Report: KidsCare Expansion Would Deliver $75M In Economic Benefits To Arizona Next Year
Lawmakers in the state are at an impasse over the legislation, which would extend health coverage to 30,000 or more kids. News outlets also report on developments out of legislatures in Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The Arizona Republic:
New Study: Expanding KidsCare Would Give Arizona $75 Million Jolt
If Arizona lawmakers decide to restore the KidsCare program during state-budget negotiations, it would deliver $75 million in economic benefits to Arizona next year as well as extend health coverage to 30,000 or more kids, a new report concludes. (Alltucker, 4/13)
The Kansas Health Institute News Service:
Telemedicine Experts Split On Necessity Of Interstate Licensure
Telemedicine experts speaking at a national health journalism conference were split on the usefulness of Kansas legislation aimed at expanding health care access in underserved parts of Kansans through videoconferencing technology. (Marso, 4/13)
The Columbus Dispatch:
Ohio Democrats Want Statehouse Hearings On Health-Insurance Mergers
The top-ranking Democrats on the House and Senate insurance committees want the state to conduct its own investigation into the proposed mergers involving four of the nation’s five largest health insurance companies. (Siegel, 4/14)
The Columbus Dispatch:
Ohio House Committee Passes 2 Fetal-Remains Bills
An Ohio House committee recommended passage of two bills Wednesday that would require abortion providers to bury, cremate or incinerate fetal remains. The moves raised concerns about the privacy of women who undergo the procedure and arguments that the legislation creates additional obstacles for those obtaining an abortion. (Candisky, 4/14)
The Associated Press:
The Latest: Pennsylvania To Be 24th Medical Marijuana State
Gov. Tom Wolf says he'll sign medical marijuana legislation and make Pennsylvania the 24th state to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. Wolf said he'll sign the bill Sunday. (4/13)
