Friday, August 31, 2018

Facing Shortfall, Kentucky Mulls Ending Medicaid Expansion | Kentucky News | US News

Facing Shortfall, Kentucky Mulls Ending Medicaid Expansion | Kentucky News | US News

Washington's fall agenda: Pre-existing conditions fight takes center stage in midterms | TheHill

Washington's fall agenda: Pre-existing conditions fight takes center stage in midterms | TheHill

Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines

Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines

Monkey Trials Raise Hope for Non-Addictive Opioid Alternative

Monkey Trials Raise Hope for Non-Addictive Opioid Alternative

Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School

Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School

Strain of E. Coli Spread From Poultry to People, Study Suggests

Strain of E. Coli Spread From Poultry to People, Study Suggests

Gene 'Editing' in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy

Gene 'Editing' in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy

Friday, August 24, 2018

Did Russian Bots, Trolls Try to Sway U.S. Vaccine Debate?

Did Russian Bots, Trolls Try to Sway U.S. Vaccine Debate?

Mississippi to test limits of Medicaid work requirements | TheHill

Mississippi to test limits of Medicaid work requirements | TheHill

Unusual but welcome: Two health insurers opt to cut exchange rates | Georgia Health News

Unusual but welcome: Two health insurers opt to cut exchange rates | Georgia Health News

Medicaid spending growth helps spur higher budget requests | Georgia Health News

Medicaid spending growth helps spur higher budget requests | Georgia Health News

Health systems launch collaboration to improve care for Medicaid patients - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Health systems launch collaboration to improve care for Medicaid patients - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Maine Supreme Court orders Medicaid expansion to go forward - Modern Healthcare

Maine Supreme Court orders Medicaid expansion to go forward - Modern Healthcare

Can lawmakers convince hospitals to support Medicaid buy-in? - Modern Healthcare

Can lawmakers convince hospitals to support Medicaid buy-in? - Modern Healthcare

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Breastfeeding Bonus: Lower Stroke Risk for Mom Years Later

Breastfeeding Bonus: Lower Stroke Risk for Mom Years Later

Amazon’s latest health care hire brought technology into the clinic - STAT

Amazon’s latest health care hire brought technology into the clinic - STAT

Purdue Pharma’s Sales Pitch Downplayed Risks Of Opioid Addiction | Kaiser Health News

Purdue Pharma’s Sales Pitch Downplayed Risks Of Opioid Addiction | Kaiser Health News

EpiPen shortage raises alarm for parents as kids head back to school - The Washington Post

EpiPen shortage raises alarm for parents as kids head back to school - The Washington Post

Survey shows teens engage in risky driving behavior | Local News | albanyherald.com

Survey shows teens engage in risky driving behavior | Local News | albanyherald.com

Blue Cross of Georgia changing its name | Georgia Health News

Blue Cross of Georgia changing its name | Georgia Health News

CMS vows to curb costs of state Medicaid demonstrations - Modern Healthcare

CMS vows to curb costs of state Medicaid demonstrations - Modern Healthcare

Measles cases skyrocket in Europe, killing dozens - CBS News

Measles cases skyrocket in Europe, killing dozens - CBS News

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Good News, Bad News in U.S. Breastfeeding Report

Good News, Bad News in U.S. Breastfeeding Report

Kids' Play Is Healthy, Pediatricians' Group Says

Kids' Play Is Healthy, Pediatricians' Group Says

Kentucky governor loses another round in Medicaid fight

Kentucky governor loses another round in Medicaid fight

Doctors Rethink How To Treat Opioid-Dependent Newborns : Shots - Health News : NPR

Doctors Rethink How To Treat Opioid-Dependent Newborns : Shots - Health News : NPR

Lawmakers weigh easing hospital regulation | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com

Lawmakers weigh easing hospital regulation | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com

GAO urges scrutiny of Medicaid managed-care organizations - Modern Healthcare

GAO urges scrutiny of Medicaid managed-care organizations - Modern Healthcare

Texas Medicaid Committee Seeks Fuller Disclosure Of Drug Industry Connections : Shots - Health News : NPR

Texas Medicaid Committee Seeks Fuller Disclosure Of Drug Industry Connections : Shots - Health News : NPR

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis

Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis

Cancer report ranks Georgia low, cites state’s tobacco tax, funding | Georgia Health News

Cancer report ranks Georgia low, cites state’s tobacco tax, funding | Georgia Health News

New lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s support for Medicaid work requirements - The Washington Post

New lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s support for Medicaid work requirements - The Washington Post

As CMS retools its advanced payment models, providers still grapple with the tech requirements | FierceHealthcare

As CMS retools its advanced payment models, providers still grapple with the tech requirements | FierceHealthcare

Ohio Medicaid to try out transparent PBM pricing model - Modern Healthcare

Ohio Medicaid to try out transparent PBM pricing model - Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Feds Urge States To Encourage Cheaper Plans Off The Exchanges | Kaiser Health News

Feds Urge States To Encourage Cheaper Plans Off The Exchanges | Kaiser Health News

Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds

Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds

Listen: Why Young Doctors Appear To Be Embracing Single-Payer | Kaiser Health News

Listen: Why Young Doctors Appear To Be Embracing Single-Payer | Kaiser Health News

Georgia, Augusta rank high in food hardship, according to non-profit organization - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Georgia, Augusta rank high in food hardship, according to non-profit organization - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Cancer report ranks Georgia low, cites state’s tobacco tax, funding | Georgia Health News

Cancer report ranks Georgia low, cites state’s tobacco tax, funding | Georgia Health News

Advocates sue to block Arkansas' Medicaid work requirement - Modern Healthcare

Advocates sue to block Arkansas' Medicaid work requirement - Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Promoting HPV Vaccine Doesn't Prompt Risky Sex by Teens: Study

Promoting HPV Vaccine Doesn't Prompt Risky Sex by Teens: Study

No Link Between Tdap Vaccine, Autism: Study

No Link Between Tdap Vaccine, Autism: Study

Savannah a model for other cities to go smoke-free - News - Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA

Savannah a model for other cities to go smoke-free - News - Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA

The big 8 insurers made $16.6B in the first half of 2018. Here's how they stack up | FierceHealthcare

The big 8 insurers made $16.6B in the first half of 2018. Here's how they stack up | FierceHealthcare

A Judge Blocked a Medicaid Work Requirement. The White House Is Undeterred. - The New York Times

A Judge Blocked a Medicaid Work Requirement. The White House Is Undeterred. - The New York Times

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time - HealthyChildren.org

Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time - HealthyChildren.org

Homeless Babies Face Lasting Health Risks

Homeless Babies Face Lasting Health Risks

Moms Who Smoked as Teens More Likely to Deliver Smaller Babies

Moms Who Smoked as Teens More Likely to Deliver Smaller Babies

State’s latest health rank is more of the same | Georgia Health News

State’s latest health rank is more of the same | Georgia Health News

Social determinants are core of North Carolina's Medicaid overhaul - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Social determinants are core of North Carolina's Medicaid overhaul - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Father of E. coli victim: Nutritionist recommended raw milk

Father of E. coli victim: Nutritionist recommended raw milk

Rotavirus vaccines reduce hospitalizations in all age groups

Rotavirus vaccines reduce hospitalizations in all age groups

Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy Help Kids of Women With Epilepsy

Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy Help Kids of Women With Epilepsy

How Rival Opioid Makers Sought To Cash In On Alarm Over OxyContin’s Dangers | Kaiser Health News

How Rival Opioid Makers Sought To Cash In On Alarm Over OxyContin’s Dangers | Kaiser Health News

Feds ease rules on cheaper coverage, sparking consumer warnings on benefits | Georgia Health News

Feds ease rules on cheaper coverage, sparking consumer warnings on benefits | Georgia Health News