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COVID-19 was one of the costliest medical conditions in 2021, with the highest claim reaching $1.75 million, Sun Life claims data shows

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

WELLESLEY, Mass., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has released its 10th annual report on high-cost medical claims, analyzing its stop-loss claims data and medical trends from 2018 – 2021. COVID-19 rose to a top 10 costliest condition in 2021, with the highest-cost COVID-19 claim reaching $1.75 million. Other categories of medical claims, including cancer and mental health claims, showed increases as well. The report reviewed nearly 50,000 Sun Life member claims from more than 2,800 self-funded employer clients around the country, providing research and data indicative of U.S. healthcare trends. The rise in claims over the study period are the result of increases in underlying medical claims cost as well as changes to Sun Life's book of covered business.

Key Points: 
  • COVID-19 rose to a top 10 costliest condition in 2021, with the highest-cost COVID-19 claim reaching $1.75 million.
  • Other categories of medical claims, including cancer and mental health claims, showed increases as well.
  • Sun Life also provides members with health advisory and care navigation services through its Health Navigator solution, powered by PinnacleCare.
  • COVID-19 claims that were severe enough to breach stop-loss deductibles averaged $231,300, with the highest claim at $1.75 million.

SHR, Stayntouch Launch Timely Resource to Help Hoteliers Improve Guest Experience While Automating Operations

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR), which offers a suite of solutions to help hoteliers improve the guest experience and drive revenue at each touchpoint along the guest journey, in collaboration with Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, has published a whitepaper that gives hoteliers the tools they need to improve the guest experience and maximize revenue at every stage of the guest journey, from booking to on-property to post-stay follow-up.

Key Points: 
  • At each touchpoint with the guest along their journey, there are opportunities to "wow" the guest as well as drive more revenue through upsell programs and personalized offers.
  • With the right digital tools in place, hotel commercial teams can maximize revenue per guest.
  • Hoteliers can download the free report to learn:
    "A direct booking strategy is vital, and it needs to be given a higher priority.
  • That's connecting the tech and the operations, and as a guest I just see that as a breakdown."

Albertans save a total of $400M during Servus Big Share™ Contest, one wins $1M

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Friday, June 17, 2022

As the first of its kind in Canada, The Servus Big Share Contest offers individuals, businesses, and non-profits the chance to earn an entry for every $500 increase to their savings balances at Servus.

Key Points: 
  • As the first of its kind in Canada, The Servus Big Share Contest offers individuals, businesses, and non-profits the chance to earn an entry for every $500 increase to their savings balances at Servus.
  • "We hope that everyone who participated in Servus Big Share feels good about the money they saved over the contest period.
  • The one-million-dollar winner of this year's Servus Big Share Contest are Weithold and Irma Luck, residents of Edmonton.
  • All Servus members earn Profit Share Rewards cash based on the amount of business they do with the credit union.

Skin EX™️ announces the launching of New Southern California locations

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skin EX PlasmaGas Wand™ Technology is a unique cosmetic technology that utilizes hot Tesla coil sparks to burn and char the top layer of dead skin. Skin EX announced the launching of Southern California locations: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Pasadena, Torrance, Irvine, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, and Yorba Linda. The Skin EX locations will offer their signature packages to treat skin, face, and body fibroblast plasma treatments.

Key Points: 
  • Skin EX announced the launching of Southern California locations: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Pasadena, Torrance, Irvine, Sunset Beach, Hunnington Beach, and Yorba Linda.
  • The Skin EX locations will offer their signature packages to treat skin, face, and body fibroblast plasma treatments.
  • Skin EX announced the launching of Southern California locations: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Pasadena, Torrance, Irvine, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, and Yorba Linda.
  • The Skin EX locations will offer their signature packages to treat skin, face, and body fibroblast plasma treatments.

Worldwide Veterinary Electrosurgery Industry to 2027 - Bipolar Electrosurgical Instruments are Expected to Dominate the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The "Veterinary Electrosurgery Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Veterinary Electrosurgery Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global Veterinary Electrosurgery Market studied was anticipated to grow with a CAGR of nearly 4% during the forecast period.
  • Bipolar electrosurgical instruments are expected to dominate the global veterinary electrosurgery market through the forecast period and this can be attributed to the increasing use of bipolar electrosurgical instruments in animal surgeries.
  • Thus, the advantages associated with bipolar electrosurgery make it widely adopted among veterinary practitioners while performing surgeries.

Biologic Therapies for Wound Care Technologies and Global Markets Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 13, 2022

The "Biologic Therapies for Wound Care: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Biologic Therapies for Wound Care: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report studies the global market for wound care biologics.
  • Biological therapies are an emerging approach in modern wound care, as they can stimulate the body's own natural healing power by activating its inherent ability to repair and regenerate.
  • Wound care biologics manufacturers are investing in educating healthcare professionals and clinicians about the clinical and cost advantages of biologics in wound care.

IHC Reveals KuCoin Listing in a Massive Event

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220606005856/en/
    This news was unveiled at a massive public event held at the National Amusement Park of Mongolia, in the heart of its capital city, Ulaanbaatar.
  • The event is the second in a series of events planned by Ih Bit Global to showcase their project progress to investors and IHC users.
  • By listing on KuCoin, IHC continues expanding its availability to potential investors and keeps the projects momentum up.
  • And we are also delighted to announce that, with our collaboration with IHC, the IHC token will be listed on KuCoin on Jun.

NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

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Friday, June 10, 2022

This summer, take measures to protect your own health and that of your loved ones.

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  • This summer, take measures to protect your own health and that of your loved ones.
  • The summer holidays are some of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road.
  • Whether drinking or not, be sure to slather on the sunscreen to maximize your summer fun!
  • For more information on preventing problems with alcohol this summer, and tips on cutting back, visit: https://www.RethinkingDrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
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RAVE Restaurant Group Promotes Mike Burns to EVP and COO

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

DALLAS, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE), the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, yesterday announced the promotion of Mike Burns, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 27, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE), the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, yesterday announced the promotion of Mike Burns, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 27, 2022.
  • Not only does he have a reputation for creating high-performing teams, he has improved our supply chain and our franchise development initiatives, says Mark Schwarz, Chairman of RAVE Restaurant Group.
  • Earlier in his career, Burns served as Regional Vice President, where he oversaw more than 175 Bojangles corporate restaurant locations.
  • Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] has inspired restaurant innovation and countless customer smiles with its trailblazing pizza concepts.

BossPay - A sustainable crypto ecosystem

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

BossPay wallet enables crypto card issuance and management.

Key Points: 
  • BossPay wallet enables crypto card issuance and management.
  • BPAY utility ensures the BPAY ecosystem is sustainable and protects its users and BPAY holders.
  • Lottery and NFT sale fees are also used to grow the BossPay ecosystem and protect its holders.
  • BossBet allows BossPay and other crypto holders to play popular games like roulette, lottery, and card games.