After adding cost caps, House committee endorses bill aimed at easing access to specialized dental care
A bill that that would require the state Medicaid program to pay for dental care with sedation or anesthesia for adults with ...
Government Oversight Committee passes bill with long-term care insurance reforms
The bill that advanced would add protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance and boost transparency around rate ...
Clinic closures, firings, buyouts: Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services
Melanie Henshaw A cascade of actions from the Trump administration represents a “grave threat” to health care, social, ...
NJ mayor Gina LaPlaca charged with DUI while driving toddler home from day care on St. Patrick’s Day
A New Jersey mayor accused of drunk driving allegedly drove her toddler home from day care on St. Patrick’s Day, nearly ...
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House Health Committee removes religious, philosophical exemptions from vaccine bill
After weeks since its first hearing in the House Health and Human Services Committee, lawmakers removed a proposed religious ...
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Research and Commentary: Tennessee Bills Would Increase Access to Health Care by Removing CON Rules
Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation to remove Certificate of Need (CON) requirements for health care services ...
CT DOC ombuds nominee DeVaughn Ward approved by committee
The nomination of Ward, who has served as interim ombuds since September, must now be voted on by the full General Assembly.
CT leaders aim to make nursing homes spend more on direct care
One proposal would require facilities to spend 80% of all revenue on direct care, including Medicaid, Medicare and private ...
Mehmet Oz testifies before Senate committee, won’t commit to opposing cuts to the Medicaid program he would run
Oz’s testimony was the first step in securing the votes to become head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ...
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Bill expanding health care options for Florida farmers advances
This bill simply creates health insurance options for individuals who are part of a nonprofit organization in the farmer ...
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Funding for foster care ombudsmen sparks confusion among Idaho legislators
The fate of the recently established foster care ombudsman office is unclear amid somewhat conflicting budget decisions, unclear budget committee rules, and a proposed policy bill that was rejected ...