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New GAO Report Highlights Negative Impact of Reduced Reimbursement on Oxygen Access
As the GAO report highlights a drastic drop in oxygen suppliers, CQRC urges an extension of blended rate to ensure continued access to home respiratory therapy supplies and equipment. - August 27, 2018 - CQRC
Dating Coach: Dating for Single Men is in "Crisis Mode"
In 2017, Author and Professional Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie was the very first African-American to speak at the 21 Convention in Orlando, Florida. This year, Currie will be joined by two other African-American speakers - Ed Latimore and Donovan Sharpe - for what has come to be known as the most popular weekend conference for married and unmarried (heterosexual) men in the world. - August 24, 2018 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
XTIVIA Named One of 2018’s Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers by CIOReview Magazine
XTIVIA’s Senior VP and General Manager Bernard Mustafa was interviewed by CIOReview magazine about XTIVIA as one of the top 20 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers 2018. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-first, mobile-first technology solution that makes cloud capabilities available to... - August 24, 2018 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Quest Diagnostics Sponsors NDASA 2019 Conference and Trade Show
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is pleased to announce that Quest Diagnostics has become a “Chairman’s Circle” Level Sponsor of the Association’s 2019 Conference and Trade Show, to be held March 26-29, 2019 at the Wyndham Hotel in San Antonio,... - August 21, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Grassley Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Group for Seeking Justice Department Review of PDP/PBM Mergers
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) today praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) for asking the U.S. Justice Department to conduct a “robust analysis” of the proposed mergers between CVS Health and Aetna, and Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts. Alan G. - August 16, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Industry Firm Directly Supports Association Membership Through Financial Assistance
MortgageManuals.com, a provider of mortgage policies and procedures and compliance services, saved 118 mortgage broker firms $10,600 in the last 12 months through its association discount program, according to a report compiled August 14, 2018. The program, which began recording association... - August 16, 2018 - MortgageManuals.com
MITA Congratulates Lisa Spellman, General-Secretary for DICOM, on Her Appointment to the USNC IEC Finance Committee
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – today congratulated Lisa Spellman on her appointment to serve on the Finance Committee of the United States... - August 15, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Population Health Alliance Announces New Executive Director
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) has announced the appointment of Michael Barry, CAE, as Executive Director, effective August 3, 2018. Mr. Barry joins the Alliance with over 30 years’ experience in health-related, non-profit organizations, with a focus on population health and prevention. - August 13, 2018 - Population Health Alliance
Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018
A Global Peace and Unity Rally, https://www.UnityPeacePrayer.com, to create a climate of tolerance, inclusivity and kindness announced. The Rally will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding park areas on the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018. Organizers expect thousands... - August 09, 2018 - Global Peace and Unity Rally
Population Health Alliance Announces Tom Scully as Opening Keynote Speaker at Capitol Caucus and Innovation Summit
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today announced that Tom Scully, General Partner, Welsh Carson, Anderson & Stowe and Former CMS Administrator, will join Population Health Alliance Chairman of the Board Rose Maljanian to kick off the PHA Capitol Caucus and Innovation Summit in Washington,... - August 09, 2018 - Population Health Alliance
Witlingo and Walrus Partner to Launch Sophie Sprout on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Voice First startup, Witlingo and award winning creative agency Walrus, today announced the availability of Sophie Sprout by Sprout Foods on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. - August 08, 2018 - Witlingo
Thomas J. Snee Commemorated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas J. Snee of Burke, Virginia has been commemorated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of nonprofit associations. About Thomas J. Snee Thomas Snee retired after 31 years with... - August 03, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coding Temple Opens Boston Office
Coding bootcamp company has locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C. - August 02, 2018 - Coding Temple
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Announces the Honorable William J. Bennett as the 2019 Conference Keynote Speaker
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has announced its 2019 Conference and Trade Show will be held at Wyndham Hotel, San Antonio River Walk, Texas, March 26-29, 2019. NDASA is also pleased to announce that the Keynote Speaker for the Conference will be the Honorable William J. - August 01, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
SkyePoint Decisions Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Certification
SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. (SkyePoint), a leading Cybersecurity and IT Engineering Solutions provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, has demonstrated its commitment to information security by achieving certification to the rigorous ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Standard. This... - August 01, 2018 - SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Provision in New Proposed Medicare Rule
New rule would reduce spending for Medicare patients and the federal government by more than $760 million. - July 31, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Center for American Entrepreneurship Releases Analysis of America’s Startup Communities
The Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE), a nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization, today released a ground-breaking analysis of the geographic distribution of first-round venture capital financing of early-stage startups. - July 31, 2018 - Center for American Entrepreneurship
LTC Pharmacy Group Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Initiative to Review PBM Mergers
SCPC Thanks U.S. Reps Greg Walden (R-OR), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Michael Burgess (R-TX). - July 30, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Former Intelligence Community Inspector General I. Charles McCullough, III Joins Compass Rose Legal Group as Partner
I. Charles McCullough III, former Intelligence Community Inspector General appointed by President Barack Obama, has joined Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC as Partner. This is a significant milestone for the firm, now one of the premiere boutique security clearance, federal employment, and national... - July 30, 2018 - Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC
New Research Supports Proposed Reform of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS
The Pacific Research Institute study underscores the need to reform Medicare’s current bidding and payment processes - July 27, 2018 - CQRC
Population Health Alliance Releases White Paper on Social Determinants of Health
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today released a comprehensive White Paper examining the definition, impact, and potential interventions to reduce the effect of negative social determinants of health (SDH) on health status in the U.S. PHA’s Quality and Research Committee spearheaded this... - July 26, 2018 - Population Health Alliance
MITA Urges Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Device Tax Costs U.S. Jobs and Slows the Pace of Innovation, Delaying Patient Access to the Next Generation of Life-Savings Technologies and Treatments - July 23, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Summer Fashion Trends 2018: Outfit Inspiration from Wholesale7
Wholesale7, as a fashion clothing wholesaler, always integrates new trends and follows the trend of fashion. - July 20, 2018 - Wholesale7
Tom Volk Joins Layer Logic Leadership Team
Layer Logic Inc., a company dedicated to making collaboration seamless and spontaneous, announced that Tom Volk has joined the company as Director of Federal Channels. A 35-year industry veteran, Volk will be responsible for driving sales within the federal, state and local government agencies... - July 18, 2018 - Layer Logic, Inc.
Ambassador to the U.S. Set to Attend Exclusive East Coast Screening of The Road to Mother
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) will be co-hosting a special screening of the Feature Film The Road to Mother (theroadtomother.com) at the Carnegie Science Institute for Science in Washington D.C. on July 19th, 2018. The screening, supported by the Embassy of the... - July 17, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Offers Support for Site Neutral Policy in a Letter to HHS Secretary Azar
The letter commends site neutral payment provision in President Trump’s American Patients First blueprint and urges the administration to expand site neutral payments in order to increase competition, preserve patient choice, and reduce healthcare costs. - July 16, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Cascades Overlook Town Center and Don Wooden of Meladon Group Proudly Welcomes Their Newest Addition of Poke Sushi
Cascades Overlook Town Center and Don Wooden of Meladon Group proudly welcomes their newest addition to the growing family of retailers. Poke Sushi Bowl is now open and located at 21435 Epicerie Plaza Sterling, VA 20165. Information about: Poke Sushi Bowl At Poke Sushi Bowl all delicious Hawaiian... - July 16, 2018 - Meladon Group, LLC
Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, as Honorary Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, voted in a new Board member this month. Mr. Cameron Mathison is a well-known TV personality, host, and actor. Mathison has extensive personal experience with Perthes, living with Perthes as a... - July 13, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
CQRC Applauds Competitive Bidding Reform in DMEPOS Proposed Rule
The new rule proposes long-overdue changes the flawed competitive bidding program and will protect access to home respiratory therapy equipment and services. - July 12, 2018 - CQRC
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Partners with Access National Mortgage on Their Heroes Come First Program
HSFA's Office of Health and Human Services (HHS) incorporates the Heroes Come First program into its mission through a new public-private partnership with Access National Mortgage. - July 12, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Paula Saneaux’s "Corpus & Auto-Objectification" to Open July 10th
Acclaimed artist from the Dominican Republic to be featured in Washington, DC solo exhibition. - July 10, 2018 - Paula Saneaux, Visual Artist
MITA Applauds New Research Showing Effectiveness of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treating Prostate Cancer
Five-Year, multicenter study of UK cancer prostate patients reveals the clinical benefits and reduced side effects of HIFU - July 09, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Calls for Special Consideration for Medical Imaging Devices and Components Covered by China Tariffs
Timely and Robust Exemption Process Needed to Prevent $138 Million Loss - July 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Global4PL Receives the Exporter of the Year Award from American Express and the President’s “E” Award
First Company to Have Been Awarded Both Distinguished International Honors - July 05, 2018 - Global4PL
Meet Arexman Construct at SVIIF 2018 at Santa Clara Convention Center, July 2-4, 2018
To get worldwide recognition and respect, to earn revenue and to add a new social responsibility dimension to a US company through a partnership is what Arexman Construct Company proposes. Several patents and solutions, mainly in the earthquake protection domain are waiting to make big money. The company is looking to find an industrial/marketing partner to go together from patent to production and sales, and share the worldwide recognition. Booth 618 at SFIIV 2018. - July 04, 2018 - Arexman Construct SRL
Confederate Motorcycles Lives On; Continues to Manufacture & Distribute the FA-13 Combat Bomber, the G2 P-51 Combat Fighter & the 2018 G3 Fighter
The Confederate Motorcycles brand, thought to be abandoned by its rebranded owner Curtiss Motorcycles Inc., has been revived by venture capital fund Ernest Lee Capital and continues to manufacture high end motorcycles in Birmingham, AL. The brand website has been updated with a number of new and pre-owned motorcycles and a story explaining plans to reintroduce new versions of the Confederate Hellcat, Fighter and Wraith. - July 01, 2018 - Combat Motors LLC
BlackRock Announces 2018 Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Lineup to include Maryland’s own Martin O’Malley, 7-piece Irish rock band O’Malley’s March. BlackRock Center for the Arts has officially announced their annual Summer Concert Series line up on their outdoor stage. Shows are free and will be held for five consecutive... - June 26, 2018 - Black Rock Center for the Arts
World’s Largest Resource for OCD Comes to Washington D.C.
International OCD Foundation brings together patients, families, and world-renowned experts at the Annual OCD Conference July 27-29, 2018. - June 25, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic
Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine
Whoelsale7 Develops Wholesale Clothing Available Online Across the World
Wholesale7, a Chinese wholesale clothing online shop, creates a low-cost and high-quality brand for millions of consumers to shop on-trend clothes. - June 22, 2018 - Wholesale7
MITA Calls for Consistent Regulation of MedicalmDevice Servicing & Maintenance in Capitol Hill Briefing
Experts provided manufacturer, third-party servicer perspectives on medical device servicing and urged Congress to align standards on medical devices to ensure patient safety. - June 21, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved to Host Congressional Briefing on Non-Drug Solutions to Treat Opioid Use and Chronic Pain in Underserved Communities
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, IM4US will head to Capitol Hill as part of its 8th Annual Conference to host a briefing and discussion on non-pharmacological strategies to address opioid use and chronic pain management in underserved populations. - June 19, 2018 - Integrative Medicine for the Underserved
IVI: An Open-Source Approach Will Drive Healthcare Value Assessment 2.0
IVI’s Open Source Value Project Produces Actionable Data on Value of Rheumatology Treatment Sequencing Designs - June 14, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Vice President Pence, Ryan, Pelosi, Schumer to Address Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic Conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2018 - Esperanza
Medical Imaging Community Applauds Energy & Commerce Committee for Its Attention to Device Cyber Security and Hygiene for Legacy Devices
MITA stresses that guarding against cyber attacks is a "shared responsibility" among manufacturers, health delivery organizations, and third-party servicers. - June 11, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Thomas J. Snee Honored as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas J. Snee of Burke, Virginia has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nonprofit associations. About Thomas J. Snee Thomas Snee is the Twelfth National Executive... - June 09, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cascades Overlook Town Center and Don Wooden of Meladon Group Announce the Opening of Metropolitan Nail Bar
Cascades Overlook Town Center and Don Wooden of Meladon Group proudly welcomes the newest addition to the growing family of retailers. Metropolitan Nail Bar is now open and located at 21435 Epicerie Plaza Suite 110, Sterling, VA 20164. A bit of information about Metro Nail Bar: Metro Nail Bar... - June 07, 2018 - Meladon Group, LLC
Information for Career Transition, Health & Wellness, and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Military, Veterans, and Their Spouses
The VeteransBizUp conference is a one-day event for military personnel, veterans and their spouses for available services in the area of Career Transition, Health & Wellness and Entrepreneurship opportunities. During the event, there will be workshops and on-site job recruiting and services. - June 02, 2018 - ALSTNTEC, LLC
Howard County District 1 Candidate Liz Walsh Proposes Legislative Plan of Action in Response to Repeat Flooding
Liz Walsh, civil engineer, construction lawyer, old Ellicott City resident, and Democratic candidate for Howard County Council, District 1, has published a Legislative Plan of Action Specific to Flood Mitigation in response to the recent repeat of devastating flooding in eastern Howard County, old Ellicott City particularly. - June 01, 2018 - Liz Walsh for District 1 Howard County
MITA Applauds Lawmakers Efforts to Exempt Medical Devices from Tariffs
Representatives Paulsen, Peters lead bipartisan letter to Lighthizer with the support of 40 lawmakers. - May 31, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance