The Sauk County Commission on Sept. 17 voted to spend $40,500 to replace a total of one sheriff's vehicle from the July incident. The resolution printed on the agenda included a description of the incident, the car dealer, and an explanation that the funds would come from an insurance account.This display of transparency comes a week after the same county commission approved a deal to sell a county-owned nursing home to a private entity. The agenda stated that the board would meet behind closed doors to discuss the sale. The buyer's name and sales price have not been disclosed. The…
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Changes in state health facility management October 1, 2024 The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a facility operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), has new leadership. Misty Gibson was appointed WLRC Administrator and began her role in August. Matt Petrie, senior manager of behavioral health at WDH, said Gibson has years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and advanced behavioral needs. Mr. Gibson has spent the last several years in leadership roles in community-based services for vulnerable populations, and previously spent more than 10 years in administrative roles at the Beatrice State Development Center in…
UCF School of Medicine and HCA Florida Healthcare recently announced their first partnership in cardiovascular disease fellowships. The ACGME-accredited program will be located at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and is recruiting applicants for the first cohort to begin training in July 2025. The new program makes the UCF-HCA Florida Medical Graduate Medical Education Consortium one of the fastest growing consortiums in Florida, with 40 residency programs and fellowships in the state. “The addition of the Cardiology Graduate Medical Education Program at HCA expands the partnership between the UCF School of Medicine and the HCA Florida Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium…
Portland, Oregon., October 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Announced by Novilus, a leading healthcare technology company focused on improving health plan performance and ensuring compliance across quality and risk adjustment programs. mark manton has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. mark manton He has over 20 years of proven leadership in the healthcare industry, including his role as Chief Operating Officer of Novillus. Mark has consistently delivered outstanding results throughout his career with a focus on driving growth and building high-performing teams. Prior to joining Novillus, he was general manager at Kyruus and led the health plans business unit following…
There are plans available to suit every lifestyle and budget, including Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicare Supplement plans, and standalone prescription drug plans, all with competitive premiums and benefits. Many MA plans available $0 Premium; some will refund Social Security checks to customers. Dental, vision, and hearing benefits are included in all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. A “Living Needs Allowance” offered by many DSNPs. Customer support is available 24/7 to assist Medicare Advantage shoppers during the annual enrollment period. bloomfield, connecticut, October 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the Medicare market continues to rapidly evolve, Cigna Healthcare℠ provides customers with stable…
listen to article 4 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving overview: Recovery from ransomware attacks takes time — In some cases more than 1 month — A study released last week by cybersecurity firm Sophos found that attacks against the healthcare industry are on the rise. Almost two-thirds of respondents said they had suffered a ransomware attack in the past year, up from 60% the previous year. In Sophos' 2021 report, only 34% said they had experienced a ransomware attack. Recovery time is also longer. Only 22% of victims made…
In the morning session of SlatorCon Silicon Valley 2024, language industry investors Aditya Govil (VSS Capital Partners) and Andrew Doane (K1 Investment Management) formed an investor panel moderated by Slator's Esther Bond.Since VSS and K1 invest in companies in two very different areas of the language industry, GLOBO (medical interpreting) and XTM (localization technology), respectively, the panel had a fascinating discussion and highlighted some important The theme was touched upon.Govil, who led VSS's investment in GLOBO in late 2021, shares some of the key growth drivers for the medical interpreting sector (which has since outpaced most, if not all, of…
listen to article 10 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving as new technologies, regulations, and players aim to alleviate industry hardships and improve efficiency. Leaders and executives will have the chance to network and be at the forefront of an evolving industry in 2025 at some of the largest healthcare conferences. Upcoming events will cover each healthcare sector, including payers, hospitals, and technology companies, and focus on key industry issues including generative artificial intelligence, telehealth technology, cybersecurity, workforce burnout, and equity. guess. Below are some…
A spokesperson for the Service Employees International Union announced today that employees at five Oregon nursing home companies are prepared to go on strike to win new contracts. The existing agreement between SEIU Local 503 and both companies expires tonight.”SEIU members stand ready to take any necessary action, including a strike, to resolve the contract,” said an announcement distributed by SEIU. “With negotiations progressing slowly and the contract expiring at midnight, union members will notify management of their intention to take public action at workplaces across the state.”The five companies operate dozens of facilities across the state: Avamere, EmpRes, Volare,…
SULFUR, La. (KPLC) – Multiple claims have been filed against Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Employees who spoke to Seven News on condition of anonymity described unsanitary and dangerous conditions.”Residents and employees are basically left to suffer,” said an anonymous employee.Employees posted images and videos from inside the facility on social media to support their claims.“We complained about what was being done, but our complaints remained unanswered,” the employee said.Some of those complaints were echoed during an inspection of the facility in June. The citation was observed: “The facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from…