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CMS Awards Medicare Pricing and Coding Services Contract to Bellese Technologies

Bellese Technologies, LLC

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded Bellese Technologies the Medicare Payment System Modernization (MPSM) Pricing and Coding Services (PCS) contract. For the past three years, Bellese has worked with CMS, the United States Digital Service (USDS), and stakeholders in the MPSM ecosystem to incrementally modernize the decades-old, mainframe-based legacy payment systems. The Pricing and Coding Services contract is a continuation of the claims pricing modernization work that Bellese accomplished on the preceding contract and includes new work for claims grouping and coding services. Medicare claims payment determination takes numerous variables into consideration, such as fee schedules, price calculations, geographic location, provider type, and payment model participation. The Pricing and Coding Services contract is part of CMS’ holistic approach to give responsive, correct, and accessible services to providers and vendors who support the claims submission process. The modern services will support CMS’ ability to quickly accommodate policy changes and initiatives that determine claims prices. “We’ve been fortunate to be an MPSM pioneer in the application of user research, product management, service design, and the build-out of a cloud-based architectural runway required to support the modern pricer tools,” said Pam Offutt, Bellese Partner and CEO. “Our goal is to give CMS the flexibility they need to quickly provide accurate pricing and coding services to the Medicare community.” John duClos, Bellese Partner and CTO, added that, “the use of a global API specification and a common component strategy contributed to the progressive conversion and modernization of the pricer product. We are excited to build on our success and grateful to continue this important legacy system modernization work with CMS.” ABOUT BELLESE TECHNOLOGIES: Founded in 2009, Bellese Technologies is a human-centered service design company in the Baltimore metro area. Bellese partners with health and human services clients in the public and private sectors. The firm leverages modern technology, human-centered design, and silo-busting collaboration to help its clients expand and accelerate the positive impact they have on society. Currently, Bellese works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supporting price transparency, Medicare payment system modernization, and quality of care initiatives. Bellese holds the GSA IT 70 Schedule and two CMS agile blanket purchase agreements (BPA) — the Medicare Payment System Modernization (MPSM) BPA and the Agile Delivery to Execute Legislative Endeavors-Quality Related Initiatives (ADELE-QRI) BPA. Bellese has been recognized numerous times as a “Top Workplace” by the Baltimore Sun. Visit bellese.io/careers for information on open positions at Bellese. Contact Details Bellese Technologies Shelley Gold, Vice President Client Relations & Growth Strategy +1 410-486-6800 press@bellese.io Company Website https://bellese.io/

September 28, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

R2 Technologies’ Novel Glacial Rx® System Earns Third FDA Indication and Unique Product Code

R2 Technologies

R2 Technologies Inc. ("R2"), the leader in CryoAesthetic™ medical devices, announces that its revolutionary in-office system, Glacial Rx®, FDA-cleared to remove benign lesions and temporarily reduce pain, swelling and inflammation, is now the first and only dermal cooling system FDA-cleared for general dermabrasion, scar and acne scar revision, and tattoo removal, permanently changing the aesthetics industry. “This additional FDA clearance is a huge win, and not an easy feat. It took innovation, dedication, time, and resources,” says Tim Holt, R2 Chief Executive Officer. “It couldn’t have been possible without our amazing team and strategic partners. The clearance had an exceptional outcome in which we went from being part of one classification, among hundreds of other devices, to being placed in our very own FDA-issued product code. This is further proof that our product is so novel, it warrants a completely new category.” “R2 has been at the forefront of the med-esthetics space since inception with its unmatched technology and continues to lead advancements in the industry. We are excited to see the company break boundaries yet again with its latest indication,” says David Present, MD and Cherine Eldumiati Plumaker, R2’s Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. In conjunction with the commercial launch, R2 looked within its remarkable team of industry veterans, including the inventors of the Glacial Rx technology, Rox Anderson, MD; Dieter Manstein MD, PhD; and Henry Chan, MD, PhD, to create its newly established Scientific Advisory Board. By continuing to have these highly regarded pioneers as an integral part of the company, R2 stands out amongst the competitive medical aesthetics market as an industry frontrunner. “With the appointment of our new Scientific Advisory Board, R2 is tapping into years of knowledge and expertise to launch new groundbreaking innovations, develop a superior product pipeline, and leverage technical insights to secure new clinical indications and expansion opportunities,” says Holt. Launched in March 2021, Glacial Rx’s presence in the U.S. has grown significantly. R2 is continuing to take orders from aesthetic providers who want to offer this revolutionary treatment in-office. To learn more about R2, treatment offerings and providers, visit glacialskin.com and follow the company on LinkedIn. About R2 Technologies Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with a recent expansion in Florida and new Miami-based satellite office, R2 Technologies is a world leader in CryoAesthetic™ medical devices. In 2014, Pansend Life Sciences, LLC and Blossom Innovations, LLC founded R2 Technologies and licensed exclusive intellectual property from Massachusetts General Hospital and Blossom Innovations. In 2019, R2 brought on strategic partner, Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. In close collaboration with these partners and the brand’s scientiﬁc founders and world-famous luminaries in aesthetic medicine, Drs. Rox Anderson, Dieter Manstein, and Henry Chan, R2 focuses on the development, engineering, clinical research, and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies for aesthetic providers and consumers. Its first innovation, Glacial Rx, was named one of the ‘2021 Launches Doctors are Buzzing About’ by RealSelf, the leading, most trusted source to educate on cosmetic procedures. R2 also won the 2nd Annual Aesthetics Tech Summit LaunchPad SBDC, hosted by Octane, a company committed to making resources, capital, and mentorship available to tech startups. Since inception, R2 has raised $76M in ﬁnancing. Contact Details Linsey Tilbor Rubin +1 732-991-5294 ltilbor@rellmc.com Company Website https://glacialskin.com/

September 28, 2021 08:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time

D8.co to Launch 1-Hour Delivery for Delta-8 THC Products

D8 Holdings, Inc.

D8.co the market leader in hemp-derived Delta-8 THC —today announced it is launching 1-hour delivery for consumer orders throughout the United States. D8.co will deliver their award winning Delta-8 carts, Delta-8 disposables, and Delta-8 gummies to any customer within 1-hour in a 25-mile radius of any professional NFL team. Outside that radius customers will receive next day packages at the latest. “The largest problem we have is fulfillment and delivery,” said Chris Duffield, CEO of D8.co. “Anyone shipping consumer goods knows that all the carriers are a current nightmare. We have shipped thousands of packages priority and the majority show up two or three days late, with far too many getting lost or stolen. If a customer places an order after cutoff on Friday, they have to wait an additional three days. Customers want our products, and they want them immediately.” The first six states D8.co will integrate into their program are Texas, Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, Ohio, and North Carolina. The company will expand into the rest of the U.S immediately, with full integration expected to take approximately 45 days. “We have more than 50 major fulfillment centers locked in that are centrally managed from our cloud technology. Once an order is placed, our customers will receive an email and text where they can track our drivers all the way to delivery,” said Hugh McPherson, EVP of D8.co. D8.co expects to immediately double online sales with the new integration. “We are extremely excited to launch 1-hour delivery,” said Duffield. “We just became the largest cannabis company in the United States, which makes us a prime acquisition target. I’m very proud of our core team and all the hard work everyone has put in to make D8 the number one brand in the market.” About D8.co D8.co is based in Colorado and Miami with satellite offices in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The company is an assembly of the top hemp and cannabis minds in the country. With backgrounds in extraction, chemistry, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and legal, the D8 team came together organically around this elusive, but extremely powerful molecule to create a new category of products. More info at www.d8.co. Contact Details D8.co Chris Duffield +1 424-333-2112 chris@d8.co Company Website https://d8.co/

September 23, 2021 12:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time

The State of Our Schools: The Nation’s Public School Facilities in Crisis

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/g7dJiz_7fRI Living through a pandemic has heightened the awareness for many parents around the issues of health and safety in the schools their children attend. As school districts across the U.S. prepare for and begin a new academic year, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), along with 21 st Century School Fund and the National Council on School Facilities, is releasing a new report that takes a comprehensive look into the current state of our nation’s school facilities funding and draws attention to the disparity across the U.S. in funding efforts. Ending disparities in facilities conditions and quality by income, locale and race, must be prioritized as these gaps will not be closed without an aggressive and an intentional plan to eliminate them. IWBI is working to ensure the health, safety, education suitability, and environmental sustainability and resilience for our students, teachers and staff now and for the future. The 2021 State of Our Schools Report puts a white-hot spotlight on the fact that severe and chronic underinvestment – to the tune of $85 billion a year – is eroding the country’s ability to provide safe, healthy and sustainable schools. Every day, nearly 60 million people—students, teachers and staff—walk through the doors of our country’s nearly 100,000 PK-12 public schools, which represent the second largest sector of U.S. public infrastructure spending after highways. States and local school districts do their best to increase their efforts to maintain and invest in their school facilities when funding is available, but they are falling further and further behind. For more information visit: wellcertified.com About The International WELL Building Institute: The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes its community through the administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and the WELL Health-Safety Rating, management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and well-being everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here. International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL Portfolio, WELL Portfolio Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Health-Equity, WELL Performance Rating, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Performance, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 23, 2021 09:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CHAPTER AESTHETIC STUDIO LAUNCHES SECOND LOCATION WITH NEW STUDIO IN NEW HARTFORD, NY

Aspen Dental

CHICAGO, Ill. — Chapter Aesthetic Studio, a leading aesthetic studio providing evidence-based, non-surgical cosmetic treatments, has officially opened its doors in New Hartford, NY with the acquisition of Alivana Aesthetics, bringing a new look to the office and introducing new services along with a line of pharmaceutical-grade skincare products. This is the second location, of 12 planned in the next year, for the recently launched national brand of state-of-the-art, medical aesthetic clinics. Chapter Aesthetic Studio was launched in 2021 by Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) and Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic in an effort to create a new national brand of medical aesthetic clinics, taking an evidence-based approach to create personalized treatment plans that deliver measurable results. As one of ADMI’s health care brands, Chapter Aesthetic Studio has access to specialized real estate, operations, marketing, recruiting and training services. All of this helps Chapter’s providers focus on delivering best-in-class service and personalized care to their guests. “We continue to transform the medical aesthetic industry with this second location in New Hartford,” said Melissa Rogne, Founder & President of the Chapter Aesthetic Studio. “We’re excited to serve the New Hartford community and keep our momentum of expanding nationwide.” To celebrate the relaunch, Chapter Aesthetic Studio will host The Autumn Exclusive event on Thursday, September 30 th from 4-8 p.m., featuring treatment demonstrations and giveaways. The New Hartford Chapter Aesthetic Studio office is also holding its biggest sale of the year in September – guests can save up to 30% from September 9 th through September 30th on all products and services. Located at 4626 Commercial Drive New Hartford, NY 13413, the office is led by owner and managing clinical director Jennifer Baldwin, an American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in patient health and wellness. Baldwin and her team will provide a full range of customized cosmetic treatments, including: Injectables: Injectables are a common way to relax wrinkles and fine lines, or plump areas where skin or lips have lost volume. Chapter’s specialists are skilled in the science of cosmetic injectables — and the art of listening. Chapter offers popular injectable brands including, Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Juvéderm®, RHA® and Kybella®, as well as thread lift and PRFM treatments. Laser Treatments: Lasers are a safe and clinically proven way to enhance skin health and appearance and treat common concerns. The Chapter team is highly skilled in industry-leading and scientifically advanced laser technologies, giving patients a variety of treatment options to safely and effectively deliver remarkable results. Treatment options include laser hair removal, IPL Photofacial and Morpheus8. Aesthetic Treatments: Patients can look and feel rejuvenated than with Chapter’s medical-grade facials, microneedling treatments and exfloitating peels. Expert professionals will help patients choose from a range of options that suit their individual needs. Chapter offers popular aesthetic treatments including HydraFacial®, SkinPen®, DiamondGlow™, custom exfoliating peels, PRP therapy and dermaplane. Body Treatments: Many guests come to Chapter with a concern about their body they want help with — whether it’s stubborn fat on the body, cellulite, lack of energy and fatigue or hair loss. The Chapter team is trained to understand those concerns on a clinical level and, more importantly, on an empathetic level. Chapter offers popular body treatments including CoolSculpting®, CoolTone®, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, IV therapy and PRP hair restoration. “I couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with ADMI,” said Jennifer Baldwin, Nurse Practitioner and owner of the Chapter Aesthetic Studio New Hartford location. “What this means for our loyal client base is an updated studio look, and elevated resources and technology. What’s not going to change is the warm welcome, friendly faces and top-tier service providers and care practicitioners that our guests know and trust.” Office hours will be Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment only. To make an appointment for a complimentary consultation including dermal imaging, guests can go to www.mychapter.com and click on Book Online; or call 315-737-6230. More information about the New Hartford, NY office and its services can be found here. About Chapter Aesthetic Studio Founder and President Melissa Rogne established Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota in 2005. Fueled by her passion for providing innovative aesthetic services and products, Melissa pioneered the region’s aesthetic industry and grew Rejuv to the largest clinic in the Midwest, proudly ranked as an Allergan Top 100 clinic. Melissa is now continuing her mission of empowering everyone to discover their own personal beauty narrative. Rejuv is beginning a new story as Chapter Aesthetic Studio – and we’ll be coming soon to a location near you. We invite you to join our team as we turn the page and reclaim beauty’s one truth: it radiates from within. About Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting 15,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 46 states in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. ADMI provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of four consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care and Chapter Aesthetic Studio. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. Contact Details Curley Company Lorianne Walker +1 410-688-1330 lorianne@curleycompany.com

September 22, 2021 03:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Heather Jacoby, CEO and Founder of Asé Pure Naturals, Completes First 50K Ultra Marathon, Attributes CBD Use to Her Achievement

Asé Pure Naturals

As an avid athlete and health aficionado, Heather Jacoby, the CEO and Founder of CBD company Asé Pure Naturals, is no stranger to putting in the time and effort to make her body function at its highest levels. A veteran of multiple half marathons, Ms. Jacoby realized it was time to set a bigger goal for herself at the dawn of 2021, and she decided to pursue running a full marathon, comprised of 26.2 miles. However, this spring, when she set off at Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Matthews, North Carolina, to run her personal race, she surprised herself at the 26.2-mile marker, and decided to keep going. Ultimately, she ended up running her first 50K Ultra Marathon (31 miles) that day and attributes her accomplishment to her use of CBD during her training. “I have always been a passionate trail runner and I really wanted to do something to challenge myself. That’s why I set the goal of running a full marathon,” stated Ms. Jacoby. “So, when I did that and realized I wasn’t ready to stop, I decided to reassess my goal right there on the spot and keep going. And I ended up completing a 50K!” During her training, Ms. Jacoby engaged in the 75 Hard Challenge, which is a mental toughness program designed to boost confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, self-belief, fortitude, and grittiness. The program is designed to improve whole body wellness—mentally and physically. On top of this, she also implemented Asé Pure Naturals products, including CBD tinctures and a topical muscle gel roll on. The latter, specifically, aided in muscle recovery. “I ran over 575 miles during a 75-day training period, and at the end of the day, that type of intensity can easily lead to overuse. Asé Pure Naturals’ Muscle Gel Roll On was a game changer for me. It really offered significant relief from joint and muscle pain. Plus, it’s completely all natural and organic, so I didn’t have to worry about the effects of pharmaceutical or chemical compounds on the good work I was doing with my body,” noted Ms. Jacoby. All in all, Ms. Jacoby’s 50K Ultra Marathon took her approximately seven and a half hours to complete. She looks forward to her continued use of CBD products as she ponders her next athletic goal and encourages other athletes as well as hobbyists who simply enjoy being active to consider implementing CBD into their own workout and exercise endeavors. “My company, Asé Pure Naturals, is one of the most promising CBD brands currently on the market. I make the guarantee to my customers that our products contain everything they should and nothing they should not. CBD truly offers people the ability to meet and exceed their health and wellness goals and realize an improved life,” confirmed Ms. Jacoby. “Plus, when you use an Asé Pure Naturals product you can feel confident knowing that you are using a CBD product that is 100% natural, gluten free, non-GMO, cruelty free, vegan, and organic. This is so important because CBD is not yet regulated by the FDA.” Additionally, Asé Pure Naturals is a member of the Hemp Industries Association. The company’s products are manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility and made with hemp that is grown in the United States. Plus, all Asé Pure Naturals products are third-party lab tested, offering consumers added peace of mind. Consumers are invited to learn more about Asé Pure Naturals’ line of full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD topicals, tinctures, and softgel capsules by visiting the company online at www.asepurenaturals.com. Asé Pure Naturals, founded by health and wellness expert Heather Jacoby, was established in 2020 and is a woman-owned CBD product brand. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serving customers around the country, the company only uses raw CBD material grown from custom, proprietary strains found at organic CBD farms. Their CBD is extracted using the safest and most eco-friendly methods in the industry, which also eliminates unwanted chemicals and residual solvents, and delivers CBD oil that has all of the essential cannabidiols and terpenes that consumers seek. The company’s products are manufactured in their Colorado-based facility and face stringent third-party testing to ensure organic and pure quality. For more information about Asé Pure Naturals, visit www.asepurenaturals.com. Contact Details Asé Pure Naturals Heather Jacoby +1 704-620-2940 info@asepurenaturals.com Company Website https://www.asepurenaturals.com/

September 22, 2021 07:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Prostate Cancer Racial Disparities

YourUpdateTV

Despite great strides in prostate cancer care over the past several years, racial disparities in care persist. Black and Hispanic men have a high burden of prostate cancer mortality. Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, with the number rising to 1 in 6 for Black men and comprises more than 1 in 5 of all new cancer diagnoses for Hispanic men. The Covid-19 pandemic has also made things worse as early in the pandemic, many cancer resources were diverted, leaving scores of patients, including those with prostate cancer, with limited to no access to surgical treatment. So, what can be done and what does someone need to know to stay healthy? Conducting a nationwide media tour to discuss this important topic was Dr. Brian K. McNeil. Dr McNeil is an American Urological Association spokesperson and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Vice-Chair, Department of Urology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Topics that Dr McNeil discussed during interviews with radio and TV stations across the country included: What research has discovered about racial disparities among men with prostate cancer The racial disparity in the utilization of new therapies for advanced prostate cancer How covid-19 and where someone lives could affect their treatment options When should men get screened for prostate cancer? For more information visit: UrologyHealth.org About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has nearly 23,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 21, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

CORRECTING and REPLACING: AS&K Group Sets Science Based Targets for Emissions Reduction

AS&K Group

This release issued on July 27, 2021 is being replaced with the following version due to updated hyperlinks. Medical communications group AS&K has set ambitious emissions reduction goals using the Science Based Target initiative’s (SBTi) framework for SMEs. This global organization provides companies with a clearly defined pathway to future-proof growth by specifying how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By joining more than 1,000 visionary businesses from all industries including major pharmaceutical companies, AS&K is leading the way in the medical communication sector in this important worldwide effort to tackle the climate crisis. AS&K has set a group-wide goal of 50% reduction in GHG emissions, which is in line with the most stringent goal of the Paris Agreement to keep global warming to 1.5C and prevent the most damaging effects of climate change. “AS&K understands the urgent need for companies to take action to address the climate crisis. We’re absolutely committed to doing all that we can, and will also work with our clients to reduce the climate impact of their medical communication activities,” said Simon Gee, AS&K Agency Head. As well as reducing emissions, AS&K is aiming to become net zero before 2030 by supporting programs that mitigate the effects of their remaining emissions. “The climate crisis is one of the most important issues of our times and we’re passionate about taking meaningful steps to reduce our carbon footprint. Joining the SBTi and setting emissions reduction goals is a critical first step in getting to net-zero as soon as we can,” added Katherine Vik, Senior Digital Project Manager and Chair of AS&K’s Climate Committee. “We are also running a number of workstreams to help our clients reduce the environmental impact of their medical communications.” More information about AS&K’s commitment is available on the SBTi website. About AS&K Group: The AS&K Group is an independently owned group of medical communications agencies who collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. As strategic partners and subject matter experts, the AS&K Group transforms complex scientific information into compelling programs that inform and educate healthcare professionals. The AS&K Group comprises three innovative companies: Remedica, AS&K Communications and The Corpus. Follow our journey on Twitter @asandkgroup and Linkedin Contact Details Alana Zdinak +44 7766 706656 alana.zdinak@asandk.com Company Website https://asandkgroup.com/

September 21, 2021 09:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Leading Medical Professionals Launch Rappore, An Integrated Patient-Centric Mental Health Platform

Rappore

Rappore, a new-to-market virtual health care platform specializing in mental health therapies, now offers in-network treatment through leading insurance providers including United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019, a number that has only increased this past year by the pandemic ( Kff.org ). While there are over 500,000 mental health clinicians in the U.S., 119M Americans still live in mental health shortage areas, making it a growing challenge. Rappore’s tech-enabled model aims to solve this issue, which is considered one of the largest healthcare burdens in America. By combining world-class mental healthcare with a convenient, telehealth solution, Rappore delivers accessible, affordable, and comprehensive mental health therapies to patients. “With the launch of Rappore, we aim to fix what is currently a broken system within our healthcare system,” says Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Brian Kinsella. “We bring together psychiatry and therapy under one roof, and now, for the price of a copay. Having companies like Aetna and United Health on-board will enable us to service communities across the nation, and we are excited to achieve this growth while continuing to expand our capabilities and network.” “In the last year, we’ve seen mental healthcare apps grow tremendously; however, most of these apps are developed with little to no healthcare guidance or regulation, and more importantly, no real human interaction,” says Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Frederic Kass, MD. “We’ve been able to create a model, backed by top academic medical centers, that elevates the current standard and leads to superior outcomes by matching patients with prominent medical professionals in a variety of specialties who can provide innovative treatments and high-quality services.” Rappore is the only digital company that can achieve superior outcomes for mental health problems including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD, relationship issues and school/work issues. Its experienced clinical staff has rigorous protocols and offers an array of services including coordinated care with specialty networks and programs, integrated technology, and leading risk management tools to ensure superior patient outcomes. Its technology advantages include rapid intake and onboarding procedures, robust offerings for various and complex ailments, and an affordable pricing model that incorporates therapy, medication, and accessibility to a highly vetted medical community with multiple specialties. Rappore offers licensed mental healthcare clinicians in six states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, and Florida. The company is rolling out a BIPOC process group this month to provide support for BIPOC communities who are faced with unique challenges and systematic inequality. The company has plans for exponential growth and is currently undergoing funding to support initiatives including scaling its clinical staff, further developing proprietary data collection and outcome measurement tools, and driving education and awareness across the medical and patient markets. To learn more about Rappore visit https://rappore.com/ About Rappore Rappore is a world-class virtual health care platform, specializing in mental health therapies, that democratizes the mental healthcare system in the U.S. Formed in 2020, Rappore provides direct access to the best mental health experts and comprehensive treatment via insurance and affordable pricing to patients. Rappore offers its patients a wholistic approach to mental wellness, achieving superior outcomes for mental health problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD, relationship issues and school/work issues. Its experienced clinical staff has rigorous protocols and offers a wide array of services to meet the needs of its patients. Its technology advantages, affordable pricing model, in-network offerings and highly vetted medical community primes Rappore to become one of the leading mental health care programs in the U.S. Contact Details Rell Marketing & Communications Linsey Tilbor Rubin +1 732-991-5294 ltilbor@rellmc.com Company Website https://rappore.com/

September 21, 2021 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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