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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Deloitte Selected by The Institutes RiskBlock™ Alliance to Accelerate Blockchain Application Development and Expansion into Canada

The Institutes RiskBlock™ Alliance, a blockchain consortium representing 31 risk management and insurance companies, announced today that it has selected global professional-services organization Deloitte to help advance its blockchain application and product-development efforts. Deloitte will leverage its industry-leading digital capabilities to help the RiskBlock Alliance implement and test multiple products that will be brought to market by the end of 2018.

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Deloitte will also help the RiskBlock Alliance expand the consortium into Canada, the first piece of a planned international expansion. Over the next few months, and with Deloitte's strategic support, the RiskBlock Alliance will establish a legal entity in Canada and begin working with Canadian-based property-casualty and life/annuity insurers. The expansion will help the RiskBlock Alliance deliver scalable blockchain solutions across the global insurance industry.

Under this engagement, Deloitte will be responsible for the methodology, prioritization and development of a number of blockchain applications for RiskBlock Alliance members. The applications will address different aspects of the insurance transaction life cycle, ranging from underwriting to claims processing. Each new app will be provided via Canopy, the industry's first end-to-end reusable blockchain framework, and will focus on enhancing efficiency and lowering transaction costs for the benefit of policyholders. Canopy is being built exclusively for the RiskBlock Alliance on R3's Corda platform.

"Deloitte has established itself as a leader in blockchain and distributed ledger technology and has strong global relationships with both blockchain and insurance organizations," said Christopher G. McDaniel, president of The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance. "It's for those reasons that Deloitte makes an ideal collaborator for us as we build blockchain applications for the insurance industry around the world. We are excited to see what we can accomplish together."

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Deloitte has worked with the RiskBlock Alliance since its initial launch in July 2017, and today's announcement expands its scope significantly.

"Our goal matches The Institutes' own expectations—the platform will serve as the home base for all things insurtech for the global insurance industry in the years ahead," said Linda Pawczuk, a principal and the financial services blockchain leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP. "At Deloitte, we have 1,500 blockchain practitioners in 33 countries across 23 industries dedicated to discovering how distributed ledger technology can improve different areas of the economy. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to broaden our role globally and begin building concrete applications for the market." Read related news here.

Ted Epps, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and insurance blockchain practice leader added: "The strategic value of the RiskBlock Alliance is its ability to connect a diverse set of insurance industry stakeholders through a shared network. The expansion effort our team at Deloitte is spearheading will accelerate the consortium's global reach and take blockchain to the next level in the insurance industry—and financial services more broadly." Be alert to the latest news.

In the past year, Deloitte has been profiled by industry analysts Constellation Research for having the most comprehensive blockchain effort of any professional services organization. It has also been recognized as a leader in providing clients with end-to-end blockchain services across innovation and ideation, strategy formulation, prototyping, and production build. More info here.

The RiskBlock Alliance is preparing to launch blockchain-based applications, including a proof of insurance application, a first notice of loss data-sharing process and a smart-contract-enabled subrogation tool. The subrogation tool will be built by Deloitte and use smart contracts to facilitate the netting of members' payments and improve the efficiency of claims processing payment and accounting.

"The RiskBlock Alliance isn't concerned with theoretical experiments. We're completely focused on rapidly delivering real production applications to the industry," continued McDaniel. "With the help of Deloitte, we're building out a virtual blockchain application factory that members can use immediately for real business needs."

More information is available at http://www.TheInstitutes.org/RiskBlock.

About The Institutes | Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group
The Institutes are committed to meeting the evolving professional development needs of the risk management and insurance industry. We prepare people to fulfill their professional and ethical responsibilities via innovative education, research, networking and career resources. We offer 28 professional and associate designations, including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®) designation, along with introductory, foundational and leadership programs, online and continuing education courses, custom solutions, and assessment tools.

About The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance
The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance is the risk management and insurance industry's first enterprise-level blockchain consortium that brings together industry experts and developers to advance insurance-specific use cases via RiskBlock's interoperable blockchain architecture. RiskBlock is committed to equipping organizations to work together to inspire product innovation, enable efficiencies, and open new technological frontiers. Learn more at http://www.TheInstitutes.org/RiskBlock.

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About Deloitte
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including more than 85 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 6,000 private and middle market companies. Our people work across more than 20 industry sectors to make an impact that matters — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthy society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them.

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

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VetStem Biopharma is Pleased to Announce that Dr. Andreana Lim of McGrath Veterinary Center is Now Offering VetStem Regenerative Cell Therapy

Dr. Andreana Lim became credentialed to perform VetStem Regenerative Cell Therapy in November 2017. Her first patient was a canine with arthritis in his knees and hips. He was initially treated with VetStem Regenerative Cell Therapy in July 2010 at a veterinary hospital in Hawaii. His owners recently relocated to California and sought another stem cell treatment with Dr. Lim of McGrath Veterinary Center.

As a courtesy, and because it was Dr. Lim's first stem cell treatment, VetStem organized to have an experienced stem cell provider, Dr. Jerrold Bausman, assist Dr. Lim with the procedure. Pulling from over ten years of experience utilizing VetStem Regenerative Cell Therapy, Dr. Basuman provided direction and problem-solving tips to help with joint injections, giving Dr. Lim added confidence to perform future stem cell treatments unassisted. Shortly after the procedure, Dr. Bausman reported that it went great and that Dr. Lim is a pro.

At the time of the treatment, Dr. Lim's patient had several therapeutic stem cell doses banked from his initial fat collection in 2010. Thus, she was able to simply request the doses and her patient did not have to undergo an additional fat collection procedure. Dr. Lim injected the dog's own stem cells into both of his knees as well as both hips. Approximately 50 days after his stem cell therapy, Dr. Lim reported that his owners noticed almost immediate improvement. His activity level had increased, he was less stiff, and he was able to take longer walks.

VetStem has provided training to perform VetStem Regenerative Cell Therapy for nearly 5,000 veterinarians across the United States and Canada, allowing for continued treatments to occur even if pet owners relocate. Over 14,000 patients have been treated utilizing the companies autologous stem cell service. VetStem Cell Therapy is currently indicated for the treatment of arthritis and soft tissue injuries in dogs, cats, and horses.

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About Andreana Lim, DVM
Dr. Andreana Lim received her BS in Animal Biology from UC Davis. She worked in research for three years before attending Western University of Health Sciences where she received her DVM. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital where she had the privilege of witnessing several successful stem cell cases. She is currently a general practitioner at McGrath Veterinary Center. Her veterinary interests include regenerative medicine and nutrition.

About VetStem Biopharma, Inc.
VetStem Biopharma is a veterinarian-lead Company that was formed in 2002 to bring regenerative medicine to the profession. This privately held biopharmaceutical enterprise, based near San Diego, California, currently offers veterinarians an autologous stem cell processing service (from patients' own fat tissue) among other regenerative modalities. With a unique expertise acquired over the past 15 years and 17,000 treatments by veterinarians for joint, tendon or ligament issues, VetStem has made regenerative medicine applications a therapeutic reality. The VetStem team is focused on developing new clinically practical and affordable veterinary solutions that leverage the natural restorative abilities present in all living creatures. In addition to its own portfolio of patents, VetStem holds exclusive global veterinary licenses to a large portfolio of issued patents in the field of regenerative medicine. Click here.

CelebExperts Launches Newly Rebranded Website with Advanced Celebrity Booking Features

CelebExperts, a celebrity & influencer booking agency, corporate consulting firm and global speakers bureau under one roof, is celebrating 10 successful years of being in business with a full mobile and desktop relaunch of it's wildly successful web portal, http://www.celebexperts.com. The company has enjoyed relationships with some of the biggest companies in the world including Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Smart for Life, StarShop, Subway, Got Milk, VISA and many other domestic and globally iconic brands.

CelebExperts has been the agency of choice for hundreds of startups and emerging brands since its launch in 2008. President & CEO Evan Morgenstein had a vision for the agency, "So many brands and companies are outsourcing to multiple agencies when it comes to securing keynote, inspirational and motivational speakers, celebrities and social media influencers for endorsement and PR campaigns, social media collaborations, corporate consulting and everything in between. I built CelebExperts with the vision that all of these can be done under one roof with one team that knows your business. It seems simple, but it really doesn't exist in the marketplace today."

In addition to rebranding the website to be much more mobile and user friendly, the company has invested in its database technology and Google pay-per-click campaigns to provide its existing customers a more enriched experience while showing new clients an easy way to find a sophisticated agency charging fees far less than the competitors in the marketplace. In a recent analysis between CelebExperts and several of the top celebrity booking agencies, CelebExperts was on average charging only 12.5% per booking where the others were charging 25% or more. This 50+% reduction comes with no loss of service or professionalism, just from its own profit margin which CelebExperts tends to regenerate through long-term relationships and multiple bookings with each client. In the last six months, CelebExperts has booked some of the biggest celebrity names in countries all over the world including technology speakers, women's empowerment speakers, business speakers, celebrity chefs, sports motivational speakers and more.

Additionally, CelebExperts has focused on its revamped Corporate Consulting division which Morgenstein will head up along with his team of industry veterans.

"We have worked with many of the best brands in the world across just about every category of company you can imagine," said Morgenstein. "There is so much new knowledge to share about social marketing and selling Direct to Consumers (D2C) with our clients. Our experience in building the brand with social media superstars, to executing programs for micro influencers give us a rare expertise in this industry which is known for only sporadic transactional selling and millions being lost on ineffective influencer collaborations and campaigns. 100% of my clients have some, if not a lot of exposure to influencer campaigns and social selling, and want CelebExperts to help them navigate the best practices for successful execution. We have a lot of proprietary answers."

About CelebExperts

CelebExperts is a leading consulting firm dedicated to demystifying the celebrity acquisition process and finding creative solutions to effectively market your brand leveraging the power of a celebrity. For more information on how your brand could utilize celebrity talent as a spokesperson for upcoming marketing campaigns or booking keynote speakers for your next event, please contact our team at consulting(at)celebexperts.com or give us a call at (919) 332-0584.

Localfit Launches Travel Fitness Membership Using Explosive Tech

Today, technology startup Localfit launches their revolutionary health club membership option. This travel-oriented fitness membership allows for access to more than 5,000 premier health clubs class-based studios while travelling away from home.

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Acting as an inexpensive travel alternative to the popular fitness app ClassPass, Localfit uses similar technology to cinema disruptor MoviePass allowing for rapid growth and seamless club integration.

Localfit memberships are available for as little as $5.95 per month using the special promotional code LAUNCH-50 at checkout. With over 5,000 facilities available to Localfit members, Localfit grants members more exercise options than any "big-box" fitness chain.

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Using proprietary mobile, GPS and financial technologies, Localfit partnered with FinTech titans Mastercard and Marqeta for unlimited, rapid scalability. Members can easily find in-network health clubs and studios using the Localfit app, and then use their Localfit all-access card for seamless entry.

On the heels of an extremely successful beta program implemented in the first half of the year along the East Coast, Localfit founder Rob Gilliam anticipates enormous support and demand for this exciting membership option. Read here.

"Our emphasis on quality control has resulted in a membership that offers access to the very best health clubs and studios across America," said Gilliam. "The value Localfit offers is amazing, some of these clubs would cost over $50 for a single-day pass without a Localfit membership."

Unlike MoviePass, Localfit's travel restrictions and ability to negotiate lower rates at high-use clubs has resulted in a business model that is both sustainable and profitable while still delivering members incredible value.

With launch underway, Localfit is currently looking to add additional health clubs and studios and is exploring the addition of experiential fitness excursions for greater appeal to a millennial audience.

For more information or to pre-order a Localfit membership, visit localfitusa.com. Read this for more information.

About Localfit

Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Localfit offers fitness memberships to those wishing to maintain their exercise routines while away from home. Granting access to more than 5,000 premier health clubs and class-based fitness studios nationwide, Localfit leverages cutting-edge card and software solutions to provide arguably the best value in the $27 billion US fitness industry.

For more information, visit http://www.localfitusa.com.

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Ian Phillips
Localfit
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Working Mother Names Lexmark Among 2018 “100 Best Companies”

Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, today announced that Working Mother has once again named Lexmark among its annual "100 Best Companies." The 2018 list was announced today. The designation celebrates companies that lead in the areas of female career advancement, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, benefits and flextime.

"Lexmark is proud to once again be among Working Mother Media's 100 Best Companies," said Sharon Votaw, Lexmark senior vice president and chief human resources officer. "Our employees are more engaged because they know that the company supports all facets of their lives. Our paid parental leave programs and workplace flexibility offerings are designed to promote that work-life integration."

As part of the recognition, Lexmark Senior Software Engineer Ildiko Robey is featured among the Working Mothers of the Year.

"I'm very grateful for the flexibility Lexmark offers," Robey said. "I work hours that might be odd to some, but there is trust there that I will get my work done. I also truly appreciate the company's onsite childcare center, which enabled me to take breaks and feed my infant every few hours. Thanks to Lexmark, I was able to be the mother I wanted to become." Read this here.

"This year's 100 Best Companies continue to strive for excellence when it comes to providing a work environment that is not only woman-friendly, but parent-friendly," says Meredith Bodgas, editor-in-chief of Working Mother. "By offering flexible schedules, paid parental leave, post-leave phase-back periods, adoption and surrogacy financial assistance, and mentoring programs, these companies address working parents' and caregivers' needs head-on and help them succeed at work and home."

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About Lexmark
Lexmark creates innovative imaging solutions and technologies that help customers worldwide print, secure and manage information with ease, efficiency and unmatched value.
Lexmark and the Lexmark logo are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
For further information: Emily Rardin, emily.rardin@lexmark.com

Amazon.com Now Offers ezW2 2018 Tax Preparation Software For Upcoming 2019 Tax Season

Hot off the presses, ezw2 2018 has just been released to from Halfpricesoft.com for Amazon customers. customers can now get the latest version of tax preparation software to get a jump start on the upcoming 2019 tax season. Tax preparers and business owners can easily process W2, W3, 1099 MISC and 1096 forms, in-house with this flexible application. Click here.

"ezW2 2018 software is now available on Amazon.com for customers that want to get a jump start on the upcoming 2019 tax season." said Halfpricesoft.com Founder, Dr. Ge.

With this easy to use application, customers will also save money by utilizing the SSA approved function to print W2 and W3 forms on plain white paper instead of using the expensive red forms.

Cost for latest version remains $39 for the small business version ($79 for the enterprise version) ezW2 software automates the process of completing, printing and filing all the W2, W3, 1099 MISC and 1096 forms.

Potential customers of ezW2 2018 can download this software and test it for compatibility for up to 30 days with no obligation to purchase at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp. The trial version will print forms with a TRIAL watermark and limit e-filing. Once customers purchase the license key and enter into software TRIAL will be eliminated from forms.

The main features included in the latest version include:

ezW2 can print 1099 MISC recipient copies on white paper. The IRS does not currently certify

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ezW2 saves customers valuable time by importing W2 and 1099 data from csv file - no need

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ezW2 is compatible with Windows 10 systems. It can also run on Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1 systems.

Designed with simplicity in mind, ezW2 software is easy, flexible, inexpensive and reliable. The Halfpricesoft.com developing team is confident that this tax software is straightforward enough for the customers who have little business background.

W2 1099 tax reporting is a breeze for new and seasoned customers. Download ezW2 software today at: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp.

About halfpricesoft.com
Founded in 2003, Halfpricesoft.com has established itself as a leader in meeting the software needs of small businesses around the world with its payroll software, employee attendance tracking software, check printing software, W2 software, 1099 software and ezACH Deposit software. It continues to grow with its philosophy that small business owners need affordable, user friendly, super simple, and totally
risk-free software.

Binary Fountain Unveils Results of Second Annual “Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement” Survey

Binary Fountain, the leading online reputation management platform for enterprises, healthcare organizations and small and medium-sized businesses, today released the findings of its second annual "Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement" survey. With the goal of getting an updated view into how patients search, evaluate and share their experiences with their physicians, the survey, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Binary Fountain, shows an increase in patients' dependence and reliance on online ratings and review sites to make informed healthcare decisions.

Americans Are More Comfortable Sharing their Healthcare Experiences Online

Today, social media platforms are being used to discuss and share all elements of a person's life, which now includes healthcare experiences. The survey results showed that consumers have become increasingly comfortable with sharing their personal healthcare experiences online. In particular, millennial consumers between the ages of 18-34 are the most active over social media and are the most inclined to share their healthcare experiences online.

The survey finds that Facebook is the most used channel to share healthcare experiences for ages 25-54. However, unlike last year, consumers between the ages of 18-24 say Google is their preferred online platform to share their healthcare experiences. In 2017, survey respondents between the ages of 18-24 selected Twitter as their most used channel to share healthcare experiences.

Growing Dependence on Online Ratings and Review Sites

The survey shows that healthcare consumers continue to depend on online ratings and review sites. More and more, consumers are seeking online healthcare advice and relying on unfiltered, transparent patient feedback to determine whether a healthcare practitioner or practice is worth a visit. The below survey results reflect the true impact that online ratings and review sites have on consumers, as well as, the continued rise in healthcare consumerism.

Of the respondents that utilized websites/platforms to choose a physician, 34 percent selected hospital and/or clinic's website as a primary source, followed by Google (29 percent), WebMD (18 percent), Healthgrades (15 percent) and Facebook (12 percent).

Expectations Remain High for Patient Care

Patients today have high expectations for customer service and bedside manner. The survey examined, through multiple-answer questions, what factors matter most to patients when rating or evaluating a physician. The survey results revealed:

Patients are Losing Patience in Waiting Rooms

Across the board, patients indicated that "waiting" and "time" tend to be the most frustrating things about visiting the doctor. For example, the survey results show:

"The survey results underscore the significance of online ratings and reviews as online reputation management for physicians becomes ever-more important in today's healthcare consumer environment," said Aaron Clifford, senior vice president of marketing at Binary Fountain. "As patients are becoming more vocal about their healthcare experiences, healthcare organizations need to play a more active role in compiling, reviewing and responding to patient feedback, if they want to compete in today's marketplace."

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Survey Methodology
Sponsored by Binary Fountain, the "Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement" survey was conducted by OnePoll, a marketing research company specializing in online quantitative research and polling, between July 11-13, 2018. Feedback was obtained from more than 1,000 U.S. adults who have a physician.

About Binary Fountain
Binary Fountain is the leading online reputation management platform for enterprises, healthcare organizations and small and medium-sized businesses. Anchored in its Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology, the cloud-based platform mines customer and employee feedback from surveys, online ratings and review sites, social media and other data sources to equip organizations with actionable insights needed to improve brand loyalty, increase engagement and drive sustainable bottom-line results. On a mission to help companies grow their business and create better customer experiences, Binary Fountain serves various industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, automotive and financial services. For more information, visit http://www.binaryfountain.com or follow on Twitter @binaryfountain.