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IBCCES Autism Certificate Is Meeting the Rising Needs in Health Care and Schools

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In today’s world of health, autism certificates are becoming a high demand.  Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a health care and education topic that is garnering a lot of attention these days, and for good reason. The IBCCES Autism Certificate is earned by professionals who work with this rising population.  The world is seeing a growing demand for autism professionals that are trained to care for those with Autism.  We now know from experts such as Stephen Shore, that the brain functions differently yet has the ability to excel.

Applicants can now submit their university autism classes or autism conference hours they have attended.  This is the most affordable option that will fit anyone’s budget.  Successful applicants are issued a credential number that is valid for two years. International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has two levels of autism certification that each requires 14 professional development hours in autism.

–  Autism Certificate (AC) is a non-degree credential designed for paraprofessionals, classroom teachers and other support staff dedicated to understanding students with autism.
–  Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) requires a master’s degree and two years experience working with an individual with autism.

Autism Certificate Standards Include:
1. Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
2. Continuing Education/Professional Development
3. Renewal Process for Re-Certification

“For us, these programs are opportunities to not only help the autism professionals career success, but to help them meet the needs of school compliance as well as demonstrate areas of specialty to those eligible to bill Medicaid” stated Lyndsey Herrman, CEO of IBCCES.

 

The Board of Directors
Ed Steinberg, Ph.D., Former Colorado State Director of Special Education
Bruce Wexler, M.D., Yale School of Medicine
Kevin Custer, Board of Directors, Autism Society of America
Myron Pincomb, Board of Directors, Florida Task Force Education 
Lyndsey Herrman, State Licensing and CE Compliance

 
About IBCCES (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards):
IBCCES, is the largest independent credentialing and continuing education organizations with a focus in special needs and human services. The IBCCES is the accrediting body for the Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and the Autism Certificate (AC) programs. Our certification programs recognize professionals in the field of Autism who have met predetermined standards in their training, experience and performance.  CAS and AC professionals live and work in the U.S. and more than 40 countries around the world.

Xcel Testing Solutions Partners with NAIFA

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Xcel Testing Solutions has partnered with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) of Jacksonville  to provide online insurance pre-licensing education for its member agents and agencies. NAIFA is one of the nation’s oldest and largest associations representing the interests of insurance and financial professionals.  ” We are very excited about our partnership with NAIFA – Jacksonville, with our corporate offices located in Jacksonville it was important that we have a strong working relationship with the local insurance and financial professionals.” said Xcel President and CEO, Greg Sinner

Xcel Testing Solutions is a leading national provider of online insurance education.  Xcel Testing Solutions utilizes the latest in web design technology and mobile applications. The content and course design was created by industry leading experts in the field of e-learning and online education.  From the user interface to the HD video instruction, rich online content, interactive assessments, engaging multimedia content and customized learning paths, Xcel Testing Solutions delivers an online learning experience that is a first of its kind in the industry.

To register for a course on their revolutionary Preparing People to Pass Platform click here.

Forcura Introduces New Features Centered Around HIPAA and Budget Cuts

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July 22, 2013, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Forcura, the leader in post-acute document work-flow, released a bevy of new featured inspired by the HIPAA Omnibus additions and the sequester cuts hitting the healthcare world. New features include more insights on an individual documents workflow and the ability to label by color.  “With the addition to HIPAA guidelines and the budget cuts everyone is scrambling to maintain compliance standards with less money. It’s a pressure everyone in the healthcare field is feeling” said Craig Mandeville, CEO of Forcura.

The increased visibility of a single documents workflow will allow compliance officers to be able to monitor the status of each document in half the time.  A user can view who sent it out, how long it has been pending completion and how many times it has been resent to the recipient all within one consolidated menu. These enhanced monitoring capabilities also provide an organization with an audit trail in the event of a data breach. For the daily users of the system, this features drastically reduces their time spent tracking and following up with outstanding documents. Their time can then be reallocated to patient-centered tasks that add value to the business.  “When we first debuted the consolidated workflow menu we received a positive response from our users. They are thrilled that our system will now save them even more time”, said Corey Dreckman, Vice President of Client Experience at Forcura.

Another added feature is for the users to color tag documents based on their organizations rules. Color tags are created and managed by a person with administrative rights, but can be used by any user to label documents. Clients are using the colors to label form type such as orders, labs or 485’s or by urgency level. Once the document is labeled, viewers can conveniently understand its status or type before opening it up for viewing. This feature makes organizations a breeze and saves the users the time of opening up a document repeatedly to view it.

These enhancements are only a small addition the host of features currently boasted by Forcura’s software all geared to cut cost and streamline processes.

About Forcura

Forcura’s software is a highly customizable document workflow solution for post-acute providers. The software gives the healthcare providers the ability to communicate with their clients from any mobile device, while improving operational efficiencies and increasing revenues. Forcura is more than a software company; it offers superior service to its clients while maintaining lasting relationships. For more information, please visit forcura.com

IBCCES Acquires IIES and Names Lyndsey Herrman as CEO

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Acquisition creates the largest independent credentialing and continuing education organization for professionals in the fields of human services and special needs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., September 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, better known as IBCCES, today announced that it has acquired the International Institute of Educational Standards (IIES). IBCCES serves a global community of autism experts and provides objective standards for certification.  IIES has built a reputation as the leading credentialing and certification organization for professionals in the field of autism. The acquisition of IIES allows IBCCES to take its place as the largest and most prestigious source for credentialing and certifications for professionals specializing in special education and specifically autism support fields.

Lyndsey Herrman will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the newly merged company. Formerly the CEO of IIES, Herrman brings a wealth of experience to the corporate table and is a recognized leader in licensing and certification in the continuing education community. The Chairman of the Board for IBCCES, Myron Pincomb, stated, “We have great confidence that Lyndsey’s experience and leadership skills will help our organization change the lives of those with autism.” Pincomb went on to praise Herrman as a “seasoned executive who has been immersed in the fields of licensing, credentialing and continuing education for the past decade.” Herrman also expressed her enthusiasm for her new position, stating, “I’m privileged to have the opportunity to lead an organization with a rich passion for special education.”

The two primary certifications provided by IBCCES are the Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and the Autism Certificate (AC) programs. To achieve these certifications, educational professionals must meet stringent eligibility requirements:

• For CAS certification, applicants must have completed a master’s degree program in special education or in a related field, must have two years of experience working in the with special needs students and must maintain 14 continuing education units in autism-related subjects every two years to retain certification.
• For AC certification, applicants must maintain 14 continuing education units in autism-related subjects each two years and must currently be working in an educational environment or attending classes at university in the educational field.

IBCCES will continue to serve the educational community with certification and credentialing for professionals in the autism field to ensure the highest standards in this critical educational area.

About IBCCES:

IBCCES, is the largest independent credentialing and continuing education organizations with a focus in special needs and human services. The IBCCES is the accrediting body for the Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and the Autism Certificate (AC) programs. Our certification programs recognize professionals in the field of Autism who have met predetermined standards in their training, experience and performance.  CAS and AC professionals live and work in the U.S. and more than 40 countries around the world.
Contact:
IBCCES
877-717-6543
info@ibcces.org

Myron Appointed to The Board of Governors Online Learning Taskforce

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In June The Board of Governors appointed Myron Pincomb to the Florida Online Learning Taskforce.  This special taskforce was established by the legislature to develop a state level plan for online education in Florida. Over the next 9-12 months he will get the opportunity to work closely with a handful of educational leaders from around the state to shape the future of online learning in Florida’s 12 Universities, 28 State Colleges and nearly 4000 K-12 schools. Once the taskforce is complete it will deliver a comprehensive 10 year plan to the governor for approval.  Many experts in the industry believe online learning will change education in much the same way the iPod changed the music industry.

Preparing People to Pass – The First Time

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Jacksonville Florida, June 25, 2013:  The Pincomb Group, a leading business private equity and advisory firm is excited to announce the success of the Preparing People to Pass Platform from one of their portfolio clients Xcel Testing Solutions.

Xcel Testing Solutions is a leader in online testing solutions for insurance pre-licensing education. Their patent pending Preparing People to Pass platform, gives students the ability to customize their learning path allowing each student to grasp difficult concepts based on their individual needs.

The pre-licensing exam is a non-negotiable hurdle that stands between a potential candidate and a position with a reputable insurance company. Insurance agents are currently licensed by the state or states in which they’ll be selling insurance, the bad news is that the current national pass rate is only 54%. This causes high turnover and hiring costs in the insurance agency industry.

The good news however is that Xcel has been able to greatly reduce that number with their new innovative solution, Preparing People to Pass Platform. They are able to get an astounding 71% first-time pass rate. Greg Sinner, CEO of Xcel Testing Solutions, credits much of their success to their interactive and engaging online platform that is also mobile ready, saying “We keep our students on track with friendly reminders and always have somebody available if they need help or have any questions. This factor combined with the ease online learning has allowed our partner agencies to see large increase in pass rates for potential candidates, which in turn lowers cost of hiring and the employee turnover rate.”

Another key factor in Xcel’s success has been their reduction in the drop-out rate. “Many Agencies don’t consider how many candidates give up before even completing the course,” commented Greg Sinner. They only focus on passing rate.  The national average drop-out rate is 40% while Xcel’s drop-out rate is only 26%. Because of the intuitive and engaging design of their platform students not only have a much higher pass rate but also lower drop-out rate which equals more qualified and licensed candidates for insurance agencies to choose from.

The 100% Mobile compatible delivery has proven to be a contributing factor allowing Xcel students to complete the licensing process faster which puts new agents in the field writing business 3-5 times faster than their competitors that use more traditional methods of training. “We hire 40-50 new agents each month and we now have agents in the field making money sooner, which has increased our agent retention by 30%.  We estimate the opportunity gain of using the new platform to be as much as $10K per new hire” – American Income Life Agency Director

The Pincomb Group, with many years of experience in the online learning industry, has helped Xcel stay on the cutting edge of online learning within their industry, including expanding their online learning solution to a mobile platform that will allow users to access classes on the go.

About the Pincomb Group

At The Pincomb Group our drive for innovation has allowed us to create something completely different. We combine the strategic thinking of a consulting firm with the execution and experience of proven leaders to provide our clients with the tools and leadership they need to achieve extraordinary success.

 

We solve problems, operationalize solutions to drive results, and ultimately drive growth and profitability in organizations.  Our clients include companies from early-stage through all stages of development.

Based on the individual needs of our clients we function as executives, investors, board members and advisors. This combination of entrepreneurial, operating, investing and advisory experience enables us to provide our clients with much more than sound advice – we deliver results.

ViaQuest Implements Centralized Intake With The Assistance of Forcura

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Beginning in February, ViaQuest Home Health and Hospice partnered with Forcura LLC, the leader in post-acute document workflow. ViaQuest worked with Forcura to employ a centralized intake for all of its incoming referrals as well as ensure HIPAA compliance throughout its branch locations. This streamlined process allows regional staff to receive appropriate documentation in a timely manner thus beginning the patient’s plan of care more swiftly. Those secure documents are then sent out to a partnering physician’s office for review and signature. The centralized intake method has decreased administrative costs and increased revenue for ViaQuest.

Forcura is a web-based platform that seamlessly integrates with any healthcare company’s existing software and allows them to send, track and receive documents electronically. By drastically reducing the time it takes to send orders and patient forms, the Forcura solution eliminates the manual processing of these documents thus improving patient care.

            “With Forcura’s solution we now have a systematic approach to our work flow” said Kathy Richard, Vice President of Home Health and Hospice. “The cost of enabling Forcura has been minimal and we anticipate an above average return on investment.”

ViaQuest Home Health and Hospice is an Ohio-based, post-acute provider with over 10 years of experience serving citizens throughout Ohio. In addition to home care and hospice, it offers behavioral, mental health and disability services.

“Because of the new HIPAA guidelines we are witnessing a trend in clients looking for increased security features in a centralized location. We were able to work with ViaQuest’s existing processes and give them that environment,” said Craig Mandeville, CEO of Forcura. “We are thrilled to have them join the Forcura family.”

According to ViaQuest the partnership experience has been a pleasurable one. The ease of integration and unlimited client support has led ViaQuest to highly recommend Forcura to all post-acute providers.

About Forcura

Forcura’s software is a highly customizable document workflow solution for post-acute providers. The software offers providers options on how to communicate with referral sources, while transmitting and storing documents within a secure and protected application. Clients will improve operational efficiencies, increase revenue and guard against data breaches. Forcura is more than a software company; it offers superior service to its clients while maintaining lasting relationships. For more information, please visit www.forcura.com

 

About ViaQuest Home Health and Hospice

ViaQuest offers a multitude of services throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest is known as the provider with large company resources and small company relationships, while being a culture-driven, value-based company. Its greatest strengths can be seen in the dedication and talent of highly diverse and trained staff that have dedicated their lives to serving others in need. For more information, please visit www.viaquestinc.com

Jewish Home Lifecare, the Leader in Aging Services, Endorses Forcura’s Software

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In December, Jewish Home Lifecare partnered with Forcura LLC, the leader in post-acute document workflow. The affiliation allowed Jewish Home Lifecare Community Services Division to become a paperless company and further expand its client base from its already 2,300 patient census. Forcura is currently implemented within its Bronx and Manhattan, Home Care Programs and is expanding to its adult day care facilities and licensed home health agency (Home Assistance Personnel Inc). With Forcura, Jewish Home Lifecare Community Services division is able to track, in real time, pending documents from any of its offices.Forcura is a web-based platform that seamlessly integrates with any healthcare company’s existing software and allows them to send, track and receive documents electronically. By drastically reducing the time it takes to send orders and patient forms, the Forcura solution eliminates the manual processing of these documents thus improving patient care.“The Forcura solution is exactly what we have been looking for,” said Bridget Gallagher, Senior Vice President.

“Within the first quarter of post-implementation we already have been able to decrease the money spent to maintain compliance standards.”

Jewish Home Lifecare is a NYC-based, post-acute provider with over 160 years of experience serving the citizens of New York City. Its Manhattan location was recently awarded a three-year accreditation by The Joint Commission, recognizing its dedication to the Commission’s state of the art national standards for safe and high-quality care. Its services include rehabilitation, adult care programs as well as home care.

“We have heard from program directors and line staff from many different programs, across all departments at Jewish Home Lifecare, and all have been extremely happy with Forcura’s usability, implementation and customer service,” said Craig Mandeville, CEO of Forcura. “We hope to make this the beginning of a long lasting business partnership that will only grow from here.”
According to Jewish Home Lifecare, Forcura has delivered exactly as promised. The benefits from the software are outstanding and include alleviating administrative costs and providing Jewish Home Lifecare with an easier way to communicate with partners and provider organizations.

About Forcura

Forcura’s software is a highly customizable document workflow solution for post-acute providers. The software gives the healthcare providers the ability to communicate with their clients from any mobile device, while improving operational efficiencies and increasing revenues. Forcura is more than a software company; it offers superior service to its clients while maintaining lasting relationships. For more information, please visit www.forcura.com

About Jewish Home Lifecare

With more than 160 years of experience as a not-for-profit elder care system, Jewish Home Lifecare provides a broad spectrum of care and serves as a resource on concerns of aging for elders and caregivers. Its Research Institute on Aging works to expand knowledge of the aging experience and models of service, to contribute to the quality of care and quality of life afforded older adults and their families.
Jewish Home Lifecare’s staff, trustees and partners strive to be a vital force in serving elders and those who care for them. For more information, please visit www.jewishhome.org

Harnessing the Power of Video

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May 9, 2012 – Jacksonville, Fla. The Pincomb Group, a leading business private equity and advisory firm is excited to announce its recent partnership with Multiverse Media Group, a cutting edge Video Production and Marketing Company located in Jacksonville, Florida. This strategic partnership between the two companies takes advantage of The Pincomb Group’s advisory and business strategy experience while leveraging the growing need for video marketing in today’s successful organizations.

“With YouTube becoming the second most popular search engine and many companies now using video as a powerful tool to engage and inform their audience, many of our clients needed a video production company that could help them find the right solution for their needs,” said Myron Pincomb, CEO of The Pincomb Group. “After meeting with Multiverse Media Group and seeing first-hand their skills and creativity in video marketing we are excited for the chance to help them reach their potential within this rapidly growing industry.”

With over 40 years of combined industry experience the team at Multiverse Media Group has already made a name for themselves working for clients such as Disney, Johnson & Johnson, Cisco, Burton, and LG. “We love what we do and it shows,” stated Micha McLain, Founder, Multiverse Media Group.

On the recent partnership with The Pincomb Group James Castro, Co-Founder of Multiverse Media commented, “we are excited for the opportunity to receive advice on business and sales strategy from a team that has real-world experience and proven success.”

The use of video for marketing, product demonstration, introduction and even training has increased exponentially over the last few years and some of the statistics surround this growth are impressive. According to a report by PRWeb videos can increase the number of business profile clicks by more than 30%, website visits by 55% and incidence of purchase by 24%. Marketing executives are starting to take notice; an Adobe survey of almost 2,000 interactive marketers found that video and other multi-media product viewing options were rated more effective than any other site initiatives.

About the Company

At The Pincomb Group, our drive for innovation has allowed us to create something completely different, different from the consulting firm which points you in a direction and sends you on your way. Different from the traditional investment firm which shows up at the last minute to simply execute a transaction and different from the business expert who applies a cookie cutter formula based on theory. We believe CEOs and successful entrepreneurs need a partner who will take an unbiased, long term view of their business, working with them every step of the way. We believe experience and application are just as important as theory and best practices.

Sources:

PRWeb, http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9151852.htm

Invodo.com www.invodo .com/html/resources/video-statistics

Pincomb Group Portfolio Company, Unveils New Mobile Platform

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Jacksonville Florida, March 15, 2013: The Pincomb Group, a leading business private equity and advisory firm is excited to announce the success of the new mobile platform recently rolled out by one of their portfolio companies Xcel Testing Solutions

Xcel Testing Solutions is a leader in online testing solutions for insurance pre-licensing education. Their patent pending Preparing People to Pass learning platform, gives students the ability to customize their learning path allowing each student to grasp difficult concepts based on their individual needs.

The Pincomb Group recently advised Xcel Testing Solutions on adopting a mobile platform as well. “After an in-depth look at their Customer DNA we were able to guide Xcel in the direction of the changes in their industry”, said The Pincomb Group CEO, Myron Pincomb.

“By using The Pincomb Group Customer DNA solution we were able to quickly analyze the shift in our clients needs and rapidly respond with a solution that met those needs”, said Xcel CEO Greg Sinner.

The new mobile platform allows users to access a dynamic user interface from any wireless device. With the rapid changes in the digital age many e-learning companies in the insurance industry have been struggling to catch up. However, Xcel Testing Solutions has taken a giant step ahead of the competition in being one of the first to adapt to those changes, due to their in-depth understanding of their customers’ DNA.

The Pincomb Groups Customer DNA Blueprint is an in-depth analysis of your customer data that shows how each of your customers affects the overall growth and profitability of your organization. Each customer is assigned a simple numerical score that is an indicator of their unique verbal and behavioral effects on the company.

About the Pincomb Group

The Pincomb Group is a private equity and advisory firm. Our drive for innovation has allowed us to create something completely different. We combine the strategic thinking of a consulting firm with the execution and experience of proven leaders to provide our clients with the tools and leadership they need to achieve extraordinary success.

We solve problems, operationalize solutions to drive results, and ultimately drive growth and profitability in organizations. Our clients include companies from early stage through all stages of development .
Based on the individual needs of our clients we function as executives, investors, board members and advisors. This combination of entrepreneurial, operating, investing and advisory experience enables us to provide our clients with much more than sound advice – we deliver results.