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In March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdrew the Richardson Waiver, a policy under which HHS voluntarily undertook notice-and-comment rulemaking in circumstances where it wouldn't otherwise need to. HHS also issued a new Statement of Organization for the Office of the General Counsel (HHS-OGC), which, among other things, may signal an effort to consolidate and expand HHS-OGC's authority. Jaime Jones, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, and Brenna Jenny, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, discuss HHS' potential rationale for these changes and the implications for the health care industry. During the first Trump Administration, Brenna Jenny served as the Principal Deputy General Counsel at HHS and the Chief Legal Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.AHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.
Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver lays out why volume and operational simplicity are the true keys to success (9:54). They discuss the threshold for MFC success (~500 orders/day) (11:00), why omnichannel flexibility matters more than ever (16:00), and how Tesco's model could fit the US grocery landscape better than you think (24:00). Plus, the duo shares how you can schedule tours of Tesco's live MFC sites in the UK to see the future of grocery fulfillment for yourself (34:00)! #Microfulfillment #ecommerce #retailnews #retailstrategy #retailinnovation #TranscendRetail #Dematic #tesco #MFCs #UrbanFulfillment #automation #grocerydelivery Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content
Discover the steps to get ready-to-sell in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. We're talking certifications, client authorization, and more! Read the text version Register with Ritter Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. ACA Forms: ACA Consumer Authorization Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-live-call-script.pdf Eligibility Application Attestation: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-eligibility-application-attestation.pdf Eligibility Application Attestation Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-eligibility-application-attestation-live-call-script.pdf Marketplace Consent Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-marketplace-authorization-form.pdf Resources: 2025 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://lnk.to/ZvnhS8 Contract & Get Appointment to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/ Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/ (check podcast) Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/ How to Become Certified for Aca Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training) https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/ (check podcast version) How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ New Required Documents Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/ OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist for New Agents: https://ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf Recent ACA Coverage Changes Reversed with 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/recent-aca-changes-reversed-with-2026-marketplace-proposed-rule/ The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/ The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/ Under-65 Health: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/ References: “CMS Update on Actions to Prevent Unauthorized Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-update-actions-prevent-unauthorized-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025. “Returning Agents' and Brokers' Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025. “The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
American health officials say people age 50 and older should get vaccinated against bacteria that cause pneumonia and other dangerous diseases. 美国卫生官员说,50岁及50岁以上的人应接种导致肺炎和其他危险疾病的细菌。Pneumonia is an infection that affects the lungs. It makes breathing difficult and can cause a rise in body temperature. Pneumonia can also lead to a cough that produces yellow, green or bloody substances. 肺炎是一种影响肺部的感染。 它使呼吸困难,并可能导致体温升高。 肺炎也会导致产生黄色,绿色或血腥物质的咳嗽。 The advice, or recommendation, was offered by a group of scientific advisors and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The former age recommendation for adult vaccinations was 65 and older. 该建议或建议是由一组科学顾问提供的,并得到了疾病控制与预防中心(CDC)的批准。 以前对成人疫苗接种的年龄建议为65岁以上。 CDC Director Mandy Cohen said in a statement, “Now is a great time to get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in preparation for the winter respiratory season.” 疾病预防控制中心(CDC)主任曼迪·科恩(Mandy Cohen)在一份声明中说:“现在是接种肺炎球菌疾病的好时机,为冬季呼吸道季节做准备。” The advisors voted 14-1 to change the age recommendation during an October meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the CDC headquarters. Doctors widely follow the agency's guidance. 顾问以14-1投票决定在10月在佐治亚州亚特兰大举行的CDC总部故居的10月会议上改变年龄的建议。 医生广泛遵循该机构的指导。 Pneumococcal shot recommendations are sometimes called the most complex vaccination guidance that the government issues. 肺炎球菌射击建议有时被称为政府发出的最复杂的疫苗接种指导。 The CDC currently recommends shots for children younger than five and adults 50 or older, as long as they have never been vaccinated against pneumococcal disease. Officials also recommend the shots for children and adults at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, such as those with diabetes, liver disease or a weakened immune, or defense, system. 疾病预防控制中心目前建议对五岁以下的50岁以上的儿童拍摄,只要从未接种肺炎球菌疾病疫苗。 官员们还建议对儿童和成人的枪击事件,患有肺炎球菌疾病的风险增加,例如患有糖尿病,肝病或免疫力弱或防御系统的患者。
Brenda J and Karen W interview Nicolee Thompson, CEO/Executive Director of Harvest Compassion Center. Harvest Compassion Centers provide food and clothing banks in the Phoenix area. Nicolee tells her amazing story that led up to Harvest Compassion Centers and what is unique about them. In this episode, they talk about how you can make a difference in your community and how every little bit helps. https://harvestcompassioncenter.org https://hangingontohope.org
The Friday Five for April 25, 2025: Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin CY 2026 Part D Coverage Cost Breakdown CY 2026 Selected Drug Subsidy Cost Breakdown Provisions Not Finalized in 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule Impact of Non-Finalized Provisions on Agents Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin: Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Prepares to Lead Medicare and Medicaid.” NPR.Org, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/25/g-s1-55766/dr-mehmet-oz-medicare-medicaid-cms-trump. “Dr. Mehmet Oz Shares Vision for CMS.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 25 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/dr-mehmet-oz-shares-vision-cms. Olsen, Emily. “Dr. Oz Sworn in as CMS Administrator.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Apr. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/dr-mehmet-oz-sworn-in-cms-administrator/745880/. CY 2026 Part D Coverage Cost Breakdown: “Final CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025. “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, 15 Apr. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. CY 2026 Selected Drug Subsidy Cost Breakdown: John, Stephnie A., and Abdie Santiago. “The IRA in 2025: The Future of Medicare Part D.” Mintz.Com, Mintz, 13 Feb. 2025, www.mintz.com/insights-center/viewpoints/2146/2025-02-13-ira-2025-future-medicare-part-d. “Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual – Chapter 5.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/chapter-5-benefits-and-beneficiary-protection-v92011.pdf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025. “Factsheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-selected-drug-negotiation-list-ipay-2026.pdf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025. Provisions Not Finalized in 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule: “Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025. Tong, Noah. “Medicare Advantage Final Rule Excludes Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage under Medicare, Medicaid.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 4 Apr. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/medicare-advantage-final-rule-excludes-anti-obesity-drug-coverage-under-medicare-medicaid. “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025. “Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications.” Aspe.Hhs.Gov, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 26 Nov. 2024, aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/127bd5b3347b34be31ac5c6b5ed30e6a/medicare-coverage-anti-obesity-meds.pdf. 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Public health workers laid off from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pressing Senator Jon Ossoff to push back more forcefully against President Donald Trump’s cuts; A year after Emory University cracked down on protests opposing the Israel-Hamas war, some students and faculty are still dealing with the aftermath of their arrests; The shrimping industry has a long and storied history on the Georgia coast – but it’s in trouble. WABE’s Emily Jones reports local shrimpers are struggling to compete with cheap foreign imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lac du Flambeau Police Department gives an update on the search for a missing woman. A car chase in Vilas County ends in a crash and an arrest. Drug Take Back Day can help keep pharmaceuticals out of the environment. And, regional climate centers reopen across the nation.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the website, Autism Speaks, autism or autism spectrum disorder refers to “a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today.” How should Christian churches minister to people with autism? Just as importantly, how should they facilitate ministry by people with autism? Those are the questions I ask Ron Sandison in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Ron Sandison is a speaker and teacher specializing in autism issues, a credentialed Assemblies of God minister, and author of several books on autism, including A Parent's Guide to Autism, Views from the Spectrum, and most recently, Adulting on the Spectrum, published by Kregel Publications. He is also author of the article, “Ministry on the Spectrum,” in the Spring 2025 issue of Influence. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards. Strengthen your family's relationships with God and each other with these easy-to-use Conversation Cards. Each card is uniquely designed with a question, faith builder statement, and a Bible verse to spark meaningful conversations that cultivate an open and nurturing environment in your home. For more information about the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards visit MyHealthyChurch.com.
One of the most talked about and controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump has been that of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic who has embraced several debunked health conspiracies. As secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, he now controls the Centers for Disease Control, which led the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Food & Drug Administration which looks after food safety, and many other consequential health subdepartments which safeguard the public's health. What changes has RFK Jr. enacted so far and what does the future of American health under his leadership look like? Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joins The Excerpt to share his concerns.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2954: Julia Steier breaks down how intentional goal-setting can dramatically improve your chances of long-term weight loss success. By applying the SMART framework and focusing on behavior-based progress, she helps readers shift from vague aspirations to actionable, empowering habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.dietspotlight.com/weight-loss-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "Weight loss goals are most effective when they're specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound or SMART." "Without clear direction, it's easy to lose focus and fall back into old habits." "Small, incremental goals allow for regular wins, which build confidence and foster long-term success." Episode references: SMART Goals - MindTools: https://www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals American Council on Exercise (ACE): https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6593/how-to-set-smart-weight-loss-goals/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Topics: 1) X flooded with claims Vice-President Vance killed Pope Francis https://www.dailywire.com/news/absolute-ghouls-flood-x-with-claims-jd-vance-killed-pope-francis 2) Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said he's very happy with the White House is making it clear and unambiguous about the origins of COVID-19 https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/robert-redfield-covid-19-origin/2025/04/21/id/1207791/ 3, 4) Questions and answers from the Field Manual for Spiritual Combat by Dr. Dan Schneider: Lesson One, p.48: Questions 6 and 7; Lesson Two, p.58: Questions 1, 2, and 3…
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Today's Topics: 1) X flooded with claims Vice-President Vance killed Pope Francis https://www.dailywire.com/news/absolute-ghouls-flood-x-with-claims-jd-vance-killed-pope-francis 2) Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said he's very happy with the White House is making it clear and unambiguous about the origins of COVID-19 https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/robert-redfield-covid-19-origin/2025/04/21/id/1207791/ 3, 4) Questions and answers from the Field Manual for Spiritual Combat by Dr. Dan Schneider: Lesson One, p.48: Questions 6 and 7; Lesson Two, p.58: Questions 1, 2, and 3…
In this episode of the Doing What Matters Podcast, We welcome guest Rhonda Peterson, a coach, speaker, and workshop leader. They discuss the importance of growing your business through the power of your local community involvement. Rhonda shares her journey and insights on how focusing on local networks can offer unique opportunities for growth and connection. They delve into the significance of long-term networking, the differences between virtual and in-person connections, and the value of investing time in the right places. Whether you're a business owner looking to connect deeply with your community or seeking practical ways to balance work and personal life, this episode offers valuable advice and inspiration.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to Doing What Matters Podcast01:03 Introducing Special Guest: Rhonda Peterson01:52 Rhonda's Journey and Contributions02:41 The Importance of Local Community Involvement03:58 Networking and Building Relationships07:47 Balancing Business and Personal Life09:21 The Power of Physical Presence13:44 Strategic Networking and Time Management22:53 Shifting Focus: New Opportunities27:45 Final Thoughts and ConnectionConnect with our guest Rhonda Peterson on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondapetersoncoach/FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!
How do you turn cost centers into profit centers, decarbonizing waste feedstocks to benefit both organizations and the communities they support? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and SaaS products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and drive innovation, is essential to tackling this environmental crisis. In this episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong speaks with Grain Ecosystem Co-Founder Jason Dodier about his two-decade mission to solve pressing decarbonization, energy efficiency, and energy access challenges worldwide. They will discuss how Grain Ecosystem is leading the way in de-risking, economizing, and scaling waste decarbonization projects, with an emphasis on biochar, across supply chains.
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control released new data that shows a continued increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism.One in every 31 children in the U.S. has an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. That's up from one in 44 just a few years ago, and it's a huge increase from the one in every 150 children who received the diagnosis twenty years ago. Autism has gotten more national attention in recent months after U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resurfaced debunked claims linking autism to childhood vaccines. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the prevalence numbers, what autism is, what it isn't and why the conversation matters.Guests:Zephyr James is the director of marketing and communications at the Autism Society of Minnesota, also known as AuSM.Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande is a psychologist and one of the principal investigators of the Minnesota division of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. For autism information and resources, contact the Autism Society of Minnesota.Call: 651.647.1083Email: info@ausm.orgText: 651.321.2909 Additional conversations on living with autism MPR News with Angela Davis Living with autism as an adult MPR News with Angela Davis Living with autism as an adult, part 2 Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on April 11th, 2025, and reflects the information available at the time of recording. As we know, America is in motion here, and so subsequent updates may not be reflected in this discussion as things continue to evolve and change. Tune in as PwC specialists from across the health industry share their insights on how recent policy shifts under the Trump administration could shape healthcare in the years to come. In this episode, Glenn Hunzinger, Jenny Colapietro, and guests Kelly Griffin, Phil Sclafani, and Ruchita Kewalramani break down the potential implications of proposed government healthcare cuts, tariff policy and agency workforce reductions, along with the growing role of AI in the industry. They also discuss how pharma, medtech, payers and providers can stay ahead amidst the uncertainty. Discussion highlights:Proposed funding cuts to major government healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and NIH could significantly disrupt access, affordability, and service delivery across the healthcare landscape.Workforce reductions at federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Health and Human Services (HHS) may slow drug approvals, diminish oversight, and impact public health standards.New and evolving tariff policies are creating cost pressures across pharmaceutical and medtech supply chains, with potential downstream impacts on pricing, R&D, and patient access.The rapid adoption of AI in healthcare is creating new opportunities across diagnostics, R&D, and operations, while also raising concerns around governance and data privacy.To stay ahead, industry leaders must assess risks, strengthen agility, and uncover opportunities to innovate in today's dynamic environment.Speakers:Kelly Griffin, Director, Health Policy Intelligence Institute, PwCRuchita Kewalramani, Partner, Health Services PwCPhil Sclafani, Partner, Pharma & Life Sciences, PwCGlenn Hunzinger, Partner, Health Industries Leader, PwCJenny Colapietro, Principal, Consulting Commercial Leader, PwCLinked materials:Health Policy and Intelligence InstituteFor more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2954: Julia Steier breaks down how intentional goal-setting can dramatically improve your chances of long-term weight loss success. By applying the SMART framework and focusing on behavior-based progress, she helps readers shift from vague aspirations to actionable, empowering habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.dietspotlight.com/weight-loss-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "Weight loss goals are most effective when they're specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound or SMART." "Without clear direction, it's easy to lose focus and fall back into old habits." "Small, incremental goals allow for regular wins, which build confidence and foster long-term success." Episode references: SMART Goals - MindTools: https://www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals American Council on Exercise (ACE): https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6593/how-to-set-smart-weight-loss-goals/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can hear Seahawks fans shouting- "Fix the O Line! Fix the O Line!," but, center might not be the priority. Still, we have to sneak a peek at the center pages in the Draftmas Catalog!
SJ Show Notes:Stock Up On Blackout Coffee TODAY! You can get 20% off your first order—just head to www.blackoutcoffee.com/joy and use code joy at checkout.Please support Shannon's independent network with your donation HERE:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MHSMPXEBSLVT6Support Our Sponsors:Start COOKING with ceramic!!! The 100% toxin free P600 sizzle set is 55% OFF for the SJ audience!! Go to https://www.chefsfoundry.com/joy today to claim the limited time discount!HUGE Discount On Native Path HYDRATE! Check it out HERE: www.nativepathhydrate.com/joyBe ready before you need it! Stock up now and protect your family. Go to https://www.allfamilypharmacy.com/JOY and use code JOY10 for 10% off your order.Colonial Metals Group is the company Shannon trusts for all her metals purchases! Set up a SAFE & Secure IRA or 401k with a company who shares your values! Learn more HERE: https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joyLightly prepped and READY to go. Always be prepared for ANY emergency with The Satellite Phone Store! Everything you need when the POWER goes OUT. Use the promo code JOY for 10% off your entire order TODAY! www.SAT123.com/JoyPlease consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow!Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comMusk and his associates at Palantir are about to cash in on their $300,000,000 investment in the 2024 election backing Donald Trump, gobbling up a breathtaking amount of money and power in just a few short months.The violent shift from Democracy to Technocracy via the “Coup de DOGE' is fraught with danger and the loss of freedom, privacy, wealth and our natural rights laid out by the Constitution has been breathtaking.Even more disturbing … the amount of energy which will be necessary to power the Stargate data processing plants, crypto mining plants, surveillance technologies and and communications is astronomical, sparking growing concerns over the massive exposure to EMF radiation and it's impact on human health.Today we welcome again, Dr. Basima Williams for a deep dive on electromagnetic frequencies (EMF). What they are, where they come from and how their prevalence and proximity to humans has expanded in just the past five years. We look at the policies impacting our health, how EMF is radiation is hurting our bodies and how to PROTECT ourselves and our families from exposure.Tune in LIVE ——> https://rumble.com/v6sf769-hacked-and-stacked-musk-aligned-tech-bros-poised-to-cash-in-on-doge-hackath.htmlWatch LIVE TODAY and follow the SJ Show on Rumble HERE: https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowShannon's Top Headlines April 22, 2025:WIRED: DOGE Is Planning A Hackathon At IRS: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-hackathon-irs-data-palantir/NUKES Necessary To Power Stargate: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/is-microsoft-openais-5gw-stargate-supercomputer-feasible/Cuyahoga Falls Residents Sue City Over EMF Exposure: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/group-of-cuyahoga-falls-residents-sue-the-cityNYC Residents Oppose 5G Towers: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/intrusive-upper-east-side-residents-oppose-installation-of-5g-tower/Texas Residents File Lawsuit Against Bitcoin Mining Company: https://www.fox4news.com/news/granbury-bitcoin-mining-lawsuit-noise-complaintsEMF Blocker Market Set To Soar Over Health Concerns: https://www.openpr.com/news/3979241/emf-radiation-protection-shields-market-set-for-significantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textDr. Stephen Barrett is an expert in peripheral neuropathy surgery. After decades in the traditional insurance system, he's finally reclaimed his time and creative energy through Direct Care. Listen to how he's crafting a life he loves beyond the clinic. And check out his awesome podcast The Pod of Inquiry https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/providers/stephen-barrett Support the show ***COURSE ONLY SPECIAL Take $500 off my signature program Launch Your DSC Practice in 12 Weeks, ends May 27, 2025, coupon code DCPODCAST500, limit one per customer. Purchase here.*** EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com
Send us a textDr. Stephen Barrett is an expert in peripheral neuropathy surgery. After decades in the traditional insurance system, he's finally reclaimed his time and creative energy through Direct Care. Listen to how he's crafting a life he loves beyond the clinic. And check out his awesome podcast The Pod of Inquiry https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/providers/stephen-barrett Support the show ***COURSE ONLY SPECIAL Take $500 off my signature program Launch Your DSC Practice in 12 Weeks, ends May 27, 2025, coupon code DCPODCAST500, limit one per customer. Purchase here.*** EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com
John gives an update on Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in El Salvador then he discusses Dr. Mehmet Oz being sworn-in as Trump's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator at the White House. Plus, he talks about the death penalty in the U.S. on Good Friday. Then, he speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is the Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation at Middle Church in New York City's East Village. They talk about politics and Easter. And then TV's Frank Conniff returns to laugh it up with John and listeners about the latest chaos in Trumpland and the event-filled Easter weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's guest is Jim Palmer, Chief AI Officer at Dialpad. Dialpad is an AI-powered communication platform offering unified calling, messaging, video conferencing, and customer support. It helps businesses improve team collaboration and productivity through scalable, efficient communication solutions. In this episode, Jim Palmer joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello on the show today to discuss the evolution of AI in customer experience. With over 10 years of experience in AI solutions, Jim shares valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities businesses face in implementing human-centric AI. From overcoming disparate systems to measuring AI's ROI, they dive deep into the practical aspects of AI integration and its impact on customer satisfaction. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
Don't let fear hold you back from expanding your business! The under-65 market is brimming with opportunities. That's why we're debunking 5 common myths about the ACA market to help you get started. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/ 8 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://lnk.to/SNNOSG ACA 101 Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://lnk.to/chQNkw FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-aca-certification-and-training/ FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/ How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/ How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance?: https://lnk.to/TlGBGH Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://lnk.to/UXgO5Q Lawsuit Changes DACA Recipients' Affordable Care Act Eligibility: https://ritterim.com/blog/lawsuit-changes-daca-recipients-affordable-care-act-eligibility/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Ritter Docs Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/ Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://lnk.to/2chDBN References: “Eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit.” IRS, Internal Revenue Service, https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/eligibility-for-the-premium-tax-credit/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025 FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers, CMS, https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. “Find out What Immigration Statuses Qualify for Coverage in the Marketplace.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/immigration-status/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. “General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/general-resources. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. “Learn What to Do If You Already Have Medicare Health Coverage.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/medicare/medicare-and-the-marketplace/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” Democrats.Senate.Gov, https://www.dpc.senate.gov/healthreformbill/healthbill04.pdf. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. “Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
The fiscal year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule introduces significant reforms to hospital reimbursement, risk adjustment, and performance measurement.Key changes include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) transition to HCC Version 28, the use of the Community Deprivation Index (CDI) for socioeconomic risk adjustment and expanded inclusion of Medicare Advantage data in quality metrics.Launching in 2026, the proposed rule mandates episode-based payments with enhanced pricing accuracy. Hospitals must adapt by updating financial models, realigning quality strategies, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. These changes emphasize equity, accountability, and transparency, all of which is designed to help in the positioning hospitals to lead in a value-driven healthcare environment.Strategic readiness is critical to thrive under IPPS 2026. Reporting this story, during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, will be the broadcast's special guest Penny Jefferson.The long-running broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Legislative Update: Folana Houston, senior government affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on congressional action taking place in Washington, D.C.• News Update: Dr. Drew Update will have an update to his recent reporting on transgender treatment practices.
A new documentary, “The Chaplain and the Doctor,” offers an intimate glimpse into the palliative care unit of an Oakland hospital, where two women — an 80-year-old African American chaplain and a white Jewish physician — navigate the complexities of end-of-life care from profoundly different perspectives. As their paths intertwine, what begins as a professional encounter deepens into a friendship grounded in empathy, spiritual reflection and shared commitment to healing. The film will soon make its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival. We're joined by the film's subjects, chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Zitter, who is also its director. Guests: Dr. Jessica Zitter, physician, Highland Hospital in Oakland - director, "The Chaplain and the Doctor" Betty Clark, chaplain, Highland Hospital in Oakland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brenda J and Karen W interview Nicolee Thompson, CEO/Executive Director of Harvest Compassion Center. Harvest Compassion Centers provide food and clothing banks in the Phoenix area. Nicolee tells her amazing story that led up to Harvest Compassion Centers and what is unique about them. They discuss statistics of hunger in their community and how they are making a difference in the lives of families. https://harvestcompassioncenter.org https://hangingontohope.org
Measles: It's Back, It's Contagious, and You Probably Haven't Seen It Before In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf dig into the return of a disease we thought had been eradicated in 2000. In case you missed it—we're in the middle of a national measles outbreak, and chances are high you've never actually seen a real case. Measles is back, and we need to be on high alert, as it remains one of the most contagious diseases in the world. What happens when a patient with a suspicious rash sits in your waiting room for hours? How long does measles hang in the air? (Spoiler: it's longer than you think.) From triage missteps to public health policies, this episode walks through how to identify, isolate, and respond to highly contagious diseases—especially when you've never seen them in real life. We also bust the autism myth (again), talk about vaccine hesitancy, and explore what your ED should be doing to prepare right now. Measles Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, September 6). Measles signs and symptoms. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/index.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, September 6). Photos of measles. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/photos.html Child Vaccination Schedule https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-age.html Vaccinations and Autism Eggertson, L. (2010). Lancet retracts 12-year-old article linking autism to MMR vaccines. CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, 182(4), E199–E200. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.109-3179 Hviid, A., Hansen, J. V., Frisch, M., & Melbye, M. (2019). Measles, mumps, rubella vaccination and autism: A nationwide cohort study. Annals of Internal Medicine, 170(8), 513–520. https://doi.org/10.7326/M18-2101 Tanne, J. H. (2002). MMR vaccine is not linked with autism, says Danish study. BMJ: British Medical Journal, 325(7373), 1134. Immune Memory Loss & Measles Cohen, J. (2019, May 1). How measles causes the body to ‘forget' past infections by other microbes. Science. https://www.science.org/content/article/how-measles-causes-body-forget-past-infections-other-microbes
We start things off with a look at the Draftmas Catalog! Today is O-Line Friday, so we open the pages of the catalog to the Centers and peruse the options for the Seahawks. :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners were dealt a blow in the 8th inning yesterday in the form of a Jake Fraley Grand Slam that gave the Reds the lead. They came right back in the 9th with back-to-back home runs to tie it in the 9th and went on to win in the 10th. This is the 2nd big comeback win for the Mariners in just over a week and Cal Raleigh continues an impressive streak. Emerson Hancock had a much better outing this time around and we feel good about it. :45- Are Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches the greatest dessert of all time? Let's discuss.
The Pentagon's hiring freeze has at least one unintended, or maybe intended consequence, one that could affect readiness of the armed services. For one thing, it has reversed years of progress the Air Force made in expanding Child Care Access. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Pentagon's hiring freeze has at least one unintended, or maybe intended consequence, one that could affect readiness of the armed services. For one thing, it has reversed years of progress the Air Force made in expanding Child Care Access. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cigarette smoking has fallen to its lowest level in the U.S. in more than 60 years, but even as fewer adults light up, e-cigarette use continues to climb.New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of adults exclusively using e-cigarettes more than tripled from 2017 to 2023, with the sharpest increases among younger adults.Delaware Public Media's Joe Irrizary caught up this week with Beebe Healthcare Pulmonary Medicine specialist Dr. Victor Banzon to discuss what's fueling the rise in vaping among younger people and efforts to address it.
New York City's public advocate released a report showing Black women are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women in the city. Plus, defense lawyers have developed backdoor legal maneuvers to move their clients to the front of the line for mental health services. Also, criminal justice experts say the Adams administration is not doing enough to shutter Rikers Island on time. Meanwhile, many residents of the Garden State say the search for affordable housing is a timely one. And finally, it's been 60 years since Mayor Robert Wagner signed New York City's Landmarks Law, beginning an era of historic preservation across the city.
Dr. Joe Esposito/Health Plus Wellness Centers Health Plus Wellness Centers works with the nervous system, digestive system, and diet. With offices located in Marietta, Stockbridge, and Duluth, renowned nutritional consultant and health and longevity pioneer Dr. Joseph Esposito wants to get to the cause of your health issues, not just treat the symptoms. The host […] The post Dr. Joe Esposito with Health Plus Wellness Centers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have already been more than 700 measles cases in the United States so far this year. That's more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release a study showing 1 out of 31 American children have autism. Former President Biden breaks his silence, chastising the Trump administration over Social Security. And the “school choice” movement finds a new group of allies: urban families of color. Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the draft in striking range, Craig breaks down his top five Center prospects of the 2025 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Medicare proposes a 2.4% pay increase for inpatient hospitals next year. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will end some federal Medicaid spending for state programs. And, the ongoing merger between UnitedHealth Group and home health company Amedisys heads to mediation with the Department of Justice. Those stories and more coming up on today's episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, Teresa has the joy of sitting down with special guests Mary Valloni and Mike Kim, who discuss their new book aimed at helping Christian missionaries with fundraising. They delve into the origins of their partnership, the challenges they faced, and the meaningful journey that led to the book's creation. Mary and Mike share insights on marketing, cutting through Christian jargon, crafting mission statements, and the transformative impact of their work. They also reflect on the deep trust and friendship that has been foundational to their collaboration. This episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt storiesand bringing meaning to your life work. TIME STAMP:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:55 The Journey to Writing the Book03:35 Target Audience and Mission04:58 Personal Stories and Partnership08:02 Challenges and Mindset in Fundraising11:21 Simplifying Mission Statements15:47 Practical Advice for Missionaries20:17 Encouragement and Final Thoughts24:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry25:54 Building Trust and Partnership27:13 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges28:56 The Power of Mutual Support34:50 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Goals45:31 Concluding Thoughts and ResourcesCLICK HERE for a link to the bookGuest Information:Contact Mike Kim & Mary Valloni at mary@maryvalloni.com http://fullyfundedacademy.com Mary Valloni is a respected expert on fundraising, a podcast host, and the award-winning author of the book Fundraising Freedom. With over twenty years of fundraising experience with organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and the Special Olympics, she now shares her expertise as a coach, trainer, and mentor to nonprofit leaders around the world. For more information about Mary, visit MaryValloni.com. Mike Kim is a marketing strategist and author of the Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. His clients include faith-driven organizations such as Catalyst, People of the Second Chance, and Global Mission Awareness, as well as numerous churches, ministry schools, and para-church organizations. Mike has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. For more information about Mike, visit MikeKim.com. Email: mary@fullyfundedacademy.com Our bestselling book, Fully Funded: The Christian Missionary's 7-Step Guide to Raising Support and Growing Your Donor Base in Today's Modern World.FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!
Historical, and cultural barriers have contributed to a disproportionate number of Black Americans' not knowing how to swim. A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than a third of Black adults – compared to 15% of all adults – reported they could not swim; and only one in three Black adults said they'd ever taken a swimming lesson. Youth on the all-Black Makos Swim Team are learning to compete and pushing their parents to take lessons themselves. Coach Terea Goodwin, and Makos moms Randella Randell and Bradlin Jacob-Simms, discuss their personal experiences around swimming, loss or near-loss of loved ones to drowning, and advocacy work that aims to ensure more Black Americans can find joy safely in the water – and reap its health benefits.
Welcome to The Cashflow Project! In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Hastings, principal at Land Theory and advisor to multiple private funds. With a background in architecture and commercial real estate, Cameron shares key strategies for navigating market cycles, building strong portfolios, and identifying growth opportunities in emerging spaces. Whether you're diversifying or exploring new trends, this episode offers actionable insights from a seasoned expert. Tune in and learn how to turn vision into value!
Indiana's property tax reform plan would cost school districts more than $740 million across three years. The state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that aims to secure power for AI data centers. Indiana Governor Mike Braun hosted U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Tuesday – protestors gathered outside the event to express their dissatisfaction with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
“Our career and all the choices that come with it are some of the biggest decisions we make in our lives.” -Pattie Dale Tye In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Pattie Dale Tye, a female boss and author who's been shaking things up in her own unique way. Pattie takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings as a small-town southern girl to becoming a successful CEO and author of "Ordinary to Extraordinary." She shares her leadership philosophy, which has evolved over years of experience and a dedication to intentional disruption. They discuss the importance of leadership generosity, empathy, and connecting with one's purpose, even amidst the ever-changing landscape of today's corporate world. As they touch upon topics like career transitions, making impactful life decisions, and the value of staying relevant, Pattie offers insights that are both inspiring and actionable. Whether you're starting in the professional world or looking for a fresh perspective, Pattie's story encourages listeners to embrace their unique paths and find joy in the journey. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and a reminder that life is about making the most of every opportunity. Time Stamps: 00:00 Ordinary Girl's Leadership Journey 04:30 "Passing the Torch for Bold Goal" 08:28 Finding Joy in Career Journeys 12:56 Generous Leadership Framework 16:51 Embracing Leadership as Influencers 17:50 Empathy in Modern Leadership 22:58 Ageless Leadership Mindset 27:01 "Embrace Self-Discovery Amidst Life's Drudgery" 28:37 Values, Mental Health, and Faith 32:47 Promoting Generosity in Leadership 35:29 "Gratitude to Sponsors" Pattie Dale Tye: Pattie Dale Tye is the COO for Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, a best-selling Forbes Author, and national speaker Pattie Dale is a C-suite veteran with over 30 years of experience leading companies to new heights and course-correcting businesses in need. Pattie Dale has an extensive track record of success with some of the most recognized brands in the world. She spent over a decade with AT&T, leading sales and operations for the company's largest accounts. In her time with Humana, Pattie Dale was instrumental in the company's multibillion-dollar Large Employer Segment. Embracing innovations in telemedicine and Humana's digital wellness platform, Pattie Dale is credited with returning profitability to this portion of the organization's business. Working in tandem with the Centers for Disease Control, Pattie Dale spearheaded regulatory advancements in Medicare and Medicaid for seniors. https://pattiedaletye.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattie-dale-tye/ https://www.instagram.com/pattie_dale_tye/ Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH
The Centers for Disease Control recently buried a warning about the potential for more measles outbreaks and the need for people to get vaccinated, according to a new report from ProPublica.
Today, we sit down with Kallie Fell, the executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, to talk about bioethics (or lack thereof) in the assisted reproduction industry. We talk about everything from the lack of long-term health tracking for surrogate mothers and egg sellers to the predatory, exploitative marketing that encourages and exploits these women into selling their DNA and bodies. Kallie tells us about the lack of research into the health effects of IVF and surrogacy and how the little research we have doesn't exactly paint the fertility industry in a positive light. We also discuss some other countries that have banned surrogacy to varying degrees and how we would like to see the United States follow suit in order to protect moms and babies. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets now! Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (00:51) Kallie Fell introduction (02:16) Working in bioethics (08:23) Women exploited to sell their eggs (18:46) Egg selling & surrogacy health concerns (25:02) Surrogacy advertising & exploitation (31:46) Is consent all that matters? (37:07) IVF/surrogacy complications (40:08) Intended parents for surrogate pregnancies (42:00) Ideal laws around surrogacy (49:43) Other countries banning surrogacy (53:24) IVF and eugenics --- Today's Sponsors: Carly Jean Los Angeles — Go to https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com and use code ALLIEB to get 20% off your first CJLA order, site wide (one-time use only) and start filling your closet with timeless staple pieces. Range Leather — highest quality leather, age-old techniques and all backed up with a “forever guarantee." Go to rangeleather.com/allie to receive 15% off. --- Links: The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network: https://cbc-network.org/ CBC Network Documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@Cbc-networkOrg/featured --- Related Episodes: Ep 919 | No Good Surrogacies: A Surrogacy Baby Speaks Out | Guest: Olivia Maurel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-919-no-good-surrogacies-a-surrogacy-baby-speaks/id1359249098?i=1000637866783 Ep 1165 | Robot Wombs & Why Gen Z Women Reject Jesus https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1165-robot-wombs-why-gen-z-women-reject-jesus/id1359249098?i=1000701955148 Ep 836 | Surrogacy Horror: Gay ‘Dads' Demand Abortion | Guest: Brittney Pearson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-836-surrogacy-horror-gay-dads-demand-abortion-guest/id1359249098?i=1000620814003 Ep 921 | To the Texas Mom Suing to Abort Her Baby https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-921-to-the-texas-mom-suing-to-abort-her-baby/id1359249098?i=1000638357091 Ep 552 | "Big Fertility" & the Truth Behind The Surrogacy Industry | Guest: Jennifer Lahl https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-552-big-fertility-the-truth-behind-the/id1359249098?i=1000548511958 Ep 659 | How the Fertility & Gender Industries Exploit Girls for Profit | Guest: Jennifer Lahl https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-659-how-the-fertility-gender-industries-exploit/id1359249098?i=1000575803016 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) The final hour of the show opens with the guys resetting their thoughts on Rory McIlroy and The Masters over the weekend. (11:21) The Email of the day! (21:37) The guys throw markers at the big board for Centers. (35:00) The final word.
About this episode: In the early months of the new administration, several thousand CDC employees were dismissed, were asked to leave, or resigned. In this episode: what we know about these personnel losses, a look at some critical programs that may no longer exist, and concerns about what this means for America's health. Guest: Dr. David Fleming served as Deputy Director for Science and Public Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2000-2003 and has had a long career in global and public health strategies. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: ‘No guidance and no leadership': chaos and confusion at CDC after mass firings—The Guardian Fact Sheet: HHS' Transformation to Make America Healthy Again—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.
Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Paul Offit and pediatrician Jessica Hochman discuss the importance of vaccinations, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy among parents, and the need for nuanced conversations in public health. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public trust, and the science behind vaccination schedules. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding parental concerns while advocating for the safety and efficacy of vaccines. About Paul A. Offit, MD!Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, and a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines.He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal.Dr. Offit has published more than 160 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and he was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health.In 2009, Dr. Offit received the President's Certificate for Outstanding Service from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2011, he received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the BiologicDr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr JessicaWebsite: www.askdrjessicamd.com-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Ralph speaks to Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank about the Trump Administration's path of destruction in our federal government. Then, Ralph welcomes legendary public interest lawyer Alan Morrison to discuss the President's authority to impose tariffs and other constitutional questions.Dana Milbank is a nationally syndicated op-ed columnist for the Washington Post. He also provides political commentary for various TV outlets, and he is the author of five books on politics, including the New York Times bestseller The Destructionists and the national bestseller Homo Politicus. His latest book is Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theories and Dunces who Burned Down the House.I shouldn't be amazed, but Mike Johnson never ceases to amaze me with the rapidity with which he'll just drop to his knees whenever Trump says something.Dana MilbankWe're going to know this shortly, but it does appear that Trump's honeymoon may be over in the House as the conservatives finally seem to be finding their backbones. But I've thought that might happen before and then only to find out that they, in fact, they could not locate their backbones. So I don't want to be premature.Dana MilbankTrump seems to be gambling (and the administration seems to be gambling) that ultimately the Supreme Court is going to a wholesale reinterpretation of the Constitution to grant these never-before-seen executive powers, and it's possible that he's right about that. We're not going to know that. There have been a couple of preliminary rulings that seem friendly to Trump, but none of those is final, so we can't really be sure of it.Dana MilbankMy guess is that Chief Justice Roberts is seeing his legacy heading toward the ditch after his decision of Trump v. United States, where he said that Presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted….My guess is he's going to unpleasantly surprise Trump in the coming months.Ralph NaderAlan Morrison is the Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest & Public Service at George Washington Law School. He currently teaches civil procedure and constitutional law, and previously taught at Harvard, NYU, Stanford, Hawaii, and American University law schools. He has argued 20 cases in the Supreme Court and co-founded the Public Citizen Litigation Group in 1972, which he directed for more than 25 years.It's inevitable that even for a non-economist like myself to understand that [the costs of tariffs] are going to be passed on. Other than Donald Trump, I don't think there's anybody who believes that these taxes are not going to be passed on and that they're going to be borne by the country from which the company did the exporting.Alan MorrisonIt's an uphill battle on both the statutory interpretation and the undue delegation grounds, but our position is rather simple: If the Congress doesn't write a statute so that there's something that the government can't order or do, then it's gone too far. In effect, it has surrendered to the President its power to set policy and do the legislative function. Interestingly, Trump has trumpeted the breadth of what he's doing here. He calls it a revolution. Well, if we have revolutions in this country, my copy of the Constitution says that the Congress has to enact revolution and the President can't do it on its own. So we think we've got a pretty strong case if we can get it to court.Alan MorrisonOne of the things that I've been struck by is that laws alone cannot make this country governable. That we can't write laws to cover every situation and every quirk that any person has, especially the President. We depend on the norms of government—that people will do things not exactly the way everybody did them before, but along the same general lines, and that when we make change, we make them in moderation, because that's what the people expect. Trump has shed all norms.Alan MorrisonNews 4/9/251. Our top story this week is the killing of Omar Mohammed Rabea, an American citizen in Gaza. Known as Amer, the BBC reports the 14-year-old was shot by the Israeli military along with two other 14-year-old boys “on the outskirts of Turmus Ayya” on Sunday evening. Predictably, the IDF called these children “terrorists.” According to NJ.com – Rabea formerly resided in Saddle Brook, New Jersey – Rabea's uncle sits on the board of a local Palestinian American Community Center which told the press “The ambulance was not allowed to pass the checkpoint for 30 minutes, a denial in medical treatment that ultimately resulted in Amer's death…[his] death was entirely preventable and horrifically unjust. He was a child, a 14-year-old boy, with an entire life ahead of him.” The Rachel Corrie Foundation, founded in honor of the American peace activist killed by an Israeli bulldozer while protesting the demolition of a Palestinian home, issued a statement reading “Rabea's death…was perpetuated by Israeli settlers who act with impunity…We believe that if our own government demanded accountability…Rabea would still be alive.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has sent a letter to Attorney General Bondi demanding an investigation, but chances of the Trump administration pursuing justice in this case are slim.2. Meanwhile, President Trump seems to be driving the U.S. economy into a deep recession. Following his much-publicized tariff announcement last week – which included 10% tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands – the S&P dipped by 10.5%, among the largest drops in history, per the New York Times. Far from making Trump back off however, he appears dead set on pushing this as far as it will go. After the People's Republic of China responded to the threat of a 54% tariff with a reciprocal 34% tariff, Trump announced the U.S. will retaliate by upping the tariff to a whopping 104% on Chinese imports, according to the BBC. Reuters reports that JP Morgan forecasts a 60% chance of a recession as a result of these tariffs.3. In more foreign affairs news, on Friday April 4th, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially removed from office by that country's Constitutional Court, “ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December,” per CNN. The South Korean parliament had already voted to impeach Yoon in December of 2024. The court's decision was unanimous and characterized the leader's actions as a “grave betrayal of the people's trust.” Upon this ruling being handed down, Yoon was forced to immediately vacate the presidential residence. A new election is scheduled for June 3rd. Incredible what a political and judicial class unafraid to stand up to lawlessness can accomplish.4. Speaking of ineffectual opposition parties, one need look no further than Texas' 18th congressional district. This safe Democratic district – including most of central Houston – was held by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee from 1995 until her death in 2024. According to the Texas Tribune, Lee planned to run yet again in 2024, triumphing over her 43-year-old former aide Amanda Edwards in the primary. However, Lee passed in July of 2024. Edwards again sought the nomination, but the Harris County Democratic Party instead opted for 69-year-old former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, per the Texas Tribune. Turner made it to March of 2025 before he too passed away. This seat now sits vacant – depriving the residents of central Houston of congressional representation and the Democrats of a vote in the House. Governor Gregg Abbot has announced that he will not allow a special election before November 2025, the Texas Tribune reports. This is a stunning Democratic own-goal and indicative of the literal death grip the gerontocratic old guard continue to have on the party.5. One ray of hope is that Democratic voters appear to be waking up the ineffectual nature of the party leadership. A new Data for Progress poll of the 2028 New York Senate primary posed a hypothetical matchup between incumbent Senator Chuck Schumer and Democratic Socialist firebrand Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – and found AOC with a staggering lead of 19 points. This poll showed AOC winning voters under 45 by 50 points, over 45s by eight points, non-college educated by 16 points, college educated by 23 points, Black and white voters by 16 points, and Latinos by 28. Schumer led among self-described “Moderates” by 15 and no other group. It remains to be seen whether the congresswoman from Queens will challenge the Senate Minority Leader, but this poll clearly shows her popularity in the state of New York, and Schumer's abysmal reputation catching up with him.6. Another bright spot from New York, is Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy and specifically his unprecedented field operation. According to the campaign, between April 1st and April 6th, volunteers knocked on 41,591 doors. No mayoral campaign in the history of the city has generated a grassroots movement of this intensity, with politicians traditionally relying on political machines or enormous war chests to carry them to victory. Mamdani has already reached the public financing campaign donation cap, so he can focus all of his time and energy on grassroots outreach. He remains the underdog against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, but his campaign appears stronger every day.7. Turning to the turmoil in the federal regulatory apparatus, POLITICO reports Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has eliminated the Freedom of Information Act offices at the Centers for Disease Control, and other HHS agencies. An anonymous source told the publication that HHS will consolidate its FOIA requests into one HHS-wide office, but “Next steps are still in flux.” In the meantime, there will be no one to fulfill FOIA requests at these agencies. This piece quotes Scott Amey, general counsel at the Project on Government Oversight, who said this “sends a wrong message to the public on the administration's commitment to transparency.” Amey added, “I often say that FOIA officers are like librarians in knowing the interactions of the agency…If you don't have FOIA officers with that specific knowledge, it will slow down the process tremendously.”8. At the Federal Trade Commission, Axios reports the Trump administration has “paused” the FTC's lawsuit against major pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, related to “the drug middlemen…inflating the price of insulin and driving up costs to diabetes patients.” The case, filed against CVS Caremark, OptumRx and Express Scripts was halted by the FTC in light of “the fact that there are currently no sitting Commissioners able to participate in this matter.” That is because Trump unlawfully fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter. In a statement, former FTC Chair Lina Khan called this move “A gift to the PBMs.”9. One federal regulatory agency that seems to be at least trying to do their job is the Federal Aviation Administration. According to the American Prospect, the FAA has “[has] proposed [a] rule that would mandate Boeing update a critical communications malfunction in their 787 Dreamliner plane that could lead to disastrous accidents.” As this piece explains, “very high frequency (VHF) radio channels are transferring between the active and standby settings without flight crew input.” The FAA's recommendation in is that Boeing address the issue with an update to the radio software. Yet disturbingly, in one of the comments on this proposed rule Qatar Airways claims that, “[they have] already modified all affected…airplanes with … [the recommended software updates] …However … flight crew are still reporting similar issues.” This comment ends with Qatar Airways stating that they believe, “the unsafe condition still exists.” Boeing planes have been plagued by critical safety malfunctions in recent years, most notably the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed nearly 350 people.10. Finally, on a somewhat lighter note, you may have heard about Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur dubbed “The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.” Johnson has attracted substantial media attention for his unorthodox anti-aging methods, including regular transfusions of plasma from his own son. But this story is not about Johnson's bizarre immortality obsession, but rather his unsavory corporate practices. A new piece in New York Magazine focuses on the lawsuits filed against Johnson by his all-too-mortal workers, represented by eminent labor lawyer Matt Bruenig. This piece relays how Johnson “required his staffers to sign 20-page NDAs,” and an “opt-in” document which informed his employees they had to be comfortable “being around Johnson while he has very little clothing on” and “discussions for media production including erotica (for example, fan fiction including but not limited to story lines/ideas informed by the Twilight series and-or 50 Shades of Grey.)” Bruenig says, “That stuff is weird,” but his main interest is in the nondisparagement agreements, including the one Johnson's former employee and former fiancée Taylor Southern entered into which has further complicated an already thorny legal dispute between Johnson and herself. Now Bruenig is fighting for Southern and against these blanket nondisparagement agreements in a case that could help define the limits of employer's power to control their workers' speech. Hopefully, Bruenig will prevail in showing that Johnson, whatever his pretensions, truly is a mere mortal.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe