#Training Reimbursement Programs

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This article "State Incumbent Worker Training Reimbursement Programs" focuses on the incumbent worker training programs and retraining tax credits.

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Who is Kamala Harris?

These are all from her Wikipedia page. I have picked the top 5 for each of these sections. Maybe you think other things are more important, these are just the things that stood out to me:

Highlights as District Attorney of San Francisco:

was tough on gun crime: created a gun crime unit, set 90-day minimum sentences, raised bail for gun-related crimes, and prosecuted all assault weapon possession cases as felonies.

created a hate crimes unit specifically focused on LGBTQ hate crimes against children and teens in school.

was (and is) against the death penalty; during her time as DA did not cave to pressure in several cases to seek the death penalty.

helped create the San Francisco Reentry Division, aimed at helping prisoners reintegrate after their sentences are through; the program became a national model.

refused to enforce prop 8, which was at the time California's ban on gay marriage.

Highlights as Attorney General of California

introduced the Homeowner Bill of Rights and fought against banks, mortgage companies, and credit card companies.

fought for financial reimbursement for public employee and teacher pensions.

fought for environmental protections and secured settlements and indictments against several oil companies for oil spills.

conducted a review of implicit bias in policing and the use of deadly force and introduced implicit bias training.

declared a law that California law enforcement had to collect and report police violence.

Highlights as a California Senator:

condemned Trump's Muslim ban.

opposed Trump's appointments of Betsy DeVos and Jeff Sessions, his nomination of Neil Gorsuch, and voted against confirming Kavanaugh.

tried to make lynching a federal hate crime.

urged the Trump administration to investigate the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in China.

voted to convict Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Highlights as Vice president:

as President of the Senate, cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate that ensured the passing of the American Rescue Act.

has cast more tie-breaking votes than any other Vice president in US history - she is responsible for many of the achievements of the Biden administration actually passing the Senate.

created task forces on corruption and human trafficking.

created a women's empowerment program.

has criticized Israel's actions during the current conflict in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire.

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Financial Strain and Limited Reimbursement for Foster Parents in the United States: Addressing the Challenges

Financial Strain and Limited Reimbursement for Foster Parents in the United States: Addressing the Challenges. Foster care plays a crucial role in providing safe and nurturing environments for children who are unable to live with their birth families. However, despite their invaluable contribution to society, foster parents often face significant financial strain due to limited reimbursement in…

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"Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community — including access to abortion care.

Her commitment to becoming a maternal health care provider was sparked early on when she witnessed the discrimination and judgment leveled against her older sister, who became a mother as a teen. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Peacock was already in her residency program in California, and her thoughts turned back to women like her sister.

“I knew that the people — my people, my community back home — was going to be affected in a dramatic way, because they’re in the South and because they’re Black,” she said.

But even though Peacock attended the Medical College of Georgia, she’s doing her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of California-San Francisco, where she has gotten comprehensive training in abortion care.

“I knew as a trainee that’s what I needed,” said Peacock, who plans to return to her home state after her residency.

Ever since the Supreme Court decision, California has worked to become a sanctuary for people from states where abortion is restricted. In doing so, it joins 14 other states, including Colorado, New Mexico, and Massachusetts. Now, it’s addressing the fraught issue of abortion training for medical residents, which most doctors believe is crucial to comprehensive OB-GYN training.

A law enacted in September [2023] makes it easier for out-of-state trainees to get up to 90 days of in-person training under the supervision of a California-licensed doctor. The law eliminated the requirement for a training license and also permitted training at programs such as Planned Parenthood that are affiliated with accredited medical schools.

“By allowing physician residents to come to California, where there are more opportunities for abortion training, and by allowing them to be reimbursed for this work, we’re sending a message that abortion care is health care and an essential part of physician training,” said Lisa Folberg, CEO of the California Academy of Family Physicians, which supported the bill.

The question of how to provide complete OB-GYN training promises to become more urgent as the effects of abortion bans on medical education becomes clear: 18 states restrict or ban abortion to the point of effectively stripping 20% of OB-GYN medical residents of the opportunity to get abortion training, according to the Ryan Residency Training Program in Abortion and Family Planning. That’s 1,354 residents this year out of 5,962 OB-GYN residents nationwide.

The restrictions in some cases aim to reach beyond state borders, spooking medical students and residents who fear hostility from anti-abortion groups and right-wing legislators...

Pamela Merritt, executive director of Medical Students for Choice, pointed to a Kansas law that requires repayment of state medical school scholarships — with 15% interest — if residents perform abortions or work in clinics that perform them, except in cases of rape, incest, or a medical emergency.

Doctors point out that abortion training is not just about ending pregnancies. Peacock recalled a patient who started hemorrhaging badly shortly after a healthy delivery. Peacock and her team at UCSF performed a dilation and curettage — a procedure commonly used to terminate pregnancy.

“If we did not have that skill set, and the patient continued to bleed, it could have been life-taking,” said Peacock, chief OB-GYN resident at UCSF...

Peacock, for her part, is adamant about returning to Georgia, where abortions are banned after six weeks. “I’m still going to provide abortions, whether that’s in Georgia or I need to fly to a different state and work in abortion clinics for a week out of the month,” she said. “It would definitely be a big part of my work.”"

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What's actually in the Ukraine bill-a breakdown

Military Assistance

Military Personnel(no, this does not mean troops are being deployed) to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: $238,190,000, subdivided into

Army: $207,158,000

Marine Corps:$3,538,000

Air Force: $23, 302,000

Space Force: $4,192,000

This is literally what it sounds like: paying for people to do things, as opposed to the next item...

Operations and Maintenance: $34,243,729,000, subdivided into

Army:$4,877,581,000

Navy:$976,405,000

Marine Corps$69(nice),045,000

Air Force: $371,475,000

Space Force:$8,443,000

Defense-wide(bolded for being important): $27,930,780,000. Of this, $13,772,460,000 is directly for aid to Ukraine, and $13, 414,432,000 is for replacement and reimbursement for both physical aid and service aid(ie training) given to Ukraine. In other words, only the first half is actually going to Ukraine(mostly in the form of physical things like vehicles, guns, ammo and equipment and not just money) while the second half never leaves America.

Procurement:$13,276,910,000, subdivided into

Missile Procurement, Army:$2,742,757,000

Ammunition Procurement, Army:$5,612,900,000,

Other Procurement, Army: $308,991,000

Weapons Procurement, Navy:$706,976,000

Other Procurement, Navy:$26,000,000

Marine Corps:$212,443,000,

Missile Procurement, Air Force:$366,001,000

Other Procurement, Air Force:$3,284,072,000

Defense-wide:$46,780,000,

Research Programs

Research and Development:$633,387,000, subdivided into

Army:$18,594,000

Navy:$13,825,000

Air Force:$406,834,000

Defense-wide:$194,125,000

Other Military Aid

Office of the Inspector General(this is funds for oversight): $8,00,000.

Related Agencies

Intelligence Community Management Account:$2,00,000

Energy Programs

Science for the production of medical, stable, and radioactive isotopes(no idea why this is here): $98,000,000

Atomic Energy Defense Activities

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation for etc etc:$143,915,000

Federal Salaries and Expenses for etc etc: $5,540,000

Health and Human Services

Refugee and Entrant Assistance: $481,000,000. This provision specifically allows the relevant agencies to use this money for grants or contracts with nonprofits, which imo means it's likely that most of this will go towards aiding Ukrainian refugees in Europe, and thus that this isn't just money for moving Ukrainians to America.

Department of State

Diplomatic Programs to respond to the situation in Ukraine and countries affected by said situation: $60,000,000

United States Agency for International Development

USAID operating expenses appropriated to the President for response to etc etc: $39,000,000

USAID Office of Inspector General: $10,000,000

Bilateral Economic Assistance

Transition Initiatives(meaning transition to democracy): $25,000,000

Economic Support Fund(for Ukraine's government): $7,899,000,000. A provision states that none of this money may be used for pensions(as an anti-corruption measure) and that at least $50,000,000 of this amount must be used to respond to food insecurity caused by the war.

Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia(for Ukraine's private sector):$1,575,000,000

International Security Assistance

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement(for Ukraine and other countries affected by the invasion):$300,000,000

Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related Programs(for Ukraine and other countries affected by the invasion): $100,000,000

Foreign Military Financing Program(for Ukraine and other countries affected by the invasion): $1,600,000,000

Some of the more impactful general provisions of the act:

The transfer of long-range ATACMS to Ukraine was required by the act, and that appears to have already happened. The President was given the option to not do so if he determined it would be detrimental to America's national security interests, but it appears he didn't.

The Secretary of State was directed to insure as much in-person monitoring as possible for funds appropriated for Economic Support, Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs

The amount of money spent out of the total amounts budgeted for Economic Support and Assistance for etc etc may not exceed half the total amount of funds given by all donors to Ukraine. This basically means that, in terms of economic assistance, Europe has to do at least as much spending as we do.

The two headings for economic assistance mentioned above(totaling to $9,474,000,000) are loans that the President may only forgive in the following circumstances: up to 50% of the debts incurred by these loans may be cancelled by the President at any time after November 15th, 2024, while the remaining 50% may be cancelled at any time after January 1st, 2026. Both cancellations would be subject to Congressional approval.

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I was hoping in this article The Grayzone would be able to highlight more individual instances of direct and indirect spending in Ukraine, but unfortunately most of that information remains secret.

But The Grayzone was able to audit some detail out of the documented spending by the US Government and it sure doesn't fail to shock with its absurdity.

So US Government debt, as always, is only an problem when the money is being spent on American Workers.

Though Joe Biden likes to pretend to be a big defender of Social Security and Medicare, his history is one of someone waiting eagerly for the opportunity to gut and privatize Social Security, and along with his Republican counterparts, has largely succeeded in Privatizing Medicare. Which is, of course, turning into one big scam where Insurance companies charge the Govt whatever they feel like and being largely reimbursed for it.

At every opportunity, Joe Biden quietly reaffirms to his donors his commitment to cutting Social Security and uses the usual coded language of "adjustments" and "saving" the program, in other words, cutting it.

But when it comes to money for Ukraine, no "adjustments", "changes" or "saving" of the program is necessary, even a year and a half and at least $100 Billion dollars into it.

This is also important to keep in mind. The CIA's "Black Budget" allows the Agency to spend nearly unlimited amounts of money, ammunition, equipment and weaponry with little to no oversight whatsoever.

Even as the infrastructure of the United States falls apart from disrepair, we send billions to Ukraine for their own infrastructure needs.

Just as with Social Security and Medicare, it's okay for Americans to die in large numbers due to accidents related to failing infrastructure.

As a NY Times article from November 2015 describes:

"The Federal Department of Transportation estimates that obsolete road designs and poor road conditions are a factor in about 14'000 highway deaths each year. Research by Ted Miller, a senior research scientist at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, which receives financing from the Transportation Department, put the medical cost of highway injuries from poor road conditions at $11.4 billion for 2013 according to the latest data available."

"The problem extends beyond roads. Research by the National Transportation Safety Board shows that since 2004, about 77 deaths and 1'400 injuries could have been prevented if railroads had installed a safety system known as Positive Train Control. That includes an Amtrak derailment in May that killed eight people and injured hundreds more in Philadelphia."

But that's okay, we're preventing road deaths in Ukraine. We can always feel good about that!

But we're also suspiciously sending money designated for Ukraine to companies and governments completely unrelated to Ukraine, because literally anything can be tied to this war for Govt Lawyers and bureaucrats

Vast sums are also being spent on various psy-op programs and propaganda efforts through various media organizations, NGOs and think-tanks.

"The funds were earmarked 'to strengthen the International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) initiative in implementing international advocacy campaigns to keep high levels of International solidarity with Ukraine' "

AKA Propaganda and psy-ops

Interestingly, much of the funds spent by USAID earmarked for Ukraine seems to have gone to various programs completely unrelated to Ukraine.

It shows us that these organizations are NOT in fact humanitarian organizations, and they have little interest in actually helping real Ukrainians.

Rather, the point of all these "Humanitarian" organizations, NGOs, etc. is wash public funds and put them into the pockets of Western Oligarchs through a web of programs and organizations that always conveniently hire all the well known Washington DC Law Firms and Consulting Firms, big Wall Street investors, Silicon Valley Tech Giants, and huge Western Corporations to get involved in these regime change wars and "Humanitarian" Interventions, as well the "rebuilding" after war.

Wall Street gets to collect public funds in the run-up to wars, during wars, and after the wars they funded are over.

Rinse and repeat in Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Iraq, and now Ukraine.

And then there are some expenditures that will raise eyebrows for another reason, because it very suspiciously looks like the funding for the Nordstream Pipeline terrorist attack and the supplies needed for the operation.

The Pentagon sponsors diving contractor with “history of fraud” to send mysterious explosives to Ukraine

The Department of Homeland Security sent $5.48 million to Gravois Aluminum Boats LLC on June 8, 2021 for the following purpose: “PROCUREMENT OF TWO 38-FOOT FULL CABIN RESPONSE BOATS, FOUR 38-FOOT CENTER CONSOLE RESPONSE BOATS, TRAILERS, SPARE PARTS, AND TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER FMS LOA DB-P-LCL FOR THE COUNTRY OF UKRAINE.”

The Department of Defense transferred $4.75 Million to Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. as of February 3rd, 2023 for "PRO SAPPER AND EOD EQUIPMENT [CONTRACTING SQUADRON] UKRAINE" and "Marine lifesaving and diving equipment.

Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Sapper equipment is exclusively used to blow things up or clear up explosives. And Atlantic Diving Supply is a military contractor originally founded to provide tactical gear to Navy Seal divers.

When a company like this is tasked with a highly specific delivery of explosives gear to any foreign nation, including Ukraine, it should prompt questions about the mission, particularly when US Intelligence is blaming Ukraine's Military for attacking the Nordstream pipelines without the knowledge of President Zelensky. (The payment does not necessarily correlate with the date of delivery from the vendor; in other words the equipment could have been provided at an earlier date.)

Luke Hillier, the founder of Atlantic Diving Supply paid a $20 Million dollar settlement in 2019 to resolve charges that he defrauded the Pentagon by falsely claiming his company was a small business. Atlantic Diving is consistently listed as one of the top 25 largest military contractors in the country.

In 2021, Hillier raked in a massive $33 Billion dollar contract under the same program, prompting fresh accusations of fraud. The pattern of malfeasance prompted a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee to bluntly denounce Atlantic Diving as a "fraudulent company."

Hillier currently owns $13 Million dollar Mega-Yacht in the Cayman Islands, $24 Million worth of beachfront property in Hawaii, and two Bahamas-based companies with murky operations, according to the Project on Government Oversight.

This goes on and on and on and on.

I mean, I'm literally out of room to put more of these expenditures into this post, so instead I will just write out some more egregious examples I haven't yet included:

The Department of Defense has paid $4.9 Million to BAE Systems GCS International as of September 12th, 2022 for "UKRAINE LCS LW 155 SPARES" and "Guns over 155mm to 200mm." In Navy terminology, LCS means "Littoral Combat Ship" while "LW" refers to the Lightweight Gun. And "155mm SPARES" refers to the Gun mounted on the ship's main battery off the bow.

USAID sent $3 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022 “to improve health outcomes in drought affected areas in Ethiopia.” The description stated, “partially funded with response funds and Ukraine Supplemental Funds.”

USAID sent 30.9 million to Chemonics International, Inc. for the “Ukraine confidence building initiative (UCBI) 4. A private, for-profit aid contractor, Chemonics’ founder said he launched the company to “have my own CIA.” The Grayzone has documented Chemonics’ role in delivering US government funding and supplies to the Syrian White Helmets, which served as the propaganda wing of the Al Qaeda-tied armed opposition. Chemonics previously reaped a massive windfall from the US occupation of Afghanistan, raking in as much as $600 million from USAID.

USAID sent $20.7 million to PACT, INC. for “USAID Ukraine’s public health system recovery and resilience activity and will strengthen the Government of Ukraine (GOU) capacity to address COVID-19 and other public health threats, sustain health services during a crisis, and protect the health of all Ukrainians including vulnerable and marginalized populations. According to its 2022 impact statement [PDF], “In Ukraine, Pact’s work empowers citizens to push for transparent and democratic governance, advances gender equality and human rights for women and girls, and accelerates efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control.” The contractor’s work contributed to “172 people increas[ing] their net income,” according to Pact.

USAID sent 7.6 million to UNICEF IDA for emergency nutrition response in ASALs (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) in Kenya. The description stated, “partially funded with response funds and Ukraine Supplemental Funds”

USAID sent $1.2 million to University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. located in Atlanta, GA to “support humanitarian information management through geographic information systems, data analytics and visualizations”. Ukraine was listed as the place of performance.

Washington funnels cash to a private equity firm, Georgian finance corporation, a ‘private entrepreneur’ via Ukraine aid

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) sent $25 million to Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV, a “leading private equity firm in emerging Europe, “to back high-growth tech and export-oriented [Small and Medium Sized Enterprises] succeeding globally, based on platforms in Ukraine and Moldova.”

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) sent $1.5 million to the Gazelle Fund LP, another private equity firm, to relocate Ukrainian businesses to Georgia. Georgia does not border Ukraine, nor is it a primary location for Ukrainian refugee resettlement.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent $882'291 to a single individual described as an “private entrepreneur” in exchange for “overseas technical assistance program support services.” The private entrepreneur listed, Igor Lavreniuk, serves as the Program Coordinator for USAID’s Competitive Markets Program according to his LinkedIn.

The National Science Foundation sent 1.3 million to University of Illinois for faculty and curricular development in remote sensing. The place of performance is listed as Ukraine.

The Department of State has paid 8.3 million to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to help “refugees from Ukraine meet their essential needs during initial displacement.” According to SpendingUS.gov, Catholic Relief Services is listed as having received a total of 657 million from the State Department in 2021, 5.7 billion since 2008 and 670 million during the last 12 months.

As the war drags on, lawmakers like Sen. Lindsey Graham have marketed military aid to Ukraine in increasingly grim terms. As the senator boasted during a recent trip to Kiev, “The Russians are dying…it’s the best money we’ve ever spent.” Meanwhile, Congress has rejected any mechanism that would guarantee transparency on the billions sent to Kiev, and shunned a war powers debate over the US military’s presence on the Ukrainian battlefield.

President Joseph Biden, for his part, has pledged that official Washington will support Kiev “as long as it takes.” As the potential for blowback grows from Western pressure to push Ukraine into NATO, and a nuclear-armed Moscow is backed into an existential fight for its survival, while economic powers including China gradually decouple from the Western financial system, Americans can only wonder how much will this war cost them when it is finally over.

Of course this is nowhere near a full accounting of Washington's Proxy-war in Ukraine which is surely costing in the hundreds of Billions by now between the direct financial aid listed above, to weapons systems and ammunition deliveries, to the training of Kiev's Forces taking place in secret locations across Europe and the US.

And for all we can see, our Country's oligarchs and politicians seem satisfied to continue on the gravy train until they can no longer suck one more penny of wealth out of US public coffers.

[intlstudents]

Office Receptionist

Location

Brampton, ON

 

BenefitsPulled from the full job description

Designated paid holidays

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Full job description

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

Industry-leading health insurance after 30 days

Competitive Pay

Generous company retirement benefit contributions

10 Paid Company Holidays

3 weeks of vacation each year

Professional training

Family-owned business over 100 years in service

An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

What will you do as an Office Receptionistat Dawn Foods?

Answer all incoming telephone calls, direct appropriately and/or take messages

Meet and greet all visitors and provide assistance as required

Oversee and control all office courier services in accordance with standard operating procedures

Manage incoming and outgoing mail and upkeep of postage equipment

Manage invoices in AP system related to Brampton location

Maintain adequate stock of all office and building supplies and control the supply room.

Assist Customer Service team members when needed.

What Does It Take to be an Office Receptionist at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role

Detail oriented and have the ability to work independently and complete objectives.

High School Diploma or GED.

Ability to multi-task

Maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

SAP experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a professional office environment. Will be expected to work onsite.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.”

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with competitive compensation packages and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect our Team Members’ future financial health with a generous RRSP matching program that provide additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. The contributions start from your first pay. Dawn also encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation: $41,430 - $62,150 Annual Salary

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

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September 7th 2023 | Cores for Heroes Submission | M. Ford | 1963 Beetle

I served in the USMC from 05-09. I went through boot camp at MCRD San Diego and School of Infantry at Camp Pendleton CA. I was sent to 7th Marines in 29 palms the end of January and February 14th we left for Iraq. I had to learn everything on the go, baptism by fire. My 1st tour was in a town called Husaybah Iraq, on the boarder of Syria, and the Euphrates river. Was a wild west kind of town. My 2nd tour was in a small town called Kubaysah, just outside of Hit Iraq. My journey took me to Baghdad to testify against two bad guys we caught throwing grenades at our patrols. The best part of that trip was swimming in Sadam Hussain's pool, and i have the picture to prove it! My 3rd and last tour was in Karma and NE Fallujah, sadly having to leave my post early I was sent home due to my Dad's untimely passing. Upon arrival back in the States I also lost my great grandmother within two days of being home, grateful I was able to tell her goodbye, wish I could have had that closure with my Dad. My Dad and Uncle Dave brought me up with a love of cars and Racing. My first car was a 69 bug that I drove while in HS and sold it before I joined the USMC. I regret selling it to this day and no pictures remain of it. My favorite past-time was cruising in my 69 bug all over the Columbia River Gorge corridor and county back roads. After moving from Oregon to Texas I decided it was time to build something. So I found a 1963 that I am currently restoring from the ground up. The theme for this bug will be USMC, going to call it the "Teuful Hunden" bug or as most people know it "Devil Dog". It will be painted red, with gold doors and rims, the Marine Corps colors. This build is really helping me find parts of me I left over seas. It's going to be a long build being a disabled veteran and on a budget. I have been ordering all the new body panels first. Was going to order a pro beam with disk brakes and a Freeway flyer with disk brakes from Air kewld but having a chance to win them is really awesome of you guys. Thanks for the opportunity and your time. M. Ford USMC

M. Ford is entered into our Cores for Heroes Program here - https://www.airkewld.com/Cores-for-Heroes-Program-s/2532.htm

To date, we have 12 submissions to win and we have raised $445 dollars of our $10,000 goal.

In our honest opinion, the US Armed Force members, are so under-appreciated. The PRO's are finally in a place to put a plan together that helps everyone that participates, but more importantly, those who served or serving.

Details will slightly change as we get more context, but here's the idea.

I want to give back to those who have fought for our freedoms, regardless of our political beliefs. I didn't fight for my country but my father did and he is fighting PTSD, mental disorders, agent orange, etc., etc. I get to build products for the greatest clients in the world because of it. So, how do I make something happen?

The PRO's need cores. The AirkewldArmy has cores. Within the AirkewldArmy community, reside members of the US Armed Forces that want/need/could use a boost in their life, whether it is financially or upgrades to their favorite VW.

To give some context on our Core Program, the PRO's need certain parts to make our PRObuilt Line of Classic Volkswagen Drive-Train Components. In the past, the PRO's would print out a prepaid shipping label and rebate an order if our client/s sent that core in and it checked out. Payment would be reimbursed to the client, store credit or trade for something else, would take place. With a unique but small twist, a BIG change can make a humongous difference.

If our current or past clients, the AirkewldArmy, sent their cores in, based on a value proposition, the PRO's would give them the opportunity to win two ways. The first, for every $10 in core value, would be one entry on a quarterly drawing to win Airkewld Swag, like work shirts, tee's, hats, stickers and air fresheners, $100 gift cards to Airkewld.com or even a $500 Visa/Airkewld gift card. The second, for every $10 in core value, once the PRO's accrue $10,000 in cores, the PRO's select a Hero, to receive a Complete Airkewld Drive-Train Package or $10,000.00 (Our CEO would fly to them and personally hand them the check), delivered to their door, FREE of charge. Heroes would enter by telling their story, both about their military experience and passion for their Classic Volkswagen.

Airkewld receives usable cores. The AirkewldArmy wins FREE Stuff. Together, the PRO's and the AirkewldArmy show appreciation to someone who deserves better, our Military Heroes.

Who's ready to make a difference today?

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Decode Your Future: Choose a Career in Medical Coding!

  Medical coding is a standardized system that enables healthcare practitioners to communicate about the medical services they provide to insurance companies and government agencies. Medical coding utilizes a variety of classification schemes, such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Medical coders must remain current with these updates to ensure accuracy and compliance as these codes are frequently updated to reflect changes in healthcare practices. The process of transforming medical diagnoses, treatments, and services into standardized codes is known as medical coding. These codes are used to precisely identify and record patient conditions, follow medical treatments and their results, and make it easier for healthcare workers to bill and get paid.

                        Medical coding is crucial for several reasons. First, it helps healthcare providers to accurately document patient care and track outcomes. Second, it allows for consistency and accuracy in medical records, which is important for research and quality assurance. Third, medical coding is necessary for billing and reimbursement purposes, both for insurance providers and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. For those who want to become certified medical coders, there are numerous certifications accessible. Different organizations give these certifications, and each one has a different set of criteria and concentrations. Some of the most common qualifications are listed below:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P)

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)

Medical coding is important for a variety of purposes. First, it aids in correctly tracking outcomes and documenting patient care for healthcare professionals. Second, it enables accuracy and consistency in medical records, which is crucial for study and quality control. Thirdly, medical coding is essential for invoicing and reimbursement processes for insurance companies as well as public assistance programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Medical coding uses a number of various coding systems, such as the Current Procedural Terminology(CPT) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). To ensure accuracy and compliance, medical coders must remain current with these updates as these codes are frequently updated to reflect changes in healthcare practices.

The National Institute of Medical Coding was founded with the singular goal of providing lucrative job chances to unemployed Indian graduates and improving their employability in Medical Coding. The National Institute of Medical Coding has cutting-edge facilities and technology. Trainers are CPC-certified and have extensive training expertise. The curriculum at the National Institute of Medical Coding is of international standard and is regularly updated. Aside from technical training, the National Institute of Medical Coding concentrates on the holistic growth of the trainee, with a particular emphasis on soft skills and interview preparation...readmore

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

July 14, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

JUL 15, 2023

Traditionally, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds the annual budget and appropriations of the Department of Defense, passes Congress on a bipartisan basis. Since 1961 it has been considered must-pass legislation, as it provides the funding for our national security. For all that there is grumbling on both sides over one thing or another in the measure, it is generally kept outside partisanship. 

Late last night, House Republicans broke that tradition by loading the bill with a wish list from the far right. Republicans added amendments that eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Defense Department; end the Defense Department program that reimburses military personnel who must travel for abortion services; bar healthcare for gender transition; prevent the military academies from using affirmative action in admissions (an exception the recent Supreme Court decision allowed); block the Pentagon from putting in place President Biden’s executive orders on climate change; prevent schools associated with the Defense Department from teaching that the United States of America is racist; and block military schools from having “pornographic and radical gender ideology books” in their libraries.

House speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tweeted: “We don’t want Disneyland to train our military. House Republicans just passed a bill that ENDS the wokism in the military and gives our troops their biggest pay raise in decades.” 

In fact, the events of last night were a victory for right-wing extremists, demonstrating that they hold the upper hand in the House. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), both military veterans, expressed shock that so many Republicans voted to strip abortion protections from military personnel. “[T]hey will say, ‘this is a really bad idea,’ ‘this is not where the party should be going,’ ‘this is a mistake,’” Sherill said. “[W]ell then why did everyone but two people in the Republican conference vote for this really bad amendment?”

The bill passed by a vote of 219 to 210, largely along partisan lines. This year’s budget is $886 billion as the U.S. modernizes the military to compete with new threats such as the rise of China, and it provides a 5.2% increase in pay for military personnel. 

But Senate Democrats will not vote for it with the new partisan amendments and are working on their own measure. While there will be a conference committee to hammer out the differences between the two versions, McCarthy has offered a position on that committee to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), one of the extremists. This is an unusual offer, as she is not on the House Armed Services Committee. 

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said: “Extreme MAGA Republicans have hijacked a bipartisan bill that is essential to our national security and taken it over and weaponized it in order to jam their extreme right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.”

“We are not going to relent, we are not going to back down, we’re not going to give up on the cause that is righteous,” Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) said.

Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) summed up the vote today on Twitter. “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the bill that funds all of our military operations. It is typically bipartisan and is about as serious as Congress gets. What weapons of war we fund, which allies we share them with, how we recruit. National security is a BFD. We can have our political debates about any number of issues but it is generally understood that when Americans are willing to sacrifice their lives to defend us, it’s time to check the crazies at the door. But today, the crazies won.

“They won first because [McCarthy] put the crazies in positions of power. But second because none of the “moderate” Republicans had the courage to stay the hell out of KrazyTown…. Is every member of the [House Republican Conference] a homophobic, racist, science denying lunatic? No. But the lesson of today is that the ones who aren’t are massive cowards completely unfit for any position of leadership. 

“There is space—and demand—for reasonable differences of opinion in our democracy. This isn’t about whether we agree. It’s about whether we can trust that—differences aside—we trust that we’ve got each other’s back if we ever find ourselves in a foxhole together. That’s usually a metaphor, conflating the horrors of war with the much lower-stakes lives that most of us are fortunate enough to lead. But today, the entire [House Republican Conference] told us—both literally and metaphorically—that they don’t give a damn about the rest of the unit.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[chaifootsteps]

I've litterally gotten 3 videos on tiktok fyp from people talking about how mustangs need to be rounded up because they're starving to death in the wild and their an invasive species and helicopter roundups are the most humane way to do, its like...

1) There is no way in hell that running horses, some of them being foals less than a week old, across rocky terrain with a helicopter for miles is the only way to round them up, and even if it was, it's by no means humane.

2) If wild horses are really starving and in horrible condition, then why is it that the only times I see photos/videos of them looking horrible, it's specifically on videos SUPPORTING the round ups. Even in videos of the actual round ups or photos of horses that have been rounded up recently, those horses look like their in better condition than some domestic horses. So, where are all those mangey skeletons that round up supporters are always showing?

3) While wild horses arnt technically part of the original ecosystem, they've been here long enough that they do have a part in nature. They provide food for predators, and promote plant diversity by acting as natural fertilizers for the land. Do they have negative effects as well? Sure. But so does ANY animal in natural environment. And we don't go rounding them up.

4) Lets say that all this is true. That wild horses are starving, that helicopters are the only way to round them up, that they are detrimental to the environment. Lets ASSUME all of that is true. Why is it none of these pro-round up people mention that the BLM basically pays people to send wild horses to kill pens? It has been reported over and over, how the BLM pays people to take horses to train them, and alot of these horses end up in kill pens and auctions, completely untrained, and they do nothing to tighten their rules or make sure that these horses are actually going to good places. If the BLM is going to take these horses from the wild and pay people to train them, the very least they can do is do background checks and ensure that these horses are actually going to a home are being worked with, rather than just shipped to an auction or kill pen. And the alternative to that is what? Being put in long term holding pens and just standing there till they die?

Even the horses in holding pens arnt automatically safe. There's been video evidence that Pen #8, a holding facility thats usually considered one of the better corrals, had coyotes wandering around several pens with pregnant horses and recently born foals, and a horse that was so lame it was struggling to walk, as well as several other horses in distress. Even when a sanctuary reached out the owner of the corral and offered to buy them or get them medical help, the owner of the corral declined their offer. Keep in mind, this sanctuary has to have YEARLY inspections by the head of the BLM, yet they allow their own holding facilities to put young and injured horses in danger with no veterinarian help.

Not to mention the amount of horses that the BLM themselves put down after the round ups. They have been reported to put down blind horses that survived perfectly fine on the range. And in a recent round up, out of the 22 horses euthanized, 11 were cremellos, most of whom, acording to advocates for this herd, perfectly healthy. This is possibly linked to the scientificly disproven belief that the cremello color is linked with genetic mutations.

But what really ticks me right off? The BLM has this program known as TIP training. Tip stands for Trainer Incentive Program. People who are reimbursed by the BLM for the training of wild horses and then marketing them to rehome them. Every single video that I saw supporting the BLM and the round ups, was made BY A TIP TRAINER! Every. Single. One. Most of them even straight up said they were TIP trainers. So of course they're gonna push this idea that mustangs are starving in the wild. That theyre invasive and damaging the enviroment. Of course they're gonna support the round ups. They're litterally getting paid to do so.

Sorry I just had to rant, this has been pissing me off for a week and I needed to get it out there.

You got it, anon. Every single word of this.

It's a cruel, evil, indefensible bloodbath that happens for no other reason than to appease ranchers who want to graze their cattle on public land. And people eat up every lie they're told.

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Is Medical Billing and Coding a Good Career to Pursue?

Are you looking for a career that offers the potential of low stress and stability? Then consider becoming a medical billing and coding specialist.

In this role, you would handle private medical records that disclose the purpose of a visit to a clinic or hospital. These records will reflect the cost associated with the visit and as a specialist, you will create a bill for the patient and the insurance company.

Let’s find out more about this career and where you can go to begin in this field.

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical billing and coding involves classifying diagnoses and medical procedures. Typically, you will work in an office setting at a desk with a computer, but you will spend time on the phone speaking with insurers and patients.

At the Institute of Medical & Business Careers, our medical billing and coding diploma will teach you medical terminologies, reference codes for reimbursements, computer basics and more.

Our program will provide hands-on training in operating medical billing software and applying resolution techniques.

Benefits of Pursuing Medical Billing and Coding Career

Earning your medical billing and coding diploma allows you to enjoy the benefits of working in the healthcare field without seeing blood or performing patient exams.

Here are the benefits you should consider when enrolling in an accredited medical and billing diploma program.

Different Work Settings

A career in medical billing and coding allows you to work in different office environments. You can find work in a hospital, health insurance company, or government agencies.

You can also find employment opportunities in companies developing medical software or educational institutions for medical coders. Moreover, there are workplaces that provide remote working positions.

Consistent Work Schedule

Working as a medical coder gives you the benefit of a consistent work schedule that you can plan around.

Typically, you will work 9-to-5 shifts and rarely during weekends.

Positive Job Outlook

According to BLS, medical billing and coding jobs will increase by 7% above the average job growth by 2031. This makes medical billing and coding a viable career opportunity as it has steady demand.

Enroll in IMBC

Medical billing and coding specialists play a vital role in our healthcare system. In this career, you’ll assist hospitals and clinics by recording patient procedures in healthcare records and accurately submitting them to insurance companies for payment. You’ll also help patients navigate the billing process.

To get the tools you need to be successful in this career, consider enrolling in IMBC. We offer the option to complete our program on-campus or online.

Enroll in IMBC’s Medical Billing and Coding Diploma today to kickstart your career as a medical billing and coding specialist!

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The Biden administration has made localization—generally defined as shifting contracts and grants from U.S. organizations to local non-governmental organizations (LNGOs)—a centerpiece of its foreign assistance policy. Just months into her role as USAID administrator, Samantha Power set up a working group to operationalize localization policy and announced targets to increase funding to LNGOs to at least twenty-five percent of USAID awards by the end of 2024. Following up on this commitment, in October 2022 USAID launched a new localization policy titled, “Strengthening Local Capacity In USAID Programming And Partnerships” to “guide USAID decisions about why and how to invest in the capacity of local partners to better achieve inclusive and locally-led development.”

As indicated by its title, the new policy rests upon an old trope that the major constraint for working with local organizations is their lack of capacity to effectively and accountably implement aid programs. Before local organizations can be full partners, the argument goes, it is first necessary to strengthen their organizational capacity (and who better to do this than USAID’s traditional international partners?). In fairness, in the immediate post-colonial period, many countries had fledgling public institutions. Civil society and the private sector were still nascent and, in some cases, suppressed. There were few post-secondary education institutions, and the pool of experienced professionals was small.  But those days are long gone.

As conditions in lower-income countries have changed, so have the arguments about local capacity constraints. After generations of investment in education, technical training, and social infrastructure, no one now argues that developing countries lack talented people. Indeed, the ranks of development organizations are filled with highly qualified, deeply experienced local professionals who have grown up working in international development. In countries where the development industry has for decades provided a disproportionate share of professional opportunities, it is not surprising that it has attracted the best and brightest. The head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. government’s largest foreign assistance program, who is originally from Cameroon, is but one prominent example.

No longer able to point to a lack of qualified people, excuses for not working with local organizations focused on administrative and financial accountability shortcomings. Local organizations might have technical expertise, but they lack the management and financial controls to account for funds and report on results. The history of foreign assistance is replete with examples of funds being misused, poorly accounted for, and outright stolen. However, it is disingenuous to ascribe the risks associated with financial management, controlling corruption, and accounting for results as unique to local organizations. One only has to look at the latest report from USAID’s inspector general for a “Who’s Who” of respected international organizations whose programs failed to meet their objectives and had millions of dollars of questioned and disallowed costs due to management mistakes, poor accounting, corruption, and theft. This is not because those organizations lack capacity, rather it is because development work is a high-risk endeavor. Believing the risks are inherently greater with local partners is a prejudice that needs to be discarded.

The most recent iteration of the capacity argument is that local organizations may be good at what they do, but they lack the sophisticated management systems to comply with the U.S. government’s voluminous requirements. USAID’s traditional partners have spent years—in many cases decades—and millions of dollars (reimbursed by their U.S. government awards) building the systems to comply with the “Code of Federal Regulations,” the “Federal Acquisition Regulations,” the “Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance,” and USAID’s own “Automated Directives System” that stipulate over 70 small-print pages of standard provisions, rules, and regulations.

It is this last argument that points to the real lack of capacity. If the U.S. government were truly determined to localize its programs it would create the administrative and management systems necessary to do so. Yet, this has not happened. In fact, looking at USAID’s funding obligations over the last two years two things stand out: First, funding to public international organizations such as U.N. agencies including UNICEF and the World Food Program—has increased nearly four-fold. This is understandable given the proliferation of humanitarian crises in recent years and the fact that PIO grants can be done quickly on a sole source basis. Second, most of USAID’s large U.S. partners saw stable or increased funding over the period 2018 to 2022. This is not what you would expect to see if localization was taking hold.

None of this should be interpreted as a lack of sincerity on USAID’s part. There is no doubt that Administrator Power wants to see more local solutions; it is just not something USAID has the capacity to do given its political, legal, and institutional constraints.

So, what can be done?

Achieving a more ambitious localization vision will remain out of reach until USAID builds the organizational capacity to work with local organizations. Three concrete actions that would accelerate the transition to local organizations and contribute to more equitable development are:

Upgrade USAID’s Local Works into a full-fledged LNGO financing facility. This would have more in common with philanthropy than traditional bilateral programs, drawing on the methods and tools of charitable foundations and making greater use of operating support grants. A critical first step would be negotiating with partner governments the portion of USAID funds allocated for LNGO programs. While amounts would vary by country, this would create the structure and incentives to quickly reach the 25 percent target. (Remarkably, the localization discussion has barely acknowledged the equities of national governments. Not all partner governments will be enthusiastic about dividing the aid pie with LNGOs). To be viable at scale, a localization financing facility must have its own administrative practices and tools, much like the Office for Disaster Assistance has its own operating systems. USAID would need the United States Office of Management and Budget to issue new LNGO-specific grant award and management guidance.

Pay local organizations more than the de minimus overhead rate. Most local organizations are limited to a 10 percent overhead rate while international partners earn 20 to 40 percent (in some cases more) through their negotiated indirect cost agreements. These rates and previous studies make clear that the costs of implementing U.S. government programs far exceed 10 percent. This reform would enable local organizations to hire the personnel and build management systems to comply with international standards and help level the playing field with international organizations. As a bureaucratic innovator, USAID should be able to devise an equitable way for local organizations to recover the full cost of doing business with the U.S. government.

Build a risk management function in USAID missions. For decades USAID has outsourced most risk management to its international partners. Those IPs have built sophisticated compliance departments that use state-of-the-art techniques to manage program and financial risks. In contrast, few USAID staff know what a comprehensive Portfolio Risk Management function looks like. To truly localize its programs, USAID must build an in-house risk management function. This will require establishing independent compliance offices (just as INGOs have done) with staffing and a budget for robust monitoring and auditing. PEPFAR provides some examples of this type of work and the level of resources required.

To realize its localization policy USAID must build its own capacity to support locally-led development. Adopting the measures proposed here would change the power dynamics between USAID and local actors, opening new opportunities for LNGOs to be more resilient and look beyond USAID financing to more sustainable operating models. Only by adopting structural changes can USAID entrench the culture and practices needed to drive institutional change within a large government bureaucracy.

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The Top Online Medical Billing and Coding Schools: Your Path to a Successful Career Starts Here

Meta Title: The Top ⁢Online Medical ⁤Billing and Coding Schools: Your​ Path to a Successful Career Starts Here

Meta Description: Looking​ to pursue a career‍ in medical billing⁤ and coding? Explore the top⁤ online schools​ that can⁣ help ⁢you kickstart your journey towards a‍ successful career in the healthcare industry.

Introduction

Medical billing and coding professionals play a crucial role in the healthcare industry by ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient medical records, insurance claims, and billing information. ⁣If ⁤you ‍have ​an interest‌ in healthcare, attention to detail, and a passion for technology, a career in medical billing and coding ‍might be the perfect fit for you. To get started on this exciting career path, enrolling in a‌ reputable online school that offers comprehensive training and certification is essential.

Top Online Medical ⁤Billing and Coding Schools

When it comes to choosing the right online medical billing and coding school, there are several factors to consider, such as accreditation,‍ curriculum, faculty expertise, job ⁤placement opportunities, and affordability. To help you make an informed decision, we have curated a list of the top online schools that ‍offer quality ⁢education and training ⁣in medical‍ billing and⁣ coding:

1. AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)

– ​The AAPC is one of the most recognized institutions in‌ the ‌field of medical coding and offers online training programs⁣ for aspiring⁣ medical coders. – ⁤Their ​courses cover topics such as medical terminology, ICD-10 coding, ⁣CPT coding,⁣ and healthcare reimbursement ‌methodologies. -‌ Students have ⁢access to interactive learning materials, practice exams, and career resources to ​help them⁤ prepare for certification ‍exams. – The AAPC offers various certification options, ⁢including Certified Professional Coder (CPC) ‌and‍ Certified Outpatient Coder (COC).

2. AHIMA ‌(American Health Information Management Association)

– AHIMA is a leading organization ​in health information management and offers online programs in medical⁣ coding, billing, and health information⁤ technology. – Their curriculum⁣ focuses on ⁢coding guidelines, electronic health records (EHR), and healthcare data analytics. – Students can choose from certifications such as Certified Coding Associate ‌(CCA)‌ and⁢ Certified Coding Specialist ‌(CCS). – AHIMA’s training programs are ⁤designed⁤ to prepare students for entry-level positions in medical coding‌ and billing.

3. Penn Foster Career‍ School

– Penn Foster offers an online Medical Billing and Coding program that is⁣ designed for students who want to‍ pursue a ​career in healthcare ‌administration. – The program covers medical‌ terminology, anatomy⁣ and physiology, health‌ insurance processing, and medical coding⁢ systems. – Students receive ⁢support from instructors, access to study materials, and opportunities​ for ​hands-on practice. – Upon completion of the program, graduates can sit⁤ for certification exams such as⁤ Certified ⁤Professional Biller‍ (CPB) ⁢and Certified Professional Coder (CPC).

Benefits ​of Enrolling in an Online ⁣Medical Billing and⁣ Coding ‌School

-⁤ Flexibility: Online programs allow ‌you to study at your own pace and schedule, making⁣ it ideal for working professionals and individuals‍ with busy lifestyles. – Career⁤ Opportunities: A certification ‌in medical billing and coding opens up a wide range of job ⁣opportunities‌ in hospitals, clinics, ‌insurance companies, and healthcare organizations. – High Demand: The healthcare⁣ industry is constantly in‌ need of skilled medical billing and⁤ coding professionals,​ making it a stable and rewarding‌ career choice. – Competitive ⁣Salary: Certified medical billers and coders ⁤often earn competitive salaries and have the ‌potential ‌for career advancement in ⁤the field.

Practical Tips for Success

– Stay organized and stay on top of ⁤your coursework to ensure timely completion ⁢of assignments and exams. – Utilize resources provided⁢ by the online school, such as ‍study guides,⁢ practice exams, and instructor feedback. – Network⁤ with fellow​ students and⁣ industry professionals‍ to stay updated on industry trends and ⁤job opportunities. – Consider pursuing additional certifications ​or specializations to enhance⁤ your skills and marketability in the field.

Conclusion

Embarking on a⁣ career in​ medical billing and coding can⁢ be a rewarding and fulfilling journey, ‌especially when you have​ the right education and training. By enrolling in ⁢a ⁢reputable online school that offers quality training in medical billing and coding, you can pave the way for a successful career in‍ the healthcare industry. Whether you choose AAPC, ​AHIMA, Penn Foster, or any other top⁣ online school,⁤ remember to stay ‌dedicated, motivated, and⁣ committed to your professional development. Your path‍ to a successful career⁤ in medical billing ⁤and coding starts here!

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Discover the very best Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Connecticut for Your Future Career

**Title: ‌Discover‌ the⁤ Best Medical‍ Billing and⁤ Coding Schools in ⁣Connecticut for ⁢Your Future Career**

**Meta Title:** Best ⁢Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Connecticut: Your ‍Path​ to a Rewarding Career

**Meta Description:** ⁢Looking ‌to ‍pursue a career in medical billing and coding in Connecticut? Discover the​ top schools in the state to kickstart your future in​ healthcare.

**Introduction:** Are you passionate about healthcare and technology? Do you⁣ have ‍a keen eye for ‍detail and‍ a knack for organization? If so, a career in medical billing and‍ coding may be the perfect fit‌ for you. Medical billers and coders play a ‌crucial role in ⁣the healthcare industry by ensuring ​accurate and timely billing​ processes, ⁤coding of medical ⁤procedures, and reimbursement from​ insurance companies. To ⁣excel in this field, it is essential to receive proper education and training from reputable schools. If you are located in Connecticut and ‍looking to ⁢pursue a career in‌ medical billing and coding, you’re in ‌luck. ‍In ‌this⁢ article, we’ll explore‍ the‌ best medical billing and coding schools in Connecticut to help you make an informed decision for your future career.

**Benefits of Pursuing Medical Billing and Coding in ‍Connecticut:** Before diving into ⁢the best schools in⁣ Connecticut, let’s take⁣ a look at some of the benefits of pursuing a career in medical billing and ​coding in the state:

– Job Growth:‌ The demand for skilled‍ medical billers and coders is on the rise, providing plenty of ‌job opportunities ⁣in Connecticut. – Competitive Salaries: Medical billing and coding professionals in Connecticut enjoy⁣ competitive salaries ‌and benefits. – Work Flexibility: Medical billing and coding professionals can work in various healthcare settings, ⁣including hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. – Job Security: Healthcare is a‍ stable ‍industry, offering job security and opportunities for career⁣ advancement.

**Top Medical Billing and Coding Schools⁢ in Connecticut:** When choosing a school for your medical billing and coding education, it is essential to ⁣consider factors such as accreditation, ‌curriculum, faculty expertise,⁢ and job placement rates. Here are some of the best medical billing and coding schools in ​Connecticut:

1. **Goodwin⁣ University – East Hartford, CT:** -‍ Program: Medical Billing and Coding Certificate – ​Accreditation: Accredited by the ‌New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) -‍ Curriculum: Comprehensive coursework covering medical terminology,⁢ ICD-10 ⁤coding, CPT coding, and billing practices ​ – Job Placement Rate: 90% job placement rate for graduates

2. **Porter‍ and Chester Institute -⁤ Rocky Hill, CT:** ​ – Program: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate – ​Accreditation: Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools‍ and Colleges ⁤(ACCSC) – Curriculum:‌ Hands-on‍ training in medical billing software,‍ insurance ⁤claim processing, and coding practices – Job Placement Rate: 85% placement rate for program completers

3. **Stone ⁤Academy – West Haven, CT:** – Program: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma ⁤ – Accreditation: Accredited ⁢by the Accrediting Commission of Career ‍Schools ⁣and Colleges (ACCSC) – Curriculum: In-depth‌ training in medical terminology,​ ICD-10 coding, and healthcare reimbursement – Job ​Placement Rate: 95%‌ of graduates employed‌ in⁣ the field within⁣ six months

**Practical Tips for ‍Choosing the Right School:** – Research the school’s accreditation and‌ reputation in the healthcare industry. – Consider the program length and format (certificate, diploma, or⁢ degree). – Evaluate the curriculum to ensure it covers​ essential‌ topics in medical billing and coding. – Look into job placement⁢ services and internship opportunities offered by the​ school. – Seek⁣ out reviews and testimonials ‌from current‌ students and graduates.

**Conclusion:** Choosing the right medical billing and coding school​ is crucial ⁣for ​your future career success in healthcare. By selecting a reputable and⁤ accredited institution in Connecticut, you can receive the⁢ necessary education and training‍ to excel in this rewarding field. Whether you decide to ‍enroll in Goodwin University, Porter and Chester Institute, or Stone Academy, rest assured that you⁢ are on​ the right path towards a⁣ fulfilling career in medical billing and​ coding. Take the‌ first step ​towards your ⁤future today and embark ⁢on a journey to become a skilled ⁣healthcare‌ professional in Connecticut.

https://medicalcodingandbillingclasses.net/discover-the-very-best-medical-billing-and-coding-schools-in-connecticut-for-your-future-career/