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America's VetDogs Honored with Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2024 Community Service Citizens Award

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Smithtown, New York, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's VetDogs, a leading provider of assistance dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities, is proud to announce it has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Community Service Citizens Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

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  • Smithtown, New York, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's VetDogs, a leading provider of assistance dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities, is proud to announce it has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Community Service Citizens Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
  • Each year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society acknowledges organizations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to their communities and exemplify the values of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness.
  • The Community Service Citizens Award is particularly significant as it underscores the impact of organizations that go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
  • "We are honored to receive the 2024 Community Service Citizens Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society," said John Miller, President, and CEO of America's VetDogs.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr.

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.  

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  • Last living Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during Korean War.
  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.
  • President Joseph Biden Jr. presented Puckett with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2021, for his actions during the Battle of Unsan in North Korea.
  • Speaking about receiving the Medal of Honor 71 years after the Battle of Unsan, Puckett said, "I was surprised at that.

Medal of Honor Recipients Recognize Americans for Valor and Values

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism. The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medal of Honor Recipients are spotlighting others on the day that Congress set aside to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients"—National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, 2024.
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism.
  • The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.
  • Medal of Honor Recipient and Society President Britt Slabinski commented, "Medal of Honor recipients know that there are many Americans who share the values we seek to promote through our outreach, and we think it is important to hold them up as role models for others.

PURETALK IS SPONSORING VETERAN HONOR FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON DC ALONGSIDE FMR SGT FIRST CLASS, MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CLINT ROMESHA

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PureTalk brand ambassador and combat veteran, former Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor Recipient, Clint Romesha joined alongside local middle and South Georgia veterans as they visited war memorials and other notable landmarks across Washington D.C.

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  • PureTalk brand ambassador and combat veteran, former Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor Recipient, Clint Romesha joined alongside local middle and South Georgia veterans as they visited war memorials and other notable landmarks across Washington D.C.
    As a veteran-led nationwide cell phone service provider, PureTalk is proud to collaborate with Clint Romesha and the Middle Georgia Honor Flight network to further their continued support for local service members and veterans.
  • This sponsorship in addition to the company's consistent backing of America's Warrior Partnership and the $10M Veteran Debt Forgiveness Program demonstrates PureTalk's unwavering commitment to supporting U.S. heroes.
  • "At PureTalk we strongly believe in supporting the men and women who bravely served this great nation and protected our freedoms.
  • "It was such an honor to walk alongside these veterans as they visit the memorials commemorating the wars they so bravely fought in," stated Clint Romesha.

Nearly Half of Healthcare Organizations Report Revenue Impacts Due to Unoptimized Workflows and Slow Turnaround Times, According to Medallion Survey

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallion, the leader in end-to-end credentialing and provider network management solutions, today released the 2024 State of Payer Enrollment and Credentialing Report. Medallion surveyed 337 provider-based healthcare organizations across the U.S. to explore and quantify their payer enrollment and credentialing workflows and the impact staffing challenges, budget restraints, and turnover have on these workflows.

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  • Medallion surveyed 337 provider-based healthcare organizations across the U.S. to explore and quantify their payer enrollment and credentialing workflows and the impact staffing challenges, budget restraints, and turnover have on these workflows.
  • "Our mission at Medallion is to free healthcare teams to focus on what matters," said Derek Lo, CEO and founder of Medallion.
  • While payer enrollment turnaround times are indebted to insurance payers' quickness, unoptimized enrollment workflows and slow turnaround times from onboarding to application submission result in costly delays for healthcare organizations.
  • To uncover more findings and what comes next for healthcare organizations, read the full 2024 State of Payer Enrollment and Credentialing Report .

Hisense South Africa Pedals into the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour as an Official Partner

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hisense South Africa is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2024.

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  • CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hisense South Africa is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2024.
  • As cyclists gear up for the exhilarating journey ahead, Hisense introduces the exciting "Pedal for the Medal" competition running from the 7th till the 30th of March.
  • The Cape Town Cycle Tour is more than just a race; it's a celebration of resilience, fellowship, and the enduring spirit of human adventure.
  • Hisense South Africa is proud to be a part of this remarkable event, embodying the values of community, innovation, and giving back.

Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Beginning with the fourth quarter, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend 25% to $0.10 per share.

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  • Beginning with the fourth quarter, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend 25% to $0.10 per share.
  • Net interest income grew 8% to $35.2 million for the quarter, from $32.7 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Net interest income grew 16% to $11.7 million for the quarter, from $10.1 million in the prior year quarter.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year financial results tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Medallion Announces Launch of Accurate One-Day Credentialing Solution

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallion, the leader in end-to-end credentialing and provider network management solutions, announced its one-day credentialing solution for healthcare organizations that accurately and quickly transforms the credentialing process.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallion, the leader in end-to-end credentialing and provider network management solutions, announced its one-day credentialing solution for healthcare organizations that accurately and quickly transforms the credentialing process.
  • "Medallion's one-day credentialing solution is transforming the healthcare industry as we know it," said Caitie Barrett, Senior Director of Credentialing at Medallion.
  • "The launch of our one-day credentialing solution is critical for not only the 330+ healthcare organizations we support but also the broader healthcare industry," said Derek Lo, CEO and Founder of Medallion.
  • While others in the market are hyper-focused on speed, we've been able to pair that speed with accuracy to create an unrivaled credentialing solution for our customers."

ALIA TUTOR AND JOHN MOMTAZEE JOIN REAGAN FOUNDATION & INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
  • "We are thrilled to have Alia Tutor and John Momtazee join the Reagan Foundation's Board of Trustees," said Foundation Board Chairman Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. "With their experience in business, brand stewardship and philanthropy, they bring a unique and valuable perspective to the Reagan Foundation."
  • Alia Tutor is committed to building on her family's distinguished legacy of impactful philanthropy, serving as President of the Alia Tutor Family Foundation.
  • She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the CHLA Foundation Board of Trustees.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Announces the Opening of Greenville, Texas Office

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Greenville, Texas. The Greenville location is the latest addition to the U.S. Dermatology Partners' Outreach Program which is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities. The organization aims to increase access to professional dermatologic care in rural areas by introducing over 30 new locations across eight states. These new offices, including the Greenville location, will offer patients easier and more convenient access to much-needed care. Beginning February 14th, the office will extend convenient access to dermatology and skin cancer treatments for patients in Hunt County. The new facility will provide care for various dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer.

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  • GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Greenville, Texas.
  • The Greenville location is the latest addition to the U.S. Dermatology Partners' Outreach Program which is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities.
  • Beginning February 14th, the office will extend convenient access to dermatology and skin cancer treatments for patients in Hunt County.
  • Today's announcement builds on U.S. Dermatology Partners' recent openings of offices in Alva, Oklahoma, Kaufman, Texas, and Peoria, Arizona.