Jackson Health System’s troubled insurance plan is belatedly being allowed to market its Medicare Advantage plan to seniors after a stern consent order from state regulators demanding Jackson make its plan profitable by the end of next year or abandon it.
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Management Is Still Putting Politics Before Patients!
Management remained firm on demanding $122 million in contract concessions at today’s bargaining session.
Union Victory for Overtime Payment Issues!
After a meeting with President Martha Baker, RN, management has agreed to hold off on their plans to take back money from members who were overpaid, due to errors in Jackson’s payroll system — a huge victory for our members! Management has agreed to look at all accusations of overpayment to evaluate if they willContinue reading “Union Victory for Overtime Payment Issues!”
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Meet Your New Union Stewards!
Your union steward has been selected as a leader in your unit and will be the primary communicator on behalf of the union…keeping you informed of the latest issues and being your first contact regarding your rights and responsibilities as union members.
Members Stand Up for Breast Cancer Awareness at Komen Race for the Cure
Team 1991 participated in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 15th, with more than 60 members walking together through downtown Miami in support of breast cancer awareness.
State Legislators in Miami Herald: Jackson’s Privatization a “Conquerable Challenge”
Two more players in the conspiracy to rip apart Jackson have revealed themselves. Janette Nunez, who works for HCA, and Eric Fresen have written the following Miami Herald Letter to the Editor, pushing to privatize Jackson even though 100 percent of those who attended recent town hall meetings were against the move.
IT’S TIME TO DRAW THE LINE: MANAGEMENT MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!
At the bargaining session today, our bargaining team offered several proposals that respond the financial crisis at Jackson, but demand guarantees that we will get the money back if it is not used to actually fix Jackson and make it a sustainable system that does not sacrifice quality patient care. “We will only give ourContinue reading “IT’S TIME TO DRAW THE LINE: MANAGEMENT MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!”
Jackson Health System cuts UM payments by $16.5 million after heated talks
After three weeks of what both sides described as “very strong” negotiations, Jackson Health System will cut its payments next year to the University of Miami medical school by $16.5 million — a 13 percent reduction.
Your Ongoing Support for Jackson Has Made a Difference!
The Miami Herald reports that commissioners have suddenly backed off of their plans to privatize Jackson. This recent development is a direct result of your commitment and dedication to Jackson while delivering excellent patient care that has earned Jackson its #1 ranking among South Florida hospitals. Thank you for your commitment to Jackson!