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GuideWell Announces Appointment of Thurman Justice as Triple-S Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Justice joined GuideWell in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Justice joined GuideWell in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "Thurman Justice is a highly respected, values-based, mission-driven leader and possesses all the qualities required to position Triple-S for strong future success," said GuideWell President and CEO, Pat Geraghty.
  • A health care and insurance industry veteran, Justice held senior executive roles at multiple companies prior to joining GuideWell, including Chief Financial Officer of Beacon Health Options, a behavioral health management company serving 40 million people in 50 states and Chief Financial Officer of Senior Whole Health, a health care plan serving both Medicare and Medicaid-eligible individuals.
  • I'm proud to call the island home and have experienced first-hand the deep challenges that exist within its health care system," said Justice.

Cypress Lake Recovery Launches First Responder Trauma and Addiction Recovery Program

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Lake Recovery located just North of Houston, TX, is proud to announce the launch of our First Responder Recovery Program.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Lake Recovery located just North of Houston, TX, is proud to announce the launch of our First Responder Recovery Program.
  • "I'm proud to have worked with the clinical team at Cypress Lake Recovery to establish a top-notch First Responder Program," says Libby Timmons, M.Ed, LISAC, CEAP, SAP.
  • Cypress Lake Recovery is a residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, located on 52 acres, including a pristine 22 acre lake with four islands.
  • Cypress Lake Recovery is also pleased to announce that alongside the launch of their First Responder Program, they are proud to announce in-network-status with Optum United Healthcare and Carelon, formerly Beacon Health.

AvaSure Symposium to Feature Health System Leaders Addressing Real-World Successes in Virtual Sitting, Virtual Nursing and The Latest Virtual Care Trends, Such As AI

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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BELMONT, Mich., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AvaSure, the market leader in acute virtual sitting and virtual nursing solutions, announced today that the full agenda is now available for the 2023 AvaSure Symposium, an in-person event for healthcare and nurse leaders seeking an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and engage around virtual care.

Key Points: 
  • The in-person event, designed to elevate healthcare leadership journeys with innovative and educational programming on AI, virtual sitting and virtual nursing, will feature at least ten customer speakers.
  • Organizations with executives speaking at the event include: St. Luke's Duluth, Michigan Medicine, Beacon Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Madonna Rehabilitation, Ascension Texas, UCHealth, and Corewell Health.
  • This year's AvaSure Symposium will be held October 25–26 at the GVSU Richard M. DeVos Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • Renowned speakers, including customers and healthcare leaders, will share the latest insights and strategies, providing actionable takeaways for your leadership toolkit.

Brightside Health Expands Executive Leadership Team with Julia Bernstein, Chief Operations Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Brightside Health , a telehealth platform that delivers life-saving mental healthcare to individuals with mild-to-severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, announced today the appointment of Julia Bernstein as Chief Operations Officer.

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  • Brightside Health , a telehealth platform that delivers life-saving mental healthcare to individuals with mild-to-severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, announced today the appointment of Julia Bernstein as Chief Operations Officer.
  • Bernstein will play an integral role in maintaining the operational rigor of Brightside Health’s business as the company expands its member base and enters new markets to deliver critical mental health care.
  • Prior to Thirty Madison, she held leadership roles in the behavioral health space at Tempest (acquired by Monument), Beacon Health Options (acquired by Elevance), and Ginger (now Headspace Health).
  • “I am thrilled to join Brightside Health and work closely with a team that is passionate about bringing telemental health care to patients across the full clinical spectrum,” said Bernstein.

Vesey Street Capital Partners Strengthens its Team by Announcing the Addition of Heyward Donigan and Debbie Osteen to its Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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As such, we are adding two executives to our strategic advisory board who bring a wealth of industry expertise and success in leading Healthcare Services businesses.

Key Points: 
  • As such, we are adding two executives to our strategic advisory board who bring a wealth of industry expertise and success in leading Healthcare Services businesses.
  • "I am excited to become a part of VSCP's Strategic Advisory Board," noted Heyward.
  • "Joining this Strategic Advisory Board is a privilege, and I am excited about the potential to help shape the future of healthcare services", says Osteen.
  • Heyward Donigan was most recently the chief executive officer of Rite Aid, a position she was appointed to in August 2019.

Agios Appoints Jeffrey Capello to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in the field of cellular metabolism pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced that Jeffrey Capello has been appointed to its board of directors. Agios also announced that Paul Clancy will step down from the board of directors at the end of his term, effective June 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in the field of cellular metabolism pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced that Jeffrey Capello has been appointed to its board of directors.
  • Agios also announced that Paul Clancy will step down from the board of directors at the end of his term, effective June 13, 2023.
  • “Agios is dedicated to cultivating a diverse board that is focused on the company’s long-term value creation for patients and shareholders.
  • “We would also like to express our gratitude to Paul for his 10 years of dedicated service to our board.

Prealize Health Announces Kyle Raffaniello as New Board Member

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prealize, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled predictive analytics company, today announced the appointment of healthcare executive Kyle Raffaniello to their Board of Directors.

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  • Prealize is extending its leadership by adding Kyle Raffaniello to our Board," said John Doerr , chairman of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.
  • During her career, Ms. Raffaniello was also the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of ValueOptions, a behavioral health company that was sold to Beacon Health in 2014.
  • "I am both honored and excited to be appointed to the Prealize Health board.
  • For more information on Prealize Health, and its insights , solutions and results , please visit prealizehealth.com .

Early Intervention Autism Center Expansion in Cary, NC

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Cary, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) is pleased to announce the opening of their center-based ABA therapy center in Cary , North Carolina, this January.

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  • Cary, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) is pleased to announce the opening of their center-based ABA therapy center in Cary , North Carolina, this January.
  • For over 15 years, Bierman has been a trusted provider of play-based ABA , Speech , and Occupational therapy for children ages 18 months to 9 years old diagnosed with autism.
  • Our team of dedicated RBTs, BCBAs, and SLPs and OTs is committed to helping children diagnosed with autism improve behaviors, learn new skills, and reach their full potential.
  • This expansion into North Carolina marks an exciting milestone for Bierman Autism Centers.

Decision Point Center is Now In-Network with Aetna™

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Point Center, one of Arizona's most trusted addiction and dual diagnosis treatment centers, is now in-network with Aetna™. People with Aetna insurance, either purchased individually or provided through employment benefits, can now benefit from addiction & dual diagnosis treatment provided by Decision Point Center.

Key Points: 
  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Point Center, one of Arizona's most trusted addiction and dual diagnosis treatment centers, is now in-network with Aetna.
  • People with Aetna insurance, either purchased individually or provided through employment benefits, can now benefit from addiction & dual diagnosis treatment provided by Decision Point Center.
  • As an official in-network partner with Aetna, Decision Point Center can offer increased affordability to more people in Arizona who need drug and alcohol addiction treatments.
  • When a medical provider or clinic like Decision Point Center is in-network with an insurance provider, it means that Decision Point Center can help more people than ever.

The Demand for Corporate Wellness in the US is Booming. Total Spending to Reach USD 23 Billion by 2027. Financial Wellness Programs the Next Big Thing in the Market - Arizton

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Employers are willing to offer customized corporate wellness benefits as they realize that monetary benefits are only one of the ways to retain employees.

Key Points: 
  • Employers are willing to offer customized corporate wellness benefits as they realize that monetary benefits are only one of the ways to retain employees.
  • Financial wellness programs are on their way to becoming the next big thing in corporate wellness programs.
  • Almost 50% of employers offer financial wellness programs in sync with their retirement plans.
  • The US corporate wellness market is highly fragmented, with the leading vendors accounting for less than 15% of the share.