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Running On Empty: CHIP Funding Could Run Out Jan. 19 For Some States
A fiscal patch that Congress approved last month proves not enough to keep coverage for children afloat, CMS says.
Vuelve del retiro para ayudar a luchar contra la hepatitis C
Cuando se lanzó una prometedora droga para curar la enfermedad contra la que había luchado como médico por décadas, el doctor Robert Cirillo no dudó en volver a ejercer.
Grassley Calls For ‘Corrective Action’ On Abuses In Herpes Vaccine Research
The Republican senator sent out letters to the Food and Drug Administration and HHS demanding an explanation about a rogue herpes vaccine trial.
Estados se quedarían sin dinero para el programa CHIP a partir del 19 de enero
A pesar que el Congreso autorizó fondos para cubrir al programa hasta el 31 de marzo, varios estados comenzarían a quedarse sin dinero este mes.
Half Of Hospitals In Conn., Del. Hit By Medicare’s Safety Penalties
Seven states saw a third or more of their hospitals punished under the federal heath law’s campaign against hospital-acquired conditions.
La administración Trump busca frenar el creciente negocio de la marihuana
El fiscal general de Estados Unidos, Jeff Sessions, anuló una norma de la era Obama con la cual se desalentó a los fiscales federales a tomar medidas enérgicas contra la venta y el consumo de marihuana.
A selection of opinions on health care from news outlets around the country.
Opinion writers examine a range of health policy issues, including the Trump administration’s proposed rule to pave the way for the creation of more association health plans and a push for Congress to restore funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Research Roundup: Opioid Use; Medicaid Work Requirements; And Individual Marketplace Performance
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Media outlets report on news from California, Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington and Georgia.
While Cancer Deaths Are Decreasing, U.S.’s No. 2 Killer Still Remains Formidable Foe
Experts credit a decline in tobacco use for the improved rates, along with breakthrough drugs that have improved the chance of surviving a diagnosis. In other public health news: the IV bag shortage linked to the hurricane in Puerto Rico may be over soon; a study finds that antioxidants don’t ease muscles after exercise; and more.
Risky Behavior Decreased ‘Markedly’ Among Younger Students
The proportion of high school students having sex continues to decrease, a new government study finds, and other students are waiting longer.
Less Than One In Three Americans Think Opioid Crisis Is A National Emergency
A “surprising” study finds that while many think it’s a problem, only a small number of Americans think the opioid epidemic rises to the level of an emergency.
Pipeline Of Generics Into Drug Marketplace Contributing To Lower Prices, CVS And Walgreens Say
But the influx of the medications might help the companies’ bottom lines because generics generally have a higher margin than name-brand drugs. Meanwhile, the industry is primed for another wave of mega-mergers in the coming year.
Medicare Agrees To Cover Abbott’s Glucose Monitor For Diabetes Patients
The monitor allows patients to avoid pricking their fingers to get blood-sugar readings. Analysts suggest the decision by Medicare will give Abbott a leg up over another device made by DexCom.
Large Health Systems Asking Medicare For Relief From Some MACRA Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has already announced that physician practices with less than $90,000 in Medicare revenue or fewer than 200 unique Medicare patients per year did not have to comply with the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) that set up a new payment formula for doctors. Larger health systems are complaining that they need relief from the burden as well, though.
Secret Settlements Can Keep Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Doctors Hushed Up
Two cases at the renowned Cleveland Clinic are examples of how confidential settlements cover up misconduct in the health industry.
Picking Name Out Of Bowl Might Determine Fate Of Medicaid Expansion In Virginia
A House of Delegates race in Virginia is drawing national attention because the seat determines if Republicans retain power of the state chamber. The outcome will affect how hot-button issues such as Medicaid expansion play out in the state. The winner for the seat — the Republican candidate — was selected on Thursday, but the loser will have an option to request a recount.
Administration Decision On Medicaid Work Requirements Expected Soon
Nine states are applying for federal waivers to impose the requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid. The Obama administration had refused such requests. Elsewhere, tensions are growing in Maine as the governor seeks to stop the Medicaid expansion approved by voters, frustrations with Iowa’s managed care program are raising concerns among lawmakers and budget requests for Medicaid programs in Arkansas and Alabama come in lower than expected.
Justice Department Announces It’s No Longer Taking Hands-Off Approach To Legalized Marijuana
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he is revoking an Obama-era policy that was deferential to states’ permissive marijuana laws, but it’s not clear exactly what that means. However, the industry, which was riding a high from California legalizing recreational marijuana use, is worried.