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Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not Address Today's Central Cannabis Issue

Moving marijuana to Schedule III, as the DEA plans to do, leaves federal pot prohibition essentially untouched.

Reason

DEA Finally Expected To Reclassify Marijuana

The change from Schedule I to Schedule III is welcome, but removing it from the schedules altogether is the best option.

Reason

Biden Administration Expands Health Protections For LGBTQ+ Americans

Biden administration's new rule enhances protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking medical care.

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State’s premature release of bid proposal info touches off new battle over $116 billion in Medicaid contracts

The early release of documents meant a single competitor got an early look at the other bidders’ playbooks before final winners were announced.

The Texas Tribune

A Cruel and Risky Abortion Ban Versus an Overreaching Interpretation of Federal Law

There are no good sides in today's Supreme Court case concerning the EMTALA and abortion.

Reason

How many IVF babies are born in the US?

One out of every 42 babies born in the US in 2021 was conceived using IVF or other assisted reproductive technology.

USAFacts

Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans

The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals.

The Texas Tribune

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Nonprofit Legal Organization Files Lawsuit Against Biden Administration

America First Legal Foundation sues Biden administration over alleged deletion of federal employees' emails, violating record-keeping laws.

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Government Watchdog Group Sues Biden Administration Over Menthol Cigarette Regulations

A lawsuit filed against HHS for lack of transparency in proposed menthol cigarette regulations, sparking debate and concerns about the impact on minority c...

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Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule

Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.

The Texas Tribune

Xavier Becerra reportedly mulls cabinet exit to run for California governor

US health and human services secretary said to have had private conversations about desire to succeed Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US

HHS Secretary Becerra Considering California Governor Run

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra may leave Biden administration to run for California governor, potentially impacting state and federal p...

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Are potatoes a vegetable or grain?

Currently, the government categorizes potatoes as a vegetable — but for how long?

Salon

Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.

Texas’ recent unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP has been criticized, dropping more than a million people eligible for the health insurance programs. Decades ago, Texas officials got kids health insurance in record time.

The Texas Tribune

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New List Out On Medicare Part B Drugs Eligible for Rebates

Some Medicare beneficiaries may pay lower coinsurance rates from April 1 to June 30 for the drugs, HHS says.

Kiplinger

HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided

With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.

Salon

Kate's data fiasco a warning for us all

Our medical data could be leaked as easily as the Princess of Wales. Here’s how to protect yourself

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Are fewer kids playing sports?

In 2022, 53.8% of children aged 6–17 played sports, down from 58.4% in 2017.

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Roll Call

With fiscal 2024 funding still in the works, Becerra looks to 2025 - Roll Call

Two House panels fired questions at Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra over his agency's fiscal 2025 budget proposal.

Reason

Because 'Marijuana Is Dangerous,' 2 Inveterate Drug Warriors Say, 'Legalizing It Was a Mistake'

William Barr and John Walters ignore the benefits of legalization and systematically exaggerate its costs.

Reason

A Belated Bureaucratic Reversal on Pot

Marijuana's classification has always been a political question, not a medical one.

WEKU

Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Officials in Oregon, Colorado and other states are waiting for Biden officials to approve plans to automatically register hundreds of thousands of eligible voters when they apply for Medicaid.

Roll Call

Democrats ask insurers to meet contraceptive coverage mandate - Roll Call

Democrats worry that health plans aren't doing enough to abide by the 2010 health care law's mandate that health plans cover contraception.

USAFacts

How much money does the government appropriate to combat the opioid epidemic?

Congress has authorized billions in spending to address the opioid crisis. But money authorized isn’t always money spent: $300 million went unused.

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Georgia sues Biden administration over rejection of Medicaid work requirement program extension

The state of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 2, 2024, to obtain an extension on the state’s Medicaid program—currently the only state program in the country with a work requirement.

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