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ActivTrak Partners with SHI International to Secure NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Listing

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivTrak, a leading provider of workforce analytics software, today announced significant momentum in the State and Local Government sector, supported by notable customer wins and addition to the NASPO ValuePoint for Cloud Solutions contract held by SHI International.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivTrak , a leading provider of workforce analytics software, today announced significant momentum in the State and Local Government sector, supported by notable customer wins and addition to the NASPO ValuePoint for Cloud Solutions contract held by SHI International.
  • NASPO ValuePoint provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting.
  • As a NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions provider , SHI International is authorized to offer a vast range of reliable and secure cloud options, including software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions, as well as an array of value-added services.
  • The partnership announced today allows SHI International and its reseller partners to provide ActivTrak's workforce analytics software to participating States, Local Governments and Educational Institutions.

Groups Recover Together Reduces Total Cost of Care for Members with Opioid Use Disorder by 33% through Partnerships with Indiana Health Plans

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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“We know that medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) combined with group therapy are effective,” said Jacob “Gus” Crothers, Chief Outcomes and Medical Officer at Groups Recover Together.

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  • “We know that medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) combined with group therapy are effective,” said Jacob “Gus” Crothers, Chief Outcomes and Medical Officer at Groups Recover Together.
  • Members engaged with Groups showed an annual reduction in total cost of 33% — a 23% reduction in physical health spend and a 46% reduction in behavioral health spend.
  • Groups works with local community organizations and providers in Indiana to find members where they are and enroll them in high-quality care.
  • Tying payment to key clinical and financial outcomes promotes collaboration and long-term partnership that ultimately improves member health and recovery.

AMC Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center Partner to Improve Chronic Condition Care Through Remote Monitoring

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is partnering with AMC Health — a leading provider of remote patient monitoring (RPM) services — to broaden and enhance care for patients with chronic health conditions.

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  • The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is partnering with AMC Health — a leading provider of remote patient monitoring (RPM) services — to broaden and enhance care for patients with chronic health conditions.
  • AMC Health, meanwhile, has been providing virtual care and RPM solutions for over two decades.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the University of Mississippi Medical Center to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases," said Nesim Bildirici, CEO of AMC Health.
  • AMC Health's innovative enterprise-wide RPM system combines remote monitoring technology, health education to improve health literacy and promote self-management, and evidence-based management protocols.

A&E NETWORK SETS JUNE 17th AT 8PM ET/PT FOR THE PREMIERE OF INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY EVENT "EXPOSING PARCHMAN"

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A&E Network has teamed with Roc Nation, ITV America's Good Caper Content, and Red Summer TV for the investigative documentary "Exposing Parchman" which explores the ongoing efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by a team of attorneys on behalf of Parchman Prison's incarcerated population. Executive produced by Jeanmarie Condon (John Ridley's "Let it Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992") and Directed by Rahman Ali Bugg, the three-hour "Exposing Parchman" documentary premieres on Saturday, June 17 at 8pm ET/PT on A&E.

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  • In a cry for help, brave and desperate inmates shared prohibited cell phone footage from inside.
  • The documentary unpacks Parchman's disgraceful history, includes interviews with families with loved ones suffering in the decaying prison, and delivers a never-before-seen look at the inside of the notorious facility.
  • "Exposing Parchman" is produced by ITV America's Good Caper Content, Roc Nation, and Red Summer TV for A&E Network.
  • Desiree Perez, Lori York, Jana Fleishman, and Mario "Yo Gotti" Mims are the executive producers for Roc Nation.

Breaking the Cycle—With New Partnership, Stride’s Keystone School Bridges Education Gap for Incarcerated Mississippians

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is on a mission to address this alarming trend through a new partnership with The Keystone School , an accredited private online school for students nationwide.

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  • The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is on a mission to address this alarming trend through a new partnership with The Keystone School , an accredited private online school for students nationwide.
  • This partnership will help expand access to career-focused education for incarcerated individuals across the state.
  • "Education is key to reducing recidivism and breaking the cycle of repeat incarceration,” said Burl Cain, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
  • The Keystone School will provide technical support, curriculum development, and graduation advisors for the program.

The First Bancshares, Inc. and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for Merger

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Assuming such conditions are satisfied, the closing is expected to occur as soon as practicable in early January 2023.

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  • Assuming such conditions are satisfied, the closing is expected to occur as soon as practicable in early January 2023.
  • The First Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is the parent company of The First Bank.
  • Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. serves as the holding company for Heritage Southeast Bank, which is headquartered in Jonesboro, GA and operates under the names Heritage Bank, The Heritage Bank, and Providence Bank in its various markets.
  • The Company will also file other documents with the SEC with respect to the proposed merger, pursuant to SEC reporting requirements.

Pure Storage Recognizes Customers Driving Innovation in Second Annual Breakthrough Awards Program

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Pure//Accelerate® techfest22, Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, announced the winners of its second annual Pure Storage Breakthrough Awards. The Awards recognize Pure customers displaying extraordinary innovation, creativity, business breakthroughs and overarching success using Pure's portfolio of offerings. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Pure//Accelerate techfest22, Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, announced the winners of its second annual Pure Storage Breakthrough Awards.
  • The Awards recognize Pure customers displaying extraordinary innovation, creativity, business breakthroughs and overarching success using Pure's portfolio of offerings.
  • We congratulate the winners of our second annual Breakthrough Awards Program at this year's Pure//Accelerate techfest22 for their strategic implementation of Pure's growing portfolio, and for their incredible dedication to success."
  • While we spent most of our time fixing issues with our previous storage infrastructure, with Pure Storage, our team can now focus on more strategic work for our customers."

Cypress Environment & Infrastructure listed on Inc. Magazine's List of the Southeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Inc. magazine today revealed that Cypress Environment & Infrastructure is No.

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  • OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Inc. magazine today revealed that Cypress Environment & Infrastructure is No.
  • 75 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
  • Cynthia Henderson, CEO
    The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southeast region.
  • "This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies.

IDEMIA Identity and Security, North America Launches Mobile ID Technology in Mississippi

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211118005396/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211118005396/en/
    Mississippi residents can now sign up for Mobile ID when they get their official state-issued physical driver's license.
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    Mississippi residents can still choose to only rely on their physical ID, but many residents will find Mobile ID is convenient, secure and private.
  • Mississippi is the fourth state to deploy IDEMIAs Mobile ID technology, following Arizona, Oklahoma and Delaware.
  • And by the end of 2022, IDEMIA expects Mobile ID will be the standard identity solution many states will offer to their residents.

Yo Gotti and Team ROC Call For Mississippi Department of Corrections to Provide Medical Support, Develop Coronavirus Prevention Plan In the Wake of Two Additional Deaths

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Friday, March 13, 2020
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"These inmates have been subjected to inhumane health and safety risks, and now have to deal with the uncertainty and potential devastation of the coronavirus, too," Yo Gotti said.

Key Points: 
  • "These inmates have been subjected to inhumane health and safety risks, and now have to deal with the uncertainty and potential devastation of the coronavirus, too," Yo Gotti said.
  • "It is imperative that the Mississippi Department of Corrections implement a plan within Parchman to provide the medical resources necessary to protect inmates that might be exposed."
  • In addition to today's statement, Team ROC has been made aware of the deaths of two additional inmates within Parchman, one of which that has not yet been publicly announced.
  • In response to the deplorable living conditions, two lawsuits have been filed by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, Gotti and Team ROC.