Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Ford to offer F-150 pickup that runs on natural gas - Jul. 31, 2013
Ford Motor says it will start offering its versions of its best-selling F-150 full-size pickup that can run on liquefied natural gas.
Ford to offer F-150 pickup that runs on natural gas - Jul. 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Henry Schein Provides Easy Access To Nationwide Job Opportunities For New Dental Professionals
News Release:
Henry Schein Provides Easy Access To Nationwide Job Opportunities For New Dental Professionals
Launches www.dentalopportunities.com as Class of 2013 Seeks Job Placement
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, today announced the launch of the Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities website, www.dentalopportunities.com. The new online dental professional recruitment and placement platform is part of Henry Schein Financial Services' (HSFS) commitment to helping its customers fill critical practice Associate positions, and assist both experienced dentists and graduating dental students find these positions.
"Henry Schein is committed to helping dental practitioners succeed," said Keith Drayer, Vice President, Henry Schein Financial Services. "During these economically challenging times, graduating dental students and experienced practitioners are seeking practice transition assistance. We developed the Henry Schein Dental Opportunities website with this specific need in mind, and are pleased to provide the necessary tools and resources in a single platform to help place candidates in private practices, clinics, and dental organizations of every category."
Through www.dentalopportunities.com, graduating students, dental Residents, former military dentists, as well as practicing dentists looking for a change, can search for opportunities in the geographic area they desire. The site offers hundreds of opportunities in a variety of settings and practice sizes, with some potentially leading to ownership. For the practice owner, whether filling a position within a small private practice, a large group practice with multiple locations or other practice settings, the new website can help find the right Associate (from an experienced specialist with years of experience to a new graduate looking for his/her first Associate position).
"By leveraging Henry Schein's innovative recruitment methods and more than 12 years of proprietary experience in dental professional placement, dental practices can expedite the recruiting process, not only saving time and money, but importantly, helping ensure they find the right candidate," added Mr. Drayer. Since 2001, Henry Schein Dental Opportunities has placed more than 2,000 dental professional candidates.
"As a growing practice we are repeat customers of Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities and are completely satisfied," said Debbie Jones, Office Manager, St. Johnsbury Dental, in Vermont. They have a centralized process that has saved us time and money. Through Henry Schein we have recruited qualified candidates from outside our area."
About Henry Schein Financial Services (HSFS)
Henry Schein Financial Services (HSFS), division of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), provides a full range of business solutions and value-added services to office-based dental, animal, and medical practices worldwide. HSFS's team of experts work with practices to create customized strategies for helping practitioners achieve their unique business goals and discover ways to accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. By creating avenues for financial success, HSFS puts practices in a position to focus on delivering the best possible patient care, even in a constantly changing economic and regulatory environment.
HSFS offers an array of business solutions including equipment leasing and financing, patient financing, practice credit card services, and others. For dental practitioners, HSFS also offers Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions (HS PPT), which brings dental buyers and sellers together based on fit, specialty, and value, and Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities, a recruitment service for placing dental Associates and Specialists. Other services for dentists include practice valuations and transition planning services. To learn more about the Henry Schein Financial Services brand and its financial services offerings, visit www.henryschein.com/HSFS.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 15,500 Team Schein Members and serves more than 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 24 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.9 billion in 2012, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 17% since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein Provides Easy Access To Nationwide Job Opportunities For New Dental Professionals
Launches www.dentalopportunities.com as Class of 2013 Seeks Job Placement
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, today announced the launch of the Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities website, www.dentalopportunities.com. The new online dental professional recruitment and placement platform is part of Henry Schein Financial Services' (HSFS) commitment to helping its customers fill critical practice Associate positions, and assist both experienced dentists and graduating dental students find these positions.
"Henry Schein is committed to helping dental practitioners succeed," said Keith Drayer, Vice President, Henry Schein Financial Services. "During these economically challenging times, graduating dental students and experienced practitioners are seeking practice transition assistance. We developed the Henry Schein Dental Opportunities website with this specific need in mind, and are pleased to provide the necessary tools and resources in a single platform to help place candidates in private practices, clinics, and dental organizations of every category."
Through www.dentalopportunities.com, graduating students, dental Residents, former military dentists, as well as practicing dentists looking for a change, can search for opportunities in the geographic area they desire. The site offers hundreds of opportunities in a variety of settings and practice sizes, with some potentially leading to ownership. For the practice owner, whether filling a position within a small private practice, a large group practice with multiple locations or other practice settings, the new website can help find the right Associate (from an experienced specialist with years of experience to a new graduate looking for his/her first Associate position).
"By leveraging Henry Schein's innovative recruitment methods and more than 12 years of proprietary experience in dental professional placement, dental practices can expedite the recruiting process, not only saving time and money, but importantly, helping ensure they find the right candidate," added Mr. Drayer. Since 2001, Henry Schein Dental Opportunities has placed more than 2,000 dental professional candidates.
"As a growing practice we are repeat customers of Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities and are completely satisfied," said Debbie Jones, Office Manager, St. Johnsbury Dental, in Vermont. They have a centralized process that has saved us time and money. Through Henry Schein we have recruited qualified candidates from outside our area."
About Henry Schein Financial Services (HSFS)
Henry Schein Financial Services (HSFS), division of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), provides a full range of business solutions and value-added services to office-based dental, animal, and medical practices worldwide. HSFS's team of experts work with practices to create customized strategies for helping practitioners achieve their unique business goals and discover ways to accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. By creating avenues for financial success, HSFS puts practices in a position to focus on delivering the best possible patient care, even in a constantly changing economic and regulatory environment.
HSFS offers an array of business solutions including equipment leasing and financing, patient financing, practice credit card services, and others. For dental practitioners, HSFS also offers Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions (HS PPT), which brings dental buyers and sellers together based on fit, specialty, and value, and Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities, a recruitment service for placing dental Associates and Specialists. Other services for dentists include practice valuations and transition planning services. To learn more about the Henry Schein Financial Services brand and its financial services offerings, visit www.henryschein.com/HSFS.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 15,500 Team Schein Members and serves more than 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 24 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.9 billion in 2012, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 17% since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.
Monday, July 29, 2013
HP News - Orion Health Chooses HP to Support Managed Health Services
HP News - Orion Health Chooses HP to Support Managed Health Services: HP today announced that Orion Health, a New Zealand–based leader in health information exchange (HIE), electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare integration solutions, has selected HP Converged Cloud to support its global managed health services.
HP News - HP Protect 2013 Keynote Speakers to Discuss How to Win the Security Cyberwar
HP News - HP Protect 2013 Keynote Speakers to Discuss How to Win the Security Cyberwar: HP today announced the lineup of keynote speakers and technically focused breakout sessions for its annual user conference, HP Protect 2013—taking place Sept. 16-19 in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
HP News - HP Awarded $166 Million Contract for Medicare Claims Processing
HP News - HP Awarded $166 Million Contract for Medicare Claims Processing: PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22, 2013 — HP Enterprise Services today announced it has been awarded a task order by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to host and improve efficiency of the Medicare Part A and Part B fee-for-service (FFS) claims processes nationwide.
SAC Capital hit with criminal charges - Jul. 25, 2013
In a move that could deal a death blow to one of the country's largest hedge funds, federal prosecutors announced criminal insider trading charges Thursday against SAC Capital, the firm run by billionaire investor Steven Cohen.
SAC Capital hit with criminal charges - Jul. 25, 2013
Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and β–Ketone Monitoring System™
PRESS RELEASE
Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and β–Ketone Monitoring System™
- Only inpatient blood glucose monitoring system among leading hospital brands to use individually foil-wrapped test strips, helping reduce risk of test strip cross-contamination
July 25, 2013
Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and β-Ketone Monitoring System™, an advanced blood glucose monitoring system designed to address the key needs of hospital customers: high accuracy, efficient operation, dual-band wireless access to immediate test results, and helps in the reduction of the risk of test strip cross-contamination.
"The FreeStyle Precision Pro system represents a significant step forward as we work to provide tools to improve the way hospitals manage patients' glucose levels," said Heather L. Mason, senior vice president, Diabetes Care, Abbott. "It makes the data available in real time, thanks to the meter's new wireless capabilities. With its individually foil-wrapped test strips, the system is also designed to help reduce test strip cross-contamination in hospital environments."
Key features of Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro system include:
Addresses Hospital Needs for Cross-Contamination Control
- Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro system is the only inpatient blood glucose monitoring system among leading hospital brands to use individually foil-wrapped test strips,1 helping reduce the risk of test strip cross-contamination of blood and bacteria.2This Abbott exclusive advantage helps hospitals comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding protection of unused supplies.3
- The device conforms to FDA requirements for cleaning and disinfection, which require devices to be disinfected after each use. The FreeStyle Precision Pro Meter also offers a replaceable strip port that can be removed for replacement on-site.
Dual-Band Wireless Connectivity Enables Real-Time Access to Test Results and Improves Staff Workflow
- Abbott's FreeStyle Precision Pro system allows for real-time, dual-band wireless communication between the handheld meter at the patient bedside and the hospital information system, giving clinical staff immediate access to patient test results throughout their facility. The dual-band wireless technology enables the flexibility of wireless access within a hospital's Wi-Fi-enabled network when properly configured. The system is designed so that clinical operators need not interrupt their busy workflow to conduct routine docking or attach a data cable to download patient results, saving time while also providing access to real-time data. This helps ensure immediate access to test results through the hospital's electronic medical record system, and to facilitate clinical decision whenever it is needed.
Designed with Higher Performance Characteristics
- The FreeStyle Precision Pro system features a new algorithm to correct for hematocrit interference. The test process occurs in five seconds for prompt and accurate delivery of test results.
2D Barcode Technology for Patient Identification
- The new system adds technology to read newer 2D barcodes, which are becoming more prevalent in healthcare identification systems. This technology enhances the accuracy of patient identification with TrueID™ technology.
About Abbott Diabetes Care
Abbott Diabetes Care, based in Alameda, Calif., is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing glucose monitoring systems designed to help people better manage their diabetes. Additional information about Abbott Diabetes Care may be found at www.abbottdiabetescare.com.
About Abbott
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.
Visit Abbott at www.abbott.com and connect with us on Twitter at @AbbottNews.
| 1 | As of July 2013 among leading hospital brands of blood glucose test strips in the U.S. (LifeScan, Roche, and Nova Biomedical) |
| 2 | Data on file at Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO., Report MILB-8486A, March 2012 |
| 3 | Diabetes and Viral Hepatitis: Important Information on Glucose Monitoring, Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/Settings/GlucoseMonitoring.htm |
Accenture Positioned in “Leaders” Quadrant in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems
Accenture Press Release:
NEW YORK; July 25, 2013 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) was positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant in Gartner’s recently published “Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems1” with the Accenture Life Insurance Platform.
Gartner assessed 16 vendors in this Magic Quadrant, which profiles policy administration system providers for individual and group life and annuity products targeted at Tier 1 and Tier 2 life insurers in North America. The full report is available here.
“Insurers are committed to deploying the base system from the vendor with minimal modifications, and are demonstrating more willingness to modify their own workflows to stay with out-of-the-box functionality,” noted Steven Leigh, Gartner analyst and author of the report. “In nearly all cases, insurers are also looking for solutions that have extensive configurability so that base code modifications are not necessary.”
“In my opinion, Accenture’s positioning in Gartner’s report validates our track record of innovation and proven software solutions for life & annuity companies,” said Shay Alon, managing director, Life & Annuity Software, Accenture. “Our platform is designed to address all basic steps in the policy lifecycle through advanced configurability and the ability to integrate with existing solutions. Recent enhancements like the Default Insurance Company templates further simplify implementation, accelerate product launch and help to reduce costs for our clients. We are making continued investments in areas such as mobility and analytics to maintain our leading and visionary position, not just in North America but globally.”
With over twenty years of experience in the insurance industry, Shay Alon recently joined Accenture to take on a leadership role in the Life & Annuity software group. In this role, Alon oversees Accenture’s life and annuity insurance software solutions.
The Accenture Life Insurance Platform, used by more than 40 leading insurers worldwide, is a robust, configurable and scalable software suite that offers product development, new business, underwriting, investment management, policy administration and payout solutions for life insurance and annuity carriers of all sizes. The Accenture Life Insurance Platform is available as an integrated suite of software with modules that can be implemented individually or as part of a broader migration strategy.
1 Gartner, Inc. “Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems,” by Steven Leigh, 19 June 2013.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 266,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
Accenture Software combines deep technology acumen with industry knowledge to develop differentiated software products. It offers innovative software-based solutions to enable organizations to meet their business goals and achieve high performance. Its home page iswww.accenture.com/software. Accenture Life Insurance Platform is part of Accenture Life Insurance Business Services, a business service within Accenture’s Financial Services operating group. By applying its extensive industry knowledge to continuously enhance its software, Accenture helps insurers reduce operating costs, manage risk and drive growth through improved product development, enhanced policy administration and distribution, and technology platforms consolidation and modernization. Its home page iswww.accenture.com/lifesoftware.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
July 25, 2013
Accenture Positioned in “Leaders” Quadrant in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems
NEW YORK; July 25, 2013 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) was positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant in Gartner’s recently published “Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems1” with the Accenture Life Insurance Platform.
Gartner assessed 16 vendors in this Magic Quadrant, which profiles policy administration system providers for individual and group life and annuity products targeted at Tier 1 and Tier 2 life insurers in North America. The full report is available here.
“Insurers are committed to deploying the base system from the vendor with minimal modifications, and are demonstrating more willingness to modify their own workflows to stay with out-of-the-box functionality,” noted Steven Leigh, Gartner analyst and author of the report. “In nearly all cases, insurers are also looking for solutions that have extensive configurability so that base code modifications are not necessary.”
“In my opinion, Accenture’s positioning in Gartner’s report validates our track record of innovation and proven software solutions for life & annuity companies,” said Shay Alon, managing director, Life & Annuity Software, Accenture. “Our platform is designed to address all basic steps in the policy lifecycle through advanced configurability and the ability to integrate with existing solutions. Recent enhancements like the Default Insurance Company templates further simplify implementation, accelerate product launch and help to reduce costs for our clients. We are making continued investments in areas such as mobility and analytics to maintain our leading and visionary position, not just in North America but globally.”
With over twenty years of experience in the insurance industry, Shay Alon recently joined Accenture to take on a leadership role in the Life & Annuity software group. In this role, Alon oversees Accenture’s life and annuity insurance software solutions.
The Accenture Life Insurance Platform, used by more than 40 leading insurers worldwide, is a robust, configurable and scalable software suite that offers product development, new business, underwriting, investment management, policy administration and payout solutions for life insurance and annuity carriers of all sizes. The Accenture Life Insurance Platform is available as an integrated suite of software with modules that can be implemented individually or as part of a broader migration strategy.
1 Gartner, Inc. “Magic Quadrant for North American Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems,” by Steven Leigh, 19 June 2013.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 266,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
Accenture Software combines deep technology acumen with industry knowledge to develop differentiated software products. It offers innovative software-based solutions to enable organizations to meet their business goals and achieve high performance. Its home page iswww.accenture.com/software. Accenture Life Insurance Platform is part of Accenture Life Insurance Business Services, a business service within Accenture’s Financial Services operating group. By applying its extensive industry knowledge to continuously enhance its software, Accenture helps insurers reduce operating costs, manage risk and drive growth through improved product development, enhanced policy administration and distribution, and technology platforms consolidation and modernization. Its home page iswww.accenture.com/lifesoftware.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Johnson Controls elects Alex Molinaroli Chief Executive Officer
Johnson Controls Press Release:
Johnson Controls elects Alex Molinaroli Chief Executive Officer
Current CEO Stephen Roell to retire after 32 year career with the company
MILWAUKEE, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) today announced that its board of directors has elected Alex A. Molinaroli, vice chairman, to serve as the company's next president and chief executive officer effective Oct. 1, 2013, at which time he will join the board of directors. Molinaroli was also elected chairman of Johnson Controls effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Molinaroli succeeds current CEO Stephen A. Roell. Roell will remain chairman until his planned retirement on Dec. 31, 2013, when he will leave the board.
"I am extremely proud of what we've accomplished over the past six years during my tenure. I've enjoyed my entire 32 year career with Johnson Controls and want to express my appreciation to the Johnson Controls employees and our directors for their support," said Roell. "It has been an honor to lead and represent the company in the community and with our shareholders."
Roell, who has been with Johnson Controls since 1982, has served as CEO since October 2007 and chairman since January 2008. During this time, the company has successfully grown to record levels with revenues of $41.8 billion in fiscal 2012 and approximately 170,000 global employees. While he effectively guided the firm through the challenges the economic downturn brought to its core industries, Roell's primary focus has steadily remained on long term growth and global market leadership positions in the company's core businesses. Under his leadership, Johnson Controls has effectively restructured, but also increased its investments in growth strategies and participation in emerging global markets.
Molinaroli joined Johnson Controls' Building Efficiency business in 1983. During his 30 years with the company, he has held positions of increasing responsibility and was elected a corporate officer in 2004. Molinaroli was appointed vice chairman in January of this year. Prior to that promotion, he served as president of the Power Solutions business since 2007.
"I'm very pleased that Alex will assume the leadership role in the company," stated Roell. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about our businesses and the industries we serve; so I'm confident that he and the team will continue to build Johnson Controls' global leadership positions. Most importantly, I also know that Alex will sustain the unique culture of the company in terms of our actions, values, and commitment to our customers."
Alex Molinaroli remarked, "Our company's standard for excellence and culture of integrity were built by great leaders who preceded me. Being selected to steward this organization is an honor and privilege that I take very seriously." He added, "Steve Roell has truly embodied all that is good about our people and culture, and he has been a great role model for all of us. On behalf of my colleagues around the world, I wish Steve and his wife Shelagh all the best in their coming retirement."
Molinaroli will become the ninth CEO in the company's 129-year history.
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 168,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2013, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
Aetna Becomes the First Health Care Provider to Join NACo as a Healthy Counties Sponsor and Premier Member
Aetna Press Release:
Aetna Becomes the First Health Care Provider to Join NACo as a Healthy Counties Sponsor and Premier Member
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:51 pm EDT
"We are pleased to work alongside of NACo on its mission, and to engage with community leaders on overcoming barriers to ensure the health and wellness of individuals."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced that Aetna (NYSE:AET), one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, has joined NACo as a new Premier Member and a Healthy Counties Initiative Sponsor.
As a Premier Member, Aetna will support NACo in its goals to:
- Promote community public health prevention and wellness programs, including increased physical activity and healthy eating.
- Offer information, ideas and solutions for county government employee and retiree health benefits and programs.
- Lead the implementation of health care reform at the county level.
- Enhance coverage, access to and coordination of health care for vulnerable populations in the community, including health services in hospitals and community health centers, while focusing on cost-containment strategies.
- Participate in the national transition to health information technology and telemedicine.
“Aetna is committed to finding new ways to make it easier to be healthy,” said Cain Hayes, president of Aetna’s Public Sector and Labor businesses, a division dedicated to supporting the needs of public sector customers. “We are pleased to work alongside of NACo on its mission, and to engage with community leaders on overcoming barriers to ensure the health and wellness of individuals.”
The National Association of Counties launched the Healthy Counties Initiative in 2011 to enhance public-private partnerships in local health care delivery, improve individual and community health, and assist counties to effectively implement federal health care reform.
The Healthy Counties Advisory Board consists of 14 innovative corporate partners and 28 county leaders in health—tasked with shaping the direction of the Initiative. For more information about NACo’s Healthy Counties Initiative, visit the NACo website at www.naco.org or contact Emmanuelle St. Jean (202) 942-4267.
About NACo
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,069 counties. NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.org.
About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving an estimated 44 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Joins Aetna’s Hospital Network in Kentucky
Aetna Press Release:
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Joins Aetna’s Hospital Network in Kentucky
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 12:38 pm EDT
"This is great news for our members. We’ve been working to provide broader access to high-quality hospitals and physicians, and this agreement helps us achieve that goal."
CARROLLTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Carroll County Memorial Hospital announced today that they have reached agreement on a new contract that adds the hospital and its affiliated physician group to Aetna’s Kentucky network.
Under the agreement, which took effect July 15, members of Aetna’s plans can receive covered hospital-based services, at in-network rates, from Carroll County Memorial Hospital and from any of the hospital’s employed physicians.
“Aetna is very pleased to welcome Carroll County Memorial Hospital to our Kentucky network,” said Michelle Mathieu, Aetna’s vice president of network operations for Ohio and Kentucky. “This is great news for our members. We’ve been working to provide broader access to high-quality hospitals and physicians, and this agreement helps us achieve that goal.”
Aetna’s Kentucky members have access to a contracted network of 81 hospitals and more than 8,600 primary care and specialist physicians.
“We are really excited,” said Michael Kozar, CEO of Carroll County Memorial Hospital. “This is a step in our vision of growing our organization, and being able to expand our services to be a comprehensive provider of health care in the area.”
About Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited 25-bed critical-access hospital that covers a three-county service area of 28,000 residents and has been a part of the community since 1955. Carroll County Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing excellent service to our patients in the most efficient manner. For more information on the services provided by Carroll County Memorial Hospital, visitwww.ccmhosp.com.
About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving an estimated 44 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.
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Company Now Expects Fiscal Year 2013 Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations in the Range of $3.06 to $3.11
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Results announcement for the second quarter 2013
GSK Press Release:
Results announcement for the second quarter 2013
Wednesday 24 July 2013, London UK
GSK announces Q2 core EPS growth of 4% and dividend of 18p
- Core EPS growth of 4% on sales growth of 2% (both CER)
- Pharma & Vaccines +1%; US +5%; EMAP +2%; Europe flat; Japan -5%
- Consumer Healthcare +2% (+5% excluding divestments)
- 3 major US approvals: Breo Ellipta for COPD, Tafinlar & Mekinist for metastatic melanoma
- Q2 dividend of 18p (+6%)
- Total share repurchases for 2013 to be £1-2bn
More details with CFO interview available in the quarterly results section of this website.
GlaxoSmithKline – one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For further information please visit www.gsk.com.
Henry Schein to Open NASDAQ Stock Market to Celebrate Rebranding of U.S. Animal Health Business
Henry Schein Press Release:
Henry Schein to Open NASDAQ Stock Market to Celebrate Rebranding of U.S. Animal Health Business
Butler Schein Animal Health rebranded as Henry Schein Animal Health; Company is the leading provider of animal health solutions on three continents
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, will open the NASDAQ Stock Market in Times Square today in celebration of the rebranding of its market-leading U.S. animal health business.
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, will be joined for the NASDAQ open by animal health professionals and other leaders in the animal health industry to celebrate the rebranding of Butler Schein Animal Health as Henry Schein Animal Health. The name change recognizes the Company's leadership in the animal health market and a deep commitment to its customers and supplier partners.
Butler Schein Animal Health was created in 2010 through the merger of Butler Animal Health Supply (which included The Butler Company and Burns Veterinary Supply) and Henry Schein's existing animal health business (which included NLS Animal Health) to immediately become the leading U.S. companion animal health distributor. Since then, Butler Schein has represented the largest component of Henry Schein's global animal health business.
"We have achieved much since we established the new leader in the U.S. animal health market three years ago – Butler Schein Animal Health," said Mr. Bergman. "We are now the world's leading animal health distributor, serving 68,000 customers across 14 countries. Our rebranding to Henry Schein Animal Health is an exciting step in the evolution of our Company as we continue to grow our animal health business globally and provide even better service and solutions for our valued customers. This rebranding preserves the rich heritage of Butler Schein and links our United States operations more closely with our market-leading animal health businesses throughout Europe and Australasia."
Henry Schein is the leading animal health provider in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and the Czech Republic, with animal health operations in Spain, Portugal, the U.K., France and Austria, as well. In addition, Henry Schein is a leading global provider of animal health practice management software solutions.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs nearly 16,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items.
The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 24 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.9 billion in 2012, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 17 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein to Open NASDAQ Stock Market to Celebrate Rebranding of U.S. Animal Health Business
Butler Schein Animal Health rebranded as Henry Schein Animal Health; Company is the leading provider of animal health solutions on three continents
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, will open the NASDAQ Stock Market in Times Square today in celebration of the rebranding of its market-leading U.S. animal health business.
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, will be joined for the NASDAQ open by animal health professionals and other leaders in the animal health industry to celebrate the rebranding of Butler Schein Animal Health as Henry Schein Animal Health. The name change recognizes the Company's leadership in the animal health market and a deep commitment to its customers and supplier partners.
Butler Schein Animal Health was created in 2010 through the merger of Butler Animal Health Supply (which included The Butler Company and Burns Veterinary Supply) and Henry Schein's existing animal health business (which included NLS Animal Health) to immediately become the leading U.S. companion animal health distributor. Since then, Butler Schein has represented the largest component of Henry Schein's global animal health business.
"We have achieved much since we established the new leader in the U.S. animal health market three years ago – Butler Schein Animal Health," said Mr. Bergman. "We are now the world's leading animal health distributor, serving 68,000 customers across 14 countries. Our rebranding to Henry Schein Animal Health is an exciting step in the evolution of our Company as we continue to grow our animal health business globally and provide even better service and solutions for our valued customers. This rebranding preserves the rich heritage of Butler Schein and links our United States operations more closely with our market-leading animal health businesses throughout Europe and Australasia."
Henry Schein is the leading animal health provider in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and the Czech Republic, with animal health operations in Spain, Portugal, the U.K., France and Austria, as well. In addition, Henry Schein is a leading global provider of animal health practice management software solutions.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs nearly 16,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items.
The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 24 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.9 billion in 2012, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 17 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc.
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SettleOurEstate.com Deploys Estate Asset Distribution Application on Oracle Cloud Platform Services
Oracle Press Release
SettleOurEstate.com Deploys Estate Asset Distribution Application on Oracle Cloud Platform Services
Oracle Database Cloud Service Delivers Scalable and Reliable Platform for Fast, Secure Customer Experience
Redwood Shores, Calif. – July 24, 2013
News Summary
Security and credibility are extremely important in an industry like asset distribution and management where organizations need to ensure the privacy of estate-related data. Using Oracle Database Cloud Service, SettleOurEstate.com has been able to quickly and cost-effectively launch its online estate asset management application and establish a scalable, reliable, and secure foundation for its business.
News Facts
SettleOurEstate.com is using Oracle Database Cloud Service as a scalable, secure, and cost-effective foundation for its new online estate asset distribution and management application.
As a SaaS application designed to streamline estate asset distribution, SettleOurEstate.com enables planners and executors to load assets and heirs into the system, and then heirs go online to reserve items from the estate.
To deliver the best customer experience in a sensitive, privacy-driven industry, SettleOurEstate.com needed an enterprise-grade platform cloud service that could cost-effectively scale to meet its business needs.
The company used Oracle Database Cloud Service to develop its solution and to take advantage of its ease of use, self-service provisioning, and fully managed database to accelerate SettleOurEstate.com’s application development.
Running on Oracle Exadata Database Machine, Oracle Database Cloud Service delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability, and performance to support SettleOurEstate.com’s solution.
With Oracle Database Cloud Service, part of Oracle Cloud, SettleOurEstate.com was able to develop its application and go to market in less than a month, and deliver excellent application performance for customers accessing its system.
In addition, Oracle Database Cloud Service enabled SettleOurEstate.com to shift the responsibility of maintaining the application platform and infrastructure layers to Oracle, allowing the company to focus resources on innovation, delivering an optimal customer experience, and growing its revenue.
Oracle Database Cloud Service also provides SettleOurEstate.com with world-class identity and access management capabilities built into the platform, ensuring that its customers’ information is protected.
Supporting Quote
“In a sensitive area like asset and wealth distribution, we wanted to provide the best possible customer experience – one that estate planners and executors could have confidence in,” said Ron Hardman, Founder, SettleOurEstate.com. “We considered other clouds, but Oracle Database Cloud Service was the only one backed by Oracle’s world-class technology – delivering scalability, security and reliability – all at a lower price point.”
Supporting Resources
Oracle Cloud Solutions
Oracle provides the industry’s broadest and most complete portfolio of public, private and hybrid cloud offerings. Oracle Cloud delivers a broad suite of subscription-based, enterprise-grade Application Services, Platform Services, Infrastructure Services and Social Services. Oracle also provides a comprehensive portfolio of cloud products and managed cloud services for IT providers to build and manage clouds.
About Oracle
Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data center. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com.
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