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Leading Providers of Early Childhood Education Training Join Forces to Serve Industry Needs

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This acquisition expands StraighterLine’s early childhood education training and certification solutions as ProSolutions Training (PST) joins ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) as the newest subsidiary under StraighterLine.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition expands StraighterLine’s early childhood education training and certification solutions as ProSolutions Training (PST) joins ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) as the newest subsidiary under StraighterLine.
  • “Now more than ever, there is a great need for qualified early care and education workers across the nation.
  • We are excited to join together to provide the best-in-class early childhood training and certification services to upskill this industry,” said Shweta Kabadi, interim CEO of StraighterLine.
  • Founded in 2008, ProSolutions Training offers more than 120 individual online professional development training courses, multi-course packages, and certificates in early care and education.

SBA Administrator Guzman Signs Strategic Alliance Memorandum with National Association of Workforce Boards to Strengthen Workforce Development

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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“The SBA is proud to formalize our strategic alliance with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) as we work together to strengthen and expand small business development in communities across the country,” said Administrator Guzman.

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  • “The SBA is proud to formalize our strategic alliance with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) as we work together to strengthen and expand small business development in communities across the country,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “This strategic alliance with the SBA will help address the challenges of providing training and support services to small businesses in local workforce areas by increasing awareness and helping them better understand what SBA resources are available to them."
  • Through its Office of Entrepreneurial Development, the SBA works to help small businesses start, grow, and compete in global markets by providing quality training, counseling, and access to resources.
  • Specifically, NAWB advocates for the nation's more than 590 Workforce Development Boards, which coordinate with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs that meet the needs of job seekers, career-seekers, businesses, and communities.

Real Time Medical Systems Brings Post-acute Care Focus to NAACOS Spring 2024 Conference

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Managed Care, General Health, Professional Services, Medical Devices, Technology, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Data Analytics, Clinical Trials, Nursing, Health, RN, ACO, Conference, Acos, KLAS, HITRUST, Real, Real-time, Patient, Policy, Senior, Circle, Length of stay, EHR, National Association, CMS

Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST Certified post-acute analytics solution, announced today its presence at the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) Spring 2024 Conference on April 10-12, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST Certified post-acute analytics solution, announced today its presence at the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) Spring 2024 Conference on April 10-12, 2024.
  • Real Time joins CMS officials, ACO leaders, and policy insiders in Baltimore, MD, to demonstrate how providers can reduce hospital admissions/readmissions, minimize length of stay, and improve care coordination in the post-acute setting through Real Time’s interventional analytics platform.
  • The session takes place on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:30am – 8:15am.
  • “I thoroughly enjoy speaking to the NAACOS audience,” states Phyllis Wojtusik, RN.

American Water Contributes Expertise at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Summit at Princeton University

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Environment, Finance, Environmental Issues, Other Energy, Utilities, Banking, Professional Services, Sustainability, Energy, Water, National Association, PFAS, Faculty, Princeton University

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Summit on PFAS in Biosolids and Soils, taking place April 12, 2024, at Princeton University.

Key Points: 
  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Summit on PFAS in Biosolids and Soils, taking place April 12, 2024, at Princeton University.
  • Lynda DiMenna, Vice President, Chief Environmental Officer, American Water, will join moderator Robert Powelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Water Companies, for a discussion titled, Stakeholder Perspectives: Utilities.
  • DiMenna, along with other expert panelists, will discuss how utilities are faced with important questions and challenging decisions to make about how they will manage PFAS over the coming years.
  • This one-day summit aims to gather industry leaders, researchers, and faculty who are actively working on PFAS-related projects.

Mark Farrah Associates Simplifies Health Insurance Data Analytics with the Health Coverage Portal

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Professional Services, Healthcare Reform, Hospitals, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Data Analytics, Insurance, Practice Management, Finance, Consulting, Health, Public Policy, Government, Small group, DMHC, California Department, NAIC, MFA, History, FREE, Commercial, Loss, Bank statement, Parent, Medicaid, HCP, National Association, Communes of Burundi, Medicare, Health insurance

Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) , a leading data aggregator and publisher of health plan market data and analytics, aggregates industry metrics from statutory financial statements filed with state insurance regulators in its Health Coverage Portal™ (HCP).

Key Points: 
  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) , a leading data aggregator and publisher of health plan market data and analytics, aggregates industry metrics from statutory financial statements filed with state insurance regulators in its Health Coverage Portal™ (HCP).
  • Mark Farrah Associates continually strives for ongoing product enhancement and development, to further simplify the analysis of health insurance business.
  • For companies seeking comprehensive market data, MFA offers the Health Coverage Portal™ , an online application that integrates NAIC and CA DMHC financial statements, relevant government reports and MFA self-insured datasets.
  • To learn more about the Health Coverage Portal™ and MFA’s other valuable health insurance analytic tools, contact Mark Farrah Associates at 724-338-4100 or visit www.markfarrah.com .

Alliant Retirement Consulting Named Top DC Advisor for Multi-Office Firms for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) has named Alliant Retirement Consulting (ARC) , a division of Alliant Insurance Services , one of the Top DC Advisors for Multi-Office Firms for 2024 .

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  • The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) has named Alliant Retirement Consulting (ARC) , a division of Alliant Insurance Services , one of the Top DC Advisors for Multi-Office Firms for 2024 .
  • This has earned ARC a position among the top deferred contribution (DC) advisors in the nation for the fourth consecutive year.
  • “This recognition is a testament to the ARC team’s dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.
  • NAPA presents the Top DC Advisor for Multi-Office Firms award to firms that provide exceptional retirement planning advice and help their clients build more financially secure retirements.

Fuel Retailers Urge Federal Highway Administration to Better Harmonize State Application Standards Under the NEVI Grant Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
SIGMA, EV, Federal Highway Administration, Convenience, Communication, EVS, Risk, Dots, FHWA, Food, Investment, NATSO, National Association, NACS, Pharmaceutical industry

The retail fuel industry supports the NEVI Program and is actively participating in the program in almost every state.

Key Points: 
  • The retail fuel industry supports the NEVI Program and is actively participating in the program in almost every state.
  • More than half of all EV charging stations under the NEVI grant program are set to be constructed at truck stops, travel centers, and other fuel retailers.
  • Differing state approaches to the NEVI grant application process, however, threaten to create a balkanized market with disparate, unpredictable consumer EV charging experiences between states.
  • Limiting the ability of fuel retailers to make a return on investment will discourage private businesses from applying for NEVI grants.

Modine and LeanDNA Project Named Finalist for a 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Manufacturers Manufacturing Leadership Council has selected a project by Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, and LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, as a finalist in the Digital Supply Chain category for a 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • LeanDNA was named a Partner in Collaborative Innovation at the 2023 Manufacturing Leadership Awards.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Manufacturers Manufacturing Leadership Council has selected a project by Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, and LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, as a finalist in the Digital Supply Chain category for a 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award .
  • The companies will be recognized for their submission, "Modine Manufacturing Company Implements LeanDNA to Optimize Inventory, Improve On-Time Delivery, and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency," at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala in Marco Island, Florida, on June 5, 2024.
  • In the award submission, Modine discussed challenges across its supply chain network stemming from inefficiencies.

NAHQ Announces 2024 Board Members

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, CHPC, as its 2024 president; April M. Taylor, MS, MHA, FACHE, CMQ/OE, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CPPS, as president-elect; Cathy Duquette, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ, as secretary/treasurer; and Sheranda Fesler, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAHQ, as chair of the individual strategic advisory council.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to welcome these industry leaders as they step into their new roles on the board.
  • "It is my privilege to serve as the NAHQ president this year with such a distinguished group of quality colleagues," Resnik stated.
  • "As my work with NAHQ deepens each year, so does my affinity for and dedication to its purpose and vision.
  • "I am deeply honored to bring my experience, passion and commitment to healthcare quality and safety to my role on the NAHQ board," said Fesler.

Strengthening 401(k) Industry Ties: Pontera Welcomes Three Seasoned Retirement Plan Leaders

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK and NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pontera, the fintech company helping retirement savers receive professional 401(k) account management from their trusted financial advisor, has announced the hiring of three leaders with nearly 70 years combined experience in the defined contribution (DC) plan industry.

Key Points: 
  • Pontera has hired three new leaders with nearly 70 years combined experience in the defined contribution plan industry.
  • Pontera, which recently joined the National Association of Plan Advisors, announced the hires during NAPA's annual 401(k) Summit in Nashville, Tenn., April 7-9, 2024, which Bonnabeau and Amoruso attended alongside other Pontera executives.
  • A recent survey of DC plan participants found 62% wish they could turn management of their retirement accounts over to a professional, while 52% say they are overwhelmed by plan information.
  • Founded in 2012, Pontera invests in the success of retirement savers by enabling secure management of 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other workplace retirement accounts by their financial advisor.