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Fred Rogers Productions Partners with Milton Hershey School on First-Ever Digital Sponsorship for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

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PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fred Rogers Productions has partnered with Milton Hershey School (MHS), a premiere Hershey, PA-based private school, on a six-month digital sponsorship for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The collaboration is a natural fit for the school, where students in pre-K through 12th grade live and learn on campus, and the children’s media organization, which strives to foster an enthusiasm for learning. This marks the first digital sponsorship for the iconic series on MisterRogers.org, where fans can easily access their favorite episodes online. The partnership of the mission-focused organizations was born out of Milton Hershey School’s focus on social and emotional learning and developing critical thinking skills for children’s lifelong success, which are features of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The sponsorship began in February and runs through July of this year.

“We’re very excited to join forces with a mission-aligned organization like Milton Hershey School,” said Paul Siefken, President & CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. “With the shared goal to provide children with opportunities to learn, follow their curiosity, and develop important lifelong skills, it is a natural fit for collaboration.”

“As Milton Hershey School grows to support even more students, we’re eager to share our life-changing mission with families everywhere through the wonderful programming of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” said Shaun Turner, Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Family Relations at MHS. “This great partnership is not just about raising awareness, though—it’s an extension of our founders’ commitment to educate and empower children.”

The new digital sponsorship features banners and 15-second, pre-roll video on all Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episodes on the brand’s official website plus social media engagement on Fred Rogers Productions’ owned channels. The campaign highlights the positive impact Milton Hershey School has on students by covering all costs for all who attend, and its long history of educating children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade live on campus and receive an exceptional educational experience—with all costs covered. For more information, visit mhskids.org.

About Fred Rogers Productions
Fred Rogers Productions was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for PBS. In the years that followed, it created hundreds of episodes of this much-loved program and extended Fred’s values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health while supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in their work with children. Fred Rogers Productions continues to build on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media and engages new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. The company’s highly rated children’s series, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, and Through the Woods, have earned 30 Emmy® Awards among other important honors. The company’s latest series are Donkey Hodie, the innovative puppet series inspired by characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Alma’s Way, an animated series created by Sonia Manzano. Fred Rogers Productions strives to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning through its series as well as efforts beyond broadcast including games and interactive offerings, community engagement activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.fredrogers.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Okorio Strengthens Workday Practice with Strategic Hires: Lawrie Henry and Hifzur Meerapatel

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DALLAS, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Okorio, a premier Workday partner specializing in streamlined, scalable enterprise solutions, is excited to announce two powerhouse additions to its leadership team: Lawrie Henry as Vice President of Workday Delivery and Hifzur Meerapatel as Head of Data Services. 

With over a decade at Workday, Lawrie Henry is best known for architecting the Launch Express methodology—a breakthrough approach that significantly reduced implementation time and cost for small and mid-sized businesses. Under his leadership, Launch Express became the go-to model for nearly half of all Workday Medium Enterprise deployments. 

“Building a practice that opened up Workday as a real option to small and medium-sized businesses was a career highlight for me,” said Lawrie. “The opportunity to do it again with Okorio—at a time when demand for smarter, faster deployments is skyrocketing—was too exciting to pass up.” 

Joining Lawrie is Hifzur Meerapatel, a recognized leader in Workday data conversion and transformation. With 20+ years of enterprise HCM expertise—including 9 in the Workday ecosystem—Hifzur has led over 50 successful deployments. He brings deep experience in data mapping, tooling design, automation, and real-time data load orchestration, all of which help customers achieve faster, cleaner go-lives. 

“Data is at the heart of every successful Workday deployment,” said Hifzur. “At Okorio, we’re building a best-in-class data services practice that removes friction, minimizes risk, and ensures our customers hit the ground running on day one.” 

Together, Lawrie and Hifzur bring a powerful combination of implementation expertise, operational strategy, and technical innovation. Their appointments mark a major milestone in Okorio’s mission to provide enterprise-grade Workday solutions with speed, efficiency, and precision. 

“At Okorio, we believe every business—from high-growth startups to complex mid-market organizations—deserves a better Workday experience,” said Justin Williams, CRO. “With Lawrie and Hifzur leading our Delivery and Data practices, we’re helping our customers achieve more value from Workday, faster.”

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Arielle Castro
9032677906
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e123 President Brendan McLoughlin to host panel on Medicare market shifts at Medicarians

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Discussion will focus on navigating market changes amid Trump administration’s Medicare policies

LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — e123 is pleased to announce its participation as a title sponsor at Medicarians, the premier event for innovators in senior health, wealth, and agetech. At this year’s conference, held March 31–April 2, e123 will host a panel discussion with health insurance executives titled “Trump, Oz, and You: How Technology Can Help You Compete in an Ever-Changing World.”

Event Details:

What:

Panel discussion – “Trump, Oz, and You: How Technology Can Help You Compete in an Ever-Changing World”

Who:

Leading voices in healthcare, insurance, and technology, including:

Brendan McLoughlin, President, e123Makayla Lavender, Professor of Economics, The University of Nevada, Las VegasSuzanna Roberts, CEO, Sonder Health PlansCristin Hopkin-Bishop, COO, The Brokerage Inc.

Where:

Medicarians Vegas 2025,
Caesars Forum Conference Center,
3911 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89109,
Summit Ballroom, Track 1: Rooms 209–212

When:

Tuesday, April 1, 2–2:50 p.m. PT

“The Medicare landscape is shifting quickly, and with policy changes under the Trump administration, increased transparency, and growing competition, staying ahead requires strategic innovation,” McLoughlin said. “Our panel will bring together top industry leaders to discuss how technology can help health carriers and agents adapt, compete, and thrive in this dynamic environment.”

With rapid shifts in the Medicare Advantage landscape, tightening annual enrollment windows, Medicaid reductions, and increasing demands for transparency, this discussion will explore how technology is shaping the competitive landscape. Attendees will gain insights on leveraging data-driven strategies and innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

About Medicarians
The annual conference brings together more than 4,000 industry professionals, including product creators, care providers, distributors, venture investors, and startups committed to helping people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.

About e123
e123 brings more than 20 years of experience in health insurance distribution, enabling carriers and downlines with hundreds of thousands of agents through its innovative distribution platform. As the industry’s only distribution management system (DMS) designed specifically for health insurance, e123 provides a single, secure technology environment from the carrier to the agent, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and accuracy. With over 365,000 active agents selling more than 14,000 products and processing billions in annual transactions, clients rely on e123 as a trusted advisor to solve complex business challenges and drive growth, security, and efficiency across the health insurance distribution value chain.

Join e123 and industry leaders for this insightful discussion. For more information or to schedule a meeting with the e123 team at Medicarians, please contact Morgan Tate.

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MatchRX Launches Wholesale Expansion–Helping Pharmacies Slash Drug Costs

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ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Independent pharmacies across the country are saving thousands on prescription drugs, thanks to MatchRX’s new expansion into offering Wholesaler drugs. With over 2 million transactions completed and millions saved, MatchRX is now giving its 7,200+ members direct access to 10+ NABP-Certified Wholesalers —helping them cut costs and stay competitive in a changing market.

 

MatchRX Launches Wholesale Expansion—Helping Pharmacies Slash Drug Costs

A Game-Changer for Independent Pharmacies
Pharmacies are already seeing the impact of this expanded access to wholesale pricing. “MatchRX is a game-changer,” said Jennifer H. of Olympic Pharmacy, WA. “On just five wholesale medications, I saved nearly $1,900—far better than my primary wholesaler’s pricing.”

With rising drug costs and ongoing medication shortages, independent pharmacies need new ways to stay competitive. MatchRX’s expansion allows pharmacies to purchase directly from wholesalers, gives them a powerful tool to cut costs, access a broader range of medications, and reduce reliance on traditional wholesalers.

Key Benefits of the Expansion:

One-Stop Pharmacy Marketplace – Buy direct from NABP-Certified Wholesalers, sell overstock, and manage inventory—all in one place.Broader Product Access – Gain access to competitively priced brand and generic prescription drugs to improve patient care and pharmacy profitability.Slash Costs & Save Time – Compare pricing across multiple wholesalers and pharmacies to find the best deals in seconds.DSCSA Compliance Made Easy – All transactions follow federal compliance guidelines, removing regulatory headaches for pharmacy owners.

Your One-Stop Pharmacy Marketplace
“This expansion is a significant step in our journey to becoming a holistic pharmaceutical marketplace,” said Johny Kello, CEO of MatchRX. “By opening our platform to secondary wholesalers, we’re not only increasing access to affordable prescription drugs but also strengthening the independent pharmacy community as a whole.”

Start Saving Today
Pharmacies can start accessing wholesale pricing now—visit www.matchrx.com to explore deals or contact us (info@matchrx.com) for a personalized demo.

About MatchRX
Trusted since 2010, MatchRX was created to help independent pharmacies optimize inventory, reduce waste, and save on purchasing costs. Since inception, the platform has completed over 2 million transactions and saved pharmacies millions of dollars annually, ensuring they remain competitive in a challenging industry.

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