H-2A Guest Worker Minimum Wages Up in 2020, 57% above New State Minimums
David BierTwo dozen states are raisingtheir minimum wages in 2020. While the federal government ’s minimum for all workers remains the same, the feds have hiked one minimum wage in 2020: theAdverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) paid to H-2A foreign seasonal farm workers. Despite the state changes, this rate will still far exceed the federal or state minimum wage in every state in 2020 by an average difference of 57 percent.The AEWR is the Department of Labor (DOL)-mandated wage for H-2A seasonal farm workers. Farmers who hire even a single H-2A worker must also pay the AEWR to every American worker as well if it is higher th...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - January 3, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: David Bier Source Type: blogs
Bariatric surgery . . . . for kids?!
That’s precisely what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending: more weight loss surgery for overweight kids.
This sort of perverted advice reflects the deep and widespread failure of the healthcare system to address nutrition and health, resorting instead to an awful surgical “solution” that, contrary to the AAP’s declaration that it is a proven safe option, is filled with complications, nutritional deficiencies, dysbiotic alterations in bowel flora, hormonal disruptions, and—not all that rarely—death. (Granted that it was over 10 years ago, but the first patient ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 31, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open bariatric surgery gastric bypass lap bad Weight Loss wheat belly Source Type: blogs
I Have a Strong Relationship with my Bank but I Almost Never Go There. How Could this Translate to Primary Care?
By HANS DUVEFELT, MD
Imagine if your bank handled all your online transactions for free but charged you only when you visited your local branch – and then kept pestering you to come in, pay money and chat with them every three months or at least once a year if you wanted to keep your accounts active.
Of course that’s not how banks operate. There are small ongoing charges (or margins off the interest they pay you) for keeping your money and for making it possible to do almost everything from your iPhone these days. Yes, there may be additional charges for things that can’t be done without the bank’s personaliz...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Medical Practice Physicians Primary Care Value-Based Care Hans Duvefelt Source Type: blogs
VHA Doc's 3,000 Errors, DHS Docs'' Dual Loyalties '
It has been a rough news day for government-run health care. But not nearly so rough as government-run health care has been to its victims.First, The Washington Post reports on the matter of Robert Morris Levy, a former pathologist at the Veterans Health Admininstration hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas who repeatedly showed up for work intoxicated and who “VA officials say…made 3,000 errors or misdiagnoses dating to 2005.” Levy showed up for work one day with a blood alcohol level of 0.4 percent, five times Arkansas’ legal limit. He misdiagnosed patients who actually had cancer and whose cancers spread untreat...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - September 3, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Michael F. Cannon Source Type: blogs
Five New Submersion Bonuses Added
Over the past few weeks, we’ve added a significant amount of bonus material to our popular Submersion 60-day audio program to make it even better.These bonuses include:60-page Submersion Summary Guide – This ebook conveniently summarizes each audio lesson on a single page, so you can refresh yourself on the key ideas at a glance.Guided Walkthroughs – I recorded seven new audios (about 10 minutes each) to walk you through applying some of the richest Submersion tools, including practicing the simulation lens, creating your story, healing trust wounds, sparking creative ideas, talking with your future self, and mor...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - August 22, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: blogs
Pediatric Bookends, Part 1: Letter To The Secretary of NCDHHS Regarding Randolph Hospital
8/21/2019Mandy Cohen, M.D., MPH,Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services2001 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, N.C. 27699-2000Re: Randolph Hospital, Asheboro“I sat with my Anger long enough . . . until she told me her real name was Grief.”-UnknownDr. Cohen,A friend of a friend connected me to Sam Hedrick – who advised that if I composed a letter and e-mailed it to her, it would be put into the hands of the Secretary. This finished product is three weeks later than planned . . . because I briefly faltered . . . wondering (for good reason), “What IS the point?”. But I had to do MORE than ...
Source: Dr.J's HouseCalls - August 21, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Ultraworking Work Marathon
Ultraworking is hosting a 4-day Work Marathon Aug 14-17, 2019, based on their Work Cycles model, which is similar to the Pomodoro method. This involves working in 30-min blocks with 10-min breaks between, and you map out your next work block during each break. I often work in cycles like this and find it pretty effective for some types of work.Of course you’re not expected to work for 96 hours straight, but they’re providing some structure with extra accountability during this time, so that could indeed help you stay focused and be more productive.It costs $100 to participate in their online event. I’m not an affilia...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - August 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Source Type: blogs
Zeev Neuwirth Reframes Primary Care …Brilliantly
By AL LEWIS
I would urge THCB-ers to read Reframing Healthcare by Dr. Zeev Neuwirth. While much of the territory he covers will be familiar to those of us with an interest in healthcare reform (meaning just about everyone reading this blog), Chapter 5 breaks new ground in the field of primary care.
Primary care is perhaps the sorest spot in healthcare, the
sorest of industries. Primary care providers (PCPs) are underpaid,
dissatisfied, and in short supply. (The supply issue could be solved in part if
employers didn’t pay employees
bonuses to get useless annual checkups or fine them if they don’t, of
course.) ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - July 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Medical Practice Physicians Al Lewis primary care primary care physicians Reframing Healthcare Source Type: blogs
Conscious Growth Club Launches
Conscious Growth Club is officially launching and is open for new members to join, from now through May 1, 2019. Two years in the making, this is the most comprehensive personal growth program and support group we’ve ever created. It’s also the biggest creative project of my life – actually co-creative is more accurate since so many people have contributed to it.What Is Conscious Growth Club?Fortunately this isn’t Fight Club, so I can tell you all about it. 🙂Conscious Growth Club is a private online club and coaching program to help growth-oriented people make faster and more consistent progress. It ...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - April 27, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Announcements conscious growth club Personal Development Source Type: blogs
It ’s My Birthday (So You Get 30% Off on 5 of My Courses for the Next 48 Hours)
Today is my 39th birthday.
And I want to do something fun to celebrate that and to thank you for all your support and the thousands of kind emails and comments over this past year.
So you can get 5 of my digital and downloadable courses and guides at a 30 percent discount for the next 48 hours.
This offer is only available until 2.00 p.m EDT (that’s 18.00 GMT) Friday the 29th of March. And it is the only discount I’ll be offering on my products this year.
I'm off to celebrate a bit now, have a wonderful day and check out the information below to learn more about the courses and guides.
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Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Personal Development Source Type: blogs
" Ramblings On Radiology And The Job Market "
Image courtesy HoustonMethodist.comDalai ' s note: Daniel Corbett is a Radiology business consultant who has posted incredibly useful information on Aunt Minnie as long as I ' ve been there. This opinion piece should be mandatory reading for all in the field.There has been much posted lately about the robust job market for radiologists. There has been wide ranging discussion about the quality of the jobs available with regards to corporate practices and teleradiology. The potential to join a group without knowing about " discussions " the group may be having with other entities is very real. As for privat...
Source: Dalai's PACS Blog - March 27, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: March 23, 2019
Ever wonder how food affects your mental health? Do you think social media addiction should be formally classified (and should the companies behind them be taxed for help)? What’s your stance on Amy Schumer’s discussion of her husband’s autism spectrum disorder diagnosis?
Let’s discuss it all and more in this week’s Psychology Around the Net!
Nutritional Psychiatry: Can You Eat Yourself Happier? We’re not talking about eating your feelings but eating foods that actually affect your feelings. After struggling with anxiety and depression throughout most of her life, Felice Jacka, the head ...
Source: World of Psychology - March 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Aspergers Autism Children and Teens Depression Disorders Industrial and Workplace Psychology Around the Net Research Suicide Amy Schumer Chris Fischer Depressive Symptoms employee mental health Felice Jacka food Mood Nutrit Source Type: blogs
Submersion Playlists Added
The Submersion Playlists bonus is published. All Submersion participants now have access to it in the Submersion portal.There are 15 different playlists to choose from, each containing 8 to 16 of the 60 core lessons. This gives you another way to explore the material, especially when you’d appreciate a refresher in one or more areas after completing the full course.The last two playlists include the 10 shortest lessons for when you’d love a quickie (most are under 15 minutes), and the longest lessons for when you’re craving a deeper lesson (most are over 35 minutes).Text transcripts for lessons 1-16 are p...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - March 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Source Type: blogs
Physicians are now lab rats
Pay for performance (P4P) is all the rage in health care. Big Pharma led the way, and the popular press would have you believe that one can “incentivize” physicians and their clinical colleagues with as little as a sandwich and a bag of chips. Corporations have used bonuses, stock options, and commissions for years as […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 9, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/charles-dinerstein" rel="tag" > Charles Dinerstein, MD, MBA < /a > < /span > Tags: Policy Practice Management Public Health & Source Type: blogs
No Free Lunch At Whole Foods
Recently, I wrote about“other channels of adjustment” for firms facing minimum wage increases (other than reducing hiring or laying off workers). My main point was this: though a minimum wage hike need not lead to job losses at every single firm, in the absence of firms not knowing how to incentivize their workers properly to maximize profitability, other business responses are not costless.A good example can be seen in today ’s story about Whole Foods. Under pressure from campaigners, Amazon recently raised its pay for its lowest-paid employees to $15-an-hour. Now some workersaren ’t enjoying the effects:The Illin...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - March 6, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Ryan Bourne Source Type: blogs
