Healthcare in U.S. States - 1. (Special) News Monitoring

Frustrations in Delaware County as officials try to ease Crozer Health closure fears

UPLAND, Pa. (WPVI) -- The Delaware County Health Department hoped to help residents in Chester navigate their health care future during a community meeting on Thursday night. Worry and fear are growing amid the impending closure of Crozer Health and the …

'Best small town in the South' attracting new residents with low-cost perks but it's not in Florida

A Mississippi town of less than 30,000 residents has been named 'best small town in the South.' Starkville, Mississippi, home to Mississippi State University, came top of USA Today's annual list of their best small Southern towns for the second …

Countering DeSantis, $10M Hope Florida donation came from Medicaid, draft shows

Abortion now a taxpayer-funded right in Colorado

COLORADO, (KRDO) - A pair of controversial new laws signed Thursday by Governor Jared Polis has made Colorado one of the most expansive states in the nation for abortion access: using taxpayer dollars to help fund the procedure in specific cases. Senate …

Georgia Pattern Every day – April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Georgia Recorder Stanley Dunlap experiences that the American Lung Affiliation’s 2025 annual air high quality index offers failing grades to Georgia’s inhabitants middle for smog and air air pollution. The American Lung Affiliation’s “State …

First Georgia Democrat announces run for 2026 governor run

Atlanta, Ga. (WGXA) – — The first Democratic challenger has put their hat in the ring for the 2026 governor position as Brian Kemp's tenure reaches its end. Jason Esteves, a State Senator out of Georgia's District 35, announced Monday via …

WATCH: One-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis: Revolt in the House, Hope Florida investigation

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Below is a transcript of Action News Jax State and Local Government Reporter Jake Stofan’s one-on-one interview with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during his Thursday visit to St. Augustine. Watch on YouTube: JAKE STOFAN [00:00:00] …

Dolores Huerta, protesters from around California rally against potential healthcare cuts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (KBAK/FOX58) Protesters gathered outside Representative David Valadao's Bakersfield office, expressing concerns over potential healthcare benefit cuts. Monica Escalante, a Kern County resident and member of the union UDW, …

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis claims Hope Florida controversy ‘debunked’ as House panel ends inquiry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis continued their statewide tour advocating for Hope Florida in St Augustine on Thursday. The event happened just after a Florida House subcommittee announced it would end an inquiry …

Florida House wraps Hope Florida investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House ended its probe Thursday into Hope Florida, a welfare assistance program First Lady Casey DeSantis established in 2021.  What You Need To Know The House subcommittee investigating is no longer meeting The House Speaker …

ASCRS 2025: Taylor Strange, DO, assesses early visual outcomes with femto-created arcuate incisions in premium IOL cases

Taylor Strange, DO, shared insights on improving astigmatism outcomes using the LENSAR Ally femtosecond laser system in light adjustable lens (LAL) patients in a presentation at the 2025 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting, …

ASCRS 2025: Neda Shamie, MD, shares her early clinical experience with the Unity VCS system

Neda Shamie, MD, shared her firsthand experience with the new Unity VCS system at the 2025 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting, held April 25 to 28 in Los Angeles, California. “I had the pleasure of working with the Unity VCS …

6 recent legislative moves for healthcare employers to know

Here are six legal and policy updates affecting healthcare employers: 1. The Federal Trade Commission is currently evaluating the controversial ban on noncompete agreements originally finalized in 2024. The rule has been challenged in lawsuits and was most …

California gastroenterologist put on probation for medical error that led to patient death

A Bakersfield, Calif.-based gastroenterologist has been placed on five years of probation for mistakenly administering treatment intended for another patient to a 67-year-old COVID-19 patient, resulting in the patient’s death, Fox 8 News reported April 17 …

Blue Shield of California Data Breach Affects 4.7 Million Members

A misconfigured tracking tool on Blue Shield of California’s websites exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 4.7 million members to Google Ads over a nearly three-year period, the insurer confirmed this month. Between April 2021 and January 2024 …

Blue Shield of California shared private health data of 4.7 million members with Google without consent

A hot potato: Health insurance provider Blue Shield of California is notifying customers that it had been sharing the private health information of up to 4.7 million members with Google's analytics and advertising platforms for three years without …

Reporter’s Notebook: New Building at Spelman, Georgia Tech honors former president Carter, Decatur breaks ground on ...

Spelman College opens Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts Image provided by Spelman College.Spelman College recently announced the opening of the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts.  The new building designed …

Blue Shield of California exposed data of 4.7M people to Google

Dive Brief: A data breach at Blue Shield of California exposed information from 4.7 million people, according to a notice filed with federal regulators earlier this month.  In February, the insurer learned that Google Analytics, a vendor Blue Shield …

HCA Florida Healthcare Surgeon Performs 10,000th Robotic Procedure

In a remarkable milestone that reflects both surgical excellence and unwavering dedication to patient care, Dr. Ricardo Estape, a gynecologic oncologist, has successfully completed his 10,000th robotic surgery. This extraordinary achievement represents …

Following TAKE IT DOWN Act Passage, Skyll to Help Enforce Children’s Rights

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, establishing a national requirement for social media platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, …

TravelingWiki Hailed as Hero; Profiled in Polish Media and Lauded Alongside Leading Athletes & Media at NFL Draft

TravelingWiki Meets Extensively with Leading Athletes & Sports Media as Part of Extensive Work Surrounding NFL Draft and Great Lakes Collectors Convention GREEN BAY, WI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a week of …

DJC Law Releases Report on Inequities in Post-Accident Recovery for Underserved Communities

Study Reveals Barriers and Solutions for Marginalized Accident Victims in Austin. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJC Law releases a report detailing systemic inequities in post-accident recovery for underserved car and …

Scalise’s 100 Days of Trump Recap: House Republicans Deliver America First Wins

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Louisiana Rural Carriers Release Open Letter Urging Speaker Johnson and Congressional Reps to Oppose USPS Privatization

Informational Demonstration in Baton Rouge Part of Growing Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable and Defend Rural Jobs and Communities BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 27, 2025, rural …

Rep. Danny Alvarez Honored with JBF Second Chance Award at Jack Brewer Foundation Event Celebrating Second Chance Month

Tallahassee Event Highlights Florida’s Efforts to Reduce Recidivism TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), in partnership with NWF Health Network, hosted an impactful dinner …

FLEOA Supports AG Bondi's Initiative to ‘Make America Safe Again’

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) commends U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent address to “Make America Safe Again” and to confront the nation…

Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Annual Pathways of History Tour

Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents …

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents in Doswell and Glen Allen, VA

DOSWELL, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season. These …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

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Miami Return Preparer Agrees to Injunction and Disgorgement

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an injunction today against Miami tax return preparer Nia Daniel, which bars her from preparing tax returns for others, having any ownership stake in any tax preparation business, or …

Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims

A Nigerian national was sentenced on Friday to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. According to court documents, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, was a member of a group of fraudsters that sent personalized letters …

Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme

A Nevada woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and abroad. Barbara Trickle, 80, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit …

Accountant Pleads Guilty to $8M Tax Fraud

A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States and tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rodney Ermel owned and managed a Colorado-based accounting firm. Along with co-defendant Kenneth …

Comer Continues Investigation into Biden-Era Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today requested that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide documents and communications related to …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Ellen Glickman Backs Bold Proposal to Make America Healthier, One Choice at a Time

Exercise Scientist and Health Advocate Says It’s Time to Rethink How SNAP Dollars Are Spent KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation debates Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …