Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by K John
Medicaid Managed Care Organizations’ Experiences with Network Adequacy
Access to behavioral health care continues to be a challenge in Medicaid, where most enrollees are restricted to networks of providers and facilities contracted with managed care organizations (MCOs). While state and federal regulations have sought to ensure access to care, little is known about how health plans perceive and respond to these network adequacy standards.
Insurance Acceptance and Cash Pay Rates for Psychotherapy in the U.S.
Cost and insurance coverage remain important barriers to mental health care, including psychotherapy and mental health counseling services (“psychotherapy”). While data are scant, psychotherapy services are often delivered in private practice settings, where providers frequently do not take insurance and instead rely on direct pay.
The cost of emergency care for children across differing levels of emergency department pediatric readiness
The National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) is a national quality-improvement initiative to improve the quality and consistency of emergency care for children across the United States.1 The concept of emergency department (ED) pediatric readiness is integral to the NPRP and includes the 6 domains of care coordination, personnel, quality improvement, patient safety, policies, and equipment.
Far-right 'street patrol' in German town after migrant violence
BERLIN: A German far-right group has launched a vigilante street patrol in a Bavarian town where four Afghan and Iranian asylum seekers allegedly attacked passers-by last weekend, local authorities said Thursday. The mayor of Amberg, Michael Cerny, said he was "shocked" after the extremist NPD party posted photos online of four people wearing red protective vests to create "safe spaces", including outside a refugee centre.
‘Mosquito’ in police net for stealing gold - Times of India
A 28-year-old habitual offender, who earned the nickname ‘Solle’ (mosquito) for his habit of complaining about mosquitoes inside lockups and prisons, has landed in police net on theft charges. TNN | Updated: Jan 3, 2019, 09:08 ISTRepresentative Image BENGALURU: A 28-year-old habitual offender, who earned the nickname ‘Solle’ (mosquito) for his habit of complaining about mosquitoes inside lockups and prisons, has landed in police net on theft charges.
Modi not knowing about federal front proposed by KCR is 'joke'of 2019: Congress - Times of India
HYDERABAD: It is the "joke of 2019" when Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he does not know about the federal front of regional parties being attempted by Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, AICC spokesperson Sravan Dasoju claimed here on Thursday.
Man booked for duping job aspirants of Rs 23.7 lakh in Thane - Times of India
PTI | Jan 3, 2019, 15:58 IST The accused, identified as Naresh alias Bandya Surve, told a woman job aspirant residing in his neighbourhood in the Wagle Estate area here that he was working in the state secretariat and promised that he could arrange a job for her, Thane police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said. For this, he demanded Rs 2.1 lakh from the woman, who claimed to have paid it in instalments, she said.
India rejects Donald Trump's jibe at PM Modi on Afghanistan - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Developmental assistance can play a major role in transforming Afghanistan, official sources said on Thursday, rejecting US President Donald Trump's jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over funding of a "library" in the war-ravaged country. The sources said India has been implementing a range of mega infrastructure projects as well as carrying out community development programmes in Afghanistan as per requirement of its people.
Redone Vile Parle police station sets benchmark for others - Times of India
MUMBAI: A visit to the new four-storey Vile Parle police station left guardian minister for Mumbai suburbs Vinod Tawde impressed and he took the decision to fund the redevelopment of more police stations on similar lines, said senior police. Rebuilt at a cost of Rs 6.5 crore, the entire Vile Parle police station is wifi-enabled, with CCTV cameras on all floors, a central announcement system and rainwater harvesting.
Fake news: CH Mohammed Koya Memorial College to sue TV channel - Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The management of CH Mohammed Koya Memorial College at Chavarkode near Varkala, has decided to initiate legal action against Janam TV for airing a false news story alleging the campus was hosting activities of IS and Al Qaeda sympathisers.
Serena Williams wins 3rd straight singles match in Hopman Cup - Times of India
Serena Williams stepped up her Australian Open preparations with a straight-sets victory over Britain's Katie Boulter on Thursday to complete an unbeaten Hopman Cup campaign AP Photo XTC118, AP | Updated: Jan 3, 2019, 13:02 ISTSerena Williams (AFP Photo) PERTH: Serena Williams stepped up her Australian Open preparations with a straight-sets victory over Britain's Katie Boulter on Thursday to complete an unbeaten Hopman Cup campaign.
Government to roll out 40 more buses in Patna - Times of India
Faryal Rumi | TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 10:14 ISTRepresentative image PATNA: The state transport department has prepared a detailed project report (DRP) to procure 40 more buses which will start plying on various city routes by April 2019. Transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Monday said, “The number of passengers travelling by city buses has increased manifold. We are planning to purchase and even hire buses from government e-procurement portal, a website of the Central government.
Minor girl forcibly married, raped for months; man booked - Times of India
The police have booked a man under sections of IPC and POCSO Act for allegedly marrying and then raping a 16-year-old minor girl.The police said that the accused had married the girl in October last year. TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 11:31 ISTRepresentative image The police revealed that minor girl, who hails from Patiala, was forcibly married by her maternal grandparents on October 12, 2018.
Why Jan 2 was a lucky day to make babies
If you’re currently trying for a baby, perhaps you should have given it a go on Wednesday night — as it was apparently very lucky for people. The majority of respondents also agreed it’s the top day for some fun between the sheets as ‘the drinking and partying is over’ and they want to spend time together before returning to work.
Trump wants India, Russia, Pakistan to fight Taliban in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: Expressing dissatisfaction over New Delhi's decades-old role in the Afghanistan peace process, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wants the regional countries, including India, Russia and Pakistan to fight the Taliban in the war-torn country. In his first Cabinet meeting of the year, the US President also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for funding a library in Aghanistan, wondering who would use it in that country.
Two lynched to avenge RJD neta’s killing in Nalanda - Times of India
Debashish Karmakar Two people, including a 14-year-old boy, were thrashed to death at Maghra under the Deep Nagar police station area in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Wednesday as they were suspected to be involved in the murder of local RJD leader Indal Paswan (40), police sources said. Paswan’s bullet-riddled body was found in the village in the morning.
Leopard drowning in deep well coaxed into cage, hauled to safety - Times of India
MUMBAI: At a time when tales of wild animals being hounded, hunted, poached and snared abound, comes a heartwarming story of a leopard being rescued from certain death. Villagers from Pimpalgaon Rotha in Ahmednagar’s Parner taluka were alerted by loud, frantic roars on Monday morning.
Metro on top, cycling & walking tracks below - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The viaducts of Delhi Metro and nearby areas in Dwarka could become vibrant public spaces if plans of the Delhi Development Authority fructify. The authority is mulling creating cycle tracks and walking tracks along metro corridor inside Dwarka, apart from setting up kiosks beneath the viaduct and using larger areas as public plazas.
Youth hangs self after losing his job in food outlet - Times of India
tnn | Jan 3, 2019, 02:34 IST NOIDA: A 28-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself on Tuesday. No suicide note has been recovered. The man has been identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Sector 30’s Nithari village. He lost his job at a McDonalds outlet about four months back and was unemployed ever since. According to relatives, Pankaj sent his wife and two children to visit his sister Mamta, who lives nearby, and locked himself inside the house around 6:30pm on Tuesday.
Bird flu scare: Central team, Delhi doctor visit zoo - Times of India
PATNA: A team from public health division under Union ministry of health and family welfare and a doctor from Lady Hardinge Medical College Delhi visited Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, commonly known as Patna zoo, on Tuesday to assist the authorities in preventing the impact of bird flu on human beings. Seven peafowls and a khalij pheasant have died in the zoo between December 16 and 29.
My mother has always supported me, says Tej Pratap Yadav - Times of India
PATNA: The New Year started on an emotional note in Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad’s family as his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav met his mother and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on her 60th birthday on Tuesday. Tej, who left his house almost two months back after filing a divorce petition against wife Aishwarya Rai on November 1, met Rabri at his younger brother Tejashwi Prasad Yadav’s residence at 5, Deshratna Marg. This was his second meeting with Rabri.
Narendra Modi to address first public rally of 2019 on Thursday - Times of India
GURDASPUR: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will address the first public rally of 2019 at Gurdaspur to sound the bugle for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and set the tone of the political campaign of alliance partner SAD(B) and BJP. While talking to TOI on the eve of the rally, Punjab BJP president Shwait Malik claimed that no other prime minister has done anything for Punjab especially for the Sikhs what Modi had done so far.
Secunderabad railway station first in SCR zone to hoist tricolour - Times of India
HYDERABAD: Secunderabad Railway Station became the first railway station of South Central Railway (SCR) zone to hoist a huge tricolour on a 100-foot tall pole at its main entrance here on Wednesday.This is in keeping with the directive of the Railway Board to hoist the national flag at A1 category railway stations.
Sharapova advances to Shenzhen Open quarterfinals - Times of India
Maria Sharapova reached the quarterfinals of the Shenzhen Open on Wednesday after Chinese teenager Wang Xinyu retired in the second set with cramps. AP | Jan 2, 2019, 18:29 ISTMaria Sharapova. (AFP Photo) SHENZHEN (China): Maria Sharapova reached the quarterfinals of the Shenzhen Open on Wednesday after Chinese teenager Wang Xinyu retired in the second set with cramps. Sharapova, who lost the first set 7-6 (4), was leading 5-2 in the second before the 17-year-old Wang was forced to quit.
No plans to extend Assam's NRC to other states: Govt tells Rajya Sabha - Times of India
Replying to a written question, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the NRC of 1951 in Assam is being updated under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and the applications for preparation of NRC in Assam were invited in May-August, 2015. PTI | Jan 2, 2019, 14:57 IST NEW DELHI: The government has no plans to extend Assam's National Register of Citizens to other parts of the country, Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.
India's retaliatory tariffs to hit US exports worth $900 million: Report - Times of India
India last year announced higher import duties on many US products like apples, almonds, walnuts, chickpeas and lentils in retaliation to President Donald Trump's decision to impose heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium items, a move that sparked fears of a global trade war. However, India is the only major country which has been continuously postponing the implementation of the retaliatory tariffs despite announcing it more than six months ago.
Triple talaq: AIMPLB's women's wing urges RS to send bill to select panel - Times of India
TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 12:29 IST(Representative image) LUCKNOW: The women’s wing of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday claimed that Muslims across India condemn and oppose the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 and requested Rajya Sabha members to send it to a select committee for legal scrutiny.
Bikers ‘rule’ streets as Chennai rings in 2019 - Times of India
Bikers zipped madly through the city roads, massive crowds gathered at the Marina and Elliot’s Beach and temples and churches were open and full at midnight as Chennai stayed up to welcome 2019. Several venues had all-night carnatic music concerts too.
Electric vehicles soon to hit capital’s streets - Times of India
Providing another boost to urban mobility services, the Capital Region Urban Transport (Crut) along with the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited is going to launch an ambitious Mo E-Rides programme with an aim to promote electric vehicles in the state capital.
Placement of manholes poses safety concerns for commuters - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: Last August, the state government had decided to form an expert committee to come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) for safe construction and placement of manholes on city roads. The SOP was meant to ensure the safety of citizens who often land in trouble because of such open manholes. Four months have since passed and there’s no sign of the standard operating procedure, even as commuters face a harrowing time on the roads.
Congress hits pause button on Vande Mataram ritual in Madhya Pradesh
After a day of rumours and charges and countercharges by BJP and Congress, chief minister Kamal Nath issued a statement late at night that the Congress government will continue to sing the patriotic song, but in a different manner. “The mandatory recital of Vande Mataram on the first day of every month has been stopped for the time being. It has been decided to implement this in a new manner. There is no ‘agenda’ behind this decision, nor do we oppose the singing of Vande Mataram.
Roger Federer, Serena Williams click 'greatest selfie of all time' after dream clash - Times of India
It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting but when the moment finally arrived, Roger Federer and Serena Williams gave the capacity crowd at Perth a night to remember. Reuters | Jan 2, 2019, 10:16 IST(Twitter Photo / @rogerfederer) It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting but when the moment finally arrived, Roger Federer and Serena Williams gave the capacity crowd at Perth a night to remember.
13-judge strong Telangana HC will sit from Wednesday - Times of India
HYDERABAD: Marking the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream of the people of Telangana, an independent Telangana high court finally came into being on Tuesday. Governor ESL Narasimhan administered oath to Chief Justice TB Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in the morning, after which the new CJ administered oath to all his 12 colleague judges at Telangana high court premises. Both the ceremonies were conducted in the presence of chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.
Location survey of new Brahmaputra bridge on anvil - Times of India
GUWAHATI: The final location survey of a new railway bridge over the Brahmaputra river connecting British-era terminal Silghat on the southern bank in Nagoan district to Tezpur on the north bank is on the anvil. “The survey for construction of the new bridge is nearing completion. Once it is done, it can be considered for inclusion in the budget,” said minister of state (MoS) for railways Rajen Gohain, after flagging off of a new train from Silghat to Kolkata, on Tuesday.
Menstrual hygiene room comes up in Silchar school - Times of India
A menstrual hygiene room has been constructed at the Government Girls HS and Multi Purpose School in Silchar. School authorities say this facility is the first-of-its-kind in the state. The room has been constructed adjacent to the students’ common room. TNN | Updated: Jan 2, 2019, 07:28 ISTRepresentative image SILCHAR: A menstrual hygiene room has been constructed at the Government Girls HS and Multi Purpose School in Silchar.
Chandigarh doctors pick holes in Surrogacy Bill - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016, passed in the Lok Sabha last month, has caught the attention of city-based gynecologists and other field experts who have pointed out various shortcomings in the same. It is believed that in the absence of any compensation, no one will come forward to lend a womb and this would ultimately reduce the chances of finding a surrogate. Last year, the UT administration had formed a panel which had submitted its recommendations regarding the bill.
Eight killed in 130 road accidents in Chennai New Year revelry - Times of India
At least eight people died in 18 major road accidents during New Year celebrations in Chennai between Monday noon and 6am on Tuesday. About 105 people sustained minor injuries in about 130 road accidents reported across the city. While two people committed suicide at their houses in separate New Year-related incidents on Tuesday in the city, three people died in road accidents in Coimbatore district.
Three students meet watery grave at Uppinangady - Times of India
TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 04:02 ISTNew Year tragedy: People gathered at the place where three college students who went to the backwaters to cel... Read More Mangaluru: Three college students who went to the backwaters to celebrate their birthdays on New Year’s Eve, met a watery grave in the Nethravati river at Uppinangadi. Their bodies were retrieved from the river in the early morning on Tuesday. According to police, the victims are Mohammed Suhaid of Perne and Firzan and Sahir from Uppinangady.
Every rural family could have a toilet before LS poll - Times of India
Dipak K Dash | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 04:34 IST NEW DELHI: Barely 1.5% Indian households in rural India don’t have individual toilets and going by the pace of progress government may achieve the record of every rural family having access to individual toilets before the general election. According to updated data till Tuesday evening, the toilet coverage in villages has jumped from only 38.7% in October 2014, when the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched, to now at 98.5%.
Three persons chase lion pride on a bike, probe launched - Times of India
tnn | Jan 2, 2019, 04:00 ISTThe video was shot in some village of Amreli district’s Lilya taluka in a revenue area Rajkot: A video of three persons harassing a pride of lions by chasing them on a bike went viral on social media on Tuesday. According to forest department sources, the video was shot in some village of Amreli district’s Lilya taluka in a revenue (non-protected) area.
State UDD clears Metro rail phase-II costing 11,216cr - Times of India
Nagpur: The state’s urban development department (UDD), which comes under chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, has cleared city’s Metro Rail phase-II of around 11,216 crore. MahaMetro will raise 60% of total expenditure of the project through loans and central and state governments will bear share of 20% each. Fadnavis held a joint meeting of Metro Rail phase-II and Metro region at Mantralaya on Tuesday. Fadnavis confirmed to TOI that the state UDD has cleared the project.
Greens pitch for tiger reserve status to Umred-Karhandla - Times of India
Nagpur: Rattled by the death of two tigers in Paoni range of Umred-Paoni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary (UPKWS) in Nagpur district, greens have reiterated demand to declare the 189sqkm protected area a tiger reserve. In 2015, considering its ecological importance and a big tiger source population of tigers, the then field director MS Reddy had proposed it to be declared a reserve, but the proposal was turned down.
City welcomes 2019 with a bang - Times of India
Coimbatore:Special mass at churches, parties at star hotels, bashes organized at clubs, quieter and smaller house parties, and revelry on the streets marked the New Year on Monday night. Though the city’s arterial roads and flyovers saw massive traffic jams, police were praised for keeping revellers under control and keeping pedestrians safe.
Over 75,000 people gather at India Gate in Delhi - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Braving chilly weather and severe air pollution, thousands of Delhiites, soaked in festive spirit, thronged restaurants, pubs and malls and lounged in open public spaces at India Gate and Connaught Place to celebrate the New Year with police remaining on the toes to avert any untoward incident.
Turkish airlines flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata after passenger fell sick - Times of India
Tamaghna Banerjee | TNN | Jan 1, 2019, 22:08 ISTRepresentative image KOLKATA: A Turkish airlines flight heading to Bangkok from Istanbul made an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport on Tuesday morning after one of its passengers felt ill and needed immediate medical attention. Airport officials said, French national Didier Chaumet (59) complained of breathlessness and chest pain when the flight made an emergency landing at Kolkata around 11.15am.
PM Modi demolished opposition's motivated agenda, narrative: BJP - Times of India
PTI | Jan 1, 2019, 20:29 IST NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completely demolished the "motivated agenda" of opposition parties with his comprehensive interview broadcast on Tuesday by television channels, the BJP said.
We have 50-50 chance of making it to second round of Asian Cup: Bhaichung Bhutia - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia says India have a 50-50 chance of making it to the second round of the upcoming AFC Asian Cup. The continental tournament is starting from January 5 in the UAE and will be held till February 2. With Sunil Chhetri at the helm, Bhutia was asked about India's chances in the tournament. "I feel it's a good group to be in -- with Thailand, UAE and Bahrain. I think we have a 50-50 chance of making it to the second round," the 42-year-old Bhutia said.
Four Andhra Pradesh students killed in high-speed crash - Times of India
Four engineering students were killed and six others were injured in a road accident near Lalpuram area at NH-16 in Guntur district on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Sadhineni Dhanush (19), G Koteswara Rao (20), C Sairam (20) and Sk Gafoor (21) – all from RVR & JC Engineering College from Guntur.
Repolling on January 2 for 14 panchayats: Punjab state election commission - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab state election commission on Monday ordered repolling at 14 polling centres across eight districts on January 2. Polls will be held from 8am to 4pm. A total of 80.38% of the voters had exercised their voting right on Sunday in the panchayat elections in Punjab. The maximum polling percentage was 88.21% in Mansa and 66.14% was the lowest in Tarn Taran.
Technical snag in pumps hinder rescue operations in Meghalaya mine - Times of India
The multi-agency operation to rescue the miners trapped in a flooded quarry in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district was hindered after the high-powered pumps encountered technical snags on Tuesday, officials said. Fifteen miners are trapped inside a 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 after water from a nearby river gushed in, puncturing the mine wall.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with K
Contact K, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack