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Viora Revolutionizes the Laser Hair Removal Game with New DioBreeze™

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Viora Inc.’s VP of Sales explains, “Viora DioBreeze™ is setting a new standard for fast, safe and effective hair reduction for the operator while offering a solution as a positive revenue modality for the business owner.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Utilizing advanced 808nm laser diode technology, Viora’s DioBreeze™ is an innovative and powerful device equipped with the ability to truly tailor to each specific patient’s needs. DioBreeze™ offers two cutting edge handpieces with multiple pulse configurations so that any skin and hair type can be easily treated. Paired with a built-in contact cooling system, patients are given results that are effective, entirely comfortable, and are among the fastest in the industry.

Q Clinic raves, “After 15 years of experience using a number of laser hair removal systems in various clinics, it is clear to us that the DioBreeze™ diode system provides us with the highest return value as a business. The reason for that is simple; the system gives amazing hair removal results. The system is safe to use, the treatments have no side effects which can cause customer dissatisfaction or even legal claims. System Maintenance is less involved than ever, and Viora is attuned to our needs. With professional service, low wear and tear along with low system operating cost, the DioBreeze™ is most profitable for our business.”

Andrea Trofimuk, CEO of Viora North America adds, “Viora’s product portfolio continues to grow with the DioBreeze™, our newest solution for laser hair removal. DioBreeze™ features five pulse configurations for enhanced clinical flexibility, allowing practitioners to achieve results while offering extremely comfortable treatments for patients of all skin types. Practitioners will find the device true to its name, a breeze. Preset parameters accelerate the learning process, while the Rapid pulse configuration allows for some of the fastest treatments available – 8 minutes for men’s back and 20 minutes for full legs. Viora has a proud history of hair removal solutions with our V-IPL and V-Nd:YAG handpieces within the V-Series platform line; and we are ecstatic to bring the DioBreeze™ to our family of Viora users

The demand for laser hair reduction continues to be as popular as ever. In 2018, the global Laser Hair Removal market size was 516.3 million and is expected to reach over USD 3.9 billion by 2026 at CAGR 15.4% during the forecast period, 2019-2026. In the United States alone, consumers pumped $81,547,597 into laser hair removal services in 2017. And while patients have traditionally been mostly female, the increase in male clients and overall growing interest projects the laser hair removal market to reach a staggering $1.87 billion. With growth like that, it’s crucial to be the clinic that offers the leading, advanced solutions your clientele craves (and can’t stop talking about).

Bill Scott, Viora Inc.’s VP of Sales explains, “Viora DioBreeze™ is setting a new standard for fast, safe and effective hair reduction for the operator while offering a solution as a positive revenue modality for the business owner.”

Simply put, in order for any aesthetics business to be constantly expanding and evolving, it must utilize the newest and best technologies available, and for long-term hair removal, Viora’s DioBreeze™ is it.

For more information on the exciting release of DioBreeze™, visit https://www.vioramed.com/us/product/diobreeze/

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Patient Experience Journal Announces Inaugural PXJ Award Recipients

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In association with The Beryl Institute, Patient Experience Journal announces the inaugural 2019 Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) award recipients.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

In association with The Beryl Institute, Patient Experience Journal announces the inaugural 2019 Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) award recipients. The annual awards celebrate important contributions to the literature and articles of impact in research and practice. They also introduce groundbreaking authors who are working to expand evidence and insights on patient experience and the human experience in healthcare.

The winners are selected from the articles published in PXJ and chosen by the Editorial Board. Award recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference in Orlando, Florida.

The winning articles are:

“We are excited to introduce the PXJ Awards and announce this year’s recipients. The articles being recognized represent the rigor, thoughtfulness and vision seen in all the pieces published in the journal,” said Jason Wolf, Founding Editor of PXJ and President & CEO of The Beryl Institute. “PXJ remains committed to elevating the work of our authors and honoring the interest of our readers by bringing together a broad and comprehensive selection of cutting-edge articles from around the world. We congratulate our inaugural awardees and invite all to consider PXJ as the place to reach the broadest audience and have the greatest impact with your work in elevating the evidence on patient experience.”

PXJ publishes three times annually in April, November and a special topic issue in July. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. All submissions should adhere to the requested submission types and author guidelines.

PXJ is also accepting submissions for the 2020 Special Issue on Patient & Family Experience in Behavioral Health. The deadline for submissions for that issue is April 1, 2020. Learn more: https://pxjournal.org/journal/vol6/iss2/16

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About Patient Experience Journal:

Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published in association with The Beryl Institute. Read in over 200 countries and territories, PXJ is committed to disseminating rigorous knowledge and expanding the global conversation on evidence and innovation on patient experience.

About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is a global community of practice committed to elevating the human experience in healthcare. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.

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

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The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School names Smile Brands CEO, Steven C. Bilt, a Notable Alumni

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I fully support the school’s mission of creating Best for the World Leaders, and have built Smile Brands on the philosophy of delivering Smiles for Everyone® with that mission in mind.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School announced that Smile Brands Inc. CEO, Steven C. Bilt, has been named a 2019-2020 Notable Alumni. Pepperdine recognizes alumni who have achieved success in business and personally represent the hallmarks of a Best for the World Leader.

Chosen from among more than 45,000 alumni, Pepperdine Graziadio identified roughly 50 professionals who make an impact that extends beyond business. Notable Alumni use skills honed at the Graziadio Business School to address society’s great needs – poverty, the environment, technology, health care, gender equity, and education to help individuals whose lives they touch understand better how to initiate positive change. Notable Alumni have also achieved a high level of self-awareness and have learned and practiced taking care of others.

Steve Bilt co-founded Smile Brands, one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations with 445 affiliated practices across the U.S, in 1998. The organization has received a multitude of accolades for its award-winning culture, including being named to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list three years running and receiving the 2019 Gold Stevie Award for Large Healthcare Employer of the Year. In addition, Bilt launched the Smiles for Everyone® Foundation, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing free dental care to those in need in the U.S. and around the world. The Foundation has delivered over $20 million in care since its inception in 2011.

“I am humbled to have been named a Pepperdine Graziadio Notable Alumni,” explains Bilt. “I fully support the school’s mission of creating Best for the World Leaders, and have built Smile Brands on the philosophy of delivering Smiles for Everyone® with that mission in mind. Our Smiles for Everyone® Foundation, supported by our employees and affiliated provider volunteers and vendors extends our impact well beyond paying patients and in 2019, delivered $5M in free dental care. Each of the last three years, we have been named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work. When my career is over, these will be the accomplishments that have the most meaning.”

“Pepperdine Graziadio Notable Alumni are successful business leaders demonstrating integrity, honesty, and transparency,” said Deryck van Rensburg, Dean of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. “We are proud of these great leaders who are committed to making a difference in the world.”

About Smile Brands Inc.

Based in Irvine California, Smile Brands Inc. is one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States. The organization’s award-winning culture has made it the only dental support organization on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work for the past three years. Smile Brands’ affiliated dentists benefit from industry-leading business support services, so they can spend more time caring for patients and less time on the administrative, marketing, and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. The organization supports 445 affiliated practices and 60 brands across 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

About the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has challenged individuals to think boldly and drive meaningful change within their industries and communities. Dedicated to developing Best for the World Leaders, the Graziadio School offers a comprehensive range of MBA, MS, executive, and doctoral degree programs grounded in integrity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Graziadio School advances experiential learning through small classes with distinguished faculty that stimulate critical thinking and meaningful connection, inspiring students and working professionals to realize their greatest potential as values-centered leaders. Follow Pepperdine Graziadio on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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New Year Reset with The Nature’s Bounty Co. Wellness Tips and Strategies to Keep Your Family Healthy this Year

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Rt2pMmKtpa0

Nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. Of those, only eight percent are likely to succeed. (1) So, why is maintaining resolutions so tough? Many people don’t have the right tips, products or resources to fall back on to continue down their healthy path.

That’s where The Nature’s Bounty Co. – a global leader in health and wellness – comes in.

The Nature’s Bounty Co. partnered with D S Simon Media and YourUpdateTV to help your audience get back on track with everything from nutritious snacks they can feel good about, to new skincare items to incorporate into daily routines and much more.

For more information on the products featured, please follow the below links.

Stay in the know by following The Nature’s Bounty Co. on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

1. “It’s January 7: Are You Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution?” (University of Pennsylvania, 2013).

https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/its-january-7-are-you-sticking-to-your-new-years-resolution/

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Genpro Research announces expansion of India operations into Baroda and Kochi and offers Medical Writing, HEOR and RWE/RWD services

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While our Boston office provides key strategy inputs in adaptive and bayesian trial designs and strategic and regulatory consulting services, our Indian offices provide Programming, Biostatistics and AI/ML algorithm development and Scientific Writing services”


WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB)

Genpro Research announces expansion of their India operations with the strategic establishment of a new office in Baroda, Gujarat. Genpro Baroda center will focus on Medical Writing and Scientific Communications in addition to Biostatistics, Programming, Clinical Data Management, and Strategic consulting services for global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. As part of this expansion, Dr Kapil Khambholja has joined Genpro Research as a co-founder and Vice President of Medical Writing services.

Dr. Kapil brings in 15+ years of preclinical and clinical research experience through his varied roles with academia, global pharmaceutical companies, and leading CROs. He will be responsible for expanding Medical & Scientific Writing services for global and local clients while providing strategic inputs for the innovative AI/ML based platforms that Genpro has developed to accelerate drug research. He will also work closely to integrate line functions and leverage the use of RWE & HEOR offerings for our customers. This expansion will help Genpro to provide integrated end-to-end service offerings for the drug and device development pipeline.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Dr. Kapil Khambholja to Genpro Research. We have been following a strategy wherein specific offshore centers will develop capabilities in core functions. While our Boston office provides key strategy inputs in adaptive and bayesian trial designs and strategic and regulatory consulting services, our Indian offices provide SAS Programming, Biostatistics and AI/ML algorithm development. The key function of the Baroda center will be to provide Scientific Writing services and also explore methods to automate the medical writing, HEOR and RWD functions using the digital frameworks that we have developed”, said Anoop P Ambika, Chief Executive Officer of Genpro Research.

Genpro currently employs close to 100 professionals across the 5 global centers of excellence.

About Genpro

Genpro Research is a next-generation services and technology partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices industry. Our tools use Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing algorithms to enable automation of several processes in a drug development pipeline. We provide advanced solutions in Biostatistics & Programming, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Submissions.

Genpro currently has a US office in Waltham, MA. We have offshore development centers in four cities in India – Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Baroda and Bangalore. Genpro also offers two digital platforms; Voody for Structured Literature Review and MOSS for Clinical Data Visualisation and Analytics.

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Validation Institute Announces 2020 Health Value Award Finalists and Honorary Award Winners to be Recognized at Health Value Day

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“Participating in the Health Value Awards demonstrates healthcare companies and providers are not only committed to providing high-quality, value-based healthcare, but are ready to lead the industry in a new, exciting, and necessary direction,” said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute.


PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB)

The Health Value Awards presented by Validation Institute is pleased to recognize the final list of finalists for the 2020 awards program. Now in its third year, the Health Value Awards continues to recognize outstanding services, products, and programs across 30+ categories spanning the healthcare industry. In addition to these finalist, seven individuals will be recognized for outstanding contributions to the industry with an Honorary Award.

“It is with great pleasure we announce the Health Value Award finalists and our 2020 Honorary award winners. Participating in the Health Value Awards demonstrates healthcare companies and providers are not only committed to providing high-quality, value-based healthcare, but are ready to lead the industry in a new, exciting, and necessary direction,” said RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute.

Health Value Award candidates complete a lengthy and rigorous application process, particularly those nominated in a peer-review category who participate in an in-depth evaluation to ensure the accuracy of performance claims. This year’s finalists are:

Peer-reviewed Finalists


  • Abacus Health Solutions – Diabetes Care Rewards

  • Allergychoices – Allergy Control Program

  • Apta Health, LLC

  • ARC Fertility

  • Blossom Bariatrics – Fast Track Program

  • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina – Population Health Management Programs

  • Bockmann Technique

  • Drexi

  • eMindful – eM Life

  • EmpiRx Health

  • Fast Health

  • finHealth, Inc. – finHealth Navigator

  • freshbenies

  • Green Imaging, LLC

  • MedEncentive – Mutual Accountability and Information Therapy (MAIT)

  • Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery – Outpatient Surgery Program

  • MindSciences, Inc. – Unwinding Anxiety

  • MMS Analytics d/b/a MyMedicalShopper – MyMedicalShopper

  • NOVA Healthcare Administrators – Health Plan Performance Management

  • PACE, Inc. – Orthopedic Surgery Commercial Insurance Bundles for Total Hip and Knee Replacement

  • Proactive MD – Advanced Primary Care

  • Remedy Partners – Remedy Episode of Care Management Program

  • Rx Manage

  • Suquino – Saffron

  • Solveglobal, LLC – Musculoskeletal Disorders/Conditions (MSD) Health Solutions

  • Texas Medical Management – Free Market Surgery

  • The Leapfrog Group – Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

  • Tria Health – Pharmacy Advocate Program

  • TrueLifeCare

  • University of Texas at Austin – Musculoskeletal Institute at UT Health Austin

  • U.S. HealthCenter, Inc. – PredictiMed

  • Virta Health

  • Virtual Physical Therapists

  • Wildflower Health – Maternity Digital Application

Non-peer-reviewed Finalists

  • 20Lighter

  • Alegeus – Smart Account

  • AmeriBen/IEC Group

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – Cooperative Care

  • Brighton Health Plan Solutions – Create

  • Carmel Clay Schools – Carmel Clay Schools Wellness Center

  • Concord Management Resources – Members Health Plan New Jersey

  • Connect Healthcare Collaboration

  • Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute – The Step Ahead Plan

  • City of Austin, TX – PE Anytime Program

  • Decent

  • DispatchHealth – Clinical Service Line | Advanced Care and Extended Care

  • EZaccessMD

  • Healthcare Transformation Consortium

  • Health-E Commerce

  • IM Health – Worldwide Centers of Excellence for Oncology

  • Medliminal

  • Metro Nashville Public Schools – Teachers’ Health Plan

  • NYU Langone Health – Transform Diabetes Care

  • Scripta Insights

  • Simpara – Simpara Direct

  • SmartHealth PayCard

  • Spire – HR Journey Builder and Periscope Analytics

  • StableRise – EMR Workstation

  • StanData Technology – StanData App

  • VillagePlan

  • youturn

Honorary Award Recipients

Hall of Fame

  • Marty Makary, MD

  • Clayton Christensen

Lifetime Achievement | Clinical Care

  • Keith Smith, Founder & CEO, Surgery Center of Oklahoma

Lifetime Achievement | Health Benefits Innovation

  • Dave Chase, Co-founder & CEO, Health Rosetta

Outstanding 2020 Benefits Advisor/Broker

  • Jeffrey Hogan, Northeast Regional Manager, Rogers Benefit Group

Outstanding 2020 Employer/Union Benefits Manager

  • Katie Archer, Director, Health and Welfare Plans Benefits Design, Planning, and Analysis, The Hartford

Outstanding 2020 Corporate Senior Leader, Health Benefits

  • Lisa Woods, Senior Director of Benefits, Walmart

Winners will be announced live at the Health Value Awards ceremony at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 as part of Health Value Day (co-located with World Health Care Congress).

About the Validation Institute:

Validation Institute is an independent, objective, 3rd party organization on a mission to improve the quality and cost of healthcare. Based in Portsmouth, N.H., the organization is made up of a network of health benefits purchasers, health benefits advisors, and healthcare solution providers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare. http://www.validationinstitute.com

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In Vitro Sciences Expands Presence in Arizona With Acquisition of Another Leading Fertility Center

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AVON, Conn. (PRWEB)

In Vitro Sciences (IVS), a prominent network of fertility centers, in partnership with Advanced Fertility Care (AFC), an advanced reproductive services (RE) facility operating in the greater Phoenix area, announced today that it acquired Troché Fertility Centers (TFC), a highly-regarded and long-standing fertility center based in Glendale, AZ. This acquisition solidifies the growing position of IVS and AFC throughout Arizona and sets the course for continued expansion throughout the Southwest region.

With an ambitious expansion plan in mind, IVS made the initial entry into the Arizona market with a strategic partnership with AFC in October of 2019. AFC serves patients from all over Arizona, with offices in Scottsdale and Mesa. Now, the acquisition of TFC will allow AFC to continue their mission of expanding the availability of RE services to patients struggling with fertility challenges in the Northwest region of Phoenix and beyond.

Since 1992, TFC has guided and supported patients on the journey of turning their dream of parenthood into a reality. With a primary location in Glendale, Dr. Vladimir Troché and TFCs’ in vitro fertilization (IVF) program has provided personalized care to patients from all over Arizona, the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Beth Zoneraich, Market President of IVS, and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, commented “In Vitro Sciences and Advanced Fertility Care joined forces with the mission of creating widespread access to the highest quality care for patients facing fertility issues, and acquiring Troché Fertility Centers was the natural next step to our growth plans. Troché Fertility Centers and Dr. Vladimir Troché, have stellar reputations in Arizona and we look forward to applying our respective strengths to advancing the care coordination in the reproductive field.”

Vladimir Troché, MD, Medical Director and founder of Troché Fertility Centers, stated “We are excited to work with both IVS and AFC. We have a shared vision for providing the highest quality of care for families struggling with infertility and believe this arrangement will enhance our efforts to bring the most advanced, innovative care to women in our communities. Working together allows us to maintain our focus on the best patient care while simultaneously moving forward.”

About Advanced Fertility Care

Advanced Fertility Care (AFC) serves patients from all over Arizona with the latest fertility treatment options including IUI, IVF, ICSI, embryo biopsy and genetic testing. With primary offices in Scottsdale and Mesa, AFC consistently demonstrates high pregnancy success rates well above national averages, enabled by the best technology and treatment protocols available. AFC has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by every major insurer.

About In Vitro Sciences

With a 22-year history in the fertility arena and a comprehensive suite of business management services, In Vitro Sciences (IVS) partners with reproductive endocrinology practices across the United States. IVS partners to offer strategic opportunities for independent practices, including: implementing creative growth strategies supporting streamlined operational costs, payer alignment, merger and acquisition plans, marketing, and risk management services IVS’s unique partnership model enables physicians and physician groups to maintain their independence while leveraging the resources of a national organization.

About Troché Fertility Centers

Since 1992, Troché Fertility Centers (TFC) has offered successful fertility treatments to couples and individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan, Dr. Vladmir Troché is considered a fertility pioneer in the valley. With a primary location in Glendale, AZ, Troché Fertility Centers’ in vitro fertilization (IVF) program have produced pregnancy success rates consistently above the national average.

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Datex Named 2019 “Top 100 Logistics IT Provider” by Inbound Logistics Magazine

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

For the 13th consecutive year, Microsoft-based software developer Datex was named a 2019 “Top 100 Logistics IT Provider” by Inbound Logistics Magazine. The distinction was made after the Inbound Logistics editorial section team evaluated the surveys on IT capabilities submitted by over 400 IT providers.

Each year, Inbound Logistics Magazine surveys the supply chain logistics technology market for its special edition which focuses on technology. The 2019 Inbound Logistics technology edition includes information on what is driving logistics IT demand including:

  • E-commerce

  • Omnichannel retail

  • Warehouse management systems

  • Blockchain

  • Business intelligence

  • Integration

  • Increased automation

  • Positioning technologies

  • Freight bidding


Datex FootPrint® WMS can be used for any type of commodity, and is especially effective for regulated goods including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and precious metals. The Datex warehouse management system is workflow-driven and incorporates query capabilities for added flexibility. Datex can train client internal IT resources to configure workflows and create customized reports and dashboards to help reduce implementation and ongoing costs.

Datex FootPrint® WMS includes labor management and features the most flexible 3PL WMS billing module in the industry, cartonization, kitting and assembly and a suite of cost-saving functionality for warehouse operations. The award-winning software is in use across the world in 3PL warehouses, e-commerce omnichannel fulfillment operations, cold storage/refrigerated warehouses and distribution centers.

About Inbound Logistics

Since its inception in 1981, Inbound Logistics’ educational mission is to illustrate the benefits of demand-driven logistics practices, give companies the knowledge to help them match the inbound flow of materials to their demand, and align their business process to support that shift. Inbound Logistics offers real-world examples and decision support to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and offset rising transport costs, supporting business scalability across their value chain. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at http://www.inboundlogistics.com.

About Datex

For over 42 years, Datex has helped supply chain businesses to operate more efficiently and productively using cutting edge technology. As a Microsoft Gold level partner for Software Application Development, Datex is considered to be in the top 1% of the 640,000 Microsoft partners worldwide. For more information on Datex software, hardware and managed services, please visit the Datex website http://www.datexcorp.com/.

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Consulting firm dicentra announces new Ontario office located in Clarksburg

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“Part of our goal here is to offer as much convenience and work-life balance to our team members as possible,” reports Alicja Wojewnik, Founder and CEO of dicentra. “Clarksburg is a beautiful place, a place where our people can relocate from Toronto if they choose and connect with nature.”


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Toronto-based clinical research organization (CRO) and regulatory consulting firm, dicentra, has announced that it is soon opening its newest office location just 5 minutes south of Clarksburg on a farm on Beaver Valley Road.

The owners currently operate an organic apple orchard on the property, called End of the Rainbow Orchard, and decided it would be a great new option for employees to relocate to.

“Part of our goal here is to offer as much convenience and work-life balance to our team members as possible,” reports Alicja Wojewnik, Founder and CEO of dicentra. “Clarksburg is a beautiful place, a place where our people can relocate from Toronto if they choose and connect with nature.”

The company specializes in safety, quality and compliance matters for the agriculture, food and life science industries and also conducts clinical trials.

This will be the company’s third location in Ontario. The company headquarters and research site for its clinical trials is located in downtown Toronto. A second office is located in Guelph, Ontario, where many team members are located.

“The opportunity to relocate my young family to the country is very tempting. Growing up in nature, a slow paced more intentional lifestyle, is the kind of childhood I’d like to offer my children,” said Elizabeth, Relations Manager at dicentra. “It’s great to work for a company who shares those same values.”

The company is expected to open up the new office location in the summer of this year. Several members of the Toronto office have already expressed interest in relocating their families.

“We try to offer as much flexibility as we can. Our people can even work from home if they choose. If they prefer an office setting they will now have the option of feeding trout or cutting grass on a vintage tractor during their breaks,” laughs Alicja.

About dicentra

dicentra is a contract research organization and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. We evaluate, implement, and provide all the necessary support for your products and operations, allowing you to gain market access while building confidence in your brand. We achieve this through our four business divisions: Life Sciences, Food Safety & Quality, Global Certifications, and Clinical Trials. Since our inception in 2002, we have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally.

dicentra is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit http://www.dicentra.com.

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UCA2020 to Showcase Future of Urgent Care and On-Demand Medicine

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“Consumer expectations and preferences are changing every day, and so is the healthcare landscape. We redesigned our annual convention to help providers evolve their practices in ways that will best serve patients in the future,” said Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC, CEO of UCA.


WARRENVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)

The nation’s leading experts in on-demand care will convene at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, May 3-6, 2020, for the UCA2020 Urgent Care Convention. Presented by the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM), the event is focused on delivering “something (almost) completely different” for attendees, restructuring the annual conference’s content to encourage active discussions on how to innovate on-demand healthcare for the future. Registration deadlines are fast approaching, with tuition rates increasing after March 26 and the Paris Hotel room block closing on April 1, 2020.

“Consumer expectations and preferences are changing every day, and so is the healthcare landscape. We redesigned our annual convention to help providers evolve their practices in ways that will best serve patients in the future,” said Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC, CEO of UCA. “Our convention will bring to light important topics facing the industry, such as providing the best care for LGBTQ patients, and exploring ways to push the industry forward with new technologies and partnerships.”

According to the most recent UCA Benchmarking Report, the urgent care industry grew by nearly 10% in 2019. UCA strives to support the success of the industry and promote continued growth, so UCA2020 will feature innovative sessions, hands-on workshops and engaging lectures for both clinical and practice management professionals. Brand new pre-conference activities will feature an accreditation workshop to discover how to obtain or maintain UCA Accreditation, as well as a two-day clinic start-up pre-con on how to set up an urgent care operation. To kick off the convention, and directly following the opening general session, the HIPPO Education Team will be bringing their interactive roadshow, designed to challenge how clinicians think about their team practices.

The Now and Next in Urgent Care:

The UCA2020 Convention will feature an equal focus on what’s now and what’s next. Sessions with many new out-of-the-box thinkers will cover topics including better onboarding, financial modeling for new services, revenue cycle oversight and regulatory changes. Some sessions will count towards the 62 credit hours required to achieve Certified Urgent Care Management Professional (CUCMP) certification.

“The urgent care industry continues to change at a rapid pace, and this year’s sessions will cover forward-thinking content and ground-breaking tools to improve current practices and reframe urgent care for the future,” said Richard Park, MD, UCA board president, founder of CityMD. “It is more important than ever to educate our leaders and providers on the latest advancements and pioneering ideas to pave the way for diversified on-demand medicine.”

Advancing Innovations in On-Demand Care:

Advanced Innovations sessions will take attendees into the future of strategy development, provider engagement, emerging technologies, care models and payment mechanisms, leadership, hospitality, marketing, and the next wave of mergers and acquisitions.

During two back-to-back New2Know sessions, attendees will learn more about emerging models in on-demand healthcare, such as telemedicine/house call hybrids, direct-to-specialist e-referral systems and more. With TED-style talks and a Q&A with the New2Know innovators and payer experts, attendees will analyze their organization’s ability to adopt or adapt similar models, as well as recognize the payer trends influencing urgent care centers today.

In addition, attendees will have the chance to tap the expertise of Las Vegas’ very own Caesar’s Palace entertainment team, who will discuss how to translate hospitality-driven philosophies into urgent care patient experience. Also taking place will be a one-of-a-kind industry hackathon, where the top minds in on-demand care will come together to explore complex issues and brainstorm new solutions for 2020 and beyond.

Throughout the event, UCA2020 participants will be exposed to a myriad of advanced strategic approaches for enhancing their practices, including:

  • How to provide the best care for LGBTQ patients

  • The importance of antibiotic stewardship in urgent care

  • End-to-end patient experience

  • The nuts and bolts of running a successful urgent care today

  • Pediatrics-focused sessions on ultrasound, measles, pain reduction and positioning techniques, and breastfeeding

Several keynote speakers will share insights on the latest industry trends, from disrupting the status quo to deploying emerging technologies strategically in the on-demand space. For the closing keynote, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, award-winning podcast host and author of Reframing Healthcare, will share his vision for retail healthcare today, tomorrow and into the future, featuring Marcus Osborne, vice president of health transformation at Walmart.

For more information about the UCA2020 Convention & Expo and to register for the event, please visit http://www.ucaoa.org/Convention.

About the Urgent Care Association

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused health care. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. For more information, visit http://www.ucaoa.org.

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