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The Academy of Magical Arts Selects First Entertainment Credit Union as its Financial Partner

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Entertainment Credit Union, the premier financial partner to creators in the entertainment community, is proud to announce its new partnership with The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA). The partnership, which began with sponsorship of The Academy of Magical Arts Award Show on May 25th, will provide AMA members access to financial products and educational resources catered to entertainers, while supporting the AMA's overall initiative.

Key Points: 
  • First Entertainment enters into partnership with The Academy of Magical Arts, helping magicians, members and Academy employees access financial resources tailored to the entertainment industry
    LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Entertainment Credit Union , the premier financial partner to creators in the entertainment community, is proud to announce its new partnership with The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA).
  • The partnership, which began with sponsorship of The Academy of Magical Arts Award Show on May 25th, will provide AMA members access to financial products and educational resources catered to entertainers, while supporting the AMA's overall initiative.
  • "As a financial institution dedicated to serving the needs of independent contractors in the entertainment industry, we recognize the unique financial needs entertainers encounter," said Stephen Owen, President and CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union.
  • "The Academy of Magical Arts has chosen First Entertainment Credit Union as its financial partner for a variety of compelling reasons," said Michael Albright, Creative Director for The Academy of Magical Arts.

More Calls by AMA That Will Limit Patient Choice and Access to Quality Health Care

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) issued the following statement concerning the American Medical Association's (AMA's) call for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to be jointly regulated by boards of medicine and boards of nursing.

Key Points: 
  • The AMA has once again dusted off its old protectionist playbook and demonstrated its commitment to put profit and powerplays ahead of patients and their access to high-quality health care.
  • "While the AMA continues its efforts and tactics designed to limit patient access to the health care provider of their choice, AANP and its members remain steadfast in our efforts to ensure that every patient gains equitable access to the health care they need, when and where they need it," said AANP President-Elect Stephen Ferrara, DNP.
  • "Overwhelmingly, the American public supports policies that give them direct access to the health care provider who they choose."
  • AANP calls on the AMA to stop the rhetoric and resolutions that undermine patient choice, access and truly coordinated care.

Dignitana announces proposal for Local Coverage Determination of scalp cooling therapy

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

LUND, Sweden, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitana announces that the Palmetto Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) has issued a Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) to provide coverage guidance for Scalp Cooling for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitana announces that the Palmetto Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) has issued a Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) to provide coverage guidance for Scalp Cooling for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia.
  • This is the first LCD that has been proposed for scalp cooling.
  • This action proposing localized coverage further advances support for health care providers to receive reimbursement from Medicare to administer FDA-cleared scalp cooling therapy, such as The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System.®  Two separate CPT® Category III Codes for "mechanical scalp cooling," 0662T and 0663T, were issued by the AMA with an effective date of July 1, 2021.
  • The CPT® codes, coupled with coverage determinations such as the proposed LCD, will expand patient access to scalp cooling and enable oncology providers to appropriately offer the service and bill for the resources required to administer scalp cooling therapy.

Planning ahead pays dividends: how Canadians in and approaching retirement can build resilience against inflation and instability

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Canadians are feeling less optimistic about retirement.

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  • Canadians are feeling less optimistic about retirement.
  • In 2018, 80% of pre-retirees and retirees felt positive about their outlook in retirement.
  • As a result of the ongoing cost of living crunch, 42% of Canadians report saving less compared to last year.
  • "By getting to work on a financial plan for retirement, Canadians can find some hope amid persistent negative headlines.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Terence N. Mukonje, MD as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Internal Medicine

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Monday, June 12, 2023

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Terence N. Mukonje, MD is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Internal Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • WESTERVILLE, Ohio, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Terence N. Mukonje, MD is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Internal Medicine.
  • He worked for a year as a computer consultant and realized he was called to the medical field.
  • Dr. Mukonje currently works as a hospitalist at IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians and on staff at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
  • In addition to his professional career, Dr. Mukonje is active in his church, the Vineyard Church of Columbus, Ohio.

ASDS Opens Registration for Its Highly Rated “Advanced Injection Techniques” Course

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The invited course faculty includes:

Key Points: 
  • The invited course faculty includes:
    Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC – Dr. Bertucci is the current ASDS President.
  • Deirdre Hooper, MD – Dr. Hooper is a board certified dermatologist and serves on the ASDS Board of Directors.
  • Joely Kaufman, MD – Dr. Kaufman is a board certified dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida and Skin Research Institute in Coral Gables.
  • Registration is $979 for ASDS residents and members and $1,279 for non-member dermatologists.

American Headache Society® Convenes in Austin, TX to Deliver Latest Developments in Headache Medicine During the Upcoming 65th Annual Scientific Meeting

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The American Headache Society® (AHS) , a professional society of healthcare providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain, will host its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 15-18.

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  • The American Headache Society® (AHS) , a professional society of healthcare providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain, will host its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 15-18.
  • Attendees can participate in person or virtually, gaining practical, clinical, evidence-based information on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of headache disorders.
  • “It is an exciting time in the field of headache medicine.
  • The 65th Annual Scientific Meeting is accredited for up to 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Despite Last Minute Change, UnitedHealthcare's Policy for Virtually All Colonoscopies and Endoscopies Lays Groundwork for Delays, Disruptions, and Denials of Life-saving Services

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) accepts that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) backed off its disastrous decision to begin imposing prior authorization on gastroenterology endoscopy services for all commercial plans starting June 1, AGA remains extremely concerned that the advance notification program UHC is rolling out instead is a temporary patch likely to have significant repercussions for patient access in the coming months. UHC's advance notification program, hastily announced to reporters late yesterday, only temporarily postpones prior authorization requirements set to impact the insurance giant's 27 million commercial beneficiaries while increasing the administrative burden on providers. Clear to the AGA from discussions last Friday, UHC does not currently have data demonstrating any significant overutilization of critical endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures that would justify this program or prior authorization. Since colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer and rates are rising in younger adults, now is not the time to increase barriers for patients who need GI care.

Key Points: 
  • The nebulous advance notification program UHC announced late last night will impact virtually all endoscopies and colonoscopies for UHC's commercial plans.
  • The poorly defined "advance notification program" would ostensibly require physician practices to input copious amounts of highly complex and granular patient data prior to performing colonoscopies and endoscopies.
  • These services are critical for the early diagnosis of life-threatening diseases such as colorectal cancer and for monitoring patients' disease progression.
  • This new policy comes despite immense pressure from physicians, patients, lawmakers, and regulators to crack down on abusive prior authorization policies.

Unveiling Key Insights from Day Two of The London Blockchain Conference

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference continued to captivate attendees with, yet another day filled with informative and thought-provoking speakers. The discussions revolved around crucial topics such as regulatory frameworks for Digital Currencies, enabling the growth of blockchain and Blockchain Venture Capital.

Key Points: 
  • As the inaugural London conference continues into day two, attendees heard from industry experts on Reducing Risk & Improving Trust with Blockchain.
  • LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference continued to captivate attendees with, yet another day filled with informative and thought-provoking speakers.
  • The discussions revolved around crucial topics such as regulatory frameworks for Digital Currencies, enabling the growth of blockchain and Blockchain Venture Capital.
  • Dr Agata Slater, Blockchain Strategy Consultant at IBM, delved into the trust economy and blockchain.

Unveiling Key Insights from Day Two of The London Blockchain Conference

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023

LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference continued to captivate attendees with, yet another day filled with informative and thought-provoking speakers. The discussions revolved around crucial topics such as regulatory frameworks for Digital Currencies, enabling the growth of blockchain and Blockchain Venture Capital.

Key Points: 
  • As the inaugural London conference continues into day two, attendees heard from industry experts on Reducing Risk & Improving Trust with Blockchain.
  • LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Blockchain Conference continued to captivate attendees with, yet another day filled with informative and thought-provoking speakers.
  • The discussions revolved around crucial topics such as regulatory frameworks for Digital Currencies, enabling the growth of blockchain and Blockchain Venture Capital.
  • Dr Agata Slater, Blockchain Strategy Consultant at IBM, delved into the trust economy and blockchain.