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Senate Democrats prepare to advance the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan without a $15-an-hour minimum wage

Democratic efforts to salvage the wage increase with a new tax plan collapsed over the weekend as Senate Democrats gear up to pass the stimulus bill. Senate Democrats including Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Pho.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 1st, 2021

How Obamacare Survived Trump and What Biden Might Do

The U.S. health-care law known as Obamacare spent its first decade dodging a series of existential risks. By a single vote in the Senate, the law survived a repeal attempt in 2017 pushed by President Donald Trump. Joe Biden’s arrival in the Whi.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 4th, 2021

Wisconsin Senate votes to repeal state health emergency, mask mandate

Both legislative chambers have to pass the resolution in order to undo the mask requirement. The Assembly scheduled it for a vote Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 26th, 2021

North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health raise minimum wage to $15

Officials call the increase a reflection of the organization's commitment to equity and their gratitude for front-line workers' efforts. It's the second area health care provider to recently increase pay for hourly workers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 22nd, 2020

Lujan Grisham to give update on emergency public health orders, Covid-19

With the expiration of an emergency public health order looming, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has planned a news conference for 4 p.m. Wednesday. Lujan Grisham and state officials will update the public about efforts to combat the sprea.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are likely higher than the official tally, Dr. Fauci tells Senate committee

Government health officials sought to assure critical Democratic lawmakers that COVID-29 testing capacity is on track to increase as questions persist about how reopening state economies will work without a vaccine or widespread treatment options......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 12th, 2020

U.S. to boost payment for Abbott’s Covid-19 test to increase use

The mayor announced on Tuesday that city manufacturers will soon be . This comes after three weeks of Herculean efforts by City Hall, the , the and the Health and Hospitals Corporation to organize... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 18th, 2020

New Jersey implores people to practice social distancing as hospitals brace for surging demand

New Jersey health officials said the state is continuing to take steps to increase hospital bed capacity to deal with the expected surge in coronavirus patients, but said the number of beds needed will diminish if people step up their efforts to adh.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

New Jersey seeks to reopen closed South Jersey hospital to increase COVID-19 bed capacity

The New Jersey Department of Health is working to re-open Inspira Medical Center Woodbury in Gloucester County to provide the state with extra hospital bed capacity to care for potential coronavirus patients. The 305-bed hospital, formerly known as.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2020

New Mexico unemployment claims spike as coronavirus affects local economy

Average initial unemployment claims for March in New Mexico are poised for a sizable increase over the previous year, driven in large part by the impact of the public health emergency surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Workers have filed an estimated.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2020

NM hospitals prep for potential influx of coronavirus patients

An increase of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in New Mexico over the past week have prompted some of the state's largest health systems to prepare for an influx of patients. Albuquerque's Lovelace Medical Center has plans to ask staff to v.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 16th, 2020

Leanne Berge wants to increase access to behavioral health

Leanne Berge is the CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington, a nonprofit insurer.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 6th, 2019

This health care system seeks to improve quality of life for employees, patients and community

It has been successful in its efforts to recruit, train and retain talent from different backgrounds in several ways......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 10th, 2019

Exclusive: Cigna seeks sale of group benefits insurance business - sources

U.S. health insurer Cigna Corp is exploring a sale of its group benefits insurance business, which could be valued at as much as $6 billion, four people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 20th, 2019

White House runs into health-care industry hostility as it plans executive order

Order seeks to increase hospital cost transparency and position Trump as an ally of consumers......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 30th, 2019

Insurance premium growth rate falls 50% in 2017-18: Irdai data

The fastest growing general insurer in 2017-18 is Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company, which registered an annual premium growth rate of 346.78%.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardApr 21st, 2018

Mexico"s tourism minister says Mexico should follow the US"s example and start legalizing marijuana

Thomson ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Taking a lead from the US, Mexico should allow states to begin legalizing marijuana while broader efforts are in limbo, a senior government official said, as the country seeks w.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 13th, 2018

Who"s Ready for a 15% Increase to Their Health Insurance Premium in 2019?

When Donald Trump won the.....»»

Category: futuresSource: nasdaqMay 26th, 2018

IBC reports progress on battle against opioid abuse

Independence Blue Cross said Thursday it is making progress with its efforts to battle opioid abuse. The Philadelphia region's largest health insurer reported, in conjunction with a national Health of America report released by the Blue Cross Blue Sh.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 12th, 2018

4 Health Insurance Stocks Poised for Earnings Beat in Q3

Higher enrollment, premium increase, cost management and share buyback should aid health insurers' earnings in the third quarter, partly offset by higher operating costs.  The hea.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytSep 28th, 2018