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New Tool Allows Organizations To Manage a Healthy Workplace for Employees

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Given the current challenges we have experienced with COVID-19, we recognize the workplace will be forever changed, said Axiom Medical President and CEO Mark Robinson. Our CheckIn2Work app simply adds another layer to protect the health of all from the risk of infectious disease in the workplace.


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Axiom Medical, a longtime leader in occupational health services for employers, announced it has launched the cutting edge CheckIn2Work app, a first of its kind technology providing workplace point-of-entry protection and case management through an experienced staff of medical professionals. The app delivers a quick and easy self-service health attestation for organizations needing to pre-screen team members for potentially infectious or contagious conditions before allowing access to the workplace.

The innovative CheckIn2Work features include:

  • 24-7 mobile device-based self-service illness/exposure screening;

  • Continuously updated screening criteria synthesized from multiple authorities by Axiom’s highly credentialed Chief Medical Officer, Scott Cherry, DO, MPH, FACOEM;

  • Immediate access to our U.S.-based Clearance Center for exposure/illness alerts;

  • Clearance Center team includes highly experienced medical professionals fully licensed in all U.S. states and territories;

  • Real-time reporting;

  • Data integration with client HRIS solutions; and

  • Ongoing advice and training on best practices to reduce the spread of illness in the workplace.


The CheckIn2Work app is available on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as web portal. It is also available in an agent-assisted version to accommodate employee populations with limited internet access. Text and IVR phone solutions are coming soon. There is a great deal of built-in flexibility, allowing for adaptions to fit all language needs, as well as to add questions that address both physical and mental health of employees returning to the workplace. The CheckIn2Work app is customizable to fit any slate of questions an organization needs to ask – this is something that will live and adapt far beyond COVID-19, to ensure employers and organizations can always provide a safe and healthy work environment.

“Given the current challenges we have all experienced with COVID-19, we recognize the workplace will be forever changed,” said Axiom Medical President and CEO Mark Robinson. “Our CheckIn2Work app simply adds another layer to protecting the health of team members, customers, and vendors from the risk of infectious disease in the workplace.”

“We have already partnered with existing clients, as well as formed new relationships to help companies and organizations create a safe and healthy workplace for their employees, as well as any clients or customers who enter their offices and or facilities,” added Robinson.

In addition, when a client’s team member is flagged as experiencing symptoms or having an exposure to an infectious disease, Axiom Medical’s market-leading Rapid Response Contagious Respiratory Illness Assessment (CRIA) Clearance Center professionals are able to conduct secondary screening to eliminate false positives, and for confirmed cases, manage any subsequent absence from and safe return to work.

Axiom Medical Consulting, LLC was founded in 1999 in The Woodlands, TX and has established itself as an industry leader, consistently specialized in providing complete occupational health services for the total life cycle of client’s employees. Axiom is the expert in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability case management and OSHA-mandated medical programs. Axiom was founded on the best practice mission of caring for employees first and providing a significant return for clients. Axiom’s clients are the best in their respective industries because they understand the importance of caring for their employees. Axiom has impacted over 1,000,000 lives by helping employees in the workplace and continues its mission by supporting during the COVID-19 crisis by managing over 18,000 COVID cases and 25,000 CheckIn2Work attestations. For more information about CheckIn2Work app or Axiom Medical Consulting, LLC., please visit us at http://www.axiomllc.com.

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MassageLuXe CEO Published Member of Forbes Business Council

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“While impersonal service has never been a trend, the rise of brands that offer personal service is becoming one,” says Mark Otter, CEO of MassageLuXe. “It has been that way for some time, and the future for the personal services industry looks bright.”


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

Chief Executive Officer of MassageLuXe, a fast-growing luxury spa franchise, Mark Otter, recently was published by the Forbes Business Council. This is his first article to be featured by Forbes.

The article, How Your Personal Services Business Can Capitalize on a Booming Industry, focuses on the growing and enticing industry of a spa franchise. Personal service is a trend that is very much on the rise. The article features data like reports from the International Franchise Association, “Franchise Business Economic Outlook,” that describes the personal services sector as one of the fastest growing fields for small business ownership.

“While impersonal service has never been a trend, the rise of brands that offer personal service is becoming one,” says Otter. “It has been that way for some time, and the future for the personal services industry looks bright.”

Throughout the article, Otter emphasizes that personal service brands address the big picture. It is no longer just about medications. People must also eat more nutritious foods, get exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. A massage has also become a necessity to a healthy lifestyle.

“Those in the personal service industry must understand how to create a sanctuary for the customers,” says Otter. “Whatever issues your business alleviates, chances are, it helps to solve a lot of problems, even beyond your core mission.”

To view Otter and MassageLuXe’s entire profile, visit https://profiles.forbes.com/members/business/profile/Mark-Otter-CEO-MassageLuXe/d3d6a028-74c8-4dd4-aa1f-662dda92b2b6.

For more information about MassageLuXe, please visit https://massageluxe.com/.

For more information about MassageLuXe franchise opportunities, please visit https://franchise.massageluxe.com/.

About MassageLuXe

Founded in 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri, MassageLuXe is a fast-growing franchise-based spa company with a mission of delivering the highest quality massage while providing a comfortable, relaxing and luxurious environment to clients. To further this mission, MassageLuXe also grants clients access to Repechage facials and waxing services.

Massage is a service that improves health, promotes relaxation and overall well-being for the consumer, and has been practiced throughout the world for thousands of years. MassageLuXe currently has 68 locations across 16 states and is planning to expand to 250 locations in the next five years.

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The Conference Forum Announces Mobile in Clinical Trials Conference Goes Virtual and Addresses Urgent Adoption of Digital Solutions for Clinical Research

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In this brave new world where we strive to conduct studies that meet the needs of patients, Mobile in Clinical Trials is an event not to be missed.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Conference Forum announced the launch of the first virtual program for the 7th annual Mobile in Clinical Trials conference to take place on September 21st, 2020. This annual conference challenges biopharma R&D on how to embrace, adapt and scale mobile and digital technologies to reduce the barriers for patients and physicians to participate in clinical research.

“This event comes at a critical time,” says Mark Scherzer, conference producer. “As COVID-19 has disrupted so many clinical trials, the need for remote digital solutions has never been more urgent.”

Mobile in Clinical Trials features industry-led examples of how clinical trials can be more flexible for patients and physicians and will be presented in a virtual format to accommodate clinical researchers, patient advocates and technologists. Co-chaired by Dan Karlin, MD, CEO of Healthmode and Michelle Shogren, Senior Director of Innovation at Bayer, this year’s conference features many dynamic sessions including:

University of Rochester Medical Center’s Ray Dorsey, MD, a neurologist who is an early adopter of mobile digital technologies will speak about why physicians value virtual trials.

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Caitlin Schumann, Strategy and Business Development Manager will present a case study on rapidly deploying a digital solution to meet the needs of patients.

MyoKardia’s Priyanka Agarwal, MD, Director of Digital Health will discuss a cutting-edge trial in the cardiovascular space.

Attendees will also learn about the COVID-19 early detection system study conducted by UC San Francisco using a remote device. Joseph Kim, Senior Advisor Digital Health at Eli Lilly will sit down with a key investigator of the study to discuss opportunities for disease tracking through wearables.

Other companies presenting virtually include Pfizer, Bayer, Abbvie, Janssen, Biogen,

Takeda,and Boehringer Ingelheims.

“The 2020 conference will feature multiple case studies with valuable insights from companies who have walked the talk,” says Michelle Shogren. “In this brave new world where we strive to conduct studies that meet the needs of patients, Mobile in Clinical Trials is an event not to be missed.”

About Mobile in Clinical Trials

The Mobile in Clinical Trials conference is an annual event for clinical operation professionals working in R&D to get the best access to implementation strategies for applying mobile/digital tools to connect and empower patients and obtain better outcomes in drug development. 

About the Conference Forum 

The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences primarily around getting therapeutics to patients faster. They examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. They are committed to creating the best content, exchange of ideas and solutions among peers, as well as providing high quality networking.

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National Survey Provides Insight on College-To-Work Experiences of Recent College Graduates

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Kessler Foundation national survey provides insight on college-to-work experiences of recent college graduates with and without disabilities

“Our surveys give voice to people with disabilities, dispelling many of the myths about their participation in higher education and the workplace.” Elaine Katz, senior VP of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation.


EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRWEB)

Kessler Foundation releases results of first survey of college graduates from the ADA Generation, comparing the workplace experiences of recent graduates with and without disabilities.

Kessler Foundation released the results of the first national survey of college graduates with disabilities coming of age under the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law 30 years ago on July 26, 1990. The 2020 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Recent College Graduates is the third in a groundbreaking series of surveys aimed at gaining detailed information on the ways people with disabilities achieve inclusion in the workplace.

Results of the 2020 Survey, which was commissioned by Kessler Foundation and implemented by the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD), were presented to a national audience of stakeholders via a live Zoom webinar on June 3. The webinar, “The ADA Generation: New Perspectives on Employment and College Graduates with Disabilities,” featured Jennifer Sheehy, deputy assistant secretary at the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, Rodger DeRose, John O’Neill, PhD, and Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, from Kessler Foundation, and Kimberly Phillips, PhD, and Andrew Houtenville, PhD, from UNH-IOD.

A pre-screened national sample of 4,738 adults completed the survey, half of whom had at least one disability, and half without disabilities. All respondents were aged 20 to 35 and had graduated from college in the past five years with an associate’s degree or higher. UNH-IOD contracted with Qualtrics to conduct the online Survey, which elicited details of their experiences in higher education and employment history since graduation.

Respondents supplied information on the types of schools they attended, their programs of study, engagement with student services, and career preparation activities. They also described their employment experiences during college and after graduation, barriers encountered looking for work, whether their work related to their field of study, their current working arrangements, and job satisfaction. Their responses provide an initial view of employment outcomes for the first generation to access higher education in the post ADA age.

Recent college graduates with disabilities were as likely to be employed as their peers without disabilities, according to the Survey, with 90 percent of each group holding jobs after college. “This Survey clearly suggests that higher education pays off for people with disabilities,” said Dr. Phillips, project director for the Survey. For all recent graduates, preparing for careers by engaging in internships, paid employment, and career counseling services correlated positively with working after graduation. “Students with disabilities were just as likely to engage in these activities, and benefit from them, as their peers without disabilities,” reported Dr. Phillips.

The findings reflect the pathways that have opened for people with disabilities since the ADA, according to Dr. O’Neill, director of the Foundation’s Center for Employment and Disability Research, and provide direction for youth with disabilities and their families, and the counselors, educators, and therapists dedicated to supporting them as they pursue careers and economic independence.

“We can confidently say that education makes a difference,” Dr. O’Neill remarked, “and that taking advantage of academic support services during college is important, as well as participating in hands-on work experience. Students who work, volunteer, and do internships increase their chances for post-college employment.”

The Survey findings counter traditional viewpoints about the potential for young people with disabilities. “Our surveys give voice to people with disabilities, dispelling many of the myths about their participation in higher education and the workplace,” asserted Katz, senior VP of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation. “Our 2015 survey showed that the majority of people with disabilities are striving to work, dispelling the myth that they are unwilling or unable to work. Our 2017 survey showed that the majority of employers are striving for more inclusive workplaces, dispelling the myth that opportunities are few for jobseekers with disabilities. Now, with our 2020 survey, we can lay to rest more myths about people with disabilities – that college isn’t a good choice for them, that they cannot perform as well as their peers, that they won’t find jobs after graduation.”

The Survey findings can also guide decision making made more complicated by the COVID economy. Encouraging transition-age students with disabilities to pursue higher education is solid advice, according to Katz, especially in an environment of widespread unemployment. “From the survey, we learned that community colleges were more likely to be the point of entry for students with disabilities, who were also more likely to take courses at community colleges during high school. These are among the lessons learned from the ADA Generation that will apply to future generations striving to navigate from high school to college to work.”    

Visit https://kesslerfoundation.org/KFSurvey2020 for the recorded Webinar, Executive Summary and Main Findings, presentation slides, and FAQs.

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Find our previous surveys below:

2015 Kessler Foundation National Employment & Disability Survey: https://kesslerfoundation.org/KFSurvey15

2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment & Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspectives: https://kesslerfoundation.org/KFSurvey17

About Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. Kessler Foundation and UNH issue National Trends in Disability Employment (#nTIDE), a custom monthly report that compares employment data for people with and without disabilities. Learn more by visiting http://www.KesslerFoundation.org.

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Carolann Murphy, 201-803-0572, CMurphy@KesslerFoundation.org

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Rivier University Will Award Full-tuition Scholarships to Long-term Care LPNs

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By advancing the educations and careers of LPNs, these scholarships enable the fulfillment of Rivier’s mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world


NASHUA, N.H. (PRWEB)

Project Advance will enable scholarship recipients to earn an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, which is a prerequisite to licensure as a registered nurse, without financial burden.

“Funded with a very generous gift of $600,000 from an anonymous donor, Project Advance provides scholarship opportunities for frontline LPNs serving in long-term care facilities,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, Rivier’s President. “Scholarships recipients receive funds to cover full tuition, books, and fees, enabling them to earn their associate degrees and RN credentials free from financial concerns.”

Rivier’s nursing classes are held on nights and weekends, enabling students to continue to work full-time while pursuing their degrees.

Dr. Paula Williams, Dean of Rivier’s Nursing and Health Professions Division, shares, “Project Advance scholarships help support diversity in the nursing workforce and elevate the level of patient care. By advancing the educations and careers of LPNs, these scholarships enable the fulfillment of Rivier’s mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world.”

Prospective students must apply to the University’s LPN to ASN program and to the Project Advance scholarship program. Admissions criteria and scholarship guidelines are detailed at rivier.edu/projectadvance. The scholarship is available to new students applying to Rivier’s ASN program; all applications must be submitted by June 22, 2020. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of academic and career success as a foundation for the rigorous nursing degree program.

Information on Rivier University’s Nursing and Health Professions programs is available at http://www.rivier.edu/programs or by contacting the Office of Admissions at admissions@rivier.edu or (603) 897-8507. Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, offers degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels with on-campus and online options.

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RelyMD and MYidealDOCTOR Merger Delivers Greater Access to Community-Based Telehealth

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“The healthcare needs of communities and workplaces have changed; and this merger enables us to better partner with our customers to meet the evolving needs of today’s patients and consumers,” said David Levin, CEO of RelyMD.


RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (PRWEB)

RelyMD, a digital health company that provides coordinated telehealth, today announced that the company has merged with MYidealDOCTOR, a telemedicine company based in Georgia. Together, the combined enterprise will include community-based providers across the country and be guided by the RelyMD executive team.

“The healthcare needs of communities and workplaces have changed; and this merger enables us to better partner with our customers to meet the evolving needs of today’s patients and consumers,” said David Levin, CEO of RelyMD.

Additionally, the merger between RelyMD and MYidealDOCTOR creates a strategic partnership with ApolloMD, one of the nation’s leading hospital services companies, to bring community telehealth to more health systems and hospitals.

“Our health system and hospital partners have increasingly embraced telehealth, and as a trusted partner to those organizations, we are excited to bring more innovative services that enable them to better serve their communities,” said Yogin Patel, MD, President of ApolloMD.

This announcement comes at a time when the demand for telemedicine solutions are at an all-time high. Based on a survey by Sage Growth Partner (SGP) and Black Book Market Research, 25% of consumer respondents had used telehealth prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-nine percent reported they are more likely to use telehealth services now than previously, and 33% would even leave their current physician for a provider who offered telehealth access. In addition, according to a report by Global Market Insights, the telemedicine market is set to be valued at $175.5B by 2026.

Together, RelyMD and MYidealDOCTOR are better positioned to meet the growing industry needs by allowing the companies to collectively build out their physician network with more coverage options, enhance their telehealth technology platforms, and strengthen operational capacity to meet growing customer demands.

“This is an exciting journey, and we look forward to our continued focus on delivering trusted medical care that fosters healthier communities and workplaces,” added Levin.

ABOUT RelyMD

RelyMD is a growing digital health company that provides a coordinated telehealth solution to health systems, managed care organizations, and employers. Founded by a group of innovative emergency medicine physicians and healthcare entrepreneurs, we’re on a mission to foster healthier communities and workplaces by delivering reliable, trusted medical care – anytime, anywhere. To learn more about how RelyMD works, visit http://www.relymd.com.

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Native Origins Announces Launch of Novel Rejuvenation Therapy — Collagen Peptides

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LA JOLLA, Calif. (PRWEB)

The fountain of youth has been discovered and channeled into supplement form. Native Origins has added yet another feather to its cap with the release of a Collagen Peptides Supplement Formula—Native Origins’ secret to having plumper, healthier and more youthful looking skin.

“Human skin is made up of 75% collagen,” says Biomedical Research Laboratories CEO, Chris Jacob. “But after the age of 25, collagen synthesis reduces at a rate of 1.5% a year. By the age of 45, natural collagen levels may fall by as much as 30%.” Native Origins’ Collagen Peptides was precisely formulated for consumers searching for a holistic way to counteract the impacts of natural collagen loss. It improves the look and appearance of skin, hair and nails, while also offering joint support by reducing pain, swelling and stiffness.

As with every other Native Origins supplement, the latest proprietary formulation is sourced from the world’s highest quality ingredients and rigorously tested for purity, screening for pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and more. The innovative formula mixes a unique collagen blend—with microencapsulated Vitamin C—to help fuel the synthesis of natural collagen in the skin’s dermis layer.

The product arrives in an unflavored, loose and dry powder, which dissolves easily in hot or cold beverages. It is composed solely of hydrolyzed types I, II and III collagen, to ensure maximum efficacy and bioavailability, using only top-quality ingredients from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows, antibiotic & hormone-free and non-GMO.

We use the latest technology and production capabilities available at our FDA-registered production facility to make the most effective products on the market. The team at Native Origins believes a healthy life should come naturally. With Collagen Peptides, consumers now have a game-changing natural supplement to help them look and feel their best.

About BRL

Biomedical Research Laboratories (BRL) is a global nutrition company headquartered in San Diego. Founded by a bioengineering team from UCSD in 2008, the BRL team is 100% committed to developing and marketing innovative nutrition products with a focus on combining science-based, active ingredients with high-tech nutrient-delivery technologies. The company began as a human sports nutrition company focused on solutions to improve energy, stamina and athletic performance. Since then, the product offerings have expanded to include natural remedies, supplements for performance animals, and CBD.

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New Investor Research by Investments & Wealth Institute & Toews Asset Management Provides Unique Insights into Investors’ Behavior Under Extraordinary Market Conditions

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“Advisors need to understand how to better manage investor behavior in stressful times, or these behavioral biases can have a disastrous impact on client outcomes, particularly in a recessionary climate,” said Sean R. Walters, CAE, chief executive officer, Investments & Wealth Institute.


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Investments & Wealth Institute released a new special report on behavioral finance, Investor Behavior in a Market Crisis in partnership with Toews Asset Management. The new investor report is part of the omnibus research 2020 Investor Research. Fielded against a looming economic recession and a global pandemic in March 2020, the research took a close look at investor behavior in prior market turmoil, investor confidence, their view of their advisor relationship, and actions they took or might take with their portfolios.

The research, conducted by Absolute Engagement, gathered input from 751 investors in the United States between March 10 and March 26, 2020. All respondents worked with a financial advisor, made, or contributed to the financial decisions in their household, and met specific requirements regarding household investable assets.

Overall, investors were extremely optimistic towards the future despite the market decline. Looking ahead for the next 12 months, half of investors expect to see positive rates of return in their portfolios while only one-third expect to see declines. Except where there may be extreme market declines of 50% or more, investors seem secure about their future, their retirement, and their advisors.

The research also highlighted where investors need additional support. The data indicated that advisors could do a better job providing more clarity on their advisory and investment plans. With only two-thirds of investors feeling like they have a clear plan of action for their portfolios in periods of severe market declines. There is value and peace of mind in having strong plans, but many investors did not find these plans to be clear. Investors are more confident when the relationship with their advisor is strong and communication is clear.

“The fortuitous timing of the 2020 Investor Research survey provides a unique look at investors’ behavior under extraordinary conditions. Advisors need to understand how to better manage investor behavior in stressful times, or these behavioral biases can have a disastrous impact on client outcomes, particularly in a recessionary climate,” said Sean R. Walters, CAE, chief executive officer, Investments & Wealth Institute. “Our annual Investor Research includes a special report this year that informs advisors on the behavioral biases and influences affecting clients, and how advisors can help minimize investors’ bad decisions.”

“These findings of our study show that incorporating behavioral finance into your practice is incredibly important, now more than ever,” remarked Felipe (Phil) Toews, chief executive officer of Toews Asset Management and the Behavioral Investing Institute. “It’s not enough to use “set it and forget it” plans with clients anymore. We want advisors to understand the intricacies of communication and behavior. This allows them to foster better relationships with clients, especially during challenging times. We are helping advisors create dynamic frameworks around the financial planning and guidance processes so their clients can feel more confident before negative events occur, which is what these findings show clients want.”

To read the full report: http://www.iwicentral.org/2020BehavioralResearch.

For a more in-depth exploration of the results attend part one of the upcoming Exceptional Advisor webinar series, Practical Strategies for Managing Investor Behavior June 4, 2020 at 4:30-5:30 pm ET. The series will include a discussion of the research results by Julie Littlechild of Absolute Engagement, with implications on portfolio and behavioral guidance examined by Phil “Felipe” Toews, Eben Burr, and Dan Kullman of the Behavioral Investing Institute. To learn more and register for the June 4, 2020 webinar visit: http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/practicalstrategiesinvestorbehavior.

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For Information:

For additional information, contact:

  • Investments & Wealth Institute, Communications Manager – Devon Coquillard at dcoquillard@i-w.org or 303-850-3202.

  • Gregory FCA for Toews Asset Management – Trevor Davis at trevor@gregoryfca.com or 215-475-5931.

Methodology

The study was commissioned by the Investments & Wealth Institute and conducted by Absolute Engagement and included input from 1,178 respondents, via online survey, between March 10 and 24. This report focuses on the 751 respondents from the US; Canadian results are being released separately. All respondents work with a financial advisor, make, or contribute to the financial decisions in the household and met defined investable asset criteria

About The Behavioral Investing Institute

Toews’ Behavioral Investing Institute, provides behavioral finance training for advisors through workshops, seminars, and coaching. The Behavioral Investing Institute’s workshops and seminars provide implementation ideas that will enable the audience to improve on their ability to recondition their clients’ perception and emotional response to various market cycles. Our one-year coaching program guides advisors through a training framework that seeks to change investors’ default emotional responses to various market challenges. Each student in the coaching program will have ongoing access to their personalized behavioral guidance tools and analysis, as well as stay current on the ongoing evolution of our tools as they develop. Upon completion of the Behavioral Finance Coaching Program, financial advisors become part of a community of investment professionals committed to ongoing learning in the field of behavioral finance. For more information, visit http://www.biicoaching.com.

About Toews

Toews Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 1994. Most investors hope to avoid losses and realize growth. Toews builds portfolios that primarily seek to reduce risk of loss in crisis environments, as well as attempt to participate in market gains. Our process is not based on subjective or predictive methodology. It has used a heavily researched and price-reactive algorithm since 1996 that provides a signal for investment exit and re-entry points. For more information, visit http://www.toewscorp.com.

About Investments & Wealth Institute®

Investments & Wealth Institute is a professional association, advanced education provider, and standards body for financial advisors, investment consultants, financial planners, and wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics. Through our events, continuing education courses, publications, and acclaimed certifications—Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®)—we deliver rigorous, highly practical education. The Institute is committed to improving the professionalism of its members through educational and certification programs. We support high standards of professional conduct and deliver Ivy League-quality education with real-world practical application to advance the advisory profession and provide better outcomes for the investing public. For more information, visit http://www.investmentsandwealth.org.

About Absolute Engagement

Absolute Engagement is an organization that prides itself on being an expert in elevating the client experience and helping advisors drive practice growth. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Julie Littlechild, is a recognized expert on the drivers of client engagement and a popular speaker on how client experience is being disrupted and how to leverage those trends to drive referrals. Ms. Littlechild has presented at numerous Institute events, both in-person and online. She has worked with and studied successful financial advisors and their clients for more than twenty-five years. Previously, Ms. Littlechild launched and ran one of the industry’s leading research firms, focused on client engagement. She is the author of a popular blog, the co-host of the Becoming Referable podcast and the author of The Pursuit of Absolute Engagement. For more information, visit http://www.absoluteengagement.com.

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Honoring Human Service Site Launched By The Beryl Institute

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Reinforcing its commitment to improve patient experience throughout the care continuum, The Beryl Institute introduces Honoring Human Service, a new website to acknowledge and celebrate the human spirit during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. The microsite, launched in collaboration with Ascend Marketing, is dedicated to the extraordinary service from healthcare providers, caregivers, essential workers and patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and will serve as a place to continue to honor their contributions going forward.

The Beryl Institute invites individuals and organizations globally to share inspiring stories of selfless service during this trying period. The aim of Honoring Human Service is to portray a sincere appreciation message for all who have given of themselves and the difficult work that the community contributes daily.

“While the pace of the crisis can be overwhelming and challenging, incredible efforts are underway to manage the intricacies of human need at this time,” said Jason Wolf, Ph.D., CPXP, President & CEO of The Beryl Institute. “At its heart, healthcare has been, is and will remain human beings caring for human beings, and in that light significant efforts are taking place, no matter how big or small to address the human experience happening now.”

The Honoring Human Service microsite amplifies The Beryl Institute’s mission to elevate the human experience in healthcare. Stories, videos and images can be submitted for review here: https://honoringhumanservice.com/submit-a-story/

To view the Honoring Human Service website, visit https://honoringhumanservice.com/

About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is a global community that builds the capacity of organizations to elevate the human experience in healthcare and develops individuals who impact experience excellence. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.

We define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

About Ascend Marketing:

Not a typical agency or consultancy, Ascend Marketing enables marketing organizations to engage their customers more powerfully, plugging our capabilities directly into our clients’ organizations to make them stronger. We tailor our marketing solutions to deliver higher-performing campaigns, more engaging websites and digital experiences, and fully-integrated customer journeys. The result? More powerful customer engagement and elevated results.

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ERT Survey Indicates Swift Adoption of Virtual Clinical Trials Due to COVID-19

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Key Learnings from ERT’s Industry Survey on Virtual Trial Trends

“The acceleration we’re seeing in the adoption of virtual clinical trials is a net positive for all stakeholders. It allows for the continuation of critical studies during COVID-19, and more patient-focused and efficient studies post-pandemic,” Jim Mahon, VP, Chief Strategy Officer, ERT


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

ERT, the global leader in clinical endpoints data collection, today announced the results of a recent industry survey that indicate an acceleration in the adoption of virtual clinical trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the survey report, ‘Virtual Trials and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The State of the Industry,” 82% of clinical trial professionals polled stated that their organizations are incorporating virtual trial technologies due to the pandemic.

Government imposed stay-at-home orders have posed a challenge to clinical trial sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) as traditionally, clinical trials revolve around patients’ physical access to investigative sites. An alternative to this is the virtual clinical trials paradigm in which patients are at the center of new medical product development and elements of the process such as screening, visits, and data transmission are managed electronically from remote locations.

According to the survey, which was conducted by ERT in April and May, 2020:

  • The biggest issue keeping participants up at night is screening for new clinical trials patients (79%)

  • The primary issues impacting trials over the next six to twelve months are trial management (32%) and patient recruitment and enrollment (25%)

  • The most common ways to collect data in a virtual clinical trial are telehealth (75%) and patient-used devices (75%)

“There are many benefits to virtual clinical trials,” said Jim Mahon, Vice President, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, ERT. “They are safer and more convenient for patients and more cost-effective for sponsors and CROs. Patient recruitment is easier, drop-out rates are lower, timeframes are shorter, and endpoint data is more accurate. The acceleration we’re seeing in the adoption of virtual clinical trials is a net positive for all stakeholders. It allows for the continuation of critical studies during COVID-19, and more patient-focused and efficient studies post-pandemic. We look forward to witnessing how these powerful technologies impact the availability of life-changing therapies and treatments.”

Download the report, “Virtual Trials and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The State of the Industry,” including detailed survey findings and analysis, at virtualtrials.ert.com.

About ERT

ERT is a global data and technology company that minimizes uncertainty and risk in clinical trials so that its customers can move ahead with confidence. With nearly 50 years of clinical and therapeutic experience, ERT balances knowledge of what works with a vision for what’s next, so it can adapt without compromising standards.

Powered by the company’s EXPERT® technology platform, ERT’s solutions enhance trial oversight, enable site optimization, increase patient engagement and measure the efficacy of new clinical treatments while ensuring patient safety. In 2019, 75% of all FDA drug approvals came from ERT-supported studies. Pharma companies, biotechs and CROs have relied on ERT solutions across 15,000 studies, spanning more than four million patients to date. By identifying trial risks before they become problems, ERT enables customers to bring clinical treatments to patients quickly ─ and with confidence.

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