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Federal nutrition rule would affect 200,000 New Yorkers: Health Foundation

The New York State Health Foundation said Friday that a proposed federal rule to restrict states' ability to broaden eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would harm the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

As some mask rules ease, Chicago stores, gyms, restaurants face battle to keep customers happy — and safe

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker eased statewide mask requirements on Monday, many businesses in Chicago, where the mask rule remains in place, were still scrambling to figure out how to respond to last week’s updated guidance from federal health of.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 18th, 2021

Chicago businesses scramble after CDC, Pritzker change mask-wearing rules. ‘There was no warning.’

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker eased statewide mask requirements on Monday, many businesses in Chicago, where the mask rule remains in place, were still scrambling to figure out how to respond to last week’s updated guidance from federal health of.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 17th, 2021

Column: A Trump-era attack on Planned Parenthood and women"s health comes to an end

President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding.President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 4th, 2021

Column: A Trump-era attack on Planned Parenthood and women"s health comes to an end

President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding. President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding......»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 16th, 2021

Judge rejects new federal health rule affecting abortions

A federal judge in New York has struck down a rule letting health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer ruled... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 8th, 2019

How this S.F. nonprofit just set a new standard for birth control

Medicines360's Liletta hormonal intrauterine device is the first to be approved by the FDA for up to six years. But the nonprofit faces resistance from proposed federal government rule changes for community health care centers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 29th, 2019

Report: Public charge rule may thwart state"s Medicaid progress

Plus:  NY health centers get $6.4M in federal grants Physician group opens wellness center in the Bronx Cuomo funds Rockland drug-recovery center The program data include the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 21st, 2019

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule requiring drug prices in TV ads

The decision, handed down just hours before the rule was set to take effect, came in response to a lawsuit challenging the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJul 8th, 2019

KC area has millions riding on accurate Census count

The Mid-America Regional Council estimates that a miscount of just 1% on the 2020 Census could cost the Kansas City area $48 million in federal funding. That’s why philanthropic groups, including the Health Forward Foundation and the REACH Healthcare.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 14th, 2019

Kaiser files lawsuit against Queen"s for "unfair billing practices"

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan filed a lawsuit in federal court in Hawaii Wednesday against The Queen’s Health System for allegedly billing Kaiser members higher, non-participating provider rates at its hospitals. The lawsuit was filed nearly tw.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 13th, 2019

State offers $6M in federal funding for home-cooling assistance

Millions of dollars in federal funding is available for New Yorkers with serious health problems to obtain air conditioners for their residences&l…; Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that people... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

Oregon federal judge files injunction against abortion gag rule

A U.S. district judge in Oregon has filed an injunction against a rule that would bar health care providers from referring patients to abortion services. Judge Michael McShane filed the order Monday after indicating his intentions last week. The move.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2019

Lawsuit: Title X rule would harm public health, create unnecessary costs

A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' final rule on Title X funding would cause major gaps in access to health care, harming public health... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 11th, 2019

Health insurers wary of new federal decision on payments

Though it’s not expected to affect rates for 2019, both elected officials and health insurers in New York say a federal decision to freeze payments under an Affordable Care Act program could have a dire impact on the health care market......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 10th, 2018

State"s average life expectancy dips

Life expectancy among New Yorkers has fallen in the past two years in what the NYS Health Foundation called an "alarming reversal" after gains achieved in 2014. That year, the average life expectancy... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 22nd, 2018

Feds will pay home health agencies for remote patient monitoring

In a move that will boost revenue for home health agencies and expand care, the federal government has finalized a rule allowing Medicare to pay for remote patient monitoring. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week announced a final rul.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 1st, 2018

NYSHealth ‘alarmed" by potential effects of Trump-proposed public-charge changes

The New York State Health Foundation is "keenly aware of and alarmed about" the sprawling negative impacts the Trump administration's proposed changes to the public-charge rule would have on the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkDec 12th, 2018

NYSHealth ‘alarmed" by potential effects of Trump-proposed public-charge changes

The New York State Health Foundation is "keenly aware of and alarmed about" the sprawling negative impacts the Trump administration's proposed changes to the public-charge rule would have on the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkDec 12th, 2018

Health Care Stocks Down After Federal Judge Rules Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional

The court decision is expected to be appealed and won't affect 2019 health care plans. Hospital and health care stocks are being sold in the wake of a federal judge’s.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneDec 17th, 2018

Trump Administration Curbs Funding for Clinics Providing Abortions

Health clinics that provide on-site abortions, or refer women for the procedure, are set to lose millions of dollars in federal family-planning funds, according to a new Trump administration rule......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjFeb 23rd, 2019