Running 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
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Legislative Update
Maine 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
Read More8 things to know about CHIP funding right now
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program ran out in September, putting coverage
Read MoreLawmakers introduce stronger data breach notification law
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amid the massive Uber data breach in which company officials paid hackers $100,000
Read MoreThe Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act
According to the Congressional Research Service, 750,000 Medicare beneficiaries get socked with a Medicare Part B late-enrollment penalty in 2014.
Read MoreAlex Azar’s 4 biggest priorities as HHS secretary
(By Leo Vartorella for Becker’s Hospital Review) Alex Azar, President Donald Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary, appeared before the Senate Health, Education,
Read MoreCongressional inaction threatens states’ CHIP funding: 5 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) States are bracing to potentially lose Children’s Health Insurance Program funding amid federal
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