4 04, 2024

PBSA Mid-Year 2024 Conference Recap: Insights, Connections, and Chocolate Kisses

2024-04-04T13:01:37-04:00

Another year, another conference - and this time, it was all about the little moments that made a big impact. As we wrap up another successful event, here are the highlights that stood out from the crowd:  Quality Over Quantity: While attendance may have been slightly down compared to last year, this allowed for more meaningful connections to be made. The intimate setting fostered intentional conversations that left a lasting impression.  Immediate Returns: The ROI [...]

PBSA Mid-Year 2024 Conference Recap: Insights, Connections, and Chocolate Kisses2024-04-04T13:01:37-04:00
21 09, 2023

A Spectacular 20th Anniversary Gala and More: Our Experience at the PBSA Annual Conference

2023-09-22T16:22:31-04:00

HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY PBSA!  Last week, we had the privilege of attending the 20th Anniversary gala of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) conference, held at the massive Gaylord hotel in Grapevine, TX, which felt like a city within itself. Some of us were lucky enough to get an "upgraded" balcony room, with fabulous views of “the city”, and we couldn't help but chuckle at our good fortune.  The gala itself included attendees, past chairs of [...]

A Spectacular 20th Anniversary Gala and More: Our Experience at the PBSA Annual Conference2023-09-22T16:22:31-04:00
26 04, 2023

2023 PBSA Mid-Year Conference Recap

2023-04-26T15:19:21-04:00

Attending industry events is the best way to connect with peers, clients, and new potential partners. The recently concluded PBSA Mid-Year Conference was no exception. One Vital4 team member described the event as a “family reunion,” a testament to the camaraderie among the attendees. It was an opportunity to meet and connect with new people, hear about industry trends, and exchange ideas on how to improve business practices. Apart from the networking opportunities, our team was also [...]

2023 PBSA Mid-Year Conference Recap2023-04-26T15:19:21-04:00
8 03, 2023

The State of the Background Screening Industry – Webinar Recap

2023-03-08T16:58:14-05:00

On February 28, Vital4’s Co-Founder and President hosted a panel discussion with Background Screening veteran, Bruce Berg of Berg Consulting group and Kristin Stafford, Co-Founder and CEO of Vital4.    The panel started off the conversation with a lookback on 2022 and the trends that emerged in the industry, as well as what to expect in 2023. Some of the trends mentioned in 2022 were automated background checks, blockchain, redaction of birthdates, drug screening, and ongoing monitoring. [...]

The State of the Background Screening Industry – Webinar Recap2023-03-08T16:58:14-05:00
11 01, 2023

Vital4 releases to market the most powerful proprietary Sentiment Analysis for Adverse Media which will prove to be a game changer for the financial services industry

2023-01-11T15:43:50-05:00

New Product Enhancement Announcement Wednesday January 11th, 2023, Atlanta, GA –  Vital4, an award winning, technology company and provider of AI driven data used for background screening and to help fight financial crime, has released to market the first of its kind proprietary sentiment analysis technology to reduce false positives in Adverse Media by fifty percent or more. Kristin Stafford, Co-Founder and CEO of Vital4 stated, “Everyone that has used an Adverse Media tool has had similar [...]

Vital4 releases to market the most powerful proprietary Sentiment Analysis for Adverse Media which will prove to be a game changer for the financial services industry2023-01-11T15:43:50-05:00
27 09, 2022

Tech For Good Rally Hosted by Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative Press Release

2022-09-28T11:14:06-04:00

WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII), a not-for-profit organization that operates globally to combat modern slavery by leveraging corporate social responsibility, today announced it is hosting its first Tech For Good Rally on October 6-7, 2022. Click here to read the rest of this press release.

Tech For Good Rally Hosted by Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative Press Release2022-09-28T11:14:06-04:00
21 09, 2022

2022 PBSA Annual Conference Recap

2022-09-22T11:10:08-04:00

I have attended over a dozen PBSA conferences over the years, but this might just be the best one yet! With a total of 874 attendees from around the globe, there was a great turn out in Denver. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones, and the mountain scenery from the Gaylord wasn’t too bad either.   Dressed in Vital4 branded Patagonia vests, the Vital4 team was moving and shaking all over the [...]

2022 PBSA Annual Conference Recap2022-09-22T11:10:08-04:00
7 09, 2022

Vital4 adds core data product to their background screening solutions: VITAL4TRACE

2022-09-07T17:08:17-04:00

New Product Announcement September 7th, 2022 Atlanta, GA – Vital4, is an award-winning global technology company that provides critical data to organizations for pre-employment background screening, regulatory compliance and to help mitigate third-party risk. Vital4 was founded with four fundamental concepts in mind: compliance, accuracy, global insight, and value.   Vital4 has officially released Vital4Trace just in time to offer their customers special pricing and testing during the PBSA conference in Denver, CO, September 11th-13th, 2022. Vital4Trace [...]

Vital4 adds core data product to their background screening solutions: VITAL4TRACE2022-09-07T17:08:17-04:00
15 06, 2021

Protect Patients and Avoid Fines with Automated Medical Sanctions Checks

2021-08-04T12:50:47-04:00

A medical sanctions check provides insight into a healthcare professional's background, identifying any penalties, suspensions, or disciplinary actions against them. Regulatory guidelines from the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) mandate that healthcare organizations can't employ sanctioned vendors or individuals, meaning that anyone who employs medical practitioners, such as physicians and nurses, must conduct regular sanctions checks to avoid being penalized. Violating federal sanctions can result in hefty fines, suspensions, or even possible jail time, [...]

Protect Patients and Avoid Fines with Automated Medical Sanctions Checks2021-08-04T12:50:47-04:00
3 06, 2021

Adverse Media – A Better Picture of Risk

2021-08-04T12:50:19-04:00

Adverse media is defined as leveraging traditional and unstructured news sources as an early indicator of unfavorable information related to an individual or a business. Researching negative press is vital to overall risk management strategies and can be used as a financial crime compliance tool.  Unlike background checks, an adverse media search gathers information from various news outlets to help build a risk profile of individuals or businesses that your company may be considering doing business [...]

Adverse Media – A Better Picture of Risk2021-08-04T12:50:19-04:00
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