Instructional Technology System Consultancy

04/08/2015

Most major insurance companies like Aetna AET +0.83% (AET), Cigna CI +1.01% (CI), Humana HUM +0.21% (HUM) and UnitedHealth Group UNH +0.7% (UNH) and most Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans offered health insurance products on the federally facilitated exchanges.

Federal exchange enrollment jumped more than 60% to 8.8 million in 2015 compared to an increase of 12% to 2.8 million in state-run enrollment, Avalere said.

http://www.forbes.com/…/as-scotus-weighs-obamacare-exchang…/

Government exchanges run by states are retaining lower rates of health plan subscribers than marketplaces run by the federal government, according to a new report. The so-called “federally-facilitated exchange states,” which use the HealthCare.gov website to offer coverage, “reenrolled” about four i…

02/26/2015

"As the U.S. workforce ages and new processes emerge, healthcare organizations nationwide are facing a rising need for personnel educated and trained in everything from patient care to process improvement to management. #1-ranked Villanova University has the credential programs you need to enjoy a more rewarding career in this in-demand field."

Earn an RN to BSN program 100% online to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villanova University. This program enables nurses with an active RN license to advance their career opportunities without missing work.

10/12/2014

Yesterday, I had the privilege and honor of acting as the moderator of an important roundtable discussion involving top school administrators and Directors from Community Colleges from throughout the state who have Health Information Technology Certification and Degree programs; and, Health Technology Industry Leaders and decision makers. The theme of the day was, "Educational Transformation for our Workforce and Local Economy. The goal was to create a space where they could discuss and outline alliances and understanding around how students can be adequately prepared and qualified to fill various high quality career positions in HIM (Health Information Management) and HIT (Health Information Technology). The colleges were ask questions around specific programs they offer; degrees and certifications and awards offered; accreditation body of their programs; internship/job placement opportunities/; and partnerships they have forged. The industry representatives addressed common job titles and required skills for each position within their organizations; minimum and desired requirements for these positions; what prior industry experience are they seeking in these employment positions; and, their employment projections for five and ten years. In small groups table discussions address and reported back to the entire body the following issues: what role could industry/community colleges play in helping prepare HIT/HIM workforce; what may impede their ability to support HIT and HIM programs; how can industry and community colleges align to the skills we previously discussed during the day; and, what courses/training could be presented at the high school level?

05/12/2014

Health data is notoriously spread among agencies and offices, but as John Wilbanks explains, the bigger problem is that you can't own a copy.

03/03/2014

Reduced Fees Available for Registered Annual Conference Attendees

02/27/2014

It’s not something they teach doctors in medical school. And it’s probably not something you’d know to look for if you were suddenly rushed to the hospital i...

02/22/2014

"The Health Care category in the Index considers the cost of care and the quality. Also considered are the number of people per doctor, the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people, the percentage of the population with access to safe water, the infant mortality rate, life expectancy, and public-health expenditure as a percentage of a country’s GDP."

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02/13/2014

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has said, “The president and I believe that high-quality CTE programs are a vital strategy for helping our diverse students complete their secondary and postsecondary studies.” He acknowledged that those on a CTE track are helping our nation meet our economic and workforce challenges. “In fact, by implementing dual enrollment and early college models, a growing number of CTE pathways are helping students to fast-track their college degrees.”

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and what could be more fitting than to announce that the name of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education has been changed to the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Vocational education was recognized as a national pr...

02/13/2014

All organizations interested in applying for Navigator Program funding should carefully review the below resources before submitting their application.

02/12/2014

In addition, the study also found that nearly a third of senior leaders — both male and female — who work in science, engineering and technology fields reported that a woman would never reach the top position in their company. “Even the senior guys who are in a position to make change for the women in their company don’t feel like they can do it,” says Laura Sherbin, the director of research for CTI. When that’s the case, she asks, “what’s left?”

A new study examines how gender bias plays out in these fields.

02/04/2014

The dark green states have refused to expand Medicaid, even though the feds would pay. Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund.

01/28/2014

Great resource for nonprofits! http://foundationcenter.org/

The Foundation Center is the world's leading source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs.