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Policy and Legislation

By Susan Morse | 05:20 pm | November 07, 2018
Utah, Idaho and Nebraska passed petitioned ballot measures to allow additional individuals to be covered under Medicaid.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 01:35 pm | November 07, 2018
Since enrollment weeks are measured Sunday through Saturday, these first figures account for only three days, from Thursday to Saturday.
By Susan Morse | 04:06 pm | November 06, 2018
In Maine, which represents a sixth closely-watched race for governor, the question of expansion heads to court.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 11:09 am | November 06, 2018
The AHA said the policy exceeds the administration's legal authority and, joined by the AAMC and member hospitals, intends to legally challenge it.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 03:22 pm | November 05, 2018
From an informative interactive website to a "boots on the ground" approach in Philadelphia, providers want to make sure patients make their voices heard.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:14 pm | November 05, 2018
The ACA expanded Medicaid coverage eligibility to adults with incomes up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, but the law's fate is uncertain.
By Susan Morse | 02:12 pm | November 05, 2018
The FTC said it wants to permanently stop the shell business from offering bait-and-switch plans under known insurer logos.
By Susan Morse | 11:17 am | November 02, 2018
Due to the opioid crisis, CMS is removing questions regarding pain communication from the hospital patient experience survey.
By Susan Morse | 01:59 pm | November 01, 2018
Wisconsin becomes the fourth state to require Medicaid beneficiaries to work, get job training or volunteer as a condition of receiving the benefit.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:16 pm | November 01, 2018
Their concerns may impact their vote, as the annual enrollment period overlaps with the midterm elections taking place on Tuesday.