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Heightened Focus on Health and Wellness Reshaping Apparel, Footwear, and Sporting Goods Markets, Says NPD

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With 44% of U.S. consumers placing more focus on their overall health and wellness today than they did before the pandemic, apparel, footwear, and sports equipment categories rooted in comfort and outdoor lifestyles are growing in sales. Corresponding with consumers’ evolving definition of wellness, January through April sales for comfort and athleisure clothing, performance-based footwear styles, and outdoor and sports equipment grew significantly since pre-pandemic 2019 — and sales also remain elevated compared to last year, according to The NPD Group.

Diet and exercise continue to lead in terms of consumers’ health and wellness priorities; however, areas including wearing comfortable clothing and limiting screen time all grew in importance, according to findings from an NPD survey done in conjunction with CivicScience.

In the apparel market, activewear sales revenue increased by 39%, from January through April 2022, versus 2019, compared to non-active apparel which grew 1%, according to Consumer Tracking Service data from NPD.

“To look their best, people must also feel their best,” said Maria Rugolo, apparel industry analyst at NPD. “And while people still want to look fashionable, comfort and versatility remain key reasons why they make a clothing purchase for themselves. With changing economic times, versatile items that can be worn for various occasions and seasons can ease consumers into making an investment during uncertain times.”

Wellness is making its mark on the footwear industry, as well. Sales of running and hiking footwear grew by about 20% through April, versus three years ago, and walking shoes grew over 30%, as interest in these fitness and leisure activities have increased since the start of the pandemic.

“Today, wellness and comfort go hand-in-hand, and the sales data shows that consumers are increasingly purchasing running and walking shoes for casual, everyday use,” said Beth Goldstein, fashion footwear and accessories analyst at NPD. “Comfort has always been the top footwear feature in terms of importance or purchase driver, but its role has evolved; the comfort has become the fashion.”

In addition to footwear and apparel, sports equipment products enabling consumers to embrace the outdoors and enhance outdoor experiences are also sticking around. In fact, outdoor industry revenue is 25% higher in 2022 than it was in 2019, according to Retail Tracking Service data from NPD. Sales revenue increased for camping accessories, coolers, rock climbing equipment, team sports equipment, high-end bikes, and other products.

“Consumers are broadening their definition of wellness, as the pandemic increased our focus on our inner and mental health,” said Dirk Sorenson, sports industry analyst at NPD. “As we reemerge from the pandemic, there are durable habits that consumers have learned to embrace, from getting outside, to investing in products that bring us joy.”

In its recent “Future of Style” event, NPD analysts discussed how macro retail trends are affecting the fashion, beauty, and sporting goods industries. Click here for more information on the Future of Style 2022.

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About The NPD Group

NPD is a global market information company offering data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients understand today’s retail landscape and prepare for the future. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and B2B. We have services in 21 countries worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, home improvement, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, and video games. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.

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ASEA Advancing Life Foundation Receives 2022 CHOICE Humanitarian Corporate Impact Award

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ASEA®, a global health leader in redox technology, was recently presented with the 2022 CHOICE Humanitarian Corporate Impact Award, supporting CHOICE Humanitarian’s mission to reduce global poverty and build self-reliant, resilient communities around the world.

Six years ago, the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation embarked on their legacy work with CHOICE Humanitarian. Over the years, together they have taken the Inta Kara Vocational Center from the initial concept, through construction, to the successful opening of the school.

In its first two years of operation, Inta Kara Vocational Center has produced 156 graduates through five accredited vocational courses, including culinary courses that began the end of 2020 when the construction of kitchen facilities was completed. Many of the first students have already put their certifications to work to start local businesses.

ASEA’s latest commitment of mission-driven support with CHOICE Humanitarian is in Navajo Nation, helping to reverse decades of food insecurity with hoophouses—a type of greenhouse—that will help to break the cycles of poverty.

“Working with CHOICE Humanitarian has had a profound impression on each of us who have been involved in the work to break cycles of poverty, abuse, and suffering through this partnership,” said KimMarie Larsen, vice president of ASEA global events & recognition and Advancing Life Foundation chair. “Our perspective on life is transcended and we look forward to continuing to power the potential of undeveloped communities throughout the world.”

“It is by engaging their organization in global-minded good that is tangible, meaningful, and impactful that our mission is accomplished,” said Jen Dyer, director of community and corporate impact with CHOICE Humanitarian. “There are numerous ways a company can invest in opportunities that uplift and inspire, and the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation continues to make a positive impact around the world and has donated millions of dollars and labor hours year after year.”

To learn more about the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation, please visit: http://www.advancinglife.org

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Kelly Kass

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ASEA, a global leader in redox technology, is dedicated to delivering high-quality cellular health products through a principles-based, direct-selling business model. Harnessing science, ASEA offers first-to-market products that utilize molecules natural to the human body that support cellular functions. ASEA’s cornerstone, patented redox signaling technology supports the body’s natural cellular renewal and communication as well as signals the regulation of genetic pathways, supporting body health and functions. Currently, redox signaling technology is available in three first-to-market products: ASEA® Redox Cell Signaling Supplement, the company’s flagship liquid supplement; RENU28® Revitalizing Redox Gel, an age-fighting, cellular-rejuvenating gel for the entire body; and RENUAdvanced™ Intensive Redox Serum, an ultra-concentrated, anti-aging skincare. ASEA offers other cellular health products that round out the RENUAdvanced Skin Care system, as well as nutritional supplements, to power the potential of your cells, your body, and your life to feel your very best. Founded in 2010, ASEA currently operates in 33 international markets. For more information about ASEA products or the accompanying business opportunity, visit ASEA Cellular Health.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Groundbreaking Research Identifies Opportunities to Increase Educational Equity in Israel

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At reGeneration Education, we believe that more peaceful childhoods promote a culture of peace.

reGeneration’s report charts a visionary path forward by uniting parents and teachers who are Palestinian citizens of Israel and Jewish Israelis to work together to close barriers to trauma-informed education.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Today, reGeneration Education announced the results of its 21-month study of systemic barriers that prevent children in Israel from accessing trauma-informed early childhood and elementary education. The authors of reGeneration’s study, “Closing the Gap: Increasing Access to Trauma-Informed Education for PCI/Arab Communities in Israel Through Waldorf Education,” identified Israeli governmental policies and societal phenomena that prevent trauma-informed Waldorf kindergartens and schools from opening in communities where Palestinian citizens of Israel (PCI) live. At a time when Israel’s new governing coalition has signaled receptivity to positive reform, reGeneration’s report charts a visionary path forward by uniting parents and teachers who are Palestinian citizens of Israel and Jewish Israelis to work together to close barriers to trauma-informed education.

Research shows that trauma-informed education can play a key role in supporting children’s healthy development in a diverse society. While any Israeli child may experience real hardships, a confluence of stressors merges in uniquely damaging ways for children who are Palestinian citizens of Israel. These societal stressors or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — localized violence, communal poverty, regional instability, acculturation, and discrimination — affect the everyday mental state of children who are Palestinian citizens of Israel and, if left unaddressed, can hinder their long-term intellectual, emotional and physical development and later participation in society. Trauma-informed education helps inoculate the stress experienced by all Israeli children and lays the foundation for a peaceful future.

“Children who are Palestinian citizens of Israel deserve an education that frees their spirit, honors their heritage, and allows them to realize their full potential. Trauma-informed Waldorf education empowers students to create a culture of possibility that transforms their community and the world at large so that all children and families may thrive,” said Muneer Waheed, Board of Directors at reGeneration Education. “reGeneration’s research illuminates the challenges that Palestinian citizens of Israel face when trying to access healing trauma-informed Waldorf education. It is incumbent on all of us who want to see a peaceful future in the Holy Land to support the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish parents and teachers working together for peace through trauma-informed education.”

reGeneration Education’s research sought to understand the cause of the trauma-informed Waldorf school movement’s struggle to scale in communities where Palestinian citizens of Israel live. Throughout its 21-month study, reGeneration identified five key systemic obstacles preventing its expansion, affecting every stage of an educational institution’s growth: systemic and individual governmental biases; school fundraising in the face of communal poverty; teacher hiring difficulties caused by anti-Arab employment discrimination in other fields; inaccessible and culturally irrelevant teacher training; and widespread teacher burnout.

“Trauma-informed education bolsters schools with proactive strategies to empower children to meet their own needs for learning in healthy ways. Further, trauma-informed education is underpinned with ethics of equity, care, and unconditional positive regard for all members of the school community. The holistic Waldorf approach to learning has the potential to be highly valuable for trauma-affected children, especially those growing up in crisis zones,” said Dr. Tom Brunzell, M.S, Ed.M., Ph.D., Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and Director of Education at Berry Street Victoria.

While many pedagogical approaches to trauma-informed education are used worldwide, the most widely embraced system in Israel is Waldorf education. Over 200 Hebrew Waldorf kindergartens, elementary schools, and high schools support Jewish Israeli families, making it the country’s most popular trauma-informed secular school movement. Despite significant and long-expressed interest from parents who are Palestinian citizens of Israel, the number of Arab Waldorf institutions has not kept pace with the rising demand. Less than three kindergartens and only one trauma-informed Waldorf school serve Palestinian citizens of Israel in Israel. Children who are Palestinian citizens of Israel, who have predominantly high exposure to ACEs, therefore cannot adequately engage with the benefits of trauma-informed education.

“At a time when there is such a need to change the status quo, we must find ways to reach across divides and build more bridges between Jews, Muslims, and Christians. As we outline in our research, trauma-informed education through Waldorf methods has a historical track record of both successfully lifting children in crisis zones up and building inclusive school communities of families that welcome diversity,” said Shepha Schneirsohn Vainstein, M.A. LMFT, President of reGeneration Education.

Grounded in the recommendations of its research participants, who are Palestinian citizens of Israel and Jewish Israelis, reGeneration’s report includes the Arab Waldorf Growth Platform, a roadmap for navigating the obstacles that impede the growth of trauma-informed education in communities where Palestinian citizens of Israel live. In an Israeli society shared between Jewish and Palestinian citizens, reGeneration Education’s Arab Waldorf Growth Platform unites both peoples to work together to implement strategies for positive change.

Please visit the complete research report or executive summary of “Closing the Gap: Increasing Access to Trauma-Informed Education for PCI/Arab Communities in Israel Through Waldorf Education” here: https://regenerationeducation.org/what-we-do/knowledge-center.

About reGeneration Education

reGeneration Education is a U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing peacebuilding through innovative approaches to the education, development, and resilience of young children in crisis zones so they are able to imagine and create a better future. Since 2005, reGeneration has laid the groundwork for peace by nurturing over twenty thousand Palestinian and Jewish Israeli children with trauma-informed early childhood education and training over twelve hundred teachers in groundbreaking trauma-informed pedagogies. Learn more at regenerationeducation.org.

For press or other inquiries, please contact:

Thea Lavin

Communication, Development, and Middle East Programs Director

reGeneration Education

thea@regenerationeducation.org

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Draper Delivers First Lung-on-Chip Model to Predict Response to COVID Antiviral Treatments

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Draper built and successfully demonstrated the first model of the human lung capable for assessing the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 therapeutics in its PREDICT96 system. Credit: Draper.

Draper’s PREDICT96-ALI allows researchers, who require human-equivalent efficacy data, to rapidly test drug candidates across diverse patient populations simultaneously,” Christine Fisher, Ph.D., a co-author of a new study on organ-tissue models, said.


CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (PRWEB)

As society recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for the next one, the challenge of accelerating the development of therapies to meet the needs of a diverse population looms large. Now, a new study by Draper is poised to accelerate development of drugs against emerging diseases such as COVID-19 by integrating a toolset that uses human tissue models based on organ-on-chip technology and the expertise of microbiologists and bioengineers operating the model systems in a high-containment laboratory.

In the study, researchers conducted experiments where they grew microscale tissue models of the lung in precision-engineered multiwell plates, infected the models with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and treated the tissues with one of three FDA-approved antiviral therapeutics. They used multiple measures of infection, analyzing some 3,000 data points, to identify the antivirals that effectively blocked viral replication in the lung tissue models. The study, published in the online preprint server bioRxiv, demonstrates that Draper has built the first model of the human lung capable of assessing the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 therapeutics in a high-throughput system.

The study is significant, according to the researchers, because it shows the PREDICT96-ALI (air-liquid-interface) platform accurately predicted the clinical efficacy of three SARS-CoV-2 therapeutics: Lagevrio™ (molnupiravir), Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) and Veklury® (remdesivir). The preclinical model provided data that was predictive of human clinical responses as measured by hospitalization rates of COVID-19 patients treated with the same antiviral therapies. The study highlights the power of using 3-D, complex human tissue models rather than existing techniques such as animal testing or overly simplistic human or animal cell culture models that do not accurately mimic infection or drug responses in humans.

Christine Fisher, Ph.D., a co-author of the paper, says the study addresses current gaps in drug discovery and development. “A major limiting factor in the development of antiviral treatments for COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections such as influenza is a lack of preclinical models capable of providing data predictive of human clinical responses at large scale. Draper’s PREDICT96-ALI allows researchers, who require human-equivalent efficacy data, to rapidly test drug candidates across diverse patient populations simultaneously,” Fisher said.

Ashley Gard, corresponding author of the study, says human tissue models sustained for weeks in a high-throughput, sensor-instrumented, 96-well dynamic microenvironment enable researchers to investigate multiple experimental conditions and obtain rapid and statistically significant results as they screen, evaluate and develop therapies.

“At Draper, we have created a predictive, preclinical tissue model of individuals impacted by serious respiratory diseases like COVID-19. These systems can model the human response to SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases,” Gard said. “Having demonstrated the capabilities of Draper’s instrumented lung-on-a-chip system, PREDICT96-ALI, with its controlled microenvironment and unique lung tissue composition, we are able to address major gaps in the drug discovery and development process. This has the potential to change the lives of patients facing infection with SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging high-threat pathogens.”

Results of the study build upon Draper’s 2021 study that documented the first SARS-CoV-2 infection and viral replication in a human tissue lung-on-a-chip. The earlier research was published in Scientific Reports.

PREDICT96 is a high-throughput, instrumented organ-on-a-chip microenvironment that serves as a drug development and testing platform for pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and academic researchers. The device is currently being used by Draper and its partners to develop and validate individual tissue models of gut, intestine, lung, liver, vasculature, kidney, blood brain barrier, tumor and gingival tissue and to evaluate immune-oncology approaches.

Key features of an organ-on-chip model that can be applied in screening therapies include the fidelity of the model in recapitulating human organ composition and function (including patient-to-patient variability across diverse donors), sufficient throughput to provide statistically significant data across multiple conditions in a standardized format (such as a microplate), compatibility with powerful, multiplexable and complementary readouts and suitability for operation in a BSL-3 high-containment environments.

In future studies, PREDICT96-ALI’s throughput and reproducibility can be applied to antiviral drug screening on diverse patient populations to yield insights on individual responses to candidate drugs, the researchers said.

The PREDICT96-ALI findings are based on research by Draper principal investigators Gard, Fisher, Jeffrey Borenstein and others.

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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Ranked Among the Top 50 by U.S. News & World Report

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“We challenge ourselves to live up to the highest standards of quality, safety and child-centric patient and family-centered care. Our continued inclusion in this prestigious list is a testament to the commitment of our entire team,” said Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital


HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (PRWEB)

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in the nation for Orthopedics and Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. The hospital ranked #39 for Orthopedics among the best in the U.S. and #49 for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, based on patient outcomes, clinical resources and utilization of best practices.

“At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, we challenge ourselves to live up to the highest standards of quality, safety and child-centric patient and family-centered care. Our continued inclusion in this prestigious list is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our entire team. We strive to do what’s right and best for the care of children every single day,” said Caitlin Stella, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Healthcare System. “Our Orthopedics and Cardiology and Heart Surgery teams have once again reaffirmed their commitment to excellence by achieving stellar outcomes. While these rankings are a phenomenal accomplishment, it’s our entire hospital’s overall commitment to exceptional care for children that we’re really celebrating.”

This recognition reflects the innovative and multidisciplinary medical expertise available at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Center has one of the largest groups of fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons in Florida, and one of the busiest in the country, providing world class care and expertise for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries affecting children, adolescents and young adults.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is one of only three programs in Florida offering comprehensive heart care, including congenital heart disease and heart transplantation. For more than a decade, its cardiac transplant program has become one of the most active in the state and offers wraparound services to children with life threatening heart conditions from fetal evaluations throughout childhood and into adulthood. The team’s expertise spans across multiple disciplines, including congenital heart care, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, electrophysiology, critical care, surgery and mechanical circulatory support.

The annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 16th year, are designed to assist families and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions.

“Choosing the right hospital for a sick child is a critical decision for many parents,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The Best Children’s Hospitals rankings spotlight hospitals that excel in specialized care.”

The Best Children’s Hospitals methodology factors objective measures such as patient outcomes, including mortality and infection rates, as well as health equity and available clinical resources and compliance with best practices. To calculate the Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, U.S. News gathered relevant data from children’s hospitals in early 2022 and from pediatric physicians and other healthcare organizations as well as available clinical resources, compliance with best practices, and efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion among patients and staff in 2022.

About Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of Florida’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children. A level one pediatric trauma center, the hospital, part of Memorial Healthcare System, combines advanced technology and the expertise of one of the largest and most diverse, groups of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region, with a focus on patient and family-centered care to heal the body, mind, and spirit. To learn more, visit jdch.com and connect with @jdchospital on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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How Grin’s KIDDO Flossers Are Getting Kids Excited About Oral Care

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“We know that we can’t save the world alone, but we are working hard to develop oral care products that are simply better for the environment and for the people who use them.”


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Any parent understands the eternal struggle of getting their little ones to brush their teeth, let alone floss them. However, Grin Oral Care has developed a super fun solution to get em’ flossin. Introducing grin® KIDDO Flossers, the earth lovin’ kid’s dental flossers that actually get kids excited about oral care with bright colors and berry awesome flavor.

Clinically superior to other kid’s flossers, grin® KIDDO Flossers feature a flossing head that is up to 1.5 times longer than the average flosser. This allows kids to wrap the floss around the tooth for a spool-floss-like clean. The new jumbo grip is designed to help parents and children alike gain the leverage they need to properly clean those hard-to-reach spaces, and the vibrant colors will have little ones running to the sink to grab their favorite.

Designed in the USA and made with recycled plastic, grin® KIDDO Flossers are a unique opportunity for parents to teach their kiddos about being kind to mama earth and maintaining a healthy smile. grin® KIDDO Flossers are available in Target, HEB, Stop and Shop, and other retailers across the United States.

“We know that we can’t save the world alone, but we are working hard to develop oral care products that are simply better for the environment and for the people who use them”.

To learn more about Grin Oral Care, please visit: https://grinoralcare.com/

About Grin Oral Care

Grin Oral Care is a contemporary oral brand dedicated to changing the face of the industry. Based in San Diego, California Grin Oral Care’s goal is to simplify the shopping experience with bold, easy-to-understand contemporary packaging that appeals to everyone, disrupting an otherwise sleepy oral care category. Grin Oral Care is looking forward to expanding its distribution in more U.S. retailers, launching its dental professional program, and growing its global footprint.

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RevSpring Announces New Campaign Messaging to Activate Patient Response Prior to Service

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“Our new campaign functionality…makes it possible to send highly personalized messages to spur individualized action as part of a larger communications campaign,” said Steve David, vice president of patient messaging at RevSpring.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

RevSpring, the leading provider of healthcare engagement and payment solutions, today announced new campaign functionality that empowers healthcare providers to easily and effectively tailor multi-touch campaigns for select patient groups, with personalized messages designed to inspire individualized actions to prepare for service.

Campaign messaging is a major expansion of RevSpring’s preservice suite, including the Arrived™ visit management platform and Talksoft® patient messaging and appointment reminders. New multi-touch campaign capabilities proactively reach patients via phone, text or email, and now include additional features and staff-facing tools to manage and distribute campaigns.

“Our new campaigns functionality moves RevSpring’s patient communication to an even more personalized level while maintaining the efficiency of group outreach,” said Steve David, vice president, patient messaging at RevSpring. “It puts even more robust patient outreach capabilities into the hands of our healthcare partners, making it possible to send highly personalized messages to spur individualized action as part of a larger communications campaign.”

Preservice campaigns enable healthcare providers to execute coordinated requests and reminders to complete patient intake forms, prepare for and remember appointments, make payments preservice, and schedule services. Group message campaigns can be personalized for individual patients thanks to “magic links,” which eliminate the need for patients to identify themselves and also provide tracking capabilities of individual patient responses showing when messages are received, links are clicked, and actions are initiated and completed.

Reporting includes both detailed views of patient activity in individual profiles and an aggregate view of activity across campaigns, as well as analytics-based reporting on the overall effectiveness of campaigns.

Delivery mechanisms are configurable and flexible, allowing messages to be delivered on a predetermined, regular schedule. Messages can run off an automated data feed with EHR integration or through on-demand data upload and user-defined scheduling options.

Campaign messaging use cases with RevSpring’s new functionality include:


  • Targeting messages around patient education, scheduling, appointment updates, forms completion, or to begin a conversation

  • Reaching large groups of patients in advance of their appointments with updated information or instructions by selecting from a provider’s list of appointments and sending a broadcast

  • Automating recall messages for annual wellness appointments, preventive screenings and follow-up appointments

Campaign Messaging also may be integrated with RevSpring’s OmniBrain™, a powerful and advanced OmniChannel patient journey orchestration platform that engages patients based on provider goals and patient behavior. OmniBrain delivers advanced functionality, such as best channel analytics, personalized journeys based on patient demographics, and continuous optimization to increase response rates for patient engagement use cases, from preservice to payment.

About RevSpring

RevSpring leads the market in patient engagement and payment solutions that inspire patients to participate in and pay for their healthcare. The company has built the industry’s most comprehensive and impactful suite of patient engagement, OmniChannel communications and payment solutions backed by behavior analysis, propensity-to-pay scoring, contextual messaging, and user experience best practices. Using proprietary data analytics to tailor the engagement from preservice to post-service, RevSpring improves the patient experience and outcomes for providers and their patients. To learn more, visit revspringinc.com/healthcare.

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Crisis Prevention Institute Offers Free Consultations for School Leaders in Preparation for 2022-23 School Year

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“Two years of ever-changing school climates have caused educators to encounter more challenging situations than ever before. Trauma-induced behavior and anxiety are no longer the outliers in the classroom; they are the norm,” said Susan Driscoll, President, and Founder of CPI.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

As school leaders prepare for the 2022-23 school year, a one-size-fits-all strategy is not sufficient in tackling school and district needs, including training and resources to fulfill behavior management and staff development goals. With that in mind, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the world leader in de-escalation and workplace violence prevention, today announced the availability of free consultations. Free consultations are a critical first step in building a positive school culture for both students and staff.

The U.S. Department of Education reported over 100,000 students were secluded or restrained in a single school year in 2017. Various states are now passing new laws to address these concerning statistics. For example, a new law will ban Florida teachers and other school staff from using mechanical restraints on students in sixth grade or higher starting in July of 2022. CPI teaches that restraints are only to be used as a last resort in behavioral emergencies to protect and maintain safety for the individual in distress and others who could be affected. Any training in the use of physical restraints should be all-encompassing and part of a strong de-escalation plan. Physical restraints should be aligned with school, district, state, and federal regulations and reporting. CPI is offering free consultations to ensure school staff are confident in managing student behavior when returning to class this fall. CPI training prepares and empowers educators, administrators, counselors, and school support professionals with the tools and resources they need so they can focus on creating the highest quality learning environment possible.

“Two years of ever-changing school climates have caused educators to encounter more challenging situations than ever before. Trauma-induced behavior and anxiety are no longer the outliers in the classroom; they are the norm,” said Susan Driscoll, President, and Founder of CPI. “These all act as precipitating factors—internal or external triggers for behavior—that can lead to crisis scenarios in the classroom. When these escalations occur, having the skills necessary to de-escalate is critical to ensuring the safest outcomes for everyone involved. By offering free consultations to districts we hope to better support schools in their efforts of promoting a positive school climate and culture this fall.”

There are a variety of reasons why a school or district may consider adding de-escalation training to their behavior management initiatives, including:

  • Addressing challenging/disruptive student behaviors

  • Increasing staff retention and development opportunities

  • Reducing the use of restraints

  • Looking for a proactive approach to behavior management

  • Looking to mitigate crises

  • Improving student outcomes

For more than 40-years, CPI training programs have provided strategies and techniques for all levels of educational professionals, from district administrators to classroom staff. These strategies focus on the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of all students and staff with evidence-based, trauma-informed behavior management and crisis prevention approaches. According to a CPI survey, 96% of customers saw significant improvement in staff de-escalation skills and overall safety.

To schedule a free consultation, visit this link.

To learn more about CPI, visit https://www.crisisprevention.com/.

About Crisis Prevention Institute:

Crisis Prevention Institute is a world-leading training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. The Company’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program is embraced worldwide by organizations committed to providing quality care and services in a respectful, safe environment. The strategies taught in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program provide staff members with an effective framework for decision making and problem solving to prevent, de-escalate, and safely respond to disruptive or assaultive behavior. The philosophy relating to Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM expands throughout the continuum of interventions that are necessary when working toward reduction or elimination of restraint use.

For more information: https://www.crisisprevention.com

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Codoxo to Address Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Unified Cost Containment as an Affiliate Sponsor at AHIP Conference in Las Vegas

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“Progress in healthcare AI is moving at lightning speed and its ability to tackle emerging healthcare schemes in addition to impacting a variety of other areas in cost containment is just really in its infancy.”


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Codoxo, a trusted provider of healthcare artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare payers and agencies, will be discussing advancements in healthcare artificial intelligence and featuring its Forensic AI Platform and Healthcare Integrity Suite as an Affiliate sponsor at the AHIP Conference, June 21-23 at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In addition to exhibiting at booth #618, Codoxo will sponsor a concurrent session, “Extracting Dental Resource Consumption from Your Medical Budget,” on June 22 from 3:40 to 4:25 p.m.

Codoxo will host its June 22 concurrent, customer-led session with Rae McIntee, DDS, MD, MBA, FACS, CPE and Medical Director of Payment Integrity and SIU at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota. Ms. McIntee will share insights into how integrated data sets paired with advanced AI not only help detect outlier and/or fraudulent dental billing behavior, but also equip well-trained clinical staff to deep clean billing practices and protect their medical resources.

“It is so exciting to be back in-person for this year’s AHIP conference and to share all of the advancements AI has made in the healthcare payer and agency space since the last live event,” stated Musheer Ahmed, Codoxo’s Chief Executive Officer. “Progress in healthcare AI is moving at lightning speed and its ability to tackle emerging healthcare schemes in addition to impacting a variety of other areas in cost containment is just really in its infancy. We will be discussing with attendees how they can leverage some of the most innovative and emerging AI solutions to drive down costs in a strategic and unified way.”

Attendees will also learn how Codoxo’s all-in-one Forensic AI Platform and Healthcare Integrity Suite delivers the most effective and accurate AI for a unified view across the payment spectrum. Representatives from Codoxo will discuss payment integrity; fraud, waste, and abuse; audit case management and workflow and more. Booth (#618) visitors can enter to win a $500 AIRBNB experience gift card.

About Codoxo

Codoxo’s mission is to make healthcare more affordable and effective for everyone and serves as the premier provider of artificial intelligence-driven solutions and services that help healthcare companies and agencies proactively detect and reduce risks from fraud, waste, and abuse. The Codoxo Healthcare Integrity Suite helps clients manage costs across network management, clinical care, provider coding and billing, payment integrity, and special investigation units. Our software-as-a-service applications are built on our proven Forensic AI Platform, which uses patented AI-based technology to identify problems and suspicious behavior far faster and earlier than traditional techniques. Our solutions are HIPAA- compliant and operate in a HITRUST-certified environment. For additional information, visit http://www.codoxo.com.

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Makers Nutrition Wins Globees® in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards

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Makers Nutrition Wins Globees® in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards

We believe this recognition from the Globee Awards further validates our commitment to constant improvement in serving our clients worldwide.


HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Makers Nutrition announced today that the Globee® Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, has named the trailblazing supplement manufacturing service provider a winner in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards.

The American Best in Business Awards are open to all organizations with at least one or more offices in the United States of America. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. – large to small and startups, government, public and private, for-profit and non-profit – are eligible to submit nominations to the American Best in Business Awards in a wide range of categories honoring achievement in every aspect of business + work life.

More than 70 judges from a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.

Here is a complete list of titles won by Makers Nutrition in the 2022 American Business Awards:


  • Gold – Business Products

  • Gold – Business Services

  • Gold – Maverick of the Year – Business Services Industries – Founder & CEO Jason Provenzano

  • Gold – Individual Hero of the Year – Helping Others During COVID-19 – Founder & CEO Jason Provenzano

  • Gold – Customer Service Hero of the Year – Founder & CEO Jason Provenzano

  • Gold – Essential Worker Hero of the Year – Founder & CEO Jason Provenzano

  • Gold – Company Response of the Year

  • Silver – Executive Hero of the Year – Effective Leadership During COVID-19 – Founder & CEO Jason Provenzano

  • Silver – Team of the Year During COVID-19

  • Silver – Company Rethinking of the Year

Makers Nutrition was the only company awarded GOLD for Business Products and Business Services in this year’s program.

“We are proud to be recognized as an industry player whose vitamin and dietary supplement products and services have been recognized by the Globee Awards,” said Executive Vice President Stephen Finnegan. “We are truly honored to be named a winner among so many other companies who have done, and continue to do, everything they can to help individuals throughout the pandemic. Behind this distinguished success is our non-stop innovation and relentless drive to stay client focused. We believe this recognition from the Globee Awards further validates our commitment to constant improvement in serving our clients worldwide.”

See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/american-business-awards/winners/

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The Globee Awards are conferred in nine programs and competitions: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards, CEO World Awards®, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards®, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards®, Information Technology World Awards®, Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations Excellence Awards, and Women World Awards®. Learn more about the Globee Awards at https://globeeawards.com

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About Makers Nutrition

A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition is a groundbreaking provider for dietary supplement companies worldwide. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs. Click here to learn more.

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