Liberalism in the United States

Digital New Deal Secures Future Growth Engine

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Liberalism in the United States, New Deal, Politics of the United States

Since July of last year, the Korean government has implemented the Korean Digital New Deal, a national-level initiative aimed to lift the nation out of a pandemic-battered economy.

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  • Since July of last year, the Korean government has implemented the Korean Digital New Deal, a national-level initiative aimed to lift the nation out of a pandemic-battered economy.
  • One of the core objectives of the Korean Digital New Deal is to provide "people-centric" digital services and infrastructure that allow every individual to benefit from digital technologies.
  • The impact of the ongoing Digital New Deal programs was reflected positively in international indexes of digital technology.
  • In the meantime, the ministry recently released an updated version of the initiative, dubbed "Digital New Deal 2.0."

Alignment Healthcare Appoints Healthcare Veteran Afzal Shah to Lead Critical Medicare Advantage Market

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Healthcare reform in the United States, Federal assistance in the United States, Liberalism in the United States, Medicare, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson

ORANGE, Calif., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced the appointment of senior health care executive Afzal Shah as senior vice president, California market president.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced the appointment of senior health care executive Afzal Shah as senior vice president, California market president.
  • In this role, Shah will be responsible for the overall performance in the companys competitive California market.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Afzal to our executive team, said John Kao, founder and CEO, Alignment Healthcare.
  • Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

MEDIA ALERT — What’s new with business taxes?

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Professional services, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Finance, Accounting, Taxation in the United States, Liberalism in the United States, Internal Revenue Code, Social Security, Net operating loss, Medicare, Government

Several tax breaks were offered to businesses with respect to Social Security and Medicare taxes to help employers retain employees during the pandemic.

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  • Several tax breaks were offered to businesses with respect to Social Security and Medicare taxes to help employers retain employees during the pandemic.
  • Why: Businesses and their tax advisors have been challenged in keeping up with the changes over the past few years.
  • Heading into 2022, businesses could see even more significant legislative and regulatory changes that could introduce new challenges for the foreseeable future.
  • However, the law also brought limits on the business interest deduction and elimination of the net operating loss carryback, both of which were modified in subsequent COVID-19 legislation.

Unlawful Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Caribe Royale Orlando for Allegedly Discriminating Against an African American Family

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New York and Florida attorney Scott Grauman, principal at Grauman Law PC, represents Jamkirea Williams in a lawsuit filed against Caribe Royale Orlando and Sierra Land Group Inc. for unlawful discrimination against an African American family.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New York and Florida attorney Scott Grauman, principal at Grauman Law PC, represents Jamkirea Williams in a lawsuit filed against Caribe Royale Orlando and Sierra Land Group Inc. for unlawful discrimination against an African American family.
  • A federal civil lawsuit was filed on July 26, 2021, in the Middle District of Florida under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 42 U.S.C.
  • 198, Unlawful Discrimination 42 U.S.C.
  • The federal civil lawsuit alleges that a security guard employed by Caribe Royale Orlando vandalized Ms. William's vehicle because she is African American.

The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

Oak Street Health Launches “Meet Me At Oak Street” Series of Community Events for 100,000 Older Adults Across The Country

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
General Health, Seniors, Consumer, Health, Managed care, Federal assistance in the United States, Healthcare reform in the United States, Liberalism in the United States, Medicare, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Healthcare in the United States, Health

In June, Oak Street Health officially reopened all community rooms - an area where patients and community members alike can gather for activities including exercise, entertainment or computer use.

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  • In June, Oak Street Health officially reopened all community rooms - an area where patients and community members alike can gather for activities including exercise, entertainment or computer use.
  • The Meet Me At Oak Street events will provide food and entertainment, as well as an opportunity for older adults to meet with Oak Street Health care teams and get tours of the center.
  • Those interested in attending a Meet Me At Oak Street event can visit https://www.oakstreethealth.com/locations for more information about their local center or call (800) 559-2023.
  • Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare.

Oak Street Health to Host Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Oak Street Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSH or the Company) will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to review the Companys fiscal second quarter 2021 financial results.

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  • Oak Street Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSH or the Company) will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to review the Companys fiscal second quarter 2021 financial results.
  • A press release announcing the fiscal second quarter results will be issued on Monday, August 9, 2021, after market close.
  • Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare.
  • Oak Street Health currently operates more than 80 centers across 13 states.

National Survey Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Medicare Dental Coverage

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Federal assistance in the United States, Healthcare reform in the United States, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Publicly funded health care, Liberalism in the United States, Medicare, Health, Government

A new YouGov survey found an overwhelming majority of likely midterm votersincluding 82% of voters in 2022 Senate battleground statesfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.

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  • A new YouGov survey found an overwhelming majority of likely midterm votersincluding 82% of voters in 2022 Senate battleground statesfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.
  • More than three-quarters of American voters surveyed in July support adding dental coverage to Medicare as proposed in the $3.5 trillion budget plan introduced in the Senate.
  • These results make it clear to Congresstheir constituents overwhelmingly support adding dental coverage to Medicare, said FrederickIsasi, Executive Director of Families USA.
  • Of the 60 million older adults and individuals with disabilities who receive Medicare benefits, 67% of them37 milliondo not have dental coverage.

Eyenuk Announces $6.2 Million Financing to Accelerate Adoption of FDA-cleared AI Technology for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Eyenuk will use the proceeds to immediately accelerate commercialization of the EyeArt AI System, which received FDA clearance in 2020 and is being reimbursed by Medicare and other payors.

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  • Eyenuk will use the proceeds to immediately accelerate commercialization of the EyeArt AI System, which received FDA clearance in 2020 and is being reimbursed by Medicare and other payors.
  • We are very impressed with all that the Eyenuk team has accomplished to date, said Dr. Affas Besse.
  • We are thrilled to welcome new institutional investors to the Eyenuk team, said Kaushal Solanki, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Eyenuk.
  • Eyenuk plans to close a larger round of financing in late 2021 to support its long-term growth and innovation strategies.

Zing Health Joins ConnectureDRX Platform to Simplify Path to Medicare Enrollment

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Healthcare reform in the United States, Healthcare in the United States, Federal assistance in the United States, Liberalism in the United States, Medicare, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Zing, Eric E. Whitaker

As part of the collaboration, Zing Health will join ConnectureDRX's Brokerlink Network, the largest distribution network in the Medicare industry.

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  • As part of the collaboration, Zing Health will join ConnectureDRX's Brokerlink Network, the largest distribution network in the Medicare industry.
  • Features such as accurate drug cost estimates and highly personalized Medicare enrollment options on ConnectureDRX will give consumers insight into Zing Health's innovative, community-minded benefits.
  • "For more than two decades, ConnectureDRX has helped consumers connect with health plans through technologies that simplify complex healthcare choices, empowering them to make informed decisions," said Zing Health Founder and CEO Dr. Eric E. Whitaker.
  • The partnership is just the latest way Zing Health is establishing itself as a major player in the Medicare Advantage market.