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Tonight’s vice presidential debate in Farmville, Virginia, will feature two comically basic dudes who have, at least one point in their lives, probably looked over a newspaper they were reading and uttered, “You’re not going out looking like THAT, young lady.” Politicos stumbled over themselves trying to make the best “FarmVille” jokes, but none compared to the zingers emanating from the 2012 VP debate in Clash of Clans, Illinois. And the media debated whether vice presidential debates matter, despite the fact that we’ll all just be talking about Donald Trump’s live-tweeting of it tomorrow. This is HUFFPOST HILL for Tuesday, October 4th, 2016:

*ARE YOU READY FOR THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE!!!!! ***EXTREMELY KILLER GUITAR SCREECH* *- Come for the guys who remind you of your principal, stay for the Bill Weld live-tweeting. Arthur Delaney and Sam Stein: “After 16 months of the political equivalent of Burning Man, voters will likely get a night at the bingo hall Tuesday when the two vice presidential candidates debate in what many expect to be a drowsy affair. *Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) represent perhaps the blandest pair of veep candidates in a generation*. Neither is well-known to voters, and both men have folksy, ho-hum dispositions that make them easy to overlook in the current political climate.... The 2000 vice presidential debate between Republican Dick Cheney and then-Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) may be more analogous to the Pence-Kaine matchup, at least to the extent that Pence is a sensible counterbalance to his less-polished running mate. The Cheney-Lieberman debate is remembered for its civil tone, and Goldstein suspects it may have helped the Bush-Cheney ticket.” [HuffPost]

*But this matters, if not in a political sense*:  “[T]heir running mates aren’t exactly the picture of youth (one recently had a bout of pneumonia, and the other is an overweight 70-year-old man clearly suffering from sleep deprivation.)” [Ibid.]

Matt Fuller has helpfully cataloged the best Tim Kaine dad jokes.

*I HEAR AMERICA’S HEAD SCRATCHING *- Not to mention one-too-many replays of Lloyd Bentsen’s “I knew Jack Kennedy” burn. Janie Velencia: “*[P]olls reveal that voters don’t know enough to have much of an opinion of either candidate. According to the HuffPost Pollster favorable rating chart, Pence has a net positive rating of 6 percent*, with a 37/31 percent favorable/unfavorable score. A significant number of voters ― 32 percent― are undecided on how they feel about him. *Clinton’s running mate is in a similar position. Polls show Kaine with a net favorable rating of just over 1 percent. His favorable/unfavorable rating sits at about 32/30 percent*. Kaine is far more popular among constituents in his home state compared to Pence, however. A Morning Consult poll of Senatorial approval ratings conducted in September found 54 percent of Virginians approve of Kaine and about a quarter disapprove. Comparatively, a September Morning Consult poll of Gubernatorial approval ratings finds Pence with a 45/45 percent approval/disapproval rating among Indiana constituents. “ [HuffPost]

*THE POLLS ARE ANYTHING BUT BIGLY* - Janie Velencia: “Donald Trump dropped in the polls following the first presidential debate, allowing Hillary Clinton to open up a significant lead. History suggests that the Republican nominee will not be able to recover. The first presidential debate usually benefits the candidate who is running against the incumbent president’s party. In the 10 elections from 1976 through 2012, the challenger has risen in the national polls eight times, according to data compiled by FiveThirtyEight and HuffPost Pollster.… *Heading into their first meeting, Hillary Clinton led Trump by just 1.6 points. That narrow margin meant Trump had a chance to shift the race in his favor. Instead, he slumped by a significant 3 points.*... The HuffPost Pollster national chart, which aggregates public polls, finds him now trailing Clinton by 6 points ― 41 percent to 47 percent. And the HuffPost Pollster forecast model places Clinton’s odds of winning the presidency at 81.9 percent and Trump’s at 17.8 percent. “ [HuffPost]

*Haircuts: *Ben Dreyfuss (h/t Ben Dreyfuss)

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*PAUL RYAN JUST WANTS TO GET THROUGH THE DAY SO HE CAN LIFT *- *Child walks up to the House speaker, who is seated, head in hands, on the curb at Independence and First SE. Child hands House speaker a Muscle Milk* Matt Fuller: “Ryan has clearly been successful ― once again ― in painting himself as the Republican Party’s thought-leader.… When Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) went before the press in January at a GOP retreat in Baltimore, both leaders spoke about the importance of getting appropriations bills done.... [O]n the metric that most congressional Republicans seemed to set for themselves at the beginning of the year ― passing all 12 appropriations bills into law ― they scored a zero.... *Regardless, Ryan said last week he thinks Republicans understand the realities of divided government. ‘Having said all of that, we still have passed some appropriations bills. The Senate even has passed some appropriations bills,’ he said*. Please clap.” [HuffPost]

*Huffington Post Blogger Barack Obama on Merrick Garland and Congressional Republicans*: “It’s been 202 days since I nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.... [T]his breakdown at the highest level is part of a bigger pattern.... Republican leaders in Congress have proven they won’t work with my Administration, but along the way, they’ve lost sight of their basic mission. They can’t even meet their own goals.” [HuffPost]

*More signs of ennui from Planet Paul*: “People close to Ryan said there is an art to crafting the perfect rhetorical response to one of Trump’s eruptions: They must be strongly worded enough for the speaker of the House’s condemnation to be taken seriously — but not so strongly worded that he’s left with no choice but to withdraw his endorsement. Capitol Hill staffers have expressed pity for Ryan’s well-regarded press secretary, AshLee Strong, who is often tasked with drafting and disseminating these statements.” [BuzzFeed’s McKay Coppins]

*CUOMO LINKED TO BRIDGEGATE *You almost have to wonder whether they can loop in an Illinois lawmaker to get the corruption hat trick. Ryan Hutchins: “*Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie personally discussed how to handle the fallout from the George Washington Bridge lane closures, even agreeing to release a report covering up the incident, according to the admitted mastermind of the political revenge scheme*. Cuomo’s administration — referred to in testimony as “Albany” — told the top official at the bistate Port Authority to ‘lay off’ Christie following the incident, former Port official David Wildstein testified here in U.S. District Court. Wildstein said he was told of the conversations between the governors of New York and New Jersey by David Samson, the former chairman of the agency’s board, and Bill Baroni, its former deputy executive director and now a defendant in the case. Port Authority Executive Director Patrick Foye, who was appointed by Cuomo and remains at the agency, had been investigating the September 2013 lane closures.” [Politico]

*DONALD TRUMP PROBABLY CAN’T WIN A SUIT AGAINST THE TIMES* - But the First Amendment will lose regardless. Cristian Farias: “If Donald Trump were to put his money where his mouth is, his lawyers should already be preparing to sue The New York Times over its weekend publication of a 1995 tax return. The document shows him declaring a loss so big, that it suggests his business acumen maybe isn’t as great as he claims. In that watershed report, one of the GOP presidential nominee’s longtime lawyers, Marc Kasowitz, is on the record warning the newspaper that going public with the tax return would lead to ‘prompt initiation of appropriate legal action.’ *But legal experts with an in-depth knowledge of the First Amendment are highly doubtful Trump stands a chance in the courts* ― especially if the Times did its due diligence and didn’t coerce the information from the person who anonymously mailed it to them.” [HuffPost]

@cristianafarias: So this happened: Justice Breyer introduced Kim Kardashian’s jewelry heist in Paris into the #SCOTUS public record.

*NO, BUBBA DIDN’T JUST LEAVE THE RESERVATION *- “Former President *Bill Clinton caused a bit of stir Monday when he was quoted describing Obamacare as ‘the craziest thing in the world’* ― an opinion that would put him sharply at odds with Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton.... Bill Clinton accurately described the status quo as one where people who get health coverage from government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and people who are eligible for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, are well-covered ― but where people who earn too much for financial assistance can face high premiums.... Hillary Clinton’s campaign proposals would help close the remaining gap and make health insurance more affordable for people who don’t currently qualify for financial help, Bill said Monday.... Despite its characterization...*Bill* *Clinton’s assessment of the health care system and the Affordable Care Act mirrors **Hillary Clinton’s** and **Obama’s own*.” [HuffPost]

*BECAUSE YOU’VE READ THIS FAR *- Here’s a cat and a baby.

*EITHER GARY JOHNSON IS PLAYING 11-DIMENSIONAL CHESS OR HE’S REALLY BAD AT MESSAGING - *Nick Wing: “Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee, likely appeared on MSNBC on Tuesday in hopes of mopping up some of the embarrassment stemming from not being able to name a living world leader whom he admired. *Instead of taking the opportunity to demonstrate a basic grasp of foreign affairs after last week’s gaffe, however, Johnson argued that such knowledge is a superficial metric for judging a candidate’s fitness to serve as commander in chief.* ‘I still can’t think of a world leader that I respect,’ Johnson said. ‘I held a lot of people in this country on pedestals thinking that they were role models. I got to meet them up front and personal and found out that they were empty suits, that they weren’t about issues, they weren’t about doing what was best, they were about getting re-elected.’ Johnson went on to say that being asked to pick a favorite world leader was just playing ‘politics,’ and that he wasn’t going to partake in the exercise.” [HuffPost]

*COMFORT FOOD*

- Illustrating the unimaginably huge size of our universe with a GIF.

- Chicken plays the piano ― and yet there is evil in our world.

- Facebook’s new Marketplace seems like a lot of fun.

*TWITTERAMA*

@ironghazi:

TRUMP (12/15): Ban Muslims

TRUMP (7/16): The hero soldier is a terrorist

TRUMP (10/16): PTSD victims are weak

TRUMP (11/16): God is gay

@brianbeutler: Can I prove Michelle Obama said “whitey” in a cameo on a Bill Clinton sex tape? PayPal me $20 then go to my website at 3 a.m. to find out.

@morninggloria: If you’re ever tempted to believe we live in a world that makes sense, remind yourself that Al Gore and Three 6 Mafia both have Oscars.

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Even The New York Times Thinks Obamacare Is A Disaster - It's "Too Expensive And Inaccessible"

October 4, 2016, 4:20 pm

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You know that you've failed as a democratic law maker if even the New York Times trashes your signature "achievement" as* "too expensive and inaccessible."*  Unfortunately for the Obama administration, that is exactly how the Times chose to describe Obamacare concluding that it will *"almost certainly have to change to survive."*



Mr. Obama’s signature domestic achievement *will almost certainly have to change to survive*. The two parties agree that for too many people, health plans in the individual insurance market are *still too expensive and inaccessible.*



For once, we would tend to agree with the New York Times as we've recently pointed out the epic collapse of carrier coverage across the country and soaring exchange rates for the 2017 plan year (see "Stunning Maps Depict Collapse Of Obamacare "Coverage" In 2017" and "Obamacare On "Verge Of Collapse" As Premiums Set To Soar Again In 2017").

First, the number of health insurance providers pulling out of exchanges for the 2017 plan year has left a staggering number of counties across the country with only 1 insurance "option."

*2016 healthcare insurance carriers by county:*

 

*2017 healthcare insurance carriers by county:*

 

Meanwhile, premiums across the country are expected to soar in 2017.

 

But for those of you who may be jumping to the conclusion that the New York Times finally came to the realization that modern-day government bureaucrats are potentially the worst allocators of capital ever in history, we have some bad news because apparently the Times' is *"calling for more government, not less."  *Which has Senator Merkley and 32 other Senate democrats calling for a *"public option."*  



*“Supporters of the public option warned that private insurance companies could not be trusted to provide reliable coverage or control costs,”* said Richard J. Kirsch, who led a grass-roots organization that fought for passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2009 and 2010. “The shrinking number of health insurers is proof that these warnings were spot on.”

 

*On Sept. 15, Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, introduced a resolution calling for a public option.* The measure now has 32 co-sponsors, including the top Senate Democrats: Harry Reid of Nevada, Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard J. Durbin of Illinois.

 

“You need competition to make the exchanges successful,” Mr. Merkley said in an interview. “A public option guarantees there’s competition in each and every exchange around the country.”



But with most insurers around the country complaining that they're losing $100's of millions on the Obamacare exchanges, it's no wonder that Senate Democrats would call on the only investors in the world that are willing to consistently lose money offering a service: the American taxpayer.  If at first you don't succeed just throw more tax dollars at it.

But, Andrew Slavitt, of CMS, still sees hope for Obamacare arguing that subsidies just need to be higher and penalties need to be raised to force more young, healthy people to purchase a product they don't need.



Andrew M. Slavitt, the acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the administration was taking steps to ensure “a stable, sustainable marketplace” — *by increasing payments to insurers for “high-cost enrollees” and by curbing any abuse of “special enrollment periods” by people who sign up for coverage after they become sick. In addition, federal officials are redoubling efforts to sign up young adults.*

 

“Even the most ardent proponents of the law would say that it has structural and technical problems that need to be addressed,” she said. *“The subsidies were not generous enough.* The penalties for not getting insurance were not stiff enough. *And we don’t have enough young healthy people in the exchanges.”*



Oh well, at least we can still agree that Obamacare is "*too expensive and inaccessible" *even if we're not convinced that the facts would support the creation of yet another entitlement ponzi scheme.*
* Reported by Zero Hedge 22 hours ago.

US government OKs dismantling Kentucky health exchange

October 4, 2016, 4:16 pm

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The exchange, known as kynect, was launched in 2013 and has been a way for Kentucky residents to shop for health insurance or enroll in Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/2dcPq3W ) said the approval was given Tuesday, but Andrew Slavitt of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department says the agency is concerned about the transition's impact on those who gained coverage through kynect. Reported by SeattlePI.com 22 hours ago.

Classique Medical Spa Earns Prominent Surgical Safety Accreditation

October 5, 2016, 12:08 am

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A commitment to patient safety in all areas of outpatient surgery gives plastic surgery center Classique Medical Spa full accreditation from the AAASF.

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (PRWEB) October 05, 2016

Classique Medical Spa received accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) for its quantifiable commitment to patient safety. This honor is the highest recognition for outpatient surgical centers. AAAASF requires 100 percent compliance with all of its standards, especially in performing surgical procedures on patients under sedation or full anesthesia. There is no partial accreditation.

Classique Medical Spa, owned by Cynthia Poulos, M.D., achieved this distinction on its first inspection. Accreditation distinguishes clinics that regularly demonstrate practices and techniques focused on patient safety. This includes using sterile techniques at all times, having admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, employing certified surgical staff, registered nurses (RNs) and medical assistants and complying with all healthcare regulations. These regulations include the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

"Surprisingly, the majority of ambulatory surgical centers in the United States are not accredited," Dr. Poulos said. "By meeting AAAASF's standards, our patients are assured of office-based surgery that is held to hospital criteria and regularly peer-reviewed for continued safety compliance. It's also noteworthy that our facility was accredited on its first inspection since many do not pass on their initial attempt," she said.

Classique Medical Spa is located at 17 South St., Northborough, Mass., 01532-2603. Appointments can be made by calling (508) 393-4544. Inquiries about procedures and background information can be made at http://www.drpoulos.com.

Classique Medical Spa's mission is to enhance the practice of cosmetic surgery while speeding recovery time. It was founded by Dr. Cynthia Poulos, a Board Certified plastic surgeon with 26 years of experience. She is a graduate of the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center's College of Medicine, and she completed her residency at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center. Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.

Bevin plan to dismantle Kynect gets federal approval

October 5, 2016, 4:09 am

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Federal officials have approved Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's plan to dismantle Kynect, the state's health insurance exchange. The Courier-Journal reports that starting Nov. 1, Kentuckians will have to use the federal health exchange to shop for coverage rather than Kynect. In issuing its approval, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department expressed concern that the transition of the about 500,000 Kentuckians who gained coverage through Kynect could result in confusion, according to the report. Kentuckians… Reported by bizjournals 10 hours ago.

Trump Undercuts Easy Obamacare Attack With Dig About Bill Clinton's Infidelities

October 5, 2016, 5:47 am

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Donald Trump received a political gift when former President Bill Clinton appeared to criticize Obamacare on Monday.

But being Trump, the GOP presidential nominee could not help but to go on the attack, stepping on his own message that Obamacare has been a “disaster.”

The real estate mogul has proposed replacing the law with a few preferred conservative policies ― like removing the tax deduction for employer-sponsored insurance ― that would not guarantee universal care.

“President Bill Clinton came out and told the truth about Obamacare,” Trump said at a campaign event in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on Tuesday. “He’s absolutely trashed President Obama’s signature legislation.”

“Can you imagine what he went through after making that statement?” Trump continued. “He went through hell.”

Then Trump overstepped, bringing up Bill Clinton’s marital infidelities.

“But you know honestly there have been many nights when he’s gone through hell with Hillary,” Trump said.

The hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” which aired the clip Wednesday morning, groaned in disappointment.

“You didn’t need that part,” co-host Mika Brzezinski said.

Of course, even if Trump had landed the attack without a distracting comment about the Clintons’ personal life, his comments were inaccurate.

The Huffington Post’s Jeffrey Young explained:

Bill Clinton accurately described the status quo as one where people who get health coverage from government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and people who are eligible for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, are well-covered ― but where people who earn too much for financial assistance can face high premiums ... 

Hillary Clinton’s campaign proposals would help close the remaining gap and make health insurance more affordable for people who don’t currently qualify for financial help, Bill said Monday.

“Hillary believes we should simply let people who are above the line for getting these subsidies have access to affordable entry into the Medicare and Medicaid programs. They’ll all be covered,” he said.

Editor’s note: Donald Trump regularly incites political violence and is a serial liar, rampant xenophobe, racist, misogynist and birther who has repeatedly pledged to ban all Muslims — 1.6 billion members of an entire religion — from entering the U.S.

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Kellyanne Conway Calls Bill Clinton Trump Campaign's 'Best Surrogate'

October 5, 2016, 6:09 am

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Donald Trump’s campaign manager said on Wednesday that former President Bill Clinton was Trump’s “best surrogate” after Clinton made comments that many perceived to be critical of Obamacare.

“In terms of health care, I think it’s a huge issue that’s been left on the table in these debates. We’ve got now, President Bill Clinton is our best surrogate, we’re thinking of having him in the spin room with us in St. Louis,” Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s campaign manager, said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

 During a speech in Flint, Michigan, earlier this week, Clinton called Obamacare “the craziest thing in the world.” He noted that while the system worked well for Americans on Medicaid and Medicare, small businesspeople made too much to benefit from Obamacare subsidies.

Trump’s campaign immediately seized on the comments, saying Clinton was criticizing President Barack Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement, which Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton wants to build on.type=type=RelatedArticlesblockTitle=Related Coverage + articlesList=57f3bceae4b0d0e1a9a9b334But Trump mischaracterized the 42nd president’s assessment of Obamacare. Bill Clinton’s assessment of the American health care system mirrors the description that both Obama and Hillary Clinton have offered. Bill Clinton has also called for building on the Affordable Care Act and closing the gap for those who can’t get affordable health insurance. Trump has proposed repealing Obamacare.

In fairness to Conway, however, Trump’s actual campaign surrogates have been particularly awful at doing their jobs.

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repeatedly pledged to ban all Muslims — 1.6 billion members of an entire religion — from
entering the U.S.

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US: Millions More May Be Eligible for Obamacare Help

October 5, 2016, 8:40 am

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Millions of people in the U.S. may be missing out on funds available under Obamacare to help them afford health insurance, the federal government said, as the fourth sign-up season for the program approaches. Reported by Newsmax 6 hours ago.

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Republicans are crushing Bill Clinton for calling Obamacare 'the craziest thing in the world'

October 5, 2016, 9:43 am

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Republicans are slamming President Obama and his flagship Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, by highlighting the words of another former Democratic president who happens to be the spouse of the current Democratic nominee.

On the campaign trail Monday, former President Bill Clinton called parts of the law the "craziest thing ever" because of a gap in subsidies that leaves many middle-income families without support.

Obamacare currently provides subsidies for a family of four that makes less than roughly $100,000 combined to receive health insurance through the ACA's public marketplaces if they do not have insurance through their job or government programs like Medicare or Medicaid.

This leaves families making above that threshold without access to subsidies, but still required to get healthcare because of the law's mandate. Given the increasing costs of health insurance premiums and the problems facing health exchanges, Clinton bemoaned the squeezing middle-class families.

"It doesn't make any sense," Clinton said at a campaign stop on behalf of Hillary Clinton. "The [health] insurance model doesn't work here, it's not like life insurance, it's not like causality, it's not like predicting flood. It doesn't make any sense."

Clinton did, however, say that the system prior to the ACA was even worse. He touted Hillary Clinton's plan to expand Medicaid and Medicare to catch those people missing out on subsidies.

Seizing on this statement by Clinton, high-powered Republicans have used the former president's own words against Obama and the Democratic Party weeks ahead of the November 8 presidential election.

Republican nominee Donald Trump touted the misstep at rallies on Tuesday, saying Clinton "went through hell last night" after his wife Hillary Clinton heard his comments. Trump added that he wanted to "thank him for being honest."

"Can you imagine what he went through after making that statement?" said Trump. "He went through hell, but honestly there have been many nights where he's gone through hell with Hillary."

The Trump campaign continued to highlight the line on Wednesday. Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said Clinton was their campaign's "best surrogate" during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."



.@KellyannePolls: Pres. Bill Clinton is our best surrogate. We're thinking of having him in the spin room with us. https://t.co/2sBFX98MhS

— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) October 5, 2016

And House Speaker Paul Ryan, who has been led the legislative charge to repeal the law in the chamber, tweeted that he agreed with Clinton's comments.



Going to have to agree with Bill Clinton on this one... https://t.co/2k3LSplmER

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) October 4, 2016

 Clinton walked backed his original comments during a rally in Stubenville, Ohio, on Tuesday.

"I want to say this one thing about the healthcare law, because that’s another thing they’ve been trying to tangle in — I supported the Affordable Care Act. I support it today," Clinton said.

-Here's a video of the original comments from Clinton:-

*SEE ALSO: 2.5 million Americans are leaving money on the table while buying health insurance*

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Health insurance startup Oscar moving NYC jobs to Tempe

October 5, 2016, 11:58 am

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A New York City-based health insurance startup is cutting jobs in the Big Apple and shipping them to the Valley. The New York Post reports Oscar, which recently leased 95,000 square feet for a call center in Tempe, is laying off 31 employees at its New York offices. The health insurance startup will move those jobs to Tempe. The Post reports that affected employees were offered positions in the Valley but it was unclear how many, if any, chose to relocate. Oscar, which does not offer its insurance… Reported by bizjournals 3 hours ago.

Graduated and On Your Own: Now What?

October 5, 2016, 12:50 pm

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Fall is here and school is back in session but for many graduates, it's out for good. If you're a recent high school or college graduate, this might be the first time you're really on your own. Living away from home and paying for your own housing, food and other necessities can be a tough adjustment. But being on your own for the first time is a new and exciting experience and it offers a perfect opportunity to set yourself up for success.

Getting started on your own after graduation can be especially difficult because there's not one clear path to success. Maybe you have friends who are spending their money on travelling abroad, or who have the luxury of working unpaid internships at prestigious companies. Perhaps you've been slow to start the job search, or maybe you've been applying and interviewing for months. Everyone's situation is different and there are steps you can take for a great financial future no matter what your circumstances. As a recent grad, you are in the unique position to start out fresh financially compared to those who are already well into their careers or planning for retirement.

*Make sure you have the right bank account for you. *From your income level to proximity to your bank -- a lot may have changed since you opened your account. You may want to consider switching to an account that has a different minimum balance, or if you're frequently moving money between your checking and savings accounts, look for an option that won't charge you a fee every time you make a transfer. No matter the reason, finding the right account for you can save you a lot of money and inconvenience in the long run.

If you are still sharing a bank account with your parents, it's probably time to open your own. Opening an account can be simple and it's even possible to do so online or over the phone -- but you'll need a minimum deposit amount, which varies from bank to bank, as well as important documents like identification and your Social Security Number. For helpful tips, see the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) guide on opening a checking account.

*Live within your means.* It's easier said than done, but whether you're going to be fully financially independent right after graduation or you're counting on your parents' support, you'll need to have income you can rely on while you figure out your short and long term career goals. Maybe you're temping or freelancing while you continue your search for that first post-grad position, or perhaps you've decided to take a year off and travel the world. Whatever path you're currently on, it's essential to live within your means and build a strong financial foundation early on. Even if you've landed a high salary right after graduation, it's still important to budget for new expenses and financial goals.

A good guideline to start with is the 50/20/30 rule. Allot 50 percent of your income to necessary costs like housing, 20 percent to financial goals like paying off student loans and 30 percent to spending on things like clothes or entertainment. Keep in mind that this is a rule of thumb and you can adjust it to fit your needs -- for example, if you're currently not spending on housing, you can move those funds to your savings. Never spend more than you have, and make a habit of paying your bills on time. It's smart financial practice and can save you a lot of money on interest and fees.

*Figure out taxes. *Taxes can seem complicated, but the most important thing to know is that you must pay them on time or request a six month extension. Get started early and if you've missed the tax deadline, don't ignore the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -- follow their guidelines for repayment. Pay your taxes as soon as possible, even if it means eliminating all optional spending (like clothes and entertainment). There are multiple ways to pay your taxes and you can even download the IRS2Go mobile app to make payments and check refunds. The IRS has helpful tax tools online, but if you still find yourself unprepared to file, consider hiring a tax professional or financial advisor to help you get started. Keep a financial document folder that you can refer to at tax season. It's a safe place to keep your pay stubs, student loan statements, charitable contributions and other important documentation that will make filing taxes much easier. And check with your parents before filing. If they claim you as a dependent, you won't be able to claim tax exemptions. Finally, check if you qualify for special exemptions like a student loan deduction.

*Take charge of your student loans. *Paying off student loans might feel like a burdensome task with no end in sight, but these loans funded your education and they're ultimately an investment in your future. Make sure to confirm your loan status at the official Federal Student Aid website where you can also explore your payment options and estimate how long it will take to repay your loans. Always make the minimum payments on time -- interest on missed payments can compound your debt. Paying off your loans faster with higher monthly payments can save you hundreds or even thousands in interest. Again, if you're having trouble paying off your loans, don't ignore them. Get in contact with your lender, explain your situation and pay as much as you can immediately while prioritizing paying off the rest. Your lender will be much more likely to help you if you show you're responsible and you care.

*Check up on your healthcare. *Healthcare is important, but many times it won't seem like it's important until you need it. Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parents' plan until you're 26. However, if you aren't currently on your parents' plan or wish to leave their plan, you have several options to explore. Under federal law, if you're not covered by health insurance you must pay a fee on your next federal tax return. You can explore the different levels of coverage available and estimate how much a plan will cost you at Healthcare.gov, the federal healthcare website.

*Get ready for retirement -- yes, really. *The younger you start saving, the more valuable your savings are. According to this Bankrate example, starting your savings at age 25 at $2,000 a year will yield a retirement account of $560,000 (assuming your earnings grow at 8 percent every year). But starting just 10 years later at age 35 will yield just $245,000 at retirement -- less than half the money you'd have if you started saving ten years earlier. The earlier you start saving, the more money you'll end up with -- and if you take advantage of an employer-matched 401(k) fund, you can put away extra money for free. If you're not sure how to get started on your retirement fund, check out Forbes for a step-by-step guide.

*Charge up your credit score.* Building up credit as a young adult is important for big purchases down the road. Buying a house or purchasing a car are often significantly harder without a good credit score. It's smart to start building good credit early on while your expenses are relatively small. For more information, the CFPB has a database of frequently asked questions that can help you understand everything you need to know about credit cards and credit scores.

*Bottom line: *Though the transition from student to independent adult may feel overwhelming, you can take this opportunity to get your finances organized and prepare for working life. Building a strong financial foundation early on will help you worry less about your money and allow you to fully enjoy other new aspects of your life after college.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney

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Fall is here, and that means falling leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything and open enrollment period for health plans at work. While insurance forms may not be as warming for the soul as cider, open enrollment is a great time to reassess your benefits to make sure you are best set up for the year ahead. Take the time to review the materials, rather than make a last-minute decision, said Todd Katz, executive vice president of group, voluntary and worksite benefits at MetLife. Nearly half of employees say they felt stressed by the enrollment process, according to MetLife's Employee Benefit Trends Study. Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance increased an average of 3 percent to $18,142 this year, according to survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research & Educational Trust. Reported by SeattlePI.com 2 hours ago.

Feds to judge: Dismiss Moda's risk corridors suit

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The U.S. Department of Justice wants a judge to dismiss Moda Health Plan’s “risk corridors” lawsuit against the federal government on grounds the court lacks jurisdiction. Portland-based Moda is seeking $180 million for two years’ worth of payments owed it under an Affordable Care Act program that was designed to stabilize the health insurance market. Moda is one of about half a dozen U.S. health carriers suing the government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to recoup risk corridors funds. Lake… Reported by bizjournals 19 minutes ago.

MDxHealth Reports Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Issues Positive Medical Policy on ConfirmMDx

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Highmark BCBS serves 5.2 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware & West Virginia

*IRVINE, CA, and HERSTAL, BELGIUM* - October 6, 2016 - MDxHealth SA (Euronext: MDXH.BR) today announced that Highmark BCBS (Highmark) has issued a positive medical coverage policy decision for the ConfirmMDx ^® for Prostate Cancer test.  

This positive coverage policy is in line with the positive medical policy recently implemented by Independence Blue Cross and represents the second Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) licensee to establish coverage for commercial and Medicare members for ConfirmMDx. 

Highmark is a national, diversified health care partner based in Pittsburgh that serves members across the United States through businesses in health insurance, dental insurance, vision care and reinsurance. Highmark, and its affiliates, operate health insurance plans in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia that serve 5.2 million members. Highmark is among the largest health insurers in the United States and is the fourth largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield-affiliated company.

"Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's positive policy decision adds to the momentum we are seeing in payer adoption of the ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer test," *stated Dr. Jan Groen, CEO of MDxHealth* . "This decision further validates the impact ConfirmMDx has on patient outcomes and reduction in cost to the US healthcare system."

About ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer

ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer is the first epigenetic, and only tissue-based test in the 2016 NCCN Guidelines for early detection of prostate cancer which addresses false negative biopsy concerns. It is the only molecular diagnostic test that provides a very high negative predictive value (NPV) of 96% for clinically significant prostate cancers, and 90% NPV for all prostate cancers, as well as prostate mapping of the test results to help guide repeat biopsies. Each year, more than 1 million American men undergo an invasive prostate biopsy with a negative result, however approximately 30% of those men actually have prostate cancer. The current standard of care for prostate biopsy procedures samples less than 1% of the prostate, leaving men at risk for undetected cancer and leading to a high rate of repeat biopsies, even on cancer-free men. ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer helps urologists identify low-risk men who may forego an unnecessary repeat biopsy and high-risk men who may benefit from intervention. To date more than 3,000 urologists have ordered ConfirmMDx on more than 45,000 patients. ConfirmMDx has qualified for Medicare reimbursement and covered by numerous private health insurance plans.

About MDxHealth

MDxHealth is a multinational healthcare company that provides actionable molecular diagnostic information to personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company's tests are based on proprietary gene methylation (epigenetic) and other molecular technologies and assist physicians with the diagnosis of cancer, prognosis of recurrence risk, and prediction of response to a specific therapy. For more information, visit mdxhealth.com and follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/mdxhealth .

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NOTE: The MDxHealth logo, MDxHealth, ConfirmMDx, SelectMDx, AssureMDx and PredictMDx are trademarks or registered trademarks of MDxHealth SA. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Why study for your MBA in the USA?

October 5, 2016, 11:53 pm

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For those considering an MBA course, it may seem natural to stay in your country of origin – but for those with a globalist outlook, a love of travel, or a simple desire to get away from the City, there’s no better place to study than the birthplace of the MBA: the USA.

Studying for an MBA abroad can give you a global business perspective and make you more attractive to prospective employers. If moving Stateside sounds like your cup of tea (or, more likely coffee) you’d be right to consider the move: seven of the top 10 MBA programmes in the world are in the US.

There are myriad reasons to take an MBA, from advanced career prospects and progression, to the opportunity to network and meet invaluable business contacts. But most who enroll on an MBA do so with money in mind – between the top 10 US and UK schools offering an MBA, the average earnings of US graduates are over 25 per cent higher after three years.

*Read more*: The definitive list of the 25 MBAs with the best-paid graduates

*Electives*

Although in name, the qualification you’ll receive in the US will be identical, there are some major differences in programme structure. American business schools tend to sit on far larger campuses, meaning that when it comes to choosing electives, there’s a plethora of subjects available across a multitude of disciplines.

Say you’re studying for an MBA in the US, and see a business opportunity within the field of biomedical science – you can take an elective to gain indispensable knowledge that will improve your understanding, and opportunity to make money.

Frank DeVecchis, director of MBA admissions at the Wharton Business School, says that the structure (more than 200 electives) “really allows for flexibility, while at the same time giving students the fundamentals of what makes business possible. Our core curriculum caters to our students’ interests and learning styles – teaching them concepts that are relevant to their aspirations and interests.”

*Cost*

The difference in cost between top flight British and American MBA programmes isn’t as much as you’d think, although there are other costs that make the total difference significant. The fact you’ll have to fly to the US is clearly a major outlay but additions like your visa, accommodation and health insurance soon build up. Based on the difference between the Said Business School in Oxford, and the Harvard Business School (HBS) the former will cost you around £60,000, whereas for a UK citizen, the latter is far in excess of £80,000.Study for an MBA in America to witness their business culture first hand (Source: Getty)

A considerable number of those who enroll on MBA programmes do so through a work-based sponsorship, but not everyone has that opportunity. For those who wish to self-fund their return to education, American universities generally offer “need-based fellowships” – support from alumni and friends of the university who wish to invest in students.

The cost of investing in an MBA is significant, even for those already grounded within an industry, and fellowships are a very typical way of saving money – some 50 per cent of the MBA class at HBS receives an average of approximately $37,000 (£29,000) per year in need-based fellowships.

*US business climate*

Financial rewards aside, one of the biggest lures of attending an American business school is having the opportunity to operate within the US business climate. Finding a way to work in the States is often difficult without prior contacts, knowledge, or experience of the country.

The way of operating isn’t vastly different to the UK, although scale is everything: salaries are far higher, businesses are far bigger, and opportunities are as good as endless. The US is the home of global tech, banking, and financial institutions, and the opportunity to meet people who can present you with these opportunities is absolutely indispensable for someone wishing to find a way to work in America.

“Our students have access to the world’s largest business school network – with more than 95,000 alums in more than 150 countries,” says DeVecchis. “The ability for our students to tap into that network is invaluable.”

Whether you decide to pursue an MBA at home or abroad, the US clearly has strategic benefits for those wishing to accelerate their career. Maura Herson, director of the MBA programme at MIT Sloane, says that it “signals the market that you have spent two years outside your home country and have learned about US business. In addition, given our rich set of action based learning opportunities – working with businesses at MIT and throughout the world – students develop and demonstrate a broad, global outlook.”

You don’t necessarily need to sign up to a US school to achieve a global perspective on business, of course, or even to study abroad. London Business School is just one institution to offer the opportunity to spend a term overseas, including in the United States.

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MAP Health Management Poses Ten Essential Questions That Prepare Behavioral Healthcare Providers for Paradigm Shift

October 6, 2016, 12:12 am

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From the company that made collecting outcomes data possible in addiction treatment, MAP releases its latest white paper on behavioral health population management.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 06, 2016

MAP Health Management, the nation’s leader in the advancement of data-driven technology to improve clinical and financial outcomes in behavioral health, has released its latest white paper. The paper, ‘5 Keys to Successful Behavioral Health Population Management’, addresses key issues in a healthcare paradigm that is swiftly moving from a pay-for-service model to a pay-for-value model.

The paper is the latest from MAP, an organization that works with behavioral healthcare professionals, provides a means to collect and analyze outcomes data, and extend the care continuum following treatment for a demographic that has been underserved in this regard. With compelling outcomes data and data-rich technologies, MAP is creating pathways for improved clinical and financial outcomes in this space. MAP has recently been recognized by Fierce Healthcare as a national finalist in its 2016 Healthcare Innovation Awards – the winner to be announced in coming weeks.

According to MAP Clinical Director, Dr. Tom Kimball, “We have an obligation to those who suffer from chronic behavioral health illnesses, including Substance Use Disorders. We now have the technology to help more people sustain wellness and find healing from these illnesses. We do this by utilizing telehealth, data analytics, and extending the continuum of care for months post initial treatment.”

The paper provides a comprehensive overview to the key steps that every behavioral healthcare provider must take in order to remain relevant and viable in a treatment space that is quickly transitioning from a pay-for-service model to a pay-for-value model. This type of paradigm shift will require providers to embrace a holistic outlook with regard to the services they deliver and to maintain a continuity of care through collaborating and communicating with a patient’s entire treatment team. This is population health management and is overdue in this field. This approach will benefit healthcare providers, health insurance payers, and the patients they serve.

The data demonstrated by MAP has sparked the attention of major health insurance payers motivated to contain the rising costs of increased recidivism in addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare. The authors pose ten essential questions that every behavioral healthcare provider must be prepared to answer in this quickly changing field. MAP’s white paper can be downloaded at
https://thisismap.com/insights/white-papers/5-key-factors-successful-behavioral-health-population-management

About MAP Health Management, LLC
MAP Health Management is the nation’s leader in the provision of a comprehensive, accessible technology platform designed to improve treatment outcomes for patients treated for addictions and other behavioral health illnesses. MAP provides telehealth services, extended treatment support programs, and revenue cycle management to nationally recognized addiction treatment providers and behavioral health professionals committed to measuring and demonstrating outcomes data. MAP’s dedicated teams of research analysts, clinical directors, recovery advocates, technology professionals, and billing experts strive to improve patient outcomes, empower treatment providers with data, reduce expenses, and drive facility revenue. For more information, go to http://www.ThisisMAP.com. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.

Government to pick plans for displaced health law customers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried that insurers bailing out of the health law's markets may prompt their customers to drop out, too, the Obama administration plans to steer affected policyholders to remaining insurance companies. The health insurance markets were envisioned as dynamic engines to facilitate private competition, but in many states they have run into problems that could lead to a greater government role. The Obama administration said it isn't able to provide an estimate of the number of people who'll get the notices, but independent experts say it could range from several hundred thousand to 1 million or more. Created by President Barack Obama's health care law, insurance markets like HealthCare.gov provide subsidized private coverage for people who don't have a job-based plan. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is calling for a stronger government role through the introduction of a public insurance plan. Christen Linke Young, a senior administration official overseeing the health care markets, stressed that consumers are under no obligation to accept the new plan. Displaced customers who fail to sign up by the end of open enrollment will get another chance to do so in 2017, what's termed a "special enrollment period" because their insurance company left the market. Reported by SeattlePI.com 14 hours ago.

Caregiverlist® Reports Virginia Nursing Home Rating and Cost Index for October 2016

October 6, 2016, 3:17 am

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Seniors in Virginia interested in long-term senior care should first know the daily costs of nursing homes in their area and review the most important quality of care factors.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) October 06, 2016

For most Virginia seniors needing a long-term stay in a nursing home, families can expect to pay about $70,080 per year, the average annual cost based on the daily rates of semi-private rooms in the state’s 301 nursing homes. This makes Virginia’s nursing homes the 27th costliest in the nation, based on the Caregiverlist National Nursing Home database for October 2016.

Seniors in Virginia who require nursing home care can now view the most recent ratings and costs of nursing homes in their area by using the interactive Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Directory. This month’s update of the Virginia Caregiverlist® Index shows that the average cost of a nursing home in Virginia is $192 per day (based on the cost of semi-private rooms), or about $5,840 per month. Of the 301 total Virginia nursing homes, the majority (159) score of 3 stars, and 85 receive a 4- or 5-star rating. While 16 Virginia nursing homes are assessed at the lowest star rating, new nursing homes will also receive only a 1-star until they have had a chance to be rated.

Caregiverlist® Rating Criteria National Averages for Virginia Nursing Homes

October 2016 National Averages Weighting for Rating

2 hours, 28 minutes: C.N.A. Hours per Resident per Day 40%
15.7%: Long-stay Residents with Increasing Activities of Daily Living Needs 20%
1.0% Short-term Residents with Pressure Sores (Bed Sores) 20%
Overall Medicare Star-Rating Score 20%

Caregiverlist® Virginia Nursing Home Rating and Cost Index

Total Number of Nursing Homes: 301
Average Single Price: $217
Average Double Price: $192
Average Rating: 2.7 (out of 5)

Star Rating Snapshot:
5-Star: 10
4-Star: 75
3-Star: 159
2-Star: 41
1-Star: 16    

The Caregiverlist® rating combines 4 criteria to calculate an overall star-rating with a 5-star rating as the highest and a 1-star rating as the lowest score, as rated against the results for the total number of nursing homes.

Mount Vernon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Alexandria has one of the highest Caregiverlist® star ratings in Virginia: it carries a score of 4.6 out of 5 stars. The nursing home's daily semi-private room cost is $288, 49.31% higher than the average double price of $192 in Virginia.

Virginia seniors may find themselves in nursing rehabilitation as an extension of a hospital stay. Medicare health insurance can authorize a hospital discharge directly to a nursing home for rehabilitation, and can cover up to 100 days of "skilled nursing" care. Families may be financially responsible for extended stays.

Costs of senior care are always a factor when choosing the right senior care option. Low-income seniors in Virginia may qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid will pay for long-term care in a nursing home for as long as the senior qualifies for needing care, even if this means multiple years of care until death. Visit the Caregiverlist® Virginia Medicaid Eligibility Requirements for for more information.

Virginia seniors and their families should review the ratings and costs of nursing homes in their area. Ratings for nursing homes are only a starting point and while the Caregiverlist® Index calculates a custom rating based on the most important criteria for quality, Medicare will only begin auditing the nursing home’s submitted information for C.N.A. staffing next year. Right now all of the information for the nursing home ratings is self-reported. We recommend, when possible, to visit the properties in person for preview.

About Caregiverlist®
Caregiverlist.com® is the premier service connecting seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable senior care options, highest quality ratings and outstanding careers nationwide. Founded by senior care professionals, Caregiverlist® delivers the efficiencies of the internet to senior care companies by providing online job applications, caregiver training, background checks and industry news. Seniors and caregivers can access senior service information “by state,” view nursing home costs and star-ratings and learn about all senior care options and quality standards. For more information, please visit http://www.caregiverlist.com. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

Convey Health Solutions Partners with New Mountain Capital

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convey Health Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for government-sponsored health insurance plans, today announced that it has partnered with New Mountain Capital, LLC, a growth-oriented investment firm that currently manages over $15 billion in assets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Convey delivers business process technology and solutions that simplify processes for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage program Reported by Business Wire 10 hours ago.

CSG Government Solutions’ Joe Mamlin Elected as President of the National Child Support Enforcement Association

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CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that Joe Mamlin has been elected to serve as the President of the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA) as of September 1, 2016.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) October 06, 2016

CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that Joe Mamlin has been elected to serve as the President of the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA) as of September 1, 2016.

Mr. Mamlin is a Principal in CSG’s Child Support practice and a longtime member of NCSEA. He has worked in child support programs since 1992 and is the former Indiana State Child Support Director. Mr. Mamlin has led modernization projects for multiple state healthcare, human services, and child support programs including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and child care.

“CSG has been a Collaborating Partner with NCSEA for many years. We are proud of Joe’s continuous service to this important organization,” says Deneen Omer Director of CSG’s Child Support practice. “As an honorary life member of NCSEA and member of the Board of Directors, Joe’s expertise and dedication to the organization will serve NCSEA and its members well.”

CSG Government Solutions continues to increase its presence across the United States. The company deploys highly experienced teams and innovative methods, knowledge, and tools to help governments modernize complex program enterprises. CSG clients include 43 state governments, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and large municipal governments.

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About CSG Government Solutions:
CSG Government Solutions is a leading government operations consulting firm focused on helping states modernize critical program enterprises. Our highly experienced teams and industry-leading Centers of Excellence help governments leverage innovative technology and processes to meet the challenges of administering complex programs. Founded in 1997, CSG has established itself as a trusted adviser to government agencies across the U.S. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.