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Aspiriant Advisors Recognized by Forbes for Excellence in Wealth Management and Client Service

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspiriant, a leading independent wealth management firm, is proud to announce that 12 of the firm's financial advisors have been named to the Forbes' 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, five of whom are also included on the Forbes' 2024 Best-in-State Top Women Wealth Advisors list.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspiriant, a leading independent wealth management firm, is proud to announce that 12 of the firm's financial advisors have been named to the Forbes' 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, five of whom are also included on the Forbes' 2024 Best-in-State Top Women Wealth Advisors list.
  • The distinguished group was recognized for their commitment to helping clients' reach their long-term financial goals through excellence in financial planning, investment management and wealth management services.
  • "This honor underscores the client-centric approach that is a cornerstone of Aspiriant, and we are deeply honored by Forbes' consistent recognition of our financial advisors nationwide," said Rob Francais, Chief Executive Officer and partner at Aspiriant.
  • Sandi Bragar CFP® - Chief Client Officer, Partner (San Francisco, California)
    Lisa Colletti CFP®, JD - Managing Director in Exclusive Family Office, Partner (New York, New York)
    Helen Dietz CFP® - Managing Director in Total Wealth Management, Partner (Silicon Valley, California)
    Linda Kitchens CFP® - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (San Diego, California)
    Mary Ellen Krueger CIMA® - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
    Rob Francais CPA – Chief Executive Officer, Member of Board of Directors and Partner (Los Angeles, California)
    Sandi Bragar CFP® - Chief Client Officer, Partner (San Francisco, California)
    Helen Dietz CFP® - Managing Director in Total Wealth Management, Partner (Silicon Valley, California)
    Nayan Lapsiwala CFP®, CFA®, CAIA- Director in Wealth Management, Partner (Silicon Valley, California)
    Ryan Benson CFP®, CPA - Director in Wealth Management, Member of Board of Directors and Partner (Orange County, California)
    Linda Kitchens CFP® - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (San Diego, California)
    Myles Rush CFP®, MS - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (San Diego, California)
    Lisa Colletti CFP®, JD - Managing Director in Exclusive Family Officer, Partner (New York, New York)
    Ryan T. Nelson CFA® - Director in Investment Advisory, Partner (Austin, Texas)
    Mary Ellen Krueger CIMA® - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
    David Muchow CFP®, MBA - Director in Wealth Management, Partner (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
    John Petrie CFP®, CIMA®, CPA - Managing Director in Total Wealth Management, Partner (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

STARS ALIGN FOR PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE: LISA NIEMI SWAYZE, MISS AMERICA MADISON MARSH AND OTHERS TAKE STEPS TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced the participating celebrities who will be lending their voices to this year's PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. PurpleStride will take place nationwide in nearly 60 communities on one big day, April 27, 2024, as survivors, supporters, celebrities and special guests walk in solidarity to raise awareness and much-needed funds for pancreatic cancer, one of the world's deadliest forms of cancer.

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  • The dollars raised directly impact the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance critical progress against the disease.
  • Earlier this year it was announced that the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer increased to 13%, steadily growing from 7% over the past decade.
  • Remembering her mother, Whitney, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2018, Marsh will join PurpleStride NYC as a featured speaker.
  • "Pancreatic cancer took my mom from us far too soon, and that's why I'm so proud to be a part of PanCAN PurpleStride.

Ricky Davis & Beth Cheeseman Join the Identity Theft Resource Center's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ricky Davis of Synchrony and Beth Cheeseman of Identity Intelligence Group (IDIQ®) have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime.

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  • ITRC Board Director Ricky Davis has enterprise-wide responsibility for Synchrony's comprehensive privacy program; Beth Cheeseman guides privacy compliance and data protection for IDIQ and its brands
    SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ricky Davis of Synchrony and Beth Cheeseman of Identity Intelligence Group (IDIQ®) have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime.
  • Mr. Davis is also responsible for determining potential privacy risks as well as compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
  • "Ricky and Beth are great additions to our already highly skilled Board of Directors," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.
  • Mr. Davis and Ms. Cheeseman join the ITRC Board of Directors after the expiration of Michele Johnson's second term as Board Director and the departure of Mark Pribish.

Point32Health to Eliminate Prior Authorizations for Home Health Care Services

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CANTON, Mass. and BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced today that it is updating its prior authorization requirements for home health care services for members in its commercial plans. Beginning April 12, home care services will not require utilization management for the first 30 days after one of the company's members is discharged from a hospital.

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  • and BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced today that it is updating its prior authorization requirements for home health care services for members in its commercial plans.
  • Beginning April 12, home care services will not require utilization management for the first 30 days after one of the company's members is discharged from a hospital.
  • "We realize the administrative burden that prior authorization requirements can cause providers as well as our members.
  • Currently, skilled services provided in the home (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services; social work visits; home health aides; skilled nursing; nutritional counseling) require prior authorization after the initial evaluation for Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan plans.

Get Well hosts Chief Nursing Officer Council on the Future of Digital Health

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well, the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well , the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.
  • The Council met to explore evolving trends that are reshaping digital health, with an end goal of driving impact through meaningful actions.
  • With this mission in mind, the Council focused on three main topics: improving workflow and clinician well-being, promoting civility and a safe care environment, and amplifying care team recognition.
  • These primary goals reflect some of the most pressing concerns for nurses in today's healthcare landscape.

Logan University Establishes The Joint Chiropractic Endowed Scholarship

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Logan University and The Joint Corp. are proud to establish The Joint Chiropractic Endowed Scholarship for Logan's Doctor of Chiropractic students.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Logan University and The Joint Corp. are proud to establish The Joint Chiropractic Endowed Scholarship for Logan's Doctor of Chiropractic students.
  • The Joint Corp. is the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network.
  • "Logan University is thrilled to offer its Doctor of Chiropractic students a new scholarship opportunity, with the help from The Joint Corp.," said Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD, Logan University president.
  • "For 25 years, The Joint has been on a mission to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care," said Peter D. Holt, president and CEO The Joint Corp. "As champions of chiropractic, The Joint Chiropractic Endowed Scholarship is our way of supporting the profession and greater community, as well as investing in the future of Logan University's doctors of chiropractic."

BIOTECHNOLOGY CEO AND INVENTOR OF SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO MARTINE ROTHBLATT TO DELIVER GRADUATION ADDRESS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S 215TH GRADUATING CLASS

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.
  • The UMSOM MD graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
  • Dr. Rothblatt is a trailblazing pioneer of several innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and satellite communications.
  • After developing SiriusXM, she founded United Therapeutics, in an effort to find a cure for her daughter's life-threatening illness, pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series. Registration is now open for the first segment of the series to be held on Wednesday, April 24. Click here to register.

Key Points: 
  • G&A announces its new Pathfinder Webinar Series to help U.S. corporate executives and managers navigate the new regulatory environment for corporate sustainability.
  • Learn more about the topics to be covered and register at https://www.ga-institute.com/webinar/pathfinder-series.html
    NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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 G&A team invites you to join us on this enlightening journey through the new regulatory environment for sustainability disclosures.

The Vertex Companies, LLC Acquires TriLogix Consulting, LLC

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WEYMOUTH, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vertex Companies, LLC ("Vertex") is pleased to announce the acquisition of TriLogix Consulting, LLC ("TriLogix"), a highly respected construction claims, scheduling, and risk management firm that is based out of New Jersey and offers its services throughout the United States. TriLogix's team brings decades of consulting and testifying experience and its staff includes professional engineers, CPM scheduling experts, and professionals experienced in supporting the management of complex construction projects.

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  • The Vertex Companies, LLC ("Vertex") is pleased to announce the acquisition of TriLogix Consulting, LLC
    "We couldn't be more excited to welcome TriLogix to the Vertex team because both firms embrace a culture that maximizes urgency, learning, value, and synergies," said Bill McConnell, PE, MSCE, JD, Chairman of the Board.
  • Vertex continues to seek acquisitions that add exceptional talent, complementary employee-focused cultures, and a deep commitment to clients.
  • Jeff Picard, Chief Strategy Officer of Vertex said, "The addition of the amazing team at TriLogix represents our continued commitment to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities."
  • Hugh Coyle, Managing Director of Vertex's Project Advisory team noted, "We are excited to welcome the TriLogix team to Vertex.

Tampa General Hospital's Qualenta Kivett Recognized as a Chief People Officer to Know in 2024 by Becker's Hospital Review

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualenta Kivett, JD, executive vice president and chief people and talent officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of its "84+ Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and Chief People Officers to Know" for 2024. Her inclusion on this list underscores her dedication to successfully developing and integrating strong human capital strategies for one of the nation's leading academic and research-based health systems.

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  • Kivett, Tampa General Hospital's EVP and chief people and talent officer, was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for her exceptional leadership in people and talent strategy.
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualenta Kivett, JD, executive vice president and chief people and talent officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of its "84+ Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and Chief People Officers to Know" for 2024.
  • Kivett is leading Tampa General's efforts to intentionally establish a culture of belonging, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making to better identify additional workplace inclusion opportunities.
  • "It is an honor to have the essential contributions of our People and Talent team recognized nationally," said Kivett.