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2016健保登記截止 1270萬人已達標
作者是 Alan K Chow   

2016健保登記截止 1270萬人已達標

「奧巴馬健保」登記期限在1月31日截止,當局今天公佈統計數字,今年約有1,270萬人登記投保或續保。

政府預期有1,100萬至1,400萬人投保,而最終登記數字在預估人數之中,今年「奧巴馬健保」在去年11月1日開始登記時,大家不敢有較高期望,因為保費顯着提高,許多沒保險的人仍有疑慮。

健保登記的總數雖然比國會預算局(Congressional Budget Office)所預測的目標1,300萬人略低,但是奧巴馬政府對這項健保登記成績,表示是一項勝利,因為聯邦健保網絡(HealthCare.gov)從去年11月1日至今年1月31日吸引了400萬新參加登記民衆。

衛服部(Health and Human Services Department)訂定的目標到2016年底,要有1,000萬人支付保費,除非未來的十個月有270萬人因為未付款或其他原因退保,否則這個目標是沒有多大問題的。

衛福部部長Sylvia Mathews Burwell說,「2016年健保登記結束了,我們很高興的說,這是一次成功的健保登記作業。」

奧巴馬總統曾說,找出在2014年及2015年未登記健保的人,那是一項很大的挑戰,這次辦理健保登記,聚焦在若幹大城市有許多未登記健保的居民,促使他們參加健保,聯邦健保網絡執行長Kevin Counihan指出,在拉斯維加斯、猶馬(Yuma)、亞利桑那和德州若幹城市,今年辦理健保登記成長迅速;人們似乎警覺到今年若不參加健保罸款是約由700元起跳,那是一個較大筆開支。

 
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ANNOUNCE NEW COALITION TO FIGHT ILLEGAL OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING
作者是 Alan K Chow   

STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ANNOUNCE NEW COALITION TO FIGHT ILLEGAL OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING

州和聯邦機構宣布新的聯盟,以打擊非法阿片處方和配藥
Opioid Prescribing Rose Nearly 140% Nationwide From Mid-1990s to 2013

阿片類藥物處方上漲近140%,在全國范圍內從90年代中期到2013年

BOSTON – A coalition of state and federal agencies today announced the formation of the Interagency Group on Illegal Prescribing, which will investigate and prosecute prescribers, pharmacists and others who contribute to the opioid epidemic by illegally prescribing or dispensing pills. The group will be led by Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office.

波士頓 州和聯邦機構的聯盟,今天宣布間小組關於非法處方的形成,這將調查和起訴處方,藥劑師和其他人誰被非法處方或分配藥丸,有助於阿片類傳染病,小組由總檢長莫拉希利辦公室領導。

Members of the Interagency Group on Illegal Prescribing (IGIP) include law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General. Participating state agencies include the State Auditor’s Office and MassHealth.

機構間小組關於非法處方(IGIP)成員包括執法機構,聯邦調查局(FBI)緝毒組(DEA)和衛生與公眾服務的美系 辦公室監察長,政府機構包括國家審計辦公及MassHealth。

The coalition will meet regularly to share information about potential criminal activity, referrals received, common investigations and opportunities for collaboration. By working more closely together, the group can eliminate duplicative efforts and save time and resources. The AG’s Medicaid Fraud Division and Criminal Bureau will lead the group.

該聯盟將定期舉行會議,分享潛在的犯罪活動的信息接受轉診,共同研究和合作機會。通過合作更緊密的合作,該集團可以消除重複工作,節省時間和資源。該公司的醫療補助欺詐科和刑事局將帶領小組。

“Patient health and well-being hangs in the balance when controlled substances are misused or abused,” said United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz. “As the abuse of opioids burgeons in the Commonwealth, our responsibility as law enforcement and health care leaders to combat the practice of illegal prescribing has never been more prudent. I look forward to collaborating with state and federal partners to ensure that the law is obeyed, safety standards are uncompromised, and employees are appropriately trained and monitored.”

「當受控物質誤用或濫用的平衡患者的健康和福祉掛起,」美國司法部長卡門M.·奧爾蒂斯說,「由於阿片類藥物的濫用齊放在英聯邦,我們的執法和醫療保健領導的責任,打擊非法處方的做法從未如此謹慎。我期待著與州和聯邦的夥伴合作,以確保法律得到遵守,安全標準是不打折扣的,和員工進行適當的培訓和監督。」

「DEA registrants, to include practitioners, dentists and pharmacies are responsible to handle controlled substances in compliance with the Controlled Substance Act, 」 said Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson of the DEA’s New England Field Division. “The diversion of prescription pain killers contributes to the widespread abuse of opiates which, is a gateway to heroin addiction and is devastating our communities. Our obligation is to improve public safety and public health, and we are committed to working with our law enforcement and regulatory partners nationwide to ensure that these rules and regulations are followed.”

“DEA註冊,包括醫生,牙醫和藥房負責處理受控物質符合受控物質法案”特別代理在DEA的新英格蘭場部的負責人邁克爾·弗格森說。「處方止痛藥的分流有助於阿片類藥物的普遍濫用它,是通往海洛因成癮和正在破壞我們的社區。我們的責任是提高公眾安全和公眾健康,我們致力於與我們的執法和監管全國的合作夥伴合作,以確保這些規則和法規得到遵守。」

「We are committed to investigating physicians and other health care professionals that illegally distribute narcotics like common drug dealers, 」said Special Agent in Charge Phillip Coyne of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG). “In this coalition, the Office of Inspector General will continue the fight against this deadly and destructive opiate epidemic to protect public safety as well as the federal health care programs intended to care for vulnerable Americans. 」Deaths from opioid-related overdoses more than doubled in Massachusetts between 2011 and 2014, with more than 1,250 people believed to have died here in 2014. In Massachusetts alone, there were 4,664,391 prescriptions for Schedule II and III opioids in 2014. That is a prescription for nearly every adult in Massachusetts. Nationally, the number of opioid prescriptions jumped by approximately 120 million between the mid-1990s and 2013,an increase of nearly 140 percent.

「我們致力於調查醫生和其他衛生保健專業人士認為,非法傳播像普通毒販毒品,」特別探員在衛生和人類服務,美國監察長辦公室(HHS-OIG)負責人菲利普·柯尼說:「在這個聯盟中,監察長辦公室將繼續對這種致命的和破壞性的鴉片疾病的鬥爭,以保障公眾安全,以及為了照顧弱從阿片類藥物相關過量2011年和2014年間增加了一倍多在馬薩諸塞州與相信已經死在這裡於2014年在馬薩諸塞州就有超過1250人死亡,有4,664,391處方計劃II和III阿片類藥物在2014年這是一種處方在馬薩諸塞州幾乎每個成年人,在全國范圍內,數量增長了大約120億1990年代中期至2013年,增長了近140%之間。

Through recent case work, the AG’s Office has already seen the benefits of partnering with other state and federal agencies. A recent investigation by the Attorney General’s Office lead to the indictment of a Ludlow physician accused of illegally prescribing pain medication to patients with known substance abuse issues. That indictment followed the May indictment of a Hyannis physician who also allegedly illegally prescribed opioids.

通過近期的情況下工作,該公司的辦公室已經看到與其他州和聯邦機構合作的好處,最近一項調查由總檢察長辦公室導致勒德洛醫生被控非法處方止痛藥的患者與已知的藥物濫用問題的起訴書,該起訴書跟著誰也涉嫌非法處方阿片類藥物海恩尼斯醫生的五月起訴書。

This coalition is one part of the campaign to address the growing addiction crisis in Massachusetts that continues to be a top priority for AG Healey. Changing the culture around the prescribing of opioids is a significant part of those efforts.

這個聯盟是運動,以解決在馬薩諸塞州越來越大的危機,這仍然是AG希利最優先考慮的的一部分,改變文化圍繞阿片類藥物的處方是這些努力的一個顯著的一部分,美國消耗了全球80%的阿片類藥物的供應,和4出5海洛因成癮者開始使用的處方藥。

The United States consumes 80 percent of the world’s opioid supply, and 4 out of 5 heroin addicts started with prescription pills. Since 2000, opioid overdoses have quadrupled and prescription opioid overdoses take more lives each year than heroin overdoses. There are more than three times as many Americans struggling with prescription opioid dependence or addiction as there are those dealing with heroin addiction.

自2000年以來,阿片類藥物過量翻了兩番和處方阿片類藥物過量採去更多的生命,有超過三倍的美國人依賴處方阿片類藥物成癮掙扎,因為有那些處理海洛因成癮。

While in Washington D.C. last week speaking to federal officials about ways to address the growing opioid addiction epidemic nationwide, AG Healey sent a letter supporting the CDC for drafting guidelines that will provide much-needed information to primary care providers across the country about when and how opioids should be prescribed for chronic pain – creating a single, nationwide, evidence-based standard. The guidelines proposed by the CDC make clear that addictive opioids should not be the initial treatment for chronic pain and should only be used where their benefits outweigh the risks.

在華盛頓特區,出席的聯邦官員提及有關如何在全國范圍內,解決日益嚴重的阿片類藥物成癮的流行,AG希利發函支持疾病預防控制中心起草的指導方針,將提供急需的信息,以初級衛生保健提供者在全國各地有關何時以及如何阿片類藥物應遵醫囑治療慢性疼痛 - 創建一個單一的,全國性的,以證據為基礎的標準,提出疾病預防控制中心的指導方針明確指出,上癮的阿片類藥物不應是慢性疼痛的初始治療,應該只用在其利大於弊。


 
2016年第一次會議BRA董事會批准$ 732.5萬的新項目
作者是 Alan K Chow   

2016年第一次會議BRA董事會批准$ 732.5萬的新項目


重建局BRA董事會2016年第一次董事會,批准代表的$ 732.5億美元的波士頓的經濟聯合投資6開發項目,最顯著引人注目的新住宅和寫字樓,另政府中心車庫重建項目的第一階段,和伊曼紐爾學院在芬威校園一個新的697個床位的宿舍,董事會還批准住宅項目在西部Roxbury,快捷假日酒店及套房多切斯特的擴展,和停車庫。

經批准的項目預計將創造一個共582套新房源,其中包括74個低收入住户,據估計,兩百萬平方英尺的新發展結果,提供1650個建造業職位,1972年完成的政府車庫中心,作為一個城市更新計劃的一部分,將進行批發轉型,在未來數年。

這兩個建築包括486個單位,480英尺高的住宅樓由CBT建築師設計和一百萬平方尺,528英尺高的辦公樓,根據波士頓的包容性發展政策,64個單位的住宅樓將被指定為經濟實惠。

經批准的住宅和寫字樓,第一個計劃重建6個新的建築,將圍繞構建及以上的現有車庫的一部分,該住宅大樓將包括約1,300平方英尺的新薩德伯里街一樓零售,玻璃和金屬板在不同的灰色色調的混合物將提高建築物的體量,使塔的現代外觀,開發商,HYM投資集團,希望能吸引租戶在創意、技術、生活方式和醫療機構具有一類建築,也將包含10800平方英尺的零售空間;最終的6建築的發展將包括812套住房,近200間客房,超過一百萬平方英尺的辦公空間,82500平方英尺零售,大約已有2300個停車位1100個將被保留。

伊曼紐爾學院將建立新的宿舍,項目總成本:$ 125,000,000;總SF:267000。
伊曼紐爾學院獲准建造新的朱莉館,這是設想學校的2012體制總體規劃中,將取代現有的220張床位朱莉廳宿舍項目,一旦完成19層的大樓將包括一個共有691張病床,一個咖啡館提供準備的食物,以及地下空間,適用於各種學生的學業和生活用途,功能空間都將可用頂樓,也將有102遮蓋的自行車停放位及15個地下停車位。

VFW大路將80公寓被重建,項目總成本:$ 23,000,000,總SF:104588
長期關閉VFW大路在西部Roxbury的國際交流中心將重新啟動與幾十個新的公寓住宅,獲准開發80個單位多戶住宅大樓,車輛和自行車停車場,單位將符合城市的包容性發展政策被指定為經濟實惠。

快捷假日酒店分別從114間客房的數量增加至174,批准擴大將酒店的會議空間增加一倍以上,共有近3700平方米擴大腳,超過2700平方英尺額外的早餐和休息空間。
西部Roxbury汽車公司的汽車經銷商和服務站將被拆除,住房發展項目將包括12兩房單位和四兩間臥室的複式,帶停車場的29輛,其中包括三個巴士路線,連接到波士頓市中心附近的兩個通勤火車站的優勢。


關於波士頓重建局
作為波士頓城市規劃和經濟發展機構,BRA與社區發展亦尊重它的過去,對機構了解更多閱覽:(www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org)

 
e-mail from Michelle
作者是 Alan K Chow   

e-mail from Michelle

Betty:

Today I'm celebrating my 31st birthday with family and friends.I look back over the last year with deep gratitude, and I look forward to another year working to make our city better for families in every neighborhood.

For the last few years on my birthday, I have asked many of you to consider supporting one of my favorite organizations--Birthday Wishes--and this year, I'd like to keep the tradition. Birthday Wishes mobilizes grassroots volunteers to host birthday parties for homeless families in shelters, motels, and transitional housing. In 2015, they helped over 32,000 homeless children celebrate birthdays in shelters and agencies, and their goal is to reach 34,000 children in 2016.

A few weeks ago, we celebrated my son Blaise's first birthday. He's too young to understand all that was happening, but his little face glowed from all the love and special attention. Every child deserves to feel special and loved. I hope you'll support an organization that helps Boston children in need feel celebrated, too.

Thousands of children in our city's shelters don't get to celebrate because the cost of cake, balloons, and presents. On my birthday, I am asking that you consider helping a kid in need feel special on theirs. If you agree that every child deserves to be celebrated and feel special on their birthday, please consider making a donation to Birthday Wishes.

Thank you for your support, and for the many ways you help make Boston a better place.

Michelle

PS: Visit www.birthdaywishes. org to find out how you can support Birthday Wishes and the children they serve in our city.


吳弭的生日祝福

貝蒂:
今天,我與家人和朋友慶祝我的31歲生日。我回首過去的一年,深深的感謝,我期待著又一年的工作,使我們的城市,每一個社區的家庭更美好。
在過去的幾年裡在我生日那天,我問了很多,你要考慮支持我成為最喜歡的組織之一,「生日祝福」; 今年我想保持傳統,「生日祝福」動員為「基層志願者」舉辦的生日派對 - 無家可歸的家庭、在收容所、汽車旅館和過渡性住房的一群。

在2015年,幫助超過32,000個無家可歸的孩子慶祝在收容所和機構的生日,在2016年的目標是要達到34000兒童;幾個星期前,我們慶祝我的兒子布萊斯的第一個生日,他太年輕,無法明白這一切是怎麼回事,但是從所有的愛和特別注意他的小臉上閃著,每個孩子都值得感到特別的喜愛,我希望你能支持一個組織,幫助波士頓兒童慶生。
成千上萬在庇護所的孩子沒有得到,一個有蛋糕,氣球和禮物的慶祝。在我生日那天,我問你考慮幫助有需要的孩子感到特別對他們的。如果您同意,每個孩子都值得慶祝,感覺特別在他們的生日,請考慮捐贈生日祝福。

請訪:www.birthdaywishes. org 感謝您的支持,並為很多方法幫助波士頓一個更好的地方。


 
AG HEALEY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
作者是 Alan K Chow   

AG HEALEY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

“President Obama’s final address touched upon some of the most crucial issues that Massachusetts and this country face today. I stand with him committed to tackling many of the priorities that we collectively share. Since day one, combatting the opioid epidemic has been a top priority for my office as we continue to see this crisis devastating families across our state. Our mission is to protect people of all backgrounds and from all communities, and I am proud to have his support for smart and fair criminal justice reform to help individuals rebuild their lives. On the issue of gun violence, the President is moving us in the right direction toward keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people. This is a public health crisis and we must address it as a moral imperative. We are not going to stop until we change the culture we live in today. The time to act is now.”

AG ON THE國情咨文奧巴馬總統最後之喜利聲明
波士頓 - 總檢察長莫拉·希利在響應奧巴馬總統的最後的國情咨文發表如下聲明。

“奧巴馬總統的最後一份施政報告談到的一些最重要的問題是馬薩諸塞州和這個國家今天面對。我站在他致力於解決許多我們共同的工作重點。從第一天開始,對抗阿片類傳染病一直是頭等大事我的辦公室裡,我們將繼續看到這種危機的毀滅性在我們國家的家庭。我們的使命是保護所有的背景和來自各社區的人,我很自豪能有他的聰明和公正的刑事司法改革的支持,以幫助個人重建自己的生活。關於槍支暴力的問題上,總統推動我們朝著正確的方向朝著保持槍出危險的人的手中。這是一個公共健康危機,我們必須解決它作為一個道義上的當務之急。我們不會停止,直到我們改變我們今天生活的文化。採取行動的時候就是現在。“(以英文本為主)


 
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