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Feb 20 2024
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Delaware lawmakers consider recommendations to protect state retirees' healthcare
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Retirees Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee presented its recommendations to lawmakers in a joint session this week on how to best protect health care for retired state workers. The Delaware General Assembly created the subcommittee last year in response to concerns about retiree health care benefits. The goal was to come up with ways to address a growing
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Lawmakers review recommendations for containing state employee healthcare costs
Balancing rising healthcare costs, with the promises made to retired state workers... Delaware lawmakers are now considering the findings of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, which was formed after the state decided to switch to a less-popular Medicare Advantage Plan. That switch led to protests and a court case at the time. As of now, Medicare Advantage will not be
WDELJan 04 2024
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Leadership Updates for State Healthcare Facilities
January 4, 2023 — A permanent administrator has been named for the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston, while interim leadership is also planned for the Veterans’ Home of Wyoming (VHW) in Buffalo. Both facilities are operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Kristi Barker has been chosen to lead the WSH staff on a permanent basis. Barker took over as interim WSH administrator in
WYO 4Mar 15 2024
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Republican Grills HHS Secretary Over Handing Out Free Healthcare to Illegal Immigrants
Republican Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) scrutinized Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for giving free healthcare to illegal immigrants who unlawfully come to the United States. Barrasso pointed out that hospitals nationwide are struggling because of the overwhelming number of illegal aliens “flooding” emergency rooms while hard-working, taxpayer U.S. citizens are taking a
TownhallFeb 28 2024
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Major U.S. healthcare tech hit by cyberattack, disrupts Nebraska hospitals
One of the largest healthcare technology companies in the U.S. was hit with a cyberattack Wednesday. According to a release from Nebraska Hospitals, Change Healthcare, a healthcare technology company in the U.S., faced a cyberattack on Wednesday, Feb.21, leading to disruptions in its systems and services. The impact reverberated across a significant portion of Nebraska hospitals that rely on
Fox Nebraska KFXLMar 20 2024
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Change Healthcare Attack: Most Significant in US History, Nevada Hospitals Struggle - Nevada Globe
The cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a healthcare data firm, is being called the “most significant and consequential” in American history by the American Hospital Association. Hospitals nationwide are facing disruptions in communication, patient care, and revenue. While Nevada hospitals can still provide medical treatment, communication systems with partners remain down. This issue affects
The Nevada GlobeJan 01 2024
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Undocumented Immigrants in Calif. Eligible for Healthcare
Starting on Jan. 1, undocumented immigrants in California are eligible to sign up for the state's healthcare program for low-income residents, ABC News reports. Prior to the start of the new year, undocumented immigrants in California were able to receive emergency aid and services related to pregnancy under the state's Medi-Cal program, California's version of Medicaid. Undocumented children
Newsmax (News)Feb 27 2024
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Indiana bans healthcare for trans youth effective immediately, court rules
The Seventh Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction blocking Indiana’s gender-affirming healthcare ban on 27 February, allowing the ban to take place immediately. Senate Bill 480 prohibits medical providers from providing life-saving gender-affirmation treatment to individuals under 18 years of age. It also prohibits aiding or abetting another physician or practitioner in the provision of
PinkNewsMar 05 2024
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Salesforce CEO, wife donate $150M to Hawaii hospitals to bolster healthcare access
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Philanthropists Lynne and Marc Benioff have donated $150 million to two Hawaii hospitals in effort to help expand healthcare access across the islands. That’s according to a joint statement issued Tuesday by Hilo Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health, UCSF Health and Salesforce. Marc Benioff is the CEO of the software company Salesforce and he also owns TIME Magazine
Hawaii News NowMar 12 2024
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Cyberattack impacting national healthcare company is preventing some Oregon workers from getting paid
A cyberattack is preventing Change Healthcare from paying providers for insurance claims, medical workers said. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video PORTLAND, Ore. — A national cyberattack targeting the healthcare industry is impacting medical staff in Oregon. For almost a month, providers haven’t been able to collect insurance
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