Health Information Technology Firm Makes Strategic Hire

Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk) January 9, 2006 -- The FourThought Group, a leading health information management firm, announced plans to leverage their success with public health care initiatives throughout the country by developing interoperable health information technology solutions.
To guide this effort and the widespread adoption of the Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA), FourThought's CEO Barbera Bridgewater hired M. Renee Bostick as the Executive Director of Health Information Technology.Bostick, a proven health care leader, brings more than 27 years of successful experience in improving health care systems. She has an impressive track record of proven leadership in the sixth largest Medicaid program in the country, in her privately held professional services firm, in administering a regional behavioral health care purchaser as well as a private provider organization, and in national advocacy for health care rights and choices.
"I joined FourThought," says Bostick, "Because the company shares my passion to bring health care into the 21st century.

We can do this through widespread adoption of modern health information technology to deliver broad scale improvements in health care options, operations and outcomes."About FourThought GroupFourThought Group is a respected thought leader in the government healthcare marketplace. They shape the future of Medicaid technology through their leadership as part of the MITA team. 4TG combines insight, innovation and integrity to improve their clients business outcomes. 4TGs executive consultants are recognized leaders in fraud control, MITA, decision support, MMIS planning and independent validation and verification..



EarthSearch Communications Encourages Usage-Based Insurance System via AUTOSEARCH GPS Device At No Cost To Insurers

When EarthSearch Communications (ESC) launches AutoSearch this month in the US, the focus will be on insurers, commercial fleets and the automotive industry.
After successful tests and pacts with automakers and telecommunications companies in South America, EarthSearch will approach the US insurance industry with a revolutionary program that offers their premiere GPS product AutoSearch at no cost.
In earlier attempts to use GPS technology for determining a usage-based rating system, by monitoring a driver's driving behavior then gauging risk, some auto insurance industry pioneers of the system found that their use of GPS technology failed due to "? prohibitive costs, complex production and device installation..."
EarthSearch plans to eliminate those barriers by facilitating a program that allows insurers to promote the installation of the AutoSearch device free of charge to its customers with the acceptance of a monthly service charge to be paid by the insured. EarthSearch Communications Encourages Usage-Based Insurance System via AUTOSEARCH GPS Device At No Cost To Insurers
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Continental Warranty's Consumer-Direct Extended Auto Warranty Service Offers Comprehensive Coverage at Wholesale Prices

(ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) July 18, 2006 -- Continental Warranty, one of the nations leading consumer-direct warranty companies, offers comprehensive extended auto warranty coverage for new and used vehicles at wholesale prices. By maintaining a large network of reputable insurance underwriters, Continental Warranty is able to cut out the middleman and sell extended auto warranty policies directly to consumers at tremendous savings over dealerships.For consumers looking to protect the longevity and mechanical soundness of their vehicle, purchasing an extended auto warranty is one of the best investments they can make. Unlike manufacturer warranties, which can only provide coverage for the first few years of the cars life,...

Continental Warranty's Consumer-Direct Extended Auto Warranty Service Offers Comprehensive Coverage at Wholesale Prices
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Brownwood Acres Wild Blueberry Juice Concentrate, for Urinary Tract Health, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer's Parkinson's, Huntington's Disease and Macular Degeneration.

Brownwood Acres Foods, Inc., a 60-year-old family business announces the sale of their Wild Juice Concentrate in Kroger stores throughout the midwest Blueberries are Nature's #1 Antioxidant Fruit. Blueberries emerged as the top antioxidant capacity fruit in a laboratory testing procedure called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity - ORAC - developed by the USDA. ORAC is recognized as the definitive measurement of antioxidant capacity. One-half cup of blueberries delivers as much antioxidant power as five serving of other fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, apples, squash and broccoli. High levels of anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant, make
Blueberries powerful allies in the fight against aging, heart disease and cancer.Called "Miracle Berries" by Prevention, "Super Food" by Health, and "Fruit of the Year" by Eating Well, little blueberries are making big news.One tablespoon of Wild Blueberry Concentrate is equal to the juice from over 1 cup of fresh Blueberries.. Brownwood Acres Wild Blueberry Juice Concentrate, for Urinary Tract Health, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer's Parkinson's, Huntington's Disease and Macular Degeneration.
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Diabetic Herbal Distributors Partners with an Innovative Technology Business to Help Solve Public Health and Environmental Issues

(ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- Third Day Resources at www.thirddayresorces.com
a corporation that distributes the effective diabetic herbal formula Combetic,
announces a partnership with Quest Innovations Research. The new partnership will help incorporate new natural alternative energy and agriculture technologies for providing the answers for
health and environmental crisis issues. Helping to solve the devastating effects of disease,
public health issues and the environment, Third Day Resources will continue to partner with effective developers of new life sustaining technologies in order to help solve the problems of mankind such as disease,
hunger,
poverty,
natural energy,
abundant water and the saving of our planet.According to Robin Roberts, President of Third Day Resources, Offering an alternative supplement for...

Diabetic Herbal Distributors Partners with an Innovative Technology Business to Help Solve Public Health and Environmental Issues
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Strong Revenue Gains for Selected Food Service Firms Signal Premium Audit Potential for Insurers

For certain sectors of the US hospitality industry, strong sales growth experienced between 1999 and 2003 offers insurance companies writing these business classes an opportunity for enhanced premium audit income, according to information released by MarketStance.MarketStance, the business information, insurance statistics and analytical services firm that specializes in the US insurance industry, reports that nationally stronger-than-average sales growth during the four years ending 2003 was experienced by ice cream, soft serve and frozen yogurt shops, along with bagel and coffee shops. The selected business classes experienced double-digit sales growth, ranging from 11% to 14%, while the number of new firms grew only modestly. Such business trends suggest that insurers underwriting these firms may find value in adjusting their premium audit activities and renewal/exposure estimates accordingly. Caterers and Casino Hotels also experienced strong sales growth of between 6% and 14% during...

Strong Revenue Gains for Selected Food Service Firms Signal Premium Audit Potential for Insurers
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