Stalled Health Programs Await A Green Light On The Hill
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) With the clock ticking on the current stop-gap bill that funds the federal
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Legislative Update
Physicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass ‘right-to-try’ legislation
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to
Read MoreIdaho ‘Pushing Envelope’ With Health Insurance Plan. Can It Do That?
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) For the past year, the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have led
Read MoreIdaho to roll back Obamacare rules
In a move to test how committed President Trump’s administration is to enforcing Obamacare law, Idaho officials will allow insurers
Read MoreStates taking different approaches to telemedicine to help doctors prescribe controlled substances
Doctors and pharmacists see telemedicine and telehealth as an opportunity to improve outcomes by improving the distribution and management of
Read More7 things to know about community health center funding right now
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Congress has yet to renew long-term federal funding for community health centers, according
Read MoreCHIP Renewed For Six Years As Congress Votes To Reopen Federal Government
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) A brief, partial shutdown of the federal government ended Monday, as the Senate
Read MoreHow The Shutdown Might Affect Your Health
(By the Kaiser Health News Staff) A government shutdown will have far-reaching effects for public health, including the nation’s response
Read MoreProposed federal policy will make major changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
A proposed federal policy that would lower what patients pay out of pocket when they pick up their prescriptions is
Read MoreKentucky 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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