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Affordable Care Announces New Chief Clinical Officers for Affordable Dentures & Implants

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Affordable Care announced that Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, MICOI, MAAIP, AFAAID, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, FAGD, AFAAID, DICOI, have been named Chief Clinical Officers of Affordable Dentures & Implants , the nation's largest provider network of dental practices -- supported by Affordable Care – that are solely focused on tooth replacement services.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Affordable Care announced that Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, MICOI, MAAIP, AFAAID, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, FAGD, AFAAID, DICOI, have been named Chief Clinical Officers of Affordable Dentures & Implants , the nation's largest provider network of dental practices -- supported by Affordable Care – that are solely focused on tooth replacement services.
  • "Dr. Adedoyin and Dr. Fenton have been instrumental in advancing clinical education, doctor mentorship and engagement, product innovation and best practice sharing across the Affordable Dentures & Implants supported practice network," explains Will Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Affordable Care.
  • Dr. Adedoyin most recently served as the Director of Clinical Relations for Affordable Dentures & Implants and has been a practice owner within the network for nearly 15 years.
  • Dr. Fenton, a practice owner since 2013, has served as Affordable Dentures & Implants' Director of Clinical Education & Training.

Oscar Health Announces Results for Third Quarter 2023 and Raises Full Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook; New +Oscar Agreement

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Actual results may differ materially depending on a number of factors.

Key Points: 
  • Actual results may differ materially depending on a number of factors.
  • Investors are urged to read the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements included in this release.
  • Oscar will host a conference call to discuss the financial results today, November 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (ET).
  • New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise.

Voya joins ACLI comment letter on tri-agency proposal for Supplemental Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits and Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that it has joined a comment letter submitted by the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) regarding proposed regulations issued by the U.S.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that it has joined a comment letter submitted by the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) regarding proposed regulations issued by the U.S.
  • The proposed rules would redefine how Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Other Fixed Indemnity Insurance qualify as Excepted Benefits under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
  • Voya supports the departments’ desire to protect consumers from mistakenly buying limited insurance policies marketed and sold as comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • “As a company, Voya fully supports ensuring that consumers understand the products and solutions they purchase to support them and their family’s health needs,” said Rob Grubka, CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial.

Grand Opening of Affordable Dentures & Implants in Fredericksburg, Virginia Enhances Patient Access to Quality, Affordable Dental Care

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Fredericksburg, Virginia, located at Central Park Plaza - 1660 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg, is now open. The practice joins the nation's largest provider network of dental practices –supported by Affordable Care – that provide tooth replacement services. 

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Fredericksburg, Virginia , located at Central Park Plaza - 1660 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg, is now open.
  • The practice joins the nation's largest provider network of dental practices –supported by Affordable Care – that provide tooth replacement services.
  • From extractions and partial dentures to full dentures and dental implants , including implant-secured dentures , Affordable Dentures & Implants in Fredericksburg offers quality, affordable tooth replacement care to create a new smile that not only looks great, but has the potential to transform a patient's life, allowing them to eat, speak and smile with confidence again.
  • The Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Fredericksburg * is proud to offer professional and compassionate care to patients.

Oscar Health Announces Strong Financial Results for Second Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Oscar will host a conference call to discuss the financial results today, August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • Oscar will host a conference call to discuss the financial results today, August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
  • A live audio webcast and a supplemental presentation will be available via the Investor Relations page of Oscar’s website at ir.hioscar.com.
  • This release presents Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial metric, which is provided as a complement to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
  • A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial information to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided in the accompanying tables found at the end of this release.

Grand Opening of Affordable Dentures & Implants in Huntersville, North Carolina Enhances Patient Access to Quality, Affordable Dental Care

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Huntersville, North Carolina, located at 9747 Sam Furr Road, Suite B, in the Northcross Shopping Center, is now open. The practice joins the nation's largest provider network of dental practices – supported by Affordable Care – that provide tooth replacement services. 

Key Points: 
  • HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Huntersville, North Carolina , located at 9747 Sam Furr Road, Suite B, in the Northcross Shopping Center, is now open.
  • The practice joins the nation's largest provider network of dental practices – supported by Affordable Care – that provide tooth replacement services.
  • From extractions and partial dentures to full dentures and dental implants , including implant-secured dentures , Affordable Dentures & Implants in Huntersville offers quality, affordable tooth replacement care to create a new smile that not only looks great, but has the potential to transform a patient's life, allowing them to eat, speak and smile with confidence again.
  • The Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Huntersville* is proud to offer professional and compassionate care to patients.

MTA Awarded $12.6 Million USDA ReConnect Grant to Empower Underserved Areas

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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PALMER, Alaska, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's best choice for technology and communications products, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $12.6 million as part of the fourth round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utility Service ReConnect grant program.

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  • PALMER, Alaska, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's best choice for technology and communications products, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $12.6 million as part of the fourth round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utility Service ReConnect grant program.
  • "We are proud to receive this grant and empower the people and businesses of the Native Village of Tyonek with strong and secure broadband service," said Michael Burke, CEO of MTA.
  • The grant was announced as part of $714 million in grants and loans that the USDA is providing to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
  • The ReConnect program offers loans and grants to cover the costs needed to provide broadband service to eligible rural areas.

NEW Employee Benefits Continuing Education Series for Risk & Insurance Professionals

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is proud to announce the launch of a new seven-part Introduction to Employee Benefits continuing education series for risk and insurance professionals.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is proud to announce the launch of a new seven-part Introduction to Employee Benefits continuing education series for risk and insurance professionals.
  • The Introduction to Employee Benefits series covers a range of topics including the history and evolution of employee benefits, group health insurance fundamentals, health insurance legislation, common policy exclusions and quoting.
  • The continuing education series is perfect for professionals who are just starting out in the risk and insurance industry and can serve as engaging employee training for agency owners and managers in search of employee benefits education.
  • The long-time insurance education provider encourages risk and insurance professionals to take the first step towards mastering the complex world of employee benefits.

Global Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Report 2023: Rise of Nearshore Outsourcing Destinations and Access to Technology Drives Growth

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Factors responsible for the market's growth include a rapid increase in clinical process outsourcing (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • Factors responsible for the market's growth include a rapid increase in clinical process outsourcing (CPO).
  • However, the stringent regulations and the hidden cost associated with outsourcing are anticipated to hamper the market growth slightly over the analysis period.
  • Currently, the market players are focusing on new collaborations and agreements to strengthen their market positions, which is ultimately attributed to segment growth.
  • Thus, the activities done by the major players are expected to drive the studied market growth in the country.

Found Adds Healthcare Luminary Dr. Kyu Rhee to Medical Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.

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  • Evidence-based weight care program Found today announced that Kyu Rhee , MD, MPP, former Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health , has joined its Medical Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Rhee will work closely with Found’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rekha Kumar , as well as the company’s current Medical Advisory Board members Dr. Judith Korner , Dr. Larry Cheskin , Dr. Shebani Sethi Dalai and Dr. Shawn Cole in strengthening Found’s position at the forefront of clinical obesity care.
  • Classified as a chronic disease almost a decade ago, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death, after smoking.
  • We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Rhee to our team and look forward to his guidance and collaboration.”