On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). The new regulation is named Discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human services programs or activities(Proposed Rule) is the first major regulatory update to … Read more
The largest health care strike in U.S. history was called off last week when Kaiser Permanente and unions representing 75,000 workers finally reached a temporary agreement. This follows a planned three-day work stoppage by unions that has given their employers a preview of what will happen if the standoff continues. Kaiser clearly didn’t want to … Read more
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea is to prevent people from losing their insurance during the pandemic. But the emergency is over. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to drop people who were no longer eligible. Some states have moved to reassess … Read more
Last week, I informed you about the issues facing the property and casualty insurance industry and the real impact these issues are having on voters across the 42nd District. This also includes the many insurance agents who work every day to help their customers get insured at the best possible rates. This week, I want … Read more
Rikki McConnell, 44, started working in the health care field as a paramedic many years ago. She then earned a college degree and, in 2014, became a nurse working under a doctor. Today, McConnell owns and operates Hybrid Clinic in Vinton. She said most of her patients number more than 5,000 people seeking medical marijuana … Read more