Connections

Drive Efficiency and Optimize Business Outcomes with Appian’s New Guidewire Marketplace Integration

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Venerdì, Ottobre 27, 2023
Professional Services, Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Insurance, Software, Internet, Cloud, Policy, RPA, Connections, Guy-wire, Connected, Workflow, AI, Connect (insurance company), Digital platform, Automation, Sales, Video game, Management

The addition of the new no-code connector between Appian and Guidewire plug-in means that customers will be able to connect to their unique Guidewire instance through Appian with no additional coding required.

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  • The addition of the new no-code connector between Appian and Guidewire plug-in means that customers will be able to connect to their unique Guidewire instance through Appian with no additional coding required.
  • Insurers can also access Appian’s pre-built Connected Insurance solutions through its integration, which they can leverage to optimize underwriting and claims processes.
  • “Our technology combines workflow, AI, and automation to accelerate business growth for insurers,” said Jake Sloan, Vice President, Global Insurance, Appian.
  • For more information on the integration, visit the Appian booth (S5) at Connections or explore the plug-in on the Guidewire Marketplace .

Boost Efficiency and Policyholder Satisfaction with Assurant’s New Guidewire Marketplace Apps

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 25, 2023
Data Management, Residential Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Payments, Apps, Applications, Software, Insurance, Other Construction & Property, Finance, Assurant, CDE, Risk management, Connections, SVP, Guy-wire

Now, those solutions, HOIVerify℠ and Carrier Direct Endorsement℠, can be integrated with Guidewire to elevate insurer efficiency.

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  • Now, those solutions, HOIVerify℠ and Carrier Direct Endorsement℠, can be integrated with Guidewire to elevate insurer efficiency.
  • Assurant’s HOIVerify℠ Accelerator for PolicyCenter facilitates automatic data exchange between insurers and mortgage servicers to decrease required manual data exchange for all involved parties, increasing policyholder satisfaction.
  • Integrating them with Guidewire only serves to improve efficiency and ease for insurers even further.”
    Assurant is a “New to Connections” sponsor of Guidewire Connections 2023 .
  • For more information on the integration, visit the Assurant booth (N6) at Connections.

Supercharge Operational Efficiency with SMA Technologies’ New Guidewire Marketplace Accelerator

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Insurance, Software, Fintech, Internet, Cloud, Optimization, NYSE, CCI (ammunition), Connections, Risk, SMA, Automation, Video game, Mobile phone, Cryptocurrency, Guy-wire

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and SMA Technologies (SMA) announced that SMA’s new Ready for Guidewire validated accelerator , compatible with Guidewire Cloud, is now live in the Guidewire Marketplace .

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  • Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and SMA Technologies (SMA) announced that SMA’s new Ready for Guidewire validated accelerator , compatible with Guidewire Cloud, is now live in the Guidewire Marketplace .
  • SMA’s OpCon Accelerator for Guidewire Cloud enables insurers to:
    Improve accuracy and cost savings;
    Reduce IT complexity and risk; and
    Optimize operational efficiency throughout the enterprise.
  • "We are excited to partner with Guidewire to put the power of automation in their customers’ hands to drive operational efficiency and accelerate the business contribution of IT.”
    “Congratulations to SMA Technologies on the release of its new Guidewire Cloud accelerator,” said Will Murphy, Vice President, Global Technology Alliances, Guidewire.
  • SMA’s OpCon accelerator enables process automation, freeing up internal bandwidth to further address these objectives.”
    SMA Technologies is a Silver level sponsor of Guidewire Connections 2023 .

Astrazeneca Foundation Awards 12 Nonprofit Organizations More Than $2M to Advance Health Equity

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Martedì, Ottobre 10, 2023
Biotechnology, Health, Foundation, Philanthropy, Pharmaceutical, Breast cancer, FACC, NORC, LCH, Education, Poverty, GA, Environment, Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital, Homelessness, Quality of life, Risk, Cancer, Community service, University, CCH, MPH, Transport, HIV, Diabetes, AstraZeneca, Food, Connections, Columbus metropolitan area, Ohio, Health equity, Cardiovascular disease, Health care, Obesity, Health education, Conditional sentence, Glucose meter, CGM, Dignity, Exercise, Prediabetes, Partnership, Pharmacy, Radiology, OH, AL, Private law, AR, Community, Navigator, Patient, Pharmaceutical industry, Hospital, Nursing, Central Alabama, MD, Medicine, Central Oklahoma

As the AstraZeneca Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary, the organization has awarded 12 nonprofit organizations $2,170,318 in grants across eight US states and Washington, D.C., for innovative approaches to address healthcare disparities at the community level, a reflection of AstraZeneca’s broader commitment to advance health equity efforts.

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  • As the AstraZeneca Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary, the organization has awarded 12 nonprofit organizations $2,170,318 in grants across eight US states and Washington, D.C., for innovative approaches to address healthcare disparities at the community level, a reflection of AstraZeneca’s broader commitment to advance health equity efforts.
  • These final grants will provide mission support for their efforts to improve health equity in their communities.
  • “As the AstraZeneca Foundation proudly reflects on its legacy and healthy changes made in partnership with nonprofits, these new awards demonstrate our expanded commitment to advancing health equity in the US,” said James W. Blasetto, MD, MPH, FACC, Chair and Trustee, AstraZeneca Foundation.
  • The six inaugural grant awardees are each receiving $200,000-250,000 for the first year, with renewal for up to two additional years.

Connections Health Solutions Announces New Growth Financing to Expand Access to Life-Saving Behavioral Health Crisis Care

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Giovedì, Ottobre 5, 2023
Partnership, Heritage, Prince, Federation, Connections, Patient, Nursing, Hospital, Tourism

PHOENIX, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connections Health Solutions, the leading innovator in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, today announced the closing of a $28 million growth financing raise led by Town Hall Ventures, a firm that invests in healthcare solutions for underserved communities, with participation from existing investor, Heritage Group. The Company will use the funds to accelerate new market entry, meeting community demand for value-based mental health crisis services.

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  • "In recent years, federal, state, and local governments have committed billions of dollars to enhancing the country's behavioral health crisis response system," said Colin LeClair, chief executive officer at Connections Health Solutions.
  • We are grateful for Town Hall Ventures and Heritage Group's partnership that will enable us to support the 20+ opportunities we are currently prioritizing and increase access to behavioral health crisis care nationwide."
  • Connections is nationally recognized and sought after for its expertise in architecting and operating value-based crisis care systems.
  • Its crisis response centers include a walk-in behavioral health urgent care, a 23-hour emergency psychiatric unit, a crisis stabilization unit, and an outpatient treatment and support program.

Mohawk Highlights a Year of Progress in New 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report

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Martedì, Settembre 19, 2023
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“Within Mohawk, sustainability is not a stand-alone department or separate function – it is integrated into all we do.

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  • “Within Mohawk, sustainability is not a stand-alone department or separate function – it is integrated into all we do.
  • Earlier this year, Mohawk promoted Malisa Maynard to serve as the Company’s new chief sustainability officer.
  • Increasing transparency: In its new ESG Report, Mohawk reports Scope 3 emissions for the first time.
  • Enhancing governance: In 2022, Mohawk increased its Board diversity and implemented a formal Board of Directors Selection Policy in 2023.

IOWN Global Forum Hosts Successful Member Meeting in Munich, Accelerating Innovation for a Smarter, Connected World

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Martedì, Settembre 19, 2023
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The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) which seeks to create a smarter, more sustainable and connected world, recently hosted its first member meeting in Europe, welcoming nearly 200 registrants from nearly 50 different organizations.

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  • The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) which seeks to create a smarter, more sustainable and connected world, recently hosted its first member meeting in Europe, welcoming nearly 200 registrants from nearly 50 different organizations.
  • As a contribution-led organization, the direction of the IOWN Global Forum is based on a highly collaborative process.
  • To further guide the work of the IOWN Global Forum, the Technical Steering Committee has publicly released the " IOWN Global Forum: Key Values and Technology Evolution Roadmap " reference document.
  • In his welcome, Dr. Katsuhiko Kawazoe, President and Chairperson of IOWN Global Forum, shared his observations on the combination of Generative AI and IOWN technologies.

Debut collection of diverse verse shines a light on the healing power of words that guided one man through many life experiences

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Mercoledì, Settembre 20, 2023
Connections, Massage, Tree, Stott, Light, Head, Imagination, Magic, Poetry, Dragon's Breath

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian Stott found a love for poetry by cosmosis. After the passing of his wife, Astrid, in 2008, the touching of pen to paper became a creative experience for him with a powerful cathartic effect. He now marks his entry to the publishing scene with the release of his poetry book "Connections: Cosmic and Otherwise, Volume I: Souvenirs of the Soul" (published by Balboa Press AU).

Key Points: 
  • After the passing of his wife, Astrid, in 2008, the touching of pen to paper became a creative experience for him with a powerful cathartic effect.
  • He now marks his entry to the publishing scene with the release of his poetry book "Connections: Cosmic and Otherwise, Volume I: Souvenirs of the Soul" (published by Balboa Press AU).
  • In a debut collection of diverse verse that includes photographs, Stott shines a light on the healing power of words that have guided him through many life experiences.
  • "This book is very easy to read with great balance of beautiful black and white photos to enhance the poems.

The MolinaCares Accord Invests Over $700,000 in MolinaCares for a Healthy Florida Initiative to Improve Health Outcomes for Underserved Floridians

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Giovedì, Settembre 14, 2023
Philanthropy, Health, Health Insurance, Fund Raising, Foundation, General Health, Food, Poverty, National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, Housing, Employment, Violence, Education, Molina Healthcare, Law enforcement, Connections, United States Secretary of Agriculture, Parenting, Organization, Accord, Community, Child, Family Scholar House, Father, Homelessness, Pregnancy, Transport, Woman, Distress, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, Toy, Birth control

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Florida (“Molina”), has launched its MolinaCares for a Healthy Florida initiative with an initial commitment of $700,000 to improve Floridians’ overall health and well-being.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Florida (“Molina”), has launched its MolinaCares for a Healthy Florida initiative with an initial commitment of $700,000 to improve Floridians’ overall health and well-being.
  • “The MolinaCares for a Healthy Florida initiative is connecting Floridians with community partners that are focused on building healthy and resilient communities,” said Mike Jones, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Florida.
  • These organizations support communities by improving access to food, housing, employment, health care, transportation, parenting resources, and other basic needs.
  • Last year, MolinaCares donated $300,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund , Farm Share , Harry Chapin Food Bank , and Latino Leadership in response to Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida communities.

New collection of poems offer more powerful messages that paint a vivid picture of life, its lessons and its gifts

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Martedì, Settembre 12, 2023
Connections, Growth, Deception, Grief, Hope, Magic, Collection, Life, Poetry, Glass, Love, Entertainment

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian Stott announces the release of "Connections: Cosmic and Otherwise, Volume II: Tell Me a Story" (published by Balboa Press AU), a collection of poems that offers more powerful messages that paint a vivid picture of life, its lessons, and its gifts.

Key Points: 
  • GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian Stott announces the release of "Connections: Cosmic and Otherwise, Volume II: Tell Me a Story" (published by Balboa Press AU), a collection of poems that offers more powerful messages that paint a vivid picture of life, its lessons, and its gifts.
  • In a second volume of poetry that includes photographs, Stott shares verse that evolves from the emotional release of his debut poetry collection, "Souvenirs of the Soul."
  • "The overall concept of the book is to provide positive and uplifting life lessons in a way that is very easily absorbed, whilst taking the reader on my journey through life.
  • The positivity and hope for a growth in enlightenment for all," Stott says.