
Green Content
- Written by American City & County Administrator
- 10th October 2008
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Rethinking worker’s compensation with alternative dispute resolutionWorker’s compensation can be a significant expense area for municipal employers and the taxpayers they represent. In addition to high premium rates, the individual claim expenses, litigation costs and extended periods of absence for injured workers rack up hefty price tags. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs are an effective strategy for addressing the high costs […]
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2's ACCESS2HEALTH SmartPodOf all four precincts in Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2 has the lowest median life expectancy, the highest percentage of residents without health insurance and accounts for over a quarter of the county’s hospital emergency department visits. Additionally, nearly all of Precinct 2 is comprised of medically underserved areas, or healthcare deserts. As the novel […]
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How technology can ensure equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccineFor more than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States, leaving millions infected and more than 500,000 dead. There are now multiple vaccines being distributed to snuff out the spread of this deadly disease. However, the real challenge will be immunizing all Americans who want the shot. Urban areas have the resources, […]
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American City & County's 2020 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year AwardNominees for American City & County's Exemplary Public Servant of the Year award are judged on their recent accomplishments and the impact these actions had on their communities