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Winners of 2023 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards Announced By PhillyCIO

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Executives from Universal Health Services, Inc., Dechert LLP, NSM Insurance Group, Knipper Health, The Wharton School & Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized for their Achievements

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PhillyCIO announced the winners of its 2023 ORBIE® Awards. PhillyCIO recognized technology executives in six key categories – Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, Corporate, Education, & Healthcare. The Awards were presented at the Philadelphia ORBIE Awards at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

“Member-led, non-commercial programs like the ORBIE Awards, build meaningful professional relationships with colleagues facing similar challenges, solving problems and avoiding pitfalls,” said Kelly Lyman, PhillyCIO Chair. “Successful leaders understand the ‘superpower’ of trusted relationships. In any gathering of technology leaders, the answer is in the room.”

The 2023 Philadelphia ORBIE Award winners are:

  • Eric Goodwin, CIO, Universal Health Services, Inc. received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $5 billion annual revenue.
  • Mike Rinehart, CIO, Dechert LLP received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1 billion annual revenue.
  • Nik Umrani, Global CIO, NSM Insurance Group received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $500 million annual revenue.
  • Rajeev Nair, CIO, Knipper Health received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $500 million annual revenue.
  • Dan Alig, CIO, The Wharton School received the Education ORBIE for schools and other higher education organizations.
  • Shakeeb Akhter, SVP & CDIO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received the Healthcare ORBIE for hospitals & healthcare organizations.

The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 700 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:

  • Leadership and management effectiveness
  • Business value created by technology innovation
  • Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The Philadelphia ORBIE Awards keynote was delivered by Usman Waheed, Chief Digital Experience Officer, UNFI. Over 350 guests attended, representing leading Philadelphia organizations and their technology partners.

The 2023 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:

  • Underwriters: Baker Tilly, Google Cloud, Lumen Technologies, Proactive Performance Solutions & Verinext
  • Gold sponsors: Comcast Business & Fortinet
  • Silver sponsors: Brillio, Evoke Technologies, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, Sia Partners, Sify & Tata Consultancy Services
  • Bronze sponsors: Acnovate, Between Pixels, Beyondsoft, CDW, Coferge, DXC Technology, e&e IT Consulting Services, Ellucian, EY, firstPRO, JBS Dev, ServiceNow & Snowflake
  • Media partner: Philadelphia Business Journal
  • National Partner: Year Up
  • About PhillyCIO

PhillyCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Philadelphia chief information officers. PhillyCIO is one of 30 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit institutions.

PhillyCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board, supported by an executive director and staff. Underwriter executives ensure programs remain non-commercial and exclusive to qualified CIOs and members.

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Lexi Ballard, Inspire Leadership Network, 1 404-213-5461, [email protected]

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Stockton Attorney Allen Sawyer Gets Misdemeanor with No Jail Time for Client Facing Prison and Sex Offender Registry

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The five-day jury trial for Khalid M. involved several law enforcement officers testifying for the prosecution and both an expert witness and a character witness testifying for the defense. Khalid M. did not testify. After a three-day deliberation, the jury was deadlocked, and additional closing arguments were required. Following the additional arguments provided by Sawyer, the number of jurors for a not-guilty verdict grew during the deadlocked jury’s subsequent deliberations; a mistrial was consequently declared, after which the prosecution offered a misdemeanor charge with no jail time and no sex offender registration required.

“Previously my client was facing lifetime registration as a sex offender, state prison, and a strike conviction,” said Sawyer. “This is a tremendous outcome for him.”

About California Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer
With offices in Stockton, San Jose, and Sacramento, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer comprise unparalleled attorney representation for a range of legal matters across the state. Additionally, Mr. Sawyer can be seen regularly on local television news, handling cases for politicians, celebrities, sports figures, and matters in the public eye.
Sawyer brings over 20 years of experience as a California attorney, including time spent as a prosecutor, to his California defense attorney practice. Misdemeanors and felonies, Allen Sawyer litigates California criminal defense cases including, but not limited to, the following categories:

His distinctive legal experience and his passionate dedication uniquely situate him to provide criminal defense to clients in Stockton, Sacramento, San Francisco, Northern California, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Mr. Sawyer fights for the rights of the accused. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Allen Sawyer directly at (209) 645-0556, or visit the law firm website: https://www.allensawyer.com/

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Allen Sawyer recommends Brian Murphy, Wrongful Death Attorney for Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Malpractice Lawsuits.

Media Contact
Allen Sawyer, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer, (209) 645-0556, [email protected], https://www.allensawyer.com

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Recent FDA/EMA Updates, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Although the scenarios for embedding labeling studies in the clinical development program may depend on prioritization, budgets and sheer practicalities, drug development usually benefits from setting up a well-balanced strategy early on during drug development.

Over the past three years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or European Medicines Agency (EMA) have issued either final guidance or updated guidelines for food effect, DDI, ADME, TQT and renal impairment studies. This webinar will summarize these key guidance documents and highlight recent changes drug developers need to know.

From the perspective of current regulatory guidance, this webinar will consider the setup and conduct of selected labeling studies, strategic aspects and best practices.

Join this webinar to gain insights into the latest guidelines from the FDA and EMA on drug labeling in clinical pharmacology.

Join experts from Celerion, Aernout van Haarst, PhD, Director of Scientific Affairs; and Sabina Paglialunga, PhD, Director of Scientific Affairs, for the live webinar on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Drug Labeling Studies in Clinical Pharmacology: Recent FDA/EMA Updates.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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Leading Senior Care Franchise Right at Home Targets Expansion in Corpus Christi, TX; Looking for Prospective Franchisees who want to Make a Difference in Their Community

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The in-home health care franchise is looking to tap into unmet demand in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home health care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Corpus Christi, Texas. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in their communities and provide peace of mind to families needing care.

Right at Home employs professionally trained caregivers to provide care and assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities who wish to remain in the comfort and safety of their own home or current living arrangement. With over 28 years of experience providing essential care in more than 700 locations across six countries, Right at Home has become one of the world’s largest in-home health care franchises.
With an aging population of 65,000 seniors, Corpus Christi is primed for Right at Home’s services. According to Data USA, Corpus Christi’s largest industry is Healthcare & Social Assistance, making it the perfect location for a Right at Home. With Texas employment numbers increasing in 2023, the state is a prime target for new businesses.

“Right at Home starts with our passionate franchise owners, and we’re excited to partner with the people of Corpus Christi,” said Jennifer Chaney, Vice President of Franchise Development. “We are seeking passionate individuals who aren’t just looking for a business to make a living. Entrepreneurs should choose Right at Home to make a positive impact on their communities and the people for whom they provide care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone that we serve.”

With its eyes on Corpus Christi, the industry-leading in-home health care concept is seeking franchise partners to provide its much-needed services within one territory in the market.

Right at Home is seeing an increased demand for quality in-home care services across the country as the baby boomer generation reaches its senior years. During 2020 and 2021, the franchise not only survived the height of the pandemic but came out of it stronger than ever– exceeding growth goals by 40%. And in 2022, Right at Home picked up even more momentum as it continued to bring its best-in-class in-home care services to families in new markets across the country. This year, Right at Home is looking forward to building on that growth, including in Corpus Christi.

ABOUT RIGHT AT HOME:
Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities who want to live independently. Most Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff. Each caregiver is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured before entering a client’s home. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with more than 700 franchise locations in the U.S. and five other countries. If you’re interested in taking the next step in making a difference in your community as a Right at Home franchisee, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com// or to read more about franchise ownership, visit our blog at: https://rightathomefranchise.com/forc/.

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Lauren Turner, Mainland, 3125263996, [email protected], www.hellomainland.com

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Medicarians Vegas 2024 Announces New Partnership with Medicare Answers Now

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The parties will focus on all aspects of Medicarians, especially the highly rated Agent Symposium.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Medicarians Vegas 2024 is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Medicare industry leader and owner of Medicare Answers Now, Amanda Brewton. Medicarians and Medicare Answers Now will work together to shape agent-centric programming for the seminal industry event, Medicarians Vegas 2024.

“With her finger on the pulse of what agents, FMO’s, and carriers want and need today, we cannot think of a better partner than Ms. Brewton and Medicare Answers Now,” said Jay Weintraub, CEO of Medicarians. He added, “by working together, I have no doubt we can help not just agents but the seniors they serve.”

Medicarians Vegas 2024 takes place April 8th – 10th at the brand-new Fontainebleau Las Vegas. It offers 2,500 attendees two and half days of networking and learning bringing together all parts of the senior health ecosystem – including plans, providers, distributors, brokers, and agents as well as startups and venture capital helping people not just age gracefully but afford to do so.

Ms. Brewton and Medicare Answers Now will play an instrumental role in helping shape the Agent Symposium at Medicarians Vegas 2024. The Agent Symposium is a dedicated Kick-Off Summit for agency and agency principals, and one of the many agent-centric opportunities available at Medicarians Vegas 2024.

“When I think of an industry-leading senior health event, there’s only one that comes to mind, and that’s Medicarians. It’s the who’s who of the industry with in-depth and varied content for everyone regardless of skill and education level. Working to provide forward-thinking content that allows everyone in the industry to grow is one of my key priorities. What better way to disseminate those ideas than at Medicarians!” said Amanda Brewton.

Upwards of 1,000 agents will participate at Medicarians Vegas 2024 to discuss pressing issues around compliance, marketing, technological enablement, and more. Agents and agency principals will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket to Medicarians Vegas, or they can apply to become part of Medicarians’ Hosted Agent Program, in which qualifying agents and agency principals may attend the Agent Symposium and all of Medicarians Vegas 2024 at no charge. Learn more here https://medicarians.com/hosted-agent-program.

About Medicarians Vegas

Now in its third year, Medicarians Vegas, taking place on April 8th – 10th, 2024 at the Fontainebleau, will attract more than 2,500 attendees who represent the entire ecosystem of senior health and wealth. Medicarians Vegas is produced by Connectiv Holdings, the event studio behind Blueprint (real estate tech) and Manifest (logistics tech).

About Medicare Answers Now

Medicare Answers Now is a Field Marketing Organization with agents in over 40 states and specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Part D Plans, and more. Amanda Brewton has been working in the Medicare field for over 17 years, including teaching numerous courses across the country, and is the creator of the popular Ms. Medicare and Medicare and Margaritas conferences for agents nationwide.

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Laila Hawe, Connectiv, 1 2038587042, [email protected], Connectiv

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Dr. Rana Baroudi Celebrates 10 Years of Periodontal Excellence in San Jose, CA

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Under her direction, patients have access to a vast array of both surgical and non-surgical periodontal services, prominently including dental implants, periodontal exams, periodontal scaling & root planing, laser gum surgery, gum grafting, and many more intricate procedures to restore and enhance oral health.

Dr. Baroudi’s dedication to her craft is further solidified by her Board Certification as a Periodontist, a testament to her proficiency and commitment. Achieving the status of a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, she stands out as a professional who has surpassed the already rigorous demands of her specialty. This accomplishment, combined with her affiliations with the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, and the Santa Clara Dental Society, speaks volumes about her relentless pursuit of excellence in the realm of periodontics.

While her accolades in the dental world are noteworthy, at the heart of it all is Dr. Baroudi’s genuine care and concern for her patients. Her San Jose office is not just a place of business but a haven where patients feel understood, cared for, and confident in the expertise they receive.

As Dr. Baroudi marks this significant 10-year milestone, she extends her heartfelt gratitude to the San Jose community for their trust and support. She looks forward to many more years of serving her patients and contributing to their radiant smiles.

About Dr. Rana Baroudi: Dr. Rana Baroudi is a distinguished periodontist based in San Jose, CA. With an impeccable educational background and a passion for enhancing oral health, Dr. Baroudi offers a wide range of periodontal services. Committed to excellence, she is an active member of several dental associations and continues to stay updated with the latest advancements in her field. Dr. Baroudi currently resides in the Bay area with her loving family.

For media inquiries or to schedule an appointment: Dr Rana Baroudi, 3535 Ross Ave, Suite 302, San Jose, Ca 95124

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Dr Rana Baroudi, Dr Rana Baroudi, 1 4085392806, [email protected], https://baroudiperio.com/

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