MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is a state’s Medicaid agency that provides essential support and services, such as healthcare, mental health, and social services, to improve the welfare and quality of life for families and individuals in Indiana.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Loneliness is increasingly recognized as an impactful influence on positive health outcomes, having found that social isolation can increase the risk of premature death by 50%. It’s actually decades…when we slow down to consider the years from 1967 to 2019.

Health Care Access 59

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

On April 1, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced states may seek to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year through a new state plan option offered by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). In states that have not expanded Medicaid, however, many postpartum women lose coverage.

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Medicaid Medicaid ACA Public Health 52

Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

CMS updates Medicaid eligibility standards. Local nursing homes fined for health & safety violations. Illinois Department of Public Health issues list of nursing home violators. Top Illinois Behavioral Health Advocate Group Gets New C.E.O. Memorial expands mental health help to Morgan and Scott counties.

COVID-19 40

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The rationale for SDOH interventions is that the identification of resource gaps coupled with closing those resource gaps will yield better health outcomes. billion dollars of health system funds were invested into SDOH efforts from 2017 to 2019. million in 2019 to $75.7 million in 2021.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the nation’s search for spending smarter on health care, the U.S. Over the past year, many stakeholders have come together to develop creative solutions to address food security for all — as a driver of health, productivity, and sustainability for the U.S. health care system.

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Governance Public Health Health Outcomes Medicaid 73

Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. Anchorage’s Mobile Crisis Team hopes funding to operate 24/7 will expand ability to address mental health crises. ChristianaCare backs out of deal to buy Crozer Health from Prospect Medical Holdings. emergency ends.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

The quickly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has warranted the growing use of telehealth and non-invasive remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient monitoring while reducing patient and healthcare provider contact and possible exposure to the virus.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 13, 2021

We’ve seen more financial and money-focused media bringing health care cost stories under their mastheads. So have investment banks, ratings agencies, and large financial services companies, as the pandemic has cast every industry’s eyes to public health and health spending.

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COVID-19 Public Health Governance Medicaid 60

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them? medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov.

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Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St. renovation Police: Man facing arson charges after setting 3 fires inside Florida hospital St.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Since the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared in 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the legislation every 90 days. But by definition, an "emergency" can't last forever. What's at stake. confused by mixed messages and distrust of federal officials," wrote Burr.

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Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2019

Harris and VP Biden on race, busing, and segregation — which in the larger public health context continue to have a direct impact on health equity, health disparities, and socio-economic status. “Millions do not have health insurance as they make too much money to get on Medicaid.”

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