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Medicaid Patients Are Losing Their Doctors Because of Costs - Newsweek

Medicaid patients are losing their doctors as the federal government lowers reimbursement rates for health care providers.

Doctors have a choice in which health insurance they accept, and not all of them opt into the government-run Medicaid and Medicare, which serve low-income and senior Americans.

Over the years, fewer doctors have accepted Medicare and Medicaid as the payments have lowered by a whopping 26 percent since 2001, according to the American Medical Association.

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Michigan officials deny claims it failed students with disabilities during COVID

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Michigan education officials this month asked the U.S. Department of Education to dismiss all claims that the state violated the federal rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns.

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Will paying for long-term care affect inheritance planning? | The Herald

Many of us find it hard to think about ourselves or our parents needing help as we get older, and when we do start to think about it – perhaps in our 50s or 60s, the cost implications can make us wince.

The high cost of social care can quickly swallow up any inheritance that we planned to pass on to our children or grandchildren. It’s also important to remember that the proposed £86,000 care-fees cap, which the UK government is planning to introduce in England in October 2025, isn’t a silver bullet either. The proposal does increase the lower and upper thresholds for social care funding, but it only caps some care home costs, not all.

However with careful forward planning, you can mitigate the impact that care fees can have on your inheritance.

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MDHHS and five Michigan universities launch new initiative to build child welfare workforce, help keep kids safe

Stipends provided to social workers who commit to under-resourced communities

LANSING, Mich. - To help increase the number of child welfare workers and keep kids safe, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with five public universities across the state to provide stipends to social work students who agree to work in under-resourced communities across the state after graduation.

“I am excited about this partnership with our colleges and universities that will strengthen Michigan’s child welfare workforce,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Supporting social work students financially as they prepare to enter the child welfare workforce is critical to the strong recruitment and retention of dedicated professionals. A program like this has the potential to attract highly motivated and capable students and ensure a workforce committed to protecting children and supporting families.”

via www.michigan.gov

Discrimination complaints involving schools are at a record high : NPR

Sam is a bespectacled 6-year-old with a winning smile and a penchant for dinosaurs, as evidenced by the roaring Tyrannosaurus rex on the back of his favorite shirt.

“He loves anything big, and powerful, and scary,” says his mother, Tabitha. Sam grins mischievously as he puts his hands together in a circle — the American Sign Language word for “ball.” He’s telling Tabitha he wants to start his day in the colorful ball pit in a corner of his playroom in their home in central Georgia.

It’s a precious moment of unstructured fun in the day. Soon, he’ll have a virtual lesson with his new teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing, followed by occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology.

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A dyslexic superhero’s real alter ego, and a prolific Wisconsin author reaches a milestone birthday - WPRMenuCloseWisconsin Public Radio (WPR) LogoWisconsin Public Radio (WPR) LogoDonate IconSearch IconWisconsin Public Radio (WPR) LogoWisconsin Public R

A dyslexic superhero’s real alter ego, and a prolific Wisconsin author reaches a milestone birthday Air Date: Jul 22 2024 Heard On The Larry Meiller Show A pair of tutoring sessions take place at Dyslexia Reading Connection on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Appleton, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

UW-Madison’s Shawn Robinson shares his journey with dyslexia and creation of the “Doctor Dyslexia Dude” comic book superhero. Then, Wisconsin author Jerry Apps joins us days before turning 90 to talk about his new books.

Jerry Apps has written more than 50 books, including histories of Wisconsin cheese and breweries, as well as several novels and children’s books. As he turns 90 this week, Jerry joins us to talk about his books to be published this year and in 2025, as well as reflect on his decades-long writing career.

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Bruce Darling Explores the Journey to Disability Freedom | The American Reporter

Disability freedom encapsulates the principles of independence for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their right to live without barriers. This concept is an integral part of the human rights framework. Bruce Darling, co-founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Disability Rights (CDR), not only highlights the evolving perception of disability but also emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach involving advocacy, technology, and community support to address existing barriers.

Disability Freedom

Disability freedom refers to the liberty and autonomy individuals with disabilities experience when they can live independently and make life choices without barriers – in the same manner that non-disabled people do. This notion is rooted in the broader human rights movement, which is working to create a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect and where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of freedom and fulfillment. The fight for Disability Freedom has been punctuated by significant legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which marked a pivotal moment in the fight for accessibility and equal opportunities.

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