Bill of Health

APRIL 13, 2022

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires at the end of this week, with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra expected to renew the PHE once more to extend through mid-July. This policy improves coverage and helps reduce churn , which is associated with poor health outcomes.

Medicaid 144

Medicaid Medicaid COVID-19 Public Health 144

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

To design systems and policies that promote the right to health, a holistic and proactive approach is needed, one in which people, institutions, and corporations have a shared responsibility in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. health care system. By the end of 2022, nearly 1.7 COVID-19 and the U.S.

COVID-19 157

COVID-19 Public Health ACA Health Insurance 157

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 requires Medicaid plans to publish and update accurate and searchable provider directories. In November 2022, Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) For instance, a psychiatrist could make two to three times more by charging a patient out-of-pocket compared to taking Medicare or Medicaid.

Governance 144

Governance Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 144

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Nicole Huberfeld Once again, health law has become a vehicle for constitutional change , with courts hollowing federal and state public health authority while also generating new challenges. In administrative law disputes, a critical aspect of public health law, clear statement rules enforce separation of powers.

Public Health 246

Public Health COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid 246

Bill of Health

MAY 12, 2023

Fifteen states require insurers to cover some infertility care, though these mandates are riddled with holes: caps on total benefits, lack of express inclusion of IVF, marriage requirements, definitions of infertility that exclude same-sex couples, and other lurking exceptions. No state Medicaid program covers IVF. Elizabeth Y.

ACA 241

ACA Medicaid Medicaid Health Insurance 241

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Elizabeth Weeks The most promising path forward in public health is to continue recognizing federal authority and responsibility in this space. Historically, public health law primacy resides with states via their core, Tenth Amendment reserved police powers to address residents’ health, safety, and welfare.

Public Health 176

Public Health COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid 176

Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

grant for public health response Hawaii Gov. Mary’s hospital names new president and CEO; starts April 24 HAWAII Maui healthcare workers remain on strike, no clear end Hawaii gets $14.2M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40