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BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CustomerGauge—the creator of the Account Experience category maximizing retention growth for B2B companies—announced the expansion of their online Academy offering for B2B companies and practitioners across the world. 

Since the Academy’s inception in 2017, some of the world’s top brands and experience leaders have become certified with their industry-leading CX certification including H&R Block, Chubb, WeWork, Iron Mountain, and Eventbrite.

«The new CustomerGauge Academy is completely re-worked from the ground up with a new look and feel and more than triple the content,» says Cary T. Self the new Global VP of Education and Program Development at CustomerGauge. «But we didn’t just stop at content—we added learning paths for specific personas like program champions, front-line staff, and c-suite so learners can improve specific skills and strategies that are relevant to their role.»

As the lead educator of the new Academy, Cary brings 25+ years of management experience running Net Promoter® programs at companies like Container Store, Gamestop, and Areas. He also brings the unique perspective of being a previous CustomerGauge customer. 

«We’re really excited to finally bring the new Academy to life,» says Cary. «I still remember getting certified in the original Academy as a customer. Now, having the opportunity to join the CustomerGauge team and completely re-invent the Academy based on the feedback we received from other B2B practitioners across the globe, it’s truly inspiring to see the new Academy come together.» 

CustomerGauge Academy offers a completely re-worked Account Experience certification course—their flagship offering. This certification is perfect for B2B experience practitioners looking to deepen their expertise and tie their experience programs to ROI. 

In addition to the AX certification, the Academy now offers smaller bite-size courses at a reduced cost so practitioners can learn at their own pace regardless of budget or time. 

Visit http://www.customergauge.com/academy to check out the new CustomerGauge Academy today.

About CustomerGauge
Built from the ground up to cater to the more complex B2B business environment, the CustomerGauge Account Experience™ solution excels at collecting feedback and signals at the account-level and distributing this information in real-time to front-line employees so businesses can proactively retain and grow accounts faster. Account Experience also takes the guesswork out of the experience ROI equation by linking all account metrics and sentiment directly to revenue, in turn, maximizing buy-in from the c-suite ensuring long-term program success and cultural transformation.

*Account Experience is a trademark of CustomerGauge. Copyright CustomerGauge © 2020.

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• Unveiling of activities and achievements to enhance the value for key stakeholders.
• Increased R&D investments as well as the reduction of energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
• «We will become a beloved company by practicing social responsibility.» – CEO, Cheol-Dong Jeong

SEOUL,South Korea, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO, Cheol-Dong Jeong) announced on July 29th that it has published a «2019-20 Sustainability Report» containing corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.

LG Innotek has published a sustainability report every year to share sustainable management performances and plans. LG Innotek also actively communicates with stakeholders to realize a better future. This Sustainability Report is the eleventh edition since its first publication in 2010.

In particular, LG Innotek is strengthening its social responsibility on its 50th anniversary to continue to be a sustainable company. To this end, a CSR team was established at the end of last year and promoted CSR activities to increase the value of stakeholders.

In the report, LG Innotek summarized and unveiled sustainable management activities and achievements for five key stakeholders, customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and local communities.

First of all, the company invested about 447 million dollars in R&D last year to continuously provide value to customers through innovative technologies. LG Innotek’s R&D investment continues to increase every year. According to the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (2019), LG Innotek ranked 12th in R&D investments among the top 100 Korean companies.

Through this, the company has continuously introduced innovative products such as 3D sensing modules for smartphones, the world’s first flexible 3D lighting modules for vehicles, 5G communication modules for vehicles, ultra-slim RF-SiP (System in Package) substrates for 5G devices, and ultra-small low-power Bluetooth for IoTs.

The company is also focusing on building environmentally friendly business worksites to respond to global climate change, as well as reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Last year, LG Innotek saved a total of about 4.5 million dollars in energy costs, up about 70 percent from 2.7 million dollars in the 2018 savings. The greenhouse gas intensity, which measures greenhouse gas emissions compared to sales, also fell 20 percent in a year from 0.41tCO₂eq/million dollars of 2018 to 0.33tCO₂eq/million dollars in 2019.

In recognition of these environmentally friendly management achievements, the company was selected as the best company (Leadership A) in the 2019 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change Response Assessment and one of the best companies in the 2019 Korea-EU Carbon Emission Trading System Cooperation Project.

For employees, the company is establishing a «first-class culture» to achieve its vision of being the Global No.1 materials and components company. The term first-class culture means an organizational culture in which executives and employees create the best performances with a sense of unity in a dynamic workplace where they can feel proud of their accomplishments.

LG Innotek is creating a dynamic workplace by promoting a non-authoritative atmosphere, such as the introduction of RPA/AI, the improvement of culture for reporting and meetings, the expansion of smart work systems such as a flexible working hour system, and the omission of titles when addressing each other (using the equivalent of «Mr.» or «Ms.» instead). Executives levels are also trying to form a sense of unity among employees, for example, through «reverse mentoring», in which they learn new viewpoints, ideas, and trends from younger employees.

To maximize shareholder value, the company has been generating sound profits through transparent management. The company has been continuing its financial growth while strengthening Jeong-Do management, fair trade, and information security. The company recorded annual sales of almost 7 billion dollars and an operating profit of 337 million dollars in 2019, which is a 4% increase in sales and a 53% increase in operating profit over 2018.

The company is also building a stronger structure of shared growth with its suppliers. The company has made various win-win efforts in the fields of finance, technology, management, and education, including a 53 million dollar-win-win growth fund, CSR consulting, and online and offline education support. LG Innotek has been awarded the highest grade for three consecutive years from 2017 – 2019 in the evaluation of the shared growth index announced by the National Commission for Corporate Partnership (NCCP).

LG Innotek has continued to conduct social contribution activities to contribute to the local communities. Last year, its employees supported about 140 volunteer organizations by voluntarily participating in various programs such as «Junior Pine Tree Class» to support youth education and welfare, and «Neighborhood Plus» to help the vulnerable stand on their own feet. Overseas subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, and Poland have also received positive responses with programs tailored to each country’s characteristics, such as donating home appliances and school facilities, building road and infrastructure, as well as providing scholarships.

Also, 93% of its employees are contributing to the «Hope Sharing Fund,» and the company is operating a matching grant system where the company donates 200% of the annual fundraising amount donated by the employees.

Cheol-Dong Jeong, LG Innotek’s CEO, said, «For LG Innotek to be sustainable, we must continuously create business results and fulfill social responsibilities that befit the size of our business. We will actively communicate with our stakeholders to become a beloved company.»

LG Innotek’s Sustainability Report was verified by the Korea Productivity Center, a third-party verification agency, to increase its credibility. It also complies with the «Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards», the international reporting standards for sustainability management. The report can be found on LG Innotek’s website. (http://www.lginnotek.com/en/company/management/management_info/management_info_5/)

About LG Innotek Co., Ltd.

LG Innotek is a cutting-edge materials and components manufacturer and an affiliate of the LG group. The company’s business units include core components for mobiles, automotive, display, semiconductors, and IoT. Furthermore, the company has cooperated closely with the mobile devices, home appliances, and automotive companies, producing camera modules, automotive electronic components, wireless communication modules, and substrate materials.

LG Innotek is headquartered in Seoul, Korea and its sales subsidiaries are located in USA, Germany, China, Japan, and Taiwan with production subsidiaries in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and Poland. For more information, please refer to the website: www.lginnotek.com

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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP (www.kaplanfox.com) is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Eastman Kodak Co. («Kodak» or the «Company») (NYSE: KODK).

On July 28, 2020, the price of Kodak’s shares jumped over 200% following news that the Company had won a $765 million government loan under the Defense Production Act to make ingredients for Covid-19 drugs.  Shares continued to surge by over 300% the next day to close at $33.20 per share on July 29, 2020.

Unknown to investors, the day before the government loan was announced, July 27, 2020, Kodak reportedly granted its Executive Chairman Jim Continenza 1.75 million options pursuant to an «understanding» with the Board of Directors.  As this news emerged, Kodak’s shares fell $6.91 per share on August 3, 2020, nearly 32%, to close at $14.94 per share.

On August 4, 2020, according to an article published in the Wall Street Journal entitled «Kodak Loan Disclosure and Stock Surge Under SEC Investigation,» the SEC is now investigating «how Kodak controlled disclosure of the loan,» which reportedly began to emerge on July 27, 2020.  Additionally, the Wall Street Journal article states that «[t]he SEC is also expected to examine the stock options granted to executives on July 27» because «the option grants instantly became profitable, at least on paper» after Kodak’s government loan become public.

If you recently purchased or sold Kodak securities and would like to discuss our investigation, please contact us by emailing pmayer@kaplanfox.com or by calling (646) 315-9003. 

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey, has many years of experience in prosecuting investor class actions. For more information about Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, you may visit our website at www.kaplanfox.com.  If you have any questions about this investigation, your rights, or your interests, please contact:

Frederic S. Fox
KAPLAN FOX & KILSHEIMER LLP
850 Third Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(646) 315-9003
E-mail: ffox@kaplanfox.com

Laurence D. King
KAPLAN FOX & KILSHEIMER LLP
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1560
Oakland, California 94612
(415) 772-4704
Fax:  (415) 772-4707
E-mail: lking@kaplanfox.com

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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Millions of America’s seniors could face disruptions to audiology and speech-language pathology therapy services vital to their health and quality of life unless Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) act to protect them, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns today.

At issue is CMS’s 2021 proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule, released on August 3, in which the agency recommends significant payment reductions to more than three dozen health care provider groups, including audiologists and speech-language pathologists. This is an effort to offset increasing payments for office/outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) codes typically used by primary care physicians.

Audiologists are facing a 7% cut to Medicare reimbursement, and speech-language pathologists are facing a 9% cut—which would translate into significant reductions in therapy services for a range of communication, cognition, and swallowing problems common in seniors. These problems are often a result of conditions including stroke, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and head and neck cancers, along with hearing loss—one of the most common health conditions that seniors experience.

«The services provided by audiologists and speech-language pathologists are absolutely essential to our seniors as they recover from serious medical events and live with chronic conditions such as neurological disorders and hearing loss,» said Theresa H. Rodgers, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA 2020 President. «Medicare cuts are most unfortunate, and especially ill-advised, given the treatable nature of many of these conditions—and the tremendous improvements that our members witness every day when patients have appropriate access to needed diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Our seniors deserve better.»

The proposed cuts are the product of a Medicare statutory requirement known as budget neutrality, which requires that any increase in costs to the Medicare program (in 2021, higher spending on E/M codes) must result in decreased spending elsewhere under Medicare. The cuts will go into effect in 2021, unless Congress and CMS act to waive the budget neutrality requirement.

ASHA, along with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and many other physician and nonphysician provider groups, has engaged in vigorous advocacy efforts over the past several months aimed at Congress, CMS, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office of Management and Budget to curtail these cuts and stress the serious impact that such cuts would have on seniors.

«The timing of these proposed payment reductions is particularly devastating, when many audiology and speech-language pathology practices are fighting to stay afloat due to the challenges posed by COVID-19,» Rodgers stated. «If these practices are shuttered due to the additional financial stress from these cuts, patients ultimately stand to suffer.»

While recognizing the importance of funding the services provided by primary care physicians, ASHA notes the equally important value of its members’ diagnostic and rehabilitative services—calling for a holistic reimbursement approach. In a joint statement issued August 4, ASHA, AOTA, and APTA noted: «Our organizations call on Congress and CMS to advance well-reasoned fee schedule payment policies and waive budget neutrality.»

Further reinforcing this approach, ASHA joined with a broad coalition of organizations representing more than 330,000 physicians and 884,000 nonphysician providers. In a collective statement, those groups specified: «Our groups are calling on Congress and CMS to collaborate on developing a solution that will allow the changes to the E/M services to proceed, while at the same time preventing cuts to our health care professionals.»

For more information, visit http://www.asha.org.

About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders. http://www.asha.org

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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Summit Medical Associates («Summit») provides notice of an incident that may affect the security of some information relating to certain patients affiliated with Summit.

What Happened?  On or about June 5, 2020, Summit discovered that it was unable to access certain data and records stored on its server. Summit immediately launched an investigation, with the assistance of third-party forensic computer experts, to determine the nature and scope of the incident.  It was determined that certain information was encrypted by ransomware. Summit’s investigation determined there was potential unauthorized access to its server between January 24, 2020 and June 5, 2020. Summit then worked to identify its patients whose personal information may have been accessible to the unauthorized actor. That process concluded July 28, 2020.

What Information Was Involved?  Summit has no evidence the unauthorized actor actually accessed or acquired personal information. The information potentially contained on the server at issue may have included name, medical information, and Social Security number.

What Summit is Doing.  Summit takes this incident and the security of personal information seriously. Upon discovery Summit immediately took steps to ensure the security of its systems and investigate the activity. Summit worked diligently to investigate and respond to this incident and to identify and notify potentially affected individuals. Summit is also reviewing and enhancing existing policies and procedures and will be reporting this to relevant state and federal regulators, as required. Summit is notifying potentially impacted individuals so that they may take further steps to best protect their information, should they feel it is appropriate to do so. Summit will also notify the Department of Health and Human Services and other regulators of this incident as required. 

What You Can Do.  You can review the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Personal Information. We also encourage you to review your financial and account statements and explanation of benefits forms and report all suspicious activity to the institution that issued the record immediately.

For More Information.  Summit has established a dedicated assistance line for individuals seeking additional information regarding this incident. Individuals may call 866-977-1033, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, EDT Monday through Friday for additional information.  Additional information can also be found on Summit’s website, http://mysummitmedical.net/.  Potentially affected individuals may also consider the information and resources outlined below.

Summit encourages potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud and to review account statements, credit reports, and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law, individuals with credit reports are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Individuals may also contact the three major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of their credit report. The credit reporting agencies may be contacted as follows: 

You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect yourself, by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. 

The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-­653-4261. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should be reported to law enforcement, your Attorney General, and the FTC. You can also further educate yourself about placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file by contacting the FTC or your state’s Attorney General.

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