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In the United States, over 23 million Americans, including disproportionately affected Black and Latino/Hispanic individuals, have lost Medicaid coverage due to procedural issues post-pandemic, prompting calls for systemic reforms and federal intervention to ensure equitable healthcare access. Study Shows Disproportionate Medicaid Coverage Loss Among Minorities Post-Pandemic According to Yahoo News, more than 23 million people […]

23 Million Americans Lose Medicaid Coverage: Disproportionate Impact on Vulnerable Communities

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Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

A new USDA report shows the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate from fiscal year 2023 was 11.68%. Overpayments accounted for a little over 10.03% of the errors, a slight increase from 2022. The underpayment error rate stood at 1.64%, a nominal improvement from 2022’s 1.70%. Those rates...

SNAP payment errors up slightly in 2023

The Hill

Almost 200 people have been charged in a nationwide operation probing false health care claims involving approximately $2.75 billion in losses, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. Under its 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, the DOJ filed charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners and other licensed medical professionals in…

Almost 200 people charged in schemes totaling $2.7B in false health care claims

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Latin Times

The share of immigrants in the workforce has grown steadily over the last 15 years and more rapidly since 2020 as immigrants have returned to work more quickly post COVID-19 than their U.S.-born counterparts. As the U.S. economy increasingly relies on migrant labor, a new study by Brookings shows which states and occupations may see the highest need of foreign-born labor in the years to come.

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

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A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland has indicted Hoau-Yan Wang, a Pennsylvania man, for allegedly defrauding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) of approximately $16 million in federal grant funds. Wang, 67, was a tenured medical professor at a public university’s medical school and a paid advisor to a Texas biopharmaceutical company. From May 2015 through April 2023, Wang is accused of fabricating and falsifying scientific data in grant applications to the NIH, both for himself and the biopharmaceutical company.

Professor Charged with $16 Million NIH Grant Fraud Scheme

When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, jobs went virtual and educational institutions switched to online learning. Many people struggled to financially to pay for Internet to meet these demands. In response to the need for affordable internet access, the government established the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB...

Millions Left with No Internet After End of Affordable Connectivity Program

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Medicaid expansion under the ACA has substantially improved health outcomes and financial sustainability by extending coverage to vulnerable older adult. A Vital Lifeline for Vulnerable Older Adults The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduced Medicaid expansion to provide healthcare coverage to more Americans. Initially optional for states, this initiative aimed to reduce disparities […]

9.4% Decrease in Mortality: Medicaid Expansion Impact on Older Adults – What To Know!

In a landmark decision on June 28, the Supreme Court tipped the scales of authority, impacting the nation’s health care system. The ruling overturns a 1984 precedent that consented to federal agencies having the final say in legal disputes over their own regulatory or scientific decisions. However, courts will now weigh in independently, interpreting what Congress intended while crafting a specific law.

Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Shakes Up National Health System

Small Business Trends

If you are a small business looking for grant opportunities, there are several grants up for grabs, including one that is offering $100,000.

In the News: Up to $100,000 in Grants for Small Businesses

According to a recent survey by Bankrate.com, the average American feels they need to earn an annual income of approximately $233,000 to be financially secure. This figure is over three times the amount that full-time, year-round workers earned on average in 2021, which was around $75,203, as per Census Bureau data.

The High Price of Financial Security: Americans Require $233K Annually, Survey Finds

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Direct care workers and family caregivers remain “deeply undervalued” and often overlooked despite calls for investment in the care economy, according to the authors of a new report. “These caregivers provide a lifeline for older adults, people with disabilities, and people living with chronic conditions,” PHI and the...

Empowering ‘deeply undervalued’ caregivers would improve ‘lifeline for older adults’

In America, home prices are at record highs while hundreds of thousands are homeless.

Renters are struggling more than homeowners in America’s tough housing market, report says

Misconceptions about Labor Shortages and Wage Dynamics Fiscal Impacts and Regional Challenges in Aging Populations According to The Atlantic, in a recent podcast economist Adam Ozimek from the Economic Innovation Group explored the multifaceted impacts of an aging population on the U.S. economy. He cautioned against the prevailing notion that labor shortages inherently benefit workers […]

80% of Economists Warn: Aging Population Threatens U.S. Economy, But Skilled Immigrants Could Be the Key to Reversing the Trend!

Fortune

About a fifth of people between 15 and 24 worldwide in 2023 are currently NEETs. Just like Peter Pan, there’s a growing cohort of Gen Zers who are refusing to grow up and embrace life’s major milestones to adulthood, like getting some form of qualification or joining the world of work.

Gen Z are increasingly becoming NEETs by choice—not in employment, education, or training

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Honolulu, HI

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual Global Liveability Index 2024, which evaluates cities worldwide for their livability. EIU's report examines 173 cities globally based on 30 indicators organized into five different categories:. Stability. Health care. Culture and environment. Education and infrastructure. The cities were then ranked on a...

From Atlanta to San Francisco: These are the 10 best U.S. cities to live in based on culture, education, infrastructure and more

The survey is seeking the opinions of people, businesses and organisations using cash in Jersey.

Survey to review cash payments in Jersey

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GOBankingRates

If you've recently considered moving to Hawaii, you know how expensive the state is compared to much of the rest of the United States. In fact, just 20% of households in the state can afford to buy a...

The Best and Worst Cities in Hawaii for Your Finances

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A Year in Review: Breaking Down Key Insights from KFF Health News

The CDC is grappling with challenges in delivering tests to the bird flu outbreak’s front line. This situation is causing concerns amongst healthcare professionals due to...

A Year in Review: Breaking Down Key Insights from KFF Health News

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