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Grant Thornton appoints new leaders to its Audit Quality & Risk leadership team

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms, today announced that it has appointed two new leaders to the firm’s Audit Quality & Risk practice.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms, today announced that it has appointed two new leaders to the firm’s Audit Quality & Risk practice.
  • Decker assumes her new role from Mary Ropes, an Audit partner at Grant Thornton, who retires after more than 35 years of service at the firm.
  • Dyer assumes his new role from Lynne Triplett, an Audit partner at Grant Thornton, who retires after more than 17 years of service at the firm.
  • Jeff Hughes , Grant Thornton’s national managing partner of Audit Quality and Risk, says the two leaders are positioned to advance the firm’s commitment to quality.

Philadelphia-area health organizations form Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Jefferson Health is proud to be a part of the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine in our effort to eliminate race as a factor in our clinical decision-making tools," said Dwight W. McBee, executive vice president and chief experience officer at Jefferson Health.

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  • Jefferson Health is proud to be a part of the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine in our effort to eliminate race as a factor in our clinical decision-making tools," said Dwight W. McBee, executive vice president and chief experience officer at Jefferson Health.
  • "As a leading multi-state children's health system, Nemours Children's Health is well-poised to act as a force-multiplier for health equity.
  • "With our continued focus on delivering safe, high-quality, and equitable care, Main Line Health is proud to join the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine.
  • The coalition brings together the region's leading health care organizations to address longstanding racial inequities in how medical decisions are made.

Jetour Kicks Off Brand Event and Product Launch at the Pyramids, Travel+ Strategy Goes Global

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The event, live-streamed on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, allowed JETOUR fans to witness this important milestone together, further strengthening the JETOUR "Travel +" brand concept on a global scale.

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  • The event, live-streamed on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, allowed JETOUR fans to witness this important milestone together, further strengthening the JETOUR "Travel +" brand concept on a global scale.
  • Focusing on the global "Travel +" market segment, JETOUR has been developing consumers' car demands through design, research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and more.
  • Through co-creating with users, JETOUR can fully meet their diverse range of travel needs.
  • Ke Chuandeng, Vice President of JETOUR Auto, said that the Great Pyramid is a world-famous travel mecca, so the launch of JETOUR's new car here is a milestone, which is an important embodiment of JETOUR's "Travel +" brand strategy going global.

Independence Blue Cross and The Colorectal Cancer Alliance Launch 45+ Reasons Campaign to Support Colorectal Cancer Prevention

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) announced the launch of 45+ Reasons, a campaign to get more than 5,000 Black Philadelphians ages 45-75 screened for colorectal cancer to reduce the significantly higher incidence and mortality rates of Black Americans. The campaign supports the Cycles of Impact initiative launched by Independence and the Alliance in 2022.

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  • To ensure that the colorectal cancer prevention and screening messages reach those most at risk, the Alliance is launching a compelling new awareness campaign called 45+ Reasons.
  • The community engagement, social media, and advertising campaign aims to instill much-needed trust in the healthcare system with fact-based support for colorectal cancer as a preventable cancer.
  • One way we are addressing this is through this partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to reduce gaps in colorectal cancer screening rates among Black Philadelphians, who are disproportionately impacted by colorectal cancer."
  • "As the largest nonprofit organization solely committed to ending colorectal cancer, the Alliance is uniquely positioned to lead this bold health intervention," said Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

50 Years of Philanthropy campaign awards $426,500 to Colorado nonprofits

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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As part of its new 50 Years of Philanthropy campaign, each of Alpine Bank’s 853 employees directed a one-time charitable gift of $500 to support an eligible Colorado nonprofit organization.

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  • As part of its new 50 Years of Philanthropy campaign, each of Alpine Bank’s 853 employees directed a one-time charitable gift of $500 to support an eligible Colorado nonprofit organization.
  • In total, $426,500 will be donated to the selected organizations in celebration of the bank’s continued commitment to Colorado.
  • The gifts were awarded today, on Colorado Day, the state’s 147th birthday.
  • “I think it’s impossible to separate where business interests end and where society’s begin,” said Alpine Bank founder and Chairman Bob Young.

Kroger Delivery Expands in Kentucky

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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INDEPENDENCE, Ky., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the official opening of a new spoke in Independence, Kentucky. This facility opening means customers can tap into Kroger's incredible selection of fresh items, unique Our Brands products and favorite national brands, as well as individualized offers for the products most important to their families – all delivered directly to their door by a friendly, professional associate.  

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    INDEPENDENCE, Ky., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the official opening of a new spoke in Independence, Kentucky.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our offerings to Northern Kentucky and connect more customers to the Kroger Delivery shopping experience, which brings thousands of digital coupons, valuable fuel points and the freshest products including Our Brands , directly to customers' doors," said Rebekah Manis, Senior Director, Kroger Delivery Fulfillment Centers.
  • "Our customers are actively looking for ways to save, and Kroger Delivery offers a fresh, affordable and personalized shopping experience with zero-compromise on affordability, selection and convenience.
  • The expansion to the Kentucky area represents an extension of a collaboration between Kroger and Ocado Group, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce.

Independence Blue Cross teams up with Carallel to give caregivers a support system to lean on as their loved ones are discharged from the hospital

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Together, the two organizations have developed a program that gives caregivers the support system they need to take care of their loved ones after a hospitalization.

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  • Together, the two organizations have developed a program that gives caregivers the support system they need to take care of their loved ones after a hospitalization.
  • It provides them with access to expert advice, practical assistance, planning resources, support groups, and connections with Carallel's Care Advocates.
  • Research from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association finds that nearly 51 million Americans who are elderly or who have a serious medical condition require a caregiver.
  • We want to support them when they need it, so they can support their loved ones with confidence."

Independence Group completes migration of Data Warehouse to Google Health Cloud BigQuery

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Health Group, Inc. (Independence) today announced that it successfully completed migrating its Data Warehouse to Google Cloud BigQuery, marking a major milestone in the company's digital transformation as a leading health care company.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Health Group, Inc. (Independence) today announced that it successfully completed migrating its Data Warehouse to Google Cloud BigQuery, marking a major milestone in the company's digital transformation as a leading health care company.
  • This transformation is about harnessing data-driven insights... and moving us ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
  • Migrating to Google Cloud lets us unlock the true potential of our information," said Michael R. Vennera, executive vice president and chief strategy, corporate development, and information officer at Independence.
  • Enhanced security and compliance: With Google Cloud's robust security framework, Independence has strengthened its data protection measures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive health care data.

Independence Blue Cross and Sun Life announce new Stop Loss insurance collaboration

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Sun Life U.S. today announced a new collaboration to exclusively provide Stop Loss insurance for Independence's self-funded group customers. Stop Loss insurance can protect self-funded employers who take on the financial risk of providing health insurance for their employees against large, unpredictable, or catastrophic losses from higher-than-anticipated claims.

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  • New options to protect self-funded employers from large, unpredictable health care costs
    PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Sun Life U.S. today announced a new collaboration to exclusively provide Stop Loss insurance for Independence's self-funded group customers.
  • Stop Loss insurance can protect self-funded employers who take on the financial risk of providing health insurance for their employees against large, unpredictable, or catastrophic losses from higher-than-anticipated claims.
  • Working with Independence Blue Cross will give self-funded employers in southeastern Pennsylvania a Stop Loss insurance option that helps drive both excellent care and efficient cost outcomes."
  • Select benefits will be available now through the end of 2023 for new Independence self-funded employer groups who choose Sun Life for Stop Loss insurance.

$5,000 Independence Day Celebrations at Juicy Stakes Poker

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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American Independence Day is here and you can celebrate in style with Juicy Stakes Poker , who are getting the party started with a $5,000 guaranteed giveaway.

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