California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that high MEDI-CAL spending, a state version of the low-income golden drug Medicaid program, is part of the permits of illegal immigrants to participate in the program, but is part of a nationwide cost issue.”It's partial,” Newsom said when asked by the KCRA reporter about the program's $9.5 billion price tag.Last week, a $3.4 billion loan was first requested, followed by an additional $2.8 billion. He further told the local outlet that it was “previewed in the January budget.”California is exploiting Medicaid “loop holes” to pay billions of dollars for illegal immigrant healthcare, research says…
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Alumni at Binghamton University Honors who graduated within the past decade have demonstrated a very high level of career achievement since leaving campus, showing great potential for future leadership. Four of this year's recipients are graduates of Thomas J. Watson Engineering and Applied Science. We asked them how Watson influenced their lives and career paths. Jann Gao, MS '15 is an industrial engineer and lean six sigma master black belt. She excels at answering the right questions, both quantitative and qualitative insights. Her work revolves around data analytics, and she constantly calls for a combination of different parts to generate…
We improve our future by learning from past mistakes and ignore those lessons in our dangers.Just a year ago, a catastrophic ransomware attack was everything except healthcare, except for all healthcare systems. The attack and its fallout demonstrated the need to build greater redundancy and resilience to health systems to enhance cybersecurity protection, provide much more robust risk assessments and disaster recovery plans, and ensure continuity in both patient care and business operations. You can see that more cyber attacks are coming. Comprehensive action must be taken now to reduce vulnerability, speed up the recovery process, and reduce harm to…
The Kane County State Law Office says there is good reason to use lethal force when officer St. Charles, who shot and killed a man swinging a chainsaw in a nursing home last December.Body-covered camera footage shows 41-year-old Daniel H. Escalella in a nursing home on the Glen River, looking to start a chainsaw before facing an officer. The officer ordered him to drop his weapon, then deployed a Taser, knocking him down temporarily. The browser does not support audio elements. Escalella was then charged by another officer, who fired three guns, missing twice and bumped into her once. The…
A shortage of mental health nurses is contributing to “harmful gaps” in the treatment and care of people with mental health needs, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned. The CQC report Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2023-24 found that a lack of staff, beds and training was having a damaging impact on the care of people who are detained under the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983. “With the right funding, a sustainable and well-trained workforce and enough beds to meet demand, we can break this damaging cycle” Jenny Wilkes During 2023-24, the CQC interviewed more than…
A lack of “clinical engagement” in procurement decisions during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to staff being given equipment that was “not fit for purpose”, the UK Covid-19 inquiry has been told. Professional lead for infection prevention and control at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Rose Gallagher, told the inquiry yesterday that it was “imperative” for frontline clinical staff to be involved in decision making around procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) during any future pandemics. “It was actually really upsetting for those nurses and for us to find that the clinical voice was completely absent”…
Many former athletes are drawn to healthcare careers because of their first-time experiences in physical training, injury recovery and general health. The transition from sports to medicine is naturally fitted, as both fields require discipline, resilience and teamwork. For former athletes like Zachary Duprey, healthcare offers stability, career opportunities and impact opportunities. Through direct patient care, research, or management roles, they can apply competitive thinking to meaningful work. Shifts can be challenging, but skills developed in sports exist as valuable assets in the healthcare sector, such as adaptability, leadership, and perseverance. Why former athletes choose healthcare careers Many university athletes…
SPOCANE, Washington – Figures from the business data website Statista show that local labour markets are experiencing change as President Donald Trump's administration aims to reduce government. Statista also estimates that around 75,000 Americans have accepted the takeover from the Trump administration. As these individuals seek new jobs, Spokane's workforce numbers indicate that local job openings are slowing.”So, there are a few unknowns, but there are still sectors looking for people to work with employers. So if you want to work, the options may be a little more limited than in the past few years.”The slowdown is by no means…
Dr. Lisa TylerParis, Tennessee – West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital (WTH-HCH) continues to demonstrate its commitment to high quality, patient-centered care, as highlighted in a heartfelt letter from Dr. Lisa Tyler, a local university professor and longtime resident in Paris, Tennessee. Dr. Tyler's recent medical emergency has strengthened her confidence in WTH-HCH and strengthened the important role hospitals play in the community.After experiencing a serious health crisis, Dr. Tyler needed emergency medical attention. The first responders from AMR's EMS team arrived promptly and provided immediate and specialized care before being transported to the emergency department of Henry County Hospital.”The…
WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2025 (PAHO) – Complicated cardiovascular diseases, specialized prenatal ultrasound management, and diagnosis of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis can be performed in the furthest parts of the Americas thanks to the launch of the PAN American Health Organization (PAHO) telehealth kit. The kits that form part of the organization's All in One Telehealth packages are just one-fifth of the cost of purchasing equipment individually, providing the country with everything they need to set up telehealth services in rural and difficult-to-reach communities throughout the region.In the Americas, approximately 35% of the population lacks access to the necessary…