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WCG Raises the Bar in Quality Management Standards, Becoming ISO 9001 Certified in both IRB and IBC

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WCG has now achieved ISO 9001 certification for both its Institutional Review Board (IRB) and IBC services – reinforcing its commitment to excellence of quality management across ethical review.

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  • WCG has now achieved ISO 9001 certification for both its Institutional Review Board (IRB) and IBC services – reinforcing its commitment to excellence of quality management across ethical review.
  • "In 2010, WCG's IRB became the only IRB in the world to have met ISO quality management standards and to have received ISO 9001 certification," commented WCG Chief Executive Officer Sam Srivastava.
  • "Today, we are proud to raise the bar yet again as we have set a new high standard for quality management in ethical review within our IBC."
  • "WCG has been leading ethical review for decades," added David Forster, JD, MA, CIP, Chief Compliance Officer, WCG.

Tektronix Testing Services Labs Expands Real-Time and Accelerated Testing Services with New Chambers and Real-time Aging Rooms

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix Testing Services Labs today announced the expansion of its product certification testing services with the installation of new real-time aging chambers at both the company's Wayne, NJ and Billerica, MA labs. Known for its leading test and measurement instrument solutions, Tektronix also offers testing services for product performance and reliability to support the needs of industrial and electronic equipment manufacturers with their quality control and regulatory compliances needs, to ensure their products can perform reliably in their intended environments and applications. Tektronix Testing Service Labs offer a wide variety of product performance and reliability tests including environmental, package, vibration, climatic, HALT & HASS and NEMA compliance testing. Due to increased demand from several business sectors, such as medical device manufacturers, and the changes in requirements due to new FDA and EU MDR regulations, this service expansion comes at a pivotal moment. These lab improvements expand the Tektronix's real-time aging, accelerated aging, temperature testing and humidity testing abilities, adding additional capabilities and increased capacity for customers.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T ektronix Testing Services Labs today announced the expansion of its product certification testing services with the installation of new real-time aging chambers at both the company's Wayne, NJ and Billerica, MA labs.
  • Tektronix Testing Service Labs offer a wide variety of product performance and reliability tests including environmental, package, vibration, climatic, HALT & HASS and NEMA compliance testing.
  • These lab improvements expand the Tektronix's real-time aging, accelerated aging, temperature testing and humidity testing abilities, adding additional capabilities and increased capacity for customers.
  • For more information on Tektronix Testing Services Labs capabilities, including its lab expansions, visit Tek.com/en/services/testing-services .

Act-On Software launches Advanced Analytics with AI to provide most powerful analytics in a Marketing Automation Platform

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Act-On Advanced Analytics suite includes updated funnel performance and revenue impact reports, natural language querying (NLP), and AI-driven insights.

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  • Act-On Advanced Analytics suite includes updated funnel performance and revenue impact reports, natural language querying (NLP), and AI-driven insights.
  • Using the built-in AI capabilities, users can ask Act-On to build unique reports or uncover previously-unknown insights.
  • With Act-On Advanced Analytics, marketing users can customize reports to deeply understand marketing performance and customer engagement.
  • “This is a true analytics package within Act-On with the power and flexibility of BI,” Act-On SVP of Marketing Jeff Day said.

LOGE Camps Ventures East

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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PALENVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LOGE Camps, the leading outdoor lodging & hospitality brand that seamlessly blends outdoor experiences and comfortable accommodations, announced today its expansion to the East Coast with five additional properties opening first-half of 2024. This exciting development follows their recent investment announcement and showcases LOGE's commitment to providing outdoor enthusiasts with great basecamps in awesome adventure locations across the country.

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  • LOGE Camps' carefully curated selection of new camps along the East Coast brings their network to an impressive total of 17 open and operating or in-development Camps across the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Southwest.
  • LOGE Camps plans to open these East Coast locations in time for the upcoming summer of 2024.
  • With their East Coast expansion, LOGE Camps is poised to captivate outdoor enthusiasts with their one-of-a-kind blend of adventure and comfort.
  • Stay tuned for more information as LOGE Camps sets up camp in exciting East Coast locales and opens their doors to new adventurers seeking unforgettable experiences.

Alignment Healthcare and Instacart Launch Co-branded Medicare Advantage Plans

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC), a tech-enabled Medicare Advantage (MA) company, announced an agreement with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, to offer co-branded MA plans in 2024, making nutritious food more accessible to seniors with chronic illnesses in 13 counties across California and Nevada, pending regulatory approvals.1 The agreement with Alignment is Instacart’s first with a Medicare Advantage plan through the company’s Instacart Health initiative.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC), a tech-enabled Medicare Advantage (MA) company, announced an agreement with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, to offer co-branded MA plans in 2024, making nutritious food more accessible to seniors with chronic illnesses in 13 counties across California and Nevada, pending regulatory approvals.1 The agreement with Alignment is Instacart’s first with a Medicare Advantage plan through the company’s Instacart Health initiative.
  • In the survey, more than 1 in 11 seniors say struggling to put healthy food on the table causes depression and anxiety.
  • “Our agreement with Instacart brings nutritious food directly to the doorsteps of our chronically ill members, helping to address two of the biggest hurdles today’s seniors face,” said Dawn Maroney, president, markets of Alignment Healthcare, and CEO of Alignment Health Plan.
  • The co-branded plans are part of Alignment’s diverse portfolio of plans that offer a range of benefits and services that all aim to improve health outcomes and lower costs for seniors.

Allina Health | Aetna Offering Improved Medicare Advantage Benefits for 2024

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allina Health | Aetna announces valuable updates to its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for 2024, including a new fitness benefit and additional cost savings for those who qualify for Extra Help.

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  • The new Allina Health | Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO) with a $0 monthly plan premium is designed with prescription drug plan enrollees considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan in mind.
  • In 2024, Allina Health | Aetna will offer a new Allina Health | Aetna Medicare Value (PPO) plan to provide additional value for individuals who qualify for Extra Help, also known as Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
  • Beyond introducing the Value and SmartFit plans, significant investments were made into plans Allina Health | Aetna Medicare members already enjoy.
  • Visit the Allina Health | Aetna Medicare website for more information about the 2024 Medicare Advantage plans or call .

Waterford Whisky Continues Major Expansion Across the US Under New Distribution Partnership

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waterford Distillery, terroir-driven producer of the most naturally flavorsome single malts, is continuing its summer expansion across new markets nationwide under new distribution partnerships, with Breakthru Beverage Group being the next major update. The collaboration comes via Waterford's new importer partner, MORF Brands, a luxury beverage importer based in Texas, known for its expertise in developing and distributing innovative brands. Waterford Whisky began its distribution expansion last month with Johnston Brothers and is excited to become available in additional markets throughout the nation.

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  • Waterford Whisky began its distribution expansion last month with Johnston Brothers and is excited to become available in additional markets throughout the nation.
  • "Our new agreement with Breakthru Beverage is a centerpiece of Waterford Whisky's expansion across the USA, and it brings us tremendous excitement for the future of this game-changing whisky brand.
  • Breakthru has the talent, team, and digital capabilities to make this partnership a great success," says Vic Morrison, CEO of MORF Brands.
  • In addition to Breakthru Beverage, the following distributors will now be handling additional markets for Waterford as well.

Viva MedSuites Expands with a New State-of-the-Art Medical Co-Working Clinic in Mesa, Arizona

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new Mesa location is in the Stapley Medical Plaza at 1910 S. Stapley Dr, Suite 120, Mesa AZ 85204. Its central location at the NWC of Stapley and Baseline, right off the Stapley Dr. exit of US 60 Freeway, is ideal for serving the east valley markets of Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler and southeast Phoenix. The new Mesa location opens in October 2023.

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  • This expansion reinforces Viva MedSuites' commitment to providing top-notch, flexible medical office solutions for healthcare professionals in the east valley.
  • The clinic provides professional office and medical equipment, medical waste disposal, and ample lockable storage for practice supplies as well as lockable refrigerated storage.
  • Providers can also choose to utilize Viva MedSuites' in-house administrative and medical assistant services as needed, or bring in their own assistants if desired.
  • A testament to Viva MedSuites' versatility and commitment to excellence, their client base includes a diverse range of medical professionals.

Autism Learning Partners announces new Developmental Early Intervention Program

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALP strives to give hope, support, and paths of progress for children and their families living with Autism and related disorders. As one of ALP's Executive Directors, Elizabeth M. Landers, MS, BCBA, is responsible for stewardship of ALP services in GA, CO, NC and FL, and leads ALP's new early intervention initiative.

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  • Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a national leader that specializes in the treatment of Autism and other developmental disabilities is pleased to announce launch of a new Developmental Early Intervention Program for their clinical teams.
  • Developmental approaches to teaching children are generally more spontaneous and natural than some traditional teaching methodologies used in ABA.
  • Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) is widely recognized as one of the most significant supported treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • To learn more about Autism Learning Partners and its services, please visit http://www.AutismLearningPartners.com .

WillowTree Transforms Vocable AAC Mobile App with Conversational AI Integration, Giving Voice to Millions

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WillowTree, a leading digital experience consultancy, has launched its enhanced version of Vocable AAC with the revolutionary integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. With 17.9 million U.S. adults experiencing difficulty speaking in the past year, this free mobile app, originally designed as an augmented and alternative communication (AAC) device for non-verbal individuals, now offers the power of conversational AI for a more intuitive and impactful method of communication.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WillowTree, a leading digital experience consultancy, has launched its enhanced version of Vocable AAC with the revolutionary integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
  • The WillowTree team was motivated to create a better solution, and the result was Vocable AAC.
  • Andrew Carter, Staff Software Engineer at WillowTree, emphasizes the transformative quality of Vocable AAC's new integration: "ChatGPT is a conversational interface, it's literally made for this.
  • With Vocable AAC, WillowTree continues to give a voice to millions and remind us all of our shared human connections.