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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



March 16, 2011

Healthcare Workforce News March 7-13

Goal is fewer routine ER trips - According to the Post and Courier, (13March2011), "Bill would give call boxes to Medicaid patients", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

5,000 jobs on the line in Medicaid cuts - According to the State, (11March2011), "Health care industry might drop thousands of postions if S.C. cuts payments, USC study says" TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

BlueCross contract saves jobs - According to the Post and Courier, (07March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.