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Alera Group Acquires Two New Firms

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New Acquisitions Expand Southwestern Presence

DEERFIELD, Ill. (PRWEB) October 09, 2018

Alera Group, a leading national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has acquired two new firms: Distinctive Insurance and GLB Insurance Group of Nevada.

Distinctive Insurance is an employee benefits consulting and insurance firm located in Southern Nevada. Distinctive creates tailored benefit solutions through thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services, and technology-based solutions. Since 1990, the firm has sought to function as an extension of the companies that it represents by working collaboratively with them to achieve their financial goals.

GLB Insurance Group of Nevada is a full-service insurance agency committed to creating innovative policies and providing unparalleled customer service since 1941. Located in Las Vegas, the group serves over ten different industries in the areas of commercial insurance, life and health insurance, workers compensation, personal insurance and surety bonds.

“Both of these firms bring a multi-disciplined approach to solving their clients’ unique challenges. In addition, these firms enhance our presence in the southwestern United States,” said Alan Levitz, CEO of Alera Group. “We are excited to welcome these firms to Alera Group and look forward to their contribution as we continue to enhance the client experience.”

Alera Group was formed in early 2017 and is one of the nation’s foremost independent insurance agencies and privately-held employee benefits firms. For more information on partnering with Alera Group, visit Partnership Opportunities at http://www.aleragroup.com.

About Alera Group
Based in Deerfield, IL, Alera Group’s over 1,000 employees serve thousands of clients nationally in employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management. Alera Group is the 15th largest independent insurance agency in the country. For more information, visit http://www.aleragroup.com or follow Alera Group on Twitter: @AleraGroupUS.

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Rob Lieblein, Chief Development Officer
Email: rob.lieblein(at)aleragroup.com
Phone: 717-329-2451 Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.

Athenahealth Approves HIPAA Compliance for Patient Education Genius on NIST CSF Risk Assessment. Achieved for under $1,000 on Jumpstart Program from Compliance Helper

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Patient Education Genius needed to prove HIPAA compliance to deal with Athenahealth. With the Jumpstart program from Compliance Helper they achieved this rapidly for under $1,000

LAFAYETTE, Calif. (PRWEB) October 09, 2018

The Jumpstart program from Compliance Helper and ACR2 Solutions streamlines and accelerates the HIPAA compliance process on the NIST CSF. The NIST CSF is the accepted standard in healthcare and the SaaS model is the most efficient method of delivering results.

The Jumpstart program from Compliance Helper helped us achieve HIPAA compliance for the Athenahealth marketplace. Our Certified NIST CSF Risk Assessment was achieved in just a handful of days at a cost of less than $1,000. Thanks, Compliance Helper!

Email zach@patienteducationgenius.com Website http://www.patienteducationgenius.com

The Jumpstart portal provided templates of NIST policies and a HIPAA expert called a Helper to provide oversight of the editing process. Data pulled from the portal was used to update the risk assessment and deliver quarterly risk assessment reports. The on-line security awareness training program documented staff training to complete the Cycle of Compliance.

Patient Education Genius is a groundbreaking solution that streamlines patient education delivery, automates online reputation management, and drives patient-to-patient referrals.

Compliance Helper and their parent organization Accreditation Helper, LLC have been leaders in providing Hi Value compliance solutions since 2007. Solutions to complex problems delivered simply has been the founder’s goal since his first software program for healthcare delivered in 1978. Human Helpers assigned to each client provide low cost but extremely effective alternatives to expensive on-site consultants. http://www.compliancehelper.com

ACR 2 Solutions Inc. (ACR 2) has developed cloud based highly scalable automated information security risk management software, tools, remediation and support services. These automated tools assist organizations in securing and complying with numerous regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and the Federal Information Security Act (FISMA).

ACR2’s web based platform can rapidly deploy numerous automated compliance services that organize, simplify and reduce the total cost of compliance for organizations by as much as a factor of 10, while dramatically increasing the accountability and traceability. These services allow any sized business to secure their information assets to Federal standards at relatively low cost, simultaneously improving compliance and reducing costs. The creation of the ACR 2 continuously updated real time risk management system coincides with US Federal automation mandates under NIST 800-37 and 800-39. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.

Meghalaya to float fresh tender for health insurance scheme

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Reported by newKerala.com 5 hours ago.

FMCA Membership Enhances Fall RV Travel, Welcomes All Self-Contained RVs

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RV owners look to FMCA for the peace of mind membership provides, and the fun!

CINCINNATI (PRWEB) October 10, 2018

Signs of fall and the resulting arrival of cooler weather are all around us. It’s a great time to be an RVer! Many RV owners plan fall leaf-peeping trips. Others hop in their RVs and head to one of the many fall festivals, or book a site at a nearby campground to enjoy autumn activities. Soon, RVing snowbirds will set a course for their annual migration to warmer climates. Members of FMCA, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based organization for RV owners, are among those making such travel plans.

FMCA members look to the association, the world’s largest member-owned RV organization, to provide them with benefits and services that enhance their travels. A vote of the membership in late 2017 made those valuable offerings available to a wider audience of RV owners. FMCA now welcomes owners of all self-contained RVs, branching out from its previous motorized-RV focus. And member benefits continue to be added.

For many RVers, coverage via the FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Plan, valued at $105 per family and included in the annual dues, provides reason enough to become a member of FMCA. But that’s actually just the beginning.

Need new tires before your next outing? FMCA offers special member rates via its tire-purchasing program, with options from Michelin; Continental; and — coming soon — Hankook. No RVer should leave home without a roadside assistance plan, and FMCA has RVers covered with a special member-only rate of $69 per year for FMCA Roadside Rescue®.

RV insurance is paramount to peace of mind also, and FMCA offers members group rates and a choice of plans and providers. Keeping up with your mail while snowbirding or full-time RVing is made easy by Your Best Address, FMCA’s preferred mail forwarding provider. Staying connected while traveling is facilitated by group rates on mobile internet plans from Verizon and Sprint.

RVers under 65 who are looking to hit the road but concerned about how to handle health insurance will want to explore the offerings of the new FMCA Health Plan.

The cost to join FMCA is just $60 for the first year and $50 per year thereafter. The first-year fee includes a set of membership plates to display on one’s RV. Multiyear dues discounts are available.

FMCA is unique among the major RV clubs, because it is a not-for-profit organization, and the only one owned and governed by its membership.

To join or to learn more, visit FMCA.com or call (800) 543-3622 or (513) 474-3622.

FMCA is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the use of self-contained recreation vehicles (RVs). The association maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently has more than 75,000 active member families. FMCA offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine, Family RVing; a medical emergency and travel assistance program valued at $105 per family; a tire purchasing program; group rates on a roadside assistance program, RV and auto insurance, and health insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans; and discounts on mobile internet access plans from Verizon and Sprint. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of RV travel. The organization can be reached at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622 and on the web at FMCA.com. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.

Embrace Pet Insurance Supports Human-Animal Bond Research

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Embrace Pet Insurance has partnered with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute to support research on the human health benefits of companion animals.

CLEVELAND (PRWEB) October 10, 2018

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today that Embrace Pet Insurance, one of the highest-rated U.S. pet insurance companies, has become an official supporter of HABRI and its research on the human health benefits of companion animals.

“When pet owners become part of the Embrace family, we strive to strengthen the human-animal bond, especially when pet parents need it most,” said Ambrish Jaiswal, CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance. “By supporting HABRI, Embrace Pet Insurance is proudly helping to advance human-animal bond research that demonstrates the positive role that healthy pets play in our lives.”

“We know from research that pets are considered part of the family, and that pet owners want what’s best for their four-legged family members,” said Steven Feldman, Executive Director of HABRI. “Embrace helps to provide and sustain healthy pets, so that, as family, they are protected against unexpected accidents and illnesses.”

Scientific evidence increasingly shows that pets improve heart health; alleviate depression; increase well-being; support child health and development; and contribute to healthy aging. In addition, companion animals can assist in the treatment of a broad range of conditions from post-traumatic stress to Alzheimer’s disease to autism spectrum disorder.

The benefits of the human-animal bond impact more than just human health. Findings from a recent HABRI survey of 2,000 pet owners demonstrate that knowledge of the scientific research on the human-animal bond motivates pet owners to take better care of their pets. From providing pets with higher quality nutrition to purchasing pet health insurance, spreading awareness of the health benefits of pet ownership improves pet health and welfare.

“Embrace believes in giving back to the pet care community, and supporting HABRI research is perfectly aligned with our company values. We look forward to playing a supportive role for HABRI and helping discover more ways in which pets improve our well-being,” added Jaiswal.

Embrace Pet Insurance is a top-rated pet health insurance provider for dogs and cats in the United States. Embrace offers one simple yet comprehensive accident and illness insurance plan that is underwritten by American Modern Insurance Group, Inc. In addition to insurance, Embrace offers Wellness Rewards, an optional preventative care product that is unique to the industry. Wellness Rewards reimburses for routine veterinary visits, grooming, vaccinations, training, and much more with no itemized limitations. Embrace is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and continues to innovate and improve the pet insurance experience for pet parents across the country. For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, visit EmbracePetInsurance.com or call (800) 511-9172.

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information about the HABRI Foundation, please visit http://www.habri.org. Reported by PRWeb 23 hours ago.

Walgreens slashing benefits after raising employee pay

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Walgreens is increasing hourly wages at the cost of altering the benefit structure for employees and eliminating health insurance for eligible retirees.  The Deerfield, Illinois-based company will raise the number of hours employees must work to qualify for paid time off from 20 hours per week to 30 hours, according to the Chicago Tribune. The change will occur in 2019. Regarding health coverage, Walgreens retirees under the age of 65 who currently receive health insurance benefits will continue… Reported by bizjournals 23 hours ago.

Walgreen to drop health insurance for most retirees under 65

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Most Walgreen retirees under 65 will no longer be eligible for company health insurance coverage after 2019.  -More-  Reported by SmartBrief 18 hours ago.

CVS Thinks It’s Becoming The Future Of Health Care With Just-Approved Health Insurance Merger

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Do you shop at CVS? Reported by Daily Caller 17 hours ago.

CVS and Aetna are gaining ground after their $69 billion merger gets the green light (CVS, AET)

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CVS and Aetna are gaining ground after their $69 billion merger gets the green light (CVS, AET)· CVS and Aetna received regulatory approval for their $69 billion merger — with some conditions. 
· Stocks were down sharply on Wednesday, but shares of both companies were higher.
· The merger remains on track to close in the early part of the fourth quarter, according to CVS.
· Watch CVS and Aetna trade in real time here.

Stocks were down sharply on Wednesday, but CVS and Aetna provided a rare bright spot. Both stocks were higher after the companies received regulatory approval for their $69 billion merger. CVS was up 0.9% and Aetna was higher by 1.3%.

CVS announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement with the US Department of Justice that allows it to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Aetna, the nation’s third-largest health insurance company, on the condition that Aetna sells off its Medicare Part D prescription-drug business.

The merger remains on track to close in the early part of the fourth quarter, according to CVS. Aetna will operate as a standalone business within the CVS Health enterprise and will be led by members of its current management team after the close of the transition.

"DOJ clearance is an important step toward bringing together the strengths and capabilities of our two companies to improve the consumer health care experience," CVS CEO Larry Merloin said in the press release.

"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the DOJ that maintains the strategic benefits and value creation potential of our combination with Aetna. We are now working to complete the remaining state reviews."

CVS was up 9% this year and Aetna was higher by 14%.

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New Study in AAAAI Journal Shows DCE Expands Insurance Coverage, Reduces Cost Barriers for Asthma Patients

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A new study published in an official journal of the AAAAI suggests young adults with asthma who remain on parental health plans until age 26 experience increased health insurance coverage and decreased financial obstacles to health care.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) October 10, 2018

A new study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), reports increased health care coverage and reduced cost barriers to health care for asthma sufferers utilizing the Dependent Coverage Extension (DCE).

“While research has begun to filter in concerning the impact of DCE on health care usage among young adults, until now data specific to asthma patients has been unavailable,” said first author Joy Hsu, MD, MS. “We’ve only just started to understand the effects the DCE has had on people with asthma. Further research could help us better understand the influence the Affordable Care Act has had on people with asthma and their treatment options.”

The study, performed by Hsu and colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health, focused on adults with current asthma between the ages of 19 and 32; adults aged 19 to 25 were affected by the DCE while those aged 26 to 32 acted as the comparison group. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) was utilized to complete the study. Data from 2006 to 2009 (before DCE implementation) and data from 2011 to 2016 (after DCE implementation) were analyzed.

The responses to two BRFSS questions were used for the purpose of this study: “Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?” and “Was there a time in the past 12 months when you needed to see a doctor but could not because of cost?” Analysis of the latter question included two subanalyses; one analysis focused on insured adults with current asthma while the other focused on uninsured adults with current asthma. The study results were compiled based on 48,194 survey responses.

In 2006 to 2009 adults with current asthma aged 19 to 25 years were less likely to report health insurance coverage than those aged 26 to32. After DCE was implemented, the data from 2011 to 2016 shows that adults with current asthma aged 19 to 25 years were more likely to report health coverage than adults aged 26 to 32 years.

Additionally, the study divulges that from 2011 to 2016, the population group covered by the DCE noted fewer cost barriers to medical care than the comparison group. This is in stark contrast to data recorded from 2006 to 2009 when there were no significant differences reported across age groups regarding cost of care. This pattern was consistent across the subanalysis restricted to insured adults, though differences were less prominent among uninsured adults with current asthma.

This study is a first step in understanding the potential effects of the Affordable Care Act on young adults with asthma. Its methods and results could be used to inform future studies on how this national policy change has affected people with asthma.

Additional information about asthma treatments and management can be found at the AAAAI’s website, aaaai.org.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has nearly 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI’s Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home. Reported by PRWeb 17 hours ago.

Democrats just made a play to make their signature healthcare issue stand out on the campaign trail

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Democrats just made a play to make their signature healthcare issue stand out on the campaign trail· Senate Democrats forced a vote to roll back the Trump administration's new rule expanding the use of short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans on Wednesday.
· Short-term, limited-duration plans are cheap alternatives to Obamacare marketplace plans.
· But they lack key protections for Americans with preexisting conditions.
· Democrats say the expanded use of short-term plans would harm people with preexisting conditions, while the GOP argue expanding the plans gave consumers more choice.
· The vote ultimately failed, but bringing the preexisting condition issue to the forefront could still be a win for Democrats.

Senate Democrats failed to push through a key healthcare vote on Wednesday, but in defeat looked toward a boost in their midterm election prospects.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin used a procedure called a discharge petition to force a vote that would have repealed President Donald Trump's plan to expand short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans — which Democrats called "junk" plans.

The petition ultimately failed in the Senate by a vote of 50-50, with GOP Sen. Susan Collins crossing party lines to vote with Democrats.

But Democrats may still have gotten a big win from the vote.

In the run up to the midterm elections, Democrats are hammering the GOP on healthcare — particularly protections for people with preexisting conditions. And the stark divide between the two parties in the petition vote could give add another wrinkle to the fight.

*Preexisting condition protections vs. consumer choice*

The discharge petition was designed to roll back a regulatory change from Trump's Department of Health and Human Services. The rule change allowed the expanded use of short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.

These plans are cheaper but also less generous in what they cover. Under the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, the use of short-term plans was limited to three months and were generally used by people as a bridge in case of a job loss.

The new Trump rule would allow Americans to stay on the short-term plans for up to 12 months and allow renewals for up to three years.

Health policy experts say the problem with these plans is that they do not have to abide by the ACA's basic coverage rules:

· This means that while insurers can't deny people short-term plans based on a preexisting condition, they can charge more for people who are sick and possibly even price those people out of the market.
· The short-term plans do not need to abide by the ACA's essential health benefits rules, which force all insurance plans to offer baseline coverage like prescription drug payments and maternity care.
· Experts warn that the short-term plans could pull healthier, younger people out of the ACA market. That would leave a more expensive pool of people in the Obamacare marketplace, potentially pushing up prices for everyone.

Democrats argued the expansion of these plans will undermine preexisting condition protections and harm sicker Americans.

Sen. Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat facing a tough reelection race in West Virginia, supported the petition.

"I am fighting to ensure that every West Virginian with preexisting conditions, and those who may someday have a pre-existing condition, cannot be denied healthcare coverage or be charged more for their coverage," Manchin said in a statement after the vote.

While Democrats hammered the issue as a vote on preexisting conditions protections, Republicans cast the discharge petition in a very different light.

To Republicans, the short-term healthcare plans were about consumer choice. 

"We don’t need more command and control, more paternalism out of Washington that thinks it knows what’s best for you," said Sen. John Cornyn, the second-highest ranking Republican. "We need more choices for consumers so they can buy healthcare at a price they can afford and that suits their needs."

Others like Sen. Ron Johnson argued that the short-term plans do not undermine Obamacare's preexisting condition protections.

"The rule expands affordable options and leaves Obamacare plans’ pre-existing conditions provisions untouched," Johnson said.

While it is true that the plans don't eliminate the ACA's preexisting conditions provisions, it would undermine them for people on the plans. According to the Congressional Budget Office, 1.6 million in the first four years under the rule would be on those types of plans without protections.

Collins, the lone GOP vote for the petition, framed preexisting conditions as the decisive factor in her vote.

"Short-Term Limited Duration plans do not provide protections for enrollees who suffer from preexisting conditions," Collins said. "As I have often emphasized, it is essential that individuals who suffer from preexisting conditions are covered."

*A political winner?*

Polling shows that protections of people with preexisting conditions are important to voters.

According to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonpartisan health policy think tank:

· 75% of people surveyed said protections to ensure people are not denied coverage due to a preexisting condition are "very important."
· 72% said ensuring people are not charged more because of preexisting conditions is very important.
· 56% of Republicans polled by Kaiser said protecting sick people from being charged more from insurance was important.
· Another poll, from Morning Consult and Politico, found that 81% of voters said that it should be illegal for insurers to deny people coverage due to a preexisting condition.
· 71% said it should be illegal for insurers to charge more.

And more people said they trusted the Democratic Party to ensure those protections: 42% of people surveyed by Morning Consult/Politico said that they trust Democrats to protect people with preexisting conditions, while only 20% preferred Republicans.

It's obvious Democrats know their advantage. Roughly half of all ad spending by Democratic midterm candidates or groups focuses on healthcare, far and way the largest focus for the party.

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FactChecking Trump’s Medicare Op-Ed

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FactChecking Trump’s Medicare Op-Ed In an op-ed for USA Today, President Donald Trump made a series of false and misleading statements about Medicare and health insurance in general.

The post FactChecking Trump’s Medicare Op-Ed appeared first on FactCheck.org. Reported by FactCheck.org 10 hours ago.

New Website Exclusively to Help Veterinarians Lower Financial Risk, With Information on Trends and Solutions Not Found Anywhere Else

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Discover the New Automated Marketing System Developed by Traister Creative LLC That Gives Veterinarian Insurance a Competitive Advantage in Insurance Brokerage Industry

JUPITER, Fla., and SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB) October 10, 2018

Traister Creative LLC, a digital marketing services provider specializing in automation, persuasive copywriting, website design and social media marketing management and Veterinarian Insurance Inc, a leading risk management and insurance brokerage for the veterinary medicine industry, announce today the launch of a new website and newsletter to help veterinarians lower financial risk.

The new website, provides a unique source of information to educate veterinarians on trends that could impact their financial risks. The website includes well-researched blog articles, podcasts and quiz. Plus, an email newsletter to those who opt-in. Social media posts. And webinars veterinarians can attend at a convenient time to learn about new types of insurance plans to lower their financial risk, including a new type of group health plan that can provide a premium refund.

Unlike other insurance brokers that sell the same product to all people, Jack Lungmus and Veterinarian Insurance focus exclusively on serving veterinarians and the veterinary medicine market. Understanding unique financial risks to veterinarians, such as loss of income due to injury, bites and contagious disease from working with animals, and property damage to veterinary clinics from natural disasters, Veterinarian Insurance is able to identify specific insurance coverage best suited for these professionals. Plus, add insurance riders to cover gaps or exclusions in the primary policy, so clients can have peace of mind.

Veterinarians can save time with one trustworthy source. Veterinarian Insurance provides professional liability, property, life, disability, plus individual and group health insurances nationwide.

Joe Frost, Veterinarian Owner of the Frost Family Pet Clinic in Illinois says, “Due to new health care laws our insurance company decided to terminate our plan. We were angry and frustrated, but Jack Lungmus of Veterinarian Insurance got us set up with a new plan that looks to be every bit as good as our old plan….and a bit cheaper too... If any premiums come back to us in a refund, it will be fantastic. It’s the best health insurance I’ve had in a long time!”

Traister Creative LLC under the leadership of Jeff Traister, created the new marketing strategy for Veterinarian Insurance. This includes development of a custom-built marketing automation system, design of the website, plus persuasive writing and educational content such as blogs and production of podcasts and interactive quizzes. Plus, creation and execution of social media marketing campaigns.

“Wow! My sales conversion process is now at rocket speed... with no more cold-calling. I can wake up each morning with a full schedule of booked appointments with clients ready to buy… again. All because of the marketing services by Jeff Traister & his company Traister Creative LLC who built a sales campaign funnel that integrates 1) persuasive emails with higher click-through rates, 2) well-designed landing pages that compel visitors to act fast, and 3) short, yet powerful webinars that motivate attendees to want my services immediately – all automated and measurable to help my business achieve maximum ROI.” Jack Lungmus, President of Veterinarian Insurance Inc.

Go here for more information about either company and their success stories, products and services, or call Jeff Traister at 561-228-1600.

About Traister Creative LLC
Founded by Jeff Traister, Traister Creative LLC has headquarters in Jupiter Florida and provides digital marketing services to small, medium and large-sized business worldwide, particularly those in the health, healthcare and medical products and services niches. These services include marketing automation, persuasive copywriting, social media marketing management, website design and public relations. Jeff Traister is an American Writers and Artists Circle of Success Copywriter, Ontraport Certified Marketing Automation Consultant and Sendible Certified Social Media Manager. Plus he earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Karl Eller Center for Study of the Private Market Economy at the University of Arizona. Go here to the website or call Jeff Traister at 561-228-1600 for more information.

About Veterinarian Insurance Inc.
Founded by Jack Lungmus, a veteran of risk management, Veterinarian Insurance fulfills an unmet need in the veterinary medicine market. With headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, Veterinarian Insurance is a one-stop center that provides veterinarians plus their families and employees throughout the United States with access to ALL of their insurance needs. Providing high quality services at affordable costs. This includes professional liability, property, life, disability, and individual & group health insurances. So veterinarians can save time with one trustworthy source. Go here for more information. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.

Trump's dishonest USA Today op-ed reveals the GOP's massive problem on health care

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There is only so far you can go insisting one moment that you despise government health insurance and claiming the next moment that you'll protect seniors' beloved government health insurance. Reported by NJ.com 9 hours ago.

FinCanna Investee ezGreen Compliance Launches Taxation Reporting Technology

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ezGreen Adds Critical Taxation Feature to its Proprietary Compliance Platform

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinCanna Capital Corp. (“FinCanna”) (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) a royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry, announces that its investee company ezGreen Compliance (“ezGreen”) which provides a state-of-the-art enterprise compliance and point-of-sale (POS) software solution for licensed medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivators, has expanded its proprietary Business Intelligence Dashboard (BID) with the addition of a new comprehensive taxation feature to automate essential revenue reporting functionality.Testing with a cannabis management company carrying a portfolio of over 30 dispensaries in the state of California, the company believes it is the only comprehensive tax reporting solution in the market. ezGreen’s new proprietary taxation functionality resolves the problem of labour intensive, error prone manual inputting of key financial data as it is designed to ensure that critical financial information is instantly captured and seamlessly organized for complex municipal and state tax reporting.  ezGreen’s automation of the state taxation formulas are customizable to track both municipal and state requirements around sales and excise taxes.

ezGreen intends to roll out this new taxation feature as a fully integrated component of its Business Intelligence Dashboard to the company’s affiliate network which includes a pipeline of over 200 dispensary client locations.  

With 30 states in the U.S. having some form of cannabis regulatory policies in place, navigating through state by state license, tax and compliance issues has been challenging for the legal, medical cannabis industry. ezGreen’s, Business Intelligence Dashboard is a proven front-to-back compliance solution that supports both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and state laws by ensuring secure customer data storage and transmission that protects customers from potential security breaches and financial and criminal liability resulting from such violations.  Other ezGreen BID platform features include, free custom business analytics, managed workflow capabilities and third-party inventory validation allowing for real-time reporting and cross referencing of seed-to-sale and point-of-sale databases.

Additionally, ezGreen Compliance is working with several State Cannabis Control Boards on developing opioid diversion strategies by setting secure reporting mechanisms, integrating with ezGreen’s BID platform to track essential inventory and sales data.

“Compliance reporting is becoming a “must have” for every business in the cannabis industry,” said Andriyko Herchak, President and CEO of FinCanna Capital. “We believe ezGreen is clearly the industry leader in the compliance software space as evidenced by their superior Business Intelligence Dashboard which now incorporates a mission critical taxation reporting solution. Compliance reporting is an enormously lucrative space and we are confident ezGreen will deliver outstanding results for our shareholders.”

Specifically developed to address the needs of the cannabis Industry, ezGreen Compliance is a HIPAA certified POS solution developed and supported by Automated HealthCare Solutions (AHCS). AHCS is a leading point of care tracking and dispensing software solution developed over the past 16 years which currently supports 3,500+ active physician operated clinics and dispensaries, all while maintaining HIPAA compliance following essential Health and Human Services standards in the United States.

*About ezGreen Compliance*

ezGreen Compliance, located in Fort Lauderdale FL, provides through its ezGreen software technology, a proven state-of-the-art enterprise compliance and point-of-sale software solution for licensed medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivators. Navigating through state-by-state license, tax and compliance issues has been challenging for the legal cannabis industry. ezGreen Compliance helps its customers comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and State Laws by ensuring patients’ confidential data is being handled properly, helping to protect from possible security breaches and financial and criminal liability resulting from potential violations. For more information around a HIPAA compliance strategy for the Cannabis industry, please visit www.ezgreencompliance.com.

*About FinCanna Capital Corp.*

FinCanna provides financing to top-tier companies in the licensed medical cannabis industry in exchange for a royalty on revenues.  FinCanna, led by a team of finance and industry experts, is building its diversified portfolio of royalty investments in scalable, best-in-class projects and companies in U.S. legal states, with a focus on California.  For additional information visit www.fincannacapital.com and FinCanna’s profile at www.sedar.com.

*FinCanna Capital Corp.*
Andriyko Herchak, CEO & Director

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Premier Health Group Inc.’s HealthVue Selects Reliq Health Technologies as Exclusive Technology Partner for Development of Telemedicine App for its 100,000+ Patients

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Health Group (CSE: PHGI, OTCQB: PHGRF) (the “Company” or “Premier Health”), a Company focused on developing innovative approaches that combine human skill based expertise with emerging technologies for the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that it has selected Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (“Reliq”) (TSXV: RHT or OTCQB: RQHTF) as its exclusive technology partner. Reliq will be providing Premier’s subsidiary, HealthVue, primary care clinics with a HealthVue-branded telemedicine, remote monitoring & AI solution for its clinical staff and more than 100,000 active patients.“We are very excited to be selected by Premier Health Group as the exclusive technology partner for their HealthVue Clinics.  We look forward to helping HealthVue establish themselves as a technology leader in primary care,” said Dr. Lisa Crossley, CEO of Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. “Incorporating Reliq’s technology platform into their clinics will allow HealthVue to improve access to care and convenience for patients, supporting HealthVue’s goal of rapidly increasing their patient numbers and practice revenues.  Reliq and HealthVue will share in new practice revenue streams created by the implementation of this technology platform.  Expanding our user base into British Columbia with this partnership and into Australia with our recently announced pilots there clearly validates the relevance of our solution in multiple different clinical applications, geographies and healthcare systems.”

“The HealthVue patient app powered by Reliq Health’s technology platform will allow patients to book appointments, see their GP or a specialist via telemedicine, review their own chart, chat with clinic staff and pharmacists, refill prescriptions and share health data collected in the home with their HealthVue care team,” said Dr. Essam Hamza, MD, CEO of HealthVue. “Telemedicine visits are already covered by the provincial health insurance plans in several provinces so there is no cost to the patient to access this service, which we will ultimately be able to offer to patients 24/7. The technology component of our practice is easily scalable, low cost and high margin, allowing us to rapidly grow our business and create significant shareholder value.”

HealthVue expects to make the first version of the app available to their patients in Q4-18.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Dr. Essam Hamza, MD"
Chief Executive Officer

*About Premier Health*

Premier Health is a Canadian company that is strategically poised to take advantage of business opportunities in the global health care industry. We are developing innovative health care approaches that combine human skill based expertise with emerging technologies, and will set the gold standard for services in locations of interest worldwide. Premier Health’s subsidiary, HealthVue is focused on developing proprietary technology to deliver quality healthcare through the combination of connected primary care clinics with telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). We currently have an ecosystem of over 100,000 active patients and have plans to rapidly increase that number both domestically and internationally. The HealthVue team has a strong track record of successfully creating value in healthcare and technology enterprises. The Management team has deep clinical, financial and operational expertise and a passion for improving healthcare for all patients.

*About Reliq Health Technologies*

Reliq Health Technologies is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing innovative software solutions for the Community Care market. Reliq’s powerful iUGO Care platform supports care coordination and community-based healthcare. The iUGO Care platform integrates wearables, sensors, voice technology and intuitive mobile apps and desktop user interfaces for patients, clinicians and healthcare administrators.  iUGO Care allows complex patients to receive high quality care at home, improving health outcomes, enhancing quality of life for patients and families and reducing the cost of care delivery.  iUGO Care provides real-time access to remote patient monitoring data, allowing for timely interventions by the care team to prevent costly hospital readmissions and ER visits. Reliq Health Technologies trades on the TSX Venture under the symbol RHT and on the OTCQB as RQHTF.

*Cautionary Statements *

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on Premier Health's expectations, estimates and projections regarding its business and the economic environment in which it operates, including with respect to the implementation of its shareholder communications initiative and the timing thereof. Although Premier Health believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Premier Health undertakes no obligation to update them publicly to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances, unless otherwise required to do so by law.

The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Email: investors@healthvue.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

Eric Smith of CO Health Brokers Offers Insights for Health Insurance Open Enrollment

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In less than a month, individuals and families will be able to enroll in health insurance for a January 1, 2019, effective date.

LOUISVILLE, Colo (PRWEB) October 11, 2018

Eric Smith, president of CO Health Brokers, offers tips and insight for understanding how to take advantage of this critical month for health insurance.

Once per year the general public has a short window of open enrollment to shop for and select critical health insurance that will cover an individual and their family for the upcoming calendar year. Health insurance expert Eric Smith and his team at CO Health Brokers have been helping the community stay one step ahead of this often overwhelming and confusing process by going the extra mile and finding the right health insurance that fits for each client.

Smith, who is certified on Connect for health to assist clients, answers the following essential questions CO Health Brokers receives to help the Louisville and surrounding Boulder County community realize the importance of this open enrollment timeframe and why using a brokerage can be a gamechanger.

When is the window of time for open enrollment?
Beginning November 1 and ending on December 15, individuals and families can shop for and select a health insurance plan that fit their overall needs and budget. “Once purchased, the health insurance plan will go into effect January 1, 2019,” noted Smith.

Why use a health insurance agent or broker?
Being represented by an expert takes the guesswork out of shopping for and choosing the right health insurance plan. Agents and brokers have licensed access to federal programs to assist lower-income clients and other alternative plans for those that are healthy. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so it’s always wise to explore all options,” added Smith.

What if I can’t afford health insurance?
Brokers and agents can assess each client’s situation and walk them through the application process for medicaid or receiving program subsidies. A subsidy is financial assistance to help pay for a monthly health insurance premium, and does not need to be paid back unless there is an increase in income that calendar year.

How can I prepare for open enrollment and working with a broker?
Refer to the prior year tax return and estimate what the total taxable income might look like for 2018. “This will help a broker quickly estimate which products may fit best for your current financial situation,” advised Smith.

Will the upcoming administration changes affect health insurance?
Health insurance plans and current federal programs available to the public have not changed. “On the contrary, there is now more access to health insurance plans than before and the personal mandate penalty will be going away starting in 2019,” concluded Smith.

About Eric Smith, Colorado Health Brokers
For the last 15 years, Eric Smith has specialized exclusively in health insurance for individuals, families, and businesses. Eric has received numerous awards as a top producer and was hired by Colorado to help train other brokers on http://www.connectforheatlhco.com. Colorado Health Brokers is located at 400 McCaslin Blvd #400, Louisville, C0 80027. For more information, please call (303) 541-9533, or visit http://www.cohealthbrokers.com.

For media inquiries, please call the NALA at 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Risk-based Authentication Market - Global Forecast to 2023

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Dublin, Oct. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Risk-based Authentication Market by Component, Technology Type (MFA, Behavioral Biometrics, Web Access Management), Application Area (Fraud Prevention, IoT Security), Deployment Mode, Industry Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The global risk-based authentication market size is expected to grow from USD 2.19 billion in 2018 to USD 5.41 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.8% during the forecast period.Major growth factors for the market include enterprises' increasing focus on protecting infrastructure from rising instances of cyber-attacks and data breaches and growing demand for mobility solutions and BYOD trend. However, the lack of skilled security professionals and preplanning in enterprises is a significant challenge for the market growth.

The solution segment in the risk-based authentication market is expected to hold a larger market size during the forecast period. The risk-based authentication solutions help enterprises improve identity security and protect both corporate and individual data from potentially harmful identity theft.

The MFA technology type is major contributor to the growth of risk-based authentication solution market. The MFA requires more than one method of authentication from independent categories of user credentials to verify the user's identity for a login or other transaction. It includes Personal Identification Number (PIN), one-time password (OTP), biometric identity, security tokens, and others. The MFA helps organizations prevent unauthorized access to sensitive business information and maintain security of employee and customer data.

APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the global risk-based authentication market by region, owing to the high-security spending by organizations in major APAC countries, such as China, Australia, India, Singapore, and Japan, for protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access. Furthermore, North America is estimated to hold the largest market size in 2018, as the region is an early adopter of security technologies.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*

*2 Research Methodology*

*3 Executive Summary *

*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities In The Risk-Based Authentication Market
4.2 Risk-Based Authentication Market, Market Share Of Top 3 Technology Types And Regions, 2018
4.3 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Service, 2018-2023
4.4 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Professional Service, 2018
4.5 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Application Area, 2018
4.6 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Technology Type, 2018
4.7 Market Investment Scenario
4.8 Risk-Based Authentication Market, Top 3 Verticals

*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Instances Of Cyber-Attacks And Data Breaches In Enterprises
5.2.1.2 Rising Demand For Mobility Solutions And Byod Trend
5.2.1.3 Growing Stringent Regulations And Compliances
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Budget Constraints Among Smes
5.2.2.2 Lack Of Knowledge About Risk-Based Authentication Solutions
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing Adoption Of Cloud-Based Risk-Based Authentication Solutions
5.2.3.2 Rise In The Number Of Iot And Connected Devices
5.2.3.3 Higher Adoption Of Risk-Based Authentication Solutions In Highly Regulated Industry Verticals
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Lack Of Skilled Security Professionals And Preplanning In Enterprises
5.3 Regulatory Landscape
5.3.1 Payment Services Directive 2
5.3.2 Electronic Identification, Authentication And Trust Services (Eidas)
5.3.3 Know Your Customer (Kyc)
5.3.4 Anti-Money Laundering (Aml)
5.3.5 General Data Protection Regulation
5.3.6 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (Pci Dss)
5.3.7 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act
5.3.8 Federal Information Security Management Act
5.3.9 Sarbanes-Oxley Act
5.3.10 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
5.3.11 Federal Information Processing Standards (Fips)
5.4 Innovation Spotlight

*6 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Component*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Solution
6.3 Services
6.3.1 Professional Services
6.3.1.1 Consulting
6.3.1.2 Training And Education
6.3.1.3 Audit And Reporting
6.3.2 Managed Services

*7 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Technology Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Multi-Factor Authentication
7.2.1 Push Notifications
7.2.2 One-Time Passwords
7.2.3 Smart Card Authentication
7.2.4 Single Sign-On
7.2.5 Biometric Authentication
7.3 Behavioral Biometrics
7.4 Web Access Management

*8 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Application Area*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fraud Prevention
8.3 Cloud Application Security
8.4 Iot Security
8.5 Others

*9 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Security Policy*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Device-Based Policies
9.3 Attribute-Based Policies
9.4 Behavior-Based Policies
9.5 Resource-Based Policies
9.6 Network And Browser-Based Policies

*10 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Deployment Mode*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 On-Premises
10.3 Cloud

*11 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Industry Vertical*
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Banking, Financial Services, And Insurance
11.3 Government
11.4 Healthcare
11.5 Manufacturing
11.6 Retail
11.7 Telecommunications
11.8 Others

*12 Risk-Based Authentication Market, By Region*
12.1 Introduction
12.2 North America
12.2.1 United States
12.2.2 Canada
12.3 Europe
12.3.1 United Kingdom
12.3.2 Germany
12.3.3 Rest Of Europe
12.4 Asia Pacific
12.4.1 China
12.4.2 Japan
12.4.3 India
12.4.4 Rest Of Asia Pacific
12.5 Middle East And Africa
12.5.1 Middle East
12.5.2 Africa
12.6 Latin America
12.6.1 Mexico
12.6.2 Brazil
12.6.3 Rest Of Latin America

*13 Competitive Landscape*
13.1 Overview
13.2 Competitive Scenario
13.2.1 Partnerships, Agreements, And Collaborations
13.2.2 New Product Launches And Product Enhancements
13.2.3 Mergers And Acquisitions
13.2.4 Business Expansions

*14 Company Profiles*
14.1 IBM
14.2 CA Technologies
14.3 Micro Focus
14.4 Okta
14.5 Gemalto
14.6 Vasco Data Security
14.7 Secureauth
14.8 RSA Security
14.9 Entrust Datacard
14.10 Lexisnexis
14.11 Gurucul
14.12 Equifax
14.13 Ping Identity
14.14 Forgerock
14.15 Onelogin
14.16 Centrify
14.17 Crossmatch
14.18 Biocatch
14.19 Oracle
14.20 Evidian
14.21 Identity Automation
14.22 Nopassword
14.23 Silverfort
14.24 Iovation
14.25 EzmcomFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/84fnk3/riskbased?w=12

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Larta Institute, AURI, MyFormulary USA, and Mercy Hospitality Announce Food & Health Forum

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You Are What You Eat: The Nexus of Food & Health to take place October 11, 2018 at Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis, MN

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) October 11, 2018

Furthering its efforts to convene leading experts and ideas on the forefront of food and agriculture innovation, Larta Institute’s Global Ag Innovation Network (GAIN) will join forces with AURI (Agriculture Utilization Research Institute), MyFormulary USA, and Mercy Hospitality to host an aptly-named forum, You Are What You Eat: The Nexus of Food & Health, highlighting how food and ingredients play a role in health and their importance to disease prevention and treatment, on October 11, 2018 at-Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis.

While it is well-understood that diet and food play a central role in health, the recent explosion of public interest in wellness products has underscored the importance of “whole body” approaches to health, including exciting developments in the study of the microbiome, and the conflict between fact-based choices and popular opinion. Consumer-centric products are gaining market popularity, disrupting traditional relationships between food companies and the marketplace, while underscoring the need for health education and regulation to maintain public health standards.

In response to the increasing dialog over food and health, this forum will feature experts in data modeling, disease management and actuarial insurance, along with entrepreneurs who are charting the arc of innovation in the broader field of food and health. The agenda features panels, keynotes, and presentations from well-respected experts in the field, including Dr. Elizabeth Kordas, Founder and CEO of Step One Foods, Greg Thompson, Chief Food Law Counsel of General Mills and and Mark Kaster, Partner at Dorsey and Whitney LLP.

Other sessions include Disease Management Through Food: How the Prevention and Treatment Landscape is Being Reshaped and Health Insurance & Functional Food: A Vision for The Future.

You Are What You Eat: The Nexus of Food & Health will showcase an impressive selection of speakers including Ed Rogers, Founder & CEO of Bonumose, Tammy Lee, President and CEO of Recombinetics, Dr. Jaeyun Sung, Asst. Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic Ventures Microbiome Project, and representatives of AURI, Larta Institute, My Formulary USA, and Mercy Hospitality.

Additionally, local executive chefs will demonstrate the preparation of nutritious and delicious foods for a tasting lunch followed by a keynote on how to bring Functional Foods into our daily lives. Following the event, a cocktail reception will be held for all attendees and speakers.

“We are excited to explore the intersection of food, agriculture, medicine, and health in Minnesota, which, by any standard is one of the leading centers of food production and agribusiness in the world,” says Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, who will also be speaking at the event. “Together with AURI, which is at the forefront of Minnesota’s efforts for agriculturally-based innovation, we will envision the issues and opportunities that will mark the future of ag for the region, and for the world.”

“This is sure to be a one-of-a-kind event focusing on innovative opportunities and approaches to the food and health intersection. By partnering with Larta Institute and MyFormulary, we can further explore how consumers are taking a greater interest in their food choices,” says Shannon Schlecht, AURI Executive Director. “This event will provide a great opportunity to highlight a breadth of industry leading perspectives to inform participants of new health and food options.”

This event also aims to drive conversations around how foods can likely lead to better management of the health care trifecta of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, discussions will look at how food ingredients can improve human health to help advance opportunities in the health-food nexus revolution.

Registration for the full day event is still open, please find more information here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efl4wzcid2537972&llr=btf8y8cab

About Larta Institute
Larta Institute, founded in Los Angeles in 1993, is an internationally recognized and mission-driven innovation accelerator that provides a runway of success for world-changing ideas in healthcare, agriculture and energy. Larta Institute has helped more than 10,000 companies transform ideas into commercialized innovations that feed, fuel and heal the world. With a global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, industry leaders, research institutions, government agencies and support organizations, Larta conducts commercialization assistance programs throughout the U.S. and in more than 20 countries. Follow us on Twitter @LartaInstitute.

About AURI
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) helps develop new uses for agricultural products through science and technology, partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs to bring ideas to reality. We generate economic impact in Minnesota communities by helping businesses take advantage of innovative opportunities in four focus areas: biobased products, renewable energy, coproducts and food.

About MyFormulary
MyFormulary is an online resource and retailer for the health-curious and health-conscious consumer to learn about and purchase healthy foods, vitamins, and supplements. Their patented Efficacy Engine™ synthesizes an individual’s health conditions, fitness goals, and preferences to deliver highly personalized product and recipe recommendations derived from peer-reviewed clinical research. By making nutrition products and information accessible, MyFormulary empowers consumers with Functional Foods for Optimal Health™. Reported by PRWeb 23 hours ago.

Walgreen to drop health insurance for most retirees under 65

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Most Walgreen retirees under 65 will no longer be eligible for company health insurance coverage after 2019.  -More-  Reported by SmartBrief 21 hours ago.
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