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Andersen Announces 30 Promoted Managing Directors in 2024

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Tim is a member of the PCS practice in McLean and specializes in tax planning for individuals, estates, and trusts, charitable giving, and compliance for individual, trust, and gift tax returns.

Key Points: 
  • Tim is a member of the PCS practice in McLean and specializes in tax planning for individuals, estates, and trusts, charitable giving, and compliance for individual, trust, and gift tax returns.
  • Erica is a member of the Commercial practice in New York and specializes in the R&D tax credit, Section 174, and accounting methods.
  • Ben is a member of the PCS practice in New York and specializes in tax compliance and consulting for individuals, partnerships, and trusts.
  • Kim is a member of the PAS practice in New York and specializes in accounting for ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited fined $1 million for unlawful deposit of effluent into the Saskatchewan River

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The charges stemmed from a February 2019 pipe leak at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's pulp and paper mill in The Pas, Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • The charges stemmed from a February 2019 pipe leak at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's pulp and paper mill in The Pas, Manitoba.
  • The leak resulted in the release of 23,000 litres of black liquor, a by-product of the manufacturing process, into Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited's mill effluent treatment system.
  • Through a subsequent investigation, they determined that over the course of six days, close to 181 million litres of acutely lethal effluent had been released from the effluent treatment system into the Saskatchewan River.
  • Subsection 6(5) of the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations does not allow the deposit of effluent when the effluent is acutely lethal to fish.

Premier, Inc.’s PINC AI™ Applied Sciences (PAS) and TFS HealthScience Will Partner to Revolutionize Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Premier, Inc.’s PINC AI™ Applied Sciences (PAS) and TFS HealthScience are announcing a landmark collaboration to accelerate global clinical trials and research innovation, improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities.

Key Points: 
  • Premier, Inc.’s PINC AI™ Applied Sciences (PAS) and TFS HealthScience are announcing a landmark collaboration to accelerate global clinical trials and research innovation, improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities.
  • The partnership will combine TFS’ capabilities, systems and clinical development expertise with PAS’ AI-enabled technology and comprehensive healthcare database .
  • Eighty percent of all trials face premature termination or significant delays due to recruitment challenges – and marginalized populations, including Black and Hispanic individuals, remain historically underrepresented .
  • By uniting their capabilities, PAS and TFS are committed to driving forward innovation in clinical research and offering efficient solutions that prioritize patient health outcomes and equity.

Pacific Advisors Expands Presence in the Bay Area with Brandon Au as Managing Partner

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Pacific Advisors is thrilled to announce the expansion of its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area with the appointment of Brandon Au as Managing Partner of Pacific Advisors of San Francisco.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Advisors is thrilled to announce the expansion of its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area with the appointment of Brandon Au as Managing Partner of Pacific Advisors of San Francisco.
  • Brandon's journey to Pacific Advisors from his previous role at MassMutual was driven by a deep appreciation for the firm's culture.
  • Pacific Advisors' expansion in the Bay Area with Brandon Au as Managing Partner represents a significant step toward providing clients with financial guidance, personalized service, and a commitment to lasting financial freedom.
  • Pacific Advisors LLC is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor.

Zivian Health Predicts 5 Trends in Digital Healthcare Coming in 2024

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Zivian Health, Inc. , a healthcare platform that empowers compliant collaborations between nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) to physicians, today declared the five most critical trends that will dramatically impact the healthcare industry in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Zivian Health, Inc. , a healthcare platform that empowers compliant collaborations between nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) to physicians, today declared the five most critical trends that will dramatically impact the healthcare industry in 2024.
  • “The staffing shortage has created a tipping point in healthcare that only technology can solve,” said Dr. Rafid Fadul, Zivian founder and CEO.
  • “We are witnessing firsthand where digital healthcare solutions are improving patient care and reducing burnout among providers.”
    Dr. Fadul lists five trends that will chart the course for a transformative year ahead for digital healthcare:
    AI Takeover: Healthcare, the last frontier for AI, is set for a digital overhaul.
  • The company enables NPs to become healthcare entrepreneurs and generate millions in income for both NP-owned and operated health organizations.

Vinamilk Earns Multiple Accolades in 2023 Brand Rankings, Underlining Its Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, December 11, 2023

In a significant milestone, Vinamilk was recognised as a leader in sustainability, ranking among the top 5 globally in the dairy industry.

Key Points: 
  • In a significant milestone, Vinamilk was recognised as a leader in sustainability, ranking among the top 5 globally in the dairy industry.
  • Besides, Vinamilk also received multiple accolades in this year's ranking of global dairy brands:
    Top 10 Most Valuable Dairy Brands: Vinamilk ranked 6th, underscoring its growing influence in the international dairy market.
  • Exceptional Value Growth: Vinamilk's brand value surged to 3 billion USD in 2023, a remarkable 6% increase from 2022, reaffirming its position as Vietnam's highest-valued food brand.
  • Vinamilk has been actively transforming our operations and adopting digital and green practices to adapt to the evolving sustainability requirements."

SteadyMD Report Identifies 3 Trends That Will Shape Healthcare Landscape in 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three care access and operational challenges confronting traditional and digital healthcare delivery models will intensify in 2024, but can be alleviated by embracing disruptive technology and strategic telehealth partnerships that ease clinician burden and ensure patients receive needed care.

Key Points: 
  • Those are the findings of a new SteadyMD report, " 3 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2024 ," which cites the growing clinician shortage, increased outsourcing of virtual care operations, and the blockbuster success of GLP-1 weight loss medications as drivers of this disruption.
  • The report breaks down the dominant trends of 2024 and details how traditional healthcare organizations and digital health companies are increasingly partnering with third-party clinician networks to meet patient demand, reduce overhead, dynamically expand clinician capacity, and rapidly scale their offerings.
  • That is why next year will see more healthcare organizations partnering with backend infrastructure providers to power virtual clinician networks, according to SteadyMD's report.
  • "Next year in healthcare promises to be both exciting and challenging," said Guy Friedman, co-founder and CEO of SteadyMD.

New Psych Mental Health Resource for NPs and PAs from ThriveAP & aPMHNP

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriveAP, the leading transition to practice education solution for advanced practice providers (APPs), and the Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (aPMHNP), a professional association serving the needs of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) proudly announce a collaborative partnership providing extensive psych mental health transition to practice support, resources, and advocacy specifically for advanced practice providers (APPs).

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to endorse the ThriveAP best-in-class Psych Mental Health Transition to Practice Program.
  • - Chris Fenker, Association Executive at aPMHNP
    aPMHNP and ThriveAP recognize psych mental health Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) face unique challenges in practice.
  • The Psych Mental Health Program offers education to NPs & PAs for the purpose of providing high quality psych mental health care in both the hospital and ambulatory settings.
  • For more information on the ThriveAP Psych Mental Health program visit: https://www.thriveap.com/medical-specialties/psychiatry-mental-health
    For more information on aPMHNP visit: https://apmhnp.enpnetwork.com/

Life Time Launches MIORA - First-of-Its-Kind Offering for Longevity, Performance and Health Optimization

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the national obesity crisis at an all-time high, the need for proactive, personalized solutions to optimize health has never been greater. To address this and growing consumer demand, Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the debut of MIORA Longevity and Performance. The Company's first location is now open at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. with plans to expand to additional locations. A virtual MIORA offering is also available through the Company's telehealth technology.

Key Points: 
  • To address this and growing consumer demand, Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the debut of MIORA Longevity and Performance .
  • The Company's first location is now open at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. with plans to expand to additional locations.
  • A virtual MIORA offering is also available through the Company's telehealth technology.
  • By targeting longevity, performance, weight loss – or a combination of all three – MIORA helps individuals live longer.

New Survey Results Reveal Communications Preferences Among Nurse Practitioners (NP) And Physician Assistants (PA)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta-based HealthLink Dimensions, which has the nation's largest audited healthcare provider database, announced the release of its highly anticipated report on the communication preferences of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), collectively known as "physician extenders." The report gives pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals and health systems, and other healthcare enterprises valuable information about how to best reach these professionals on the front lines of patient care. Among many industry insights, the report showed that 49% of respondents identified email as their preferred way to get information and that two-thirds of respondents allow medical sales representatives at their place of work.

Key Points: 
  • Nurse practitioners and physician assistants play a crucial role in patient care.
  • Despite the increasing number and influence of physician assistants and nurse practitioners, their attitudes and opinions have rarely been studied.
  • The Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Communications Preferences Report follows HealthLink Dimensions' release of the 2023 HCP Communications Report, which analyzed physicians' communications preferences.
  • HealthLink Dimensions' clients welcomed the insights in the survey results of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.