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Reflections on the United States Health Care System and the Right to Health

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Despite the important enactment in 2010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which increases access to care by expanding Medicaid eligibility and protecting insurance coverage of people with pre-existing health conditions and disabilities, more than 25 million people remain uninsured.

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The New Search for Reproductive Justice in Old Laws

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In the post- Dobbs fight to safeguard reproductive healthcare, a new spotlight has been placed on two existing federal laws: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). . In June 2022, the U.S. By Katie Gu. The Guidances. CMS EMTALA Guidance

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Addressing Ghost Networks in Mental Health Care

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Considering these substantial consequences for patients’ access to mental health care, developing solutions to prevent ghost networks is critical. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 requires Medicaid plans to publish and update accurate and searchable provider directories. and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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Payor-Led Initiatives to Strengthen Mental Health Resources

Healthcare Law Blog

1] In addition to the challenges presented by provider shortages, even when patients are able to locate an available mental health provider, many are hesitant to engage in treatment due to cost uncertainties, which often arise due to limited availability for in-network care and the subsequent need to seek out-of-network care. [2]

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Health Provider News

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2 Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Regional Hospital in Florida Win Healthcare Design Awards CHS to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General Construction Begins on Orlando Health’s Seven-Story Lakeland Highlands Hospital Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit Florida Hospital Says Data Theft Attack Affects 1.2

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Health Provider News – April 1, 2022

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Alameddin Named All of Us Arizona Health Champion for Her Work to Improve Health Care Accessibility, Equity. Arkansas health care group asks to intervene, says overturning lawsuit could lead to higher drug prices for patients. Lawmakers not giving up on bill to expand Medicaid to undocumented kids.

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Health Provider News

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NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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