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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Declares Fourth Quarter 2022 Dividend for Its Common Shares

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share of beneficial interest for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share of beneficial interest for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • This dividend will be paid on January 27, 2023, to common shareholders of record as of December 30, 2022.
  • PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets.
  • Additional information about PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is available at www.PennyMac-REIT.com .

Applied UV, Inc. Launches 40% Off Winter Sale to Help the $33 Billion North American Cannabis Market Prosper

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM:AUVI) (Applied UV or the Company), a pathogen elimination tech company that applies patented ultraviolet light (UVC) and catalytic bioconversion technology to completely destroy airborne infections and pollutants, launches Airoclean 420 40% Off Winter Sale to help the $33 billion North American cannabis market prosper.

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  • Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM:AUVI) (Applied UV or the Company), a pathogen elimination tech company that applies patented ultraviolet light (UVC) and catalytic bioconversion technology to completely destroy airborne infections and pollutants, launches Airoclean 420 40% Off Winter Sale to help the $33 billion North American cannabis market prosper.
  • Airoclean420 is far more effective than HEPA filters screen door design, which circulates harmful pathogens back into the air.
  • Max Munn, Applied UV, Inc. President & Director said, Clean, purified air is critical to cannabis crop yield.
  • *40% Off sale is applicable to the following air purification systems only: Airoclean420 MAX, Airoclean 420 XL and Airoclean 420 Home.

Healthy Together and Florida Department of Health Win at ATARC's GITEC Emerging Technology Awards

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th, the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) awarded Healthy Together and the State of Florida's Department of Health (FDOH) with a Digital Experience Award at their 2022 GITEC Emerging Technology Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th, the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) awarded Healthy Together and the State of Florida's Department of Health (FDOH) with a Digital Experience Award at their 2022 GITEC Emerging Technology Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
  • The Digital Experience Award spotlights government projects that promote exceptional citizen service experiences through the use of technology.
  • The Florida Department of Health partnered with Healthy Together to deploy a case management system and mobile application to deliver real-time test results to residents.
  • Healthy Together is a health technology company that builds SaaS technology for government, education and enterprise.

eHealth Exchange Surpasses 1.35 Billion Monthly Transactions, Representing a Major Milestone in Health Information Sharing

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The eHealth Exchange, one of the nation's largest health information networks connecting federal agencies and healthcare providers, recently reached a major milestone as the eHealth Exchange Hub platform began processing 1.35 billion inbound information requests per month. Teaming with InterSystems since 2019, Cognosante provides operational insight into the functioning of the eHealth Exchange Hub, as well as developing and maintaining the eHealth Exchange's Insight Dashboard.

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  • As such, the eHealth Exchange is helping providers across the country form a more complete picture of patient health based on longitudinal data.
  • "We're thrilled to support this health data sharing at scale with 12 billion transactions annually, and continue to expand until health data sharing is ubiquitous."
  • "The eHealth Exchange Hub increases efficiency in the transmittal of medical records and provides valuable insight into how the exchange of health information is functioning nationwide.
  • The eHealth Exchange supports the secure exchange of the more than 12 billion patient record transactions annually.

Charter Linkz Obtains GSA Contract to Supply Bus Charters for Federal Agencies

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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By obtaining this contract, Charter Linkz is now able to list their Bus Charter, Bus Rental, and other transportation services on the government's electronic ordering system, GSA Advantage.

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  • By obtaining this contract, Charter Linkz is now able to list their Bus Charter, Bus Rental, and other transportation services on the government's electronic ordering system, GSA Advantage.
  • "Being awarded this GSA Schedule contract is an excellent achievement for Charter Linkz, and we are pleased to share this news with our customers.
  • We can now expand our services by being able to offer cost-effective bus charter rentals to Federal Government Agencies," said Joseph Jacovino, Managing Partner of Charter Linkz.
  • Charter Linkz, established in 2018, is a national bus charter rental company based inNew York.

AppliedVR Awarded Contract with VHA Innovation Ecosystem, a division of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AppliedVR, an immersive therapeutics (ITx) pioneer advancing a novel, virtual reality-based approach to medicine, today announced a contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide its FDA-authorized RelieVRx (formerly EaseVRx) solution to select Veterans impacted by chronic lower back pain (CLBP). AppliedVR was awarded the contract with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem, a division of the VA that discovers, evaluates, and spreads mission-driven innovations that advance care delivery for Veterans.

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  • AppliedVR was awarded the contract with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem , a division of the VA that discovers, evaluates, and spreads mission-driven innovations that advance care delivery for Veterans.
  • AppliedVR Awarded Contract with VHA Innovation Ecosystem, a division of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides care to more than 9 million Veterans, making it the largest integrated healthcare system in the U.S., and more than 50 percent of Veterans receiving care at VHA facilities across the country are affected by chronic pain.
  • AppliedVR and the VHA Innovation Ecosystem share a common vision to transform chronic pain care for our nation's Veterans by enabling more access to non pharmacological, noninvasive treatment options like virtual reality (VR).
  • Through this effort, healthcare providers at 18 VA facilities will have the ability to prescribe the RelieVRx program to Veterans for use in their homes.

Guidehouse's Amanda Kane Named 2022 Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- December 6, 2022 Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, is proud to announce that Amanda Kane, a director in Cybersecurity Solutions, has been recognized by WashingtonExec as the 2022 Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year Pinnacle Award recipient for private companies.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- December 6, 2022 Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, is proud to announce that Amanda Kane, a director in Cybersecurity Solutions, has been recognized by WashingtonExec as the 2022 Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year Pinnacle Award recipient for private companies.
  • A strategic thinker and leader, she has built one of the most successful technical practices at the firm from nearly the ground up.
  • We bring a best-in-class variety of skillsets to protect our clients against cyber adversaries, and I couldn't be more proud," added Kane.
  • Among this year's finalists were Guidehouse professionals Shannon White (National Security / DHS Industry Executive of the Year nominee), and Joy Jarrett (Marketing Industry Executive of the Year nominee).

Governor Hochul Vetoes Primary Care Legislation, Misses Opportunity to Advance Health Equity and Primary Care for Underserved New Yorkers

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) — a New York-based, national nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution that aims to increase access to primary care and achieve health equity through strategic community investment, capacity building, and policy initiatives — is deeply disappointed that despite months of careful legislative consideration and strong support from health care providers, advocates, and state lawmakers, Governor Hochul vetoed Assembly Bill 7230B/Senate Bill 6534C.

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  • This legislation would have started a path to better access to quality primary care for New York's most vulnerable communities.
  • PCDC CEO Louise Cohen stated, "We are deeply disappointed that Governor Hochul vetoed this legislation and missed a critical opportunity to advance health equity and improve access to primary care for all New Yorkers.
  • "New York State does not invest enough in primary care despite spending more per capita on health care than the national average.
  • PCDC will continue to advocate alongside advocates, health care providers, and lawmakers to increase investment in primary care and improve access to quality primary care for all New Yorkers.

eGain Named as a Supplier on the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud Framework

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain Corporation (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading knowledge management platform provider for customer engagement, today announced that it has been approved as a supplier on Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud Framework.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain Corporation (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading knowledge management platform provider for customer engagement, today announced that it has been approved as a supplier on Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud Framework.
  • CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
  • In 2021/22, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to 2.8 billion supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
  • eGain, the eGain logo, and all other eGain product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of eGain Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

Freespira an effective treatment for PTSD and panic disorder, real-world study confirms

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freespira, Inc., developer of the only FDA-cleared treatment for symptoms of panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), published a study showing the effectiveness of its at-home treatment to help patients with these mental health conditions. This data, which is in-line with prior clinical trial findings demonstrates the power of Freespira as an important tool in mental health care when used in conjunction with psychotherapy and medication, or as an adjunct option for patients who didn't respond to standard-of-care treatments.

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  • The real-world outcomes study , published in Frontiers in Digital Health, followed more than 1,500 patients with PTSD or panic disorder and reported that the Freespira treatment achieved a 75% adherence rate across both patient groups.
  • The 1,395 patients with panic disorder had a response rate of 65%, and 174 patients with PTSD had a response rate of 72%.
  • "The Freespira treatment achieved impressive levels of effectiveness and adherence in this large sample of patients with panic attacks and PTSD, thus demonstrating its potential as a viable alternative to existing psychological or pharmacological treatments of panic and PTSD," said Telch.
  • Since launching the PTSD indication, Freespira has been used in about 730 patients with PTSD, including over 150 veterans.