If you own a restaurant, plumbing company or other small business, you may be intrigued by the expected expansion of association health plans under a new rule that got a stamp of approval from the Trump administration last week. Will they meet your needs? Save you money? Those are important questions for small businesses and self-employed people who struggle to buy affordable insurance for themselves and their workers. Federal officials said the new rule would help level the playing field for these businesses, giving the kind of flexibility on benefits and leverage to negotiate with providers that large companies may have. When announcing the policy on June 19, President Donald Trump said it would “result in very low prices, much more choice, much more freedom, including in many cases new opportunities to purchase health insurance. You’ll be able to do this across state lines.” But detractors say the plans may not provide the full protection that workers need, plus … [Read more...] about Q&A on health plans for small businesses
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Lawsuit revived over transgender woman at health club
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP)| The Michigan appeals court says a lawsuit can proceed in a dispute over the presence of a transgender person in the women’s locker room at a Midland health club. Yvette Cormier says her membership at Planet Fitness was wrongly terminated in 2015 after she warned other women at the club. Planet Fitness told her that it allows people to use the locker room that matches their identity. The appeals court ruled that Cormier can argue that her rights under Michigan’s consumer-protection law were violated when the club didn’t disclose the unwritten policy. It was the second trip to the appeals court for Cormier. The Michigan Supreme Court ordered a second look at her case earlier this year. … [Read more...] about Lawsuit revived over transgender woman at health club
Health System Receives Grant from Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate for Eighth Year
Provided to The Florida-Georgia Star The Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen recently awarded a $50,000 grant to Southeast Georgia Health System for its Mammograms in Motion project. Led by the Health System, Mammograms in Motion is a collaboration with area physicians, community health centers and county health departments to provide breast health education and outreach, screening mammograms and diagnostic breast work-up services to uninsured and low income individuals residing in Brantley, Camden, Glynn, Long and McIntosh counties. High-risk patients are eligible for breast MRI scans. While each of Southeast Georgia Health System’s three breast imaging locations participate in the project, what makes Mammograms in Motion special is the use of the Wellness On Wheels mobile health vehicle to reach individuals in rural areas with limited access to health care and health education. “We’re thrilled to receive the grant for the eighth consecutive year from the … [Read more...] about Health System Receives Grant from Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate for Eighth Year
Lee Health buys the naming rights to Bonita Springs High stadium, Estero sold to FAST AC
Adam Regan Fort Myers News-Press Published 1:39 p.m. UTC Jul 30, 2018 The Lee County School District's nearly year-long high school football stadium naming rights initiative made its biggest score yet, selling the rights to the crown jewel of its portfolio. The stadium at the brand new Bonita Springs High School will be known for the next five years as Lee Health Stadium in an advertising deal worth nearly $292,000. The district confirmed to The News-Press the blockbuster advertising deal with the largest healthcare system in Southwest Florida. “Lee Health has been a long supporter of The School District of Lee County and we are thrilled to partner with them to name the stadium at the new Bonita Springs High School,” Superintendent Greg Adkins said. “This affiliation will directly benefit our students and employees and we could not ask for a better ally.” The district also confirmed FAST AC, a locally owned air conditioning company in Estero, … [Read more...] about Lee Health buys the naming rights to Bonita Springs High stadium, Estero sold to FAST AC
Broward Health Recognizes Seven Brightest Star Honorees
L to R: Yvette Sterling Jenkins, BHIP; Sandra Ricks, BHCS; Commissioner Nancy Gregoire; President/CEO Bev Capasso; Cathy Gardner, BHN; Bonnie Eisenson, BHC and Jakub Prosek, BHCS. (Not pictured Marsha Birch, BHMC) Broward Health Recognizes Seven Brightest Star Honorees By Jennifer Smith FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Broward Health is pleased to present this year’s Brightest Star Award to seven employees selected for being outstanding examples of Broward Health Five Star Values – a group of core standards that promotes the system’s commitment to provide quality healthcare to all they serve. “Our Brightest Stars set the standard for excellence in patient care,” said Broward Health President/CEO Beverly Capasso. “Each honoree has demonstrated individual acts of heroism, courage, kindness and generosity. They all understand that patients are at the heart of everything we do and strived to make a difference in their patients’ … [Read more...] about Broward Health Recognizes Seven Brightest Star Honorees