Smallest Tots Spending Too Much Time on Screens

Smallest Tots Spending Too Much Time on Screens: Even infants are now watching screens, and as they grow so does the time they spend doing it, two new studies show.

Michigan faces lawsuit challenging legality of Medicaid work requirements | FierceHealthcare

Michigan faces lawsuit challenging legality of Medicaid work requirements | FierceHealthcare: Michigan is being sued by a constellation of health advocacy groups calling the state’s Medicaid work requirement program unlawful, the latest state to face a legal challenge over the controversial program.

California’s Working Mothers Get Stronger Support For Workplace Lactation | Kaiser Health News

California’s Working Mothers Get Stronger Support For Workplace Lactation | Kaiser Health News: A new state law that takes effect Jan. 1 requires employers to provide spaces where women can pump their breast milk comfortably and privately, with access to electricity, running water and refrigeration.

Tennessee's Medicaid plan might be more about politics than policy

Tennessee's Medicaid plan might be more about politics than policy: Tennessee's proposal to convert its Medicaid program into a block grant faces practical and legal challenges. Its greatest value might be political.

Surprise billing negotiations revived in Congress

Surprise billing negotiations revived in Congress: After months of stalemate in Congress, committee negotiations on legislation to address surprise medical bills are moving again in both the House and Senate.

CMS wants primary care docs to take on financial risk

CMS wants primary care docs to take on financial risk: The CMS thinks that direct contracting for primary care providers could cut healthcare spending without hurting quality. Its the agency's latest crack at getting providers to transition to value-based care.

4 in 5 Adolescents Worldwide Don't Exercise Enough

4 in 5 Adolescents Worldwide Don't Exercise Enough: Four of five older children and teens around the world don't get the recommended amount of physical activity, a new study says.