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

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. By Cathy Zhang. What States Are Doing Now.

Medicaid 144

Medicaid Medicaid COVID-19 Public Health 144

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Federal legislative solutions The federal No Surprises Act , approved in 2021, mandates that health insurers update the information in their provider directory at least every 90 days. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 requires Medicaid plans to publish and update accurate and searchable provider directories.

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Governance Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 144

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

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Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40