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Employer Coalition Urges Congress to Pass PBM Reforms This Year

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

“Given the outsized role prescription drugs play in rising health care costs, it is essential that Congress pass reforms that will ensure transparency and accountability in the PBM industry,” said Alan Gilbert, Vice President of Policy for the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), which leads the EmployersRx coalition.

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  • “Given the outsized role prescription drugs play in rising health care costs, it is essential that Congress pass reforms that will ensure transparency and accountability in the PBM industry,” said Alan Gilbert, Vice President of Policy for the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), which leads the EmployersRx coalition.
  • “We are encouraged by the progress that has been made in the Senate and urge Congress to act quickly to pass these reforms into law,” said James Gelfand, President and CEO of The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC).
  • “Implementing these common-sense, free-market reforms will help to ensure that employers, health plans and patients have access to affordable prescription drugs.”
    EmployersRx is committed to working with Congress to ensure that PBM reforms are passed this year.
  • The coalition is urging Congress to take action to ensure that employers, health plans and patients are not paying more for drugs than they should be.

MicroVention Reshapes Stroke Therapy with the Introduction of the ERIC™ Retrieval Device; ERIC Delivers Thrombus Control, Procedure Efficiency and Versatility When Every Second Counts

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ERIC delivers thrombus control inside and outside of the device, offers no clot integration wait-time to drive procedure efficiency, and offers versatile treatment options for thrombectomy.

Key Points: 
  • ERIC delivers thrombus control inside and outside of the device, offers no clot integration wait-time to drive procedure efficiency, and offers versatile treatment options for thrombectomy.
  • With the introduction of the ERIC Retrieval Device, MicroVention now offers a comprehensive and streamlined portfolio of stroke solutions, delivering compatibility, versatility, and speed unlike any other.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230627119839/en/
    MicroVention's ERIC™ Retrieval Device is a self-expanding, laser-cut clot retriever with multiple retrieval cages, located on a pusher wire delivery system.
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    MicroVention’s ERIC Retrieval Device is a self-expanding laser-cut clot retriever with multiple retrieval cages, located on a pusher wire delivery system.

Non-Partisan Group of Quality Experts Aim to Reform the Election Process by Making It Easier to Vote and Harder to Cheat

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

MARIETTA, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Electoral Quality and Integrity (CEQI), a non-partisan group of quality experts, is seeking to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat in elections throughout the United States.

Key Points: 
  • MARIETTA, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Electoral Quality and Integrity (CEQI), a non-partisan group of quality experts, is seeking to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat in elections throughout the United States.
  • Quality professionals who are trained to analyze and evaluate processes are concerned it may be easy to cheat.
  • CEQI recently conducted the Voting Process Satisfaction Survey to learn more about voter perceptions of election quality.
  • Even amongst this group of quality professionals, the big question is, can people still cheat in their elections?

NEW COLLEGE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Martinsville, VA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In October of 2022, the Board of Directors of The New College Institute (NCI), a state governmental agency of higher learning located in Martinsville, Virginia, announced the beginning of an Executive Director search to identify the next leader of the Institute.

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  • Martinsville, VA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In October of 2022, the Board of Directors of The New College Institute (NCI), a state governmental agency of higher learning located in Martinsville, Virginia, announced the beginning of an Executive Director search to identify the next leader of the Institute.
  • The NCI Executive Search Committee, led by Richard Hall, Eric Jones, and Hubert Harris, received, and assessed 28 applications from candidates across the country for the Executive Director position.
  • Our goal was to offer a collaborative environment to gain multiple perspectives and viewpoints as a part of the decision-making process.
  • His experience, energy, “can-do” spirit, and overwhelming drive to succeed will make him a transformational leader for the Institute as we move forward.

"Murdaugh Murders Podcast" Launches Spinoff "Cup of Justice" and Skyrockets to Apple's #1 Podcast

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luna Shark Productions, the team behind top podcast "The Murdaugh Murders", released "Cup of Justice" (COJ), a weekly podcast that immediately skyrocketed charts to hit #1 in all US Apple Podcast categories and #1 in True Crime. The new show, hosted by award-winning journalist Mandy Matney and Murdaugh Murders Podcast (MMP) co-host Liz Farrell and nationally recognized attorney Eric Bland, provides unmatched insight into the legal system with legal analysis, entertainment, and a fire for exposing the truth.

Key Points: 
  • The show is like Click & Clack from the critically acclaimed Car-Talk program on NPR, but with legal analysis and entertaining banter.
  • The hosts share war stories from the Newsroom to the Courtroom, answer questions from fans with interactive engagement, and more.
  • Luna Shark Productions intends to expand again later this year with another highly anticipated podcast launch.
  • "Murdaugh Murders" is currently being developed into a series by Hulu, based on Mandy Matney's popular Murdaugh Murders Podcast.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions launches a SaaS product for Banks, Fintechs and other platforms

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.

Key Points: 
  • Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.
  • Bitpanda Technology Solutions empowers banks, brokers, fintechs and online platforms to rapidly offer trading and investment services for asset classes such as Crypto, Stocks/ETFs, Precious Metals and Commodities to their end customers.
  • VIENNA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitpanda , the leading European digital asset platform, is excited to announce the launch of Bitpanda Technology Solutions , the most scalable Investing-as a-service infrastructure available in Europe and globally.
  • Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of the Bitpanda Group will lead the newly launched Investment-as-a-Service business as CEO of Bitpanda Technology Solutions.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions launches a SaaS product for Banks, Fintechs and other platforms

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.

Key Points: 
  • Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.
  • Bitpanda Technology Solutions empowers banks, brokers, fintechs and online platforms to rapidly offer trading and investment services for asset classes such as Crypto, Stocks/ETFs, Precious Metals and Commodities to their end customers.
  • VIENNA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitpanda , the leading European digital asset platform, is excited to announce the launch of Bitpanda Technology Solutions , the most scalable Investing-as a-service infrastructure available in Europe and globally.
  • Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of the Bitpanda Group will lead the newly launched Investment-as-a-Service business as CEO of Bitpanda Technology Solutions.

CASIO G-SHOCK TEAMS UP WITH ERIC HAZE FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

DOVER, N.J., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. kicks off the 40th anniversary of G-SHOCK with a new limited edition model, the GMWB5000EH-1, and a commemorative logo in collaboration with renowned artist and designer, ERIC HAZE. The G-SHOCK x ERIC HAZE partnership will be familiar for long-term fans of the brand, as the two have collaborated for more than 20 years, creating celebratory timepieces and milestone anniversary logos, including the 25th, 30th, 35th, and now 40th Anniversary logos and identity for G-SHOCK.

Key Points: 
  • DOVER, N.J., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. kicks off the 40th anniversary of G-SHOCK with a new limited edition model, the GMWB5000EH-1 , and a commemorative logo in collaboration with renowned artist and designer, ERIC HAZE.
  • The G-SHOCK x ERIC HAZE partnership will be familiar for long-term fans of the brand, as the two have collaborated for more than 20 years, creating celebratory timepieces and milestone anniversary logos, including the 25th, 30th, 35th, and now 40th Anniversary logos and identity for G-SHOCK.
  • For the 40th anniversary collaboration, the GMWB5000EH-1 comes to life as a full metal timepiece rooted in the iconic DW5000C, the very first G-SHOCK model.
  • To further commemorate this momentous occasion, special packaging was designed by ERIC HAZE, making the GMWB5000EH-1 a must-have for watch aficionados and collectors.

REDCON1 IS LAUNCHING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENERGY DRINK, ENERGY WITH PURPOSE

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Friday, September 9, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REDCON1 HAS CONFIRMED THAT NEXT MONTH, THEY WILL BE LAUNCHING THE REDCON1 ENERGY COLLECTION, A LINE OF ENERGY DRINKS THAT PACK HIGH PERFORMANCE ENERGY WITH A MISSION CENTRAL TO THEIR BRAND DNA.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REDCON1 HAS CONFIRMED THAT NEXT MONTH, THEY WILL BE LAUNCHING THE REDCON1 ENERGY COLLECTION, A LINE OF ENERGY DRINKS THAT PACK HIGH PERFORMANCE ENERGY WITH A MISSION CENTRAL TO THEIR BRAND DNA.
  • In addition to incredible flavors, REDCON1 ENERGY delivers high-performance energy and focus, ensuring you always achieve the HIGHEST STATE OF READINESS, the brand's well-known tagline.
  • But REDCON1 ENERGY is more than just a great-tasting, high-performance energy drink.
  • REDCON1 ENERGY is certainly expected to deliver on taste and performance and hit you with laser-focused energy.

Tapping Into Consumers' Needs, EveLab Insight Introduces a 3D Panoramic AI Skin Analyzer for Advanced Skincare

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 22, 2022

According to a beauty insight report fromEdge, 56% of consumers favor skincare products more now than they did before the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • According to a beauty insight report fromEdge, 56% of consumers favor skincare products more now than they did before the pandemic.
  • They want skincare products that will deliver the results they want, and above all, they care about trust and authenticity.
  • EveLab Insight, a beauty business SaaS solution provider, has recently introduced its latest innovative technology: Eve V, a 3D panoramic artificial intelligence skin analyzer.
  • Based on award-winning algorithms and patented technologies, EveLab Insight offers both a hand-held skin analyzer and a photo-based skin analysis app.