Sunday, January 6, 2019

New Maine governor orders Medicaid expansion - Modern Healthcare

New Maine governor orders Medicaid expansion - Modern Healthcare: New Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order on her first day in office to implement Maine's Medicaid expansion, which was overwhelmingly approved by the state's voters in 2017.

State policy experimentation could create uncertainty for providers - Modern Healthcare

State policy experimentation could create uncertainty for providers - Modern Healthcare: Health policy action in the states may depend as much on conflict or collaboration within each political party as on consensus between the parties.

Friday, January 4, 2019

Social determinants became mainstream in 2018, but it can't be just a fad | FierceHealthcare

Social determinants became mainstream in 2018, but it can't be just a fad | FierceHealthcare: Payers, providers and startup companies tackled food insecurity, reliable transportation, affordable housing and more this year. But much remains to be done in 2019 and beyond.

The Skinny on Schools' Efforts to Promote Healthy Eating

The Skinny on Schools' Efforts to Promote Healthy Eating: Schools that promote healthy eating may reduce kids' risk of obesity, new research finds.

HEROIN EPIDEMIC GEORGIA: Georgia sues opioid manufacturers for allegedly fueling drug crisis | WSB-TV

HEROIN EPIDEMIC GEORGIA: Georgia sues opioid manufacturers for allegedly fueling drug crisis | WSB-TV

Lawmakers question if nonprofit hospitals serve communities

Lawmakers question if nonprofit hospitals serve communities: A legislative group says nonprofit hospitals should provide more information on executive pay and indigent care

State of Georgia, Mexican consulate ink child welfare accord | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com

State of Georgia, Mexican consulate ink child welfare accord | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com: ATLANTA – Georgia’s child welfare agency has vowed to work more closely with the local consulate general of Mexico when a Mexican national – or a child of a Mexican