Hapdosool

Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

The 2012 BCS National Championship was the launch pad for FullScale a new platform for design-driven eCommerce. The morning after the BCS game ended, fans looking for mementos of the event could visit a dedicated site to customize and then buy a photobook specific to their team, blending personal tailgate party photos with professionally-shot images from the field. The FullScale platform rose to the challenge of preparing, presenting, and selling the editable content within hours of the game.

THE PROPOSITION

The BCS 2012 Championship drew the second-largest cable audience in history: 24.2 million viewers watched Alabama and LSU football teams in the finals of the BCS Bowl football series.

Fans are big consumers of branded photo products, including posters and calendars. At the BCS game, they discovered a new ability: creating mementos that seamlessly blended licensed pro images (shot hours earlier at the game) with their own personal images, shot on consumer cameras with friends at tailgate parties. They created truly personal products reflecting their experience of the game in one-off printed books delivered directly to their door.

Fans went to http://www.ACTPhotobooks.com, where they could flip through pages of the book in their browser, upload personal images, populate the template, modify text, and then finalize their order.

While many generic online photobook solutions exist, only officially licensed websites have the specific teams and logos of interest to fans. FullScale was uniquely capable to integrate licensed content and custom storefronts in real time to capitalize on the opportunity as it was happening.

MEMORY BOOK STUDIOS

The BCS photobook offering was conceived by Memory Book Studios, a Colorado Springs – based publisher. CEO Jean-Michel Bertrand received approval from the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University to provide photobooks incorporating official logos and game images. His choice of technology provider for the tools to create, customize, and sell the photobooks online was LumaPix the Montreal-based publisher of the new FullScale pipeline.

TIMING CHALLENGES

MBS received initial clearance from the brand licensing company to proceed with the project on December 7th 2011; that same day, MBS contacted LumaPix and introduced the project. Game day was Jan 9th 2012, just four weeks away with Christmas break in the middle.

Dedicated sites were created immediately, and stores were created in the FullScale platform to have color choices matching team colors. Templates were authored, store products were created, price points set, and a direct connection to MBSs payment processor enabled and tested.

The universities had to approve any use of their logos, meaning that they needed to see the templates in advance of the game. Their approval was delivered January 3rd 2012, only 6 days before the game.

During the game, photos of the game were captured from ground level by four licensed photographers. Their images were collected from the field and uploaded to LumaPixs cloud storage services. A staff artist placed the game photos into the templates, then saved the templates back to the cloud for review and all was ready.

The morning after the game, customers awoke to realize that moments from the game they had watched only hours earlier were now available edited, approved, and included in an elegant book available for them to customize.

This is real-time B2B2C.

DETAIL ON FULLSCALE

FullScale is an end-to-end software-as-a-service pipeline enabling businesses to create custom graphical templates, publish them for sale in privately-branded online stores, and receive ready-to-print PDFs of the results.

It includes a complete suite of technologies:

????Power layout tools for artists to create custom templates
????A rebrandable, customizable storefront with private administration and payment processor configuration
????A streamlined online editor for templates, integrated directly into the store workflow
????Cloud-based storage of templates, user WIP, user images, and rendered output
????A cloud-based render farm converting WIP to printable PDFs that scales to handle enormous volume
????Reporting tools and a clean XML-defined integration surface for production processes

COMMENTS

Amnon Nachshon, HPs Global Manager – Photo Segment – Strategic Marketing, commented:

B2B2C applications are a natural way for Commercial printers to get into one of the highest-growth, high-margin industries in the print space: photo. LumaPixs FullScale solution enables not just B2B2C, but extends it to real-time, short-turnaround B2B2C campaigns – making it into an innovative, profitable, perception-setting application. The fast turnaround adds another dimension to the business that provides this service to their customers: the customers think, Wow: the event has just finished these guys are unbelievable!

Jean-Michel Bertrand CEO of Memory Book Studios, adds:

We were working on our own software when we came across FullScale. The advanced technology, the ease of use and the endless creative possibilities offered by FullScale were so attractive that we decided to test it in real time. We made the right choice! The software worked flawlessly and we were able to achieve our goal in producing a customizable memory book for a major sporting event just hours after the game was over. Success on this event is to be shared with FullScales team. They have been with us every step of the way making our first outing with FullScale a positive experience to be repeated for many events to come.

Michael Sheasby, CEO of LumaPix, notes:

I invite publishers that share the vision of mass customization to reach out to us for a demo. This project went from zero to sixty over four weeks, without custom engineering – demonstrating firmly that FullScale is not only open for business, but ready for the big time.

AVAILABILITY

FullScale is available immediately for production use.

Visit http://www.FullScale.net for more detail.

Sales enquiries should be directed to

???? Bob Winkler

???? sales(at)FullScale(dot)net

???? 888.753.4647

ABOUT LUMAPIX & FULLSCALE

LumaPix is a private corporation based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. FullScale is a LumaPix technology enabling brand owners to capitalize on their content and user base with custom-branded solutions for image-centric product creation. For more information, visit http://www.LumaPix.com.

?2012 LumaPix. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. LumaPix and FullScale are trademarks of LumaPix. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

###

Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

A divorced parent may start the new year with the desire or need to move to a new home in another state. If the parent has custody of a child, however, several important legal steps need to be taken before relocating, said Raleigh family law attorney Charles R. Ullman.

A parent may make a decision to move in January and then wait until summer, when school is out, to go ahead with it. Or they may need to move right away because of a job opportunity or family situation, Ullman said.

If youre a divorced parent with custody of a child, however, you obviously cant just pack up and leave. Complicated legal issues can arise. Thats why, if youre planning a move, its important to review your situation as soon as possible with an experienced North Carolina family law attorney.

Ullman is the founder of Charles R. Ullman & Associates, a Raleigh family law firm that represents clients in a variety of marital and family legal matters, including separation, divorce, spousal support, property distribution, child custody and child support.

According to Ullman, the first question a divorced parent needs to ask before relocating is whether there is a separation agreement or child custody order in effect.

If the divorced couple agreed to a separation agreement, or parenting plan, then the terms of that agreement will determine what happens next, he said. If the agreement has no provisions dealing with relocation, then a consent order or modification of the agreement may be needed. A North Carolina child custody lawyer can assist, he said.

If a parent simply moves, then they risk being found in breach of the agreement, Ullman said. The proper step would be to first contact an attorney who can work with you and the other parent and their lawyer on negotiating an agreement that both parties and the child can live with. Those agreements often are reached through mediation, which is a way to resolve issues without going to court.

For instance, the non-custodial parent may consent to the move as long as the parent will be able to continue to have a meaningful relationship with the child, he continued. This may mean increasing visitation time or parenting time during vacations and holidays. In some cases, it may mean reducing child support payments to help the non-custodial parent afford traveling to the childs new home for visitation.

If there is a child custody order in effect rather than a separation agreement, then the custodial parent will need to file a motion with the court to modify the existing order or else face the risk of contempt of court or even parental kidnapping charges, Ullman said.

When the court examines the relocation, it will look at several factors and determine what is in the best interest of the child, according to the Raleigh family law attorney. Those factors include:

????Motives of the parent seeking to move or of the parent opposing the move;
????Likelihood of the moves improving the quality of life for the child;
????Whether the non-custodial parents parenting time, or visitation, can be restructured in order to preserve the relationship with the child;
????Likelihood that the custodial parent will comply with visitation orders once outside of the jurisdiction of North Carolina courts; and
????Whether a history or threats of domestic violence is involved.

Going through a divorce as a parent can be a stressful experience, and moving is never easy, Ullman said. While you focus on your family and your relocation, you can allow your attorney to protect your rights and interests and work hard to ensure the best possible outcome.

About Charles R. Ullman & Associates

The law firm of Charles R. Ullman & Associates, located on 109 S. Bloodworth St. in Raleigh, N.C., concentrates on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, post-separation support and equitable distribution. Ullman is also a trained collaborative law attorney. For more information, contact the firm by calling (919) 829-1006 or use its online form.

###

Camarillo, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

The George Thompson Diamond Company, found online at http://www.georgethompson.com, recently donated a pricy womans bracelet in order to help out a local school. The St. Mary Magdalen School is a Catholic school that focuses on helping to mold their students into good people as well as those who can be successful in college and onwards.

Each year the St. Mary Magdalen School hosts their annual Pennies from Heaven dinner, which is one of the largest fundraising events they put on each year. This year the school is looking to raise $ 30,000, and local jewelry George Thompson was happy to be able to donate a Ladys Gold, Diamond and Pearl Pendant for the dinner.

Were always excited whenever we get to help out a local charity, especially one that has a history as long and prestigious as the St. Mary Magdalen School does. We just hope that the pendant brings in a good amount for the school. Said owner George Thompson.

The pendant that was donated has an appraised worth of $ 595 but may go for more depending on how the auction goes. The money raised from the auction goes to help the children and the school, providing funding for academic enrichment programs as well as to help pad the scholarship fund. This year the event will be held on March 10th at the Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch in California.

For more information on the George Thompson Diamond Company, please contact them via phone at (805) 388-5750, and you can learn more about the company on their website, found at: http://www.georgethompson.com

###

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) January 15, 2012

Things are looking up at the Law Offices of Steve Malman & Associates PC, in every possible way.

The Chicago-based firms 17th year proved to be its most successful, according to founding partner Steve Malman, who today announced that his personal injury-focused firm not only expanded its professional staff in 2011 adding four new attorneys, several paralegals and other administrative staffers but set new records in the number of new cases taken and cases successfully resolved, and in the total valuation of recovered settlements.

This was a banner year, Steve Malman said. By taking on and winning more cases than ever in our history, Steve Malman Law was able to deliver some impressive settlements and, more importantly, some justice and peace of mind for our many clients.

The founding partner partially credited Malman Laws success to a strong advertising campaign and an unprecedented level of word-of-mouth referrals. His firm is probably the second-largest television advertiser in Chicago, and probably the largest Internet advertiser, he said, while a good third of our business is referrals from existing clients, and I cant think of a better endorsement.

But the No. 1 reason for Steve Malman Laws big year (and all those personal referrals) is the firms total dedication to customer service, he added.

We have great customer service that makes it as easy as possible for our clients, Steve Malman said. For instance, well go out to see clients so they dont have to come to us. And well always put their needs first and address their concerns as best we can. This is an unbelievably dedicated staff, including the recent hires and those whove been with me for years, and they really do care about every clients wellbeing.

Its no surprise that Steve Malman enjoyed such a successful year. The firm is rated A-plus by the Better Business Bureau, which accredited Malman Law in September 2011, and is a member of the Top Trial Lawyers of Americas Million Dollar Advocates Forum. It has successfully resolved over 8,000 cases since 1994, including numerous seven-figure settlements.

The firm divides its time and energy into three basic areas: A third of its resources is dedicated to cases of neglect and abuse in nursing homes; a third is focused on workers compensation claims; and a third concentrates on automobile accidents, dog bites and every personal injury claim in between.

While the firm has achieved much success going after neglectful nursing homes, Steve Malman cited a large uptick in workers compensation claims a side effect of the Great Recession as one of the biggest factors in Malman Laws triumphant year.

Our workers compensation efforts have gone very well, the attorney said. Ironically, thats because of the high number of layoffs due to the recession. People become more inclined to pursue workers compensation claims when they lose their jobs they file claims they were previously afraid to file, because it might cost them those jobs. Since the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident, after people lose their jobs, they pursue a lot of older cases and weve been able to win several of them on behalf of clients who really deserved it.

The new staff Malman Law recruited in 2011 has been busy. This year, the firm created several focus teams to address specific legal needs, including a Nursing Home Team an elite squad of attorneys and administrative staff concentrating on cases of abuse and neglect inside Chicago-area elder-care facilities and the 24/7 Rapid Response Team, widely acknowledged as Chicagos first 24-hour hotline staffed by licensed attorneys.

The firm also now boasts several uniquely qualified staffers, including a former physician (and law school graduate) who provides expert medical reviews and a former defense attorney who previously represented nursing homes, giving Malman Law a tactical advantage against poorly run care facilities that try to bend regulations to cover their liabilities. The Law Offices of Steve Malman & Associates PC also physically expanded in 2011, taking an additional 1,500 square feet inside its West Randolph Street location to accommodate the new hires.

Already planning further staff additions, including at least two new attorneys and several paralegals, the firms founder is anticipating another big year in 2012.

Were very pleased to be able to bring these considerable resources to bear on each and every case, Steve Malman said. The personal glory, the high-water marks for cases and settlements, all of that is very nice, but in the end, its about proving the best legal services and customer services we can.

Thats why we had such a strong year, and why well continue to perform well in the future, he added. Our success is all about our clients success.

About Steve Malman

A graduate of the University of Iowa and the School of Law at Loyola University-Chicago, attorney Steve Malman has been practicing law for 20 years. Since the Law Offices of Steve Malman & Associates PC launched in 1994, it has successfully resolved over 8,000 cases primarily in the areas of workers compensation and personal injury and achieved a 95-percent out-of-court settlement rate, including numerous seven-digit personal injury verdicts. Steve Malman Law is one the most successful firms serving Illinois Lake, Dupage, Will and Cook counties.

# # #

Find More History Press Releases

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

In just nine days, National School Choice Week will kick off in New Orleans, Louisiana with a blockbuster party featuring The Temptations, Ellis Marsalis, and thousands of participants from across the country. The event will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Lakefront Arena on the campus of the University of New Orleans, and there is no cost to attend.

Organizers today announced that in addition to The Temptations and Ellis Marsalis, three additional groups will perform at the event. The Dragon Master Showcase break dancers, recently featured on NBCs Americas Got Talent, will perform along with the famed Marching 100 band from New Orleans St. Augustine High School and their female counterparts from Xavier University Preparatory High Schools band.

Dozens of schools from across Louisiana will bring students to the celebration, and individual attendees are also welcome. (RSVPs requested at http://www.SchoolChoiceKickoff.com). School choice advocates from across the country are expected to travel to Louisiana to participate.

National School Choice Week is thrilled to host this kickoff event in New Orleans, said Andrew Campanella, vice president of public affairs for National School Choice Week. We are honored to have hundreds of children, parents, teachers, elected leaders, and reform advocates helping us plan the biggest education reform party in American history. Working together, we will show the nation that school choicejust as it has taken root and thrived in the Bayou Stateis possible and effective.

National School Choice Week (January 22-28, 2012; http://www.SchoolChoiceWeek.com) provides an unprecedented opportunity, every January, to shine a spotlight on the need for better education options for all children. Planned by a diverse and nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations, National School Choice Week spotlights great schools of all sorts from public schools, to public charter schools, private schools, virtual schools, and homeschooling.

To learn more, visit http://www.SchoolChoiceWeek.com

# # #

More History Press Releases

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Many Americans with full-time jobs engage in creative pursuits that may be lucrative financially or may turn a profit in future years. How does making jewelry or crafts in spare time affect a total tax filing picture? Before preparing taxes this year, consider Oakland tax preparation company, Liberty Tax Services tips to understand the difference between a hobby enthusiast and a small-business owner.

When it comes to the IRS, its all about intent to be profitable and actually making money. The IRS criteria for determining if an activity is for-profit includes three considerations:

1)????Time and effort to make the activity profitable

2)????Dependency on generated income

3)????Success in the venture

Hobby income is best defined as a not-for-profit income, and losses cannot offset other sources of income. Some expense items may be claimed as miscellaneous expenses. Serious and prosperous artisans making money can offset expenses and generally file a Schedule C or Schedule C-EZ to declare gross receipts and claim expenses. Allowable tax deductible expenses could include the costs of materials, entry fees for shows, classes or instruction, advertising, mileage, and possibly a deduction for a home office or studio.

Keeping thorough records is important for those with hobbies that may become businesses. Those starting an activity that may become profitable can elect to file Form 5213, Election to Postpone Determination as to Whether the Presumption Applies That an Activity is Engaged in for Profit. This form delays the determination of profitability for five to seven years.

Self-employment and filing a Schedule C is a subject covered in Libertys tax courses, Malkeet Singh of Liberty Tax Service said.

Enrollment is underway for basic tax classes at Liberty Tax locations across the nation. Instructors cover all schedules, credits and forms that can be filed with an individual tax return.

For more information on Liberty Tax Service in Oakland, call 510-239-5284, view the service on the web at http://www.libertytax.com or visit 3207 Grand Ave. in Oakland.

About Liberty Tax Service

Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing retail tax preparation company in the industrys history. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 8,000,000 individual income tax returns. With 42 years of industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business.

Liberty Tax Service is the only tax franchise on the Forbes Top 20 Franchises to Start, and ranks number one of the tax franchises on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500. Each office provides computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing, and online filing through eSmart Tax. Oaklands tax school at Liberty Tax Service also provides tax planning and tax courses.

# # #

Find More History Press Releases

(PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Time Magazines acknowledgement of Chaa Creek as part of the global 2012 story is much appreciated and is a timely reminder that Belizes premier eco-resort is offering informative adventure tours and sponsoring professional presentations on ancient Maya civilisation, Chaa Creeks general manager said.

We recently noticed that Time magazine gave Chaa Creek a favourable mention in one of their first editions of the new year, and given our focus on presenting factual information about the Maya civilisation, and providing authentic Maya experiences throughout 2012, this was very timely indeed, Chaa Creek owner and GM Lucy Fleming said.

The January 9, 2012 edition of Time, in an article titled The Last Party suggests that readers Hit the Belize Maya Heartland 2012 tour, which covers the Maya cities of Tikal and Caracol and other ancient sites; visitors learn how to read the Maya calendar and thus can decide for themselves if the end is nigh – chaacreek.com.

While we have been actively disavowing the notion that the ancient Maya had anything to do with predicting that the world will end in 2012, we do appreciate that Time recognises Chaa Creek as a source for credible information and as the place to come for an authentic Maya experience in 2012, Ms Fleming said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, located in the Maya heartland of Belize, is surrounded by a 365 acre private nature reserve containing over 70 Maya archaeological sites and the Maya temple of Tunichilen, as well as the Natural History Centre and a network of miles of trails allowing visitors to explore Maya sites in their natural setting while learning about the local flora and fauna.

Over the years, Chaa Creek has sponsored numerous archaeological research studies, and Ms Fleming said that the resort will be offering specialised tours and vacation packages aimed at promoting Maya ancient history, cosmology, civilisation and culture throughout 2012.

Weve become increasingly concerned about the amount of misrepresentation one sees in popular media and across the internet about the Maya. Films such as 2012 distort Maya cosmology and the Mayas impressive achievements, and we come across many references to ancient Maya civilisation that are blatantly untrue.

The Maya are often painted as some spooky, primitive race of people when in fact this was a highly advanced civilisation that was far ahead of much of the rest of the world in areas such as mathematics, astronomy, writing, paper making, architecture, medicine and other fields. This is the Maya that we want the rest of the world to learn about, especially in the lead up to the huge, very significant Winter Solstice of 2012 celebrations, she said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is hosting respected Mayanist Mark van Stone in January and in addition to presenting a series of informative lectures, workshops and hands-on Maya educational experiences throughout 2012 will be launching a forum to promote Maya educational topics and encourage rational debate about the relevance of ancient Maya predictions to todays world, Ms Fleming said.

###

Find More History Press Releases

Islandia, NY (PRWEB) January 03, 2012

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, a USDA sponsored program, provides assistance to schools in order to improve offering of fresh produce, teach children healthy eating habits and expand their food options. New Britain Public Schools participates in this program, allowing the elementary schools to serve fresh fruits and vegetables twice a week, free of charge. Recently, two New Britain School District elementary schools, with Whitsons School Nutritions support, organized Farm Stands showcasing different kinds of fresh produce.

Vance Village Elementary School hosted a Farm Stand featuring local butternut and acorn squash from Twin Oaks Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts. Whitsons School Nutrition Catering Manager Zoe Riccio conducted a sampling of the sliced squash with fat-free ranch dressing and Ms. Jayne Depole-Bogucki, Vance Elementarys Art teacher, provided the bulletin board background showcasing seasonal squash drawn by her art students.

The fresh squash sampling was a great success; at the end of lunch time, Catering Manager Riccio had served 340 samples to the children who couldnt get enough of the delicious local squash. According to Vance Elementary Principal, Ms. Sarah Harris It was impressive to observe so many students eager to try healthy foods and enjoy it.

The Farm Stand at Smith Elementary School highlighted different products from the parsley family: rainbow carrots, regular carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Ms. Riccio gave an educational presentation emphasizing interesting and curious facts about the produce. Whitsons School Nutrition staff offered the children a sample of each item with fat-free ranch dressing. Also, as a way of reinforcing the learning experience, they quizzed the students on the presentation, and if they answered correctly, they received a small prize such as bookmarks or pens. Over 350 samples of produce were served that day to the students with the help of the school lunch aides; many children came back for more.

These events are a great opportunity to familiarize students with certain types of fresh produce, learn new facts and inculcate healthy choices. Ms. Christine Bruemmer, Smith Elementary Principal agreed. This type of activity certainly promotes healthy eating habits and provides a great opportunity for our scholars to be exposed to the various types of vegetables that are in season.

Whitsons School Nutrition provides a wide range of highly customized dining services to public and private schools, with a strong focus on nutritious, high quality menus made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whitsons has a long and proud history of excellence and growth since 1979 and currently ranks the 16th largest dining company in the United States (Food Management magazine, September 2011). In addition to school nutrition, Whitsons scope of expertise and services extends to: culinary development, residential and healthcare dining, delivered meals, corporate dining, emergency dining and vending services.

###

Hanover Park, IL (PRWEB) December 31, 2011

ERISAclaim.com announces 2012 Webinars on Patient’s (Doctors) Bill Of Rights under health reform laws for claims denials, delays and overpayment crisis. PPACA claims regulations will be fully enforced in 2012 by adopting 36-year-old federal law, ERISA, in its entirety with new protections for patients, doctors and hospitals. PPACA & ERISA Outlaws 36-year-old discriminative anti-assignment practice by all insurance companies and managed care entities, with a new definition of claimant under PPACA, making all doctors and hospitals with valid PPACA and ERISA assignments equally protected under PPACA, also known as Doctor’s Bills of Rights, regardless of providers PPO network participation. ERISAclaim.coms Doctors Bill of Rights Webinars starts at $ 5,000 for each two-hour session for each organization.

On November 10, 2011, for the first time in U.S. healthcare history, as a part of PPACA enforcement, federal government launched a “Federal Insurance Department Website” for both patients and providers. On March 16, 2011, Congressional GAO published a report indicating that less than 0.5% of denied claims were appealed in the State of Ohio while 39 to 59% of appeals reversed denied claims.

While Supreme Court is scheduled in March 2012 to review the constitutionality challenge on PPACA, on May 16, 2011, the Court significantly redefined ERISA with new remedies and protections for patients and providers by its decision in Cigna v. Amara (Case #: 09804). Regardless of the Supreme Court decision on individual coverage mandate, PPACA claims regulation is completely based on ERISA claim regulation, the 36-year-old federal law, completely governing all employer-sponsored health plan claims,” said says Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim.com, a national expert on PPACA and ERISA appeals and compliance.

According to DOL data, about 77% of insured Americans under employer-sponsored plans have purchased out-of-network coverage by paying higher premiums, out of network doctors and hospitals are completely powerless without PPACA and ERISA compliance if any patients wanted to exercise their rights to see out-of-network doctors and hospitals, warned Dr. Zhou.

ERISAclaim.coms Doctors Bill of Rights Webinars will cover following topics with in-depth analysis and compliance of PPACA and ERISA ($ 5,000/2 Hr session/private only):

1.????PPACA Patients Bill of Rights aka Doctors Bill Of Rights:

http://cciio.cms.gov/programs/marketreforms/billofrights/index.html

On June 22, 2010, President Obama announced new interim final regulations, the Patients Bill of Rights, that include a set of protections that apply to health coverage starting on or after September 23, 2010, six months after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.

2.????DOL Affordable Care Act Regulations and Guidance: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform/

3.????PPACA Regulations on Internal Claims and Appeals and External Reviews:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=5a02ffcbdc3b299526312c6fe4f889f8&rgn=div8&view=text&node=29:9.1.3.12.14.3.20.9&idno=29

4.????EBSA News Release: US Department of Labors EBSA creates new consumer assistance Web page [11/10/2011]

http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/ebsa/EBSA20111627.htm

5.????”Federal Department Of Insurance Complaints Website” for Doctors and Patients: https://www.askebsa.dol.gov/WebIntake/Home.aspx?submit=Submit+a+Complaint

6.????Congressional GAO Reports: 39% to 59% denial reversal with valid appeals, only 0.5% appeals in Ohio – http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11268.pdf

7.????DOL: About 77% of Insured Americans Purchased Out-Of-Network Coverage under Private Industry (DOL, BLS, NBS 2010, page 11 of 167): http://stats.bls.gov/ncs/ebs/detailedprovisions/2010/ebbl0047.pdf

8.????How to become a compliant claim expert in Doctors Bill Of Rights under PPACA and ERISA, to appeal all wrongful denials and delays for medical necessity, policy limitation, billing coding errors and out-of-network choices and a direct insurance payment.

In addition, ERISA Outlawed anti-assignment practice since January 1, 2003:

http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/regs/fedreg/final/2000029766.pdf (page 70255)

“The proposal eliminated a provision in the 1977 regulation that seemed to imply that representatives of a claimant must be “duly authorized” to act on behalf of the claimant. This change reflected the perception of the Department that no single Federal standard governs the authorization of a representative and that claimants should be able to freely name representatives to act on their behalf..Specifically, subparagraph (b)(4) provides that a plan’s claims procedures may not preclude an authorized representative (including a health care provider) from acting on behalf of a claimant and further provides that a plan may establish reasonable procedures for verifying that an individual has been authorized to act on behalf of a claimant. \ This provision, which is a clarification of current law, applies to all employee benefit plans covered under the Act.

Most importantly, PPACA Doctors Bill Of Rights redefined “Claimant” for equal protections under Patient’s Bill of Rights:

http://webapps.dol.gov/FederalRegister/PdfDisplay.aspx?DocId=24056 (page 43355)

(iii) Claimant. Claimant means an individual who makes a claim under this section. For purposes of this section, references to claimant include a claimants authorized representative.

To find out more about the Total PPACA Claims and Appeals Compliance Services from ERISAclaim.com:

http://www.erisaclaim.com/Press_Releases.htm

Located in a Chicago suburb in Illinois, for over 11 years, ERISAclaim.com is the only ERISA & PPACA consulting, publishing and website resource for healthcare providers in the country. ERISAclaim.com offers free webinars, basic and advanced educational seminars and on-site claims specialist certification programs for doctors, hospitals and commercial companies, as well as numerous pending national ERISA class action litigation support. Dr. Jin Zhou is regarded as the industry Godfather of ERISA claims for healthcare providers.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim.com, at 630-808-7237.

###

Find More History Press Releases

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

This Valentine’s weekend 2012, 98.7 KISS FM in association with Marquee Concerts and North American Entertainment Group, presents a line-up of five of the hottest super-groups for the “70′s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert” on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Beacon Theatre. Fans of classic soul, R&B, “Soul Train” and the memorable hits of the ’70s won’t want to miss this one day only event featuring two shows at 3pm and 8pm. On the bill: The Stylistics, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, The Delfonics, Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding, and Enchantment.

The re-emergence of Soul/R&B groups was described in the LA Examiner as “evenings packed with much-loved hits that get the crowd moving” and the audience “singing along to every word.” Notes Bill Zafiros, co-founder of Marquee Concerts, This years 70′s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert brings some of the finest acts of the period. Its sure to spark fond memories and be an amazing night for fans who first enjoyed the Soul and R&B genres decades ago.”

Philly soul favorite THE STYLISTICS will kick off the show. This enduring group enjoyed twelve straight Top 10 hits from 1971-1974, including You Are Everything, Break Up to Make Up, and You Make Me Feel Brand New.

THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW features Dennis Edwards, the first new Temptation to join the group after their “Classic 5″ days, replacing David Ruffin as lead singer. During his tenure with the group Cloud 9 and Papa Was a Rollin Stone won Grammys.

THE DELFONICS, Known for their sleek, soulful Philadelphia sound, this trio has been performing for nearly 40 years. Their first chart topper, La La Means I Love You, was released in 1968, followed by hit singles including You Get Yours, Ill Get Mine, Im Sorry, and Ready of Not. In 1971, the group received a Grammy for the single Didn’t I.

Paced by the impassioned lead vocals of Cuba Gooding during their prime hit-making years, the MAIN INGREDIENT, best known for the 1972 classic Everybody Plays the Fool, released many other fine singles in the early 70s. Founded in Harlem in 1964 as the Poets (with a different line up), they later became the Insiders, and permanently became the Main Ingredient in 1966

Rounding out the impressive bill is Detroits ENCHANTMENT whose 1976 debut album “Enchantment” scored two Number 1 R&B hits, Sunshine and Gloria. It’s You that I Need was their third consecutive #1 hit, and their single Once Upon a Dream was certified Gold.

The Beacon Theatre is located at 2124 Broadway at 74th Street in New York City. Tickets for the Saturday, February 11, 2012 shows at 3pm and 8pm are $ 49.50, $ 69.50, and $ 79.50.

For tickets and information, visit http://www.MarqueeConcerts.com or http://www.Ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call 866-858-0008.

About 98.7 KISS FM

98.7 KISS FM (WRKS FM), the Best Variety of 80s, 90s and Todays R&B, has been serving the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for 30 years. KISS FM is the home of the nationally syndicated shows, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Michael Baisden Show and is New Yorks premier source for legendary and contemporary R&B music and culture. For more information on 98.7 KISS FM, please visit http://www.987KISSFM.com.

About Marquee Concerts

Marquee Concerts, one of the premier concert promoters in the Northeast, produces hundreds of events across all spectrums and genres. Marquee is constantly researching new music trends, recognizing today’s up-and-coming entertainers, and expanding upon existing business relationships to put on the best shows possible and remain a competitive mainstay in the concert promoters industry. Learn more at http://www.marqueeconcerts.com.

About North American Entertainment Group Inc.

North American Entertainment Group is one of the largest independent promoters of entertainment tours and live events in the US. With over 25 years in the industry and an extensive history in venue management, NAEG has consistently delivered the hottest concerts, comedy shows and theatrical entertainment to venues in over one hundred markets. Additionally, NAEG has produced TV specials, concert DVDs, online content and branded merchandise. A company distinguished by creativity in tour packaging and marketing strategy, NAEG’s success resounds in the memories of those who have attended their events. Learn more at http://www.northamericanent.com.

###

More History Press Releases