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Zimmer Biomet Becomes First and Only Official Medical Device Partner of Association of Pickleball Players, Professional Pickleball Association, and USA Pickleball

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

WARSAW, Ind., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced partnerships with three top pickleball organizations in the United States, becoming the first and only medical device partner for the sport of pickleball. As partners of Zimmer Biomet, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), and USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball, have aligned with the company to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for the 48.3 million pickleball players1 and millions of spectators across the United States. Of those 48.3 million players, more than half of core players—those who play eight or more times a year—are 55 or older, and almost a third are 65-plus.2

Key Points: 
  • As partners of Zimmer Biomet, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), and USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball, have aligned with the company to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for the 48.3 million pickleball players1 and millions of spectators across the United States.
  • "Zimmer Biomet is the trusted partner for those who suffer from joint pain.
  • We understand the important role of advanced technology in joint replacement, efficient recovery, and getting back to enjoying life both on and off the court.
  • Pickleball's popularity extends beyond play on the court.

Accolade Welcomes Brightline to Trusted Partner Ecosystem

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD) announced today that Brightline, a comprehensive pediatric behavioral health solution built for children, teens, their parents, and caregivers, has joined the company's Trusted Partner Ecosystem. The Brightline partnership builds on Accolade's existing behavioral health partnerships with Headspace, Lyra, and Equip and internal capabilities, including an in-house behavioral health advocacy team, Accolade Care therapists, and consulting psychiatrists.

Key Points: 
  • Partnership expands access to high-quality, affordable adolescent and children's behavioral health services
    SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD) announced today that Brightline, a comprehensive pediatric behavioral health solution built for children, teens, their parents, and caregivers, has joined the company's Trusted Partner Ecosystem.
  • The Brightline partnership builds on Accolade's existing behavioral health partnerships with Headspace, Lyra, and Equip and internal capabilities, including an in-house behavioral health advocacy team, Accolade Care therapists, and consulting psychiatrists.
  • We help them move through the daunting barriers to care access," said Nancy Costlow, Accolade Senior Director, Clinical Shared Services.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Accolade to help drive awareness of Brightline's solution and improve access to a critical benefit that is missing for many families today."

Accolade Welcomes Kindbody to Trusted Partner Ecosystem

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD) today announced that Kindbody, a technology-driven fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers, will join the company's Trusted Partner Ecosystem to offer Accolade customers comprehensive, clinically guided support and care throughout a member's fertility and family-building journey, all backed by a new cost savings performance guarantee.

Key Points: 
  • Kindbody addresses these issues by providing affordable fertility care and delivering a seamless, integrated experience with best-in-class outcomes.
  • Kindbody delivers this model through a combination of owned and operated signature clinics and hundreds of partner clinics nationwide.
  • Joint customers of Accolade and Kindbody will benefit from integrations designed to promote awareness of Kindbody's services, at no incremental cost to customers.
  • Launched in 2019, Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem is the first in the industry to bring together multiple benefits solutions across valued categories, making them available to employers through a single front door.

Wanstor Wins Special Award for 'Trusted Partner of the Year 2023' at the Prestigious SDI Awards

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wanstor, a leading Managed IT Service Provider, today announced it has been named the 'Trusted Partner of the Year 2023' in the Special Recognition category at the annual SDI Awards, organised by the Service Desk Institute. Wanstor was honoured for its transformative cloud migration and digital workplace technology deployment for Look Ahead Care, a leading provider of specialist care, support and housing services for over 8,000 vulnerable people across London and the South East.

Key Points: 
  • In our collaboration with Wanstor, they exemplified this value every step of the way", commented Geoff Balmont, IT Director, Look Ahead Care.
  • In our collaboration with Wanstor, they exemplified this value every step of the way," commented Geoff Balmont, IT Director, Look Ahead Care.
  • "Their commitment to understanding and addressing our unique challenges was outstanding, and we couldn't be more pleased to see Wanstor being recognised with the Trusted Partner of the Year 2023 Award at the SDI Awards.
  • "We're proud that our team's dedication and expertise has been recognised with this prestigious award," said Nicola Moss, Head of Marketing.

Heartland Dental Supported Practices Give Back to Their Communities Through Annual Companywide Free Dentistry Day

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

EFFINGHAM, Ill., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental proudly announced today the resounding success of its third annual Companywide Free Dentistry Day, which took place on September 9, 2023. Free Dentistry Day represents Heartland Dental's passion for giving back and Heartland supported doctors' unwavering commitment to providing essential dental care to individuals who may otherwise lack access to vital dental services.

Key Points: 
  • Free Dentistry Day represents Heartland Dental's passion for giving back and Heartland supported doctors' unwavering commitment to providing essential dental care to individuals who may otherwise lack access to vital dental services.
  • This year, Heartland Dental's network of supported doctors united to give back to their communities, offering easily accessible, high-quality dental care free of charge.
  • Heartland Dental's Companywide Free Dentistry Day success was greatly facilitated by generous dental supply donations from industry leaders, Henry Schein Cares, Envista Smile Project, and Leixir Dental Group.
  • Since then, Heartland Dental supported offices have provided over $14 million in free dental care to 40,000 patients, making a substantial positive impact on countless lives.

New Platform Fuel, Run By Allocators, Offers Fresh Capital Connection and Brand Building Options For Asset Managers In The Alternative Investment Industry

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BEND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new alternative investment virtual capital introduction platform, named Fuel, launched today. With the extensive experience of its founding partners and insights from its Allocator Committee, Fuel is set to provide asset managers in the private fund space new ways of accessing capital.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel aligns the expertise of veteran allocators with alternative investment managers through powerful capital introductions and brand-building programs.
  • BEND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new alternative investment virtual capital introduction platform, named Fuel, launched today.
  • We believe that an investor introduction program run by allocators will bring a fresh perspective to private fund capital raising.
  • "We believe that an investor introduction program run by allocators will bring a fresh perspective to private fund capital raising," says founding partner Yon Perullo.

CyberArk Survey: AI Tool Use, Employee Churn and Economic Pressures Fuel the Identity Attack Surface

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613944704/en/
    AI Tool Use, Employee Churn and Economic Pressure Fuel the Identity Attack Surface (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In 2022 organizations experienced growing cyber debt, where security spend over the pandemic period lagged investment in broader digital business initiatives.
  • Nearly all (99%) expect identity-related compromise this year, stemming from economic-driven cutbacks, geopolitical factors, cloud adoption and hybrid working.
  • Nearly half of identities require sensitive access to perform their roles and are a favored attack vector as a result.
  • Respondents said that identity management (79%) and endpoint security/device trust (78%) are “critical” or “important” to supporting Zero Trust.

RENK Digitalizes Procurement with Ivalua to Minimize Risk and Maximize Supplier Collaboration

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Supported by Ivalua's extensive expertise in aerospace and defense procurement and supply chain management, RENK selected Ivalua to digitalize, automate and connect procurement processes for both direct and indirect suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • Supported by Ivalua's extensive expertise in aerospace and defense procurement and supply chain management, RENK selected Ivalua to digitalize, automate and connect procurement processes for both direct and indirect suppliers.
  • With a 360-degree view of all its suppliers, Renk will be able to better monitor risk and performance across its supplier base.
  • All our Global Procurement Teams will benefit from one single source of supply chain collaboration following our ONE RENK strategy".
  • "OptiBuy is proud to collaborate with RENK and Ivalua on this strategic initiative to build a modern, global tool for RENK's entire procurement organization.

Equip Partnership Adds Eating Disorder Support to Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

SEATTLE, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD), the company that provides millions of people and their families with Personalized Healthcare, has partnered with Equip, a virtual evidence-based treatment program that helps patients recover from eating disorders at home. This addition to Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem brings critical new services to individuals struggling with an eating disorder, providing a safe and effective environment for recovery aligned to the gold standard for treating eating disorders.

Key Points: 
  • This addition to Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem brings critical new services to individuals struggling with an eating disorder, providing a safe and effective environment for recovery aligned to the gold standard for treating eating disorders.
  • Equip joins Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem; brings new services to those struggling with eating disorders.
  • In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, eating disorder rates have risen dramatically , with hospital admissions doubling.
  • Growing our Trusted Partner Ecosystem with partners like Equip not only increases members' access to these healthcare innovations, but it truly can change lives."

WellSpan Health ESG Report Highlights Strategic Priorities and Progress in Improving Sustainability, Inclusive Culture, and Community Health

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

York, Pa., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the health system’s priorities and progress toward creating a long-term sustainable future, advancing inclusive culture, and improving community health.

Key Points: 
  • York, Pa., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the health system’s priorities and progress toward creating a long-term sustainable future, advancing inclusive culture, and improving community health.
  • “In health care, we see every day how environmental and societal factors create additional health threats.
  • At WellSpan, we are committed to identifying and addressing those head on as part of our overall commitment to improve the health of the communities we serve,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president & CEO, WellSpan Health.
  • In 2022, WellSpan expanded the following employee benefits:
    Market leader in terms of coverage quality, cost and breadth of coverage.