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Toyota Celebrates Lollapalooza’s 25-Year Music Extravaganza by Adding an Extra Hour to the Day

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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Remember the first time you went to Lollapalooza? The extravaganza turned 25 this year, and to help celebrate the milestone anniversary, Toyota hosted the 25th Hour (#25thHour), a surprise concert featuring breakthrough Grammy-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges and Outkast rapper Big Boi. The exclusive, pop-up concert was accessible only to Lollapalooza festival-goers who used Toyota’s limited-time “golden ticket” Snapchat geo-filter.

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Toyota’s innovative invitation strategy marks the first instance of a Snapchat geo-filter being used to qualify entrance for an event. The private concert – hosted at Venue SIX10 and featuring a fleet of Toyotas for safe rides home – was the culmination of Toyota’s Lollapalooza presence. The Toyota Music experience – an interactive engagement featuring an array of vehicles and music-inspired activities at the Toyota Music Den, a special stage for up-and-coming artists performing short sets last weekend.

“What better way to celebrate Lollapalooza’s 25th year than by adding an extra hour of music with an amazing talent like Leon Bridges,” said Florence Drakton, social media marketing manager for Toyota. “We used Snapchat filters in a unique way to invite guests to our pop-up concert — ones who share Toyota’s same passion for music.”

Joining Toyota on the musical journey were Singer and actress Becky G., singer and composer Carla Morrison, dance music duo Adventure Club, and social media photographer Bryant Eslava, who are sharing their experiences through an immersive 360 video and a photo series titled Becoming Lolla, which aims to narrate the history of Lollapalooza from its inception through the 25th Hour.

Additionally, as part of an ongoing partnership with VH1 Save the Music, Toyota brought back a distinctive interactive installation that has travelled to several music festivals throughout the U.S. in 2016. The art piece invites festivalgoers and artists to write their answer to: “What Does Music Mean to You?” Festivalgoers can share their participation in the activation space via social media using #ToyotaGiving to show their support, while simultaneously increasing music education awareness.  At the end of the festival run, grants will be presented to three schools in the Chicago area.

“We’re grateful to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation for continually supporting music education and feel honored to give back to the Chicago community in support of the arts,” said Tyler McBride, engagement marketing manager for Toyota.

Lollapalooza is the fifth installment of the 2016 Toyota Music experience. The interactive on-site activation launched at the Stagecoach festival in April and continued at the Country 500, Sasquatch and Firefly Music festivals. It will culminate in October at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to advancing mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands.  Over the past 50 years, we’ve produced more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.).  Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.  

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com. 

ACEP Takes Issue With Media Reports That Blame Emergency Patients For Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Crisis

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its Puerto Rico Chapter today jointly took issue with recent media reports blaming emergency patients for seeking care and for contributing to an ongoing fiscal crisis in the U.S. Territory ⎯ saying the statements put patients at risk.

“We need to provide alternatives for patients before blaming them for seeking emergency care,” said Fernando Soto, MD, FACEP, president of Puerto Rico ACEP. “Many people in Puerto Rico are not able to get timely appointments with primary care physicians, let alone medical specialists. Some people also are seeking emergency care because they have the symptoms of an emergency, but it turns out they do not have medical emergencies. These people still should seek emergency care, because how are they supposed to know? Patients should not be put in the position of having to diagnose themselves. If you think you’re having the symptoms of a medical emergency, seek emergency care.”

Dr. Soto also took issue with using hospital admission statistics as a gauge for whether emergency visits were appropriate.

“There are many medical conditions, such as broken bones and some breathing issues, which require emergency care, but in many cases do not require hospitalization,” said Dr. Soto. “In fact, it can save money if an emergency physician can treat and safely discharge patients from the emergency department without admitting them to the hospital. Emergency patients, when asked about whether they’ve attempted to contact their primary care physician answer that they did but could not resolve their issues or get follow up care. Many patients also are sent by the primary care physicians themselves.”

In addition, Dr. Soto said that urgent care centers could be good options for minor medical conditions, but are not substitutes for emergency care. Nearly three-quarters of emergency physicians responding to an ACEP poll ⎯ including ones in Puerto Rico ⎯ said they treat patients every day that ended up in the ER after first seeking help in urgent care centers that were not equipped to care for them. Many people may feel they are saving time or money by going first to urgent care, but in instances of serious illness, that loss of time can be dangerous.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 96 percent of emergency patients need medical treatment within 24 hours.

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ACEP is the national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

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Texas home sales, prices continue strong gains in the second quarter of 2016

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas home sales and prices experienced strong gains in the second quarter of 2016, according to the 2016-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

“The last few months have been one of the strongest starts to the summer selling season in the history of Texas real estate,” said Leslie Rouda Smith, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “Texas homes of all types and price classes are in high demand. This is especially true for homes priced under $200,000, which are often preferred by first-time homebuyers but also in shortest supply across the state.”

According to the report, 91,418 homes were sold in Texas in the second quarter of 2016, a 4.4 percent increase from 2015-Q2 and the highest volume of Texas home sales ever. More than 45 percent of homes sold in the second quarter were priced less than $200,000, while nearly 47 percent were priced between $200,000 and $500,000.

Home prices continued to rise amidst strong population growth and low housing inventory throughout the state, with the median price for Texas homes increasing 7.5 percent year-over-year to $215,000 in 2016-Q2.

Housing inventory remained statistically unchanged from 2016-Q1 at 3.7 months, a level that indicates a seller’s market. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University estimates that a monthly housing inventory between 6.0 and 6.5 months is a level at which the supply and demand for homes is balanced.

Jim Gaines, Ph.D., chief economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, added, “While some local markets are still being impacted by declines in the energy sector and housing affordability challenges, overall the Texas housing market continues to perform very well. Flattening declines in statewide housing inventory and an increasing number of homes on the market indicate that Texas could finally be moving towards a more balanced housing market, although it will take some time to do so.”

Active listings rose 4.1 percent year-over-year in 2016-Q2 to 98,495 active listings. Texas homes also continued to spend less time on the market, averaging 54 days, which is one day less compared to the same quarter of 2015.

Chairman Smith concluded, “The Texas Association of Realtors continues to advocate for policies that make homeownership more affordable and attainable for more Texans. Most recently, TAR partnered with the National Association of Realtors to support the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act as it gained unanimous support in Congress. Nearly 14,000 Texas Realtors helped move this important legislation forward to provide more affordable options for Texas homebuyers.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, and the Texas Association of REALTORS®. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data from a statewide perspective and for 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the 2016-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: 
Danielle Urban
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected] 

Notice for Resellers of CRT Products

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following release was issued today by The Notice Company, Inc.:

If You Bought Televisions, Computer Monitors or Other Products Containing Cathode Ray Tubes, For Resale, You May Be Eligible to Claim from a $10 Million Settlement.

Simple Online Claim Form Takes 3-5 Minutes.

In March 2012, a class action settlement was approved involving Cathode Ray Tubes (“CRTs”), an older display device that was sold by itself or as the main component in TVs and computer monitors before the use of LCD, Plasma and LED Display Technologies. The lawsuit claims that the Defendants fixed the prices of CRTs causing indirect purchasers of products containing CRTs, such as TVs and computer monitors (collectively “CRT Products”), to pay more than they otherwise would have. The Defendants deny Plaintiffs’ allegations.

Who is Eligible to Claim Money?

You are eligible to claim money if, for purposes of resale, you purchased CRT Products between March 1, 1995, and November 25, 2007 in AZ, CA, FL, HI, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, SD, TN, VT, WV, WI, or the District of Columbia.

Purchases made directly from a defendant or an alleged co-conspirator are not included in this settlement (see the list of defendants and alleged co-conspirators at www.CRTclaims.com/reseller or by calling 1-800-649-0963).

Sony® is not a defendant and Sony® branded products are not eligible to be included in these claims.

What does the settlement provide?

Qualifying resellers who submit timely claims are eligible to receive money from a $10 million settlement, less attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses and incentive awards for class representatives (to be awarded by the Court). Of this amount, 8.59% and 2.37% will be allocated to the Attorneys General of Illinois and Oregon, respectively, to be distributed to the residents of those states. The balance of the fund will be allocated pro rata to the District of Columbia and the 21 states listed above according to a population-based formula approved by the Court. Resellers will be eligible to claim against 50% of each state’s fund. Consumers have already filed claims.

The amount of money you will receive depends on the type and quantity of CRT Products you purchased and the total number of eligible reseller claims made in your respective state. The distribution plan is described more fully in the Detailed Notice available at www.CRTclaims.com/reseller.

How can I get a payment?

Claim online or by mail by November 29, 2016. The simple online Claim Form only takes 3-5 minutes for most claims.

What are my rights?

The settlement was finally approved on March 22, 2012. You have the right to object to the allocation of the net settlement fund between resellers and consumers. All objections must be submitted to the Court by you or your own lawyer by September 30, 2016. The Court will hold a hearing on November 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. to consider whether to approve the proposed plan of distribution. The decision of the Court will be binding on all class members.

For More Information: Call 1-800-649-0963, online at www.CRTclaims.com/reseller, text CRTclaims to 97000 (text messaging rates may apply), or write to CRT Reseller Claims, c/o The Notice Company, P.O. Box 778, Hingham, MA 02043.

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Enterprise Holdings Partnering With ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica

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Partnership Brings All Three Rental Brands to New Market

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Jamaica’s leading automotive company, ATL Automotive – an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group – will serve as the franchisee for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in Jamaica.

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The agreement will bring all three Enterprise Holdings brands to tri-branded facilities throughout the island starting in late 2016. Locating all three brands in one facility will offer customers easy access to a wide range of rental options.

“Jamaica is an important market for our customers. These new locations enable us to serve both our leisure and corporate customers at one of the top tourist destinations in the Caribbean,” said Peter A. Smith, vice president of global franchising at Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world.

“Culturally and operationally, ATL Automotive is a great match for us, given their strong growth profile, focus on customer service and dedication to philanthropy throughout the region,” Smith noted.

ATL Automotive was founded in 1997 and quickly rose to become Jamaica’s leading car dealer with some of the world’s top car brands.  SRI is the market leader in Caribbean tourism and operator of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. SRI also operates the Sandals Foundation, which supports a wide range of Caribbean causes, with particular focus on community, education and the environment.

“As the franchisee bringing together the Enterprise, National and Alamo brands in Jamaica for the first time ever, we look forward to a successful partnership with Enterprise Holdings, and to bringing these brands to new customers in new locations as we grow throughout country,” said Adam Stewart, chief executive officer and deputy chairman of SRI and the ATL Group.

“Since our inception, our focus has always been to provide customers with the best experience possible – whether it’s at one of our resorts on the nine islands in which we operate or at one of our state-of-the-art automotive sales and service centers,” Stewart stated. “This matches well with Enterprise’s industry-leading legacy of customer service.”

Enterprise Holdings’ long-term expansion strategy is focused on building a global network that delivers value, choice and outstanding customer service to business and leisure travelers. Today, the company operates in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide.

For more information about Enterprise Holdings, visit www.enterpriseholdings.com.

About Enterprise Holdings

Enterprise Holdings – through its integrated global network of regional subsidiaries and independent franchises – operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The company and its affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management, together offer a total transportation solution, including extensive car rental and car-sharing services, truck rental, corporate fleet management and retail car sales. Combined, these businesses accounted for $19.4 billion in revenue, employed more than 93,000 and owned 1.7 million vehicles throughout the world in fiscal year 2015.

Enterprise Holdings currently is ranked as one of America’s Largest Private Companies. Furthermore, if it were publicly traded, Enterprise Holdings would rank on Fortune‘s list of the 500 largest American public companies. In addition, Enterprise Holdings not only accounts for the largest airport market share in the U.S., but its domestic rental fleet also is one of the newest in the industry. The company’s affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management, provides full-service fleet management to companies and organizations with medium-sized fleets. Other transportation services marketed under the Enterprise brand name include Enterprise CarShare, Enterprise Rideshare, Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental, Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise, Zimride by Enterprise and Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.

This press release and car rental industry news are available in the Enterprise Holdings Press Room.

About ATL Automotive

ATL Automotive was formed in 1997 and has served Jamaica for almost two decades, setting the benchmark for automobile sales and service in the island. ATL Automotive now encompasses several divisions exclusively distributing the world’s finest automobile brands, from state-of-the-art showrooms and service facilities in Kingston and Montego Bay, strengthening its undisputed position as the country’s foremost automotive group and changing the face of motoring in Jamaica forever.

About Sandals Resorts

Sandals Resorts offers two people in love with the most romantic, Luxury-Included® vacation experience in the Caribbean. With 15 stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada, Sandals Resorts offers more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet.  Signature Love Nest suites for the ultimate in privacy and service; butlers trained by the English Guild of Professional Butlers; Red Lane Spa®; 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, ensuring top-shelf liquor, premium wines and gourmet specialty restaurants; Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; fast Wi-Fi from beach to bedroom and WeddingMoons®, for dream destination weddings are all Sandals Resorts exclusives. Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), which includes Beaches Resorts and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company.  For more information about the Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® difference, visit www.sandals.com.

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Henry’s Hard Soda Launches New Hard Cherry Cola Flavor

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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following a strong launch at the beginning of the year, MillerCoors is expanding its Henry’s Hard Soda offerings to include Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola. Now available on shelves nationwide, Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola joins the rest of the Henry’s family of flavors, Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale and Henry’s Hard Orange Soda.

At 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Henry’s Hard Cherry Cola is made with real cane sugar and delivers a refreshing cherry cola flavor with a subtle hint of almond taste, giving it a distinctive twist from Henry’s other two flavor offerings.

“We are thrilled to see such strong excitement for Henry’s Hard Soda. Consumers are raving about both Hard Ginger Ale and Hard Orange flavors,” said Bryan Ferschinger, MillerCoors senior director of innovation. “We believe our Hard Cherry Cola hits that perfect balance of familiarity and appeal, and we can’t wait for people to try it.”

Since launching in January 2016, Henry’s Hard Soda has become the No.1 hard soda. Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale is the top-performing ginger ale in the category and Henry’s Hard Orange is the fastest-turning product in hard sodas.1

Henry’s Hard Soda offers a fun and exciting way to put an unexpected, adult spin on familiar flavors. The brand is supported with a national, Gen-X targeted marketing campaign that kicked off in January 2016 and features adults who have grown up, but have not grown old. The campaign includes TV, digital media, social media, billboards and point-of-sale marketing.

“Our focus remains on the Gen-X audience because we believe this is a group that continues to be overlooked,” said Ferschinger. “We know Gen-Xers have stuff to do tomorrow, which is why we created Henry’s Hard Soda. Henry’s provides just the right amount of fun, helping people embrace their ‘Live Hard-ish’ lifestyle.”

Fans can share how they #LiveHardish by following @HenrysHardSoda on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Henry’s Hard Soda is available nationwide at most grocery, liquor and convenience stores in 6-pack 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans. For specific retail locations, visit the product locator at HenrysHardSoda.com/locator.

About MillerCoors

Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers, flavored malt beverages and ciders, steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Miller Lite and Miller High Life. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, and Blue Moon Belgian White from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, founded in 1995. Tenth and Blake also imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises, Smith & Forge Hard Cider and Henry’s Hard Sodas. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

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Redd’s Wicked Apple Introduces A New Favorite With Their Limited Release Series

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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fall is about to get wicked. Today, Redd’s Wicked is amping things up with the launch of their Limited Release series, a line of bold new flavors. Wicked Blood Orange will kick off the series followed by additional releases coming in early 2017.

Hitting stores nationwide, Redd’s Wicked Blood Orange offers a unique taste that blends apple and juicy citrus flavors to create a subtle sweetness. At eight percent alcohol by volume, the moderate dryness of its finish rounds out the body’s juicy character, making Redd’s Wicked Blood Orange the perfect drink to transition from summer into fall.

“With fall around the corner, we’re excited to offer our Wicked fans a new flavor that they can enjoy as they ramp up their night with their friends,” said Anup Shah, director of Innovations at MillerCoors. “Wicked has always been the perfect drink to get the party started, and now with Blood Orange people have one more option on top of Wicked Apple, Mango and Black Cherry to enjoy while hanging out with their friends.”

Marketing support for Redd’s Wicked Blood Orange will include print advertising, television and a partnership with cultural and music publication The FADER.

Redd’s Wicked Blood Orange is available nationwide at most grocery and convenience stores in 24 oz cans, 12pk 10oz cans, and some 16oz cans.

For more information on Redd’s Wicked Blood Orange, visit ReddsWickedApple.com, Facebook.com/ReddsAppleAle and follow @ReddsWicked on Twitter and Instagram.

About MillerCoors

Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Banquet. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, which celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year. Tenth and Blake also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also offers pioneering brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises and Smith & Forge Hard Cider. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

 

FAIR Health Releases Educational Resources to Elevate Hispanic Health Insurance Literacy

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NEW YORK, August 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FAIR Health, a leading national, independent, nonprofit organization that advances system-wide healthcare cost transparency through consumer resources, data products and health services research support, announced today the latest addition to its array of educational tools designed to make healthcare and health coverage more understandable to Hispanic consumers. “Immigration and Health Insurance Coverage: What Are Your Options?,” an original article available through FAIR Health’s consumer website, www.fairhealthconsumer.org, now has been translated into Spanish. The article gained widespread media attention when published in English for the simple and straightforward way it explains public health coverage options available to immigrants. The Spanish translation, entitled, “Inmigración y cobertura de seguro de salud: ¿Cuáles son sus opciones?,” can be found in the FH® Health Insurance 101 educational curriculum section of www.consumidor.fairhealth.org, the Spanish-language version of FAIR Health’s consumer site.

FAIR Health is known nationwide for its role in bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information for all stakeholders—from insurers and providers to policy makers, researchers and consumers. The organization’s free consumer-focused websites and mobile apps feature medical and dental cost lookup tools, powered by the nation’s largest repository of privately billed healthcare claims. These tools enable consumers to estimate the costs of out-of-network procedures in their geographic area. The website also offers original health coverage-related educational articles, glossaries of health insurance terms and links to external resources.

FAIR Health resources available to Spanish-speaking consumers include:

  • Spanish-language consumer website. All features of the English-language site have been translated for this culturally sensitive Spanish-language version, including most of the CPT© (Current Procedural Terminology) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) code descriptors for medical procedures and services included in the site’s cost lookup tools. This feature alone greatly simplifies healthcare cost research for Spanish-speaking consumers.
  • Spanish-language consumer mobile app. As part of HELP (Healthcare Engagement for the Latino Population), a program funded by a grant from the New York Community Trust, FAIR Health developed FH© CCSalud (FH Calculadora de Costos de Salud), a Spanish-language version of our English-language mobile app, FH Cost Lookup, intended to help New York City’s Hispanic population estimate their healthcare costs and learn about health insurance. FAIR Health also arranged for the app’s dissemination through outreach efforts targeting Hispanic communities city-wide. The app, which also can be used by Spanish speakers nationally, is available for download at the App Store and Google Play.
  • Coming soon—Connecticut-centric consumer mobile app in English and Spanish. By the end of summer 2016, FAIR Health will make available a Connecticut-specific mobile app available in English and Spanish that is designed to help improve health insurance literacy, increase consumer engagement in healthcare and promote transparency in medical and dental costs among the state’s residents. Funded by a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation, the app will enable consumers to estimate the costs of medical and dental procedures received throughout Connecticut, as well as in neighboring states—New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The app also will provide educational materials that explain the fundamentals of health coverage, identify specific healthcare issues in the state and include links to state-specific healthcare resources.

FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated, “FAIR Health is committed to our founding mission of making transparent, reliable information about healthcare costs and health coverage available as broadly as possible, with a special focus on providing easy-to-use, helpful information to consumers. Our goal goes beyond simply making that information available to consumers who request it—we continue to seek out audiences in underserved and vulnerable populations who particularly need tools to navigate the complicated healthcare system.”

About FAIR Health
FAIR Health is a national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support. FAIR Health uses its database of billions of privately billed medical and dental claims to power an award-winning free consumer website and to create data products serving all healthcare stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, consumers, providers, insurers and other businesses. FAIR Health has been certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a Qualified Entity, eligible to receive all Medicare claims data for use in nationwide transparency efforts. In addition, FAIR Health’s data have been designated as the official data source for a variety of state health programs, including workers’ compensation and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) programs, as well as state consumer protection laws governing surprise out-of-network bills and emergency services. For more information, visit www.fairhealth.org.

Contact:
Dean Sicoli
Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations
FAIR Health
646-664-1645
[email protected]

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Olympusat gives its viewers a chance to win amazing prizes with Los 12 Premios Sweepstakes

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., the TV and media industry leader specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English language networks, is inviting its viewers to enter the Los 12 Premios Sweepstakes for a chance to win amazing prizes.

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Olympusat, one of the leaders in the Hispanic television and media space through its 100+ SD and HD Spanish and English language television networks, is acknowledging its audience by giving away incredible prizes that include popular electronic devices, autographed items by some of the most popular stars in the Latino community, a $1000.00 prize, and a Grand Prize of an all-expenses paid vacation at the beautiful Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Resort & Spa.

Los 12 Premios Sweepstakes will be running for a 12 week period, from August 1 to October 23, 2016. To enter the sweepstakes, viewers should complete the online entry form and accept the rules of participation by visiting los12premios.com.

During the giveaway period a new prize will be given away each week, giving eligible viewers the opportunity to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win desirable prizes that include Amazon Fire TV’s, an iPad Mini autographed by Colombian Superstar J Balvin, a 40″ Samsung TV, a $200.00 Amazon Gift Card, an Xbox One, an Apple Watch Sport, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones autographed by the members of the new Latin sensation band CNCO, a Roku 4, a cash prize of $1,000.00, and a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to an all-expenses paid vacation for 5 days at the beautiful All-inclusive Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Resort & Spa.

About Olympusat, Inc.

Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media companies specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 100+ SD and HD Spanish and English language television networks. Olympusat’s networks include the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano and the popular Ultra HD Plex. The company also delivers a distinctive Faith & Family and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry.

As a part of Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, the company also has launched two new strategic business units – Olympusat Telecom and Olympusat Entertainment. Olympusat Telecom has embarked on providing the enterprise and consumer customer with complete communications and business solutions through its IPTV, Video Streaming and CDN offering.

Olympusat Entertainment encompasses all aspects of film and TV production including feature length and short films, music videos, industrial/corporate videos, and commercials, both local and national. OE’s award-winning team comes equipped with the technology to provide customers with a full service production from the project’s conception to its completion.

Olympusat has also recently launched VEMOX, a white label OTT TV Everywhere solution. VEMOX is a cost efficient and reliable B2B carrier-grade OTT platform, developed for operators in the U.S. and Latin America, that combines technology and content (100 live movies and entertainment channels and 20,000+ hours of VOD content in English and Spanish), creating an attractive and customizable OPEX based turnkey solution.

For more information, please visit www.olympusat.com.

Olympusat Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
+1-561-249-5228
[email protected]

Genesis Announces Pricing For 2017 Genesis G80 Mid-Luxury Sedan

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GENESIS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2017 GENESIS G80 MID-LUXURY SEDAN

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Genesis today announced pricing for the new 2017 Genesis G80 mid-luxury sedan, which offers the ultimate in refined performance, human-focused technology and first-class quality. Genesis represents a progressive step forward with a new approach to luxury, focused on providing world-class safety, unprecedented convenience and an exclusive customer experience.

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Starting at $41,400, the G80 standardizes advanced safety technology with a suite of active safety features for superior passenger and vehicle protection. Even more, like all Genesis models, the G80 carries an unparalleled Genesis Experience and industry-leading warranty. The 2017 Genesis G80 is manufactured in Ulsan, Korea and will be available next month across the United States.

“The launch of the Genesis brand is an exciting time and opportunity to pioneer change and rethink luxury within the automotive space,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of the Genesis brand in the U.S. market. “The ultimate luxury is time, and it is our goal to not only develop best-in-class products, but also create a stress-free ownership experience through thoughtful and personalized processes.”

The Genesis G80 is incredibly well-equipped in every configuration and is powered by either a 3.8-liter V6 or 5.0-liter V8 engine. To meet the needs of consumers, the V6 engine offers the option of a sophisticated AWD system, known as HTRAC®, which broadens the luxury sedan’s appeal in the snowbelt regions throughout the U.S.

2017 Genesis G80

Engine

MSRP*

G80 3.8 RWD

3.8L V6

$41,400

G80 3.8 AWD

3.8L V6

$43,900

G80 5.0 RWD

5.0L V8

$54,550

*MSRP excludes $950 freight charge

Click here for more information on the 2017 Genesis G80’s Pricing & Packaging

The G80 provides an unrivaled standard suite of active driver safety technologies unsurpassed in the mid-luxury segment. These features cover the full spectrum of safety, from driver aids to prevent accidents to total occupant safety, and even the safety of other drivers on the road.

Standard Advanced Safety & Technology Highlights:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • High Beam Assist
  • Pre-safety seat belt and nine airbags
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability
  • Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold
  • 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with rearview camera

The G80 3.8L also offers Premium and Ultimate equipment packages to provide customers with additional luxury and convenience features such as a panoramic sunroof, full color heads-up display, and a 17-speaker Lexicon® premium audio system. The top of the line G80 5.0L comes fully equipped with larger 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips and illuminated door sill plates.

To further differentiate itself within the luxury space, the Genesis G80 will launch with exclusive customer programs to truly elevate the ownership experience. From valet service appointments scheduled using the Genesis mobile app, to complimentary maintenance and Genesis Connected Services, the Genesis Experience is designed to provide time-saving conveniences that in total no other luxury brand offers. These programs will be applied to all future Genesis models.

  • 3 years/36K miles Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance
  • 3 years/36K miles Complimentary Valet Services
  • 3 years Complimentary Genesis Connected Services including Connected Care, Remote, and Guidance
  • 3 years Complimentary SiriusXM Travel Link (Traffic & Data)
  • 3 years Complimentary Map Care – map updates
  • Best-in-Industry Warranty with Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Concierge Services

 

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