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NFI announces fourth quarter and full year 2023 results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company"), a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for Fiscal 2023.

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  • Results noted herein are for the 13-week period ("2023 Q4”) and the 52-week period ("Fiscal 2023”) ended December 31, 2023.
  • The comparisons reported in this press release compare 2023 Q4 to the 13-week period ("2022 Q4") and Fiscal 2023 to the 53-week period ("Fiscal 2022") ended January 1, 2023.
  • Comparisons and comments are also made to the 13-week period (“2023 Q3”) ended October 1, 2023.
  • NFI generated $19 million in cash flows from working capital in the fourth quarter as higher vehicle deliveries lowered finished goods and work-in-progress inventory.

NFI presents at White House Roundtable focused on strengthening U.S. bus manufacturing and clean transit deployment

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.

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  • The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.
  • The Task Force recommended, amongst other things, three immediate changes in bus contracts: price adjustments, progress payments, and the use of price indices.
  • “NFI was honored to participate in the White House Roundtable,” said Mr. Soubry.
  • Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 350 interactive events, welcoming 7,000 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.

MedStar Health and Marymount University Partner to Further Enhance Student Learning Opportunities and Provide Scholarships to Students Seeking Careers in Physical Therapy

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .

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  • It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .
  • "This partnership will further augment the already outstanding work Marymount does to prepare physical therapy students for the new healthcare environment that has evolved post-pandemic by learning side-by-side from physical therapists and other health care specialists who are currently working in their field."
  • Additionally, for the school year starting in the fall of 2024, MedStar Health will provide five $20,000 scholarships for students seeking a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
  • "This collaboration with MedStar Health will significantly enhance our students' classroom work and draw students to the area where the population demonstrates an increased demand for physical therapy services.

MedRhythms Announces Key Publications Confirming Efficacy, Safety, and Usability of InTandem™ for Chronic Stroke Walking Impairment

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Historically, there has been a key care gap in the availability of efficacious walking rehabilitation interventions for the chronic phase of stroke recovery, typically defined as six or more months after the initial stroke.

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  • Historically, there has been a key care gap in the availability of efficacious walking rehabilitation interventions for the chronic phase of stroke recovery, typically defined as six or more months after the initial stroke.
  • There are few interventions that can help people with chronic stroke gait impairment improve both their gait speed and quality.
  • In the randomized controlled trial, study participants with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to InTandem or an active control group.
  • These results confirm InTandem's safety and efficacy for home use by patients living with gait impairment in the chronic stroke recovery phase.

Therapy Groups Applaud Introduction of the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.   

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  • Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.
  • "Physical therapy practices are currently facing many challenges under Medicare, from unsustainable cuts to workforce shortages.
  • The REDUCE Act will allow our members to spend more time with their patients rather than tracking down unnecessary paperwork."
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

Helius Booth and Special Event at APTA Combined Sections Meeting Will Highlight Physical Therapists’ Ability to Customize PoNS Therapy® to Improve Gait in People with MS

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Monday, February 5, 2024

CSM attendees can register for the after-hours event at booth 7074 or online at https://forms.gle/FEqwwRZpJj38aJRW9 .

Key Points: 
  • CSM attendees can register for the after-hours event at booth 7074 or online at https://forms.gle/FEqwwRZpJj38aJRW9 .
  • Helius’ appearance at the conference follows the first full year PoNS was available to MS patients in the United States, during which Helius’ engagement with physical therapists grew remarkably.
  • These topics will carry over to the after-hours event, held from 5-6:30 p.m. on February 16 at booth 7074.
  • “PoNS Therapy gives physical therapists a powerful new tool to counter some of the life-changing effects of MS, and we look forward to speaking with physical therapists about PoNS and highlighting its therapeutic potential.”

Physical Therapists Positioned to Serve as Primary Care Providers Throughout the U.S. Military

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings. This designation is based on significant DOD analysis and further confirms the value and cost-effectiveness of early intervention physical therapy.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings.
  • "The Department of Defense's decision to elevate physical therapists as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is a testament to the effectiveness and efficiency of the physical therapist's role in our military health system," said Congressman Trent Kelly, R-Miss, who was responsible for ensuring that a request for further analysis of taking physical therapy primary care system-wide be included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • "It is entirely feasible for physical therapists to serve in a primary care [neuromusculoskeletal expert] role throughout the DOD," the report states.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

Apta Health and PHM Partner to Offer Care Navigation Services to Members with Serious and Complex Medical Conditions

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apta Health, the leader in turnkey Guided Healthcare programs for mid-market employers, and Private Health Management (PHM), a clinically sophisticated complex care management company, today announced a partnership to provide comprehensive care support for members with serious and complex health conditions.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apta Health, the leader in turnkey Guided Healthcare programs for mid-market employers, and Private Health Management (PHM), a clinically sophisticated complex care management company, today announced a partnership to provide comprehensive care support for members with serious and complex health conditions.
  • Coupled with Apta's cash-centric model, this new offering will greatly reduce medical expenses while ensuring members receive high-quality care.
  • "Apta Health's mission is to build a better healthcare system from the ground up and create a new, more compassionate member-centered world of healthcare in which employees thrive," said Michael Poelman, President of Apta Health.
  • "We are excited to partner with Apta Health to provide more individuals facing cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and other complex health challenges with expert guidance so they can make informed decisions with confidence, leading to significantly better health outcomes."

Net Health and APTA Spearhead Thought Leadership Program Helping Physical Therapists Navigate the Future of Virtual Care with Digital MSK

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers across the continuum of care, today announced the launch of the next segment of its digital musculoskeletal (MSK) thought leadership program in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The partnership provides therapists with information needed to navigate the impact of digital tools on their practice; this all-important second phase of the program will address key questions about business operations, payment, profitability, and more. Throughout the first half of 2024, Net Health and the APTA are facilitating a robust conversation with industry leaders about the emergence of digital MSK, how it impacts individual practices, and the future of the profession.

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  • Throughout the first half of 2024, Net Health and the APTA are facilitating a robust conversation with industry leaders about the emergence of digital MSK, how it impacts individual practices, and the future of the profession.
  • "The APTA represents over 100,000 members in the physical therapy profession working to advance physical therapy practice and standards.
  • As a part of this collaboration with the APTA, Net Health has launched a webinar and eBook series titled, "Harnessing the Potential of Digital MSK Care."
  • To learn more about Net Health, read the eBooks on digital MSK, and register for the webinar series, visit www.Nethealth.com/dmsk .

COLD WEATHER PLATFORM TENNIS SEASON IS HERE: TIPS TO AVOID INJURY AND 'PADDLE ON'

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Monday, January 8, 2024

"We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.

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  • "We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.
  • "At this time of year, we frequently treat upper and lower body injuries to platform tennis players.
  • The sport involves a mix of speed, agility, and quick energy bursts, which makes athletes more susceptible to injury.
  • "Platform tennis is a great way to exercise in the winter and I don't want to discourage anyone from playing it," says Dr. Ghannad.