Personal finance

Varsity Chips creates the first NFT collection to celebrate high school athletes

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Varsity Chips, the first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) collection to celebrate high school athletes, launches to celebrate a shared love of high school teams, athletes, and communities, as well as the passion that makes high school athletics special to so many.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Varsity Chips, the first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) collection to celebrate high school athletes, launches to celebrate a shared love of high school teams, athletes, and communities, as well as the passion that makes high school athletics special to so many.
  • We believe that everyone, including high school athletes should be able to monetize their own name, image, and likeness.
  • We anticipate that the demand for high school athlete NFT's will excite the current and future marketplace by bridging the gap between systemic NFT purchases and the avid sports fan."
  • To buy Varsity Chips, pack drops will be available on VarsityChips.io.Individual NFT "Chips" can also be bought from other community members on the secondary market on VarsityChips.io.

National Telehealth Utilization Declined Nearly Seven Percent in October 2021

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Monday, January 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two months of growth, national telehealth utilization declined in October 2021, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two months of growth, national telehealth utilization declined in October 2021, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .
  • By comparison, telehealth utilization rose approximately two percent nationally in each of the months August and September.
  • A decline in telehealth utilization was seen in all regions in October but the Northeast, where telehealth utilization remained stable at 4.8 percent of medical claim lines.
  • FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated: "As the COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth utilization continue to evolve, FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker serves as a window into that evolution.

Learn How to Build Wealth and Invest With Free Virtual Event Hosted by Ramsey Solutions

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Its a startling statistic to hear as the new year begins, but Ramsey Solutions is hosting a free livestream to give viewers a proven plan for building wealth.

Key Points: 
  • Its a startling statistic to hear as the new year begins, but Ramsey Solutions is hosting a free livestream to give viewers a proven plan for building wealth.
  • Tune into Building Wealth in 2022 live on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. CST.
  • Ramsey Solutions world-class speakers and authors give inspiration, practical advice and hope to audiences across the country.
  • Ramsey Solutions and its team of more than 1,000 are dedicated to doing work that matters.

In State-by-State Analysis, New Jersey Emerges as State with Highest In-Network Costs for Complex Hospitalizations for COVID-19, Maryland the Lowest

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a state-by-state analysis of private healthcare claims data from 2020 to 2021, New Jersey emerged as the state with the highest average allowed amount1 for complex hospitalizations for COVID-19, while Maryland had the lowest. In New Jersey, the average allowed amount for such hospitalizations was $128,650 and in Maryland $49,127. These and other findings are reported in the new FAIR Health brief COVID-19 Treatment and Hospitalization Costs: A Descriptive Analysis of the FAIR Health COVID-19 Cost Tracker. The brief provides a descriptive analysis of the COVID-19 patient population whose treatment and hospitalization costs are tracked by FAIR Health's COVID-19 Cost Tracker, a free, online tool displaying typical, state-by-state COVID-19 costs.

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  • In New Jersey, the average allowed amount for such hospitalizations was $128,650 and in Maryland $49,127.
  • Complex hospitalizations for COVID-19 are those that require ventilation and/or admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), while noncomplex hospitalizations do not.
  • The state with the highest average allowed amount for noncomplex hospitalizations for COVID-19 was Alaska ($44,239), and the state with the highest average allowed amount for outpatient treatment for COVID-19 was Nevada ($1,538).
  • In noncomplex hospitalizations for COVID-19, 57 percent of patients were female, but in complex hospitalizations, 57 percent of patients were male.

Top Scholars In Financial Literacy Group Together To Expedite Research & Solutions To Household Financial Crises

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With families and nations scrambling to hang on during the economic rollercoaster of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50 top researchers from around the world are coming together in the G53 Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Research Network. The new group aims to expedite research and solutions that can help people strap on their seatbelts and be better prepared for financial crises, big and small.

Key Points: 
  • The new group aims to expedite research and solutions that can help people strap on their seatbelts and be better prepared for financial crises, big and small.
  • The G53 Network brings together the best researchers in the field of financial literacy and personal finance.
  • The group refers to itself as the G53 Network in recognition of the academic code G53 that represents the field of financial literacy.
  • Members bring expertise in economics, finance, business, public policy, accountancy, marketing, and law, indicating the wide reach of financial literacy and personal finance research.

Top Scholars In Financial Literacy Group Together To Expedite Research & Solutions To Household Financial Crises

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With families and nations scrambling to hang on during the economic rollercoaster of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50 top researchers from around the world are coming together in the G53 Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Research Network. The new group aims to expedite research and solutions that can help people strap on their seatbelts and be better prepared for financial crises, big and small.

Key Points: 
  • The new group aims to expedite research and solutions that can help people strap on their seatbelts and be better prepared for financial crises, big and small.
  • The initiative brings together the best researchers in the field of financial literacy and personal finance to facilitate the exchange of ideas, promote evidence-based research, and inform policy makers and the private sector.
  • The group refers to itself as the G53 Network in recognition of the academic code G53 that represents the field of financial literacy.
  • Members bring expertise in economics, finance, business, public policy, accountancy, marketing, and law, indicating the wide reach of financial literacy and personal finance research.

COVID-19 No Longer among Top Five Telehealth Diagnoses Nationally in September 2021

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Monday, December 6, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 dropped out of the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally in September 2021, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .

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  • NEW YORK, Dec.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 dropped out of the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally in September 2021, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .
  • From August to September 2021, mental health conditions, which remained the top-ranking telehealth diagnosis nationally and in every region, increased in percentage share of all telehealth claim lines nationally and in every region.
  • From August to September 2021, substance use disorders joined the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally, while rising from the fourth to third most common telehealth diagnosis in the Northeast.
  • From August to September 2021, developmental disorders rose from fourth to third place in the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally.

AFCPE Members Recognized for Innovative Work in Building Economic Security in Their Communities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

"AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.

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  • "AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.
  • "Through financial education, research, and counseling, these individuals and organizations are helping to create a future where financial security is attainable by everyone."
  • He has contributed to AFCPE as a longtime member, volunteer, content writer, and he served on the AFCPE Board from 2017 to 2021 and as 2020 Board President.
  • Their generosity is helping to build capacity for financial professionals, their clients, and the communities that they serve.

Comviva and Strands Partner to Provide Personal Finance Management Solution to Banks, digital wallet and payment service providers

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Through this partnership, Comviva will leverageStrands' smart Personal Finance Management (PFM) solution to enable banks and financial service providers to deliver personalized and contextual digital offerings to their consumers, enhancing consumer-engagement and generating cross and up-sell opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Comviva will leverageStrands' smart Personal Finance Management (PFM) solution to enable banks and financial service providers to deliver personalized and contextual digital offerings to their consumers, enhancing consumer-engagement and generating cross and up-sell opportunities.
  • Speaking on the partnership, Srinivas Nidugondi, Chief Growth & Transformation Officer at Comviva said, "Comviva is focused on enhancing consumer experience by embracing next-generation technologies.
  • Our collaboration with Strands will allow us to leverage data-analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning driven Personal Finance Management solution to provide enhanced digital banking and payment experience.
  • Strands offers innovative financial solutions such as Personal Finance Management to over 700 banks and financial institutions in more than 30 countries, providing personalized digital experience to over 100 million consumers.

Comviva and Strands Partner to Provide Personal Finance Management Solution to Banks, digital wallet and payment service providers

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

NEW DELHI, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comviva, one of the global leaders in providing digital financial solutions today announced a strategic partnership with Strands to provide an integrated suite of intelligent digital banking, wallet and payment solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Comviva will leverageStrands' smart Personal Finance Management (PFM) solution to enable banks and financial service providers to deliver personalized and contextual digital offerings to their consumers, enhancing consumer-engagement and generating cross and up-sell opportunities.
  • Speaking on the partnership, Srinivas Nidugondi, Chief Growth & Transformation Officer at Comviva said, "Comviva is focused on enhancing consumer experience by embracing next-generation technologies.
  • Our collaboration with Strands will allow us to leverage data-analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning driven Personal Finance Management solution to provide enhanced digital banking and payment experience.
  • Strands offers innovative financial solutions such as Personal Finance Management to over 700 banks and financial institutions in more than 30 countries, providing personalized digital experience to over 100 million consumers.