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2026-04-08T14:01:00

(BPT) – Key takeaways

• Sports fans are seeking game day appetizer ideas to wow guests for watch parties during this summer’s biggest soccer tournament.
• Ranch dressing tops the list for fans wanting to enhance game day dips and dunks.
• Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is ideal for dipping, dunking and drizzling for crowd-pleasers including wings, pizza and more.

The summer of 2026 is offering exciting opportunities to cheer on teams from around the world during heart-pounding soccer action on the pitch. To make the most of these thrilling matches, sports fans everywhere are looking for tasty recipes for their watch parties.

What’s the most important ingredient to add to your game day shopping list? Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing, of course.

Is ranch dressing the most popular choice?

The stats are clear: According to a 2026 Instacart survey, ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often nationwide than the second most popular dip (French onion). Ranch dressing also tops the list of most popular condiments, second only to mayonnaise.

To commemorate its rise in popularity, Litehouse has you covered with nearly all the ranch varieties you could dream up from the classic Homestyle Ranch, to Jalapeno Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Avocado Ranch and more. Regardless of what flavors your fans demand, Litehouse has you ready for your next get-together with America’s No. 1 Refrigerated Ranch Dressing Brand.*

Ranch so good it’ll leave you screaming LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE!

How can ranch dressing be used for game day appetizers?

Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is perfect for dipping, dunking and drizzling on easy-to-make crowd favorites including chips, an array of cut-up veggies and even tacos. Enjoy spicy foods? Ranch dressing offers a cool, creamy contrast to spicy game day MVPs like buffalo chicken wings or bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.

You can also try some of these options, which all taste even better with ranch:

• Potato skins
• French fries
• Fried pickles
• Mozzarella sticks
• Stuffed jalapenos
• Soft pretzels

Best yet, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch is refrigerated, so it’s always cold and closely mimics the restaurant style ranch dressing flavor that many love. You’ll find it in grocery stores across the U.S. in the produce department, right next to where you’re picking up carrots, celery, bagged salads and other veggies to fill your snack tray. You can also buy Litehouse Homestyle Ranch on Instacart and Walmart.com.

What’s America’s no. 1 refrigerated ranch dressing brand?*

Looking for a delicious refrigerated ranch? You can’t go wrong with Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, which packs a punch of herby flavor. Its bold flavor enhances the taste of any game day appetizer, whether as-is for dipping veggies, or to boost the flavor of tacos, wings and more.

Blue cheese lovers at your next gathering? Switch it up by adding blue cheese flavor into the mix, with Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese dressing. It’s made with blue cheese, buttermilk and the perfect blend of spices. With so many flavors to choose from, it’s never been easier to bring something to the party your guests will really love.

How can you find game day recipes featuring refrigerated ranch?

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or bringing something to share with friends, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch will always be welcome. It’s a tasty dressing that adds zing to any salad, on sliders or in a variety of recipes that are just right for game day, like this one:

Authentic Greek Souvlaki

Cook time: 30 minutes; Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts or pork tenderloin (or a combination of both), cut into 1-inch cubes

For Pork:

• 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar with Olive Oil Dressing

For Chicken:

• 1/2 cup Litehouse Greek Dressing or Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin
• 1/2 white onion, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup grated English cucumber, squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 pita bread rounds

Directions

Combine the cubed chicken breasts with dressing and/or the cubed pork tenderloin with the Red Wine Vinegar with Olive Oil dressing in a bowl, tossing to coat. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. While the meat marinates, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Skewer the meat onto metal or wooden skewers and place on heated grill. Grill 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Warm pitas in a skillet coated in olive oil. Serve with skewered meat, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and kalamata olives.

Find this and more recipe inspiration for your next game day gathering at LitehouseFoods.com/recipe.

Litehouse helps you add more flavor to any appetizers or main dishes. With Litehouse in The House, you’ll have a festive and flavorful watch party. Find their products near you at LitehouseFoods.com/how-to-buy.

*Based on Circana U.S. market share sales data in Total Ranch refrigerated salad dressings category (52 weeks of data ending 2.22.26).

2026-04-08T09:01:00

(BPT) – For decades, the traditional fee-for-service model has followed a “more is more” philosophy, rewarding volume over quality. Now, value-based care is transforming health care by incentivizing health outcomes instead of the number of services provided. Today, nearly 45% of all health care payments are tied to value-based models, and physicians are joining this movement in record numbers.¹ In 2026, more than 700,000 health care organizations are participating in an accountable care organization (ACO) to deliver value-based care through the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) — a 12.3% increase from 2025.²

Value-based care is here to stay

The human impact of coordinated care has never been more evident, with 14.3 million Medicare beneficiaries now estimated to receive care coordinated by ACOs in 2026.² This patient-first approach is proving its sustainability: In 2024, the MSSP achieved its highest savings to date, totaling $2.5 billion in Medicare savings and $4.1 billion in performance payments.³ While 75% of all ACOs earned shared savings, some networks saw even higher levels of physician success. Ninety-three percent of Aledade‘s member ACOs achieved shared savings, proving that high-quality care and financial health go hand-in-hand.⁴ To ensure this momentum continues, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to support and incentivize value-based care, most recently evidenced by new models like ACCESS and LEAD, designed to further increase physician success in value-based care.

Partnerships are the key, Aledade leads the way

Success in value-based care is not guaranteed by participation alone. For primary care organizations, partnerships are key, and the right one requires tailored solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Aledade offers a national footprint, local market expertise, customized support and advanced technology to help primary care organizations thrive in value-based care. These organizations retain full clinical autonomy and ownership while benefiting from Aledade’s resources.

Today, Aledade supports more than 3,000 primary care organizations across 46 states and the District of Columbia, caring for more than 3 million patients in value-based care programs. The results speak for themselves: In 2024, Aledade’s ACOs saved Medicare more than $1 billion, generating nearly 20% of the entire program’s shared savings while caring for just 11% of its beneficiaries.

On average, Aledade partners earned $390,000 in shared savings payments in 2024 alone. These payments allow primary care organizations to invest back into their staff, businesses and communities.

“The financial benefits of obtaining shared savings are significant. These resources have enabled us to hire and retain staff, strengthening our ability to support our patients and enhance the services we provide. Shared savings has been vital in helping our private practice remain independent while continuing to deliver high-quality care to our communities,” said Jennifer Boyer, director of operations, Integrated Medical Group, PC, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

AI-enabled insights and expert support

Aledade’s success is built on a foundation of future-forward technology and human-led support. Experienced, dedicated teams provide tailored, readily available guidance to primary care organizations of all types, from independent private practices and community health centers to larger health systems.

Alongside tailored support, Aledade’s AI-enabled technology unifies data from electronic health records (EHRs), hospitals, labs and pharmacies into a single, intuitive platform. The platform surfaces actionable data at the point of care to actively identify patients in need of preventive care or crucial follow-ups, driving earlier interventions and smarter care coordination.

“Having the ability to look and see care gaps, who is eligible for chronic care, who’s recently been in the emergency room, who’s recently been hospitalized — those things are huge,” said Jennifer Richardson, PA-C, Emerald Coast Medical Group, Pensacola, Florida. “It’s not only important for patient care and their long-term outcomes, but it’s also beneficial to the practice as a whole.”

With the right tools and resources, preventive care saves lives: Aledade partners prevented nearly 263,000 avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits in 2024. Additionally, partners who have worked with Aledade for two years or longer achieved an 83.3% average for hypertension control, outperforming some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.⁴

A perfect balance of scale and service

Aledade’s performance, as measured by KLAS Research, reflects strong customer satisfaction with both its national scale and level of support. In the 2026 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report, Aledade received an overall performance score of 95.7 (out of 100) in the Value-Based Care Enablement Services segment. Aledade received “A+” grades across several critical categories in the KLAS Value-Based Care Enablement Services 2026: Customer Validations of Firm Offerings report:

• Loyalty: 100% of interviewed clinicians indicated they would choose to partner with Aledade again.
• Relationship: Partner feedback reflects executive involvement and strength of partnership.
• Services: Partner feedback reflects the quality of strategic guidance and expertise provided.

“Aledade feels like a secondary office that’s taking care of our patients right behind us. They make sure that your patients are what comes first,” said Makaila Cornelius, medical assistant at Physicians Care Group of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.

An Aledade partnership is the path forward

The transition to value-based care is no longer a question of “if,” but “how.” Success requires choosing a partner that understands the clinical and administrative workloads they face.

Aledade offers a proven path, combining over a decade of experience, national scale, local knowledge and award-winning technology and services to ensure that doctors can get back to what they do best: practicing medicine.

Visit aledade.com/more-information to get started.

¹ 2025 APM Measurement

² 2026 Medicare Accountable Care Organization Initiatives Participation Highlights

³ Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations Updated Performance Year 2024 Financial and Quality Results

⁴ Performance Year Financial and Quality Results, Data.CMS.gov. The individual performance of non-Aledade ACOs may be better or worse than the average.

2026-04-06T12:33:00

(BPT) – Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a meaningful and memorable celebration focused on cherishing time with family. To help make the day special, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich shares some simple, thoughtful ways to bring families together through food, while keeping the experience joyful and stress-free.

1. Choose recipes that resonate

A shared meal can feel even more special when it reflects your family’s story. Consider preparing dishes that reflect your family’s heritage, honor traditions or bring back favorite memories. You can ask relatives to share beloved recipes or explore cookbooks to discover something new together that still feels personal to your family.

2. Make it a family affair

Bringing everyone into the kitchen helps turn meal prep into part of the celebration. Invite kids into the kitchen to take the burden off mom as you get ready for your celebration by taking on simple, age-appropriate tasks like mixing, assembling ingredients or helping set up and decorate the table. Not only does this ease the workload, but it also creates meaningful moments along the way.

“Nothing makes me happier than sharing recipes with my kids,” said Jinich. “And I appreciate it even more when they take over in the kitchen and prepare me one of their favorite dishes, because then they are bringing their stories into our home.”

3. Go with the flow

Create a more relaxed, flexible approach to your get-together so you can really enjoy the day. Rather than sticking to a strict schedule, consider a format that allows guests to gather and connect easily. Whether you offer your guests a casual brunch, grazing table, light bites or a dessert later on, keeping things flexible helps ensure the focus stays on spending time together.

4. Prep dishes ahead to save time

Incorporating a make-ahead recipe can help simplify the day and ensure there’s something special ready to enjoy. This takes away some of the stress from your preparations and saves time, too. A recipe like this Mango Key Lime Tart made with Eggland’s Best eggs offers a bright, flavorful dessert that can be prepared in advance.

“The best thing is, you can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge overnight, so it’s ready to go whenever you need it,” said Jinich.

When preparing your Mother’s Day menu, choosing high-quality ingredients can help support both flavor and nutrition. You can feel good knowing that Eggland’s Best eggs contain 10 times more Vitamin E compared to ordinary eggs, which acts as an antioxidant in the body to reduce oxidative stress and protects the cells from damage. In addition, Eggland’s Best eggs are an excellent source of Vitamin B5, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and assists the body in using other vitamins.

Mango Key Lime Tart

Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 Eggland’s Best eggs, large (egg yolks only will be used)
• 6 ounces Maria cookies, ground to a fine crumb, about 2 cups cookie crumbs
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 large ripe mango peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 1-1 1/2 cups)
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 1/4 cup cream of coconut

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a food processor, or in a medium mixing bowl, pulse or stir together the cookie crumbs, butter, 1/4 cup of the sugar and salt until completely combined.

Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan so that it covers the bottom and the sides completely. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and baking sheet and cool on a rack until ready to use.

Add the mango chunks and lime juice to a blender and puree until very smooth. Add the egg yolks from the Eggland’s Best eggs and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and pulse a few times to combine. With blender running, steadily stream in the sweetened condensed milk until all is combined.

Pour the mixture into the cooled tart shell and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set.

Allow to come to room temperature on a rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

While the tart is chilling, in a small bowl, whisk the cream of coconut with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream until the cream of coconut is dissolved. Add the coconut mixture and the remaining heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer, set with the whisk attachment. Whip until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, remove the tart from the pan and top with the coconut whipped cream. Slice and serve.

Find more recipe inspiration at Egglandsbest.com/recipes and learn more about the nutrition provided by Eggland’s Best eggs at EgglandsBest.com.

2026-04-03T13:01:00

(BPT) – April 15 is quickly approaching, so it’s essential to prepare to file your taxes as soon as possible. While it’s human nature to procrastinate, there are definite benefits to starting now.

One of them is refunds. Last year’s average tax refund was over $3,000, making it the largest check many Americans receive all year. With rising costs putting the squeeze on your budget, there’s no reason to delay receiving your refund. According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit TurboTax, a majority of Americans (69%) say they expect to receive a tax refund this year, and most of those respondents (70%) say they use their refund to cover basic living expenses, like paying rent and paying bills. And due to new tax laws, filers are expected to see an up to $1,000 increase in their refund, providing plenty of motivation to start now.

People who file late and rush to make the deadline may leave out important information — like W-2 and 1099 forms that report your income, or receipts or forms that could provide valuable deductions.

“Many people procrastinate because they don’t know where to start or from fear they may owe,” said CPA and tax expert with TurboTax Lisa Greene-Lewis. “Don’t let the thought of gathering documents or of owing keep you from getting started as soon as possible. By the time you get all the deductions and credits available, you may not owe anything. Plus TurboTax is here to help you.”

Having trouble getting started? The experts at TurboTax offer these tips.

Get your docs lined up

Start gathering documents that report your income, like W-2s and 1099s. If you can’t find documents, ask your employer(s) — it’s probably easier than you think to access copies online. Then collect forms or receipts related to deductions and credits you can claim. With TurboTax you can automatically import your information directly from hundreds of payroll providers and financial institutions.

Decide how to file

Whether you want to DIY, have someone help you along the way, or have an expert fully do your taxes for you virtually or in person, TurboTax can help you. When you DIY with TurboTax, you’re easily guided through your taxes, and TurboTax AI agents can assist you from the start — whether by helping you figure out what docs to gather (one of the main reasons people procrastinate), to automating data entry for over 92% of the tax forms, eliminating manual entry. You can also jump-start your return by snapping photos of your W-2s and 1099s, and the information will automatically transfer to the right forms.

If you want someone to do your taxes for you, contact one of the 13,000 tax experts with an average of 13 years of experience at TurboTax, whether virtually or in person at one of TurboTax’s 20 local retail locations or 600 service centers. If you’re new to TurboTax Full Service, you can have a Full Service tax expert prepare your taxes for a flat $150 through March 31, regardless of complexity, even if you’re self-employed or an investor. If you use TurboTax Expert Full Service, you can talk to a tax expert year-round if you have questions that come up.

Meet the deadline

Doing taxes yourself? Use TurboTax online and e-file with direct deposit, the fastest way to get your refund. The IRS expects to issue refunds within 21 days or less of acceptance of your return.

Running behind? With TurboTax, you can file up until 11:59 p.m. on April 15 and still make the deadline.

Maximize your refund

Make sure you take advantage of new deductions and credits you could be eligible for, including:

• Deduction for qualified tips up to $25,000
• Deduction for qualified overtime up to $12,500 ($25,000 for married filing jointly)
• Child Tax Credit up to $2,200 for each child under 17
• Increased SALT (State and Local Tax) cap of $40,000, especially if you have high state and local taxes and property taxes
• $6,000 deduction for seniors 65 and over
• Deduction for auto loan interest up to $10,000

Don’t forget the most frequently missed credits:

• Earned Income Tax Credit (up to $8,046 for a family with three kids)
• Retirement Savers Credit (up to $1,000 single and up to $2,000 married filing jointly)

The IRS reports that 1 out of 5 people miss these credits every year.

Additionally, for those who are self-employed, a business tax expert can also help you navigate the new tax code to maximize deductions and save you money.

File even if you made under the threshold

Every year, the IRS reports over a billion dollars in unclaimed refunds due to people not filing, the majority being students and others who make under the IRS income threshold. If you earned under $15,750 single ($31,500 married filing jointly) this year, you could receive a refund. If you had federal taxes withheld or are eligible for a refundable credit like the Earned Income Tax Credit, you should file so you don’t leave any money on the table.

Benefit from IRA contributions

Have an IRA? You can make a 2025 IRA contribution up to $7,000 ($8,000 for those 50 and over) by April 15 of 2026 and you may be able to deduct the contribution on your 2025 taxes. Make sure to tell the plan administrator the contribution is for tax year 2025.

How to get an extension

Missing important information? You can file an extension with TurboTax or by filling out IRS Form 4868. But remember: This is an extension to file and not an extension to pay if you owe taxes.

How to handle payments

If you owe money to the IRS, pay as much as you can when you file. Then you can contact the IRS for an Installment Agreement, which allows you to pay what you owe over six years.

Safeguard your information

Never share sensitive information with new general public LLMs (Large Language Models) popping up like chatbots or AI searches. TurboTax is built specifically for tax preparation and is designed for accuracy, compliance, reliability and security. TurboTax is also certified by the IRS to prepare and e-file tax returns. Also, don’t share your information with anyone posing as the IRS via phone, email or text. The IRS will only reach out via mailed correspondence.

Learn more and get started at TurboTax.com.

2026-04-01T07:01:00

(BPT) – Key Takeaways

• Staying up-to-date on vehicle safety recalls should top every driver’s maintenance checklist.
• It’s easy to check for open recalls at CheckToProtect.org.
• An authorized dealership can complete your recall repair at no cost to you.

Just as staying on top of regular oil changes, tire rotations and other essential vehicle maintenance helps ensure driver and passenger safety, it’s vital to make sure your car or truck is recall-free. However, many drivers don’t realize there’s an easy way to check. According to a survey by Stellantis, nearly half (43%) of American drivers don’t know where to find out if their vehicle has an open safety recall.

There’s an easy solution: Any driver can see if their vehicle has a recall by visiting the National Safety Council’s CheckToProtect.org. Whether you’re planning a road trip or just want to be sure your vehicle is safe for you and your family, checking for recalls can give you peace of mind.

How do you check for recalls?

Simply enter or upload a photo of your license plate number or the 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) into the search tool on CheckToProtect.org. If your vehicle has a recall, you can contact an authorized dealership in your area to schedule a free recall repair.

While it’s especially important for owners of used or older vehicles, or for anyone who changed their address since purchasing their car or truck, all drivers should ensure their vehicle is safe for themselves and their passengers by checking for recalls.

Why do vehicle recalls matter?

Safety recalls may be issued by an automaker when a part stops functioning properly as it ages, or when a group of vehicle owners experience a similar problem. Safety recalls can affect everything from brakes and steering to batteries and airbags.

Research commissioned by automaker Stellantis found that 40% of drivers believe a recall is fine as long as it doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance. However, while some recalls may not change the way a vehicle drives, they can still present a safety risk. For example, if a recalled Takata airbag deploys in a crash, the airbag’s inflator can break apart, sending shrapnel throughout the vehicle that could severely injure or kill vehicle occupants.

Another example relates to car seat anchors. CARFAX released new data showing that nearly one million vehicles have open safety recalls for child car seat anchors, a critical safety feature that secures car seats firmly in place.

According to CARFAX, as many as 57 million vehicles currently on the road have an unrepaired safety recall — that’s about 1 in every 5 vehicles. Any driver can take the proactive step to check their vehicle’s recall status. This is especially important for those with older, used vehicles or who have changed addresses, because manufacturers may not have updated contact information to notify them of recalls.