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

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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).

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  • 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 .

Ford Hutman Media Announces the Promotion of Julia Fuller to Managing Partner

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Ford Hutman Media (FHM), a media-savvy, senior strategic communications firm for elite organizations across the life sciences industry, today announced the promotion of Julia Fuller to Managing Partner.

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  • Ford Hutman Media (FHM), a media-savvy, senior strategic communications firm for elite organizations across the life sciences industry, today announced the promotion of Julia Fuller to Managing Partner.
  • “Julia's promotion to Managing Partner is a testament to her exemplary performance, leadership, and dedication to the success of FHM.
  • She has been instrumental in steering our company toward continued growth and success,” said Rachel Ford Hutman, CEO and Founder of Ford Hutman Media.
  • “I am honored and excited to take on the role of Managing Partner at FHM.

2022 Medical Loss Ratio and Rebates Results by Mark Farrah Associates

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com , summarized key findings from the 2022 MLR report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Key Points: 
  • In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com , summarized key findings from the 2022 MLR report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • This brief focused on health plan performance as it relates to the 2022 Medical Loss Ratio, and the related rebates subsequently due to consumers.
  • In 2022, rebates to consumers have dropped slightly to $947 million, benefiting 5.8 million customers, equating to approximately $164 per beneficiary.
  • 2022 MLR rebates paid for the Individual segment were $332 million, which is .34% of the $97.7 billion collected in premiums.

RCMP Progress Update on Recommendations from Mass Casualty Commission Final Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.

Key Points: 
  • The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.
  • The strategy we published today on our website outlines work that began even before the MCC tabled its Final Report, dating back to 2020.
  • It is a demonstration of my commitment, and that of the whole RCMP, to respond to the MCC's recommendations.
  • We are contributing to another 55 recommendations, where the work requires collaboration with our federal and provincial government or policing partners.

Neil Strauss Joins International Public Relations Firm Red Banyan as Strategic Communications Director

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Red Banyan, a fast-growing strategic communications firm, today announced that it has hired Neil Strauss as Strategic Communications Director. Neil possesses high-level skills in communications strategy, content creation, and marketing plans, with a specialization in social media, digital content, and traditional media platforms. "I am delighted to join the Red Banyan team where I bring my expertise and experience to deliver tangible results for our clients," Neil said. "Working alongside talented colleagues for purpose driven clients is a true inspiration and a genuine pleasure."

Key Points: 
  • Red Banyan, a premier global public relations agency, today announced the hiring of Neil Strauss as Strategic Communications Director.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Red Banyan , a fast-growing strategic communications firm, today announced that it has hired Neil Strauss as Strategic Communications Director.
  • Red Banyan provides crisis management, litigation support, media relations and other strategic communications services to a variety of national and global clients.
  • Specializing in crisis communications, corporate public relations, government relations, and legal PR, Red Banyan provides an integrated approach to communications rooted in strategy.

Institute for Sustainable Communities Selected as National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker by the U.S. EPA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.

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  • Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.
  • The goal of this program is to make it easier for small, community-based organizations—particularly those with low capacity or resources—to access federal environmental justice funding.
  • "ISC is thrilled to work with the EPA to support its national Environmental Justice Grantmaking efforts alongside our partners.
  • "Emerald Cities Collaborative looks forward to working with the Institute for Sustainable Communities and collaborating with ISC's partners," said Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO.

FTI Consulting Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Steven H. Gunby , President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "In 2023, we continued our sustained, multi-year growth trajectory and once again delivered record revenues and earnings.

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  • Steven H. Gunby , President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "In 2023, we continued our sustained, multi-year growth trajectory and once again delivered record revenues and earnings.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $924.7 million increased $150.3 million, or 19.4%, compared to revenues of $774.4 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EPS of $2.28 compared to Adjusted EPS of $1.52 in the prior year quarter.
  • FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Simplifying Health Insurance Data Analytics with Mark Farrah Associates’ Health Coverage Portal

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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) database tool.

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) database tool.
  • To further simplify the analysis of health insurance business, MFA presents its enhanced Health Coverage Portal™ to provide expanded capabilities and time-saving ease of use for the analysis of annual and quarterly enrollment, financials and industry ratios for health plans across the country.
  • 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 .

Phonak Lumity is now available for all ages and hearing loss levels

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

These hearing aids feature highly advanced Lumity technology, a breakthrough in addressing the primary concern of hearing aid users – improved speech understanding in noisy environments.

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  • These hearing aids feature highly advanced Lumity technology, a breakthrough in addressing the primary concern of hearing aid users – improved speech understanding in noisy environments.
  • Designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe hearing loss, these Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids boast an IP68 rating, ensuring both durability and reliability.
  • Recognized with a 2023 Hearing Technology Innovator Award, Sky Lumity is designed for children and teenagers, prioritizing speech understanding in noisy classroom environments.
  • These latest additions to the Phonak Lumity product range are available to order via licensed hearing care professionals in the U.S. beginning today, February 21, 2024.

Signia Challenges Hearing Aid Stigma with New Styletto IX and Insio IX Models that Combine Discreet Designs with Advanced Features to Enable Clear Conversations in Noisy Environments

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ISELIN, N.J., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to eliminating the stigma long associated with hearing aids, hearing aid innovator Signia has expanded its groundbreaking Integrated Xperience (IX) platform's portfolio with the Styletto IX and Insio IX hearing aids that combine discreet, stylish designs with advanced performance features that deliver unprecedented speech clarity and intelligibility in group conversations.

Key Points: 
  • Hearing aid stigma and hearing in noisy environments remain the foremost problems for those with hearing loss.
  • Signia's new Styletto IX and Insio IX hearing aids feature industry-first technology that delivers unprecedented speech clarity and intelligibility in stigma-breaking device designs that are discreet yet stylish.
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    Styletto IX and Insio IX: Unleashing the Power of Conversation
    The ultra-slim Signia Styletto IX hearing aid is the world's slimmest and most advanced Slim Receiver-in-Canal (Slim-RIC) hearing aid.
  • For more information about the Integrated Xperience platform and currently available hearing aid models, click here .