Friday, November 30, 2018
Meth, Opioid Use in Pregnancy on the Rise
Meth, Opioid Use in Pregnancy on the Rise: Methamphetamine and opioid use has soared among pregnant American women, putting the health of baby and mother at risk, a new study finds.
Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Harm an Asthmatic Child
Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Harm an Asthmatic Child: A 6-year-old boy with severe asthma wasn't responding to the usual treatments. It was only when family members stopped smoking marijuana at home that his breathing got better, according to his doctor.
Rate of children without insurance rises for first time since 2008 - Modern Healthcare
Rate of children without insurance rises for first time since 2008 - Modern Healthcare: Anti-immigration rhetoric by the Trump administration may be a reason why the rate of children without insurance is on the rise for the first time since 2008, according to a new report.
CMS allows states to get creative with federal exchange funds under 1332 waivers - Modern Healthcare
CMS allows states to get creative with federal exchange funds under 1332 waivers - Modern Healthcare: The CMS has issued four new examples on how states can use 1332 waivers to customize health insurance offerings. But a former agency official warns that using any of the new flexibilities could result in litigation.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Number of uninsured children climbs, reversing more than a decade of progress, report finds - Los Angeles Times
Number of uninsured children climbs, reversing more than a decade of progress, report finds - Los Angeles Times: The number of children in the United States without health insurance increased last year for the first time in more than a decade, according to a new report that highlights potentially worrisome backsliding in pediatric care.
More Teens Try Pot Before Booze, Cigarettes
More Teens Try Pot Before Booze, Cigarettes: Rebellious teens used to reach for cigarettes or alcohol. Now, marijuana is increasingly their first choice, a new study reveals.
Could Young Age at School Start Lead to False Diagnosis of ADHD?
Could Young Age at School Start Lead to False Diagnosis of ADHD?: Does being the youngest in the class up your child's odds of being erroneously diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
New HHS recommendations focus on freeing clinicians from EHR burdens | FierceHealthcare
New HHS recommendations focus on freeing clinicians from EHR burdens | FierceHealthcare: A new draft strategy issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday details three overarching goals to reduce clinician burden revolving around entering information into the EHRs, meeting regulatory requirements and improving EHR ease of use
Trump health chief 'looking closely' at thousands who lost Medicaid from work requirements | TheHill
Trump health chief 'looking closely' at thousands who lost Medicaid from work requirements | TheHill: Seema Verma, though, indicated she would not slow down approvals of work requirements in more states.
Under Trump, Number Of Uninsured Kids Rose For First Time This Decade | Kaiser Health News
Under Trump, Number Of Uninsured Kids Rose For First Time This Decade | Kaiser Health News: About 276,000 more children are among the uninsured, a new report finds. Though the uptick is statistically small, it is striking because uninsured rates usually decrease during periods of economic growth.
Health homes for chronically ill kids spark lame-duck battle - Modern Healthcare
Health homes for chronically ill kids spark lame-duck battle - Modern Healthcare: Children's hospitals want Congress to set up a provider-coordinated health home model for kids with complex conditions, setting up a turf battle with Medicaid insurers. But as the deadline tightens, a wide array of skeptics aren't sure it's worth the fight.
CVS Health and Aetna close $70 billion merger - Modern Healthcare
CVS Health and Aetna close $70 billion merger - Modern Healthcare: CVS Health and Aetna closed their $70 billion merger on Wednesday, bringing together one of the nation's largest pharmacy chains and one of the largest health insurers in a deal that transforms the healthcare landscape.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
New treatment gives hope for children with polio-like illness AFM
New treatment gives hope for children with polio-like illness AFM: Cases of a mysterious illness that's leaving children paralyzed have nearly doubled in the last mont...
Virginia submits proposed Medicaid work requirement plan to feds - Modern Healthcare
Virginia submits proposed Medicaid work requirement plan to feds - Modern Healthcare: Virginia has submitted its proposed work requirement plan for some Medicaid recipients to the federal government for approval.
CMS' Seema Verma says administration forging ahead on work requirements as it examines Arkansas | FierceHealthcare
CMS' Seema Verma says administration forging ahead on work requirements as it examines Arkansas | FierceHealthcare: Despite large numbers of Arkansas residents losing Medicaid eligibility under that state's work requirement law, the Trump administration is doubling down on its support of a "long list" of other states seeking to create their own Medicaid work requirements.
Freeze-Dried Vaccine May Help Rid World of Polio
Freeze-Dried Vaccine May Help Rid World of Polio: A freeze-dried polio vaccine that could be used in locations without refrigeration might help doctors conquer the disease, researchers report.
AHA: There's Still Time to Get a Flu Shot Before Peak Season Hits
AHA: There's Still Time to Get a Flu Shot Before Peak Season Hits: health experts recommend that anyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot by November at the latest because the vaccine takes two weeks to become effective.
Sugary Drinks: A Big Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Sugary Drinks: A Big Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: New research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, such as cola, likely boost your risk of type 2 diabetes much more than the sugar found in fruit or even 100 percent fruit juices.
An Anti-Vaxxer’s New Crusade — ProPublica
An Anti-Vaxxer’s New Crusade — ProPublica: Dr. David Ayoub used to be active in the anti-vaccination movement. Now he’s challenging mainstream science again — as an expert witness for accused child…
Audit: Iowa Medicaid savings barely half what was projected - Modern Healthcare
Audit: Iowa Medicaid savings barely half what was projected - Modern Healthcare: Iowa saved $126 million this year from privatizing its Medicaid system, barely half what former Gov. Terry Branstad projected when he forced the change in 2016.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Trump Administration Invites Health Care Industry to Help Rewrite Ban on Kickbacks - The New York Times
Trump Administration Invites Health Care Industry to Help Rewrite Ban on Kickbacks - The New York Times: The goal is to open pathways for doctors and hospitals to work together to improve care and save money. The challenge will be to accomplish that without also increasing the risk of fraud.
Brain Changes Seen in MRIs of Young Football Players
Brain Changes Seen in MRIs of Young Football Players: High-impact hits may affect the brain development of children and teens after just one season of football, preliminary research suggests.
Newly Mapped Genes May Hold Keys to ADHD
Newly Mapped Genes May Hold Keys to ADHD: Millions of American kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have a genetic vulnerability to the disease, a new study suggests.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Is there an ROI on wishes granted through Make-A-Wish? This study says yes | FierceHealthcare
Is there an ROI on wishes granted through Make-A-Wish? This study says yes | FierceHealthcare: There are sustained health benefits resulting in fewer unplanned admissions and emergency department visits among seriously ill pediatric patients who have a wish granted from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a new study found.
CVS-Aetna merger imminent after clearing final state regulatory hurdle - Modern Healthcare
CVS-Aetna merger imminent after clearing final state regulatory hurdle - Modern Healthcare: The $69 billion merger between pharmacy giant CVS Health and national health insurer Aetna has nabbed all required state approvals and is projected to close on or around Wednesday.
Obesity Boosts Childhood Asthma Risk by 30 Percent
Obesity Boosts Childhood Asthma Risk by 30 Percent: The wheezy lung disease asthma is yet one more problem linked to excess weight in childhood, a new study suggests.
U.S. Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 40 Children: Report
U.S. Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 40 Children: Report: A new government study finds that roughly 1 in 40 American children has autism, a huge jump from the previous estimate of 1 in every 59 children.
Medicaid demonstrations aren't properly evaluated. Randomized trials could fix that | FierceHealthcare
Medicaid demonstrations aren't properly evaluated. Randomized trials could fix that | FierceHealthcare: Section 1115 waivers are meant to be experiments that allow states to test coverage approaches that don't meet federal program rules. However, most of their evaluations are not rigorously studied, argues a new commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine.
AAP Issues Statement to Guide Pediatricians in Awareness and Respect for Global Health Issues
AAP Issues Statement to Guide Pediatricians in Awareness and Respect for Global Health Issues: AAP policy statement offers offers insight on how global health impacts local health within the U.S.
Family Meals Make for Teens Who Eat Healthy
Family Meals Make for Teens Who Eat Healthy: Want your teenager to eat better? Have more family meals, even if your family isn't particularly close, new research suggests.
Music Therapy Helps Kids With Autism Connect to Others
Music Therapy Helps Kids With Autism Connect to Others: When a child with autism can play the piano or sing a song, their brains may benefit, new research suggests.
Feds re-approve new rules for Kentucky Medicaid
Feds re-approve new rules for Kentucky Medicaid: FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Trump administration has again approved new rules for some of Kentucky's Medicaid population, requiring them to either get a job, volunteer in the community or go to school to keep their government-funded health coverage. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced the approval on Tuesday, nearly five months after a federal judge blocked the state's first attempt. State officials say the new rules can begin as soon as April 1 and will be phased in regionally over several months. They will require adults ages 19 to 64, with some exceptions, to complete at least 80 hours per month of "community engagement" to keep their health benefits. That includes getting a job, looking for a job, going to school, volunteering for community service or taking a job training course.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics: This is a revision of the previous joint Policy Statement titled “Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department.” Children have unique physical and psychosocial needs that are heightened in the setting of serious or life-threatening emergencies. The majority of children who are ill and injured are brought to community hospital emergency departments (EDs) by virtue of proximity. It is therefore imperative that all EDs have the appropriate resources (medications, equipment, policies, and education) and capable staff to provide effective emergency care for children. In this Policy Statement, we outline the resources necessary for EDs to stand ready to care for children of all ages. These recommendations are consistent with the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (now called the National Academy of Medicine) in its report “The Future of Emergency Care in the US Health System.” Although resources within emergency and trauma care systems vary locally, regionally, and nationally, it is essential that ED staff, administrators, and medical directors seek to meet or exceed these recommendations to ensure that high-quality emergency care is available for all children. T
Ex-health chief Price joins new Georgia governor's transition team | TheHill
Ex-health chief Price joins new Georgia governor's transition team | TheHill: Price resigned last year amid a private jet controversy.
Feds re-approve new rules for Kentucky Medicaid - Modern Healthcare
Feds re-approve new rules for Kentucky Medicaid - Modern Healthcare: The Trump administration has again approved new rules for some of Kentucky's Medicaid population, requiring them to either get a job, volunteer in the community or go to school to keep their government-funded health coverage.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk?
Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk?: Traffic-related air pollution may play a role in development of autism, new research suggests.
Opioids Increasingly Tied to Deaths of Pregnant Women
Opioids Increasingly Tied to Deaths of Pregnant Women: As the U.S. opioid epidemic rages unchecked, new research shows that pregnancy-related deaths due to opioid misuse more than doubled between 2007 and 2016.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Secondhand Pot Smoke Found in Kids' Lungs
Secondhand Pot Smoke Found in Kids' Lungs: If you're a pot-smoking parent and you think your kids aren't affected, think again.
Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. Kids Has a Food Allergy
Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. Kids Has a Food Allergy: Almost 8 percent of American children have food allergies, and 1 in 5 of those kids suffers an allergic reaction severe enough to wind up in the hospital, a new study finds.
Soaring brand-name drug prices more than offset growing generic use - Modern Healthcare
Soaring brand-name drug prices more than offset growing generic use - Modern Healthcare: In 2017, brand-name prescription drugs made up only 17% of total prescriptions filled but represented 79% of total drug spending, according to an updated study from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Evzio: The opioid overdose-reversal drug with a $4000+ price tag - 60 Minutes - CBS News
Evzio: The opioid overdose-reversal drug with a $4000+ price tag - 60 Minutes - CBS News: Naloxone can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose, but is it accessible? The price for an injector of the drug has skyrocketed
Medicaid expansion supporters already looking toward 2020 ballots - POLITICO
Medicaid expansion supporters already looking toward 2020 ballots - POLITICO: Six states where Medicaid could be expanded through the ballot are on their radar: Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Big 8 health insurers rake in more than $7B in Q3, setting up strong finish to 2018 | FierceHealthcare
Big 8 health insurers rake in more than $7B in Q3, setting up strong finish to 2018 | FierceHealthcare: Most health insurance companies profited handsomely by the end of this past quarter. Aetna, Molina and UnitedHealth performed especially well, albeit for varying reasons.
Friday, November 16, 2018
1 in 5 U.S. High School Students Now Vapes: CDC
1 in 5 U.S. High School Students Now Vapes: CDC: More than 20 percent of high school students use electronic cigarettes, risking nicotine addiction, lung damage and the temptation to try traditional smokes, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
State cuts $9.3 million fund for Columbus medical school | The Telegraph
State cuts $9.3 million fund for Columbus medical school | The Telegraph: Georgia lawmakers cut proposed $9.3 million toward a proposed Mercer University medical school campus in Columbus. Governor Nathan Deal urged lawmakers to focus instead on Hurricane Michael relief.
Primary-care visits dropped 18% from 2012 to 2016 - Modern Healthcare
Primary-care visits dropped 18% from 2012 to 2016 - Modern Healthcare: There has been a relatively steady decline in primary-care visits since 2009, although nurse practitioners and physician assistants are making up some ground, according to new research from the Health Care Cost Institute.
Arkansas drops 3,815 more Medicaid enrollees over work requirement - Modern Healthcare
Arkansas drops 3,815 more Medicaid enrollees over work requirement - Modern Healthcare: Nearly 4,000 Arkansans lost their Medicaid expansion coverage in October because they didn't comply with the state's new work requirement. Another 8,462 low-income adults lost benefits in the previous two months.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Medicaid birthing model yields success for CMS - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid birthing model yields success for CMS - Modern Healthcare: A federal initiative targeting pregnant Medicaid patients reduced medical costs for both mothers and their babies.
CMS may allow hospitals to pay for housing through Medicaid - Modern Healthcare
CMS may allow hospitals to pay for housing through Medicaid - Modern Healthcare: The CMS might allow hospitals and health systems to pay directly for housing, healthy food or other solutions for the "whole person" through the Medicaid program, according to HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Even Young Football Players Not Immune to Damage From Head Injuries
Even Young Football Players Not Immune to Damage From Head Injuries: The long-term effects of head injuries in football players begin at a young age, a new study finds.
Under Pressure, Juul Withdraws Most Flavored E-Cigs From Market
Under Pressure, Juul Withdraws Most Flavored E-Cigs From Market: Juul Labs, which commands 70 percent of the U.S. e-cigarette market, announced Tuesday that it would cease selling most flavored versions of its popular vaping pods in retail stores.
Two Factors at Birth Can Boost a Child's Obesity Risk
Two Factors at Birth Can Boost a Child's Obesity Risk: Kids who were born large and whose mothers developed a form of diabetes during pregnancy have nearly triple the odds of becoming overweight or obese in childhood, new research shows.
Childbirth In The Age Of Addiction: New Mom Worries About Maintaining Sobriety | Kaiser Health News
Childbirth In The Age Of Addiction: New Mom Worries About Maintaining Sobriety | Kaiser Health News: For mothers in recovery from opioid addiction, narcotic pain relief during and after delivery can put sobriety at risk.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
FDA Will Ban Many Flavored E-Cigarettes
FDA Will Ban Many Flavored E-Cigarettes: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will soon announce a ban on sales of most flavored electronic cigarettes in retail stores and gas stations across the United States, according to media reports.
Some Activity Fine for Kids Recovering From Concussions, Docs Say
Some Activity Fine for Kids Recovering From Concussions, Docs Say: Children and teens who suffer a sports-related concussion should reduce, but not eliminate, physical and mental activity in the days after their injury, an American Academy of Pediatrics report says.
Concussion Tied to Suicide Risk
Concussion Tied to Suicide Risk: People who have experienced either a concussion or a mild traumatic brain injury are twice as likely to commit suicide than others, a new review suggests.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Dead End for Treatment of Polio-Like Disorder Striking Kids
Dead End for Treatment of Polio-Like Disorder Striking Kids: The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) is ineffective in treating a rare, polio-like disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis in children, researchers are reporting.
Federal panel warns of people losing health coverage in Arkansas from work requirement | TheHill
Federal panel warns of people losing health coverage in Arkansas from work requirement | TheHill: The commission called for a pause in revoking Medicaid coverage over the work requirement in Arkansas.
Listen: Teen Vaping Sparks FDA Crackdown | Kaiser Health News
Listen: Teen Vaping Sparks FDA Crackdown | Kaiser Health News: Federal regulators want to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes at retail locations like gas stations and convenience stores.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Washington doctor makes history with election to Congress; all incumbent docs re-elected | FierceHealthcare
Washington doctor makes history with election to Congress; all incumbent docs re-elected | FierceHealthcare: A Washington state pediatrician has made history as the first female physician elected to Congress.
Kim Schrier, M.D.
CMS floats new network-adequacy requirements for Medicaid managed care programs | FierceHealthcare
CMS floats new network-adequacy requirements for Medicaid managed care programs | FierceHealthcare: The Trump administration wants to give states more freedom to states overseeing Medicaid managed care and ease network-adequacy standards. Part of a proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday would allow states to include telehealth providers are part of networ- adequacy standards and strengthen federal oversight payments.
CMS will tweak, not overhaul, Medicaid managed care - Modern Healthcare
CMS will tweak, not overhaul, Medicaid managed care - Modern Healthcare: The CMS wants to make a series of smaller changes to an Obama-era rulemaking that revamped managed Medicaid policy two years ago. The proposals fall short of the overhaul that states expected.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Kratom Use in Pregnancy Spurs Withdrawal Symptoms in Newborns
Kratom Use in Pregnancy Spurs Withdrawal Symptoms in Newborns: Although the herbal supplement kratom is still legal and widely available, its opioid-like effects have caused significant withdrawal symptoms in at least two newborns in the United States and that should raise concerns, researchers say.
Midterm Election Boosts Medicaid Expansion, But Challenges Remain | Kaiser Health News
Midterm Election Boosts Medicaid Expansion, But Challenges Remain | Kaiser Health News: Following the vote, nearly 500,000 uninsured adults in five states are poised to gain Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, say advocates. But many conservatives remain opposed to the expansion.
Medicaid expansion scores election wins and losses across the country - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid expansion scores election wins and losses across the country - Modern Healthcare: From the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains to New England, Medicaid expansion got a big boost Tuesday from successful ballot initiatives in three states and gubernatorial victories by two Democrats who made expansion a central issue.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
AI shows success in reducing premature births - Modern Healthcare
AI shows success in reducing premature births - Modern Healthcare: Kentucky-based Medicaid managed-care health insurer Passport Health Plan has introduced a pilot program to address the high rate of premature births among its members by using analytics to identify at-risk patient earlier in their pregnancies.
Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for Nearsightedness
Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for Nearsightedness: Kids with summer birthdays, especially those who spend long hours playing on smartphones and tablets, might be at greater risk for vision problems, a new study suggests.
Midterm Results Show Health Is Important To Voters But No Magic Bullet | Kaiser Health News
Midterm Results Show Health Is Important To Voters But No Magic Bullet | Kaiser Health News: Even though they are taking control of the House, Democrats will be unlikely to advance many initiatives on health that don’t meet Republican approval since the GOP controls the Senate and the White House. But they can block any efforts to weaken the Affordable Care Act or change Medicaid or Medicare.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Soda Industry Steals Page From Tobacco To Combat Taxes On Sugary Drinks | Kaiser Health News
Soda Industry Steals Page From Tobacco To Combat Taxes On Sugary Drinks | Kaiser Health News: Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide whether to strip cities of the ability to tax sugary drinks.
Anesthesia in Kids Not Tied to Developmental Problems | Medpage Today
Anesthesia in Kids Not Tied to Developmental Problems | Medpage Today: Sibling analysis shows no difference in early cognitive outcomes after a single surgery
Monday, November 5, 2018
In Search Of Insurance Savings, Consumers Can Get Unwittingly Wedged Into Narrow-Network Plans | Kaiser Health News
In Search Of Insurance Savings, Consumers Can Get Unwittingly Wedged Into Narrow-Network Plans | Kaiser Health News: Restrictive lists of doctors and hospitals expose people to larger out-of-pocket costs, but trend appears to be slowing.
Big Tobacco Is Spending $17 Million To Block A Montana Tobacco Tax : Shots - Health News : NPR
Big Tobacco Is Spending $17 Million To Block A Montana Tobacco Tax : Shots - Health News : NPR: If the state's ballot initiative to fund Medicaid's expansion passes, it will mean a $2-per-pack increase in taxes on cigarettes and a new tax on electronic cigarettes.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Soft Furniture No Cushion Against Falls for Young Kids
Soft Furniture No Cushion Against Falls for Young Kids: It's a scene played out in many homes across America -- parents place their baby on a bed or sofa, thinking the child is safe while Mom or Dad slips away for a few moments.
Sleep May Speed Kids' Recovery From Concussion
Sleep May Speed Kids' Recovery From Concussion: Good sleep helps speed young athletes recover from a concussion, a new study reports.
Shareholder suit claims Anthem executives ignored risks of Cigna merger | FierceHealthcare
Shareholder suit claims Anthem executives ignored risks of Cigna merger | FierceHealthcare: Already ensnared in a bitter legal battle with Cigna over $14 billion in breakup costs, Anthem's top brass is facing a new shareholder lawsuit alleging the board of directors and former CEO Joseph Swedish ignored "insurmountable barriers" to the merger's approval.
Midterm elections 2018: 4 key healthcare issues in the U.S. - Modern Healthcare
Midterm elections 2018: 4 key healthcare issues in the U.S. - Modern Healthcare: Healthcare is top of mind for many 2018 midterm voters. In addition to picking lawmakers who will shape federal policy, many states have Medicaid expansion, provider pay provisions and other measures on their ballots.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Antibiotics During Infancy May Up Childhood Obesity Risk
Antibiotics During Infancy May Up Childhood Obesity Risk: Babies who are prescribed antibiotics before they're 2 years old may be more likely to become obese children, new research suggests.
Guns Kill Fewer Kids in States With Strict Firearm Laws
Guns Kill Fewer Kids in States With Strict Firearm Laws: Kids are safer in states with strict gun laws, a new preliminary study reports.
Obesity May Harm Kids' Academics, Coping Skills
Obesity May Harm Kids' Academics, Coping Skills: Obese kids may have extra difficulty with schoolwork and coping under stress, a preliminary study suggests.
‘Is There A Gun In Your Home?’ No One Is Teaching Doctors How To Ask | 90.1 FM WABE
‘Is There A Gun In Your Home?’ No One Is Teaching Doctors How To Ask | 90.1 FM WABE: Earlier this fall in Atlanta, about a hundred Emory University medical students gathered during lunch, scarfing down their meal before a panel discussion. They came, on their own time, to learn how to talk to their future patients about gun safety.
The Election’s Impact On Health Care: Some Bellwether Races To Watch | Kaiser Health News
The Election’s Impact On Health Care: Some Bellwether Races To Watch | Kaiser Health News: A number of health issues — from preexisting conditions to Medicaid expansion to changes to Medicare — could be at stake when voters head to the polls Tuesday.
Lawmakers target insulin rebates, pay-for-delay for future reform - Modern Healthcare
Lawmakers target insulin rebates, pay-for-delay for future reform - Modern Healthcare: The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus want to shake up how insulin manufacturers use rebates, setting a potential template for legislative action on drug pricing next year.
Bullish post-election Medicaid expansion outlook may not match end result - Modern Healthcare
Bullish post-election Medicaid expansion outlook may not match end result - Modern Healthcare: Although a new report predicts 2.7 million people in nine states could soon become eligible for Medicaid, expansion could look very different state by state.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Autism Risk: Mom's Health May Matter More Than Meds
Autism Risk: Mom's Health May Matter More Than Meds: Many pregnant women may wonder if antidepressants -- or other drugs acting on the brain's neurotransmitters -- might raise their baby's odds of developing autism. Now, reassuring research suggests that's not the case.
Red-state governor races could bring Medicaid expansion to millions - POLITICO
Red-state governor races could bring Medicaid expansion to millions - POLITICO: A blue wave might drive the biggest enrollment spike since Obamacare was first implemented.
Wisconsin can impose Medicaid work requirements, time limits, but not drug testing - Modern Healthcare
Wisconsin can impose Medicaid work requirements, time limits, but not drug testing - Modern Healthcare: The CMS on Wednesday gave Wisconsin permission to impose work requirements on beneficiaries. It's the first state to receive a green light for the policy without expanding Medicaid. The agency rejected the state's mandatory drug testing proposal.
Children's hospitals bear largest brunt of Trump immigration crackdown - Modern Healthcare
Children's hospitals bear largest brunt of Trump immigration crackdown - Modern Healthcare: Children's hospitals could see their revenue dip if increased anti-immigration sentiment from the Trump administration causes an exodus from Medicaid. Chronically ill children on Medicaid primarily go to these facilities for their hospital stays.
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