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Modesto Foundation Award Breakfast to celebrate leadership and launch Hispanic Business Roundtable
The Modesto Foundation will launch its Hispanic Business Roundtable at its Nov. 13 Award Breakfast at Liberty House in Jersey City.
Businesses in ChatGPT Business Hub Live With Click Data
OpenAI has just announced the ChatGPT Business Hub, Businesses in ChatGPT. This business hub offers analytics on mentions, profile views, and, you guessed it, clicks to websites! Yes, OpenAI is showing us how many people click from ChatGPT to our website.
Gov. Sherrill signs executive order to boost New Jersey's economy, reduce business costs
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order establishing a statewide economic development strategy aimed at reducing business costs, attracting investment, creating jobs and making it easier …
NYT: Trump wished Biden well in newly disclosed 2021 letter
(CNN) — In his forthcoming book, former President Joe Biden discloses the contents of a 2021 letter written by President Donald Trump as he prepared to leave the White House after his first term, according to an excerpt of the book and a copy of the letter obtained by The New York Times.“Many presidents have come and gone who simply governed as Republicans or Democrats,” Trump wrote in the letter to Biden, according to Times. “Largely, they did not change history, they were just swept along in its relentless tide. This will not happen to you because I know how much you love the American people.”Biden has previously alluded to a “very generous letter” left by his predecessor, and now successor, but until now had declined to talk about the contents.The reported letter, which was dated January 20, 2021, strikes a different tone than Trump’s public statements after losing the election to Biden in 2020. Trump repeatedly claimed the election was stolen and refused to conduct an orderly transfer of power to his successor, challenging the results in court and pressing his allies to move to block the certification of his loss.The matter came to a head when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, as Congress was voting on whether to certify the results. While Congress ultimately certified Biden’s victory, Trump has continued to deny the 2020 results and pardoned over 1,000 people involved in the riot when he returned to the White House last year.“Not only are you joined by the past, but you carry the hopes and dreams of the entire nation on your shoulders. The gravity of that fact never leaves you, it is the anchor that grounds every decision you make,” Trump wrote in the letter.“Your strength, your deepest reservoir of energy, comes from the knowledge that millions upon millions of people are depending on you. Their ambitions and aspirations are the reason you are here, with so many counting on your success,” he continued.Biden was inaugurated the same day as the letter and Trump did not attend the festivities as is customary for most living presidents. Trump has sharply criticized Biden in the years since the 46th president left office.In his book, titled “Promise Me, America,” Biden writes it was “as if there were two Donald Trumps” and says Trump “deeply destabilized democracy,” according to the Times.“But here he was, offering his best wishes in warm language that sounded like it was coming from an old friend,” Biden wrote in the book, which is set to be released next Tuesday.In a statement to the Times, White House communications director Steven Cheung said, “Joe Biden should have heeded the president’s wise words, but instead he tried to destroy this country and weaponize the justice system against his political enemies.”“Biden is a disgrace, and America is better off with him no longer as president,” Cheung added.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Oakland at Michigan State: How to Watch and Score Prediction
Kennedy Blair leads the hard-nosed Spartans back to East Lansing, bringing a dominant defense and relentless rebounding to a midweek clash against the visiting Grizzlies.
Carter sweeps Nagurski, Bednarik and Camp weekly awards
Tennessee linebacker was best defender in country vs. Kentucky.
The Thread That Links Affordability to Accountability
Democrats hope they can make progress on both by connecting corruption to the cost of living.
Colorado's Deion Sanders Called Worst QB Evaluator Since John Elway
Coach Prime faces a brutal reckoning in Boulder. Critics now question if the recruiting icon can identify a winning successor or navigate a costly rebuild.
Misiorowski Delivered a Historic Season for Brewers
Jacob Misiorowski dominated MLB with record-breaking velocity and a historic Triple Crown pursuit, anchoring the Milwaukee Brewers’ rotation through a dominant World Series run.
Clue to common kidney birth defect suggests potential treatment: Study
New findings suggest that multicystic dysplastic kidney is potentially treatable if identified prenatally before cysts replace normal tissue.
Patient comfort with AI-driven health care hinges on provider oversight
More than half of patients (56%) are comfortable with artificial intelligence (AI) making diagnosis or treatment decisions when their health care provider can change or override them, but that figure ...
Pezeshkian: Global justice depends on equitable access to science and technology
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that global justice cannot be achieved without fairness in the production of scientific knowledge, access to technology and the distribution of their benefits, calling for the removal of discriminatory barriers in the international scientific and technological system.
Jazz's Keyonte George Out, Lauri Markkanen's Status Uncertain vs. Heat
Utah faces a depleted roster against Miami as injuries sideline Keyonte George and threaten Lauri Markkanen’s availability, forcing rookie Darryn Peterson to spearhead a struggling offense.
11/10/2026: Supervisory Status and Health Care Rule Quirks
Union Electric Company D/B/a Ameren Missouri, 14-RM-394835 (Regional Election Decision) A Regional Director dismissed the Employer's petition after finding that Distribution System Operating Supervisors (DSOS) II are statutory supervisors under Section 2(11) of the NLRA, but not managerial employees. The Employer, an electric and gas utility, filed the petition after the Union demanded recognition for DSOS I and II positions. Because the DSOS II are supervisors excluded from the NLRA's protection, no election was ordered. The DSOS I position was not decided, since no one currently holds it, and ordering an election for a unit with zero employees would be contrary to Board policy. As a preliminary matter, the Union was precluded from litigating supervisory or managerial status because it filed its Statement of Position with the Region but did not serve it on the Employer by the deadline. The Regional Director still took evidence sufficient to decide unit appropriateness, as the Board's rules require. Supervisory status rested on the authority to assign. The DSOS prioritize work tickets, choose which Line Troubleman or Traveling Operator to send, pull employees off lower-priority jobs, hold employees past shift end, decide whether to call in crews and how large they should be, and handle sick call-outs, all without consulting anyone. Relying on Oakwood Healthcare and Entergy Mississippi, the Regional Director found this resembled utility dispatchers who used independent judgment in assigning employees to places. It did not matter that the record did not show who selects the specific employees who respond to a call-out. The Employer failed to prove responsible direction because nothing showed DSOS face adverse consequences for field employees' performance. The one Performance Improvement Plan involved a DSOS's own errors. The Employer also failed to prove discipline authority, since switching error forms merely report incidents and upper management decides whether discipline follows. The managerial claim failed because there was no evidence the DSOS formulate high-level employer policy. They exercise technical discretion, sit below Superintendents and a Manager, and are first-level supervisors. Significant Cases Cited Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., 348 NLRB 686 (2006): Defined "assign" and "responsibly direct" under Section 2(11) and placed the burden of proving supervisory status on the party asserting it. Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 367 NLRB No. 109 (2019): Held utility dispatchers were supervisors because they used independent judgment in prioritizing outages and assigning field employees. NLRB v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc., 532 U.S. 706 (2001): Established the three-part test for supervisory status under Section 2(11). NLRB v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672 (1980): Described managerial employees as those who formulate and effectuate management policies and are aligned with management. Ikea Distribution Services, Inc., 370 NLRB No. 109 (2021): Affirmed preclusion of issues for a late-served Statement of Position while confirming the Regional Director must still determine unit appropriateness. NLRB Edge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Prime Healthcare Services – St. Michael’s, LLC D/B/a Saint Michael’s Medical Center, 22-RC-392696 (Regional Election Decision) The Regional Director dismissed a petition seeking an Armour-Globe self-determination election for two full-time radiation therapists at a Newark hospital. The union wanted the therapists to vote on joining its existing nonconforming unit of registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, and technical employees. The Regional Director found the union had not shown the therapists could appropriately be added to that unit under the Board's Health Care Rule and the community-of-interest factors. The Regional Director first explained that the Health Care Rule does not categorically bar an Armour-Globe election in a partially organized hospital with existing nonconforming units. Under St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, such an election does not create a new unit and so does not offend the Rule's concern with unit proliferation. The petitioner still bears the burden of showing the group is identifiable and distinct and shares a community of interest with the existing unit. The therapists were an identifiable, distinct group because they do identical work in the same department under the same managers. On community of interest, the evidence was mostly unfavorable to the union. The therapists work in the Cancer Center alongside unit nurses but have separate supervision (apart from occasional coverage), separate break areas, and distinct equipment and functions. Their contact with nurses is limited to routine patient handoffs, and they do not interact with or fill in for technical employees such as radiology technicians. The Regional Director found some overlap in certifications and training, which might tip the scale on those factors, but the union did not establish common terms and conditions. The Regional Director added that shared benefits or work rules would not suffice given separate supervision, no interchange, and physical separation. The decisive problem was the Health Care Rule's classifications. The therapists are professionals who fall within the Rule's "all other professionals" category. The parties' contract expressly excludes "all other professionals," and the union's attempt at hearing to classify some respiratory therapists as professionals contradicted that contract. Adding the therapists would create yet another nonconforming grouping and leave other unrepresented professionals in that category. A separate therapist-only unit would also be inappropriate because the record shows other unrepresented professional employees. A unit of all unrepresented employees in that category may be appropriate. Significant Cases Cited St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, 357 NLRB 854 (2011): An Armour-Globe election in an acute care hospital does not violate the Health Care Rule because it adds employees to an existing unit rather than creating a new one. Rush University Medical Center v. NLRB, 833 F.3d 202 (D.C. Cir. 2016): Section 103.30(c) of the Health Care Rule applies only to petitions for additional units, not to Armour-Globe elections adding employees to an existing unit. Warner-Lambert Co., 298 NLRB 993 (1990): A self-determination election requires that the employees share a community of interest with the existing unit and form an identifiable, distinct segment constituting an appropriate voting group. United Operations, Inc., 338 NLRB 123 (2002): Sets out the community-of-interest factors, and common supervision alone does not require inclusion in one unit absent interchange, contact, or functional integration. Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., 375 NLRB No. 16 (2026): Functional integration requires that positions depend on one another to accomplish their tasks, and minor differences between groups should not be given too much weight.
Today on Pinstripe Alley
As we awake today, we now three weeks remaining with a Major League Collective Bargaining Agreement in place, 21 days before we are faced with the inevitable owner-imposed lockout. As we inch toward the winter, we do have a few things to keep us occupied this week, as Cy Young winners will be announced tomorrow […]
2nd Place Art + Science Competition: James Asava
For the Art + Science Competition entitled States of Change, we asked to see photography that examines art and science through transition, transformation, and instability. Change may be gradual or abrupt, visible or difficult to perceive, ranging from emotional shifts to environmental conditions. We invited artists to consider how photography can reveal states of change—where
Arellano: Raman's victory was a resounding rebuke to L.A.'s Latino political establishment
Almost all the city's Latino power brokers — politicians, nonprofit leaders, union activists, celebrities — bet big on longtime ally Karen Bass, only to now find themselves on the outside looking in.
Raman's victory was a resounding rebuke to L.A.'s Latino political establishment
Almost all the city’s Latino power brokers — politicians, nonprofit leaders, union activists, celebrities — bet big on longtime ally Karen Bass, only to now find themselves on the outside looking in.
Takaichi’s cabinet reshuffle strengthens the LDP’s political hand
Japan’s cabinet reshuffle keeps Takaichi’s rivals close and brings coalition partners on board, but her authority will rest on results and accountability.
The Film That Changed Kyle Whittingham’s Mind About Jason Beck
A grueling review of Michigan’s stagnant performance against Michigan State forced an immediate coaching shakeup, shifting the program's focus toward finding a proven leader to ignite the offense.
Vote for your greatest all-British boxing fight
From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.
Advancing Midwifery Leadership and Reproductive Rights at the World Health Summit
At WHS, ICM highlighted the role of midwives and midwifery leadership in ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), responding to humanitarian and climate crises, and building resilient, equitable health systems.
Can the Buccaneers' Defense Carry Disappointing Offense to the Playoffs?
The Bucs' defense has been great all season long. Can it carry a disappointing offense all the way to the playoffs?
Northwestern Basketball Stays Unbeaten, But a Familiar Concern Emerges
Northwestern improved to 3-0 with a 72-55 win over Boston University behind 20 points from LA Pratt and 21 from Jake West, but another second-half offensive slowdown raised questions about the Wildcats' sustainability.
Anthony Davis Shines in Return, but Wizards Lose vs. Pistons
Anthony Davis dropped a 44-point double double, but the Washington Wizards fell on the road against the Detroit Pistons, 122-111, on Monday night
Chris Finch Praises Timberwolves’ Bench After Win Over Jazz
Bones Hyland’s microwave scoring and Trey Lyles’ staggering +29 rating provided the spark as Minnesota’s second unit outclassed Utah.
Can Johnny Fisher Become a Serious Heavyweight Contender Under Zuffa?
The Essex heavyweight has been dismissed as merely a good ticket seller. But can Zuffa steer him toward bigger things?
Raiders Could Fare Better Against Backup QB vs. Seattle
The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled against top QBs, but they could get a break in Drew Lock vs. Seattle.
The Latest on Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s Finger Issue
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is set to undergo testing to potentially reveal a fracture in his left middle finger.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health gives $100,000 to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi for security deposit program
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health has awarded $100,000 to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi to help families with children experiencing homelessness or housing instability cover security deposits, according to an Oct. 29 announcement. The nonprofit will use the money to launch its Move-In Advance Program. Under the program, Family Promise of Hawaiʻi will pay a family’s security deposit […]
Ensuring accuracy post-Election Day
On Monday, Ventura County began the process of an election audit to help ensure the accuracy of the tabulation
Mario Cristobal Calls Duke-Miami Showdown 'Playoff Football'
Duke will have its hands full this week.
Late night eating and sleep habits damage gut health, increase metabolic disease risk
A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health, and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face risk of inflammation and related health problems.
Oklahoma's Michael Fasusi Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week
The sophomore left tackle anchored a historic road win at Florida, surrendering zero pressures and fueling a record-breaking 20-play touchdown drive to stabilize the Sooners’ evolving offense
Kevin McGonigle is your AL Rookie of the Year
The 22-year-old infielder snapped Detroit’s 48-year drought for position players, parlaying elite plate discipline and a 7.1 WAR into the franchise’s first rookie honor since 2016.
CMS Opens Small Business Market Research for Medicare Shared Savings Payment Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is conducting market research to determine small-business capability to provide financial services supporting payments to Accountable Care Organizations participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. CMS is seeking a contractor to establish and manage a CMS-approved bank account, validate ACO banking information, prepare and issue Electronic Funds Transfer […]
Former Clemson Star Trevor Lawrence Continues to Dominate in NFL
The Tigers knew how special a player Lawrence could become.
When true crime becomes entertainment: Monsters: 'The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' review
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Top Landing Spots For Riq Woolen if Eagles Trade Veteran CB
The Eagles' brass have some tough decisions to make.
Northwestern HC David Braun Takes Stance on CFP Expansion
Northwestern head coach David Braun explained why he believes the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is in the best interest of the sport.
Jamie Foxx's Halloween party: Stabbing suspect arrested
Jamie Foxx's annual Halloween party became a crime scene over the weekend after Ventura county officials responded to a stabbing at the actor's Thousand Oaks home.
George Mason receives $30M to establish two institutes
Dwight Schar donated $30 million to George Mason University to establish institutes focused on national security and economic statecraft.
With a New Congress Coming in January, Stand Up for Science Releases Its Plan for Accountability Over Attacks
Second chapter of Forging the Future of Science and Democracy proposes oversight and accountability measures to protect science from political interference
With a New Congress Coming in January, Stand Up for Science Releases Its Plan for Accountability Over Attacks
Second chapter of Forging the Future of Science and Democracy proposes oversight and accountability measures to protect science from political interference
“The Winter's Tale” raises several questions
To what extent is it acceptable to mess with Shakespeare?
Why Steve Buscemi refuses to appear on ‘Hot Ones’: ‘I don’t care how much you paid me’
Steve Buscemi swears he’ll never appear on ‘Hot Ones,’ no matter how much money is on the table.
NASA’s Chandra Finds Source of Star’s Mysterious Outbursts
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have discovered what is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star.
Lakers vs Hawks Injury Report: Austin Reaves Listed
Will Austin Reaves play against the Atlanta Hawks?
At Somos, politics and real estate enter a new reality
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Blazers' West Ambitions Have a Luka Dončić-Sized Problem
Wilt Chamberlain-level scoring and squandered 16-point leads haunt Portland’s postseason dreams as Luka Dončić turns the Western Conference arms race into a historic, one-man wrecking crew.
Carter, Moss earn weekly awards
Following a dominant defensive performance in Saturday's victory over No. 6 Kentucky, Tennessee football seniors Arion Carter and Qua Moss earned weekly recognition for their efforts against the Wildcats.
After 34 years in business, popular volleyball restaurant headed to Holly Ridge
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Eagles Rumored to Consider Jalen Carter Trade Before Deadline
The Eagles could be looking to make a lot of moves this deadline.
Northwestern Opens as 12.5-Point Underdog Against Ohio State
Northwestern opened as a 10.5-point underdog against Ohio State before the spread moved to 12.5. With both teams coming off consecutive losses and questions at quarterback, the betting line is worth monitoring.
Colts' Week 9 Snap Counts: Jonathan Taylor Minimized
Check out the snap counts from the Indianapolis Colts' Week 9 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys to see how much (or how little) everyone played.
A Democratic Socialist-backed candidate ousted Danny Alvarez, but Alvarez left $626K-plus on the table
Ashley Herrmann was underfunded and ran a minimalist campaign. Did Alvarez phone it in?
Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. Bulletin 2 Health Cluster. April
Health Cluster Situation Report. Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. April - June 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, ten major incidents involving armed violence led to the displacement of 50,867 people, a 19% increase compared to the previous quarter. After several months of severe deterioration in the Artibonite and Centre departments, the West department once again became the epicenter of new displacements, accounting for 64% of all movements recorded during the period—primarily due to armed violence in the commune of Cité Soleil. A decline in suspected diphtheria cases has been observed starting from the 21st epidemiological week. A total of 42 suspected cases have been reported across 15 sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the West Department (Cité Soleil, Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince) since January 2026. The cholera outbreak has been steadily declining since its resurgence in October 2022. Following a peak of 3,683 suspected weekly cases in 2023, transmission dropped by nearly 80% in 2024. This downward trend continued into 2025 (with 85 cumulative cases recorded during the same period) and into 2026, with 44 suspected cases reported as of July 18 (a 48% decrease). Transmission levels currently remain low and stable, reflecting successful control efforts. Maintaining surveillance and response capabilities remains crucial to preventing a resurgence, given the active circulation of Vibrio and the persistence of risk factors for transmission.
Alabama's Win Over LSU Still Exposed Some Major Concerns
The Alabama Crimson Tide were able to beat the LSU Tigers on Saturday, but concerns remain.
Michael Carrick Highlights Mental Defect That Has Hindered Manchester United
As defensive lapses and psychological fragility extend a historic winless streak, Michael Carrick must instill a ruthless edge to stop the Reds from sabotaging their own recovery.
Established Artists Signs Andrea Logan
Andrea Logan, the actress, podcaster and co-founder of Pure Flix Entertainment, has signed with Established Artists.
Ohio State fires a coach after blowout loss to Oregon
After Saturday’s blowout loss to Oregon, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day promised that there would be accountability, and that it would start with his coaching staff. It didn’t take long for him to follow through on that promise. Ohio State has reportedly fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher just nine games into his first…
Police called to Jamie Foxx’s Halloween party following report of stabbing
Jamie Foxx’s annual Halloween party was reportedly disrupted by police on Saturday after a man was apparently stabbed at the event.
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are committed to "holding the crooks accountable" in new Congress
The Ninety Percent Problem: Unlocking Value in Unstructured Data for Enterprises
Enterprises spent two decades perfecting their structured data. AI just made the other eighty to ninety percent – the messy, noisy, uncatalogued majority – the biggest prize in the building. Most companies cannot even tell you what they own. For twenty years, the corporate data story has been a story about tables. Rows, columns, schemas, […]
Report: Florida State Hiring Jeff Purinton as Athletic Director
Florida State is hiring Jeff Purinton as athletic director, ESPN reports, bringing an FSU alumnus home as the athletic leadership begins to take shape.
Media Link, Inc. celebrates 25 years in business
Media Link, Inc., a full-service marketing, advertising, and software development agency based in Rock Island, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Founded on Oct. 24, 2001, the agency now reaches a quarter-century milestone rooted in transparent client partnerships, adaptable strategies, and a collaborative team culture. The agency is located at 1902 17th St. This year also […]
Ty Lue Issues Apology for Keaton Wagler Minutes Mistake
Lue owned up to an error in handling his top rookie.
Roundtable on CBP’s Supply Chain Visibility ANPRM
The Office of Advocacy is hosting a virtual roundtable/listening session to gather small-business feedback on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain
The Chargers Again Are Unable to Protect Justin Herbert
The Chargers' offensive line once again failed Justin Herbert, allowing a career-high eight sacks in a 44-22 loss to the Texans. Until Los Angeles figures out how to protect its franchise quarterback, this offense will continue to struggle.
Apple Launching Two More New Products This Friday
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Former Clemson QB Cade Klubnik is About to Get His NFL Opportunity
Former Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik is nearing his chance in the NFL.
Exclusive: Here’s what Samsung’s Galaxy AI Premium plan brings and what remains free
Samsung has been steadily expanding Galaxy AI features across its flagship smartphones and tablets. For over a year, rumors have suggested that the company migh
Georgia Bulldogs Likely to Be Top Team in CFP Rankings After Dominant Win
The Georgia Bulldogs are the best team in the land.
1st Place Art + Science Competition: Hillerbrand and Magsamen
For the Art + Science Competition entitled States of Change, we asked to see photography that examines art and science through transition, transformation, and instability. Change may be gradual or abrupt, visible or difficult to perceive, ranging from emotional shifts to environmental conditions. We invited artists to consider how photography can reveal states of change—where
Missouri Republicans mulling future of congressional redistricting after Prop A failure
Voters rejected a Trump-backed map by an overwhelming margin. But some lawmakers aren’t ruling out pursuing another stab at new congressional lines.
Gasperini, D’Amico to hold transfer meeting this week
Gian Piero Gasperini is convinced that the real step toward the top of the table can be made primarily through transfer market additions. The international break will be a good time to recover injured...
Russell Brand conviction renews scrutiny of sexual misconduct in UK entertainment industry
Floyd Brenz, Philippine Canadian Inquirer November 09, 2026 The conviction of British comedian and actor Russell Brand has reignited calls for accountability across the United Kingdom’s entertainment industry, with public […]
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Are cucumbers fruits or vegetables? The answer may surprise you
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“He’s Always Throwing Someone Under the Bus”: Patriots Fans Upset With Mike Vrabel Over Lack of Accountability After 45-27 Defeat
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Orchard’s First Fruit
Well, well, well - ask and ye shall receive. From a few weeks ago: I don’t see anything distinct for Orchard customers yet, so either they’re not live or not distinguished as easily as Garden Plot Eight days later, my wish was granted! Epic’s public FHIR endpoint directory added an organization called Enterprise Orchard Shared Services (Epic org ID 38769) managing an endpoint named “PA Health Center Technology Alliance,” along with 36 facilities under the same brand: The Alliance’s main office 18 Union Community Care sites 11 Delaware Valley Community Health sites Six Community Health and Dental Care sites Off to the races we go! As far as I can tell, no trade publication or Epic has covered this yet - the only public traces I see are a PACHC annual report plus a few patient FAQ pages. I’m not sure why - I think it deserves way more attention! We learn who’s actually buying (and it isn’t who Epic pitched at UGM) We get yet another entry in Epic’s playbook for reaching the low end of the market We get a census of who Epic is coming for next Grab a basket and let’s start picking. An Unexpected Harvest When Epic announced Orchard at UGM 2025, the pitch was a dedicated instance for practices of 80 to 180 providers while keeping the prewired third party applications that make Garden Plot appealing. But the first customer to surface is not that profile at all! Instead, we see something entirely different and arguably more valuable to Epic. The Alliance is a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC). As I wasn’t totally familiar myself, let’s add some quick background for readers who operate outside the safety net: Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are community clinics funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act t They serve patients regardless of ability to pay, which results in a payer mix heavy on Medicaid / the uninsured As you might expect, this often results in margins too thin to fund an enterprise EHR on their own (especially in the current very tough funding environment) Every state has a primary care association (PCA), funded in part by HRSA, that supports its FQHCs with advocacy and shared services PCAs have historically been trade associations, so this move is notable in that PACHC is morphing itself into something closer to a holding company. In October 2024, its board voted to form the Alliance to contract directly with Epic and run a statewide technology hub for health centers of any size. A second subsidiary, the Pennsylvania Community Care Collaborative (PC3), is a clinically integrated network of 28 health centers built for value-based contracting. CEO Shelley Riser runs both PACHC and the Alliance and calls the arrangement a “family of companies.” From the latest annual report: PACHC is the only Primary Care Association in the nation with a wholly owned subsidiary directly contracting with Epic. Why does this matter way more to Epic than a single 120-provider group ever could? One contract may only bring in three health centers and 35 sites on day one, but every other PACHC member sits in the pipeline. Moreover, the distributor is an organization those health centers already trust, funded to serve them and literally governed by a board of their own CEOs. And if that wasn’t enough, every state has one! Grafting onto the Safety Net
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