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MRO Announces Adrienne Morrell as New Vice President of Government Affairs

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NORRISTOWN, Pa., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRO, Corp. (MRO) , the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced that Adrienne Morrell has joined the company as its new Vice President of Government Affairs.

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  • NORRISTOWN, Pa., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MRO, Corp. (MRO) , the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced that Adrienne Morrell has joined the company as its new Vice President of Government Affairs.
  • Morrell previously served as senior vice president of public, government and community affairs at SCAN Health Plan where she oversaw all aspects of the company's government affairs strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.
  • Prior to SCAN, Morrell was the executive vice president of federal and external affairs at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), overseeing the trade association's advocacy, government affairs and public policy activities.
  • Morrell spent over a decade at Health Net, Inc. as the vice president for government relations.

American Academy of Actuaries Welcomes Geralyn Trujillo as Senior Director of Public Policy

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Actuaries today welcomed Geralyn Trujillo, a leading and accomplished voice on public policy issues in the insurance space, as its senior director of public policy.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Actuaries today welcomed Geralyn Trujillo, a leading and accomplished voice on public policy issues in the insurance space, as its senior director of public policy.
  • Geralyn began her career at the Academy years ago and we're thrilled to welcome her back to the team."
  • She also previously worked with America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), AARP, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and began her public policy career as a Senior Health Policy (State) Analyst for the Academy.
  • The American Academy of Actuaries is a 19,500-member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession.

New CPT Code Now Effective for Second Level of Lumbar Total Disc Replacement Procedures

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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To increase the availability of two-level lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) to individuals experiencing degeneration of the intervertebral discs, the American Medical Association (AMA) accepted the addition of a new Category I CPT code for a second level of lumbar TDR in late 2021.

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  • To increase the availability of two-level lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) to individuals experiencing degeneration of the intervertebral discs, the American Medical Association (AMA) accepted the addition of a new Category I CPT code for a second level of lumbar TDR in late 2021.
  • Centinel Spine's prodisc® L is the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.
  • New CPT codes are created after review by the AMA CPT Editorial Panel and minimally meet several criteria, including:
    The device is FDA approved.
  • "This new CPT code will allow more patients access to two-level lumbar total disc replacement," commented Dr. Vivek Mohan, MD from the Orthopaedic Spine Institute, Schaumburg, IL.

New Policy Recommendations Address Pathways to Licensure for Ontario’s Underemployed Internationally Trained Physicians

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) and Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) today announced the release of a policy paper calling for implementation of three measures to ensure that internationally trained physicians in Ontario can put their skills to work.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) and Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) today announced the release of a policy paper calling for implementation of three measures to ensure that internationally trained physicians in Ontario can put their skills to work.
  • These measures include:
    The WES/ITPO brief, Expanding Pathways to Licensure for Internationally Trained Physicians in Ontario: How to Get There and Why It Matters , arrives at a critical moment.
  • Meanwhile, a large talent pool of internationally trained physicians in Ontario is unable to work due to very limited access to appropriate pathways to licensure.
  • The Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario group surveyed their members and 60% indicated they had more than 3 years of clinical experience abroad, 20% had more than 10 years of clinical experience.

Sunwave Health Announces Top Five Behavioral Health Provider Predictions for 2023

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunwave Health, a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.

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  • Sunwave Health, a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.
  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunwave Health , a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.
  • "Behavioral health must learn to change even in the face of pre-existing disadvantages compared to traditional healthcare practices," said Richard Daley, CEO of Sunwave Health.
  • According to a recent industry survey by Sunwave Health, 91% of behavioral health providers said they experience moderate to severe staffing shortages.

The Best You® Acquires Bay Street Salon and Spa

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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The Best You (TBY), a long-standing group of medical aesthetic clinics in Ontario, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Bay Street Salon and Spa in Embrun, Ontario (Bay Street).

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  • The Best You (TBY), a long-standing group of medical aesthetic clinics in Ontario, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Bay Street Salon and Spa in Embrun, Ontario (Bay Street).
  • The Bay Street Salon and Spa, located 20 minutes from the outskirts of Ottawa, complements TBYs current offerings.
  • Bay Street is a family-owned and operated salon and spa, offering massage therapy, hair styling services as well as laser treatments for acne, onychomycosis and wart removal, vascular treatments, laser hair removal, and CoolSculpting.
  • With the addition of Bay Street Salon and Spa to its portfolio of companies, TBY will expand its service offerings across the Greater Ottawa area and continue to provide excellent client service based on the knowledge, expertise, and leadership of the team at Bay Street.

Full Spectrum Skin Cancer Management Now Available at The Best You® Collingwood Clinic

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Skin Cancer Care, a division of The Best You, is excited to announce to the Collingwood and surrounding area that it is now offering the full spectrum of skin cancer management.

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  • Skin Cancer Care, a division of The Best You, is excited to announce to the Collingwood and surrounding area that it is now offering the full spectrum of skin cancer management.
  • The Best You - Skin Cancer Care services encompass everything from prevention and early diagnosis right through to surgical management and continued surveillance, as required.
  • Given skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, The Best You through our Skin Cancer Care division is proud to be at the forefront of prevention and management of this disease.
  • The clinics provide skin cancer screening and surgical treatments which are covered by OHIP via its Skin Cancer Care network ( https://skincancercare.ca ).

Revieve(R) and The Best You(TM) Partner to Set a New Standard in Medical Diagnostics with the First Digital Skincare Experience for Consumers in Canada

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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The Best You(TM) debuts the first digital skincare experience for medical aesthetic clinics in Canada, guiding customers on their skincare journey of healthy self-image enhancement.

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  • The partnership marries The Best You's medical assortment of innovative products and skincare treatments to the Revieve Health-Beauty-Wellness Platform.
  • Leveraging Revieve's virtual skin analysis functionality, clients of The Best You can now find the best products which are customized to their needs.
  • Today, their vision continues to move the Canadian medical aesthetics industry forward by utilizing digital skincare experiences to bring more knowledge and expertise to consumers in Canada.
  • The Best You and Revieve provide consumers with a 3-step journey in helping them become the best experts on their own skin.

Newtopia Delivers Successful Address at AHIP 2022 Regarding the Impact of Behavioral Genetics on Sustainable Habit Change

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Lara Dodo, Newtopia's Chief Growth & Operating Officer, delivered an address at the event on June 22nd entitled, "How Behavioral Genetics Can Improve Member Engagement and Whole Person Health."

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  • Lara Dodo, Newtopia's Chief Growth & Operating Officer, delivered an address at the event on June 22nd entitled, "How Behavioral Genetics Can Improve Member Engagement and Whole Person Health."
  • Newtopia is a tech-enabled habit change provider focused on disease prevention and reducing the cost of care for health insurers.
  • With a person-centered approach that combines virtual care, digital tools, connected devices and actionable data science, Newtopia delivers sustainable clinical and financial outcomes.
  • Moreover, Newtopia does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such forward-looking information.

Outlook on the Health Insurance Global Market to 2026 - Featuring UnitedHealthcare, Aviva and Bupa Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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The "Health Insurance Market By Provider, By Coverage, By Health Insurance Plans, By Demographics, By End-User, And By Regions - Global & Regional Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Health Insurance Market By Provider, By Coverage, By Health Insurance Plans, By Demographics, By End-User, And By Regions - Global & Regional Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Health insurance is a kind of insurance policy that offers compensation for medical treatment expenditure.
  • Moreover, health insurance eliminates extra or external spending on healthcare services along with ensuring coverage for financial risks of the healthcare policy insurer.
  • In fact, these countries are contributing majorly towards the overall health insurance market share.