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Australia's Health Provider Bupa Offers XRHealth to Customers for Physiotherapy Needs

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth ,the leader in extended reality therapeutic applications and XR telehealth services, announced today that Bupa, Australia's largest health insurer, is offering its customers the opportunity to participate in an XRHealth trial for physiotherapy needs.

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  • BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth ,the leader in extended reality therapeutic applications and XR telehealth services, announced today that Bupa, Australia's largest health insurer, is offering its customers the opportunity to participate in an XRHealth trial for physiotherapy needs.
  • "We trialled this with selected customers earlier in the year and the results were overwhelmingly positive with customers reporting that they enjoyed the XRHealth program and found it extremely convenient," said Ms. Amos.
  • Following the initial offering, Bupa will make the platform available to more customers starting September 1, 2020 with a wider rollout planned for 2021.
  • Since 2002 we have reinvested approximately $6bn in Australia and New Zealand, while the Bupa Health Foundation has invested over $32 million to support more than 100 health and care projects.

Fresenius Medical Care North America Prepares Dialysis Patients as Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading provider of dialysis products and services, has activated its national disaster response team to ensure continuity of care as Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading provider of dialysis products and services, has activated its national disaster response team to ensure continuity of care as Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Fresenius Kidney Care has been ensuring patients receive treatment prior to the storm by extending hours or moving patients to other clinics outside the evacuated areas.
  • Fresenius Kidney Care, a division of Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), provides dialysis treatment and support services to more than 200,000 people with kidney disease every year whether in their own homes or at more than 2,400 facilities nationwide.
  • Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions.

Halfords Group PLC: Notification of Non-Executive Director Changes

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Halfords Group plc (the "Company") announces the following appointment andchanges to the constitution of its Board and Committees.

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  • Halfords Group plc (the "Company") announces the following appointment andchanges to the constitution of its Board and Committees.
  • Tom Singer has previously served as CFO of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, a leading international hotel group, and British United Provident Association ('BUPA'), a provider of health insurance, care homes for the elderly and other health-related services including private hospitals.
  • We are sure that he will contribute greatly to the ongoing success of Halfords."
  • There is no further information to be disclosed under paragraphs (2) to (6) of LR 9.6.13 pertaining to this appointment of Tom Singer.

Lists Highlight HomeCare Connect’s Rapid Growth

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The 2020 list ranked companies by their percentage of revenue growth between 2016 and 2019.

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  • The 2020 list ranked companies by their percentage of revenue growth between 2016 and 2019.
  • HomeCare Connect experienced 120.5 percent growth during this period.
  • HomeCare Connect has enjoyed rapid, organic growth since its inception in 2011.
  • Naturally, managing costs for its clients is important, but HomeCare Connect never scrimps on medical services.

Serco News Release: Awarded $28 Million Contract to Deliver Civilian Talent Management Program to U.S. Army

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Herndon, VA, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, announced today that the Company has been awarded a contract to continue supporting the U.S. Armys Civilian Readiness and Talent Management Program.

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  • Herndon, VA, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, announced today that the Company has been awarded a contract to continue supporting the U.S. Armys Civilian Readiness and Talent Management Program.
  • Serco will provide analytic, management, and advisory services to support existing and create new initiatives to increase the readiness of the Armys civilian workforce and improve the talent management architecture of the Army Civilian Corps.
  • Awarded by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, the re-compete contract has a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods and is valued at $27.8 million, if all options are exercised.
  • Serco is honored to have been selected to continue delivering civilian readiness and talent management initiatives to the U.S. Army, said Dave Dacquino, Serco Inc.s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market Research Report by Product, by Delivery Mode Solution, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Based on Delivery Mode Solution, the Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market studied across On-Premise Solutions and Web & Cloud-Based Solutions.

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  • Based on Delivery Mode Solution, the Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market studied across On-Premise Solutions and Web & Cloud-Based Solutions.
  • Based on End User, the Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market studied across HCIT Outsourcing Companies and Healthcare Providers.
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market during the forecast period?
  • What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Clinical Patient Access Solutions Market?

Elior North America Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elior North America has named Jeff Hunt as the Charlotte-based culinary management company's chief financial officer.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elior North America has named Jeff Hunt as the Charlotte-based culinary management company's chief financial officer.
  • Jeffs vast experience and strategic focus are vital assets to our leadership team, and his skill set is uniquely positioned to support our ambitious growth agenda, said Olivier Poirot, president and CEO of Elior North America.
  • Most recently, Hunt served as global head of finance for Sodexo SAs Universities and Seniors segments, where he had geographic responsibility for operations in Europe, South America and North America.
  • Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service and excellence.

Acadia Healthcare Announces Date for Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2020 earnings on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, after the close of the market.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2020 earnings on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, after the close of the market.
  • Acadia will conduct a conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00a.m.
  • Additionally, a live broadcast of the earnings conference call will be available at www.acadiahealthcare.com in the Investors section of the website.
  • As of March 31, 2020, Acadia operated a network of 588 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 18,200 beds in 40 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.