‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Health Care Fraud Costs Nebraska Millions
By Ryan Robertson
The FBI says health care fraud costs the United States tens of billions of dollars a year….and Nebraska is not immune from this crime. Mike Tobias reports on the scope of the problem in our state, how it happens and how it impacts you.
Read MoreObamacare could be a tough sell in rural Nebraska
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE — The Affordable Care Act takes a big step forward October 1st when new health insurance marketplaces open for enrollment, but reaching rural families will be part of the challenge.
Read MoreWho can become a health insurance exchange navigator?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – People who help Nebraskans get insurance through the new health insurance exchange that’s scheduled to open next year would have to be licensed, under a bill advancing in the Legislature. And there’s a move afoot to restore money the governor cut from the state auditor’s office.
Read MoreLegislature bogged down after second day of debate on Affordable Care Act
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – A plan to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income Nebraskans stalled in the Legislature Wednesday, amid philosophical and financial objections.
Read MoreNebraska legislature battles over Medicaid expansion
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature opened a crucial debate on expanding Medicaid today/Tuesday, with senators projecting health care benefits pitted against those concerned about costs. Fred Knapp of NET News has details in this legislative update.
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