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Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 24, 2012
Red Mortgage Capital, LLC, the mortgage banking arm of comprehensive capital provider RED CAPITAL GROUP, LLC is pleased to announce it processed and funded a $ 9,570,000 FHA 221(d)(4) insured mortgage commitment through HUD Chicago for the historic Pullman Wheelworks, a 210-unit affordable housing apartment building on Chicagos south side. The FHA commitment was secured just 41 days following submission of the application.
Project sponsors Mercy Housing Lakefront and National Housing Trust/Enterprise Preservation Corporation recently hosted a tour of the newly acquired property to highlight the latest preservation strategies they are employing together to address the regions affordable housing crisis. Attending the gathering was the Honorable Shaun Donovan, U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development.
Pullman Wheelworks, built in 1903 as part of a working community developed by railroad industrialist George Pullman, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is being redeveloped and preserved as part of an overall neighborhood revitalization plan anticipated to occur over the next several years.
The substantial rehabilitation of the project, scheduled for completion in approximately 18 months, will include major renovations to kitchens, bathrooms and balconies, new windows throughout, and new and expanded common space areas. Having last been rehabbed in 1980, the revitalization will ensure the long term economic viability of the project, thereby preserving essential housing for the low income residents of the area. The project has 122 one-bedroom units; 28 two-bedroom units; 54 three-bedroom units and 6 studio units. The community is fully leased at present except for 10 leases that were allowed to lapse in order to provide temporary housing for tenants while their own units undergo renovation.
The financing had multiple layers of capital and a very tight time frame in which to secure the FHA commitment – a key component of the financing. Ultimately, the complex structure utilized 11 sources of capital including tax-exempt bonds issued under the U.S. Treasurys New Issue Bond Program, historic tax credits, 4% low income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and HOME loans.
Red Mortgage Capital, LLC Senior Managing Director John K. Powell said, HUD Chicago was exceptionally timely and responsive. Their delivery of an FHA Commitment just 41 days after submission demonstrates considerable effort and a dedication to furthering their mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD was integral in helping to make this transaction happen in a tight timeframe so that other deadlines could be met successfully, and we applaud them.
We were pleased to welcome the Secretary to Chicago to showcase the preservation of this historic building and the community development occurring in the neighborhood, said Mark Angelini, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development for Mercy Housing Lakefront. The many layers of financing employed in the purchase of the building were significant to help us overcome barriers to buy the property. We thank the many partners who contributed. Three levels of government HUD, Illinois Housing Development Authority and the City of Chicago came together through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation-sponsored initiative known as the Preservation Compact, a city-wide effort to stem the loss of affordable rental housing in the Chicago area. Community Investment Corporation and National Affordable Housing Trust also played key roles that contributed to the purchase of the property.
Operating nationwide since its inception in 1990, RED CAPITAL GROUP, LLC is recognized for its industry expertise, innovative and comprehensive structures, and consistently high lender rankings. Red Mortgage Capital, LLC is one of the nations top three FHA lenders for overall Multifamily/LEAN experience, having closed more than 100 transactions totaling nearly $ 1.2 billion during HUD FY2011, and also is an active Fannie Mae DUS
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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2012
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has enjoyed strong revenue growth recently and is forecast to continue expanding in the years ahead. Since 2007, revenue increased at an average annual rate of 12.8%, and sales are expected to grow 7.4% in 2012 alone, to $ 64.7 billion. The US economic downturn did little to deter hospitals and other customers from purchasing medical devices, according to IBISWorld industry analyst Nima Samadi. In fact, more industry companies gained sales in 2008 and 2009 than lost them. The aging US population is a major factor driving demand, as the occurrence of health issues that require medical devices is higher in the elderly population. This demographic is forecast to expand further as a percentage of the total population during the five years to 2017, which will help maintain industry growth.
But revenue in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry will not grow as quickly over the five years to 2017. The changing regulatory environment will be the main hindrance, Samadi said. For example, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will place an excise tax on medical devices, eating into revenue and reducing profit. Also, potential reform to the approval process for new devices will likely hamper innovation and encourage more companies to shift functions overseas.
Foreign outsourcing of manufacturing, research and development and other operations, combined with industry consolidation, is forecast to decrease the number of industry operators during the next five years. This industry has traditionally had a low level of industry concentration, with no one firm dominating. Small operators are common in this type of industry, and typically specialize in developing technology and products for a niche area. Larger players frequently seek to acquire these firms to expand their product range or gain access to a particular technology. But during the five years to 2012, consolidation has swept the industry, with the number of companies decreasing at an average annual rate of 5.5% to total 828. Meanwhile, emerging markets like China and Brazil will attract medical device manufacturers, as US customers face more stringent Medicare reimbursement requirements and other cost-cutting pressures. For more information, visit IBISWorlds Medical Device Manufacturing report in the US industry page.
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Photographic Prints of Hisl015 Ec223 from Everett Collection
- This 24×20 Print features an image chosen by Everett Collection. Estimated image size 610x508mm.
- High quality RA4 prints. Printed on Kodak Endura and Edge papers. Size refers to paper used
- Image Description: Detention room in Londons Bridewell Hospital, for homeless, impoverished, and probably single or unwed mothers. British Poor Law required paupers be returned to their rural parishes, who were responsible for the local care of the poor. Before return, the women paupers and their children were detained in low stalls with hay for bedding. Drawing by Thomas Rowlandson and Augustus Pugin, ca. 1808.
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24×20 Print, HISL015 EC223. Detention room in Londons Bridewell Hospital, for homeless, impoverished, and probably single or unwed mothers. British Poor Law required paupers be returned to their rural parishes, who were responsible for the local care of the poor. Before return, the women paupers and their children were detained in low stalls with hay for bedding. Drawing by Thomas Rowlandson and Augustus Pugin, ca. 1808. Chosen by Everett
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Missing: 1726 Pages from the Health Care Bill!
Let's hope the conservative jurist pays closer attention to the facts when he turns his attention to the serious questions before the court. It's true that conservatives in the media on the campaign stump have routinely attacked the “2000-page …
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Mercury News interview: Bill Ruh, vice president of software at GE
General Electric executive Bill Ruh is the leader of GE's Global Software Center. A 30-year veteran of the technology sector and a former executive with San Jose-based Cisco Systems (CSCO), Ruh recently spoke with this newspaper about the GE initiative …
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Turkish lawmakers adopt disputed education bill
AP National News Video More>> Supreme Court takes up key health care law issue: Can the gov't force you to carry insurance? By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkish lawmakers on Friday approved a hotly contested school reform bill …
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Ayr, Scotland (PRWEB UK) 13 March 2012
Finding the ideal insurance policy online has become ever more a process of calculations, sliding scales and automated systems. From the impersonal touch of the comparison sites, to the mammoth electronic forms requiring your entire life story in exchange for a free quote, the human element is increasingly absent.
Refreshingly, there is a new online proposition for the market, First Critical. With a personal touch that is unmatched in the industry company founder Stuart Lang, a fully qualified, Diploma Status Independent Financial Advisor, undertakes to personally contact every applicant requesting a quotation through the First Critical website and a focus on finding the most appropriate critical illness cover for the individual applicant, clients can be assured that they are receiving expert advice on an individual level.
Partnering with some of the industrys most recognisable names Friends Life, Bupa, Legal & General, Bright Grey, LV, Aegon and Aviva First Critical have access to a wide range of products and the knowledge and experience to ensure that the client finds a policy that provides adequate coverage for their circumstances, not simply the lowest premium based on a number of generic enquiries.
The nightmare scenario for any individual is to fall critically ill and find that their policy terms exclude the condition from which they are suffering, or limits the available payout. At First Critical each client is involved in the process of choosing their policy to ensure that they fully understand what they are and are not covered for, eliminating the risk of a painful, nasty surprise when a claim is made.
Additionally, First Critical has a guaranteed best price scheme in operation. The First Critical Guarantee entitles each client to a
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Palatine, IL (PRWEB) March 09, 2012
Although Wyatt has autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, he is continually excelling at Little Citys ChildBridge Center for Educationa leading-edge therapeutic day school. Wyatt is one of the four students utilizing new technology and improving his skills with different educational applications (apps) on an iPad.
The ChildBridge Center for Education, located on Little Citys 56-acre Palatine campus began using an iPad in the classroom six months ago in order to help students achieve their goals and monitor their progress. Little City is one of the few schools in the district leading the way in usage of this technology.
iPads have revolutionized the way I approach therapy, stated ChildBridge Center for Education Occupational Therapist Damon Simmons. Damon, an occupational therapist of nine years, originally bought an iPad for his own recreational use, but then discovered ways it could compliment the skills he was teaching during his therapy sessions.
Damon uses his iPad at the therapeutic day school because it is a multi-purpose tool. My iPad replaces a lot of things while serving many purposes. It can play music and become a leisure activity, it acts as a paper and pencil task, replaces worksheets and can be an interactive book, added Damon.
For example, if Wyatt becomes upset or distracted, Damon can turn the iPad into a self-calming tool by playing music. Once Wyatt is relaxed and has the proper level of alertness that is needed to learn, Damon will go back to using educational apps that target accuracy and control.
I dont believe iPads should replace other ways of teaching, instead they should be used to enhance lessons by giving students quick access to programs that require the skills they are learning, said Damon. The time spent using iPads keeps them engaged while reinforcing the movements and fine motor skills they were taught at the beginning of their session.
Wyatt has shown major improvements by using an iPad. He started by using his finger to interact and practice writing letters, but has since improved his fine motor skills and now Wyatt has the ability to use a stylus, which acts as a pen. His visual skills have also greatly increased; Wyatt only has one working eye which makes visualizing and focusing on objects more difficult.
In addition to these improvements, Damon has discovered that students have an increased attention span while performing paper and pencil tasks that they are normally averse to. Since iPads are interactive and engaging, students will sit for longer periods of time working on the task.
Currently, students at the ChildBridge Center for Education use iPads twice a week for the last ten minutes of their occupational therapy sessions. Students are allowed to pick from a predetermined list of educational apps that range from puzzles and interactive books to drawing and writing letters.
Thanks to a generous donation from Plexus Manufacturing Solutions, Little City will now provide iPads to each student. These iPads will not only be occupational therapy tools, but will also give students who are nonverbal a voice by acting as their communication tool.
For referrals, please contact Admissions at school(at)littlecity(dot)org or 847-221-7859.
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To support individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, visit http://www.littlecity.org/support.
For complete information, visit http://www.littlecity.org or contact Lisa Hoffman at lhoffmann(at)littlecity(dot)org or 847-221-7825
About Little City Foundation
For more than 50 years, Little City Foundation has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness. Little Citys ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption. Little Citys LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago. Visit http://www.littlecity.org.
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Hanover Park, IL (PRWEB) February 15, 2012
ERISAclaim.com offers new healthcare executive webinars to discuss the FBI Press Release On Feb 14, 2012, that nearly $ 4.1 billion was recovered, as the largest sum ever recovered in single year, from Medicare overpayment and healthcare fraud. The Webinar will also assess what this $ 4.1 billion recovery means to all non-Medicare providers, as the private industry has been always following the Medicare footsteps in healthcare claims processing and overpayment recovery for criminal, civil fraud, and non-fraudulent but otherwise improperly obtained overpayment from non-Medicare health plans.
It is very important to know that nowadays the federal governmental agencies also unprecedentedly investigate and prosecute anyone for alleged healthcare fraud for non-Medicare health plans. So this Medicare anti-fraud news is for everyone who will never even deal with Medicare claims, said Dr. Jin Zhou, President of ERISAclaim.com, a national expert on PPACA and ERISA appeals and compliance.
Many healthcare fraud investigations start with alleged overpayment, and more and more overpayment demand from payers in private sector imply or allege healthcare fraud while providers are completely clueless or careless, explained Dr. Zhou.
According the FBI National Press Releases on Feb. 14, 2012, Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Efforts Result in Record-Breaking Recoveries Totaling Nearly $ 4.1 Billion, Largest Sum Ever Recovered in Single Year (http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/health-care-fraud-prevention-and-enforcement-efforts-result-in-record-breaking-recoveries-totaling-nearly-4.1-billion):
WASHINGTONAttorney General Eric Holder and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing that the governments health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered nearly $ 4.1 billion in taxpayer dollars in fiscal year (FY) 2011. This is the highest annual amount ever recovered from individuals and companies who attempted to defraud seniors and taxpayers or who sought payments to which they were not entitled.
Approximately $ 4.1 billion stolen or otherwise improperly obtained from federal health care programs was recovered and returned to the Medicare Trust Funds, the Treasury and others in FY 2011. This is an unprecedented achievement for HCFAC, a joint effort of the two departments to coordinate federal, state and local law enforcement activities to fight health care fraud and abuse.
While word stolen would mean for career criminals, otherwise improperly obtained could mean for unprecedented medical necessity fraud, billing & coding fraud, documentation fraud or marketing fraud, the kinds of the fraud that will be unprecedentedly faced by every healthcare provider, knowingly or unknowingly, commented Dr. Zhou.
The FBI Press Releases on Feb 14, 2012 also illustrated the epidemic seriousness of the unprecedented healthcare fraud investigation and convictions:
In FY 2011, the total number of cities with strike force prosecution teams was increased to nine, all of which have teams of investigators and prosecutors from the Justice Department, the FBI and the HHS Office of Inspector General, dedicated to fighting fraud. The strike force teams use advanced data analysis techniques to identify high-billing levels in health care fraud hot spots so that interagency teams can target emerging or migrating schemes along with chronic fraud by criminals masquerading as health care providers or suppliers. In FY 2011, strike force operations charged a record number of 323 defendants, who allegedly collectively billed the Medicare program more than $ 1 billion. Strike force teams secured 172 guilty pleas, convicted 26 defendants at trial and sentenced 175 defendants to prison. The average prison sentence in strike force cases in FY 2011 was more than 47 months.
Last year, HHS OIG published a website, titled: HEAT Provider Compliance Training: Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team Provider Compliance Training, for all healthcare providers and billing industry to be self educated proactively and voluntarily, in order to prevent any unintended violations, added Dr. Zhou. (http://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/provider-compliance-training/index.asp)
Unless in pure criminal and civil fraud cases, overpayment demand from payers in the private industry frequently imply or allege borderline fraud or questionable practice, according to Dr. Zhou.
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Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) February 14, 2012
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, will demonstrate AdvancedTCA