What is this? The MNA Daily NewsScan is a round up the day’s biggest nursing, health care and organized labor stories. As news unfolds in real-time, we update the NewsScan with new links and info, so check back often!
Stories we’re scanning:
Health Care
- Rahm Emanuel vs. Lori Swanson, Round 1: Unexpected challenge from Chicago’s Mayor to Minnesota’s Attorney General takes center stage in the ongoing Accretive Health investigation, and MNA weighs in via Minnesota Public Radio.
- Every Last Penny: Hospitals are suing patients for nominal amounts – even if they are likely to qualify for charity care.
Notes on Nursing
- Passive Patients? A new study notes that patients are taking a more “passive” role in decision-making and not challenging physicians in order to avoid being labeled “difficult” to deal with.
Labor Updates
- Rahm Against The Machine? National Nurses United is calling an emergency press conference today at Noon to address the last-minute decision by Chicago’s mayor to undo months of planning and preparation regarding a planned rally in the city on May 18th. The event – part of NNU’s upcoming Staff Nurse Assembly in Chicago – is to feature NNU and MNA RNs, along with former Rage Against The Machine Guitarist (and Union activist) Tom Morello, along with other organizations and protestors gathering in support of the Main Street Contract.
- New York Times Journalists Speak Out: Reporters, Writers demand resolution as contract negotiations drag on. (Video below)
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