Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012

Validation Institute and Houston Business Coalition on Health announce final agenda for Health Benefits Nation Event, September 26-28 in Houston

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute, the only organization that vets and verifies the performance claims of healthcare solution providers, and the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH), announced the final agenda today for Health Benefits Nation, a three-day event taking place September 26-28, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria.

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  • Validation Institute and the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH), announced the final agenda today for Health Benefits Nation, taking place September 26-28, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria.
  • NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute, the only organization that vets and verifies the performance claims of healthcare solution providers, and the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH), announced the final agenda today for Health Benefits Nation, a three-day event taking place September 26-28, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria.
  • "HBCH is pleased to support Health Benefits Nation and the agenda is chock-full of sessions that will resonate with employers seeking value in the purchase of their health benefits," said Chris Skisak, PhD, HBCH President.
  • Ms. Koch is part of the 2023 speaking faculty and will discuss how HR executives can (should) transform into healthcare changemakers.

Zenith American Solutions Strengthens its Executive Leadership with Appointment of Michele Rivas, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and Keagan J. Kerr, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Michele Rivas, previously Zenith's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer.

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  • Michele Rivas, previously Zenith's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer.
  • Zenith is proud to announce that Keagan J. Kerr has joined the Executive Leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • These two accomplished officers, Michele Rivas as Chief Legal Officer, and Keagan J. Kerr as Chief Human Resources Officer, bring a wealth of legal and human capital expertise to our organization.
  • Their appointments represent a strategic enhancement of our leadership team, further solidifying our commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

300,000 Inland Empire residents at risk of losing Medi-Cal benefits

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, an overlooked piece of mail could have disastrous consequences for hundreds of thousands of Riverside and San Bernardino families that rely on Medi-Cal benefits.

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  • "The partnership with the two counties demonstrates our commitment to making sure Inland Empire residents have continued coverage."
  • All three entities are working in tandem to share data and coordinate strategic outreach efforts to ensure residents undergoing the Medi-Cal renewal process complete and submit requested information.
  • "The county and partner agencies are ready to help residents impacted through the redetermination process to keep these essential benefits," said Riverside County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen.
  • "We are reaching out to the 37,000 residents by mail and phone whose redeterminations are due in June.

Northwest Tribes Celebrate Historic Congressional Funding Provision for Indian Health Service

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Congress passed the $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 spending package, which included $5.1 billion in advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in fiscal year 2024, by a 68 to 29 vote in the Senate and a 225 to 201 vote in the House. Although the IHS is the principal federal agency responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, a chronic pattern of underfunding has contributed to a well-documented disparity in health status, with their unmet health care needs remaining among the most severe of any group in the United States.

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  • "Today is a historic day for the Indian Health Service.
  • This change will provide critically needed protection from budgetary uncertainty to the entire Indian health system and will align IHS with other federal health care providers.
  • We would also like to especially thank the numerous tribes, tribal and urban Indian organizations and advocates who worked tirelessly to secure stable health care funding across Indian Country."
  • "This is historic in that it gives the Indian health system some stability and predictability in funding cycles.

American Legion National Commander Welcomes 'Victories for Veterans' in Budget Agreement

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Friday, December 23, 2022

The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.

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  • The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.
  • Troiola pointed to additional provisions in the budget that were part of The American Legion's legislative agenda.
  • Troiola said that The American Legion has been publicly advocating for visas to be awarded to Afghan and Iraqi combat translators since 2018.
  • Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to advocating for veterans, promoting a strong national security, sponsoring wholesome youth programs and Americanism.

aequum Collaborates with SIIA to Present Webinar: Reference Based Pricing -- Most Appropriate Plan Design Response to Recent Legislation

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Presented by Christine Cooper and Jack Towarnicky, this complimentary webinar will confirm why reference-based pricing (RBP), done right, is the most appropriate plan design response to recent legislation the Consolidated Appropriations Act and No Surprises Act .

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  • Presented by Christine Cooper and Jack Towarnicky, this complimentary webinar will confirm why reference-based pricing (RBP), done right, is the most appropriate plan design response to recent legislation the Consolidated Appropriations Act and No Surprises Act .
  • Employer sponsors should take strategic action to ensure their plans incorporate the most effective strategies available for the health and wealth of their participants, says Cooper.
  • A quality health plan provides easy, direct access and understanding of pricing, benefits and out-of-pocket expense information so plan participants can make informed and cost-effective decisions.
  • Adopting a pure RBP plan design helps to avoid unreasonable or excessive provider charges, says Towarnicky.

Pivot Point Consulting Issues “Q3 2022 Healthcare IT Trends Report” With 5 Key Insights and Implications for IT Leaders

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company, and 2022 #2 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm, today released its third quarter Healthcare IT Trends Report, focusing on five trends predicted to drive health IT decision-making in the second half of 2022.

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  • Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company, and 2022 #2 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm, today released its third quarter Healthcare IT Trends Report, focusing on five trends predicted to drive health IT decision-making in the second half of 2022.
  • The report provides insights and recommendations to help leaders frame strategies, drive innovation and operate efficiently in an unpredictable, rapidly evolving environment.
  • As the cyber threat landscape evolves and infrastructures become more complex, so do the cybersecurity risks faced by healthcare.
  • A recent report from AT&T Cybersecurity found that healthcare organizations are focusing on a few key strategies to maintain their cybersecurity.

CDFI Fund Releases Application Demand for FY 2022 Round of CDFI Program and NACA Program

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Washington, DC, May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The fiscal year (FY) 2022 application round for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's (CDFI Fund) Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) closed on April 12, 2022.

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  • Washington, DC, May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The fiscal year (FY) 2022 application round for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's (CDFI Fund) Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) closed on April 12, 2022.
  • This is the largest number of organizations ever to apply to a single round of the CDFI Program and NACA Program.
  • Per the FY 2022 CDFI Program and NACA Program Notices of Funds Availability, the CDFI Fund reserves the right to award more or less than the amounts cited above in each category, based upon available funding and other factors, as appropriate.
  • Nationwide, the FY 2022 CDFI Program and NACA Program applicants are headquartered in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

United States Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2022-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type Of Facility (Freestanding, Hospital), and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type Of Facility (Freestanding, Hospital), and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Medicare and Medicaid availability and the growing technologies will play a driving role for the market in the coming years.
  • The freestanding segment dominated the market in 2021 due to its lower cost compared to the hospital-based facility.
  • For instance, as of March 2021, around 10,293 nursing facilities received Paycheck Protection Program loans, totaling around USD 5.7 billion.

Veterans Have Increased Access to Quality Anesthesia Care With Passage of RAISE Act

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

PARK RIDGE, Ill.  , March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden on March 15, includes legislation to increase recruitment opportunities for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system.

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  • The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) worked closely with Rep. Underwood to include this important legislation in the broader spending package.
  • The Appropriations Act also includes a $16 million increase in Title VIII funding, including a $4 million increase to the Advanced Nursing Education.
  • And it's also a critical step to ensure that our veterans have access to the highest quality care they deserve from the very best clinicians our country has to offer."
  • More than 1,100 CRNAs currently work in the VA, providing the highest quality care to our nation's veterans and serving on the frontlines of the ongoing pandemic.