Boosting Behavioral Health: Employer’s Guide to Excellence Programs
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The article discusses the rise of employer-sponsored health plans using Center of Excellence (COE) programs to provide specialized care for selected health services. In 2023, 34% of large firms reported sponsoring COE programs including behavioral health services, with a higher share (45%) among the largest firms. While COE programs can…
California pipeline management falls short: Report
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California’s transmission permitting process is not adequately equipped to handle the surge in new…
GOP Approves Use of Tax Funds to Obscure Rioters’ Faces in January 6th Video…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to blur faces in the U.S. Capitol security footage from the January 6…
Cleveland Sued for Discriminatory Fitness Test by Firefighter, Woman
Legal Battle over Gender Discrimination in Cleveland Firefighter Fitness TestA Cleveland firefighter and a woman who was denied the same role took legal action against the city on Wednesday. They claim that the former physical fitness test for aspiring hires was biased against women, leading to career setbacks and financial losses.
Firefighter…
US officials talk with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations about governance…
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US officials are discussing post-war governance in Gaza with the Palestinian Authority and regional…
Medical System Fails Children with Complex Health Needs
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Children with medical complexity, defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics as those with multiple…
Green Economy Needs More Than Just Subsidies
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Green industrial policies such as massive subsidies have managed to overcome some political obstacles hindering climate policymaking. However, the limitations of this approach are evident in the inability to bring climate targets within reach while solely relying on subsidies, and the public backlash against new restrictions. A…
Biden’s White House Prioritizes Tax and Climate Law Regulations
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The Biden administration has highlighted the execution of Democrats' 2022 tax-and-climate law as its…
Former Nashville Mayor Pursues US House Seat, Aims for Political Comeback…
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Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry recently announced her Democratic run for the U.S. House seat…
Efforts to Aid Teen Caught with Gun in School: Officials
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A 15-year-old student at Ottawa Hills High School in Michigan was found with a loaded, stolen gun in their backpack. The student has been charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon, one count of weapons-free school zone violation, and minor in possession of marijuana. Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker said the charges are meant…