As a result of the low levels of ICD-10 readiness reported through the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) survey results published by ModernHealthcare.com earlier this month, Career Step, an online education company, and YES HIM Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in ICD-10 preparation, have developed a self-evaluation to help healthcare facilities gauge whether their organizations are among those not making the progress necessary to be prepared for the ICD-10 transition. "Because facilities are focused on their current DNFB (Discharged Not Final ...

Out-Fit Challenge, (http://out-fitchallenge.com), announced today that they will be bringing a 5K cross-country trail Mud Run to New York this summer, as part of the official line up of events during NYC Pride. The event will take place on June 29th 2013 in Tuxedo Ridge, 581 Route 17A West, New York New York 10987 from 9am to 5pm with race waves beginning every 20 minutes. This mass regional sporting event was originally created as a graduate school project by Out-Fit Challenge CEO Tory Fitzgerald while at the Kellogg School of Management, and has grown to be a state to ...

Transcend, an interactive marketing company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, announced donations to The One Fund Boston and The Officer Richard Donohue Fund, each a charity set up to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15th. "Like many who were in Boston to witness the tragic events on marathon day, our thoughts continue to be focused on those individuals and families most directly impacted," Transcend CEO Jason Nauman said. "We know it will be a long road back for many of the victims but we are incredibly encouraged by the outpouring ...

The West Michigan Symphony will welcome three of Broadway's most talented divas to the stage on May 10 and 11 for a concert that will feature music from some of the most beloved Broadway shows. Jan Horvath was Christine in the original "Phantom of the Opera."  Debbie Gravitte won a Tony Award for Jerome Robbins' "Broadway." Christiane Noll originated the role of Emma in "Jekyll & Hyde."  Together, they will sing Broadway standards from the pens of Marvin Hamlisch, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, Leonard Bernstein, ...

K-Sun Corporation's new PEARLabel 360 label printer system has received a Bronze "Industry Best" award from New Equipment Digest magazine's second annual King Awards. "We are thrilled that our PEARLabel 360 received an award this year," said Michael Kasun, president of K-Sun Corporation. "This is the second year of the competition, and our products have received recognition both years. That says volumes about our commitment to providing superior labeling solutions for industrial professionals." The K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer was selected ...

The Texas trial and appellate law firm, Godwin Lewis PC is pleased to announce that firm Chairman and CEO Donald E. Godwin has been named to D Magazine's 2013 list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas. The complete list will be included in the May 2013 edition of D Magazine and is available online at http://www.dmagazine.com. The 2013 selection marks the sixth time Mr. Godwin has earned selection to D Magazine's list of the city's best lawyers in recognition for his work in business litigation matters. Mr. Godwin currently represents Halliburton as the lead trial attorney in ...

Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (OSNC) (http://www.orthonc.com/galland.html), has been named the top Orthopaedic Surgeon in North Carolina by HealthTap, an online interactive health network. The award represents the highest recognition for orthopaedic surgeons in the network. QUOTES: "I am honored to be recognized as the Top Orthopedic Surgeon in the great state of North Carolina. It is even more special to know that my contributions, which I have never considered extraordinary, are recognized as noteworthy and special ...

JK Design, a leading creative services agency with locations in New Jersey and New York, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of seven new employees in its graphic design, interactive, and video departments. Brian Faust has also been promoted to the position of senior project manager. Tim Faherty brings more than 13 years of experience in Web design, search engine optimization, email marketing, site analytics, and project management to his new role as interactive project manager. He is passionate about creating customer-focused websites that are easy to find ...

Energy Muse is pleased to announce the launch of a new PETA-inspired bracelet on April 25, 2013. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has been at the forefront of world news as the group fights for the rights of animals. Energy Muse shows its support of this worthy cause with the introduction of the PETA bracelet. Pure is named for the purity represented in healthy food choices such as vegetables and fruits. Vegetarianism is a choice that pampers the body, mind and soul. This lifestyle contributes to the well-being of animals and the planet as a whole ...

First Valuation, an industry leading property valuation services provider, announced today that Bill Carey has joined the company to further develop their innovative valuation technology platform. Bill brings more than twenty five years of experience in the real estate and mortgage banking industry, having focused much of his energy and effort on improving mortgage banking processes. In 2006, Bill's expertise was critical in the development and integration of a valuation application that was approved by Freddie Mac. This inventive and out-of-the-box solution was later ...

Onepath Systems, LLC announced today that Tim Miller has joined the firm as Account Manager to be based in their Florida market. Tim will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive sales strategies centered around Onepath's audio-visual (AV) solutions to increase market share in Florida. Prior to joining Onepath, Tim served as an Account Manager with a national commercial and residential AV solutions company where he helped clients design and build custom integrated AV systems. He has significant experience working with low-voltage systems and understands ...

The boundaries of consumer electronics just got pushed a bit further. Waterfi is proud to announce their newest innovation: the fully waterproof 7th generation iPod Nano. Waterproofed by Waterfi from the inside out, the latest Nano can be added to any activity worry free - from swimming, surfing, kiteboarding, skiing, and snowboarding - all without an external case. Waterfi's latest offering brings one of the best selling media players to the active world. Thanks to Waterfi's pioneering efforts in the area of waterproofing, the patent pending Dual Layer process takes ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's May 2013 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd. unless otherwise noted. -"Cutting Your Worker's Compensation Costs: How to Reduce Costs and Avoid Pitfalls" is a one-day course designed to provide HR professionals with a fundamental knowledge of worker's compensation ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's May 2013 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Greensboro location at 7817 National Service Road, Suite 509 unless otherwise noted. -"Essentials of HR Certification Program" is a three-day course in which participants will discover the fundamental regulatory and compliance knowledge needed to establish a solid ...

Huthwaite, the world's leading performance improvement organization with expertise in sales and marketing, is expanding its presence in the Asian market with the launch of a new office in Hong Kong. The office, which will open this quarter, will be the company's second hub in the Asian market, following its Singapore office. Hong Kong is a premiere location for multinational companies in the region. Huthwaite's Hong Kong office lead by Principal Consultant, Dickson Barnhoorn, will focus on territory in northern Asia, including greater China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. ...

Davis Whitehall reintroduced the Salute cremation urn at the ICCFA 2013 Convention and Exposition held earlier this month in Tampa, FL. First introduced more than a decade ago, this one-of-a-kind hardwood urn has been absent from the market since 2011. Davis Whitehall has licensed the right to manufacture the Salute urn through an agreement with Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. The Salute is a light-colored hardwood urn hand crafted from domestically sourced solid maple. The front of the urn features a 3-D sculpted laser carving of a soldier saluting which serves as a ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced it will offer a two-day baking class on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8 as part of the institution's Kitchen Skills Series. The class, which will be taught by Chef Instructor Mitch Samples, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Chef's Academy in Morrisville, located at 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd. During the two-day course, participants will ...

Coalfire announced today that Mark Weatherford, the former top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security, has joined the Coalfire Advisory Board. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Weatherford has vast knowledge of the cybersecurity threat space and critical infrastructure protection. "One of the biggest threats to organizations, public or private, is a cyberattack," said Rick Dakin, CEO of Coalfire. "We are lucky to have Mark joining our Advisory Board and bring his insight and experience to our clients, partners and industry ...

The Environmental Hygienists Association has just launched its new website http://www.molddiy.com to provide easy-to-follow and use do it yourself training, instructions, and products to enable homeowners, landlords, construction companies, real estate management companies, and tenants to find and get rid of dangerous toxic mold growth. Mold DIY guidance and products are necessary because mold infestations are frequently hidden inside the ceilings, walls, floors, attics, basements, crawl spaces, heating/cooling equipment and ducts, carpeting, and furnishings of homes, ...

SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz) has announced that the firm has installed four solar energy trees in front of Sandy Grove Middle School, the nation's first net-positive, LEED Platinum designed, leased public school. Each of these bright blue solar "trees" stands 20 feet tall, includes 12 solar panels, and serves as a symbol and reminder of the significant environmental benefit of this one-of-a-kind project. SfL+a Architects, along with FirstFloor, Spotlight Solar and PowerSecure Solar, completed the installation in early April. The 74,000-square-foot net-zero ...

Whether specializing in heating and cooling, insulation, glass block windows, or home energy auditing, residential contractors everywhere are experiencing the rough economic climate as homeowners are more hesitant to invest money in their homes. As the market fluctuates, more and more contractors are looking for ways to increase revenues and maximize their profitability from a more cautious customer base. Building Science Energy Services (BSES) has created a simple, quick, and cost-effective process to provide just that. BSES has developed their ContractorMAX Packages ...

Fox have already bought the film rights to The Dark Game by journalist Brett Forrester - the real life story of his investigations into match fixing and football corruption. The match fixing scandals in the football world have also inspired a more unusual project, with independent developers Game Changer Games currently working on creating the first video game where the player takes on the role of a match fixer. Match fixing stories don't seem to be going away any time soon, with the explosion of interest in the subject started by Europol's investigations into a reported ...

Health food and supplements company MyDietShopz.com has partnered with the affiliate management agency AffiliateManager.com to launch the MyDietShopz affiliate management program. In Washington D.C. in 1996, MyDietShopz.com began compiling best-of lists for diet, health and sports products. Working closely with busy professionals, MyDietShopz has assembled a comprehensive resource for nutritional information and guidance. MyDietShopz.com believes in good nutrition - not skipping meals, but decreasing fat and getting enough protein - for emotional well-being and energy ...

WHO: Softtek, founder of the nearshore industry and leading global IT services provider dedicated to maximizing the value of applications, announced today that Laura Salazar, QA&V practice leader, Softtek and Vanessa Lopez, CoE practice leader, Softtek will be presenting at the annual StarEast Conference in Orlando. The Softtek Testing Center of Excellence addresses organizational challenges by delivering quality products to internal and external stakeholders through a proven service delivery model. The testing service excels at maximizing the business value of ...

The timeshare exchange provider is starting to reap the rewards of its South Africa outreach efforts. Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world's largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company, has experienced tremendous growth in its South Africa membership base so far in 2013. Membership grew 318 percent in January 2013 compared to last year, with February membership growth at 78 percent and March memberships up an amazing 419 percent following a targeted outreach effort implemented in the last part of 2012. Overall transactions also saw a 30 percent boost in January ...