Disability

Hayden AI and Snapper Services Partner to Enhance Public Transit Data Analysis

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Data analysis, Partnership, Transport, Punctuality, Safety, Disability

Hayden AI, a global leader in vision AI and spatial analytics, and Snapper Services, creators of the Mosaiq Transit Intelligence Suite, today announced a new partnership to enhance data analysis for public transport providers.

Key Points: 
  • Hayden AI, a global leader in vision AI and spatial analytics, and Snapper Services, creators of the Mosaiq Transit Intelligence Suite, today announced a new partnership to enhance data analysis for public transport providers.
  • Hayden AI’s vision AI platform is installed on hundreds of transit buses for automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement.
  • We’re excited to take that understanding a level deeper with Mosaiq’s analysis tools,” said Chris Carson, founder and CEO of Hayden AI.
  • Attendees and media representatives can learn more about Snapper and Hayden AI’s partnership at Hayden AI’s booth (#5.203).

Virtual Second Opinions Save Over $8,700 Per Patient, New Analysis Finds

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
General Health, Health, Practice Management, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Managed Care, Diagnosis, Clinic, Disability, Quality of life, Stoma, Life, Vital statistics, VSO, Cleveland Clinic, Death, Hospital

A new quantitative case analysis from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , a leading provider of virtual second opinions (VSOs), reveals that its second opinions produce an average savings of $8,705 per patient.

Key Points: 
  • A new quantitative case analysis from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , a leading provider of virtual second opinions (VSOs), reveals that its second opinions produce an average savings of $8,705 per patient.
  • The analysis of The Clinic’s VSOs demonstrates that second opinions from expert specialists can prevent misdiagnoses and overtreatment.
  • Key findings from the analysis include:
    In addition to savings, the analysis uncovered numerous examples of the dramatic impact of VSOs on patients’ peace of mind and quality of life.
  • Even if major surgery is indeed right for you, a virtual second opinion provides confidence that you’re on the right path.

Voyant Launches Retirement Planning Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Technology, Asset Management, Software, Longevity risk, Retirement, Injury, Life, Disability, Long-term care, Software as a service, Policy, Longevity

Voyant, a global provider of SaaS-based wealth management, wellness and client digital engagement solutions, today announced the launch of three simple simulations on the Voyant AdviserGo platform: Longevity Risk, Long-Term Care, and Disability.

Key Points: 
  • Voyant, a global provider of SaaS-based wealth management, wellness and client digital engagement solutions, today announced the launch of three simple simulations on the Voyant AdviserGo platform: Longevity Risk, Long-Term Care, and Disability.
  • These new solutions allow advisors to easily illustrate complex solutions with the click of a single button, so they can help their clients make informed financial decisions and retire with confidence.
  • “Although preparing for retirement is an essential step in life, it shouldn’t be daunting,” said David Kaufman, CEO of Voyant.
  • Voyant Disability: Empowers advisors to assess the financial implications of unexpected life events, such as injuries or illnesses, on their clients’ wealth and retirement savings.

Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Intelligence Report 2024: Online Marketplaces are Introducing Solutions to Expand Portfolios and Diversify Revenue Stream - Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Office Products, Other Retail, Convenience Store, Restaurant, Bar, Cosmetics, Retail, Online Retail, Pine Labs, ROI, Growth, Payment card, Partnership, Overseas Filipinos, City, Disability, Government, Online shopping

The "Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gift card industry in Philippines is expected to grow by 10.8% on annual basis to reach US$0.7 billion in 2024.
  • Several new businesses, across industry verticals, are expected to launch innovative gift card programs amid rising adoption of the payment tool.
  • In-depth understanding of gift card and incentive card market dynamics: Understand market opportunity, key trends and drivers along with five-year forecast (2019-2028) for gift cards and incentive cards in the Philippines.

Acrisure Launches Dedicated Life and Health Business Under Wholesure Division

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Fintech, Professional Services, Insurance, Accident, International, Head, Disability, Employee benefits, Management

Acrisure , a global Fintech leader, today announced the formation of a newly dedicated Life and Health business segment that will fall under the Company’s recently announced Wholesure division .

Key Points: 
  • Acrisure , a global Fintech leader, today announced the formation of a newly dedicated Life and Health business segment that will fall under the Company’s recently announced Wholesure division .
  • Wholesure comprises Acrisure’s P&C wholesale lines of business and now expands to include Life and Health.
  • The Life and Health segment will bring together numerous Acrisure Partners specializing in Life, Disability, Accident and Health, Enrollment Services and Employee Benefits TPA services.
  • Seth Denson, who serves as Head of Employee Benefits for Acrisure’s retail business, has been appointed to the additional role as lead of the Life and Health Business.

Comcast Activates $4.5M Fiber-Rich Internet Network in Houston County, Alabama

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Internet, Technology, Entertainment, Telecommunications, TV and Radio, Storm, Organization, Xfinity, Veteran, Comcast, Comcast Business, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Alabama State Route 210, Senior, Wi-Fi, Student, Cowarts, Alabama, Disability, Multimedia, Video, Data-rate units, Internet service provider

A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet.

Key Points: 
  • A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet.
  • Comcast is committed to making Internet accessible and affordable across communities in Alabama.
  • Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering Houston County homes today and into the future with:
    Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million homes and businesses and counting.

The Rise of Empowered Parenting: Social Media Sparks a Revolution of Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity Among Parents

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Family, Data Management, Data Analytics, Technology, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Children, Baby, Maternity, Other Communications, Publishing, Communications, Social Media, Other Professional Services, Consulting, Media, Professional Services, Other Consumer, Women, Other Technology, Men, Internet, Pew, Mother, Bump, Climate change, Generation, Marriage, Face, Motivation, Learning, Environment, Parent, Partnership, Bias, Yoga, Shame, Social media, Child, Politics, Great Recession, Father, Pregnancy, Judgement, Humour, Carbon, Hobby, Marketing, Woman, Male, American Dream, Empowerment, Pew Research Center, Generation Alpha, Supreme court, Content, Global recession, Intelligence quotient, Traction, Creativity, Disability, Workforce, Habit, Society, Report, Toy

As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.

Key Points: 
  • As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.
  • They are forsaking unrealistic standards for showcasing raw, relatable moments, whether in person or on social networks.
  • Social media has contributed to this new, empowered approach to embracing imperfections.
  • According to a recent Pew Research study, 65% of parents rarely or never feel judged by their community of parents.

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Calls New Champions to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
People with Disabilities, Olympics, Sports, Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Well, Baseball, Second Continental Congress, Congress, Sport, University of Minnesota, First lady, Special Olympics USA, Special Olympics World Games, Prison, Chairperson, Special, Strategic planning, CBO, University, Sunshine Studios, Meka, Chicago Bears, Life, Athlete, Minnesota Twins, Special Olympics, New York Yankees, Olympic Games, LGBTQ, Love, Disability, Movement, Chicago White Sox, World Games, Major League Baseball, Teaching, Management

Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.
  • “We are thrilled to add seven new members to our existing board of directors who are dedicated to leading the 2026 USA Games with the same joy, excitement and inclusivity our athletes demonstrate each time they compete,” said Adam Hjerpe, Board Chair, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
  • I look forward to helping the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors ensure the 2026 USA Games leaves a lasting and memorable legacy within our community and beyond.”
    The seven new members appointed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors are:
    Gwen Walz: Gwen is the First Lady of Minnesota, a former English teacher and lifelong Minnesotan.
  • These leaders join the existing board members of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, including Adam Hjerpe, board chair; Christy Sovereign, CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games; Terry Clark, co-presenting partner, United Healthcare; Caroline Jones, co-presenting partner, Jersey Mike’s Subs; Dave Dorn, president, Special Olympics Minnesota; Wendy Blackshaw, CEO, Minnesota Sports and Events; Jon Steadland, chief of staff, office of the president, University of Minnesota; David Booth, athlete representative, Special Olympics Minnesota; and Will Smith, athlete representative, Special Olympics of New York.

Pear Suite Partners with Community-based Organizations to Launch Statewide Training Initiative for Community Health Workers Supported by Caring4Cal Grant

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Software, General Health, Philanthropy, Data Management, Training, Technology, Hospitals, Education, Foundation, Practice Management, Other Philanthropy, Health, California Department, Motivational interviewing, Patient, Public, Knowledge, Transport, HCAI, CHW, SDOH, Community, Housing, Workforce, Disability, Medi-Cal, Nursing

Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.

Key Points: 
  • Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.
  • Caring4Cal is an innovative workforce development program aimed at expanding, enhancing, and strengthening the state's Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS) workforce.
  • Caring4Cal is dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare requirements of rural communities, children with complex medical conditions, individuals with disabilities, and older adults within the Medi-Cal population.
  • HCAI has endorsed 21 Grantee Training Partners, including Pear Suite, to deliver complimentary training courses in various languages, available both in-person and online.

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Announces Shannan Herbert as its New CEO

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Fund Raising, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Asset Management, Loyola University Maryland, Partnership, Executive, Business administration, Chairperson, Howard University, Metropolitan area, City, Arc, Food security, Entrepreneurship, MBA, Beacon House, CDFI, Fintech, Disability, Multimedia, Government, Loyola University, Management

Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.
  • An accomplished finance executive with deep expertise in commercial banking, community development banking, fintech, and the nonprofit sector, Herbert has dedicated her career to providing capital and capacity building support to communities that have been historically under-resourced.
  • She received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Howard University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.
  • Herbert was the board’s unanimous selection from a pool of highly talented, experienced, and diverse finalists.