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The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has made risk analysis a top priority in its enforcement of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Dawn Morgenstern, Senior Director of Consulting Services and Chief Privacy Officer, Clearwater, speaks with Betsy Hodge, Partner, Akerman LLP, about OCR's risk analysis enforcement initiative. They discuss what's driving the initiative, key enforcement actions, and steps health care organizations can take to ensure they meet regulatory requirements regarding risk analysis. From AHLA's Health Information and Technology Practice Group. Sponsored by Clearwater.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.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information, or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used, or disclosed. On Nov. 21, 2024, HHSC learned the account information and personal identifying information of at least 61,000 individuals may have been improperly accessed by agency employees. HHSC took immediate steps to mitigate the breach by terminating the employees involved and referring the incident to the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General for investigation and coordination with prosecutor offices to pursue...Article Link
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 1, 2025
In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Phyllis Greenberger, co-founder and CEO of the Society for the Advancement of Women's Health Research. They delve into the longstanding issue of bias and discrimination in women's healthcare, a problem that has persisted for centuries. Phyllis shares insights into the historical context of women's health, highlighting how women were often viewed solely in terms of their reproductive capabilities and deemed too fragile for broader roles in society. This conversation sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by women, particularly minority women, in accessing equitable healthcare. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the fight to overcome these barriers and improve health outcomes for all women. Time Stamps: [00:02:06] Discrimination in women's healthcare. [00:08:07] Women in clinical trials. [00:09:11] Women's health research disparities. [00:15:37] Women's health legislation progress. [00:21:49] Women's inclusion in research. [00:24:32] Heart health awareness for women. [00:30:06] Women's health advocacy in medicine. [00:34:55] Clinical trial accessibility improvements. [00:35:50] Women's health advocacy challenges. [00:40:28] AI and sex differences in research. [00:44:49] Don't take no for an answer. More About Phyllis Greenberger M.S.W.: Phyllis Greenberger is senior vice president of Science & Health Policy for Healthy Women. Previously, Phyllis was the president and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), a national nonprofit organization widely recognized as the thought leader in women's health research, for 26 years. Phyllis was awarded the Trailblazer Award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health in 2016 and the Perennial Hero Award by the Alliance for Aging Research in 2021. Most recently, she received the Women in Government Relations Lifetime Achievement Award and has published a book, Sex Cells, about the fight to overcome bias and discrimination in women's healthcare. Resources from this Episode: Website Sex Cells the Book Phyllis on LinkedIn Phyllis on Facebook Phyllis on Instagram Phyllis on X Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio
In this episode, we dive into the rising threat of cyberattacks on healthcare systems and their profound impact on emergency medicine. With 386 attacks reported in 2024 alone (as of October 7th), the likelihood of your hospital being targeted is increasing. But why are these attacks happening, and what can we do to mitigate their effects? To explore this critical topic, we're joined by Dr. In Kim, Executive Vice Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and a leader in advancing his university's cyber capabilities. From real-world examples of devastating attacks to actionable steps for hospitals, departments, and individual physicians, we'll break down what you need to know to protect your patients, your practice, and yourself. Don't miss this essential discussion for every emergency medicine provider! Has your health system been the victim of a cyber attack? Tell us your story and keep the discussion going on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest: Dr. In K. Kim, Executive Vice Chair and Professor of Pediatrics, Executive Medical Director, Norton Children's Medical Group, and Director of the Center for Health Process Innovation at the University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and Business Resources: American Hospital Association: A Look at 2024's Health Care Cybersecurity Challenges By John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, AHA U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.
This episode of Health Care Beat focuses on how employers can best address objections to providing treatment in a health care setting when those objections are based on religious beliefs regarding the requested treatment. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Seyfarth partners Karla Grossenbacher, chair of the Washington, DC office's Labor & Employment practice, and Leon Rodriguez, a member of the DC Labor & Employment practice and the national Health Care Steering Committee, and former director of the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, autoimmune diseases affect more than 23.5 million people in the U.S. and are more common in women than in men. Wendy shares her story of what it is like to live with her chronic illnesses, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. She openly shares the impact on her life, marriage, and mental health along with the lessons she has learned to cope that give her hope. Whether you have a chronic illness, are a caregiver for someone who does, or simply want to learn more about how chronic illness impacts so many of those around you, you will benefit from listening to Wendy's courageous story. Sign up for Karla's upcoming classes: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/current-and-upcoming-classes/ Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship
Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency's mission, is the ability to end them properly. That's the part the National Institutes of Health is apparently having some trouble with. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently analyzed a handful of NIH contracts and found many of them were not properly closed out. To learn more about the review, Federal News Network's Eric White welcomed Amee Wentz, Assistant Regional Inspector General for the Office of Audit Services with HHS OIG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency's mission, is the ability to end them properly. That's the part the National Institutes of Health is apparently having some trouble with. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently analyzed a handful of NIH contracts and found many of them were not properly closed out. To learn more about the review, Federal News Network's Eric White welcomed Amee Wentz, Assistant Regional Inspector General for the Office of Audit Services with HHS OIG. 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.
Digital surveillance is becoming increasingly threatening to the reproductive rights of women and pregnant people in America after the fall of Roe v. Wade. Behavioral data collected from apps can be used to catalog — and criminalize — our health care choices. In this “wild west” surveillance economy, who is responsible for safeguarding our privacy? Could more and more of our data be weaponized against us in this same way? How can technology be harnessed to help protect privacy, rather than further jeopardize it? Host Raffi Krikorian talks to people working to protect reproductive freedom in an ever-changing landscape. Guests include Sue Dunlap, the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights; Kevin Williams, VP of digital products at Planned Parenthood; Amy Merrill, digital director and co-founder of Plan C; and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA). To learn more about Technically Optimistic and to read the transcript for this episode: emersoncollective.com/technically-optimistic-podcast For more on Emerson Collective: emersoncollective.com Learn more about our host, Raffi Krikorian: emersoncollective.com/raffi Technically Optimistic is produced by Emerson Collective with music by Mattie Safer. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: technicallyoptimistic.substack.com Follow on social media @emersoncollective and @emcollectivepodcasts Email us with questions and feedback at us@technicallyoptimistic.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An interview with Malorie Polster, Physical Activity Advisor, and Katie Costello, ORISE Health Communications Fellow, at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.We've generally found that the main messages of Move Your Way, really promoting the social components of being active. People really do want to get active with their friends, with their family, they don't like to do it alone. And helping people find ways to be active that are really enjoyable or fit well into their lifestyles really do resonate across all of those audiences.Malorie Polster and Katie CostelloMaking the Physical Activity Guidelines accessibleTranslating the evidence for different audiencesDetermining what resonates with different audiencesPositive framing to support consumer behavior changeCommunities using the campaign to help community members move their wayCommunity Playbook resources making an impactMaking the Community Playbook even more actionable and accessiblehttps://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/move-your-way-community-resourceshttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.movetolivemore.com/bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore
On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal of Crawford & Company had a few major developments to discuss, such as the ban or forced sale of TikTok (which was signed as we were talking), the EDPB opinion on Meta's consent or pay model, a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on privacy of reproductive rights, Nebraska's privacy law, and more. If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and IG @seriousprivacy @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Learn more about NymityAI at https://trustarc.com/nymityai-beta/ #heartofprivacy #europaulb #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO
Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated audits of 13 hospices and published its findings in 13 separate reports. It appears that the OIG is at it again, as multiple hospices recently have received “engagement letters” from the OIG with directions to produce medical records for 100 randomly selected claims. In this episode, Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki discuss these OIG audits, strategies for responding, and their implications for the hospice community.
In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Annabelle Thomson, Program Specialist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) Child Sex Trafficking Team, to discuss the nature and scope of child sex trafficking, misconceptions and warning signs in children, the role of educators and communities in prevention and support, as well as free resources available to help schools proactively combat this growing problem.KEY POINTS:• Human trafficking includes child sex trafficking and happens across the country.• Educators play a crucial role in identifying and supporting potential victims. Warning signs include changes in behavior, unexplained possessions, and periods of missing from home or school.• Community and school engagement, understanding students' backgrounds, and providing a safe, supportive environment. Guest Annabelle Thomson is the Program Specialist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) Child Sex Trafficking Team. Previously, Ms. Thomson served as an anti-trafficking subject matter expert and logistics coordinator with the national SOAR to Health and Wellness Training under the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) which is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons.
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recently released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 3, 2024
Stop me if you've heard this one before. The executive saw her office's dismal employee viewpoint scores and said, “We have to change our culture. Our workforce is too important.”Too often what comes next is a short-lived, ineffective effort because either the executive leaves, gets distracted, loses interest or the workforce doesn't buy-in and the entire initiative to change the culture falls like a house of cards.But what if this wasn't the “change the culture” version of the movie Groundhog Day? What if Bill Murray, or in this case the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Financial Officer, actually didn't rinse and repeat the day over and over again with the same dismal results?Luckily for HHS, Sheila Conley, the deputy CFO at HHS, looks nothing like Bill Murray, and broke the Groundhog Day cycle of failures. 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.
Stop me if you've heard this one before. The executive saw her office's dismal employee viewpoint scores and said, “We have to change our culture. Our workforce is too important.” Too often what comes next is a short-lived, ineffective effort because either the executive leaves, gets distracted, loses interest or the workforce doesn't buy-in and the entire initiative to change the culture falls like a house of cards. But what if this wasn't the “change the culture” version of the movie Groundhog Day? What if Bill Murray, or in this case the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Financial Officer, actually didn't rinse and repeat the day over and over again with the same dismal results? Luckily for HHS, Sheila Conley, the deputy CFO at HHS, looks nothing like Bill Murray, and broke the Groundhog Day cycle of failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of The Inspector General will receive $749,987 to reduce food stamp fraud. The grant funds innovative concepts and best practices over the next three years to detect, investigate and prevent the misuse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program program Benefits, which security experts say is a “national problem.” The award will support program integrity efforts including computer forensic examiner software and hardware to assist in cybercrimes associated with SNAP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Managed care. It's a substantial part of the gigantic Medicare program. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services figures half of Medicare enrollees gets health care from the Medicare Advantage program. In the words of the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the growth of managed care has transformed how the government pays for and covers health care. This for 100 million people. That's why the IG has made managed care a top priority. For more on its new strategic plan, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Senior Adviser for Managed Care in the OIG's Office of Audit Services, Carolyn Kapustij. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Managed care. It's a substantial part of the gigantic Medicare program. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services figures half of Medicare enrollees gets health care from the Medicare Advantage program. In the words of the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the growth of managed care has transformed how the government pays for and covers health care. This for 100 million people. That's why the IG has made managed care a top priority. For more on its new strategic plan, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Senior Adviser for Managed Care in the OIG's Office of Audit Services, Carolyn Kapustij. 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.
Rebekah Rotstein is an industry leader for Pilates, bone health and movement education. She is the founder of Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed exercise system for bone and joint health with on-demand classes and trained instructors in more than 30 countries. A former ballet dancer, Rebekah also worked in the Sports Medicine department of Smith College as a student athletic trainer starting in 1994. Her ongoing study of the body includes cadaver dissections along with coursework in fascia research, somatic studies and visceral manipulation. A diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 28 motivated her to advocate for others with low bone mass and to provide them with innovative education and programming. She has presented at numerous conferences in the Pilates industry, at the International Osteoporosis Foundation Worldwide Conference and for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. Rebekah is a member of the Ambassador Leadership Council for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, an ambassador for American Bone Health and worked as a partner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health. She also serves on the Bone Health Working Group for the Society for Women's Health and Research, contributing to the 2021 recommendations published in the Journal for Women's Health. www.buff-bones.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/BuffHealthyBonesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/Here is the link to my fave vaginal moisturizer - https://www.feel-amazing.com/?ref=vaginacoach*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com
In this informative episode, host Jacqueline is joined by attorney Bethany Corbin to discuss women's legal rights when it comes to breastfeeding. Many new moms are unsure of their ability to breastfeed in public, at work, and in other places, and Bethany helps break down the laws to empower women in their breastfeeding journey.As a healthcare innovation and femtech (female health technology) attorney, Bethany Corbin is on a mission to help thought-leading companies revolutionize the global women's health sector. She is the founder of FemInnovation, which helps founders, clinicians, politicians, and advocates transform and disrupt “standard” care delivery for women's health through specially tailored legal and educational programs, thought leadership, and advocacy. Bethany also founded the first law firm in the U.S. dedicated to exclusively serving women's health innovators.In this episode, you'll hear:How women are protected when they breastfeed in publicWhat the PUMP Act is and how it is essential for breastfeeding mothersAbout new digital health innovations for breastfeeding mothersWhat you should do if you feel you've been denied your right to breastfeed in public or at work legallyA glance at this episode:[3:56] Breastfeeding laws in the US[8:12] Breastfeeding in public spaces[13:01] Break time for nursing mothers at work[16:49] Key provisions of the FLSA[23:41] How to work with your company if you are a nursing mother[27:18] How the law applies to remote jobs[31:57] Innovation in the breastfeeding space[38:57] The lack of research on breastfeeding and lactation[43:44] Advice on protecting women's health dataRelated Links:Feminnovation Website (Website is currently under construction, but will be back up soon)Bethany's LinkedInBethany's InstagramAmerican Progress Article - 5 Facts About the PUMP ActDepartment of Health & Human Services Office on Women's HealthDepartment of Labor - Employment Issues Related to Pregnancy, Birth & NursingDepartment of Labor - FAQs on Pumping Breastmilk at WorkNational Conference of State LegislaturesSupplement BundleShop our Amazon StoreHolistic Lactation WebsiteDiscount on Products Use Code ‘PODCAST15'Follow on InstagramBook an Appointment
This week Tonya Lewis Lee—producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, women's health advocate and Founder of Movita Organics—discusses her mission to share culturally relevant stories that inspire people to take action, her mindset to find positivity in everything, and her non-negotiables. She takes us deeper on a journey of understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how her work as a film producer to address the maternal and infant mortality crises led her to embark on a new entrepreneurial path. Tonya credits her team for the launch and growth of Movita Organics, a premium vitamin supplement brand, saying that “Team is Everything.” Through Movita Organics, she is leading the conversation around womens' access to healthy outcomes as well as providing the community with a high-quality resource to aid their well-being and overall vitality. Tonya leaves us with several key lessons: “Be as excellent as you can be” “Patience is important” “Collaboration is the name of the game” “Being an entrepreneur is being a problem-solver, so you just need to show up and solve to the problem every day” “You have to run your race and be who you are” “Never give up. Just at that moment when you're about to give up is when it happens. Bio: Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate, delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. Her work often explores the personal impact of social justice issues, health and wellness. Most recently, Lee co-directed and co-produced the documentary AFTERSHOCK, now streaming on Hulu, which examines the Black and Brown maternal mortality crisis in America. The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, winning the Special Jury Award for Impact for Change, and continues to garner rave reviews and noteworthy press. As a film and television writer, producer, and director, her work has spanned family-friendly features like The Watsons Go to Birmingham as well as the episodic series She's Gotta Have It, streaming on Netflix. Lee also produced Monster, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and is streaming on Netflix. In 2007, Tonya became the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health's infant mortality awareness campaign, A Healthy Baby Begins with You, which ignited her lifelong passion of advocating for better health outcomes for all women in the United States, especially women of color. Through the campaign, Tonya produced the film Crisis in the Crib: Saving our Nation's Babies. This work led Tonya to embark on her journey as an entrepreneur to create Movita Organics, a premium vitamin supplement brand, to continue the conversation with women about accessing healthy outcomes and provide them with a high-quality resource to aid their well-being and overall vitality. An acclaimed author, Lee created books, including Please, Baby, Please, that have entertained children and young adults throughout her career.Lee has been featured in notable outlets including ABC's Nightline, CBS Mornings, New York Magazine's The Cut, ESSENCE, VOGUE, and more. She is the mother of two adult children and lives in New York City with her husband, Spike Lee. “It takes time. An overnight success is at least 10 years in the making.” Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Tonya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Tonya Lewis Lee—producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, women's health advocate and Founder of Movita Organics—discusses her mission to share culturally relevant stories that inspire people to take action, her mindset to find positivity in everything, and her non-negotiables. She takes us deeper on a journey of understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how her work as a film producer to address the maternal and infant mortality crises led her to embark on a new entrepreneurial path. Tonya credits her team for the launch and growth of Movita Organics, a premium vitamin supplement brand, saying that “Team is Everything.” Through Movita Organics, she is leading the conversation around womens' access to healthy outcomes as well as providing the community with a high-quality resource to aid their well-being and overall vitality. Tonya leaves us with several key lessons: “Be as excellent as you can be” “Patience is important” “Collaboration is the name of the game” “Being an entrepreneur is being a problem-solver, so you just need to show up and solve to the problem every day” “You have to run your race and be who you are” “Never give up. Just at that moment when you're about to give up is when it happens. Bio: Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate, delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. Her work often explores the personal impact of social justice issues, health and wellness. Most recently, Lee co-directed and co-produced the documentary AFTERSHOCK, now streaming on Hulu, which examines the Black and Brown maternal mortality crisis in America. The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, winning the Special Jury Award for Impact for Change, and continues to garner rave reviews and noteworthy press. As a film and television writer, producer, and director, her work has spanned family-friendly features like The Watsons Go to Birmingham as well as the episodic series She's Gotta Have It, streaming on Netflix. Lee also produced Monster, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and is streaming on Netflix. In 2007, Tonya became the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health's infant mortality awareness campaign, A Healthy Baby Begins with You, which ignited her lifelong passion of advocating for better health outcomes for all women in the United States, especially women of color. Through the campaign, Tonya produced the film Crisis in the Crib: Saving our Nation's Babies. This work led Tonya to embark on her journey as an entrepreneur to create Movita Organics, a premium vitamin supplement brand, to continue the conversation with women about accessing healthy outcomes and provide them with a high-quality resource to aid their well-being and overall vitality. An acclaimed author, Lee created books, including Please, Baby, Please, that have entertained children and young adults throughout her career.Lee has been featured in notable outlets including ABC's Nightline, CBS Mornings, New York Magazine's The Cut, ESSENCE, VOGUE, and more. She is the mother of two adult children and lives in New York City with her husband, Spike Lee. “It takes time. An overnight success is at least 10 years in the making.” Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Tonya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has one of the first civilian software factories. USPTO uses the software factory to support a remote workforce of nearly 500 thousand employees and has shortened the development of programs from years to weeks Jamie Holcombe, chief information officer at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Bob Stevens, vice president of public sector at GitLab, discuss the effort and how the DevSecOps approach is accelerating innovation across government. The Department of Health and Human Services has a nationwide network of regional and field offices across the country. The agency says more than 70% of its employees work outside the Washington, D.C. area. Gerald Caron, chief information officer at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, explains how his organization is leveraging a hybrid cloud architecture and securing their expanded perimeter. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.
The Department of Defense aims to fully implement zero trust by 2027. The Pentagon will be tracking agencies' budgets to make sure they're spending enough money to meet that deadline. Randy Resnick, DOD's Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office chief, tells Scoop News Group's Wyatt Kash where the Pentagon is at in their zero trust journey. Federal agencies are still in the early stages of developing and implementing their zero trust strategies according to new research from FedScoop. The survey shows 55% of respondents acknowledge their agency is still assessing zero trust gaps or only have a baseline of capabilities implemented. Gerald Caron, chief information officer at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, tells SNG's Wyatt Kash the progress his organization has made implementing zero trust. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.
Every time you go to the doctor's office you have to fill out a HIPPA form. What is that? Is it taking away my rights? Is it protecting my rights? We'll learn with University of Mississippi Medical Center attorney, Benson Hill, Privacy and Information Security Officer: what is HIPPA?To learn more about Heath Information Privacy, go straight to the source: the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html has multiple webpages explaining your rights.You can read publications and resources about HIPPA from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.htmlIf you would like to know what UMMC's HIPPA policies are: https://www.umc.edu/Compliance/HIPAA-Policies.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report detailing its evaluation of CMS's primary fraud, abuse and waste investigators—the Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPIC). In this episode, Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske talks with Bryan Nowicki about the OIG's report, what it reveals about UPIC activities, and what it means for the future of UPIC audits.
An estimated one-third of federal employees will be reaching retirement age within the next two years, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Jonathan Alboum, federal chief technology officer at ServiceNow and former chief information officer at the Department of Agriculture, discusses ways the federal government can better retain Gen X and Gen Z employees. At last week's Security Transformation Summit produced by FedScoop, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General CIO Gerald Caron and Director of the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office at the Department of Defense Randy Resnick give an update on the progress their organizations have made on zero trust. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.
What the FUCK is going on in Columbus County, North Carolina? Courtney Deborah Heater was a beautiful, young, and vibrant woman who decided to give love a chance, and move from her home in Illinois, to Nakina, North Carolina, to be with her boyfriend Julian Fipps. Courtney thought she was being welcomed into a loving, and God-fearing family. What Courtney didn't know was she was about to be thrown into an unhealthy family dynamic, with a lengthy arrest history between both Julian and his father Anthony, and Julian's substance use challenges. After being brutally attacked by Julian in the street, and the attack being reported by neighbors, Courtney was admitted to the E.R. in September of 2019. According to Columbus County, the neighbors were not interviewed, and there is no incident report, nor was Julian ever charged. Why weren't the neighbors interviewed? Why was Julian never charged? Why is there no record of a report according to Columbus County? On February 2nd, 2020, Julian Fipps makes a confusing series of 911 calls, alleging that Courtney is aspirating, but insisting she never did drugs. Her body was found cold, and in a state of lividity, indicating she was obviously deceased for some time - yet Columbus County Sheriff's Office told EMS that they found a pulse, contradicting what they stated in the investigation report (she had no pulse). Courtney's body was found in a BEATEN state, with the autopsy noting dozens of contusions, blunt force trauma to the head, a mysterious mark that resembles a tire on her ankle, fractured ribs, and many other injuries. Yet the cause of death was ruled as an overdose, with no manner of death listed. There is no listed route of administration, and no drugs or paraphernalia were found on scene. Julian changed his story several times, and in one document it is recorded that Courtney began to throw up at midnight, yet the first 911 call isn't placed until 3:24. WHAT HAPPENED TO COURTNEY HEATER? WHY WAS THE STATE OF HER BODY NOT INVESTIGATED? In this episode I dive into the Fipps family, and their close ties with Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene, who recently resigned after his blatant racism came to light. Yet, somehow, Jody Greene was recently re-elected as sheriff, and is set to return to office in December. Listen to the episode to learn more about the absolute SHIT SHOW that is Columbus County, North Carolina. Get angry, listeners. We need to stop this bullshit. Please consider signing this petition: Justice for Courtney Heater - https://www.justiceforcourtneyheater.com/ If you liked what you heard today, give us a review, and subscribe. We will love you for it, seriously. Follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Twitter @fthatpod Instagram @fthat_pod Support us on Patreon for more exclusive content @fthatpod As always, thank you to our wonderful sources! Jonathan P. Wyatt, Tim Squires, Guy Norfolk, Jason Payne-James. Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine. OUP Oxford; 2011. Julian Fipps, Offender Sentence History, State of North Carolina News Reporter. (2022, August). Man arrested for allegedly using ladder to look into bedroom window. https://www.nrcolumbus.com/news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-using-ladder-to-look-into-bedroom-window News Reporter. (2021, January 13). Man arrested for firing AR-15 into occupied vehicle. https://www.nrcolumbus.com/news/man-arrested-for-firing-ar-15-into-occupied-vehicle/article_df4423f1-8196-5613-bc1c-4a8db9884cd2.html The News & Observer. (2022, November 10). The NC sheriff who quit after a judge suspended him? He won the re-election. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article268179437.html WECT. (2022, September 28). Sheriff: “I'm sick of these Black bastards.... Every Black that I know, you need to fire him...” https://www.wect.com/2022/09/28/sheriff-im-sick-these-black-bastards-every-black-that-i-know-you-need-fire-him/ WECT. (2022, November 21). Former sheriff Jody Greene pulls $170,000 payout request ahead of commissioners meeting. https://www.wect.com/2022/11/21/former-sheriff-jody-greene-wants-170000-payout-county/ WECT. (2022, October 4). Columbus County Sheriff suspended from office after District Attorney files petition for removal. https://www.wect.com/2022/10/04/columbus-county-sheriff-suspended-office-after-district-attorney-files-petition-removal/ WECT. (2021, September 29). Medical examiner's appointment revoked following complaints from Columbus Co. law enforcement. https://www.wect.com/2021/09/29/medical-examiners-appointment-revoked-following-complaints-columbus-co-law-enforcement/ Weaver, J. (2022, November). Hickman resigns from CCSO. Columbus County News. www.columbuscountynews.com/post/hickman-resigns-from-ccso WFXB. (2022, April 7). FIPPS, ANTHONY JUAN – PUBLIC DISORDERLY. https://www.wfxb.com/2022/04/07/horry-county-mugshots-april-6th-2022/fipps-anthony-juan-public-disorderly/ WFXB. (2021, April 7). FIPPS, ANTHONY JUAN – Pointing and presenting Firearms at a person – Unlawful Carrying Of pistol. https://www.wfxb.com/2021/04/07/mugshots-april-5th-6th-2021/fipps-anthony-juan-pointing-and-presenting-firearms-at-a-person-unlawful-carrying-of-pistol/ State of North Carolina, Ex. Rel. Jon David, District Attorney for the 15th Prosecutorial District, Plaintiff vs. S. Jody Greene, Sheriff of Columbus County, Defendant Documents obtained from Debbie Heater: Columbus County Emergency Services CFS Report #202006023 Columbus County Emergency Services CFS Report #201946875 Columbus County Sheriff's Office Incident/Investigation Report 20-0350 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Admission – Courtney Heater 9/26/2019 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Report of Autopsy Examination North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner Post-mortem photos of Courtney Heater
In the past, hiring decisions were made by people. Today, some key decisions that lead to whether someone gets a job or not are made by algorithms. The use of AI-based job interviews has increased since the pandemic. As demand increases, so too do questions about whether these algorithms make fair and unbiased hiring decisions, or find the most qualified applicant. In this second episode of a four-part series on AI in hiring, we meet some of the big players making this technology including the CEOs of HireVue and myInterview—and we test some of these tools ourselves. We Meet: Kevin Parker, Chairman & CEO, HireVue Shelton Banks, CEO, re:work Mark Adams, Vice President of North America, Curious Thing AI Benjamin Gillman, Co-Founder and CEO, myInterview Fred Oswald, Psychology Professor, Rice University Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Computer Science Professor, Brown University Clayton Donnelly, industrial-organizational psychologist, myInterview We Talked To: Kevin Parker, Chairman & CEO, HireVue Lindsey Zuloaga, Chief Data Scientist, HireVue Nathan Mondragon, Chief IO Psychologist, HireVue Shelton Banks, CEO, re:work Lisa Feldman Barrett, Psychology Professor, Northeastern University Cathy O'Neil, CEO, O'Neil Risk Consulting & Algorithmic Auditing Mark Adams, Vice President of North America, Curious Thing AI Han Xu, Co-founder & CTO, Curious Thing AI Benjamin Gillman, Co-founder & CEO, myInterview Fred Oswald, Psychology Professor, Rice University Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Computer Science Professor, Brown University Clayton Donnelly, industrial-organizational psychologist, myInterview Mark Gray, Director of People, Proper Christoph Hohenberger, Co-founder and Managing Director, Retorio Derek Mracek, Lead Data Scientist, Yobs Raphael Danilo, Co-founder & CEO, Yobs Jonathan Kestenbaum, Co-founder & Managing Director of Talent Tech Labs Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst Students and Teachers from the Hope Program in Brooklyn, NY Henry Claypool, policy expert and former Director of the U.S. Health and Human Services Office on Disability Sounds From: Curious Thing AI myInterview Dolly Parton - 9 To 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxUSsFXYo4 Arirang News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30oCHwwLxy4 CBS News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbRBCU6SHHo CBS Philly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wiPoCsZFFs Credits: This miniseries on hiring was reported by Hilke Schellmann and produced by Jennifer Strong, Emma Cillekens, Karen Hao and Anthony Green with special thanks to James Wall. We're edited by Michael Reilly. Art direction by Stephanie Arnett.
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is using the weight of a dozen audits to prod a major HHS into action. At issue are overpayments made to hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The IG has done repeated audits of the payment process and found problems, but isn't convinced it's getting through to CMS. For the details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Truman Mayfield, the Assistant Regional Inspector General.
Morgan Shields is one of the few health policy researchers who focuses on quality of care and issues of coercion within inpatient psychiatry. Her research exposes how current healthcare settings are influenced by power imbalances, profit structures, and organizational priorities that are fundamentally misaligned with the human needs of individual patients. Dr. Shields completed her Ph.D. in Social Policy at Brandeis University and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, where she also directs her own research group. She has published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in outlets such as Health Affairs, Psychiatric Services, and the JAMA Network. She has also completed several policy reports for entities such as the U.S. Health and Human Services Office, and has served as a legal expert in cases related to psychiatric patient discrimination. In doing so, her research has effected change at the state and federal levels, prompting internal investigations and structural reforms within agencies such as the Veterans Health Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. In this interview, Dr. Shields discusses her current work, which aims to identify strategies for implementing patient-centered and equitable treatment within existing mental health care structures—toward a wholesale re-imagining of inpatient psychiatry.
Rebekah is an industry leader in Pilates, bone health and movement education. She is the founder of Buff Bones®, a medically endorsed exercise system for bone and joint health with on-demand classes and trained instructors in more than 30 countries. A former ballet dancer, Rebekah also worked in the Sports Medicine department of Smith College as a student athletic trainer. A diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 28 motivated her to advocate for others with low bone mass and to provide innovative education and programming for them. She has presented at numerous conferences in the Pilates industry, at the International Osteoporosis Foundation Worldwide Conference and for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. Rebekah is a member of the Ambassador Leadership Council for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, an ambassador for American Bone Health and worked as a partner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health. She recently served as part of the Bone Health Working Group for the Society for Women's Health and Research. The myths and realities of osteoporosis Why bone health should be at the forefront of your health list Ways to take charge of your bone health through movement Connect with Rebekah at www.buff-bones.com, Facebook @BuffHealthyBones and Instagram @gotbuffbones To grab your copy of Your Journaling Journey search for it on Amazon or with these links: Canada: https://amzn.to/3ACRHla USA: https://amzn.to/3B0A28l Follow The Roller Coaster: Facebook @therollercoasterpodcast Instagram @the_roller_coaster_podcast Pinterest @EmpoweredMidlifeMoms YouTube: @TheRollerCoasterPodcast TikTok @rollercoaster_podcast Website www.therollercoasterpodcast.com
Therapy for women often focuses on a unique set of challenges experienced by women in their lives and in society. Some mental health issues are much more common in women than in men, some only appear in women, or some mental health issues may affect all genders but impact women differently. The US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health reported that more than 1 in 5 women in the United States experienced a mental health condition in the past year, such as depression or anxiety. And the Mayo Clinic has found that women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. In therapy, women are able to work through how to set healthy boundaries, make a shift in their lives, resolve marital issues, move through divorce or infidelity or change limiting beliefs with confidential support from a trained professional. I asked Amanda E. White, founder of Therapy For Women and the popular @therapyforwomen Instagram account to talk about all things women, mental health, disordered eating, alcohol abuse, sobriety and so much more. For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in the episode, head to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/130 Ready to drink less + live more? Take my FREE MASTERCLASS on Five Secrets To Taking a Break From Drinking Sign up here to save your seat: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/class If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol join The Sobriety Starter Kit. It's my signature sober coaching course for busy women to help you drink less + live more. To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson Find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com
We know telehealth expanded a lot during the pandemic. Now we know how much. The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has pulled together data showing that in the first year (2020) more than 28 million Medicare beneficiaries received telehealth services. To find out more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Andrew VanLandingham, the IG's senior counselor for Medicaid policy.
If you would like to send me a message, please visit this website: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Shakyra Lawson, business owner and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, is joining me tonight. We discuss mental health professions, how she chose LCSW as her graduate degree, the steps she took to become an LCSW, and a lot of things mental health and wellness. From the NAMI website: According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, such as sadness and feeling like everything is an effort. Black adults living below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress than those with more financial security. Despite the needs, only one in three Black adults with mental illness receive treatment. According to the American Psychiatric Association's Mental Health Facts for African Americans guide, they are also: Less likely to receive guideline-consistent care Less frequently included in research More likely to use emergency rooms or primary care (rather than mental health specialists) September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Let's take care of one another. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? BRAIN LOVE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/support
With a proven-track record of practical, human-centric solutions, Pastor Hart is a proud farm wife, mother and business professional with over 25 years of deep experience in health care delivery disruption.She has managed hosts of multi-million dollar research programs at Mayo Clinic including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Office of the National Coordinator for Healthcare IT (ONC), the National Institutes of Health/National Human Genome Institute, and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Health Care Innovation Awards to name a few.She is the Co-Founder and emeritus COO for the HB Healthcare Safety® (HBHS) a Social Benefit Corporation actively pursuing an end to all pain and suffering caused by failures in care delivery with human-centric and engineering principals founded through Mayo Clinic Ventures. It is her research and recent HBHS work that has drawn her to helping humans who help humans, particularly those who suffer compassion fatigue.She holds a Minister Ordination and was awarded Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, from American Fellowship Church and holds Certifications as Compassion Fatigue Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Art Therapy Practitioner and Christian Life Coach.Links from the Episode:Hope to Healing Website: https://www.h2hopetohealing.org/Join the Twin Cities Wellness Collective™: https://www.tcwellnesscollective.com/
The Justice Department and various regulatory agencies continue to emphasize the importance of continuous improvement, testing and review as part of robust assessment procedures in an effective compliance program. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control has specifically stated that a sanctions compliance program should include "a comprehensive, independent, and objective testing or audit function" so that a company can determine "how their program[] [is] performing and should be updated, enhanced, or recalibrated to account for a changing risk assessment or sanctions environment." The Health and Human Services -- Office of Inspector General has made similar statements underscoring the need to conduct compliance audits and testing. An important part of every compliance program focuses beyond the design and operation of the program to the important issue of whether the program itself is working. In this respect, DOJ and regulatory agencies have noted that CCOs should be striving to develop "continuous" monitoring systems and avoid "snapshots" in time. In order to execute such monitoring, compliance has to maintain broad access to operational data across all key functions in a company. This data has to be used to update regularly risk assessments, compliance policies and procedures and financial controls.In this Episode, Michael Volkov takes a broad review of testing and auditing of ethics and compliance programs.
2020 has been labeled the year of the unfortunate. From sickness to uncertainty, this year has made the whole world stop and think about what really is important to them. Thankfully, health and wellness has risen to the top of the list for many. As a holistic brand that believes in the health of the mind, body and the soul- we use this podcast to pour into our community and supplement those verbal vitamins needed to get through this thing we like to call life. In this podcast episode we talk about how a single airport experience gave light to Cancer preventative services and how a trip to Whole Foods paved the way to better understanding why antibiotics are losing their potency. Sometimes the greatest gift is being able to reflect on the events you have daily that plant seeds to a much bigger experience and opportunity to heal for you and your community down the line. The best way to ensure you are supporting your overall health would be to document your days in a way that allows you to decompress and explore your emotions and how you navigate your situations. We suggest journaling and stepping back from social media as a constant consumer and being strategic with your exposure to the hustle and bustle of the internet. After all, Ebony magazine recently cited that “ the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health,[ mentions that ] “African Americans are 20% more likely to report having serious psychological distress than non-Hispanic Whites.” Keep your crown sis. Don't let the stress of being “greatness in progress” get you down. Just take a deep breath as we wind down and out of this year. Breathing is also an amazing and underrated stress reliever. We dropped in the podcast that we are fans of Breathwrk. This app can help you to “utilize breathing exercises which can assist you in activating the parasympathetic nervous system and suppressing the sympathetic nervous system in order to respond to stress effectively. And we know Stress is out here lurking and looking for every opportunity to keep you company. This is why we like to pour a cup of our Do Not Disturb CBD Infused Relaxation Tea every day. Make sure you order yours today. It is a great way to calm down after an enlightening hour of choosing the right carton of eggs at the grocery store along with the best Oil of Oregano to use for your premium home juicing products. You had to listen to the podcast to get that last line. Stay healthy brown babes. https://therapyforblackgirls.com/https://www.thermascan-thermography.com/https://www.amazon.com/Breville-JE98XL-Fountain-850-Watt-Extractor/dp/B003R28HWQ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Breville+juicer&qid=1607990017&sr=8-3https://brownwomenwellness.com/products/be-well-immunitea-blendhttps://www.amazon.com/Oreganol-P73-Super-Strength-Softgels/dp/B078SMNPCZ/ref=sr_1_13?crid=9U69LLYBFRA6&dchild=1&keywords=oil+of+oregano&qid=1607990124&sprefix=Oil+of+%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-13Get The Tea on IMMUNITY Workbook for the Breakdown of our Immunity Tips mentioned during this episode as well as our favorite products by joining our private facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brownwomenwellness/JOIN
Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate who has been delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. Her latest project, Aftershock, is an Original Documentary from Onyx Collective and ABC News Studios, streams Tuesday, July 19 on Hulu. It journeys into the world of childbirth complications experienced by minority women.Topics CoveredWhat is MOVITA ORGANICS PLEASE, BABY, PLEASEMaternal death rate during birth. Why C-Sections are so prevalent during birth. THe importance and history of mid-wives.More on Tonya Lewis LeeTonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate, delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. As a television producer, Lee served as Executive Producer on the episodic Netflix series She's Gotta Have It. She produced her first limited series, Miracle's Boys, at Nickelodeon based on the Jacqueline Woodson Novel of the same name which remains classic television today.Tonya Lewis Lee created Movita to help women gain a baseline of good nutrition, and a practice of positive choices that support a lifestyle of well-being. Tonya's professional journey into health and wellness started in 2007 when she began serving as the National Spokesperson for the “A Healthy Baby Begins with You” campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. It was through this work as a women's health advocate that her own health journey took form, ultimately embarking on a lifestyle of wellness. This personal health journey coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit led Tonya to create Movita for women.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate who has been delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. Her latest project, Aftershock, is an Original Documentary from Onyx Collective and ABC News Studios, streams Tuesday, July 19 on Hulu. It journeys into the world of childbirth complications experienced by minority women.Topics CoveredWhat is MOVITA ORGANICS PLEASE, BABY, PLEASEMaternal death rate during birth. Why C-Sections are so prevalent during birth. THe importance and history of mid-wives.More on Tonya Lewis LeeTonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate, delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. As a television producer, Lee served as Executive Producer on the episodic Netflix series She's Gotta Have It. She produced her first limited series, Miracle's Boys, at Nickelodeon based on the Jacqueline Woodson Novel of the same name which remains classic television today.Tonya Lewis Lee created Movita to help women gain a baseline of good nutrition, and a practice of positive choices that support a lifestyle of well-being. Tonya's professional journey into health and wellness started in 2007 when she began serving as the National Spokesperson for the “A Healthy Baby Begins with You” campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. It was through this work as a women's health advocate that her own health journey took form, ultimately embarking on a lifestyle of wellness. This personal health journey coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit led Tonya to create Movita for women.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brown Women Wellness Brown women across the globe are suffering in silence. They are afraid to acknowledge what is going on within their lives, minds and bodies. The rise for communities embracing the experience of being a brown woman has become a necessity for survival. The founders of Brown Women Wellness are stepping up to the plate to heed the calling. With the launch of their new podcast; Well, Honestly- they are aiming to galvanize the voice of brown women globally.What This Podcast Is About?Well, Honestly is the weekly deep-dive conversation every woman needs. Led by mother-daughter duo Andretta and Aaqila, no topic is off-limits as they focus on honest, vulnerable and life-changing topics centered around health, wellness and womanhood. These thought leaders want to do more than share their insight on nutrition, herbs and essential oils. Well, Honestly features groundbreaking interviews with prominent industry stakeholders sharing insight into holistic healing and western medicine. Listen to your body and this podcast.What is the TEA?The first episode entitled “What's Tea Sis?” lead by Andretta and Aaqila, a mother and daughter duo with different viewpoints but the same goals toward optimal health introduces the audience to the foundation of their podcast. AIming to talk things through with evaluating your health and wellness routines- the pair brings insight from industry leaders while also sharing the stories of women within their community.Why Is This Topic Important?Podcasts and safe spaces like this are necessary. Health.com released an article that highlights that “African American women are 60 percent more likely to have high blood pressure than non-Hispanic white women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.” The reason for such a high statistic confirms why podcasts, businesses and communities fostered by women like Andretta and Aaqila of Brown Women Wellness are necessary. The headline suggests that this overwhelming statistic aims at discrimination being the leading factor of hypertension.Key Take-Aways!After listening to episode one of the Well, Honestly podcast you will want to do a deep dive into better understanding the prominent elements of your wellness. The duo showcases a verbal blueprint to doing a self-diagnosis that outlines how you feel about your health and ways to hold yourself accountable for the work you put into being healthy. They also demonstrate what it is like to talk about what you are going through with someone that can understand and offer insight. This is a critical example being showcased that adds an extra layer of tenderness when you realize that the pair are mother and daughter. Lastly, they break down the need to do the research for yourself to find out how you can better your health beyond the word of mouth ministries and doctors advice you may receive. No one should care more about your health than you. Invest the time, energy and dedication needed to live your best life brown girl. And that's us being honest!
Dr. Denise Johnson, Acting Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, outlines the goals of a new task force considering the impact opioid abuse has on children in the state; Jon Rubin, Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Children, Youth, and Families, discusses the task force's unique outlook on data; ASTHO posts a new blog article with a link to a clinician toolbox for providers who want to better understand harmful bacterial blooms that can occur in bodies of water; and ASTHO Week is underway in Arlington, Virginia for the first time in more than two years. ASTHO Blog Article: Approaching Summer, States Ramping Up Water Protections
On today's episode of The Confluence: Allegheny County reported 719 deaths due to a drug overdose in 2021, an increase from the previous year; the state established a database of police personnel records, but an investigation found the tool has created little accountability due to loopholes and a lack of enforcement; and we hear from a paddler and coach with a local dragon boat team. Today's guests include: Maisha Howze, assistant deputy director for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health; Danielle Ohl, investigative reporter with Spotlight PA; and Naomi Herman, a member of two local dragon boat teams and Bob Randolph, the Steel City Dragons' head coach and board chair.
In the latest edition of The Healthcare Revolution podcast, MHK president Marc S. Ryan reviews the recent Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General report regarding prior authorization in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the push for reforms and restrictions on utilization management in the MA private plan alternative to traditional fee-for-service (FFS). In addition, Marc provides an overview of the final 2023 MA and Part D rule. Major changes are in store for MA and Part D plans.
On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, you'll hear how some of the top tech leaders in government are tackling zero trust. Acting Cyber Technology Officer for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command Clarice Kent, Army Corps of Engineers Chief Information Officer Dovarius Peoples and Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General Chief Information Officer Gerald Caron discuss the best practices for and challenges to implementing zero trust and creating a more robust cybersecurity architecture at their organizations. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.
Flowing East and West: The Perfectly Imperfect Journey to a Fulfilled Life
Rebekah Rotstein has always been interested in athleticism and movement: she began ice skating as a 3 year old, she took up ballet soon thereafter, worked as a student athletic trainer in college and developed a deep passion for Pilates in her 20's. There were many times in her young life when Rebekah was away from those closest to her and she had to learn early on how to advocate for herself. When she received an osteoporosis diagnosis at 28 and her doctors wanted to put her on a course of medication that would have had detrimental effects on her body, Rebekah again had to be her own advocate - she refused the medication and dove into research to help her understand what would improve her health. She successfully took charge of her health and ultimately developed the Buff Bones system to address bone and joint health, giving all her students the ability to be their own somatic advocate. Bio Rebekah Rotstein is an industry leader for Pilates, bone health and movement education. She is the founder of the Buff Bones® exercise system for bone and joint health with trained instructors in more than 30 countries. A former ballet dancer, Rebekah worked in the Sports Medicine department of Smith College as a student athletic trainer. A diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 28 motivated her to advocate for others with low bone mass and to provide innovative education and programming for them. She has presented at numerous conferences in the Pilates industry, at the International Osteoporosis Foundation Worldwide Conference and for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. Rebekah is a member of the Bone Health Working Group of the Society for Women's Health Research, a member of the Ambassador Leadership Council for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, an ambassador for American Bone Health, and worked as a partner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health. Rebekah is launching a new 21-day challenge for Buff Bones® this spring! It's called "Restore and Reorganize" and it lays your foundation for a strong, resilient body regardless of osteoporosis or low bone density. It prepares you for any type of exercise and activities you do in daily life, so you can achieve proper form and avoid injuring yourself. Women in mid-life have long been ignored when it comes to workouts that meet them where they're at and where they want to be; this challenge recognizes your needs and paves the way for you to achieve your movement and bone health goals. Links: website: buff-bones.com Facebook: "Buff Bones" (https://www.facebook.com/BuffHealthyBones) Instagram: @gotbuffbones (https://www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/) @rebekahrotstein (https://www.instagram.com/rebekahrotstein/)
This episode is dedicated to all of the souls who could not find the light, who were stuck in the darkness and never made it out. Suicide rates among Black children and teenagers are rising at an alarming rate and challenging public perceptions that Black youth don't commit suicide. Tonight we take a look at these frightening and grim statistics and give you some tools to help your child or a loved one who might be suffering in silence. In June 2020, a CDC –Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - survey of more than five-thousand people – adults age 18 and above showed 40 percent reported struggling with mental health or substance abuse, and 11 percent seriously considered suicide. (Reference https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm) 2019 statistics released by the CDC –Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed: • Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall the in United States, claiming the lives of over 47, 500 people. • The second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, the fourth leading cause among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44 • And there were nearly two and a half times as many suicides (47,511) in the United States as there were homicides (19,141). Alarmingly, statistics also show that the suicide death rate among Black youth has increased faster than any other racial or ethnic group. In April of 2019, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) set up the Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health. A report released showed an alarming increase in the suicide rates among Black children and teenagers over the past several years, contradicting historical data showing lower rates of suicide among Black Americans and challenging the public perception that Black youth don't commit suicide. Statistical data shows a different reality: • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Black children ages 10 to 19 (resource National Institute of Mental Health) • Black and African American teenagers are more likely to attempt suicide than White teenagers (9.8% v. 6.1%) (resource U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health) • 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 (resource World Health Organization) • Actual suicide death rates for Black girls ages 13 to 19 increased by 182% from 2001 to 2017 (resource 2019 study published in the Journal of Community Health) • Black children had 37% fewer visits to psychiatrists and 47% fewer visits to any mental health professional compared to white children. (resource International Journal of Health Services) COME INTO THE LIGHT. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/support