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Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Payment Reforms in President’s FY2020 Budget

The Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers, employers and patient advocacy groups established to address growing access to care issues driven by disparities in payment rates for identical clinical services provided in different healthcare settings... - March 13, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform

Non-Invasive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Should Encourage More Americans to Pursue Routine Testing, Advocates Say

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time for payers to recognize the value of CT Colonography to patients and the healthcare delivery system. - March 13, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

New Data Analysis: Improvements in Kidney Care Mean Americans with Kidney Failure Are Living Longer While Saving Nation's Health Care System Billions

Kidney Care Partners releases a new data analysis from Discern Health showing that better dialysis care has saved billions of Medicare dollars and helped patients with kidney failure who depend on dialysis live longer, healthier lives with reduced hospital admissions - March 11, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners

MITA Releases Servicing Standard for Medical Imaging Equipment

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2 – Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary Standard outlining the minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing. The Standard,... - March 08, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

MITA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax

Bipartisan Legislation Would Repeal the Medical Device Tax and Safeguard American Medical Technology Innovation. - March 07, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

National LTC Pharmacy Group: DIR Fees Should be Eliminated, Not “Reformed”

Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Untangling “Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices” Provides Forum for Ongoing Discussion of Abolishing Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees. - March 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

MITA Statement on FDA Commissioner Gottlieb’s Departure

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – notes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s departure from the agency: “Dr. - March 06, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

Leesburg Plastic Surgery Practice Debunks diVa® Vaginal Therapy Myths

Nancy Neiderer, RN of Parva Plastic Surgery shares her thoughts about common misconceptions about diVa Vaginal Laser Therapy, helping patients to better understand what to expect from the non-surgical procedure. - March 06, 2019 - Parva Plastic Surgery

Population Health Alliance Continues Its Lead in Health Care Transformation

Professional Leaders in Healthcare are now Eligible to Participate in the Nation’s Only Multi-Stakeholder Association Dedicated Solely to Population Health. - March 05, 2019 - Population Health Alliance

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