IDD

Federman & Sherwood Investigates The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for Data Breach

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Martedì, Maggio 28, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Mental health, Social Security, Address, IDD, Social, Federman

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD with respect to their recent data breach.
  • On November 7, 2023, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD experienced a network disruption.
  • The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD immediately began an investigation into the scope and nature of the breach.
  • If you wish to discuss this action, obtain further information, and/or participate in this litigation, please contact Tiffany Peintner either by email at [email protected] or visit our firm’s website www.federmanlaw.com .

Four CentralReach Executives Honored at NJ INNOVATE100 2024 Leaders Celebration

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024
ABA, Organization, IDD, Ecosystem, Spectrum, SILAS

Among the CentralReach executives honored on the top innovators for the technology list are Chris Sullens, Chief Executive Officer, Clark Convery, Chief Operating Officer, Karen Parisi, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chris Dudick, General Manager, SILAS.

Key Points: 
  • Among the CentralReach executives honored on the top innovators for the technology list are Chris Sullens, Chief Executive Officer, Clark Convery, Chief Operating Officer, Karen Parisi, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chris Dudick, General Manager, SILAS.
  • The NJ INNOVATE100 Leaders List acknowledges the finest innovation leaders and accomplished professionals from various sectors playing a role in New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem, showcasing collaboration within companies and among organizations.
  • Honorees from the 2024 INNOVATE100 Leaders List were recognized at the inaugural INNOVATE100 initiative event at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center on May 14th.
  • “I’m honored to be recognized alongside my colleagues as top innovators in technology,” said Chris Sullens, CEO of CentralReach and award recipient.

Comcast Grants $1M to Transform The Arc's Data, Tech Training, and Spanish Education Resources

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024
Online, Entertainment, Hispanic, Philanthropy, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, General Entertainment, Education, Other Philanthropy, Telecommunications, Partnership, Curriculum, Project, Parent, Employment, IDD, Photograph, Arc, Health, EVP, Comcast, Caregiver, Disability studies, Student, Disability, Multimedia, Nursing

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515194113/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515194113/en/
    Comcast Grants $1M to Transform The Arc's Data, Tech Training, and Spanish Education Resources (Photo credit: Comcast Corporation)
    Robust data is the foundation for driving meaningful change.
  • Through funding in 2023, The Arc@School Special Education Advocacy Curriculum was translated into Spanish and launched in early 2024.
  • With their support, we are empowering students to not only access the education they deserve but to truly thrive."
  • In addition, the Comcast grant will support The Arc's Tech Coaching Centers, which provide customized digital skills training to people with IDD.

CentralReach Unveils CR ClaimCheckAI: the Only Fully-Integrated, Proprietary AI-Powered Solution Enabling Clean Claims for Autism and IDD Care Providers

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
ABA, Risk, DSO, Spectrum, Quarantine, IDD, Artificial intelligence, Workflow, Audit

This is all done within CentralReach, eliminating the need to log into separate systems, transfer files, or perform any other suboptimal workflows that are required with a 3rd party solution.

Key Points: 
  • This is all done within CentralReach, eliminating the need to log into separate systems, transfer files, or perform any other suboptimal workflows that are required with a 3rd party solution.
  • As a result, customers will significantly reduce the number of claims denials, increase clean claims rates, and materially reduce audit risk, which will increase overall claims reimbursement rates and cash flow while reducing A/R and DSO levels.
  • "With increasing compliance mandates and payer scrutiny, improving claims performance is top of mind for all providers in the Autism and IDD Care market.
  • Key features and benefits of CR ClaimCheckAI include:
    Integrated AI Technology: Seamlessly checks all claims against updated payer rules and performs various compliance-related checks.

The Arc and United Health Foundation Launch $2.5M Partnership to Tackle Mental Health Crisis for People with Disabilities

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Children, Health Insurance, Philanthropy, Health, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, UnitedHealth Group, Macomb County, Michigan, Disability, Mental health first aid, DSM-IV codes, Arc, National Council, Disability studies, MD, Partnership, IDD, Research, Parent, Suicidal ideation, Stigma, Council, Mental, Mental health, UNH, Caregiver, Substance abuse, Empathy, Nursing

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Key Points: 
  • The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • Up to 40% of people with IDD have co-occurring mental health conditions, and this critical funding will help address their unmet mental health needs.
  • These statistics highlight the need for training and awareness to ensure providers and caregivers are equipped to support the mental health needs of people with disabilities.
  • Over three years, the United Health Foundation grant will help train caregivers, health care professionals, first responders, educators and family members to recognize the mental health needs of people with IDD and decrease the number of mental health crisis incidents experienced by this population.

Boundless Futures Foundation Announces Second Round of EmpowHer and Her Village Grant Recipients, Elevating Female Entrepreneurs and Nonprofit Organizations Across the Nation

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
Dog, Organization, Bleeding, Emergency medicine, IDD, USDA, Life, Native, Female, Family, McKeel Hagerty, Knowledge, Management

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boundless Futures Foundation, a private foundation founded by Soon and McKeel Hagerty, announces its second round of EmpowHer Grants to five female founders for a total of $90,000. Ellie Kebler of Archie's Dog Co., Veronica Apecena of Joyful Jarra, Kristen Dudley of Mother Butter, Cindy Covery of PureWild Co., and Meg Soultz and Dr. Savahanna Wagner of Rescue in Color will all receive grants to elevate their businesses. The Foundation has also awarded a $30,000 Her Village Grant to the Women's Impact Alliance, a nonprofit organization, to support their work. 

Key Points: 
  • The Foundation has also awarded a $30,000 Her Village Grant to the Women's Impact Alliance, a nonprofit organization, to support their work.
  • Boundless Futures Foundation empowers individuals and nonprofits by offering financial backing and leadership resources to support emerging female entrepreneurs.
  • "As we selected our second-round grantees, we were again truly inspired by each of the hundreds of female entrepreneurs who applied for our Boundless Futures Foundation grants.
  • Boundless Futures Foundation grants The Women's Impact Alliance $30,000 to aid in scholarships for female entrepreneurs to participate in their coaching program.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS, SHAW'S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
Official, ServiceNow, Wells Fargo, Volvo, New England Patriots, Grand Tour (cycling), NFL, Crescent Capital Group, Morgan Stanley, Shaw, Best Buddies International, Disability studies, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, Silicon Valley Bank, IDD, First Citizens BancShares, JFK, TJX, Silicon, Golf, PLAN, Challenge, TJX Companies, National Football League Draft, Pinarello, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Jersey Mike's Subs

"Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.

Key Points: 
  • "Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.
  • "Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to celebrate this year's event with New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye serving as our Honorary Chair.
  • The Challenge is open to participants of all ages and abilities and is designed to showcase the Best Buddies mission in action.
  • Best Buddies and Drake Maye will bring back the legendary football toss, a tradition initiated by former Honorary Chair and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.

The Columbus Organization Receives 5th Consecutive CARF Accreditation

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024
IDD, Commission, BLUE, Senior, Accreditation, CARF, Ageing, Organization

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, a nationally recognized provider of services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced that they have received their fifth consecutive 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with 100% compliance on all 954 CARF-designated standards.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, a nationally recognized provider of services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced that they have received their fifth consecutive 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with 100% compliance on all 954 CARF-designated standards.
  • As the highest honor a care coordination company can receive, CARF’s accreditation comprises a rigorous peer review of a company’s processes and services, ensuring they are delivered with the highest quality, measurability, and accountability.
  • The Columbus Organization’s accreditation demonstrates perfect adherence to the CARF quality standards and places the company in the top tier in the nation according to CARF adminstrators.
  • The Columbus Organization continues to leverage this foundation in quality to develop novel ways to improve efficiency, value, and health outcomes for a wide array of complex populations as well as the organizations that support them.

The Columbus Organization again receives certification as a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)-like entity

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
CMS, Certification, QIO, Business development, IDD, History, Risk management, BLUE, Medicare, Ageing, Organization, Health insurance

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program, one of the largest federal programs dedicated to improving health quality for Medicare beneficiaries, has notified The Columbus Organization that they have again received certification for the next five years as a QIO-like entity.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program, one of the largest federal programs dedicated to improving health quality for Medicare beneficiaries, has notified The Columbus Organization that they have again received certification for the next five years as a QIO-like entity.
  • As a result, the company continues to be one of the leading organizations providing quality improvement consulting to organizations serving vulnerable populations.
  • The Columbus team works shoulder-to-shoulder with agency and provider staff to address deficiencies and set the organization up for long-term success.
  • The current QIO-like entity certification will be in effect from January 24, 2024, to January 24, 2029.

Michael J. Gopin to Support Local Inclusive Employer Gozo's Ice Cream with Charitable Donation

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
Cream, Suite, Disability, Law, Social responsibility, Disability studies, KFOX, Ice cream, PLLC, IDD, News, Employment, Private investigator

EL PASO, TEXAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, is set to visit Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso ice cream shop known for its commitment to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The visit will be covered by KFOX news and will feature a donation to help further the impactful work being done by Gozo's Ice Cream.

Key Points: 
  • Attorney Michael J. Gopin supports Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso shop employing individuals with IDD, with a charitable donation to foster inclusive employment.
  • EL PASO, TEXAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a heartwarming display of community support and advocacy for inclusivity, Attorney Michael J. Gopin of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, is set to visit Gozo's Ice Cream, an El Paso ice cream shop known for its commitment to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • The visit will be covered by KFOX news and will feature a donation to help further the impactful work being done by Gozo's Ice Cream.
  • For more information about the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC, and their community initiatives, please visit http://www.michaelgopin.com.