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Kevin Chartrand, Experienced Health and Human Services Technology Consultant, Joins BerryDunn’s Consulting Team to Launch Investment Management Solution Suite

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Software, Managed Care, Health, Data Management, Principal, Katy Independent School District, Specialization, SMC, AI, MBA, Senior, PMP, Investment, APD

Chartrand will lead the launch of BerryDunn’s new investment management solution suite designed to serve the unique needs of Medicaid agencies.

Key Points: 
  • Chartrand will lead the launch of BerryDunn’s new investment management solution suite designed to serve the unique needs of Medicaid agencies.
  • TransformHHS (tHHS) , the new web-based solution suite developed by Chartrand, streamlines data entry and information access, facilitates investment strategy development, and supports the entire investment life cycle.
  • “I’m excited to bring this technology to BerryDunn’s health and human services clients,” says Chartrand.
  • Chartrand is the latest Senior Manager to join the firm’s Medicaid Practice Group, bringing a unique specialization in advanced health information technology.

California Water Service Group Announces 2023 Earnings for Year and Fourth Quarter

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
SAN, PD, Senior, Depreciation, WRAM, GRC, Investment, Water, ID, ESG, Public utilities commission, CWT, Climate change, California Water Service Group, Tax, MCBA, CPUC, APD, IRMA, Commissioner, Public, Cryptocurrency

Operating revenue in 2023 was $794.6 million, a $51.8 million decrease from 2022 operating revenue of $846.4 million.

Key Points: 
  • Operating revenue in 2023 was $794.6 million, a $51.8 million decrease from 2022 operating revenue of $846.4 million.
  • Total operating expenses in 2023 were $717.5 million, a $1.3 million decrease from 2022 operating expenses of $718.8 million.
  • Income tax benefit for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased $11.2 million to $13.8 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, net other income increased $2.7 million to $7.0 million from $4.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for American Inter-Fidelity Exchange

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, ERM, ALL, News, AM Best, Credit, CAL, APD

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of American Inter-Fidelity Exchange (AIFE) (Merrillville, IN).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of American Inter-Fidelity Exchange (AIFE) (Merrillville, IN).
  • The outlooks revised to positive reflect AIFE’s strong organic surplus growth that has taken place over the previous five-year period, further enhancing its very strong balance sheet strength assessment.
  • The shift has led to consistent levels of favorable reserve development over the most recent five-year period as CAL exposures run off.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

CMC Electronics Introduces Advanced COTS Fiber Pigtailed InGaAs APD Receiver for Enhanced Sensing Applications

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Indium gallium arsenide, SNR, APD, Electronics, Temperature, Sensor, Lidar, COTS, EMI, Infrared, CMC Electronics, NEP, Medical imaging

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CMC Electronics is pleased to unveil its latest achievement in Microelectronics - the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) family of fiber pigtailed analog InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode (APD) receivers.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CMC Electronics is pleased to unveil its latest achievement in Microelectronics - the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) family of fiber pigtailed analog InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode (APD) receivers.
  • Innovating the landscape of sensing applications this advanced receiver stands out for its unparalleled versatility and performance.
  • Versatile Applications: Suited for eye-safe laser range finding, scanning LiDAR, free space optical data communication, and distributed temperature sensing applications.
  • "The introduction of our COTS fiber pigtailed InGaAs APD receiver underscores our commitment to advancing sensing capabilities," said Daniel Germain, Business Unit Manager, Displays and Sensors at CMC Electronics.

CMC Electronics Unveils Breakthrough in Sensing Technology with the Launch of New InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode (APD)

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Lidar, Indium gallium arsenide, Reliability, APD, Electronics, CMC Electronics, TIA, Compact, Small Business Saturday

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CMC Electronics, a pioneering leader in advanced sensing solutions, is proud to announce the debut of its revolutionary InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode (APD).

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CMC Electronics, a pioneering leader in advanced sensing solutions, is proud to announce the debut of its revolutionary InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode (APD).
  • Expertly designed to elevate sensing and ranging capabilities, our latest APD is tailor-made for eye-safe laser range finding and scanning LiDAR applications.
  • "This ground-breaking InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to advancing sensing technologies," said Daniel Germain, Business Unit Manager- Display & Sensors at CMC Electronics.
  • CMC Electronics invites industry professionals, partners, and enthusiasts to explore the potential of this groundbreaking technology.

APD Supports 200 Families in Herat with Post-Earthquake Food Aid

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Woman, APD, Food, Agency, Partnership, Survival, Food security, OCHA, Tea

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck Western, Afghanistan, the Agency for Peace and Development (APD), in partnership with Primacorp Ventures Inc. has launched a crucial food aid initiative and supported 200 affected families.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, BC, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck Western, Afghanistan, the Agency for Peace and Development (APD), in partnership with Primacorp Ventures Inc. has launched a crucial food aid initiative and supported 200 affected families.
  • This project is a lifeline for a region grappling with immense challenges, offering immediate relief and setting the stage for recovery.
  • Herat, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, has been rocked by a powerful earthquake, leaving thousands of families displaced and in dire need of assistance.
  • The Agency for Peace and Development (APD), a Canadian humanitarian organization committed to disaster relief and recovery, has launched a comprehensive food package distribution project to address the urgent food security needs of earthquake-affected communities.

Baxter Highlights New Data at Kidney Week Indicating Sharesource Is Associated With a 77% Lower Risk of Home Dialysis Technique Failure

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Health, Hospitals, Surgery, Health Technology, Practice Management, General Health, Water, RPM, MB, PD, NYSE, Health care, HDF, APD, HD, In re Caremark International Inc. Derivative Litigation, Infection, Peritoneal dialysis, Electricity, Kidney, Research, Inflammation, Hemofiltration, Dialysis, ASN, Risk, HDX, Blood, Hospital, Patient, Bed, Baxter International, Failure, Cardiovascular disease, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry

Technique failure can be due to several factors and results in PD patients being switched to in-center dialysis.

Key Points: 
  • Technique failure can be due to several factors and results in PD patients being switched to in-center dialysis.
  • In propensity matched patients, the use of Sharesource was associated with a 77% reduction in risk of technique failure (HR 0.23 95% CI 0.06-0.83, p = 0.024).
  • Water consumption per year with online HDF was 4.1 million liters, but consumption was 27% lower with the use of HDx therapy.
  • Furthermore, data indicate HDx therapy demonstrated 17% lower electricity and associated costs.

Carpe Data Launches AI-Powered ClaimsX Ultra for Early Fraud Detection

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Insurance, Software, Triage, APD, Customer insight, Injury, GL, Fraud, ITC, Research, Data science, Algorithm, AI, Automation, Ultra, Pharmaceutical industry, Online shopping

Carpe Data , the next-generation online data provider for insurers, today announced ClaimsX Ultra , a new AI-assisted fraud detection system that builds on ClaimsX’s original award-winning claim monitoring technology.

Key Points: 
  • Carpe Data , the next-generation online data provider for insurers, today announced ClaimsX Ultra , a new AI-assisted fraud detection system that builds on ClaimsX’s original award-winning claim monitoring technology.
  • ClaimsX Ultra automates customer data collection and analysis, eliminating manual processes and filling in missing information gaps; employs AI to detect early fraud indicators, avoiding late discoveries; and uses advanced algorithms to manage vendor risk and determine connections between involved parties.
  • “These challenges include limited early insights from FNOL data, blind spots in early fraud detection, inadequate data on vendor and household connections, and insufficient identity validation.
  • To learn more about ClaimsX Ultra, please visit www.carpe.io/products/claims/
    Carpe Data will be showcasing the power of ClaimsX Ultra at Insurance Tech Connect (ITC) from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 in Las Vegas at booth #2415.

CCC Introduces Next Generation AI-Based Photo Analysis Capabilities

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Software, Networks, Internet, Professional Services, Data Management, General Automotive, Technology, Automotive, Artificial Intelligence, Photography, Insurance, Other Automotive, P&C, Intelligence, Total Intelligence Solutions, Research, APD, CCC, Risk management

CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC), a leading cloud platform for the P&C insurance economy, today announced the next generation of its AI-based photo analysis capabilities, including its first solution that extends into claims handing and ahead of the appraisal process to help users identify potential indemnity amounts earlier.

Key Points: 
  • CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC), a leading cloud platform for the P&C insurance economy, today announced the next generation of its AI-based photo analysis capabilities, including its first solution that extends into claims handing and ahead of the appraisal process to help users identify potential indemnity amounts earlier.
  • "The underlying facts of the accident are the basis for effective claims management," said John Goodson, chief product and technology officer for CCC.
  • "With our new photo AI capabilities, CCC can help carriers know more sooner, ushering in a new, more intelligent claims process from the start.
  • CCC First Look and CCC Impact Dynamics build on the company's established AI capabilities and work with CCC’s existing solutions.

Hertz Lithium Acquires Option to Acquire Patriota Lithium Project in the Aracuai Pegmatite District

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Monday, August 14, 2023
Lithium, Exercise, Maintenance, Assignment, Option, NSR, South Tyrol Option Agreement, CPRM, G5, Contract management, Salina Formation, Salinas, Brookfield (corporation), Acquisition, APD, EBPP, Reinsurance, Lease, Cryptocurrency, Caesium, G2, G4, Hertz, Tantalum, G3

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2023) - Hertz Lithium Inc. (CSE: HZ) (OTCQB: HZLIF) (FSE: QE2) ("Hertz" and/or the "Company") is pleased to announce the acquisition of the option (the "Option") to acquire a 100% interest in the Patriota Lithium Project. The Company acquired the Option pursuant to the terms and conditions of an option assignment agreement (the "Assignment Agreement") entered into among the Company, Brascan Resources Inc. ("Brascan"), BHBC Exploracao Mineral LTDA ("BHBC"), and RTB Geologia e Mineracao LTDA ("RTB", and together with BHBC, the "Optionors"). Pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, the Company has acquired Brascan's rights, including the Option, granted pursuant to an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") entered into among Brascan, BHBC, and RTB.

Key Points: 
  • The Patriota Lithium Project under Option for Hertz Lithium shows strong high-level prospectively criteria within the Araçuaí Pegmatite District (APD ) and proximal to prolific EBPP.
  • Pegmatite swarms intruded the region during the collisional Neoproterozoic to post-collisional Paleoproterozoic Araçuaí orogeny.
  • L-C-T pegmatites (Lithium - Cesium - Tantalum) include the pegmatitic granites surrounding the richest lithium pegmatites in the SIGMA/CBL/Lithium Ionic region, as well as the nearest mapped (exposed) granite to the Patriota Lithium Project (16 kilometres to the north).
  • Mr. Kal Malhi, Chairman and Director of Hertz, commented, "We are laser focused to build Hertz Lithium into a multi-faceted lithium mineral exploration company with our Lucky Mica Lithium Project in Arizona and now the Patriota Lithium Project in Brazil and our Penn State Lithium Extraction Patent Licence.