When I left Syria in 2014, I had dreams of becoming a trained doctor in the United States. I quickly learned that the American dream is real and that hard work really pays off. I have a master's degree in international health policy and management and completed clinical training in both internal medicine and vascular medicine at reputable institutions. The U.S. health care system valued my commitment over my background or religion and provided me with these opportunities. Today, as I reflect on this journey and the monumental changes in Syria, I am deeply grateful to my mentors and everyone…
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In the December 2024 Ziegler CFO Hotline Survey, one of the reasons senior housing and care providers offer home- and community-based services is to accommodate assisted living residents who have exhausted their resources . The survey was the first time the Chicago-based specialty investment bank asked respondents for feedback on HCBS. HCBS is growing among continuing care retirement/life planning communities looking for ways to address the needs of their current residents and, in some cases, those around them. community. Nearly 200 organizations participated in the November survey of senior living and care chief financial officers and other financial professionals, with…
Montana's Medicaid expansion is set to expire in 2025 unless the Legislature and governor renew it.As the fate of this statewide health plan is in question, the Montana Health Care Foundation released data on how many Montanans it's helping.The organization is publishing its annual “Medicaid in Montana” report starting in 2021. Data is collected and produced by Manatt Health and ABMJ Consulting. Sources include the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Montana Hospital Association.Dr. Aaron Wernham, CEO of the Montana Health Care Foundation, said, “The public, reporters, policy makers, everyone needs to…
Some nurses have expressed concern about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and virtual nursing in healthcare, arguing that these technologies could compromise patient safety. AI has many applications in the healthcare industry. AI technologies often rely on algorithms developed from patients' electronic health records and other data sources collected from patients and their environments. Healthcare leaders must consider all potential solutions, including AI, in an industry facing talent shortages, burnout, and rising costs. However, to fully understand how AI can positively impact healthcare, it is important to listen to the voices of nurses and caregivers on the front lines…
Liberal commentator Brianna Joy Gray surprised British journalist Piers Morgan and a guest on his show by admitting she has no sympathy for murdered United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.On Tuesday's “Piers Morgan Uncensored” segment, the host asked critics whether they sympathized with Thompson, who died last week after being shot in the back by an assassin waiting outside a Manhattan hotel. Ta.”Yes. So, just to be clear, you had no sympathy for him after he was executed, did you?” asked Morgan. “I personally don't,” Gray admitted in a controversial moment reported by the Daily Caller. Jimmy Kimmel fires staffers obsessed…
Health care advocates are shown protesting the denial of medical care at a United Healthcare office in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on July 15, 2024. David Berding/Getty Images for People's Action Institute Hide Caption toggle caption David Berding/Getty Images for People's Action Institute Anger over the current state of medical care in the United States continues unabated. It's been a week since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan. The shocking and targeted killing also sparked suspicions about the business he ran in the world's most expensive country for healthcare. Mr. Thompson led the largest health insurance company in…
South Dakota State University will offer a Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Engineering degree starting in fall 2025, following approval by the South Dakota Board of Regents on Dec. 12. Healthcare Systems Engineering is a unique degree, the first in the nation to combine engineering, computer science, data science, and health sciences in one degree, preparing students for new career fields. Healthcare is the world's largest and fastest growing industry, and is increasingly complex due to technological, economic, social, and regulatory influences. Rapidly emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence, computer vision and pattern recognition, and computational modeling in…
DENVER, Dec. 12, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge”) (Nasdaq: INNV), the nation's largest provider of the Census-based Program of Comprehensive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Haha is proud of its 35 years of helping older adults age independently in their homes and communities. PACE has been a focus of Innovage since its inception in 1989 and has grown from one pilot location to 20 locations in six states. As of September 30, 2024, Innovage served approximately 7,210 participants and has served 24,440 enrolled seniors throughout its history. “On behalf of the entire InnovAge team, we are honored…
Always Best Care Senior Services, a provider of non-medical home care and assisted living services, has opened its newest franchise in the City of Gloucester. Owned and operated by Munira Ahmad and Stephen Thomas, the new office will be located at 14 South Broadway and will serve seniors in Gloucester City, Camden, and the surrounding areas. With Munira's extensive background in the medical field and Stephen's entrepreneurial expertise, the two will combine their unique experience and dedication to contribute to the mission of improving the lives of seniors in their communities. New Jersey's senior population is projected to reach 24.5%…
In early 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to help federal agencies combat money laundering and other financial crimes. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024 and requires approximately 33 million small businesses, including all types of real estate organizations, to report Beneficiary Information (BOI) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It is mandatory to do so. You may be one of them, whether you know it or not.Who needs to file? There are two types of companies that need to report BOI to FinCEN.Domestic Reporting Company: A…