

myDigitalOffice, the hotel information management and back-office automation platform for sourcing, processing and storing hotel data in the cloud, today announced the company has hired three new executives as the company continues to grow and expand its offerings.

Matt Curry has joined as Chief Revenue Officer, Sudhir Menon will serve as Chief Technology Officer, and Amy Maloney will serve as EVP of Operations. These key appointments follow rapid growth that saw myDigitalOffice’s customer base expand from 700 to 2,000 properties, a corresponding jump from 1,500 to over 5,000 users, and a workforce expansion from 20 to 100 during the 2019 calendar year. That growth reflects myDigitalOffice’s status as the Best Hotel Accounting and Finance Software for 2020, according to the HotelTechAwards. It also helped myDigitalOffice attract $4 million in Series A funding that was announced in September.

Curry has extensive experience in creating new revenue streams for emerging solutions and markets. He brings a 15-year track record of consistently generating sizeable revenue contributions to hospitality and travel companies, with a focus on group meetings and events, hotel revenue management, and business intelligence. Previously, Curry served as the Global Head of Sales at Rainmaker, a market leader in revenue management software, recently acquired by Cendyn, where he exceeded the company’s annual revenue goals. At myDigitalOffice, Curry will be responsible for revenue operations, retention, and growth, leading Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.

Menon is an experienced software architect and engineer with over three decades of experience. Prior to joining myDigitalOffice, Menon worked at Hilton for over 25 years, where he held multiple positions ranging from senior architect to Vice President for designing, building, and globalizing OnQ, Hilton’s hospitality platform. At myDigitalOffice, Menon will be responsible for product engineering, further development of the company’s information management platform, continuous technology improvement, and cloud security.

Maloney brings over 25 years of expertise in customer success, support, deployment, product management, engineering, and data science, with nearly 16 of those in hospitality revenue management software. She comes to myDigitalOffice from Rainmaker, a Cendyn company, where she served in many leadership roles growing the company from startup to market leadership. Most recently, she served as the Head of Product and Engineering, with responsibility for overall product strategy, innovation, development, and operations. As EVP of Operations at myDigitalOffice, she will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s business plans and leading operations.

“Every hotelier today is facing information management challenges caused by the proliferation of varying PMS and CRS systems, paper- and printing- based processes, the mobility of the workforce, and the widespread need for compliance. That provides infinite opportunities for the myDigitalOffice platform,” said Ali Moloo, myDigitalOffice founder and CEO. “Matt, Sudhir, and Amy are proven leaders in the hospitality industry with expertise in hotel back-office software. Their experience at high-growth companies will help us build the right structure, processes, and strategy to take full advantage of those opportunities, and allow myDigitalOffice to continue to expand our work delivering transformative solutions for our customers.”

myDigitalOffice is one of the fastest-growing companies in the emerging hospitality tech landscape, and has seen rapid adoption of its award-winning data visualization dashboard, paperless night audit product, and digital document management solution over the last two years. Founded in 2016, myDigitalOffice solutions are now used at more than 2,000 hotels across the United States and Canada to bring efficiency to the back office, analyze consolidated hotel portfolios, and collaborate across departments and teams.

Request a personalized demo of myDigitalOffice hotel information management and back-office automation solutions at https://mydigitaloffice.com/contact/.

About myDigitalOffice

myDigitalOffice is an end-to-end information management platform for sourcing, processing and storing hospitality data in the cloud. Our SaaS solutions help hotel owners, operators, franchisees and hospitality REITs automate the hotel back office and manage property portfolio performance to a tee. The visibility, connectivity, and control delivered by our award-winning cloud-based dashboards, document management software and integrated data feeds allow teams to reach greater levels of productivity, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce environmental impact while optimizing profitability. Learn more at https://mydigitaloffice.com/.

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Business: Insurance

ConnectMe Shown to over 1 Million Leads During Health and Medicare Open Enrollment

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ConnectMe Open Enrollment Results

ConnectMe was shown to 1.16 million leads during the 2020 Medicare and Health Open Enrollment period.


INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)

ConnectMe, a patented contact technology developed by Gen3Ventures LLC, was shown to 1.16 million leads during the 2020 Medicare and Health (also known as Obamacare) Open Enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, 2019. Over 319,000 of those individuals used ConnectMe to trigger an immediate call between themselves and a Health or Medicare agent. This volume represents an increase of 458% year-over-year as ConnectMe continues to be adopted by more insurance publishers and brokers.

Prior to ConnectMe, lead generators relied almost exclusively on outbound dialing to contact prospective customers. According to research company Forrester, customers who initiate a phone call convert 30% faster, spend 28% more, and have a 28% higher retention rate. ConnectMe enables customers to initiate an inbound call with ease.

“Consumers are increasingly looking online for health insurance plans, but many still have questions that can only be answered by an agent. ConnectMe enables prospective customers to easily jump from a webpage to a call with a single click of a button, directly connecting to an agent who specializes in their needs, without the wait. Traditionally, 1-2% of leads result in an inbound call, but after implementing ConnectMe, clients’ inbound call rates are 20-30%,” said Mason Hewitt, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ConnectMe. “The outcome is a more satisfied customer and significantly higher conversion rates for lead generators and insurance brokers.”

About ConnectMe

ConnectMe is a patented webpage technology that enables users to easily jump from an online lead form to an inbound call with the click of a button. ConnectMe is used by top lead generators in the insurance, financial services, home services, and mortgage industries. Launched in 2018, ConnectMe is a Thank You Page widget that turns 20+% of web leads into inbound calls with the simple message, “Click this button and your phone will ring.” Application features include detailed call reporting, an API, web hooks, and free SMS messages. For more info, visit http://gen3ventures.com/demo/

U.S. Patent No. 10075592

If you would like more information about this topic, please call ConnectMe at (877) 344-0027 or email inquiries@gen3ventures.com

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Business: Executives

Weiss PR Will Become Pugh & Tiller PR

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These changes are part of a transition we have been planning for some time. They reflect not only the vitally important role Jessica and Matthew have played in growing Weiss PR, but also their reputations as respected leaders within the public relations profession.


ANNAPOLIS, Md. (PRWEB)

Mid-Atlantic-based public relations firm Weiss PR, Inc. is changing its name to Pugh & Tiller PR, LLC and relocating its headquarters from Baltimore to Annapolis.

Ray Weiss, who has served as Weiss PR’s President, will turn over leadership of the firm to Jessica Tiller, with whom he co-founded the firm in 2008, and Matthew Pugh, who has led the firm’s dramatic growth in the technology sector for the past six years.

In his new role as Senior Counsel, Weiss will help focus on the firm’s strategic direction and continued growth as a member of the Pugh & Tiller PR’s leadership team. He will also continue to lead public relations initiatives for several the firm’s clients.

“These changes are part of a transition we have been planning for some time,” says Weiss. “They reflect not only the vitally important role Jessica and Matthew have played in growing Weiss PR, but also their reputations as respected leaders within the public relations profession.”

Going forward, Pugh anticipates continued expansion of the firm’s tech practice while Tiller will continue to lead the firm’s employee benefits, insurance, and commercial real estate practices. They also plan to broaden the firm’s international reach. Recently, the firm was honored by CEO Today Magazine for its work in helping overseas clients in Israel, New Zealand, Australia, India, Canada, Iceland, and the UK to establish successful public relations initiatives in the U.S.

On the services front, Pugh & Tiller PR will continue to provide media and influencer relations, social media support, strategic communications planning, crisis communications, and issue management, while expanding content and digital marketing services, as well as project-specific services.

Additionally, the firm is introducing its “no strings attached” project-only media relations service, for companies that only need or want ad hoc media relations support, such as announcing a senior-level executive appointment or a new product or service offering.

Pugh & Tiller PR is also moving its headquarters to 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway. “The move to Annapolis positions the firm to be strategically located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore and better serve our clients in the U.S. and internationally,” says Tiller.

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

About Pugh & Tiller PR

Pugh & Tiller PR, LLC (formerly Weiss PR, Inc.) helps companies and organizations reach, engage, and influence the right audiences in order to achieve both their communications and business goals. The company specializes in five key industries: real estate (commercial development, architecture, engineering, and design), employee benefits and healthcare, professional services, nonprofits, and technology. Follow them on Twitter @PughTillerPR

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Business: Insurance

Car Insurance 2020 Strategies For Getting Cheap Coverage

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“Even though the price for car insurance is on the rise, drivers can easily use several smart methods to keep those costs under control and even lower the price of car insurance”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can obtain low-cost car insurance coverage.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-to-get-low-cost-car-insurance-coverage/

Affordable car insurance is not that hard to obtain anymore. Resourceful drivers can easily find various methods that can help them pay less on car insurance premiums. Drivers can change some of their driving habits and make several coverage adjustments in order to obtain better car insurance.

To obtain affordable car coverage, drivers can follow the next tips:


  • Set higher deductible levels. A deductible is the amount of money a driver has to pay out in the event of a car accident before the insurance policy kicks in. The larger this deductible is, the less a driver will pay on his monthly premiums. To save money on car insurance, policyholders can increase the deductible amount. However, drivers are recommended to save money on an emergency fund, just in case, they will ever be required to file an insurance claim.

  • Keep or improve the current credit score. The credit score is one of the main factors that can affect car insurance costs. Drivers with good or excellent credit scores are seen as more responsible drivers by the insurers and will pay less on their insurance rates. On the other hand, policyholders with a poor credit score will pay more on their insurance premiums.

  • Pay for the whole policy in advance when the policy becomes active. The costs of paying for the whole policy at once is cheaper than paying monthly insurance bills. A small discount that is between 5-10% is provided by the insurance companies that will save money by not having to pay for several monthly administration fees.

  • Use a garage or a safe parking lot to park the car. Cars that are parked in a garage are less likely to be stolen. Also, they are protected against severe weather effects.

  • Check all available discounts. Drivers are advised to contact their insurance companies and ask for a list of available discounts. Insurance companies are well-known for offering different discounts like the multi-policy discount, good driver discount, safety devices discount, loyalty discount, and low-mileage discount.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

American Advanced Practice Network Names Melissa Magstadt President

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Board of Directors of American Advanced Practice Network (American-APN) has named Melissa Magstadt, MS, MBA, APRN as President. She succeeds Kate Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN, who now serves as Board Advisor (Emeritus).

“I’m excited and honored to lead American-APN. This unique national organization of ‘Nurse Practitioners for Nurse Practitioners’ has amazing potential to help improve the way care is delivered in the country. It also provides an opportunity for Nurse Practitioners to practice at the top of their license and fill the primary care gap, particularly in underserved areas of the United States,” Magstadt explains. She continues, “American-APN is a unifying network and provides clinical guidance for independent practice. With American-APN’s business-side partner, CareSpan Integrated Networks, and its cloud-based CareSpan Clinic digital care platform and suite of business services, we are able to effectively support Nurse Practitioners so that they can focus on caring for patients.”

“We thank Kate for her leadership and expertise during the formative first year of American-APN, and are fortunate to have someone of Melissa’s stature, track record and capabilities to be American-APN’s new leader,” says JoEllen Koerner, American-APN board member and Chief Nursing Officer at CareSpan. “Her experience is critical to provide continued leadership to successfully build American-APN. Melissa’s years in the South Dakota legislature provide her a clear understanding of how Nurse Practitioners can benefit society and their patients by being legally empowered to practice to the fullest extent of their training and experience. As a member of the American-APN Board of Directors for the last year, Melissa has been influential in bringing our vision to fruition.”

About American Advanced Practice Network

American-APN is the first professional “group practice without walls” that brings highly qualified nurse practitioners to those in need of health care under a collaborative care system that uses cutting-edge digital technologies. American-APN was created for and by Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. It is owned and operated exclusively by its nurse practitioner membership with its own executive leadership and Board of Directors. Members of the network enjoy extensive economic, professional and personal benefits due to the collaborative care opportunities and economies of scale that American-APN provides. For further information please visit: http://www.americanapn.com.

About CareSpan Integrated Networks

CareSpan Integrated Networks (CSIN) is a subsidiary of CareSpan Holdings, Inc. CSIN has created a business support infrastructure for its professional network partners and is the first to deploy a comprehensive, integrated digital healthcare “Clinic-in-the-Cloud” creating unfettered access to care for the underserved and with an emphasis on the care of chronic illness. CSIN integrates technology for remote monitoring, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, care collaboration and coordination, and analytics, while creating high levels of patient engagement. CareSpan is dedicated to the future of integrated digital care, using sophisticated digital diagnostic and clinical decision support tools in collaboration with primary, specialty and mental health providers to drive better outcomes with a patient-centered approach. For further information please visit: http://www.carespanhealth.com.

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