Recent legislative actions have brought Medicaid to the forefront of political discourse. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) has endorsed a House budget resolution, claiming it aims to protect key social programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. However, the details of the resolution suggest
As of April 1, Medicare beneficiaries are facing imminent changes in telehealth services, which may severely impact their accessibility to healthcare. The rollback of expanded telehealth services signifies a return to pre-pandemic restrictions, reverting to limited coverage predominantly in rural
Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia of the Bronx has put forward a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at transforming mental health care throughout New York State. This initiative seeks to establish mental health clubhouses, a model that has already proven successful in New York City, across the
In a recent development that has raised significant concerns among public health advocates, the Trump administration is contemplating the elimination of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) division responsible for HIV prevention. The proposal involves potentially shifting these
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted a significant legislative effort by signing 46 new bills into law. These comprehensive pieces of legislation address myriad concerns within the state, encompassing areas such as lottery regulations, educational enhancements, healthcare improvements, and
In an era where technology plays an ever-increasing role in healthcare delivery, the extension of telehealth flexibilities by the US government marks a pivotal moment in addressing healthcare accessibility and quality. With the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR) last year, key telehealth
