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The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Meaningful Measurement, Inc. Collaborate to Develop Innovative Mobile Health App for Justice-Involved Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Issues

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Partnership Aims to Support Recovery and Reduce Overdose Risks with “R-Assist” Mobile Health App.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA), University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan), and Meaningful Measurement, Inc (MMI) are proud to announce their collaboration on an innovative project aimed at supporting individuals living with addiction and mental health issues after their release from jail. Supported by a grant from NIH National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), the project will develop and test “Reentry-Assist” (R-Assist), a mobile health app designed to provide essential recovery tools for this highly vulnerable population.

The R-Assist app will offer features such as daily symptom tracking, a comprehensive self-help curriculum, community resource mapping, and a progress dashboard to help individuals manage their recovery and reintegration into society. By leveraging the expertise of mental health professionals and individuals with lived experience, this app will provide 24/7 support during a critical transition period.

“We are excited about the potential of Reentry-Assist to fill a significant gap in care for people leaving the justice system,” said Steve Miccio, Chair of PRA Board of Directors. “These individuals face unique challenges, including an elevated risk of overdose and reincarceration, and our goal is to provide them with on-demand resources that can help prevent these outcomes and foster long-term recovery.”

Almost half of the individuals in the justice system who use opioids have co-occurring disorders (COD), and the period following release from jail presents a high risk of relapse, overdose, and recidivism. Currently, only a third of released individuals receive proper community treatment. Reentry-Assist aims to change this by offering a convenient, mobile-based solution that empowers users to take control of their recovery journey.

The app’s development is a joint effort between University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Meaningful Measurement, and PRA, which brings specialized knowledge in psychiatric rehabilitation.

“Through Reentry-Assist, we are combining evidence-based reentry services with the power of modern technology to provide crucial support to those at their most vulnerable,” said David Smelson, Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School and developer of the MISSION Model intervention for co-occurring disorders, upon which the R-Assist app’s self-help curriculum and support features will be based. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in how we can improve outcomes for individuals transitioning from jail to the community.”

This project reflects the PRA, UMass Chan, and MMI’s shared commitment to addressing the challenges facing people with COD as they reenter society. Beyond supporting individuals, Reentry-Assist has the potential to reduce criminal justice costs and improve public safety.

About the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA)

The PRA is a national organization dedicated to promoting wellness, recovery, and community integration for individuals with mental health conditions. The association provides education, advocacy, and certification for professionals in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.

About University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan)

UMass Chan Medical School is the Commonwealth’s first and only public academic health sciences center. Its mission is to advance the health and wellness of the diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service.

About Meaningful Measurement, Inc. (MMI)

Meaningful Measurement is a women-owned small business with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Specializing in creating data-driven solutions for health and well-being, MMI is dedicated to improving access to care and empowering underserved communities.

This project is being supported by the following grant: NIH/NIDA 1R41DA061403-01

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Koozee Introduces Freeform Canvas and MCP in Major Platform Update

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Koozee Launches Freeform Canvas and MCP to Make Apparel Visual Production Repeatable

SYDNEY, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARII TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD today announced a major update to Koozee, its AI apparel visual production platform. The update introduces Freeform Canvas, a node-based workspace for reusable, multi-step fashion content workflows, and Koozee MCP, which lets supported AI agents access Koozee’s fashion visual tools for batch image generation. The company also consolidated its preset workflows under Quick Create.

“Freeform Canvas helps apparel teams connect each step of visual production and reuse workflows across a collection. MCP lets them bring Koozee’s fashion tools into supported AI agent workflows,” said Adrian Bennett, product lead at Koozee.

QUICK CREATE

Sellers choose an outcome — a model try-on, a flat lay, a ghost mannequin shot, a pose or scene change, an enhancement pass, or a short product video — upload a garment photo, and receive a finished visual. No prompt writing is required.

FREEFORM CANVAS

Freeform Canvas is a node-based workspace for connecting garment photos, model photos and visual references, or starting with an idea to generate text, images or video. Users can choose templates such as Outfit Swap or Recolor Garment, select an AI engine and carry each output into the next step to refine or extend a look. Users can add nodes and, for more creative control, add written instructions or reference images.

An approved look can become flat lays, three-view outfit images, nine-frame storyboards, scene variations or videos for product pages, ads and social media. Teams can save the workflow, replace assets and apply it across a whole collection. Canvas supports Gemini, Claude, GPT, Nano Banana, Seedance and Kling for text, image and video tasks.

MCP CONNECTS KOOZEE WITH AI AGENTS

Koozee MCP connects Koozee’s fashion visual tools to Codex, Claude Code, WorkBuddy, Antigravity and more. Users can request batch fashion image generation directly from their existing AI workspace. A copyable setup prompt connects the agent using OAuth and Streamable HTTP and configures it to use Koozee MCP for image generation.

AVAILABILITY

Both features are available now. Learn more about Koozee at koozee.ai.

ABOUT KOOZEE

Koozee is an AI visual production platform for apparel e-commerce

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Financial Cents Brings Back WorkflowCon for 2026 — Bigger Than Ever and Still Free

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Back by popular demand after a standout 2025, the two-day virtual conference for small and growing accounting firms returns November 9–10 with an expanded lineup: four keynotes, more than 20 speakers across five tracks and the Small & Mighty Awards

ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — WorkflowCon is back. Financial Cents, the practice management software built for small and growing accounting and bookkeeping firms, is bringing back its free annual virtual conference — and this year, it’s bigger than ever. After a standout 2025, WorkflowCon returns November 9–10, 2026, with an expanded two-day program for firm owners and teams across North America who want to grow with intention. Registration is open now, and attendance is completely free.

This year’s theme, “Focus Is the New Flex,” reframes what success looks like for small and growing firms. With owners pulled in every direction and pressured to offer more services to more clients, WorkflowCon makes the case for a different approach: deciding what not to do. The program spotlights firm owners who have committed to a single growth lever — a client niche, a service line or a distinct way of working — and held steady everywhere else.

The free, 100% virtual event spans five tracks — Workflow, AI, Client, Revenue and Team — so every member of a firm can find a relevant path. Attendees can join for one day or both, and session recordings are available afterward.

WorkflowCon 2026 features four keynote speakers:

Ethan Kross, PhD, psychologist and bestselling author of Shift and Chatter, who closes Day 1 with a session on managing emotions under pressure;Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA, founder and CEO of Little Fish Accounting, who delivers the opening plenary;Jan Haugo, founder of SmartAccountant.ai and co-author of Intuit’s AI certification; andNicole Davis, CPA, founder of Conscious Accounting and a Forbes Top 200 CPA.

They are joined by more than 20 firm owners, operators and advisors leading sessions throughout the program.

“WorkflowCon is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn from other firm owners, and think differently about how you’re running your business,” said Hill-Trawick.

Highlights from the agenda include candid, practitioner-led sessions such as “Would You Fire This Client?” with Al-Nesha Jones, CPA, and Tony Proctor, EA; “Pricing Is How You Say No” with Logan Graf, CPA; “Attract A-Players in 45 Minutes” with Ryan Lazanis, CPA; “The Minimum Viable Operations Manual” with Justine Lackey; and “Before AI Touches Client Data,” a frank look at the questions every tool should answer before being entrusted with sensitive client data. The event opens with a host welcome from Financial Cents CEO Shahram Zarshenas. The full agenda, including Day 2 sessions, will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Running a firm means being pulled in a dozen directions at once, and the pressure to do more of everything never really lets up,” said Zarshenas. “WorkflowCon makes the opposite case. The firms we admire most didn’t grow by saying yes to everything; they got clear on what mattered and had the discipline to let the rest go. We created these two days so firm owners can step back from the daily grind, learn from peers who’ve made those calls and leave with a better sense of where to focus.”

The event will also crown the winners of the Small & Mighty Awards, which recognize standout accounting, bookkeeping, tax and advisory professionals across the U.S. and Canada in four categories. The four winners — selected from 12 finalists by an independent panel of practitioners — will be revealed live on Day 2.

Registration is free and open now at workflowcon.com.

Firms that want help making the case to a manager can use the conference’s ready-made “Convince Your Boss” email template, also available on the site.

About Financial Cents

Financial Cents is a leading practice management platform built to help accounting and bookkeeping firms streamline workflows, improve collaboration and scale without chaos. Thousands of firms across North America rely on Financial Cents to manage their work, clients and teams in one place. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Capterra and 4.7 out of 5 on G2. Learn more at financial-cents.com.

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Quality Steak, Inc.’s Bella Philly Steaks™ Brings Authentic Philly Cheesesteak to the Frozen Aisle

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Marinated Beef and Chicken Sandwich Slices create meals in minutes, now in approximately 300 Target stores and with online retailers nationwide

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, N.J., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quality Steak, Inc., a family-owned Philadelphia-area meat company with more than 50 years of food industry experience, today announced the retail launch of Bella Philly Steaks™, a line of frozen Beef and Chicken Sandwich Slices. The products have been on shelf at approximately 300 Target stores along the East Coast since mid-September and are available nationwide online through Amazon.com, Di Bruno Bros. and Misfits Market. Each 12-ounce box has an in-store MSRP of $7.99. Additional retail distribution is planned for 2027.

Bella Philly Steaks are made with chopped, formed and sliced premium beef or chicken and finished with an exclusive marinade that delivers authentic Philly flavor.

Beyond the classic Philadelphia cheesesteak, Bella Philly Steaks are a simple, protein-forward base for meals at home, including skillet dinners, stuffed peppers, flatbread and pizza toppings, protein bowls, breakfast sandwiches, soups, cheesesteak dips and more.

“We’re proud to be a leading supplier and partner for restaurants across the country, and we’re excited to bring that same quality to consumers at home. In foodservice, you learn fast that a product has to be consistent, good-tasting and full of flavor, because professional kitchens don’t have time to spare,” said Gavin Mutter, managing partner of Quality Steak, Inc. “A kitchen at home at 6 p.m. is no different. We built Bella Philly Steaks to bring that same standard to families who want a real, protein-rich meal without the work and headache of planning.”

Home cooking is gaining momentum. According to FMI’s 2026 research on shopper meal trends, 44% of shoppers are having more family meals at home than a year ago, and 35% are cooking more often. The launch of Bella Philly Steaks will be supported by consumer and trade promotions, recipes, social content, couponing and influencer partnerships.

Find where to buy, plus recipes and product news, at BellaPhillySteaks.com. Follow Bella Philly Steaks on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

About Quality Steak, Inc.
Quality Steak, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company based in Voorhees, New Jersey, with more than 50 years of meat expertise serving foodservice customers nationwide. A leading independent supplier of raw and fully cooked thin-sliced beef and chicken steak, the company also offers customized ready-to-eat protein products. Quality Steak, Inc. delivers value through innovative products, consistent quality and superior customer service. Through its new retail brand, Bella Philly Steaks, the company is on a quest to bring authentic Philadelphia flavor to home kitchens nationwide.

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Quality Steak, Inc.
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