Tag: health care
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Ousted Tennessee senator sentenced to probation for fraud
Robinson, a Democrat, was elected to represent a Memphis district in the state Senate in 2018. She was removed from office last month by the Republican-led ... -
Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health care fraud for intentionally knocking out patients’ teeth
At the end of a four-day trial on Thursday, Charmoli, 61, was found guilty of five counts of healthcare fraud and two counts of misrepresentation about ... -
Area covid-19 numbers drop
The region’s covid-19 hospitalizations continued to decline this week, according to data from the Northwest Arkansas Council. As of Friday, hospitals in northwest Arkansas were collectively ... -
Washington State to Strengthen Abortion Protections Ahead of Planned Ramp – Slog
In what’s shaping up to be a not-so-stellar session for progressive politics, HB 1851 looks like one of the good and urgent bills Democrats pushed through ... -
Worried in part about the “outrage component,” a Washington advisory group did not recommend required COVID vaccines for children. So what’s the next step?
After lengthy meetings and a slew of data presentations, a state advisory group voted late last month not to recommend adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the ... -
Latino communities in Oregon flourish as their population grows
Latin music blares over the sound system inside the Oregon Flea Market as shoppers eat steamed tacos or walk the aisles lined with star-shaped piñatas and ... -
What works — and what doesn’t — in Washington state’s pioneering publicly-optional health insurance plan
With prospects for the United States adopting a single-payer “Medicare for All” program dim, proponents of health care reform have instead turned to a government-designed insurance ... -
Justice Department sues UnitedHealth over nearly $8 billion deal
“If the largest U.S. health insurer is allowed to acquire a major competitor for critical healthcare claims technologies, it will undermine competition for health insurance and ... -
Cooper Joins Opening of Mobile Health Care Unit
PLYMOUTH, North Carolina – On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley attended the launch of ... -
Health care advocate Deborah Senn, Washington’s first female insurance commissioner, dies at 72
Deborah Senn, Washington’s first female insurance commissioner known to be a health justice advocate, died Friday at age 72, her husband Rudi Bertschi confirmed. Senn is ... -
Two opioid bills make their way through the Washington Legislature – State of Reform
A bill that would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to administer opioid overdose medications like naloxone in emergency rooms was having an effect public ... -
Abortion rights to be proposed for Maryland Constitution – NBC4 Washington
Top members of the Maryland House said Monday they would support a constitutional amendment to protect the right to abortion in the state, as well as ... -
Feds reach agreement with Ascension facilities over ADA service dogs – Macomb Daily
Already feeling stressed from getting up early and preoccupied with a planned medical procedure, Sierra Richmond faced another hurdle on the day of her surgery. Staff ... -
Commissioners formalize appointments to Spokane County Board of Health
Spokane County Commissioners officially placed their three nominees for the Spokane Regional Health District Board of Health on Tuesday — but not before some commissioners chastised ... -
Patients with COVID-19 are at high risk of developing heart problems up to a year after infection
An analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications in the first month ... -
WSHA Launches 2022 Women’s Leadership Program
The WSHA is thrilled to launch this year’s Women’s Leadership Program. Last year’s inaugural program received rave reviews from a large and diverse cohort of women. ... -
Press release | Press releases | Writing
24.01.22 In his letter, Durbin points to the billion dollars in National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps scholarships and loan repayments available to promote health ... -
Oregonians decry proposed ‘permanent’ mask mandate
PORTLAND, Oregon. Hundreds of Oregonians claimed Thursday that the government has exceeded limits, as state health authority officials consider extending the current indoor mask requirement indefinitely ... -
Kim named Associate Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Treasurer – The Source
Amye Kim, former director of capital budget and debt at Princeton University, has been named associate vice chancellor for finance and treasurer at Washington University in ... -
DC, Maryland report rise in COVID-19 deaths – NBC4 Washington
Washington, DC and Maryland are each reporting a spike in the number of people who have died from COVID-19, according to data from NBC News. The ... -
Washington lawmakers launch mostly remote session
Washington state lawmakers have entered a new legislative session amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and much of their work will be done remotely as leaders attempt ... -
Omicron to disrupt hospitals and utilities, Portland area health workers say
Health workers in three counties in the Portland metropolitan area issued a warning on Thursday, saying the omicron variant of the coronavirus is set to disrupt ... -
DC COVID-19 cases reach new high
Washington, DC reported a record number of COVID-19 infections ahead of the holiday weekend, according to DCist / WAMU. The city’s daily rate of new cases ... -
December 17, 2021 Washington, DC Healthcare Policy
Friday, December 17, 2021 This week’s dose Congress completed its measures on its last “to-pass” legislation in 2021, including a bill to increase the debt ceiling ... -
Stalled $ 2T Bill, Senate MPs Seem Ready To Move On For Now
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats ‘broad social and environmental package languished in Senate limbo on Thursday as leaders’ hopes of solving the problem … WASHINGTON (AP) – ... -
Washington lawmakers discuss tax breaks and roadblocks | Local
9th District state lawmakers are preparing for a 60-day session in Olympia in hopes of repealing the long-term care tax, protecting dams on the lower Snake ... -
Racial Equity in the $ 7 Million Grant Alzheimer’s Research Center – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Visit the news center Fund to support various volunteer registries, study of social risk factors affecting blacks Getty Images Two research teams at Washington University in ... -
San Francisco’s vaunted tolerance fades amid brazen crime
SAN FRANCISCO – Caitlin Foster fell in love with the people and the beauty of San Francisco and moved to the city a dozen years ago. ... -
Three takeaways from Biden’s Omicron winter plan – State of Reform
Today, the Biden administration announced a new plan to fight Omicron variant after case detection in US The plan includes several elements that will impact health ... -
Report Outlines Rising Costs And Benefits Of A University Degree
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Cory Britton doesn’t need a public policy institute report to fully appreciate the costs and benefits of a college education. He ... -
Inmate claims Utah prisons mismanaged pandemic care
DRAPER, Utah – A career criminal whose crimes include a conviction for child abduction has filed a federal lawsuit against the Utah Department of Corrections, claiming ... -
Battle Ground HealthCare opens new location
Sebastian Rubino / [email protected] This month, Battle Ground HealthCare has opened a new location on 1910 SW Ninth Ave. at Battle Ground. The clinic was started ... -
East Washington Walla Walla Veterans Struggle to Find the Right Mental Health Care | Mental Health
Veteran care is a very familiar topic to Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Along with United States Senator Patty Murray, United States Representative for the 5th District of ... -
New health plan requirements and other updates | Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
This notice provides a summary of recent developments impacting the Affordable Care Act (“ACAâ€) requirements applicable to employers, as well as other recent changes impacting employer ... -
Nancy Pelosi pushes futile vote on multibillion dollar spending bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing to vote this week on President Biden’s multibillion-dollar welfare legislation, but strong divisions remain among Democrats over the size and ... -
2 Democrats seek to overthrow McMorris Rodgers in WA-05
November 9, 2021 1:54 PM Posted: November 9, 2021 1:54 PM SPOKANE, Wash. – A lawyer and marketer have announced their candidacy to represent Washington’s Fifth ... -
Unvaccinated Washington residents still much more likely to be hospitalized than those who have been vaccinated
Your risk of testing positive for COVID-19 or of being hospitalized with the virus is much higher without vaccination, updated data from the Ministry of Health ... -
Vets in short supply: pandemic stress exacerbates animal health care challenges
By RICK SINNETT, Contributing WriterPosted on November 3, 2021 Vets in short supply Pandemic stress exacerbates challenges in animal health care SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The increased ... -
Reviews | The fight for better mental health care on campus
As a parent, I cannot imagine the pain of losing your child as the parents of these students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel ... -
Advances in mobile medical care are helping the elderly
Dentistry Most dentists stay in their practice. But some make house calls, including Charles Doring, a dentist in Rockville, M aryland, who travels equipped with a ... -
WA wonders how to handle upcoming Medicaid opt-outs – State of Reform
Following a federal declaration of emergency in March 2020, millions of Americans signed up for Medicaid due to job loss and continued coverage requirements. Up to ... -
Philip Pannell uses positive COVID test to promote vaccine efficacy
As he has been doing for 40 years, Philippe Pannel rallied his commitment to DC’s right to self-government and took it from Anacostia to another rally ... -
Greater Washington area heart walk to promote healthier living
ARLINGTON, Virginia – COVID-19 has highlighted inequalities in health care, and this year’s Greater Washington area heart walk aims to raise funds to close that gap ... -
Washington misses opportunity to prioritize health equity | Best countries
As Congress trudges through the final days leading up to the negotiating deadline for the price tags attached to two major multi-billion dollar bills, there is ... -
Kim Brandt on the latest Washington health care news | Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA)
Kim Brandt, a partner at Tarplin, Downs & Young, has long provided the healthcare community with expertise in all things Washington, having spent significant time at ... -
1,887 WA workers laid off, quit because of vaccination warrant
item OLYMPIA, Wash. – More than 1,800 Washington state employees have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, data showed Tuesday. ... -
Three Washington Democrats at the Center of Crafting Bill to “Fundamentally Reshape the US Economy”
Orion Donovan-Smith / The Revue Spokesman WASHINGTON – Three Washington lawmakers are at the center of a debate among Democrats that will decide the fate of ... -
How much do routine doctor’s visits cost in Washington?
How much do routine doctor’s visits cost in Washington – and how they compare to neighboring states In the patchwork of healthcare providers in the United ... -
Central Outreach Wellness Center Celebrates New Washington Clinic | Local News
City Councilor Rosemary Ketchum first heard about the Central Outreach Wellness Center in 2018, in Wheeling, the very first W.Va Pride Parade. “I remember Carol Priest, ... -
Staffing has always been a challenge in long-term care facilities – the vaccination mandate could make matters worse
Long-term care facilities could face a serious staff shortage this fall as Governor Inslee’s vaccination mandate takes effect Oct. 18. Robin Dale, CEO of the Washington ... -
The NBA health care plan honors the league’s past. This alleged fraud disrespects him | Sports
When the owners of the NBA and the players’ union unanimously agreed in 2016 to provide comprehensive health insurance for retired players, the two sides worked ... -
Find out how many nurses Washington will need by 2030
Find out how many nurses Washington will need by 2030 A perfect storm of factors taken all together could leave the world short of nearly 5.7 ... -
Veterans hospitals face record employee deaths from COVID – NBC4 Washington
Despite a vaccination mandate for federal workers and months of efforts to add protective equipment and protocols, July and August were the deadliest months since the ... -
Total hospitals drop to almost 3 months
The number of covid-19 patients in Arkansas who were in hospitals, on ventilators or in intensive care all fell for a second day in a row ... -
To tackle the mental health crisis, invest in proven approaches
We have a mental health crisis in the Northwest, across the country and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for our mental ... -
Rally, March for Abortion Justice in Bellingham, WA
About 500 people chanted “My body, my choice! as women’s rights activists gathered outside Bellingham Town Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday 2 October in a ... -
Free Medical, Dental and Vision Clinic Draws Large People to Washington County Fairgrounds | Local
Buffalo dentist Jenna McCune speaks with a patient, who asked not to be named, before starting treatment at RAM’s dental clinic on Saturday at the Washington ... -
DC Mayor welcomes health care deal for new St. Elizabeths East Hospital
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has championed a partnership that she says will bring high-quality medical care to the new St. Elizabeths East hospital. The partnership, which ... -
former office manager sentenced to 12 months in prison for defrauding Medicaid through dental office | USAO-DC
WASHINGTON – Mahsa Azimirad, the former office manager of Universal Smiles, a Washington, DC-based dental practice, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison on a ... -
The best and worst states to have a baby
There are many factors to consider when choosing a place to live, such as job opportunities, cost of living, and local politics. But people who are ... -
Seattle health data startup Truveta secures investment from Microsoft, forms partnership
Truveta CEO Terry Myerson. (Photo Truveta) Based in Seattle Truveta will leverage Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to analyze health data in a new partnership with the ... -
What they’re watching: HMA’s Dr Marc Avery discusses integrated care – State of Reform
In this issue of “What They Are Watching,” Marc Avery, MD, director of Health Management Associates (HMA), explains what integrated care means to him and how ... -
Two nurses from Mary Washington Healthcare named heroes, honored for their work | Health, Med. & Fitness
Dressed in her red superhero cape, nurse Becky McLaughlin prepares to throw the first pitch during a recent Fredericksburg Nationals game. Eileen Dohmann helps nurse Sarah ... -
Washington Regional Medical Center expands to Drake Farms site in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE – The Washington Regional Medical Center on Monday announced plans to expand its campus to meet the region’s growing health care needs. The hospital bought ... -
EXPLAINER: Why the debt limit is disrupting Washington again
Senatorial Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Rises after completing a brief statement warning Republicans will block the measure passed by the House to maintain government funding ... -
Q&A: Senator Emily Randall on Higher Education
Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) is chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. In this role, she thinks about ways to increase educational ... -
These are the ripple effects of overcrowded Washington hospitals
Your browser does not support the audio element. The overcrowded hospitals we’ve been telling you about for weeks have ripple effects in the community – some ... -
How Peter Lee made Covered California a success in healthcare
You could say that service in the name of public health was etched in the bones of Peter V. Lee. Her father, also Peter Lee, founded ... -
The training of an Idaho nurse did not protect her from misinformation about the Covid vaccine. Now she is one of the victims of the Covid crisis in the state
But her scientific training to become a registered nurse apparently fell short of the disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines shared on social media, according to her brother. ... -
Free Medical Clinic Arrives at Washington County Fairgrounds Next Month | Local
Remote Area Medical, a nonprofit organization of more than 173,000 health, dental and vision professionals, will host a free medical clinic at the Washington County Fairgrounds ... -
Newman Lake Harmful Algae Alert
Kelli Hawkins | [email protected] | 509.324.1539, c.509.994.8968 SRHD advises the public to take precautions SPOKANE, Wash. – Based on guidance from the Spokane Regional Health District ... -
How would crisis care standards be enacted in Washington – and when?
The COVID unit at Harborview Medical Center. (File photo by Karen Ducey / Getty Images) As Washington hospitals are strained, we are not yet at the ... -
Hundreds protest against Washington Governor Inslee’s vaccination mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. Hundreds of people gathered at the State Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccination mandate. The warrant, which Inslee announced ... -
Factsheet: Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities
Discrimination, violence and stigma, along with other social determinants of health, significantly affect the physical, mental and behavioral health of transgender adults. Compared to the general ... -
State legislation aims to improve access to generics
With the recent passage of Senate Bill 5203 (SB 5203), Washington has become the latest state to try to improve access to generic drugs. Washington Governor ... -
Northwestern Arkansas Healthcare Providers Offer Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
FAYETTEVILLE – Amy Riklon from Fayetteville started to feel unwell on August 6th. Three days later, while she was experiencing chills and fever, she tested positive ... -
Fueled by the delta variant, 500,000 cases of coronavirus have now been identified in Washington state
By Seattle Times reporter The number of coronavirus cases in Washington state has exceeded 500,000, with a further increase in cases fueled by the highly transmissible ... -
COVID-19 pandemic brings health disparities to the fore
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many health disparities, especially in cancer care, Chastity Washington said. Washington, director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity at the ... -
Cuomo sexual harassment scandal reflects PNW’s political history
Lowry was a former Democratic congressman and a progressive icon. Raised on a farm in eastern Washington and instilled in New Deal values, he promoted health ... -
Washington State Health Care Authority joins Regence’s episodic payment program
Regency added its largest client to its value-based Episodes of Care program, with the signing of the Washington State Health Care Authority effective January 2022. Providers ... -
Washington Post Columnist: Rashida Tlaib’s “Fanaticism” Against the Jews Is Out of the “MAGA Handbook”
Media headlines August 11 In the news today, the media are leading an accusation to smear a Rockies fan they falsely accused of using a racial ... -
Senate MPs unveil $ 3.5 billion budget for social and climate efforts – Twin Cities
By ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a budget resolution calling for a massive 10-year $ 3.5 trillion cascade of federal resources, ... -
Harmful algae found in Washington’s lakes and rivers
The Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions while enjoying water recreation this summer. Harmful algal blooms have been found in ... -
Leading medical groups call for respect for minors’ right to consent to medical care
Washington, DC – Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Washington, DC Chapter of the AAP, the Medical Society of ... -
I observed a DC bar the first night, it needed proof of vaccination
Before heading to Ivy and Coney To keep up with the team that worked out the door the first night Shaw Bar demanded proof of vaccination, ... -
People protest Washington Regional COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Fayetteville employees
Protesters gathered outside the Washington Regional in Fayetteville to protest the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. Washington Regional announced in July that all employees should ... -
As Delta Variant Takes Washington State, Latin Americans Face High COVID Risk
MALAGA, CHELAN COUNTY – Teresa Bendito-Zepeda and a few companions went door to door on a summer morning last month, coaxing farm workers at this migrant ... -
Senate officials approve 2022 veterans spending bill
the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY2022 spending bill for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies (MilCon-VA) by a 25-5 vote on ... -
Washington County Passes Resolution Reaffirming Position Against Public Health Mandates, Lockdowns – St George News
ST. GEORGE – The Washington County Commission on Tuesday reaffirmed its opposition to government-imposed public health mandates and economic lockdowns by passing a resolution that puts ... -
The ADA at 31: Access to Housing and Health Care Must Meet the Rise of Disability in the U.S.
It has been nearly 50 years since disability activists in San Francisco took over a federal building for 28 days to force the signing of Section ... -
Anacostia coordinating council works to vaccinate neighbors
In an alley of Anacostia, Wendell whren and Valerie Davis sit on two folding chairs in the shade. On their knees, they hold clipboards detailing the ... -
Confluence Health breaks contract with Premera, the state’s second-largest health insurer
WENATCHEE – North Central Washington’s largest health care provider said on Tuesday it will no longer accept insurance from the state’s second-largest health care provider. Confluence ... -
Providence-KP Partners To Attract Patients To Increasingly Deserted California
By Bernard J. Wolfson A plan by Providence and Kaiser Permanente to build a new medical center in the High Desert region of California is the ... -
WELL’s CRH Medical Acquires Majority Stake in Greater Washington Anesthesia | New
CRH Medical Society (“CRH“), a wholly owned subsidiary of WELL, completes the acquisition of a controlling 51% interest in Greater Washington Anesthesia Associates, LLC. (“GWAA“) GWAA’s ... -
Use value-based payments to resolve the telehealth payment parity debate
COVID-19 has required widespread relaxation of state and federal restrictions and a rapid expansion of telehealth. Now, as policymakers consider telehealth in the post-pandemic period, they ... -
The CARES law in figures
The bipartisan CARES Act provides support to farmers and rural communities in Wisconsin. Here’s how: Relief for farmers and ranchers Dedicated $ 9.5 billion disaster fund ...
