Ex-CMS Chief Discusses Improving Nursing Home Image & Staffing

TL/DR - Former CMS administrator Seema Verma has expressed concerns about the negative image associated with nursing homes and the need for education of lawmakers about the sector. Verma emphasizes the continued importance of nursing homes in delivering specialized care to specific patient populations, while also acknowledging the increased…

Sinema vs Gallego vs Lake: Who’s in the Lead?

TL/DR - A recent poll shows Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego leading in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, with Kari Lake, the potential GOP nominee, trailing behind and incumbent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in third place. The poll, conducted by national Republicans, found Gallego with 41% support, Lake with 37%, and Sinema with 17%. Despite Sinema's low ranking,…

Powerful Coalition Movements Against Arizona’s ‘Right-To-Work’ Law

TL/DR - A non-profit, Arizona Works Together, plans to put a measure on the 2024 Arizona state ballot to remove "right-to-work" language from its constitution. The group aims to collect approximately 500,000 signatures, with the campaign chair stating that about 30% could be invalid. "Right-to-work" laws, present in 26 states including Arizona,…