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This latest under-the-radar program could push Medicare deeper into private hands
Right before Christmas The Commonwealth Fund in New York City issued a worrisome report aimed particularly at the 38 million beneficiaries who are in the so-called traditional Medicare fee-for-service program, not the heavily advertised Medicare Advantage managed care plans. The Fund* explained that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) had just unveiled the Geographic Contracting model, or “Geo,” a wonky proposal meaning that beneficiaries in traditional Medicare in 10 metro regions across the country,
DKG Awards
Gamma Theta, the local Hemet/San Jacinto Chapter of the International Society of DKG (Delta Kappa Gamma), an organization that promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education, proudly presents three 2020-2021 awards. Amy Helm has received the Outstanding Service to Chapter Award. She joined Gamma Theta in 2017, served as first vice resident in 2018 and 2019 and is currently the recording secretary.
Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of Homeland Security acknowledging the depth of the problem Tuesday but insisting it's under control and saying he won't revive a Trump-era practice of immediately expelling teens and children.
American Airlines: Ontario, CA, to Charlotte beginning in May
For the second time this month, American Airlines announced it is adding more new service from Ontario International Airport (ONT), a nonstop flight to North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) beginning in May. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier is already selling tickets for the daily flights from the Inland Empire to Charlotte, a prominent hub in the American's system and gateway to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.
Finding a Priceless Pearl in a Sea of Pandemic Problems
Ray Welch of Orange, California, found a "priceless pearl" nearly two decades ago. Since then, his life has never been the same. He left behind a life in law enforcement as a frequent SWAT-team negotiator and found peace after discovering truths about God and began drawing close to Him. While Welch always sought to serve others, "the opportunity of serving God has had no comparison," he said. Welch is not alone.
