To better understand how states are preparing for Medicaid work requirements, states were asked to discuss anticipated challenges to implementing work requirements by the end of 2026, including related system changes and data matching.
This page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, including approved and pending 1115 waivers, legislation that will require the state to seek federal approval through a SPA or 1115 waiver, submitted and approved SPAs, and coverage financed solely with state funds.
Environmental Services Unit Director Reginald Pearson buys a few televisions throughout the year to give away as prizes to his team during EVS Week. Two employees won televisions this year; one who had a health problem, the other a floor technician who felt discouraged when he needed to fill in for a housekeeper. For both…
Max Schachter wanted to be close to his son Alex on his birthday, July 9, so he watched old videos of him. “It put a smile on my face to see him so happy,” Schachter said. Alex would have turned 21 that day, six years after he and 16 other children and staff at Marjory…
Headspace recently introduced Ebb, an empathetic AI companion. It helps users reflect and sort through their emotions, and provides recommendations for mental health content. The post Headspace Introduces AI Companion To Support Patients Through ‘Ebbs and Flows’ of Life appeared first on MedCity News.
The Ohio High Value Network is led by Cibolo Health, which has led similar efforts in North Dakota and Minnesota
Cada año, durante nuestras vacaciones familiares en Cape Cod, disfrutamos de todos los placeres clásicos del verano: escalar dunas, caminar por la playa, observar focas, comer ostras y leer los libros que nos habíamos propuesto durante todo el año. También hacer compras. Mi nieto quería unos juguetes pequeños. Mi hija aprovechó para llevarse varios rompecabezas…
This analysis apportions the increase in the number of uninsured across the 50 states and DC. CBO estimates that the reconciliation law will increase the number of uninsured by 10M in 2034 and rise to over 14M if enhanced premium tax credits for ACA Marketplace enrollees expire later this year.
The Federal Trade Commission has sued CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx, alleging that they engage in “anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices” as it relates to insulin. One legal expert believes the FTC might win this legal battle. The post The FTC Is Suing PBMs Over Insulin Prices. Will It Be Successful? appeared first…