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Multi-Location Medical Plaza Selects Updox Collaboration Platform for Digital Marketing, Communications and Patient Engagement

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In addition to using Updox to manage electronic documents and patient communications, Medical Plaza Pharmacy switched from a legacy provider to Updox for digital marketing services.

“As forward-thinking pharmacies consider their future success, they are moving off of legacy platforms that don’t deliver the experience that both consumers and businesses expect from online marketing.”


DUBLIN, Ohio (PRWEB)

Medical Plaza Pharmacy, a two-location pharmacy chain in northern Mississippi, selected Updox, a healthcare collaboration platform that provides pharmacies with an all-in-one solution for acquiring new customers, engaging existing patients and collaborating with prescribers, to support them with communications, productivity and patient engagement solutions, as well as digital marketing and website services.

In addition to using Updox to manage electronic documents and patient communications, Medical Plaza Pharmacy switched from a legacy provider to Updox for digital marketing services and now enjoy the efficiencies of accessing solutions through an all-in-one collaboration platform, created specifically for clinical care.

“As forward-thinking pharmacies consider their future success, they are moving off of legacy platforms that don’t deliver the experience that both consumers and businesses expect from online marketing. We’re the leading technology partner for electronic communications and patient engagement across healthcare, traditionally for physicians and now for pharmacists. Our collaboration platform connects more than 50,000 providers and 150 million patients across the nation, using next-generation communications solutions such as Video chat, HIPAA-complaint text messaging and broadcast patient messaging,” says Michael Morgan, chief executive officer, Updox.

Digital marketing services and branded website, two new offerings from Updox, help pharmacies grow their digital presence to acquire new customers, engage patients and improve revenue. On average, people spend more than two hours a day on social networks and messaging. More than just quickly searching for business locations, consumers also use the internet to research reviews, engage in social media, learn information, share opinions and look at service offerings. Updox digital marketing services include social media advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), digital analytics and review management. Many pharmacies have an initial online presence but are now moving to a more comprehensive platform with solutions specifically designed for clinical healthcare. Branded website offers consumer-oriented features including patient education, HIPAA-compliance and analytics.    

“The first place anyone goes to for information is online so having a strong digital presence is essential in today’s market,” says Andy Null, RPh, manager, Medical Plaza Pharmacy. “We were looking for ways to become more efficient today and also grow future business across both our locations for continued success. Updox offered us a next generation clinically-based platform to promote our business services online so we can focus on face-to-face interaction with patients to answer questions, provide clinical care and support medication adherence and improved outcomes.”

Text messaging lets pharmacies connect with patients and prescribers simply and securely in what has become the consumer’’ most-preferred communications channel. The pharmacy can use text messages to notify patients when prescriptions are ready, send co-payment information, answer questions related to medications or quickly get additional information from prescribers when necessary without delaying prescription filling.

With document management from Updox, Medical Plaza Pharmacy eliminated costs for paper, toner and phone lines. Pharmacy communications arrive into a consolidated Updox inbox where they can be easily reviewed, routed and processed entirely electronically. Prescriptions, refill requests, information requests and prescriber notes can all be received and archived by the pharmacy, or shared between locations, in an efficient, easily managed manner.

To learn more about Updox digital marketing services and how the Updox collaboration platform helps pharmacies acquire new patients, engage current customers and collaborate with fellow providers, visit https://updox.com/pharmacy.

About Updox:

Committed to simplifying the business of healthcare, Updox is a single collaboration platform for out-of-hospital healthcare providers. Named for the past five years to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, Updox is integrated with more than 100 electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems and serves more than 400,000 users and 150 million patients.

Updox offers a broad set of capabilities for patient engagement, provider communications and internal productivity that work together in a secure, easy-to-use collaboration platform. Updox was created specifically for the out-of-hospital market and gives customers access to a growing platform that focuses on solutions and services to make everyone delivering healthcare happy. Learn more at http://www.updox.com or follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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New West Bloomfield Therapy Practice Offers Evening and Weekend Appointments

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WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (PRWEB)

Thriveworks, a national counseling and coaching chain with 100+ locations in the US, opens its newest therapy practice in West Bloomfield, MI this January.

Thriveworks is different from other therapy practices. The counselors and coaches that partner with Thriveworks offer extended hours in the evenings and on the weekends. Additionally, they accept major insurance plans, provide online counseling, and offer flexible cancellations.

Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, says that Thriveworks is helping people receive the mental health services they have been looking for. “People struggle to find counselors who offer appointments outside of normal working hours. Thriveworks addresses this problem by offering extended hours in the evenings and on the weekends.”

Unlike many other therapy practices, Thriveworks offers quick and flexible scheduling, which includes early morning, daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

About Thriveworks:

Thriveworks provides premium mental health services and excellent customer service. In addition to their flexible scheduling opportunities, Thriveworks offers innovative technologies that supplement the care clients receive in counseling. For example, clients have phone and email access to their counselor between sessions as well as exclusive access to mobile apps.

There is a wide range of mental health services offered at Thriveworks, including individual therapy, life coaching, marriage counseling, grief counseling, family therapy, and help for specific challenges like depression, anxiety, and trauma.

The Thriveworks mission is to help people live happy and successful lives. For more information, call (248) 716-7057 or visit https://thriveworks.com/west-bloomfield-counseling/.

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Ayurvedic Dr. Sambhu in India Introduces Ayurveda Health Care On Sharon Kleyne Talk Radio

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (PRWEB)

Air Date: 13 January 2020

Guest: Annette Draper, co-founder of Club Northwest, a Top 100 Health Club in America, Grants Pass, Oregon

Guest: Dr. P. Sambhu B.A.M.S, Ayurvedic Doctor, Ayusha Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centres http://ayushya.com/index Kovalem and Vellayani, Kerala, India

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/120953/natural-healing-indian-experience

In November of 2019, Annette Draper resolved to journey to India to participate in an Ayurveda retreat led by the respected, internationally renowned Dr. P. Sambhu, the latest in a long lineage of Ayurveda medical doctors who is personally treating 8,000 patients worldwide.

Dr. Sambhu was an invited guest by Annette Draper to be on the Sharon Kleyne Hour radio talk show from his home in India, shared how he grew up in a traditional Indian family that included multiple generations of Ayurvedic medicine practitioners. Beginning in childhood, Sambhu’s medical professional family members began to pass the incredible Ayurvedic practices on to him. The result is that Sambhu is perhaps the world’s most famous lifelong Ayurveda practitioner in India, America and all over the world.

In a story Sambhu relishes, Ayurveda originated before Christ walked the earth. Ancient scriptures recorded the practices and passed them on from medical generation to medical generation. In fact, Ayurveda medicine has provided health care throughout the world for thousands of years.

The word Ayurveda, Sambhu explains, comes from ancient Sanskrit words—ayu meaning life and veda meaning knowledge. Today, practitioners visit Ayurveda clinics (the most progressive are located in India) to discover these ancient healing practices that are followed by millions and millions in every country in the world.

Sambhu is enthusiastic about sharing the details of an Ayurveda retreat. Sambhu describes how people coming on retreat receive a full body assessment, then begin a process of detoxification. When Kleyne asks if they are taught to breathe, Sambhu responds yes, practitioners learn the proper way to breathe through the daily practice of yoga. Sambhu also assures Kleyne that drinking enough pure water for your body type every day is a core teaching of the Ayurvedic healing process. Practitioners also practice daily meditation and eat a healthy Ayurvedic diet.

Draper, successful co-founder of Club Northwest, a Top 100 American health club, had begun to feel fractures in her Mind Body Spirit health practice. “I was giving, giving, giving and not getting,” says Draper. Then cancer issues arose and Draper realized even more urgently that she had to embrace serious life changes. So, she began to work with internationally acclaimed Success guru Bob Proctor and explored new health alternatives that could restore her balance.

Joining Sharon Kleyne, founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science® and host of the internationally syndicated radio program The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science®/Nature’s Pharma®, The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist® on VoiceAmerica and produced by Rose Hong, founder and director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C.

Draper described how at Sambhu’s Centre she received and felt the power of the concept of Flow. Feeling the flow in life itself, Draper was able to tap into her powerful energy potential. “Because of the food, yoga, chanting, body treatments, oil opening the third eye and my energy centers,” Draper said. “I was able to make a true connection of mind, body and spirit. I realized once again that you don’t expect a great life, you create one.”

Draper, Sambhu and Sharon Kleyne hope that Ayurvedic practice will become more familiar and available to people in the West. Ayurveda literally means the science of life. Ayurveda is an ancient technology that is relevant, successful and current to this day.

Kleyne believes that Ayurveda should be introduced into the mainstream medical community worldwide. She also advocates for insurance companies accepting and covering Ayurveda treatements.

You can listen to the talk radio program featuring Annette Draper, entrepreneur, top global success coach for Bob Proctor, elite level mindset coach with Impressions of Increase Coaching LLC., radio show host, and mega manifester, Dr. P. Sambhu B.A.M.S, Ayurvedic Doctor, Ayusha Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centres Kovalem and Vellayani, Kerala, India and water technology educator and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne as they discuss Draper’s health crisis, epiphany, retreat in India, Dr. Sambhu’s global Ayurveda practice and Ayurvedic practice from ancient times to the present moment, follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/120953/natural-healing-indian-experience

If you would like to watch a brief, entertaining educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution® technology Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U

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BillingTree Introduces New Version of CareView Healthcare Payment Processing Software

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Our CareView solution aims to help the healthcare industry bridge the gap between faster payments and a convenient payment experience for patients.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

BillingTree, a payment processing company, launched a new version of their CareView bill presentment and payment software for healthcare. Aimed at helping the healthcare industry manage the payment experience, the latest launch will see optimized patient management and payment workflows, as well as major improvements to more than 50 statement management and payment features. Some of these main features include:


  • Powerful APIs that allow CareView to integrate with other practice management systems and third-party software solutions

  • Leverages BillingTree’s Payrazr platform for secure, compliant transactions, including tokenization of card data, a comprehensive fraud controls suite, and in-depth protection of all sensitive patient information

  • Scalable to grow for each client as their business grows

  • Responsive and user-friendly interface for mobile devices

  • Option for current clients to stay on their existing versions

In addition to these feature improvements, CareView now includes a new web address, careviewpay.com, allowing healthcare professionals simplified access to the updated, user-friendly billing and payment management software.

Since acquiring the CareView brand, BillingTree has continued to invest heavily in improving provider and patient solutions, offering more features to clients by building on their own proven Payrazr platform, which successfully processed more than $4B in payments in 2019.

CareView is now utilized as the payment platform for national healthcare networks, pharmacies, physician groups, dental networks, and long-term care facilities nationwide.

BillingTree states that clients in the healthcare industry can look forward to a wide range of payment channels, including an agent-facing terminal, mobile-friendly patient portals, the ability to pay via automated phone prompts (IVR), and two-way text messages.

“Handling patient payments has become the number one challenge facing businesses in the healthcare industry,” said Rob Borucki, Vice President of Product for BillingTree. “The time between treatment and payment is far too extended for providers and patients to deal with anymore. On average, healthcare offices are expected to collect between 50-70% of a patient’s total balance. Because of the slow, outdated process still in place, providers struggle to keep track of everything and end up losing or significantly delaying their ability to collect on their Account Receivables. Our CareView solution aims to help the healthcare industry bridge the gap between faster payments and a convenient payment experience for patients.”

In addition to accepting multiple payment methods, CareView offers full support for statement presentment, payment plans, negotiated installments, automatic payments, storing of patient credentials, offering discounts, and one-time payments. These are just a few of the ways BillingTree is striving to help overcome these obstacles.

“The issue isn’t just a lack of convenient payment options, either. It’s also the capability for extensive reporting for healthcare providers. You can offer patients more convenient ways to pay. Still, it doesn’t mean anything if you, as a business owner, can’t easily track and reconcile those payments. That’s why we’re offering more than two dozen standard reports and the ability to create custom reporting that works for our client’s specific needs, all of which can be scheduled for delivery automatically. We want to change the game and make the healthcare payment experience simpler for both companies and patients alike.”

BillingTree is confident that its newest CareView version will entice healthcare businesses to make the switch from their current payment processor. By leveraging the software that’s made BillingTree a leader in the payment processing industry, they seek to help solve the various problems plaguing the healthcare industry for decades.

If you’re interested in BillingTree’s newest CareView solution, click here.

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Physician Partners of America performs the first Endoscopic SCS Paddle lead implantation

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Dr. James St. Louis PPOA

Dr. James St. Louis PPOA


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Dr. James St. Louis, Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Division at Physician Partners of America, has helped thousands of patients to ease their back pain throughout his career. Always finding new ways to improve upon his techniques, Dr. St. Louis recently implanted a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) with a paddle lead. His vast experience with minimally invasive surgical techniques allows him to implant these devices through a remarkably small incision.

The procedure normally requires an open incision with a laminectomy. His expertise using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques allows him to do the implantation using an incision that barely needs any stitches to close.

To distract the brain from the pain signals it is receiving, we can use spinal cord stimulators. Spinal cord stimulators are small electronic devices that are implanted into the spine using a minimally invasive procedure. During this procedure, wires from the device are carefully positioned along the spinal cord. The stimulator then sends small, mild electrical currents through the wires to stimulate the spinal cord nerve fibers, interrupting the messages before they have a chance to convert into pain sensations.

This paddle lead product is different due to its high frequency stimulation and the design of the product itself. The shape and texture of the product makes it a perfect fit for the spinal cord, therefore reducing the chances of migration. This product provides an adjustable range of pulses to better satisfy the patient.

Benefits of the high frequency spinal cord stimulator include FDA- approval, clinically proven to provide superior relief of back and leg pain, high frequency and adjustable, provides superior coverage on spine, less chance of migration throughout the back, minimally invasive, user-friendly, and only required outpatient care.

This product is beneficial to patients who have identified the medical cause of their pain, tried previous pain reduction interventions without success, and are not good candidates for other additional procedures. Based on the needs of the patient, Dr. St. Louis will choose a product that will make a perfect fit for the patient’s spinal cord.

“I am excited to continue to use the HF10 spinal cord stimulator to help bring pain relief to our patients.” – Dr. James St. Louis

To learn more about our surgeon and the HF10 device, visit Dr. James St Louis’ bio or HF10.com. To to find out if you may be a candidate please call 800-400-7762

About PPOA:

Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is a national healthcare organization focused on strengthening the doctor-patient relationship, improving patient outcomes and leading the fight against the opioid crisis. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, Fla., PPOA and its affiliates share a common vision of ensuring the wellbeing of patients through interventional and minimally invasive treatments, pain management and laser spine procedures. Its model allows its physician partners to focus on caring for patients in the face of increasingly complex administrative requirements. For more information about Physician Partners of America, visit http://www.physicianpartnersofamerica.com

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Programs for 2020

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SEATTLE (PRWEB)

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 30 Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 122 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 122 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 30 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-addictions-and-recovery-degree-programs/

2020 Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Aspen University

Assumption College

California Southern University

Cambridge College

Capella University

Governors State University

Grand Canyon University

Liberty University

Mid-America Christian University

Monmouth University

Nova Southeastern University

Ottawa University

Regent University

University of Buffalo

University of Cumberlands

University of Massachusetts Boston

University of North Texas

University of Oklahoma

University of South Dakota

Virginia Commonwealth University

Washburn University

West Virginia University

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/

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Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) Publish Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit Protocol for Victoria, Australia

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for Victoria, Australia. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of their EHS regulatory obligations and rapidly collect, share, archive, and export audit findings in a cost effective manner. IAPC EHS audit protocols are now prepared by STC in partnership with STP and continue to focus on those national (plus, in some cases, regional or provincial) EHS requirements that have site-specific application for manufacturing operations. As a leading EHS management consulting firm with a global network of experienced EHS teaming partners, STC has indepth knowledge and technical expertise of local/regional EHS requirements.

STP and STC maintain leading-edge EHS audit protocols for more than 50 jurisdictions. The protocol documents are written in English and are available in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel formats, as well as through STP’s web-based portal or can be integrated into an existing company platform. Using the protocols’ custom templates and advanced functionality features, auditors can easily track audit findings and manage data over time to improve compliance, risk management and safety performance. In addition, STP’s formatting is compatible with leading risk management and sustainability platform providers.

Highlights of selected legislation covered in the newly developed protocol include:

  • Victoria’s new “Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018” reflect national changes to the transport of dangerous goods. The new regulations are mainly the same as the revoked “Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008” with a few changes to numbering. These regulations came into operation on October 25, 2018.

  • The “State Environment Protection Policy (Waters)” replaced the “State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria)” and the “State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria)” effective October 23, 2018. The policy provides a framework for the protection and management of water quality in Victoria, covering surface waters, estuarine and marine waters and groundwaters across the state.

  • The “Dangerous Goods Act 1985” was amended effective 26 September 2018 to adopt new requirements for properties that contain asbestos that was installed on the property on or after January 1, 2004.

  • The “Building Regulations 2018” revoked and replaced the “Building Interim Regulations 2017” effective June 2, 2018. The new regulations largely follow the previous regulations, but have been updated and revised to reflect modern work practices and state of knowledge, and are also designed to align with the “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017.”

  • The national “Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989” and the “Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995” were updated following a review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Program. The major change was the introduction of a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) imports from 1 January 2018 to enable Australia to meet the HFC phase-down obligations of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, starting in 2019. Other changes include the addition of new efficiency measures, including streamlining of licensing provisions, waiving uneconomic levy debts, and reduced reporting frequency.

  • The national “Product Emissions Standards Act 2017” commenced on 15 September 2017, establishing a national framework to address the adverse impacts of air pollution from certain products on human and environmental health. The provisions of this Act are implemented by the “Product Emissions Standards Rules 2017.” The Act and Rules prescribe emissions-controlled products, which are marine-propulsion engines and certain nonroad engines (new spark-ignition engines with a maximum power of 19 kilowatts, or 25.5 horsepower). Only products that meet prescribed emissions standards, or have an exemption, may be imported into or supplied in Australia.

  • The 2016 version of the “National Construction Code Series Volume One – Building Code of Australia” was amended out-of-cycle prior to the next scheduled update in 2019. Amendment 1 to the 2016 edition of NCC Volume One, was adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories on 12 March 2018. This amendment introduced a new verification method for limiting fire spread via external wall assemblies, references the revised 2017 edition of AS 2118.1 (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – General systems), clarifies provisions for the use of external wall claddings and attachments, and revises the evidence of suitability provisions. The 2019 edition of the NCC was adopted by all States and the Northern Territory as of 1 May 2019.

  • Victoria has adopted a new Waste Management Policy (E-waste) which became effective July 1, 2019. This policy supports Victoria’s ban on e-waste from landfills (also effective July 1, 2019), and seeks to increase resource recovery and ensure that e-waste is managed in a manner that minimizes to risks to human health and environment. The policy applies to any person who generates, collects, stores, handles, transports, or reprocesses any e-waste and establishes specific requirements for e-waste service providers.

  • Victoria’s lead process regulations are being revised as part of changes included in the “Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations 2018,” and will become effective on June 5, 2020. The changes will lower the workplace exposure standard for lead and make changes to requirements for lead-risk work, which include reducing the mandated blood lead removal levels, adjusting the testing frequency of workers, and reducing the blood lead levels permitted to return to lead risk work.

  • The “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017” were amended effective August 20, 2019, to include new requirements that are intended to address risks associated with exposure to silica dust. The requirements prescribe the minimum level of controls that must be used when cutting, grinding or undertaking abrasive polishing of engineered stone.

  • The “Radiation Regulations 2007” were revoked and replaced by the “Radiation Regulations 2017” on August 27, 2017. Under the 2017 regulations, the security of high consequence sealed sources and high consequence groups of sealed sources have been strengthened, and the occupational dose limits to the lens of the eye have been lowered to reflect recent international developments.

  • Victoria is making significant changes to its environmental protection legislation. The “Environment Protection Act 2017,” which went into effect July 1, 2018, revised the governance framework and objectives of the EPA. In August 2018, the “Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018,” which significantly amends the “Environment Protection Act 2017,” was passed. The 2018 amendments are expected to come into force on July 1, 2020, and will repeal the “Environment Protection Act 1970.” New regulations and standards for the implementation of the “Environment Protection Act 2017” have been proposed, and are expected to be finalized in early to mid-2020. The existing six sets of regulations under the “Environment Protection Act 1970” will be replaced by one consolidated set of regulations and some separate transitional regulations. The new regulations and standards will also replace existing State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs), Waste Management Policies (WMPs), and Notifiable Chemical Orders (NCOs). A number of new subordinate instruments will be introduced, including Environmentally Hazardous Substance Orders (EHSOs), Obligations on Managers of Land and Infrastructure (OMLIs), and compliance codes.


For more information on all International EHS audit protocols offered by STP and STC click here.

About Specialty Technical Publishers

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier’s Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.

About Specialty Technical Consultants

Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is a specialized management consulting firm working to enhance environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. Through its consulting services, STC partners with clients to strengthen management systems’ design and implementation, and identifies needs and implements solutions to meet business objectives. Services provided include: EHS compliance support; risk assessment; EHS auditing; corporate responsibility and sustainability; EHS management systems development and implementation; EHS regulatory information tools; and EHS training.

STC is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Supplier Clearinghouse for the California Public Utilities Commission, and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Human and Family Development Degree Programs for 2020

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SEATTLE (PRWEB)

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 30 Master’s in Human and Family Development Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 119 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 119 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 30 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Human and Family Development Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-human-and-family-development-degree-programs/

2020 Master’s in Human and Family Development Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Amberton University

Arizona State University

Ball State University

Bryan College

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Iowa State University

Kansas State University

Liberty University

Michigan State University

Missouri State University

Murray State University

North Carolina State University

North Dakota State University

Oklahoma State University

Purdue University Global

Stephen F. Austin State University

Texas Tech University

Texas Woman’s University

University of Arkansas

University of Florida

University of La Verne

University of Minnesota

University of Missouri

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

University of North Alabama

University of South Florida

University of Southern Mississippi

Vanderbilt University

Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/

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NPE partners with Nimbl to provide accounting and financial services to gym and studio owners

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“This partnership empowers our clients with the services and information they need to make good business decisions every month.”


SANTA MONICA, Calif and SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Fitness business education company NPE and small business accounting services company Nimbl have announced a partnership today where Nimbl becomes a preferred provider to NPE clients for accounting and financial services in the U.S. and Canada.

“Running a small business is hard. Keeping track of all your accounting and financial reports is critical for success and most small business owners lack the time and skills needed to get this right,” said NPE CEO Sean Greeley.

“This partnership empowers our clients with the services and information they need to make good business decisions every month.” said Greeley. “Nimbl services will provide fitness studio owners insights and keep them organized–with negotiated special pricing on behalf of our clients.”

Many gym owners have limited-to-no access to their own books when they engage outside accounting, finance, and bookkeeping services. They find it difficult to find key financial data, have trouble accessing important financial data and documents, and unfortunately, often face outside vendors who are late in their reporting.

Nimbl accounting services will provide bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, and cash flow forecasting for gym owners. There’s also a “books cleanup” service available, where Nimbl will organize and clean up past transactions… even if you’ve neglected this area of your business for years.

Fitness business owners will have access to their own account manager, instead of being on their own as with many software providers.

“We love enabling entrepreneurship, and we strive to partner with companies with a similar mission. NPE helps fitness professionals and business owners to grow to the next level. It makes sense that we would partner with a company that shares our same passion for creating success,” said Nimbl Co-Founder & President Shane Rowley.

To learn more, NPE members can get a complimentary consultation at https://trustnimbl.com/

About Nimbl

Nimbl is a leading pioneer in the cloud accounting industry. We see enabling entrepreneurship as our way of making a positive impact on the world.

As a fitness business owner you have a lot on your plate, including employees to manage, memberships to sell, and programs to develop. Accounting shouldn’t be one of those things fighting for your attention.

Nimbl provides scalable accounting services to fit the needs of any fitness entrepreneur. You could spend countless hours handling your own accounting, or you could focus on your business. Let our expert team handle your bookkeeping, payroll, bills, monthly reports, tax returns, and more for you.

With Nimbl you get a full, experienced accounting team for a fraction of the cost of a single bookkeeper.

About NPE

NPE is the leading business education and coaching company for fitness entrepreneurs to increase their profit, revenue, and happiness.

We teach you (the race car driver) everything needed to build a high-performance race car (your business) and lead a powerful pit crew (your team) so you can win championships year-over-year and hit your goals.

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Center for Vein Restoration Hosts World-Class Clinical Convention, VISION2020, in the Washington, DC Metro Area

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As long as we all continue to play our game with our ‘why’ in mind that we are going to continue to do the best for our patients everything else will follow.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), the nation’s largest physician-lead vein center and a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency, hosted their annual Clinical Convention at the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. The Convention, entitled VISION2020, was held from January 10 through 12 and drew a crowd of over 280 physicians, CVR employees, and partners from across the field of venous and lymphatic medicine. The event more than tripled its attendance over the 2019 convention.

The convention kicked off with a clinical dinner session provided by Dr. Mark Melin and sponsored by Tactile Medical. It was followed by a Recognition Ceremony for outstanding CVR physicians and employees across the company. Receiving this year’s President’s Award was CVR Chief Medical Officer, Khanh Nguyen, for his unparalleled service to CVR.

VISION2020 had two main sessions on the Saturday program. Physicians attended a clinical program, which began with a breakfast session, sponsored by Varithena and provided by Dr. Kathleen Gibson. The day-long agenda that followed covered topics ranging from management of pelvic venous congestion to the use most effective of compression stockings, from providing wound care in venous disease to findings involving superficial venous disease. All doctors in attendance will receive 15-CME credits for participating in the program.

There was also a business session on Saturday focused on the professional development of CVR employees and rolling out additional process efficiencies. As one of the sessions focused on, from the front desk staff to the sales team and beyond, everyone in the business has “something to bring to the table.”

The theme of entire meeting was centered around “vision.” Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD, FACS, 2019 Glassdoor Top CEO award winner and well-known former Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, was a visionary in 2007 when he chose to start Center for Vein Restoration with a single clinic in southern Maryland.

“This is where your CVR is today,” Dr. Lakhanpal explained during his Saturday keynote address. “We have 84 locations… We have more than 500 full-time staff members, 64 physicians and, in the last year, the Center for Vein Restoration saw 40,000 new patients and completed more than 200,000 patient interactions. That is more than the population of some small countries in the world.”

Dr. Lakhanpal then went on to explain his vision proceeding into 2025. The humble leader assured the crowd these lofty goals were possible because the dedication of each and every person in the room, and because CVR has its sights sets on the big picture.

“It is the why that changes your finite game to an infinite game. A finite game is when someone says, ‘I’m going to score the goal,’ and an infinite game is when someone says, ‘I’m going to play the game really well.’ The goals will come,” said Lakhanpal. “As long as we all continue to play our game with our ‘why’ in mind that we are going to continue to do the best for our patients everything else will follow.”

On Saturday evening, Dr. Lakhanpal honored another visionary with the Lakhanpal Vein Foundation’s Sushruta Award: Dean Bender, the executive director of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS). Because of the work of AVLS and the Foundation for Venous and Lymphatic Disease, and the research of organizations like CVR, the field of venous and lymphatic medicine can continue to advance and serve patients more effectively.

Medi USA, a partner of CVR which will be engaging in some exciting new initiatives in 2020, sponsored the Saturday night dinner, where Dr. Bryan Groleau spoke on advancements in compression technology. The evening ended with a CVR Lip Sync Battle, where regional teams joined forces to put on the strongest performances possible. The energy during the contest was intense, and the camaraderie in the room was evident.

As Dr. Lakhanpal stated during his keynote, “our brand is our legacy, and our legacy is family.”

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ABOUT VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Venous insufficiency, the cause of significant suffering due to the sequelae of venous hypertension, most commonly arises as achy, tired and heavy legs. It may or may not be associated with varicose veins, spider veins or skin changes including venous ulcerations and indiscriminately affects between 30–40 million Americans. Numerous factors including age, weight, prolonged sitting or standing, genetics or a history of DVT (blood clots) can increase the risk of developing this common and often underdiagnosed disorder. Treatment options have evolved to an array of minimally invasive procedures in an office setting.

ABOUT CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency. With 80 centers and growing, CVR has over 500 employees and conducts over 150,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

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