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XOMAD Sweeps Ad Age 2023 Social Media Campaign of the Year Awards

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XOMAD, a marketing, communications and research company that specializes in mobilizing local social media messengers (influencers), won big at this year's Ad Age Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards, earning a clean sweep of the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the "Social Media Campaign of the Year" category.

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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XOMAD, a marketing, communications and research company that specializes in mobilizing local social media messengers (influencers), won big at this year's Ad Age Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards, earning a clean sweep of the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the "Social Media Campaign of the Year" category.
XOMAD, an Influencer Marketing Company, Sweeps Ad Age 2023 Social Media Campaign of the Year Awards.
It's hard to win one Social Media Campaign of the Year award from Ad Age, let alone clean sweep all three.
XOMAD offers a breakthrough technology: a way to identify and deploy huge communities of trusted people on social media to convey a message.

Trepwise Strategy Consulting Firm Celebrates 10 Years of Impact

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trepwise, a New Orleans-based strategy consulting firm, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, demonstrating the ongoing demand for its services in the community as well as the measurable impact the team continues to create through their work. Named one of the Best Places to Work in New Orleans for seven consecutive years, Trepwise focuses on helping purpose-driven organizations unlock their potential by aligning their people, process and vision.

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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trepwise , a New Orleans-based strategy consulting firm, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, demonstrating the ongoing demand for its services in the community as well as the measurable impact the team continues to create through their work.
Over the last 10 years, Trepwise has served more than 500 organizations locally and nationally.
Trepwise has provided more than 1,600 hours of pro bono consulting and donated more than $100,000 to philanthropic causes since its inception.
They plan to commemorate their 10th anniversary with a free workshop and celebratory reception at their office in early 2024.

TEGNA Station WWL in New Orleans Receives News Emmy® Award

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

“ The Man Behind the Warehouse ” is a three-part investigation that takes a deep dive into how more than 800 nursing home residents ended up in squalor in a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse after Hurricane Ida.

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“ The Man Behind the Warehouse ” is a three-part investigation that takes a deep dive into how more than 800 nursing home residents ended up in squalor in a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse after Hurricane Ida.
Moore and WWL’s reporting contributed to changing of laws regarding nursing homes’ evacuation plans that have to be filed with the LDH.
“Congratulations to WWL and Katie Moore on being recognized for this outstanding and important work,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations, TEGNA.
“This series reflects Katie’s commitment to making Southeast Louisiana a better place to live and our entire team is humbled by this recognition.”

DISABILITY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT KEY TO SOLVING HEALTH DISPARITIES

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the entire disability community. Solving the health disparities faced by people with disabilities starts with their involvement in policy making and healthcare decisions, according to a new report from the COVID-19 Health Disparities Task Force facilitated by The Arc of Pennsylvania.

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Solving the health disparities faced by people with disabilities starts with their involvement in policy making and healthcare decisions, according to a new report from the COVID-19 Health Disparities Task Force facilitated by The Arc of Pennsylvania.
The report notes that the health decisions for people with disabilities are made without their insight and involvement, despite the community being among the country's largest groups experiencing health disparities.
Without their insights, health disparities will continue to plague the disability community."
The Task Force's latest report, " Recommendations for Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities Among the Disability Community ," concludes a multi-year effort funded with a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the CDC's National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved.

Equality Health Brings "Medicaid First" Value-Based Care Model to Louisiana

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Friday, August 4, 2023

According to the Louisiana Department of Health June 2023 online reporting, approximately 2 million -- 42 percent -- of Louisiana's residents are currently on Medicaid with a large contingent of women and children covered by the program.

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Equality Health's care model also augments care enablement with direct, community-based clinical services that extend the reach of primary care practice into the places where the most clinically complex members live and work.
Additional practice-facing benefits of joining the Equality Health Network include:
Dedicated Performance Practice Managers who deliver in-office training on Equality Health technology, workflows, incentive program and practice transformation initiatives;
Extended support from Equality Health community-based care teams led by Community Health Workers and Nurse Practitioners to support the practice's most complex members; and
Access to Equality Health's proprietary Cultural Care curriculum, which provides CME-eligible training for providers and practice staff on various factors most directly affecting whole-person care.
Health plans interested in more details about Equality Health's comprehensive value-based care model can learn more at the health plan resource page .
In addition, the Equality Health Foundation will expand its reach of health and well-being services into Louisiana to address health disparities and advance health equity among diverse, underserved communities in the state.

Equality Health Brings "Medicaid First" Value-Based Care Model to Louisiana

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

According to the Louisiana Department of Health June 2023 online reporting, approximately 2 million -- 42 percent -- of Louisiana's residents are currently on Medicaid with a large contingent of women and children covered by the program.

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Equality Health's care model also augments care enablement with direct, community-based clinical services that extend the reach of primary care practice into the places where the most clinically complex members live and work.
Additional practice-facing benefits of joining the Equality Health Network include:
Dedicated Performance Practice Managers who deliver in-office training on Equality Health technology, workflows, incentive program and practice transformation initiatives;
Extended support from Equality Health community-based care teams led by Community Health Workers and Nurse Practitioners to support the practice's most complex members; and
Access to Equality Health's proprietary Cultural Care curriculum, which provides CME-eligible training for providers and practice staff on various factors most directly affecting whole-person care.
Health plans interested in more details about Equality Health's comprehensive value-based care model can learn more at the health plan resource page .
In addition, the Equality Health Foundation will expand its reach of health and well-being services into Louisiana to address health disparities and advance health equity among diverse, underserved communities in the state.

American College of Education Announces 2023 Alumni Achievement Award Winner

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education®(ACE) announced Caitlyn Robinson, a two-time ACE graduate, as its 2023 Alumni Achievement Award recipient. Robinson boasts an extensive resume of initiatives and leadership that make education more inclusive for children with disabilities.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education®( ACE ) announced Caitlyn Robinson, a two-time ACE graduate, as its 2023 Alumni Achievement Award recipient.
Robinson spoke at the 2023 ACE Commencement ceremony and shared how her education at ACE contributed to her career.
"It's our great pleasure to recognize Caitlyn as this year's award winner," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said.
The 2023 announcement accompanies other recent honors, including the ACE Faculty Award for Excellence presented to Dr. Merle Point-Johnson and the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student presented to Shannon St.Onge, MSN.

Louisiana Department of Education Seeks School Systems to Join Innovative Partnership to Improve Statewide Teacher Retention

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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BATON ROUGE, La., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for school systems to join the partnership between the DOE and Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders. This partnership is designed as a part of the state's recruitment and retention strategy to elevate school climate and culture.

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The Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for school systems to join the partnership between the DOE and Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.
This partnership is designed as a part of the state's recruitment and retention strategy to elevate school climate and culture.
BATON ROUGE, La., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for school systems to join the partnership between the DOE and Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.
The DOE is looking for school systems throughout Louisiana to become part of this partnership at no cost to the school system.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Managed Care of North America, Inc. for Data Breach

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Managed Care of North America, Inc. with respect to their recent data breach.

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The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Managed Care of North America, Inc. with respect to their recent data breach.
On May 26, 2023, Managed Care of North America, Inc. notified patients that the company experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer data entrusted to the company.
According to Managed Care of North America, Inc., they determined that information stored on their servers may have been subject to unauthorized access from February 26, 2023 through March 7, 2023.
Managed Care of North America, Inc. determined that the information exposed in the data breach includes: names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, medical information and health insurance information.

Alliant Insurance Foundation Announces Partnership with Southern University, Louisiana Department of Insurance, and Spencer Educational Foundation, Donates $1.4 Million to Create New Insurance Degree Program

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Alliant Insurance Foundation , in partnership with Southern University, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, and the Spencer Educational Foundation, has launched its first initiative, funding a risk management and insurance degree program at Southern University.

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The Alliant Insurance Foundation , in partnership with Southern University, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, and the Spencer Educational Foundation, has launched its first initiative, funding a risk management and insurance degree program at Southern University.
Working in conjunction with the Spencer Educational Foundation and the Louisiana Department of Insurance, the Alliant Insurance Foundation is granting the Southern University System an initial investment of $1.4 million over a three-year period for the creation of an accredited School of Insurance degree program.
“The Alliant Insurance Foundation is honored to partner with the Southern University System to broaden access to the insurance industry, develop a robust pipeline of underrepresented students interested in insurance, and collaborate in additional ways to move the needle on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Lilian Vanvieldt, Alliant Insurance Foundation Board Chair.
In addition to the creation of the academic program, the Alliant Insurance Foundation has committed to investing in the careers of current and future Southern University students through a range of supporting initiatives.