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NLRB Rules Health Care Firm’s Pay Freeze Illegal
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that a health-care company broke federal labor law by unilaterally stopping nurses’ shift differential pay after agreeing to a collective bargaining agreement with the nurses’ union. The company, Twinbrook OpCo LLC, argued that continuing the shift differential pay would have constituted…
Is Linked-Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?
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Long-term care in the US, such as nursing homes or in-home health care, is costly, with one year in a…
Over 300K Oklahomans Lose Medicaid Amid Unwinding Process
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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is concluding its nine-month period of removing residents from…
Enjoy Free Access to Chicago Park District Gyms Until Jan. 7
Free Access to Fitness Centers in Chicago
There’s exciting news for health-conscious Chicago residents—the city's Park District is generously offering free access to its 71 fitness centers from now until January 7, thanks to their Free Fitness Centers Week initiative.
Encouraging Active Lifestyles
According to news released by the Park District,…
Be Prepared: Doctors Alert on Flovent Inhaler Switch & Insurance Impact in…
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GSK is discontinuing the manufacture of the asthma inhaler Flovent on January 1, and will instead produce…
Secure Your Future: Essential Guide on Wills, Trusts, & IRAs
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The article presents six key financial steps to be taken before the end of the year, as advised by…
Health Care Bills: A More Tranquil Year Review
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Stakeholders in Indiana's healthcare sector believe further improvements are needed, despite several years of complex legislation. Senator Ed Charbonneau, Chair of the Senate Health and Provider Services Committee, suggests it is time to allow previous initiatives to mature and show results. However, other parties, including the Indiana…
Biden’s Final Rule on IDR Fees: Healthcare’s Climate Impact
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The Biden Administration released a final rule detailing the fees for the Federal Independent Dispute…
Crestwood Clinic’s Innovative Subscription Plan Replaces Insurance Billing
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A Louisville clinic is trying a new healthcare model in which patients pay a flat monthly fee, rather…
Running vs Walking: Best Exercise for Optimal Health this Summer?
Stay Current with Award-Winning Journalism in 2023
This year, the Herald newsroom, known for its first-class journalism, has brought forth an array of significant news, including Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected resignation, the Auckland anniversary floods, Sir James Wallace’s prison sentence, and more. Even the much-anticipated All Blacks' defeat in…