Assessing Disease Severity in Obese Children: Is BMI Enough? | Medpage Today

Assessing Disease Severity in Obese Children: Is BMI Enough? | Medpage Today: Body mass index classification may over- or under-estimate health risk in some children, study shows

Even Amid Measles Outbreaks, Oregon Model Offers Easy Vaccine ExemptionsKaiser Health News

Even Amid Measles Outbreaks, Oregon Model Offers Easy Vaccine ExemptionsKaiser Health News: About 95% of parents in Oregon who skip vaccines opt to use the state’s online education tool to print their own exemption certificates.

UnitedHealthcare, AMA unveil more medical codes for social determinants

UnitedHealthcare, AMA unveil more medical codes for social determinants: UnitedHealthcare and the American Medical Association have recommended expanding the ICD-10 family of diagnostic codes to include specific diagnoses related to the social determinants of health.

Georgia General Assembly Legalizes In-State Medical Marijuana Cultivation | 90.1 FM WABE

Georgia General Assembly Legalizes In-State Medical Marijuana Cultivation | 90.1 FM WABE: While the Georgia Legislature made it legal to use medical marijuana products, like low THC oil, back in 2015, Georgians have had no legal way to access it. A compromise on that bill passed both chambers of the Legislature late Tuesday, to applause in the House of Representatives upon final passage. It came through

Senate passes health homes bill for chronically ill kids

Senate passes health homes bill for chronically ill kids: The long-controversial bill backed by children's hospitals has finally passed Congress and will head to the White House for signing.

House panel puts hospitals and specialists on the spot for surprise bills

House panel puts hospitals and specialists on the spot for surprise bills: The first House hearing on surprise medical bills scrutinized providers' roles, and spurred a joint letter from major hospital trade groups and the American Medical Association.

FDA is investigating reports of seizures after vaping - STAT

FDA is investigating reports of seizures after vaping - STAT: “While 35 cases may not seem like much compared to the total number of people using e-cigarettes, we are nonetheless concerned,” FDA leaders said.