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Gregory J. Paul, MA Commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 and Lifetime Featured Member for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 and a Lifetime Featured Member for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the healthcare... - March 01, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
MARC Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Improve Medicare Secondary Payer Policy
Commonsense legislation aims to reform a broken MSP process, increase stakeholder certainty and remove barriers to care. - February 28, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
MITA Applauds Inclusion of Breast Density Notification Requirement in Federal Spending Bill
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded the inclusion of a provision in a recent federal spending bill that would require mammography providers to include breast density information in reports to patients and providers. This information is crucial to ensuring... - February 25, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Urges Congress to Consider Site Neutral Payment Reforms
In a letter to Congressional leaders, Alliance detailed how site neutral payment reforms can save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars while increasing access to care in community-based settings. - February 22, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
National LTC Pharmacy Group Praises SFC Momentum on PBM Rebate Transparency
Positive Grassley Sentiment on Greater PBM Transparency Draws Support from SCPC. - February 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, Plays for Perthes
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, advocacy and awareness of Perthes Disease will be featured on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” this month. The show will air on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 on the nationally syndicated show. Cameron Mathison... - February 21, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Brand Tango Has 12 ARDY Finalists for ARDA World 2019 President and CCO James Kluetz to Speak on Sales Panel
Brand Tango, a branding, design and digital strategy agency located in South Florida, has 12 finalists for the 2019 ARDY awards presented by the American Resort Development Association. Award winners will be announced on April 10 during the ARDA World 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo at the Hilton... - February 20, 2019 - Brand Tango
NACCE Observes National Entrepreneurship Week with Launch of New Book on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week February 16-23, by launching its new book, Community Colleges as Incubators of Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Communities and Students. The launch took place during a VIP reception hosted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) in Washington, D.C. - February 19, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The American Association on Health and Disability's (AAHD) Call to Action to Promote the All of Us Research Program to People with Disabilities
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Announces a Call to Action to People with Disabilities to Get Involved in the All of Us Research Program. - February 19, 2019 - American Association on Health and Disability
RWCO “Industry Barometer” Survey Shows 30% Win Rate is “New Normal” for Federal Contractors
Survey findings and analysis are presented within RWCO industry-wide survey, entitled “RWCO’s Public Sector Procurement Barometer 2019.” This research examines industry trends, best practices, assumptions and market factors within the public sector. It provides public-sector contractors with reliable benchmarking data from which to assess their individual performance against their peers. - February 19, 2019 - Richard Wagner and Company
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
TechFlow to Provide Performance-Based Logistics Services to the Transportation Security Administration
TechFlow, a forward-thinking logistics and digital services solutions company, has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement and operate a comprehensive performance based logistics (PBL) program to sustain Government-certified Explosives Detection Systems (EDS)... - February 14, 2019 - TechFlow
Revolutionary Lip Peel Unveiled at International Peeling Society’s Annual Educational Session
“Peeling Around the World” to be held on AAD’s Global Education Day. - February 13, 2019 - International Peeling Society-USA
Home Health Leaders Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Reforms
Partnership and NAHC commend bipartisan lawmakers for introducing legislation to ensure Medicare payment reductions are based on actual changes in provider behaviors. - February 12, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
MITA White Paper Clarifying Distinction Between Medical Imaging Device Servicing and Remanufacturing
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the release of a white paper outlining a framework for establishing the distinction between servicing and remanufacturing activities for medical imaging devices. The paper, titled “Considerations for Remanufacturing of... - February 07, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Immigration Voice announces support from a record number of bipartisan legislators for the introduction of legislation seeking for fair treatment for high-skilled immigrants on Green Card waiting times. - February 07, 2019 - Immigration Voice
Witlingo Announces the General Availability of Buildlingo
Voice First Startup Witlingo releases Buildlingo, an offering that enables anyone to launch and maintain a voice first experience for customer care and digital marketing on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant by simply using a Mobile App. - February 06, 2019 - Witlingo
Perthera, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Gary L. Gregory as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member
Mr. Gregory is recognized as a proven executive leader with big company capabilities and a keen start-up mindset, and his achievements include executing a successful IPO, driving substantial revenue & earning multiples for a publicly traded company, marshalling medical technologies through positive M&A efforts, and generating $50M+ in corporate financing efforts. - February 04, 2019 - Perthera, Inc.
Patrick Henry College Wins 12 of the Past 15 National Moot Court Championships
Patrick Henry College is a forensics powerhouse with an unmatched legacy. No other college in the history of the American Moot Court Association has won more than once, and Patrick Henry College has just won its twelfth national championship. - February 04, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
National LTC Pharmacy Group: Senate, House Drug Pricing Hearings Kick-Off Vital 2019 Discussion on Transparency, Accountability, Reform
SCPC Urges Sweeping Congressional Focus on PDP/PBM Abuses, Culpability in Market Manipulation. - January 29, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
National LTC Pharmacy Group to CMS: Abolish DIR Fees – "A Windfall Profit" for Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Citing Unique Nature of LTC Pharmacies and Elderly Patients They Serve, Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) Viewpoint on DIR Fees Differs from Other Pharmacy Sector Groups - January 29, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Gregory J. Paul, MA Showcased as the Biography of the Month for January 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been showcased as the Biography of the Month for January 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and success for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Gregory J. Paul, MA Gregory Paul is a... - January 24, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Plus, a High-Fidelity Training Simulator for Medical Provider Level Tactical Casualty Care
Operative Experience Inc., (OEI) a company that develops the world’s only hands-in-the-body medical simulators for obstetrics, trauma and surgical training, today announced the launch of TCCS Plus, a military grade, high-fidelity simulator designed to provide hyper-real, clinically-responsive... - January 22, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
The Government Shutdown’s Shocking Impact on a Local Church
Grace Church is offering emergency loans and food to its members that are impacted by the current federal government shutdown. - January 22, 2019 - Grace Church
Dennis Durmis Named Chair of MITA Board of Directors
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced today that Dennis Durmis, Senior Vice President Bayer Radiology, Americas Region will serve as chair of the MITA Board of Directors. “Denny has been an important leader and an invaluable member of the MITA board,” said... - January 21, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Relive the Kennedy 50-Mile Hike with the FreeWalkers
Join a group of 150 hearty long distance hikers on Saturday, February 9, 2019 to travel 50 miles by foot in one day. They will walk from Old Anglers parking lot in Potomac, Maryland to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, along the banks of the Potomac River on the C&O Canal Towpath. This is a reprise of famous Kennedy 50-Mile Hike that moved a nation 56 years ago. - January 19, 2019 - FreeWalkers
Local Company, Home Service Doctors, Looking to Keep Furloughed Employees from Being Left Out in the Cold
The team at Home Service Doctors located in Manassas, Virginia, has put together a program to make sure that government employees affected by the furlough are able to obtain and afford new HVAC systems. - January 19, 2019 - Home Service Doctors
Globtec Investment Group Debuts US$300 Million Investment Program to Capitalize Globalization-Ready Businesses in Turkey
Globtec Investment Group and a consortium of partner investors have embarked on a broad mandate to invest in suitable Turkish companies, with a focus on the Mechanical Engineering, Mining, and Tourism sectors. The program is designed to assist in the capitalization and development of Turkish companies by expanding their access to international markets and creating global business connections. - January 18, 2019 - Globtec Investment LLC
Patient & Provider Groups Oppose Legislation to Enable International Reference Pricing for Seniors’ Drugs
Coalition believes proposal by Sen. Sanders, Reps. Khanna and Cummings is likely to restrict access to lifesaving medicines and lead to adverse unintended consequences. - January 11, 2019 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
DAG Tech CEO Daniel Ghazi Issues Motivational and Touching Founder's Toast at 2019 Company Event
DAG Tech is an IT firm which specializes in providing technology services and IT support to businesses. Through their extensive experience, DAG Tech has attained a deep level of understanding towards the needs of modern businesses. Their approach involves applying superior business intelligence to complement their proficiency in IT solutions. - January 09, 2019 - DAG Tech
Tom Kirlin Wins the 2019 William Meredith Award for Poetry
"Enabling Love" traces Tom Kirlin’s long journey toward a deep understanding and empathy for the poetry of William Meredith. It is an appreciation based on years of friendship between the two poets in a format that is as complex as the mind of Meredith himself. The award comes during the centenary year of Meredith's birth and is only one of a number of events celebrating the life of this great American spirit. - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
Grassley's Longtime Focus on Transparency Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group as Senator Assumes Senate Finance Committee Chairmanship
SCPC: New WSJ Report on Part D Medicare Plans Overcharging CMS Ripe Target for Scrutiny - January 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Uniquely DC - Maryland Event Production Company Creates World's 2nd Largest Sitting Lincoln Statue for Events and Educational Programs
Local Maryland Event Company Owner brings his inspiration from the Lincoln Memorial to the People. Peter Smith, owner of Uniquely DC in Gaithersburg, MD is a 35 year veteran of the special events and production industry having produced thousands of events around the world. After relocating to... - January 04, 2019 - Uniquely DC, LLC
Mrs. Odil Nyombo Wade Speaks Up for Women, Girls, and the Youth During DR Congo's Election
Being the voice of women, girls, and children suffering from violence, rape, and trauma from the effects of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the mission of Mrs. Odil Nyombo Wade and the Congo Diaspora USA. - January 01, 2019 - MG&A Global
Globtec Investment Group Announces $170 Million Investment in Public Infrastructure and Real Estate Projects in the Visegrád States
Globtec Investment Group, a leading global investor in innovative infrastructure projects, today announced it is making a major and highly-anticipated entry to the European Union market. The company is investing $170 million in capital in public infrastructure and real estate projects in the V4, in partnership with an international investor consortium. Globtec is currently in talks with local authorities to finalize project details, including potential locations. - December 26, 2018 - Globtec Investment LLC
339 Groups Urge Congress to Halt International Pricing Index Model
Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition-organized letter highlights model’s threats to patient choice and American healthcare innovation. - December 18, 2018 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
New Report: ASP Rates Do Not Encourage Doctors to Prescribe High-Cost Drugs.
Coalition stresses findings of new report as policymakers consider potentially harmful changes to the Medicare Part B program - December 18, 2018 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
Guidance Residential CEO Khaled Elsayed Named 2018 HousingWire Vanguard
Leadership award recognizes leaders for their vital contribution to their companies and the overall mortgage industry. - December 12, 2018 - Guidance Residential
Right Scan Right Time Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Call for Permanent Device Tax Repeal
Patients from Across the Country Meet with Their Senators. - December 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
CQRC Concerned with Inclusion of Home Ventilators in Competitive Bidding Program
CQRC reiterates its support for much-needed reforms to Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), but opposes the inclusion of home ventilators out of concern for vulnerable patient population. - December 05, 2018 - CQRC
Thomas J. Snee Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years and Honored with an American Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Thomas J. Snee of Burke, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and now 2019, and honored with an American Achievement Award, early admission for 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for his outstanding contributions... - December 04, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
"Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition" Book Release
In "Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition," author Julie Reisler (CEO of Empowered Living and Host of The You-est You Podcast), outlines just how you can leverage the principles used by nature itself--to master your habits, your thoughts, and your personal strengths--to crush it in the workplace (and life). - November 29, 2018 - Empowered Living, LLC
Nation’s Home Health Leaders Visit Capitol Hill in Support of Legislation to Refine Medicare Home Health Payment Reforms
Bipartisan legislation modifies Patient Driven Groupings Model to ensure consistent patient access to home healthcare before 2020 implementation. - November 28, 2018 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
2019 Intuitive Mentorship Program at Lotus Wellness Center
This is a class for anyone who wants to develop their intuitive and psychic skills as well as get to understand their individual spiritual path with Uma's guidance. You will learn a different topic every month, and have a chance to practice with students in the class. - November 27, 2018 - Lotus Wellness Center
New Initiative by Ultimatum, Inc. to Prevent Mass Shootings in America
In response to the increase in gun violence in the US, Ultimatum, Inc. has launched a new initiative which allows Americans to take real action to end mass shootings. People decide whether there should be an increased focus on gun control legislation or improving the mental health care system and... - November 27, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Announcing the Launch of The Green Habitat Non-Profit
A new water conservation non-profit, which recently received its Bronze Listing with GuideStar, is being launched in Prince Georges County, MD. - November 22, 2018 - Green Habitat
U.S. Army Drill Instructor Available to Roust You Out of Bed
Scold Alarm, a new iPhone app, awakens you in the morning with funny, forceful character impersonations. - November 16, 2018 - Scold Alarm
Free Healing Services at Lotus Wellness Center
In honor of Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving, the practitioners of Lotus Wellness Center wish to give back to the community. Energy healing is a subtle, gentle way of bringing your mind, body and spirit back into balance. If you never had a session and would like to try one for free, come on out. There are practitioners available from 10am-4pm to give away sessions. - November 11, 2018 - Lotus Wellness Center
Launch Consulting Announces Nov. 14 Grand Opening of Veteran Powered Center of Excellence in Lacey, WA
New South Puget Sound location and job fair will provide more employment opportunities for highly trained military family members and civilians near JBLM and Olympia. - November 08, 2018 - Launch Consulting Group