CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Signature Wealth is pleased to announce that Phil Salice is serving clients as a Wealth Advisor in the firm’s Charlotte office. With experience across M&A, private credit, and private equity, Salice brings a multidisciplinary perspective to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions and major transitions.

Salice’s path to Signature Wealth began nearly a decade ago, when, at 20 years old, he landed a one-day-a-week internship with John Chidwick, Owner of Signature Wealth Charlotte and Senior Wealth Advisor. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill before building a career advising on healthcare and life sciences M&A at Harris Williams, working in private equity at Carousel Capital, and financing sponsor-backed companies on Barings’ Global Private Finance team. Throughout that time, he remained in touch with Chidwick about the possibility of eventually working together.

“My goal is simple: to become a trusted advisor and long-term thought partner to the individuals, families, and businesses we serve,” said Salice. “I’m especially excited to use my background to help clients think through the decisions that often come at the most important points in their financial lives. I’m incredibly grateful to John for the opportunity to join his team in Charlotte.”

Salice joined Signature Wealth’s Charlotte office in December 2025 and spent his first months completing his securities licensing exams while shadowing Chidwick’s client meetings. He is now working directly with clients and taking on greater responsibility across the firm’s wealth advisory relationships.

His experience is particularly relevant when clients are navigating significant financial transitions, from the growth or sale of a business to succession planning, liquidity events, concentrated wealth, or other complex financial decisions. At the same time, Salice’s focus extends beyond business owners, with an emphasis on helping individuals and families make thoughtful decisions around their wealth, both today and across generations.

“Ultimately, I want to build lasting relationships with clients and serve them from a faith-driven perspective. That is where I see myself long-term.” Phil and his wife, Amanda, live in Charlotte, NC and he credits her with fully supporting the decision to join Signature Wealth. For both Phil and Amanda, the opportunity represents more than a career move. It’s an opportunity to help individuals and families build, protect, and pass on what they have worked hard to create.

“Phil is just a great guy,” said Chidwick. “I’ve known him for years, and he’s been persistent and consistent in staying in touch while he built his career at other firms. The timing was finally right for both of us, and he joined us in Charlotte. I’m really grateful to have him, and I’m certain he’ll be an incredible asset to this team for the long term.”

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The article reviews how medical school learning pathways shape classroom instruction, clinical preparation, and student success.

ERIE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What learning environment best supports success during medical school? A HelloNation article answers the question through insights from Medical School Expert Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The article explains that medical school learning pathways can vary significantly between programs, even though all schools teach the same core scientific concepts required for patient care. Different approaches to medical education influence how students study, interact with instructors, prepare for exams, and develop clinical reasoning skills throughout their training.

Traditional lecture-based learning remains one of the most widely used educational models in medical education. According to the article, this approach provides students with structured schedules and direct instruction from professors during organized classroom sessions. Students who prefer clear expectations and independent review often perform well in lecture-based learning environments. The article notes that this format also allows information to be presented in a logical sequence, which many students find helpful during demanding medical coursework.

Small group discussion has become another common component of many medical school learning pathways. In these settings, students work together to review patient cases, discuss treatment strategies, and analyze medical concepts with guidance from faculty members. The article explains that small group discussion encourages active participation while helping students strengthen communication and critical thinking abilities. Students who enjoy collaborative learning may find this approach especially engaging compared to lecture-focused instruction alone.

Problem-based learning is also highlighted throughout the article as an increasingly popular educational model. Rather than focusing primarily on memorization, problem-based learning places students in realistic clinical scenarios where they must research conditions, identify symptoms, and develop treatment plans as a team. The article explains that this method encourages independent learning while helping students better understand the decision-making challenges physicians face during patient care.

Systems-based education represents another important approach discussed in the article. This pathway organizes instruction around body systems such as cardiovascular, respiratory, or digestive health instead of separating subjects into individual courses. Students learn anatomy, pathology, physiology, and pharmacology together within each system. Medical School Expert Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti explains in the article that systems-based education may help students connect scientific concepts more effectively while preparing for clinical practice.

Hybrid learning models are also becoming more common throughout medical education. The article describes hybrid learning as a flexible combination of lecture-based learning, online coursework, simulation exercises, and small group discussion. Students may complete portions of their coursework independently online while participating in hands-on training sessions in person. According to the article, hybrid learning can help students manage demanding schedules while gaining experience with multiple educational styles during medical school.

The HelloNation article emphasizes that learning pathways can significantly affect student confidence, stress management, and classroom engagement. Some students thrive in collaborative environments that encourage discussion and teamwork, while others perform better within highly structured programs focused on lectures and independent study. Understanding personal learning preferences may help students choose programs that better support long-term academic success.

Clinical preparation also plays a major role in the discussion. The article explains that programs incorporating simulation training, early patient interaction, or problem-based learning may help students feel more prepared during clinical rotations. Exposure to realistic medical scenarios early in training can strengthen communication abilities and improve clinical reasoning skills before students begin direct patient care responsibilities.

The article concludes that as medical education continues evolving, schools are offering increasingly diverse learning pathways to support different student needs. Understanding these educational models before applying may help future physicians select programs aligned with their learning style, career goals, and personal strengths.

Different Medical School Learning Styles Explained features insights from Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti, Medical School Expert of Erie, Pennsylvania, in HelloNation.

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Healthcare Technology Executive to Lead MatrixCare’s Next Phase of Growth and Product Innovation

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MatrixCare (the “Company”) today announced that it is now independent and named Jonathan Lujan as Chief Executive Officer. As a standalone company, MatrixCare gains greater flexibility, faster decision-making, and the ability to invest directly in the platform and innovation its customers rely on.

MatrixCare is a leading provider of cloud-based electronic health record (“EHR”) and revenue cycle management (“RCM”) solutions purpose-built for out-of-hospital care settings, including skilled nursing, senior living, home health, hospice, and life plan communities. A multi-year winner of the Best in KLAS award, MatrixCare is trusted by thousands of facility-based and home-based care organizations to improve provider efficiencies and promote a better quality of life for the people they serve.

Mr. Lujan brings deep experience across healthcare services and technology, with a proven track record of operational leadership, commercial transformation, and value creation. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Sight Growth Partners, where he led the company’s operational transformation and growth into one of the nation’s largest ophthalmology management organizations. Previously, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Lifeline Vascular Care at DaVita and held multiple executive leadership roles at Surgical Information Systems, including Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lujan held leadership positions at GE Healthcare and J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Investment Banking Group.

“Today marks an important milestone for MatrixCare,” said Mr. Lujan, Chief Executive Officer of MatrixCare. “As an independent company, we have the focus and the resources to invest directly in our platform and our people. We will build on more than 40 years of trust earned with skilled nursing, senior living, home health, and hospice providers, and we will move faster to deliver the innovation our customers need. This is the start of MatrixCare’s next chapter, and I’m excited to lead the team into it.”

About MatrixCare:
MatrixCare provides software solutions to more than 15,000 providers supporting skilled nursing, senior living and long-term care, life plan communities, and home health and hospice care. A multi-year winner of the Best in KLAS award, MatrixCare is trusted by thousands of facility-based and home-based care organizations to improve provider efficiencies and promote a better quality of life for the people they serve. For more information, visit www.matrixcare.com.

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Laura Breton, Director, Marketing
Email: AskOurTeam@matrixcare.com

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