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Qualifacts Names New CEO: Healthcare Software Leader Josh Schoeller

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Qualifacts has experienced significant growth in recent years, rounding out its portfolio of behavioral health EHR solutions with top-rated brands: Credible, CareLogic, InSync, and OnCall.

Key Points: 
  • Qualifacts has experienced significant growth in recent years, rounding out its portfolio of behavioral health EHR solutions with top-rated brands: Credible, CareLogic, InSync, and OnCall.
  • After an extensive search, leaders at Warburg Pincus and Qualifacts are confident that Schoeller is the right person for the job.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Josh Schoeller to the Qualifacts team and grateful for the leadership that Scott Phillips has provided during this time of transition,” said Andrew Park, Managing Director of Warburg’s investments in Healthcare IT and Services.
  • Schoeller is joining Qualifacts from RELX, where he most recently served as President of Clinical Solutions for Elsevier and CEO of Healthcare at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions.

When Can You Sue for Unpaid Child Support?

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WOODRIDGE, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If a noncustodial parent fails to fulfill their child support obligations, the custodial parent may have the right to sue for unpaid child support.

Key Points: 
  • Custodial parents generally have up to 20 years from the date a child support payment was due to file a lawsuit for unpaid child support.
  • WOODRIDGE, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If a noncustodial parent fails to fulfill their child support obligations, the custodial parent may have the right to sue for unpaid child support.
  • If these efforts fail, consulting with an attorney and initiating legal action may be necessary to seek enforcement and recover the unpaid child support.
  • An attorney can provide guidance on the specific requirements and procedures for filing a lawsuit for unpaid child support in Illinois and can advocate for the custodial parent's rights and the best interests of the child.

Code for America and State of Illinois Unveil Landmark Partnership to Transform How Families Access Affordable Child Care

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code for America – the leading civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services – today announced a landmark partnership with the State of Illinois to enable tens of thousands of families in the state to access and pay for child care more easily through the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Key Points: 
  • "Through this partnership, we will ease the burden on Illinois parents and other caregivers trying to juggle work, school, and child care," said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America.
  • "By selecting an astute and human-centric partner, we're driving towards seamless access to essential assistance for Illinois families.
  • "This exciting work is one part of a program-wide modernization of child care technology that will streamline CCAP for both families and child care providers.
  • Ultimately, this will expand the supply of child care in Illinois, unlocking critical benefits that enable families to attend school or go to work.

New Hire Announcement- Managing Director- Investment Banking Head of Specialty Finance

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revere Securities is pleased to announce that Robert (Rob) Nathan has joined the firm as Managing Director, Investment Banking Head of Specialty Finance.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revere Securities is pleased to announce that Robert (Rob) Nathan has joined the firm as Managing Director, Investment Banking Head of Specialty Finance.
  • Most recently, Mr. Nathan was a managing director of investment banking at Primary Capital, LLC.
  • His Investment Banking experience and extensive relationships will significantly enhance Revere Securities' Investment Banking and Capital Markets team."
  • The firm has industry focused sales specialists who possess "buy-side" experience; therefore, providing a sound, alternate perspective, to the investment process.

Gov. Pritzker Signs House Bill 246 That Improves Care for Illinois Seniors May 31 at Victory Centre of Roseland Supportive Living Community

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Betty Jacobs, age 88, a retired Morgan Park High School art teacher, who lives at Victory Centre of Roseland, gave remarks at the bill signing.

Key Points: 
  • Betty Jacobs, age 88, a retired Morgan Park High School art teacher, who lives at Victory Centre of Roseland, gave remarks at the bill signing.
  • Jacobs stated that she is fortunate and grateful for the affordable care, comfortable housing, and engaging lifestyle state-funded supportive living offers.
  • Residents with state-funded financial assistance that House Bill 246 provides can stay at a Supportive Living community if, and when, personal funds are depleted.
  • Victory Centre of Roseland's Independent Living and Supportive Living community is operated by Pathway to Living, a Chicago-based developer, owner and operator of senior housing communities.

Wells Fargo Announces Preliminary Voting Results of 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220426006042/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220426006042/en/
    We are pleased to welcome Richard, CeCe, and Felicia to the board, said Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf.
  • In addition, shareholders approved an advisory proposal on executive compensation and the companys 2022 long-term incentive plan.
  • Shareholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the companys independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

Racial and Health Disparities, Unsafe Care of Nursing Home Residents to Continue Without Immediate Reforms

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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"Illinois lawmakers must take action now to protect nursing home residents and staff by approving reforms to a rate system that is clearly broken."

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  • "Illinois lawmakers must take action now to protect nursing home residents and staff by approving reforms to a rate system that is clearly broken."
  • "The current nursing home Medicaid rate system permits the bad actors in the industry to continue to profit as residents suffer," said Rep. Stoneback.
  • The HFS Compromise Nursing Home Rate Reform Bill:
    Prioritizes accountability, quality of care for residents, and workforce development in long-term care facilities.
  • Disrupts racial inequities and health disparities of nursing home residents enrolled in Medicaid.

The MolinaCares Accord Awards $100,000 to COVID-19 Vaccine Scholarship Program Winners

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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The MolinaCares Accord (MolinaCares), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Illinois (Molina), awarded a total of $100,000 to 10 students across Illinois through the MolinaCares COVID-19 Vaccine Scholarship Program.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (MolinaCares), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Illinois (Molina), awarded a total of $100,000 to 10 students across Illinois through the MolinaCares COVID-19 Vaccine Scholarship Program.
  • I am grateful to have read the applicants stories and to have worked with Molina on this important program.
  • The MolinaCares COVID-19 Vaccine Scholarship Program was open to students in Illinois who demonstrated financial need and were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • This scholarship program was created to alleviate the burden of educational costs, while rewarding students who chose to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

CNSI Completes Cloud Migration for Illinois IMPACT Provider Enrollment System and Electronic Health Record Medicaid Incentive Payment Program

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNSI , a leading business solutions provider in developing and delivering innovative healthcare technology and management solutions, announced today that it has successfully migrated the Illinois IMPACT Provider Enrollment System (PES) and the Illinois Electronic Health Record Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP) to Amazon Web Services' (AWS) secure public cloud.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNSI , a leading business solutions provider in developing and delivering innovative healthcare technology and management solutions, announced today that it has successfully migrated the Illinois IMPACT Provider Enrollment System (PES) and the Illinois Electronic Health Record Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP) to Amazon Web Services' (AWS) secure public cloud.
  • More than 250,000 active providers are managed through the Illinois PES annually.
  • Working with AWS, the company was first to move a MMIS platform to the AWS Cloud in Washington State in 2018.
  • "Illinois' decision to embrace the most current, scalable, and flexible provider enrollment technology will yield benefits and savings for the state for years to come," said Todd Stottlemyer, CEO, CNSI.

We Got You/Estamos Contigo - Health, Wellness & Inclusion Campaign by Birk Creative Named a Finalist in Fast Company's 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --" We Got You ," the multicultural COVID-19 campaign by Birk Creative, was honored in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards for 2021 in the Health, Wellness & Inclusion category.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --" We Got You ," the multicultural COVID-19 campaign by Birk Creative, was honored in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards for 2021 in the Health, Wellness & Inclusion category.
  • The awards, which celebrate a 10th anniversary, can be found in the October 2021 issue of Fast Company magazine.
  • The awards recognize people, teams, and companies that transform businesses, organizations, and society through design.
  • Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions are featured online and in the October issue of Fast Company magazine, on newsstands September 28, 2021.