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Statement by Massachusetts Nurses Association Calling for Action by State Government to Prevent Loss of Steward Hospitals

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Coming Days and Weeks Are Crucial in Effort to Avoid Public Health Disaster for Patients and Communities Across Eastern Mass

CANTON, Mass., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the Commonwealth continues to struggle to protect hundreds of thousands of residents whose health and safety has been placed in jeopardy by the Steward crisis, the next few days and weeks are critical, not only for the survival of these hospitals, but for the impact the potential loss of these facilities will have on the entire health care system across Eastern Massachusetts. Our success or failure as a state depends on the WILLINGNESS of all stakeholders to act, and none more so than our leaders throughout State Government who are ultimately responsible for protecting and ensuring the public health for ALL our residents.

Let us be clear, for nurses , health professionals and the entire health care workforce who have held the line throughout this process and are at the epicenter of this crisis working on the frontlines of these hospitals, as well as those providing care in the facilities surrounding the Steward-impacted hospitals, the loss of Carney, Nashoba or any one of these hospitals would deal a devastating blow to our already overwhelmed hospital system, and as such there is no medical or moral justification for inaction by any party involved in this process.

Bankruptcy Court’s Rejection of Leases Opens Door to Securing New Operators

Coming out of last week’s bankruptcy court hearing, we were relieved that the court appropriately rejected the master lease covering the Massachusetts hospitals. We fully support this decision as necessary to allowing new operators to negotiate new lease terms with the landlord (Medical Properties Trust and Macquarie Infrastructure Partners) for these hospitals. Negotiating new terms for lease and/or acquisition was and is the only way to ensure these hospitals are operationally viable for qualified bidders. We hope the stakeholders took to heart the judge’s urging that they negotiate through the weekend in preparation for a hearing on this issue in Houston on Tuesday.

As to the fate of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, it is important to note that while the Bankruptcy Court’s ruling authorized the closure of Nashoba Valley and Carney, it did not mandate closure. As such, there is still an avenue to save those facilities as the court’s relief from the previous onerous lease arrangement provides a renewed opportunity to revisit and engage with potential bidders for those two hospitals. The hope is that ongoing efforts by advocates and the state can facilitate finding new operators to save these facilities. We remain fully engaged in efforts to preserve these hospitals for these vulnerable communities and would ask all stakeholders to do the same.

We are pleased to learn that the Governor has stated that her administration supports Steward’s adherence to the state law requiring 120 days’ notice before the closure of Carney and Nashoba to allow for a transition to a new operator, and we call on the Attorney General to exercise her authority to enforce that law.

Menu of Options for State Action to Save All Impacted Hospitals and Protect Communities

In the event the bankruptcy process fails to protect these hospitals and the communities they serve, the MNA has and continues to call on our state’s leaders to exhaust every avenue open to us to protect the public health, including the following options:

We, along with a growing number of community members and policy makers call on the Governor and local Mayors to declare a public health emergency and exercise state and municipal power under that declaration to prevent closures while viable bidders for all the Steward facilities are found and secured. On Wednesday, the Boston City Council will be discussing a resolution to declare such an emergency.We call on Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka to access whatever funds are needed from the $8 billion rainy day fund to maintain operation of the Steward facilities and to provide bridge funding to secure viable bidders for these hospitals and to foster a safe transition to new ownership. If the loss of these or any hospital impacted by this crisis doesn’t constitute a “rainy day” worthy of accessing these resources to protect these communities, then we don’t know what does.And if all else fails, we believe state and local leaders should explore the opportunity of seizing these hospitals by eminent domain as a means of preserving access to life saving care. This week, the City of Methuen is contemplating this option, as are other municipalities.

For the residents of the Commonwealth, no community is expendable, and all deserve our protection. Our state leaders, along with all stakeholders in this crisis have a pivotal choice to make in the crucial days that follow: we can sit back and allow a corrupt corporation and a limited bankruptcy process to dictate our fate and facilitate an unprecedented public health disaster, or we can all work together, utilizing all of our resources and the tools at our disposal to take back control of our health care system for the good of all. As stated above, the outcome of this process and the lives of thousands rests on those charged with protecting the Commonwealth having the moral courage and the willingness to act.

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Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its 25,000 members advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

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TerraMaster Launches the New TNAS Mobile 3 with Various New Features for Efficient NAS Management

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TerraMaster, a professional brand focusing on providing innovative storage products for families and businesses, launched new TNAS Mobile 3 application compatible with the latest TOS 6, introducing a host of new features and optimizations such as updated UI, TNAS Online and photo backup and one-touch initialization. With these improvements, the latest version of TNAS Mobile 3 ensures users enjoy a more convenient, efficient, and powerful NAS management experience, all from the palm of hands.

TNAS Mobile 3 New Features

Upgraded TNAS Online Management
Upgraded to TNAS Online 2, with a 500% speed improvement, providing smoother and more stable mobile access, ensuring seamless operation from anywhere.

One-Touch NAS Initialization
Users can now easily initialize the TNAS directly from mobile device. Simplified operation process for quick deployment and initialization of the TOS system.

Perfectly Compatible with TOS 6
Seamlessly integrates with the latest TOS 6 operating system, users can explore all features of TOS 6 on the mobile phone.

Optimized Overall UI and Photo Backup
The TNAS Mobile 3 app now boasts a cleaner, more intuitive interface for a smoother user experience. And the photo backup transfer process has been improved to increase efficiency and stability.

Media Index Management
The app also introduces a new media index management feature. Smart indexing for quick retrieval of media files on TNAS, offering the convenience of one-click activation across platforms.

User Management
A new user management feature has been added, allowing administrators to centralized manage and control user access more efficiently. Enable flexible allocation and control of permissions.

Shared Folder Management
The app now includes enhanced shared folder management. Users can easily create and edit shared folders with detailed control over access permissions.

Availability
TerraMaster new TNAS Mobile 3 V3.3.038 is now available for download and installation through Google Play Store and Apple App Store. More details, please visit:
https://www.terra-master.com/global/tnas-mobile3/.

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About TerraMaster
TerraMaster is a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products, including network attached storage and direct attached storage that has become increasingly popular in over 40 countries and regions. The brand has been developing storage technology for 10 years, addressing the needs of customers such as home users, small/medium businesses, and enterprises.

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Sapiens to Participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 15, 2025

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ROCHELLE PARK, N. J., Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced that Roni Giladi, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference to be held at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York City, January 14 – 16, 2025. Sapiens will host a group presentation on January 15, from 2:15 p.m.- 2:55 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in “Holmes 1″ and conduct one-on-one meetings the same day.

A webcast of management’s presentation can be found on the company’s IR website under the events section, at https://sapiens.com/investor-relations/. For more information about the conferences or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Sapiens, please contact your Needham representative at the respective firm. The firms hosting the conference reserve the right to adjust a company’s meeting schedule, including its presentation time. It is recommended that participants confirm all meeting and presentation times with the conference organizers.

About Sapiens

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

For more information visit https://sapiens.com or follow us on LinkedIn 

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Yaffa Cohen-Ifrah
Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Investor Relations, Sapiens
Yaffa.cohen-ifrah@sapiens.com 

Investors Contact
Kimberly Rogers
Managing Director, Hayden IR
kim@HaydenIR.com 

 

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Pocamarket Named ‘Best K-POP Photocard Platform’ at 2024 KBS N Brand Awards

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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pocamarket, the pioneering K-POP photocard trading platform operated by Infludeo Co., Ltd., has received the prestigious ‘Best K-POP Photocard Platform’ award at the 2024 KBS N Brand Awards. The ceremony, organized by KBS N, a subsidiary of Korea’s national public broadcaster KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), recognizes outstanding brands for their excellence and industry impact.

Since its inception, Pocamarket has established itself as the trusted destination for K-POP enthusiasts seeking to trade photocards in a secure and streamlined environment. The platform’s commitment to fan experience extends to its physical presence through PocaSpot, an interactive retail space in Seoul’s vibrant Hongdae district. This innovative space serves as a hub for both domestic and international fans to acquire authentic photocards while experiencing Korean pop culture firsthand. Building on this success, the company has announced plans to launch its second PocaSpot location in Myeongdong during 2024.

The recognition underscores Pocamarket’s transformation from a specialized trading platform to a significant force in promoting global K-POP culture. As the international K-POP community continues to grow, Pocamarket maintains its position as an industry leader by delivering exceptional value and authentic experiences to fans worldwide.

“This recognition reflects the unwavering support and trust of our global fan community,” stated a Pocamarket representative. “We remain dedicated to developing innovative solutions that ensure a seamless and secure experience for K-POP enthusiasts everywhere. Our mission is to continue evolving alongside our users while fostering the growth of K-POP culture internationally.”

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