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Americans for Prosperity Launches New Ad Campaign in Support of the ACCESS Act

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torsdag, februari 1, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Americans for Prosperity launched a digital ad campaign to promote H.R. 5608, The ACCESS Act. This innovative legislation led by U.S. Reps. Greg Steube (FL-17) and Kat Cammack (FL-3) would allow lower-income Americans on ACA plans to put a portion of their CSR subsidies into a health savings account. This increases access to affordable health care and empowers individuals with more options to choose from.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Americans for Prosperity launched a digital ad campaign to promote H.R.
  • This increases access to affordable health care and empowers individuals with more options to choose from.
  • The ACCESS Act would establish a tax-free health savings account (HSA) option for about 5 million lower-income families eligible for CSRs under the Affordable Care Act.
  • Click here to learn more about The ACCESS Act , health savings accounts , and AFP's vision for health care reform, the Personal Option .

ReLive Biotechnologies Announces NDA Approval of SpheChon 10-70 spheroids/cm² by the HSA in Singapore, Marking a Milestone in ReLive’s Global Endeavors

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tisdag, januari 23, 2024

This approval is a testament to ReLive's commitment to advancing regenerative cell therapies and marks a significant step in expanding our global reach.

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  • This approval is a testament to ReLive's commitment to advancing regenerative cell therapies and marks a significant step in expanding our global reach.
  • SpheChon represents a major advancement in cell therapy for cartilage repair, offering new hope and enhanced treatment options by using the patients’ own cells to regain an active life.
  • This approval by HSA reflects ReLive’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality in our innovative treatment solutions.
  • Quote from ReLive’s CEO, Dr. Xing Zhao: “The approval in Singapore is more than just a regulatory milestone.

DispatchHealth and Instacart Partner to Tackle Food Insecurity through Healthcare

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tisdag, januari 23, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, are teaming up to confront one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: ensuring patients have access to nutritious foods. Using Instacart Health technology, DispatchHealth's in-home providers can now prescribe food interventions as easily as they do traditional medications. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the substantial impact of food insecurity on healthcare costs. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates food insecurity adds a staggering annual expenditure of nearly $52 billion.

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  • Using Instacart Health technology, DispatchHealth's in-home providers can now prescribe food interventions as easily as they do traditional medications.
  • This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the substantial impact of food insecurity on healthcare costs.
  • Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates food insecurity adds a staggering annual expenditure of nearly $52 billion.
  • "Our collaboration with Instacart empowers us to bridge these gaps and bring about tangible improvements in our patients' lives."

Health-E Commerce Chief Product and Technology Officer Bhargav Shah selected as finalist in DallasCIO ORBIE Awards

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måndag, januari 22, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSA Store® and HSA Store®, the first and leading online stores dedicated exclusively to selling products that are eligible for flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) reimbursement, announced today that Chief Product and Technology Officer Bhargav J. Shah is a finalist in the 2024 DallasCIO ORBIE® Awards.

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  • Bhargav is a true innovator who knows how to use technology to fulfill the needs of the business, our strategic partners, and consumer end users.
  • He has also played a crucial role in the launch of new technology integrations for our TPA partners," said Preston Farrington, CEO, Health-E Commerce.
  • "Bhargav is a true innovator who knows how to use technology to fulfill the needs of the business, our strategic partners, and consumer end users."
  • This is truly a testament to the achievements of my team and my colleagues from across the Health-E Commerce organization," said Shah.

One Mnet Health Announce Exciting Partnership With Acmeware for Meditech Hospitals

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torsdag, januari 11, 2024

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This collaboration promises to revolutionize the ease of implementation with little to no need for expansive IT assistance, thanks to Acmeware, and makes it simpler for Hospitals to get paid more, sooner, by working with One Mnet Health to improve patient payments and reduce bad debt.

Key Points: 
  • One Mnet Health, an industry leader in innovative financial services and technology for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), and other healthcare providers is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Acmeware, data experts with leading EHR, MEDITECH.
  • This partnership underscores our dedication to simplifying the implementation process for our clients, enabling them to leverage our services quickly and effectively.
  • Improved Patient Payments: Once implemented, One Mnet Health equals a budget positive investment, with no implementation fee, no monthly, or annual fee.
  • Acmeware's CEO, Glen D'Abate, added, "We are excited to partner with One Mnet Health to enhance the accessibility of their financial services for Hospitals using a leading EHR like MEDITECH.

First Dollar Selected to Power Pre-Tax Accounts for Clearwater Health

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torsdag, januari 11, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Dollar, flexible infrastructure for health spending benefits, today announced its partnership with Clearwater Health to power health savings accounts (HSAs) on Clearwater's platform.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Dollar, flexible infrastructure for health spending benefits, today announced its partnership with Clearwater Health to power health savings accounts (HSAs) on Clearwater's platform.
  • The most recent KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey found that the average family premium rose 7% in 2023.
  • "We're excited to partner with First Dollar for our benefits infrastructure," said Clearwater CEO, Jason Sherman.
  • With Clearwater's rapid growth and First Dollar's novel health wallet approach to powering every health spending benefit, this partnership signals the possibility of future collaboration for other additional account types like flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), or lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs).

TASC Introduces a New HR Benefit & Continuation Experience for Employers

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tisdag, januari 9, 2024

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation), a national third-party administrator of employee benefits, announced the release of their new state-of-the-art, cloud-based proprietary Benefit Account and Benefit Continuation administrative system and customer experience.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation), a national third-party administrator of employee benefits, announced the release of their new state-of-the-art, cloud-based proprietary Benefit Account and Benefit Continuation administrative system and customer experience.
  • HR and employees alike can manage Benefit Accounts and Benefit Continuation with one login, eliminating the headache of multiple siloed systems and giving them time back to focus on what matters most to them.
  • TASC is excited to be the only third-party administrator to deliver an experience for employers and employees that combines employee benefit accounts with Benefit Continuation offerings (COBRA, Leave of Absence and Retiree Billing) all on one platform, one website and one mobile app.
  • TASC is an industry leader in benefit account administration, offering employers over 50 employee benefit with their Universal Benefit Account® offering.

Schneider Named Real Estate's Most Powerful and Influential Person

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tisdag, januari 9, 2024

LADERA RANCH, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), the definitive ranking of the residential real estate industry's executives and leaders, today named Ryan Schneider, president and CEO of Anywhere Real Estate, as the nation's most powerful and influential person for 2024. Six years into leading the U.S.'s largest real estate enterprise, Schneider has continued to strengthen the foundation of the formidable company, landing him in the top spot for the first time.

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  • Keller is the only leader to have been named one of the top four most powerful people in residential real estate brokerage every year for the past decade.
  • Being recognized as the third most powerful real estate executive is Gino Blefari, the leader of real estate giant HomeServices of America (HSA).
  • He kept this real estate conglomerate on a steady track amid a challenging real estate environment in 2023.
  • 21 and becomes the first-ever MLS executive to also be acknowledged as the most powerful and influential organized real estate leader.

Natural Cycles receives approval from Health Canada for its birth control app

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tisdag, januari 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Cycles, the leading women's digital health company, announced it has received approval from Health Canada to market and sell the Natural Cycles app as a form of birth control. Previously sold in Canada as a fertility tracker, the Natural Cycles app is the first app of its kind to obtain a Class II Medical Device License from Health Canada and remains the only digital form of birth control on the market cleared by regulators in the United States (FDA), Europe (TÜV SÜD), Australia (TGA), Singapore (HSA), and South Korea (MFDS).

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Cycles , the leading women's digital health company, announced it has received approval from Health Canada to market and sell the Natural Cycles app as a form of birth control.
  • "Our mission has always been to reach as many women as possible and with our latest regulatory clearance from Health Canada, the Natural Cycles app is now accessible to more than 380 million women globally," said Natural Cycles co-founder and CEO Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl.
  • Natural Cycles currently has over three million registered users worldwide and the demand for its natural birth control option continues to increase, with many seeking an alternative to hormonal birth control or less effective fertility awareness methods.
  • As Natural Cycles is the only FDA Cleared birth control app on the market, it should be covered by all plans and issuers.

Benefit Resource Launches Specialized Education Series

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tisdag, januari 9, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. , Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefit Resource (BRI), a Millennium Trust solution and a leading provider of dedicated pre-tax account administration and COBRA services nationwide, today announced the launch of its New to Benefits Education Resources. The education series was developed to empower HR personnel and benefits advisors with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of pre-tax benefits and COBRA.

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  • Comprehensive consumer directed benefits and COBRA education is now accessible to new HR professionals, experienced practitioners and brokers.
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y. , Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefit Resource (BRI), a Millennium Trust solution and a leading provider of dedicated pre-tax account administration and COBRA services nationwide, today announced the launch of its New to Benefits Education Resources .
  • The education series was developed to empower HR personnel and benefits advisors with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of pre-tax benefits and COBRA.
  • BRI's new education series is a thoughtfully curated collection of frequently asked questions and well-researched answers reviewed by industry professionals and accompanied by a rich array of valuable and informative resources.