Federation of State Medical Boards

Qbtech, Inc. Issues Commentary In Support of DEA’s Extension of Temporary Rule for Telehealth Treatment

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.

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  • Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.
  • “The adoption of measurement-based care in behavioral health, already the standard in England, is gaining traction in the U.S., including through telehealth models.
  • “We maintain a hopeful outlook as the extension of the temporary rule potentially signifies a meaningful step toward addressing these concerns,” adds Letterle.
  • To show your support, you can add your signature to the ADHD Expert Consortium’s Consensus Statement , which calls for the standardization of care.

AI-First FinTech Platform Line expands to capture $10 Trillion in Annual Spending Power at the Bottom of the Pyramid

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Line Financial, a public benefit corporation and developer of America's #1 Smart Wallet AppTM, today announced it is expanding the AI Capabilities behind its remarkable success in addressing the financial needs of the bottom 80% of the US population, that resulted in the company becoming profitable end of the fiscal year 2022. While most fintechs have continued to focus on the top 20% of the US population, Line serves financially excluded individuals through a novel AI-enabled risk assessment model making it the perfect pioneer to capture $10 trillion in annual spending power of this population.

Key Points: 
  • Line Financial Creator of Americas #1 Smart Wallet AppTM, expands its AI capabilities to capture $10 Trillion in Annual Spending Power at the Bottom of the Pyramid in the US.
  • Founded in 2020 by seasoned fintech executive Akshay Krishnaiah , Line Financial is poised to address and rectify historically incorrect or inadequate risk profiling of this significant market segment.
  • Krishnaiah's extensive background, including his time at eBay and PayPal, and impressive portfolio of 75fintech FinTech patent publications, underscores the company's potential.
  • Following this success, Line Financial is transitioning into an AI-first platform to facilitate payments and distribution of goods and services more broadly.

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE: ROOSEVELT ISLAND HELIX/EASTERN ESPLANADE BIKING INITIATIVE

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES PROVIDES UPDATES ON ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATED TO BIKING INFRASTRUCTURE ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND

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  • PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES PROVIDES UPDATES ON ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATED TO BIKING INFRASTRUCTURE ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND
    Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced updates on the Helix/Eastern Esplanade Biking Initiative, a combination of two major capital projects designed to increase biking infrastructure and cyclists’ safety entering and traveling the island’s eastern coast.
  • There are already separated bike lanes across the Roosevelt Island Bridge (city owned) that connect to a two-way separated bike lane on Vernon Boulevard in Queens.
  • “People want to enjoy the one-of-a-kind beauty our island has to offer recreationally, and biking is one of the more popular ways to do so,” said RIOC President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes.
  • But further improving our biking infrastructure along the Eastern Esplanade has the potential to be truly transformative for island travelers.

Joseph P. Wilson, Top Rated Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC, Receives Exclusive Super Lawyers Designation for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Joseph P. Wilson , Senior Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC , has been selected to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.

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  • Joseph P. Wilson , Senior Tax Attorney and Founder of Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC , has been selected to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.
  • This is Mr. Wilson’s fourth year in a row to receive this exclusive designation, which is awarded to only five percent of attorneys in each state.
  • Mr. Wilson is a former IRS Attorney, Federal Tax Prosecutor, and California Franchise Tax Board Attorney.
  • Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC is an Orange County law firm specializing in Federal and State tax audits, internal compliance, Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), offshore bank account disclosures, and criminal tax, including appeals, trials, and collections.

Bright Green Provides Update on Progress as It Prepares for Multiple Activities in 2023

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

“We thank the DEA for their support and their continuous visits to our state-of-the-art agricultural and schedule 1 manufacturing complex in Grants,” said Terry Rafih, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Bright Green.

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  • “We thank the DEA for their support and their continuous visits to our state-of-the-art agricultural and schedule 1 manufacturing complex in Grants,” said Terry Rafih, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Bright Green.
  • Meeting these goals will further enhance our capabilities throughout 2023 and 2024 as our capital needs are achieved.
  • I am also pleased with the Bright Green teams’ progress and as a result the Company will move forward with building revenue and creating a significant future for our stakeholders.
  • “Bright Green is making fantastic progress, and 2023 promises to be a very exciting year as Bright Green and Alterola hope to come together following the completion of Bright Green’s financing activities and the completion of their processing facilities in New Mexico,” said Tim Rogers, Executive Chairman of the Board of Alterola.

All Points North Creates New Medical Board to Foster Early Adoption in Mental Healthcare

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

All Points North (APN) , the only whole-person health company offering innovative treatment for the mind, body and soul across the full continuum of care, has appointed three industry experts and practicing doctors to its Medical Board .

Key Points: 
  • All Points North (APN) , the only whole-person health company offering innovative treatment for the mind, body and soul across the full continuum of care, has appointed three industry experts and practicing doctors to its Medical Board .
  • “APN is committed to providing exceptional care across an array of behavioral health and addiction service platforms,” said Founder and CEO Noah Nordheimer.
  • The Medical Board members are uniquely positioned for this role given their backgrounds:
    Dr. Daly is a board-certified psychiatrist with a masters in biological sciences from the University of Cambridge.
  • “This board allows us to implement newer modalities quickly, without sacrificing the safety and incredibly positive outcomes we’ve seen in our clients.”
    For more information on APN, please visit www.apn.com .

Workhorse Group Hosts Analyst Day

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

CINCINNATI, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, is hosting an Analyst Day today at its manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana.

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  • CINCINNATI, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, is hosting an Analyst Day today at its manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana.
  • At the Analyst Day, the Company plans to review the progress its management team has made rebuilding the Company’s foundation, to demonstrate Workhorse’s enhanced capabilities and product roadmap and to highlight the Company’s go-forward focus on execution.
  • The commercial market for drones is rapidly growing and Workhorse is well positioned to capitalize on these opportunities.
  • The Company will host a live webcast of the Analyst Day presentation today beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (6:00 a.m. Pacific time) via the Investor Relations section of Workhorse’s website at ir.workhorse.com.

CMTC Helps Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Update Their Website to Improve Visual Appeal & User Experience

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Gro-Kings clientele typically consists of scientific organic farmers, with a high percentage of business being those that study the soil-food model.

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  • Gro-Kings clientele typically consists of scientific organic farmers, with a high percentage of business being those that study the soil-food model.
  • Gro-King determined that in order to remain competitive and continue to increase sales, they needed to improve the customer experience on their website and make the site more aesthetically pleasing.
  • CMTC consultants updated Gro-Kings website content to make it easier for customers to identify their needs.
  • After working with CMTC, Gro-King anticipates a cost savings of $5,000 and a $20,000 sales increase due to the updates and modifications made to their website.

VCTI Launches Broadband Map Integrity Service to Assist States, Localities, Schools, and Others to Challenge FCC Broadband Maps

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI, the broadband and network technology experts, today announced its Broadband Map Integrity service. The new offering is designed to help states, municipalities, schools and other interested parties to quickly and efficiently submit challenges to the recently-released FCC maps, the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (Fabric), that will inform the allocation of $42.5 billion in BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) grants. Current estimates place map inaccuracies at around one-to-two percent, which could translate to three million underserved households being excluded from the final maps.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced its Broadband Map Integrity service.
  • Current estimates place map inaccuracies at around one-to-two percent, which could translate to three million underserved households being excluded from the final maps.
  • Leveraging their expertise and suite of geospatial tools, the VCTI Broadband Map Integrity solution normalizes the addresses to map to the Fabric, and identifies missing and misclassified locations.
  • Broadband Map Integrity is the latest addition to VCTI's Broadband Service Provider Solutions Suite.

Consumer Watchdog: Victims of Medical Harm Who Have Been Misled and Silenced Call on CA Medical Board to Endorse Patient Bill of Rights to Overhaul Physician Discipline

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Their testimony asks board members to back Patient Bill of Rights legislation, including reforms to give consumers a voice in the enforcement process and make discipline tougher and more transparent.

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  • Their testimony asks board members to back Patient Bill of Rights legislation, including reforms to give consumers a voice in the enforcement process and make discipline tougher and more transparent.
  • Medical Board public member and whistleblower TJ Watkins released a Board "Accountability Act" in an interview with NBC LA Wednesday.
  • It proposes model legislation to make physician discipline robust, transparent and accountable with consistent disciplinary guidelines that serve as a deterrent to patient harm.
  • The Board has been under withering scrutiny from lawmakers, the news media, and the public for enabling dangerous doctors to continue to practice.