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Grupos líderes defensores de la salud y la lucha contra el cáncer se unen para reducir las desigualdades raciales en la atención oncológica

NCCN, ACS CAN y NMQF presentan nuevos resultados de encuestas que evidencian las percepciones frente a los prejuicios de pacientes, cuidadores y proveedores de atención, y sugieren cambios en políticas y prácticas para mejorar la equidad en el acceso a la atención de alta calidad para el tratamiento del cáncer.

WASHINGTON y PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pensilvania, 23 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El día de hoy, National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (<a…

WASHINGTON y PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pensilvania, 23 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El día de hoy, National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (NCCN^®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) y National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presentaron nuevas ideas para superar la desigualdad en la oncología. Las recomendaciones, que fueron desarrolladas por un grupo de 17 expertos nacionales que representaban a pacientes y activistas, cuidadores, proveedores de atención en salud, investigadores y a la industria, abordan de manera directa la forma en que los sistemas médicos en los Estados Unidos a menudo fallan de forma desproporcionada a los pacientes que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, en particular a los afroamericanos e indígenas. Además, los expertos se apoyan en datos estadísticos masivos de una encuesta reciente publicada por Public Opinion Strategies en nombre de las organizaciones para dejar en claro que el caso requiere acciones urgentes.

Algunos de los hallazgos más destacados de la encuesta son: entre los pacientes, sobrevivientes y cuidadores, el 63 % de afroamericanos y el 67 % de Latinxs mencionó haber tenido alguna experiencia negativa con su equipo de oncología, como que se hicieran supuestos sobre ellos o su situación financiera, o experimentaron dificultades para encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas. Esto contrasta con el 43 % de encuestados blancos que reportaron situaciones de ese tipo. En el caso de los profesionales de oncología, 2/3 de los encuestados consideraban que los pacientes no blancos experimentaron peores resultados en la atención del cáncer, y solo 1/3 consideró que esas poblaciones de pacientes estuvieran recibiendo una atención de menor calidad o una comunicación poco efectiva durante la atención.

«La investigación ha demostrado que las desigualdades en resultados no están basadas en la biología, sino que son el resultado de la desigualdad sistémica y la parcialización en el acceso y la prestación del servicio», afirmó el Dr. Robert W. Carlson, director ejecutivo de NCCN. «El racismo existe en los Estados Unidos e impacta en todas las esferas, incluyendo la comunidad médica. Un método probado que ayuda a mejorar la equidad es implementar la atención acorde a pautas. Estamos agradecidos por poder aprender de los expertos acerca de lo que podemos hacer ahora mismo para asegurar que todas las personas reciban la mejor atención con base en evidencias que sea posible. Este proceso ha sido a la vez instructivo e inspirador. Ahora estamos comprometidos a trabajar juntos para que estas recomendaciones se hagan realidad».

«Las comunidades de color y otros grupos médicamente marginados siguen presentando tasas más altas de cáncer y tienen menores probabilidades que las de otros grupos de obtener un diagnóstico temprano o de recibir un tratamiento óptimo», comentó Lisa Lacasse, presidenta de ACS CAN. «Asegurar que las prácticas clínicas de calidad estén vigentes y se implementen de manera equitativa a todos los pacientes independientemente de su raza, grupo étnico, nivel socioeconómico o ubicación geográfica es esencial para reducir estas desigualdades. Hasta que no reduzcamos la carga de esta enfermedad para todas las comunidades, no nos será posible lograr nuestra misión de lograr un mundo sin cáncer. Estas recomendaciones son un importante recurso para lograr ese objetivo».

«Podremos mejorar los resultados con respecto al cáncer para las comunidades de color y en áreas rurales al cerrar las brechas en evaluación, diagnóstico, tratamiento y supervivencia, tanto en la práctica clínica como a nivel político», indicó Gary A. Puckrein, PhD, presidente y director ejecutivo de NMQF. «NMQF se complace en colaborar con NCCN y ACS CAN para desarrollar recomendaciones basadas en evidencias que nos permitan diseñar un sistema que preste una atención oncológica de alta calidad a todas las diversas poblaciones de los Estados Unidos».

Para abordar las desigualdades en el acceso a la atención oncológica, las tres organizaciones convocaron el Elevating Cancer Equity Working Group (Grupo de trabajo para incrementar la equidad frente al cáncer), copresidido por Shonta Chambers, MSW, vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Iniciativas de Equidad en Salud y Compromiso Comunitario de Patient Advocate Foundation, y el Dr. Robert Winn, director de VCU Massey Cancer Center. Entre las recomendaciones del grupo de trabajo se incluye un nuevo Informe de Equidad para ayudar a los proveedores, contribuyentes y entidades de acreditación a avanzar hacia una prestación equitativa del servicio. Este informe incluye 17 cambios perceptibles en las prácticas, como asegurar que los sistemas de salud ofrezcan y requieran capacitación anual en parcialización implícita para todos los empleados, disponer orientadores del paciente o trabajadores de la salud cultural y lingüísticamente representativos a través de la contratación interna o la contratación con organizaciones de base comunitaria, y ofrecer horarios flexibles para las citas de evaluación y tratamiento. La lista completa de prácticas recomendadas está desglosada en las siguientes categorías:

Participación comunitaria
Acceso a la atención y determinantes sociales de la salud
Gestionar la parcialización en la prestación del servicio
Calidad e integralidad de la atención

Las recomendaciones se explicarán con mayor detalle durante un discurso de apertura en la Conferencia Anual NCCN 2021 Virtual que se sostendrá en modalidad online el 19 de marzo.

Asimismo, las organizaciones crearon una serie de recomendaciones para cambios de políticas dirigidas a:

El Congreso de los Estados Unidos
CMS y contribuyentes comerciales
Agencias federales
Legisladores a nivel estatal y local

Algunos ejemplos de políticas incluyen medidas para eliminar barreras a la participación en pruebas clínicas y requerir que la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos tenga en cuenta la diversidad en pruebas clínicas como parte del proceso de aprobación de medicamentos, ofrecer recursos a universidades y colegios universitarios históricamente afroamericanos y a otras instituciones que atienden grupos minoritarios con el objetivo de fomentar una fuerza laboral sanitaria más diversa, financiar campañas de difusión pública en torno a la prevención del cáncer que cultural y lingüísticamente reflejen las audiencias diversas, y asegurar el acceso a los orientadores de pacientes y su correspondiente reintegro para personas con todos los tipos de seguros.

Los grupos planean una serie de compromisos permanentes para los proveedores, pacientes y legisladores como recurso para avanzar en esta labor y mejorar la atención del paciente. En un artículo revisado por pares que se publicará próximamente, se presentará un análisis más profundo de los datos de Public Opinion Strategies. Esta información fue recabada en dos encuestas: una dirigida a pacientes, sobrevivientes y cuidadores familiares utilizando sobremuestreo para asegurar la representación de las minorías y la otra entre profesionales de la oncología.

Para obtener más información acerca del grupo de trabajo y próximos avances, visite NCCN.org/policy. Participe de la conversación virtual con la etiqueta #ElevatingCancerEquity.

Acerca de ACS CAN
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) trabaja para situar al cáncer como prioridad central para los oficiales públicos y los candidatos en los niveles federal, estatal y local. ACS CAN empodera a defensores en todo el país para que sus voces sean escuchadas e influencien cambios en políticas públicas basados en evidencias, al igual que soluciones legislativas y regulatorias que reduzcan las cargas del cáncer. Como la filial activista, sin fines de lucro y no partidista de American Cancer Society, ACS CAN es una pieza clave en la lucha por un mundo sin cáncer. Para obtener más información, visite www.fightcancer.org.

Acerca de National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (NCCN^®) es una alianza sin fines de lucro conformada por importantes centros oncológicos dedicada a la atención del paciente, la investigación y la educación. NCCN se dedica a mejorar y facilitar una atención oncológica de calidad, efectiva y accesible, para que los pacientes puedan tener una vida mejor. Visite NCCN.org para obtener más información sobre las pautas de la práctica clínica en oncología de NCCN (NCCN Guidelines^®) y otras iniciativas. Siga a NCCN en Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg y Twitter @NCCN.

Acerca de National Minority Quality Forum
National Minority Quality Forum apoya a proveedores, profesionales, administradores, investigadores, legisladores y organizaciones comunitarias y basadas en la fé que prestan servicios de salud para que puedan proveer una atención apropiada a las comunidades minoritarias. Este apoyo se basa en el suministro de evidencias en forma de ciencia, investigación y análisis que conduzcan a una organización y gestión efectiva de los recursos del sistema con el fin de mejorar la calidad y seguridad de la atención en salud para toda la población de los Estados Unidos, incluidas las minorías. Para obtener más información, por favor, visite www.nmqf.org.

Contactos para los medios:
ACS CAN: Allison Miller, allison.miller@cancer.org, 202-585-3241
NCCN: Rachel Darwin, darwin@nccn.org, 267-622-6624
NMQF: Kelly Ann Collins, media@nmqf-pr.org, 202-413-1187

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FASTER Act for Sesame Labeling Introduced in the House of Representatives

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, FARE, the world’s leading non-governmental organization engaged in food allergy advocacy and the largest private funder of food allergy research, announced the bipartisan introduction of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021 (H.R. 1202) by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which is FARE’s highest legislative priority, was introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-California) and Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina).

«Nearly 1.6 million Americans are allergic to sesame, and they and their loved ones live with constant anxiety that sesame may be in the food products they purchase,» said Lisa Gable, chief executive officer of FARE. «With today’s reintroduction, ushered forward by the strong leadership of Rep. Matsui and Rep. McHenry, a critical new labeling law to help those with life-threatening food allergies is one step closer to reality.» Added Gable, «Our goal was to reintroduce this legislation within the first 100 days of Congress, and to achieve this milestone within the first 50 days of the new legislative session is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the thousands of food allergy advocates from across the country.»

The FASTER Act (H.R. 1202) would require that sesame be labeled as an allergen on packaged foods. Sesame would become the ninth food allergen for which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires plain-language labeling. Sesame is often used when a label reads «natural flavors» or «natural spices,» adding another layer of difficulty when consumers review product labels at their local grocery store.

The bill would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue a report on scientific opportunities in food allergy research that examines prevention, treatment, and new cures. In addition, the legislation establishes a risk-based scientific process and framework for establishing additional allergens covered by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

«For food allergy families across the nation, ordinary activities – like going to school, a birthday party, or camp – require a great deal of preparation and vigilance,» said Congresswoman Matsui. «Accurate food ingredient labels are crucial for these families to make decisions with potentially life-threatening consequences. However, current FDA labeling requirements do not include sesame, leaving more than 1.5 million Americans with a sesame allergy to fend for themselves. Thanks to an amazing outpouring of grassroots advocacy last Congress we had over 90 bipartisan cosponsors on the FASTER Act, and we are confident that support for labeling sesame will only grow in this new Congress. Food allergy families are truly resilient, and together we are working hard to make sure that this bill gets across the finish line.»

Congressman McHenry said, «Over 1.5 million people are allergic to sesame, yet there is no requirement to include the ingredient on product labels. The FASTER Act changes this, providing a much-needed update to allergen labeling laws to include sesame. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly review promising food allergy treatments and research, enabling us to better treat the millions of Americans that suffer from these life-threatening allergies. I am proud to support this legislation and am grateful for the work FARE has done raising awareness for sesame allergies.»

The FASTER Act was first introduced in April 2019 (H.R. 2117). After unanimously passing in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 17, 2020, a similar bill, (S. 3451) unanimously passed in the U.S. Senate on December 9. However, the legislative session expired before the House could consider the Senate’s revised version of the bill.

FARE will now begin meeting virtually with legislators to gain support for the bipartisan FASTER Act and will mobilize advocates to ask their representatives to sign on as cosponsors. The legislation will be front and center when FARE hosts its second annual advocacy event, Courage at Congress 2021: Advocate for a Cure, taking place virtually on March 8-10.

For more information on the importance of the FASTER Act, please visit foodallergy.org/faster.

About FARE
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is the world’s leading non-governmental organization engaged in food allergy advocacy and the largest private funder of food allergy research. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments. FARE is transforming the future of food allergy through innovative initiatives that will lead to increased awareness, new and improved treatments and prevention strategies, effective policies and legislation and novel approaches to managing the disease. To learn more about FARE, visit our Living Teal™ YouTube channel, or www.foodallergy.org.

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Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Formed To End Racial Disparities In Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research And Treatment

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Black Women‘s Health Imperative (BWHI) hosts the first public meeting of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). RDDC seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by marginalized populations and identify potential solutions. Led by BWHI and comprised of a diverse group of healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and industry experts, the RDDC is poised to achieve action in the years to come by:

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Reducing racial disparities in the rare disease community;
Identifying and advocating for evidence-based solutions to alleviate the disproportionate burden of rare diseases on communities of color; and
Helping to achieve greater equality within the rare disease community

«RDDC has a huge mandate, with COVID our work could not be more important» –Linda Goler Blount, BWHI President & CEO

The RDDC was established at a pivotal time, as the United States continues to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the glaringly evident racial disparities that exist regarding infection rates, treatment and access to care.

The coalition‘s initial public meeting, will commemorate the upcoming international Rare Disease Day, and will tap into the collective expertise and experiences of various stakeholders to raise awareness of the work. The meeting will take place virtually today, February 23, 2021, from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. EST. Moderated by Emmy Award-Winning anchor Lesli Foster, the meeting will feature participation by leading rare disease experts from top healthcare organizations including the American Medical Association, National Medical Association, the National Hispanic Medical Association, and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. Remarks will also be offered by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the White House Covid-19 Health Equity Task Force, and NBA champion Alonzo Mourning, who suffered from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disorder, and had a double kidney transplant in 2003.

RDDC has just released its 2021 Action Plan entitled «Charting the Path Forward for Equity in Rare Diseases», that lays out priorities which the coalition will be undertaking to address the challenges that rare disease patients of color face. At www.RareDiseaseDiversity.org, RDDC now has a website to share resources, promote patient stories, provide updates on their work, and otherwise engage with the rare disease community.

«RDDC has a huge mandate, but our work could not be more important. As COVID-19 sets its sights on people of color and patients living with rare and chronic diseases, the individuals who exist at the intersection of these two realities need dedicated advocacy and policy change now more than ever,» said Linda Goler Blount, BWHI President and CEO.

«Racial bias is entrenched in our healthcare system and deeply lowers the quality of care for patients of color. RDDC is working to educate, support and empower rare disease patients of color and their caregivers so they can be their own advocates,» said Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association.

«The work of RDDC is critical in order to address the health inequities that people of color with rare disease experience. RDDC is focused on raising awareness around these health inequalities, reducing racial disparities and advocating for evidence-based solutions,» said Juliet K. Choi, Chief Executive Officer of Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum.

RDDC Steering Committee Member	Organization	Position
Linda Goler Blount, MPH	Black Women’s Health Imperative	President & CEO
Lauren Lee, MA	NephCure	Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement
Marshall Summar, MD	Children’s National Hospital	Chief, Division of Genetics and Metabolism; Director, Rare Disease Institute; Board Chair of NORD
Juliet K. Choi, JD	Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)	Chief Executive Officer
Elena Rios, MD	National Hispanic Medical Association	President
Christian Rubio	Global Genes	Vice-President, Strategic Advancement
Brian Thompson, MD	Association of American Indian Physicians	Board of Directors Member
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH	American Medical Association	Chief Health Equity Officer And Vice President
Garfield Clunie, MD	National Medical Association	Board of Trustees and Treasurer
Beverley Francis-Gibson, MA	Sickle Cell Disease Association of America	President
Yousra Yusuf, MPH	South Asian Public Health Association	President
Eric Dube, PhD	Travere Therapeutics	CEO
Amy Hinojosa	MANA National	President and CEO
Eve Dryer	Travere Therapeutics	Executive Director, Patient Advocacy
Shonta Chambers, MSW	Patient Advocate Foundation	Principal Investigator, SelfMade Health Network
Kimberly Haugstad, MBA	ACTion Partners	President
Tamar Thompson, MS	Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Vice President US Government Affairs & Policy
Rev. Anthony J. Brownlow, M.Div., MBA	Alfred Street Baptist Church	Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Cassandra McCullough, MBA	Association of Black Cardiologists	President & CEO
Pamela Price, RN	Balm In Gilead	Deputy Director
Ashley John, MS	Biotechnology Innovation Organization	Director, Patient Advocacy and Alliances
Tammy Boyd, MPH, JD	Black Women’s Health Imperative	Chief Policy Officer & Counsel
John Burns	Burns Brothers	Managing Partner
Kim Smith-Whitley, MD	Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia	Clinical Director of Hematology and Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center
Laura Weidner, JD	Epilepsy Foundation of America	VP of Government Affairs and Advocacy
Julia Jenkins, MA	EveryLife Foundation	Executive Director
Donna Cryer, JD	Global Liver Institute	CEO
Rev. Matthew L. Watley, M.Div.	Kingdom Fellowship AME Church	Senior Pastor
C. Grace Whiting, JD	National Alliance for Caregiving	President and CEO
Millicent Gorham, MBA	National Black Nurses Association	Executive Director
Lauren Lee, MA	NephCure	Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement
Debbie Drell	NORD	Director of Membership Services
Saira Sultan, JD	PCORI Advisory Panel on Rare Disease	Member
Courtney Pieczynski Keplinger, MBA	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	Senior Director, Public Policy and Alliance Development (Pipeline)

About the Black Women’s Health Imperative
The Black Women’s Health Imperative is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and social justice for Black women across generations, through policy, advocacy, education, research, and leadership development. The organization identifies the most pressing health issues that affect the nation’s 22 million Black women and girls and invests in the best of the best strategies that will accomplish its goals. For more information, please visit www.bwhi.org

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Blue Shield of California es nombrada una de las compañías más éticas del mundo por quinto año consecutivo

OAKLAND, Calif., 23 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California fue reconocida nuevamente como una de las compañías más éticas del mundo por el Instituto Ethisphere, el líder mundial a la hora de definir y promover el estándar de prácticas empresariales éticas. Este es el quinto año consecutivo que el plan de salud no lucrativo recibe esta distinción. En 2021, Ethisphere seleccionó a 135 homenajeados que abarcan 22 países y 47 industrias.

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«Es un honor recibir esta distinción por novena vez. Este reconocimiento es una clara prueba de que, incluso durante un período de estrés generalizado como nunca antes habíamos vivido, cuando el carácter es lo más importante, el comportamiento ético y la integridad personal son parte de nuestro ADN en Blue Shield of California«, dijo Hope Scott, vicepresidente, vicepresidente jurídica adjunta, directora de riesgos y conformidad. «Promovemos el liderazgo ético y el compromiso con el cumplimiento del espíritu y la letra de la ley, asegurando que nuestros más de 7,000 empleados entiendan y vivan nuestros valores a diario y estén capacitados para hacer lo correcto».

Los empleados de Blue Shield desempeñaron un rol destacado en la respuesta a los importantes problemas médicos y sociales que surgieron en 2020. La compañía también designó por primera vez a una mujer como presidente de su junta directiva y logró una representación equilibrada de mujeres y hombres en la junta.

En lo que respecta a la pandemia, los directivos de Blue Shield se ofrecieron a ayudar al estado de California a poner en marcha una infraestructura estatal de pruebas para el Covid-19, apoyaron a sus miembros y proveedores con ayuda económica y ahora están participando en los esfuerzos de distribución de la vacuna.

La compañía también ha apoyado activamente cuestiones de justicia social y ha abogado por políticas de la salud que ayuden a todos los habitantes de California.

A la hora de seleccionar a las Compañías más éticas del mundo, Ethisphere tiene en cuenta más de 200 cuestiones relativas a la cultura, prácticas medioambientales y sociales, actividades de ética y cumplimiento, gobernanza, diversidad e iniciativas de apoyo a una cadena de valor sólida.

«Mientras enfrentaban los duros retos del 2020, notamos que las compañías se enfocaron, por encima de todas las demás instituciones, en ganarse la confianza pública a través de la resiliencia y el compromiso con la ética y la integridad», dijo Timothy Erblich, director ejecutivo de Ethisphere. «Felicitaciones a todos los que trabajan en Blue Shield of California por su selección entre las Compañías más éticas del mundo».

La lista completa de las Compañías más éticas del mundo de 2021 puede consultarse aquí.

Acerca de Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California está dedicada a crear un sistema de salud no sólo digno de su familia y amigos sino además sosteniblemente económico. La organización no lucrativa tiene un estado tributario no exento, es un miembro independiente de Blue Cross Blue Shield Association y cuenta con más de 4 millones de clientes, 6,800 empleados y más de $20 mil millones en ingresos anuales. Fundada en 1939 en San Francisco y con sede actual en Oakland, Blue Shield of California y sus subsidiarias ofrecen planes de salud para cuidados médicos, dentales, de la vista, Medicaid y Medicare en California. Desde 2002, la compañía donó más de $500 millones a la Fundación Blue Shield of California para el beneficio de las comunidades de California.

Para leer más noticias acerca de Blue Shield of California, visite nuestro Centro de noticias en español en https://es.news.blueshieldca.com/.

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Blue Shield of California Is Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices. It is the fifth consecutive year the nonprofit health plan has received this designation. In 2021, Ethisphere recognized 135 honorees spanning 22 countries and 47 industries….

«We are delighted to receive this distinction for a ninth time. This recognition is a testament to the fact that even during a time of extended and unprecedented stress, when character matters most, ethical behavior and personal integrity are part of our D.N.A. at Blue Shield of California,» said Hope Scott, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. «We promote ethical leadership and a commitment to compliance with the spirit and the letter of the law, ensuring that our more than 7,000 employees understand and live our values every day and are empowered to do the right thing.»

Blue Shield’s employees played a leading role in responding to major health and social issues in 2020. It also elected its first woman to chair the board of directors and achieved gender balance on the board.

Regarding the pandemic, Blue Shield leaders volunteered to help the state of California stand up a statewide testing infrastructure for Covid-19, supported its members and providers with financial assistance and is now supporting efforts to distribute the vaccine.

The company has also been actively supporting social justice issues and advocating for health policy initiatives that help all Californians.

Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment considers more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives to support a strong value chain.

«While addressing the tough challenges of 2020, we saw companies lead – above all other institutions – on earning the trust of stakeholders through resilience and a commitment to ethics and integrity,» said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. «Congratulations to everyone at Blue Shield of California for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.»

The full list of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found here.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

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Blue Shield of California Is Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Shield of California has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices. It is the fifth consecutive year the nonprofit health plan has received this designation. In 2021, Ethisphere recognized 135 honorees spanning 22 countries and 47 industries.

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The company has also been actively supporting social justice issues and advocating for health policy initiatives that help all Californians.

The full list of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found here.

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Patriot Gold Group Announces «Inflation Protection America First IRA» Inflation the Next Big Crisis Bidenomics 2021

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

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Inflation might be the big story of 2021.

As the vaccine rolls out and Biden pushes his aggressive vaccination schedule along with a historic $1.9 trillion relief bill, policymakers and the Fed have proven they will deal with any and all problems—health and economic—by printing money.

Gold American Eagle sales were up 455% in 2020 as smart money sought a safe haven

If you add up all of the money the United States has ever printed in the history of the country, over 40% of it was printed in 2020 alone.

During just three months in 2020, the United States increased its deficit by more than it had during the past five recessions combined (i.e., 1973, 1975, 1982, the early 1990s, and the Great Recession of 2008-2009).

With closed theaters and restaurants, slashed airline prices, empty hotels, and government benefits paid or in the pipeline, Americans may have as much as $2 trillion in extra cash socked away by spring.

According to Jack Hanney, CEO of Patriot Gold Group, «The excessive money printing from the Fed to address this pandemic and lock down like most things in life is a double-edged sword: it is a blessing and a curse, as well as fuel for the economic recovery, but may also yield an explosion in prices that policymakers will have no way out of like post World War II.» Mr. Hanney continues, «The Fed policy remaining firmly in rescue mode, with interest rates near zero, and a Biden administration that plans to use reconciliation to get their aggressive agenda through is the spark that will ignite a flame that may turn into an inferno of prices for goods and services.»

Mr. Hanney goes on to say, «When the vaccine rolls out and the sun comes out, spring is in the air and Americans have been locked down for over a year, the mountain of money that will flood restaurants, hotels, airlines, products, goods, and services, and lead to a surge in prices like we’ve never seen, boosting the demand for gold as an inflation hedge at a time when we’re finding physical supply the most constrained we’ve seen in a decade. Gold American Eagle sales were up 455% in 2020 as smart money sought a safe haven from a record-breaking expansion in the money supply, record federal budget deficits, and QE Infinity.» He continues, «Inflation is bad news for consumers, but it’s good for gold and silver.»

Bloomberg Intelligence and Saxo Bank raised their silver forecast to $50 an ounce in 2021 based on the excessive money printing and Biden’s commitment to renewable energy. Moreover, Bank of America raised their gold forecast to $3,000 per ounce, which indicates a pattern that suggests a 70% surge in gold prices may occur in 18 months.

Patriots Serving Patriots Announces Fee Reimbursement «Inflation Protection» on Many Retirement Options Ahead of Tax Day April 15^th 2021

Patriot Gold Group is introducing the «2021 Inflation Protection America First IRA» with our NO FEE FOR LIFE IRA for qualifying IRAs. Patriot Gold Group is lowering the minimum requirement for our NO FEE FOR LIFE IRA and waiving fees for segregated, secured, and insured storage of your safe-haven assets, in addition to waiving the cost of registered and insured shipping to your home so that you—a fellow American—have one less thing to worry about. Patriot Gold Group is also waiving most fees on IRA accounts opened through Tax Day April 15^th 2021.

Call the Patriot Gold Group at 800-974-4653 (GOLD) for exclusive details about our incentives, or if you simply have questions regarding current market performance. We’re here to help, be of service, and adhere to that altruistic principle that made Consumer Affairs recognize Patriot Gold Group as the Top IRA Gold & Silver Dealer nationwide for an unprecedented five years in a row (i.e., 2016–2020).

About Jack Hanney Jack Hanney is the CEO & Co-Founder of Patriot Gold Group, and a nationally sought-after financial speaker and guest. Recently featured on Fox Los Angeles Good Day LA, OANN, and FOX23 Tulsa, he was interviewed about his insights regarding the global health crisis and its impact on the economy, and he accurately forecasted the challenges in re-opening the economy, mortgage delinquencies, and the subsequent turn in the market. Here: FOX23TULSAJACKHANNEY (PLEASE Click on LINK)

About Patriot Gold Group Patriot Gold Group (www.patriotgoldgroup.com) is a nationwide investment group with more than 50 years of precious metals investing experience. The company has been rated the Top IRA Gold & Silver Dealer by Consumer Affairs for an unprecedented five years in a row (i.e., 2016–2020), is A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau, has earned a 5-star TrustPilot rating, and has been endorsed by political consultant and New York Times Best-Selling Author Dick Morris.

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CCTV+: Up and Out of Poverty | Ep 1: How China Fulfilled Solemn Commitment to Eliminate Absolute Poverty

BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new eight-episode documentary, Up and Out of Poverty, explores the inside story of China’s successful eradication of extreme poverty. Produced by China Media Group (CMG), the documentary features the theories and practices developed by China during the process and demonstrates China’s anti-poverty policies, models, and ideas.

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The first episode, «Solemn Commitment», looking at how China fulfilled its promise to eliminate absolute poverty by current standards at the end of 2020, was aired on state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on Thursday.

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$ 4.57 Billion Growth in Global Thin Film Solar PV Modules Market During 2021-2025 | Featuring Key Vendors Including Antec Solar GmbH, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., and First Solar Inc. | Technavio

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Technavio announces the release of its latest report on the thin film solar PV modules market. The market is segmented by technology (Cadmium Telluride and Copper Indium Gallium Di-Selenide) and geography (APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America). Get a Free Sample Report Delivered Instantly

The report offers an in-depth analysis of recent developments, changes in market regulations, product approvals, product launches, and the market behavior across various segments.

Thin film solar PV modules Market: Key Findings

Thin film solar PV modules market value to grow by USD 4.57 billion at over 8% CAGR during 2021-2025

50% of market growth to originate from North America during the forecast period

Based on the technology, the Cadmium Telluride segment will offer maximum opportunities for vendors during the forecast period

Thin film solar PV modules market is expected to have a negative impact due to the spread of COVID-19

Thin Film Solar PV Modules Market: Growth Drivers

The reduced quantity of silicon required for manufacturing is one of the prime factors driving the growth of the market. The growing shortage of silicon materials has affected the production of solar panels worldwide. This is driving many solar companies to focus on the development of thin solar films that require silicon in lesser quantities than that of conventional solar panels. Although thin-film solar panels are less efficient compared to traditional solar PV panels, their lower installation costs will offset output losses. All these factors are expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the global thin film solar PV modules market during the forecast period.

«Increasing investments in renewable energy and rising solar PV installations will further boost market growth during the forecast period», says a senior analyst at Technavio.

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Thin Film Solar PV Modules Market: Major Vendors

Antec Solar GmbH
Antec Solar GmbH operates its business through the Unified segment. The company provides customer-specific PV modules for BIPV systems and special applications.

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. operates its business through segments such as Space, Aerospace, Government and Public sector, and Consumer and OEM. The company offers Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide photovoltaic technology on a flexible, plastic substrate that easily integrates with other surfaces.

First Solar Inc.
First Solar Inc. operates its business through segments such as Modules and Systems. The company designs and manufactures CdTe solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity.

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Autor venredPublicado el 23 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Study Shows That 60% Of Employees Would Take A Pay Cut To Have Better Air Quality and Hygiene In Their Workplace

READING, Penn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new survey of U.S. and Canadian workers revealed they would take a lower-paying job if it ensured good air quality, greater hygiene and health-conscious colleagues.

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READING, Penn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new survey of U.S. and Canadian workers revealed they would take a lower-paying job if it ensured good air quality, greater hygiene and health-conscious colleagues.

The survey was commissioned by Ambius, the global leader in creating smarter, healthier spaces through hygiene, plants and scenting services, found that 60% of workers would take a lower paid job if it had a healthier working environment than their current job, with 35% of those saying they already had found a new job with better hygiene practices.

The survey provides evidence that a shift in the awareness of clean and safe workplaces will be at the forefront of employee concerns, as 70% of those surveyed said they would be more likely to ask future employers about their health and hygiene policies and implementation before accepting future jobs.

«As the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted many of our workplaces to at-home environments, business leaders are trying to figure out how to safely bring back their employees,» said John Myers, President and CEO of Rentokil, parent company of Ambius. «Based on our study, research shows that when workers return to their workplaces, their expectations and priorities have changed. A clean, hygienic and well-ventilated space with efficient air circulation and strategically-place hygiene stations are central to the idea of a safe workplace and will be expected by employees as they return to work. Physical health is important, but these measures also contribute to the mental health and overall well-being of employees.»

The survey of 3,000 people featured employees working in a range of environments, including factory and warehouse floors, hospitals, restaurants, schools and general offices about their most important features of future workplaces. Clean, pure, and healthy air (62%), efficient air circulation (54%), regular disinfecting (52%) and natural lighting (50%) were some of the most popular responses to what these top features are.

Stale and stuffy working rooms (47%), unpleasant odors (42%), and poor ventilation (42%) were all selected as factors that would create a stressful and anxious workplace environment.

Using plants and greenery in workplaces to mark social distancing partitions rather than sterile boards and markings would create a better working environment in general (65%) and improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace (55%).

With the pandemic causing concerns for the future of workplaces across the world, the research suggests making strong steps to improve certain aspects in the environment would go a long way in keeping them safe, happy and secure in the future, post-pandemic world.

To find out more about the independent research study as well as the ways to improve workplace air quality, visit the Ambius website.

About Ambius

Ambius is the global leader in creating smarter, healthier spaces through hygiene, plants and scenting services. With a layered approach, Ambius helps brands inspire confidence with every interaction and integrates hygiene health and safety into the brand experience. The broad range of solutions includes air purification, hand sanitizer, plants, green walls, scenting and holiday decor, which provides a superior experience to help protect people and enhance lives. Founded in 1963 and operating today in 16 countries, Ambius is a division of Rentokil North America.

For more information, visit Ambius at ambius.com and connect with Ambius on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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Autor venredPublicado el 23 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

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