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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022

Hall Render

Nursing home industry reacts to health care worker vaccine mandate. Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. AZ health official: Number of COVID cases likely higher than reported. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 28, 2022

Hall Render

Number of Arizona inpatients with COVID up by nearly 50% since end of 2021. Banner Health expects hospitalizations to peak in mid-February from recent omicron surge. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks.

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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

Earlier this year, DeSantis blasted California for being too generous with public benefit programs, such as Medicaid, which the Golden State has expanded to all eligible residents regardless of immigration status. Newsom has earned the moniker of “health care governor” by catapulting the issue to the top of his policy priorities.