Tuesday, Dec 11 2018 UPDATED 8:56 AM full issue The city is the latest to take a stand against the Trump administration's proposed policy that would penalize legal immigrants who are seeking green cards for accepting government aid such as Medicaid. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers at the national level are coming out against the proposal. Dallas Morning News: Dallas Mayor Says Trump Administration's Proposed 'Public Charge' Rules Would Harm City's Immigrants, Economy CQ: Democrats Join Advocates In Opposing 'Public Charge' Rule This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Policy Would Have ‘Deleterious Impact’ On Dallas’ Economy And Public Health, Mayor Says
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NIH Interested In Investing Up To $20M To Develop Alternatives To Using Fetal Tissue In Research
Tuesday, Dec 11 2018 8:40 AM full issue The notice comes in the wake of news reports that in September the Trump administration ordered NIH scientists, including one team researching a treatment for HIV, to stop buying new human fetal tissue. The Hill: NIH To Fund Research Into Fetal Tissue Alternatives Stat: NIH Pledges $20M To Find Alternatives To Fetal Tissue For Research This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about NIH Interested In Investing Up To $20M To Develop Alternatives To Using Fetal Tissue In Research
Health Industry Groups: Congress Must Act To Protect Patients From Surprise Medical Billing
Tuesday, Dec 11 2018 8:40 AM full issue "When doctors, hospitals or care specialists choose not to participate in networks, or if they do not meet the standards for inclusion in a network, they charge whatever rates they like," wrote the groups, which include powerful lobbyists like the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, America's Health Insurance Plans, the National Business Group on Health, and the Consumers Union. "The consequence is millions of consumers receiving surprise, unexpected medical bills that can often break the bank." Modern Healthcare: Health Insurer, Employer Groups Call On Congress To End Surprise Billing In other news from Capitol Hill — CQ: Brady Drops Extenders, Adds Health Care Tax Rollbacks This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about Health Industry Groups: Congress Must Act To Protect Patients From Surprise Medical Billing
Republicans And Democrats Find Common Ground In Efforts To Ramp Up Scrutiny Of Veterans Affairs Department
Tuesday, Dec 11 2018 8:40 AM full issue Next year, lawmakers are expected to take on various pieces of legislation and an array of investigations on such issues as preventing veteran suicide, the quality of VA nursing homes and the implementation of the Choice program, a comprehensive measure concerning veterans health care passed this year. The New York Times: Republicans And Democrats Unite On At Least One Issue: Oversight Of The V.A. Meanwhile — Tampa Bay Times: Mold Outbreak At VA Pines Center Called 'Chronic, Recurrent Problem' This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about Republicans And Democrats Find Common Ground In Efforts To Ramp Up Scrutiny Of Veterans Affairs Department
Obama Strikes Serious Tone As He Implores People To Sign Up For Health Law Coverage Before Deadline
Tuesday, Dec 11 2018 8:40 AM full issue "No jump shots. No ferns. No memes. Not this time. I’m going to give it to you straight: If you need health insurance for 2019, the deadline to get covered is December 15," tweeted former President Barack Obama, who in the past has taken more light-hearted approaches. "Pass this on — you just might save a life." Enrollment news comes out of Maryland and Georgia, as well. The Hill: Obama: 'No Ferns. No Memes' In Final Plea Urging People To Sign Up For ObamaCare The Baltimore Sun: State Health Exchange Enrollment Up, Federal Enrollment Down In Last Week Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Open Enrollment In Final Week For Obamacare Coverage And Oklahoma is seeking to add work requirements to its Medicaid program — The Hill: Oklahoma Seeks Trump Approval On Medicaid Work Requirements This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from … [Read more...] about Obama Strikes Serious Tone As He Implores People To Sign Up For Health Law Coverage Before Deadline