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LINCOLN—The U.S. Department of Labor certified for release $43,625,769 in unemployment insurance modernization incentive funds to the state of Nebraska.
Nebraska qualified for its full share of the funds available under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by adding new provisions to its unemployment insurance law that assist recent entrants to the workforce, part-time workers and people who are upgrading their skills.
"These funds will be placed into the unemployment insurance trust fund and held in reserve for the payment of benefits," said Nebraska Labor Commissioner Catherine Lang. "We have no other plans for the funds."
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— Lincoln Journal Star, July 8, 2010
OMAHA—Nebraska Methodist College-The Josie Harper Campus (NMC) announced that it is one of 63 schools that will receive funding to award seven scholarships from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN). Grants provided through this competitive program will be given to students traditionally underrepresented in the field of nursing and strives to prepare culturally competent leaders in the Nebraska Methodist College accelerated baccalaureate nursing program. NCIN was launched in 2008 to address the national nursing shortage and fuel the pipeline of diverse nurse faculty.
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— Nebraska Methodist College news release, July 8, 2010
WASHINGTON—Using his authority to make interim appointments while Congress is in recess, President Obama today
appointed Donald Berwick, M.D., as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS). Berwick is president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
"Given the importance of health reform to millions of Americans, tapping a respected leader for CMS is of the utmost importance," said AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock.
"President Obama has found such a leader in Don Berwick. Don has dedicated his
career to engaging hospitals, doctors, nurses and other health care providers to
improve patient care. A physician and innovator in health care quality, his
knowledge of the health care system makes him the right choice. We look forward
to working with Don in the months ahead to improve health care in America."
Berwick served as an independent member of the AHA Board of Trustees from 1996
to 1999.
— AHA News Now, July 8, 2010
KEARNEY—Four hospitals in Nebraska are part of a health system that has been named as one of the best in the nation for patient care.
Catholic Health Initiatives, the Denver-based organization that includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island and St. Mary’s Community Hospital in Nebraska City, was named as one of the 51 top health systems by Thomson Reuters.
The second annual study identified the best-performing health systems based on clinical performance across their entire system. Researchers from the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® program analyzed the quality and efficiency of 255 health systems, and found statistically significant differences between top and bottom performers in several key areas.
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Good Samaritan news release, July 8, 2010
NORFOLK—Over the past three years, the new patient room addition at Faith Regional Health Services has created much excitement as it has gradually transformed into the next generation of health care in Northeast Nebraska. The wait is finally over. On June 20, 2010, Faith Regional moved 44 patients into the new addition with the help of staff and about 80 volunteers.
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— Faith Regional news release, July 1, 2010
RED CLOUD—Webster County Community Hospital (WCCH) has been accepted into the Pepsi Refresh Grant Program.
In order for the hospital to receive a $50,000 grant, they must be one of the
top 10 to receive votes during the month of July. A wellness center at the
hospital location may be a reality if the votes tally up, but they need help.
Please vote for the WCCH Pepsi Refresh Grant to build a wellness center by
clicking here. You
may vote once per day through July 31 and help WCCH make a difference in the
community.
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WCCH, July 9, 2010
WASHINGTON—Some state insurance commissioners are pushing back against a renewed effort on the Hill to centralize the authority of health insurance premium rate reviews under the secretary of Health and Human Services. The Health Insurance Rate Authority Act, introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on March 4, would grant the HHS secretary the power to approve, deny or modify premium rate increases in states—23 at the moment—where insurance commissioners do not already have that regulatory authority. Feinstein has crusaded for this cause since the omission of an amendment in the recently signed health care law.
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— Politico, July 6, 2010
OMAHA—The state of Nebraska is defending its new law requiring mental health screenings for women seeking abortions. The state filed its response Friday to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland's request for an order blocking the law from taking effect July 15. Both sides will argue their cases at a hearing Tuesday. Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit last month challenging the new law, saying it could be difficult to comply with and could give women irrelevant information. Attorney General Jon n Bruning says he's confident the new law will withstand judicial scrutiny. Bruning also says Planned Parenthood shouldn't be allowed to sue, because doctors are the only people who could face civil penalties under the law.
— Lincoln Journal Star, July 9, 2010
What Hospitals Need to Know About Immigration & Worksite Enforcement
July 13, 2010 – Webinar
Building an Effective Hospitalist Recruitment Program: Practical Tips for Hospitalist Leaders
July 14, 2010 – Webinar
NeHII Annual Meeting
July 29, 2010 – Hastings
York General Health Care Services Auxiliary Charity Golf Tournament
July 30, 2010 – York
Charity Golf Tournament
to benefit
Jefferson Community Health Center
August 6, 2010 – Fairbury
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