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Leslie’s Appoints Benjamin Lindquist Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Real estate, Associate, Partnership, General counsel, University, Law, Senior, JD, Sustainability, Information system, Corporation

PHOENIX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Leslie’s, Inc. (“Leslie’s”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Lindquist as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective April 16, 2024.

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  • PHOENIX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Leslie’s, Inc. (“Leslie’s”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Lindquist as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective April 16, 2024.
  • Mr. Lindquist has been an integral member of Leslie’s legal department since joining the Company in 2013.
  • He has served in various roles of increasing responsibility at Leslie’s, including most recently as Vice President & Associate General Counsel.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role as General Counsel and as part of Leslie’s leadership team.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Availability of Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) for the Treatment of Patients with Noncirrhotic NASH with Moderate to Advanced Liver Fibrosis

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Diagnosis, Biopsy, Fatty liver disease, Cirrhosis, Exercise, F2, Patient, Prescription, MD, Diet, Fibrosis, Pharmacy, NASH, Therapy, FDA, THR, JD

I can finally tell my appropriate patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis that we have an approved treatment to help improve fibrosis and resolve NASH.

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  • I can finally tell my appropriate patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis that we have an approved treatment to help improve fibrosis and resolve NASH.
  • Madrigal is committed to helping appropriate patients who may benefit from Rezdiffra access the medication through the Madrigal Patient Support program.
  • This program is designed to help patients navigate insurance and affordability challenges and provide co-pay support for eligible patients.
  • Madrigal has also established a patient assistance program (PAP) to help patients with no insurance access Rezdiffra.

David Higley Joins Perella Weinberg as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Perella Weinberg Partners, University, BBA, Partner, Interactive media, JD, Financial services

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.

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  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Higley will enhance the Firm’s Global Media & Technology practice providing strategic advice to clients globally in the media and interactive entertainment sectors.
  • Mr. Higley joins Perella Weinberg from Lazard, where he served as a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Interactive Media and Technologies Group, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic advisory.
  • He brings a depth of experience and a breadth of relationships in an active and growing segment of the market,” said Andrew Bednar, Chief Executive Officer of Perella Weinberg.

Jeff (JD) Jack Joins Govini as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Intel, Intelligence, Knowledge, Artificial intelligence, Acquisition, Mandiant, Ranger, Computer security, JD, Army

Arlington, VA, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April 1, 2024 (Arlington, VA) –– Govini , the software company that accelerates the defense acquisition process, today announced that Jeff (JD) Jack has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Arlington, VA, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April 1, 2024 (Arlington, VA) –– Govini , the software company that accelerates the defense acquisition process, today announced that Jeff (JD) Jack has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer.
  • “The manual, complex, spreadsheets-based approach to managing the defense acquisition process compromises our national security,” said Jack.
  • “Govini provides a critical function at a time of need for our country.
  • “JD brings a wealth of knowledge to Govini, grounded in a steadfast commitment to national security,” said Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini.

G&A INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2024 PATHFINDER WEBINAR SERIES: Navigating the New Regulatory Environment for Corporate Sustainability Disclosures

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ERM, Risk management, Accounting, Knowledge, Research, ISSB, G&A, COSO, ICSR, GRI, CSRD, Legislation, JD, CPA, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series.
  • Participants will dive into an ocean of knowledge, with the G&A team and guest experts helping to demystify the shifting tides of sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • The Pathfinder Webinar Series is designed to inform and empower corporate reporters with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of both domestic and international sustainability reporting.
  • G&A invites you to join us on this journey through the new regulatory environment for sustainability disclosures.

FDA’s Approval of Breakthrough NASH Treatment Opens Door for a Long-Neglected Patient Population

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Organization, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Exercise, Cardiology, Partnership, F2, Risk, Patient, Fatty liver disease, Hope, Diet, NASH, Language, Liver disease, Liver cancer, Hypertension, FDA, Drug development, JD, Food, GLI

Developed by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) was approved for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, in conjunction with diet and exercise.

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  • Developed by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) was approved for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, in conjunction with diet and exercise.
  • This breakthrough follows years of NASH patient-led, multi-stakeholder advocacy and partnership with researchers in both drug and diagnostic development.
  • “Today’s announcement represents the culmination of the work of the united NASH community.
  • It is particularly satisfying that we can mark Women’s History Month with a breakthrough from a female-founded company.

Press Ganey Announces Strategic Investment in Charge Health, a New Mobile App for Caregivers

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Nursing, Entertainment, Consulting, Professional Services, General Entertainment, General Health, Data Analytics, Health, Partnership, Safety, Press Ganey Associates, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, Job satisfaction, Google Play, JD, Caregiver

The turnover of caregivers in healthcare continues to be one of the industry's biggest challenges, impacting patient experience, care quality, safety and financial performance.

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  • The turnover of caregivers in healthcare continues to be one of the industry's biggest challenges, impacting patient experience, care quality, safety and financial performance.
  • Charge Health is a mobile social game that builds workplace cultures of belonging by connecting caregivers to the “why” behind their work for improved retention.
  • Charge Health helps CNOs foster positivity and connection by making it easy and fun to support coworkers, which drives improvement in job satisfaction and retention.
  • “Press Ganey is committed to working with healthcare providers to improve the caregiver experience," said Jeff Doucette, Chief Nursing Officer at Press Ganey.

Harris County Public Health Partners with Lightbeam Health Solutions to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes for 15K Community Members

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Medical Devices, Hospitals, Health, Nursing, Managed Care, Mother, Conference, Partnership, Patient, Conditional sentence, Child, CHC, SDOH, JD, Woman, Medicaid, Maternal health, Multimedia, Medicare, ACCESS, RPM, Person

This project aims to provide real-time support for maternal health, SDOH, and gaps in care in Harris County, Texas, spanning 15,000 community members.

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  • This project aims to provide real-time support for maternal health, SDOH, and gaps in care in Harris County, Texas, spanning 15,000 community members.
  • “Lightbeam enthusiastically embraces the opportunity to support the HCPH team in improving healthcare quality and accessibility for its most vulnerable maternal health community members,” says Blake Marggraff, CEO of Lightbeam Health Solutions.
  • The Lightbeam RPM Maternal Health and Post-Partum Depression programs have seen high engagement rates (75-77%), helped to improve breastfeeding outcomes, and have generated more than 2,300 productive, actionable alerts.
  • We’re thrilled to partner with HCPH and in alliance with its mission to bring equitable, scalable care to its community members.”
    “ACCESS Harris County is excited to begin this partnership with Lightbeam Health Solutions to improve healthcare access and quality for the county's maternal health population.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens its Energy Practice

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Consulting, Professional Services, Finance, Government, Risk management, American Electric, Risk, CRA, CRA International, Policy, University, CRAI, NERC, Energy, JD, Audit

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Andrew Dressel has joined the firm as a vice president in the company’s Energy Practice.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Andrew Dressel has joined the firm as a vice president in the company’s Energy Practice.
  • “Andrew is an experienced power industry attorney and consulting professional, and we are excited to have him on our team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh .
  • He was previously the director of regulatory services and legal counsel at a specialty consultancy.
  • Mr. Dressel has a BS in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana and a JD from Vermont Law School.

Behavioral Health’s Forge Health Marks Next Phase with Board of Directors Expansion and Advisory Board Creation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
General Health, Health, Mental Health, Diagnosis, Anthem, Innovation, Advisory board, BCBS, Entrepreneurship, EVP, Patient, Mental health, SVP, Forge, Digital health, Cigna, Paul McBride, MD, Yale School of Medicine, Senior, JD, Medicine, Frieman, Management

Mental health and substance use care continue to be far from affordable or accessible for millions of people in need.

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  • Mental health and substance use care continue to be far from affordable or accessible for millions of people in need.
  • However, the gap takes a notable step toward closing today as Forge Health announces a significant board and advisory expansion.
  • The New York-based provider of hybrid treatment options, serving thousands of patients, has added three new members to its board of directors, including a new board observer, and announced the formation of an Advisory Board.
  • The Forge care model utilizes multidisciplinary clinical teams, data analytics, and streamlined care delivery to provide individualized, whole-person care that concurrently addresses mental health and substance use issues while driving improved health outcomes.