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Arizona nursing jobs (Click here) could be negatively impacted by a huge decline in the state’s Medicaid rolls.

“Moving Ahead Amid Fiscal Challenges: A Look at Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy Trends,” a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, found that many states are projecting slower Medicaid growth during 2012.

While the rough state of the economy forced 11 states, including Arizona, to reduce their Medicaid budgets this year, most states are taking measures to prevent further declines in enrollment.

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The number of nursing jobs Arizona (http://nursingjob.abrazohealth.com) has to offer continued to grow during August.

After increasing for three months in a row, Arizona’s unemployment rate dropped from 9.4 percent to 9.3 percent during August. Unfortunately, the state’s rate is still higher than the national average of 9.1 percent.

Arizona employed a total of 2,408,400 workers during August, which is up from 2,393,000 workers during September and a 1.7 percent increase from last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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A new emergency center will increase the number of nursing jobs Phoenix (Click here) has to offer.

Abrazo Health Care is planning to open the new West Valley Emergency Center in Buckeye early next month. The new facility, which will create many healthcare-related employment opportunities, is the area’s first stand-alone emergency center.

The goal of the new center, which will be operated by West Valley Hospital in Goodyear, is to meet the strong demand for emergency care in the West Valley and provide better care to local residents.

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The merger of two prominent children’s neuroscience programs could eventually raise the number of nursing jobs Phoenix has to offer.

Last month, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital announced plans to combine their pediatric neuroscience programs and open the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

“Our core mission has been to provide the best care for children with neurological disorders,” Neurosurgeon P. David Adelson, MD, who will lead the new institute, said in a statement. “This affiliation is particularly exciting because it immediately elevates the level of pediatric care locally as well as regionally.

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A large number of Arizona nursing jobs (Click here) could be in danger if the state eliminates its local Medicaid program.

Last month, the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee voted in favor of a bill that would effectively get rid of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, a move that would result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy.

AHCCCS, which basically serves as the state’s Medicaid agency, is responsible for providing healthcare services to residents that meet certain income and other requirements. The program is being targeted for elimination because of Arizona’s budget troubles, including a lack of state and federal funding for the program.

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Many students will be able to prepare for San Antonio nurse jobs and other healthcare positions thanks to millions of dollars worth of new grants and scholarships.

The Baptist Health Foundation recently announced that it will award a total of 76 grants worth $4.8 million to health and social service organizations throughout the San Antonio area. Of that funding, $924,790 will be awarded to 809 students in the form of nursing and health careers scholarships.

“These scholarships are really neat because that’s a real investment in the future,” Kenneth Andrews, chairman of the Baptist Health Foundation board, told the San Antonio Express-News. “The stories you hear from some of these students, the sacrifices they have to make, is really overwhelming. A lot of these are older students going back to school. They’ve got families and jobs. That’s been tremendously rewarding for me.”

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Those looking for Seattle nurse jobs may soon have better luck finding a position, as the city’s education and health services industry was among one of the four to add workers last month when compared to 2009.

During August, the Seattle area’s unemployment rate decreased to 8.4 percent after remaining at 8.6 percent for two months in a row. The latest decrease keeps the city’s rate below the national average of 9.6 percent.

The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area had a total non-farm employment of 1,386,000 people during August, which is down from 1,390,000 workers during July and the same as last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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A position as a home health aide is a great option for anyone seeking San Diego nurse jobs.

Home health aides generally work with elderly or disabled people in their own homes or in a hospice setting. They’re responsible for providing basic nursing care, such as bathing, dressing and grooming patients; administering medication; and keeping patients company.

There are typically no educational requirements to become a home health aide. However, applicants must take classroom and clinical training that has been approved by the Department of Health Services, Aide and Technician Certification Section. Most employers also require you to undergo a California background check. Visit http://www.easybackgroundchecks.com/ca-california-background-check.htm to learn more.

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A new round of funding meant to protect consumers may also help save Denver nursing jobs and other medical positions throughout Colorado. Visit http://denver.jobing.com/jobs/nursing to learn more.

The Colorado Division of Insurance recently announced that it will receive a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the federal Affordable Care Act, which is meant to provide states with $250 million in Health Insurance Premium Review Grants over a five-year period.

Colorado will use the funding to improve the oversight of health insurance premium increases, take action against insurers who make unreasonable rate hikes, and ensure that consumers receive fair value for the money they pay into premiums.

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The employment situation for those seeking Miami nursing jobs and many other positions has improved.

During April, the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall area’s unemployment rate decreased from 12 percent to 11.3 percent, which is still higher than the national average of 9.9 percent.

The Miami area had a total non-farm employment 980,700 workers during April, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 978,900 workers during March, but a 1.3 percent decrease from last year.

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