DENVER (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department is expected to announce within weeks that a troubled Denver-area hospital under construction is finally complete after years of delays and severe cost overruns. But the Denver Post reports that it will take months more to finish the Aurora project — and will likely be understaffed once it […]
Reported by Seattle Times 9 hours ago.
Report: Troubled Aurora VA hospital likely be understaffed
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Aurora Purchases 91,800 Shares of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc
Reported by newKerala.com 11 hours ago.
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Marmota hits high grade gold at Aurora Tank
Marmota Ltd (ASX:MEU) has received high grade gold results from drilling at the Aurora Tank project in South Australia. Best result was 1 metre at 17.0 g/t gold within a 5 metre intersection from 43 metres at 9 g/t gold. The assay results are from a six hole diamond drilling program completed in November 2017 at the Goshawk deposit. All holes intersect mineralisation All holes intersected greater than 1 g/t gold which demonstrated geological continuity of mineralisation. Other results are 2 metres at 9 g/t from 31 metres, including 1 metre at 16.5 g/t; 9 metres at 2.4 g/t from 16 metres; and 1.3 metres at 4/1 g/t from 23.7 metres. Due to the soft and friable nature of weathered rock at Goshawk, some core was not able to be recovered during drilling. Open pit mining potential The nature of the rock points to the opportunity for low-cost open pit mining of the deposit. Marmota will use the assays to obtain geotechnical, petrological and further metallurgical data. This will assist in the evaluation of Goshawk as a mining proposition. Aurora Tank is 50 kilometres from WGP Resources Ltd (ASX:WPG) operating Challenger Gold Mine, which has produced more than 1 million ounces of gold. READ: WPG Resources teams up with Marmota Ltd for nearby gold project On 24 November 2017 Marmota and WPG outlined a strategic alliance to investigate the development of Aurora Tank and the treatment of gold ore through WPG’s Challenger plant. Next at Aurora Tank Marmota aims to estimate a gold resources within 50 metres of surface over the 500 metre-long mineralised zone, which is underway. Further drilling is required to determine if the high-grade, near-surface intersections also point to mineralisation at depth.
Reported by Proactive Investors 4 hours ago.
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Nanoleaf wants you to control your smart home with a dodecahedron
A few months ago, Nanoleaf revealed a "Rhythm Starter Kit" that let you synchronize its colorful Aurora light panels with music. At CES, the company released a product designed to control it and more: the Nanoleaf Remote. But instead of a typical han...
Reported by TUAW 17 hours ago.
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Aurora Cannabis Inc. Investors: Watch Out for Higher Trading Volatility in the Stock This Week
Trade in Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) stock could be more volatile, as a critical CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) shareholder vote and another potential development take place this week.
Reported by Motley Fool 13 hours ago.
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Automated Liquid Handling Systems Market to Reach US$ 1,438.7 million by 2026 – Persistence Market Research
New York, Jan. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per the report compiled by Persistence Market Research (PMR), the global automated liquid handling system market is likely to witness significant growth. The market is projected to garner 6.4% CAGR throughout the forecast period. Towards the end of 2026, the global automated liquid handling system market is projected to bring in US$ 1,438.7 million revenue.
Automation in the routine laboratory procedures helps in reducing the laboratory costs and generate correct results. One of the biggest issues faced by labs is dispensing small volumes of liquid as the variation in the volume can result in errors. Hence, increasing number of labs are shifting from manual liquid handling system to automated liquid handling systems. Laboratory automation is attracting a great deal of attraction, robotic technologies are being used for automatic liquid handling. However, the complex operability of advanced liquid handling systems and the high cost of instruments is hampering the growth of the automated liquid handling systems market.
*Global Automated Liquid Handling Systems Market Research Report Overview* @ https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/automated-liquid-handling-systems-market.asp
*Minimizing Errors with Automated Liquid Handling System*
Increasing accuracy, decreasing sample contamination, and resulting in the reduced processing time are some of the benefits of automated liquid handling systems. In the development of new automatic liquid handling system, there has been an increased focus on syringe and pipette that are primary tools in the liquid handling system. Also, the use of electronic pipettes has increased as it is considered to be more accurate. Manufacturers are focusing on developing automated liquid handling systems that suit budgets and workloads. Still, some automated systems require manual input, hence, latest automated systems are being developed with new features that can help in avoiding errors.
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*Global Automated Liquid Handling Systems Market- Segment-Wise Analysis*
The global automated liquid handling system market is segmented into modality, end users, product type, and region. On the basis of product type, automated liquid handling workstation is expected to witness the highest growth. Automated liquid handling workstation is estimated to bring in more than US$ 700 million revenue by the end of 2026.
Based on the end users, hospitals and diagnostic centers are expected to be the largest users of automated liquid handling systems. By the end of 2026, hospitals and diagnostic centers are estimated to exceed US$ 600 million revenue.
Based on the modality, the market is further segmented into fixed tips and disposable tips. Among these, disposable tips are expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Disposable tips are estimated to bring in more than US$ 900 million revenue by the end of 2026.
Region-wise, North America is expected to dominate the global automated liquid handling system market during the forecast period 2017-2026. Increasing investment in life science projects is driving the demand in the region. Moreover, research and development of new pharmaceutical products in the region is also contributing to the increasing use of automated liquid handling system.
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*Competitive Analysis*
The report offers profiles of the leading market players in the global automated liquid handling systems market such as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Corning, Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Qiagen N.V., Eppendorf AG, Tecan Group Ltd, Hamilton Company, and Aurora Biomed, Inc.
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Automation in the routine laboratory procedures helps in reducing the laboratory costs and generate correct results. One of the biggest issues faced by labs is dispensing small volumes of liquid as the variation in the volume can result in errors. Hence, increasing number of labs are shifting from manual liquid handling system to automated liquid handling systems. Laboratory automation is attracting a great deal of attraction, robotic technologies are being used for automatic liquid handling. However, the complex operability of advanced liquid handling systems and the high cost of instruments is hampering the growth of the automated liquid handling systems market.
*Global Automated Liquid Handling Systems Market Research Report Overview* @ https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/automated-liquid-handling-systems-market.asp
*Minimizing Errors with Automated Liquid Handling System*
Increasing accuracy, decreasing sample contamination, and resulting in the reduced processing time are some of the benefits of automated liquid handling systems. In the development of new automatic liquid handling system, there has been an increased focus on syringe and pipette that are primary tools in the liquid handling system. Also, the use of electronic pipettes has increased as it is considered to be more accurate. Manufacturers are focusing on developing automated liquid handling systems that suit budgets and workloads. Still, some automated systems require manual input, hence, latest automated systems are being developed with new features that can help in avoiding errors.
*Request Sample Report@* https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/21601
*Global Automated Liquid Handling Systems Market- Segment-Wise Analysis*
The global automated liquid handling system market is segmented into modality, end users, product type, and region. On the basis of product type, automated liquid handling workstation is expected to witness the highest growth. Automated liquid handling workstation is estimated to bring in more than US$ 700 million revenue by the end of 2026.
Based on the end users, hospitals and diagnostic centers are expected to be the largest users of automated liquid handling systems. By the end of 2026, hospitals and diagnostic centers are estimated to exceed US$ 600 million revenue.
Based on the modality, the market is further segmented into fixed tips and disposable tips. Among these, disposable tips are expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Disposable tips are estimated to bring in more than US$ 900 million revenue by the end of 2026.
Region-wise, North America is expected to dominate the global automated liquid handling system market during the forecast period 2017-2026. Increasing investment in life science projects is driving the demand in the region. Moreover, research and development of new pharmaceutical products in the region is also contributing to the increasing use of automated liquid handling system.
*Download and View Report TOC, Figures and Tables @* https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/automated-liquid-handling-systems-market/toc
*Competitive Analysis*
The report offers profiles of the leading market players in the global automated liquid handling systems market such as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Corning, Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Qiagen N.V., Eppendorf AG, Tecan Group Ltd, Hamilton Company, and Aurora Biomed, Inc.
*Get full Report Now @* https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/21601
*Persistence Market Research Overview*
Persistence Market Research (PMR) is a third-platform research firm. Our research model is a unique collaboration of data analytics and market research methodology to help businesses achieve optimal performance.
To support companies in overcoming complex business challenges, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach. At PMR, we unite various data streams from multi-dimensional sources. By deploying real-time data collection, big data, and customer experience analytics, we deliver business intelligence for organizations of all sizes.
CONTACT: Ashwani Bhagat
Persistence Market Research
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PMR Latest News: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/news Reported by GlobeNewswire 13 hours ago.
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Marijuana Stocks: Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Correcting as Expected
ACBFF Stock: Price Objective Obtained Marijuana stocks went from being one of the hottest sectors, by registering very impressive daily gains, to one of the coldest, as a correction has gripped thi...
Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 9 hours ago.
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Phil Liberatore, Acclaimed C.P.A., Wins “Best of Los Angeles Award” for Best I.R.S. Problem Solver 2018
Phil Liberatore, acclaimed C.P.A., wins “Best of Los Angeles Award” for Best I.R.S. Problem Solver 2018 according to Aurora DeRose, award coordinator for the Best of Los Angeles Award community (https://www.facebook.com/BestofLosAngelesAwards/).
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2018
Phil Liberatore and his team have long been a trusted team for clients to get help navigating both their most routine and most complex financial challenges. Liberatore CPA’s full range of services and solutions includes general accounting, tax strategy/tax preparation, and financial management for our clients throughout Southern California. Their experienced team are some of the most knowledgeable and credentialed professionals in the industry.
“Another great year at Liberatore, CPA. Phil has prepared my returns for 20 years, always with great results. I have referred many people here over the years and all of them have been very happy and returned in the future! Phil and his entire staff are super friendly and very accommodating.” Jason Konsteen - Garden Grove, CA
“It just never ceases to amaze me on how this company is friendly, trustworthy and competent with my personal information. Phil we love using you for our taxes and will always come back.” Earl Johnson – Santa Ana, CA
“Another fanatic outcome this year on my taxes! I thank Phil and his awesome crew of tax specialists. As soon as I walk in the door, I'm greeted with smiles and genuine warm attitudes. The atmosphere in that office is joyous and it's intoxicating. Not only do I feel relaxed walking in, I leave with a smile because I know they did the best they could for me. I wish I could skywrite my thanks to Phil and staff. Thanks for another stress-free tax experience.” Jennifer Smith – Westminster, CA
The “Best of Los Angeles Award” community was formed three years ago and consists of over 3,700 professional members living and working in Southern California. It celebrates the best people, places and things in Los Angeles with a slogan “No Ads. No B.S. Only the Best.”
“The mission of the community is to celebrate the best of Los Angeles, and allow its community members to connect with other members who share the highest standards of quality and integrity,” said DeRose.
"At Liberatore CPA, we strive for only the best service for our clients. I am honored to receive this award and be recognized as 'The Best I.R.S. Problem Solver in Los Angeles,'” says Liberatore. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2018
Phil Liberatore and his team have long been a trusted team for clients to get help navigating both their most routine and most complex financial challenges. Liberatore CPA’s full range of services and solutions includes general accounting, tax strategy/tax preparation, and financial management for our clients throughout Southern California. Their experienced team are some of the most knowledgeable and credentialed professionals in the industry.
“Another great year at Liberatore, CPA. Phil has prepared my returns for 20 years, always with great results. I have referred many people here over the years and all of them have been very happy and returned in the future! Phil and his entire staff are super friendly and very accommodating.” Jason Konsteen - Garden Grove, CA
“It just never ceases to amaze me on how this company is friendly, trustworthy and competent with my personal information. Phil we love using you for our taxes and will always come back.” Earl Johnson – Santa Ana, CA
“Another fanatic outcome this year on my taxes! I thank Phil and his awesome crew of tax specialists. As soon as I walk in the door, I'm greeted with smiles and genuine warm attitudes. The atmosphere in that office is joyous and it's intoxicating. Not only do I feel relaxed walking in, I leave with a smile because I know they did the best they could for me. I wish I could skywrite my thanks to Phil and staff. Thanks for another stress-free tax experience.” Jennifer Smith – Westminster, CA
The “Best of Los Angeles Award” community was formed three years ago and consists of over 3,700 professional members living and working in Southern California. It celebrates the best people, places and things in Los Angeles with a slogan “No Ads. No B.S. Only the Best.”
“The mission of the community is to celebrate the best of Los Angeles, and allow its community members to connect with other members who share the highest standards of quality and integrity,” said DeRose.
"At Liberatore CPA, we strive for only the best service for our clients. I am honored to receive this award and be recognized as 'The Best I.R.S. Problem Solver in Los Angeles,'” says Liberatore. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
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Shareholders of Aurora Cannabis Inc. Will Get Some Important Answers This Week
The shareholders of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have some important decisions to make this month.
Reported by Motley Fool 4 hours ago.
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Marijuana Stocks: Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Correcting as Expected
ACBFF Stock: Price Objective Obtained
Marijuana stocks went from being one of the hottest sectors, by registering very impressive daily gains, to one of the coldest, as a correction has gripped this entire sector. The losses are substantial and they are beginning to add up; I have reason to believe that a larger correction is now in the works.
I am focusing on *Aurora Cannabis Inc *(OTCMKTS:ACBFF), (TSE:ACB) stock because if you had been following my previous publications on this stock, the correction that has gripped ACBFF stock should come as no surprise because it commenced right after my price objective of $10.00-$12.00 was met.
I first laid out this.
The post Marijuana Stocks: Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Correcting as Expected appeared first on Profit Confidential. Reported by Profit Confidential 1 day ago.
Marijuana stocks went from being one of the hottest sectors, by registering very impressive daily gains, to one of the coldest, as a correction has gripped this entire sector. The losses are substantial and they are beginning to add up; I have reason to believe that a larger correction is now in the works.
I am focusing on *Aurora Cannabis Inc *(OTCMKTS:ACBFF), (TSE:ACB) stock because if you had been following my previous publications on this stock, the correction that has gripped ACBFF stock should come as no surprise because it commenced right after my price objective of $10.00-$12.00 was met.
I first laid out this.
The post Marijuana Stocks: Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Correcting as Expected appeared first on Profit Confidential. Reported by Profit Confidential 1 day ago.
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Avitus Group Announces New Service; Launches Avitus Professional Acceleration January 2018 Providing Training & Consulting to Business Community Nationwide
Avitus Professional Acceleration aims to strengthen employees’ individual and team development, leadership, management and foundational skills
DENVER (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
“Avitus Group continues to expand our services to meet businesses’ ever changing needs,” says President of Avitus Business Services, Inc. Ken Balster. “Avitus Professional Acceleration will enable companies to maximize their greatest assets, their employees.”
Professional business services provider Avitus Group is launching a substantial offering of training and consulting services that are designed to help companies develop their managers and employees. Avitus Professional Acceleration services focus on communication and teamwork for individuals and teams, leadership and management and foundational skills such as service excellence.
“We are committed to providing customers with all the tools they need to make their companies successful,” says Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker. “To that end, we have recently partnered with two companies that have extensive knowledge in the area of professional development, The Growth Company and HRnovations.”
Beginning January 2018, Avitus Group is offering training on how to better communicate, deal with difficult employees, identify and prevent harassment, lead employees, manage time and stress, serve customers and even reduce risk in the workplace, particularly during active shooter events.
“Today’s business leaders understand the value of skilled employees,” says Avitus Group’s Bellevue, Washington-based Regional Director Mike Komola. “They know that investment in an employee is an investment in the business as a whole because it leads to better overall organizational performance.”
Interested businesses can get a preview of Avitus Professional Acceleration courses and meet the trainers at two events in the spring of 2018. The company is holding Active Shooter training April 10th and Dealing with Difficult People training May 22nd in the Denver metropolitan area in partnership with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
“These workshops are extremely beneficial to everyone from college graduates just starting out in the workforce to seasoned executives,” says Avitus Group’s Anchorage, Alaska-based Regional Director of Training and Business Consulting Lynne Curry. “Companies willing to invest in their employees in areas like communication, leadership and time management benefit as well. These skill sets improve a company’s overall communication, productivity and company culture while reducing risk and employee turnover."
Avitus Group is a worldwide company that simplifies, strengthens and grows businesses by providing 'back- office' support (payroll, accounting, taxes, recruiting, information technology, human resources and much more). When a business uses Avitus Group, all of the necessary yet burdensome functions of the business become Avitus Group's responsibility, so the business can focus on what it does best. Avitus Group serves clients nationwide through regional office locations from coast to coast. The company also serves international clients around the globe. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.
DENVER (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
“Avitus Group continues to expand our services to meet businesses’ ever changing needs,” says President of Avitus Business Services, Inc. Ken Balster. “Avitus Professional Acceleration will enable companies to maximize their greatest assets, their employees.”
Professional business services provider Avitus Group is launching a substantial offering of training and consulting services that are designed to help companies develop their managers and employees. Avitus Professional Acceleration services focus on communication and teamwork for individuals and teams, leadership and management and foundational skills such as service excellence.
“We are committed to providing customers with all the tools they need to make their companies successful,” says Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker. “To that end, we have recently partnered with two companies that have extensive knowledge in the area of professional development, The Growth Company and HRnovations.”
Beginning January 2018, Avitus Group is offering training on how to better communicate, deal with difficult employees, identify and prevent harassment, lead employees, manage time and stress, serve customers and even reduce risk in the workplace, particularly during active shooter events.
“Today’s business leaders understand the value of skilled employees,” says Avitus Group’s Bellevue, Washington-based Regional Director Mike Komola. “They know that investment in an employee is an investment in the business as a whole because it leads to better overall organizational performance.”
Interested businesses can get a preview of Avitus Professional Acceleration courses and meet the trainers at two events in the spring of 2018. The company is holding Active Shooter training April 10th and Dealing with Difficult People training May 22nd in the Denver metropolitan area in partnership with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
“These workshops are extremely beneficial to everyone from college graduates just starting out in the workforce to seasoned executives,” says Avitus Group’s Anchorage, Alaska-based Regional Director of Training and Business Consulting Lynne Curry. “Companies willing to invest in their employees in areas like communication, leadership and time management benefit as well. These skill sets improve a company’s overall communication, productivity and company culture while reducing risk and employee turnover."
Avitus Group is a worldwide company that simplifies, strengthens and grows businesses by providing 'back- office' support (payroll, accounting, taxes, recruiting, information technology, human resources and much more). When a business uses Avitus Group, all of the necessary yet burdensome functions of the business become Avitus Group's responsibility, so the business can focus on what it does best. Avitus Group serves clients nationwide through regional office locations from coast to coast. The company also serves international clients around the globe. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.
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Astronics thinks $800M in annual revenue is in reach
The East Aurora-based company has 265 employees in Western New York.
Reported by bizjournals 11 hours ago.
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VA hospital in Aurora gets August 11 opening date as thorny congressional hearing looms Wednesday
After years of delays, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to open a new hospital in Aurora on Aug. 11 -- though the announcement on Tuesday is unlikely to spare the agency from criticism when several of its top officials appear Wednesday before Congress to talk about the troubled project.
Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.
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One person wounded in shooting near I-225 and East Iliff in Aurora
Aurora police are investigating a shooting near East Iliff Avenue and Interstate 225 Tuesday night in which one person was wounded.
Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.
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Long-delayed VA hospital in Aurora sets opening date
Nearly eight years after breaking ground, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' hospital in Aurora has set an opening date. The VA says the sprawling medical facility will open on Aug 11, 2018. U.S. Sep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, whose district includes the hospital, tweeted Tuesday about the opening date: Ground broke on the project -- located at Interstate 225 and East Colfax Avenue -- in 2010. Since then there have been numerous delays and other budget-busting complications. By the end…
Reported by bizjournals 12 hours ago.
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New costs worries about over-budget Aurora VA hospital emerge during hearing before Congress
Federal auditors cast doubt Wednesday on the $341 million price tag the VA has placed on outfitting a yet-unfinished hospital in Aurora with furniture and medical equipment -- a new worry that adds to the woes of the long-troubled project.
Reported by Denver Post 8 hours ago.
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Passage of CA’s Marijuana Law Highlights Need for Companies to Review Pre-Employment Screening; Opines CriminalBackgroundRecords.com
With California joining the ranks of legal use marijuana state the number of states allowing for the lawful consumption of the drug grows, and as the effects of these new use laws on employment have yet to be fully determined any change in law should be of concern to employers. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com opines: “The passage of recreational use marijuana law in California highlights an immediate need for employers of all sizes to work closely with a well-qualified pre-employment background screening agency in order to remain fully compliant with all existing and potential laws governing background screening.”
Waltham, MA (PRWEB) January 17, 2018
On January 1, 2018 California joined a growing list of states allowing the legal sale and use of recreational marijuana and while the effect on employment is yet to be understood, significant impact on pre-employment background screening could be felt in the near future. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com opines: “Any significant change in law should immediately push employers to review all existing employment screening policies in order to comply with existing and potential law.”
In West Hollywood, California the legal sale of recreational use marijuana commenced on the first day of the year.
From Canyon-News.com (Jan 03, 18):
The city of West Hollywood has become one of the first cities in the state to permit Adult-Use Retail cannabis sales. The recreational use of marijuana became legal in the state of California on Monday, January 1, 2018. (1)
While West Hollywood, CA allows the sale of recreational use marijuana not every city in California has the same policies. Some allow cultivation but not sales; others offer sales but not cultivation: Each city allows different practices as to the management of the marijuana law.
Almeida states: “An obvious best practice in light of the new marijuana law in California is to work with a pre-employment background screening agency in order to remain compliant with current law and stay ahead of potential new law.”
A great many questions remain regarding marijuana use and the workplace and, specifically, drug testing.
From the Los Angeles Times (LAtimes.com; Jan. 04, 18):
The new law "specifically does not change the legal status between employers and employees when it comes to drug testing and employment," said Tamar Todd, legal affairs director for Drug Policy Alliance, a national drug law reform group that supported the 2016 passage of Proposition 64, which legalized the sale of recreational marijuana in California.
"You can still be drug tested, and you could still be fired by your employer," she said. (2)
Almeida states: “Laws will continue to evolve over time and will continue to change. The legalization of recreational marijuana will eventually have a significant impact on pre-employment background screening policies beyond drug testing.”
One result of legalization may be the attitudes toward past usage and revelation of such usage during the interview process.
From the Denver Post (denverpost.com; Dec. 18, 17) discussing past marijuana use with police officer applicants in Colorado, attitudes that could eventually evolve in other states such as California:
…other police departments in the state are changing their attitudes. Last year, the Aurora Civil Service Commission adopted a policy that requires applicants to its police and fire departments to be marijuana-free for one year instead of three.
The changes in policies reflect evolving attitudes toward marijuana use in society, and some police departments are changing their standards because they fear they might lose otherwise high-quality recruits who have experimented with the drug because it is legal for people who are 21 or older to use pot in Colorado. (3)
Almeida concludes: “Ultimately significant changes such as the recreational marijuana use law in California will challenge employers and indicates an urgent need that all businesses and organizations work with a well-qualified pre-employment background screening agency in order to remain fully compliant with law.”
CriminalBackgroundRecords.com is a third-party employment screening company that can provide compliant solutions for all screening requirements. From pre-employment to post-hire screening, as well as volunteer, caregiver and nanny checks, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com provides background screening services across a broad array of industries. From the smallest organization to the largest corporation, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com can fulfill every background screening requirement.
Notes:
(1) canyon-news.com/adult-use-retail-cannabis-sales-go-weho/75376
(2) beta.latimes.com/business/la-fi-qa-marijuana-laws-20180105-story.html
(3) denverpost.com/2017/12/18/colorado-police-marijuana-use/ Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
Waltham, MA (PRWEB) January 17, 2018
On January 1, 2018 California joined a growing list of states allowing the legal sale and use of recreational marijuana and while the effect on employment is yet to be understood, significant impact on pre-employment background screening could be felt in the near future. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com opines: “Any significant change in law should immediately push employers to review all existing employment screening policies in order to comply with existing and potential law.”
In West Hollywood, California the legal sale of recreational use marijuana commenced on the first day of the year.
From Canyon-News.com (Jan 03, 18):
The city of West Hollywood has become one of the first cities in the state to permit Adult-Use Retail cannabis sales. The recreational use of marijuana became legal in the state of California on Monday, January 1, 2018. (1)
While West Hollywood, CA allows the sale of recreational use marijuana not every city in California has the same policies. Some allow cultivation but not sales; others offer sales but not cultivation: Each city allows different practices as to the management of the marijuana law.
Almeida states: “An obvious best practice in light of the new marijuana law in California is to work with a pre-employment background screening agency in order to remain compliant with current law and stay ahead of potential new law.”
A great many questions remain regarding marijuana use and the workplace and, specifically, drug testing.
From the Los Angeles Times (LAtimes.com; Jan. 04, 18):
The new law "specifically does not change the legal status between employers and employees when it comes to drug testing and employment," said Tamar Todd, legal affairs director for Drug Policy Alliance, a national drug law reform group that supported the 2016 passage of Proposition 64, which legalized the sale of recreational marijuana in California.
"You can still be drug tested, and you could still be fired by your employer," she said. (2)
Almeida states: “Laws will continue to evolve over time and will continue to change. The legalization of recreational marijuana will eventually have a significant impact on pre-employment background screening policies beyond drug testing.”
One result of legalization may be the attitudes toward past usage and revelation of such usage during the interview process.
From the Denver Post (denverpost.com; Dec. 18, 17) discussing past marijuana use with police officer applicants in Colorado, attitudes that could eventually evolve in other states such as California:
…other police departments in the state are changing their attitudes. Last year, the Aurora Civil Service Commission adopted a policy that requires applicants to its police and fire departments to be marijuana-free for one year instead of three.
The changes in policies reflect evolving attitudes toward marijuana use in society, and some police departments are changing their standards because they fear they might lose otherwise high-quality recruits who have experimented with the drug because it is legal for people who are 21 or older to use pot in Colorado. (3)
Almeida concludes: “Ultimately significant changes such as the recreational marijuana use law in California will challenge employers and indicates an urgent need that all businesses and organizations work with a well-qualified pre-employment background screening agency in order to remain fully compliant with law.”
CriminalBackgroundRecords.com is a third-party employment screening company that can provide compliant solutions for all screening requirements. From pre-employment to post-hire screening, as well as volunteer, caregiver and nanny checks, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com provides background screening services across a broad array of industries. From the smallest organization to the largest corporation, CriminalBackgroundRecords.com can fulfill every background screening requirement.
Notes:
(1) canyon-news.com/adult-use-retail-cannabis-sales-go-weho/75376
(2) beta.latimes.com/business/la-fi-qa-marijuana-laws-20180105-story.html
(3) denverpost.com/2017/12/18/colorado-police-marijuana-use/ Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Operation Homefront Announces 2018 Military Child of the Year® Semifinalists
The Military Child of the Year Award reflects the positive impact that these special young people have made on their military families, their schools, and their communities.
SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) January 17, 2018
Operation Homefront, serving America’s military families® since 2002, today announced the 95 semifinalists for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Award. 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of this special event — the nation’s premier celebration of the achievements of our military children.
The Military Child of the Year® Award reflects the positive impact that these special young people have made on their military families, their schools, and their communities. The final seven award recipients will travel to Washington, D.C., to be recognized at the April 19 gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards. They also will each receive $10,000, a laptop computer, and other donated gifts.
Beyond the ceremony and gifts, the Military Child of the Year® Award is a lifelong source of pride for the recipients and has provided them with amazing opportunities to meet senior military leaders, elected officials, celebrities, and other remarkable military children.
Mark Newberry, the 2013 Air Force Military Child of the Year®, recently wrote, “One of the greatest honors of my life so far was representing the Air Force in 2013 as an Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year… If you would have told me as a high school senior that I would be chosen to represent military children at the Operation Homefront gala, meet the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh, and receive an Air Force ROTC scholarship that would afford me opportunities to study what I love, jump out of planes, and become a pilot, I wouldn’t have believed you. Being a military child has afforded me so many opportunities that not many children get to experience.”
Thirty-five finalists will be selected in February by a panel of judges chosen by Operation Homefront’s senior leadership.
Six Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will represent each branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard — for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. The seventh award is the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation presented by global technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. This award goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional or global challenge.
The Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation recipient will work directly with a Booz Allen Hamilton team to develop a plan to help scale the recipient’s project — drawing on technology and strategic thinking as a part of the corporation’s competitive Summer Games.
The following are the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award semifinalists by service branch. Semifinalists for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation are also designated:
Air Force
Isabella Mollison, 17, Japan
Jordan Soles, 17, Germany
Tristan Waring, 18, Sahuarita, Ariz.
Braden Westby, 18, Vilonia, Ark.
Jacob Angerman, 16, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Trinity Boles, 17, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.
Madison Williams, 18, Monument, Colo.
Claire Alonzo, 17, Springfield, Va.
Eve Glenn, 16, Tampa, Fla.
Glenn is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Brian Thompson, 15, Bel Air, Md.
Hannah Cheater, 17, Las Vegas, Nev.
Hannah Browning, 18, Wooster, Ohio
Travis Almand, 18, Southlake, Texas
Benjamin Rawald, 15, Del Rio, Texas
Hannah Bahner, 13, Layton, Utah
Army
Laila Donawa, 15, South Korea
Breanna Kendle, 17, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Elizabeth Clinger, 17, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Imani Jessamy, 18, Alexandria, Va.
Rachel Ball, 17, Springfield, Va.
Hunter Hotaling, 16, Lansing, Kan.
Rebekah Paxton, 17, Harrisonville, Mo.
Samantha Blankenship, 17, Elizabethtown, Ky.
Joel Thompson, 17, Lafayette, La.
Samuel Gwinn, 15, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Ryan Krese, 17, Columbia, S.C.
Jason Herlick, 16, Adams, Tenn.
Brooke Errington, 17, Fort Hood, Texas
Bryce Kim, 17, El Paso, Texas
Jazmin Norris, 18, Cibolo, Texas
Coast Guard
Mattie Gross, 16, Kodiak, Alaska
Roark Corson, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Danyelle Gardier, 15, Frederick, Md.
Julia Mazel, 17, Richmond Hill, Ga.
John "Jack" Kennedy, 15, Grangeville, Idaho
Liam Cooper, 15, New Orleans, La.
Austin McGuire, 18, Hamilton, N.J.
Garrett Davis, 17, Richlands, N.C.
Cody Watson, 18, Tuttle, Okla.
Allison Brozusky, 17, Middletown, R.I.
Kayleigh Wilson, 14, Munford, Tenn.
Gabriel Niles, 15, Bennington, Vt.
Adam Light, 18, Port Angeles, Wash.
Marine Corps
Hunter Brown, 17, Winchester, Calif.
Chance Hughes, 17, San Clemente, Calif.
Angelina Marsella, 16, Quantico, Va.
Isabel Navarro, 16, Stafford, Va.
Sadie Baer, 17, Albany, Ga.
Katelyn Francis, 17, Havelock, N.C.
Joshua Frawley, 14, Jacksonville, N.C.
Erik Hrudka, 16, Jacksonville, N.C.
Victor Ramirez, 17, Jacksonville, N.C.
Kennedy Starkey, 17, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Taylor Pokorney, 17, Albany, Ore.
Robert Boyero, 17, Senatobia, Miss.
William Butler, 16, Virginia Beach, Va.
Caitlyn Hattaway, 17, Oak Harbor, Wash.
Elena Polinski, 17, Moundsville, W.Va.
Polinski is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
National Guard
Madisyn Clark, 17, Peoria, Ariz.
Aaron Hall, 16, Coarsegold, Calif.
Amelia Bailey, 17, Saint Augustine, Fla.
Kjersten Inskeep, 15, Eudora, Kan.
Megan McKenna, 15, Bedford, Mass.
Maya Faulds, 14, Barnegat, N.J.
Dawson Gunn, 13, Rio Rancho, N.M.
Gunn is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Koralys Rodriguez, 17, Statesville, N.C.
Kassidy Marciel, 17, Oregon City, Ore.
Marciel is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Lindsey Faulkner, 13, Monaca, Pa.
Christian Hall, 16, Gaston, S.C.
Jessica Walker, 17, Blanding, Utah
Mikaela Georgiou, 17, Afton, Va.
Aiden Hunter, 16, Onalaska, Wash.
Mickayla VanNatter, 15, Guernsey, Wyo.
Navy
Kathleen Sharman, 17, Vietnam
Kircee Killian, 17, Lemoore, Calif.
Elisabeth Lundgren, 17, Chula Vista, Calif.
Isabelle Richards, 13, Jamul, Calif.
Ethan Vicario, 18, San Diego, Calif.
Nadia Debem, 14, Aurora, Colo.
James Cosman, 13, Quantico, Va.
Jeffery Gill, 17, King George, Va.
Haleigh Dilks, 14, Honolulu, Hawaii
Sidney Brown, 17, Wiggins, Miss.
Rachel Flatt, 18, Middlebury, Vt.
Elise Avila, 17, Norfolk, Va.
Shelby Peck, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Madison Walker, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Gabriella Cardenas, 17, Marysville, Wash.
Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Miracle Olatunji, 17, New Castle, Del., Air Force
Carmie Basnight, 17, Lorton, Va., Army
Carson Freeman, 16, St. Augustine, Fla., Army
Eve Glenn, 16, Tampa, Fla., Air Force
Shelby Barber, 17, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Air Force
Gabriel Feinn, 17, Louisville, Ky., Navy
Gavin Sylvia, 18, Fort Campbell, Ky., Army
Ashley Beers, 14, Minot AFB, N.D., Air Force
Dawson Gunn, 13, Rio Rancho, N.M., National Guard
Kassidy Marciel, 17, Oregon City, Ore., National Guard
Elena Polinski, 17, Moundsville, W.Va.
More information about the Military Child of the Year® Awards is available at http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org.
About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) January 17, 2018
Operation Homefront, serving America’s military families® since 2002, today announced the 95 semifinalists for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Award. 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of this special event — the nation’s premier celebration of the achievements of our military children.
The Military Child of the Year® Award reflects the positive impact that these special young people have made on their military families, their schools, and their communities. The final seven award recipients will travel to Washington, D.C., to be recognized at the April 19 gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards. They also will each receive $10,000, a laptop computer, and other donated gifts.
Beyond the ceremony and gifts, the Military Child of the Year® Award is a lifelong source of pride for the recipients and has provided them with amazing opportunities to meet senior military leaders, elected officials, celebrities, and other remarkable military children.
Mark Newberry, the 2013 Air Force Military Child of the Year®, recently wrote, “One of the greatest honors of my life so far was representing the Air Force in 2013 as an Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year… If you would have told me as a high school senior that I would be chosen to represent military children at the Operation Homefront gala, meet the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark Welsh, and receive an Air Force ROTC scholarship that would afford me opportunities to study what I love, jump out of planes, and become a pilot, I wouldn’t have believed you. Being a military child has afforded me so many opportunities that not many children get to experience.”
Thirty-five finalists will be selected in February by a panel of judges chosen by Operation Homefront’s senior leadership.
Six Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will represent each branch of the armed forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard — for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. The seventh award is the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation presented by global technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. This award goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional or global challenge.
The Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation recipient will work directly with a Booz Allen Hamilton team to develop a plan to help scale the recipient’s project — drawing on technology and strategic thinking as a part of the corporation’s competitive Summer Games.
The following are the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award semifinalists by service branch. Semifinalists for the 2018 Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation are also designated:
Air Force
Isabella Mollison, 17, Japan
Jordan Soles, 17, Germany
Tristan Waring, 18, Sahuarita, Ariz.
Braden Westby, 18, Vilonia, Ark.
Jacob Angerman, 16, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Trinity Boles, 17, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.
Madison Williams, 18, Monument, Colo.
Claire Alonzo, 17, Springfield, Va.
Eve Glenn, 16, Tampa, Fla.
Glenn is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Brian Thompson, 15, Bel Air, Md.
Hannah Cheater, 17, Las Vegas, Nev.
Hannah Browning, 18, Wooster, Ohio
Travis Almand, 18, Southlake, Texas
Benjamin Rawald, 15, Del Rio, Texas
Hannah Bahner, 13, Layton, Utah
Army
Laila Donawa, 15, South Korea
Breanna Kendle, 17, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Elizabeth Clinger, 17, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Imani Jessamy, 18, Alexandria, Va.
Rachel Ball, 17, Springfield, Va.
Hunter Hotaling, 16, Lansing, Kan.
Rebekah Paxton, 17, Harrisonville, Mo.
Samantha Blankenship, 17, Elizabethtown, Ky.
Joel Thompson, 17, Lafayette, La.
Samuel Gwinn, 15, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Ryan Krese, 17, Columbia, S.C.
Jason Herlick, 16, Adams, Tenn.
Brooke Errington, 17, Fort Hood, Texas
Bryce Kim, 17, El Paso, Texas
Jazmin Norris, 18, Cibolo, Texas
Coast Guard
Mattie Gross, 16, Kodiak, Alaska
Roark Corson, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Danyelle Gardier, 15, Frederick, Md.
Julia Mazel, 17, Richmond Hill, Ga.
John "Jack" Kennedy, 15, Grangeville, Idaho
Liam Cooper, 15, New Orleans, La.
Austin McGuire, 18, Hamilton, N.J.
Garrett Davis, 17, Richlands, N.C.
Cody Watson, 18, Tuttle, Okla.
Allison Brozusky, 17, Middletown, R.I.
Kayleigh Wilson, 14, Munford, Tenn.
Gabriel Niles, 15, Bennington, Vt.
Adam Light, 18, Port Angeles, Wash.
Marine Corps
Hunter Brown, 17, Winchester, Calif.
Chance Hughes, 17, San Clemente, Calif.
Angelina Marsella, 16, Quantico, Va.
Isabel Navarro, 16, Stafford, Va.
Sadie Baer, 17, Albany, Ga.
Katelyn Francis, 17, Havelock, N.C.
Joshua Frawley, 14, Jacksonville, N.C.
Erik Hrudka, 16, Jacksonville, N.C.
Victor Ramirez, 17, Jacksonville, N.C.
Kennedy Starkey, 17, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Taylor Pokorney, 17, Albany, Ore.
Robert Boyero, 17, Senatobia, Miss.
William Butler, 16, Virginia Beach, Va.
Caitlyn Hattaway, 17, Oak Harbor, Wash.
Elena Polinski, 17, Moundsville, W.Va.
Polinski is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
National Guard
Madisyn Clark, 17, Peoria, Ariz.
Aaron Hall, 16, Coarsegold, Calif.
Amelia Bailey, 17, Saint Augustine, Fla.
Kjersten Inskeep, 15, Eudora, Kan.
Megan McKenna, 15, Bedford, Mass.
Maya Faulds, 14, Barnegat, N.J.
Dawson Gunn, 13, Rio Rancho, N.M.
Gunn is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Koralys Rodriguez, 17, Statesville, N.C.
Kassidy Marciel, 17, Oregon City, Ore.
Marciel is also one of 11 semifinalists for the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Lindsey Faulkner, 13, Monaca, Pa.
Christian Hall, 16, Gaston, S.C.
Jessica Walker, 17, Blanding, Utah
Mikaela Georgiou, 17, Afton, Va.
Aiden Hunter, 16, Onalaska, Wash.
Mickayla VanNatter, 15, Guernsey, Wyo.
Navy
Kathleen Sharman, 17, Vietnam
Kircee Killian, 17, Lemoore, Calif.
Elisabeth Lundgren, 17, Chula Vista, Calif.
Isabelle Richards, 13, Jamul, Calif.
Ethan Vicario, 18, San Diego, Calif.
Nadia Debem, 14, Aurora, Colo.
James Cosman, 13, Quantico, Va.
Jeffery Gill, 17, King George, Va.
Haleigh Dilks, 14, Honolulu, Hawaii
Sidney Brown, 17, Wiggins, Miss.
Rachel Flatt, 18, Middlebury, Vt.
Elise Avila, 17, Norfolk, Va.
Shelby Peck, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Madison Walker, 17, Virginia Beach, Va.
Gabriella Cardenas, 17, Marysville, Wash.
Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation
Miracle Olatunji, 17, New Castle, Del., Air Force
Carmie Basnight, 17, Lorton, Va., Army
Carson Freeman, 16, St. Augustine, Fla., Army
Eve Glenn, 16, Tampa, Fla., Air Force
Shelby Barber, 17, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Air Force
Gabriel Feinn, 17, Louisville, Ky., Navy
Gavin Sylvia, 18, Fort Campbell, Ky., Army
Ashley Beers, 14, Minot AFB, N.D., Air Force
Dawson Gunn, 13, Rio Rancho, N.M., National Guard
Kassidy Marciel, 17, Oregon City, Ore., National Guard
Elena Polinski, 17, Moundsville, W.Va.
More information about the Military Child of the Year® Awards is available at http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org.
About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
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2nd Annual Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) Event Comes to Cambridge, MA in April 2018
The program tackles one of the greatest paradigm shifts in clinical research and clinical care by joining them together to give patients the best possible care options. CRAACO is designed to help bring clinical research closer to patients and patients closer to clinical trials.
BOSTON (PRWEB) January 19, 2018
The Conference Forum will present its second annual Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) event in Cambridge, MA on April 11, 2018. The program tackles one of the greatest paradigm shifts in clinical research and clinical care by joining them together to give patients the best possible care options. CRAACO is designed to help bring clinical research closer to patients and patients closer to clinical trials.
Co-chair, Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, says, “Arguably, one of the greatest paradigm shifts in clinical research is to make it a care option within the healthcare ecosystem to allow patients to choose the best option.”
Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, the Conference Forum, adds, “We first presented this topic with Eli Lilly, Wilmington Health and PMG Research four years ago at our Disruptive Innovations (DPharm) event. We have been building on that experience ever since with a dedicated group of advisors, and we are thrilled to present the second annual program this April.”
“Higher rates of clinical trial participation inside a health system produce better patient outcomes, lower cost of care and happier patients,” continues Ms. Bowling. “Health systems and patients get access to the latest research, while pharma gets access to more patients in need of clinical research options. This movement is closing the gap between transactional clinical research and integrated clinical care.”
Led by co-chairs Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health, and Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, CRAACO opens with a frank discussion about why clinical research is not typically a care option, the barriers, and how to build a path for possibility. Additional sessions include a joint discussion between the healthcare and clinical research ecosystems on how to come together to give patients the best possible care options; a panel on working with medical practices to offer patients clinical trials and establishing physician champions; and a case study from AmericanWell on how telehealth can address challenges of clinical care remotely.
Further discussions address the perspectives of patients and patient advocacy on how we can make patients aware of opportunities for education and engagement; the regulatory and ethical considerations of blurring the lines between clinical research and clinical care; and how we can recruit and train more investigators to make physicians more well versed in clinical research.
The CRAACO advisory board and speaking faculty includes:· Murray Abramson, MD, VP, Clinical Operations, Biogen
· Alison Bateman-House, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Langone Health
· Jennifer Byrne, Founder, The Greater Gift
· Marcella Debidda, PhD, VP, Patient Engagement, Science 37
· Christopher Dowd, Business Director of Clinical Affairs, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
· Judy Hung, MD, Director of Trial Innovation Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Massachusetts General Hospital
· Jonathan Jackson, PhD, Director of CARE Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
· Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health
· Jim Kremidas, Executive Director, Association of Clinical Research Professionals
· Suzanne Nutter, Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Project Management, Eli Lilly
· Tricha Shivas, MBe, Manager of Development, WomenHeart
· John Stewart, MD, Chief of Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Durham Veterans Administration Hospital, Duke University
· Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, Inc
· Kurt Waldhuetter, VP Research Innovation & Business, Aurora Research Institute
Visit our website to learn more about on CRAACO.
About the Conference Forum
The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm which develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. We examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
BOSTON (PRWEB) January 19, 2018
The Conference Forum will present its second annual Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO) event in Cambridge, MA on April 11, 2018. The program tackles one of the greatest paradigm shifts in clinical research and clinical care by joining them together to give patients the best possible care options. CRAACO is designed to help bring clinical research closer to patients and patients closer to clinical trials.
Co-chair, Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, says, “Arguably, one of the greatest paradigm shifts in clinical research is to make it a care option within the healthcare ecosystem to allow patients to choose the best option.”
Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, the Conference Forum, adds, “We first presented this topic with Eli Lilly, Wilmington Health and PMG Research four years ago at our Disruptive Innovations (DPharm) event. We have been building on that experience ever since with a dedicated group of advisors, and we are thrilled to present the second annual program this April.”
“Higher rates of clinical trial participation inside a health system produce better patient outcomes, lower cost of care and happier patients,” continues Ms. Bowling. “Health systems and patients get access to the latest research, while pharma gets access to more patients in need of clinical research options. This movement is closing the gap between transactional clinical research and integrated clinical care.”
Led by co-chairs Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health, and Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, CRAACO opens with a frank discussion about why clinical research is not typically a care option, the barriers, and how to build a path for possibility. Additional sessions include a joint discussion between the healthcare and clinical research ecosystems on how to come together to give patients the best possible care options; a panel on working with medical practices to offer patients clinical trials and establishing physician champions; and a case study from AmericanWell on how telehealth can address challenges of clinical care remotely.
Further discussions address the perspectives of patients and patient advocacy on how we can make patients aware of opportunities for education and engagement; the regulatory and ethical considerations of blurring the lines between clinical research and clinical care; and how we can recruit and train more investigators to make physicians more well versed in clinical research.
The CRAACO advisory board and speaking faculty includes:· Murray Abramson, MD, VP, Clinical Operations, Biogen
· Alison Bateman-House, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Langone Health
· Jennifer Byrne, Founder, The Greater Gift
· Marcella Debidda, PhD, VP, Patient Engagement, Science 37
· Christopher Dowd, Business Director of Clinical Affairs, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
· Judy Hung, MD, Director of Trial Innovation Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Massachusetts General Hospital
· Jonathan Jackson, PhD, Director of CARE Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
· Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health
· Jim Kremidas, Executive Director, Association of Clinical Research Professionals
· Suzanne Nutter, Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Project Management, Eli Lilly
· Tricha Shivas, MBe, Manager of Development, WomenHeart
· John Stewart, MD, Chief of Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Durham Veterans Administration Hospital, Duke University
· Katherine Vandebelt, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Reify Health, Inc
· Kurt Waldhuetter, VP Research Innovation & Business, Aurora Research Institute
Visit our website to learn more about on CRAACO.
About the Conference Forum
The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm which develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. We examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Aurora Organic Dairy founder Marc Peperzak hands CEO role to Scott McGinty
US-based Aurora Organic Dairy said founder Marc Peperzak will take on a new role as executive chairman while Scott McGinty will become chief executive of the dairy business.
Reported by Just-Food 44 minutes ago.
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