Texas remains second in the nation for relocation activity in 2019

March 3, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2019, according to the 2021 edition of the Texas Relocation Report released today by Texas Realtors, which analyzes the latest available migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U-Haul.

“Once again, Texas welcomed more than half a million new residents from other states,” said Marvin Jolly, 2021 chairman of Texas Realtors. “Some move here for a lower cost of living than where they’re from, a great quality of life, diverse job opportunities, good weather—there are many reasons people continue coming to Texas.”

According to the Census estimates, Texas welcomed 537,000 – 582,000 new residents in 2019. This is the seventh year in a row that Texas attracted more than 500,000 new residents from out of state. The Census also estimated 435,000 – 471,000 Texans moved to other states, yielding a net gain of approximately 100,000 people. The Lone Star State also welcomed approximately 192,000 – 222,000 new residents from outside the United States in 2019.

The highest number of new Texans from other U.S. states relocated from California and Florida, respectively. Other top states for people moving to Texas included Louisiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Georgia and Arizona.

California ranked first in the United States for the number of residents moving out of state in 2019, with Texas coming in second. The most popular out-of-state relocation destinations for people moving out of Texas included California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida and Georgia. While California was the top state new Texans moved from and existing Texans moved to, about double the number of Californians moved to Texas compared to the migration of Texans to California.

From 2014 to 2018, the top counties for people moving to Texas from out of state included Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar and Travis. On the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA and Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA recorded the highest number of incoming residents from out-of-state during the same time frame.

“Though we don’t have 2020 relocation statistics yet, increased remote-work opportunities and company relocations continued to fuel moves from other states to Texas during the pandemic,” said Jolly. “No matter what part of the state these new residents are moving to, no one is better positioned to help them realize their real estate dreams than a Texas Realtor,” he said.

About the 2021 edition of the Texas Relocation Report
The 2021 edition of the Texas Relocation Report is based on data from the 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the 2020 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report. The report analyzes county relocation data of nine demographic areas in Texas. Texas REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, international trends, and more. To view the Texas Relocation Report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com.

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 140,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

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L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth Launches Call For Everyday Heroes

March 3, 2021

NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oréal Paris, the #1 global beauty brand, is seeking the everyday heroes among us by announcing the call for its 2021 Women of Worth nominations. Now through April 30, consumers are invited to nominate a woman at LOrealParis.com who is selflessly giving back to their community through non-profit leadership for a chance to be named one of ten Honorees, receiving up to $45,000 for their cause.

L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth premiered its new campaign this past Sunday, February 28 during the height of Awards Season, calling on Americans across the nation to place their nominations for this year’s Honorees. Featuring the voice of Viola Davis, as well as images of last year’s National Honoree, Noelle Lambert and other alumnae, the new advertisement put the spotlight on incredible moments throughout the last 16 years of Women of Worth.

In 2021, the philanthropic program continues to bring to life the brand’s iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” championing women whose unwavering resilience, bravery and courage show the power of owning one’s worth. This year’s Honorees will join the multifaceted program’s alumnae network of 150 individuals, who champion a diverse range of causes that exemplify embracing their own worth and instilling worth within others.

“As we celebrate 50 years of our iconic ‘Because You’re Worth It’ tagline in 2021, we welcome stories that reflect not only the power of the Women of Worth who came before them, but individuals who demonstrate the intrinsic value and worth of women everywhere,” said Ali Goldstein, L’Oréal Paris USA President. “In this landmark year, we are proud to elevate the next 10 extraordinary women who find beauty in giving back, and we can’t wait to meet them.”

L’Oréal Paris will once more join forces with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, to find it’s ten Honorees. In addition to receiving financial support for their organization, Women of Worth provides each Honoree with a national platform to tell their stories, and the opportunity to build a network that amplifies their cause to make an even greater impact in the lives of others.

“It is a privilege to help L’Oréal Paris recognize this year’s Women of Worth Honorees and highlight those who seek to ignite change in their communities and make the world a better place,” said Natalye Paquin, President and CEO of Points of Light. “The 2021 Women of Worth have touched countless lives through their important philanthropic work, and we believe they represent the best of humanity.”

Last year, Women of Worth launched its first-ever national television special, bringing together L’Oréal Paris’ notable roster of spokeswomen to highlight each Honoree’s unique mission.

In 2021, L’Oréal Paris will double its individual grants to $20,000 to create an even greater impact. One National Honoree, chosen by popular vote, will receive an additional $25,000 for her charitable work. Each of the 2021 Women of Worth will be recognized as a shining example of how giving back can truly change the world.

For more information about Women of Worth, to nominate a fearless woman making a difference in the world or to learn more about past Honorees, visit LOrealParis.com.

For more information on Points of Light’s innovative programs, campaigns and events, visit www.pointsoflight.org.

About L’Oréal Paris
The L’Oréal Paris division of L’Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1973 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Oréal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L’Oréal’s invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as a leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Colorista, Elvive, the Ever Collection, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. L’Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are tested to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Pure-Sugar, Pure-Clay, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. L’Oréal Paris’ iconic cosmetics include best-seller Voluminous Lash Paradise, as well as the Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift collections. For more information about L’Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram (@LOrealParis), Twitter (@LOrealParisUSA), Facebook (@LOrealParisUSA), and Pinterest (@LOrealParisUSA).

About Points of Light
Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through affiliates in 200 cities across 37 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 14 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, go to www.pointsoflight.org.

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Windward Selected by CARICOM IMPACS to Enhance Maritime Security in the Caribbean

March 3, 2021

CARICOM IMPACS will use Windward’s Predictive Intelligence platform to identify illicit maritime trade in the region

LONDON, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Windward, the Predictive Intelligence company applying AI to transform global maritime trade, announced today that it has partnered with The Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS), an organization of fifteen Member States and five Associate Members in the Caribbean as well as CARICOM’s Regional Security System (RSS), a treaty organization comprising of Barbados and other countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Windward’s AI-powered maritime intelligence platform will empower CARICOM IMPACS and RSS to support CARICOM Member States in their fight against drug trafficking and illegal activities in the Caribbean’s exclusive economic zones.

As the entryway to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea is a main stop-over in the trade route from South to North America and illicit activities such as drug trafficking and other types of smuggling are becoming increasingly commonplace, especially in light of recent sanctions placed on Venezuela. Despite a decrease in general maritime activity in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in illicit maritime activities in the Caribbean in recent months. Windward’s platform will support CARICOM Countries, through CARICOM IMPACS and RSS, in their fight against illicit activities by providing a real-time view of the maritime ecosystem and offering AI-powered risk assessments of vessels, companies, shipowners, and all other stakeholders in the maritime domain.

“Windward’s solution is key in our fight against illegal activities,” said Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jones, Executive Director (Ag) of CARICOM. “As illegal shipping methods are becoming more advanced, we turned to Windward’s industry-leading Maritime AI solution to assist in detecting these activities and flagging vessels that are suspicious, enabling us to assist CARICOM Member States to crack down on illicit trade, minimize and/or prevent illegal fishing, and surveil the maritime domain, beyond AIS monitoring.”

Windward’s Maritime AI is powered by hundreds of behavioral analytics models and over 10 billion data points, giving authorities the power to make smarter decisions, faster. Relying on thousands of case studies and a vast array of parameters including vessel routes, Dark Activities, and unusual changes in course, Windward’s platform analyzes existing behaviors to predict in real-time which entities are likely to be involved in illicit activities. Windward’s solution is the new global standard in maritime control, enabling government bodies to protect their borders, national interests, and citizens. The partnership with CARICOM IMPACS and RSS comes on the heels of Windward’s announcements of a partnership with the EU’s Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre-Narcotics (MAOC-(N)) in October 2020 and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex in January 2021.

“We are thrilled that CARICOM has chosen Windward to help protect its territorial waters throughout the Caribbean,” said Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Windward. “The Caribbean Sea is a major point in the trade route of illegal substances leaving South America and of sanctioned oil leaving Venezuela. Using Windward’s Maritime AI technology and real-time insights, CARICOM is strengthening its defenses against these activities and enhancing the transparency needed into the global maritime domain to protect its borders.”

About Windward

Windward is the leading Predictive Intelligence company fusing AI and big data to digitalize the global maritime industry, enabling organizations to achieve business and operational readiness. Windward’s AI-powered solution allows stakeholders including banks, commodity traders, insurers, and major energy and shipping companies to make real time, predictive intelligence-driven decisions, providing a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem and its broader impact on safety, security, finance, and business. For more information visit: https://wnwd.com/.

About CARICOM

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) was established by the Twenty Seventh Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2006, in Bird Rock, St Kitts and Nevis, as the implementation arm of a new Regional Architecture to manage CARICOM’s action agenda on crime and security.

At this Meeting, the Heads of Government signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement establishing the Agency as a legal entity, with direct responsibility for research, monitoring and evaluation, analysis and preparation of background documents and reports, as well as project development and implementation of the regional Crime and Security agenda.

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Marc Anthony: One Night Only

March 3, 2021

MIAMI, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Marc Anthony’s impact as a global music icon crosses borders, genres, and generations. On Saturday, April 17^th, the seven-time GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® award winner and Platinum selling artist with over 70 #1 hits on the billboard charts and over 30 million records sold, brings a brand-new show to his fans across the world for One Night Only, a global livestream event. This first and only livestream concert, will deliver everything fans have come to expect from the international icon.

The livestream concert, which will offer a up close & personal style designed around the fans, will make each viewer feel uniquely connected to the experience, making sure they feel the intimacy of his ballads and the pulsating energy of his dance hits. The energy, the setting, the production, and the music are all aimed at grabbing a hold of the audience and not letting go until the very end. As close to a front row type concert in your very own living room, the viewers will have an experience that cannot be duplicated, not even in a live stage show.

“Life has changed us… undoubtedly. But music is still a tethering wire for us all. It allows us to continue maintaining the illusion, love, and joy alive. And although for safety reasons we cannot be face-to-face yet, I am sure that this concert will create an incredible magic, that will allow me to connect with my audience, wherever they are, and with all those who need a touch of music to move forward, to maintain the passion for life,” said Marc Anthony.

The global livestream event will be directed by renowned GRAMMY® Award winning director Carlos Perez (Despacito, Vivir Mi Vida, Esta Rico Apple Music Latin Playlist Branding, Spotify’s WY Live from The Hit Factory, and others), and produced by Magnus Studios. The worldwide marketing efforts are led by Loud And Live, an industry leader in concert production and promotion, while the global distribution will be managed by Loud And Live Studios, the company’s content development and distribution arm.

“At Magnus Studios, we have set out to create unique content & entertainment experiences for worldwide audiences. Music is in our DNA and this will mark the first of many music content productions in our production pipeline, we couldn’t be prouder than starting with our own, Marc Anthony, to set the stage for what‘s to come,” added Felipe Pimiento, Magnus COO and Head of Magnus Studios.

This event will allow Marc Anthony fans from all corners of the world to unite on one night, for one reason: to enjoy Marc and his music like never before.

“There is no generation that has not danced or enjoyed Marc Anthony’s music. So, it gives us great pride to be able to collaborate with one of the most distinguished and legendary Latin artists of our time, in what will be his first and only virtual global concert”, said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live. “And despite not being able to offer live events during this time, these virtual concerts have helped us forge ahead and bring unique experiences to our global audiences” Albareda added.

Tickets on sale today worldwide at www.marcanthonyonline.com.

About Loud And Live

An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami, with presence across the US, Europe and Latin America, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences.

About Magnus Studios

Magnus Studios is a division of Marc Anthony’s entertainment and sports venture Magnus Media, that includes operating divisions handling artist management, music publishing, a music label, a sports division, and a talent agency, all focused on leveraging the power of top Latino content creators worldwide.

Magnus Studios focuses on the development, creation and production of digital video content, film and television production as well as creation of original music for Advertising, Film & TV from award-winning recording artists and composers.

Magnus also represents a roster of artists and athletes that includes Latin music superstars urban music stars Gente de Zona, recording artist Fonseca, radio personality Enrique Santos, pop duo Mau y Ricky, Cimafunk, Luis Figueroa, Sebas, Calle & Poche and over 60 professional baseball players including New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman and Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among many others.

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Direct Relief Establishes “Fund for Health Equity” with Initial $75 Million

March 2, 2021

Founding Partner AbbVie Foundation and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott provide Anchoring Investments

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Relief today announced the formation of its Fund for Health Equity with $75 million raised against a goal of $150 million. The Fund will be steered by an Advisory Council with deep connections and experience in communities in which the effects of historic racism and socioeconomic disparities persist. The members are:

Co-Chair Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, 18^th U.S. Surgeon General of the United States, Founder BayouClinic, Inc.
Co-Chair Byron Scott, MD, MBA, Board Director of Direct Relief and Chair of its Medical Advisory Council
Martha Dawson, DNP, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO President of the National Black Nurses Association, Associate Professor the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jane Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Gail Small, JD, Head Chief Woman, a citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe

A key aim of the Fund over the initial five-year period is to provide financial support to community health centers and free & charitable clinics, as well as other community-based organizations and educational institutions that focus on non-clinical matters and circumstances that strongly affect a person’s health – physical environment and social, political, cultural, and economic factors – commonly known as the social determinants of health. The Fund will invite applications at a later date.

Initial anchoring support for the Fund has been provided by long-term partner AbbVie, which announced in December its contribution as part as part of its larger social investment, and by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This month the NBA also announced its support as part of NBA All-Star 2021, and the Fund welcomes others to join the efforts.

Direct Relief provides extensive, ongoing charitable support to over 2,000 such organizations across the U.S. with donations of essential medications for patients without insurance or means to pay, and also during emergencies. This experience has highlighted the lack of complementary philanthropic financial support in amounts and with flexibility that would enable groups with proven effectiveness and the earned trust of communities to build upon successful programs or try promising new ones – opportunities that the Fund will seek to fulfill.

“Direct Relief is profoundly grateful for the extraordinarily generous financial resources already provided to the Fund for Health Equity and for the guidance offered by distinguished members of the Advisory Council who have devoted their lives to promoting health equity,” said Direct Relief’s CEO Thomas Tighe. “This effort will in no way detract from the immediate, necessary work that remains to be done as the Covid pandemic rages, but it will help shape for the better what exists when we emerge from the pandemic by providing support to those who know best what can make a difference.”

About Direct Relief: A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the world to communities in need—without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Over the past year, Direct Relief’s stepped-up efforts in the U.S. have provided $350 million in assistance – $50 million in emergency financial assistance and $300 million in material aid in the form of PPE, medications, and essential supplies such as oxygen concentrators – to 2,841 organizations serving communities hit hardest by the pandemic. Those efforts remain ongoing. For more information, please visit https://www.DirectRelief.org.

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New Market Research on the World Market for Commercial and Dual-Use Infrared Imaging and Infrared Thermometry Equipment – the Effect of Covid-19 (Vol. IRW-C) by Maxtech International, Inc.

March 2, 2021

SARASOTA, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Maxtech International, Inc. is releasing the 2021 edition of its market research report on Commercial and Dual-Use Infrared Imaging and Infrared Thermometry Equipment markets (Vol. IRW-C).

In 2021, world commercial and dual-use infrared imaging markets grew by 29% in revenue driven mostly by demand for uncooled Elevated Skin Temperature (EST)/Fever systems for the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, sales of thermal imaging systems for traditional infrared applications decreased. In 2021, the traditional applications are expected to bounce back and the infrared imaging market is expected to grow to over $8 billion by 2026 due to several market sub-segments.

The report forecasts market sizes for Infrared Imaging and Thermometry through 2026. Five-year forecasts are provided separately for cooled and uncooled infrared imaging equipment in the following application areas: EST/Fever, Predictive Maintenance (condition monitoring), Building/HVAC Inspection, Process Control, Research & Development, Traditional Nondestructive Testing, Law Enforcement, Hunter’s Thermal Sights, Automotive Night Vision (including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous/Self-driving cars), Aircraft Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS/EFVS), Firefighting, Surveillance/Security, Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Consumer/Emerging (including smartphones). Dual-Use applications covered include Weapon Sights, Vehicle Sights, Microsensors, Airborne and Ground applications and others. However, strictly military systems (infrared missile seekers, targeting systems, etc.) are not covered in this report.

Market shares of leading supplier companies are provided and Company Profiles for 59 companies worldwide are detailed. Market shares are given separately for suppliers of:

Commercial & Dual-Use Systems
Commercial-only Systems
Thermography
EST/Fever
Firefighting (for all types – handheld TiCs and SCBA-integrated TICs)
Firefighting (for handheld TICs only)
Security & Surveillance Systems
Uncooled FPAs/Modules
Uncooled InGaAs SWIR FPAs and Cameras
Enhanced SWIR (eSWIR)
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Cameras

What’s new in this report?

Recent changes in the market shares for suppliers of Security Systems, Uncooled FPAs/Modules and other applications.
Dramatic shifts expected in the EVS/EFVS market.
Expected growth in automotive night vision including ADAS and Pedestrian Detection
Detailed new analysis of the InGaAs market showing new players, their market shares, market growth and major application areas.
An update of new cooled detector technologies, including Type II Superlattice (T2SL) and nBn/XBn in commercial applications.

For additional information, please see: http://maxtech-intl.com/Info/Volume-IRW-C.aspx

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(Español) El Capítulo de Florida de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría lanza un anuncio de servicio público para aumentar la conciencia sobre las vacunas de rutina de los niños

March 2, 2021

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Mazda Reports February Sales Results

March 2, 2021

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, Calif., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 26,008 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to February 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 51,267 vehicles, a decrease of 1.4 percent. With 24 selling days in February, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 0.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

Sales of the CX-30 totaled 5,005 in February, an increase of 33.3 percent compared to February 2020.
Sales of the CX-9 totaled 3,151 in February, an increase of 7.7 percent compared to February 2020.
Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 836 vehicles, an increase of 3.6 percent compared to February 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 4,240 vehicles, a decrease of 9.9 percent compared to February 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.


	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	February	February	YOY %	% MTD	February	February	YOY %	% MTD
	2021	2020	Change	DSR	2021	2020	Change	DSR

Mazda3	3,083	3,759	(18.0)%	(11.1)%	6,129	6,255	(2.0)%	4.1%
Mazda6	1,327	1,730	(23.3)%	(16.9)%	2,725	3,485	(21.8)%	(16.9)%
MX-5 Miata	836	807	3.6%	12.2%	1,372	1,203	14.0%	21.2%
CX-3	519	947	(45.2)%	(40.6)%	893	2,093	(57.3)%	(54.7)%
CX-30	5,005	3,754	33.3%	44.4%	8,629	6,122	41.0%	49.8%
CX-5	12,087	14,462	(16.4)%	(9.5)%	25,670	27,370	(6.2)%	(0.3)%
CX-9	3,151	2,926	7.7%	16.7%	5,849	5,478	6.8%	13.4%


CARS	5,246	6,296	(16.7)%	(9.7)%	10,226	10,943	(6.6)%	(0.7)%
TRUCKS	20,762	22,089	(6.0)%	1.8%	41,041	41,063	(0.1)%	6.2%

TOTAL	26,008	28,385	(8.4)%	(0.7)%	51,267	52,006	(1.4)%	4.7%


*Selling Days	24	26			48	51

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Solis Health Plans Earns National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Accreditation

March 2, 2021

MIAMI, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solis Health Plans (Solis) is pleased to announce its accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. The accredited status applies to Solis’ Medicare Advantage HMO plans, indicating to members and providers that the plan is well managed, delivering high-quality care and service. Solis is currently the only new Medicare entrant based in South Florida with health plan accreditation (interim or otherwise) from NCQA.

“NCQA is the gold standard of health care quality assessment and we are proud to achieve this rating,” said Solis CEO Daniel Hernandez. “The accreditation showcases our commitment to providing exceptional plans and service for our members, along with a dedication to continuous improvement.”

Simply stated, an NCQA accreditation is about achieving and maintaining excellence in the member health care experience. Accreditation confirms that standards of quality are met in supporting the health care needs of Solis’ at-risk population through a framework of standards. These standards certify the delivery of quality care and member connections, coordination of care, meeting members’ cultural and linguistic needs, and ensuring the member experience and access to care is of the highest standard.

NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and manages the evolution of HEDIS® (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set), the performance measurement tool used by more than 90 percent of the nation’s health plans to evaluate their performance in terms of clinical quality and customer service. HEDIS is a set of standardized performance measures designed to ensure that purchasers and consumers have the information they need to reliably compare the healthcare quality.

NCQA Health Plan Accreditation is a widely recognized, evidence-based program dedicated to quality improvement and measurement. It provides a comprehensive framework for organizations to align and improve operations in areas that are most important to states, employers, and consumers. It’s the only evaluation program that bases results on actual measurement of clinical performance (HEDIS® measures) and consumer experience (CAHPS® measures).

About Solis Health Plans
Solis Health Plans is a community-focused Florida Medicare Advantage health plan delivering outstanding member experience and exceptional service to its members, providers, and brokers and offers competitive plans with expanded benefits in multiple counties. The company is locally based and self-identifies as the Un-Corporate Plan: personal as opposed to bureaucratic, innovative instead of risk-averse, and accountable rather than ambiguous. Solis Health Plans is committed to exceeding expectations and to being the plan of choice for the communities served, with the goal of achieving better healthcare outcomes.

For more information on Solis Health Plans, please visit www.solishealthplans.com.

Solis Health Plans is an HMO with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Florida Medicaid Program for dually-eligible beneficiaries. Enrollment in Solis Health Plans depends on contract renewal.

About NCQA
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

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Low-Code Development Platform Leader Veritran Announces Italbank International as Its First Client In U.S territory

March 2, 2021

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MIAMI, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Veritran, a global company that facilitates digital transformation through its Enterprise Low-Code Platform, announced its first client in U.S territory: Italbank International, an American bank for Latin Americans.

Following its mission of facilitating access to accounts in dollars and/or euros for Latinos, Italbank chooses Veritran as its strategic partner to launch its first mobile application: “A Digital Wallet.” With this application, the bank will allow its clients to access their accounts with ease from a mobile device.

The application is available for bank customers in Google Play and Apple App Store. Set up for customers is quick and seamless: Customers must enter with their email registered with Italbank, validate a security code, answer their secret question, and generate their mobile credentials.

“We chose Veritran as our technology partner due to their experience in the market and their business proposal: to develop our first mobile application in four months,” said Rogelio Cardozo, Managing Director of Italbank International. “We achieved a product that exceeds our expectations, and we hope with the incorporation of this new digital channel to double our client portfolio within a year.”

Through this new channel, Italbank International customers will be able to make payments using QR codes and in express format (by email or cell phone). The digital wallet is multi-currency and allows users to check balances and movements in both Euros and U.S. Dollars, according to their associated accounts.

“We are very pleased with the trust that Italbank International has placed in us for the launch of its first mobile application,” said Omar Arab, EVP of Corporate Business at Veritran. “The transformation of the financial industry and user demands were boosted this year with COVID-19, and Italbank International instantly understood the need to join the digital world so that its customers around the globe receive the banking products they need.“

“Creating a mobile banking application was a great challenge for ItalBank, and today we can proudly say that our clients operate from anywhere in the world through our new channel,” added Cardozo. “This is only the starting point: we will continue working together with Veritran to optimize and incorporate new functionalities in the short term, such as digital onboarding for the registration of new clients and tokenization for greater security in transactions.“

Veritran implemented this project in partnership with TAG Solutions, an independent management consultancy that focuses on planning, designing and implementing IT services.

About Veritran

Veritran is a global company that speeds up and simplifies the development of digital solutions through its Enterprise Low-Code Platform. Focused on driving digital transformation, the company integrates exponential technologies into legacy systems, improving deployment times and delivery costs without writing a single line of code. Veritran’s Low-Code Platform is used by more than 50 clients, reaching 25 million users who safely run 25 billion transactions annually.

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About Italbank International

Italbank International is a bank registered in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, with a license issued in 2008 by the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) to operate as an International Banking Entity (IBE) under the provisions of the Law of the International Banking Center and the federal banking regulations of the United States. The bank’s services are focused on the Latin American market, operating in more than 20 countries.

Italbank International’s Products and Services Offerings

Current accounts in dollars or euros for natural and legal persons with the most attractive interests in the international market, Certificates of Deposit with terms from 60 days to 5 years, Commercial Loans, International Debit Card and AMEX Cards. Also, they have digital channels such as online banking and now the digital wallet, through which its clients can access their balances, details of account movements, request electronic transfers, and use the “Cash Management” application in the case of companies.

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