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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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Dreame Unveils PowerSight 40V Series at DREAME NEXT Launch Event 2026: Smart Display, Stable Power, Eco-Friendly Garden Care

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing, has kicked off its highly anticipated DREAME NEXT launch event at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts, running from April 27 to 30, 2026. The centerpiece of the showcase includes the PowerSight™ 40V cordless yard tool series, which is currently available for live demonstrations, with the official global unveiling scheduled for the afternoon of April 28.

As a highly anticipated cross-industry feast attracting global attention from the tech community, the event has gathered numerous renowned scientists and leaders in the technology field. Thousands of guests from more than 50 countries and regions around the world have converged at this iconic venue, including senior industry experts, global core distributors, international mainstream media, and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Beyond these distinguished guests, the event has also drawn significant attention from technology enthusiasts, industry professionals, and eco-conscious homeowners alike, who have flocked to the Palace of Fine Arts to experience Dreame’s latest innovation firsthand. Throughout the first day, Dreame’s team has engaged in extensive one-on-one conversations with visitors, demonstrating the full capabilities of the PowerSight™ 40V lineup, including the chainsaw, 21-inch lawn mower, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, and solar charger.

The official presentation on April 28 will focus on three core technological innovations that set the PowerSight™ 40V series apart:

SyncCore™ Brushless Motor Technology: Delivering competitive power-to-weight ratio with minimal energy loss, ensuring longer runtime and quieter operation compared to traditional motors.Dual-Channel Communication BMS: Enabling instant, lossless communication between battery and tool for stable power delivery, real-time monitoring of voltage, current and temperature, and enhanced safety protection.PowerSight™ Intelligent Display: Providing users with intuitive access to battery level, runtime estimates, and performance metrics, revolutionizing how homeowners interact with their yard tools.

Dreame’s commitment to sustainability is evident throughout the series, with optimized design and enhanced transmission that boost energy efficiency measurably, delivering longer runtime per charge. The system also supports solar charging, allowing users to work with one battery while charging the other with clean, renewable energy—an innovative feature that has resonated strongly with environmentally conscious attendees.

This efficient, cost-saving system represents a great advancement in the field of cordless outdoor equipment, offering a practical, eco-friendly solution for modern garden care needs.

Following the official unveiling, the PowerSight™ 40V series will be available for pre-order, with global availability across major markets expected in the coming months. Detailed pricing and regional availability will be announced later.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information, visit https://global.dreametech.com/.

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Wilbur Labs 2026 Startup Failure Report Reveals AI Is the Top Threat for Half of Startup Founders

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MIAMI, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Wilbur Labs released their 2026 Report on Startup Failure, showing half of founders (50%) identified technological disruption, including AI, as the top threat to their company. Additionally, 59% of founders said they are concerned about their business surviving the next 12 months.

Click here for more information: https://www.wilburlabs.com/blueprints/why-startups-fail

Startup success stories often dominate headlines, but the reality of entrepreneurship is far less predictable. 81% of founders said their company pivoted from its original idea at least once, while 42% said they wish they had pivoted sooner.

“Startups rarely fail because founders lack ambition or intelligence,” said Phil Santoro, Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs. “More often, early assumptions about the market or product turn out to be wrong. The founders who succeed recognize those signals early and adapt.”

Product-market fit remains the biggest challenge
More than half of founders (54%) said their most important lesson from failure was the need to better understand product-market fit. Additionally, 44% cited product or technology issues as the primary cause of failure, and 25% cited running out of money (down from 38% in 2023).

“Even with AI making it easier to iterate than ever, product-market fit is still the foundation of every successful company,” said David Kolodny, Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs. “When founders get that right, a lot of other problems become manageable. When they don’t, challenges like competition, product issues, and capital constraints inevitably follow.”

The human cost of entrepreneurship
Beyond strategy, founders report significant personal strain. Nearly 9 in 10 (90%) said they experienced stress or burnout severe enough to make them consider quitting, while 87% said building a company was lonelier than expected.

Despite these challenges, resilience remains strong. More than 4 in 5 (81%) founders who experienced failure said they would start another company, with 31% motivated to do so immediately.

“Failure is rarely the end of the story. For most entrepreneurs, it’s actually the beginning of the next chapter,” Kolodny said.

Methodology
This study was designed and conducted by Wilbur Labs as part of ongoing research into startup failure and founder experiences. Wilbur Labs engaged Wakefield Research to assist with survey administration. The survey was made up of 200 U.S. tech founders between February 3-12, 2026, via email and online questionnaire. The margin of error is ±6.9 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

About Wilbur Labs
Wilbur Labs is a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. The studio identifies unsolved customer problems, researches solutions, and builds or invests in companies to solve them. Visit www.wilburlabs.com for more information.

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Aligned Fitness Expands Beyond Southeast With Acquisition of Six Club Pilates Studios in Ohio

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ATLANTA, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aligned Fitness Holdings, a leading franchisee of Club Pilates, has acquired CAM Pilates, a Columbus, Ohio-based franchisee operating six top-performing studios. The transaction expands its total footprint to 55 studios.

The acquisition broadens Aligned Fitness’ geographic reach beyond its established base in the Southeastern United States, where it has locations in North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina, positioning the company for continued growth across the region and the Mid-Atlantic. By entering the Columbus market, the firm gains access to a high-demand, high-growth metro area while creating additional opportunities for new studio development.

CAM Pilates was founded and operated by Caitlin McTigue and Jason Tomany, widely respected franchisees known for building high-performing studios and a strong culture. Aligned Fitness plans to work closely with the existing team to maintain operational excellence while expanding access to Pilates across the region.

“This acquisition represents a natural extension of our strategy to partner with best-in-class operators in markets where we can build density and scale,” said Jon Smith, chief executive officer of Aligned Fitness Holdings. “Caitlin and Jason have built exceptional studios with a strong community focus, and we are excited to work alongside their team to continue delivering the benefits of Pilates to more people. Entering Columbus also demonstrates that our platform can successfully expand beyond our Southeastern roots into new, high-quality markets.”

Aligned Fitness has grown through a combination of new studio development and targeted acquisitions, focusing on premier franchisees in attractive markets. The addition of CAM Pilates reinforces the company’s position as an emerging multi-state platform in boutique fitness.

The broader boutique fitness industry continues to experience strong momentum, driven by consumer demand for personalized, community-oriented experiences. According to Allied Market Research, the global Pilates and yoga studios market is projected to reach $521 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 14.3 percent.

Aligned Fitness will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions and organic growth opportunities to expand its footprint and bring Pilates to more communities across its target regions.

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