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Muntinlupa City raises cash incentives for local athletes who are able to win in local and international sports events
Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government officially raised the cash incentives for its local athletes who are able to win medals in varied local and international competitions, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… The Muntinlupa City…
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#Alabang#Asian Games#athlete#athletes#athleticism#Carlo Carrasco#cash#cash incentives#cash reward#City Government of Muntinlupa#City of Muntinlupa#finance#International Olympic Committee (IOC)#journalism#legislation#Manila Bulletin#Metro Manila#money#Muntinlupa#Muntinlupa City#news#Olympics#Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)#Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)#Philippines#Philippines blog#public service#Ruffy Biazon#Rufino Biazon#SEA Games
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Getting Involved Locally
Every time I see a post implying the only two politically relevant actions you can take in America are voting or not voting in federal elections, I tell myself I will make this post, so now I am finally doing it.
As an American, it can be frustrating and dispiriting to feel like we're being held hostage by our politicians while the United States continues to be one of the biggest forces for suffering on a global scale. This post is not about what we can do on that scale but instead suggests that, if you're feeling powerless and depressed about your national/international impact, you can take action on the local level. I got involved with a local activist group a few years ago, and we've been able to tangibly help people in our community, get genuine policy passed, and net some legislative wins. It's much easier to influence a smaller system, and a lot more rewarding than doomscrolling on social media.
Disclaimer: I am an American who lives on the outskirts of a fairly large city. This post reflects my experience and not everything in it may be applicable to yours. Take what is useful and leave the rest.
What's out there?
There are a variety of ways to get involved locally depending on your preferences. I'm going to lump them into a few categories:
Local government. City council, school boards, library boards, etc. Many of these orgs have open meetings and allow public comment. They're often sparsely attended and members are frequently elected by small margins, so they're far more likely to listen to what you have to say than federal legislators. Check out your home's website to see if you can find minutes and agendas to learn what they're discussing and how you can weigh in. Great choice if you want to develop a first name basis nemesishood with a local politician.
Volunteering. If you have low bandwidth and just want someone to tell you what to do, but would like to know your actions immediately benefit real people, volunteering gigs might be for you. Lots of organizations need help! Community kitchens, greenspace cleanups, giving immigrants rides to appointments, phonebanking, tutoring, supporting cultural centers, etc. Find orgs connected to something you're interested in and see what they need.
Organizing. Organizing involves long term work to build groups of people who can push for change. Outside of labor unions, there are tenant unions (renters pushing their landlords for better conditions) and groups organizing around a specific issue. (Off the top of my head, in my area I'm aware of multiple groups organizing around abolition/decarceration, minimum wage, environmental justice, transit, and reproductive justice.) These groups require more commitment, but that also means you'll have more input than showing up to volunteer for a nonprofit a few times a month.
(The group I'm currently involved with is organizing-focused, so if you're curious I'm happy to share more details of what that's like, I just don't want this post to be even longer.)
How can I learn about opportunities?
Word of mouth
Local government websites
Library, college, and community center bulletin boards
Local events (I tabled at a music festival last summer)
Protests and rallies
Local news outlets (might be covering actions, etc.)
Social media
Google (try 'mutual aid' and your location)
Start getting involved. I cannot express how much I've learned about the activist landscape in my city just from joining one org. Between partnerships, solidarity requests, etc., so many groups are now on my radar that weren't before. As I said before, I'm in/near a fairly big city, but you might be surprised by how much is going on where you are!
A note on self-interest
Something we talk about in organizing is self-interest. Why are you passionate about this cause? Why are you in this fight? Identifying your self-interest is important for a few reasons. First, it helps you convince other people to care. Second, it keeps you engaged. If you start volunteering out of a vague sense that you're 'helping', it's much easier to lose interest. If you recognize how winning this fight makes your life better, you're more likely to stick with it. I'm not saying you should only get involved in causes that immediately materially benefit you, but it's worth thinking about your personal stake so that you can return to that when you think 'ugh I don't want to get out of bed for this meeting'. You may have seen the quote credited to Lilla Watson and a group of other Aboriginal Rights activists: "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."
In conclusion
This is work. I've spent weekends in campaign retreats and driven 45 minutes across the city to make care packages. I am doing group projects and not even getting paid for it. But when you're frustrated with the state of the world, it's nice to be able to roll up your sleeves and make a visible impact on something you can control. It's also a great way to meet people irl who care about the same things as you and learn ways we can support each other when larger structures let us down.
As yet another American election season draws near with its avalanche of posts about voting, whether you intend to vote or post on tumblr about how much voting sucks or are a long-suffering non-American cursed to always see this shit, I challenge you to take a step* into your community and tackle a problem there. Who knows? You might even help solve it.
*Virtually if necessary. Many orgs try to be accessible. I attend many of my org's meetings on zoom!
#idk if this is actually helpful in any way#I'm happy to talk more about what being in an organizing-focused group has been like for me#also sorry I turned reblogs off bc I did not want this somehow turning into voting discourse
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Curt Devine, Casey Tolan, and Donie O'Sullivan at CNN:
Before Election Day has even arrived, the “Stop the Steal” movement has reemerged in force, with some of the same activists who tried to overturn former President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss outlining a step-by-step guide to undermine the results if he falls short again. For months, those activists – who have been priming Trump supporters to believe the only way the former president can lose in 2024 is through fraud – have laid out proposals to thwart a potential Kamala Harris victory. Their plans include challenging results in court, pressuring lawmakers to block election certification, and encouraging protests – culminating on January 6, 2025, the day Congress will once again certify the results. “I have a plan and strategy,” Ivan Raiklin, a former Green Beret and political operative who has close ties to associates of Trump, told a group of Pennsylvania activists earlier this month. “And then January 6th is going to be pretty fun.”
Trump’s allies – and the former president himself – are increasingly pushing debunked claims of voter fraud, spreading their rhetoric through podcasts with massive audiences, megachurch sermons and political rallies in key states. Some Trump backers, including pastors associated with Christian nationalist ideas, have described the election as a fight between good and evil, describing Harris as the antichrist or suggesting that God has anointed Trump as the victor.
Four years ago, Trump’s unsuccessful efforts to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden didn’t truly materialize until after the election. They were largely improvised and ad hoc, with a flurry of hastily filed lawsuits that went nowhere and efforts to convince state legislators to block certification that fell short. But this time around, MAGA activists have been planning to undermine a potential Harris victory well in advance of the election, with some even arguing that state legislators should simply ignore the election results and award electoral votes to Trump by default. Congress passed a measure in 2022 that makes it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, and with Trump now out of office, he and his allies cannot wield levers of the executive branch to try to influence the election. But experts say that the people involved in these conspiracy theory-driven efforts appear to be better organized, more determined and, in some cases, more extreme than four years ago.
Federal law enforcement officials are also ringing alarm bells. A bulletin put out earlier this month by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Intelligence warned that extremist rhetoric about the election could motivate people to “engage in violence, as we saw during the 2020 election cycle.” Marc Harris, a former investigator for the House select committee that investigated January 6, 2021, told CNN he’s concerned that the tactics to undermine the election have evolved since 2020, even with the safeguards put into place since then. “Those looking to overturn the election are way ahead of where they were in 2020,” said Harris. “But on the flip side, the pro-democracy defenders are also more prepared. How that shakes out is not clear to me.”
Baseless fears of a ‘steal’
Unfounded claims about malign forces conspiring to cheat Trump out of an otherwise inevitable election win have been increasing in recent weeks from influential members of the MAGA movement. “Yes, the steal is happening again,” Emerald Robinson, a right-wing broadcaster with nearly 800,000 followers on X, declared in a blog post earlier this month, criticizing the fact that votes may take days to count in some states. “It doesn’t take days to get election results. It takes days to cheat.”
Patrick Byrne, the former Overstock.com CEO who donated millions of dollars to efforts investigating the 2020 election, warned on Telegram this week of a cyberattack that would rig the election and lead to imminent “death and cannibalism” unless Americans stand together. And Greg Locke, a prominent Tennessee pastor who spoke near the Capitol the day before the January 6 riot, told his followers in a sermon earlier this month that the US would be hit with “a catastrophic storm that is going to be man-made” in the days before the election, as an apparent method of stealing the vote. “If Kamala wins this election, hear me when I tell you, we will never have another one,” Locke predicted. Some of the debunked ideas that surfaced after the 2020 election and sought to explain how Trump lost remain rampant, such as the notion that voting machines are flipping votes to favor Democrats or that election officials in swing states have been complicit in widespread voter fraud.
“The same systems are being used. Many of the same players are in place,” Joe Hoft, who has contributed to the conspiracy-theory-peddling website The Gateway Pundit, told CNN when asked about the 2024 election. “I don’t trust the process. The process is broken.” In recent episodes of “War Room,” a prominent program airing election conspiracy theories started by former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, guests have repeatedly suggested that Democratic governors in swing states or Democratic members of Congress could block certification of a legitimate Trump victory.
They’ve cited comments like Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin telling Axios earlier this month that he didn’t assume Trump would use “free, fair and honest” means to win – even though Raskin said he would “obviously accept” a Trump victory if it was honest. “They call us election deniers all the time,” GOP Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said on a “War Room” episode last week, in which she raised concerns about overseas military voting. “But it looks, it appears to be that there is a big fight being set up over the certification of the election and the outcome of the election.” Greene has also floated a conspiracy theory that recent US Capitol Police training exercises are connected to a plan by congressional Democrats to keep Trump out of power even if he wins. Trump himself has echoed some of the conspiracy theories pushed by his supporters, suggesting that election fraud is rampant in 2024. But party officials have struck a different tone.
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Plans to block a Harris win
While some groups have been gathering supposed examples of election fraud for lawsuits to challenge a potential Harris win, other pro-Trump activists have coalesced around a plan to ensure Trump returns to the White House: state legislators can simply allocate their state’s electors for Trump regardless of vote counts. The strategy generated headlines last week after Rep. Andy Harris, the chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, said it “makes a lot of sense” to allocate electors that way in North Carolina, where he suggested damage from Hurricane Helene may disenfranchise some voters.
Harris, who later walked back his comments, initially voiced support for the proposal after hearing a presentation from Raiklin, who’s known for having posted a memo that argued then-Vice President Mike Pence could have blocked certification of the 2020 election results. Raiklin has been espousing the plan for legislators to seize control of awarding electoral votes in various states in recent weeks and receiving support from other far-right figures. Mark Finchem, a Republican candidate for state senate in Arizona, wrote on X that the “extraordinary circumstances” in North Carolina – a reference to the hurricane damage – “provide a justifiable pathway for the legislature to take action.” Noel Fritsch, publisher of the far-right online publication National File, has argued that the US Constitution gives all state legislatures the power to choose electoral college members, which he told CNN he believes could create more national stability.
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Concerns about violence
Incidents of political violence and threats have already occurred this year, including two apparent attempts to assassinate Trump, shootings involving a DNC office and suspicious packages mailed to election offices. In the weeks ahead of the election, some pro-Trump activists have been openly alluding to more violent chaos that they say is on the horizon. Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said on a program last week that he thought Trump would win all 50 states if there’s a fair election but offered a grim prediction if the winner remains unknown for days. “I feel like people are going to go to those locations where there’s counting and there could actually be violence because people are going to be, people are so upset after 2020,” said Flynn, who four years ago drew comparisons to Civil War battlefields in a speech the day before the Capitol riot.
This CNN article is a must-read on how right-wing election deniers seek to launch January 6th 2.0 if Donald Trump loses.
See Also:
Daily Kos: MAGA zealots are reportedly planning Jan. 6 chaos—again
MMFA: Here’s the familiar playbook Trumpists will use to try and overturn the election if he loses
#Stop The Steal#Capitol Insurrection#2024 Presidential Election#2024 Elections#The Big Lie#Ivan Raiklin#Donald Trump#Electoral Count Reform Act#Electoral Count Act#Election Denalism#Emerald Robinson#Greg Locke#Patrick Byrne#Marjorie Taylor Greene#Joe Hoft#Andy Harris#Noel Fritsch#Michael Flynn
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MADISON – Wisconsinites convicted of multiple counts of a sex offense will be required to register as sex offenders for life even if the counts were part of the same incident, under a bill signed by Gov. Tony Evers.
The law effectively nullifies a 2023 state Supreme Court ruling holding that multiple convictions stemming from the same criminal complaint do not necessarily classify someone as a repeat offender. The governor's signature brings resolution to a question officials have debated for years.
In a 4-3 decision, the court ruled in May 2023 that "the plain and ordinary meaning of 'separate occasions' does not refer solely to the number of convictions" in consideration of whether lifetime registration is required for an offender.
"It is undisputable that all sex offenses covered by the sex offender registration statutory scheme are heinous in nature, thus necessitating the use of the registry for the protection of the public. However, within that scheme, the legislature, not this court, made policy decisions regarding which offenders are categorically required to comply with registration requirements for life and which are required to comply for 15 years," Justice Jill Karofsky wrote in the majority decision.
The case involved Corey T. Rector, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to five counts of possession of child pornography. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision on each of the five counts, to be served concurrently, and was ordered to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
The case made its way to the state's high court after the state Department of Corrections requested in 2019 that Rector's sex offender status be changed to a lifetime registration because he had been convicted of more than two sex offenses, relying on a formal opinion issued in 2017 by Republican then-Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Schimel issued the opinion in response to a request from then-DOC Secretary Jon Litscher, who had asked whether the state's "special bulletin notification" statute applied to offenders with multiple criminal convictions that occurred at the same time or stemmed from the same criminal complaint.
State law requires people who are convicted of a sex offense (or found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect) on two or more separate occasions to be classified as "special bulletin notification" (SBN) offenders, who trigger notification of law enforcement when they change addresses. These offenders are subject to lifetime GPS monitoring.
Schimel's opinion was that "separate occasions" referred to the number of convictions, "including multiple convictions imposed at the same time and based on the same complaint."
Evers' signature codifies Schimel's interpretation in state law, negating the court's 2023 ruling. It will apply retroactively, and offenders who were previously released from the registry will be notified that they must re-register.
The bill's opponents included a number of prison reform groups and the State Public Defender's office.
The agency's legislative liaison, Adam Plotkin, argued judges should have the discretion to determine whether an offender should be required to register for 15 years or for the rest of their life.
In testimony before a Senate committee last month, Plotkin noted that malfunctioning devices or poor cellular service expose offenders to potential felony charges for removal or tampering with a GPS tracker, and argued the policy would ultimately reduce the public safety benefit of registration and monitoring.
"If everyone is considered a risk to the point of lifetime monitoring, it dilutes the efficacy of tracking those that a court determined are of higher risk based on the individual facts of that case," he said.
The proposal was drafted in consultation with the Department of Corrections, whose legislative adviser Anna Neal testified that the agency was concerned the Supreme Court's Rector ruling "is not reflective of communities' and law enforcement's expectations regarding notice and monitoring of sex offender registrants."
"The Rector decision may limit or reduce the notifications law enforcement agencies receive from the Department regarding the release of individuals who have been convicted of multiple counts and the Department's ability to require GPS tracking of these individuals," Neal said.
#nunyas news#worried that someone busted for#something dumb like public urination#will be on for life#unless there's degrees and I didn't see it
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𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙈 | 42 | 𝘾𝙀𝙊 | 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏
[ ! ] — it seems that [ arnold whisham ] has entered the scene ! he looks exactly like [ david gandy ]. this [ 42-year-old ] is the [ ceo ] of [ sportscast ]. it’s a small wonder since he is known for being [ charismatic & resourceful ] and [ manipulative & egoistical ]. he has been involved with the company for [ 2 ] years. [ MARTHA | SHE+HER | 25 | GMT+3 ]
001. 𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
NAME: arnold whisham AGE: 42 GENDER: cis man PRONOUNS: he/him ORIENTATION: heterosexual MARITAL STATUS: married OCCUPATION: the ceo of sportscast EDUCATION: mba from lbs
002. 𝘽𝙄𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙃𝙔
arnold was born a petulant child and he never changed. maturity only made him sneakier with his bad temper, snobbishness and selfishness. he learnt to play people so that he never needed to throw a temper tantrum: he got what he wanted from others with fair speech and colorful imagery. he still gets upset on a daily basis when things don't go precisely the way he wants them to. he, fortunately, knows how to keep his lips sealed. the whishams have had a beautiful townhouse in central london for good three hundred years and a country house on a fifty-acre plot in somerset. in other words: the whishams are the crème de la crème of london. their family has seen its fair share of politicians, business men, lawyers, doctors, and freeloaders. arnold has always had ambition. he has always wanted to be a bit better than everyone around him. he always knew he was either going to become a politician or a business man. he chose business the second it became clear to him that he couldn't give a shit about the problems of regular citizens nor the intricacies of law and legislation. at least in business, you didn't work in the public eye. studying economics and business administration at the london business school was less about studying and more about establishing connections. arnold had a way of ranking people based on their usefulness to him. sometimes the right surname earned you a good number of points and sometimes just being funny and entertaining earned you the same amount. after graduation, arnold worked for his uncle's firm: a medium-sized publishing company. the work didn't entertain arnold in the slightest. the publishing sector was uneventful and arnold wasn't an avid reader. he couldn't distinguish good poetry from bad poetry — both seemed pretentious to him. he had a hard time believing the editors and the publishers whose opinion he had to trust when they were making big decisions. he left the company the second something better came along. the better that came along was an entertainment company. he actually stayed with the company for half a decade, climbing the corporate ladder. it took him two more companies before he started working at the bulletin corporation. first at the broadcasting company and a few years later at the bulletin sports. he liked the bulletin sports as a company. it was well structured and he could see great opportunities. within four years he was made the cfo of the bulletin sports. the title was one he wore proudly. it gave him power and influence. he could make big decisions, his word would be heard, he was a person people came to ask for permissions. he enjoyed his work greatly. this was back in 2020. the bulletin sports also introduced him to his future wife, an added bonus ! he genuinely thought he was going to stay with the company and aim for the ceo spot. he knew if he just gave it a bit of time and rubbed the right elbows, the position would fall into his lap. but... he got impatient and greedy. when the top dogs of comoedia and sportscast began courting him and the ceo position at sportscast was dangled in front of him, absolutely nothing stopped him from accepting the offer. it wasn't a cheap decision to him though. not only did it paint him as a villain at the bulletin corporation, it cause marital problems, and he received a boss from hell ( bernard ). but hey ! at least arnold made a lot of money and gets to call himself the boss ! he's been the ceo for two years now !
003. 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙊𝙉𝙎
004. 𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙀𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎
— CRETE WHISHAM: wife. — BERNARD ALDERIDGE: bane of arnold's existence.
005. 𝙒𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎
— his most trusted companion ! — uni friends ! — uni gf ! — exes, serious or otherwise ! — enemies from tbc ! — pls mssg me 🥺
006. 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙆𝙎
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John Quincy Adams (May 4, 1848 - September 4, 1922) Educator, newspaper publisher, and politician, he is known as the editor of the Western Appeal/The Appeal of St. Paul, transformed it into a national newspaper with offices in Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, and DC and he changed its name to The Appeal.
He was born free in Louisville to the Reverend Henry and Margaret Priscilla Adams (née Corbin). He was one of four children. He graduated from Oberlin College. He moved to Arkansas where he taught in schools in Little Rock before taking a position assisting his uncle, who was Arkansas’ Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was involved in Republican Party politics and served as an Engrossing Clerk in the state senate and as Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. He served as a result of Ganger and Storekeeper in the US Revenue Service. He and his brother Cyrus Field Adams published the weekly Louisville Bulletin. He was responsible for convening the first Colored National Press Convention and was elected its first president.
He partnered with Fredrick L. McGhee. The two were instrumental in initiating legal challenges to racial discrimination in Minnesota and in passing legislation guaranteeing civil rights. He and McGhee were founders of Minnesota’s Protective and Industrial League, which was affiliated with the Afro-American League and the Afro-American Council.
He was a consistent supporter of Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee Model at the conventions of the Afro-American Council. That support damaged his reputation within that group allying itself to the Niagara Movement and the NAACP.
He married Ella Bell Smith (1892) and they had four children. He was one of the last post-reconstruction editors who survived into the twentieth century. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence
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No job, no rent: I was a full-time militant in the nineties
“I existed in a radical counterculture predicated on direct action, political and cultural experimentation and a resistance to waged labour. The various projects that constituted this scene were based on ideological commitments, volunteerism and free association. If you didn’t like the direction of a particular project, you could go away and start your own. As such, the early 1990s saw an explosion in self-organised and militant anti-capitalist activity, ranging from radical ecology to anti-fascism and beyond ...
“Free from the bondage of work, our days were spent producing radical bulletins and newspapers, flyposting local estates, organising protests and direct actions, frequenting radical bookshops, meeting comrades for informal gatherings and cooking collective meals. There were plenty of entry points through which younger activists could get involved in ‘the movement’, and, without the need to work or pay rent, were able to reproduce their lives as full-time militants.
“By the time the 2010 student movement was in full swing, changes to both the dole and tighter anti-squatting legislation made this lifestyle increasingly difficult. However, the self-organised politics of London’s radical direct action movement nonetheless shaped the concerns and sensibilities of this generation, many of whom would, in 2015, redirect their efforts and resources to supporting Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party leadership bid.
“The turn toward institutional politics heralded by Corbynism was seen by many within the socialist left as a means to escape the narrow, ‘noble heroism’ of direct action and political minoritarianism. While this may be true, one can’t help but think this turn – coupled with the near collapse of the dole and squatting – has, in many ways, had a negative impact on both the political imagination and political opportunities presented to younger activists.”
#direct action#activists#activism#squats#squatting#radical bulletins#collective meals#flyposting#counterculture#anti capitalist#anti fascist#radical ecology#radical left#the left#radical#jeremy corbyn#corbyn#uk
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Navigating Medical Billing Laws: Essential Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities
Navigating Medical Billing Laws: Essential Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities
Medical billing is a complex and nuanced field that healthcare professionals and facilities must navigate with care. Understanding medical billing laws is crucial not only for compliance but also for maximizing revenue cycle efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore essential guidelines to help you effectively navigate the intricate landscape of medical billing laws while ensuring the best practices are followed.
Understanding Medical Billing Laws
Medical billing laws govern how healthcare providers submit claims for services rendered. These laws ensure that the billing process is transparent, equitable, and fair for patients and providers alike. Key regulations like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape.
Key Regulations Affecting Medical Billing
HIPAA: Protects patient information and sets standards for electronic health transactions.
ACA: Introduces healthcare reforms impacting insurance coverage and billing practices.
Medicare/Medicaid Policies: Dictates specific billing protocols for services covered under government insurance programs.
Essential Guidelines for Compliance
To ensure compliance with medical billing laws, healthcare professionals and facilities should follow these essential guidelines:
1. Keep Informed About Changes in Legislation
Healthcare legislation is constantly evolving. Regularly review updates from ACA, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), and other relevant bodies to stay current. Utilize resources like:
Government websites (e.g., CMS, HHS)
Professional associations (e.g., AAPC, AHIMA)
Newsletters and legal bulletins from healthcare law firms
2. Implement Robust Compliance Training Programs
Ensure that all staff involved in medical billing undergo comprehensive training about relevant laws and regulations. A well-trained staff can significantly reduce billing errors and enhance compliance.
3. Utilize Technology Wisely
Leverage technology to streamline billing processes. Utilize compliant billing software that incorporates the latest regulations and allows for easy updates as laws change.
4. Maintain Accurate Records
Accurate documentation supports claims and can protect against audits. Maintain detailed records of services rendered, payments received, and outstanding claims.
Benefits of Navigating Medical Billing Laws Efficiently
Proper navigation of medical billing laws can yield several benefits for healthcare professionals and facilities:
Improved Cash Flow: Efficient billing practices lead to quicker payments.
Reduced Claim Denials: Enhancing compliance reduces the likelihood of rejected claims.
Enhanced Patient Trust: Transparent billing practices build trust with patients.
Practical Tips for Better Compliance
Here are some practical tips for improving compliance in medical billing:
Develop a checklist for submission that includes all necessary documentation.
Conduct audits of your billing process regularly to identify areas for improvement.
Engage with legal experts for advice on complex billing situations.
Case Studies: Real-World Applications
Let’s look at two examples of healthcare facilities that successfully navigated medical billing laws:
Facility
Challenge
Solution
Outcome
Community Hospital
High claim denial rate
Implemented a new compliance training program
Reduced denials by 25%
Specialty Clinic
Frequent audits
Invested in advanced billing technology
Improved compliance, fewer audits
First-Hand Experiences: Insights from Professionals
Healthcare professionals across the country share their experiences navigating medical billing laws:
“Staying compliant with billing laws has not only improved our revenue but has also made our patients feel more secure and informed about their charges.” – Jane Doe, CFO of HealthCare Plus
“We’ve learned that investing in our staff’s training pays off. Our claim rejection rates have plummeted!” – John Smith, Billing Manager at Family Clinic
Conclusion
Navigating medical billing laws is essential for healthcare professionals and facilities aiming to enhance compliance and minimize errors. By staying informed about regulations, investing in training, and leveraging technology, you can streamline your billing processes. Remember that effective navigation not only supports your financial health but also builds trust with your patients. Embrace these guidelines and position your practice for success in the ever-evolving medical billing landscape.
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Vargas to Address Haverhill Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast
To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. State Rep. Andy X. Vargas gives a legislative update and fields questions during the next the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast. The Chamber says Vargas’ talk is part of the Chamber’s goal of “Bringing influential public and private figures together with the local business community for crucial…
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Landmark ordinance of Muntinlupa City signed into law by Mayor Biazon
Landmark ordinance of Muntinlupa City signed into law by Mayor Biazon
Recently in the progressive city of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed into a law a landmark ordinance that deals with poverty in varied ways, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed a landmark ordinance on Jan. 5 that will address…
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The recent hearing of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showcased a significant confrontation between lawmakers and the agency regarding its policies on cryptocurrencies. SEC Chair Gary Gensler faced bipartisan scrutiny as representatives from both sides of the aisle accused the agency of stifling the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry. This tension highlights the urgent need for clear regulatory frameworks to foster innovation while ensuring compliance. During the hearing, Gensler defended the SEC's regulatory stance, asserting that existing securities laws provide an adequate framework for managing digital assets. He emphasized that the agency aims to protect investors and maintain market integrity, referencing several Supreme Court rulings that delineate the economic nature of assets. Gensler described the crypto industry as a space rife with criminality and regulatory non-compliance, justifying the SEC’s stringent oversight. Despite Gensler’s defense, lawmakers, including Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce, voiced strong concerns over the SEC’s vague and inconsistent regulatory guidelines. Peirce specifically pointed out that this ambiguity has created confusion within the industry, adversely affecting crypto sales and hindering innovation. This bipartisan criticism underscores a growing frustration among lawmakers who feel that clear guidance is imperative for the industry to thrive. One of the contentious points of discussion was a 2022 SEC bulletin that requires public companies holding cryptocurrency assets to list them as liabilities. Gensler defended this policy by citing a series of high-profile bankruptcies, suggesting that such transparency is necessary in protecting investors and preventing systemic risk. However, critics argue this approach could disincentivize corporate investments in crypto, further hampering potential growth. As political pressure mounts, especially with election season approaching, Gensler hinted that the SEC might revisit regulations concerning corporate share buybacks. Recent court rulings against the SEC's prior efforts add another layer of complexity to this regulatory landscape. If these discussions bear fruit, it could signify a shift toward a more flexible regulatory environment, but questions remain about how this will impact the broader crypto market. The fallout from this hearing raises critical questions about the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Stakeholders across the industry are left contemplating how the SEC’s stance may evolve and what that evolution means for both startup innovators and established players in the crypto space. In conclusion, the intersection of cryptocurrency and legislative oversight is at a pivotal junction. The push from lawmakers for more transparent and clear regulatory guidance could potentially unlock new avenues for growth within the crypto industry, promoting innovation rather than stifling it. As this debate continues, the ultimate direction of US cryptocurrency policy will significantly influence the global digital asset landscape.
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Understanding EB-5 Processing Times in 2024: What Investors Need to Know
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor program is one of the quickest ways for foreigners to obtain the green card they need. It requires an investment of at least $800,000 in a USCIS-licensed regional center project, which creates 10 or more American jobs.
However, navigating the EB-5 visa processing time 2024 requires accuracy. Continuously monitoring for USCIS changes will allow you to make adjustments quickly to prevent delays in completing the procedure.
Final Action Dates
It is true that the EB-5 visa has traditionally had long eb5 visa processing time india. However, because of recent improvements that were triggered with the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act in 2022, the process for filing Form I-526E is becoming shorter and faster. The EB-5 visa provides a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign citizens that invest their money in a business that creates jobs, a commercial business. Two factors affect the timeframe to get an EB-5 green card under the program: processing time and availability of visas.
The Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin, which includes charts that indicate the availability of visas for the filing and final action dates. For investors with EB-5 visas Chart B indicates the date on which applicants need to be informed to collect and submit their forms at the National Visa Center, while Chart A shows the date that visas are open for issue.
Filing Dates
The EB-5 Visa Program is an ideal way to obtain permanent residence in the United States. It permits investors and their families to reside in, work, study and travel throughout the United States without restrictions. This is an excellent alternative for those who wish to develop their career and contribute to the American economy, while also gaining full citizenship in just five years.
However the EB-5 procedure is a bit complicated and requires attention to specifics. There are many distinct steps to be considered within this application, which is the reason it is crucial to know the timeline for each process. In general, the processing time for applications to EB-5 is between 18 and 24 months. This is contingent on the number of steps you have to take in your application as well as how well you have written your application documentation and the location of your application.
One of the most important elements in processing the EB-5 Visa processing time line is visa retrogression. It occurs when demand is greater than supply. This could result in major delays, especially in countries with large demand. It is important to keep up to the daily Visa Bulletin from the State Department is essential to understand visa retrogression as well as anticipating delays. This will help you to adjust your plans and set your timetable more efficiently.
The latest USCIS guidance has reduced the time required to process EB-5 applications in 2024. These changes reflect the agency’s efforts to simplify processes and align processes in line with legislation like the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). It is vital, since it can help you avoid any delays in the future more effectively and reduce the effects of your applications.
Expedited Filing
The EB-5 visa is an excellent way for foreigners to establish companies and invest in accredited projects within the United States. But, lengthy processing times could derail an investor’s plan.
In order to help investors plan their investment more efficiently, USCIS regularly updates its Processing Time page. The website lets applicants gain the most current information regarding EB-5 processing times. This information is vital to understand the current status that the application process is in. It can help determine the amount of time investors need to allocate in order to complete their submission. It also aids in adjusting expectations and planning for the possibility of delays.
Alongside processing times Investors should be aware of visa availability for specific countries. This is crucial in deciding when to file an EB-5 application. In general, it’s preferred to file an EB-5 petition prior to the priority date being frozen. This minimizes the possibility of a delayed decision.
It is believed that the EB-5 visa is an excellent instrument for investing into the United States, and it will significantly enhance the quality of life for investors. It is also a way for creating jobs as well as boosting economic growth. It is crucial to think about the implications of the visa before making an application for it. Investors should speak with an experienced attorney who specializes in EB-5 visas to make sure they are making the best choice for their particular situation. An attorney can assist them to understand the process and assist in making an EB-5 petition that is in compliance with all specifications.
Key Advantages of EB-5 Processing Time:
It is the E-5 Visa Program provides a quicker path toward U.S. residency through investment. These are the main advantages of processing times:
Quick Residency Route: Investors get an temporary green card within 1 to 2 years, which is more quickly than other visa alternatives.
Priority given to Regional Centers: Investing in Regional Center Projects typically results in quicker processing and a simpler path to residency.
Concurrent filing: Investors living in the U.S. on certain visas may apply for an adjustment of status when they apply, thereby reducing waiting times.
Family Green Cards: Investors who have been approved along with their spouses and families (spouse and children who are under 21) are issued green cards in one go to speed up integration between families.
Consultation
The EB-5 visa provides an appealing alternative to the traditional routes of immigration. However, the process needs careful planning to avoid any delays. Understanding the timeframe of every step, from filing an I-526 application to receiving temporary residence under conditional conditions is vital to achieve your objectives for immigration and investment. An experienced immigration lawyer can help you navigate the process and help ensure that no deadlines are missed.
The initial step of beginning the EB-5 application process involves selecting the right investment option for your goals for immigration and business. There are a variety of ways to invest, like creating a new business or acquiring an existing business. One option to consider is to take part with a regional center initiative. This is the most convenient alternative because the duties of compliance with the EB-5 visa requirements are entrusted to developers and project managers who can help speed up the processing time.
It is crucial to have documentation of your source of funds to support your EB-5 investment. This could include payslips and deposits receipts, sales contracts and certificates of ownership bank statements as well as wills and testaments of inheritance and other papers. The documents you have in hand will speed up processing by reducing the amount of time needed to look over your case.
Although it’s difficult to forecast the exact processing time for EB-5 in 2024, it is possible to predict many variables that could impact the process. For example, the increase from investors following the introduction of EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) could lead to more processing time. Similar to that, plans to streamline the policy application process and to increase staffing can improve efficiency in processing.
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Understanding the Types of Public Notices: A Comprehensive Guide
Why Public Notice Ads are Crucial for Legal Compliance and Public Awareness
Public information is a cornerstone of transparency and communication between officials and the public. Whether you’re dealing with a lawsuit, a government announcement, or another community member, understanding the various forms of public information is important. This guide will help you navigate through the various public notice ads, focusing on the nuances of legal advertisements especially in Mumbai.
Types of Public Notices
Legal Notices
Legal notice is information required by law to inform the public about legal action, legislative changes, or governmental action. These include information on the following.
Foreclosures: Public notice of recovery of property for non-payment.
Government Contracts: Other procurement-related activities, Announcing bids, and contract awards
Permits: The issuance of permits for construction, environmental activities, and so on issues relating to
Estate Settlements: Declarations on probate and distribution of the deceased's estate.
2. Community Notices
To inform the public about events, meetings, and other activities relevant to the community community bulletins are intended. Include Examples:
Town Hall Meetings: To discuss local issues reports of public meetings
Local Events: Information about other community events, fairs, and festivals.
School Board Meetings: Regarding local schools to inform the public of upcoming meetings and decisions.
3. Government Announcements
To inform the public about changes in policies, new regulations, or public services these notices are published by government agencies. Include examples:
Policy Changes: To existing laws agreements on new laws or amendments.
Public Services: Such as transportation corridors or public health facilities, information about new or altered public services.
4. Public Hearings
Public hearing notices inform community members of upcoming events where they can participate or comment on a variety of issues. These include:
Zoning Changes: Hearings on changes in land use or zoning laws.
Environmental Impact Assessments: Conducting a meeting to discuss the environmental impact of the proposed projects.
How to Place a Legal Notice Ad in a Newspaper
Step-by-Step Procedure to Place a Legal Notice Ad
Identify the Region
Specify the exact location where public information should be published. For example, if you are placing a civic ad in Mumbai, choose a newspaper that has a large readership in that area.
Contact the Newspaper
Reach out to a popular newspaper in your target area. Newspapers like "The Times of India", "Mumbai Mirror" are popular choices for civic advertising in Mumbai. Companies that specialize in outsourcing legal information you can approach.
Follow Guidelines
Get specific formatting instructions from the newspaper or company. Use abbreviations if necessary to reduce the word count and make sure your content conforms to these guidelines
Select Publishing Dates
Choose the dates you want your ads to run. Consider circulation dates to maximize visibility.
Request a Quote
Ask for a price based on the length of your content and the number of days the ad will run. Make sure the cost is in line with your budget before moving forward.
Submit Your Request
Once the price is approved, submit your request for the information to be published. Before finishing the book check out the ad design.
Obtain Tear Sheets
Ask for tear sheets (copies of newspaper pages showing your ad) for your records after the ad is over.
Conclusion: The Importance of Accurate and Timely Public Notices
Publishing public information notices, especially legal information, is a simple but necessary process. You can ensure that your content reaches your intended audience effectively, by following the steps outlined. Whether you are giving a public notice ad in Mumbai or anywhere else, following guidelines and publishing in a timely manner is key to effectively communicating with the public.
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Spring is in the air — and in the night sky if you look closely
mtoday it sets the dates of significant eats and diets in numerous religions. The point overhead that characterizes the equinox is some of the time alluded to as the "primary mark of Aries," a term still broadly utilized in crystal gazing.
The group of stars of Aries, the Smash, was the area of the equinox back in Babylonian times, when the fundamental principles of visionary practice were laid out.
Today, the equinox really lies approximately 30 degrees toward the west in the heavenly body of Pisces, the Fish, because of the 26,000-year cycle called "precession of the equinoxes." In 3,000 years, the equinox will lie among the stars of Aquarius; it will get back to Aries somewhere near the year 23,000.
The expression "equinox" infers the cMarch is the month when we rise up out of the colder time of year dejection and welcome the appearance of spring.
The days extend at their quickest pace and the brilliant stars of winter retreat. Significantly, for sky watchers, the cosmic start of spring happens with the vernal equinox, which falls on Walk 19 at 11:06 p.m. Eastern time.
Need to know how your activities can assist with significantly impacting our planet? Pursue the Environment Mentor bulletin, in your inbox each Tuesday and Thursday. At that point, the focal point of the sun's circle crosses the heavenly equator out of sight's northern half of the globe.
This undeniable the conventional start of another year in many societies until Roman times, and oncept of "equivalent evening," when day in and day out are precisely 12 hours in span.
As a general rule, the upper appendage of the sun jabs over the skyline a couple of days before the equinox. The genuine date for 12 hours of sunlight and haziness in D.C. this year is Walk 16, when Old Sol ascends at 7:17 a.m. Eastern time and sets at 7:17 p.m. Moon notes, set that alert You'll find the fading moon gracing the morning sky as Spring starts. On the morning of the third, go-getters can get the last quarter moon before sunrise in the southern piece of the sky. Under a degree away is the radiant red-colored star Antares, the core of Scorpius, the Scorpion.
The new moon falls on the tenth. Luna waxes at night sky, arriving at the full stage on the 25th. The customary name for the Walk full moon is the Worm Moon, in light of the fact that the ground is delicate enough for night crawlers to track down their direction to the surface, giving a food source to birds and creatures. Other customary names are the Crow Moon and Sap Moon.
If you have any desire to be on time for any commitment on Sunday morning on the tenth, you should set your clocks ahead by one hour prior to hitting the hay Saturday night. Except if you live in Arizona or Hawaii, U.S. Code directs that we as a whole change from standard to light time at 2 a.m. Walk 10. In my numerous years at the U.S. Maritime Observatory, I have handled many questions regarding the reason why this happens consistently, however the standard isn't our own to uphold. In the US, common time is represented by legislative power through the Transportation Office. The observatory keeps a solitary reference time scale, UTC. We surrender it to others to sort out how to manage it.
After Walk, a fairly more curbed set of groups of stars will ascend to require the evening. The most conspicuous example among them is the gathering of stars referred to the greater part of us as the Large These seven stars structure an unmistakable example that frames a decent soup scoop, and it is generally one of the principal asterisms that fledgling stargazers figure out how to perceive. It is otherwise called the Furrow (furrow) in England and Ireland, and the Car (cart) in different pieces of Europe. The seven stars are essential for the bigger heavenly body of Ursa Major, the Incomparable Bear. The two stars toward the finish of the Scoop's "bowl" direct toward the north toward the star Polaris, which denotes the north heavenly pole.
Follow the "pointers" toward the south and you will experience the heavenly body of Leo, the Lion, which comprises of two particular star gatherings.
Leo's most brilliant star, Regulus, sits under a half circle of second-size stars illustrating the Lion's head. Toward the east of Regulus, you'll find a right triangle of stars that mark Leo's rump.
Returning to the Large Scoop, assuming you follow the circular segment made by its "handle," you will experience the mark star of spring, Arcturus. It's glaringly obvious as it is the most splendid star in the northern sky and the fourth most brilliant generally on account of its somewhat close by 37 light-year distance and its radiance, which is multiple times that of the sun. Its ruddy color helps me to remember the brilliant blossoms that will follow as Spring passes to April.
Walk might be something of a frustration for planet watchers. The main brilliant individual from the planetary group that is not difficult to detect is Jupiter, which overwhelms the western sky during the night hours.
Toward the beginning of Spring, the monster planet sets between 11 p.m. furthermore, 10:30 p.m., yet after we change to sunlight saving time, you ought to experience no difficulty spotting Jupiter soon after nightfall. When Jupiter sets, however, the remainder of the night misses the mark on splendid planets to search for. Not long before sunrise, you might have the option to detect Venus in the social affair nightfall shine, yet it will be extremely low in the southeastern sky.
Close to the furthest limit of the month, however, we have an opportunity to see that generally subtle of the planets, Mercury. The best opportunity to search for Mercury will be 30 to 45 minutes after dusk on the nights of Walk 17 through Walk 31, when it will be around 10 degrees over the western skyline. On the off chance that you have them, use optics to search for it in the sundown gleam. Whenever you've found it, you ought to have the option to recognize it with the unaided eye.
sightings in the D.C. region in Spring The weather conditions is getting milder. Here are a few spots to glance through a telescope this month. George Artisan College Observatory — Free open talks and telescope visits consistently!
Each Friday (assuming the rainclouds blow over) — Visit the Analemma Society's observatory at Turner Ranch Park in Extraordinary Falls, Va. Walk 2 and 16 — Greenbelt star party evenings with the Galactic Culture of Greenbelt. Walk 9 — Public Noticing Night with the Northern Virginia Space science Club, C.M. Crockett Park in Midland, Va. Walk 9 — Stargaze at the Steven F. Udvar-Dim Center in Chantilly, Va.
George Artisan College Observatory — Free open talks and telescope visits consistently! Each Friday (assuming the rainclouds blow over) — Visit the Analemma Society's observatory at Turner Ranch Park in Extraordinary Falls, Va.
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How Immigration Consultants Stay Updated with Changing Laws?
In the active domain of immigration, the role of consultants is indispensable. For this, they need to stay well-informed about shifting legal landscapes. Clients aiming to relocate rely heavily on these professionals' expertise to guide them through complicated processes, making it imperative for the best Canadian immigration consultants to stay up-to-date with altering laws. This blog explores the strategies these experts employ to remain informed, flexible, and equipped to offer the best possible services to their clients.
Continuous Professional Development
A cornerstone of staying updated for immigration consultants is a commitment to continuous professional development. Attending seminars, workshops, and conferences focusing on the latest developments in immigration laws allows these professionals to gain valuable insights, updates on revisions, and details about recent court decisions.
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Establishing and nurturing a network with legal professionals is key to staying updated. The best Canada immigration consultants often collaborate with immigration attorneys, legal scholars, and professionals in related fields.
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Many consultants actively engage with industry associations and organisations devoted to immigration issues. These forums are platforms for specialists to exchange information, debate challenges, and collectively address industry concerns.
Being part of such groups allows consultants to access exclusive updates, share best practices, and contribute to advocacy efforts that influence immigration policies.
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In the digital age, online platforms and forums play a pivotal role in
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Participating in online communities allows the best Canada immigration consultants to engage in discussions, seek advice, and share experiences, fostering a dynamic exchange of information.
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Within immigration consulting firms, consultants and support staff must stay well-informed about the latest legal developments. Regular training sessions ensure the entire team is aligned with recent changes and can collectively adapt their approach to client cases.
This collaborative approach from the best Canadian immigration consultants enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the consultancy practice.
In conclusion, the ability of immigration consultants to stay updated with changing laws is foundational to their success. Their strategy includes continuous professional development, thorough research, networking, participation in industry associations, and embracing digital platforms. By employing these methods, immigration consultants can confidently navigate the ever-changing legal landscape, providing clients with accurate information and expert guidance in pursuing a new life in a foreign land. Visit Surrey Immigration Consultancy, the best Canada immigration consultants, for guidance in every step of relocation.
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