Director of health care solutions to serve a second term on government advisory body

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fil Southerland, director of health care solutions at Yardi®, has been reappointed to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). The U.S. Comptroller General and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office announced the reappointment of Southerland, along with five others, to serve a second three-year term through 2027.  

The HITAC was established in 2016 under the 21st Century Cures Act. The committee provides recommendations on policies, standards, implementation specifications and certification criteria to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator. It advises on the implementation of health information technology that advances the electronic use of health information.

Southerland continues to bring extensive experience and perspective to the HITAC as a strong advocate for implementing health information technology in senior living. Southerland has been involved with the senior living and long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) industries for over 18 years. At Yardi, he leads initiatives in electronic health care records and interoperability. He was founder and CTO of ALMSA, Inc., a cloud-based electronic health provider in the assisted living space that was acquired by Yardi in 2012.

“I’m honored to serve another three years on HITAC working with this amazing group of colleagues,” Southerland said. “We have a platform to discuss pressing issues and advise the ASTP/ONC. I’m pleased to bring my experience advocating for electronic access, exchange and use of health information in the LTPAC industry.”

Learn more about the HITAC. To learn how integrated senior living software transforms resident care, visit the Yardi Senior Living Suite.

About Yardi
Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With over 9,500 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ENGWE, a leader in fat-tire electric bicycles, is excited to showcase its latest products at CES 2025, the world’s premier technology event. From January 7 to January 10, attendees can visit ENGWE’s booth (North Hall-N4, Booth No. 10935) to experience the debut of its all-new commuter product line, ENGWE Mapfour.

With a brand mission to help people to find and achieve a new way for short trip, ENGWE has focus on short trip solution through its cool, powerful, and cost-effective electric bicycles. Over the past decade, ENGWE has received widespread industry recognition, with its brand and products featured in leading publications such as Forbes, BikeRadar, and Electrek, as well as gaining strong support from a growing community of users.

In 2024, ENGWE delivered most popular releases like the M20.2.0 ebikes, a moped-style e-bike; the versatile and powerful Engine Pro 2.0; and commuter-friendly models like the P275 and P20 city e-bike. Additionally, the ENGWE LE20 cargo electric bike became a favorite for carrying goods and children, solidifying ENGWE’s reputation for meeting diverse user needs.

Introducing Mapfour: Making commuting more efficient

At CES 2025, ENGWE will unveil Mapfour, a high-end commuter product line that reflects the brand’s commitment to sustainability. ENGWE Mapfour’s commuter product line focuses on carbon fiber, lightweight design, long-lasting battery life, powerful performance, and fast charging.

Carbon Fiber Frame: Crafted from premium carbon fiber, the frame is lightweight, strong, easy to handle in city streets, and convenient to store.Extended Range: A high-capacity battery delivers long-lasting power, ideal for daily commutes and short trips.Powerful Performance: Equipped with a cutting-edge motor, ENGWE Mapfour e-bikes provide smooth and reliable power.Fast Charging: Featuring 8A fast-charging technology, the battery fully recharges in just a few hours, perfectly suited for busy lifestyles.

“With ENGWE Mapfour ebikes, we aspire to integrate “Making commuting more efficient” into daily life, empowering individuals to embrace an eco-friendly, economical, and enjoyable commuting solution,” said Baron, the product manager from ENGWE.

ENGWE warmly invites all e-bike enthusiasts and media representatives to explore the future of e-bike technology. Test rides of ENGWE’s latest models, including the innovative Mapfour product line, will be available at North Hall-N4, Booth No. 10935. For additional information, visit ENGWE’s official websites for Europe and the U.S.

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RESTON, Va., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, QTC Medical Services, operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services, has been awarded a contract by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for performing Medical Disability Examination Services in Regions 1-4.  

“With more than 1 million examination cases delivered in 2024, Leidos QTC Health Services continues to drive innovation and increase program efficiency for the VBA,” said Liz Porter, Leidos Health & Civil Sector president. “These veteran disability compensation and pension exams provide a vital service to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.”

Leidos QTC Health Services has supported the VBA continually since 1998, expanding services to an average of 63,000 veterans per month. Continuous innovations have generated far greater program efficiency, including infusing artificial intelligence and machine learning to augment processing.

Leidos QTC Health Services also expanded its fleet of mobile health clinics to provide better access to services for veterans in rural locations and for those who are homebound. These and other program improvements are allowing the VBA to provide smarter, more effective exam services for veterans.

Under the new short-term indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, Leidos will provide the exams and associated case administration services nationwide, including claimant communication, appointment scheduling, provider training, system interfaces with VBA IT systems, and medical records management. With a period of performance of one year and one optional year, the contract includes performance-based measures of exam production, average days to complete, average days pending, quality of service, and customer satisfaction evaluations.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.leidos.com. 

Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the “Risk Factors” set forth in Leidos’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

Contact:

Alyssa Pettus
(571) 526-6743
alyssa.t.pettus@leidos.com

Brandon Ver Velde
(571) 526-6257
brandon.p.vervelde@leidos.com  

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