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A&I Utilizes Secured Messaging System for PHI

Securing transmitted Protected Health Information (PHI) is an important piece of maintaining compliance under HIPAA Privacy and Security, but its implications for security breaches under the HITECH Act make it more important than ever to utilize technology, such as encryption, to protect the PHI and other sensitive information of our clients.

As of February 8th A&I has begun using the ZixCorp service to encrypt e-mails containing PHI and other sensitive information. This system will identify protected health and other sensitive personal information in email messages, such as social security numbers.

A&I ranks #11 in Top Women-Owned Businesses in Portland 2009

A&I has been featured in the Portland Business Journal's Book of Lists as a Top Women-Owned Business since 2004. Each year the Book of Lists ranks the top local companies in their industries. We are pleased to have moved up from #16 in 2008 to #11 in 2009.

Jennifer Schmidt Appointed to Board of Directors of Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon

A&I Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Schmidt has been appointed to the board of directors of Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon, an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated, the nation’s leading voice for girls.

Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon provides programs and services to girls, ages 8-20, throughout the Portland-metro area, including Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties. Girls Inc. delivers the finest girls programming in the country through gender-specific, evidence-based curricula including the nationally recognized Allies in Action curriculum that helps girls overcome girls-on-girl fighting. The organization’s mission is to prepare girls for confident and economically-independent adulthood.

Lee Centrone Speaks at International Foundation's 54th Annual Conference

Lee Centrone, Senior Vice President and Trust Administrator at A&I, was invited to speak at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) 54th Annual conference in November. This conference was designed to meet the specific needs of multi-employer and public sector plan trustees and administrators, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, investment managers and others who provide services or who are involved in the overall management and administration of benefit trust funds.

Lee presented to two audiences of approximately 200 attendees on “How to Communicate with Participants.”  This session covered electronic communication using, email, texting, podcasting, web sites and portals, and social networks.

She also presented to over 75 administrators on “Peer to Peer Dialogue: Thinking Outside the Box" at an Administrator’s Masters Program. This unique session focused on strategic planning, succession planning, and staff development and training.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans 54th Annual Conference was held in San Antonio, TX, November 16-19, 2008.

For information about the upcoming IFEBP 55th Annual Conference in 2009, please visit www.ifebp.org.

Health Bridges International Featured in Oregonian Article

Health Bridges International is a non profit organization founded by A&I Senior Vice President Lee Centrone and her husband, Wayne Centrone. HBI provides equipment, medical care and support services to poor populations in South America. Lee currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors. Click on the link below to view the article:

Health Bridges International Article

2010 Holiday Closures

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January 1

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Labor Day

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Thanksgiving

December 23 & 24

December 31

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