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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
America First Healthcare Reviews: What Clients Are Saying About Their Coverage
ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans praise transparency, compassion, and real savings in a marketplace plagued by confusion and mistrust. More than ever, they're turning to private health insurance solutions that prioritize honesty, affordability, and clarity as the U.S. healthcare landscape changes. One Florida-based company, America First Healthcare, is gaining traction for doing just that, and verified reviews from both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Trustpilot suggest that clients are noticing the difference. Founded by entrepreneur Jordan Sarmiento after a personal medical crisis left him with $95,000 in hospital bills, America First Healthcare was built to give Americans a straightforward, trustworthy path to health coverage. Sarmiento says, 'I created this company so no one else would have to go through what I did. I used to feel helpless, overwhelmed, and unprotected.' And according to dozens of clients, that mission is succeeding. Customers have shared detailed accounts of exceptional service on the Better Business Bureau, where America First Healthcare is BBB-accredited with an A rating. In one verified five-star review, a customer wrote: 'Daniel was extremely helpful and answered every question I had. He thoroughly explained my coverage options and was very pleasant. Would definitely recommend America First Healthcare.' – BBB Verified Reviewer, December 2024 Based on verified reviews, America First Healthcare holds a TrustScore of over four stars with more than 90% positive reviews on Trustpilot. One recent reviewer enjoyed their experience with the company: 'I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Alejandro Ustariz for his outstanding service and support in helping me secure excellent dental insurance coverage. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to my specific needs. He spent ample amount of time to explain all the available options in a clear and understandable way, ensuring I made an informed decision.' – Verified Trustpilot Review, May 1 2025 Another client wrote: 'I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Alejandro Ustariz for his outstanding service and support in helping me secure excellent dental insurance coverage. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to my specific needs. He spent ample amount of time to explain all the available options in a clear and understandable way, ensuring I made an informed decision.' – Verified Trustpilot Review, February 2024 Sarmiento, who founded the company with a belief in small government and free-market healthcare solutions, has made it clear that America First Healthcare's goal is not just to sell policies, but to rebuild trust in private insurance. The founder, Sarmiento, says 'Our advisors aren't taught to close deals, they're taught to care,' said Sarmiento. 'We listen before we recommend. We explain without jargon. And we serve people like they matter. Because they do.' With a growing footprint nationwide and a client base that includes families, small business owners, and independent contractors, the company is quickly becoming a voice for Americans seeking health insurance without the games. Jordan Sarmiento and America First Healthcare are changing the tone of health insurance, one honest conversation at a time. ABOUT AMERICA FIRST HEALTHCAREAmerica First Healthcare is a private health insurance agency headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It is dedicated to helping Americans find honest, affordable healthcare coverage that works for their needs, not against them. Founded in 2021, the company believes in transparency, values-first service, and putting people over profits. MEDIA CONTACTJordan SarmientoFounder & CEO, America First HealthcareEmail: info@ 7700 Southland Blvd, Orlando, FL 32809Website: Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an "as-is" basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Renowned Health Experts Partner with SuppCo to Revolutionize the Supplements Industry
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SuppCo, the health tech startup transforming how people discover, manage, and optimize their supplement routines, today announced partnerships with leading health experts to reshape the supplements industry and provide actionable protocols that support better outcomes and well-being. The advisor partnerships will give SuppCo users access to the exact supplement regimens recommended and followed by leading experts in critical areas of preventive health, from longevity and brain health to gut and metabolic health, to fertility, detox, and more. The SuppCo Experts and their respective health categories are: Dr. Mark Hyman, Longevity and Cognition Expert Dr. Natalie Crawford, Women's Hormones and Fertility Expert Dr. Darshan Shah, Metabolic Health and Men's Hormones Expert Dr. Robin Berzin, Gut Health Expert Thomas DeLauer, Fitness Expert Dr. Bruce Hoffman, Detox Expert Dr. Lanae Mullane, Immune Support and Energy Expert 'Our goal in partnering with these preeminent experts is to help all individuals make sense of a complex and confusing supplement industry to hit their goals. We're confident that by having access to validated protocols from credible doctors and category experts, consumers will be better equipped to understand supplements and make informed decisions regarding safe and high-quality products,' Steve Martocci, co-founder of SuppCo. Studies show consumers are increasingly growing weary of the supplements industry, without trustworthy resources for high-quality and effective product guidance. SuppCo was created to help people navigate the world of supplements with its easy-to-use, comprehensive mobile app and digital platform. Now, for the first time, consumers have direct access to precise supplement routines purpose-built by trusted experts, bridging the gap between cutting-edge health expertise and actionable supplement recommendations, and ultimately providing greater trust and transparency within an extremely fragmented industry. 'The supplement industry presents a complex and often opaque landscape. Navigating the variability in nutrient guidance, product quality and ingredient transparency poses significant challenges for supplement users, and not everyone has access to advice from a functional medicine doctor,' said Dr. Mark Hyman, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health and founder of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. 'SuppCo is breaking this narrative - making it easier than ever for people to make informed supplement choices by accessing expert guidance, and I'm thrilled to join this incredible mission and journey.' The SuppCo Experts have curated data-backed supplement protocols in critical health categories, which include: Comprehensive nutrient targets with specific dosages Science-backed rationales for each nutrient recommendation Product suggestions validated by SuppCo's TrustScore quality rating system Integration with routing tracking and scheduling tools Warnings around potential risks of interactions and user contexts Lifestyle interventions to support protocol effectiveness 'I'm regularly asked by women what supplements they should be using, and taking incorrect or low-quality supplements is a common problem I see in my practice today. For years I've struggled knowing there had to be a better way to help these individuals make sense of their supplements,' said Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN/REI, co-founder of Fora Fertility and host of the 'As a Woman' podcast. 'Today, such a tool exists, and my patients now have quick access to the evidence-backed protocols I've developed for fertility and hormonal issues, all based on the same principles I use in my practice – and all for free.' SuppCo's Experts have also made their own personal supplement stacks available to users via the app and have provided significant feedback in the development of the platform, including features like the TrustScore product quality rating system. To follow the Expert Protocols, view their personal stacks, and download the SuppCo app, visit SuppCo is a health tech startup transforming how people discover, manage, and optimize their supplement routines. Via its app and website, SuppCo provides a revolutionary platform to help users make sense of supplements, leveraging their personalized stack analysis tools and TrustScore quality rating system to help users hit their health goals. For more information, visit and follow SuppCo on Instagram and X.
Entrepreneur
14-05-2025
- Health
- Entrepreneur
The Supplement Business Has a Trust Problem. This Tech Startup Wants to Fix That.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. More Americans are taking supplements than ever before. And more are being misled. There are over 200,000 supplement products on the market, but with no clear regulatory framework, consumers are often asked to swallow more than just the pills. "Products can come to market in a week with very little accountability," says Steve Martocci, co-founder of SuppCo. "The FDA says you should be in a vague 'generally acceptable range' for things like heavy metals,and counts on brands to regulate themselves, which leads to major issues." All this leads to a snake oil problem that threatens to undermine the real progress being made in health and wellness. Related: From Sleepless Nights to a Wellness Start-Up An app for that Martocci, who built GroupMe and Splice, wants to change the way people interact with supplements. His new company, SuppCo, scores supplements for quality and helps consumers manage what they take. Think of it as a tool to help users understand what they're taking and whether the products hold up. SuppCo's TrustScore rates supplements on a 10-point scale. The score looks at things like lab testing, manufacturing certifications, and whether a brand publishes its test results. "It's a little bit less about the 'gotcha' and more about, hey, let's make this industry better," Martocci explains. Fixing the system that failed him For Martocci, supplements aren't just a product — they're personal. At one point, he weighed over 300 pounds. He turned to functional medicine when traditional doctors failed to help. That led to years of tracking bloodwork, experimenting with supplements, and building a personal health plan. "I shared a spreadsheet of my medications and supplements. I don't like to call myself a biohacker, but I was kind of doing this 10-plus years ago," he says. "Supplements were always the hardest thing for me to navigate. The doctors were inconsistent, and you never knew what brands to trust." He eventually teamed up with Nick Michlewicz, a wellness entrepreneur with deep experience in supplements. "I had seen firsthand how hard it is for high-quality brands to stand out in a social media world of false promises and magic pills," Michlewicz says. "Supplements can be such a frustrating experience for users. I knew that we could transform the industry by taking the most important data and simplifying it for people so they could make better choices." Related: 'One Size Does Not Fit All:' The Supplement Myth That This CEO Wants to Shatter Making it easier to do the right thing They built SuppCo to give people more control. Users can scan products, track what they're taking, and see how it affects them. Brands that follow strict standards and share their data get higher scores. Those that don't, don't. One company removed a controversial ingredient after SuppCo flagged it. Others began publishing batch results to improve transparency. "We could've done a whole gotcha story on that," Martocci says. "But I'd rather tell the story of how they made it better." SuppCo recently launched a new feature that gives users access to supplement protocols designed by some of the most respected doctors in health and wellness. These stacks are tailored for common goals like brain fog, fertility, or metabolism, and offer specific product and dosage guidance. One expert, Dr. Mark Hyman, a best-selling author and leader in functional medicine and longevity, immediately saw the value. "He told me, 'I've wanted this to exist for 30 years,'" says Martocci. "He used to tour manufacturing facilities just to figure out what his patients were actually taking. Now, he can use our stack management feature." Pushing the industry forward Martocci hopes SuppCo has the potential to clean up an industry that's long operated without enough oversight. By making quality visible and measurable, SuppCo could shift how brands think about everything from ingredient sourcing to labeling practices. "Right now, there's almost no downside to cutting corners," he says. "We're giving brands a reason to do better. And we're giving consumers a way to tell the difference." This is Martocci's fourth company, but he says it's the one that matters most. "You say I don't have to do this," he says. "But it's kind of like telling a musician not to make another album. I have a desire to create." This time, the mission is clear. "We're not chasing trends," Martocci says. "We're chasing trust."
Fintech News ME
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
NRDX Positions Itself as the Industry's Go-To US Stock Broker
NRDX is going through an exciting period full of announcements and updates. This current period is being marked by changing market dynamics, new additions to its leadership, increasing client numbers, and a turn towards a specific market, that if you're unaware, you might want to keep reading. Finally, find out what NRDX offers its traders and investors to give them an industry-leading experience! Meteoric Growth & Strategic Placement NRDX has seen an almost vertical rise in new clients due to a rapidly growing interest in US stocks. Since NRDX offers direct access to US stock markets, it has become a dependable gateway to some of the world's biggest, most active, and exciting company stocks. It is also a competitive, low-cost alternative to institutional solutions that require a minimum deposit amount and account capital, making its brokerage services much more accessible for practically all budgets and skill levels. According to company representatives, this effect is largely driven by extremely favourable conditions – lower stock price in combination with a weaker US dollar (at the time of writing). Although the general market picture seems to be less positive, there are specific stocks that are experiencing exponential growth, creating very dynamic opportunities for traders who have access to the right analytical tools. And NRDX, with its proven track record, low barrier to entry, market-leading conditions, low fees, and amazing product offering, is perfectly positioned to give these clients market access. It is, therefore, no surprise that the company received one of the highest scores on Trustpilot – 4.6. This TrustScore is a testament to NRDX's commitment to delivering the best possible trading experience. Powerhouse Platform Offerings Metatrader 5 and NRDX Trader are an unbeatable offering. Not only do they give traders an intuitive interface to invest and trade on, but they also give them advanced analysis tools. On the same screen, NRDX clients can create a strategy, plot chart indicators, perform technical and fundamental analysis, and trade and invest. MT5 also leverages advanced machine learning that provides investors with algorithm trading. If you are unfamiliar, algo trading or robo-trading allows you to automate your trading with apps, called EAs or Expert Advisors. These can be purchased, and some are even offered at no cost. Strategic Expansion Through Experience and Leadership Nicolas Morphitis was recently announced as NRDX's new Chief Revenue Officer. As CRO, Nicolas will be heading the firm's expansion and growth efforts by designing an ambitious but achievable strategic roadmap. His addition to the NRDX team proves the broker's dedication to expanding its already significant footprint in the market and doing so in a way that is both innovative and viable. The financial service industry is extremely competitive, and to remain relative, you must offer an unparalleled investing and trading experience. Full Speed Ahead for the Future of NRDX With new leadership, plans are in place to drive development. Combine that with a surge in people interested in US stocks, and the firm being perfectly positioned to give them market access, NRDX seems to be moving into the future at lightning speed. Surprisingly, though, this is just the tip of the iceberg because NRDX is already working on more exciting updates that will continue to keep the firm at the forefront of the industry. Find out more by visiting NRDX or feel free to get in touch with them via Telegram, Whatsapp, Live Chat or email to support@
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
PEP Health Unveils the First Real-Time Trust Score for U.S. Healthcare
Millions of real-world patient experiences now offer hospitals, payers, and providers a measurable view of trust MINNEAPOLIS, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - PEP Health, the AI-powered patient experience platform trusted by leading hospitals, payers, and health systems, today announced the launch of its Trust Score, the first real-time, validated metric that quantifies how patients experience and express trust in healthcare. Built from millions of unsolicited patient narratives and developed alongside a leading U.S. health system, the Trust Score brings long-missing measurement, visibility, and actionability to one of the most critical drivers of health outcomes: patient trust. Download PEP Health's Trust white paper here. 'In healthcare, trust isn't abstract. It directly impacts outcomes, adherence, and loyalty,' said Dr. Mark Lomax, CEO of PEP Health. 'For the first time, hospitals, payers, and providers can measure trust in real time, pinpoint when and where it erodes, and take immediate steps to rebuild it.' The Trust Score is already being piloted nationwide, including at ECU Health, a rural health system committed to human-centered care. 'Trust is the foundation of the relationship between healthcare and those they serve. When trust is present in the relationship, patients adhere to treatment plans, seek medical care when needed, and have frank conversations with their care team which is vital to their health planning,' said Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, Chief Experience Officer at ECU Health. 'This trust also fuels the passion and purpose of those that provide care, insulating against burnout.' More Than a Feeling: Why Trust Now Has a Score While traditional surveys often struggle with delays, low response rates, and limited reach, PEP Health's Trust Score draws from the real, unprompted voices of patients, capturing their experiences across social media platforms, review sites, and forums. Using advanced machine learning and healthcare-specific natural language processing (NLP) technology, PEP Health analyzes this data into structured insights that reflect the full spectrum of patient experience. At the core of the Trust Score are Drivers of Trust (such as caring, kindness, effective listening) and Indicators of Trust (such as patient retention and health outcomes) PEP Health's patient experience insights are validated against national benchmarks including HCAHPS and insurer quality metrics and highlighted in peer-reviewed research published in BMJ Quality & Safety and The Lancet (read more here ). A Strategic Metric for Today's Healthcare Leaders Trust is no longer just a value statement: it directly affects health equity, financial performance, and community engagement. Internal PEP Health data shows that a one-point decline in patient satisfaction can result in more than $12 million in annual lost revenue for a large health system. With the Trust Score, healthcare leaders can now: 'For too long, others have defined what trust should look like in healthcare,' continued Dr. Lomax. 'It's time to listen to patients themselves. When trust breaks down, patients don't show up, don't open up, and don't follow through. Now, for the first time, we can measure trust and take meaningful action to rebuild it.' Early Access and White Paper Healthcare leaders can now download PEP Health's new white paper and apply for early access to the Trust Score platform by completing the Early Access request form. About PEP Health PEP Health's advanced AI uses healthcare-specific natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to analyze diverse, unsolicited patient feedback from online sources such as social media, review platforms, and forums, alongside hospital surveys and internal data. By providing a comprehensive, real-time view of patient and community experiences, PEP Health helps healthcare providers gain insights that traditional surveys often miss. This approach enables organizations to understand patient preferences more deeply, focus on what matters most, and align care with evolving expectations. To learn more, please visit View original content: SOURCE PEP Health
