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united health group is shutting down optum virtual care Telemedicine business. Employees were notified of the closure on Thursday (April 18), with some told their last day of work would be in July. report Tuesday (April 24), citing paywall article From Endpoint News. Reached for comment by PYMNTS, a UnitedHealth Group spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the company will support affected team members with job placement resources and place them in open positions when possible. “Virtual care has been, and will continue to be, a core part of our comprehensive, integrated care delivery model, designed to deliver care…
With 2024 marking Bitcoin's 15th anniversary, we are at a similar stage to the 1990s, and like the internet, improvements in blockchain performance are pushing cryptocurrencies between early adoption and mainstream acceptance. exceeds.We believe that the critical next step to enrolling the next billion users will depend on blockchain's ability to attract and retain users. So far: Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 developed by Coinbase, has seen impressive growth this year and emerged as a top contender.you are reading Crypto long & shorta weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for professional investors. Please register here Delivered to your inbox…
The HousingWire Awards Spotlight Series highlights individuals and organizations recognized through the Editors' Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire's 2024 Marketing Leadership Award are being accepted until April 30, 2024. Click here to nominate someone. The HousingWire Marketing Leaders Award recognizes outstanding professionals who have achieved excellence in marketing the mortgage and real estate sector. These leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the industry narrative, driving business growth and strengthening customer engagement. In the ever-evolving housing market, marketing professionals serve as strategic architects, leveraging innovative strategies to overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and differentiate your brand. Its impact extends beyond…
Futerra and BEworks, in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), are taking a new approach to “reinventing the wheel” when it comes to low-carbon living. New report from award-winning consultancy and management consulting firm “ carbon lifestyle wheelsprovides a range of pathways to realize options for curbing emissions from household consumption identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Featuring an 'action wheel', the report maps out possible barriers to sustainable action that need to be removed so that the public can take steps to reduce emissions, which the majority repeatedly wants to do. Through…
Rather than creating competition for cryptocurrencies, the NYSE operating overnight could increase trading volumes for both types of assets. Continued stock trading is likely to benefit the Bitcoin ETF market. (Shutterstock) Posted on April 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM ET. Conventional wisdom may be that the introduction of 24-hour stock trading, as New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) officials surveyed market participants this week, would come at the expense of crypto flows. That's because traders will be able to access the stock market at odd hours, and cryptocurrencies that have always been traded 24/7 will lose their monopoly as the only…
(Bloomberg) — Rising shares of tech giants have boosted the broader stock market, with Wall Street investors viewing the group's big profits as a major test for rising stocks.Most Read Articles on BloombergTesla Inc. soared late in the day as the electric car giant announced it would accelerate the launch of more affordable models and Chief Executive Elon Musk struck an upbeat note. The stock ended a seven-day slide that had pushed it to “oversold” levels and rose on Tuesday along with the rest of the Magnificent Seven. Texas Instruments Inc. gave a bullish earnings forecast, which bodes well for…
SALT LAKE CITY — New report from USA Today recognizes Utah-based Mountain America Credit Union as a Top 5 Workplace in America. Trent Savage, MACU's chief human resources officer, said the company was recognized last December as one of the top five places to work in the nation. “A large number of our team members, approximately 2,000 of our 3,400 employees, responded and shared their testimonials and feedback about how they feel about working here,” Savage said. “We are the only credit union in the top five and the only credit union among the 100 largest employers.” The paper defined…
More than 100 aspiring young entrepreneurs participated in the annual Omaha Children's Business Fair. This fair is an event rich in attractive companies that can showcase their unique products and services. Leading local companies provided much-needed wisdom to budding entrepreneurs, providing valuable insights to hone business strategies and strengthen relationships with customers. Fair founder Rachel Benson strongly believes in creating a supportive environment where a child's entrepreneurial spirit can flourish. She ensures that participating in the fair will lead to the development of valuable lifelong skills such as problem-solving, leadership, and financial literacy. The fair saw countless exhibits from young…
Student volunteers at The Community Well. All images courtesy of The Community Well via Facebook Although the Issaquah and Sammamish public school systems provide free education to all, there are limits to providing the resources that some students need more than others.Community Well, a recently formed student-led nonprofit organization, seeks to address this issue through peer tutoring and homework support, promoting educational equity in the process.The organization's eponymous “well” aims to express its values. Water is essential to life. Education is essential to our community. The Community Well was established after the organization's founders recognized the socio-economic disparities within the…
6 An ordinary drive – Google Street ViewA spacious home at 6 Nonesuch Drive in Natick has a new owner. Built in 2003, the 4,799 square foot property was sold on April 5, 2024 for $1.85 million, or $385 per square foot. The floor plan of this his two-story home consists of three bedrooms and his five bathrooms. There is a fireplace inside. Equipped with forced air heating and cooling system. Additionally, this home also has a garage. This property occupies a large lot of 0.7 acres.Additional homes have recently sold nearby.In May 2023, a 3,253 square foot home sold…