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Premera Appoints Amy Humphreys as New Chair of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Mountlake Terrace, Wash., July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premera today announced Amy Humphreys has been named chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • Mountlake Terrace, Wash., July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premera today announced Amy Humphreys has been named chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Humphreys replaces Jack Heath, President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Trust Bank, whose term as the chair expired.
  • Amy is a tremendous leader who has brought significant value to Premera since joining the board in 2017, said Jeffrey Roe, President and CEO of Premera.
  • We are also very grateful for Jacks impact on and dedication to Premera during his time as board chair, Roe said.

Buck receives 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction for retirement communications supporting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Buck was selected for providing an exceptional communications solution for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and the largest not-for-profit health insurer in Missouri.

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  • Buck was selected for providing an exceptional communications solution for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and the largest not-for-profit health insurer in Missouri.
  • Buck received a Communicator Award of Distinction for design and print in the corporate communications category for work supporting Blue KC's early retirement window (ERW).
  • The goal of the campaign was to notify and educate eligible employees about the ERW so they could make timely and informed financial decisions.
  • The Communicator Awards are a leading international awards program dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication.

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau Chooses Allen & Gerritsen as Brand Agency of Record

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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A&G will also lead the GBCVB through an organizational rebrand that will reposition the organization within the travel industry.

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  • A&G will also lead the GBCVB through an organizational rebrand that will reposition the organization within the travel industry.
  • "The time has come for Boston to tell its full story, to own that story and to no longer allow others to tell it for us.
  • "This is about the future and how we upend preconceived notions of Boston as we invite visitors to join us in crafting new narratives.
  • The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) is the primary private sector marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions and tourism-related business.

Footprint Wins at Inaugural Inno Fire Awards for Innovation and Contribution to Arizona Tech Sector

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, the inaugural Inno Fire Awards honor some of the fastest growing and most innovative and impactful startup companies in Arizona.

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  • Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, the inaugural Inno Fire Awards honor some of the fastest growing and most innovative and impactful startup companies in Arizona.
  • Were honored to be among the winners of the inaugural Inno Fire Awards for our accomplishments and momentum over the past year, said Footprint CEO and co-founder Troy Swope.
  • The technology sector continues to thrive in Arizona, and were happy to be a part of it and will continue to innovate and create solutions for a healthier planet.
  • Neither Gores Holdings VIII nor Footprint gives any assurance that either Gores Holdings VIII or Footprint will achieve its expectations.

Wheel Welcomes Chief Marketing Officer & Seasoned Commercial Leaders to Scale Company's Continued Market Expansion as it Powers the Future of Virtual Care

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 6 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheel, the health tech company powering the next generation of healthcare, today announced the addition of Shoshana Deutschkron as the company's first Chief Marketing Officer. Wheel also appointed several new commercial executives to its leadership team, including Brandon Castel as Vice President of Sales; Daniel DeSantis as Vice President of Partnerships; and Brendon Kelly as Business Lead, Behavioral Health.

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  • The new leaders will help guide the company's evolution as it scales both its virtual care platform and nationwide clinician network.
  • Wheel is already powering the most innovative brands in healthcare including big tech, retailers, labs, and digital health companies to deliver high quality, cost-efficient virtual care.
  • By partnering with Wheel, companies have saved up to 70 percent in operating expenses while simultaneously improving clinical quality by 80 percent.
  • Wheel is also welcoming new commercial leadership as the market continues to respond strongly to the company's white-labeled virtual care offerings.

Vida Health Now Offers Musculoskeletal Pain Relief as Part of Its All-in-one Solution

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Vida Health , a leader in cardiometabolic virtual healthcare, now offers Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Relief as part of its comprehensive virtual solution.

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  • Vida Health , a leader in cardiometabolic virtual healthcare, now offers Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Relief as part of its comprehensive virtual solution.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220706005312/en/
    Vida Health adds a Musculoskeletal Pain Relief Program to their comprehensive cardiometabolic solution with an in-house team of physical therapists, health coaches, and care navigators.
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    The addition of MSK Pain Relief makes strategic sense because cardiometabolic patients often experience MSK pain, particularly in the lower back.
  • Integrated into Vidas cardiometabolic-focused, body-and-mind approach to care, Vidas MSK Pain Relief Program brings a human-led approach combined with a digital therapy exercise program to address the problem of MSK pain.

Vida Health’s Virtual Mental Health Program Achieves Meaningful Clinical Outcomes in Reducing Depression and Anxiety

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220705005724/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220705005724/en/
    Vida Healths virtual mental health program achieves meaningful clinical outcomes in reducing depression and anxiety.
  • The clinically validated Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were used to assess depression and anxiety, respectively.
  • For those suffering from anxiety and depression, virtual mental health care offers immediate access to high-quality care, often at a more affordable price than brick-and-mortar solutions.
  • Vida has proven clinical outcomes across a range of conditions, including diabetes, depression, hypertension, anxiety, and weight loss.

Automated Business Designs Recognized as a Chicago Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in 2022

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Chicago, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing and recruiting software, was named a Chicago Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in 2022. This distinguished honor is the seventh consecutive year that ABD has been recognized by the Chicago Best and Brightest Program.

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  • Chicago, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing and recruiting software, was named a Chicago Best and Brightest Company to Work For in 2022.
  • This distinguished honor is the seventh consecutive year that ABD has been recognized by the Chicago Best and Brightest Program.
  • The Best and Brightest Program honors companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach.
  • Automated Business Designs will be recognized on July 14th during the Virtual Chicago's Best and Brightest Awards Ceremony.

TQIntelligence Appoints New Chief Operations Officer

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Mark has held multiple executive leadership positions before joining the TQIntelligence team where he helped lead multiple teams from growth stage to exit.

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  • Mark has held multiple executive leadership positions before joining the TQIntelligence team where he helped lead multiple teams from growth stage to exit.
  • "The addition of Mark to our team is the right step for TQIntelligence, as we continue to grow," said Dr. Yared Alemu, founder and CEO of TQIntelligence.
  • TQIntelligence is a voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology company eliminating disparities in mental health treatment, which are primary sources of chronic poverty and educational underachievement.
  • By leveraging voice biomarkers and AI technology, TQIntelligence objectively identifies pediatric trauma and emotional distress, notifying therapists in real-time, during sessions.

GS Labs Countersues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota: Federal Court Filing Accuses Insurer of Antitrust Violations, Conspiring With Cartel of BCBS Affiliates, Violating CARES ACT, False Advertising and Consumer Fraud

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GS Labs, a leading provider of COVID-19 rapid tests in Minnesota and across the nation has filed new counterclaims in the company's ongoing legal battle against multi-billion-dollar insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.

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  • The June 29th filing in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota flatly denies all prior allegations made by BCBS of Minnesota against GS Labs.
  • However, BCBS of Minnesota's conduct raises new concerns that it and its sisters Blues continue to engage in anticompetitive behavior.
  • "The countersuit demonstrates Blue Cross and Blue Shield's greed and deception amidst a massive public health emergency," said Wang.
  • Many communities directly requested assistance from GS Labs, due to a lack of testing resources.