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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
State of California extends agreement with CGI for the Case Management, Information and Payrolling System Français
Stock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE) Enhancements to improve efficiency, security, and accessibility for the state's caregiver payment platform SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's leading independent technology and professional services firms, today announced a three-year, US$200-million contract extension with the State of California. Under the agreement, CGI will continue delivering end-to-end managed services for the Case Management, Information and Payrolling System (CMIPS), which supports California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. The program provides essential care to over 850,000 recipients and employs more than 760,000 caregivers. As a trusted technology partner, CGI has consistently delivered high-quality solutions to improve the IHSS program. The continued collaboration with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has led to improvements in several key areas: streamlined payroll and case management processes, reduced administrative overhead, strengthened security, and improved service delivery for caregivers and those they serve. CGI will maintain its delivery of comprehensive business process outsourcing (BPO) and IT services, supporting the efficiency, security and accessibility of IHSS payroll processing for caregivers and beneficiaries across the state. Since its inception, CGI's partnership with the state has driven significant advancements in digital transformation, including migrating legacy infrastructure to the cloud, digitizing timesheets and W-2s, and introducing DevOps automation to improve system reliability and speed. The system processes over 1.5 million payroll payments each month, totaling more than $19 billion annually, ensuring that caregivers across California receive timely and accurate compensation while families get the support they need without administrative barriers. "The multi-year contract renewal with the State of California reflects the vital role CGI plays in modernizing the state's IHSS care infrastructure," said Virginia Williams, Senior Vice-President & Business Unit Leader, U.S. Northwest Operations at CGI. "Our shared roadmap focuses on cloud modernization, AI-powered insights, multilingual mobile experiences, and agile responses to new legislation. We're proud to help strengthen the program so caregivers and those they support receive the efficient, reliable services they deserve." About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at SOURCE CGI Inc.
News18
6 days ago
- Health
- News18
Nearly 3 in 5 Indians Choose Makhanas As Their Go-To Healthy Snack, Reveals Report
Over 55% of those surveyed said they actively seek snacks that are clean and preservative-free, says report India's leading wholesome snacking brand, Farmley, unveiled the second edition of its flagship Healthy Snacking Report at the Indian Healthy Snacking Summit (IHSS) 2025 held in New Delhi. Drawing insights from respondents across generations, professions and cities, the 2025 report presents a vivid picture of how India snacks today, blending tradition with modernity, taste with functionality, and indulgence with health consciousness. The report reveals that Indian consumers are no longer willing to settle for bland 'healthy" snacks or feel guilt over indulgent treats. Over 55% of those surveyed said they actively seek snacks that are clean and preservative-free. These trends indicate a major shift toward functional snacking, where every bite aligns with wellness goals. Packaging has also become a major purchase driver. 52% of respondents said they prefer resealable, eco-conscious packaging. Makhanas and flavoured dry fruits are leading this revolution in format. Roasted and flavoured dry fruits have emerged as the most preferred savoury snack, with 36% favouring them, while 19% of respondents specifically chose makhana, showing its successful transition into a modern-day super-snack. This growing popularity aligns with the Government of India's recent announcement of establishing a Makhana Board in Bihar under Union Budget 2025-26. Interestingly, while newer formats are gaining traction, legacy choices such as chips and wafers still hold ground with 14% choosing them, followed by namkeen and multigrain snacks like khakhras at 10% and 9% respectively. Sweet snacks too are evolving. While chocolate continues to reign as India's all-time favourite, nutty flavours like peanut butter, hazelnut, and pistachio are now preferred for their blend of taste and health. Speaking on the findings, Akash Sharma, co-founder, Farmley, said 'This year's report reflects a clear evolution. From snacking out of habit to snacking with purpose. Consumers today are seeking flavour and functionality in every bite, and are no longer willing to compromise between taste and trust. That's where Farmley leads, creating guilt-free indulgences that people feel good about choosing." Snacking habits are also being reshaped by lifestyle changes. Nearly 45% of consumers now prefer on-the-go snack formats like dry fruit-based desserts and energy bars that are portable, clean-label, and functional. This is particularly reflective of India's growing urban workforce, where desk-side indulgence is expected to deliver on both convenience and conscious consumption. Brand loyalty, once concentrated around legacy players, is now diversifying through multiple channels. While traditional offline aisles dominate for discovery and planned purchases, quick commerce and influencer-led content has driven a surge in impulse snacking, especially among Gen Z and millennials who order packaged snacks weekly at double the rate of older consumers (43% vs 28%). Meanwhile, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are increasingly embracing regional players who, despite lacking national advertising muscle, build deep trust through consistent quality and community presence. This shift signals a broader cultural change where transparency, reliability, and local connection matter as much as flavour and marketing reach. While taste remains king, the wave of health consciousness we saw in last year's report seems to have held, with more consumers shunning mindless munching for wholesome, nutritious options. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 13:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Fashion Value Chain
11-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Farmley to Host 2nd Edition of Indian Healthy Snacking Summit at Bharat Mandapam
Following the success of its debut flagship edition, Farmley, India's leading healthy snacking brand, is set to host the 2nd edition of the Indian Healthy Snacking Summit (IHSS) on July 18, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Shri Chirag Paswan, Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries of India, will grace the occasion as Special Guest. Farmley to host 2nd edition of IHSS 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi The summit will bring together a diverse group of over 2,000 participants, including policy-makers, investors, start-up founders, and leaders from across the food, wellness, and retail sectors. The event will also witness the unveiling of an all-encompassing industry report on pertinent trends shaping India's healthy snacks market. The evening will feature prominent voices shaping consumer and food innovation in India, including Revant Himatsingka aka FoodPharmer, Amitesh Jha, CEO, Swiggy Instamart, Arjun Vaidya, Founder, Dr. Vaidya's and V3 Ventures, Dr. Ritesh Malik, Founder, Innov8. The summit will also see participation from the investment community, including firms such as L Catterton, DSG Consumer Partners, Omnivore, and Insitor Partners, senior leaders from the retail, FMCG, and quick commerce sectors, as well as representatives from Amazon, Blinkit, Zepto, Meesho, etc. These speakers will participate in various panel discussions, offering insights into investment trends, the future of food distribution, and emerging health-conscious consumption patterns. The event will also provide a platform for over 200 emerging start-ups to showcase product innovations and bring together key stakeholders from across the food, retail, investment, and policy ecosystems. 'With the second edition of IHSS, our goal is to strengthen conversations around healthier food choices and support emerging start-ups by giving them a platform to showcase their ideas, connect with industry leaders, and grow within the food ecosystem,' said Akash Sharma, Co-founder, Farmley. About Farmley Farmley is a Noida-based healthy snacking brand founded in 2017, aiming to become the go-to choice for guilt-free, anytime-anywhere snacks. Endorsed by Rahul Dravid, the brand has gained strong visibility in India's wellness food space. Farmley follows a farm-to-palm model, directly sourcing makhanas, nuts, seeds, and dry fruits from over 5,000 farmers. Its in-house production and R&D capabilities drive innovation across product formats. In May 2025, Farmley raised $42 million in a Series C round led by L Catterton, with participation from DSG Consumer Partners, to strengthen regional expansion, food-tech capabilities, and its omnichannel distribution network.
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Medicaid On The Brink: For Medical Centers, The Time To Prepare Is Now
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, Physician Executive & CEO of SCMC, an FQHC championing health equity and policy advocacy in Southern California. Across the nation, healthcare leaders are bracing for one of the most dramatic overhauls to Medicaid in decades. For those of us running community-based health centers, the stakes could not be higher. At Southern California Medical Center (SCMC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving over 150,000 patient visits annually across eight clinics, we are on the front lines of the Medicaid transformation. The federal budget reconciliation bill moving through Congress, paired with California's preliminary budget, threatens to pull the rug out from under millions of patients and the providers who care for them. The proposed federal legislation includes sweeping changes: new work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, cuts to provider payments and reductions in federal match rates. In California, the preliminary budget takes it a step further by eliminating Prop 56 supplemental payments, capping overtime and travel hours for in-home supportive services (IHSS) and freezing enrollment for undocumented adults. These aren't abstract policy shifts. They are real, dangerous changes that would limit access to care for countless individuals who rely on community-based health centers for everything from prenatal care to chronic disease management. They would eliminate our reimbursement for serving undocumented patients. They would force us to make impossible decisions about staffing, services and scope. And the ripple effects would be devastating—not just for our clinics, but for our state's economy, schools and hospitals. Getting Ahead Of It We are proactively taking steps now in anticipation of these proposals potentially becoming law. Fellow healthcare leaders looking for ideas on how to prepare can consider the following actions: 1. Educate patients. We've launched targeted outreach to help patients understand how these policy changes could affect their coverage and what steps they can take to stay enrolled. This is about preserving trust in a time of fear and uncertainty. 2. Conduct financial modeling. We're analyzing how reduced PPS reimbursements, cost-sharing shifts and premium impositions might impact our budget and service lines. Every dollar lost in reimbursement is a service denied to someone who needs it most. 3. Adjust operations. We're revisiting workflows and provider capacity models to stay nimble if demand increases from displaced patients elsewhere. 4. Address broader impact. In 2022, California was home to 1.8 million unauthorized immigrants. Many of these individuals rely on FQHCs like ours for essential preventive care. If these individuals lose access, the result will likely be a surge in ER visits for conditions that should have been treated earlier—and far more affordably—in a clinic setting. This is a looming education and economic disaster. The majority of children we serve attend inner-city public schools. If their parents lose access to care, it will compromise the health, attendance and stability of these students. That's a direct hit to educational outcomes and to the state's long-term financial stability. 5. Advocate. We're actively working with Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) and the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) while also meeting regularly with local, state and federal government officials. The message is clear: Politics have no place in deciding who deserves healthcare. Healthcare leaders cannot stand by while harmful provisions dismantle the safety net our communities rely on. 6. Promote internal resilience. We're prioritizing staff training and mental health supports to prepare our team for the emotional toll of doing more with less. Burnout is a real threat to continuity of care, and healthcare leaders must guard against it. Prepare Now—And Make Your Voice Heard The reality is: Healthcare cannot become a casualty of political theater. Denying care to low-income families and undocumented residents is not a solution—it's a setup for systemic collapse. Emergency rooms will be inundated. Public schools will be strained. Communities will suffer. As we face these potential changes, I urge fellow healthcare leaders to prepare now. Audit your patient base, run financial simulations, strengthen community partnerships and invest in advocacy infrastructure. Stay engaged, stay responsive and, most importantly, stay vocal. At SCMC, our mission is rooted in equity. While these policies may reshape the healthcare landscape, they only deepen our resolve to adapt, advocate and act in the best interest of our patients and community. Whether it's at the statehouse, in budget meetings or in exam rooms, we will continue to fight for our patients. Healthcare shouldn't be a political casualty. It should be a promise we keep—especially to those who need it most. Forbes Nonprofit Council is an invitation-only organization for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Palmer Moland pleads no contest to healthcare fraud
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Palmer Moland on Friday pleaded no contest to three counts related to healthcare fraud, the plea bargain coming days after he was acquitted on six of eight counts related to voter fraud. All cases against him are now resolved. Moland, 37, a former trustee with the Fairfax School District, entered no contest pleas to fraudulently receiving healthcare benefits and altering medical records, and unlawfully obtaining public aid in an amount exceeding $950. Judge Gloria Cannon set sentencing for July 15. She said the sentence will run concurrent with and will not exceed what Moland is sentenced to in his voter fraud case. The maximum penalty in that case is four years and eight months in prison. According to prosecutors, Moland began misrepresenting his health status in 2018 to become eligible for the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which overpaid $78,012.55 for services that included laundry, cleaning, meal preparation and assistance while showering, according to prosecutors. He received IHSS assistance for four years. In the voter fraud case, Moland was accused of using an address he didn't live at when filling out elections paperwork in 2018 and 2022 and running for governing board member of the Fairfax School District. He was elected to the board in 2018. At trial, Deputy Public Defender Ajaib Gill argued Moland actually did live at the address he listed on paperwork for the 2018 election. He said Moland divided his time between that address and an apartment outside the district, but the one within the district was his home address. After that home was sold in 2021, Moland looked for another residence within the district but was unable to find one, and was 'functionally homeless,' Gill said. Moland contacted the elections division to try to have his name removed from the ballot — he'd listed the old address on elections paperwork — but it was too late, Gill said. The ballots had already been printed. Moland was found guilty of perjury and filing false candidacy papers in connection with the 2022 election, charges which Gill conceded. Not guilty verdicts were returned on the six remaining counts; two other charges were dismissed before trial began. Sentencing in that case is set for July 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
