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SamaCare Launches First-of-Its-Kind Benchmarks for Medical Benefit Prior Authorization Performance

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New dataset provides unprecedented visibility into approval rates and time to therapy across specialty medications

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SamaCare, the leading platform for medical benefit prior authorization, today announced the release of its Medical Benefit Prior Authorization Benchmarks, offering life sciences companies and healthcare providers a new level of visibility into how prior authorization impacts patient access to therapy.

SamaCare Release First-Ever Medical Benefit Prior Authorization Benchmarks

Derived from real-world prior authorization activity across tens of thousands of specialty practices who use SamaCare, the benchmarks provide quarterly insights into approval rates and time to therapy for medical benefit drugs across specialties and disease areas.

While prior authorization plays a critical role in determining whether and when patients start treatment, historically, there has been limited transparency into the impact of these processes on patient access to care. SamaCare’s benchmarks address this gap by aggregating and analyzing the largest real-world dataset of medical benefit prior authorizations in the United States.

“Prior authorization is one of the most important and least understood barriers to patient access,” said Syam Palakurthy, CEO and Founder of SamaCare. “By making this data visible, we’re giving the industry a clearer picture of where delays occur, how approval rates vary, and what it takes to improve access to therapy.”

The benchmarks focus on two of the most critical metrics impacting patient access:

Net Approval Rate: the percentage of prior authorizations that payers ultimately approveMean Time to Resolution: the average time required to secure an authorization decision from payers

Both metrics can be explored across specialties and tracked quarter-over-quarter, offering a dynamic view of how access conditions evolve over time, and vary seasonally.

For life sciences organizations, any changes in approval rates or turnaround times can have a significant impact on therapy adoption, patient adherence, and overall brand performance. For providers, prior authorization management can be a significant drain on patient resources and have a direct impact on patient care and patient outcomes.

SamaCare’s dataset reflects real-world workflows, capturing not only payer policy but also how those policies are applied in practice. This includes variability in documentation requirements, submission pathways, and operational delays that are often not visible through traditional claims or policy data alone.

“Understanding how to improve access to treatment requires visibility into what actually happens at the point of care,” added Palakurthy. “These benchmarks are designed to help market access teams move beyond assumptions and make decisions based on real-world performance, and to help providers understand what to expect when it comes to medical benefit prior authorization.”

In addition to the public benchmarks, SamaCare offers life sciences organizations the ability to generate a custom Access Snapshot for individual therapies, providing deeper insights into approval performance, time to therapy, and key drivers of access barriers.

The release comes at a time of increasing focus on prior authorization reform and transparency across the healthcare industry. As stakeholders seek to reduce administrative burden and improve patient outcomes, access to reliable, real-world data is becoming essential.

SamaCare’s benchmarks are updated quarterly and will continue to expand over time to include additional metrics and segmentation.

To explore the benchmarks, visit:

https://www.samacare.com/market-access-benchmarks

About SamaCare
SamaCare is an AI-powered insights and interventions platform designed to accelerate patient access to specialty therapies by unifying and optimizing the prior authorization process for provider-administered medications. The platform aggregates and analyzes real-world data from millions of prior authorizations across a nationwide network of providers, delivering actionable insights and in-workflow support that reduce delays, denials, and therapy abandonment. SamaCare partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, and patient access teams to improve the script-to-therapy journey and help patients start and stay on treatment. For more information visit www.samacare.com

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Onward Accessibility’s Catherine Sherry Named in SIA’s 2026 40 Under 40

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Annual SIA list recognizes emerging leaders and innovators shaping the future of the staffing industry

FAIRFIELD, Conn., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Onward Accessibility is proud to announce that Catherine Sherry, Director of Growth and Advocacy, has been recognized on Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2026 40 Under 40 list. In its tenth year, SIA’s prestigious annual recognition honors emerging leaders under the age of 40 making significant contributions in the staffing and workforce solutions industry. Honorees are selected for their proven track records of navigating technology-driven change, expanding enterprise relationships, and leading their organizations into new sectors.

“Cathi has played a tremendous role in helping build Onward Accessibility and continues to grow our footprint as a leader in the industry.” – Ken Clark, CEO, Onward Group Holdings

After joining Onward Search as a Senior Technology Recruiter, Sherry helped launch the organization’s digital accessibility practice and grow it into Onward Accessibility, a dedicated brand that combines accessibility services with staffing support. She has since risen through the ranks and was recently named Director of Growth and Advocacy. Sherry is also CPACC-certified, a long-time IAAP member, and a passionate advocate for digital inclusion and inclusive hiring.

“We are all so proud of Cathi for this amazing achievement,” said Ken Clark, CEO of Onward Group Holdings, a platform of specialized talent brands that includes Onward Accessibility. “This is such a well-deserved honor and a great reflection of Cathi’s hard work, passion and commitment to the digital accessibility community. Cathi has played a tremendous role in helping build Onward Accessibility and continues to grow our footprint as a leader in the industry.”

“This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are helping reshape the staffing industry,” said Ursula Williams, President of SIA. “They’re embracing AI and innovation to solve workforce challenges and strengthen client relationships while continuing to lead with the trust, responsiveness and, most importantly, human connection that remains central to their business.”

Sherry’s recognition underscores both her personal dedication to advancing digital accessibility and Onward Accessibility’s growing leadership in the industry. In recent months, the organization has released several free resources, including its 2026 Digital Accessibility Salary Guide, Digital Accessibility RACI Matrix, and Leveraging AI for Digital Accessibility webinar, to help professionals and teams embrace digital inclusion.

SIA’s 2026 40 Under 40 list is now available online and will be featured in the July/August issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Onward Accessibility:

Onward Accessibility provides flexible services and expert talent to help leading companies achieve their digital accessibility goals.

From executing strategic initiatives to hiring skilled professionals, the organization supports its clients at every stage of the accessibility journey. Beyond staffing, its comprehensive suite of offerings includes strategy, audits, remediation, and more.

Born from Onward Search, Onward Accessibility is now part of Onward Group Holdings, an award-winning family of specialized talent and workforce solutions companies. To learn more about Onward Accessibility, visit onwardaccessibility.com.

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Steven Dobrowski, Onward Accessibility, 1 2032101447, sdobrowski@onwardsearch.com, https://onwardaccessibility.com/

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Dye & Durham Announces Voting Results from Special Meeting of Shareholders

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TORONTO, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Dye & Durham Limited (“Dye & Durham” or the “Company”) (TSX: DND), a leading provider of cloud-based legal practice management software, today announced the results of voting at its special meeting of shareholders held on June 9, 2026 (the “Meeting”) that sought shareholder ratification, confirmation and approval of the Company’s shareholder rights plan (the “SRP”), which took effect at 5:00 pm (Toronto Time) on April 8, 2026.

At the Meeting, shareholders ratified, confirmed and approved the SRP, with approximately 99.5% of shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour. Details of the voting results are available in the Company’s report of voting results, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

ABOUT DYE & DURHAM

Dye & Durham Limited provides premier practice management solutions empowering legal professionals every day, delivers vital data insights to support critical corporate transactions and enables the essential payments infrastructure trusted by government and financial institutions. The company has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Additional information can be found at www.dyedurham.com.

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Broadridge Appoints Todd Diganci to its Board of Directors

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NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Diganci as a member of its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. Following his appointment, Broadridge’s expanded Board will consist of 10 members, eight of whom are independent. Mr. Diganci will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.

“I am thrilled to welcome Todd, who is an accomplished financial executive with expertise in the securities industry. As the financial services industry continues to transform, his expertise will help ensure that Broadridge remains at the forefront of innovation as we continue to provide the infrastructure and technologies to support our clients’ growth and ultimately, enable better financial lives,” said Eileen Murray, Chairperson of Broadridge’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Diganci is a financial executive and strategic leader with deep expertise in U.S. securities regulation. From 2017 through June 2026, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In this capacity, he provided enterprise-wide financial and administrative stewardship for one of the foundational regulatory institutions anchoring the U.S. securities markets. His role included oversight of FINRA’s finance, human resources, and its credentialing, registration, education and disclosure (CRED) operations.

Prior to 2017, Mr. Diganci held positions of increasing responsibility at FINRA, serving as Corporate Controller then Chief Financial Officer. During a period of significant regulatory and market transformation, he expanded the scope of FINRA’s CFO role to include enterprise risk management and corporate strategic leadership. Committed to financial literacy, he also serves on the Board of Directors of the SIFMA Investor Education Foundation.

“I am privileged to join Broadridge’s Board of Directors and to contribute to a company at the forefront of financial technology and market modernization,” said Mr. Diganci. “Broadridge’s dedication to driving innovation across capital markets and corporate governance is outstanding. I look forward to collaborating with the Board and executive leadership to help guide the company through its next chapter of strategic expansion and long-term value creation.”

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com 

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