Top tips for effective communication. Use clear language: Avoid jargon and tailor your language to your patientsâ understanding and information needs. Be conscious of your non-verbal communication: It is important to maintain eye contactâreading notes or looking at the computer screen may convey negative messages.
In June, Accredited Home Lenders asked to sell the mortgage servicing platform to Vericrest for $250,000. Vericrest is owned by private equity manager Lone Star Funds, which acquired Accredited Home Lenders in 2007 for $296 million. The deal was criticized by creditors, including JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and two structured investment vehicles owned by Kodiak Funding LP, which tried to block the sale.
On July 21, 2008, Wyndham Hotel Group purchased US Franchise Systems, Inc., owner of the Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites brands, from Global Hyatt. US Franchise Systems had previously sold the America's Best Inn (formerly Best Inns) chain to the Country Hearth Inns chain in 2005. That holding company is now known as America's Best Franchising Inc. A prototype Microtel Inns and Suites located in Jacksonville, Florida. As of 2012, Microtel's logo has changed to match the logo style of Wingate, and Hawthorn Suites, both owned by Wyndham Hotel Group.