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ClimateHaven, New Haven's First Climate Tech Incubator, Officially Opens Today

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClimateHaven, New Haven's newly established climate tech incubator, will celebrate its grand opening today at 4:00 PM ET with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its 770 Chapel Street workspace in New Haven. The ceremony marks the official beginning of ClimateHaven's incubation support for 17 climate tech startups that have been accepted into the competitive program over the last 3 months.

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  • The ceremony marks the official beginning of ClimateHaven's incubation support for 17 climate tech startups that have been accepted into the competitive program over the last 3 months.
  • The reception will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and will also be held at 770 Chapel Street.
  • Ryan Dings, ClimateHaven CEO, said: "Today marks an important milestone as we officially open the doors to the ClimateHaven community.
  • A nonprofit innovation hub, ClimateHaven supports early-stage climate tech entrepreneurs through a combination of physical incubation space, workshops, accelerator programming, and access to the resources and networks that startups need to scale their climate technologies.

CT Grown announces "Put CT Grown On Your Plate" healthy eating challenge

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's (CT DoAg) CT Grown program is challenging consumers across the state to "Put CT Grown On Your Plate," a new program that asks residents to make room on their plates for Connecticut-grown or produced foods at every meal.

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  • "With more than a hundred farmers' markets operating across the state and dozens upon dozens of stores selling locally grown food, everyone has the opportunity to support Connecticut farmers."
  • The state's agriculture industry supports 22,000 jobs in production, processing, or agribusiness and contributes approximately $4 billion to the state's economy each year.
  • Eating local foods supports farmers and growers, bolsters the state's economy, and greatly benefits the general public health.
  • "Adding CT Grown foods to your meal plans is a great way to promote healthy eating habits while supporting our state's diverse array of farmers and producers," said Bryan P. Hurlburt, Commissioner of CT DoAg.

Ohio Continues Leading Charge on Medicaid Modernization with Sandata Technologies Contract Renewal

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Sandata Technologies, the pioneering force in the homecare industry, announces the renewal of its contract with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).

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  • Sandata Technologies, the pioneering force in the homecare industry, announces the renewal of its contract with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).
  • ODM awarded Sandata the new contract from a competitive procurement administered by Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
  • Ohio was the first state to adopt the Open Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Model and obtain CMS certification.
  • Sandata is grateful to ODM for entrusting them to continue to provide innovative solutions and further enhance their evolving technical infrastructure, including integrating EVV into their Ohio Medicaid Enterprise Solution (OMES) environment.

CSG Government Solutions Selected for Program Management Office Services on the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.

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  • CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.
  • CSG is supporting DSS' initiative to replace their core MMIS and other systems supporting the Medicaid Enterprise with modern, modular solutions.
  • The CSG team will provide full-service Program Management Office (PMO) services and expertise in Medicaid, enterprise architecture, system integration, Health Information Exchange, and security.

MD Ranger’s 2023 Report: New Benchmarks Suggest Upward Pressure on Hospital Physician Contracts

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MD Ranger, Inc. (“MD Ranger”) today announced the publication of new physician compensation benchmarks based on 2022 data.

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  • MD Ranger, Inc. (“MD Ranger”) today announced the publication of new physician compensation benchmarks based on 2022 data.
  • According to the MD Ranger database, the average hospital spends $9.6M annually on non-employment physician arrangements.
  • Benchmarks include ED Coverage, Medical Directorships, Administrative Services, Hospital-Based Services, Medical Staff Leadership, Telemedicine, Diagnostic Testing, and Clinical Hourly Rates.
  • This year, MD Ranger reports 17 new physician services, including per delivery payments, neuro-hospitalists, and trauma critical care payments.

Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in partnership with GCOM, completes first phase of the state’s Clean Slate initiative

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Under this contract, IDEMIA provides integrated services and components that seamlessly integrate with Connecticut’s master system.

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  • Under this contract, IDEMIA provides integrated services and components that seamlessly integrate with Connecticut’s master system.
  • This flexibility allowed GCOM to rapidly adjust to Connecticut’s legislative developments and support the state’s Clean Slate initiative.
  • These cannabis erasures mark the first phase in Connecticut’s robust Clean Slate initiative.
  • The Clean Slate automated erasure system is expected to be fully implemented during the second half of 2023.

ClimateHaven Appoints Ryan Dings as Chief Executive Officer and Establishes Initial Location in New Haven

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClimateHaven, the newly established New Haven-based climatetech incubator, today announced the appointment of Ryan Dings as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dings previously served as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of Greentown Labs, a climate technology incubator in Somerville, MA. Prior to that, he held the same role for Sunwealth, a solar investment fund. In December 2022, he joined Connecticut Innovations as a venture partner in its new $100 million dollar ClimateTech Fund.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClimateHaven , the newly established New Haven-based climatetech incubator, today announced the appointment of Ryan Dings as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Dings previously served as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of Greentown Labs, a climate technology incubator in Somerville, MA.
  • In December 2022, he joined Connecticut Innovations as a venture partner in its new $100 million dollar ClimateTech Fund.
  • ClimateHaven has retained the New Haven-based architecture firm, Atelier Cho Thompson, to assist in the design and upfit of its initial location.

Governor Lamont Announces Forge Establishes Operations in Connecticut, Offering Free Support to Local Startups

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The staff at FORGE are experts in helping innovators navigate the journey from physical prototype to commercialization.

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  • The staff at FORGE are experts in helping innovators navigate the journey from physical prototype to commercialization.
  • They do this by connecting startups with experienced product experts, manufacturers, engineers, and the local supply chains to drive business relationships.
  • In Connecticut, FORGE intends to replicate that success by identifying innovators and connecting them with manufacturers that have required resources and skillsets.
  • Inquiries about the services FORGE offers can be directed to Adam Rodrigues at [email protected] .

NAV Fund Administration Group Honored as Best Fund Administration Service: Family Office/Wealth Manager at Private Asset Management Awards

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

"We're honored to be recognized by our peers for our commitment to the family office segment, and are equally gratified by our clients who entrust us with their fund administration services," said NAV COO Ambuj Garg. "NAV offers several key strengths that family office fund managers find of particular value -- expertise across multiple fund types and structures, innovative technology featuring a comprehensive reporting portal for fund managers and investors, and responsive, personal client service."

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  • NAV Fund Administration Group, a leading provider of administrative services to alternative asset managers, was announced as Best Fund Administration Service – Family Office/Wealth Managers at the With Intelligence Private Asset Management Awards in New York City on February 9.
  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAV Fund Administration Group, a leading provider of administrative services to alternative asset managers, was announced as Best Fund Administration Service – Family Office/Wealth Managers at the With Intelligence Private Asset Management Awards in New York City on February 9.
  • The With Intelligence Private Asset Management Awards recognize and celebrate the best of the private wealth management industry, with the Fund Administration category designed to "recognize and reward firms providing family office businesses with third-party fund administration services."
  • "NAV offers several key strengths that family office fund managers find of particular value -- expertise across multiple fund types and structures, innovative technology featuring a comprehensive reporting portal for fund managers and investors, and responsive, personal client service."

Concord Coalition adds Experienced Journalist and Government Professional Av Harris as Director of Communications

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Monday, November 29, 2021

"I am very excited to join the hard working and dedicated team here at The Concord Coalition, and I hope to make an impact in some way," said Harris. "I strongly believe in the founding mission of The Concord Coalition -- Republicans and Democrats must work together to bring back more discipline and a sustainable fiscal future. It is the only way we can grow long-lasting economic prosperity in this country, so all have the opportunity to succeed. At a time of great mistrust in government, misinformation and hyper-partisan polarization, there cannot be a more critical moment to live up to the principles of the Coalition's founders of fact based bipartisan cooperation. With great courage, they consistently delivered the hard truth on budgetary matters and economic policy, so the public and lawmakers could be better informed, and make better decisions." 

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  • "I am very enthusiastic to have Av Harris join our team as we look to grow the national audience for this critical conversation on the fiscal challenges facing our country," said Concord Coalition Executive Director Bob Bixby.
  • "Av has the experience and credibility to help people understand the somewhat complex world of government fiscal policy and its impact on all of us.
  • "I am very excited to join the hard working and dedicated team here at The Concord Coalition, and I hope to make an impact in some way," said Harris.
  • As part of his professional role for The Concord Coalition, Harris will be producing and occasionally hosting the weekly podcast "Facing the Future" with the intent of growing the program's nationalaudience.