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Scott blocks paid sick-time vote in Orange, statewide
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday that would block local governments from enacting mandatory paid-sick-time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County. The Republican governor sided with Walt Disney World, Darden Restaurants, the...Tags: Business, Crime, Law and Justice, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Employment
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Editorial: Matters of life and death
When our time comes, many of us wish we'd die peacefully in our sleep. No protracted illnesses, no excruciating treatments, no mental deterioration, and most of all, no painful end. But life and death don't always work that way. As our aging...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, General Practitioners, Sarah Palin, Health Treatments, Family
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About Scott Verner
Scott Verner is President and CEO of Nipro Diagnostics, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of diabetes management solutions. Since moving to Broward County five years ago, Scott has been an active leader in the county's economic development...
Tags: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diabetes, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale
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Why it may cost more to hire you
The Kansas City StarAs employers prepare for new employee coverage requirements in 2014, they're already dealing with higher costs of subsidizing employee health insurance. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the average per-employee cost for private-sector employers...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Social Security, Employees, Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits
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Chicago safety-net hospitals face uncertain future amid changes to health care system
The 63-year-old woman, a Mexican citizen, arrived at St. Anthony Hospital by ambulance, complaining of dizziness, nausea and vomiting. She had no insurance. No matter. Dr. Kaleem Malik immediately gave her a round of anti-nausea drugs, had her blood...
Tags: Prostate Cancer, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Insurance, Medicare, Career and Workplace
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Blue Shield may take L.A. contract from Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California, already facing a Los Angeles ethics complaint over potential conflicts of interest, is poised to take a lucrative health insurance contract for city workers away from rival Anthem Blue Cross. The proposed three-year deal is...
Tags: Health Insurance, Unions, Career and Workplace, Politics, Public Employees
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Hampton schools planning to open employee health clinic
HAMPTON — Hampton school officials are planning to open an employee health clinic in January 2014. They hope the clinic will reduce costs by giving the division more control over health spending and helping employees better monitor and treat...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Freedom of Information Act, Employees, Career and Workplace, Hospitals and Clinics
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Final Obamacare push will pitch to the low-income young
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the final months leading up to the launch of the key piece of President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms, the administration is preparing a public-education campaign designed to connect directly with the audience most critical...Tags: Business, Crime, Law and Justice, Max Baucus, Health Insurance, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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No new taxes? It depends on where you live
Stateline.orgAfter years of budget triage, governors and legislators charted bold paths on taxes. AL Approved tax credits about $3,500 to help pay tuition at a private school for families with kids in "failing" schools. AK Lowered its oil production tax to...Tags: Taxation, Matt Mead, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Budgets and Budgeting
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S.F. officials blast Kaiser for hiking rates for public workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Officials who oversee the healthcare plans of San Francisco public employees and their families excoriated Kaiser executives Thursday for failing to adequately explain a proposed rate increase, but ultimately voted to back it as...Tags: Healthcare Policies, Hospitals and Clinics, Politics, Public Employees, Government
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Seminole mulls ban on hiring smokers
Smokers may be passed over for jobs in Seminole County schools. It's just in the earliest stages of discussion now. But the School Board is tossing around the idea of establishing a policy that says if you smoke, you don't get the job. What drove the...
Tags: Health Insurance, Health and Safety at School, Prices, Seminole County
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S.F. grudgingly backs Kaiser rate hike for public workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Officials who oversee the healthcare plans that cover San Francisco public employees this week excoriated Kaiser executives for failing to adequately explain a proposed rate increase but ultimately voted to back it. The city's...Tags: Healthcare Policies, Politics, Public Employees, Government, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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