State economists seem skeptical that they will be able to put a price on a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion access before the November deadline if the measure makes it onto the ballot this year. 2024. A quartet of state economists, participating in the Fiscal Impact Estimation Conference (FIEC), said it is unlikely the … Read more
By JERRY NOWICKINews of the Illinois capitaljnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration will suspend enrollment in the state-sponsored health care program for some immigrants 65 and older starting November 6 – implementation of the plan has previously announced to limit spending on the program. It’s an expected move the administration announced … Read more
Involuntary psychiatric admissions at a Ventura hospital were suspended this week after multiple violations as state officials said they would monitor compliance and members of a public advisory board. The council said it should have been informed months ago about the potential closure. Loretta Denering, acting chief of Ventura County’s department of behavioral health, imposed … Read more
State Sen. Stephen Meredith of Leitchfield said it’s time to invent a new health care delivery system in Kentucky, and it must be driven by health care providers. Health Policy Forum, held October 11 in Lexington. Before making this assertion, Meredith pointed to a quote from Abraham Lincoln and Peter Drucker: “The best way to … Read more
Health officials are preparing to roll out an expansion of Florida KidCare eligibility, which will help lower health insurance costs for working families. Get information on upcoming events, insights from key stakeholders, and state-specific reports delivered to your inbox! Florida Healthy Kids Marketing Director Ashley Carr updated lawmakers on the program’s expansion at the moment … Read more
By Allison Bell October 17, 2023 at 03:51 pm The NAIC draft model is similar to Colorado’s new regulations. However, it is now more elastic. Some players want the state’s new insurance guidelines on artificial intelligence to fit like a billowing wool kaftan, and others want them to fit like a tight steel belt. The … Read more
Amanda Sullender / Spokesperson-Review (TNS) The Washington State Hospital Association filed a lawsuit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care, arguing that such a policy would alienate Washingtonians. Medical care is more difficult to access and more expensive. “It requires hospitals to provide free … Read more
Medicine Via Marc Lallanilla Published October 13, 2023, 11:58 a.m. ET If you’re American, you’re probably using drugs or will one day soon be using drugs. A new study reveals that people born in America today will spend about half of their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, this number is closer to 60% … Read more
The Washington State Hospital Association filed a lawsuit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care, arguing that such a policy would alienate Washingtonians. Medical care is more difficult to access and more expensive. “It requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone … Read more
Many people think that marijuana is ready to be smoked once harvest and drying. But the truth is that one more step is needed to make the pot truly perfect: curing. Curing cannabis is an important stage where the remaining juice will be distributed through the buds. Usually lasting from a few weeks to a … Read more