CoverAmerica-Gold debuts public emergency health screening for COVID-19, the first benefit of its kind

With uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus, in partnering with IMG for our new CoverAmerica-Gold plan we will be able to offer high-quality healthcare through unprecedented access to the top PPO network, providing reassurance, reliability and peace of mind to U.S. visitors for up to a year.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

Silicon Valley-based insurtech VisitorsCoverage, Inc. announced the availability of CoverAmerica-Gold® travel medical insurance administered by International Medical Group, Inc.® (IMG®), one of the most trusted providers of international medical insurance and assistance in the world.

The policy is available to non-U.S. citizens and is the only travel medical insurance product on the market to offer no-fee cancellation for policyholders unable to embark on their travels or who need to interrupt their U.S. visit prior to their policy’s end date. Most notably, CoverAmerica-Gold also offers the public emergency health screening benefit which covers testing for illnesses including COVID-19.

Medical treatment services are provided for up to 365 days by UnitedHealthcare’s extensive preferred provider network (PPO) in all 50 U.S. states and offers a standard benefit for acute onset of pre-existing conditions.

“Travelers visiting the United States are well aware that there is no universal health care system available and that U.S. medical treatment costs are some of the highest in the world,” says Rajeev Shrivastava, CEO and founder of VisitorsCoverage. “With uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus, in partnering with IMG for our new CoverAmerica-Gold plan we will be able to offer high-quality healthcare through unprecedented access to the top PPO network, providing reassurance, reliability and peace of mind to U.S. visitors for up to a year.”

“We are pleased to expand our well-versed relationship with VisitorsCoverage by improving the benefits of CoverAmerica-Gold,” said Amanda Winkle, Chief Commercial Officer at IMG. “CoverAmerica-Gold is a best-in-class travel medical plan with unparalleled coverage options for anyone traveling to the Americas. The pairing of VisitorsCoverage’s visitor insurance and technology expertise with IMG’s industry-leading insurance benefits is a perfect match.”

CoverAmerica-Gold is one of the most popular travel medical insurance policies for U.S. visitors. This plan features handpicked benefits that are ideal for travelers to the U.S. and cover common travel and medical risks, which they often face. The complete plan information and benefit details for CoverAmerica-Gold insurance can be found at VisitorsCoverage.com.

About VisitorsCoverage Inc.

VisitorsCoverage Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based insurtech company headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. which provides travel insurance for millions of global travelers in over 175 countries. Founded in 2006 by insurtech pioneer and industry expert Rajeev Shrivastava, VisitorsCoverage is constantly evolving by creating innovative, market-demand products and by continually updating an extensive online knowledgebase for their global clientele. For more information visit http://www.visitorscoverage.com.

About International Medical Group (IMG)

International Medical Group® (IMG®), a Sirius Group company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. A leader in the global insurance benefits and assistance services industry, IMG offers a full line of international travel medical insurance products, as well as travel insurance plans, medical management services, and 24/7 emergency medical and travel assistance. For more information, please visit http://www.imglobal.com.

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TEKLYNX CENTRAL improved labeling accuracy and compliance by 100% for global biotech company bioMérieux

TEKLYNX CENTRAL has improved labeling efficiency and accuracy for our entire labeling process. It is a solution that allows for seamless labeling operations as well as providing the support we need along the way. Jérôme Foltz, IS Manufacturing and MDM Domain Manager, bioMérieux

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

TEKLYNX International, the world’s leading barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider, today reported that the implementation of browser-based, enterprise label management system, TEKLYNX CENTRAL, improved labeling accuracy and compliance by 100%, resulting in greater efficiency for global biotechnology company, bioMérieux.

Headquartered in France, bioMérieux is a multinational biotechnology company driven to improve public health around the world. With over 15,000 products, access to labels by over 400 employees, and more than 300 product, shipping, and inventory labels, bioMérieux, along with partner Eticoncept sought out TEKLYNX to offer a standardized solution for their entire labeling environment. “Our current labeling solution didn’t allow us to be centralized within our environment, that was a necessity when finding a new solution for bioMérieux,” states Jérôme Foltz, who serves as IS Manufacturing and MDM Domain Manager at bioMérieux.

Implementing TEKLYNX CENTRAL allowed the bioMérieux team to have peace of mind knowing that their labels were accurate and compliant 100% of the time. “TEKLYNX CENTRAL has improved labeling efficiency and accuracy for our entire labeling process. It is a solution that allows for seamless labeling operations as well as providing the support we need along the way,” states Foltz.

By standardizing and centralizing their labeling process, bioMérieux has gained the ability to:

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  Create high quality label designs
• Improve labeling security and tracking
• Operate their company more efficiently
• Meet CFR regulations
• Increase labeling and print speeds
• Save time and reduce errors by centrally managing 300+ labels in an organized fashion
• Provide accurate, GS1 and UDI compliant labels 100% of the time
• Integrate seamlessly with their current business system, SAP ECC

With their newly implemented TEKLYNX CENTRAL solution, bioMérieux is equipped to meet their current labeling needs and are prepared for growth in the future. “We take great pride in knowing that our enterprise-level, integrated label management system improves the accuracy and compliance of labels for bioMérieux, positioning them to keep driving growth within the medical device industry around the world now and into the future,” states TEKLYNX President, Thierry Mauger.

About TEKLYNX International

TEKLYNX International helps supply chains work better. Today, more than 750,000 companies in over 170 countries trust TEKLYNX integrated barcode and RFID label design products and the people behind its solutions to make barcode labeling operations efficient, accurate, secure and industry compliant. With over 30 years of experience, TEKLYNX is the global leader because of its reliable software and superior customer support. To learn more about how the TEKLYNX community helps companies across industries worldwide, visit teklynx.com or call TEKLYNX in your region. Barcode Better™ with TEKLYNX.

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Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D.

It’s an honor to co-edit this supplement with my esteemed Australian colleague, Dr. Vera Ignjatovic, and for the thought leadership of numerous fellow researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s to be recognized in this way by The Journal of Pediatrics editors and peer-reviewers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

The June issue of The Journal of Pediatrics, one of the top medical journals in the field of pediatrics, will feature a special supplement on “Current Topics in Translational Research”. The supplement is co-edited by Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Vera Ignjatovic, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at the University of Melbourne, and a co-group leader of Hematology Research group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, in Melbourne, Australia.

The supplement features the latest perspectives on emerging methods and technologies in research that form a bridge across fundamental (“basic”) science, clinical investigation and application. Articles cover current topics and future directions in biobanking, genomics, plasma proteomics, brain MRI “connectomics”, and machine learning/artificial intelligence, among others. Each article is collaboratively authored by leading experts from around the world, including several researchers from Johns Hopkins All Children’s. The supplement serves as an authoritative resource promoting interdisciplinary translational research and is designed to generate new knowledge and improved therapies in a broad spectrum of pediatric diseases.

“It’s an honor to co-edit this supplement with my esteemed Australian colleague, Dr. Vera Ignjatovic, and for the thought leadership of numerous fellow researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s to be recognized in this way by The Journal of Pediatrics editors and peer-reviewers,” said Dr. Goldenberg.

The Journal of Pediatrics is an international peer-reviewed journal focused on pediatric research and serves as a guide for pediatricians. The journal publishes original work based on standards of excellence and expert review. This is the first time a Johns Hopkins All Children’s researcher has been selected as a guest editor for this prestigious journal.

Read The Journal of Pediatrics June Supplement

This supplement, in part, was supported by the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation.

About Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is a leader in children’s health care, combining a legacy of compassionate care focused solely on children since 1926 with the innovation and experience of one of the world’s leading health care systems. The 259-bed teaching hospital, stands at the forefront of discovery, leading innovative research to cure and prevent childhood diseases while training the next generation of pediatric experts. With a network of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care centers and collaborative care provided by All Children’s Specialty Physicians at regional hospitals, Johns Hopkins All Children’s brings care closer to home. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital consistently keeps the patient and family at the center of care while continuing to expand its mission in treatment, research, education and advocacy. For more information, visit HopkinsAllChildrens.org.

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Dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry Reopen, Offer Trusted Dental Care in Nashville, TN

While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.”

Nashville, TN (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

Dentists and staff at Belle Meade Family Dentistry welcome existing and new patients for comprehensive care, including emergency dentistry and routine dental care, at their state-of-the-art practice in Nashville, TN. With the health of their patients and their community in mind, they have implemented additional safety guidelines and increased their sanitation regiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belle Meade Family Dentistry has been serving their Nashville area with passionate and truly caring dentistry for over 35 years. With a dedication to maintaining not only their patients’ oral health but overall well-being, they were eager to reopen and provide the dental care patients need for a healthy life. A healthy mouth has been shown to have a direct connection to a healthy body. Leaving a seemingly simple case of bad breath or a toothache untreated can grow into a systemic condition and a strained immune system.

In order to protect the health of their patients and their community, Belle Meade Family Dentistry encourages those with oral concerns, dental emergencies, or those in need of a routine dental cleaning, not to delay receiving the care their smile and their health needs.

For the comfort and the safety of their patients, Belle Meade Family Dentistry now follows additional safety guidelines during the novel coronavirus outbreak. As stated in their latest team announcement, “While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.”

For those who have frequented their practice already, infection control has always been a top priority of Belle Meade Family Dentistry. Following infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others, they have implemented the following changes at their practice:

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  Patients will be asked a set of screening questions before their visit as well as once they arrive.
• Patients are encouraged to use provided hand sanitizer when entering the reception area as well as throughout their stay.
• Magazines, children’s toys and other items that are difficult to disinfect properly have been removed from the waiting room.
• Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. This may limit availability.

Belle Meade Family Dentistry will do their best to allow greater time between patients both reducing waiting times as well as the number of patients in the reception area at one time.

To learn more about the safety guidelines currently being implemented by the caring Belle Meade Family Dentistry team or to schedule a consultation for quality dental care, call 615-298-2030. To learn more about this trusted team of dentists and the comprehensive services they offer in Nashville visit their website at http://www.bellemeadedental.com.

About the Dentists

Belle Meade Family Dentistry serves the Nashville, TN area with full-service family dentistry, for 35 years running. Dr. James Pace Sr. has served as a Chairman of the Nashville Dental Society and as a delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association. He was a 2015 Patient’s Choice Award Winner, has consistently received recognition by the Tennessee Dental Association for his hours of continuing education, and has led and participated in multiple dental and medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Dr. Temp Sullivan earned his fellow in laser dentistry at World Clinical Laser Institute and serves as a delegate for the Tennessee Dental Association and as a member of the Peer Review committee for TennCare. Dr. James Pace Jr. received the 2011 Tennessee Dental Association’s Ace Award. The team at Belle Meade Family Dentistry strives to provide the finest quality dental care for patients in a warm, caring, and clean environment. They execute the most advanced dental care with every service, including teeth-in-a-day dental implants, Invisalign®, the Pinhole® Surgical Technique and laser dentistry. To learn more about the dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry and the services they offer visit http://www.bellemeadedental.com or call 615-298-2030.

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Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines Offer Safe and Comprehensive Dentistry in Cornelius, NC

With a passion for improving more than smiles but lives as well, they strive to offer the wide range of solutions patients need and the personal attention patients want.

CORNELIUS, N.C. (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

White and Haines Advanced Dentistry announces that it has fully reopened to new and existing patients. Emergency dentistry, annual dental cleanings, and gum disease treatment are all among the high-quality services this team offers patients. In order to preserve their community’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic, White and Haines Advanced Dentistry has implemented additional safety protocols and sanitary guidelines.

The dentists at White and Haines Advanced Dentistry, Drs. Steven White and Brad Haines the connection oral health and systemic health have. If left untreated oral infection, a symptom of gum disease, can spread throughout the body and lead to chronic inflammation and a strained immune system. In order to preserve their patients’ oral health and a healthy immune system, they were eager to reopen and provide the trusted dental care their community needs.

White and Haines Advanced Dentistry wants to make a difference in their community. Sponsoring local teams for area races including the Huntersville Half Marathon, they also help local fundraisers including the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. With a passion for improving more than smiles but lives as well, they strive to offer the wide range of solutions patients need and the personal attention patients want.

This high attention-to-detail and drive for unparalleled care have not stopped amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementing additional guidelines, they seek to minimize the spread of this novel coronavirus while helping their patients maintain proper health in comfort. Ultimately, they want to eliminate barriers limiting patients from visiting the dentist and receiving the care they need.

Personal protection equipment (PPE) will be worn by all staff members when with patients. EPA-approved chemicals are used to sanitize each patient’s room in-between visits. To reduce the number of patients in the waiting room, patients are encouraged to use their cars as their own personal waiting rooms. Hand sanitizer will also be available and encouraged upon entering the office.

Closely following recommendations by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as federal and local government authorities, White and Haines Advanced Dentistry will continue to update their guidelines for patient safety.

To learn more about the safety measures White and Haines Advanced Dentistry is taking amid the coronavirus outbreak or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 704-896-9535. To read more about the dentists at this practice, or the services they offer including gum disease treatment, emergency dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry, visit http://www.drswhiteandhaines.com.

About the Dentists

White and Haines Advanced Dentistry is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Cornelius, NC. Dr. Steven White offers more than 20 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. He has served as a mentor at the Nash Institute for Dental Learning as well as an instructor with the Advanced Aesthetics Program. Dr. Brad Haines was named a Top 40 Dentist Under 40 in Incisal Edge Magazine and brings more than a decade of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Drs. White and Haines strive to understand each patient’s unique set of goals to help them reach a healthy smile and they are members of the American Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and Charlotte Dental Society, among many others. To learn more about Drs. White and Haines or the services they offer at their practice, please visit their website at http://www.drswhiteandhaines.com or call 704-896-9535 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Carl Medgaus Reduces Dental Anxiety in Monroeville, PA

We have some local anesthetics now that are so powerful and so profound in a small dosage that you could have anything done in your mouth and you would never feel a thing.

MONROEVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

Trusted dentists, Dr. Carl Medgaus and Dr. Maelys Aguila of Medgaus Dental Group, raise awareness of sedation dentistry treatment solutions in Monroeville, PA. This team understands that dental anxiety and fear can prevent patients from receiving the care their oral and overall health needs. To ease their fear of going to the dentist, Medgaus Dental Group offers customized sedation solutions for any visit, from the simplest cleaning to the most complex full mouth dental implants surgical treatment.

Dental anxiety, also referred to as dental fear, remains a stumbling block for many young and adult patients who require necessary care for their teeth and gums. When properly applied to address an individual’s unique situation and preferences, sedation dentistry can become a reliable tool to promote comfort and calm during any procedure. Normally, sedation dentistry can also shorten the overall time spent in the dentist’s chair, maximizing treatment results.

Medgaus Dental Group offers in-house local sedation, oral sedation, nitrous oxide and even IV sedation. Local sedation involves injections that numb a particular location in the mouth by blocking pain receptors. Oral sedation allows patients to take medication orally before coming into the office. This solution produces a sense of relaxation throughout their visit. A sedation dentistry favorite, nitrous oxide offers complete and immediate relaxation shortly after inhaling the sedative.

Finally, IV sedation features medicines introduced through the veins under close monitoring. The team at Medgaus Dental Group partners with an experienced anesthesiologist to offer IV sedation in-office for their patients’ convenience. Those who present with severe dental anxiety or who require more advanced surgical treatment routinely prefer IV sedation. With privileges to work in the operating room at the Aestique® Surgical Center in Greensburg, PA, Dr. Medgaus is also equipped to handle critical surgical cases with general anesthesia. Accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), Aestique® offers the highest level of safety.

“We have some local anesthetics now that are so powerful and so profound in a small dosage that you could have anything done in your mouth and you would never feel a thing,” says Dr. Medgaus, explaining the effects sedation dentistry has on his patients. “So, it’s always amazing! Patients will say, ‘I just have no pain anymore!’ When the anesthetic wears off, the treatment can be so effective that there’s no pain afterward as well.”

Those who want to talk with Dr. Medgaus or Dr. Aguila about sedation dentistry or their revolutionary full arch dental makeover protocol, Stabili-Teeth™ are invited to call either of Medgaus Dental Group’s locations to arrange a one-on-one consultation. The Pittsburgh office can be reached by calling 412-563-6333, and the Monroeville office by dialing 412-373-0310.

About the Dentists

For over 35 years, Medgaus Dental Group has been serving the Monroeville and Pittsburgh, PA areas with genuine and comprehensive dental care. Founder and lead dentist, Dr. Carl Medgaus, is dedicated to continuing education for himself as well as his fellow clinicians. Having treated over 300,000 patients since 1973 and placing over 2,500 dental implants, his results speak for themselves. His associate, Dr. Maelys Aguila, is a native Spanish speaker who shares the same philosophy that changing a smile can change a life. Developing his own full arch dental implant technique, Stabili-Teeth™ Dr. Medgaus and his team also offer life-changing smile makeovers and gum disease treatment, among other services. To learn more about Drs. Medgaus and Aguila, their leading-edge practice, or the services they offer, visit http://www.medgausdentalgroup.com or call their Monroeville office at 412-373-0310 or their Pittsburgh practice at 412-563-6333.

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Drs. Dan Holtzclaw and Juan Gonzalez, Dental Implant Specialists in Austin, TX

With previously limited access during the novel coronavirus pandemic, these dental implant specialists are eager to reopen and provide the care their patients need to maintain a functional and healthy life.

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
June 02, 2020

Renowned practice,Austin Dental Implant Center, welcomes new and existing patients for complete and comprehensive dental implant care in Austin, TX. With previously limited access during the novel coronavirus pandemic, these dental implant specialists are eager to reopen and provide the care their patients need to maintain a functional and healthy life. Implementing new sanitary and safety guidelines and using personal protection equipment (PPE), Austin Dental Implant Center remains the leading and trusted source for specialized dental implant treatment in the Austin area and across the country.

Austin Dental Implant Center takes a unique approach to implantology. Combining multiple specialists into one office along with the leading-edge technology they require for truly life-changing care and lasting results, they offer a tooth replacement experience hard to find elsewhere.

Using their in-house CAT-scan imaging technology, they can see an in-depth view of each patient’s treatment site, improving diagnostics and surgical planning. Although only local sedation is required in most cases, hospital-grade sedation monitors are located in each room. Instead of visiting multiple offices and sending restorations to third-party labs, they offer comprehensive treatment in-house using their own dental lab. Patients can not only receive their dental implant surgery from Austin Dental Implant Center, but their final, natural-looking crowns or bridges from one team, and one location. With technology from industry-leaders like Zirkonzahn™ milling, and Carbon™ 3D printing, they digitally plan each prosthetic for an accurately and precisely crafted smile that is unique to each patient.

Beyond saving time and minimizing visits through their advanced technology and comprehensive approach to tooth replacement, the team at Austin Dental Implant Center offers high-quality care through practiced techniques. They exclusively offer the DIAsmile™ technique, created by their founder, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw. This same-day full mouth dental implants treatment can improve patients’ bone health and oral health, and has been seen to offer lasting effects on their overall health as well. Through improved self-confidence, diet, and overall oral function, patients who receive DIAsmile™ or even single dental implants from the Austin Dental Implant Center, have seen long-term and life-changing results.

Dr. Holtzclaw and Dr. Juan Gonzalez are leaders in the field of implantology. With decades of combined experience, they have placed over 25,000 dental implants throughout their careers. With over 60 publications in renowned dental journals on topics including dental implants and immediate full mouth dental implant solutions, they have also given over 200 lectures at podiums across the country as well as internationally.

For the wellbeing of their patients and their staff, this team is implementing new safety measures in addition to their already thorough existing sanitary guidelines. Before and after each patient visit, they sanitize the patient room including any surfaces or equipment used. In addition, they have increased the frequency of their regular deep cleanings for each room and the entire office. They will closely monitor any changes in guidelines or recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as local and federal authorities.

To learn more about Austin Dental Implant Center, their new safety measures during COVID-19, or their unique approach to dental implant treatment in Austin, TX call 512-375-0050.

About the Practice

Austin Dental Implant Center was founded by Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, one of the world’s leading authorities on full arch immediately loaded dental implant treatment. Using experience from thousands of dental implant procedures, Dr. Holtzclaw pioneered the DIAsmile™ implant teeth-in-a-day treatment concept, which allows patients to receive a new dental implant smile in just one day. With an in-house laboratory utilizing world-class Zirkonzahn™ technology, staff oral surgeons, staff prosthodontists, and experienced dental technicians, Austin Dental Implant Center is able to provide industry leading dental implant treatment in one convenient location, eliminating the need for patients to travel to multiple offices, as is required with most traditional dental offices. To learn more about the DIA Dental Implant Center advantage visit http://www.austindentalimplantcenter.com or call 512-375-0050.

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