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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Nanalysis Scientific Corp. (“the Company”, TSXV: NSCI, OTCQX: NSCIF, FRA: 1N1), a leader in portable NMR machines and MRI technology for industrial and research applications, releases its second quarter results ending June 30, 2023. Chief…
Deals add to home health and religious insurance expertise within Signers’ fast-growing portfolio marketed under the Lamb Insurance banner
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Signers National, a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States, today announced the acquisition of two leading nonprofit insurance companies, Eclipse Risk Insurance Services and Whittaker Agency. These two new businesses will be run under Lamb Insurance Services, a member company and retail agency in the Signers National family of businesses.
Eclipse Risk Insurance Services is a nonprofit and human services insurance provider based in California. The firm specializes in the home health space and offers coverage for businesses on the West Coast. Eclipse Risk Insurance Services is led by Frank McDermott, who will continue to lead their operations as a member of the Lamb Insurance team. The deal was represented by Brenda Sali at Agency Brokerage.
“Joining the Signers team will offer our agency much greater opportunity to meet the needs of the nonprofit home health community,” said McDermott. “This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong team of leaders in our sector and we look forward to supporting their mission as they continue to serve nonprofit and human service clients across the country.”
Whittaker Agency is led by Danny Whittaker in Rockford, Ill. Whittaker offers leading expertise and coverage insuring churches and religious organizations in Illinois and some surrounding states. Lamb Insurance recently added a Chicago office and this new acquisition will further support their efforts to grow in the Midwest. Like Eclipse, Whittaker will also operate under the Lamb Insurance banner.
“Across the country, churches and other religious organizations have a clear need for comprehensive insurance coverage tailored to their unique situations,” said Whittaker. “As part of the Signers team, we will reach a wider range of organizations with specialized coverages to meet those needs.”
These two acquisitions are part of a larger emphasis on aggressive growth from Signers National. “Acquiring both Whittaker and Eclipse allows us to expand our footprint across the U.S. in several critical coverage areas for nonprofits,” said Josh Lamberg, CEO of Signers National. “We’re eager to expand both our home health and religious insurance outreach to the West Coast and the Midwest, respectively, and look forward to introducing this valuable coverage to more insureds across the U.S.”
For more information regarding Signers National and their member companies, please visit https://signersnational.com/ or contact Paul Czerniak, Director, Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions, at [email protected] or 732-944-0521.
About Signers National
Signers National is a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States. As the parent company of three leading insurance providers, Signers leverages deep expertise in their niche markets, providing added value across the entire insurance ecosystem. Signers has made several acquisitions in the past year and continues to work under an aggressive growth strategy. For more information, please visit https://signersnational.com/.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Modern Animal today announced plans to further expand its network of veterinary clinics next year into Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia. To support this anticipated growth, the company also announced two key additions to its executive team,…
For the Third Time, Stretch Zone Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 1,536 in 2023, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 374 Percent NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. revealed that Stretch Zone ranks No. 1,536 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies…
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Angleterre, 24 août 2023 /PRNewswire/ — La police du Gloucestershire a acquis un nouveau système de gestion des dossiers (RMS) pour remplacer son système actuel. NicheRMS est un système de gestion des dossiers qui gère tous les aspects de l’enregistrement des crimes, des…
Several of the largest integrated delivery networks and academic institutions use OncoLens Conference today, to drive standardized care across their network and facilitate their accreditation requirements.
Responding to the evolving needs of its oncology customers, OncoLens expanded its offerings to include a range of AI powered analytics and collaboration solutions to drive even higher precision to cancer care treatment. OncoLens Analytics Patient ID solutions help cancer centers break down internal silos with timely identification of patients that should be considered for specialized services including clinical trials, biomarker testing and immunotherapies among others. Through AI LLM (large language model) tools that are continually fine-tuned on oncology specific keywords, OncoLens Analytics extracts insights from structured and unstructured data within clinical records, to match up to 90% of the inclusion and exclusion criteria on a clinical trial. These algorithms can also be customized to identify individual or cohorts of patients who may benefit from more applicable stem cell therapies or other services.
The launch of OncoLens Molecular in 2022, helps cancer care teams integrate molecular and biomarker data into their treatment planning process. Through its partnerships with major genomic labs, OncoLens delivers discrete biomarker information and targeted recommendations, enabling providers to identify and deliver optimal targeted therapy options for patients.
Finally, the release of OncoLens Collaborate enables expert and second opinions within and across organizations and networks, providing care team members the ability to reach out to an expert on the other side of the world, or to a local MSL for dosage advice.
“We are thrilled to be recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list and dedicated to continue building upon our comprehensive suite of products designed to support the oncology ecosystem. OncoLens continues to be focused on supporting more timely oncology physician education, treatment planning, and delivery, all aligned for better patient outcomes.” says Anju Mathew, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of OncoLens.
Headquartered in Atlanta, OncoLens is the partner of choice for more than 200 cancer centers across the US, with a global reach that includes oncology and other cancer care teams around the world, including the Middle East. The Company’s strategic plans include expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa and other international markets in the coming years.
About OncoLens
OncoLens enables multidisciplinary cancer care across the continuum. Through a streamlined, secure HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, OncoLens drives intra-enterprise, community, and network participation in multidisciplinary care planning, tracking, and delivery. Using OncoLens, cancer care providers view a singular view of the patient including outpatient and in-patient clinical data, pathology, radiology, genomics and genetic information. They can collaborate on treatment plans, track quality for accreditation, and alignment to care pathways. As a result, health systems maximize clinical trial participation, an extended referral stream, and the creation of a center of excellence that can be leveraged to support patient care and provider education. www.oncolens.com
About the Inc. 5000
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ExcepGen, a genetic medicine startup, emerged from stealth after the successful completion of its newest funding round. The most recent $4 million round, which brings the company’s total seed funding to $14 million, was led by RA Capital…
Data Recognition Corporation and Pearson VUE to support CCM and CDMS testing process
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Commission for Case Manager Certification® announced today that it will work together with two companies to support its core work—overseeing the certification process for the certified case manager (CCM®) and certified disability management specialist (CDMS®) credentials. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) will work with the Commission on exam development and Pearson VUE on exam delivery.
More than 50,000 case management and disability management professionals nationwide are currently certified by the Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest case manager certification body.
To earn the credentials, individuals undergo a rigorous assessment of the current knowledge and skills needed for competent, effective case or disability management performance. Exam content is based on the results of a job task analysis conducted every five years for each credential, which examines the knowledge, skills and activities performed in the field by each profession. The studies validate and update the certification exam, ensuring that the knowledge tested represents current practice.
“The Commission’s evidence-based approach to its exams, commitment to continuing education for recertification, and our certificants’ pledge to practice under Codes of Professional Conduct are key reasons why these credentials are among the most recognized and respected in the industry,” said Commission CEO MaryBeth Kurland, MPA, CAE, ICE-CCP. “DRC and Pearson VUE share our commitment to excellence in credentialing and exam-based assessment.”
DRC will provide exam development and psychometric support services to the Commission. The company will also leverage its partnership with Surpass, a testing technology platform, to manage the CCM and CDMS exam questions.
“DRC is honored to partner with CCMC for exam development and psychometric analysis services. The Commission’s passion to bring fair and reliable examinations to professional case managers and disability management specialists is inspiring,” said Holly Saraullo, executive vice president of DRC licensure and certification. “Our two organizations have a shared belief and commitment to provide the highest level of service to our stakeholders and the community through thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and mutual respect.”
The Commission selected Pearson VUE to provide in-person and remote test delivery services for its CCM (Certified Case Manager) and CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist) examinations. Pearson VUE delivers more than 19 million certification and licensure exams annually for academic, health and industry sector clients, leveraging a comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 test centers and online testing capabilities.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the Commission to deliver its CCM and CDMS examinations, and proud that our extensive experience in delivering large-scale, high-stakes examinations will help the Commission in its advocacy for professional excellence,” said Eric D’Astolfo, vice president of business development, Pearson VUE.
“Certification is a mark of excellence and a significant step on an individual’s professional journey. For decades, professional case managers and disability management specialists and their employers have highly valued what these credentials represent,” Kurland said. “Both DRC and Pearson VUE have proven capabilities that enable the Commission to continue to offer evidence-based sound assessments of the knowledge and skills required to obtain the CCM and CDMS credentials.”
About the Commission for Case Manager Certification
The Commission for Case Manager Certification is the first and largest nationally accredited case management certification organization, credentialing more than 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager certification with its CCM® and CDMS® credentials. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, the Commission is the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management. For more information, visit www.ccmcertification.org and www.cdms.org, connect with the Commission on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @CCM_Cert.
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Keri Boyce, Health2 Resources, 1 703.394.5357, keri@health2resources.com
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National PR firm is recognized for mission-driven efforts and post-pandemic growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Business Insider has recognized The TASC Group, a New York-based independent nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation’s “15 top boutique PR firms.” The firm was acknowledged for its rapid growth over the last three years and its commitment to furthering diversity in the public relations field with a scholarship for students at the City College of New York.
Since 2005, The TASC Group has spearheaded strategic and tactical communications projects for nonprofit organizations, social advocacy causes and campaigns and mission-driven businesses that have generated major media attention for their work and impact across their communities.
“It is an honor to be named one of the nation’s top 15 boutique PR firms by Business Insider,” says Larry Kopp, Chairman and Founder of The TASC Group. “For over twenty years, we’ve been fortunate enough to represent many of the nation’s most impactful nonprofit organizations and mission-driven companies. We are grateful to our clients for continuing to inspire us and, most importantly, we are extremely thankful to our incredible staff who work every day to advance our clients’ missions.”
Earlier this year, Inc. Magazine named The TASC Group as one of the fastest growing companies on its 2023 Inc. 5000 list, and Financial Times included The TASC Group on its list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies. The TASC Group has been consistently celebrated for excellence in public relations and communications. Since its inception, the company has received 20+ PRSA Big Apple Awards, 11 PR News Nonprofit Awards, three PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, two PRSA Silver Anvil Awards of Excellence, one Social Good Award and a PR Power 50 award. TASC has represented clients including the Trayvon Martin Foundation, United Way of New York City, the Heather Heyer Foundation, a consortium of asbestos litigation lawyers representing victims against Johnson & Johnson and Georgia-Pacific and the David Lynch Foundation, among others.
Media interested in learning more about The TASC Group should contact Kyle McIntyre at [email protected] or (646) 639-1379.
About The TASC Group
The TASC Group (TASC) is an independent, full-service nonprofit communications and public relations firm. TASC was built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, which are reflected in the work that TASC does for client partners every single day. The company exists to help make a meaningful difference for nonprofit organizations, social advocacy causes and campaigns, and mission-driven businesses that are committed to building stronger communities and making the world a better place. TASC’s services include media relations, crisis communications and issues management, corporate social responsibility campaigns, thought leadership development, cause-related marketing, red carpet galas, SEO and digital marketing, online reputation management and social media. For more information, visit http://www.thetascgroup.com
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Recent study by IMV finds that 32% of ultrasound sites expect to purchase at least one type of ultrasound system between 2023 and 2026.
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Radiology department administrators are enthusiastic about acquiring new ultrasound equipment over the next three years, driven by the anticipation that procedure volumes will shift from other imaging modalities to ultrasound, according to the recently published‥IMV 2023 Ultrasound Market Summary Report.
The report found that, when it comes to ultrasound purchases planned between this year and 2026, 32% of sites expect to purchase at least one type of ultrasound equipment and an additional 29% of sites are tentatively planning a purchase. This yields a combined 61% of sites considering an ultrasound equipment purchase in the next several years.
The top two future outlook factors revealed by the survey included high ratings for current ultrasound technology meeting the department’s clinical and throughput needs (with 66% of respondents rating this statement as a 4 or 5 out of 5), and the fact that “ultrasound procedures are increasing because some procedures are shifting from other imaging modalities” (with 48% of respondents rating this statement a 4 or 5 out of 5).
This enthusiasm for ultrasound persists despite a 2.3% decrease in overall number of general ultrasound patient exams, from 38.5‥million prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 to 37.6‥million in 2022.
The report also found the following:
Among the three types of ultrasound systems — cart-based, tablet/laptop, and handheld — 68% of sites have one type, 28% of sites have two types, and 4% of sites have all three.
In terms of individual general ultrasound systems, 85% of units owned and managed by radiology departments are cart-based, 11% are laptop/tablet, and 4% are handheld.
Regarding ultrasound vendors, 56% of sites have at least one‥GE HealthCare‥cart-based ultrasound system, followed by‥Philips‥at 37%,‥Siemens Healthineers‥at 18%,‥Canon Medical Components USA‥at 15% and‥Samsung Electronics‥at 5%.
95% of ultrasound exams are performed with cart-based systems, 5% with laptop/tablet systems, and less than 1% with handheld systems.
As for sonographer staffing, the 2023 survey shows that there are 4.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) sonographers performing ultrasound exams per site.
Ultrasound will be an interesting modality to watch to see if the shift in procedure volumes from other modalities continues and to track how the different types of ultrasound systems are utilized in a clinical setting.
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Davin Korstjens is a Senior Market Research Program Manager at IMV Medical Information Division, part of Science and Medicine Group.
IMV’s 2023 Ultrasound Market Summary Report explores market trends in U.S. hospitals including department priorities, future outlook, artificial intelligence trends, procedure volume, manufacture-installed base features and share, the use of OEM vs. third-party service providers, purchase plans, brand loyalty, and site operations characteristics. The report was published in July 2023 and is based on responses from 204 radiology/departmental administrators and clinicians who participated in IMV’s nationwide survey from February 2023 –April 2023. Vendors covered in this report include Butterfly Network, Canon, Clarius, Esaote, Fujifilm, GE, Healcerion, Hitachi, Konico Minolta, Mindray, Philips, Samsung, Siemens, and SonoScape.
For information about purchasing IMV Market Outlook Reports, visit the corporate website at https://imvinfo.com/ or call 703-778-3080 ext. 1033 to speak with a representative. In addition to the report, all purchases will include a complimentary recording of an executive summary presentation of findings conducted by IMV’s Senior Program Manager.
Disclosure: IMV Medical Information Division is a sister company of AuntMinnie.com.
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Davin Korstjens, IMV, 703-778-3080, [email protected], https://imvinfo.com/
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