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In Honor of Veterans Day, smarTours Offers Veterans and Active Military Discount on Battlefields of WWI & WW2 Tour


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Today, smarTours, the leading provider of value-driven international travel experiences to bucket list destinations, announced to commemorate Veterans Day they will be offering a 5 percent discount (up to a $235 value) for veterans and active military on its newly launched Battlefields of WWI & WWII tour. The discount can be used on any departing tour. The company is offering five Battlefields tours that depart April-October 2020. Travelers will journey through five European countries spanning both world wars and discover places that commemorate these world-changing events and honor fallen soldiers.

The 13-day tour visits historic locations across England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Travelers will enjoy highlights such as London’s Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Room and Bunker, Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach, Dunkirk shores, and the Maginot Line, among many other notable historical locations. Fittingly, this tour ends in Germany, where WWII ended and the Cold War began. A Berlin extension is available where travelers will tour notable locations across East and West Berlin as well as travel to the location of the Potsdam Conference.

“One of the top reasons our travelers give for wanting to travel internationally is to learn about the history of the destination. Our Battlefields tour makes it accessible and affordable for any history buff to reach often remote locations on their travel bucket list”, says Kendra Guild, smarTours Director of Product & Operations. “We feel it’s important to offer a discount to veterans and active military, so they can learn more about the history of those who served our country before them.”

The starting price for this airfare included 13-day tour is $3,999 or just $309 a day. Each tour includes first-class accommodations, ground transportation, English speaking guides, and many meals. A 3-day Berlin extension tour is available.

For more information please visit: https://smartours.com/western-europe/battlefields-of-wwi-wwii/

About smarTours:

smarTours is a leading provider of value-driven travel experiences to bucket list destinations worldwide. The company currently offers more than 50 guided tours to 62 countries across all continents. All smarTours include international airfare, hotels in convenient locations, knowledgeable English-speaking local guides, in-depth excursions and sightseeing, and many meals. Based in New York City, more than 225,000 travelers have taken a smarTours trip since the founding of the company in 1996.

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Allegis Global Solutions to Expand Healthcare Vertical in 2020


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“MSP and healthcare are growing markets, and together, we are zeroing in on what our team knows best.”

With the Bureau of Labor Statistics expecting healthcare employment to grow 14 percent between 2018 and 2028, adding about 1.9 million jobs, healthcare will be a major focus for Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) in 2020 as AGS has recently acquired the Managed Services Provider (MSP) arm of Maxim Healthcare Services (Maxim).

This acquisition bolsters AGS’ well established healthcare client portfolio and will allow for increased targeted support of health and hospital systems, specifically in the acute and patient care sectors.

“We believe our industry-leading MSP solutions in this high-growth market segment will modernize the strategic value for companies in this niche space and bring recruitment innovation to the forefront. We are excited to position Shawn Lindsay as Sr. Executive, Healthcare Solutions to oversee this select group of accounts to concentrate on impacting the unique positive business outcomes of organizations in this space.”

— Steve Schumacher, Sr. Vice President, AGS

“MSP and healthcare are growing markets, and together, we are zeroing in on what our team knows best. With exceptional client service and growing industry knowledge, our team is primed to provide healthcare MSP clients with unmatched dedication and capability. You will not find a team more committed to understanding the nuances that drive your business, your market, or your customers.”

— Shawn Lindsay, Sr. Executive, Healthcare Solutions, AGS

For more information on Allegis Global Solutions and its industry-leading services, visit http://www.allegisglobalsolutions.com or follow @AllegisGlobal on Twitter.

About Allegis Global Solutions

Allegis Global Solutions is a leader in global talent solutions. To date, we support clients in more than 60 countries through regional hubs, matching our great people with businesses seeking to optimize their permanent and contingent workforce. We deliver scalable, flexible, and customized solutions, shaped around your unique business requirements and culture. We draw upon decades of industry expertise and market insight to design strategies that work. We develop innovative tools, products, and processes that deliver the results you seek. And we do all this better than anyone else. Our passion for talent is the driving force behind everything we do. We live to match exceptional organizations with outstanding people. By creating a culture devoted to great talent, we can deliver client-focused solutions that make a difference for your business.

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R3 Stem Cell Online Training Course Now 50% Off Through January 1, 2020


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Our expert trainers narrate their procedures and we have a professional video team so the lessons are first rate! The course is sure to put providers on a path to be a local leader in regenerative therapies.

R3 Stem Cell is now offering its comprehensive Online Stem Cell Training Course at 50% off through the rest of 2019. The code to use during checkout is FIFTYOFF and applies to both the one month access and the one year as well.

R3 is the nation’s leader in regenerative therapies with over 12,000 successful stem cell procedures performed nationwide. A couple years ago, R3 began offering in person provider training workshops, which routinely achieve 5 star ratings from attendees. However, R3 understands how difficult it can be to carve out time from one’s practice (including travel) to gain the desired knowledge and skills to become a local leader in regenerative therapies.

The online course includes excellent lessons on musculoskeletal procedures, aesthetics and more. There are presentations on biologics as well such as stem cells, growth factors, cytokines and exosomes.

So what R3 accomplished with the online regenerative training is to place all the presentations and procedure videos from the in person training into the course. Providers can take the course anywhere, anytime and learn topics that include sales and marketing, biologic education, and lessons on supplements, PRP and ultrasound.

There are over 25 procedure videos, which include several types of administration. All types of providers will benefit from the course, including DO, MD, NP, ND, PA along with practice owners and administrators.

Because R3 offers the in person workshops frequently, the online content is updated a lot. This is exactly why the course is offered for either one month access or one year. Some providers will prefer to revisit the Course for a refresher and regular updates.

According to R3 CEO David Greene, “Our expert trainers narrate their procedures and we have a professional video team so the lessons are first rate! The course is sure to put providers on a path to be a local leader in regenerative therapies.”

Providers who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion. For course registration, visit THIS PAGE or call (844) GET-STEM for additional information.

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Banner Year for Healthcare Marketing Agency Big Buzz


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Big Buzz was named a Top Colorado Agency with a 5.0 rating by Clutch, a DC-based B2B ratings and reviews organization. This accolade was based on Clutch’s extensive research and client interviews. Shortly thereafter, in August, the agency was honored with recognition as a Top Healthcare Digital Mark

Big Buzz continues to build upon a record year in 2019, significantly increasing revenues and staffing as it charges forward into healthcare and medical technology. The agency – which primarily serves the biosciences, specialty clinic and senior living industries – was also recognized for multiple awards, while team members spoke at prominent events nationwide.

In June, Big Buzz was named a Top Colorado Agency with a 5.0 rating by Clutch, a DC-based B2B ratings and reviews organization. This accolade was based on Clutch’s extensive research and client interviews. Shortly thereafter, in August, the agency was honored with recognition as a Top Healthcare Digital Marketing Agency by B2B titans UpCity.

Many of these accomplishments came in the wake of a significant rebrand, wherein the agency consolidated its industry-specialized brands Big Buzz Brands (dentistry) Bloom (senior living) and Viv (medical device) into the singular Big Buzz identity. The consolidation allowed the team to increase production and utilization by streamlining internal marketing efforts and reallocating bandwidth.

“When I founded the firm 12 years ago, I was inspired by other female entrepreneurs to scale the firm to more than $1 million in annual revenues. Last year for the first time, we joined the 1.7% of women-owned businesses that have broken through that glass ceiling, and this year we are grateful to be tracking to do the same.”

-Wendy O’Donovan Phillips, Big Buzz CEO

“The personal attention I receive from them is great—they’ve been a dream to work with. I can tell Big Buzz devotes their focus to our us. They’re highly engaged in the work and attentive to our needs,” said a Sales Manager at PreXion CBCT

At Big Buzz, our vision is to help people create marketing, careers and lives they never believed possible. It is our mission to offer healthcare organizations result-driven marketing that moves more quickly and easily to market than ever before, all with top-notch customer service. We are relentless about our commitment to agility so that we can help each client organization attract their ideal patients or clients and become more readily productive, profitable and successful.

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AltMed Florida Celebrates its 10th Medical Cannabis Dispensary with the Newest MÜV™ Location Grand Opening in Fort Myers on Nov. 9


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Our MÜV dispensaries are unlike anything in the state and we’re excited to invite licensed patients throughout Lee County and beyond to visit our newest state-of-the-art location in Fort Myers.

AltMed Florida, one of the fastest growing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC) in Florida (source: OMMU), has announced the grand opening of its 10th MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov.9 (pending final approvals) at 10993 Colonial Blvd., Suite 101 in Fort Myers, Florida.

AltMed’s MÜV Dispensary in Fort Myers, the company’s second to feature a drive-through window, is conveniently located near the Crossroads Shopping Center near State Highway 82. It will offer an extensive selection of award-winning products including flower, pre-rolls, a wide range of vaporizer pens, metered dose inhalers, topicals, oral sprays, patent-pending encapsulation formulations in its Tinctures, 72-Hour Transdermal patches and transdermal gels. MÜV is also recognized for having one of the widest selections of concentrates for patients needing macro-dosing options.

“Our dispensaries set the standard for quality products, service and overall patient experience at our current locations and we’re excited to offer our premium MÜV medical cannabis brand to even more people as we expand our presence in Southwest Florida,” said AltMed Florida CEO John Tipton. “Our MÜV dispensaries are unlike anything in the state and we’re excited to invite licensed patients throughout Lee County and beyond to visit our newest state-of-the-art location in Fort Myers.”

Like AltMed Florida’s nine other locations (Apollo Beach, Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville/San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, Longwood/Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa and Wellington/West Palm), the new Fort Myers MÜV Dispensary stands out from others because it’s designed as a premium experience. Think Apple store, with a modern, open-concept design and expert staff with extensive training.

During the grand opening, all licensed Florida medical cannabis patients will receive 25 percent off their entire first purchase and the first 100 patients will receive a MÜV SWAG bag with their purchase. Patients can also order online at http://www.muvfl.com for express pickup or delivery.

The MÜV brand already has a wide following in other legal medical cannabis markets, including Arizona, where it has won five Best of Arizona medical cannabis awards. MÜV products are sold exclusively in Florida at MÜV dispensaries because, unlike other states, Florida does not allow wholesale of product between license holders – only products that license holders make themselves can be sold in their dispensaries.

For more information about the new ADA-compliant Fort Myers MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary, including hours and available MÜV products, visit http://www.MÜVFL.com.

AltMed Florida is on pace to open 40 MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries across the state, all supplied by its 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cultivation facility. Visit this link for images of AltMed Florida’s cultivation operations and watch this brief video to see what makes AltMed Florida and its MÜV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries stand out.

About Plants of Ruskin, LLC – d.b.a. AltMed Florida, LLC – With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Plants of Ruskin has more than 35 years of experience in providing seedlings to farmers for vegetable and medical product production. Plants of Ruskin founders, the Dickman Family, are 4th generation farmers with a long history of working in conjunction with the University of Florida, including an endowed chair specifically dedicated to plant improvement.

About AltMed Enterprises – Alternative Medical Enterprises, LLC, headquartered in Sarasota, FL and doing business as AltMed Enterprises, is a fully integrated medical cannabis company that brings compassion, community engagement and pharmaceutical industry precision to the development, production and dispensing of medical cannabinoids.

About MÜV™ – The MÜV brand of cannabis infused products was launched in Arizona in 2016 and quickly gained international attention and recognition. In its first six months alone, MÜV received four best of Arizona medical cannabis awards, including two first prizes for its proprietary Ethanol extractions that are the basis of all MÜV products.

Forward-Looking Statements – To the extent any statements made in this press release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking in nature and merely express our beliefs, expectations or opinions. For example, words such as “may,” “should,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “continues,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “potential,” “strategy” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations or estimates and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) our ability to implement our business strategy of distributing high quality cannabis products where permissible under applicable law; (ii) availability and cost of additional capital; (iii) our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees and management; (iv) the impact of federal, state or local government regulations; (v) competition in the cannabis industry; (vi) our ability to generate revenues; and (vii) litigation in connection with our business. All forward-looking statements included in this press release and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

FDAnews Announces — Understanding UDI in EU Device Regulations Webinar, Nov. 21, 2019


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Understanding UDI in EU Device Regulations

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Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

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  • The Basic UDI-DI: Its role and uses
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  • EU-MDR database elements
  • EU-IVDR database elements
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94% of NCQA Best-Rated Health Insurance Plans Partner with SPH Analytics


SPH Analytics is an NCQA-Certified Survey Vendor for the CAHPS Survey and has administered the survey to health plans throughout the nation since the program’s inception in 1998.

SPH Analytics is an NCQA-Certified Survey Vendor for the CAHPS Survey and has administered the survey to health plans throughout the nation since the program’s inception in 1998.

These exemplary rankings are clear indicators of our clients’ dedication to the voice of the member, and we look forward to continuing to help support their success into 2020 and beyond.

SPH Analytics, the top ranked member satisfaction measurement firm in the health plan market, announced today that 94% of the health insurance plans receiving the highest 4.5- to 5-point ratings in the 2019-2020 ratings for private, Medicare, and Medicaid health insurance plans, use SPH solutions according to reports recently released by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Healthcare organizations, including 100% of the top 25 largest health plans in the nation, partner with SPH Analytics for complete healthcare survey management, patient/member outreach services, and powerful quality and cost analytics that empower them to take targeted actions to measurably improve patient experience, population health, and deliver better care.

NCQA’s Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2019-2020 list rated more than 1,000 private, Medicare, and Medicaid health insurance plans based on clinical quality, member satisfaction, and NCQA Accreditation Survey results. NCQA ratings classify plans into scores from 1.5 to 5.0, in 0.5 increments, with 5 being the highest performance rating.

The CAHPS® Survey is considered the most comprehensive tool available for assessing member experiences with their health plan. SPH Analytics is an NCQA-Certified Survey Vendor for the CAHPS Survey and has administered the survey to health plans throughout the nation since the program’s inception in 1998. Member satisfaction performance as measured in the CAHPS Survey represents 19% of a health plan’s rating.

“We recognize that it is difficult to provide exceptional member engagement and to drive strong loyalty. We applaud these highest performing plans who have prioritized understanding member experience, diving into root cause where there is opportunity to improve and driving impactful change. We are proud to partner with each of these top performing organizations and are grateful to serve as their partner in their journey to provide the highest member experience,” said Amy Amick, President and CEO of SPH Analytics. “These exemplary rankings are clear indicators of our clients’ dedication to the voice of the member, and we look forward to continuing to help support their success into 2020 and beyond.”

NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare.

CAHPS® is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

HEDIS® is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

About SPH Analytics

SPH Analytics (SPH), a leader in healthcare analytics and population health management, empowers clients to analyze and interpret their clinical, financial, and consumer experience data to maximize their performance. SPH’s Population Care™, Population Value™, and Population Engage™ solutions are built on the innovative Nexus™ Platform, providing insights and impact to integrated health networks, ACOs, hospitals, ambulatory care providers, physician groups, and health plans. SPH’s quality measure dashboards, financial risk measurement, healthcare survey and patient outreach solutions, and consulting services empower clients to meet the Triple Aim by improving population health, reducing overall cost of care, and improving the patient experience.

SPH Analytics is a recognized leader in the industry, earning accolades as a top-ranked population health vendor by KLAS, top-ranked satisfaction measurement firm in the health plan market by Modern Healthcare, and ranked number one in MACRA and MIPS Support Technology for Value-Based Care by Black Book Research. SPH Analytics has been providing insights to clients for more than 35 years and serves clients in all 50 states, including 100% of the top 25 largest health plans. Corporate headquarters are in metro Atlanta. SPH Analytics is a portfolio company of the $3 billion STG Partners. For more information, call 1-866-460-5681 or visit SPHAnalytics.com.

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WesternU to open Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oregon


Western University of Health Sciences will welcome its first class of Doctor of Physical Therapy students to its WesternU Oregon campus in Lebanon, Oregon in 2022.

WesternU’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) is assembling the Department of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) team that will make this a reality, led by CHS Interim Dean Dee Schilling, PT, PhD, FNAP, and DPTE Oregon Chair and Associate Professor Chad Lairamore, PT, PhD, FNAP.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Chad Lairamore as Chair of our new Oregon Physical Therapy program,” said WesternU President Daniel R. Wilson, MD, PhD. “Not only does Dr. Lairamore have precisely the right professional background to lead this important new endeavor, he also has a natural affinity to the WesternU ethos of humanistic science.”

Faculty must be in place 18 months before the program starts, per accreditation requirements. CHS plans to have 12 faculty in Lebanon in addition to Lairamore, along with 60 students in the first class. The faculty will create a curriculum separate from the DPT program in Pomona, California.

“Per accreditation, we must have independent programs with independent chairs, and we must answer the question, ‘What is your niche? Why should we have another PT program?’” Schilling said. “The niche is really rural health and looking at what that means and how do we best serve this population.”

“We are looking at rural health and potentially telemedicine to better serve that population, especially when they are hard to reach,” Lairamore said. “The other thing we are looking into is creating a blended learning curriculum that incorporates online and web-based education with in-class active learning. My vision is to have less lecture and more hands-on doing during in-class activities.”

CHS is also planning to introduce an occupational therapy (OT) program in 2023.

“OT and PT traditionally are very much together on teams, especially in the rehabilitation world,” Lairamore said. “I see a lot of potential for collaboration there.”

Two members of CHS’s Pomona team will move to WesternU Oregon. Assistant Professor Lindsey Liggan, PT, DPT ’13, WCS, PRPC, is a Women’s Health Certified Specialist (WCS).

“I thought it was an amazing opportunity to build and grow something new,” Liggan said. “And women’s health and public health is an area of need in that area. It will be a different change of pace and an opportunity to do different things than what I’m doing here. Plus, Oregon is beautiful. Who doesn’t want to live there?”

DPTE Manager Carrie Rogers, MS, will become director of operations and assistant dean of student affairs for the program in Lebanon.

“I’m very passionate about students, and that’s why serving as assistant dean of student affairs is important to me,” Rogers said. “I think the importance of students always should be our top priority, so I’m an advocate for them whenever I can be and whenever I need to be.”

Rogers has wanted to move to Oregon as soon as she heard the opportunity was available.

“It’s going to be fun. We get to develop the curriculum. We get to help students grow and develop something from scratch,” Rogers said. “We have a culture in this college and Lindsey and I going to the Oregon campus brings that culture with us. This is who we are and this is who we want to be.”

“And then you have Dr. Lairamore coming in with a new perspective,” Schilling said. “It really is this beautiful blending of minds and worlds and creativity. It’s very fun to have people who are visionary and who are passionate. I have no concerns about where this is going to go and how it’s going to end because I am just so confident in this team.

I’m excited about their future, the opportunity for future students and the future of WesternU and this program as it is definitely going to be groundbreaking.”

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Capital Area Credit Unions Pledges $3 Million to Improve Children’s Health


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“We are grateful for the steadfast partnership of Capital Area Credit Unions,” said DeAnn Marshall, president of the Children’s National Hospital Foundation. “Their generous commitment helps to ensure stronger futures for children living in the Washington region and beyond.”

Children’s National Hospital today dedicated its Emergency Department waiting area as the Capital Area Credit Unions for Kids Waiting Area. The naming recognizes the credit unions’ more than 20 years of philanthropic support for the hospital and its commitment to raise another $3 million. This support helps ensure that children in the region can receive world-class care regardless of illness, injury or ability to pay.

“We are grateful for the steadfast partnership of Capital Area Credit Unions,” said DeAnn Marshall, president of the Children’s National Hospital Foundation. “Their generous commitment helps to ensure stronger futures for children living in the Washington region and beyond.”

Local area credit union employees and members have raised more than $5 million to date for Children’s National through the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run & 5K Run-Walk, golf tournaments and other events.

“As credit unions, we are known for our collaborative spirit and our commitment to the communities we serve,” said John Bratsakis, president and CEO, MD|DC Credit Union Association. “Working with Children’s National Hospital, the contributions made by credit unions and our business partners help connect young patients and their families with the best medical care and support when they need it.”

Next year, Children’s National will celebrate 150 years of caring for children. The hospital opened in downtown Washington, D.C., with 12 beds to care for Civil War orphans. Today, it is one of the country’s top-six pediatric hospitals and treats patients from around the world. Last year, its Emergency Department had nearly 120,000 visits.

D.C., Maryland and Virginia credit unions support Children’s National under the national brand, Credit Unions for Kids, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner. Since the partnership began in 1996, credit unions nationwide have raised more than $185 million for pediatric health.

About Children’s National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has served the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National is the nation’s No. 6 pediatric hospital and, for the third straight year, is ranked No. 1 in newborn care, as well as ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. It has been designated two times as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the D.C. Metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is the seventh-highest NIH-funded children’s hospital in the nation. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.

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About Credit Unions for Kids

Credit Unions for Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues/associations and business partners from across the country, engaged in fundraising activities to benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Credit unions are the 5th largest sponsor of CMN Hospitals. Since 1996, Credit Unions for Kids has raised over $185 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. One hundred percent of every dollar donated by members of the credit union movement goes back to the CMN Hospital which serves your community, your members. For more information, visit http://www.cu4kids.org.

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Tyler Cymet and A. Jeffrey Ellington have been elected to the Board of Directors of the American College of Healthcare Trustees


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“The American College of Healthcare Trustees is very proud to haveDr. Tyler Cymet and Mr. Jeffery Ellington serving on our Board ofDirectors,” said David Levien, MD, MBA, FACS, President and CEO of ACHT “They’ve contributed greatly to our upcoming conference on opioids crisis, just 10 days away!”

The American College of Healthcare Trustees (ACHT) is pleased to announce the election of the two new members to its Board of Directors.

Tyler Cymet, DO, FACP, FACOFP, FACHT is a visionary leader and medical educator. As Chief of Clinical Education at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Cymet is responsible for developing training programs for medical educators, sharing information on new methods and programs for training physicians and developing consensus among the colleges on curriculum. He is a physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland and Past President of the Maryland State Medical Society. Dr. Cymet trained at the Yale University School of Medicine in Internal Medicine, taught at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and has written for the New York Times News Syndicate, Untold Stories of the ER, and has authored a number of textbooks including the Ad Diction Ary of Drug User Terms.

A. Jeffrey Ellington Is Managing Director of ConcentricDNA which provides research on best healthcare industry practices. It is comprised of a collegial, interdependent, collaborative, aligned functional team of proven leaders passionate about improving the healthcare experience and associated outcomes. Its “Heroic Leadership Compensation Model” enables benefits advisors, CEOs, and stakeholder leadership to be highly rewarded for serving community healthcare needs. Jeff is also Project Development Manager on Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare at Best Industry Research, located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Jeff is also Founder of Creative Capital Companies, also located in North Carolina. They are engaged in monetization of uninsured and insured operating risks for privately-held, public, and non-profit companies and integration of enterprise risk management, insurance, and re-insurance analytics to drive increasing profitability.

“The American College of Healthcare Trustees is very proud to have

Dr. Tyler Cymet and Mr. Jeffery Ellington serving on our Board of

Directors,” said David Levien, MD, MBA, FACS, President and CEO of the

American College of Healthcare Trustees. “ACHT is a trusted source of support to members of Boards of Directors, healthcare executives, physician and nurse leaders, entrepreneurs and others.”

Dr. Levien continued: “This is an especially opportune time to add to our distinguished team of Board Directors, just 10 days away from our important conference, ‘Integrative Approaches to Pain Assessment and Management: Solutions to the Opioid Crisis’, to be held at The American College of Surgeons’ Conference Center in Washington, DC.”

For details, conference registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit: http://bit.ly/ACHTconf.

About ACHT

The American College of Healthcare Trustees (ACHT) is a national professional association dedicated to promoting high performing, competent, qualified, ethical governance and leadership in healthcare that is person-centered and accountable by providing continuing education, resources, and networking.

Become a Fellow now: https://www.facht.org/aws/FACHT/pt/sp/membership_howto

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