Katie Bennett

Jul 22, 2024 | medcentral.com | Katie Bennett

Editor’s note: This is an evolving story. Read on for perspective, what to expect in the coming year, and sources for updated information. This fall, as children and teens across the country begin a new school year, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will begin to hear arguments as to whether transgender and non-binary youth have a constitutional right to access evidence-based gender-affirming care.

Jun 12, 2024 | riverbender.com | Katie Bennett

Tom Allen Team Celebration – members of Tom’s crew celebrated his 50 years of service during their morning start-up meeting on June 4, 2024. ROXANA - On June 4, 2024, Pipefitter Tom Allen celebrated 50 years at the Wood River Refinery. Allen is known by his co-workers as a genuine person and hard worker who has a love for overtime. His story at the refinery almost didn't happen with rules in the past decades prohibiting more than one family member from working in the refinery at the same time.

May 2, 2024 | ejso.com | Rachel Morris |Katie Bennett |James Mansell |Katie Bennett |J. Campbell |E.A. Mallon | +3 more

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May 1, 2024 | medcentral.com | Katie Bennett

The FTC has banned Simple Health Plans LLC for deceptive practices in selling limited-coverage insurance plans to consumers. The Biden-Harris Administration has limited short-term insurance plans to 4 months and mandated clearer notices to prevent misleading coverage. Despite new regulations, medical practices need to educate patients about junk insurance, including healthcare sharing ministries and grandfathered plans.

Apr 26, 2024 | medcentral.com | Katie Bennett

As discussed throughout this special report series, the language used in medicine is integral to providing high-quality patient care. But exactly how to ensure that communication is culturally competent is not so easy. This resource guide reviews recent federal policy changes and requirements that call for implementation of this type of care into standard practice. Plus, a look at state recommendations and CME training opportunities.