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CQCRC Praises Competitive Bidding Reforms, Pledges to Work with CMS and Congress to Refine DMEPOS Policies
Final DMEPOS rule will make market more competitive and protect oxygen access to Medicare beneficiaries, but serious concerns remain. - November 06, 2018 - CQRC
DriveStrike Joins National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Community
The DriveStrike team joined the NCCoE community to help define and drive security best practice standardization. DriveStrike is committed to delivering the best device and data security solutions possible at reasonable prices while providing exceptional customer service and reliability. DriveStrike delivers the industry best remote wipe, lock, and locate for Windows, Apple, Android, and Linux devices. - November 06, 2018 - Spearstone Management, LLC
Hundreds of Patriots Are Descending on Dallas Texas for Operation Classified
The event is Operation Classified, Hosted by John B Wells, of Caravan to Midnight, for the benefit of the Lieutenant General Michael Flynn Legal Defense Fund. Operation Classified, billed as the largest-ever event supporting General Michael Flynn, ignites in Dallas, Texas November 9th through the... - November 02, 2018 - Caravan to Midnight Inc.
EU Lisa, Europol, IOM, Airpol, OSCE, Interpol to Deliver Briefings at the Border Security Conference in February 2019
SMi Group Reports: Leading agencies to present at the 12th annual Border Security Conference. - November 02, 2018 - SAE Media Group
US Army ARDEC Certifies QMaxx CLP: QMaxx MilSpec CLPTM Meets or Exceeds MilSpec for MIL-PRF-63460F
On October 9, 2018, the US Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command (ARDEC) issued a letter of acknowledgement stating that QMaxx Type “A” liquid CLP has passed both laboratory and live-fire testing and is certified for “DoD competitive procurement and use” and added to the DoD Qualified Products List for CLP. During live-fire testing, firearms are exposed to salt spray, extreme temperatures and fine particulates; QMaxx MilSpec CLP meets or exceeds the requirements - November 01, 2018 - QMaxx Products Group
Former Rothschilds Director and Current PlatinumDEX Chairman Supports "Roubini-Lite" Crypto Regulation
Veteran City of London Investment Banker, Rosamund Blomfield Smith, and Chairman of PlatinumDEX supports the idea of “proportionate” regulation in crypto in response to the US economist Nouriel "Dr. Doom" Roubini's recent demand to US Congress that crypto be banned. Proportionate legislation is needed, as the industry is failing to self-regulate adequately. - October 29, 2018 - Platinumdex Limited
VOS Digital Media Group Engages Global Technology Development Firm
VOS Digital Media Group, a global digital video enterprise technology platform, engages C-Metric to enhance internal technology team reducing human resource costs and increase efficiency with technology advancements. - October 26, 2018 - Icaro Media Group
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
Grants to Study Imaging Technology Use for Pain Management Included in New Opioids Law
Legislation Recently Signed by the President will Promote the Development of Ultrasound-Guided Technology as an Alternative to Opioid-Based Pain Management. - October 24, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
SMi Group Announce Who Will be Attending the 20th Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition 2018
SMi Reports: Registration for the 20th Annual Global MilSatCom conference closes in 2 weeks. - October 24, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Enhancing Counter-IED Measures in Support of Domestic and Foreign Operations
Defense Strategies Institutes 2018 EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will take place on November 13-14, 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia. This event brings together a whole-of-government approach convening Military services, government agencies, and law enforcement, as well as key leaders in industry with the sole objective of advancing the mission critical needs of each respective community in IED defeat. - October 24, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Enhancing Lethality for Close Combat Warfighters
Defense Strategies Institutes Warfighter Systems Summit will take place on November 27-28, 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia. Attendees at this two-day senior level event will gain valuable insights into our nation’s warfighter capabilities and the strategies for improving our combat forces’ preparedness, situational awareness and survivability. Discussions at this event will focus on this year's theme of "Enhancing Lethality for Close Combat Warfighters." - October 24, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
New Poll by Novorda Reveals Majority Support for Second Brexit Referendum
New Survey Report by Novorda Paints Pessimistic Picture of Public Attitudes to Brexit and Adds to Popular Debate Around Issue of Second Referendum. - October 22, 2018 - Novorda
CardioVascular Coalition Commends Bipartisan Lawmakers for Warning Against Proposed Cuts to Revascularization Services
CVC supports bipartisan group of lawmakers for signing letter to CMS opposing the proposed 30% cut in the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. - October 19, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Antenna Products Corporation Awarded FAA Multi-Year Contract to Supply Ground-to-Air Communication Antennas for US Airports
Manufacturer continues as supplier of FAA airport antennas potentially through 2028. - October 18, 2018 - Criterion.B Agency
Non-Lethal Directed Energy Initiatives for Improved Homeland Defense at Directed Energy Day
In support of the DoD Directed Energy initiatives, Defense Strategies Institute has put together the Directed Energy Day, which will provide a forum to discuss the efforts to develop and leverage DE technologies in support of U.S. national security needs and battlefield overmatch. The 2nd Annual Directed Energy Day will be held on November 15, 2018, at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA. - October 17, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
MITA Commends New Research Paper Demonstrating the Many Flaws of the Medical Device Tax
Pacific Research Institute Calls on Congress to Complete Unfinished Bipartisan Business and Repeal the Device Tax. - October 16, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
ProcurePort Shines in Prestigious Digital Procurement Industry Report
Global digital transformation consultation leader, Capgemini, finds ProcurePort to be an “All Star” digital procurement solution. - October 16, 2018 - ProcurePort
NEOGOV Announces Purchase of High Line Corporation
Fast-growing HR Software as a Service company creates completely integrated HR suite with the purchase of HRMS company. - October 16, 2018 - NEOGOV
DVAC Commends Bipartisan Lawmakers for Opposing Proposed Medicare Cuts to Vascular Access Services for Dialysis Patients
A group of bipartisan lawmakers warn HHS that unprecedented 62% reimbursement rate reduction to vascular access services would have serious impacts on patients with kidney disease. - October 15, 2018 - Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition
Defense Strategies Institute Presents: 7th Special Operations & Irregular Warfare Symposium
The 7th Special Operations and Irregular Warfare Symposium will take place on December 12-13, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. - October 11, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
reStart Events to Host 2 Huge Hiring & Networking Events Around DC This Month:
reStart, the most successful hiring & networking events for Cleared Professionals, is pleased to announce the lineup of companies participating in the special afternoon / evening events this month: An Active Security Clearance is Required. Monday, October 29th BWI Hilton Register:... - October 10, 2018 - reStartEvents.com, Inc.
Only Four Weeks Until the 20th Annual Global MilSatcom
SMi Group Reports: The 20th annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition returns to London next month. - October 10, 2018 - SAE Media Group
President Trump Signs SUU Aviation Bill Into Law
For years, Southern Utah University’s Aviation program has worked toward changing an outdated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation for aircraft maintenance training curriculum, and today President Trump signed SUU’s proposed bill into law. - October 09, 2018 - Southern Utah University
EasyVote Solutions Raises $1,500,000 to Continue National Expansion of Elections Management Software
EasyVote Solutions, a leading supplier of election management software to state, county and local election offices across 13 states, announced that it has raised a $1.5 million funding round investment from tech venture fund CoFounders Capital located in Cary, NC. Additionally, with this raise,... - October 09, 2018 - EasyVote Solutions Inc
Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Announce the Appointment of Two Advisory Board Members
Canadian Federation For Citizenship aspires to be a prominent voice on active, responsible and inclusive citizenship. - October 08, 2018 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship
National Institute for Jail Operations and The Foundation for a Drug-Free World Announce Strategic Partnership
The National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) and The Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to address the serious and significant issues caused by the use of drugs. Effective immediately, NIJO and FDFW will work together to provide jails across... - October 04, 2018 - National Institute for Jail Operations
AIC Group (Vietnam) Wins Best Smart Nation Concept and Model Award
President and CEO of AIC Group (Vietnam) was awarded the special prize of “World’s Best Smart Nation Idea and Model” at the Global Smart City Contest 2018 in London. - October 03, 2018 - AIC Group
Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Initiative Endorses Bill That Will Help in the Fight to Eradicate Sudden Unexplained Infant Death
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), and Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler (R-WA) to introduce bipartisan Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act in US Senate and House. - October 02, 2018 - Cribs for Kids
MITA Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Cover CT Colonography for Medicare Beneficiaries, Calls for National Coverage Decision
Data show CT Colonography effective in identifying colorectal cancers in seniors and increasing screening in most-at-risk populations. - October 01, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Congressional Kidney Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Highlighting Need for Increased Investment and Resource Coordination to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Participants from Congress, HHS, NIH and the Kidney Community Discuss Private-Public Partnership to Advance Care, Research & Innovation for Individuals with Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplants - September 28, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
FreeCourt.com Promotes Online Justice for All
New Website Allows Users to File and Defend Cases Online - September 26, 2018 - Jason Hartman
Defense Strategies Institute’s 2018 Directed Energy Day Announced
This year's Directed Energy Day, occurring November 15, 2018, will provide a forum to discuss the efforts to develop and leverage DE technologies in support of U.S. national security needs and battlefield overmatch. The agenda is comprised of 8 unique and collaborative sessions with a focus on this year's theme of "Developing and Deploying Directed-Energy Systems to Meet National Security Needs." - September 26, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
American Political Firm, Diaz Consulting Group Analyzes Brazil's Upcoming Presidential Election
The leading presidential candidate in Brazil’s upcoming election must undergo “major surgery” after being stabbed at a campaign rally earlier this month. Jair Bolsonaro is a conservative congressman in Brazil that is currently leading in all polls to be Brazil’s next... - September 24, 2018 - Diaz Consulting Group
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Confirms Keynote Speaker and Panelists for the Upcoming Active Shooter Awareness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) confirms keynote speaker Randall C. Thysse, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), FBI Omaha Division, and adds Dutch Giesinger, Executive Director, Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Lt. Keith Romp, Polk County Sheriff’s Office to the panel. - September 24, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Goes International
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association Joins North American Alliance. - September 24, 2018 - SFATA
NEOS, Ltd. Launches a Wildfire Risk and Mitigation Service in California
NEOS, Ltd. has launched FireWatch, a new aerial remote sensing service that detects high-risk residential fire zones in Southern California. - September 24, 2018 - NEOS, Ltd.
FinTech School to Launch FinTech Workshops & Online Courses in the Middle East
As the FinTech industry booms, there is still a shortage of FinTech and Blockchain training options. FinTech School and Golden Trust have partnered to deliver high quality training programs to Financial Institutions, Universities and NGOs in the Middle East in both English and Arabic. - September 19, 2018 - FinTech School
World Rivers Day 2018 Set for September 23rd. World Rivers Day Promotes Stewardship, Increases Awareness and Encourages River Conservation.
World Rivers Day 2018, set for September 23 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 17, 2018 - World Rivers Day
MedPAC Comment Letter Calls for Competitive Bidding Program Reform
CQRC applauds MedPAC for recognizing the need to reform the flawed bidding process for home respiratory therapy and services, which threatens patients’ access to lifesaving oxygen. - September 13, 2018 - CQRC
BOLDplanning Announces Emergency Management Webinar Featuring Oregon’s First State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman
BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in emergency management consulting and online preparedness planning solutions, announced today its hosting of a free Emergency Management Thought Leader webinar featuring Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman. In this one-hour... - September 12, 2018 - BOLDplanning
Developing and Deploying Directed-Energy Systems to Meet National Security Needs at Directed Energy Symposium
DSI's 2nd Annual Directed Energy Symposium will provide a forum to discuss the efforts to develop and leverage DE technologies in support of U.S. national security needs and battlefield overmatch. The symposium will focus on Service and DoD DE roadmaps, DE’s role in National security and the future Force, R&D initiatives, acquisition and funding updates, and much more. - September 12, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - September 11, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church – September 20, 2018. Open to the Public. Free Parking.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its September 2018 Colloquium: Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church presented by Dr. Kathleen McChesney, Author and former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI; September 20, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - September 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
New PAD Task Force Joins Lawmakers in Calling for Policies to Reduce Amputations for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to support establishment of intragovernmental workgroup on amputation reduction and oppose proposed Medicare cuts to PAD treatments. - September 06, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Indiana Disability Task Force Aims to Improve the Military Waiver for Hoosier Veterans and Service Members
On Aug. 22, Jonathan Burlison, CEO of Bridges US, presented a white paper to the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Task Force on the topic of Military Waiver Slots. The task force seeks to create recommendations to ensure freedom, choices and quality of life for individuals with... - September 04, 2018 - Bridges US
SCPC Praises House Energy and Commerce Leaders’ Ongoing Query of PBM Drug Pricing Role
National LTC Pharmacy Group Thanks Reps. Greg Walden, Michael Burgess and Greg Harper for Issuing New Letters to Nation’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). - September 04, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Leading Compliance Organisations to Present at Defence Exports Conference in Two Weeks
SMi Group Reports: Leonardo, Deloitte, OCR, Pillsbury LLP, ZTE Corporation, Nexter, Rolls-Royce, L-3 Communications Integrated Systems to deliver briefings at the Defence Exports conference in two weeks. - September 04, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at New Life Christian Center; Novato Church Goes Solar and Cuts Energy Expenses
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 111 kW DC solar system at New Life Christian Center in Novato, CA. The system is designed to offset close to 93% of their annual utility bills for the church and school facilities. New Life is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - August 28, 2018 - SolarCraft