UNBELIEVABLE: 25 - The Untold Story

A policy that supports America’s breastfeeding moms came into effect 11 years ago. It’s still not applied

'The failure of the U.S. health care system to support women is incredibly shortsighted.'

Fortune · Aug 30, 2023

Here are the drugs Biden is targeting first for Medicare price-lowering talks

A pharmaceuticals lobbying group is criticizing the list of drugs President Joe Biden says he’s targeting for price negotiations to cut Medicare costs

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Biden names 10 drugs for first negotiations to cut Medicare prices

Government claims prices could fall for 9m seniors but pharma companies claim cost-reduction program is unconstitutional

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023

Families, states chart path forward on paid caregiving - Roll Call

COVID-19 health emergency allowed waivers permitting parents and spouses to receive Medicaid dollars for caring for the disabled.

Roll Call · Aug 21, 2023

House committee votes to prohibit federal funding of BLM rule

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Aug 17, 2023

Why doctors pay millions in fees that could be spent on care

The shift to electronic medical payments gave rise to a new kind of health care middlemen, who now charge 1-5% every time insurers pay doctors. Here's how lobbyists convinced regulators this was OK.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2023

America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix

A waiver extension that provides for reimbursement of home hospital care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expires on Dec. 31, 2024.

Fortune · Aug 11, 2023

Tempur Sealy Resumes Operations After Cyber Attack

The mattress giant says a forensic investigation is ongoing.

Kiplinger · Aug 4, 2023

‌Ohio Governor DeWine Approves Work Requirements For Medicaid In Ohio‌

‌Medicaid Work Mandates would require able-bodied adults under 55 to work or study 20 hours per week to avail Medicaid benefits. ‌

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

Ohio seeks to implement Medicaid work requirements

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) on July 4, 2023, signed a two-year state budget that seeks to implement work requirements for Medicaid recipients.

Ballotpedia · Aug 2, 2023