Doulas, Once a Luxury, Are Increasingly Covered by Medicaid — Even in GOP States
As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night. During a typical shift, she shows up at her clients’ home at 10 p.m. She answers questions they may have about basic infant care and keeps an eye out for signs of postpartum depression. After bedtime, she may feed the baby a bottle or wake the mother to breastfeed. She soothes the infant back to sleep. Sometimes, she prepares meals for the family in a Crock-Pot or empties the dishwasher. She leaves the following morning and returns, often nightly, for two or three weeks in a row. “I’m certified to do all of it,” said Oliver, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, who runs Compassionate Care Doula Services. It takes...
Jupiter Medical Center welcomes Allison Viramontes as CFO
Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Viramontes, MHA, CPA, FACHE as the health system’s Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Viramontes brings nearly 20 years of experience in financial strategy and health care management, which includes financial planning and analysis, accounting, payer contracting, revenue cycle management and the integration of AI and automation in financial reporting and systems. Most recently, she served as the CFO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona. In her new role, Viramontes will serve as a strategic partner and steward to ensure the financial strength of the region's only independent not-for-profit health system. Her...
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Tips for maintaining your healthcare license and avoiding disciplinary action
Maintaining your healthcare license is the cornerstone of your professional career as a healthcare provider. Whether you are a physician, pharmacist, nurse, or a clinic administrator, ensuring unwavering compliance and safeguarding your license is not merely an option but a critical imperative. The regulatory landscape, marked by complex state and federal mandates, means that even highly experienced providers can find themselves subject to investigations, formal complaints, or rigorous audits, placing their professional future in jeopardy. At The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale, our specialized expertise lies in guiding providers through the intricate process of protecting their...
This doctor specializes in diagnosing child abuse. Some of her conclusions have been called into question.
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Reporting Highlights A Powerful Doctor: Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician based in Minnesota. She testifies in criminal trials across the Midwest, almost always for the prosecution. Casting Doubt: Defense attorneys and judges have called Harper’s testimony into question. Two families have filed federal lawsuits against Harper. A New Review: Prosecutors in Hennepin County said they are conducting a “final, thorough review” of one of Harper’s cases that will include an evaluation of the “medical conclusions.” These highlights...
