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MCG Releases 28th Edition of Guidelines with New Support for the 2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network and an industry leader in technology-enabled evidence-based guidance, announces the release of its 28th edition of the MCG care guidelines. Many new changes to the industry-leading guidelines were made to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) which was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Many new changes to the industry-leading guidelines were made to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) which was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2023.
  • - Jon Shreve, President & CEO, MCG Health
    MCG care guidelines are among the most widely used clinical guidelines in the healthcare industry.
  • The updates were designed to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).
  • In addition, MCG will hold several educational sessions related to the 28th edition at their annual Client Forum in Phoenix, Arizona (April 22-24).

Registration Open for ICANN79 Community Forum

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will host the ICANN79 Community Forum, its 79th Public Meeting, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 2 to 7 March 2024. This six-day meeting aims to convene participants from across the globe to further collaboration to ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet.

Key Points: 
  • Many sessions and workshops will be held during the Community Forum, ranging from Universal Acceptance and Domain Name System abuse to informational workshops for newcomers and ICANN Fellows.
  • Another highlight of the ICANN79 Community Forum will be the presentation of the ICANN Community Excellence Award, a distinction bestowed upon a community member who has deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed in a substantive way to the ICANN multistakeholder model.
  • "The ICANN79 Community Forum is an opportunity to become a part of this global and collective effort."
  • There is still time to register for the ICANN79 Community Forum and join the ICANN community of stakeholders, with virtual and in-person attendance as options.

Registration Open for ICANN79 Community Forum

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will host the ICANN79 Community Forum, its 79th Public Meeting, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from 2 to 7 March 2024. This six-day meeting aims to convene participants from across the globe to further collaboration to ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet.

Key Points: 
  • Many sessions and workshops will be held during the Community Forum, ranging from Universal Acceptance and Domain Name System abuse to informational workshops for newcomers and ICANN Fellows.
  • Another highlight of the ICANN79 Community Forum will be the presentation of the ICANN Community Excellence Award, a distinction bestowed upon a community member who has deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed in a substantive way to the ICANN multistakeholder model.
  • "The ICANN79 Community Forum is an opportunity to become a part of this global and collective effort."
  • There is still time to register for the ICANN79 Community Forum and join the ICANN community of stakeholders, with virtual and in-person attendance as options.

MyFBAPrep Named to "Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast List" for Second-Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFBAPrep, a leading eCommerce warehouse and fulfillment network, today announced it was named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 "Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast List" for the second consecutive year. Landing in the No. 24 spot, the South Florida-based company attributes its 711% two-year revenue growth to its recent warehouse network expansion to more than 100 warehouses and 85-million-square-feet of warehouse space and offering a level of white-glove customer service that is unparalleled in the eCommerce logistics industry.

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  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFBAPrep , a leading eCommerce warehouse and fulfillment network, today announced it was named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 "Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast List" for the second consecutive year.
  • Landing in the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list for a second-consecutive year is an amazing accomplishment for us.
  • "Landing in the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list for a second-consecutive year is an amazing accomplishment for our team," said Tom Wicky, Co-Founder and CEO of MyFBAPrep.
  • The full Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast can be found at inc.com/southeast.

ABA Centers Ranks Number One on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast List

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. magazine revealed that ABA Centers is ranked number one on its Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • In the two-year period between 2020-2022 assessed for the Inc. 5000 Regionals list, ABA Centers' revenue grew by 4,492 percent.
  • "It's an incredible honor to be ranked as the number one fastest growing business in the Southeast after just three short years.
  • ABA Centers has continued to rapidly expand its geographic footprint, currently providing world-class autism care in 29 service markets throughout nine states.
  • Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast can be found at www.inc.com/Southeast .

ACORE Welcomes Fourth Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that 10 companies have been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program.

Key Points: 
  • The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that 10 companies have been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program.
  • "ACORE's Accelerate Membership Program is the premier initiative in the United States aimed at creating opportunities for women- and minority-owned firms in the clean energy sector," said Neelam Sakaria, Director, ACORE Accelerate.
  • "ACORE's Accelerate Membership Program is the premier initiative in the United States aimed at creating opportunities for women- and minority-owned firms in the clean energy sector," said Neelam Sakaria, Director, ACORE Accelerate.
  • To learn more about the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program and the companies involved, click here .

ST. LOUIS TEAMSTERS ON STRIKE AT GRAYBAR

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 688 at Graybar in St. Louis were forced to strike today after rejecting the company's subpar contract offer over the weekend.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 688 at Graybar in St. Louis were forced to strike today after rejecting the company's subpar contract offer over the weekend.
  • Teamsters at Graybar contribute significantly to the company's $10.5 billion revenue but are excluded from the company's profit-sharing program.
  • "The financial burden on these workers is unreasonable, unfair, and unsustainable," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD FTC ACTION TO BLOCK KROGER-ALBERTSONS MERGER

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Monday, February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and Teamsters Warehouse Division Director Tom Erickson regarding today's announcement by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it is suing to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and Teamsters Warehouse Division Director Tom Erickson regarding today's announcement by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it is suing to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger:
    "The Teamsters commend the FTC for taking decisive action against the Kroger-Albertsons merger, recognizing the detrimental impact it would have on workers at both companies.
  • "The choice to work with C&S over the Teamsters exposed the true intentions of this merger.
  • "The FTC saw the harm this merger would have on workers and consumers nationwide and listened to the concerns shared among elected officials, shareholders, consumer advocates, and the general public.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

KANSAS, MISSOURI TEAMSTERS LEADERS ATTEND WHITE HOUSE DISCUSSION

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Monday, February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Hall, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 696 in Topeka, Kan., and Jim Barrett, Political Director at Teamsters Local 688 in St. Louis, Mo., joined President Joe Biden and administration officials at the White House for their latest "Investing in America" discussion.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Hall, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 696 in Topeka, Kan., and Jim Barrett, Political Director at Teamsters Local 688 in St. Louis, Mo., joined President Joe Biden and administration officials at the White House for their latest "Investing in America" discussion.
  • "Increased funding for the National Labor Relations Board and having pro-worker officials leading the agency do make a difference for workers," Hall said.
  • Investing in America's workforce matters — and Kansas Teamsters need all the support we can get."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

La Concha Resort Unveils Innovative, Counter-Side Sushi Concept

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This month, La Concha Resort, San Juan's premier beachfront lifestyle resort unveiled a highly anticipated dining concept, Tekka Bar: Handroll & Sake, nestled directly inside La Concha Resort's main lobby. A welcome addition to San Juan's gastronomic scene, this new guest offering captures the essence of the resort's vibrant spirit and oceanfront locale, offering fresh seafood, an impressive sake collection and a unique dining experience.

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  • As part of a property-wide transformation, La Concha Resort debuted Tekka Bar, ushering the beginning of a new era for San Juan's lifestyle resort
    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This month, La Concha Resort , San Juan's premier beachfront lifestyle resort unveiled a highly anticipated dining concept, Tekka Bar: Handroll & Sake, nestled directly inside La Concha Resort's main lobby.
  • "As La Concha Resort celebrates its 65th anniversary, we're thrilled to unveil just the beginning of our property-wide enhancements and we are eager to share additional announcements on the horizon as part of La Concha's evolution."
  • Adding to La Concha Resort's ongoing enhancements, the property will also be debuting a brand-new spa concept in April, called Elemara Spa.
  • For more information on La Concha Resort and Tekka Bar or to make reservations, please visit www.laconcharesort.com or follow the resort on Instagram at @laconcharesort .