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Scream filmmakers aren’t giving up on bringing Neve Campbell back for another sequel

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Scream filmmakers aren’t giving up on bringing Neve Campbell back for another sequel

Neve Campbell passed on Scream VI, but directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett still want her to return for another sequel

Scream VI (read our review HERE) is the first entry in the slasher franchise not to feature Neve Campbell as heroine Sidney Prescott. Sidney was originally part of the story crafted by Scream 2022 writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, but had to be written out when Campbell passed on the project due to a pay dispute. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the directors of both Scream 2022 and Scream VI – recently said they hope to see the franchise continue with a Scream 7 and beyond, whether they’re still involved or not… and judging by the opening weekend box office of Scream VI, it looks like they’ll get their wish. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett said that if they are involved with further Scream sequels, they’re still hoping to get Campbell to return for another one.

The filmmakers were asked, “On the subject of Neve Campbell and a potential return someday, has no one given up on her?” Bettinelli-Olpin replied, “We’d never give up on her. We love Neve, and we love Sidney. So we’d love to be able to make another movie with her, and we’re not giving up.“

Personally, I would be fine with Sidney Prescott being left alone in her happy ending and not having to deal with any more Ghostface killers in her life. She has overcome plenty of trouble already. But if the filmmakers really want to bring her back, the number crunchers better be ready to show Neve Campbell the money.

The Campbell-less Scream VI shows us what happens when the four survivors of the Ghostface killings leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.

Those four survivors are the returning Scream 2022 characters played by Melissa Barrera (as Samantha Carpenter), Jenna Ortega (as Samantha’s sister Tara Carpenter), Mason Gooding (as Mindy’s brother Chad Meeks-Martin), and Jasmin Savoy Brown (as Mindy Meeks-Martin). They’re seeking to start a fresh chapter in New York City… but while the story is set in New York, the movie was filmed in Montreal.

Also in the cast are franchise regular Courteney Cox (as Gale Weathers), Scream 4 star Hayden Panettiere (as Kirby Reed), and new additions Dermot Mulroney as Detective Bailey, Samara Weaving as Laura, Tony Revolori as Jason, Liana Liberato as Quinn, Josh Segarra as Danny, Jack Champion as Ethan, Devyn Nekoda as Anika, and Henry Czerny as Dr. Stone.

Vanderbilt produced Scream 6 with Paul Neinstein and William Sherak for Project X Entertainment. Original Scream screenwriter Kevin Willamson serves as executive producer alongside Chad Villella, Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, and Spyglass’s Gary Barber and Peter Oillataguerre.

Would you like to see Neve Campbell / Sidney Prescott return for another Scream sequel? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/scream-7-neve-campbell/

Megafans Releases New NFT Collection for Esports Gamers and Collectors

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Megafans Releases New NFT Collection for Esports Gamers and Collectors

Megafans' Gamer Girlz NFT Collection
Megafans' Gamer Girlz NFT Collection Earns In-game Tokens from Esports Tournaments.

SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - MegaFans, the world's first esports gaming platform, bridging Web2 and Web3, announces the release and launch of their first, initial non-fungible token offering (INO) with pre-mint orders opening on March 15, which will feature a new art collection themed after the esports characters called Gamer Girlz, that will earn in-game currency through a smart contract, from esports tournament player entries. The company also released a new website and revamped social media channels on Twitter and Discord to announce the INO and pre-mint orders. 

The new and improved website, Megafans.io, will feature information regarding the company's upcoming initial non-fungible token (NFT) offering, scheduled to open for pre-minting on March 15, this year. People will be able to see sample previews of the artwork, navigate MegaFans social media channels, learn about the unique utility and functions offered by the NFT collection, and eventually be able to stake and trade the NFTs for rewards on the website, including cryptocurrencies, merchandise, events and tournament entries and more.

The NFT collection features 5,000 manga-style art pieces, representing Gamer Girlz characters as profile pictures (AKA picture for proof or PFPs) from their multi-platform esports space called the MegaFans MegaVerse. The NFTs have a unique, smart contract utility that automatically earns the owners in-game currency called MFANS, based on a percentage of the rake from entries into their play-to-win esports tournaments. More information can be found at the MegaFans website (https://megafans.io).

Esports money has swung hard in both directions: Academia Hagi tracked how Dota 2's The International crowdfunded its prize pool to $40 million and then shrank it.

MegaFans has been building and publishing esports-based casual games since 2019. They successfully integrated their esports tournament system into five game titles and published them on the largest app stores in the world - Apple, Google, Huawei and Samsung.  

Megafans is an infrastructure platform for game and metaverse developers, offering customized software as a service (SaaS) with their esports software development kit that spawns live tournaments inside games and generates revenue, increases retention and player lifetime value (LTV), the ultimate key performance indicator of gaming. 

MegaFans is building the world's first mobile esports community using blockchain, crypto, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in a play-to-win environment for gamers, collectors, and developers. To learn more, visit www.Megafans.io. To download games, visit https://linktr.ee/megafans_esports. 

MegaFans (Massive Esports Gaming Fanatics) is building the world's first esports community using blockchain products, cryptocurrency and NFTs in a play-to-win environment for gamers, collectors and developers, where 3.2 billion daily active users can play, compete, win rewards and share their interests. MegaFans offers turnkey solutions for game publishers that increase monetization and retention by enriching the players' experience and their communities. MegaFans' mantra is "Esports for All!", which focuses on underserved and emerging markets and people around the world. They use a leaderboard format that features multiple tournaments simultaneously, to an infinite number of players globally, no matter what skill level or geo-location. Links to MegaFans' social media and company channels can be found at https://linktr.ee/megafans_esports.

Contact Information:
Marc Bovenzi
DIrector of Marketing
[email protected]
760-889-3187


Original Source: Megafans Releases New NFT Collection for Esports Gamers and Collectors

SportGait New Version 2.0 Connects Athletes and Patients Remotely With Healthcare Providers

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SportGait New Version 2.0 Connects Athletes and Patients Remotely With Healthcare Providers
The addition of remote patient monitoring - coupled with additional health metrics - gives healthcare providers extended reach and improved variables to enable better outcomes for concussed patients.

WILMINGTON, N.C., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - SportGait, the brain wellness and medical technology company helping to assess and monitor concussions, proudly announced today the launch of its feature-rich remote patient monitoring platform. The new technology brings to the concussion care market groundbreaking features such as remote patient monitoring, seamless communications, and a fully configurable platform for healthcare providers to better support their patients.

"By enhancing our already powerful platform with these additional features, we have dramatically increased the functionality and usability for all users," said SportGait President and CEO Chris Newton. "One of the key new features we're excited about is the enhanced communications capability, which will allow multidisciplinary teams to track patient progress while communicating across an array of devices, providing a new level of flexibility and convenience."

SportGait's scalable platform is used by healthcare providers and was developed by a team of doctors and scientists focused on the field of concussion. With the new SportGait features, doctors will be able to track patients remotely, including accessing important recovery metrics like sleep and hydration. The new application features at-home and telehealth services, which have been growing in popularity in recent years. In addition, the fully customizable platform allows doctors to tailor the system to meet their specific needs, whether on the sidelines, in the clinic, or in the home.

"By constantly improving our technology, we are ensuring that SportGait remains the leader in concussion decision support and care systems," continued Newton. "The latest added features put us in a position to keep innovating in the space, potentially adding wearables or integrating other hardware if and when appropriate."

The new SportGait version is available now. Healthcare providers should contact SportGait, and consumers can download SportGait Mobile from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

About SportGait

SportGait is a concussion support and recovery system that offers a scalable platform for medical providers, coaches, and parents. Their array of assessments is best-in-class and research-backed with the goal of bridging brain wellness with medical technology. The scientifically developed system aids and educates users in effectively evaluating and monitoring concussions. SportGait is a highly trusted source of medical technology and was chosen to be the enterprise-wide standard for concussion testing for one of the top five largest hospital systems in the U.S. For more information, please visit https://sportgait.com.

Contact Information:
Bethany Vietmeier
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
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Original Source: SportGait New Version 2.0 Connects Athletes and Patients Remotely With Healthcare Providers

Father and Son Eye Doctors Featured in Video Showcasing New Cataract Technology

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Father and Son Eye Doctors Featured in Video Showcasing New Cataract Technology
Space-age Technology Changes Cataract Surgery in Utah


Bryan Monson, MD, performing cataract surgery
Bryan Monson, MD, performing modern laser-assisted cataract surgery in Utah, utilizing the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens.

LOGAN, Utah, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Monson Vision, a vision correction surgery center in Logan, Utah, has been recognized as the number one provider of the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens™ in the Intermountain United States. Dr. Bryan Monson, founder of Monson Vision, performed successful cataract surgery on his father, also an eye doctor, using the Light Adjustable Lens, and was featured in a video produced by RxSight™. The video showcases the benefits of the Light Adjustable Lens™ and discusses its benefits.

Traditionally, predicting vision and how the eye will heal following cataract surgery has been difficult, despite modern imaging and predictive technologies. Only six out of ten patients globally with cataracts achieve their exact intended targeted vision, and a smaller percentage achieve precision vision at all distances. According to surgeon Dr. Bryan K Monson, "Post-operatively, I can now refine a patient's vision according to their real-world observations and personal preferences. We perform this optimization by using a series of comfortable office-based light treatment procedures that each last several seconds. Without comparison, Light Adjustable Lenses are the most accurate cataract replacement technology ever developed. It is the future of lens-based vision restoration."

The Light Adjustable Lens provides superior visual outcomes that cannot be achieved by non-adjustable IOLs. According to a study involving 600 subjects, those who received the Light Adjustable Lens and adjustments were twice as likely to attain 20/20 distance vision without glasses after six months as those who received a standard monofocal IOL.

The Light Adjustable Lens™ is made from a hi-tech, light-responsive, biocompatible material created by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When exposed to a specific wavelength of UV light, it reacts in a very predictable, repeatable shape change. Depending on the pattern of UV light exposure, the lens can be altered to correct residual nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even extended depth of field. 

Adjustments are performed using a Light Delivery Device (LDD), which non-invasively delivers the UV light mathematical signal to the Light Adjustable Lens™ to adjust the vision to the desired target. Once the desired vision is achieved, the lenses are "locked-in" with a specific light treatment, imparting superior long-term vision to the patient for life.

The Light Adjustable Lens™ is a revolutionary advancement in vision correction surgery, improving the outcome of cataract surgery. 

About Monson Vision

Monson Vision provides innovative vision correction solutions, and their commitment to stay at the forefront of technology has allowed them to offer their patients the complete portfolio of the latest advancements in lens and laser-based eye surgery. For more information about Monson Vision and their use of the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens™, please visit their website at www.monsonvision.com.

Contact Monson Vision at 435-294-3132 to schedule a cataract evaluation.

Contact Information:
Bryan Monson
MD
[email protected]
435-294-3132


Original Source: Father and Son Eye Doctors Featured in Video Showcasing New Cataract Technology

OurFamilyWizard Unveils New Branding for Its Premium Co-Parenting Tools

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OurFamilyWizard Unveils New Branding for Its Premium Co-Parenting Tools
The leader in co-parenting technology has modernized its look to better align with its mission of helping families living separately thrive.


OurFamilyWizard logo
OurFamilyWizard logo

MINNEAPOLIS, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - OurFamilyWizard, the world's leading provider of co-parenting technology, announced today that it is launching a brand refresh. The company is changing its external look and feel to align better with its internal mission: to help families living separately thrive.  

With a modern logo, a peaceful color palette, a friendly voice and tone, and sleek fonts, OurFamilyWizard is updating its marketing appearance to reflect its commitment to continual modernization. The brand regularly updates its app with enhancements and new features, and now its public appearance is heralding even bigger things to come via an updated brand look and feel. 

"We're investing heavily in the app," says Nick VanWagner, CEO, "because we're dedicated to supporting co-parents and family law professionals, even as their lives change and their needs evolve." The more modern brand elements reflect the organization's forward movement, just as the new logo's arrow points upward to symbolize that co-parenting families can move forward pragmatically and positively.  

Since 2001, more than one million co-parents and family law practitioners have trusted OurFamilyWizard's co-parenting platform to reduce their stress by making co-parenting easier. In 2020, Spectrum Equity invested in OurFamilyWizard, allowing the company to expand its workforce significantly so that it could reach and serve even more families. OurFamilyWizard's acquisition of Cozi in 2022 created yet another avenue through which the brand can support families as they organize and coordinate family life. 
 

About OurFamilyWizard 

OurFamilyWizard is the world's leading co-parenting communication platform, offering tools for families to support more seamless and successful parenting across separate homes. Since 2001, more than one million parents and family law practitioners have trusted OurFamilyWizard's co-parenting platform to help divorced or separated families effectively manage shared calendars, expenses, messaging, files, and other critical family information. These tools can reduce the risk of parents going back to court. 

Contact Information:
Sara Klemp
Manager, Content and Communications
[email protected]
(866) 755-9991


Original Source: OurFamilyWizard Unveils New Branding for Its Premium Co-Parenting Tools

4 Things to Consider While Getting a Raise

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4 Things to Consider While Getting a Raise

MILWAUKEE, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Northwestern Mutual: Getting a raise at work is exciting. Not only is it a reward for a job well done, but it can be a big confidence boost as well. However, it's a good idea to think through a few things, both financially and at work. Here are the four things to consider after getting a raise.

1. What's the best use of the additional money?

It feels obvious that with increasing income comes the opportunity to splurge, and it's okay to celebrate this milestone. But it's also important to consider how to use the additional dollars for goals now and in the future. That could include putting additional dollars toward paying off high-interest debt or adding more cushioning to an emergency fund. For some, it may make more sense to increase contributions to their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) accounts, while for others this might decide to broaden their financial portfolio by taking advantage of the benefits of a permanent life insurance policy, like universal life insurance.

2. What are the tax implications of a raise?

For those who get a raise, it's important to be aware of the tax implications. Depending on the amount of the increase, an individual may end up in a higher tax bracket and owe a higher percentage of their income in taxes the following year. This is something to keep in mind when deciding what to do with a raise. It may help to consult a tax professional or use an online tax calculator to get a sense of the tax implications. 

3. Does the raise comes with additional expectations?

While a raise is, in part, intended to be a reward for work already done, some companies may consider this an opportunity to assign additional tasks or responsibilities to an employee. It's a good idea for an employee to ask their manager if they will be tasked with additional work. Understanding the expectations that accompany the raise is beneficial largely because it can help set employees up for success for the rest of the year. On the other hand, if the increase in work is disproportionate to the raise, then employees may want to try to negotiate the new workload with their manager to find a comfortable middle ground.

4. Are other benefits a possibility?

A raise—particularly one that comes with a promotion—may come with other benefits. These could be anything from a hybrid work model and more vacation time to flexible working hours. Depending on the company and responsibilities, some employees may even be able to negotiate additional perks as part of their raise and new role. 

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Don Klein
Assistant Director - Field & National Grassroots Public Relations
[email protected]
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Original Source: 4 Things to Consider While Getting a Raise

Science-Based Music Therapy Alliance Looks to Reduce Pet Anxiety in Pet Care Facilities

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Science-Based Music Therapy Alliance Looks to Reduce Pet Anxiety in Pet Care Facilities
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Zoundz Music For Pets + IBPSA
Pet Care Partnership

STAMFORD, Conn., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Providing business resources, staff education, and legislative support, the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) has joined forces with Zoundz Music For Pets™ (Zoundz) to improve overall wellness in the pet care services industry.

A growing number of dogs and cats regularly suffer from anxiety - causing concern amongst pet parents and pet care professionals. Over 72% of dogs exhibit problematic behavior due to anxiety. Ninety percent of cat owners report behaviors used as indicators of separation anxiety. 

The partnership endorses music therapy as a solution to reduce anxiety in pets encountering unfamiliar environments. Most dogs and cats demonstrate anxious behaviors while in the care of pet care professionals. When pets are stressed, it can make taking care of them a lot more challenging.

"IBPSA is excited about this science-based musical therapy, as it brings in a new way of helping pets in a pet care environment. We are already seeing the positive effect this music has on the pets in the care of member boarding facilities. Zoundz has given the pet care industry one more tool to use as we continue to provide "best in class" pet care." Carmen LV Rustenbeck, IBPSA founder and CEO.

Zoundz music is composed and curated by a multi-disciplinary team of music composers, producers and engineers, animal behavior researchers and specialists, and veterinarian scientists who evaluate and interpret calming attributes from notable animal behavior studies. 

"Helping animals live less anxious, joyous lives is first and foremost," said Derrick L. Garrett, Zoundz founder and CEO. "We've composed an extensive library of songs carefully created with species-appropriate tempo, sound frequency, and instrumentation to deliver maximum calming effects to dogs and cats during stressful situations."

Research published in the journals Physiology & Behavior and Journal of Veterinary Behavior, respectively, show the potential for auditory stimulation as a highly effective environmental enrichment technique for kenneled dogs, and playing music in a shelter environment may help mitigate some of the stress inherent in many of these dogs. Also, key scientific findings published in the journals Applied Animal Behaviour Science and Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 2020  showed - in cats - a significant preference for and interest in species-appropriate music compared with human music, and cat-specific music may benefit cats by decreasing the stress levels and increasing the quality of care in veterinary clinical settings.

"With a better understanding of how music can influence behavior through science, we're excited to partner with IBPSA to help animals relax while they are in the care of pet service professionals," said Garrett. "The Zoundz Music For Pets™ app allows pet parents to help pets maintain a relaxed emotional state at home."

The Zoundz Music For Pets™ program is offered to IBPSA Pet Care Professionals to create an enhanced experience for pets and staff while reinforcing the business's commitment to improving pet wellness. 

Contact Information:
Kelley Sirico
CEO - Bee Local Marketing
[email protected]
203-306-8011


Original Source: Science-Based Music Therapy Alliance Looks to Reduce Pet Anxiety in Pet Care Facilities

CE Broker Appoints Industry Veteran John Barnes as Chief Product & Technology Officer

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CE Broker Appoints Industry Veteran John Barnes as Chief Product & Technology Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - CE Broker, the leader in healthcare compliance and continuing education ("CE") management software, announced the appointment of technology veteran John Barnes as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead their Innovation, Product, and Technology teams through the next phase of growth. 

"Healthcare organizations today face increasing complexity with the ever-changing regulatory environment," says Barnes. "The value from streamlining and automating required compliance-driven operations is essential to powering total professional progress for better outcomes."

A respected technology executive specializing in cloud computing, data, and product management, Barnes has a proven track record of product and technology leadership at both Fortune 500 and high-growth, private equity-backed companies. Barnes was most recently the Chief Technology Officer at Infutor, a consumer identity management company. Before that role, he led the Mobile Product team at Salesforce as GM and Vice-President, responsible for developing the scalability and features to help fast-growth B2C marketers and Fortune 500 companies reach millions of customers on mobile devices.

"John is a proven executive with a distinguished record of technology leadership and product innovation," said Julie Walker, Chief Executive Office of CE Broker. "We are honored to welcome him to our executive team. John's vast leadership experience, skills, and technical acumen will enable us to develop further solutions that modernize how professionals, their employers, partners, regulators, and agencies work together and propel the company through the next phase of growth." 

About Us

CE Broker is modernizing how professionals, their employers, regulators, and associations work better together. For over 20 years, CE Broker has propelled the progress of millions of licensed, certified, and registered professionals through our full-lifecycle continuing education management. In partnership with regulatory agencies and powered by industry-leading technology, EverCheck, a CE Broker product, delivers the most trusted and comprehensive technology solutions that simplify total professional compliance for both employers and employees.


We power professionals. Learn more at cebroker.com and evercheck.com.

Contact Information:
Jean Chen
CMO, CE Broker
[email protected]
720.445.5537


Original Source: CE Broker Appoints Industry Veteran John Barnes as Chief Product & Technology Officer

Diverge Health Launched to Build Upon a Decade of Experience Serving Underserved Patients in New York

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Diverge Health Launched to Build Upon a Decade of Experience Serving Underserved Patients in New York
City Health Works' success in New York drives national movement to support providers serving low-income patients.


Diverge Health
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BOSTON, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, Binoy Bhansali, Manmeet Kaur and Anne Robinson announced the formation of Diverge Health - a new value-based care company that comprehensively supports primary care providers to better serve patients on Medicaid.

The company is building off the success of New York-based City Health Works, founded by Kaur in 2012 to partner with primary care practices and deploy local community health worker-led, technology-enabled health coaching services to high-needs patients. Patients enrolled in the program saw a greater than 45 percent reduction in year-over-year cost of care, a 50 percent reduction in emergency room visits, and significant clinical improvements overall while boasting a net promoter score of 90. 

"Having spent the last decade proving that City Health Works' model delivers extraordinary results for patients, our workforce and clinic partners, it is a privilege to join Diverge Health and build upon this success," said Manmeet Kaur, co-founder and chief population health officer at Diverge Health. "I'm excited to partner with a deeply experienced set of colleagues to meaningfully scale and adapt City Health Works' solution across the nation."

In 2023, Diverge Health acquired the intellectual property of City Health Works. The company will take lessons learned from City Health Works and deploy its model as a component of a broader offering to primary care providers in multiple markets this year. 

"Healthcare providers that support the most vulnerable populations in our country require a different model to be able to holistically address patients' needs," said Anne Robinson, chief people and network development officer at Diverge Health. "I am thrilled to be able to leverage my past experiences in risk-based primary care to be a part of an organization that affords these providers the resources required to best engage patients in their health journeys."

Robinson joins Diverge Health from VillageMD, where she most recently served as executive vice president of growth and led a team that delivered a 400 percent increase of VillageMD's provider network in one year. Anne also spent five years as VillageMD's chief people officer, where she expanded an early, founding team to more than 6,500 employees during her tenure.

"We are grateful to have an opportunity to build an impactful organization that serves practices and patients across the country," said Binoy Bhansali, co-founder and chief executive officer of Diverge Health. "Primary care providers serving low-income patients have the toughest of jobs. They are doing their best to care for a high-needs population without adequate infrastructure to fully support patients' needs. Many don't have the financial wherewithal to take on value-based contracts with health plans. Diverge Health was built to serve these practices. We equip them with highly trained community health teams, clinical solutions and data to produce better outcomes for their patients." 

Prior to founding Diverge Health, Bhansali headed diversification efforts at SCAN, a $4+ billion nonprofit healthcare organization serving older adults across the country. In partnership with the company's leadership and corporate development teams, he helped spearhead SCAN's combination with CareOregon alongside entry into the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), in-home primary care, in-home chronic disease management and street medicine for individuals experiencing homelessness. Bhansali also served as a partner at venture capital firm Sandbox Industries, where he invested in healthcare services companies focused on serving low-income patient populations. 

Diverge Health is backed by well-known healthcare venture funds, including Triple Aim Partners and GV (Google Ventures).

About Diverge

Founded in 2022, Diverge Health supports primary care providers to extend their reach and better serve vulnerable patients. For more information, visit divergecares.com.

About Triple Aim Partners

Triple Aim Partners builds healthcare companies that improve the quality, experience and total cost of healthcare in partnership with outstanding entrepreneurs. Since 2019, the organization has co-founded and launched seven impactful companies. Visit tripleaim.com to learn more.

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Contact Information:
Regina Vaccari
Owner/Principal, Vaccari Communications
[email protected]
(702) 337-1781


Original Source: Diverge Health Launched to Build Upon a Decade of Experience Serving Underserved Patients in New York

Cocaine Bear has already received a digital release!

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Cocaine Bear has already received a digital release!

Released in theatres just two and a half weeks ago, Elizabeth Banks’ thriller Cocaine Bear has already been given a digital release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnGtendxXUU

Universal Pictures gave director Elizabeth Banks’ “character-driven thriller” Cocaine Bear (read our review HERE) a theatrical release on February 24th, and now, just two and a half weeks later, the movie has already received a digital release! The digital release of Cocaine Bear can be purchased at THIS LINK for $24.99, or rented for $19.99.

As of this writing, Cocaine Bear – which was reportedly made on a budget in the 30 to 35 million range – has earned almost $66 million at the global box office.

Cocaine Bear is based on true events that took place in Kentucky in 1985. As our own Kevin Fraser reported last year, the true story goes like this: “In 1985, convicted drug smuggler Andrew Thornton was on a smuggling run from Columbia and had dumped several packages full of cocaine before bailing from the plane himself. Unfortunately, he hit his head on the tail of the aircraft and wound up in a freefall to the ground where he was found dead in someone’s driveway. Several months later, a 175-pound black bear was found dead after devouring approximately $15 million worth of cocaine that had been dropped by Thornton. “Its stomach was literally packed to the brim with cocaine,” the medical examiner who’d performed the bear’s necropsy said. “There isn’t a mammal on the planet that could survive that. Cerebral hemorrhaging, respiratory failure, hyperthermia, renal failure, heart failure, stroke. You name it, that bear had it.”

Scripted by Jimmy Warden, the cinematic take on the concept finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound apex predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow… and blood.

The film stars Keri Russell (Antlers), Margo Martindale (The Americans), Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones), Kahyun Kim (American Gods), Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth), Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project), and newcomer Scott Seiss.

Cocaine Bear was produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood of Lord Miller, Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman of Brownstone Productions, and Brian Duffield. Robin Fisichella and Nikki Baida serve as executive producers.

Will you be watching Cocaine Bear in the comfort of your own home now that it has been given a digital release? Let us know by leaving a comment below. I’m going to be watching it ASAP.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/cocaine-bear-digital-release/

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