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Hispanics In Philanthropy
Hispanics in Philanthropy--'Thinking Big' Leads to Success
There is a shadow looming over the world of Hispanic nonprofits, threatening many with insolvency. Hundreds of charitable organizations confront the disturbing fact that a mere 1.2 percent of the donations from national foundations go to Hispanic nonprofits. One organization, however, that has bucked this trend is the highly successful San Francisco-based Hispanics in Philanthropy, or HIP. Aggressive, savvy, and international in scope, HIP is filling a small but critically important niche.
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Roundtable on Diversity in Philanthropy
If you would like information on the Roundtable on Diversity in Philanthropy being established by the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives and the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health, please contact the Chairman, George A. Zeppenfeldt-Cestero, at: AHHEinNYC@aol.com or by phone at: 212-877-1615
Advice on Growing Your Business from American Express Open
Advice For Business Owners That Are Looking For New Markets From Susan Sobbott, President, American Express Open
DIVERSIFY, DIVERGE AND DEVIATE
Economic downturns are no time to find that all your eggs are in one basket. If you have one or two customers that represent more than 10% of your business, it's time to branch out. Are there other markets you can serve? Can you sell to foreign customers? Or customers that are in expanding industries like healthcare or eco-technologies?
(Attend the 2008 Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala and meet hospital, pharmaceutical, insurance and managed care executives/buyers as the first step for your continued business success!)
AHHE & NHCCH NATIONAL NEWS
Report Ranks Aetna, Cigna Most Efficient, Accurate Among Health Insurers in Reimbursements to Physicians
Aetna ranked first among 130 large health insurers in efficiency and accuracy in reimbursements to physicians, and Cigna ranked second, according to a report scheduled for release on Thursday by Athenahealth, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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S.E.C. Backs Health Care Balloting
The Securities and Exchange Commission, shifting its position, has told companies they must allow shareholders to vote on a proposal for universal health insurance coverage.
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2.2 Million Hispanic-Owned Firms Estimated to Generate Almost $400B
Entrepreneurship--the willingness to take a risk and start one's own business--has always been the driving force of the U.S. economy. Research indicates that among American minority groups, Hispanics are the most likely to start their own businesses. The most recent government data show Hispanics own the largest number of firms.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund: 'Speaking the Language of Business'
By awarding a whopping 82,000 college scholarships worth more than $221 million, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund may be breaking all records for nonprofit success. Founded in 1975 to boost college education among U.S. Hispanics, the fund has changed the lives of tens of thousands of Hispanic students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education, and one of Hispanic Business magazine's Top 25 nonprofits, the fund reportedly is a model of efficiency and results.
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Study Examines Low Number of Hispanic Nurses
A new study by the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute points to a shortage of Latino nurses in a market that offers notable opportunities due to the lack of ethnic diversity.
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States Look to Rein In Private Medicare Plans
WASHINGTON — State officials say they will soon ask Congress for more power to regulate the marketing of private Medicare insurance plans to older Americans because they are still receiving complaints of high-pressure sales tactics that have led some beneficiaries to sign up for unsuitable policies.
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More Than Half of U.S. Hospitals Insolvent, Near Insolvency, Study Finds
More than half of U.S. hospitals are "teetering on the brink of insolvency" or have become insolvent because they do not treat an adequate number of patients to provide sufficient revenue, according to a study recently released by Alvarez & Marsal, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Number of Uninsured U.S. Residents Projected To Rise by 1.1M for Each Percentage Point Increase in Unemployment Rate, Could Strain Public Programs, Analysis Shows
For every one point rise in the U.S. unemployment rate, the number of uninsured is projected to increase by 1.1 million people, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured analysis released Tuesday, the New York Times reports (Sack, New York Times, 4/29). The report, conducted by researchers at the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center, also examined the effect that a one-percentage-point rise in the national unemployment rate would have on state Medicaid and SCHIP programs (Francis, "Health Blog," Wall Street Journal, 4/28)
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Cost of Insurance Far Outpaces Income
Study Released During "Cover The Uninsured Week" Shows Cost Of Covering Families Takes Bigger Piece Of Household Budget
Americans who get health insurance for their families through their jobs have seen their premiums increase 10 times faster than their income in recent years, according to a new analysis of government data. The study, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, shows that a growing share of workers’ earnings is being absorbed by the increasing cost of health insurance. Nationwide, the amount employees pay for family coverage increased 30 percent from 2001 to 2005, while family policyholders’ income increased just 3 percent over the same period.
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Report Examines State Health Care Reforms That Target Minorities, Immigrants, Non-English Speaking Residents
(Apr. 25, 2008) "Identifying and Evaluating Equity Provisions in State Health Care Reform," Commonwealth Fund: The report by Brian Smedley and researchers from the Opportunity Agenda and Families USA identifies state policies that promote equitable health care access and quality -- particularly among racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants and people who lack a proficiency in English -- by expanding health coverage and access to care, improving quality, empowering patients, upgrading health system infrastructure and addressing social and community-level determinants of health. The report also provides an evaluation of current laws, regulations and proposals in five states -- California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington state -- and identifies additional steps states can take to increase equity in health care (Commonwealth Fund release, 4/24).
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Opportunities for Hispanics under Review
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Social Security Administration are launching a study group to better understand the problems that Hispanics face in getting hired and promoted in the government.
Naomi C. Earp, chairman of the EEOC, and Michael J. Astrue, the Social Security commissioner, announced the formation of the working group yesterday. It will be led by Veronica Villalobos, an adviser to Earp.
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AHHE & NHCCH LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
New York Hospitals Making Improvements in Spanish Interpretation Services But More Languages Needed, Report Finds
Kaiser Health Disparities Report
(Apr. 21, 2008) The availability of Spanish interpretation services in New York City hospitals has improved in the last two years, but more services are needed for speakers of other languages, according to a report released this week by the New York Immigration Coalition and other groups, the AP/Long Island Newsday reports.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER NEWS
Latino Health: California's Challenge - by Dr. Robert A. Beltran, MD, MBA, Vice President, Southern California Chapter, AHHE
Although many improvements in the health of Americans have taken place in recent years, substantial differences still exist between racial and ethnic groups with regard to health status, health insurance and access to care. Such compelling evidence of this exists that in 1998 President Clinton put forth an initiative, “Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health.”The goal of this initiative is to eliminate disparities in infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infections/AIDS and immunizations by the year 2010.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Aging Gracefully with Changing Vision
Please forward this Registration form for the Symposium: Aging Gracefully with Changing Vision to all parties who you feel would benefit from the conference. It is going to be an excellent opportunity to learn and network. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Henry Cruz
Associate Manager of Hispanic Initiatives
American Diabetes Association
333 Seventh Avenue - 17th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212.725-4925 - Ext. 3408
212.725.8916 (Fax)
E-mail: hcruz@diabetes.org
Save The Dates!!
Conferencia - DIABETES: Desde Los Pies Hasta la Cabeza @ Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadow Park on Sunday, July 20th
Feria de Salud Por tu Familia @ St. Mary's Park, South Bronx, NY on Saturday, September 13
American Diabetes Association
Cure. Care. Commitment.
Visit us at http://diabetes.org
Or Call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383
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Don't miss the free Economic Summit and Breakfast to be held on June 9, 2008!
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Minority Business Council (NMBC) would like to invite you to attend our Small Business Economic Summit on June 9, 2008. This Summit will provide valuable information and offer strategies to small business owners that are facing economic hardships. The Economic Stimulus Package and how small business owners can best utilize the benefits will also be addressed. The Summit will consist of two panels of experts and small business owners. Economists, journalists and other professionals from the small business community will participate in the morning panel. During the afternoon panel, small business owners will share their strategies and stories on overcoming difficult economic times. Below you will find logistical information for the event.
When:
Monday, June 9, 2008
10 AM- 3 PM
A FREE continental breakfast will be served from 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM courtesy of NMBC.
Where:
26 Federal Plaza, NY, NY, Conference Room A, 6th Floor
Please enter through the Broadway street entrance of the building and allow yourself an extra 15-20 minutes as you will need to go through security.
Please RSVP to the NMBC via fax at (212) 693-5048 by downloading and completing the form by May 30th.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Sales position @ AETNA
We are still looking to fill an important sales position that will be based in Uniondale, Long Island and focus on emerging markets. The link to the position is here:
The link to the position is here:
From that link, interested candidates can search for 22188 under the Requisition Number drop-down box and apply online.
The candidate should have a current license to sell health insurance in NY.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Fellowship Program
Recently graduated young professionals from communities traditionally underserved or under-represented preparing to launch a career are invited to by apply for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evaluation Fellowship Program. The program will offer the opportunity to explore the field of evaluation and research as a possible career path in public service.
Award: Varies. Recipient will receive a year-long, full-time, paid placement in an organization
Deadline: June 30, 2008
Eligibility: Eligible applicants should have at least a Masters degree in health and healthcare, urban planning, education, non-profit management, public policy, or other social sciences fields.
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Client Service Executive
The Client Service Executive acts as the orchestrator of GNYHA Services Inc’s global supply chain effort with assigned member organizations in response to the understood customer’s needs. The Client Service Executive works primarily with procurement executives and department heads in member organizations to create a supply chain improvement plan designed to reduce supply and equipment expenditures, and improve supply chain efficiencies. Along with diagnosing opportunities in the member supply chain, the Client Service Executive is responsible for implementing member agreed upon initiatives and targets put forth in the supply chain improvement plan. fields.
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Contracts Manager, Pharmacy
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Contract Operations, the Contracts Manager will develop, negotiate and maintain a portfolio of pharmaceutical contracts.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate pharmaceutical bids/proposals
- Maintenance and performance of a pharmaceutical contract portfolio which include troubleshooting with vendors/wholesalers/members
- Provide contracting resources for internal sales, communications, account management and clinical teams.
- Oversee cost analysis function
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SCHOLARSHIPS / INTERNSHIPS
Do you know of a deserving college student?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has partnered with the New York Urban League to establish a scholarship/internship program providing financial support for minority college students!
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Internships with Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives & National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health. Call 212.877.1615 or send your resume to: AHHEinNYC@aol.com
- Bell Labs Fellowships for under-represented minorities
- http://www.bell-labs.com/
- Student Inventors Scholarships
- http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
- Student Video Scholarships
- http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
- Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
- http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
- Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
- http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
Get the complete list at AHHE.org
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