Call center wait times climb even as the application backlog mounts and the state reports the single largest monthly drop in Medicaid enrollment in June.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Relationships are focus of ICU nurse
Wendy Martin was drawn to a specialty early in her career. She was in the ICU float pool in Fargo, North Dakota.
Enrolling People In Obamacare Who Have No ‘Concept Of Insurance’
An agency that ministers to immigrant and Arab-American community in Dearborn, Michigan, faces challenges enrolling some people in health coverage.
Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on CVS ending tobacco sales
Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on CVS ending tobacco sales
Nurses and Union Activists Throughout California Celebrate Labor Day
Nurses joined union activists throughout California for Labor Day activities on Monday. They celebrated with parades and held rallies to honor working people.
The RNs, who offered first aid at several events, shared information on the fight for Medicare for all and how we need to go beyond the Affordable Care Act to recognize that healthcare is a human right. RNs talked about the Campaign for a Healthy California and showed support for Proposition 45, an initiative that could save patients billions by requiring health insurance companies justify rate increases and get state approval to enact them.
The MNF is having its Annual Silent Auction at the DCU Center on October 2, 2014
We have received many beautiful baskets in past auctions and I am asking you if you can come through again this year by donating once again!
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Putting Teeth In Health Reform
Many North Carolina dentists refuse to treat Medicaid patients because of the low reimbursements, while the federal health law defines children’s dental insurance as an essential benefit” but doesn’t require parents to buy it.
Nurse Training Act 50th Anniversary: Increased Investment Needed to Head Off Nursing Shortage
States To Help Pay Obamacare Tax On Insurers
Some say the government is taxing itself as states, federal government cover fees for Medicaid health plans.
Infertility Patients Finding Creative Financing Help
Some clinics offer shared-risk programs that offer a set price and sometimes a money-back guarantee.