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Forbes
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Billy Idol And Steve Stevens Deliver As U.S. Tour Kicks Off In Chicago
'Nice to be here, Chicago,' said rocker Billy Idol on stage Thursday Night just outside the Windy City as this leg of his 'It's a Nice Day to… Tour Again!' U.S. run kicked off on stage at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. 'I think we're gonna have some fun tonight!' Fun has been a mission statement of sorts for Idol over the course of nearly 45 years, a central component of the four records he made with British punks Generation X prior to nine full length studio albums of his own. Writing and recording largely with guitarist Steve Stevens, Idol has tallied a gold record and five platinum albums as a solo act, selling in excess of 40 million albums globally. With Stevens co-writing iconic Idol hits like 'Rebel Yell,' the pair collaborated on each of the nine tracks on Idol's latest project Dream Into It, with Idol applying a rare autobiographical approach this time around. Following a quick run of North American dates this past spring, Idol's current jaunt resumes this Wednesday at New York City's Madison Square Garden, one taking him across the country into late September before moving abroad through November. 'Mr. Steve Stevens is here…' mused Idol early in Saturday's performance, glancing right as he set up the Stevens co-written 'Flesh For Fantasy.' 'Give it up for Steve!' shouted Idol. 'Let's everybody see where Mr. Stevens takes us tonight.' Off came Idol's jacket on a warm night in Chicago. A thumping bassline gave way to synths during the evening's third song following a one hour opening performance by Joan Jett. Idol ended 'Flesh For Fantasy' with a ridiculous series of fist pumps, closing his hand upon the final one before drawing his fist to his heart at the conclusion of the sultry rocker. 'We've crossed paths over so many years. Way back in the day, I had actually guested with Joan. I got up and played with her at, I think it was Disneyland. She did a show in Los Angeles,' said Stevens, looking back during a conversation this past May. 'Obviously, I was there from the moment that Billy pretty much arrived in the U.S. So, there's a lot of shared craziness that's gone on!' said the guitarist. 'Those were crazy times - and amazing years to be successful. I was all of 22 years old. And we enjoyed every bit of it, you know?' On his latest album, Jett sings alongside Idol on 'Wildside,' delivering an age-old tale of refusal to slow down. Thursday night outside Chicago, Jett looked back on 50 years, revisiting everything from The Runaways to the Blackhearts on stage. Plowing forward with her take on Sly and the Family Stone's 'Everyday People,' Jett dove into 'I Love Rock & Roll.' Hopping along to her right, she was almost skipping as she shredded, smiling wide throughout 'Crimson & Clover' as the audience sang along during a late psychedelic interlude on the Tommy James & the Shondells classic, soon heading for finish with a murderer's row of hits. Jett and bassist Hal B. Selzer got the crowd clapping in time as she counted in 'I Hate Myself for Loving You' in the opening set's final moments. 'Thank you so much, everybody!' said Jett following a raucous close via 'Bad Reputation.' Longtime guitarist Dougie Needles swung his axe over his left shoulder, holding it aloft for a late solo during the closing number. 'Have a great night with Billy Idol!' said Jett, flicking picks from the stage to fans seated in front. The subject of the new Jonas Åkerlund-directed documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, Idol is closing in on a once unthinkable 70th birthday this November. But over the course of about an hour and 40 minutes on stage, Idol turned back the clock during the opener, singing in fine voice as he ran across the stage throughout a rocking, engaging and fun performance Thursday night outside Chicago. Backed by a tight seven piece group including a pair of backing singers, Idol tore into the aptly-titled new 'Still Dancing' to open the show, soon revisiting 'Cradle of Love.' Shimmying away with the backing singers at the back corner of the stage early, Idol came charging back to the front, facing Stevens as he backed away, drawing the guitarist in as he leaned forward, egging him on ahead of a torrid late 'Cradle of Love' solo. While it features a guest spot from Avril Lavigne on the new record, Idol handled the bulk of the vocals to the new '77' Thursday night. Sitting down to start, Stevens strummed in the intro to 'Eyes Without a Face' solo, drums soon kicking in as guitarist Billy Morrison helped drive the performance. The Stevens showcase continued, with the guitarist offering up a flamenco-fueled electro-acoustic solo that veered suddenly into Led Zeppelin, with the guitarist working through 'Over the Hills and Far Away' and 'Stairway to Heaven,' shaking his head with a smile as he suddenly stopped the latter, opting to close the solo with more flamenco ahead of an Eddie Van Halen-like closing flourish. 'Steve Stevens!' shouted Idol as he returned to the stage, with the ensemble putting an almost T. Rex-like spin upon Tommy James & The Shondells' 'Mony Mony.' While the audience supplied the unofficial chorus lyrics to the song, much to Idol's delight, it was backing vocalists Jessica Childress and Kitten Kuroi who truly shined on the track, with Idol bringing the pair to the foot of the stage to jam out the song's final chorus with him. Shaking up the setlist a bit on opening night, Idol delivered a cover of Rose Royce's 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore,' an outtake from 1983's Rebel Yell album which finally saw release 41 years later as part of an expanded edition of the iconic Idol record. 'The first song I ever wrote is 'Ready Steady Go,'' explained Idol later, referencing the first single from the self-titled debut Generation X album in 1978. 'I'm still doing it a million years later!' Throwing out signed frisbees, Idol soon explained the origins of arguably his most famous recorded moment. 'Back to 1983…' began the guitarist, detailing a birthday party he attended which touted appearances by Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. 'They're standing around drinking a bottle of brown liquid. What are they drinking?' he asked rhetorically in the humorous telling. 'I see the bottle hit Mick's lips and it said 'Rebel Yell,'' he recalled, screaming now as he namechecked the bourbon whiskey. Starting at the left side of the stage, Idol raced right at the top of the second verse. Crouching down, he helped place the trademark ray gun sound effect as Stevens shredded away during a late 'Rebel Yell' solo, punching repeatedly with his right fist before delivering an inimitable fist pump and snarl from atop a centerstage riser to close the cut. 'I cannot hear you!' came Idol's voice across the speakers as the rocker riled up fans from backstage during an encore break Thursday night. 'Chicago, let's f–ing dance!' he commanded upon return, with Stevens and Morrison both tearing away at 'Dancing With Myself' while Idol tossed his mic back and forth from left hand to right during an extended take on the track, ultimately closing the suburban Chicago performance with 'White Wedding.' 'We've gotta have fun while we're alive, right?' asked Billy Idol with a smile on stage, revisiting his mission statement late in Thursday night's set. 'Have as much fun as you can,' he continued. 'Because this is our time.'
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Jopari and Raintree Formalize Partnership to Expand Access to Electronic Commercial Attachment Solutions
CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raintree Systems, a leading provider of native-built AI-powered electronic health records (EHR), patient engagement, and revenue cycle management (RCM) software solutions for the rehab therapy industry, announced an expansion of its partnership with Jopari Solutions. The move delivers a fully electronic commercial attachments solution to a broad network of connected commercial, federal, and governmental payers. By utilizing Jopari's advanced, open-platform technology, Raintree now offers more streamlined and efficient commercial claims processing to accelerate workflows, reduce payment timelines, and improve service delivery for therapy practices at scale. "This expansion reflects our shared commitment to simplifying complex billing processes so providers can focus on what matters most—delivering great care." Share Raintree and Jopari have partnered for more than 13 years to deliver best-in-class property and casualty eBill ® processing, known for unmatched connectivity between providers and payers, technical flexibility, and a reputation for ease of use. The addition of commercial attachment functionality marks a natural evolution of the partnership. 'This expansion reflects our shared commitment to simplifying complex billing processes so providers can focus on what matters most—delivering great care. By deepening our partnership with Jopari, we're helping clinics accelerate payments, reduce admin time, and grow their workers' comp and commercial claims revenue streams,' said Sarina Richard, Chief Strategy Officer at Raintree. Stronger, Scalable Electronic Claims Processing for Rehab Therapy Practices Contracted providers can now streamline billing and ensure compliance by electronically transmitting supporting documents—such as medical records, test results, and reports—directly to payers. This enhancement accelerates reimbursement and simplifies documentation workflows. Existing Jopari eBill ® or Attach customers can activate the new functionality immediately, using their current systems and staff to send unsolicited attachments without disruption. 'Raintree has been an incredible partner to Jopari for well over a decade,' says Steve Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of Jopari Solutions. 'We are thrilled to expand our solutions for workers' compensation and auto casualty claims and Commercial & Governmental Attachment workflow for Raintree clients. Providers will benefit from a seamless process that dramatically improves their business performance.' About Jopari Jopari Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare IT company delivering electronic billing, attachment management, and flexible medical payment solutions for Workers' Compensation, Auto Medical, and Commercial & Government healthcare markets. Jopari connects Payers, Providers, and clearinghouses through a robust national network, helping streamline eBill and ePay processes, reduce administrative costs, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The company maintains industry-leading security standards, including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Cybersecurity, and Shared Assessments certifications. For more information, please visit email sales@ or call 800.630.3060. About Raintree Systems Raintree is the rehabilitation and physical therapy software of choice for enterprise and large therapy provider organizations, managing more than 50 million patient visits annually across 8,500+ therapy clinics nationwide. Through a series of strategic investments in AI technology and expertise, Raintree is delivering on its commitment to be the leading AI-centric EMR software in rehab therapy. Raintree's ONC-certified EHR, AI technology, patient engagement and communications, clinical documentation, revenue cycle management (RCM), and business intelligence solutions are deeply rooted in rehabilitation and physical therapy best practices. To learn more about Raintree, visit
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jopari Solutions and Waystar Partner to Deliver Seamless eBilling Solution for Providers Nationwide
CONCORD, Calif., June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jopari Solutions, a pioneer in healthcare information technology known for its innovative electronic billing, attachment management, and payment solutions, is pleased to reaffirm its strategic partnership with Waystar, a leading provider of revenue cycle and healthcare payment technology. Together, the two companies are delivering a fully integrated, compliant eBilling solution that streamlines provider workflows and enhances revenue cycle performance across the country. The collaboration embeds Jopari's advanced attachment submission functionality into the Waystar platform, enabling providers to electronically submit medical bills and supporting documentation to both commercial payers and state entities. This partnership includes support for the New York Workers' Compensation Board's (NYWCB) upcoming electronic billing and attachment mandate, effective August 1, 2025. Under the NYWCB mandate, all CMS-1500 medical bills and attachments must be submitted electronically via a Board-approved XML submission partner. By leveraging Jopari's built-in compliance and approved status, Waystar users can seamlessly meet these requirements without disruption to existing workflows. "Jopari is proud to power this integrated solution," said Steve Stevens, CEO, Jopari Solutions. "We've built our reputation on delivering scalable, secure, and flexible eBill and attachment solutions for commercial, government, workers' compensation, and auto medical markets. Our continued partnership with Waystar expands that impact by making compliance effortless for more providers." Contact Waystar today to learn how your organization can stay compliant with the NYWCB mandate and streamline eBilling workflows across all lines of business. About Jopari Solutions Jopari Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company supplying innovative healthcare attachment management, flexible medical payments products, and integrated eBill compliance and portal solutions for Commercial & Government, Workers' Compensation, and Auto Medical markets. For more information, please visit email info@ or call 800.630.3060. About Waystar Waystar's mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Waystar's enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 6 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.8 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Discover the way forward at View source version on Contacts info@ 800-630-3060 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Jopari Solutions and Waystar Partner to Deliver Seamless eBilling Solution for Providers Nationwide
CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jopari Solutions, a pioneer in healthcare information technology known for its innovative electronic billing, attachment management, and payment solutions, is pleased to reaffirm its strategic partnership with Waystar, a leading provider of revenue cycle and healthcare payment technology. Together, the two companies are delivering a fully integrated, compliant eBilling solution that streamlines provider workflows and enhances revenue cycle performance across the country. 'We've built our reputation on delivering scalable, secure, and flexible eBill and attachment solutions for commercial, government, workers' compensation, and auto medical markets." Share The collaboration embeds Jopari's advanced attachment submission functionality into the Waystar platform, enabling providers to electronically submit medical bills and supporting documentation to both commercial payers and state entities. This partnership includes support for the New York Workers' Compensation Board's (NYWCB) upcoming electronic billing and attachment mandate, effective August 1, 2025. Under the NYWCB mandate, all CMS-1500 medical bills and attachments must be submitted electronically via a Board-approved XML submission partner. By leveraging Jopari's built-in compliance and approved status, Waystar users can seamlessly meet these requirements without disruption to existing workflows. 'Jopari is proud to power this integrated solution,' said Steve Stevens, CEO, Jopari Solutions. 'We've built our reputation on delivering scalable, secure, and flexible eBill and attachment solutions for commercial, government, workers' compensation, and auto medical markets. Our continued partnership with Waystar expands that impact by making compliance effortless for more providers.' Contact Waystar today to learn how your organization can stay compliant with the NYWCB mandate and streamline eBilling workflows across all lines of business. About Jopari Solutions Jopari Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company supplying innovative healthcare attachment management, flexible medical payments products, and integrated eBill compliance and portal solutions for Commercial & Government, Workers' Compensation, and Auto Medical markets. For more information, please visit email info@ or call 800.630.3060. About Waystar Waystar's mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Waystar's enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 6 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.8 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Discover the way forward at
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jopari Solutions Appoints Jeff Pirino as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate Growth and Market Reach
CONCORD, Calif., June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jopari Solutions, Inc., a leader in electronic billing and payment solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Pirino as Chief Growth Officer. In his role, Pirino will lead Jopari's Sales, Account Management, and Marketing organizations, reporting directly to CEO Steve Stevens. Pirino brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the insurance and healthcare technology sectors, with deep expertise in claims automation, medical cost containment, and payer-provider connectivity. His appointment represents a strategic move in Jopari's mission to streamline billing and payment operations across the Commercial, Government, Workers' Compensation and Auto Casualty markets. "We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Jopari executive team," said Steve Stevens, CEO of Jopari Solutions. "Jeff's impressive track record of building high-performing teams, growing client relationships, and scaling revenue makes him an ideal fit for this next stage of our growth. His customer-first mindset and knowledge of both the healthcare and workers' compensation markets uniquely position him to unify and accelerate our go-to-market strategy." Most recently, Pirino served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Preferred Medical, where he led go-to-market transformation efforts, implemented new sales technologies, advanced outbound prospecting initiatives, and partnered across teams to enhance sales and customer success operations. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Enlyte (formerly Mitchell), where he held a range of senior executive sales and account management leadership roles, ultimately contributing to the company's growth and market expansion. Pirino also brings firsthand experience with Jopari's solutions, having driven early adoption of its eBilling, payment, and remittance capabilities among insurance carriers in the Auto Casualty market. His deep familiarity with the platform and understanding of evolving payer needs will be instrumental in advancing adoption of emerging solutions and forging strategic partnerships. "Jopari has long stood out for its innovation and leadership in transforming payment and data exchange," said Pirino. "I'm excited to join a company that's solving real problems for payers and providers across both healthcare and casualty claims. I look forward to working with the talented team at Jopari to help clients succeed, accelerate momentum, and build on the strong foundation already in place." As Chief Growth Officer, Pirino will lead enterprise-wide growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement strategies, and align sales, marketing, and customer success to support scalable expansion. About Jopari Jopari Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare IT company delivering electronic billing, attachment management, and flexible medical payment solutions for Workers' Compensation, Auto Medical, and Commercial & Government healthcare markets. Jopari connects Payers, Providers, and clearinghouses through a robust national network, helping streamline eBill and ePay processes, reduce administrative costs, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The company maintains industry-leading security standards, including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Cybersecurity, and Shared Assessments certifications. For more information, please visit email sales@ or call 800.630.3060. View source version on Contacts sales@ 800.630.3060 Sign in to access your portfolio
