Kentucky Is First State Granted Approval For Medicaid Work Requirements
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Thousands of poor adults in Kentucky will have to find jobs and pay
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Legislative Update
340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act
Republican Rep. Larry Bucshon introduced the “340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act” (340B PAUSE Act), legislation
Read MoreThe Preventive Health Savings Act
The Preventive Health Savings Act (S.2164 and H.R.2953) could, if passed, pave the way for Medicare coverage of telehealth in
Read MoreMedicare Part D already involves price negotiations
Congressional Democrats are behind legislation (S.2011 and H.R. 4138), that would set prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries. However, according
Read MoreTrump Administration Clears Way To Force Some Medicaid Enrollees To Work
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration early Thursday initiated a pivotal change in the Medicaid program,
Read MoreRunning On Empty: CHIP Funding Could Run Out Jan. 19 For Some States
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Some states are facing a mid-January loss of funding for their Children’s Health
Read MoreMaine Voters Chose Medicaid Expansion. Why Is Their Governor Resisting?
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News) Donna Wall cares for her three adult autistic children at her home in
Read MoreTrump Administration Rule Paves Way For Association Health Plans
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The Department of Labor on Thursday released proposed new rules that proponents say will make
Read MoreDown Syndrome Families Divided Over Abortion Ban
(By Sarah McCammon for NPR) When a pregnant woman finds out that she’s likely to give birth to a baby
Read MoreThe way over-the-counter drugs are regulated is a mess — and Congress is ready to step in
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has, for years, limited the amount of acetaminophen
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