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CMS Begins Option to Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

Healthcare Law Blog

Mothers with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level (“FPL”) in states which have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) are eligible to remain covered by Medicaid and those with incomes above 138% FPL may be eligible to qualify for subsidized coverage through the ACA marketplace.

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Health Provider News – August 19, 2022

Hall Render

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Okaloosa school district to build health academy. PruittHealth CEO: Nursing Home Operators Can’t Break Into Small Markets Without Government Support. Two Georgia health systems to receive $300M in federal funds. Rise in monkeypox cases lead to health concerns in Mississippi.

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The Biden Administration’s and HHS’s Plan to Advance Health Care Equity

Healthcare Law Blog

On April 20, 2022, CMS announced its strategy to advance health equity, which is intended to engage all CMS Centers and Offices to identify its current health equity status and “respond to inequities in health outcomes, barriers to coverage, and access to care.” [2]

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Patients, Health Consumers, People, Citizens: Who Are We In America?

Health Populi

The authors note that “consumer-driven” health care is, “associated with neoliberal efforts to emphasize market factors in health reform,” de-emphasizing government regulation and financing. This concept can be potentially harmful, they believe, assuming that health care is a traditional market.

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Health Care and the Democratic Debates – Round 2 – Battle Royale for M4All vs Medicare for All Who Want It – What It Means for Industry

Health Populi

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. Senator Harris, too, mentioned government benefits like free college and Medicare for All as her health plan preference.