Administration

Help at Home Acknowledges CMS Efforts to Enhance Quality, Accountability and Transparency in "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule"

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Help at Home, the leading national provider of innovative, high-quality, home care services, today announced that it is encouraged by the Administration's continued recognition of the value of the home care industry and its critical role in support of millions of complex, fragile individuals receiving care in the home.

Key Points: 
  • "Help at Home believes that a high standard for the home care industry will improve access to quality care and services for some of the country's most vulnerable," said Help at Home's President of Home Care Tim O'Rourke.
  • "We appreciate the actions taken by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the final Access Rule to clarify and broaden its definition of the direct care workforce, include a thoughtful approach to data collection and recognize the need for more consistent state-level rate adequacy."
  • The company fundamentally believes that a well-trained and properly supported care workforce will be best positioned to significantly improve the access and quality of care provided to Medicaid and dually eligible beneficiaries.
  • As the industry leader dedicated to Medicaid-funded, home-based care, Help at Home is committed to continuing to improve access and quality of care in the home and looks forward to continued engagement with both federal and state agencies on our shared objective.

Zoomd Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomd Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: ZOMD) (OTC: ZMDTF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Zoomd Ltd. (collectively, "Zoomd" or the "Company"), the marketing technology (MarTech) user-acquisition and engagement platform, today reported its financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2023. The Company's financial statements and management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") are available on SEDAR+ under the Company's profile.

Key Points: 
  • The Company's financial statements and management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") are available on SEDAR+ under the Company's profile.
  • Amit Bohensky, Chairman of Zoomd Technologies added "The hard work and collaboration between the management team and the board are showing through the numbers of the 2023 financial statement.I stay confidant and optimistic in our team work.
  • Gross profit margin was 34% for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus 38% for the same period in 2022.
  • Amit Bohensky, Founder and Chairman, will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter's financial results at 11AM ET on April 24, 2023.

Catawba College Chooses Unimarket to Streamline Procurement and Advance Sustainability Leadership

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Catawba College, Environment, Administration, Catawba, Interim, Carbon, Climate

ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unimarket, a global provider of spend management and e-procurement solutions, is pleased to announce that Catawba College, a leading liberal arts institution in North Carolina, has selected Unimarket's spend management platform to modernize its source-to-pay processes and further advance the institution's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • "Unimarket's spend management platform will help us streamline our procurement process and empower us to make more environmentally conscious choices," said Marcus Buckley, Interim VP of Finance and Administration at Catawba College.
  • Catawba College selected Unimarket for its long-standing record of helping higher education institutions transform their spend management processes, drive savings, and eliminate maverick spending.
  • "Unimarket's spend management platform will help us streamline our procurement process and empower us to make more environmentally conscious choices."
  • "We are committed to helping Catawba College advance their commitment to the environment while simultaneously transforming their source-to-pay processes across every department, said Phil Kenney, CEO at Unimarket.

IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC Receives 2024 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC (IBEX), a leading provider of technology, training, and staffing services announces the receipt of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) 2024 Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) of the Year award. This prestigious accolade is a testament to IBEX's significant contributions and achievements within the federal contracting community.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC (IBEX), a leading provider of technology, training, and staffing services announces the receipt of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) 2024 Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) of the Year award.
  • This prestigious accolade is a testament to IBEX's significant contributions and achievements within the federal contracting community.
  • "This award solidifies our leadership in a traditionally male-driven industry and reinforces our dedication to making a significant impact on global health security," states Tracey Grace, President & CEO of IBEX IT Business Experts, LLC.
  • "Being recognized as the WOSB of the Year by HHS is an honor and a reflection of our team's relentless commitment to excellence and innovation in public health services."

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
MMNA, Administration, Knight, General counsel, Internal audit, HR, Sustainability, Human resources, Foreign policy, Risk management, Civil Service (United Kingdom), SVP, Vanderbilt University Law School, Senior, Counsel, Nissan USA, College, Corporate governance, Mitsubishi Motors, Senior counsel, Growth, Government, Management

Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

Key Points: 
  • Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
  • She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As part of its mid-term plan, "Challenge 2025", MMNA's parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, emphasizes the drive towards more sustainable growth, strengthening of compliance and governance, and social-value creation.
  • Knight's promotion announced today will help ensure that MMNA is a global leader in the realization of future success in these critical areas.

Jornlin Joins White House National Economic Council Event to Catalyze Strategic Sector Investment and Economic Development in Underserved Communities.

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices." This convening, part of a series of discussions on aligning private sector resources with investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing will be hosted by The White House National Economic Council, in partnership with Heartland Capital Strategies. The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices."
  • The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.
  • The event will feature opening remarks from Dr. Lael Brainard , Director of the National Economic Council .
  • "We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to participate with Heartland Capital Strategies in this White House National Economic Council convening," Jornlin said.

Jennifer Grove is Announced as the New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.

Key Points: 
  • Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC.
  • Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.
  • Formerly NSVRC's Prevention Director, Grove has led the organization's national prevention work for nearly two decades.
  • Before joining NSVRC, Grove worked at community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

U.S. Department of Energy announces financial support for ArcelorMittal's anticipated World-Class Electrical Steel facility in Alabama

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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"We are extremely pleased to be selected by the IRS and DOE as a recipient of the 48C investment tax credits to produce electrical steels that will help our customers – particularly automotive OEMs -- in their electrification journey, and to help reduce CO2 emissions in the environment.  Expanding U.S. NOES production will support the goal of having 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030," said John Brett, CEO, ArcelorMittal North America.   

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defined electrical steel as a critical material for energy as part of its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment.
  • The 48C program, which provides a tax credit of up to 30% for investments in advanced energy projects, is designed to support secure and resilient domestic clean energy supply chains.
  • "The planned facility aims to significantly reduce the U.S.'s dependency on NOES imports," says Peter LeBlanc, CMO, ArcelorMittal North America.
  • With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change.

On First Anniversary of Care Executive Order, AARP Celebrates Progress Made to Support Nation's Family Caregivers, Calls for Additional Action

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The Care Executive Order, issued by the White House one year ago today, marked an opportunity to start turning the tides.

Key Points: 
  • The Care Executive Order, issued by the White House one year ago today, marked an opportunity to start turning the tides.
  • AARP has long fought for greater financial relief for family caregivers and commends the federal government for taking action to start prioritizing this critical need, too.
  • As our nation ages, providing greater support for family caregivers – who often spend more than $7,200 out of pocket, annually – must be an even greater priority.
  • We look forward to continuing working with the Administration, Congress, and state legislatures across the country to further deliver relief to family caregivers."

SCOUT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM CARB-X TO DEVELOP A LOW-COST POINT-OF-CARE AND HOME DIAGNOSTIC FOR GONORRHEA AND CHLAMYDIA

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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BOSTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) will award up to US$1 million to diagnostics and health tech company Scout to demonstrate proof-of-concept and feasibility ahead of development of a new point-of-care test – STI Scout. The test will detect and differentiate between Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng) and Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). STI Scout is quick and inexpensive, with a turnaround time of 30 minutes and costs anticipated to be less than half of other options.

Key Points: 
  • STI Scout is quick and inexpensive, with a turnaround time of 30 minutes and costs anticipated to be less than half of other options.
  • Additionally, STI Scout can use either first void urine or vaginal swabs, and future tests will be able to guide therapy for gonorrhea treatment based on antibiotic susceptibility.
  • STI Scout uses the Scout Hub to run and the Scout Connect mobile app, which provides instructions, tracks results, and eventually will allow patients to connect digitally to a healthcare provider.
  • Scout's diagnostic is the second diagnostic and ninth project to receive a CARB-X award as part of the 2022-2023 funding call .