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Dentons Global Advisors Announces Expansion of Health Offering

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Monday, December 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dentons Global Advisors, an elite multidisciplinary advisory firm, today announced an expanded suite of services and products focused on developing the capacity of healthcare delivery organizations, enhancing their standards of care and improving patient outcomes. The leadership team comprises prominent figures from the medical field with expertise in the science, medicine, infrastructure, technology, personnel and financing needs of healthcare ecosystems. Mehul Mehta, MD has been appointed Principal and Chair of the Health Solutions practice. Additionally, Mohan Chellappa, MD, Riaz Adamjee and Bruce Solomon have joined as Partners.

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  • "We are assembling the best talent in the field to move at speed and at scale in this critical area," said Edward Reilly, Chief Executive Officer at Dentons Global Advisors.
  • "By combining Dentons Global Advisors' global footprint and cross-functional capabilities with the subject matter expertise of this all-star team, we are uniquely positioned to assist healthcare systems, governments, the public interest community and private capital in improving healthcare outcomes."
  • This is a significant expansion of services for Dentons Global Advisors, which provides integrated strategic counsel and support for clients facing complex opportunities and challenges spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory and governance dimensions.
  • Dentons Global Advisors is an expert-led advisory firm that provides integrated solutions for clients in an increasingly complex, regulated and interconnected business environment.

Rob Grubka appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.
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    Rob Grubka has been appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial, Inc., a leading health, wealth and investment company.
  • In this expanded, newly created role, Grubka will lead Voyas Health Solutions and Wealth Solutions segments and oversee all of the companys workplace benefits and savings businesses.
  • In his expanded role, Grubka will have oversight of Wealth Solutions and Health Solutions strategy, products and solutions, pricing, underwriting and operations.

Amid the war for talent, don’t forget the retirement plan, Voya survey finds

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Specifically, Voyas research found that, among working Americans, 60% are more likely to stay with their current employer if they offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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  • Specifically, Voyas research found that, among working Americans, 60% are more likely to stay with their current employer if they offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Equally important to working individuals were a competitive salary or compensation package (64%) and flexible work hours (63%).
  • This is particularly important as our survey also found that 75% of individuals plan to follow a financial plan and budget in 2023.
  • The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).

Voya Financial to acquire Benefitfocus, Inc.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, and Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), an industry-leading cloud-based benefits administration technology company that serves employers, health plans and brokers, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Voya to acquire Benefitfocus.

Key Points: 
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, and Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), an industry-leading cloud-based benefits administration technology company that serves employers, health plans and brokers, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Voya to acquire Benefitfocus.
  • Perella Weinberg Partners LP is serving as financial advisor, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as legal counsel to Voya in connection with this transaction.
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) is a leading health, wealth and investment company that provides products, solutions and technologies that enable a better financial future for its clients, customers and society.
  • Follow Voya Financial on Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter @Voya .

Teladoc Health Names Laizer Kornwasser as President, Enterprise Growth & Global Markets

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Monday, October 24, 2022

PURCHASE, NY, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has named Laizer Kornwasser as president, enterprise growth and global markets.

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  • PURCHASE, NY, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has named Laizer Kornwasser as president, enterprise growth and global markets.
  • Kornwassers role will take primary responsibility for optimizing company performance across Teladoc Healths four market channels: US Group Health, International, Hospitals and Health Systems, and BetterHelp.
  • For two decades Kornwasser has led business transformation and been at the forefront of operational excellence for diverse, high growth health care companies.
  • Laizer brings to Teladoc Health a wealth of proven experience and knowledge in health care, and we are excited to welcome him to the team, said Gorevic.

TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions Welcomes Shawn Mobley as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, a leader in advanced clinical and technology-enabled complex condition management, announced today the addition of Shawn Mobley as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mobley will lead growth strategy and innovation across the health plan and employer segment, broadening the reach of TurningPoint's complex condition management solutions that create higher-quality, safer and more cost-effective care.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, a leader in advanced clinical and technology-enabled complex condition management, announced today the addition of Shawn Mobley as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "Shawn is an exceptional leader with decades of go-to-market experience and a track record of driving rapid growth," said Eric Pezzi, TurningPoint CEO.
  • Mobley comes to TurningPoint after more than 20 years in the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, having led growth and client retention at UnitedHealth Group, then serving as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Rally Health and UnitedHealthcare, respectively.
  • To learn more about TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions' complex condition management solutions, visit https://www.turningpoint-healthcare.com/ .

Arizona State University Launches Evidence Commons, the Only Comprehensive Repository of COVID-19 Tests and Testing Practices Publications

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Monday, September 19, 2022

PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona State University (ASU) College of Health Solutions with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has launched Evidence Commons, the first and only comprehensive repository of published COVID-19 research focused on diagnostic tests and testing practices. With more than 3,000 published papers, Evidence Commons provides access to the diagnostic-related research critical to enhanced scientific collaboration and pandemic mitigation and prevention. Evidence Commons was developed as part of the ASU COVID-19 Diagnostics Commons, a comprehensive educational website focused on COVID-related testing information. 

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Arizona State University (ASU) College of Health Solutions with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has launched Evidence Commons , the first and only comprehensive repository of published COVID-19 research focused on diagnostic tests and testing practices.
  • Evidence Commons was developed as part of the ASU COVID-19 Diagnostics Commons, a comprehensive educational website focused on COVID-related testing information.
  • Now, for the first time, anyone interested in data about COVID-19 tests can easily access thousands of publications on tests and testing protocols all in one place.
  • The Evidence Commons dashboard makes tests searchable using criteria such as test technology, sample type, test location, and study population.

Voya to launch first-of-its-kind workplace benefits- and savings-connected digital platform

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the launch of myVoyage, a new and first-of-its-kind personalized financial-guidance and connected workplace-benefits digital platform.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the launch of myVoyage, a new and first-of-its-kind personalized financial-guidance and connected workplace-benefits digital platform.
  • At Voya, weve long recognized the value that workplace benefits and savings provide in helping individuals achieve their broader health and wealth needs.
  • As a leader in both workplace savings and benefits, the launch of myVoyage represents the next evolution of our workplace growth strategy leveraging our leading data and digital capabilities along with our expertise across health, wealth and investment solutions.
  • Voya Financial and its affiliated companies (collectively, Voya) is making available to you the myHealth&Wealth tool offered by SAVVI Financial LLC.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Strengthens Tech Leadership to Deliver Even Further on the Future of Healthcare

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Together with our boards new finance and technology committee, they will be instrumental to achieving our goals and truly differentiating Walgreens Boots Alliance in how we deliver the healthcare of the future.

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  • Together with our boards new finance and technology committee, they will be instrumental to achieving our goals and truly differentiating Walgreens Boots Alliance in how we deliver the healthcare of the future.
  • In this position, Bhandari is responsible for the companys data strategy, which is critical to IBMs hybrid cloud and AI leadership.
  • Im thrilled to be joining the board of directors of Walgreens Boots Alliance at an incredibly exciting time in its history.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.

Inflation has majority of working Americans planning to spend more time reviewing their benefit selections, according to new Voya survey

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The challenge for many individuals in the current landscape is understanding how to balance their short-term needs with their long-term financial goals.

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  • The challenge for many individuals in the current landscape is understanding how to balance their short-term needs with their long-term financial goals.
  • Now, add record inflation to the equation, and its clear that Americans need help.
  • Voya Financial and its affiliated companies (collectively, Voya) is making available to you the myHealth&Wealth tool offered by SAVVI Financial LLC.
  • The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).