77,700 borrowers approved for a total of $5.8 billion in forgiven loans The Department of Education announced this month that an additional $5.8 billion in federal student loans…
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House Passes Laken Riley Act
The measure, named after the Georgia student killed by an illegal immigrant, requires ICE detention of undocumented migrants. The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act after…
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Healthcare Workers Union Coalition Strike Begins
Union negotiators say compensation proposals do not reflect the cost of living. A strike of more than 75,000 healthcare workers with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began…
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VA Surpasses Fiscal Year 2023 Hiring Goal
The department hires more than 54,000 employees to sustain healthcare needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health officials announced they exceeded their fiscal 2023 hiring target of…
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CDC Reports on Medical Mistreatment During Pregnancy
Minorities and uninsured or publicly insured receive worse treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report documenting widespread experiences of mistreatment during medical appointments…
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HHS Invests in Rural Medical Residencies
The programs are intended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 rural…
Read MoreLegislation Addresses Healthcare Worker Shortage
Bill would also support those living with terminal illnesses. The bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act has been introduced in the Senate to support the…
Read MoreVA Hospital Nurses Protest Working Conditions
Nationwide demonstrations highlight the strain of staff shortages on caregivers and their impact on patients. Nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals recently participated in nationwide protests to regarding needed…
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HHS Opens Funding for Pediatric Recruitment Program
Secretary Becerra announces grants that will address health professional shortages in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched a new grant for…
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President Receives Letter Regarding Emergency Rooms
Hospital organizations warn that the lack of space and staff is creating a crisis. President Joe Biden received a letter from a group of medical organizations regarding the…
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