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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Teaches Everyone How to Prevent Fraud

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CINCINNATI, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud.

“Medicare fraud has a devastating impact on both beneficiaries and the Medicare program,” said Cathy Rafales, Director, Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), part of the non-profit group, Pro Seniors, Inc. “We teach people how to avoid experiencing Medicare fraud. By preventing fraud from happening, this program helps individuals and protects the Medicare program for generations to come.”

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by joining the Senior Medicare Patrol and their partners for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week which runs the week of June 5, or 6/5, because most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65.

“We’re excited to teach people both about how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud and about the services that the Senior Medicare Patrol program offers. We hope that people will remember the numbers ‘6-5’ to help us celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week,” said Rafales.

Everyone plays a part in the fight against fraud. During Medicare Fraud Prevention Week:

Medicare beneficiaries can monitor their insurance statements to make sure products and services received match what is on the statements. They can request free My Health Care Trackers from the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol.Caregivers can help by being on the lookout for items such as durable medical equipment (like boxes of knee braces) lying around the house that may have been shipped to the beneficiary without their or their doctor’s approval. They can remind their client or loved one to never give out their Medicare number or other personal information over the phone.Families can help by talking to their loved ones about protecting their Medicare number just as they would a credit card number. They can help their loved ones create a Medicare.gov account to access their Medicare statements online or remind them to open and review them when they come in the mail. They can also register their phone number on “do not call” lists and go to optoutprescreen.com to opt out of mailings.Partners and professionals can help by sharing SMP information on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting the SMP to speak during a shared event.Health care providers can help by talking to patients about health care-related scams such as those related to durable medical equipment and genetic testing schemes. They can remind them that products and services should only be ordered by physicians they regularly see. Needed medical items should never be ordered through TV ads or unsolicited calls.Community members can help by looking out for older neighbors. They can encourage those they know to talk to a trusted source about their Medicare questions and tell neighbors about the most recent Medicare scams. They can even consider volunteering with the Ohio SMP!

About the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol
The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol is part of the non-profit group Pro Seniors, Inc and is funded through a grant from the Administration for Community Living.  We are fraud fighters helping to protect Medicare beneficiaries from medical identity fraud and stay safe from scammers.  You can contact us at 800-293-4767 or www.proseniors.org/ohio-smp

About Pro Seniors, Inc
Pro Seniors, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides education, advice, advocacy, representation, and justice for seniors in Ohio through our three programs, all provided at no cost to clients.  You can contact us at 800-488-6070 or learn more at www.proseniors.org.

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RefrigiWear® Unveils New Heated PPE System at ASSP Safety26 Expo

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ANAHEIM, Calif., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RefrigiWear®, the leading manufacturer of insulated PPE and workwear for the global cold chain, announced the new ThermaSync™ Jacket and ThermaSync™ Glove, an integrated heated workwear system designed to keep workers warm, productive and protected even in temperatures down to -15°F.

ThermaSync™ combines heating technology with a completely unique connection to deliver warmth from core to fingertips.

The new products will debut at the ASSP Safety26 Conference & Expo, June 15–17, in Anaheim, California.

Connected Warmth from Core to Fingertips

ThermaSync™ combines battery-powered heating technology with industrial-grade durability and a completely unique connection between the products to deliver synchronized warmth from core to fingertips.

“Cold environments create real challenges for workers, affecting comfort, dexterity, productivity and job performance. Worn together, ThermaSync™ products create a connected system that maintains consistent warmth across the body and hands,” says RefrigiWear CEO Ryan Silberman.

The result is an innovative solution for insulated PPE that helps workers stay safe, comfortable and focused on the job.

ThermaSync™ Jacket

Even before powering up, the ThermaSync™ Jacket is insulated for protection in temperatures down to -15°F. Heating elements across the chest and back, plus high- and low-heat settings, let workers adjust warmth as activity levels or conditions change.

The jacket features durable abrasion-resistant, water-resistant materials, multiple pockets and an adjustable hem to block cold drafts, along with one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack that provides up to 8 hours of heat per charge.

ThermaSync™ Glove

Also insulated for -15°F temperatures, the ThermaSync™ Glove uses magnetic connectors to draw power from the ThermaSync™ Jacket, delivering extra warmth across the back of the hand and fingers. This unique connector amplifies cold protection to your hands because if your hands are cold, it is hard to focus on anything else.

A waterproof design and grip-enhancing synthetic leather palm support secure material handling. Touchscreen-capable thumb, index and middle fingers let workers use screens without exposing hands to cold temperatures.

Experience ThermaSync™ at Safety26

ASSP Safety26 attendees are invited to visit RefrigiWear Booth #4415 for demonstrations of the ThermaSync™ Jacket and ThermaSync™ Glove.

About RefrigiWear

Founded in 1954 by Myron Breakstone, RefrigiWear makes the toughest workwear for the toughest workers and for the coldest conditions. With a long history rooted in real-world experience, RefrigiWear understands the challenges of working in extreme cold, helping the company deliver high-quality insulated workwear that stands up to the coldest, dirtiest, harshest conditions imaginable. Learn more at RefrigiWear.com.

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PSignite, the company behind the CPGvision platform, is recognized by The Silicon Review as one of the Most Reputable Companies of the Year 2026

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NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PSignite, a leading provider of innovative software solutions in the trade and revenue management space, today announced that it has received The Silicon Review’s Most Reputable Companies of the Year 2026 award. Click the link below for the interview with PSignite CEO, Jon Flaherty.

https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/why-tpm-and-rgm-success-depends-on-adoption-not-just-software 

About PSignite

PSignite is a leading provider of advanced software solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry. With a focus on utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to help companies optimize their trade promotion funds and grow revenue profitably, PSignite offers innovative platforms designed to streamline processes and deliver actionable insights. For more information, visit cpgvision.com.

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GateKeeper to Showcase Proximity-Based Identity Access for Shared Workstations at Identiverse 2026

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GateKeeper will showcase its proximity-based passwordless MFA and identity access platform at Identiverse 2026 at Booth #113, highlighting how it helps mission-critical industries secure shared workstations without slowing down frontline workflows. The press release positions GateKeeper as a solution for improving identity assurance, user accountability, audit visibility, and frictionless access across manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, and other high-security environments.

LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Untethered Labs, Inc., creator of GateKeeper Proximity, today announces that it will showcase GateKeeper Proximity and GateKeeper IDP at Identiverse 2026, taking place June 15–17 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit GateKeeper at Booth #113 for live demonstrations focused on passwordless workstation access, shared workstation accountability, and stronger identity assurance for mission-critical environments.

” At Identiverse, we are showing how GateKeeper extends passwordless MFA and identity assurance to the frontline environments where speed, accountability, and security all have to work together.” Siddharth Pothbare.

GateKeeper is addressing a persistent identity challenge for organizations where shared workstations, fast user switching, operational uptime, and auditability all matter. While many organizations have invested in cloud SSO, MFA, and identity governance, shared endpoint environments remain difficult to secure without adding friction to daily workflows.

Manufacturing floors, healthcare clinics, law enforcement facilities, and other high-throughput operations often require multiple users to access the same endpoint throughout the day. In these environments, long passwords, shared credentials, frequent password resets, and incomplete user traceability can create both security risk and productivity drag. GateKeeper helps organizations reduce reliance on passwords while tying workstation access events back to the individual user.

GateKeeper combines proximity-based authentication with centralized access management and identity provider capabilities. Users can authenticate with a GateKeeper token, supported NFC/RFID badge, or mobile credential, helping organizations enforce consistent MFA while maintaining a fast and familiar user experience. The result is stronger identity assurance from the workstation to applications, without forcing frontline teams into slower or more disruptive login processes.

“Identity programs have made major progress in the cloud, but shared workstations remain one of the hardest environments to secure without disrupting operations,” said Siddharth Pothbare, CEO at Untethered Labs. “At Identiverse, we are showing how GateKeeper extends passwordless MFA and identity assurance to the frontline environments where speed, accountability, and security all have to work together.”

At Booth #113, GateKeeper will demonstrate how organizations can:

Replace shared passwords with token, badge, or mobile-based passwordless authentication.Tie workstation access events to individual users, even in shared workstation environments.Enforce phone-free MFA consistently across mission-critical endpoints and applications.Improve workflow speed for operators, clinicians, officers, and frontline staff.Generate clean audit logs that support compliance, investigations, and access reviews.Extend identity assurance from workstation login to downstream application access through GateKeeper IDP capabilities.

GateKeeper’s approach has already helped mission-critical organizations reduce login friction while improving security and accountability. In one customer deployment, Major Tool & Machine reported significant time savings compared to conventional authentication methods.

“While conventional two-factor authentication methods could have cost the company over 240 hours of login time for 14,000 logins in one month, GateKeeper took only 20 hours of time to log in. GateKeeper made the computers secure, and cost 90% less in time as compared to any other authentication method.” — Tom Riddle, Network Administrator, Major Tool & Machine

About Untethered Labs, Inc.

Untethered Labs, Inc. is the creator of GateKeeper Proximity (https://gkaccess.com) a passwordless authentication and access management platform designed for environments where security, speed, and accountability are critical. GateKeeper helps organizations secure workstation access, enforce MFA, streamline user authentication, and maintain audit visibility across shared and dedicated endpoint environments.

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GateKeeper Proximity, Untethered Labs, Inc., 1 2405475446, info@gkaccess.com, www.gkaccess.com 

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