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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS FIRM EXPANDS RESEARCH EXPERTISE

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Jarrard Inc. welcomes industry veteran to lead Market Research & Insights team

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jarrard Inc., a U.S. Top 10 healthcare strategic communications and change management consultancy, is pleased to announce the addition of Jed Lam as Senior Vice President, Market Research & Insights. With more than 25 years of experience leading research-driven brand strategy and marketing communications, Lam deepens Jarrard’s capability to deliver sophisticated, data-driven insights to healthcare organizations navigating reputational, branding and strategic hurdles.

Lam joined Jarrard in March from Edelman where he served as Executive Vice President, Head of US Central Region for Edelman Data & Intelligence and led a team of research managers, scientists and analysts.

“As we continue expanding our Market Research & Insights practice, bringing in a leader like Jed is a game-changer,” said Jarrard Inc. President and Co-Founder Anne Hancock Toomey. “Healthcare organizations are under immense pressure to make decisions with clarity and confidence, and Jed’s deep expertise positions us to provide even more precise, data-driven guidance to our clients.”

The Jarrard Market Research & Insights (MRI) group specializes in understanding the interplay of stakeholder perceptions, motivations and behaviors – the literal and people politics that permeate healthcare – and the messaging that will drive impact. The MRI team explores the right questions and develops solutions to deliver critical wins with measurable results.

Over Lam’s distinguished career, he has worked with a myriad of Fortune 100 clients and leading healthcare organizations including Advocate Health, the American Cancer Society, the Arthritis Foundation, CMS, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Humana and Walgreens.

“I’m thrilled to join the powerhouse team at Jarrard as we aim to supercharge all the great work already happening with the latest advancements in utilizing research and data to make healthcare better,” Lam said.

Additional New Hires

“Continuously expanding our team with top talent allows us to strengthen our impact with clients and advance our mission of supporting healthcare leaders in high-stakes times with best-in-class strategic counsel,” Toomey said.

Rounding out the latest additions to the Jarrard team of almost 100 professionals are:

Corrie Fisher, Senior Managing Advisor, Health Services & Technology Practice
Fisher brings a decade of experience in healthcare communications, leading high-impact public relations programs spanning health technology, life sciences and medtech and securing top-tier media placements. Fisher previously served as the media relations manager for KNB Communications, a Stamford, Conn-based healthcare and health IT PR and marketing firm.Gladis Valdivia-Hernandez, Senior Advisor, The Advisor Group
Valdivia-Hernandez returns to Jarrard having earlier served as an advisor at the firm. Her strategic communications experience spans the healthcare, technology and government sectors where she has helped organizations craft compelling narratives and campaigns. Immediately prior to her new role with Jarrard, she served as a communications specialist at the University of Chicago.

About Jarrard Inc. 

Jarrard Inc. is a specialized healthcare consulting firm devoted to helping leaders during high-stakes moments of change, challenge and opportunity. We use the power of communications, marketing and political strategy to help our clients achieve their most important goals. Founded in 2006, the firm has worked with more than 1,800 clients in 48 states and focuses on change management, issues and advocacy and strategic positioning. Jarrard Inc. is a division of Chartis, one of the nation’s leading healthcare advisory firms. For more information, visit jarrardinc.com or follow us @JarrardInc.                      

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

 

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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