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New White Paper Warns Digital Attribution Is Inflating Ad Performance as Privacy Changes Reshape Measurement

The report outlines how false precision in attribution is leading brands to misallocate spend as privacy and AI reshape digital measurement

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A new white paper published by Idea Peddler and its partners, PJX Media, Locality, and Share Local Media, reveals that much of the digital advertising industry is optimizing against attribution systems that no longer reflect reality—leading to inflated performance metrics, misallocated budgets, and growing strategic blind spots for brands.

The report, The Attribution Illusion: Inside the $1 Trillion Crisis Transforming the Future of Digital Advertising, analyzes how privacy regulation, platform-controlled measurement, and the collapse of third-party identifiers have fundamentally weakened deterministic attribution models, particularly last-click.
Among the report’s findings:

Match rates in many ad-tech systems have dropped as low as 31%, following widespread opt-outs from users across mobile and browser-based tracking.
Last-click attribution can overestimate the impact of channels like paid search by up to 190%, while significantly undervaluing brand and upper-funnel media.
Major platforms routinely double-count conversions, inflating return on ad spend metrics and distorting optimization decisions.
Location-based and footfall attribution models are now facing a similar collapse as evolving state-level privacy laws restrict the collection and use of mobility data.

“For years, the industry equated measurability with accuracy,” said Cimin Ahmadi Cohen, founder and CEO of Idea Peddler. “But as identifiers disappear and platforms increasingly control both ad delivery and measurement, what’s left is a partial and outright misleading view of performance.”
The paper traces the erosion of attribution back to key inflection points, including Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT), browser-level cookie restrictions, and the consolidation of ad spend inside walled gardens. While these platforms retain rich first-party data, advertisers operating outside their ecosystems are increasingly unable to verify exposure, incrementality, or true lift.

The result, the authors argue, is a widening gap between reported performance and real business outcomes—what the paper terms the “attribution illusion.”
Rather than calling for a return to legacy tracking methods, the report outlines alternative approaches gaining traction across the industry, including media mix modeling (MMM), causal inference, contextual targeting, and first-party data strategies. These methods rely on aggregated signals and longer measurement horizons, forcing marketers to shift from daily optimization to strategic evaluation.

“This is not a temporary disruption,” Cohen added. “The industry is being forced to recalibrate as a whole, evolving from precision at the individual level to understanding causality at the system level.”

The publication of the white paper comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of data brokers, enforcement of state privacy laws, and growing skepticism among marketers about platform-reported performance. According to the authors, these pressures make transparent, privacy-safe measurement frameworks no longer optional—but necessary.

The Attribution Illusion is available now and is intended for marketers, media leaders, analysts, and policymakers navigating the post-cookie, consent-first advertising landscape.

About Idea Peddler
Idea Peddler is an independent, woman-owned advertising agency that helps brands navigate complexity at the intersection of creative, media, and measurement. Known for pairing emotionally resonant storytelling with rigorous, data-driven strategy, the agency works with leading brands across travel, tourism, hospitality, public sector, and emerging categories. Idea Peddler focuses on building sustainable growth by prioritizing causal insight, transparency, and long-term brand impact over short-term performance signals.

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March 2, 2026
Montesano Psychological Center Encourages Couples to Give the Gift of Counseling This Valentine’s Day

As breakups spike and relationship stress reaches annual peak, Antioch mental health practice releases complimentary relationship wellness resource

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to start prioritizing your relationship’s health,”
— Dr. Montesano

ANTIOCH, IL, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — While Valentine’s Day is marketed as the most romantic day of the year, mental health professionals know a different reality: February 14th marks one of the highest peaks for relationship distress and breakups annually. According to relationship researchers, the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day and the weeks immediately following see a significant surge in breakups, with unrealistic expectations, financial pressure, and unresolved conflicts reaching a breaking point during the holiday.

This Valentine’s Day, Montesano Psychological Center, a women-owned mental health practice based in Antioch, Illinois, is encouraging couples throughout Lake County and surrounding Illinois communities to break this cycle by giving each other a gift that could transform their relationship: couples therapy.

To support couples in strengthening their partnerships before relationship stress escalates, the practice is introducing a free relationship self-assessment guide available at https://montesanopsych.com/couples-relationship-guide/. The resource helps couples evaluate their relationship health and determine whether professional support could benefit their connection.

Valentine’s Day Reality: When Romance Reveals Relationship Cracks
“Mental health providers consistently see an uptick in relationship distress around Valentine’s Day,” said Dr. Liara Montesano, Psy.D., Founder and Clinical Director of Montesano Psychological Center. “The holiday amplifies existing issues, like poor communication, emotional disconnection, unmet expectations; and couples who’ve been struggling often reach a crisis point. But it doesn’t have to be this way.”

Rather than allowing Valentine’s Day to expose relationship vulnerabilities without addressing them, Dr. Montesano encourages couples to view the holiday as a catalyst for positive change and an opportunity to commit together to strengthening their partnership through professional guidance.

“Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about expensive dinners or perfect romantic gestures,” Dr. Montesano explained. “The most meaningful gift couples can give each other is the commitment to invest in their relationship’s long-term health. Therapy provides tools that last far beyond February 14th.”

Free Relationship Guide Helps Couples Assess Their Connection
The newly released relationship self-assessment guide provides couples with:
Questions to evaluate communication patterns and emotional connection
Insight into common relationship challenges
Guidance on when professional support may be beneficial
Information about what to expect from couples therapy

The complimentary resource is designed to help partners start meaningful conversations about their relationship and make informed decisions about seeking professional support before minor issues become major crises.

Couples Therapy: A Gift That Strengthens Partnerships
Montesano Psychological Center reminds Lake County residents that seeking therapy is not a sign of failure, it’s a proactive step toward building healthier, more resilient relationships. The practice offers evidence-based couples therapy designed to help partners:
Improve communication and conflict resolution skills
Rebuild trust and emotional intimacy
Navigate major life transitions together
Address anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting the relationship
Rediscover connection and shared goals

“Healthy relationships require intentional effort and emotional safety,” Dr. Montesano explained. “Couples therapy creates a structured space where partners learn to communicate more effectively and build a lasting connection with dignity and respect.”

Comprehensive Mental Health Services Supporting Relationship Wellness
Beyond couples therapy, Montesano Psychological Center provides comprehensive mental health services throughout Antioch and Lake County, including:

Individual Therapy – Addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress that impact relationship health
Women’s Mental Health Services – Support for postpartum depression, work-life balance, and family dynamics
Virtual Teletherapy – Secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy accessible across Illinois
Multilingual Services – Therapy available in English, Spanish, and Hindi

All services are grounded in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Relational and Family Systems Therapy.

Accessible Care for Antioch and Lake County Residents
Montesano Psychological Center is committed to removing barriers to mental health care through:
Acceptance of major insurance networks including Medicaid, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare, and UMR
Reduced cash-pay options available on a limited basis
Statewide telehealth availability
Complimentary 10-minute consultation for personalized therapist matching
Licensed clinicians answering calls directly

Getting Started: Give Your Relationship the Gift of Professional Support
Couples interested in exploring therapy this Valentine’s Day are encouraged to:
Download the free relationship guide at https://montesanopsych.com/couples-relationship-guide/
Schedule a complimentary consultation by calling (224) 603-2058
Speak directly with a licensed clinician about goals and therapist matching

“Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to start prioritizing your relationship’s health,” Dr. Montesano said. “Whether couples are navigating challenges or simply want to strengthen an already healthy partnership, therapy is an investment in a shared future.”

About Montesano Psychological Center
Founded in 2025, Montesano Psychological Center is a women-owned behavioral health practice located in Antioch, Illinois. The practice serves adolescents and adults throughout Lake County and rural and suburban Illinois communities via secure virtual therapy, providing evidence-based individual therapy, couples counseling, women’s mental health services, and multilingual psychotherapy through a human-centered care model focused on accessibility, compassion, and clinical excellence.

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March 2, 2026
RM GME Advances Academic Residency Training and Retention Strategies to Combat National Physician Shortage

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — After more than 25 years of leadership in physician workforce development, the Residents Medical Center for Graduate Medical Excellence (RM GME) today announced the next evolution of its residency training framework: an academically grounded model designed to develop AI-native physicians committed to academic medicine and long-term service in high-need communities.

RM GME represents the next phase of a long-standing vision led by Dr. Michael Everest, Founder of Residents Medical, and Mrs. Agatha Everest, President of RM GME. For more than two decades, their work has focused on strengthening graduate medical education, supporting LCME, DO, and international medical graduates, and addressing persistent physician shortages through education-driven solutions.

What began as a mission to help physicians successfully navigate residency training has evolved into a broader effort to build the institutional and educational infrastructure communities need to retain doctors long-term. Across the United States, rural and medically underserved regions continue to experience deepening workforce shortages. RM GME addresses this challenge by embedding accredited, academically grounded residency training directly within hospital systems, strengthening those institutions while aligning physician education with local community needs.

“At its core, the mission of RM GME is about sustainability and continuity for the most vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Michael Everest. “We are training AI-native physicians who are not only clinically excellent, but prepared to teach, lead, and remain committed to the communities where they train.”

A defining feature of RM GME’s model is its integration of edYOU, an AI-powered medical education platform developed prior to the broader adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare. edYOU provides the technological foundation that supports RM GME’s academic mission, enabling residents to engage responsibly with emerging tools while remaining grounded in academic medicine, ethics, and human-centered care.

Greg Cross, Co-Founder of edYOU and a serial technology entrepreneur with deep experience in applied artificial intelligence, emphasized the importance of trust and accountability in medical education. “Technology in medicine must be built with humility and accountability,” said Cross. “edYOU was designed to support physicians as learners and leaders, without ever replacing clinical judgment or the human connection at the center of care.”

Together, this approach reflects a new standard for clinical leadership that blends academic excellence, responsible technology, and long-term community commitment.

RM GME is currently advancing the development of ACGME-accredited residency programs and is on track to launch its inaugural Internal Medicine residency program in July 2026. By embedding residency training directly within underserved communities, RM GME is designed to strengthen local hospitals as enduring academic and clinical institutions.

“At the core of RM GME is a commitment to retention, not rotation,” said Dr. Everest. “Our model is built on the premise that physicians train in the community, remain there for at least three years, and become part of the healthcare system they serve.”

Mrs. Agatha Everest, President of RM GME, emphasized the broader impact of this approach. “When physicians stay in the communities where they train, care becomes more stable, trust deepens, and outcomes improve,” she said.

RM GME leadership will attend the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Annual Educational Conference, taking place February 19–21, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center. Conference attendees, hospital administrators, and medical educators are invited to visit Booth 169 to learn more about RM GME’s academic model and its long-term vision for strengthening the U.S. physician workforce.

About Residents Medical Center for Graduate Medical Excellence:
The Residents Medical Center for Graduate Medical Excellence is an academic training organization dedicated to preparing physicians for success in residency, fellowship, and leadership roles. Rooted in more than 25 years of workforce development experience, RM GME advances physician training models that strengthen hospital infrastructure, support physician retention, and expand access to care in underserved communities.

Website: www.rmgme.org
ACGME Booth Number: 169

Keanna Lee
Residents Medical Center for Graduate Medical Excellence
k.lee@rmgme.org

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March 2, 2026
NC State University College of Engineering and M.C. Dean announce launch of M.C. Dean Engineering Hub

TYSONS, VA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — NC State University’s College of Engineering and M.C. Dean are excited to announce a transformative new collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation in engineering, infrastructure, and workforce development. The partnership, anchored in a shared commitment to advancing electronic systems, distributed energy, grid modernization, and advanced manufacturing, will create the M.C. Dean Engineering Hub at the College of Engineering at NC State.

The establishment of this hub, made possible by the generosity of M.C. Dean, reflects a vision to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in energy systems, grid resilience, and advanced manufacturing for large-scale infrastructure. This collaboration will combine the technical expertise, resources and industry connections of both M.C. Dean and the College of Engineering to drive cutting-edge research, grow the next-generation workforce and expand what is possible in energy infrastructure and technology.

A Vision for Innovation and Impact

The M.C. Dean Engineering Hub is poised to address challenges in energy by tapping into the expertise and creativity of both industry and academia. The hub is promoting interdisciplinary research and development across several critical areas:

• Grid Innovation: Advancing next-generation microgrid management, hybrid-mode operations and islanding solutions.
• Energy Storage & Demand-side Management: Improving resiliency, emergency response capabilities and long-term sustainability of energy storage systems.
• Advanced Manufacturing for Large Scale Infrastructure: Expanding scalable, reliable infrastructure to meet growing global demands.
• Workforce Development: Supporting students at every academic level through fellowships, research opportunities, and project-based learning experiences.

This strategic partnership will utilize the College of Engineering’s expertise and infrastructure while aligning with M.C. Dean’s strategic priorities to create a high-impact, multidisciplinary research hub.

“The M.C. Dean Engineering Hub will tackle real-world challenges, inspire the next generation of engineers and build solutions that make a positive impact,” said Jim Pfaendtner, the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of Engineering at NC State. “This collaboration is a powerful opportunity to address critical energy and infrastructure issues facing society, and we’re proud to have this partnership.”

“NC State shaped my journey as an engineer, making this partnership especially meaningful,” said Bill Dean, CEO of M.C. Dean. “The establishment of the M.C. Dean Engineering Hub builds on decades of support and reflects our shared vision for advancing energy innovation, grid resilience, and workforce development. Together, we are preparing the next generation of engineers to become innovators of intelligent infrastructure, solving real-world challenges that are reshaping our industry.”

Marion C. “Casey” Dean (Electrical Engineering ‘67) is chairman emeritus and former president and CEO of M.C. Dean. He was a member of the NC State Engineering Foundation Board of Directors from 2016 to 2022 and was inducted into the College of Engineering’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Hall of Fame in 2016. William H. “Bill” Dean (Electrical Engineering ‘88) is the president and CEO of M.C. Dean. He is a past member of the NC State Engineering Foundation Board of Directors. In 2011, he received a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, an award that recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of engineering and was inducted into the College of Engineering’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Hall of Fame in 2015.

The Deans are longtime supporters of the College of Engineering and have established two distinguished professorships within the college since 2017, in addition to annual gifts.

For more information about the M.C. Dean Engineering Hub, click here.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence^®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

About NC State’s College of Engineering

Since 1887, North Carolina State University has delivered world-class teaching and research as a leading public land-grant institution. Based in Raleigh and ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, NC State excels across disciplines. NC State’s College of Engineering is one of the nation’s top public engineering schools, home to more than 12,500 students, over 400 faculty and a wide array of programs, research centers and industry partnerships. With almost $290 million in research expenditures in the last year, the College of Engineering is a research powerhouse focused on meeting present-day and future global challenges. The College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in person and online across a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines, all designed to prepare our students to lead, innovate and make a difference in our state, nation and world.

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M.C. Dean
regine.delacruz@mcdean.com

Monica Maggiano
North Carolina State University
MMaggiano@ncsu.edu

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March 2, 2026
ZetrOZ Systems Brings Wearable Ultrasound Technology to Pro Baseball’s Spring Training

Sustained acoustic medicine (sam^®) helps players recover more quickly from workouts and injuries, such as the UCL tears, hamstring pulls, and oblique strains that are becoming more common in baseball.

TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / As pitchers and catchers report next week to baseball’s spring training camps, ZetrOZ Systems will also be there, meeting with teams to present its sustained acoustic medicine (sam^®) technology. The company’s sam^® wearable ultrasound device is proven effective in helping athletes recover from workouts, avoid health issues and recover more quickly from common soft-tissue injuries.

ZetrOZ Systems has previously worked with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society to educate teams about how the device can assist in treating the most common baseball injuries: rotator cuff tears, UCL injuries, labral tears, hamstring and ankle sprains and tendonitis.

Those injuries are a growing problem in Major League Baseball. A 2024 MLB study found that major and minor league UCL surgeries have “increased substantially” since 2021. The report highlighted 41 UCL surgeries for major league players and 240 surgeries for minor league players in 2024.

Baseball injuries also occur more frequently during training camp and early in the season. The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine’s 2019 study found that about 40% of hamstring injuries in baseball occur in April and May. The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery’s 2021 report established that UCL injuries in baseball also peaked in the spring.

“Spring training is the time when baseball players prepare for the long road of the regular season, and it’s also when they may be most vulnerable to injury,” said Dr. George K. Lewis, founder and CEO of ZetrOZ Systems and the inventor of sustained acoustic medicine. “Our sam^® wearable ultrasound technology provides athletes with a clinically proven way to accelerate recovery and optimize performance. We’re hopeful that by meeting with teams this spring, we can help them keep their players healthy all the way to the World Series.”

The sam^® long-duration ultrasound device works by generating warmth deep into soft tissue, increasing blood flow and delivery of oxygenated hemoglobin at the site. That removes cytokine enzymes and cellular waste, which reduces pain and inflammation, improves function and range of motion, and shortens recovery time after workouts or injuries.

The effectiveness of sustained acoustic medicine and the sam^® device has been documented in more than 20 Level 1-5 clinical studies and more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles. The sam^® device is also the only wearable ultrasound unit with FDA clearance for daily home use, which allows it to fit seamlessly into an athlete’s routine. Players can use the portable device while traveling or relaxing, making therapy and rehabilitation more manageable.

The sam^® device from ZetrOZ Systems helps both professional athletes and everyday people return to sports and daily activities without invasive treatments or potentially addictive pain medication. For more information about ZetrOZ Systems and the sam^® wearable ultrasound device, visit www.zetroz.com or www.samrecover.com.

About ZetrOZ Systems

ZetrOZ Systems is leading the way in healing innovations in sports medicine, developing wearable bioelectronic devices to deliver sustained acoustic medicine (sam^®). Researched and funded by the federal government, ZetrOZ is built on the proprietary medical technology of 46 patents and is the exclusive manufacturer and developer of the sam^® product line, designed to treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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March 2, 2026
Medicus Pharma on Bloomberg World

Dr. Raza Bokhari, Exec Chairman & CEO, Interviewed by Bloomberg Open Interest Anchor Matt Miller

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / Medicus Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDCX) (“Medicus” or the “Company”), a precision guided biotech/life sciences company focused on advancing the clinical development programs of novel and potentially disruptive therapeutics assets, CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Matt Miller from Bloomberg World for a live interview on February 10, 2026. https://youtu.be/2-naOb7uJRc?si=eumsbejKNkAdQ62G

In this live interview on Bloomberg World, Dr. Raza Bokhari, Executive Chairman and CEO of Medicus Pharma, discusses the company’s strategy, the challenges facing biotech stocks, and how artificial intelligence is shaping its drug development efforts.

Central to the discussion is the role of AI in accelerating drug development. Dr. Bokhari outlines Medicus Pharma’s AI-driven approach, positioning the company’s leadership as both. investors and operators that have committed nearly $14 million of personal capital at $4 per share toward advancing its pipeline. He expresses confidence in his beliefs that continued AI-enabled progress, regulatory optionality, and upcoming catalysts, including Phase 2 clinical data readouts for Skinject in the first half of 2026, should materially change investor perception and unlock value, in the same manner it did in the first half of 2025, following the of a positively trending interim data analysis.

The conversation underscores both the short-term volatility in biotech markets and the company’s long-term belief in the potential of AI to transform innovative therapy development.

Click here to watch the full interview.

For further information contact:

Carolyn Bonner, President and Chief Financial Officer
(610) 636-0184
cbonner@medicuspharma.com

Anna Baran-Djokovic, SVP Investor Relations
(305) 615-9162
adjokovic@medicuspharma.com

About Medicus Pharma Ltd.

Medicus Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq:MDCX) is a precision-guided biotech/life sciences company focused on accelerating the clinical development programs of novel and potentially disruptive therapeutics assets. The Company is actively engaged in multiple countries across three continents.

SkinJect Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Medicus Pharma Ltd., is a development-stage life sciences company focused on commercializing a novel, non-invasive treatment for basal cell skin cancer using a patented dissolvable microneedle patch to deliver a chemotherapeutic agent to eradicate tumor cells. The Company completed a Phase 1 study (SKNJCT-001) in March of 2021, which met its primary objective of demonstrating safety and tolerability; the study also describes the efficacy of the investigational product doxorubicin-containing microneedle arrays (D-MNA), with six participants experiencing complete response on histological examination of the resected lesion. The Company is currently conducting a randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical study (SKNJCT-003) in the United States and Europe. The Company has also commenced a randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical study (SKNJCT-004) in the United Arab Emirates.

In August 2025, the Company announced its entry into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Helix Nanotechnologies, Inc. (HelixNano), a Boston-based biotech company focused on developing a proprietary advanced mRNA platform, in respect of their shared mutual interest in the development or commercial arrangement contemplated by the MoU. The MoU is non-binding and shall not be construed to obligate either party to proceed with a joint venture or any further development or commercial arrangement, unless and until definitive agreements are executed.

In August 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Antev, a UK-based late clinical stage biotech company, developing Teverelix, a next-generation gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, as a first-in-market product for cardiovascular high-risk advanced prostate cancer patients and patients with first acute urinary retention relapse (AURr) episodes due to enlarged prostate.

Unlike GnRH agonists, which can cause an initial surge in testosterone levels, Teverelix directly suppresses sex hormone production without this surge, potentially reducing cardiovascular risks. This mechanism is particularly beneficial for patients with existing cardiovascular conditions. Teverelix is formulated as a microcrystalline suspension, allowing for sustained release and a six-week dosing interval, which may improve patient compliance and outcomes.

In September 2020, Antev completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in which Teverelix was shown to be well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities and demonstrated rapid testosterone suppression. The study included 48 healthy male volunteers. In February 2023, Antev also completed a Phase 2a study in 50 patients with advanced prostate cancer (APC), where Teverelix achieved the primary endpoint of greater than 90% probability of castration levels of testosterone suppression (97.5%) but the secondary endpoint of maintaining this rate above 90% was not met, with the probability dropping to 82.5% by Day 42.

In January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the Phase 1 and Phase 2a data and provided written guidance on Antev’s proposed Phase 3 trial design for Teverelix. This milestone supports the Company’s clinical plans to develop Teverelix as a treatment for advanced prostate cancer patients with increased cardiovascular risk.

In December 2023, the FDA approved the Phase 2b study design in advanced prostate cancer covering 40 patients.

In November 2024, the FDA approved the Phase 2b study design in AURr covering 390 patients.

In October 2025, the Company announced a strategic collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA) to advance compassionate access to SkinJect for patients suffering from Gorlin Syndrome, also known as nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.

Under the collaboration, Medicus and the GSA will jointly pursue the Expanded Access IND Program with the FDA to allow patients with multiple, recurrent, or inoperable basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) to access SkinJect under physician-supervised treatment protocols. The initiative aims to establish a framework for expanded access while collecting valuable real-world safety and tolerability data to inform future regulatory filings. It will also more tightly integrate patient community-led insights and data into the design, monitoring, and long-term development of SkinJect in this rare disease population.

In November 2025, the Company received full regulatory and ethical approvals in the United Kingdom to expand its ongoing Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating D-MNA to non-invasively treat BCC of the skin. The approvals were issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Health Research Authority (HRA) and the Wales Research Ethics Committee (WREC). The MHRA approval followed a comprehensive scientific review of the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPD) and protocol. The WREC issued a favorable ethical opinion, and the HRA granted study-wide governance approval, confirming compliance with UK Good Clinical Practice and National Health Service capacity and capability standards.

In December 2025, the Company announced that it has successfully completed enrolment of 90 patients in the United States for Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating D-MNA to non-invasively treat BCC of the skin. The Company expects to release topline results for SKNJCT-003 in the first quarter of 2026 and secure an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA in the first half of 2026.

In December 2025, Medicus announced a non-binding letter of intent with Reliant AI Inc., a decision-intelligence company specializing in generative AI for the life sciences industry, to collaborate on the development of an AI-driven clinical data analytics platform. Subject to execution of definitive agreements, the platform is expected to support capital-efficient clinical development through data-driven dynamic clinical-site selection, patient stratification and enrollment forecasting. The initial phase of the collaboration is expected to support an upcoming Teverelix clinical study planned for 2026, with potential expansion into later-stage development programs in collaboration with a strategic partner.

In February 2026, Medicus announced that it has received “study may proceed” clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate its Phase 2b dose-optimization study of Teverelix®, an investigational next generation long-acting GnRH antagonist, in men with advanced prostate cancer (APC).

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March 2, 2026
Go Industries Inc Expands Custom Manufacturing and Fabrication Capabilities for OEM Partners

Richardson, TX – February 11, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

Go Industries Inc, a Texas-based manufacturer with over four decades of experience, announces the expansion of its custom manufacturing and fabrication services to meet growing demand from original equipment manufacturers across multiple industries. The company has enhanced its production capabilities to serve sectors including automotive, telecommunications, medical equipment, and the emerging AI data center infrastructure market.

The expansion includes advanced precision manufacturing capabilities for AI data center server racks, addressing the rapid growth in data infrastructure needs across the technology sector. Go Industries now offers comprehensive tube services including CNC bending, rolling, end forming, and sawing, alongside expanded sheet metal capabilities featuring robotic welding, laser cutting, and plasma cutting technologies.

“The expansion of our custom fabrication services reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of OEM partners across diverse industries,” said a Go Industries spokesperson. “With our two state-of-the-art facilities in Texas and over 40 years of manufacturing expertise, we are positioned to deliver precision-engineered solutions with competitive pricing and rapid turnaround times.”

The company’s OEM manufacturing services now encompass design and engineering, certified welding to D1.1, B31.1, and B31.3 standards, assembly, packaging, chrome plating, powder coating, and pipe profiling. These capabilities enable Go Industries to serve as a comprehensive manufacturing partner for businesses seeking to bring products to market efficiently.

Go Industries utilizes advanced equipment including a high-capacity powder coating line and batch oven for finishing products. The company maintains an extensive inventory of tooling and machinery, allowing for cost-effective production solutions across varying order volumes. All manufacturing takes place at the company’s Texas facilities, ensuring quality control and rapid delivery to North American markets.

The expanded services support industries including automotive, cable and wire, commercial equipment, emergency equipment, defense, Department of Transportation, gas, medical, oil, public safety divisions, sport and fitness, transportation safety equipment, and telecommunications. This diverse industry focus demonstrates the versatility of Go Industries’ manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise.

Private label programs remain a key component of the expanded offerings, enabling businesses to develop and launch their own branded products without investing in manufacturing infrastructure. These programs include comprehensive support from initial design through final delivery, leveraging Go Industries’ established production processes and quality assurance protocols.

Go Industries Inc, established in 1978, specializes in truck accessories, law enforcement equipment, and custom manufacturing solutions. The company holds Platinum Status with SEMA, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry. As a division of Longhorn Reels, Go Industries combines specialized manufacturing expertise with broader industrial capabilities to serve diverse market segments. The company continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and process improvements to maintain its position as a leading custom manufacturer in the Southwest region.

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March 2, 2026
PowerSearch.NYC Launches: A Game Changer for NYC Travelers

Revolutionize Your NYC Trip Planning with PowerSearch.NYC

New York, United States – February 10, 2026 / Power Search.NYC /

NEW YORK, NY – PowerSearch.NYC, a comprehensive travel planning platform dedicated solely to New York City, announces its official public launch today. This innovative service tackles a significant challenge faced by travelers: the hidden resort and destination fees that can dramatically increase hotel costs at checkout. By collaborating with transparent booking partners and offering authentic NYC experiences, PowerSearch.NYC aims to become the primary resource for the approximately 62 million visitors who come to America’s most iconic city each year.

In contrast to traditional online travel agencies that often prioritize commissions over customer satisfaction, PowerSearch.NYC is founded on a straightforward principle: travelers deserve straightforward pricing and local insights within a single, user-friendly platform. The service integrates hotel search capabilities across all five boroughs with immediate booking options for Broadway shows, museum admissions, food tours, observation decks, and countless other attractions-all presented with clear, upfront pricing.

“Planning a trip to New York City should be a thrilling experience, not a daunting task,” stated Mark Karten, the founder of PowerSearch.NYC. “We developed PowerSearch NYC after personally encountering the frustration of comparing hotel prices only to find hidden fees adding $50, $75, or even $100 per night at checkout. This isn’t just poor practice-it’s a breach of trust. We recognized that travelers required a better alternative.”

The Hidden Fee Challenge

The practice of imposing mandatory resort or destination fees in the hotel industry has surged in recent years. These fees-often intended to cover amenities such as WiFi, fitness center access, or pool usage-are frequently omitted from advertised rates, complicating price comparisons. A hotel advertised at $199 per night could actually cost $274 after adding fees and taxes, a reality that travelers often discover only at the final purchase stage.

In New York City, where hotel prices are already among the highest in the country, these concealed charges can substantially increase a family’s vacation budget. For international visitors grappling with currency conversions and unfamiliar booking customs, the confusion can be even greater. Business travelers may encounter complications with expense reports when actual costs diverge from approved budgets.

PowerSearch.NYC directly addresses this issue by prominently featuring hotels that do not impose destination or resort fees, while clearly outlining pricing structures across its entire inventory. The platform’s “No Destination Fee” category has quickly emerged as one of its most sought-after filters, appealing to travelers weary of pricing tricks.

Comprehensive Coverage of NYC

PowerSearch.NYC’s hotel database includes properties from Staten Island to the Bronx, ranging from luxurious Manhattan penthouses to affordable accommodations in Queens. The platform acknowledges that travelers have diverse needs, and that New York City’s variety is one of its greatest assets.

Hotels are categorized not only by price but also by traveler type and specific requirements. Families can search for properties with connecting rooms, cribs, bunk beds, and child-friendly amenities. Business travelers can filter for hotels equipped with conference rooms, dependable high-speed WiFi, and proximity to significant business hubs like Midtown Manhattan and the Financial District. Couples celebrating special occasions can find romantic boutique hotels that offer spa services, rooftop views, and special packages for anniversaries or honeymoons.

The platform’s neighborhood-based search feature assists first-time visitors in navigating NYC’s intricate geography. Detailed guides illustrate the character and benefits of staying in various areas-from the vibrant energy of Times Square to the artistic atmosphere of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from the historical charm of the West Village to the multicultural culinary scene of Queens.

“Many travelers are unaware that staying in Brooklyn or Queens can reduce hotel expenses by 30-40% while still providing subway access to Manhattan in under 30 minutes,” Karten elaborated. “We empower visitors to make informed choices about location, convenience, and budget.”

More Than Just Hotels: The Complete NYC Experience

What sets PowerSearch.NYC apart from traditional hotel booking websites is its integration of the entire travel experience. Recognizing that visitors seek more than just a place to rest, the platform has established partnerships with leading attraction and experience providers, including Tiqets, Viator, GetYourGuide, Fever, and Big Bus Tours.

Through these collaborations, travelers can book:

Broadway and Live Entertainment: From blockbuster musicals like “The Lion King” and “MJ: The Musical” to intimate Candlelight concerts and interactive performances, PowerSearch NYC offers access to NYC’s internationally acclaimed theater scene, with ticket prices starting at $56.

Iconic Landmarks: Skip-the-line tickets to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, observatory access to the Empire State Building, and priority entry to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum enable travelers to make the most of their limited vacation time.

Observation Decks: The platform provides tickets to all of New York’s top viewing platforms-SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Edge NYC, and Top of the Rock-with prices starting at $39, allowing visitors to compare options and select the best experience for their preferences.

Museums and Galleries: From The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and from ARTECHOUSE’s immersive digital art to traditional institutions, cultural exploration is simplified with advance booking and combination passes such as the New York CityPASS®.

Tours and Experiences: Food tours through Brooklyn, sunset cruises on the harbor, guided walking tours of historic neighborhoods, donut tastings in Times Square, and workshops ranging from cocktail making to art classes complete the experiential offerings.

Interactive and Immersive Attractions: Contemporary experiences like the Museum of Ice Cream, Color Factory NYC, and Arte Museum cater to social media-savvy travelers looking for Instagram-worthy moments alongside traditional sightseeing.

This all-encompassing approach allows travelers to plan their entire journey-accommodations, shows, tours, dining experiences, and activities-through a single trusted platform with consistent pricing transparency.

Technology Meets Local Insight

PowerSearch.NYC’s search technology enables sophisticated filtering based on numerous criteria. Beyond basic factors like price range and star rating, users can search by specific amenities (pet-friendly, bathtubs, balconies, kitchenettes, pools), hotel style (boutique, modern, romantic, business), and proximity to specific landmarks or transportation hubs.

The platform’s map-based search interface provides visual context for hotel locations, helping travelers grasp spatial relationships between their accommodations and planned activities. Distance indicators show walking times or subway stops to major attractions, empowering informed decision-making.

User reviews are compiled from various sources, offering balanced perspectives on each property. The platform highlights highly-rated properties through its “Top-Reviewed” category while also showcasing newer boutique hotels that provide unique character at competitive prices.

However, technology alone does not define the PowerSearch.NYC experience. The platform’s blog, featuring the series “A Visitor’s View,” delivers insider insights on NYC travel. Recent articles include comprehensive guides to NYC landmarks, neighborhood explorations, and practical trip-planning advice written from the perspective of actual visitors, rather than just tourism industry insiders.

“We believe in the value of authentic voices,” Karten remarked. “Our content is generated by individuals who have navigated the NYC visitor experience, understand the challenges, and can offer practical solutions. It’s not generic SEO content-it’s genuinely useful information.”

Meeting the Needs of Every Traveler

PowerSearch.NYC’s market research identified ten distinct traveler personas, each with unique requirements and challenges. The platform’s design caters to all of them:

Families appreciate the ability to filter for connecting rooms, cribs, and kid-friendly amenities while booking suitable activities like interactive museums and family-oriented Broadway shows.

First-time visitors benefit from educational content about neighborhoods, curated “must-see” lists, and the reassurance that comes from transparent pricing and reliable reviews.

Business travelers value quick booking capabilities, filters for essential work amenities, proximity searches to business districts, and options for after-hours entertainment.

Budget-conscious Millennials and Gen Z travelers respond positively to the platform’s focus on authentic pricing, discovery of hidden gems in outer boroughs, and access to trendy experiences like immersive art installations and food tours.

Special occasion celebrators-couples marking anniversaries, honeymoons, proposals, or milestone birthdays-find curated romantic properties, luxury spa resorts, and premium experiences such as sunset observation deck visits and fine dining cruises.

Frequent NYC visitors seeking fresh experiences beyond typical tourist attractions discover new content, an emphasis on emerging neighborhoods, and lesser-known cultural experiences.

International tourists appreciate the platform’s visual interface, clear pricing without hidden American booking quirks, and comprehensive bundling of iconic experiences they have longed to see.

Senior travelers benefit from filters for accessibility features, comfortable established hotel brands, proximity indicators to minimize walking, and culturally rich experiences like museum passes and seated entertainment.

Group travelers planning girls’ weekends, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or friend reunions find properties with suite configurations and group-friendly activities ranging from food tours to nightlife experiences.

Extended-stay visitors needing accommodations for a week or longer appreciate kitchenette filters, residential neighborhood options, and the substantial savings that come from avoiding per-night resort fees.

Strategic Partnerships and Business Model

PowerSearch.NYC operates on an affiliate marketing model, earning commissions when travelers book through the platform’s partner network. This structure aligns the company’s interests with customer satisfaction-PowerSearch.NYC thrives only when it effectively connects travelers with properties and experiences that fulfill their needs.

Hotel bookings are primarily facilitated through HotelPlanner, while attraction tickets are sourced from multiple providers to ensure a comprehensive inventory and competitive pricing. The variety of partnerships ensures that PowerSearch.NYC is not reliant on any single supplier, maintaining independence in its recommendations.

“We’re not just a website with affiliate links,” Karten emphasized. “We are curating and organizing information in ways that genuinely assist people. Our revenue model is transparent-we earn commissions, but those commissions do not influence our recommendations. We advocate for what is genuinely best for each traveler type.”

The platform does not impose any booking fees, membership costs, or subscription charges on users. All services are free for travelers, with revenue generated solely from partner commissions on completed bookings.

Market Timing and Growth Projections

PowerSearch.NYC’s launch coincides with a favorable moment for New York City tourism. Following pandemic-related disruptions, NYC welcomed approximately 62 million visitors in 2023, with projections indicating a rise to over 68 million by 2025. The economic impact of tourism in New York City exceeds $74 billion annually, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs across hospitality, entertainment, dining, and transportation sectors.

However, the travel planning landscape has become increasingly fragmented. Travelers frequently visit numerous websites to compare hotel prices, read reviews, research neighborhoods, book shows, and arrange activities. This fragmentation can lead to decision fatigue and increases the likelihood of missed opportunities or booking errors.

PowerSearch.NYC’s unified platform directly addresses this fragmentation. Initial user testing revealed that travelers utilizing the platform reduced their planning time by an average of 60% compared to gathering information from multiple sources. Customer satisfaction scores were notably high among first-time visitors and families, who valued the educational content alongside booking capabilities.

The platform’s initial marketing strategy targets the five highest-value persona segments: family vacation planners, special occasion celebrators, business travelers, first-time NYC visitors, and budget-conscious Millennials and Gen Z. Targeted Google Ads campaigns are launching concurrently with the platform, each featuring messaging tailored to specific audience pain points and aspirations.

“We’re not attempting to be everything to everyone right away,” Karten stated. “We’re concentrating on the segments where we can provide the most distinctive value and will expand from there as we learn and grow.”

Commitment to Transparency and Trust

At its core, PowerSearch.NYC operates on a philosophy of radical transparency in an industry that has increasingly obscured true costs and manipulated consumer decision-making through deceptive practices and hidden fees.

The platform’s pricing displays include all mandatory fees upfront. When resort fees are unavoidable, they are clearly disclosed before users proceed to booking partners. Comparison tools present total costs, rather than artificially low base rates intended to mislead.

Review aggregation incorporates feedback from multiple verified sources rather than selectively highlighting positive comments. When properties receive significant negative reviews, those perspectives are presented alongside positive ones, aiding travelers in making informed decisions.

The blog content transparently discloses affiliate relationships while maintaining editorial independence. Recommended hotels and attractions are selected based on quality and suitability for specific traveler types, not commission rates.

“Trust is paramount in this industry,” Karten asserted. “We would prefer a smaller customer base that completely trusts us over a larger base that feels manipulated. In the long run, that trust will be our most valuable asset.”

Looking Ahead

PowerSearch.NYC’s roadmap includes several planned enhancements based on user feedback and market demands:

Personalized recommendations powered by machine learning will eventually suggest hotels and activities tailored to browsing behavior and stated preferences, while respecting user privacy.

Itinerary building tools will enable travelers to create day-by-day plans, with the platform suggesting optimal schedules based on activity locations and opening hours.

Partnership expansion will broaden hotel inventory, including vacation rentals and unique properties, while increasing attraction partnerships to cover every significant NYC experience.

Content expansion will feature video guides, neighborhood walking tours, seasonal event coverage, and user-generated travel stories.

The ultimate vision is for PowerSearch.NYC to become synonymous with NYC travel planning-the first destination that visitors think of when considering a trip to the Big Apple.

About PowerSearch.NYC

PowerSearch.NYC is a comprehensive travel planning platform focusing exclusively on New York City accommodations, attractions, and experiences. Founded on principles of pricing transparency and local expertise, the platform assists millions of annual NYC visitors in finding honest hotel rates without hidden fees while discovering and booking the city’s top shows, tours, museums, and activities. Through strategic partnerships with leading booking providers and a commitment to authentic content, PowerSearch.NYC simplifies the complexities of planning the ideal New York City experience.

For more information, visit www.PowerSearch.NYC or follow the company on social media @PowerSearchNYC.

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March 2, 2026
Datavault AI CEO Nate Bradley Hosts Private Mar-a-Lago Dinner With High Net Worth Investors and Senior Government Officials

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, announced that on Tuesday evening, Chief Executive Officer Nate Bradley hosted a private, invitation-only dinner at Mar-a-Lago for a select group of institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and senior government officials.

The private dinner followed successful, similar engagements earlier in the day at Mar-a-Lago, where Bradley met with a separate group of high-net-worth strategic investors. The strong reception from those discussions generated interest in a second, Datavault-hosted gathering, culminating in the private evening dinner.

Discussions during the engagements centered on Datavault AI’s execution roadmap, platform capabilities, and long-term positioning across data infrastructure, digital engagement, and monetization markets. The meetings reflected growing interest in the Company’s approach to verified data, tokenization frameworks, and scalable engagement technologies that bridge physical and digital environments.

The Mar-a-Lago engagements followed a period of elevated visibility and operational execution for Datavault AI. Earlier this month, the Company highlighted its high-impact activations during Super Bowl LX weekend, where its proprietary technologies were deployed in live environments to demonstrate authenticated audience engagement, immersive digital experiences, and real-world tokenization use cases. Those activations served as a real-world validation of the Company’s platforms and their ability to operate at scale.

In addition, Datavault AI recently issued a letter to stockholders outlining its 2025 accomplishments and outlook for 2026. In that update, the Company reported signing $49 million in tokenization and technology licensing agreements during the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to record-setting revenue performance in fiscal 2025, with additional revenue impact extending into fiscal 2026. Datavault AI also reiterated expectations for at least $30 million in revenue for fiscal 2025, representing year-over-year growth of more than 1,000% compared to fiscal 2024. The Company expects to publish its fourth-quarter results on February 15, 2026.

“The level of engagement we experienced throughout the day, and the interest that carried into the evening, reflects a growing understanding of what Datavault AI has built and where we are headed,” said Nate Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Datavault AI. “We are focused on execution and on delivering platforms that enable verifiable data, scalable engagement, and monetization in real-world environments. We appreciate the opportunity to engage directly with strategic investors and senior leaders as we continue advancing that mission.”

Datavault AI remains focused on expanding commercial deployments of its technologies, strengthening strategic partnerships, and advancing infrastructure that supports secure data processing, digital engagement, and real-world asset tokenization across multiple sectors.

About Datavault AI
Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian ® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange ® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

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Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to the ability of Datavault AI to successfully implement its commercial partnerships, collaborations and/or strategies; changes in market demand for Datavault AI’s services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

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March 2, 2026
Optum Dental Arts Reaches New Growth Milestone as Demand for Dental Care Rises in Tampa

The Tampa-based dental practice expanded capacity by 60%, added staff, invested in new technology, and continues hiring as patient demand rises.

Growth only matters if quality and relationships are protected as access expands.”
— Dr. Roderick Davies

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Optum Dental Arts announced a significant growth milestone as rising demand for comprehensive dental care drives expanded access, continued hiring, and sustained investment in technology across the Tampa Bay area.

The privately owned practice has earned 565 five-star Google reviews while maintaining a perfect five-star overall rating, reflecting long-term patient trust and consistency of care. In response to increasing demand, Optum Dental Arts has expanded its clinical footprint by 60%, growing from five to eight operatories, and is now operating at full utilization. This expansion has reduced wait times and increased access for both new and existing patients.

Growth at the practice has been paired with deliberate investment in people. Over the past year, Optum Dental Arts has expanded its clinical and administrative teams, including the addition of a third full-time hygienist. The practice now employs five dental assistants and three front-office team members and is actively hiring for an office manager while interviewing candidates for a second dentist.

Without advertising for an associate dentist position, the practice has received more than 30 unsolicited resumes from dentists expressing interest in joining the team, reflecting growing professional interest in stable, non-corporate practice environments that emphasize quality, culture, and long-term growth.

At a time when many dental professionals locally have expressed concerns about limited growth opportunities, reduced hours, and stagnant compensation, Optum Dental Arts has taken a different approach. The practice offers compensation and benefits above local market averages and continues to expand operating hours and days of care as new providers are added.

“We believe the patient experience and the team experience are inseparable,” said Dr. Roderick Davies, founder of Optum Dental Arts. “If you want consistent, high-quality care for patients, you have to build an environment where people are supported, fairly compensated, and able to grow.”

In parallel with workforce expansion, the practice has made substantial investments in dental technology over the past year. These include adoption of advanced intraoral 3D scanning systems, upgrades to in-house 3D printing and curing equipment, expanded implant scanning capabilities designed to improve speed and accuracy, and patient-focused comfort amenities such as eye massage goggles intended to reduce anxiety during care.

According to Dr. Davies, these investments are driven by outcomes rather than novelty.

“Technology should simplify care, not complicate it,” he said. “Our focus is on tools that allow for more accurate diagnosis, more predictable treatment planning, and fewer appointments, while creating a calmer, more thoughtful experience for patients.”

Despite its growth, Optum Dental Arts has emphasized that expansion will not come at the expense of personalization. While many healthcare practices are consolidating into large corporate groups, the practice remains intentionally structured to preserve continuity of care and direct relationships between patients, doctors, and the clinical team.

“We want to grow, but we never want the practice to feel corporate,” Dr. Davies added. “Our patients still know their doctor. They still know the team. That relationship-driven model is something we are committed to protecting as we expand.”

Optum Dental Arts serves patients throughout Tampa and surrounding communities and expects continued growth as access to comprehensive, relationship-based dental care remains in high demand.

About Optum Dental Arts
Optum Dental Arts is a privately owned dental practice located in Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dr. Roderick Davies, the practice provides comprehensive, restorative, and advanced dental care through a lifetime-care philosophy that prioritizes patient trust, comfort, and long-term oral health. The practice blends modern technology with a personalized approach designed to change how people experience dentistry.

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