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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
VA Doctors Can Refuse to Treat Dems After Trump Order
Doctors and other medical professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs can now refuse to treat Democrats and unmarried veterans. VA hospital bylaws previously barred medical staff from discriminating against patients 'on the basis of race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, politics, marital status or disability in any employment matter,' The Guardian reported. But now, in response to President Donald Trump's January executive order on 'gender ideology,' 'national origin,' 'politics,' and 'marital status' have been removed from the list, allowing medical staff to deny treatment based on their personal politics, according to the newspaper. Similarly, the bylaws on staffing decisions no longer prohibit discriminating against candidates on the basis of national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, membership in a union, or affiliation with a 'lawful political party.' With more than 170 hospitals and more than 1,000 clinics, the VA is the largest integrated hospital system in the U.S. It employs 26,000 doctors and serves 9 million patients annually. In an emailed statement to The Guardian, VA press secretary Peter Kasperowicz did not deny that doctors can refuse to treat patients based on their beliefs or that hospitals could fire physicians based on their marital status or political affiliation. 'All eligible veterans will always be welcome at VA and will always receive the benefits and services they've earned under the law,' he said in a statement, calling the rule changes a mere 'formality.' The Daily Beast has also reached out to the VA for comment. The new rules apply to a wide range of professionals, including psychologists, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, certified nurse practitioners, podiatrists, social workers, and speech therapists. Trump's January executive order Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government aimed to strip government protections from transgender people and deny federal funding of 'gender ideology.' It wasn't immediately clear how the VA made the leap to denying patient care and firing doctors over their political affiliations. Under the new rules, doctors could question veterans about whether they had attended Trump rallies or protests, experts warned. VA employees told The Guardian that the new rules were imposed without consulting the system's doctors, which would appear to violate the standards established by the nonprofit organization that accredits hospitals. The American Medical Association passed a resolution at its annual convention last week urging the VA to 'ensure that any amendments to medical staff bylaws are subject to approval by medical staff in accordance with the Joint Commission standards.' Kasperowicz said the VA had worked with the Joint Commission to make sure the changes would not affect the agency's accreditation. Medical ethics experts told The Guardian the new rules are 'extremely disturbing and unethical.' 'It seems on its face an effort to exert political control over the VA medical staff,' said Dr. Arthur Caplan, founding head of the division of medical ethics at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine. 'What we typically tell people in health care is: 'You keep your politics at home and take care of your patients.''
Associated Press
10-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
HGR Alcohol Detox San Diego Free Evaluation
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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Triage center gets accreditation from Joint Commission
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Doña Ana Crisis Triage Center (CTC) has earned its Gold Seal accreditation from The Joint Commission, which is the nation's oldest independent accrediting body in health care. 'This recognition represents the highest standard in safety, clinical quality, and continuous improvement — and assures the public that the CTC delivers care grounded in nationally recognized clinical best practices,' Doña Ana County said in a news release. Since re-opening in January 2025, the CTC has provided stabilization and support to hundreds of individuals and families, offering short-term behavioral health and social support services in a compassionate therapeutic setting, the County said. The center, 1850B Copper Loop in Las Cruces, is designed to help people in crisis avoid unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration while connecting them to ongoing community-based care and recovery resources, the County said. The team at the CTC iuncludes peer support specialists, clinicians, nurses and doctors. 'Achieving Joint Commission accreditation sends a powerful message to the community we proudly serve: We are serious about quality, safety, and doing what's best for every guest who walks through our doors,' County Commission Chair Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez said. 'This elite and rare recognition for a facility of our kind validates the work of our entire team and affirms our promise to care for every individual with dignity, professionalism, and compassion.' Operated by Summit BHC, a national leader in behavioral health care, in close partnership with Doña Ana County, the CTC reflects a 'shared commitment to high-quality public health services,' the County said. 'This innovative public-private model brings together national clinical excellence with deep community roots,' the County added. The Joint Commission has been evaluating and accrediting health care organizations for more than 70 years. 'Its Gold Seal of Approval is a widely recognized symbol of quality and trust that signals an organization's commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Accreditation involves an intensive review process in which Joint Commission surveyors evaluate performance in areas such as care delivery, staff qualifications, emergency management, infection control, patient rights, and environment of care,' the County said. For more information or if someone you know needs help, click here or call (575) 587-8080. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NUMC claims financial turnaround in 11th hour push against Hochul, state takeover
Nassau University Medical officials said the once financially challenged hospital doesn't need the state to step in because it has turned things around and is on track to net an $11 million profit this year. NUMC was once nearly $200 million in the red, but leaders are pushing back against a possible state takeover by touting major gains in patient care, national safety ratings, and expanded community health services. Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget deal with state lawmakers includes an agreement that could strip local control from the hospital board of directors and install a new state-run board, a move NUMC officials call unnecessary and 'politically motivated.' The language of the proposed changes have yet to be finalized though bugdet related bills can come to vote as early as this week, sources said. Hospital CEO Meg Ryan says thanks, but no thanks. Ryan, who joined the hospital's staff as CEO in 2024, doesn't believe a state takeover is necessary anymore, citing an operational and financial 180. 'Beyond finances, we've elevated patient care, earning improved national safety ratings, recertification with the Joint Commission's Gold Seal, and reaffirmation as a Level One Trauma Center, while expanding clinical services and launching a mobile mammography center to serve thousands of women annually,' Ryan told The Post in a statement. She said NUMC has seen a dramatic turnaround in recent years, taking a hospital that residents once avoided and upgrading it into a state-of-the-art medical facility — now home to a level-one trauma center, Nassau's only burn unit and hyperbaric chamber, primary care offices, dentists, and more. However, allegations of fraud and fiscal mismanagement ringing in from both sides sparked a federal investigation — with NUMC's recently fired chairman, Matthew Bruderman, blowing the whistle on an alleged scam he claims to have uncovered where the state was withholding funds from the hospital in an elaborate scheme that has overshadowed the hospital's improvements. On Wednesday, nearly 300 workers and supporters rallied outside the East Meadow hospital, demanding Hochul remove any language related to a state takeover budget, and invited the governor for a tour to see the turnaround for herself. Hospital leaders like Marissa Plotkins, the director of special projects, organized the rally to send a message to the governor that a state takeover is not needed or wanted — calling the language in the budget 'sneaky business,' and claiming the state is attempting to close the hospital with this move. However, The Civil Service Employees Association — the union representing most hospital staff — recently wrote a letter to members supporting Hochul's plans. The union said a new board of directors is needed, calling the claims that the state wants the hospital to fail 'bogus.' The union also said that NuHealth, the public benefit company that runs the hospital, is nearly $500 million in debt to the state, which hospital leaders denied — calling the union's support for the state's takeover 'treasonous' to the hospital. Meanwhile, Hochul believes she is setting out to do what is best for the patients in Nassau. 'NUMC leadership continues its bizarre PR campaign based on ridiculous lies and scare tactics. The amount of time and resources they have spent on this foolishness is absurd,' Hochul's Long Island press secretary, Gordon Tepper, told The Post. 'The state's focus at NUMC remains on patient care and the hospital's fiscal stability. That's all that matters — everything else is just noise.'
Saudi Gazette
22-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Al-Ibrahim: Saudi Arabia develops smart legislation and digital systems to meet needs of investors
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim emphasized that Saudi Arabia is now opening its doors to the world and has a roadmap in line with Vision 2030. "The Kingdom has developed smart legislation and digital systems to meet the needs of international investors. There are significant changes not only in the regulations and laws governing investment and business, but also in the way business is conducted, adopting smart systems, digital transformation, and regulations focusing on attracting investment," he said while addressing the Saudi-Spanish Business Forum in Riyadh on Thursday. Al-Ibrahim said that Saudi Arabia is advancing toward global competitiveness and a knowledge-based economy. "Since the launch of Vision 2030, private investments in non-oil sectors have grown by 70 percent, fueled by over 900 economic and structural reforms that have boosted investor confidence and streamlined the business environment. This is in addition to issuing more than 36,000 business licenses," he said noting that there are more than 6,000 companies operating in the Kingdom. Referring to the Saudi – Spanish investment relations, Al-Ibrahim said that there have been investments exceeding $3 billion over three decades, with more than 200 Spanish companies operating in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and digital technology. "These numbers reflect the strength and momentum of the growing partnership between the Kingdom and Spain, as Spanish expertise plays a vital role in the Kingdom's transformation," he said, adding that the forum aims to explore new opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and formulate further cooperation, with the goal of creating added value across various sectors. The visiting Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business Carlos Cuerpo Caballero also addressed the forum, which saw the participation of more than 300 Saudi and Spanish officials and investors. The forum was organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Planning and the Ministry of Investment. Earlier on Wednesday, Caballero co-chaired the fourth session of the Saudi-Spanish Joint Commission. The Saudi-Spanish Joint Commission is centered on the shared commitment to fostering a prosperous future partnership, grounded in mutual economic interests and strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries. Al-Ibrahim andSeveral current and upcoming initiatives were discussed, with a focus on enhancing economic, social, and cultural ties between the Kingdom and Spain. These initiatives highlight the strength of relations and the mutual commitment of both sides to expanding cooperation across various sectors.
