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Women’s Health research Collaborative and Avana Health Launch Joint Initiative Around Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Care

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1 year ago

January 28, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Women’s Health research Collaborative (WHrC), a Petauri Kinect network of excellence, and Avana Health announced their new initiative to help improve Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB) care. Acute HMB refers to episodes of heavy uterine bleeding, unrelated to pregnancy, that require urgent or emergent care. Currently, there are no diagnostic or therapeutic codes. In addition, no FDA-approved interventions exist.

The goal of this collaboration is to improve the care of affected girls and women by raising awareness of the condition in a fashion that fosters improved education, research and the development of effective interventions.

“The clinical problem of Acute HMB has received little attention despite the adverse impact on the lives of millions of women and the costs incurred by our healthcare systems,” said Malcolm Munro, MD, FACOG, FRCSC, clinical professor at UCLA and co-founder of the WHrC. “The WHrC is committed to raising awareness of this circumstance among policymakers, clinicians, healthcare systems, medical educators and the life sciences industry. By doing so, we hope to stimulate everything from developing and deploying the ICD and CPT codes needed to identify, track and otherwise evaluate affected women to addressing the glaring need for regulatory approval of interventions designed to prevent and treat this disabling situation.”

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have defined Acute HMB as “an episode of heavy uterine bleeding in the reproductive years, unrelated to pregnancy, that, in the opinion of the clinician, is of sufficient quantity to require immediate intervention.”

“At Avana Health, we are committed to addressing critical gaps in uterine health. Raising awareness of Acute HMB and driving meaningful change in its treatment are core to our mission. By collaborating with diverse stakeholders including medical experts, patients, healthcare providers and the WHrC, we are developing innovative solutions that broaden access and empower healthcare practitioners. Together, we can transform care and improve lives,” said Peter Pacult, CEO and co-founder of Avana Health.

Mindy Olivarez, senior vice president at Petauri Kinect, added, “This partnership will bring the voice of women, necessary research and innovative stakeholders to the table as well as continue to advance women’s health in the US and globally.”

To learn more about this initiative, please contact Mindy.Olivarez@petauri.com.

About Petauri

Petauri is a purpose-built pharmaceutical services platform based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded by CEO Dan Renick in partnership with Oak Hill Capital, the platform is launching, acquiring, and combining best-in-class companies with recognized expertise in global market access, medical affairs, commercialization support, patient services, and data and analytics. Since it was founded in 2023, the platform has launched Petauri Advisors and acquired The Kinetix Group, the agencies of FORCE Communications, Mtech Access, Delta Hat, the agencies of the Brightly Network, and Formulary Insights, all now Powered by Petauri™. For more information, go to www.petauri.com

About Women’s Health research Collaborative (WHrC)

WHrC is a global initiative focused on working with multistakeholder partners to identify gaps in women’s health care and address unmet need. As part of the Petauri Kinect Networks of Excellence, the WHrC brings women’s health to the forefront by promoting patient-centered research and innovation to define and spread best practices related to women’s health issues. For more information, go to www.womenshealthresearchcollaborative.com

About Avana Health

Avana Health is a clinical-stage women’s health company focused on treating areas of unmet need. Avana has developed a drug and device system. The company is focused on addressing abnormal uterine bleeding, which affects at least one in three women, and postpartum hemorrhage, which is the leading cause of maternal death globally. The treatment is designed to work in less than three minutes, to be used by many different health care practitioners, and increase access to care in low resource settings like maternal care deserts and low and middle income countries (LMICs). For more information, go to www.avana.health

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1-800Accountant Launches Tax Savings Services Designed for 1099 Workers

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New offering helps independent contractors structure their business to reduce their tax burden from day one

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1-800Accountant, the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses, announced the launch of a new service offering built specifically for 1099 workers and independent contractors. The service helps freelancers and self-employed professionals work with an accountant to select the right business setup for their income, with a focus on reducing taxes from the start.

Growth Is Outpacing Tax Readiness

Independent contractor work has grown significantly in recent years. 1-800Accountant’s client data shows sharp year-over-year growth across contractor-heavy industries, with Consulting up 17%, Construction up 10%, and Service-sector clients growing more than 200% compared to 2024. Despite this growth, many contractors continue to overpay their taxes because they operate without a formal business structure in place or the right tax election.

The gap is particularly visible in industries like Healthcare, Engineering, and Legal, where LLC adoption among 1-800Accountant clients sits at 81%, 72%, and 71%, respectively, well below the 90%-plus rates seen in higher-adoption industries like Construction and Real Estate. 1-800Accountant’s new business tax optimization service closes that gap by matching contractors with the right business type while ensuring their business is set up correctly before they file their first return.

“Independent contractors continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the American workforce, and they are also among the most underserved when it comes to strategic tax planning,” said Mike Savage, Founder and CEO of 1-800Accountant. “That lack of planning means that most 1099 workers don’t realize how much they’re leaving on the table. This service changes that. We’re giving contractors access to the same strategic advantages that established businesses have, ensuring the right business setup from the beginning.”

Tax Strategy Built In from Day One

These services walk clients through a structured process that includes accountant-recommended business types, registering with the appropriate state agencies, and coordinating with an accountant to ensure alignment between the structure and the client’s specific tax situation. 1-800Accountant integrates business setup for 1099 earners into a broader tax strategy tailored around each contractor’s income level, filing status, and long-term goals.

“What sets us apart is the tax strategy layer,” said Ryan Teeples, Chief of Strategy at 1-800Accountant. “What contractors and gig workers actually need are professionals to help them understand which tax setup makes the most sense for their income, their industry, and where they want their business to go. Then, we do the work to save on both their business and personal taxes. That’s what we’re delivering here.”

The service is available now to new and existing 1-800Accountant clients. Pricing starts at $19 per month (plus any government filing fees) and includes business setup evaluation, tax return preparation and filing, state registration, federal registration, simple-to-use AI bookkeeping software, and a consultation with a tax expert for onboarding and explanation of their individual tax situation.

About 1-800Accountant

1-800Accountant is the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses and independent contractors. With a team of credentialed accountants and tax professionals, 1-800Accountant provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory services to clients across all 50 states. The firm is committed to making professional accounting accessible and affordable for business owners at every stage.

Contact: Wyatt Johnson
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9fin launches in APAC to expand global credit coverage

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14 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

With APAC playing a bigger role in increasingly complex global credit markets, 9fin brings the news, data and AI tools professionals need to navigate volatility

HONG KONG, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 9fin, the AI-native information platform for global debt markets, has formally launched in the Asia Pacific region, giving credit professionals access to cutting-edge news, data and analysis across private and public bonds and loans.

As the 9fin team continues to grow quickly across APAC from its initial base in Hong Kong, it is supporting firms locally by providing proprietary credit intelligence, comprehensive data, and AI-powered workflow tools, all within one unified platform.

The launch comes as the tussle between public and private markets intensifies in APAC, making it more important than ever for banks, asset managers, advisors, and law firms to have visibility across the full credit landscape. While bond issuance has dropped amid geopolitical disruption, private credit activity remains robust as borrowers seek alternative financing options.

By combining deal intelligence from local sources with its extensive global credit database and AI tools, the 9fin platform gives users a comprehensive view across fragmented markets. The APAC platform includes coverage of more than 1,800 issuers and 16,000 instruments, with issuance history dating back to 2003 following 9fin’s acquisition of Bond Radar, in March 2025.

9fin is already used by more than 300 institutions globally, including KKR, Apollo, BNP Paribas, and Kirkland & Ellis. The company’s APAC buildout — supported by its $170 million Series C fundraise in March 2026 — marks the next phase of its global expansion.

Steven Hunter, CEO and co-founder at 9fin, commented: “APAC is a complex region and is becoming even more so as private markets expand and geopolitical volatility increases. The region needs a faster, smarter platform covering the full picture across bonds, loans, private credit and distressed. That’s exactly what 9fin provides. With our full platform now live in APAC, we’re giving our users the clarity to make informed decisions, faster.”

9fin’s APAC launch follows its expansion across the US, Europe, and Latin America, with CEEMEA to follow.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI-native platform for global debt markets. Founded by former J.P. Morgan banker Steven Hunter and Deutsche Bank engineer Hussam EL-Sheikh, the company combines data, analytics, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform, helping clients work smarter and faster to outperform their peers.

The company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast and with teams across Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit 9fin.com.

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Trimble First Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

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14 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET to review its first quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/544327873. Analysts who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/544327873?pwd=s5ilhwSm. Upon registration, dial-in details will be sent via email to the registrant.

About Trimble

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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