Tag: health_policy
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Virginia Medicaid to Detail Noncitizen Eligibility Changes, Reminds Northern VA of Enrollment Deadline
Virginia's Cardinal Care announces a virtual Town Hall on August 13 to discuss H.R.1 Medicaid noncitizen changes effective October 1. Northern Virginia members also face an August 31 Open Enrollment deadline to review health plans.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues MedicaidCardinal CareVirginiaNoncitizen EligibilityOpen EnrollmentH.R.1Health Policy
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Media Monitor: Montana Enacts Unique Experimental Drug Sales Law
MIT Technology Review reports Montana has enacted unique 'right-to-try' laws, allowing biotech firms to sell experimental drugs to a broad consumer base, including for longevity, with an independent review board and without FDA oversight.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEconomyLegalSocial Issues MontanaRight-to-try lawExperimental drugsLongevityFDABiotechnologyHealth policyMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Military's New Testosterone Testing Policy
TIME Health is reporting on the U.S. military's new mandatory annual testosterone testing policy for service members over 30, and what urologists think about it.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues MilitaryTestosteroneHealth PolicyUrologyPete HegsethTRTService MembersTIME Health
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U.S. House Prepares for Intensive Legislative Week on Defense, Budget, and Health
The U.S. House of Representatives faces a demanding week, with a packed legislative agenda including the National Defense Authorization Act, federal budget, and appropriations, alongside various health and government reform measures.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentCongressMedical ScienceEconomyEnergyEducation House of RepresentativesLegislationNational Defense Authorization ActFederal BudgetAppropriationsHealth PolicyGovernment ReformRepublican Whip
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Senate Moves to Disapprove New Medicare Prior Authorization Rule
A joint resolution, S.J.Res.198, is under consideration in the U.S. Senate to disapprove a new Medicare rule by CMS. The rule implements prior authorization for select services under the WISeR Model.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsMedical Science S.J.Res.198MedicarePrior AuthorizationCMSU.S. SenateHealth PolicyLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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Governor Newsom Announces Key Appointments to State Departments and Boards
Governor Newsom appointed 11 individuals to various California state departments and regulatory boards, including new leadership roles and reappointments to health and behavioral sciences panels.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal CaliforniaGovernor NewsomGovernment AppointmentsPublic ServiceHealth PolicyRegulatory BoardsSacramentoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: U.S. Retreat from Global Health Stage Raises Disease Concerns
USA TODAY is reporting that experts are concerned about infectious diseases in the U.S. due to a retreat from global public health and the upcoming World Cup.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSportMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesFederal Government Public HealthInfectious DiseasesWorld CupDisease OutbreakGlobal HealthHealth PolicyUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: HHS Sees Shake-Up, FDA Chief Expected to Resign
The Washington Post reports a shake-up at the Department of Health and Human Services, including Marty Makary's expected exit and the FDA chief's planned resignation, amid changes to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointees.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Marty MakaryDepartment of Health and Human ServicesRobert F. Kennedy Jr.FDAResignationsGovernment shake-upHealth policyThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: CBC News reports Canadian children lose access to U.S. cancer trials
CBC News reports that changes to U.S. policy and funding have resulted in Canadian children losing access to some clinical trials, as the U.S. government pursues a more isolationist policy.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentTradeEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing CBC NewsCanadacancerclinical trialsPediatric Brain Tumor Consortiumhealth policyCBC Morning Brief