Monday, April 1, 2019
US measles cases at second highest since disease was eliminated in 2000 - CNN
US measles cases at second highest since disease was eliminated in 2000 - CNN: A total of 387 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 15 states from January 1 to March 28, 2019. This is the second greatest number of cases reported in the US since measles was eliminated in 2000.
Kids Who Specialize in One Sport Too Early Are Likely to Get Hurt: Study
Kids Who Specialize in One Sport Too Early Are Likely to Get Hurt: Study: For young athletes, focusing on only one sport at an early age ups their odds for injury, a new study warns.
Health Officials’ Plug For Next FDA Chief: Go Big On E-Cig Regulation | Kaiser Health News
Health Officials’ Plug For Next FDA Chief: Go Big On E-Cig Regulation | Kaiser Health News: With Scott Gottlieb making his exit from the Food and Drug Administration’s top spot, city and country health officials call for backup in the fight to curb teen use of e-cigarettes.
CMS Ignores Federal Judge Ruling To Approve Medicaid Work Rules in Utah | Kaiser Health News
CMS Ignores Federal Judge Ruling To Approve Medicaid Work Rules in Utah | Kaiser Health News: Work helps make people healthier, CMS chief Seema Verma said in approving Utah’s waiver request to tie government health benefits to employment or volunteer work. But Judge James Boasberg has said that isn’t the goal of Medicaid.
Suicide Risk Grew After Missouri Medicaid Kids Shifted To Managed Care, Hospitals Say | Kaiser Health News
Suicide Risk Grew After Missouri Medicaid Kids Shifted To Managed Care, Hospitals Say | Kaiser Health News: Psychiatric treatment for children in Medicaid managed-care plans in Missouri has declined and suicide risks are up, reveals a study sponsored by the state hospital association.
One senator blocks bill to coordinate care for sickest kids
One senator blocks bill to coordinate care for sickest kids: Despite pressure to pass several Medicaid provisions, one senator prevented the chamber from passing a measure to help states fund integrated health homes for chronically ill children.
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