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AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • The ratings also factor in a neutral impact from the company’s ownership by Hollard Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (HHA).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .

New Houston Housing Authority Board Charts Tailored Vision for Affordable Housing Solutions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly installed board of the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) convened its inaugural meeting on March 19, marking a renewed commitment to expanding affordable housing options tailored to meet the diverse needs of Houstonians.

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  • HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly installed board of the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) convened its inaugural meeting on March 19, marking a renewed commitment to expanding affordable housing options tailored to meet the diverse needs of Houstonians.
  • With a shared vision of increasing access to quality housing solutions, the board members bring a wealth of expertise and a genuine dedication to positive change through transparency and community engagement.
  • The board quickly took action, approving the creation of more than 2,200 affordable housing units – a critical step toward addressing the city's housing needs.
  • Through data-driven insights and community outreach, HHA aims to enhance its delivery of tailored affordable housing solutions and support for vulnerable populations.

Special Touch Home Care Announces Key Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

For in-home aide services, patient care is administered by rigorously screened and highly trained paraprofessionals—both Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs)—under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor.

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  • For in-home aide services, patient care is administered by rigorously screened and highly trained paraprofessionals—both Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs)—under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor.
  • His focus on patient care, operational excellence, and the integration of cutting-edge technology has been instrumental in STHC's growth and success.
  • With these key appointments, STHC is further positioned to continue its growth and evolution, as well as better-serve patients.
  • For more information about Special Touch Home Care, please visit: https://www.specialtouchhomecare.com/ .

Sensi.AI Strengthens Leadership Team with New Business Development Executive

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensi.AI , a leader in AI-native, data, and analytics in senior care, today announced David Birnbaum as Executive Vice President, Business Development, a key addition to its expanding leadership team.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensi.AI , a leader in AI-native, data, and analytics in senior care, today announced David Birnbaum as Executive Vice President, Business Development, a key addition to its expanding leadership team.
  • As Executive Vice President, Business Development, Mr. Birnbaum brings over fifteen years of experience in healthcare technology innovation.
  • From 2012-19, Mr. Birnbaum led Sandata Technologies' New York Business Unit, where he spearheaded new Payer product and Revenue Cycle business lines.
  • Before joining Sandata, Mr. Birnbaum ran business development at HHA eXchange, which experienced rapid growth through the innovation of new Payer and Provider technologies under his leadership.

National Minority Health Association Awarded Caring4Cal Program Grant to Provide Training for Home-Based and Community-Based Care Providers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Minority Health Association (NMHA), a national health-equity advocacy group, has been awarded a Caring4Cal grant as part of the organization's effort to bolster the workforce of home and community-based healthcare providers. The grant was awarded to NMHA in partnership with Nevvon, a leading online healthcare training company.

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  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Minority Health Association (NMHA), a national health-equity advocacy group, has been awarded a Caring4Cal grant as part of the organization's effort to bolster the workforce of home and community-based healthcare providers.
  • The grant was awarded to NMHA in partnership with Nevvon , a leading online healthcare training company.
  • The Caring4Cal program allows participants to earn up to $2,750 in incentives for completing essential training and retention milestones.
  • "We are very proud to partner with the National Minority Health Association to help increase caregiver capacity through the innovative Caring4Cal program.

Houston Housing Authority Partners with Cardiac Solutions to Pioneer Life-Saving Initiative: Install AEDs in All Public Housing Complexes

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and Cardiac Solutions have partnered to achieve a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first housing agency in North America to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with LUCAS compression devices and AED Sentinel camera remote monitoring for all AEDs in all of its public housing complexes.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and Cardiac Solutions have partnered to achieve a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first housing agency in North America to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with LUCAS compression devices and AED Sentinel camera remote monitoring for all AEDs in all of its public housing complexes.
  • SCA occurs approximately once every 34 seconds in the United States, making it imperative to have life-saving equipment readily available in public spaces.
  • "By installing AEDs in all our public housing complexes, we are empowering our communities and enhancing our emergency response capabilities to save lives."
  • Jon Seale, CEO of Cardiac Solutions, expressed his support for the HHA's initiative: "The Houston Housing Authority's commitment to safety and readiness is commendable.

Houston Hospitality Alliance Appoints Jonathan Horowitz as President

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Celebrating 60 years of unwavering commitment and service to the city’s hospitality industry, the Houston Hospitality Alliance (HHA), an independent trade organization formerly known as the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, is proud to announce the appointment of HHA’s inaugural president, Jonathan Horowitz.

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  • Celebrating 60 years of unwavering commitment and service to the city’s hospitality industry, the Houston Hospitality Alliance (HHA), an independent trade organization formerly known as the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, is proud to announce the appointment of HHA’s inaugural president, Jonathan Horowitz.
  • As a seasoned leader in the hospitality sector, Horowitz brings a wealth of invaluable experience to guide the organization toward an even brighter future.
  • “We have taken significant strides this year to position the Houston Hospitality Alliance for success in its next chapter,” says Reginald L. Martin, Chairman of HHA’s Board of Directors.
  • The Houston Hospitality Alliance extends heartfelt gratitude to its dedicated board members who work tirelessly to represent and highlight the diversity of the hospitality and tourism industry in America's fourth-largest city.

Ally Law Adds Three New Member Firms, Further Expanding Presence Across Latin America

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Friday, September 29, 2023

With these new additions, Ally Law now has 16-member law firms across Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

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  • With these new additions, Ally Law now has 16-member law firms across Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
  • We are thrilled to welcome to our network these three new member firms from the Latin America region.
  • Added Ally Law Secretary and Latinx Region Leader Juan Pablo Cardinal , co-founder and partner of Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala, Zaefferer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, "Our newest members are highly esteemed law firms whose presence further advances our expansion strategy in Latin America.
  • We have been highly impressed by Ally Law and its member firms and believe that our shared values will strengthen our ability to serve all of our clients."

Harrisburg Housing Authority and Lobar Associates Receive Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Greenville, SC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordian, the leading provider of unrivaled insights, robust technology and comprehensive expertise for all phases of the building lifecycle, announces Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) as the 2022 Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting (JOC) recipient.

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  • Greenville, SC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordian, the leading provider of unrivaled insights, robust technology and comprehensive expertise for all phases of the building lifecycle, announces Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) as the 2022 Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting (JOC) recipient.
  • “It’s an honor to present the Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting to Harrisburg Housing Authority and Lobar Associates for their exceptional work,” said Kris Gorriarán, President of Gordian.
  • The collaboration between Harrisburg Housing Authority, Lobar Associates and Gordian truly exemplified Job Order Contracting excellence.”
    JOC is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction delivery method that allows many projects to be completed through a single, competitively awarded contract.
  • HHA opted to access a Gordian Job Order Contract through the Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN), a Pennsylvania co-op.

Aidin Partners with Hospitals and Post-Acute Providers to Enhance Patient Care Coordination Throughout Central Florida

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aidin, a leading healthcare technology company, is proud to expand into Central Florida through its partnership with a premier not-for-profit healthcare system and post-acute providers. This supports Aidin's continued growth to enhance the experience for patients, hospital teams, and the providers supporting the communities after patients leave the hospital. The partnership is expected to improve patient care coordination, reduce readmissions, shorten length of stay (LOS), and ultimately enhance overall patient outcomes by focusing on referrals, authorizations, and transportation from in-patient care units and emergency rooms (ERs).

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  • The partnership is expected to improve patient care coordination, reduce readmissions, shorten length of stay (LOS), and ultimately enhance overall patient outcomes by focusing on referrals, authorizations, and transportation from in-patient care units and emergency rooms (ERs).
  • Hundreds of post-acute providers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area joined Aidin last week to celebrate and kick off onboarding the Aidin platform.
  • With Aidin's streamlined case management and post-acute pre-cert and authorization workflows, patients throughout Central Florida will benefit from higher quality of care, and the hospitals leveraging Aidin will also reduce operational costs.
  • Aidin launches in Central Florida in September 2023 across 20 major hospitals and facilities, as well as thousands of community care providers.