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Shoreline Biome Announces International Distribution Partnership in Japan

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FARMINGTON, Conn. (PRWEB)

Shoreline Biome, a microbiome research company based here that develops tools for characterizing microbiome populations down to the strain level, has announced a distribution partnership with TOMY Digital Biology Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese biotech organization.

TOMY provides high-quality instruments and services to industry segments including biotechnology, biological engineering, medical science, and food development.

The partnership will introduce Shoreline Biome’s products to a wider Asian market and is expected to support the growth of the Japanese microbiome market. The human microbiome market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to reach $207.81 million USD in 2025, an increase from $41.73 million USD in 2017, according to a 2019 report from ResearchAndMarkets.com . The same report estimates the market to grow with a CAGR of 22.8% from 2018—2025.

TOMY has been a distribution partner with Pacific Biosciences (PacBio), a company that provides genomic analysis systems, since 2011. There is valuable synergy between Shoreline Biome products and PacBio’s platform, according to Bill McKenzie, Shoreline Biome’s CEO.

“We’re very excited about this partnership,” said McKenzie. “TOMY is a recognized leader in providing biotechnology products like Shoreline Biome’s to Asian markets, and we couldn’t be more pleased to offer our products to this growing market. Having our products under the same distribution roof as PacBio’s is nothing but advantageous to users of both company’s products in this market.

McKenzie is optimistic about the value of Shoreline Biome’s products to the Asian market.

“Our all-in-one kits and software accelerate breakthroughs in microbiome research,” he said. “Ultimately, this leads to a better understanding of how our microbiomes relate to human health and disease.”

A detailed list of Shoreline Biome’s international distributors and ordering information by country can be accessed at shorelinebiome.com/international-distributors.

About Shoreline Biome:

Characterizing the human microbiome and analyzing its role in human health and disease are priority goals for researchers around the world. Shoreline Biome accelerates breakthroughs in microbiome research by developing transformative discovery tools that characterize microbiome populations down to the strain level. With Shoreline Biome products, all it takes is three easy steps: lyse, purify, and amplify. Shoreline Biome’s easy-to-use companion analysis software and comprehensive reference database enables straightforward strain-level identification and quantitation of all bacteria in the sample. To learn more, visit shorelinebiome.com.

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Spas of America’s 100 Favorite Spas of 2019

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Spa and wellness travel is not only about pampering and relaxation. Today, guests are exploring exciting new wellness experiences, dynamic spa-themed hotels and resorts, and rewarding multi-day/week spa retreats.


ST. GEORGE, Utah (PRWEB)

North America’s healthy passion for spa and wellness travel is alive and well, as illustrated by Spas of America’s annual list of the Top 100 Spas. The No. 1 spa and wellness travel website today unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2019, based on unique page views and consumer choices on https://www.spasofamerica.com. The annual award provides insight into consumers’ favorite spas of the year.

The Top 100 Spas of 2019 list includes 76 spas from the United States, 18 spas from Canada, four from Mexico, and one each from The Bahamas and Jamaica. The No.1 spa for 2019 was the fitness and hiking-influenced Red Mountain Resort with its Sagestone Spa in St. George, Utah.

The most popular spa experience was the growing Health category, which includes Fitness, Health and Weight Loss, with a combined 16 spas. The health benefits of natural Mineral Hot Springs followed with 15 spas, tying the convenience and excitement of City spa experiences with 15. Mountain spas followed with 12 spas, Casino and Country with 10 each, Beach with seven, Ocean with six, Lake with four, Wine with three, and Desert with two spas.

“The North American spa and wellness industry continues to evolve,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Spa and wellness travel is not only about pampering and relaxation. Today, guests are exploring exciting new wellness experiences, dynamic spa-themed hotels and resorts, and rewarding multi-day/week spa retreats, contributing to lasting change in their lives.”

“We are excited to learn about achieving Spas of America’s No. 1 spa for 2019,” says Tracey Welsh, general manager of Red Mountain Resort. “Our team has strived hard to create personal experiences for our guests and inspire wellness through adventure at our beautiful Southwestern Utah resort. We look forward to welcoming guests to our unique fitness and hiking experience in beautiful St. George, Utah.”

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2019

1.    Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah

2.    Skaná, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York

3.    Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

4.    New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont

5.    Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri

6.    Feathers Spa at the Peabody Hotel Memphis, Tennessee

7.    The Spa at the Joule, Dallas, Texas

8.    Spa at Grand National, Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika, Alabama

9.    The Spa at Ross Bridge, Birmingham, Alabama

10.    Spa Walden, Walden Inn & Spa, Walden, Ohio

11.    The Spa at Cliff House, Cape Neddick, Maine

12.    The Spa at French Lick, French Lick, Indiana

13.    Remède Spa, St. Regis, Mexico City, Mexico

14.    Soul Spa, The Westin Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi

15.    Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan

16.    Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia

17.    The Spa at The Shoals, Florence, Alabama

18.    The Greenbrier Spa, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

19.    The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania

20.    Miraj Hammam Toronto, Shangri-La Toronto, Ontario

21.    Springs Eternal Spa, Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford, Pennsylvania

22.    Immerse Spa, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

23.    The Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

24.    The Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage, California

25.    The Spa at The Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia

26.    Deerfield Health Retreat & Spa, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

27.    Spa Eastman, Eastman, Quebec

28.    Roosevelt Baths & Spa at Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs, New York

29.    The Spa at Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi

30.    Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, California

31.    Trillium Spa at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania

32.    Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, Florida

33.    Bamford Haybarn Spa, 1 Hotel, Brooklyn, New York

34.    Pala Spa, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California

35.    Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario

36.    Sunrise Springs Spa Resort, Santa Fe, New Mexico

37.    Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, Colorado

38.    The Spa at Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Idaho

39.    Healing Waters Spa, Saratoga Resort and Spa, Saratoga, Wyoming

40.    Hibiscus Spa & Salon, Westin Las Vegas, Nevada

41.    Sole’renity Spa at the Artesian Hotel, Sulphur, Oklahoma

42.    Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan

43.    Espiritu Spa, Costa Baja Resort, La Paz, Mexico

44.    The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota

45.    The Spa at Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

46.    Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas

47.    Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia

48.    The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe, Vermont

49.    The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, Utah

50.    Relache Spa Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas

51.    Spa Terre, The Josie Hotel, Rossland, British Columbia

52.    Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, British Columbia

53.    Golden Door, San Marcos, California

54.    Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, Ucluelet, British Columbia

55.    Movara Fitness Resort, St. George, Utah

56.    Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia

57.    Palazoo Bontadosi Hotel & Spa, Montefalco, Italy

58.    Hippocrates Health Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida

59.    Remède Spa, St. Regis, Atlanta, Georgia

60.    Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas

61.    Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, Minnesota

62.    Jewel Grande Resort & Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica

63.    Spa Mandalay, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

64.    The Spring Resort and Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California

65.    The Spa at Wine & Roses, Lodi, California

66.    Eforea Spa, Hilton Sedona Resort Bell Rock, Sedona, Arizona

67.    The Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta

68.    Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Jalisco, Mexico

69.    Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood, Colorado

70.    Pacific Mist Spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, British Columbia

71.    Luna Spa at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

72.    The Ritz Carlton Spa, Bachelor Gulch Spa, Avon, Colorado

73.    Woodlands Spa, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, Pennsylvania

74.    Stillwater Spa, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Incline Village, Nevada

75.    ESPA at Baha Mar, Grand Hyatt, Nassau, The Bahamas

76.    Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, California

77.    Spa Without Walls, The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, Hawaii

78.    Boathouse Spa and Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia

79.    The Bathhouse Spa, Delano Las Vegas, Nevada

80.    Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Corona, California

81.    Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

82.    Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico

83.    Carson Hot Springs Bath House, Carson, Washington

84.    Exhale Spa Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey

85.    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

86.    Auberge Spa Hotel Jerome, Aspen, Colorado

87.    Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, Ontario

88.    Mii Amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona

89.    The Spa at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe, Victoria, British Columbia

90.    Spa Khakara, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii

91.    The Spa at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta

92.    Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario

93.    Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito, California

94.    Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills, Plymouth, Massachusetts

95.    Mynd Spa & Salon, The Willard InterContinental, Washington, District of Columbia

96.    Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

97.    Tree Spa at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport, Maine

98.    Solace Spa & Salon, Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana

99.    The Spa at Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York

100.    Spa La Vie at Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2019. Rankings are determined by unique page views of global spa and wellness travel consumers who visit Spas of America throughout the year. The Top 100 Spas of 2019 comprises the top 10% of all spa listings on http://www.spasofamerica.com.

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Liberty IT Solutions Awarded $4M System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Operability Enhancement Services Task Order

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HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB)

Liberty IT Solutions LLC, which specializes in Health Information Technology, has been awarded a four-year (12-month Base Period plus three 12-month Option Periods) Task Order (TO) to enhance operability of the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

SCCM is the VA’s central patching tool for all updates to endpoints enterprise-wide. Continued SCCM system health is vital to VA’s ability to deliver up-to-date services across the country. Under this TO, Liberty, along with its partner ManTech International Corporation, will support the SCCM hardware/software and updates needed to maintain this system health. This also includes support for VA field offices to enable staff to efficiently troubleshoot problems and conduct maintenance activities.

Liberty CEO, Bill Greene, says of the win: “Enhancing the operability of the System Center Configuration Manager is an important task that Liberty is looking forward to working on with VA. We are excited to continue to modernize SCCM, in keeping with our commitment to the future of Health IT and a higher standard of service for Veterans.”

As the number of endpoints continues to rapidly expand and diversify, Liberty will also work to modernize the system, incorporating innovative technologies and project management approaches that will enhance cloud and mobile capabilities on SCCM. These efforts will ensure that SCCM can continue to support care for Veterans now and as their needs develop into the future.

About Liberty

Liberty IT Solutions delivers transformative services and support to multiple government agencies across a diverse portfolio of Health IT projects. Our team believes that lines of code can change lives and is driven to enable that to happen more often, more securely and more efficiently.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Liberty IT Solutions at 571.356.9627 or email at transformation@libertyits.com.

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Tampa General Hospital Improves Digital Patient Access with Odoro Platform

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TGH partners with Odoro to deliver Digital Patient Access

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“Our patients are asking for a robust ability to find the right provider at a time when it’s convenient for them. We are excited to partner with Odoro, because we think it will allow our patients to easily schedule their care” -Jason Swoboda, TGH


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Odoro, a leader in digital patient access solutions, today announced a new partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a recognized world-class hospital. TGH will adopt the Odoro digital platform, which gives patients fast and convenient online and self-scheduling 24/7 through multiple channels. The new partnership enables TGH to take its patient-centric approach to a new level with a mobile scheduling system that maximizes patient access and operational efficiency.

Harnessing Odoro’s comprehensive and innovative platform, TGH can optimally match patients with the right provider for improved patient satisfaction and retention, while reducing rates of cancellations and no-shows. Patients with smartphones, tablets or computers will find the platform easy to use, but less tech-savvy patients also can enjoy fast and easy access to appointments through Odoro’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution.

“Our patients are asking for a robust ability to find the right provider at a time when it’s convenient for them. We are excited to partner with Odoro, because we think it will allow our patients to easily schedule their care,” said Jason Swoboda, Associate Director of Emerging Technologies and Health Innovation at Tampa General Hospital. “Our patients expect to find and book appointments with the right provider quickly and easily with no waiting. Odoro’s innovative platform enables Tampa to deliver a patient-centric experience.”

TGH selected the Odoro solution for its capabilities to create fully customizable digital scheduling workflows that consider complex business logic and patient-provider preferences. Seamlessly integrated into Tampa’s website, Odoro’s matching algorithm, Schedlogic™, allows patients to easily find their optimal provider instantly 24/7. Accessible through Tampa’s website on any mobile/tablet device, the new real-time solution will also streamline the intake process and improve referrals management to further enhance patient engagement, while also driving operational efficiency.

“With patients now acting like consumers when choosing their providers, delivering a seamless digital front door experience is now even more critical than ever for health care organizations,” said Ohad Ranen, Odoro CEO. “We are therefore delighted to partner with Tampa to deliver a complete experience that makes finding, scheduling and accessing the right provider, easy, convenient and quick – much like shopping on Amazon.”

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital, a 1007-bed non-profit academic medical center, delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to an 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes 14 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Care and 15 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General Hospital is first in the state to open a command center in partnership with GE Healthcare. For more information, go to http://www.tgh.org.

About Odoro

Odoro is a leader in digital patient access solutions that support health systems to implement digital strategies that dramatically improve the front door experience. Taking into account patient-provider preferences and business logic, Odoro uniquely enables full customization and rapid implementation of health system’s very complex patient access workflows. Powered by its smart matching algorithm, SchedLogic™, Odoro ensures patients are rapidly matched with the right care provider at the right time for improved patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Using Odoro’s suite of digital solutions, health systems can now deliver comprehensive patient self-scheduling, streamline intake and enhance referrals management across enterprise-wide points of access. To learn more, please visit: http://www.odoro.com

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run to remember over $20,000

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wear blue co-founder Lisa Hallett and her son

“By supporting wear blue: run to remember’s Gold Star Race Program, and broader mission, Staypineapple is proving a powerful partner in empowering our nation’s families of fallen military heroes.”


BELLEVUE, Wash. (PRWEB)

Staypineapple is thrilled to present wear blue: run to remember with a gift of $23,932. During the month of November, all 10 Staypineapple hotels across the country participated in donating $1.00 from every occupied room to the wear blue: run to remember Gold Star Race and Gold Star Youth Mentorship programs with the end goal of reaching $20,000.

Michelle Barnet, president of Staypineapple stated “We are so happy to have partnered with such an amazing organization. They have touched so many lives in such a positive way. Staypineapple is proud to honor those who serve our great country. We are so grateful for their service and sacrifice. Thank you for keeping us all safe.”

wear blue: run to remember is a running community that serves as a support network for those preparing for a deployment, living through a deployment, recovering from a deployment and healing from loss sustained during deployment. It is an all-inclusive community in which participants are never asked to raise money to run. wear blue: run to remember officially participates in major national races including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series, the Army Ten Miler, and the Marine Corps Marathon.

wear blue’s co-founder Lisa Hallet says, “By supporting wear blue: run to remember’s Gold Star Race Program, and broader mission, Staypineapple is proving a powerful partner in empowering our nation’s families of fallen military heroes. Staypineapple helps our surviving families know that they belong to a grateful nation and supportive community. wear blue is proud to work with Staypineapple and grateful for their generous support and commitment to our military and their families.”

About wear blue: run to remember

wear blue: run to remember is a national nonprofit running community that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military. wear blue: run to remember creates a support network for military members and their families; it bridges the gap between military and civilian communities and it creates a living memorial for our country’s fallen military members. wear blue: run to remember exists for the fallen, for the fighting and for the families.

About Staypineapple

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Staypineapple represents a brand of ten privately owned and managed hotels in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego. Focused on thoughtful service and design with an uncanny knack for anticipating needs, the brand wholeheartedly embraces the pineapple’s symbol of hospitality and joy. For more information, visit http://www.staypineapple.com or call 866-866-7977

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Lifecycle Biotechnologies Releases 2020 Company Prospectus

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2020 Lifecycle Prospectus

This prospectus embodies our passion for continued learning, and we loaded it with valuable information.


FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB)

Lifecycle Biotechnologies announces the release of its 2020 prospectus. The Lifecycle prospectus features not just part numbers like what can be found in most catalogs, but rather, insightful information into Lifecycle’s business, it’s manufacturing facilities, the industries it supports, and that is all linked to the impact it has on the global life science industry. The goal? To provide an intelligence system – accurate, real-time data, distributed broadly and quickly, and presented in detail so that the reader can see and react to patterns in deciding for themselves what to do. The prospectus is an informational story not just about how Lifecycle makes an impact with each and every product and how it helps its customer to gain efficiencies, current and new alike, but to showcase the scientific advancements each market is achieving.

“We started this approach with our 2019 catalog, a first for our company, but wanted to amplify the usability and value of it as we enter a new decade,” said Aaron Schieving, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Lifecycle Biotechnologies. “This prospectus embodies our passion for continued learning, and we loaded it with valuable information. I challenge you to go through it and not learn something new.”

A prospectus is a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members. Lifecycle’s prospectus expands on this definition with the many third-party published articles, penned by the Lifecycle team it includes. For those new to Lifecycle, the prospectus welcomes you into its facilities and demonstrates the company’s commitment to truly making a difference. For those long-term partners of the company, the prospectus will allow you to experience the same personalized experience you are accustomed to, as well as allow you to learn about additional ways to expand your relationship and simplify your supply chain while working with the same company you have come to know and trust.

“We are excited to be able to share our prospectus. It is available for download on the homepage of our website (http://www.lifecyclebio.com). Simply scroll down and click the option to download,” said Schieving. “It will be well worth the few second it takes to get your copy. You can also e-mail us at info@lifecyclebio.com to get your copy.”

To learn more about Lifecycle Biotechnologies, the industries it serves, or to get your copy of the new 2020 prospectus, please contact Lifecycle Biotechnologies at info@lifecyclebio.com, 817.840.7855, or http://www.lifecyclebio.com.

Based in Ft. Worth, TX, Lifecycle Biotechnologies has served the life science industry for over 40 years. Lifecycle’s products are the beginning of the lifecycle of the lifesaving and life-enhancing medical products used globally today. As a leading life sciences tools and service supplier, Lifecycle fully understands the critical role its products play in many of the world’s leading pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, diagnostics, cellular agriculture, cell- and tissue-based products, and many other medical products. While Lifecycle’s products aren’t used to diagnose, treat, or cure patients, without their contribution, none of this would be possible.

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Deerwalk Introduces Reporting to Simplify Stop Loss Analysis

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…we were aware of the need for a better, centralized solution for stop loss reporting. We’ve solved for this by designing a tool that draws on our data expertise to deliver easy-to-use stop loss reporting that is specific to each group’s unique situation and can be easily run and distributed.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Deerwalk, Inc., an innovative population health management, data management, and healthcare analytics software company is proud to introduce new stop loss reporting functionality. This new reporting provides a “one-stop shop” for stop loss reporting and is available with the latest release of Plan Analytics, Deerwalk’s interoperable healthcare reporting and analytics application.

From within Plan Analytics, clients now have access to a data entry portal and two new reports, Specific Stop Loss (i.e., Individual Stop Loss) and Aggregate Stop Loss. The data entry portal allows users to enter a group’s stop loss contract parameters to calculate specific or aggregate stop loss, including custom parameters such as lasered members, run-in and run-out provisions, and uncommon (i.e., non-January) contract renewal months. The reports generate an overall financial picture by combining the input contract parameters with medical/pharmacy claims and eligibility data.

Reporting that integrates the actual paid claims experience and accounts for specific contract variables simplifies analysis, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of how a group is performing in relation to its stop loss policy. Armed with this information, healthcare decision makers can more accurately assess exposure to fluctuating claims costs, easily track where a group is in terms of meeting its stop loss deductible and reimbursement levels, and plan accordingly for budgeting for contractual purposes.

Deerwalk’s Vice President of Product Ed Hausman stated, “From our experience working with a client base that includes over 45 third party administrators, as well as brokers and stop loss entities, we were aware of the need for a better, centralized solution for stop loss reporting. We’ve solved for this by designing a tool that draws on our data expertise to deliver easy-to-use stop loss reporting that is specific to each group’s unique situation and can be easily run and distributed.”

Not only does Deerwalk’s stop loss reporting provide a clearer, more detailed overall picture, but having all this data in one place eliminates the need to collect information from disparate sources (such as carriers, claims databases, and numerous reporting tools) that must then be compiled and reconciled with the stop loss contract. Deerwalk’s dynamic reporting replaces this manual work, essentially automating this time-consuming process by bringing together all of the critical pieces of information into one place to quickly generate a report that can be shared with stakeholders.

To see a live demo of this new functionality, visit info.deerwalk.com/demorequest or reach out to Tim Huke, Chief Growth Officer at Deerwalk, at (949) 233-4908 or thuke@deerwalk.com.

About Deerwalk, Inc.

Deerwalk is an innovative population health management, data management, and healthcare analytics software company based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, Deerwalk is privately held with over 300 employees worldwide, including a technology campus in Kathmandu, Nepal. We partner with industry leaders responsible for making decisions for the health of a population to optimize costs and improve the quality of care. Deerwalk offers a complete population health management suite built on a foundation of data integrity that delivers reliable data insights and actionable intelligence. To learn more, visit http://www.deerwalk.com.

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ValvTechnologies Recognized as Fittest Company in Houston at 2019 Fit Company Challenge

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ValvTechnologies takes first place at the 2019 Fall Fit Company Challenge.


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

The Fit Company Challenge, presented by Fit Company Institute, is a bi-annual fitness competition designed to encourage employees to be active in the office and on the field. ValvTechnologies, Inc. the global leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-leakage valve solutions, took first place overall in the medium division at last year’s fall event.

Challengers from companies in the Houston area exhibited their mental and physical stamina as they competed against each other in a three-course fitness event designed to test their strength, agility and endurance.

“ValvTechnologies’ fit team trained over the course of three months, exercising together to complete a variety of obstacles that incorporated weightlifting, running and core strength,” said Julie Bodine, ValvTechnologies’ Director of Global Marketing. “Every year, we look forward to participating in the Fit Challenge. It’s an opportunity to highlight ValvTechnologies’ commitment to wellness and challenge ourselves to be the best.”

To learn more about the Fit Company Challenge and view the wall of champions, visit: http://www.fitcompany.com.

About ValvTechnologies

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, ValvTechnologies is the leading manufacturer of zero-leakage, high-performance isolation valve solutions providing an unsurpassed level of severe service isolation services and reliability to customers in the fossil power, nuclear generation, upstream oil and gas, downstream and chemical processing, mining and minerals, pulp and paper and other specialized industries.

Employing more than 400 people worldwide, ValvTechnologies has offices in Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

In addition, ValvTechnologies partners with stocking distributors, independent representatives and authorized repair centers to service customers around the world.

To find out more about the products and services offered or to locate a representative, visit our website at http://www.valv.com. Connect with ValvTechnologies on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Modernfold’s New PureView® Glass Wall Partition Line Maximizes Operability, Durability, Design Flexibility

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These glass partitions have been thought through down to the last detail.


GREENFIELD, Ind. (PRWEB)

Modernfold’s new PureView® Glass Wall System combines distinctive beauty with exceptionally easy, reliable operation. High-quality manufacturing from this trusted industry leader provides a robust solution for many architectural settings, including banks, offices, lobbies, interior storefronts, arena skyboxes and other commercial, institutional, and hospitality applications.

Every PureView® Glass Wall System includes double-brush top and bottom seals for draft management, foot-operated face and end panel interconnecting floor bolts for maximum convenience and security. Combinations of straight, angled or segmented configurations are available to fit a variety of space division needs.

In addition to the base clear anodized aluminum rail finish, designers may also select from three additional anodized aluminum finish options. Designers also have the option to select from more than 170 RAL powder coat colors, enabling custom rail color selections to meet any design need.

The premium PureView® Plus expression of the line features convertible panels for variable egress which can be placed anywhere in the panel run – and a clean profile wherever the convertible panel is situated. PureView® Plus also features a concealed door closer in the top panel rail maintaining the slim profile of the PureView® system. PureView also takes advantage of the preprogramming capabilities courtesy of Modernfold’s Smart Track™ suspension technology.

“These glass partitions have been thought through down to the last detail,” said Bryan Welch, Modernfold Managing Director. “PureView® panels can be separated from or connected to others effortlessly, safely and quickly. Backed by Modernfold’s expert service capabilities, these installations ensure many years of satisfaction.”

For more information on the new PureView® Glass Wall System and the many other beautiful and technically advanced Modernfold wall partition systems, please visit http://www.modernfold.com.

About Modernfold

For more than 95 years, Modernfold, Inc. has been the premier provider of products that enable optimal space utilization. Whether the primary requirement is acoustical control, versatile space management, energy savings, or daylighting, Modernfold’s innovative product solutions assist and facilitate building management. Beginning in 1925, the company helped invent the movable wall industry. Its current product line continues that leadership.

In a wide range of installations, outstanding, highly flexible results are provided by Modernfold Operable Partitions, Movable Glass Walls, Acoustically rated Acousti-Clear® Glass Wall systems, Acousti-Seal® Encore®, Acousti-Seal® Encore® Automated, Accordion Doors and ComfortDrive®.

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Red Oak Recovery® Welcomes Ian Petersen, MBA, as Executive Director of Foothills

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“We are thrilled for Ian to come on board and join the team to help continue to build on our solid foundation and take Foothills to the next level of excellent adolescent care.” explains Jack Kline, MS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS, CTT-2, MAC, President and founder of Red Oak Recovery®.


ELLENBORO, N.C. (PRWEB)

Red Oak Recovery® is excited to announce the selection of Ian Petersen, MBA, as Executive Director of Foothills at Red Oak Recovery effective immediately. Ian began working in the behavioral healthcare industry in 2008 as a mentor at one of the nation’s leading residential treatment centers for adolescents. In this capacity, Ian worked with clients who had a range of mental and behavioral health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, suicidality or ideation, substance abuse disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, and other issues.

Over a period of twelve years, Ian has held a variety of roles, including Marketing Director, Admissions Director and Program Director. As Program Director, he was responsible for orchestrating and aligning residential, academic and therapeutic programming as well as supervising 50+ residential team members. Ian has become known for challenging norms in order to enhance the client experience and engage clients through intentional, evidence-based treatment.

As Executive Director at Foothills, Ian ensures that all team members are delivering the highest quality of clinical care to clients and families.

Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a clinically-dynamic residential adolescent treatment program for boys, ages 14-17 that treats trauma, substance abuse, co-occurring mental health issues, grief and loss, adoption, divorce issues, and process addictions.

Reach out to learn more: 866.300.5275; admissions@foothillsatredoak.com

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