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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans. A licensed mental health therapist, founder of Willow Tree Counseling & Educational Center, and creator of the FELT Experience and Marsha Listens wellness platform. The conversation centers on emotional health, nervous system education, sound therapy, community healing, and her evolution as a therapist and entrepreneur. Marsha shares her personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection. She explains the origins of her signature FELT Experience, a wellness model designed to help people reconnect with themselves through somatic movement, sound healing, intentional rest, and community. She also highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in mental health—particularly within the Black community—and reflects on 16+ years of therapeutic practice. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Introduce Marsha Evans’ holistic mental health approach Rushion invites Marsha to explain how she blends psychology, somatics, and sound‑based healing to help people process stress differently. 2. Explain the FELT Experience and its healing framework Marsha details her signature F.E.L.T. model—Free, Expand, Listen, Transform—and why embodied emotional experience is key to healing. 3. Share her personal journey She discusses how sports, music, and modalities like breathwork and yoga helped her turn stress into purpose. 4. Encourage new perspectives on mental health in the Black community She and Rushion address the stigma, evolution, and growing acceptance of mental health support. 5. Showcase community‑centered healing Marsha emphasizes connection, shared experiences, and intentional spaces that allow vulnerability and transformation. Key Takeaways 1. Healing Requires Intentionality Marsha explains that activities like massage or yoga can be therapeutic—but only when approached with intentionality, presence, and consent to release emotional tension. 2. The Body Holds Stories (“The body keeps the score”) She emphasizes that the body stores emotional experiences, and modalities like breathwork, sound healing, and somatic movement help release what the mind can’t articulate. 3. The FELT Framework The FELT Experience moves participants through: F – Free: Permission to just be (coloring, resting, arriving without expectations) E – Expand: Allowing the body to open and receive L – Listen: To one’s own body, movement, and emotional cues T – Transform: The hardest phase—moving from chaos to peace 4. Safe Community Spaces Accelerate Healing Marsha’s events often result in participants forming friendships, emotional breakthroughs, and even planning outings together—an indicator of her program’s power. 5. People Are Conditioned to Avoid Emotions Growing up, she was taught to hide emotions in competitive sports—especially tears as a sign of weakness. Her therapeutic mission now is to help others unlearn similar conditioning. 6. Cultural Shifts Around Mental Health Marsha highlights major strides in the Black community, especially post‑COVID, as more people (including athletes) publicly acknowledge mental health struggles. 7. Therapy Isn’t Just Talking She incorporates nonverbal tools like: Play therapy Sand tray therapy Sound healing Somatic movement YogaThese help clients who can’t articulate their emotions—especially those conditioned to suppress them. 8. Human Connection Still Matters—even in an AI World Marsha is open to exploring AI in mental health but insists that physical presence, touch, and human empathy are irreplaceable. Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On her calming presence “I think laughter is good for the soul… just being able to find peace has been really big for me… It’s just a God‑given talent.” On coping mechanisms “As long as I had some type of music or some form of therapy… I could navigate any stressful environment.” On cooking as therapy (reflecting Rushion’s habits) “You’re creating new neural pathways… recalibrating your nervous system.” On intentional healing “Yoga and massages can be therapeutic, but you have to be intentional.” On the purpose of the FELT Experience “In order to release whatever your body is experiencing, you have to have a felt experience.” On the challenge of transformation “We are used to chaos… but we’re not used to healed environments.” On the evolution of her practice “I wanted to understand the whole person… and help them change the dial on their dashboard to fit their calling.” On mental health in the Black community “People perceive admission as a flaw… but healing is about understanding your story.” On creating safe spaces “By creating a space of safety and healing… people get to live the life they desired and not a life from survival.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans. A licensed mental health therapist, founder of Willow Tree Counseling & Educational Center, and creator of the FELT Experience and Marsha Listens wellness platform. The conversation centers on emotional health, nervous system education, sound therapy, community healing, and her evolution as a therapist and entrepreneur. Marsha shares her personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection. She explains the origins of her signature FELT Experience, a wellness model designed to help people reconnect with themselves through somatic movement, sound healing, intentional rest, and community. She also highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in mental health—particularly within the Black community—and reflects on 16+ years of therapeutic practice. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Introduce Marsha Evans’ holistic mental health approach Rushion invites Marsha to explain how she blends psychology, somatics, and sound‑based healing to help people process stress differently. 2. Explain the FELT Experience and its healing framework Marsha details her signature F.E.L.T. model—Free, Expand, Listen, Transform—and why embodied emotional experience is key to healing. 3. Share her personal journey She discusses how sports, music, and modalities like breathwork and yoga helped her turn stress into purpose. 4. Encourage new perspectives on mental health in the Black community She and Rushion address the stigma, evolution, and growing acceptance of mental health support. 5. Showcase community‑centered healing Marsha emphasizes connection, shared experiences, and intentional spaces that allow vulnerability and transformation. Key Takeaways 1. Healing Requires Intentionality Marsha explains that activities like massage or yoga can be therapeutic—but only when approached with intentionality, presence, and consent to release emotional tension. 2. The Body Holds Stories (“The body keeps the score”) She emphasizes that the body stores emotional experiences, and modalities like breathwork, sound healing, and somatic movement help release what the mind can’t articulate. 3. The FELT Framework The FELT Experience moves participants through: F – Free: Permission to just be (coloring, resting, arriving without expectations) E – Expand: Allowing the body to open and receive L – Listen: To one’s own body, movement, and emotional cues T – Transform: The hardest phase—moving from chaos to peace 4. Safe Community Spaces Accelerate Healing Marsha’s events often result in participants forming friendships, emotional breakthroughs, and even planning outings together—an indicator of her program’s power. 5. People Are Conditioned to Avoid Emotions Growing up, she was taught to hide emotions in competitive sports—especially tears as a sign of weakness. Her therapeutic mission now is to help others unlearn similar conditioning. 6. Cultural Shifts Around Mental Health Marsha highlights major strides in the Black community, especially post‑COVID, as more people (including athletes) publicly acknowledge mental health struggles. 7. Therapy Isn’t Just Talking She incorporates nonverbal tools like: Play therapy Sand tray therapy Sound healing Somatic movement YogaThese help clients who can’t articulate their emotions—especially those conditioned to suppress them. 8. Human Connection Still Matters—even in an AI World Marsha is open to exploring AI in mental health but insists that physical presence, touch, and human empathy are irreplaceable. Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On her calming presence “I think laughter is good for the soul… just being able to find peace has been really big for me… It’s just a God‑given talent.” On coping mechanisms “As long as I had some type of music or some form of therapy… I could navigate any stressful environment.” On cooking as therapy (reflecting Rushion’s habits) “You’re creating new neural pathways… recalibrating your nervous system.” On intentional healing “Yoga and massages can be therapeutic, but you have to be intentional.” On the purpose of the FELT Experience “In order to release whatever your body is experiencing, you have to have a felt experience.” On the challenge of transformation “We are used to chaos… but we’re not used to healed environments.” On the evolution of her practice “I wanted to understand the whole person… and help them change the dial on their dashboard to fit their calling.” On mental health in the Black community “People perceive admission as a flaw… but healing is about understanding your story.” On creating safe spaces “By creating a space of safety and healing… people get to live the life they desired and not a life from survival.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron and Shana chat and chew over some of the biggest Kentucky political news stories of the week, then meet up with Anthony Looney, running for Madison County's 81st district, and Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, from Lexington's 76th district. We're closing in on one month to E-Day, so check out #ColonelsOfTruth for your take on the races and issues that matter!BITIN' LIST:Shana: DOE Secretary Linda McMahonAaron: McClatchy "News" and its Hedge Fund ownersGET ACTIVE! With 34 days until Nov. 3 who's ready to follow ProKY's 5 point plan to #FlipThe6th??1) Text your less politically obsessed friends https://naacp.org/articles/how-be-relational-organizer2) Come CANVASS - we've even got a side hustle for youhttps://www.progressky.org/doors3) Postcards to less-likely voters - See you Oct. 12th at W6https://www.progressky.org/postcard4) Donate!! Those postcard stamps ain't cheap, y'allhttps://www.progressky.org/ky65) Come to NO KINGS - Vote Early - 10/17!!!https://www.nokingslex.org/NEWS OF THE WEAK:Corruption Corner: Did the HL get its fact check right on Zach's ad accusing Ralph Alvarado of standing by his pal Matt Bevin? https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/election/article317367763.htmlData Center Update - Mercer County Withstands the Shaker Village Shakedownhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/29/mercer-county-officials-reject-regulations-to-allow-data-centers-next-to-coal-fired-power-plant/Don't forget the GOP super majority who delivered the tax cuts https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3660801934075583INTERVIEW1: Anthony Looney for KY District 81, House of Representativeshttps://www.looneyforky81.com/ INTERVIEW2: Anne Gay Donworth - Kentucky State Representative, 76th Districthttps://www.facebook.com/KYHouseDemocrats/The fine print: Progress Kentucky is a non-profit organization registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, and organized as a 501(c)(4). We are affiliated with the Indivisible Project, and Common Ground Kentucky Action, and are also proud members of the Forward Kentucky Network. Production of episode 277 was by AnnabelNate Orshan wrote and performed our theme song! You can find more information and music @ NatoSongs.com - Speaking on Nato - here's his NEW SONG - a very informative and toe-tapping pro-Zach ditty!"Zach's Got Your Back" [Zach Dembo for Congress, KY-6] https://youtu.be/lon_G_qMIB4?si=jmNTJOGbpralihOs

Last Tuesday, September 22, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it had canceled healthcare enrollments for roughly 760,000 people under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud or improper documentation. In a press briefing announcing the cancelations, Vice President JD Vance and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz said that Covid-era subsidies and relaxed verification under President Joe Biden led to rampant abuse of the federally regulated ACA marketplace. The vice president's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud estimates the enforcement action will save $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies.Weapons in space?Earlier this month, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made waves when he disclosed that the United States military currently has “space control weapons” in Earth's orbit. Meink's announcement instantly prompted questions about the nature of these space weapons — not to mention how they might be deployed. To learn more, Senior Editor Will Kaback sat down with aerospace defense expert Clayton Swope. You can listen to the interview here.Ad-free podcasts are here!Get 20% off your first year of ad-free episodes, exclusive interviews, and deep dives with Tangle's podcast membership!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here.Take the survey: Do you support this action? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Will Kaback and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discount Illusions, Billing Errors, and Site-of-Care Markups: A Carrier Network Primer for Employers with Evan Anderson of Handl Health. Episode 531. Whatever the plan was at the very beginning, the big status quo carrier networks have evolved into what Stacey Richter calls a three-headed monster: the contractual illusion of discounts, payment integrity nobody with skin in the game is allowed to check, and wild site-of-care price swings inside the very same network. Stacey talks with Evan Anderson of Handl Health, where he works on product strategy, general strategy, and operations, about how fee-for-service networks got here and what self-insured employers, brokers, and TPAs can do around the edges right now. Consider it a primer — a survey of the general map of the landscape, with breadcrumbs to many past episodes for anyone ready to take a deep dive. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why a discount off a chargemaster price is "an optical illusion" — including the 2023 Health Affairs finding that at roughly half of hospitals, the discounted cash price is lower than the insurer-negotiated rate ✅ How old mainframe adjudication systems, obtuse contracts, and double-digit billing error rates make payment integrity nearly impossible to verify — because where there's mystery, there's margin ✅ How site-of-care differentials drive runaway spend, from hospital multipliers as high as 13X to $135 vs. $13,560 for the exact same infusion drug — both in-network ✅ Why switching carrier networks, even with your own claims file and transparency data, is a shrinking lever as prices regress toward the mean ✅ Three around-the-edges moves: direct contracting for advanced primary care and Centers of Excellence, steerage and tiering that include site-of-care tiers, and bundled episodes of care aggregated into alternative health plans ✅ How the broker/EBC role is shifting from network shopper to plan orchestrator WHY THIS MATTERS These networks are, lest we forget, built on a fee-for-service model that structurally aligns incentives in ways that are a lot of times misaligned with members and plan sponsors. As Evan puts it, cut one head off and the body grows it back — that body being decades of opacity (gag clauses were only banned by the CAA in 2021) and intermediaries paid in ways indifferent or positively correlated to higher spend. For plan sponsors facing extreme increases, knowing the real price, the quality, and what was actually billed is how you start chipping away at the status quo. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE EP505 with Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP434 with Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps Website: Handl Health Handl Health on LinkedIn Evan Anderson on LinkedIn Article: Katy Talento, ND, ScM, on a post-network world LinkedIn Post by Mark Cuban LinkedIn Post by Craig Gottwals Study: Health Affairs, hospital cash prices vs. negotiated prices EP482 with Preston Alexander: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP480 with Kimberly Carleson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP521 with Andrew Tsang: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps Article: Jim Jusko, JD, on healthcare provider networks (Medical Economics) EP529 with Eric Bricker, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP501 with Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP398 with Jacob Asher, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps LinkedIn Post by Mike Hopkins EP528 with Yashaswini Singh, PhD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps LinkedIn Comment by Lori Smith Guliano LinkedIn Comment by Patrick Nelli EP509 with Patrick Nelli: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP504 with Ryan Jacobs: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP530 with Jake Velie and Keith Hartman, RPh: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP523 with Suhas Gondi, MD, MBA: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP503 with Ryan Wells; Leo Spector, MD, MBA; and Adam Stavisky: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP294 with Steve Schutzer, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps === LINKS ===

Episode Synopsis:Is the Illuminati just a group of maniacal human beings hell-bent on world domination, or is it really a secret occult group influenced by demonic forces and fueled by supernatural power centers?We talk about this and much more, including:Where do the Masons originate from according to their own sources?How did George Washington feel about the Illuminati infiltrating Freemasonry?Why do Freemasons search for Lucifer?How do the Masons gatekeep the secrets of the Illuminati?Where do we see Freemasonry functioning today?Original Air DateSeptember 30th, 2026Show HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…ORP ApparelMerch StoreConnect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram

durée : 00:37:51 - Questions du soir : le débat - par : Thomas Snégaroff - Alors que les États-Unis voient émerger une contestation nationale contre les data centers, la France accélère leur développement avec des investissements massifs. Entre souveraineté numérique, consommation énergétique et climat, faut-il entendre l'alerte venue d'outre-Atlantique ? - équipe : Mathias Mégy, Marie-Lys de Saint Salvy, Léa Racine, Antoine Ayral, Marianne Chassort - invités : Michael Reffay Délégué général de France Datacenter , Lou Welgryn secrétaire générale de Data for Good , Gianluca Marzilli responsable de l'Observatoire des Data Centers en Île-de-France à l'Institut Paris Région Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/how-to-scale-an-imaging-center-adding-capacity-without-adding-on-site-physiciansYour scanner might be idle for reasons that have nothing to do with equipment or space. What's really blocking growth at imaging centers, and how are directors quietly fixing it without hiring more radiologists? ContrastConnect City: Las Vegas Address: Las vegas Website: https://www.contrast-connect.com/

A York County pastor is now in Haiti, separated from his U.S. citizen wife and children despite his robust legal, public and political support.Pennsylvania legislators return to Harrisburg today, with several major issues still on the table.Pennsylvania schools are building solar arrays that will help them save money on utility bills and lower their carbon footprint.New research from the Centers for Disease Control shows that access to buprenorphine is improving in both rural and urban areas. The medication treats opioid use disorder and can help people in addiction recovery, but there are still treatment gaps.The Energy Department says it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging and stressed power grid.There have been nearly 900 measles cases in 39 counties throughout Pennsylvania, according to the state Department of Health.If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep this programming going strong. Increase your monthly gift today at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

durée : 00:06:19 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - La vague des data centers qui déferle en France inquiète les riverains, certains élus et nombre d'associations de défense de l'environnement. Alors que 215 milliards d'euros d'investissements sont attendus d'ici 2035, il est encore difficile de savoir avec précision à qui ils profiteront. - équipe : Marie Viennot, Caroline Bennetot, Éric Chaverou Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Dr. Monica L. Ponder (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor of Health Communication & Culture in the Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCMS) within the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University. Dr. Ponder's research examines organization-level approaches to public health and crisis communication practice, particularly those centering womanist and radical Black feminist lenses. She serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) and as an inaugural faculty fellow with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stonybrook University. Dr. Ponder also leads the C3 Lab for Health Communication at Howard University. As a scholar-activist, Dr. Ponder has led many successful public health initiatives. A long-time social entrepreneur, she advises community organizations on health communication strategy and community-centered engagement. She serves on the Whitman-Walker Health System Board of Directors, and as a steering committee member of the Society for Health Communication and BLKHLTH Cares. She formerly served as an advisory member of Beyond Sports' Return to Play Fund and as Board Chair of Georgians for a Healthy Future.As a lifelong learner and practitioner, Dr. Ponder brings to her teaching a 14+ year career in health communication at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She views the classroom as a safe space where students become aware of their own power as scholar-activists, empowered learners, and emerging public health change-makers. In the classroom, she facilitates thoughtful conversations, encourages culturally responsive knowledge production, and collaborates respectfully as students engage their intellectual curiosity.You are invited to find Dr. Ponder's research here: https://profiles.howard.edu/monica-ponderWe mention the resource by Erin Brokovich and data centers, which can be found here: https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com

A devastating wave of gun violence has swept through South Africa's major urban centers, with eight armed individuals responsible for at least 27 tragic deaths across Johannesburg and Cape Town, according to police reports released Sunday. This heartbreaking incident underscores the ongoing struggle the nation faces with serious criminal activity.On Saturday evening around 9:30 p.m., eight gunmen carrying AK-47 assault rifles and pistols opened fire on people gathered outside a bar in Johannesburg's Wedela township, resulting in 17 deaths and 15 injuries. In their escape, the perpetrators also stole personal belongings from some victims and set fire to two vehicles before fleeing in two separate cars.Early Sunday morning, another tragic shooting unfolded at a shisanyama—a popular outdoor dining and barbecue establishment—in Lwandle near Cape Town, claiming 10 lives and injuring 11 others. Sadly, five individuals lost their lives at the venue itself, while five additional victims succumbed to their injuries either during transport to medical facilities or after arrival at the hospital.The South African Police Service has mobilized comprehensive search operations across both regions, though arrests have not yet been made.While investigators continue to examine the circumstances, preliminary findings suggest different motivations for each tragedy. Regarding the Johannesburg incident, authorities are considering whether it may represent retaliation for a previous shooting, or potentially stem from territorial disputes among illegal mining operations or criminal robbery. In Cape Town, initial investigations point toward possible connections to local business conflicts or gang-related activity.  These tragic events reflect a particularly turbulent period for South Africa, following another mass shooting just days earlier that claimed 11 lives at a residence near Durban. The nation continues to confront an alarming epidemic of firearm violence, with an average of approximately 60 homicides occurring daily.The South African government had previously deployed 2,200 soldiers across five provinces in March 2026 for a year-long operation designed to support police efforts in combating illegal mining and gang-related violence. These attacks underscore the ongoing challenges South Africa faces with widespread gun violence, which is frequently connected to gang activity, organized crime, and disputes between local businesses.With a population of approximately 62 million, South Africa experiences roughly 60 murders daily, placing it among the nations with the highest homicide rates in the world.President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said security forces “are going to continue pulling out all stops” to put an end to criminality.“The clear instruction to our security forces is that we must bring the levels of criminality and violence down,” he said.“We cannot be a country where people just pick up guns and start shooting at people at random.” 

Nick and Ray conclude their series on the best players in the history of the Sacramento Kings franchise with the best centers in the history of the team. After a brief discussion of the recent passing of NBA icon Bob Pettit to open the show, they go through the remarkably talented roster of centers who have played for the franchise. They start off with an argument between Wayne Embry and Sam Lacey for the top spot, before naming DeMarcus Cousins as the Third Team nod for franchise centers. Then, they discuss the others on the All-Star-laden list: Domantas Sabonis, Arnie Risen, Vlade Divac, and Brad Miller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this month's podcast, Victoria Van de Vate, NACCHO's Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, discuss the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which prevents a government shutdown and funds federal agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026. They also provide an update on health nominations and an upcoming NACCHO webinar on the next phase of CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). The webinar will review the current structure of the grant, which runs from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027. While PHIG funding will continue beyond the grant period, it may look different because of how it is funded by Congress.  Later in the program, in recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, Senior Communications Specialist Beth Hess speaks with Jeana Vidacak, Community Services Manager at the Jefferson County Health Department in Missouri. Vidacak discusses the department's preparedness activities, including recent responses to cyclosporiasis, measles, tuberculosis, and events this summer.  Vidacak also shares the department's experience with NACCHO's Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). PPHR is a nationally recognized, criteria-based training and recognition program developed by NACCHO in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is designed to help local health departments develop core public health and emergency preparedness competencies. Jefferson County Health Department has achieved PPHR recognition twice and has used the experience to train new preparedness staff members and bolster its capabilities.

The Friday Five for September 25, 2026: CMS Rebrands ICHRA as CHOICE SCAN Announces Co-Branded Plan Locations CMS Temporary Moratorium on New ACA Agent/Broker Registration The Part D Cliff & Costs for CY 2027 Ritter Summits Recap   Get Connected:

Drug overdoses move fast. The CDC wants communities to get from overdose data to action more quickly. A new overdose prevention data channel brings several federal data sources together in one place to help track local trends. Federal news network's Eric White spoke with Alana Vivolo Cantor of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get more details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Regency Centers, ticker symbol REG, is one of the leading grocery-anchored retail REITs focused on necessity-based shopping centers in strong suburban markets. In this episode of REIT Stock Breakdown, we analyze Regency Centers' portfolio quality, occupancy, FFO guidance, dividend profile, valuation, development pipeline, and the biggest risks facing retail real estate investors. We also give REG a rating out of 10 and discuss whether this dividend REIT deserves a spot on an income investor's watchlist.#REG #RegencyCenters #RetailREIT

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will remove hundreds of thousands of people from Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment. A reintroduced bill in Congress would establish stricter cybersecurity standards for healthcare organizations. And Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher Scientific launch a biomedical data company. Those stories on today's episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine healthcare price transparency, highlighting the Nevada Hospital Price Finder compiled by Patient Rights Advocate. Kim reviews cost disparities across hospital systems for common procedures, including head CT scans, bilateral mammograms, and inpatient hip replacements. The hosts discuss the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Price Transparency Rule, regional healthcare insurance plan variances, state-level pricing mandates, and comparative delivery costs between hospital births and home birth midwifes. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #HealthcareCosts #PatientRightsAdvocate

This podcast discusses the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, with a focus on the proposals that are most relevant to our members. We discuss CMS's request for information regarding redesigning primary care, as well as other proposals, including changes to modifier 25, remote monitoring, and remote therapeutic services.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Send us Fan MailWe're not talking about conversion factors as they relate to the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and proposed rules. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade focuses primarily on how the 2027 MPFS may impact physician compensation and Fair Market Value (FMV) in the future. Hear why the 2027 MPFS means a lot more with respect to physician compensation, how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is beginning to challenge certain areas, why the 2027 MPFS is increasingly about why providers get paid, the most surprising aspects of the 2027 MPFS, and an analogy for Christmas morning. Learn more at WadeHealthLaw.com 

Doctors have heard promises about health technology for decades. Now artificial intelligence has to deliver something better than what health care already has. Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences and former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explains where health systems stand with AI today. You will hear why ambient listening became the proof point physicians did not want taken away, and why bolt-on AI tools on older electronic health records could create more burden. Seema lays out the questions to ask before you trust an AI tool, including how it was trained, how it explains its recommendations, and whether a human stays in the loop. She also explains how AI could make value-based care work and which metrics show whether it is paying off. This episode is sponsored by Oracle Health. Find out more at oracle.com/health. Press play to hear where she hopes AI will raise the quality of care and cut administrative cost, and why it only works with the right data. VISIT SPONSOR → https://www.oracle.com/health/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by John Reeves, appellate specialist, former Assistant Missouri Attorney General, and civil law attorney with Reeves Law LLC in Clayton, to discuss where things stand with the Missouri congressional map following the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Reeves details the court's decision to convert the trial judge's order into a permanent injunction requiring the 2025 map, the 7-day stay currently in place, possible scenarios for U.S. Supreme Court intervention, and the legal precedent this case establishes for future elections. Mark is later joined by Bill O'Reilly, iconic author and host of No Spin News, to discuss his latest book, Confronting America: What Has To Change. O'Reilly shares his analysis on tight Senate battles in Texas and Michigan, the political impact of international conflicts involving Iran ahead of the midterm elections, and the importance of innovation, leadership, and personal responsibility in overcoming national challenges. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Elliott Davis, retired FOX 2 investigative reporter, to discuss his removal from St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer's press list and briefings. Elliott responds to allegations of misrepresenting city facts, breaks down the figures surrounding the city's police budget and community funding, and emphasizes the necessity of independent journalism and aggressive press questioning in local government. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss federal efforts to eliminate fraudulent healthcare enrollments and protect program integrity. Dr. Oz also breaks down new federal funding targeting rural Missouri hospitals and EMS training, examines the role of artificial intelligence in assisting medical diagnoses, and touches on voluntary postpartum mental health home visits for new mothers. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of Throttlenet, for Tech Talk Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. George breaks down an internal testing breach involving Google Gemini that occurred earlier in the year, examines how AI is shifting online shopping behaviors away from traditional search links, and explores the rise of local processing for no-cloud smart home technology. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss federal efforts to eliminate fraudulent healthcare enrollments and protect program integrity. Dr. Oz also breaks down new federal funding targeting rural Missouri hospitals and EMS training, examines the role of artificial intelligence in assisting medical diagnoses, and touches on voluntary postpartum mental health home visits for new mothers. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of Throttlenet, for Tech Talk Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. George breaks down an internal testing breach involving Google Gemini that occurred earlier in the year, examines how AI is shifting online shopping behaviors away from traditional search links, and explores the rise of local processing for no-cloud smart home technology. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss federal efforts to eliminate fraudulent healthcare enrollments and protect program integrity. Dr. Oz also breaks down new federal funding targeting rural Missouri hospitals and EMS training, examines the role of artificial intelligence in assisting medical diagnoses, and touches on voluntary postpartum mental health home visits for new mothers.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) pathway to coordinate FDA device approval and Medicare coverage decisions under one coordinated process from the start — aiming to shrink a historically five-year gap to as few as 60-90 days. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Washington, D.C. partners Chris Schott and Nate Beaton, along with associate Danny Machado, break down how RAPID works, how it differs from prior coverage initiatives, and what device manufacturers should consider as the pathway takes shape.   Also check out our bi-weekly Drug Pricing Digest on the website or subscribe to receive future editions in your inbox.   This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Phone: 1.212.906.1200

Since the start of this academic year, LSU has closed or repurposed multiple cultural centers on campus. The LGBTQ+ Center closed entirely, and the African American Cultural Center and Women's Center are grappling with a major overhaul. LSU Reveille Senior News Reporter Vivian Sarhan has been following this closely and joins us with the latest. Rural hospitals and medical services across the country are suffering due to nationwide cuts. Yet, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana's healthcare is thriving. Cameron Chase, health director and lead health administrator for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, shares more about how the community continues to prosper.The West Baton Rouge Museum is offering a workshop on recovering Black American family history as part of its quarterly genealogy series. Brandi Richard Thompson, the workshop's leader and founder of Nijila: The Ancestral Pathway, tells us more.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. Our intern is Ryann Goldberg.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Do you need Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery? Email me...Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) joins Dr. Perry in studio for the entire show.  Dr. Oz discussed how the Administration is lowering the cost of medical care by lowering the cost of many drugs and by eliminating insurance fraud.  Dr. Oz has a fascinating background for his job - he's a cardiac surgeon, a professor at Columbia Medical School, the author of 9 medical books for the lay, and was the host of the Dr. Oz television show for 13 seasons, winning 9 Emmys!  He combines anMD with an MBA to offer government service at a unique level.  Listen to this one of a kind show.

Send us Fan MailGrant Morgan, a former therapist in Minnesota's autism program, spoke with Liz Collin about what he calls "fraudulent autism centers,” including one operated by Nimco Ahmed — a “friend” of Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.Morgan worked at both Spectrum Therapy Center and Milestone Development Center. According to state records, Ahmed is listed as the CEO of the Milestone Development Center.The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) confirmed it has open investigations into both centers. DHS said it cannot provide further details on open investigations. Both centers denied any wrongdoing in interviews with Alpha News. Morgan said he worked with "people completely unqualified to do the work."Support the show

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about the 2026 North Carolina Senate race and Roy Cooper’s record on criminal justice. He discusses the ongoing campaign between Cooper and Republican nominee Michael Whatley, focusing on Cooper’s tenure as governor and the debate over a 2021 COVID-era settlement that reduced the state’s prison population. Brett argues that Cooper should address criticism surrounding those releases and discusses the broader political debate over crime, incarceration and public safety. He also reflects on how candidates present themselves to voters and questions what qualities voters may look for in a U.S. senator. We're joined by Dr. Mehmet Oz from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to talk about rural health care and expanding mental health services for children in North Carolina. Oz discusses a new federal investment aimed at increasing access to behavioral health care in rural communities, including school-based services, telehealth and mobile care. He explains how bringing care directly to schools and communities could help children receive treatment without traveling long distances or being separated from their local support systems. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailInsulin Resistance: The Metabolic Warning Sign You May Be MissingInsulin resistance can develop long before type 2 diabetes—and many people don't know they have it. In this episode of the Mindfully Integrative Show, we break down what insulin resistance means, how insulin and blood sugar work together, common risk factors, and why metabolic health involves much more than the number on the scale.You'll also learn:What insulin resistance actually meansHow insulin resistance relates to prediabetesImportant metabolic numbers to knowWhy muscle, movement, nutrition, and sleep matterWhat the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program taught usSimple steps you can start using to support better metabolic healthKey takeaway: Metabolic health isn't about perfection. Small, sustainable changes in movement, nutrition, sleep, and body composition can meaningfully influence long-term health.

Norwegian Cruise Line has closed all public hot tubs and private balcony whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima after three Legionnaires' disease diagnoses involving passengers on May and July 2026 sailings, with water testing underway across showers, faucets and hot tubs, all results negative so far, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention involved; NCL says it has not been confirmed whether the exposure occurred on the ship or elsewhere, and Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral continue unchanged. Carnival Cruise Line replaced self-muster with full in-person muster drills on Carnival Magic's September 13 departure from Miami and Carnival Paradise's September 14 departure from Tampa, sending guests to assigned muster stations for life-jacket demonstrations under SOLAS and coast guard rules that brand ambassador John Heald says every ship must meet twice a year. And the Royal Canadian Air Force airlifted an ill passenger from a cruise ship about 200 kilometres northwest of Port Hardy, British Columbia, with a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter and CC-295 Kingfisher aircraft from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing Comox, coordinated by Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria; the ship was not named and the nature of the emergency was not disclosed.

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In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Matthew Booher, Co-Founder and Partnerships lead at Clad, to talk about something every childcare owner cares about, whether they enjoy talking about it or not: getting paid! You can have strong enrollment, healthy tuition numbers, and even profit on paper, but if parent payments or subsidy dollars are arriving late, it can still feel like you are constantly wondering where the cash went.   With nearly 30 years in the PreK-12 world, Matthew brings a big-picture view of the financial challenges child care businesses are facing right now and some surprisingly creative ways to solve them. Jennifer and Matthew talk about creating more consistent cash flow, taking the uncomfortable job of chasing payments off an owner's plate, finding capital for things like payroll or a new playground, and even using financial tools to support enrollment growth. Most importantly, this conversation is about giving owners more stability and more time to get back to the reason they opened their doors in the first place: serving children and families.   Key Takeaways: [5:18] Matthew shares how nearly 30 years in the PreK-12 industry eventually led him to join Clad and its mission of helping schools and child care centers. [7:02] Consistent cash flow can take a major financial and mental burden off owners so they can spend more time focused on children and families. [8:10] Late parent payments and inconsistent subsidy dollars are challenges showing up across the industry, so owners struggling with them are definitely not alone. [9:30] Matthew says one of the most consistent financial trends right now is actually inconsistency, which makes predictability even more valuable. [11:14] Matthew shares how access to short-term capital helped one center cover payroll during a difficult summer and another invest in a new playground. [11:45] Clad's model includes three main areas: consistent weekly cash flow, tools to support enrollment growth, and access to capital for investing back into the business. [12:57] Rather than treating every center the same, Matthew starts by understanding the owner's story, community, and specific financial needs. [14:40] Clad began with a former school owner who was tired of spending his time chasing tuition payments instead of doing the work he loved. [18:17] Centers can use Clad without replacing all of their existing software, making it more of an activation than a full technology overhaul. [19:21] Parent payments and subsidy funds can both be included so owners have a more predictable picture of what is actually reaching their bank account. [20:41] Consistent cash flow can give owners the working capital they need to make improvements that help their center stand out and grow. [24:18] Matthew encourages owners to take an honest look at whether money is really arriving on time, because a few late payments here and there add up. [25:00] Owners should also watch subsidy payments closely and connect with other providers when payment problems may be affecting an entire community. [26:16] Jennifer points out that big-hearted child care owners can easily become lenient about tuition without realizing how much those delays impact the business. [28:35] The goal of better financial systems is not to give owners one more thing to manage, but to get business tasks out of the way so they can return to their why. [30:18] Matthew understands why the model can sound too good to be true and encourages owners to do their homework and talk directly with centers already using it. [31:42] Even an owner who thinks cash flow is perfectly fine may discover another opportunity, from funding growth to opening an additional location.   Quotes:  "The one consistency we're seeing in the trends is that things are inconsistent." — Matthew [9:30]   "We'll cover your payroll for a few months. And it saved her business, and it literally saved her." — Matthew [11:14]   "He spent most of his time as a school owner chasing payments and getting parents to pay on time, and so he was not able to do what his passion was, which is to teach." — Matthew [14:40]   "Clad is not an implementation; it's an activation." — Matthew [18:17]   Sponsored By: Procare Solutions — Visit Procare Solutions and find out what running your center feels like when you finally have the right tools.   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray Jennifer Conner The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Clad: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Early voting for the November midterms begins Friday. And ahead of this year's elections, a Minnesota organization has been working behind the scenes to build out what they're calling a “democracy protection initiative.” The effort evolves out of the response to this winter's surge of federal agents. COPAL, an organization centered on supporting Latino communities across the state, launched the Immigrant Defense Network, or IDN, last year. IDN trained some 30,000 constitutional observers to document and record interactions between ICE and Minnesotans during the surge. Now, they're leveraging the learnings to train “democracy protectors.”Francisco Segovia, executive director of COPAL, shared more about the initiative on Minnesota Now.

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We're joined by Dr. Oz from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to talk about rural health care and expanding mental health services for children in North Carolina. Oz discusses a new federal investment aimed at increasing access to behavioral health care in rural communities, including school-based services, telehealth and mobile care. He explains how bringing care directly to schools and communities could help children receive treatment without traveling long distances or being separated from their local support systems. The conversation also touches on mental health challenges facing veterans and the importance of early diagnosis and access to treatment. Oz discusses the broader $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which provides funding to states over five years to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care. North Carolina received approximately $213 million for its first-year award, with the state's plan focused on improving rural health access and behavioral and mental health services. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more kids are showing up in emergency rooms with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for children and young adults in the U.S., with rates among Black youth rising faster than any other demographic. Yet only about 10% of Illinois hospitals have psychiatric beds for children and teens. On today's In the Loop, how are communities and hospitals dealing with the rise in suicidal behaviors among kids? GUESTS: Dr. Audrey G. Brewer, pediatrician and a researcher in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineRafiah Maxie-Cole, a licensed social worker and founder of Soul Survivors of ChicagoFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

The federal government issues guidance on medical frailty exemptions to Medicaid community engagement requirements. Pennsylvania reports a fourth measles-related death. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declares the summer's cyclospora outbreak over. Those stories on today's episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Design can show an entrepreneur what her business is actually attracting with, and it is rarely the strategy. You can post consistently, say all the right things, run a launch that looks like everyone else's, and still feel like nothing you put out has any pull. The energy underneath the work does more of the selling than the work does, and three centers in your chart govern that energy. In this episode, Nicole names the three she believes every entrepreneur has to master, defined or undefined, and how each one shapes what you attract and how far you're able to go. One thing she's clear about up front: your chart shows you the potential. Living up to it is the work. Key takeaways - The thoughts running in the background of a launch carry a frequency, and it shows up in the results. - Your business does not attract with what you think, and the center that does the attracting works very differently depending on your chart. - "I'm fine, everything is fine" sends out a signal of its own, and the people you want to work with can feel it. - Be, do, have runs in that order, which is why changing your thoughts and your habits can still leave you at the same level. - An open identity center shifts faster than any other kind, once it's in the right room. The New Era Expert Masterclass - To sign up for The New Era Expert, Nicole's free 5-day masterclass, go to nicolelaino.com/masterclass or DM Nicole "MASTERCLASS" on Instagram at @nicolelainoofficial HD Authority Lab - We have a NEW HD membership community where you get ALL of our monthly HD Masterclasses included and so much more!! It is all about creating alignment, action, and consistency in your business with Human Design. To join The HD Authority Lab at the special Founding Member rate click the link below or DM Nicole "Lab" on Instagram for info. nicolelaino.com/lab Readings - To book a Human Design Foundation Reading, Business/Purpose Reading, or Relationship Reading with Nicole go to nicolelaino.com/human-design-readings Be sure to visit nicolelaino.com/podcastlinks for all of the current links to events, freebies, and more! If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd so appreciate you doing a few things for me: Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tag me @nicolelainoofficial on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post!

Part 2 of the micro cast conversation on Medicaid for Aging Parents. Damon Terzaghi shares his extensive knowledge on Medicaid, covering its national framework, state variations, eligibility criteria, and planning strategies for families. This conversation is essential for anyone navigating long-term care options for aging loved ones.Key TopicsFinancial considerations and asset limits Planning strategies for families The importance of early planning and professional adviceResources⁠Title XIX of the Social Security Act⁠⁠CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services⁠⁠Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection Strategies⁠Damon Terzaghi has spent his career working in programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Currently, Damon is Vice President of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs at the National Alliance for Care at Home. In this role, Damon is responsible for leading the Association's Medicaid practice, including establishing regulatory, legislative, and technical assistance priorities; providing information and analysis to members regarding issues in Medicaid that impact Homecare, Hospice, and HCBS; and developing the organization's resource library. Prior to the Alliance, he has served as:·       Senior Director at ADvancing States, the association representing state government aging, disability, and long-term services and supports agencies. ·       Vice President for the Marwood Group LLC.·       Health Insurance Specialist for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).·       Senior Policy Associate for the National Association of State Medicaid Directors.·       Operations and Policy Analyst for the Oregon Department of Human Services.He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and a Master of Science in Public Health Administration from Trinity University in Washington DC. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Services Research from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Damon lives in Arlington, VA, with his wife, two poorly-behaved dogs, and three equally poorly-behaved children.

Living with chronic pain Chronic pain is generally defined as pain that lasts for more than three months, and it can stem from an injury, an illness, inflammation or sometimes a cause doctors can't identify. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults experiences chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Chronic pain becomes more common with age and is slightly more common among women, but it can affect people at any age. When pain becomes a constant part of someone's life, its effects can extend far beyond physical, affecting sleep, mobility, mental health, relationships and the ability to work or participate in everyday life. Wednesday on the “Sound of Ideas,” hosted by Stephanie Haney, we're talking about what it means to live with pain that doesn't go away, and whether there are ways to change the way we understand and respond to it. Guests:- Pavan Tankha, D.O., Medical Director, Comprehensive Pain Recovery, Cleveland Clinic- Robert Saper, M.D., Chair, Department of Wellness and Preventative Medicine & Nancy J. and Michael F. Roizen Chair of Wellness, Cleveland Clinic- Gary Klein, Creator and Facilitator, Northeast Ohio Pain Support Group- Talia, "Disabled.Girlie," Chronic Illness Content Creator "Cleveland Mafia Summit" In December of 1928, two dozen well-dressed men caught the eye of a Cleveland police officer outside of the Statler Hotel in Playhouse Square. After jotting down their names from the hotel register and passing them off to the detective's bureau, the authorities realized they had stumbled upon a collection of mafia members, right around the same time as a telegram had come in warning that some of Al Capone's men were traveling to Cleveland for a meeting. Why did these gangland members choose Northeast Ohio for their summit? What were they here to talk about? And what happened to each of these 23 men, after 75 officers descended upon the Statler to bust up their plans? To end the hour, we'll learn the answers to these questions with the help of "Cleveland Mafia Summit" author Don Billie. Guest:- Don Billie, Author, "Cleveland Mafia Summit"

Strong public health infrastructure depends on systems and tools, and an organizational culture that promotes using them effectively. On this PHIG Impact Report, Colton Anderson, senior analyst for infrastructure and improvement at ASTHO, discusses the Quality Advisory Group, or QAG, a network of performance improvement professionals from state and territorial health departments. He explains how the group creates a space for members to share challenges, exchange practical tools, and learn from one another as they work to build stronger systems for quality improvement and performance management. Later, DeMatt Harkins, director of quality improvement at the Mississippi State Department of Health, shares his experience participating in the QAG and explains how ideas from the group have informed his agency's work.This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠22-2203⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Public Health Infrastructure Grant: Resources & Impact - PHIG

A 2022 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that 67.7% of adults who smoked said they wanted to quit smoking, and 53.5% said they had tried to quit in the past year. Yet less than one in 10 adults who smoke cigarettes succeed in quitting each year. Research led by UC Irvine has revealed a new technique that can reduce the subjective experience of craving cigarettes and the brain activity associated with it. In announcing the team's publication about their discovery in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology on LinkedIn, lead author and UC Irvine assistant research psychologist Golnaz Tabibnia wrote: “Name it to tame it! Putting feelings into words has long been known to calm emotions. Our latest paper shows that putting what we crave into words can help calm cravings.” The technique, called “cue labeling,” is the subject of this episode of The UC Irvine Podcast. Tabibnia will explain why it's so hard for people to quit smoking, what cue labeling is and how it can help. She's a neuroscientist who conducts her research in the Department of Psychology in the School of Social Ecology, and this study was supported in part by funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Confliction & Catharsis,” the music for this episode, was provided by Asher Fulero via the audio library in YouTube Studio.

On Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Ange and Marc Cox discuss media reports from TMZ surrounding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who reportedly passed away after consuming a counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl. The hosts analyze broader public health statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), examining synthetic opioid mortality trends and border enforcement measures. The segment transitions into local hunting updates with the opening of Missouri's bow season. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #PublicHealth #BorderSecurity

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Chris & Sean discuss John Cornyn's jaw-dropping collapse, data centers, and connecting the dots for the American people. 

Chriss Kerr and Nature Earnhardt join Arizona's Morning News to talk about the company's "Second Chance Bike Drive".

We react to the Big Ten granting fans exclusive access to their "state-of-the-art" replay command center.

A quarter century after 9/11, the health of those who responded to the attacks continues to be affected.Some 3,000 people died across three locations that day. An estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxic contaminants and risked physical injury in the hours and days that followed. That's according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Since the dust and debris have settled, more than 96,000 have been diagnosed with physical and mental health conditions related to 9/11.In 2010, President Barack Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, establishing the World Trade Center Health Program and reopening the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. Today, more than 150,000 people are enrolled in the program.But that program wouldn't exist without the advocacy of survivors and first responders who put their bodies and lives on the line following the attacks. How did that fight for care unfold?For more information about the Rutgers WTC Health Program, click here. And to learn more about applying, click here.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

New York Times science and global health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli talks about the new CDC director's challenge of Pennsylvania's report of two measles deaths in the state.Photo: The exterior of CDC′s Tom Harkin Global Communications Center in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via Wikimedia Commons) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.