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(AJOT) United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS)—a bronze-level Leaders Circle sponsor of the Greater Irvine Chamber—said it will hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers to help handle an expected avalanche of holiday packages from online orders this year as shoppers avoid stores during the coronavirus pandemic. The holiday hires, a slight increase from last year, will be on top of the thousands of workers the courier already has added to keep up with a surge in package demand. During the second quarter alone, UPS brought in 39,000 workers at its U.S. unit, which saw package volume surge by 23% from a year earlier. UPS estimated it hired about 100,000 holiday-season workers last year. “We’re preparing for a record peak holiday season,” Chief Human Resources Officer Charlene Thomas said in a statement. “The Covid-19 pandemic has made our services more important than ever.” UPS, FedEx Corp., and other couriers have been inundated with residential demand since the virus took hold in the U.S., while business deliveries have suffered because of the lockdowns. Now, most state economies are reopening and the return of commercial demand coupled with the surge in holiday online shopping promises to make this year the busiest ever for couriers. FedEx last week predicted th...
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Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which performs the most hip and knee joint replacement surgeries in California, is the only hospital in Southern California to receive a five-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after a nationwide assessment through its recent Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings. “We are honored that our patients recognized our staff for their exemplary work and dedication to creating a patient-centered, healing environment at Hoag Orthopedic Institute,” said Jennifer Mitzner, CEO, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. “Receiving CMS’ highest rating for patient experience is a nod to the culture of empowerment and excellence we strive for to ensure each patient has the best outcome.” The hospital is only one of 266 in the U.S., and one of 10 in California, to earn the top five-star distinction for patient experience, which is issued annually through CMS’ Hospital Compare tool. According to CMS, the hospital rating is designed to provide individuals, their family members, and caregivers an easily understandable way to compare hospitals. “We applaud CMS for its efforts to improve transparency and are confident that these ratings will help those in need of medical services make the best decision for thei...
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Anthem, Inc. announced a new study which is being conducted by University of California, Irvine (UCI) that examines how the use of everyday devices, like Apple Watch and iPhone, may help individuals with asthma better self-manage their condition for improved clinical outcomes. The virtual study was designed in collaboration with Apple, Inc. CareEvolution, the study technology partner responsible for building the study app and enabling collection of the study data. Launching in the fall, the two-year, randomized controlled study will enroll participants from Anthem-affiliated health plans who have been clinically diagnosed with asthma. Nearly 25 million Americans are currently diagnosed with some form of the chronic condition, and, when uncontrolled, asthma can lead to permanent lung damage, hospitalizations, and even premature death. Additionally, nearly 1.8 million emergency department visits each year are counted as a result of asthma attacks. “As part of our mission of improving people’s lives, we are making it easier for consumers to proactively manage their health through our digital-first approach to delivering healthcare solutions and services,” said Rajeev Ronanki, chief digital officer, Anthem, Inc. “Millions of Americans are struggling with their asthma condition each day and we’re thrilled to collaborate with UCI, Apple and CareEvolution on studying ne...
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As many Orange County hotels compete for business, Destination Irvine—the destination marketing division of the Greater Irvine Chamber—is distinguishing the city as a preferred location for overnight visitors. The Destination Irvine team focuses on bringing business and sports groups to Irvine, matching them with properties that offer sought-after amenities and access to Irvine and Orange County facilities and locales. “The economic impact of visitor spending in Irvine contributes millions of dollars to local and state taxes, which offsets these costs for residents, said Wendy Haase, vice president, Destination Irvine. “Destination Irvine’s marketing and sales initiatives play a strategic role in generating travel expenditures by bringing millions of visitors, whether conference attendees, leisure travelers, or those attending a sporting event, to Irvine.” The return on investment is exponentially profitable and leads to long-term relationships that continue to pay off, even now as the state and county mandated closures put in place to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus severely limit travel. Intended to bring high value to Irvine, the Business Development (BD) fund allows the Destination Irvine team to pursue and close single hotel or multiple hotel business for the city, enables Irvine to be competitive with surrounding cities in the county. A valuation formul...
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