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Kidney Community Applauds the Administration’s Recently Announced Regulatory Relief for Kidney Care Providers and Patients
Recommendations from Kidney Care Partners Adopted and Approved by Administration - April 03, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Froggy's Fog Makes Huge Impact by Changing Focus to Hand Sanitizer
Froggy's Fog shut down production of Theatrical Effects Fluids to manufacture Hand Sanitizer for essential workers. By tripling output over a weekend, Froggy's Fog has been able to offer jobs to the local community impacted by COVID-19 layoffs and business closures. Froggy's Fog has donated thousands of dollars worth of hand sanitizer to local communities, organizations and essential workers. - April 03, 2020 - Froggy's Fog
MITA Urges Temporary FDA Regulatory Changes to Quickly Get Mobile Imaging to Emergency COVID-19 Pandemic Hospitals
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlining key steps the agency can take to help the medical imaging industry swiftly and thoroughly aid the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressed directly to the agency's Deputy... - April 01, 2020 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
CQRC Commends CMS Measures to Enable Delivery of Home Respiratory Care
Administration issues new rule that will improve access to care for home respiratory patients during the ongoing national emergency. - March 31, 2020 - CQRC
GEICO Military Supports Young Marines National Foundation Rose Campaign
Since 2018, GEICO Military has been a leading corporate sponsor of the Young Marines National Foundation. Like Young Marines, GEICO Military cares deeply about building strong communities by supporting our heroes. In fact, last year, GEICO Military helped the Young Marines National Foundation... - March 29, 2020 - Young Marines National Foundation
ZyDoc Offering Free COVID-19 Clinical Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering help for all clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing its services for related problems at no cost. During this unprecedented crisis, ZyDoc’s data collection service will allow physicians to focus on the task at hand by enabling them to work more efficiently and free them from the burden of tedious documentation. It can be implemented immediately nationwide so we can benefit from our collective wisdom. - March 28, 2020 - ZyDoc
Amid Escalating COVID-19 Pandemic, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Calls on Congress and the Administration to Help Protect Vulnerable Patients, Frontline Care Providers
Americans with Kidney Failure Among the Most At-Risk; Cannot Miss Dialysis Care - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
CQRC Commends the Congress for Assisting with Rural Home Medical Equipment and Services in COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill
New policy changes will help prevent potential disruptions in supply and workforce, but more must be done to further ensure continued access to home respiratory care. - March 27, 2020 - CQRC
KCP Statement on CMS’ Agreement to Classify Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters and Vascular Access as Essential Surgeries for Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners – the nation’s leading kidney care coalition comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers, and manufacturers dedicated to working together to improve quality of care for individuals living with kidney diseases – applauds... - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
BCMstrategy, Inc. Raises Seed Financing -- Venture Capital Support Accelerates Platform Expansion and COVID19 Data Dissemination
BCMstrategy, Inc., the innovation leader in public policy predictive analytics, announced today it has secured significant seed investment from BlackLab Venture Studio. The funds will accelerate product development and sales for the company’s patented public policy risk analytics while expanding its ability to meet demand for existing COVID19 policy data through API development, Slack integration, and new analytical reports. BlackLab co-founders have joined the company's board. - March 25, 2020 - BCMstrategy, Inc.
Kvellix LLC Offering Free NUTSO™ to Help Maintain Our National Family Sanity
In these uncertain times with adding the term social distancing to our vocabulary, our desire to bring back family game night is more important than ever. Kvellix is trying to do their part by urging you to play NUTSO and increase our national sanity. - March 24, 2020 - Kvellix
The Best Political Website 2020 Will be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
This presidential election year, the Web Marketing Association is looking for the best political websites of 2020 as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.WebAward.org. The deadline for political web sites to enter is May 29, 2020. - March 18, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Home Health Sector Urges Flexible Use of Home Health Clinical Expertise and Regulatory Relief to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Home health leaders release guidance regarding needed waivers and regulatory relief to ensure home health’s nimble and flexible response. - March 17, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
IVI Convenes First-of-its Kind Multi-Stakeholder Summit to Accelerate Aligning Value Assessment Methods with Real-World Decision Needs
Participants Define Consensus Expectations and Prioritize Research Agenda to Improve Value Assessment Methods - March 17, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Home Ventilator, Oxygen, and Sleep Suppliers at the Forefront of the COVID-19 Response
CQRC submits letter to Medicare agency detailing how home respiratory suppliers are critical in the response with coronavirus, urges agency to immediately lift regulatory barriers for patient care - March 14, 2020 - CQRC
APTQI Urges Congress, CMS to Allow Reimbursement for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to protect vulnerable patient populations from the transmission of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today called on Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend Place of Service Billing... - March 13, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
On World Kidney Day, the Nation’s Kidney Community Acknowledges Historic Stakeholder Alignment on Key Policies to Improve Access, Choice and Innovation in Kidney Care
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading coalition of more than 30 organizations comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers and manufacturers – acknowledges the historic alignment to address the public health care challenge among... - March 12, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Tiniest "Green" House in Arlington, VA Built by Arlington Designer Homes, Custom Home Builder of Green, Energy Efficient Homes
Arlington Designer Homes has just completed the newest tiny home in Arlington Virginia. This Green, energy efficient home is a good model for Accessory Dwelling units clocking in at 860 s/f. It will be certified as Green under the Arlington County Green Home Choice Program and has achieved a HERS rating of 62. It will be open 3/15 from 2-4pm. - March 12, 2020 - Arlington Designer Homes
Mission Microwave Supports Envistacom SATCOM Terminal Upgrade Program
Envistacom and Mission Microwave team to win significant satellite terminal upgrade program, replacing Traveling-Wave Tube (TWT) Amplifiers with High Performance, Lightweight, Solid State Power Amplifiers. - March 09, 2020 - Mission Microwave
Custer Institute Observatory Declares Pluto is a Planet
The Board of Directors of respected Astronomical Observatory, Custer Institute in Southold, NY has recently created a resolution declaring that Pluto is again a planet. Echoing the sentiments of many in the science community, including Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA, Custer Observatory has... - March 07, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Alex Galleries Announces Solo Exhibition of Jill Krutick’s Abstract Paintings: "Beyond Boundaries: an Homage to Rothko," April 3–30, 2020
Abstract expressionist painter, Jill Krutick, is proud to showcase her signature "Ice Cube" series of paintings at Alex Galleries. The solo show features nearly 40 original multi-scale pieces of work in homage to Mark Rothko. The New York-based artist is a rising star in the fine art community and was formerly in the world of finance and media. - March 03, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
New AHRQ Report Highlights Positive Patient Outcomes from Utilizing Home Respiratory Therapies
CQRC urges the HHS to ensure adequate reimbursement for home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation systems in competitive and noncompetitive bid areas. - March 03, 2020 - CQRC
More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute
With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
MITA Participates in FDA Workshop to Discuss Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
MITA is participating today in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public workshop, "Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiological Imaging," to engage interested parties on the rapidly expanding impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical imaging space. The event... - February 25, 2020 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Black Love Experience Partners with Washington Performing Arts and WHUR to Celebrate Black Excellence
The Black Love Experience, an annual event geared towards celebrating music, business and Black culture, returns on March 21 at 7:00 PM with Washington Performing Arts as its programming partner and 96.3 WHUR as its media partner. This year’s event promises to amplify the theme of Black Love... - February 19, 2020 - Nubian Hueman
The National Drug And Alcohol Screening Association Announces Its 2020 Conference and Tradeshow to be Held in Jacksonville, Florida March 9-11
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) announced today that its annual National Conference and Industry Tradeshow will be held at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront located at 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 on March 9, 10 and 11. This year’s speakers will... - February 12, 2020 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Rand-Smith Publishing Releases New Book "Unclassified: My Life Before, During, and After the CIA"
In "Unclassified: My Life Before, During, and After the CIA," Richard James Kerr, a former Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, recounts how he joined the Agency fresh out of college as a GS7 analyst/clerk and rose through the ranks quickly, serving in all four directories - Intelligence, Operations, Administration, and Science/Technology (reaching Director level in both Intelligence and Administration). - February 12, 2020 - Rand-Smith LLC
Hydrogen on Demand from Cheap Scrap Metals
Catalytic chemistry has been used to create a new catalyst that efficiently splits water and releases pure hydrogen for use as a fuel. - February 10, 2020 - Phillips Company
BioStat Solutions, Inc. Promotes Dr. Lin Li to Senior Director of Scientific Operations
BioStat Solutions, Inc. (BSSI), a data analytics company providing consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, announced today the promotion of Dr. Lin Li to Senior Director of Scientific Operations. He will have increased responsibility leading the scientific team and... - February 10, 2020 - BioStat Solutions, Inc.
APTQI Applauds Bipartisan Lawmakers for Asking CMS to Clarify Justifications for Provider Reimbursement Cuts
Bipartisan letter comes after CMS issued its 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which calls for deep cuts to therapy services in 2021. - February 06, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Patrick Henry College Moot Court Team Wins the National Championship in Appellate Brief Writing
Patrick Henry College is a forensics powerhouse with an unmatched record in collegiate forensics competition by winning 12 of the past 16 AMCA National Tournament Championships in Oral Advocacy and consistently finishing in the top 1% of the nation in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). - February 03, 2020 - Patrick Henry College
IVI Announces Six New Members to Board of Directors
IVI, the research-based non-profit organization improving the science and practice of value assessment, unveils six new members to its Board of Directors. - January 30, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
TechLatino Hosts Emerging Latino Tech Leaders Summit Insights from Industry and Policymaker Leaders
TechLatino today convened industry, nonprofits policymakers and tech leaders as part of its 11th annual Emerging Tech Leadership Legislative Summit. TechLatino holds the Emerging Tech Leaders’ Summit series throughout various regions of the country to discuss the State of the Latino Vote,... - January 26, 2020 - TechLatino: Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
The Honors of Inequality: Why Colleges Work for Some and Not for Others
Honors of Inequality: How Colleges Work for Some, the latest work from historian Joseph H. Wycoff, Ph.D, delves into the origins and key contributions to the scholarship about American higher education during the last half of the twentieth century. - January 24, 2020 - Historia|Research
Kyndall Francis & Syndicate Management to Host Private Baltimore Investment Tours
Starting in 2020 Syndicate Managements will introduce their truly unique investment approach in Baltimore City. In the past, many firms have given “group tours” and other organized group events, but starting in March (appointments being taken now) of 2020, Syndicate will take a more personalized approach for interested investors. - January 23, 2020 - Syndicate Partners
Kyndall Francis to Speak at the Upcoming "I Want My Life Back Summit"
On February 29, Kyndall Francis, Chris Scott, Ted McDonald, along with state and local officials will all be on hand to speak out about the challenges of wrongful incarceration that are impacting men and woman across our country. - January 23, 2020 - Exonerated Media Company
Miss America to Speak at the 2020 National Conference and Trade Show of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA)
Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier, will speak at the NDASA 2020 National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida March 9-11. - January 22, 2020 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
John P. Butler, President and CEO of Akebia Therapeutics, Takes Helm as New Chair of Nation’s Largest Kidney Coalition
Butler will focus on supporting innovation to improve patient-centric care for individuals living with kidney disease, kidney failure and transplants. - January 21, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
NAFA Appoints 2020 Board of Directors
New Leadership Prepares to Extend Oversight into Advocacy, Education and Integration Initiatives - January 21, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Mario Bemer USA Trunk Show in Washington, DC
Mario Bemer will be at Sartoria DePandi in Washington, DC on January 24-25 to meet with clients and showcase his artisan handcrafted men's shoes. - January 18, 2020 - Mario Bemer, Master Artisan
Sean Spicer Visits Orlando to Promote Civics, American History and the Constitution in Florida Schools
Recently Governor DeSantis of Florida signed a mandate that no high school senior would graduate without passing a Civics course in school. Coincidentally, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was at MG Studios in Longwood, Florida on December 9, 2019 to record an audio-video presentation... - January 15, 2020 - Sounds of 76 Company Music, LLC
Milca Kaplan, CRNP, Located in Washington, DC, is Enhancing Her Practice by Partnering with Simpatra.Health
Milca Kaplan, CRNP will be adding Simpatra.Health’s BHRT services and technology to her practice. - January 13, 2020 - Simpatra
The William Meredith Foundation is Proud to Announce the 2020 Award in Poetry Given to Washington, D.C. Lee Woodman for MINDSCAPES
The William Meredith Foundation is proud to announce the ninth William Meredith Award in Poetry given to Washington, D.C. poet, Lee Woodman. Maryland Poet Laureate, Grace Cavalieri has said of MINDSCAPES, "This award-winning poetry announces a bright new literary light among us." The collection includes fourteen stunning paintings by Connecticut landscape artist, Charles, W. Reyburn. - January 09, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
Herischi & Associates LLC Announces the Filing of Several Federal Cases Against The Islamic Republic of Iran and Leadership
The Bethesda, Maryland law firm of Herischi & Associates LLC is committed to legal advocacy in international human rights, immigration, and labor and employment. In 2019, Herischi & Associates filed several notable cases in the D.C. District Court against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its leadership for various alleged human rights abuses. In addition to these filings, Herischi & Associates also counsels businesses and individuals affected by the U.S. Government’s sanctions against Iran. - January 08, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Exonerated Media Continues to Prove the Truth is Just a Part of Being Set Free
Kyndall Francis, Mark Carver, David Wiggins, Kenneth Wyniemko and New York's newly named "Exonerated Five" are just a few of the recently featured cases that's been covered by Exonerate Media. Exonerated Media continues to prove that truths are easy to understand once they are discovered. EMC continues the long and tedious process of discovering those truths and documenting them for those who have been wronged by the system designed to protect them. - December 29, 2019 - Exonerated Media Company
Syndicate Partners Reinvigorating Baltimore City Neighborhoods and Transforming Forgotten Communities with Economical High End Rental Projects
Kyndall Francis is leading the Washington, DC-based real estate firm Syndicate Partners who recently completed three major projects in Baltimore City. The entirely affordable rentals provide never-before-seen options for those looking for a home they can be proud to rent. - December 23, 2019 - Syndicate Partners
National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match® Applauds Congress for Its Support of Patients with Blood Cancers and Other Diseases
Bipartisan legislation provides record funding for lifesaving cellular transplants and eliminates a Medicare payment barrier for seniors. - December 20, 2019 - National Marrow Donor Program
TechFlow Mentored Joint Venture Secures a Coveted Spot on the $13B SBEAS Contract
Shearwater Mission Support, a TechFlow Mentored Joint Venture, has been Awarded a Contract to Provide the US Air Force with IT Network Centric Services and Solutions. - December 20, 2019 - TechFlow
MITA Commends Senate Lawmakers for Voting to Repeal Device Tax as Part of End-of-Year Spending Package
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today commended Senate lawmakers for approving a provision to permanently repeal the medical device tax in the year-end spending agreement recently passed by the House of Representatives. Immediately after the vote, Dennis Durmis, SVP –... - December 19, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance