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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022

Hall Render

AZ health official: Number of COVID cases likely higher than reported. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. UC San Diego Health pays $2.98M settlement over claims of unnecessary genetic testing. UCSF Health names new CEO. Health Tech Startup Closes Seed Round.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 28, 2022

Hall Render

Banner Health expects hospitalizations to peak in mid-February from recent omicron surge. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks. Despite Burnout, These California Health Care Workers Aren’t Quitting.

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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

Earlier this year, DeSantis blasted California for being too generous with public benefit programs, such as Medicaid, which the Golden State has expanded to all eligible residents regardless of immigration status. Newsom has earned the moniker of “health care governor” by catapulting the issue to the top of his policy priorities.

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Come Together – A Health Policy Prescription from the Bipartisan Policy Center

Health Populi

With the goal of “fixing the current system,” BPC’s recommendations focus on: Lowering consumer health care costs. Addressing employer-sponsored health insurance. Reducing system-wide health care costs. Improving Medicaid. Improving Medicare. patients?