Support for East Palestine: Pep rally held over residents’ health concerns | News, Sports, Work

Support for East Palestine: Pep rally held over residents’ health concerns |  News, Sports, Work

NEGLEY – East Palestine resident Rob Two-Hawks used a simple analogy to make a serious point about environmental and health concerns following last year’s south Norfolk train derailment during a gathering at the East Palestine Country Club in Negley on Saturday. “If the aquarium makes your fish sick, don’t treat the fish without treating the … Read more

Progressive Insurance is beginning to withdraw home insurance policies in Florida

Progressive Insurance is beginning to withdraw home insurance policies in Florida

BRADENTON, Fla. — It was a sinking feeling the moment Bradenton resident Ira Kasdan got the letter last month that he had been rejected by Progressive Insurance. DROPPED BY PROGRESSIVE “Dear policyholders, your policy will expire at 12:01 on July 1stSt , 2024, for the following reasons. After careful consideration, we are unable to offer … Read more

Pentagon policy to pay travel expenses for abortions, other health care was used just 12 times from June to December

Pentagon policy to pay travel expenses for abortions, other health care was used just 12 times from June to December

An annual Pentagon policy to pay for the travel of service members who need reproductive health care not offered by the military — including abortions — was used 12 times from June to December, the Pentagon confirmed Tuesday. Paying for transportation, lodging and meals for those 12 round trips from the servicemember’s home station to … Read more

Find out why insurance premiums are rising

Find out why insurance premiums are rising

“The cumulative years of record high inflation have greatly increased the cost of auto repair and replacement,” said Robert Passmore, vice president of the personal lines division at the Accident Insurance Association of America. “Over the past five years, the cost of auto parts and used cars and trucks has increased by nearly 40 percent. … Read more

Appeals court sides with SXSW in insurance case: Overturns previous ruling in favor of insurance company – Music

Appeals court sides with SXSW in insurance case: Overturns previous ruling in favor of insurance company – Music

The Austin Convention Center during SXSW 2023 (Photo by John Anderson) The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently sided with South by Southwest in an ongoing lawsuit against the insurance company, overturning a previous ruling in favor of the insurer. In its reversal, the Fifth Circuit remanded the case, sending it … Read more

M&A volume may shift from hospice to home health

M&A volume may shift from hospice to home health

Although many expect hospice M&A to resume in 2024, the scales are tipping in favor of home health companies among buyers. Overall, signs point to increased buyer activity this year, particularly among private equity, as interest rates begin to fall. After the 2023 downturn, PE firms have more than $800 million in dry powder, according … Read more

Community health workers: messengers of Michigan’s public health

Community health workers: messengers of Michigan’s public health

John Fuse, a public health worker for the Berrien County Health Department, stands outside the department’s building in Benton Harbor. Having a sense of rapport and close trust with the health care provider is crucial. Many patients have found understanding, respect and trust with their community health workers (CHWs). These are people who live in … Read more