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EXPERT ALERTS

• Organizations Should Not Dismiss HRSA's Temporary Withdrawal of 'Mega-Reg'
• King v. Burwell Ruling Could Hurt Nonprofit Hospitals
• Earth Day: Simple Things People Can Do to Reduce Waste
• Tips and Tricks for Every Home Design Question
• Wedding Guest Fashion Tips
• The Mental Impact of Being Fat-Shamed

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Organizations Should Not Dismiss HRSA's Temporary Withdrawal of 'Mega-Reg'
Venson Wallin
Managing Director, National Healthcare Compliance and Regulatory Leader
The BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence &  Innovation
"Health systems and pharmaceutical manufacturers should fully prepare for the eventuality of clarifying guidance from HRSA in 2015. Given the lobbying by manufacturers for more restrictive guidance and the increased focus on the part of federal officials, the push for more comprehensive regulations will only increase in intensity. The 'mega-reg' itself may be gone, but its goals of more detailed program guidance are surely not forgotten. Prepare now with program assessments and minimize transition challenges when the guidance is issued."
Wallin can explain why organizations would be wise to not dismiss HRSA's temporary withdrawal of its "mega-reg," which would have provided comprehensive 340B program guidance for hospitals and manufacturers. He can discuss why this information is important to keep top-of-mind, as well considerations for provider organizations to take into account when preparing for the increase in 340B program audits.
Website: https://www.bdo.com/industries/healthcare/overview
Contact: Danielle Elliott, [email protected]

King v. Burwell Ruling Could Hurt Nonprofit Hospitals
Dr. Bill Bithoney
Managing Director, Chief Physician Executive
BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
An adverse King v. Burwell ruling could be the straw that breaks nonprofit hospitals' backs, says Dr. Bithoney: "Nonprofit and safety net hospitals are already on track to lose funds that they receive for treating a disproportionate amount of Medicaid patients. Losing insured patients, too, could send them into financial tailspins."
Dr. Bithoney can explain how payers and providers should prepare and brace for the potential business impact. He has been chief medical officer for several $1B+ health systems; was a professor at both Harvard and SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn; and was vice dean and professor at New York Medical College. He served as chief of general pediatrics primary care at Boston Children's Hospital for 17 years, where he was also named senior associate in medicine, the highest clinical appointment available at Harvard Medical School. Specializing in efficient clinical and hospital management and the development of accountable care organizations (ACO), Dr. Bithoney has developed managed care and academic strategies, managed a Medicare Advantage ACO, and developed self-sustaining models for performance and quality improvement, utilization review, utilization management and research strategies. He also co-founded MediVector Pharmaceuticals, a successful contract research company that develops new drug therapies and medical devices. Also, Dr. Bithoney is a co-founder and board member of Medical Missions for Children, the largest private telemedicine program in the world.
Website: https://www.bdo.com/industries/healthcare/overview
Contact: Danielle Elliott, [email protected]

Earth Day: Simple Things People Can Do to Reduce Waste
Javier Flaim
CEO
Recyclebank
Americans generate 251 million tons of waste annually, approximately 75 percent of which (188 million tons) is recyclable. Yet, Americans only recycle 65 million – and the rest ends up in landfills. This Earth Day, Flaim can recommend some very simple things that people can do to reduce the waste that ends up in landfills: "In many cases, families can actually double the amount they recycle by performing small actions throughout the day. It's easy to forget the little things that often become trash but would be better if recycled – like junk mail."
Recyclebank's goal is to inspire smarter choices for a more sustainable future. The company believes individual actions, such as increasing recycling or learning about greener ways to purchase, consume or dispose of products, can add up to a big impact for our planet.
Website: http://www.recyclebank.com
Contact: Brian Hyland, [email protected]

Tips and Tricks for Every Home Design Question
Jeremiah Brent
Interior Designer
Jeremiah Brent Design
Brent can discuss tips and tricks for every home design question: from refreshing your home decor for spring, to how to merge interior design styles between two roommates or new couples moving into their first place, tips on incorporating favorite fashion trends into the home, tricks for unforgettable tablescapes and even decorating on a dime. When asked what his top tip is for interior design, Brent says: "Design is a marathon, not a sprint. When curating your home, there is no reason to rush; it takes time to pick out the pieces you'll keep forever that tell your own home's story."
Jeremiah Brent Design is full-service interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The firm specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality design. With an eye for detail and a focus on creating spaces that look curated and collected, Brent understands clients and the way they use their spaces. The results always reflect his sharp sense of style and eye for beauty, as well as each client's individual personality and lifestyle. Brent's experience on "The Rachel Zoe Project" introduced him to the world of television. He is currently developing his first design show and enjoying life with his husband Nate Berkus.
Website: http://www.jeremiahbrent.com
Contact: Laura DeLaurentis, [email protected]

Wedding Guest Fashion Tips
Karen Karuza
Fashion Design Instructor
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
"Rule number one: *Never* upstage the bride. Avoid wearing white, veils and too much glitz. So many people have weddings that really reflect their personalities, including destination weddings, unusual settings and themes; take this into consideration. You also need to consider the time of day and venue. The little black dress is appropriate for cocktail hour or early evening weddings, and color is great for daytime, afternoon or destination weddings. When considering how dressy to go, you should look again at the venue and time of day. For instance, a variation on a little black dress with a pink shawl and crackled metallic leather booties would work perfectly for a wedding at a venue like a converted barn in the summer/early evening. Don't forget to consider and respect surroundings if the wedding is in a church, synagogue or other place of worship."
Karuza is a fashion design instructor at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Knowing what to wear to a wedding can be stressful, but Karuza can provide tips for wedding guests that will make selecting an outfit easy and fun. She can also speak to a variety of fashion topics, including fashion trends, pattern making, working in the fashion industry and fashion show production.
Contact: Mandy Wilson, [email protected]

The Mental Impact of Being Fat-Shamed
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Research Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
"When pointing out to someone that you perceive them as being overweight and you do it in a condescending matter, it will likely have a negative effect on that person. Subconsciously, weight gain is something associated with shielding and protection, so when a person fat-shames another, they may actually provoke that person into gaining more weight."
Based in the New York metropolitan area, Dr. Birnbaum is author of "What Price Power: An In-Depth Study of the Professional Woman in a Relationship." She's an expert on depression, women's issues, and attaining happiness, and has been featured on "Oprah" and "20/20" as the oldest woman in the U.S. to have twins.
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

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