The Obama administration may reverse course on an online spreadsheet that lets large employers comply with the health law by offering what consumer advocates call substandard insurance.
Category Archives: Nursing News
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Some Texas Abortion Clinics Remain Closed
Texas abortion providers were surprised by the legal reprieve from the high court this week that allows them to reopen at least until December. But the legal battle has permanently changed the landscape for abortion clinics in the state.
Even With Insurance, Language Barriers Could Undermine Asian Americans’ Access To Care
If people who face English language challenges don’t understand their coverage, maneuvering the health care system could prove unwieldy.
HHS advances development of third Ebola vaccine
HHS advances development of third Ebola vaccine
California Prop. 46, Inspired By Tragedy, Pits Doctors Against Lawyers
Opponents wage costly campaign, eroding public support.
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Faces 2015 Political Hurdle
Gov. Kasich’s workaround means more than 350,000 gained Medicaid coverage in the Buckeye State in 2014. But the legislature needs to approve the program next year for it to continue, hospital chief warns.
Modest Premium Hikes, Higher Consumer Costs Likely For Job-Based Plans
As many companies provide employees with their coverage details this fall, spousal surcharges and health savings accounts on the rise.
ANA Statement on Nurse Diagnosed with Ebola
Board/Labor Election and Consent to Serve
2015 Joint Board & Labor Council Election and Consent to Serve
Are you interested in serving on the Alaska Nurses Association Board of Directors and Labor Council? Elections are quickly approaching! AaNA is in need of individuals to fill three joint seats on the Board and Labor Council. Please select the appropriate form below to fill out and return to AaNA by November 5, 2014.
Board of Directors & Labor Council Positions
Board Vice President / Labor Council Director
Open to any Alaskan Registered Nurse who is a member of an AaNA Bargaining Unit
Term January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Board Director At Large / Labor Council Director
Open to any Alaskan Registered Nurse who is a member of an AaNA Bargaining Unit
Term January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Board Director At Large / Labor Council Director
Open to any Alaskan Registered Nurse who is a member of an AaNA Bargaining Unit
Term January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Download the Consent to Serve form here.
Please submit Consent to Serve form to Andrea Nutty by November 5, 2014.
PRN Election and Consent to Serve
2014 PRN Election and Consent to Serve
Are you interested in serving the Alaska Nurses Association Providence Registered Nurses (PRN) Bargaining Unit? Elections are quickly approaching! PRN is in need of individuals to fill five seats: Vice President, Secretary, Grievance Officer, Health & Safety Officer, and PRN Representative to the AaNA Labor Council. Please download the Consent to Serve form below and return to Andrea Nutty – andrea@aknurse.org – by November 5th, 2014.
Vice President
Secretary
Grievance Officer
Health & Safety Officer
PRN Representative to the AaNA Labor Council
Click here to download the election flier
Download the Consent to Serve form here
Please return Consent to Serve form to Andrea Nutty by November 5, 2014