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RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Presents Oral Abstract on Insurance Coverage at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo

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RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is pleased to announce that its President / CEO, Barbara Collura was invited by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to deliver an oral abstract at the 2017 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Collura discussed the findings from an online consumer survey about how employer-provided infertility insurance benefits impact the relationship between employee and employer.

MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB) October 30, 2017

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is pleased to announce that its President / CEO, Barbara Collura was invited by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to deliver an oral abstract at the 2017 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas, USA, October 28 - November 1, 2017. Collura discussed the findings from an online consumer survey about how employer-provided infertility insurance benefits impact the relationship between employee and employer.

Barbara Collura, President / CEO, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and G. David Adamson, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., ARC® Fertility drafted the oral abstract “Do Health Insurance Infertility Benefits Impact the Employee/Employer Relationship?” Collura presented key findings from a survey of more than 700 employees who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) egg retrieval in the U.S. Questions focused on how infertility benefits offered as part of employee health insurance impacted the relationship with their employer.

“It’s been a long-held perception that employer-provided health insurance covering infertility and IVF was not only the right thing to do, but a good business decision. Now we have the data to back that up,” said Barbara Collura, President / CEO, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. “Employees whose employers provide infertility benefits were nearly four times more likely to feel that their employer offers health insurance benefits that meet the needs of today’s families. They were also two and half times less likely to miss time from work due to psychological stress, depression, or other conditions related to their infertility.”

Other key findings presented in “Do Health Insurance Infertility Benefits Impact the Employee/Employer Relationship?” include:· 57% of respondents had health insurance that covered some diagnostic tests and/or infertility treatment through their own or spouse’s/partner’s employer.
· The majority (61%) of respondents whose insurance did not cover their last IVF cycle paid total out-of-pocket costs ranging between $15,001 and $30,000 for their most recent cycle of IVF.
· Employees whose employers provide infertility benefits were 1½ times more likely to recommend their employer to a friend as a great place to work.

Key findings from the “Impact of Health Insurance Infertility Benefits on the Employee/Employer Relationship” have just been released and can be viewed at http://www.resolve.org/coverageatwork.

The study was supported by ARC Fertility, EMD Serono, and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is a national nonprofit patient advocacy organization. One in eight U.S. couples of childbearing age has trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. Founded in 1974, RESOLVE provides free support groups in more than 200 communities; is the leading patient advocacy voice; and serves as the go-to organization for anyone challenged in their family building. For more information, visit http://www.RESOLVE.org Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

DEADLINE REMINDER: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2017 / Khang & Khang LLP (the "Firm") announces a securities class action lawsuit against Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. ("Health Insurance Innovations" or... Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 2 hours ago.

New Mexico govn’t, insurance firm reach $18.5M deal on taxes

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest health insurance provider will pay $18.5 million to resolve unpaid taxes to the state dating back more than a decade under a legal settlement with state prosecutors, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Monday. Three state insurance regulators who came forward as whistleblowers and exposed the case […] Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors it Filed a Complaint on Behalf of Shareholders of Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. and Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 13, 2017 - HIIQ

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2017 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Health... Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 1 hour ago.

Shop Around: Subsidies May Offset Your 2018 Health Insurance Price Hike

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Premiums for top-line HealthCare.gov policies are going up, federal officials confirm. But higher subsidies could cut some consumers' out-of-pocket expenses enough to make coverage cheaper overall. Reported by NPR 59 minutes ago.

CM Vasundhara Raje reviews complaint redressal at sampark portal

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Chief minister Vasundhara Raje once again took the review of the resolution of complaints at Sampark Portal during the video conference of 5th meeting of “Raj Vikas” on Monday.

Raje during the video conference also took review of various schemes of sewerage and water supply running in various cities and sought information on Jaipur’s Dravyavati project, apart from other projects of the state.

She expressed her discontent over issuance of just 10 thousand 182 divyang certificates in the camps and ordered chief secretary, Ashok Jain to review the progress in the divyang camps. Raje also expressed displeasure over the dilly-dally working of officials of department of medical and health on a complaint given by one Mushtaq from Alwar in reference to treatment under Bhamashah health insurance scheme.

Raje said that the officials should focus on finding solution to the problems given on sampark portal rather than making them complicated. She said that care should be taken over the human factor while resolving the complaints.

During the video conference, Kailash Meena who is a resident of Dausa thanked the chief minister over resolution of his compliant which he had lodged on sampark portal. Raje had asked him if he was satisfied and Meena expressed his satisfaction and thanked him. He had complained about unauthorised use of motor to make personal use of water by a gram sewak.

The issue of misuse of water from handpump was taken very seriously by Raje and she sought detailed informed in this case from principal secretary of PHED. She ordered the officials to take action against CEO of zila parishad and the PHED engineers.

Raje also ordered all the collectors including Dausa collector to take the complaints on sampark portal seriously and to fix responsibility for resolution of complaints over sampark.

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· Dravyavati project
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It's a Dog's Life First, When It Comes to Insurance

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New research from Zurich showing people are opting to insure their pets before themselves does not come as a surprise to Aquarium Software. The pet insurance technologist argues the figures simply demonstrate the way pet insurers have improved their performance, and that those offering human insurance need to do likewise.

(PRWEB) October 31, 2017

The research shows over nine million pets are insured, compared to just five and a half million with critical illness cover and three million with income protection. The survey found that people were deterred from buying personal insurances by a combination of price and not understanding the benefits – two things that until recently, the pet insurance market also struggled with.

“These latest findings don’t come as any surprise and are supported by our own research,” said Mark Colonnese, Director at Aquarium Software. “Pet insurers have embraced the latest technology, improved their approach to marketing and are now seeing the results, with premiums forecast to reach £1.6 billion by 2021. Unless those offering human cover adapt in similar ways, their sales figures are unlikely to improve.”

YouGov research commissioned by Aquarium revealed that 37 percent said a renewal discount would be the best thing a pet insurer could do for them, while 36 percent said the worst would be not to be paid on a valid claim. A paltry 11 percent had private health insurance, compared to 38 percent with pet insurance.

“Our own research suggests money is always a factor, but this is just one side of the coin,” added Mark. “The growth in pet insurance in recent years has been achieved by a combination of technology helping reduce premiums, insurers better communicating the benefits of the product, and vendors increasingly embracing changing consumer buying behaviours,” Colonnese added.

"The fact that there is no NHS for pets, coupled with escalating vets’ bills has led to pet insurance being perceived as a more valuable, cost effective product. Consumers remain in the dark, however, on how life insurance works; technology has a vital role to play in both changing consumer perceptions and influencing more practical considerations like premium price and perceived value,” Mark concluded.

Aquarium Software’s specialist pet insurance solution spanning premiums rating, policy admin, billing and claims has been implemented by a number of insurers around the globe. For further information contact Aquarium Software on +44 (0)161 927 5620 or visit http://www.aquarium-software.com Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

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New Individual Market Plan, Inspire by Medica, Introduced in Iowa

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Illinois overhauls health insurance marketplace website

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Digitalisation in Health Insurance

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National Lutheran Communities & Services Receives Gold Award for Its Website

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National Mature Media Awards Recognizes NLCS’ Website, Awarding Gold Designation

ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB) October 31, 2017

National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) was the recipient of the 2017 National Mature Media Awards (NMMA) gold winner designation for its website, http://www.nationallutheran.org.

The 2017 awards reflect 2016 work, which was when NLCS revamped the design of its website. The NMMA honors the nation’s best marketing, communications, educational materials and programs for adults 50+. This is the largest and most prestigious awards program of its kind, encompassing other senior living organizations, health care organizations and more. Each category is judged against other entrants, with designation categories of gold, silver, bronze and merit.

“We are honored to receive this award and very proud of the work our in-house communications team and Bluespire Senior Living did to make this possible,” NLCS’ Director of Communications Courtney Malengo said.

The NMMA’s website category contained 29 awardees, ranging from other continuing care retirement communities and health insurance networks to home health and hospice agencies. Of those 29 recipients, approximately 11 received the gold award designation, including NLCS.

To learn more about NMMA, its categories and the judging process, visit http://www.seniorawards.com/faq.html.

About National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS)
Based in Rockville, Md., NLCS is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) Delaware-Maryland, Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Virginia Synods, serving people of all beliefs. With more than 125-years’ experience, NLCS honors, inspires and supports choice and opportunity to seniors through retirement communities and services in Maryland and Virginia. Other communities and services sponsored by National Lutheran include The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Md., The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, Va., The Village at Orchard Ridge and myPotential at Home in Winchester, Va., and The Village at Providence Point in Annapolis, Md., subject to Maryland Department of Aging approval. For more information, visit http://www.nationallutheran.org Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

DEADLINE ALERT: Brower Piven Reminds Shareholders of Approaching Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit and Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $100,000 from Investment in Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. to Contact the Firm

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STEVENSON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIIQ) (“Health Insurance Innovations” or the “Company”) securities during the period between August 2, 2017 and September 11, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors who wish t Reported by Business Wire 47 minutes ago.

Obamacare 2018 enrollment clouded by uncertainty under Trump

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China Jo-Jo Expands With New Retail Drugstores

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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CJJD) (The "Company" or "China Jo-Jo") has opened three stores in the city of Hangzhou. The Company plans to achieve its milestone of operating over 100 retail drugstores in Hangzhou in the near future.

"We are pleased to expand our retail presence in Chengnan, Dingqiao, and Xiasha districts of Hangzhou," said Liu Lei, Chairman and CEO of the Company. "Our mission is to make pharmacy solutions effective and accessible for our customers, so we look forward to providing high-quality and convenient purchase options to more customers in Hangzhou."

China Jo-Jo's new stores feature all of the products and services for which thousands of customers across Hangzhou visit its stores every day, including:

· A full service pharmacy staffed by licensed pharmacists and pharmacy staff
· Prescription and OTC medicines, Traditional Chinese Medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices
· Health and beauty products including many popular brands
· General merchandise
· The China Jo-Jo Rewards Program, which offers exclusive discounts and enhance customer experience
· The new store in Dingqiao District accepts Hangzhou municipal health insurance

The three new China Jo-Jo stores are located at:

· No. 363-4 Zhongshan South Road, Chengnan District
· No.79-3 Xiangjisi Road, Dingqiao District
· No.147-1 Gaosha Road, Xiasha District

*About China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.*

China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc., is a leading China-based pharmacy that engages in retail, wholesale and online distribution and sales of pharmaceutical and health care products, including through its online and retail pharmacies. As of October 26, 2017, the Company had 98 retail pharmacies in Zhejiang Province. The Company's wholesale subsidiary supplies its retail stores and distributes drug and healthcare products to other drugstores and drug vendors. For more information, please visit: www.chinajojodrugstores.com.

*Forward Looking Statement*

Statements in this press release regarding the Company that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements. Any such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, financial guidance, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe,""expect,""estimate,""may,""will,""should,""project,""plan,""seek,""intend,""anticipate," the negatives thereof, or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding the progress of new product development. It is routine for the Company's internal projections and expectations to change as the quarter and year progresses, and therefore it should be clearly understood that the internal projections and beliefs upon which the Company bases its expectations may change. Although these expectations may change, the Company is under no obligation to inform you if they do. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in the People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative retail partners and on new product development, variations in new product development, risks associated with rapid technological change, and the potential of introduced or undetected flaws and defects in products. Readers are referred to the reports and documents filed from time to time by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in forward-looking statements. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact:

Steve Liu
steve.liu@jojodrugstores.com

Frank Zhao
Chief Financial Officer
86-571-88077108
frank.zhao@jojodrugstores.com

View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/china-jo-jo-expands-with-new-retail-drugstores-300547318.html Reported by PR Newswire Asia 9 hours ago.
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