State Introduces Proposal To Privatize? Mental Health Services

[VT Assn. Mental Health Director Floyd] Nease said allowing private industry to vie against the designated agencies would let for-profit firms pick off the highest-margin patients and exacerbate fiscal pressures at the nonprofit agencies.

U.S. Millionaires Rebound!

"The group said the number of "ultra high net worth" households, with a net worth of at least $5 million, jumped 8% in 2010 to 1.06 million, compared to 980,000 the prior year."

Thanks Goodness. Now We Can All Sleep Easier, Eh?

House Restoring Some Of The Governor’s Cuts. Some Money Backfilled. A Lot Not.

"The [House’s] proposed [reduction to hospital reimbrusements] compromise saves only about one-third of the $6 million in reductions outlined in the Democratic governor’s plan. [BISHCA Comm.] Kimbell said the administration will support the new proposal, but only if lawmakers can make up the difference without raising taxes."

No word on how this new $12 million hole will be filled.

VSEA State Hospital Member Writes Letter Warning Of VSH Staffing Issues

"Not only are these mandates incredibly disruptive to our personal and family lives, but the state is paying veteran staff members time and a half for work shifts that should have been covered at straight time. Most of my fellow workers feel this recent flurry of mandates is unfair and largely due to administrative indifference and incompetence."
 
Courageous Peter! Thank You!

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