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New Data Reveal Sparse Protections for Students Who Cannot Pay for Meals at School

Bill of Health

public school students during the COVID-19 pandemic ends on June 30 , the consequences of unpaid school meal debt will resurface for the millions of students nationwide facing food insecurity. Fewer than half of all states — only 19 as of April 2021 — regulate how schools may address unpaid meal charges, according to the data.

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For next steps on telehealth, look to the states

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the United States approaches its one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to disrupt normal healthcare operations, a question continues to endure: What's next for telehealth? In the meantime, though, state legislatures have taken action – and experts say their movement in this regard is unprecedented.

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For Ryan Health, telehealth seeds planted during the pandemic have flourished

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions. "These solutions not only addressed the concerns with COVID-19, but allowed expanded access to patient populations.

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Top Healthcare Policy Developments in 2023; Register for Crowell Health Solutions Webinar

C&M Health Law

While the EMTALA guidance is currently being challenged in federal court, we expect the Administration to address additional issues related to reproductive health care services, including state policies affecting telehealth and travel restrictions for abortion.