Gregoire announces small business health insurance initiative
By the beginning of next year, over 1,100 employees of small businesses in Washington could be enrolled in a new state health insurance program, according to Gov. Chris Gregoire (D-Wash.).
Last week, the Health Insurance Partnership began signing up enrollees. Coverage will begin Jan. 1, 2011.
"During these difficult economic times, we must do everything we can to help our small businesses and their employees," Gregoire said. "Thanks to some innovative thinking and support from the federal government, we have found a new approach that will give affordable access to healthcare for thousands of families and save small businesses money at the same time."
The program is open to employers with 50 or fewer employees. Employers interested in HIP can learn more on the program's website at www.hip.hca.wa.gov.
‘Tuesday Tours' at Piano Hospital
The Piano Hospital, also known as the School of Piano Technology for the Blind, invites the community to take a tour of the school to see its mission in action. Tours will be conducted every Tuesday at 2 p.m. beginning Sept. 21 at the school facility, located at 2510 E. Evergreen Blvd. in Vancouver.
The tour will include opportunities to observe students who are working on piano tuning and repair projects. Pianos have 288 strings and over 10,000 parts periodically needing replacement or adjustment. Upon completion of the two-year program, students are certified to tune and service grand and upright pianos.
The tour takes less than an hour. Groups are limited to eight people. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Call 360.693.1511 for more info.
RS Medical announces new executive team
John Konsin, president and CEO of Vancouver medical device maker and distributor RS Medical, announced the appointment of eight members of the company's executive team.
The announcement of the newly assembled executive team includes the acquisition of a new chief financial officer, the appointments of four new executives and the promotion of three current members of RS Medical's senior leadership. The executives report directly to Konsin and the appointments are effective immediately.
The new executive appointments include Sam Reinkensmeyer, chief financial officer and vice president of finance; Patrick Cougill, J.D., vice president of legal, quality and regulatory affairs; and Rick Harper, vice president of sales.
We are positioning RS Medical for new markets and new partners," Konsin said.
