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TODAY’S TOP TECHNOLOGY NEWS
 Senate ACA repeal bill strikes a tough blow to public health funding
Senate Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act deals a heavy blow to public health efforts by eliminating key funding created by the landmark healthcare reform bill. READ MORE AHRQ’s potential move to the NIH could strengthen its work
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposed to merge the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality with the National Institutes of Health. Experts say the move could benefit AHRQ if the consolidation is done right. READ MORE |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Trump’s budget will cover initial costs of VA’s EHR overhaul
The VA doesn’t yet know how much replacing its current electronic health record with a commercial product will cost, but President Donald Trump’s proposed budget should fit the bill, at least for now, according to VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin. READ MORE |
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PHARMACEUTICALS
Mylan shareholders re-elect board, reject executive compensation proposals
Shareholders of the embattled drugmaker Mylan voted to re-elect its board members at a meeting Thursday morning, despite pressure to oust select executives amid widespread backlash for the skyrocketing price of EpiPens. READ MOREProsecutors seek 35-year term in deadly meningitis outbreak
Prosecutors say the co-founder of a Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak should be sent to prison for 35 years for showing “an unconscionable disregard for the lives of the patients.” READ MOREPHYSICIANS
Providers mobilize to oppose Senate ACA repeal bill
The Senate’s proposed bill to replace Obamacare was immediately met with widespread dissent from healthcare providers throughout the country, including one of the largest for-profits, Tenet Healthcare. READ MORECLINICAL PRACTICE
Public health leaders say proposed research funding cuts weaken efforts to stop infectious diseases
Public health officials on Thursday said cuts to the National Institutes of Health proposed by President Donald Trump will weaken the global response to infectious disease outbreaks like Ebola. READ MORESPOTLIGHT
News from other sources…
A special all-healthcare-bill edition (plus a bonus about birds). READ MOREThis week’s poll: Over the next decade, what percentage of provider payments do you think will be tied to risk-based contracts?
Share your opinion in the latest edition of our bi-weekly reader poll. Over the next decade, what percentage of provider payments do you think will be tied to risk-based contracts? READ MOREModern Healthcare’s Audience Insights Matter panel
Have thoughts about Modern Healthcare and our product offerings? Join our newly launched Audience Insights Matter (AIM) panel – a virtual way for our readers to regularly share their thoughts on a variety of topics to help us continue to improve. READ MORE
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WHITE PAPERS, RESEARCH AND OTHER CONTENT
 Turnover to Triumph
Like most providers, you recognize turnover as a growing problem. Read how B.E. Smith researched and developed strategies to combat turnover in today’s healthcare industry. READ MORE Managing post-acute care in the 21st century
Post-acute care is often “fragmented and siloed” from the rest of the health care system. Now, hospitals can make some smart next steps and think strategically about post-acute care. READ MORE UVC Disinfection Isn’t the Future— It’s Now
A guide to UV disinfection: Learn about UV technology, its benefits and how Tru-D is validated to help improve patient outcomes while improving your bottom line. READ MORE |
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Published by connie dello buono
Connie Dello Buono is based in Sunnyvale California. Her first ebook is about women's health, Birthing Ways Healing Ways and her recent one is about cancer prevention, Curated Healing Ways. She had helped women have holistic childbirth as childbirth educator, founded Motherhealth, to serve seniors in the bay area with holistic caregivers and blogs at www.clubalthea.com with more than 10,000 health and finance related posts.
Connie trains her own caregivers, which are the favorites of most bay area seniors who are home bound and alone.
She is active in the rehab and nursing facilities, volunteering on music and movement for seniors.
She is a member of Lion's club and offered scholarships to students in the Philippines.
She is active at churchinsunnyvale.us and has Fridays Bible home study in Sunnyvale using the recovery version of the Bible , free at biblesforamerica.us
She loves dancing and teaching and her courses can be found at
https://teachclub.com/@thriveafter60
She is California Life Insurance licensed providing life insurance for older adults with health issues and helping women retire safely with income for life.
at menloassetca.com , she helps with 401k rollover.
3 Benefit plans
- Mortgage protection using term life insurance to pay for mortgage balance in event of death
- Final Expense plan using Single Issue Whole Life Insurance, with cash back, disability benefit and guaranteed in the presence of health issues
- Fixed Index Annuity retirement plan for safe, accessibility, less fees, less taxes, avoids probate as it goes directly to beneficiaries, rate of return with no downside market participation.
She brings compassion and understanding to the needs of her clients, bringing holistic approach in health and life insurance. Her goal is to free families from worries especially during covid with caregivers and life insurance in the presence of health issues, especially for women.
She can be reached at 408-854-1883 , motherhealth@gmail.com
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