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Understaffed nursing homes are a huge problem, and Biden's promised fix 'sabotaged'

A study commissioned by the government to recommend minimum staffing levels at nursing homes drew no conclusions. And that means Biden's pledge to set those minimums may come to far less than hoped.

WEKU

5 things consumers need to know about Medicare’s new drug-pricing negotiations, how they’ll affect you

This could help people whose Medicare drug plans require big copayments. But the main relief will come from part of the Inflation Reduction Act that caps drug spending by Medicare recipients at $2,000 a year starting in 2025.

Chicago Sun-Times

Children getting wrongly dropped from Medicaid because of automation `glitch'

The federal Medicaid agency says some children may have been wrongly dropped from the government health-care program as states undertake a massive eligibility review

The Independent UK

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Medicare Lists First 10 Drugs for Talks On Lowering Your Costs

New prices for Medicare Part D drugs on list expected in 2026.

Kiplinger

A policy that supports America’s breastfeeding moms came into effect 11 years ago. It’s still not applied

'The failure of the U.S. health care system to support women is incredibly shortsighted.'

Fortune

Here are the drugs Biden is targeting first for Medicare price-lowering talks

A pharmaceuticals lobbying group is criticizing the list of drugs President Joe Biden says he’s targeting for price negotiations to cut Medicare costs

The Independent UK

Biden names 10 drugs for first negotiations to cut Medicare prices

Government claims prices could fall for 9m seniors but pharma companies claim cost-reduction program is unconstitutional

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See which drugs Biden is targeting first for Medicare price-lowering talks

A pharmaceuticals lobbying group is criticizing the list of drugs President Joe Biden says he’s targeting for price negotiations to cut Medicare costs

The Independent UK

Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis, and 8 others for controversial Medicare price talks. But any relief is still years away

The move is expected to cut costs in a few years for some patients but faces litigation from the drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republican lawmakers.

Fortune

Biden targets Jardiance, Eliquis and 8 other prescription drugs for Medicare price talks

President Joe Biden says for many Americans the cost of one drug can be “the difference between life and death” as his administration announces the first drugs that’ll be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs.

Chicago Sun-Times

HHS lists first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiation - Roll Call

The program is a major priority for Joe Biden, who ran for president in part on the promise to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

Roll Call

Families, states chart path forward on paid caregiving - Roll Call

COVID-19 health emergency allowed waivers permitting parents and spouses to receive Medicaid dollars for caring for the disabled.

Roll Call

House committee votes to prohibit federal funding of BLM rule

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia

Why doctors pay millions in fees that could be spent on care

The shift to electronic medical payments gave rise to a new kind of health care middlemen, who now charge 1-5% every time insurers pay doctors. Here's how lobbyists convinced regulators this was OK.

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America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix

A waiver extension that provides for reimbursement of home hospital care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expires on Dec. 31, 2024.

Kiplinger

Tempur Sealy Resumes Operations After Cyber Attack

The mattress giant says a forensic investigation is ongoing.

Zenger

‌Ohio Governor DeWine Approves Work Requirements For Medicaid In Ohio‌

‌Medicaid Work Mandates would require able-bodied adults under 55 to work or study 20 hours per week to avail Medicaid benefits. ‌

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Ohio seeks to implement Medicaid work requirements

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) on July 4, 2023, signed a two-year state budget that seeks to implement work requirements for Medicaid recipients.

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Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 612K Medicare Recipients

CMS is notifying beneficiaries and offering free credit monitoring services.

Fortune

VCs love clean tech. But it might not love them back

The concerns VCs have about clean tech investing.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a popular non-invasive treatment option for a variety of health issues.

Ballotpedia

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)…

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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 Guardian - UK

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’

WEKU

'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?

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