Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

From the Backwoods to the Top Shelf

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

LEWISBURG, Ky., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler Wood has expanded beyond Album Sales and TV Ratings. The Country Music Singer-Songwriter and former Cast Member of Discovery Channel Reality TV show "Moonshiners" is making waves in the world of Craft Distilling. Tyler has taken his Family's nearly 200 years of Whiskey Heritage and has built a State-of-the-Art 10,000 square foot Craft Whiskey Distillery in his native Lewisburg, Kentucky. It's a proud moment for Tyler, carrying forth the Wood Family Legacy as his Whiskey is about to hit the shelves Statewide in Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • Tyler himself did a tour in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Department of Defense Contractor.
  • Today, Tyler is looking to bring his Top Shelf Whiskey product line to market for several reasons.
  • Tylers' White Whiskey is a bartenders' friend, reminiscent of a Top Shelf Tequila and at 103 Proof makes a Great Mixer.
  • "Next year, some of the Finest Bourbon in Kentucky will be bottled and it's going to turn a few heads," said Tyler.

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 Through December 7: Beware of Scams During This Time Period

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

"Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!

Key Points: 
  • "Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!
  • Open Enrollment can quickly become an "Open Season" for scammers," announced Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide.
  • Medicare Open Enrollment is an annual period during which Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health and prescription drug plans.
  • Alvarez advises seniors to beware of the following typical Medicare Enrollment Scams:
    Watch out for people who: Claim they work with Medicare, are an "official Medicare agent" or "represent Medicare".

Social Engineering: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for September

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • Then they must quickly leave the conversation before suspicion sets in," said Maria Alvarez, StateWide's Executive Director in announcing this month's Medicare Fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/social-engineering-the-new-york...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

Unsolicited Diabetes Supplies: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for July

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • "Senior Medicare Patrols across the country report diabetic supply charges found on Medicare statements when the beneficiary doesn't have diabetes," announced Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of the New York StateWide Senior Action Council.
  • The NYS Senior Medicare Patrol has a hotline for people who believe they have been a victim of any Medicare fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unsolicited-diabetes-supplies-t...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

RentSpree Announces Four Additional Partners to Further Its Reach Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES,  May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RentSpree, the industry's premier end-to-end rental management software provider, today announced its latest partnerships with four multiple listing services in Rhode Island, Kansas, Idaho and South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • RentSpree also partnered with Idaho-based Intermountain MLS, the largest MLS in the state, and REsides Inc., an equity-ownership MLS without boundaries.
  • The new integration makes it easy by allowing members to command the entire rental process easily and efficiently.
  • Agreed Heartland MLS CEO Kipp Cooper, "Rentals play an important role in healthy real estate markets like Kansas City.
  • "We are experiencing vibrant rental markets across much of the United States" said RentSpree Co-Founder & CEO Michael Lucarelli.

Statewide, an AWP Safety Company, Welcomes New Operations and Sales Leaders in Hawaii

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

HONOLULU, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide, an AWP Safety Company, has announced two new appointments to its Hawaii-based leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide, an AWP Safety Company, has announced two new appointments to its Hawaii-based leadership team.
  • They will help support our customers' strategic growth and enhance safety in the communities we serve together."
  • Foster has 20+ years of experience in all aspects of operations such as manufacturing, supply chain and optimizing teams and workflow.
  • He will lead all aspects of managing customer relationships, supporting customer growth and bringing new safety solutions to the Hawaii market.

Pharmacy & Prescription Fraud: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for April

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: Pharmacy & Prescription Fraud.

Key Points: 
  • ALBANY, N.Y., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: Pharmacy & Prescription Fraud.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • "Pharmacy and Prescription Drug Fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a medication that was not received or a beneficiary is intentionally given a different prescription drug than prescribed," stated Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pharmacy--prescription-fraud-th...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

Covid-19 Scams: New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for March

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: COVID-19 Scams.

Key Points: 
  • ALBANY, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: COVID-19 Scams.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • The NYS Senior Medicare Patrol has a hotline for people who believe they have been a victim of any Medicare fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/covid-19-scams-new-york-statewi...
    SOURCE New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.

New York StateWide Senior Action Council (www.nysenior.org) Announces It's October Medicare Fraud of the Month:

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for October; Identity Theft.

Key Points: 
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for October; Identity Theft.
  • This time of year, it is critical to beware of Medicare fraudsters looking to steal your personal information," stated Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide in announcing this month's Medicare Fraud of the Month.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medical Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to help detect, prevent, and report Medicare fraud and waste.
  • If you suspect Identity Theft, any form of Medicare enrollment scams or any Medicare fraud, immediately call our Senior Medical Patrol Hotline, at 800-333-4374 or visit the StateWide website, www.nysenior.org .

Statewide Safety Systems is 2021 Lindsay Road Safety Products Distributor of the Year

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Friday, February 25, 2022

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide Safety Systems, an Area Wide Protective (AWP) company, has been named 2021 Distributor of the Year by Lindsay Corporation, a leading infrastructure equipment manufacturer.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide Safety Systems, an Area Wide Protective (AWP) company, has been named 2021 Distributor of the Year by Lindsay Corporation, a leading infrastructure equipment manufacturer.
  • "We are thrilled to be honored by Lindsay for our contributions to sales performance and public road safety," said Michael Lancas, vice president of sales at Statewide.
  • "We have distributed Lindsay road products in California and Hawaii for nearly 20 years, helping maximize driver and work crew safety while offering cost-effective road safety solutions for states, municipalities and contractors.
  • AWP's network of brands includes Statewide Safety Systems, Trafficade Service Companies, Advantage Barricade & Roadmarks, Traffic Safety Rentals and Safety First.