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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., August 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The parent company behind leading workforce compliance management and continuing education products CE Broker, EverCheck, and Immuware, today unveiled a new corporate brand — Propelus — to unify the group's vision to "power professional progress'' through dynamic compliance for our nation's workforce. 

The new brand identity reflects significant growth transformation at the company, bringing together the Propelus product portfolio with a renewed sense of purpose to modernize how professionals, their employers, regulators, agencies, and associations work better together. The new "propeller" logo demonstrates the full lifecycle of professional progress focused on innovation, relationships, and forward momentum alongside the new name.   

Propelus (pronounced propel·us) embodies the company's dynamic market-leading technology, vital data, and dedication to streamlining and simplifying compliance for total professional management. At the heart of the rebranding initiative are the millions of healthcare and other dedicated workers serving as the inspiration behind the group's shared mission. 

"Introducing Propelus marks a significant milestone along our 20-year mission to empower professional progress throughout the career journey and, ultimately, help safeguard our communities," said Julie Walker, CEO of Propelus. "We are focused on ensuring that Propelus is synonymous with our values-driven approach to simplifying workforce compliance for better outcomes - together." 

The arrival of Propelus comes as companies in the healthcare, education, and government technology industries consolidate and require digital transformation to standardize, automate, and simplify their processes. Additionally, as technology advances to streamline, simplify, and elevate how organizations operate, Propelus creates much-needed connections between stakeholders, privileged partner relationships, and professionals with access to the most reliable, trusted, and automated data in the market.

Launching a unified website accompanies the transition to the new Propelus name. Propelus is trusted by more than 5 million professionals, employers, regulators, and partners through its suite of workforce management and compliance technology solutions.  

About Propelus 

Propelus is modernizing how professionals, their employers, regulators, and associations work better together. For over 20 years, Propelus solutions — CE Broker, EverCheck, and Immuware — have propelled the progress of millions of dedicated professionals in their career journey. Our market-leading workforce compliance management technology, full-lifecycle continuing education software, and vital data simplify total professional management for a happier workforce, better operations, and safer communities.

We power professionals. 

Learn more at www.propelus.com.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Assistance Fund, an independent charitable patient assistance organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs, today announced the launch of a new copay assistance program for people living with biliary tract cancer. The program is designed to help eligible individuals pay for their out-of-pocket medical expenses related to biliary tract cancer, such as copays, coinsurance, and deductibles.

Biliary tract cancers impact the gallbladder, bile ducts, and ampulla of Vater.[1] The cancers are difficult to diagnose; by the time symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, and belly pain appear, the cancer has advanced.

"Because reaching a diagnosis can be so difficult for people living with biliary tract cancers, ensuring their immediate access to the treatment is critical," said Danielle Vizcaino, President and CEO at The Assistance Fund. "Our Biliary Tract Cancer Copay Assistance Program will remove the financial hurdles of this process for so many patients and their families and will allow them to focus on improving their health."

"As a family member of someone who faced a biliary tract cancer diagnosis, I am intimately familiar with how daunting the journey is to finding the right treatment and navigating access to it," said Stacie Lindsey, Founder & CEO of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. "With the launch of its Biliary Tract Cancer Copay Assistance Program, The Assistance Fund has forged a path for hundreds of patients to get the treatment they need and the improved quality of life it will bring."

To learn more or determine eligibility for financial support, visit tafcares.org or call (855) 309-5525 to speak with a Patient Advocate.

A list of all the disease programs available from The Assistance Fund can be found on the website tafcares.org.

About The Assistance Fund

The Assistance Fund (TAF) is an independent charitable patient assistance organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses. The Assistance Fund currently manages nearly 90 disease programs, each of which covers all the FDA-approved medications that treat a specific disease named in the disease program. Since its founding in 2009, TAF has helped nearly 180,000 children and adults access the treatment they need to stay healthy or manage a life-threatening, chronic, or rare disease. To learn more about The Assistance Fund, or for information on how to donate, please visit tafcares.org. 

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[1] Mayo Clinic, "What is biliary tract cancer?," https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholangiocarcinoma/in-depth/what-is-biliary-tract-cancer/art-20544661, accessed May 2023.

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced new features for its Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction and the Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS programs. The program enhancements and new standards help organizations managing long-term care deliver high-quality, equitable care that aligns with state requirements and meets the evolving needs of their communities.

"NCQA's Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS and LTSS Distinction in Health Plan Accreditation have been the industry standard for organizations administering LTSS since we launched the programs in 2016," said NCQA President Margaret E. O'Kane. "Today the population is aging, and states are looking to increase accountability, improve quality and promote cost-effective delivery of long-term care services outside the traditional hospital setting. It's time to update our standards to reflect and support healthcare organizations eager to provide equitable, high-quality care to people in the environment that is best for them."

Case Management-LTSS Accreditation

NCQA CM-LTSS Accreditation is designed for organizations that coordinate LTSS for populations with complex needs. Long-term care organizations need assurance that their partners can coordinate care effectively across medical, behavioral and social services and help keep people in their preferred setting—often, their home. 

Enhancements include scoring aligned with NCQA Health Plan Accreditation, the creation of an interim survey to provide a guide path for community-based organizations to earn accreditation followed by a full survey, as well as updates to care assessment, clinical integration and coordination. These enhancements support the identification of sub-populations to inform how programs are structured to meet varied needs, new health equity standards and data collection, standardized person-centered goals and recognition for high achievement.

Earning NCQA accreditation of CM-LTSS can help organizations become more efficient and focus on coordinated care, training and measurement to reduce errors and duplicated services. Additionally, the standards can help improve communication between stakeholders that coordinate care, focus on person-centered services which lead to better care planning and monitoring and support contracting needs to align with state needs.

LTSS Distinction

NCQA LTSS Distinction provides a person-centered, comprehensive and standardized evaluation of organizations delivering managed long-term services and supports. LTSS Distinction is designed for organizations that manage both medical care and LTSS for their members. Earning LTSS Distinction can help organizations improve operational efficiencies and improve care communication between individuals, caregivers, providers and payers while reducing errors and duplicated services.

Enhancements include scoring aligned with Health Plan Accreditation standards, the creation of an interim survey to provide a glide path for community-based organizations to earn accreditation followed by a full survey, as well as updates to the care assessment, standardized person-centered goals, and new requirements for health equity, data collection, and recognition for clinical integration and coordination. These enhancements inform how programs are structured to meet varied LTSS population needs and meet or exceed state requirements. 

About NCQA

NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS^®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. The organization received the prestigious James W. Rouse Excellence in Diversity Award for demonstrating a commitment to promoting a diverse, healthy workplace. NCQA's website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found at Twitter @ncqa, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

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FERNDALE, Mich., July 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Nature's Remedy Cannabis, a leading Cannabis company, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated two-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 5th. This milestone event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees, featuring an array of exciting activities, scrumptious food, unbeatable deals, fabulous giveaways, a diverse lineup of vendors, and captivating entertainment that will delight and amaze.

Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 5th, Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Location: Nature's Remedy Cannabis Dispensary - 925 E Drayton St. Ferndale MI, 48220

The celebration kicks off early at 9:00 AM with an exclusive opportunity for the first 100 enthusiastic shoppers who spend $100 or more - they will receive an incredible $200 goodie bag filled with exciting surprises, making it a must-attend event for our loyal customers and newcomers alike.

Event Highlights:

Delicious Food: Indulge in a delectable selection of culinary delights grilled fresh on-site. From savory to sweet, there's something for every palate.

Unbeatable Deals: Take advantage of special anniversary discounts and promotions on our latest and most popular products/services. Don't miss out on this chance to score big savings and exclusive offers.

Exciting Giveaways: Throughout the day, lucky guests will have the chance to win fantastic prizes in our thrilling giveaway contests. Keep an eye out for exciting announcements!

Vendors Galore: Explore a diverse range of vendors showcasing unique products and services from the local community. Discover hidden gems and support small businesses.

Captivating Entertainment: Enjoy live performances, music, and other surprises that will keep the party atmosphere buzzing all day long.

"We are incredibly grateful for the support and trust our customers and community have shown us over the past two years," said Co-Founder and Head of Marketing Antonio Manju. "This anniversary celebration is our way of giving back and showing our appreciation for everyone who has been part of our journey."

Be sure to mark your calendars for August 5th and join us for an unforgettable day of festivities. Follow us on Instagram @NaturesRemedy.Cannabis for updates and sneak peeks of what's in store.

About NRC: Nature's Remedy Cannabis is a leading Cannabis company dedicated to providing top-quality Cannabis & CBD Products. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we have become a leading name in the industry and take pride in serving our customers with the utmost care and attention.

Nature's Remedy Cannabis. Website: https://www.naturesremedycannabis.com/

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