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Grief Coach Dora Carpenter Offers Advice on What Not to Say to a Grieving Employee
Professional Grief Coach Dora Carpenter reveals how the workplace must support an employee who is grieving. - September 05, 2020 - Institute of Professional Grief Coaching
APTQI and WebPT Join Forces to Shape a Positive Future for Physical Therapy
As the first At-Large Member, WebPT will work with APTQI to positively impact healthcare legislation - starting with the 9% cut to Medicare payments. - September 03, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Schmidt Public Affairs Named to PRNEWS' Agency Elite Top 100 List
The prestigious designation spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year. - September 02, 2020 - Schmidt Public Affairs
iSpring Suite Max: An Extremely Fast eLearning Course Authoring Tool for Teams
iSpring announced the release of iSpring Suite Max, a new all-in-one solution for eLearning authors. Now, users can build courses right in their browsers, cowork on them with their team, and share with stakeholders for approval. - September 01, 2020 - iSpring Solutions, Inc.
The Mitch Show Debuts Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- Takes Aim at Mitch McConnel Re-election Bid
Anyone who wonders what’s next for Sen. Mitch McConnell should Kentucky voters throw him out of office in November can find out when The Mitch Show debuts online, Tuesday, Sept. 8. A talented group of Kentucky writers, actors, directors, artists, and comedians have banded together to produce... - September 01, 2020 - We Are the Deciders, LLC
Former Scottish Political Strategist Launches SpyCurtains.com to Make Personal Privacy Easy for Everyone
The strategist behind some of Europe’s most successful political social media campaigns has developed tools designed to protect people from the prying eyes and ears of cybercriminals, rogue government agencies, and big technology companies. - August 29, 2020 - Mount Schiehallion Ltd.
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Payroll Network
myHRcounsel™ is pleased to announce a new partnership with Payroll Network. This partnership will provide Payroll Network clients with a unique online legal service, that is backed by a law firm that was founded in 1932. With this partnership, Payroll Network clients will now have on-demand... - August 26, 2020 - myHRcounsel
TechFlow Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000 List
A refreshed vision, new leadership and employee-ownership have propelled the 25-year old company into a new era of growth. - August 26, 2020 - TechFlow
ISI and FEMCIC Partner to Envision a More Sustainable and Resilient Mexico
Partnering together, ISI and FEMCIC will bring the Envision framework and rating system to Mexico to help public and private organizations design and build more sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure. That means better roads, bridges, dams, parks, data centers, airport runaways and taxiways, and water- and wastewater-treatment plants. That also means designing and building infrastructure that protects the environment, combats climate change, boosts the economy, and enhances human health. - August 21, 2020 - ISI
TestPros Awarded $44 Million BPA for IT IV&V Support Services for Nuclear Regulatory Commission
TestPros has been competitively awarded one of two GSA Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to provide a broad range of Independent Verification and Validation support services to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The maximum value of the BPAs, collectively, is $44... - August 18, 2020 - TestPros, Inc.
Petrelli Previtera, LLC Announces New Office in Maryland
Petrelli Previtera, a top family law firm with existing offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Chicago, announced a new office will be opening in September 2020 in the Washington, D.C. area as they continue to expand to better serve their clients. The new office is located at 5425 Wisconsin Ave... - August 18, 2020 - Petrelli Previtera, LLC
Netizen Ranks No. 184 on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies with 2,222% Growth
Netizen Corporation, an ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 certified Veteran Owned provider of cyber security and related solutions, was named for the second year in a row to the highest tiers of the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s most successful businesses. Founded in 2013 and led by CEO Michael Hawkins, Netizen is an award-winning company that develops and leverages innovative solutions to enable a more secure cyberspace for clients in government, defense, and commercial markets. - August 14, 2020 - Netizen Corporation
University Hospitals Quality Care Network Joins the Population Health Alliance
Physician-lead ACO joins national industry trade association in collective pursuit of improved health outcomes. - August 14, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
ABS Introduces iDeployIt 1.0, a DevOps Solution for Deploying Software
iDeployIt 1.0, a flexible Software Deployment DevOps product for today's software deployment scenarios. - August 11, 2020 - A Better Solution, Inc.
93 Bipartisan Lawmakers Send Letter to House Leadership on Need to Waive Budget Neutrality Rules to Protect Patient Access to Specialty Care
Letter highlights how Medicare cuts to specialty providers are ill-conceived, sizeable and threaten provider stability and patient access amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. - August 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
LurnAgile Joins the Scaled Agile Partner Network
LurnAgile, a woman owned small business based in Phoenix, AZ announced today that it has joined the Scaled Agile Partner Network as a Silver Transformation Partner. This worldwide network includes transformation and platform providers who help enterprises facilitate and accelerate business results... - August 11, 2020 - LurnAgile
The Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg
The Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg, hosted by Nova Virtual Tours, is a chance for the Leesburg Community to show their support of Local Leesburg Establishments, play a fun game using the latest 3D Virtual Technology and hunt down awesome prizes at each virtual location. - August 11, 2020 - Nova Virtual Tours, Inc.
NAFA Warns of Adverse Consequences from DOL’s Proposed Class Exemption
Comment Letter Seeks Relief for Insurance Professionals - August 08, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Cloudy Jobs Launches the First Job Board for Cloud Computing Professionals
The rise of cloud computing created an entirely new professional niche. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the demand for computing experts who can deliver from remote settings. In an often confusing and suddenly crowded job market, Cloudy Jobs offers the world’s only job-board service... - August 07, 2020 - Cloudy Jobs
FDA's New Arsenic Guidelines Fail to Protect Babies from Neurological Impact
The 100 ppb limit suggested, released today, did not consider IQ loss or other forms of neurological impact, allowed cancer risks far outside of protective limits, and failed to account for children who have unusually high exposures to arsenic in rice. - August 05, 2020 - Healthy Babies Bright Futures
APTQI Disappointed by 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy Included in Proposed PFS Rule for CY 2021
CMS proposal increases specialty provider cuts despite opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and broad group of healthcare stakeholders. - August 04, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
The Black Women’s Health Imperative & The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses Partner to Address Maternal Mortality Among Black Women
Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announced its partnership with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to lay the groundwork necessary to develop a patient-centered, values-based implicit bias curriculum that incorporates the lived... - July 29, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Donna A. Horton Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Donna A. Horton of Port Republic, Maryland has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of cemetery services. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - July 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ghana Diaspora PAC Endorses Kojo Asamoa-Caesar for U.S. Congress (OK-01)
Kojo will bring Ghanaian American values of humble hardwork & importance of quality education on behalf of Oklahomans Congress. - July 26, 2020 - Ghana Diaspora Political Action Committee
Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians (ASP) Coalition Statement Regarding the Trump Administration’s Recently Announced Executive Order
The Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians (ASP) Coalition released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s recently announced Executive Order: “In a letter to lawmakers in 2018, the ASP Coalition warned about the International Pricing Index Model (IPI) and the... - July 24, 2020 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
TechFlow Forms Board of Advisors to Provide Critical Insight and Proactive Support for Key Customers
Ret. Colonel Chip Fulghum, Margie Graves and Ret. Major General Dale Meyerrose join board as founding members bringing a deep base of experience from serving the federal government in senior positions at DHS, USAF, OMB and DNI. - July 23, 2020 - TechFlow
SCPC Applauds Introduction of Legislation Establishing Federal Definition of Long-Term Care Pharmacy
The Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020 Introduced to Establish a Clear Statutory Definition and Alleviate Current Regulatory Chaos and Jurisdictional Confusion - July 22, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Teams with Tigerlily Foundation for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
Largest scientific conference dedicated solely to breast cancer research and treatment takes #InclusionPledge to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color - July 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
IVI Announces Grant to National Health Council, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions to Improve Value Assessment
Goal: Identify Areas of Consensus to Ultimately Make the Value Assessment Process Useful to Those Who Receive and Pay for Care - July 20, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Grace Church "Mask-A-Thon" Drive-Thru with a Purpose
Grace Church hosted a “Mask-A-Thon: Drive-Thru With A Purpose” in the parking lot of their main campus, 1006 Williamstown Drive, on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. With the school year approaching, and social distancing measures still in place due to COVID-19, many... - July 20, 2020 - Grace Church
Crispin Teufel, CEO of Lincare, Named Chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care
The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation's leading home oxygen therapy provider and manufacturing companies – recently named Crispin Teufel, chief executive officer of Lincare as Chairman of the Board. Teufel succeeds Dan Starck, chief executive... - July 16, 2020 - CQRC
WBAT Safety Announces North Memorial Health Air Care as Latest ASAP Subscriber and Platform+ Subscriber
WBAT Safety is proud to announce that North Memorial Health Air Care is now a Platform+Support subscriber and has upgraded to receive ASAP Facilitation services. North Memorial Health Air Care, a division of North Memorial Health in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, responds to emergencies and... - July 16, 2020 - WBAT Safety
Partnership: Implementation of RCD Amidst Public Health Emergency Ill-Advised
Home health leaders concerned CMS decision to proceed with Review Choice Demonstration in Florida and North Carolina will result in unintended patient care consequences. - July 15, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Leaders Request Urgent COVID-19 Relief from Congressional Leaders
Letter to Congress Requests Immediate Action to Provide Relief for LTC Pharmacies Serving Most Vulnerable Patients in Nursing Homes, Other LTC Facilities - July 13, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Downsize Your Home and Life in Any Economy or Pandemic with the Downsizing Coach, Anne Nouri, New "Downsizing Your Home & Life Radio" Show
Anne Nouri announces the release of her new highly anticipated “Downsizing Your Home & Life Radio Show” and Podcast. - July 09, 2020 - The Success Corps
Local Business Owner David Ho Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Dr. David Ho, Chairman Vietnamese American Business Council was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Dr. Ho, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. - July 09, 2020 - Vietnamese American Business Council
Alexiacare Corporation Builds and Gives Away New Virtual Visit EMR/EHR Tool to Doctors Offices Facing COVID-19 Crisis
Alexiacare Corporation, a Maryland EMR/EHR vendor, is building and giving away AlexiaHTC Telemed, a new virtual visit tool that has been integrated into its flagship EMR/EHR product: AlexiaHTC. Doctor offices, which have been closed because of fear of COVID-19, can now schedule virtual appointments for its patients. - July 07, 2020 - Alexiacare Corporation
PAD Task Force Welcomes Society of Interventional Radiology
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to join Congressional PAD Caucus to advance policies to improve access to screening for at-risk populations and reduce preventable amputations. - July 07, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
UTRS to Support Research and Develop Solutions for Defensive Cyber Operations
UTRS is proud to announce the award of a key new business contract to support the SBNAB of the Army’s C5ISR Center, Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate. UTRS will support SBNAB’s mission of R&D solutions for Defense Cyber Operations. - July 07, 2020 - UTRS
WBAT Safety Announces Major FAA Award
WBAT Safety has been awarded a 5-year contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - June 30, 2020 - WBAT Safety
New Data Shows Economic Conditions Continue to Worsen for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Letter to HHS asks for Provider Relief to Support Continued Essential Care for Vulnerable People in Nursing Homes - June 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
"YBF POLITICS" (TheYBF.com's New Vertical) Sits Down with Congressional Hopefuls Dr. Cameron Webb and Jaime Harrison
Natasha Eubanks of The YBF Sits Down with VA's history making Democratic pick Dr. Cameron Webb and SC's rising star for Senate Jaime Harrison; Launching the site's new politically focused content vertical "YBF POLITICS." - June 26, 2020 - The Young, Black & Fabulous, LLC (The YBF)
Pandemic Experts Launch the American BioDefense Institute
American BioDefense Institute launched as a new model for fighting pandemics. - June 25, 2020 - American BioDefense Institute
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery Focuses on Unity Sustained by Shared Values
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery launches as a virtual reality gallery showcasing Dave Alber’s Hybrid VR Paintings™ celebrating American virtues. This VR gallery is available online. The exhibition showcases virtual reality paintings of small town America and American cultural sites as reflections on the resilience of American virtues during difficult times. - June 25, 2020 - Dave Alber
The New Cloud Authoring Tool for Microcourses by iSpring
iSpring released a new authoring solution: a cloud service for creating microcourses right in a browser. The new tool will allow users to build courses on the fly, publish content for an LMS, and get projects across the finish line much faster. - June 24, 2020 - iSpring Solutions, Inc.
Kidney Care Partners Pleased CMS Implements Expansion of Medicare Advantage Program, Concerned Other Changes Could Undermine Care Access for Patients with Kidney Failure
Implementing Congressional Intent to Expand Access Important to Patients, but Final Rule Could Create Barriers for Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients - June 22, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
The Hand Sanitizer Guys (Herndon, VA) is Hosting an Event Saturday June 20th to Raise Money for the Virginia Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
The Hand Sanitizer Guys of Herndon, VA in partnership with Kickers Sports & Martial Arts Complex of Ashburn, Virginia are hosting a hand sanitizer clearance sale and open house on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Kickers Sports & Martial Arts Complex 21750 Red Rum Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147. - June 19, 2020 - The Hand Sanitizer Guys
Schmidt Public Affairs Awarded Top Prizes in PR Daily’s 2020 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards
Alongside Alibaba, Cisco, and other leading companies, the boutique healthcare public affairs firm won prizes for Best Public Affairs Campaign and Best Marketing Campaign. - June 18, 2020 - Schmidt Public Affairs
SCPC Urges CDC to Exempt Long-Term Care Patients from Opioid Guidelines
Given the unique medical needs of patients in long-term care facilities and the virtual impossibility of “doctor-shopping,” the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines must not apply to this unique population. - June 18, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition