Paying for Medicaid, schools will be priority for lawmakers

Paying for Medicaid, schools will be priority for lawmakers: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Big-dollar decisions about health care and education will top the agenda in many state capitols as lawmakers convene for their 2019 sessions with a closer balance between Republicans and Democrats. Some states will be considering anew whether to expand government-funded health coverage to more people after Democrats put a sizable dent in Republican statehouse dominance during the November elections. Others will be wrestling with how to boost salaries for teachers and funding for their public schools.

Mississippi’s Republican governor quietly considering Medicaid expansion - POLITICO

Mississippi’s Republican governor quietly considering Medicaid expansion - POLITICO: The term-limited Phil Bryant has been holding secret talks after an election that showed strong support for the Obamacare program in red states.

How The Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs | Kaiser Health News

How The Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs | Kaiser Health News: Medicare and Medicaid are fine, but the food safety component of the Food and Drug Administration and bio-threat surveillance done by the Department of Homeland Security are among the public health functions feeling the pinch.

Study: When grades go home on Friday, child abuse goes up on Saturday

Study: When grades go home on Friday, child abuse goes up on Saturday: A new study found nearly a four-fold increase in the incidence rate of verified child physical abuse reports on Saturdays after a Friday report card release.

The 4 biggest Medicaid controversies in 2018 | FierceHealthcare

The 4 biggest Medicaid controversies in 2018 | FierceHealthcare: In D.C. and states across the country, politicians and the public alike hotly debated new Medicaid policies this year. Much of this back and forth fell along party lines, but that wasn't always the case—perhaps the biggest twist of all.

Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids

Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids: When it comes to so-called good foods and bad foods, it's pretty easy to separate a green salad from a piece of pie. But some healthy foods can become less beneficial for you simply because of the way you cook them.

2018 Year in Review: CMS hones value-based payments in 2018 - Modern Healthcare

2018 Year in Review: CMS hones value-based payments in 2018 - Modern Healthcare: Risk was the buzzword for healthcare quality and safety in 2018. The CMS strongly pushed value-based payment and downside risk on providers, but the agency was largely silent on patient-safety issues.