VCs love clean tech. But it might not love them back The concerns VCs have about clean tech investing. Fortune · Jul 28, 2023
Does Medicare cover acupuncture? Acupuncture is a popular non-invasive treatment option for a variety of health issues. Fortune · Jul 28, 2023
Georgia establishes work requirements to expand Medicaid coverage Georgia became the only state to have a Medicaid work requirement in place when Georgia Pathways took effect on July 1, 2023. The work requirement policy, announced by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) on July 5, 2023, expands Medicaid coverage to people below the Federal Policy Level (FPL)… Ballotpedia · Jul 25, 2023
Committee writes to The Sun over Dan Wootton investigation THE Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS) has asked The Sun to set out what investigations are taking place into allegations made about GB News… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
DCMS sets sights on championing UK film industry as Hollywood struggles A parliamentary inquiry plans to address issues hampering the British film and TV sector, such as skills shortages, while ‘attracting blockbusters to our shores’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
'Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers — ready or not It's taking off around the country: Treatment at home for patients sick enough to be in a hospital, but stable enough to be home. Are family caregivers ready for all the responsibility? WEKU · Jul 18, 2023
Biden’s long-term care agenda faces headwinds - Roll Call Biden wants more workers to care for the elderly and disabled, but Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce shortages hinder his ambitions. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023
Biden administration targets unexpected health costs WASHINGTON -- The Biden White House announced a trio of steps aimed at protecting patients from unexpected health care costs on Friday, with new actions surrounding short-term health plans, surprise medical bills and medical debt. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
Biden administration targets unexpected health costs - Roll Call The White House announced a trio of steps Friday aimed at protecting patients from unexpected health care costs. Roll Call · Jul 7, 2023
FDA fully approves new Alzheimer’s drug to slow down disease progression ‘Today’s action is first verification that a drug targeting underlying disease process has shown clinical benefit’ The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Eisai Alzheimer's drug gets full US approval, widening access to the therapy Eisai Co.’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gained full approval from U.S. regulators Thursday, a move expected to widen access to the first drug cleared based on its ability to slow progression of the mind-robbing disease. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
FDA grants full approval to new Alzheimer’s drug - Roll Call The drug Leqembi targets plaque buildup in the brain, and it is approved for people in the early stages of the disease. Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023
MP warns FA Cup will be ‘forever diminished’ by rights deal with Premier League PA understands the FA is discussing the possibility of allowing overseas FA Cup rights to be sold alongside those of the Premier League. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Expected Alzheimer’s drug approval signals new era in treatment - Roll Call The Alzheimer's drug's approval would trigger broader access under Medicare, but critics say it shouldn't be on the market at all. Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023
Zenger · Jul 1, 2023 Medicare To Negotiate Drug Prices, Lower Costs CMS releases guidance on using authority to expand benefits, reduce drug costs, and strengthen Medicare program.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023 Eight new UK laws passed in the last week explained - including prisoner release dates, rogue landlords and more A number of Bills have been granted royal assent by the King this week - here's what they all mean
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Regulator must hold football to account over discrimination, says CMS committee Club action plans on EDI must be mandated and assessed by a regulator, the CMS committee said.
Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023 HHS has limited options as millions lose Medicaid WASHINGTON -- States are disenrolling residents from Medicaid at a breakneck pace, even though a large percentage of those losing coverage are still eligible for the program.
Roll Call · Jun 28, 2023 HHS has limited options as millions lose Medicaid - Roll Call States are booting millions off of the Medicaid rolls, but the Biden administration has few options to keep people from losing health care.
Fortune · Jun 15, 2023 Does Medicare pay for Alzheimer's drugs? The answer is complicated and changing There are no drugs or treatments to cure Alzheimer’s disease, but emerging drugs may slow disease progression.
Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023 Fraudsters are duping homeless people into signing up for ACA plans they can’t afford MIAMI — Mary Zhelyazkova was surprised when pharmacists at Florida’s largest safety net hospital said they could not fill her prescription.
Wales Online · Jun 14, 2023 ITV boss says Phillip Schofield relationship was 'deeply inappropriate' Carolyn McCall appeared before a UK Culture Media and Sport Committee parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday morning
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 Biden administration urges states to slow down on dropping people from Medicaid The Biden administration is urging states to slow down their efforts to remove people from Medicaid
Axios · Jun 9, 2023 Experimental Alzheimer's drug endorsed for full approval by FDA advisers Leqembi could become the first treatment of its kind to receive traditional approval from the FDA.
Fortune · Jun 2, 2023 The digital health divide is working against many people on Medicare. How some groups want to address this 'urgent problem' Among people age 65 and older, just 44% use tablets and only 61% have smartphones, according to Pew Research Center.