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FDB Vela™ Leader to Share Vision for Vastly Reducing Fill Times for Specialty Drug ePrescribing at NCPDP Annual Conference

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions, announced today that Lathe Bigler, vice president of clinical network services for FDB Vela™, will share insights at the NCPDP 2023 Annual Technology & Business Conference on how prescribers can quickly and simply electronically prescribe specialty medications based on new standards, processes, and tools to reduce fill time from weeks to hours (in many cases) and give patients greater access to care.

Key Points: 
  • Recently celebrating its first anniversary, FDB Vela empowers innovation, reduces barriers to participation, and increases the cost-effectiveness of electronic prescribing.
  • These advances help close gaps in care in the specialty medication process while improving prescriber efficiency, increasing patient adherence, and reducing frustration for all involved.
  • Bigler continued, "The hurdles involved in the current state of specialty drug prescribing cause widespread dissatisfaction among stakeholders.
  • Also speaking at the NCPDP 2023 Annual Technology & Business Conference will be Chirag Patel, PharmD, MBA, senior product manager for FDB.

eBay Expands Refurbished Offering in Canada

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

eBay Refurbished introduces standardized condition grading, delivering more inventory from pre-selected brands and top-rated sellers

Key Points: 
  • eBay Refurbished introduces standardized condition grading, delivering more inventory from pre-selected brands and top-rated sellers
    TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces, today announces eBay Refurbished in Canada a new destination for shoppers to discover deep discounts on quality refurbished items from brands like Apple, Bose and Miele.
  • eBay Canada launched its Certified Refurbished program last year and saw double-digit sales growth as a result of high trust and customer satisfaction.
  • With continued double-digit growth into 2022, eBay Canada is set to bring thousands of additional in-demand refurbished products to the program this year while expanding into new category offerings.
  • "We're leaning into our eBay Refurbished program as an answer to the increased demand for quality, like-new, products at great value," says Robert Bigler, General Manager of eBay Canada.

FDB Announces that New FDB Vela ePrescribing Network is Open to the Veterinary Industry

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 23, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions, announced today that FDB Vela™ (pronounced "Vee-La"), FDB's new, cloud-native electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) network serving the entire healthcare continuum, will for the first time bring the benefits enjoyed by participants in the human ePrescribing system—namely time savings, cost optimization and user satisfaction—to the veterinary industry.

Key Points: 
  • FDB Vela makes it possible for developers of veterinary PIMS to connect veterinary practices with participating pharmacies of all types, including major retail pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies, easing fulfillment of pet prescriptions for veterinarians, pet parents and pharmacies.
  • Lathe Bigler, vice president of clinical network services at FDB and general manager of FDB Vela, said: "The addition of ePrescribing to the veterinary industry is long overdue.
  • This can further increase practice productivity and make launching ePrescribing with FDB Vela a cost-effective alternative versus their current prescribing approach.
  • While ePrescribing may be a new process for veterinary PIMS developers and veterinary practices, FDB makes getting started fast and hassle-free.

FDB Launches FDB Vela - A New ePrescribing Network to Deliver Greater Choice and Value

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions, announced today the launch of FDB Vela™ (pronounced "Vee-La"), a new, cloud-native electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) network that enables the seamless flow of critical medication prescription information, benefits verification, and clinical decision support between prescribers, payers, pharmacies, and other constituents.

Key Points: 
  • "FDB Vela gives stakeholders a new choice when facilitating the billions of electronic prescribing transactions that take place across the country every year."
  • Throughout the development of FDB Vela, we continually asked ourselves how we can better serve these constituents and build the most flexible, customer-focused ePrescribing network possible."
  • Through a partnership with RxRevu, a leading real-time cost and coverage network provider, FDB Vela brings real-time pharmacy benefit (RTPB) information to ePrescribing workflows embedded seamlessly within the EHR.
  • FDB Vela seeks to enable participants to optimize their ePrescribing transaction processes, delivering greater efficiency and value, and ultimately better outcomes for their patients."

eBay Recognizes Canadian Ecommerce Excellence with 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

"eBay enables Canadian small businesses to instantly connect to more than 150 million active buyers around the world, giving them opportunities to build thriving global businesses within local communities. Our marketplace was built to create economic opportunity for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and our Canadian team's mission is to help our sellers succeed," said Rob Bigler, General Manager of eBay Canada. "eBay's long-standing small business recognition awards shine a spotlight on the unwavering Canadian entrepreneurial spirit that lives on our global marketplace, with this year's winners -- despite persistent pandemic challenges -- being no exception."

Key Points: 
  • The 2021 eBay Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners include:
    Entrepreneur of the Year Dave Turgreon of Dragon Spinz , Levis, QC.
  • Emerging Ecommerce Entrepreneur of the Year Karina Bogle of K Bogle 05 , Stratford, ON.
  • "This year's eBay Entrepreneur of the Year Awards showcases the commitment, creativity, and resilience of small and midsize businesses across Canada.
  • During the 2008 financial crisis, Dave decided to make a big change by becoming a full-time entrepreneur on eBay.

Bober Markey Fedorovich Announces 22 Promotions

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a top regional CPA and advisory firm, is excited to announce seven management and 15 associate promotions across its Northeast Ohio team.

Key Points: 
  • Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a top regional CPA and advisory firm, is excited to announce seven management and 15 associate promotions across its Northeast Ohio team.
  • Bigler has extensive industry experience with middle-market businesses and served as internal auditor for a $14.7 billion publicly traded company.
  • In addition to these management promotions, the following individuals have also been promoted within the firm.
  • Bober Markey Fedorovich was named a Top 300 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting and was also recognized as a 2021 Best of the Best Firm.

John Arthur Bigler, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, October 12, 2018

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- John Arthur Bigler, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Healthcare in recognition of his role as a General Dentist at Canyon Vista Dental Care.

Key Points: 
  • APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- John Arthur Bigler, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Healthcare in recognition of his role as a General Dentist at Canyon Vista Dental Care.
  • When asked his advice for newcomers within the field, Dr. Bigler believes that, "Graduation is the opening of a door.
  • In addition to his enjoyment of reading non-fiction, self-help, and business books, Dr. Bigler enjoys spending quality time with his children.
  • Dr. Bigler would like to dedicate this recognition to Elwynn Caffall, DDS, Frank Spear, DDS, and Chris Neibauer for their excellent mentorship over the years.

John Arthur Bigler is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Arthur Bigler, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Healthcare in recognition of his role as a General Dentist at Canyon Vista Dental Care.

Key Points: 
  • APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Arthur Bigler, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Healthcare in recognition of his role as a General Dentist at Canyon Vista Dental Care.
  • To better serve their clients and accommodate their financial needs, the dental office offers a variety of financial billing options.
  • Having gathered over twenty three years of experience in the field of Dentistry, Dr. John Arthur Bigler is a renowned expert within the field.
  • When asked his advice for newcomers within the field , Dr. Bigler believes that, "graduation is the opening of a door.