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The Patient Is Still the Payor – And May Skip Paying for Prevention (Eyes on the ACA & Texas)

Health Populi

In addition, preventive services for women are part of ACA prevention list such as well-woman visits, all FDA-approved, -granted, or -cleared contraceptives and related services, and other female-focused care. It’s a lot — and has made a huge difference in public health access for those enrolled in ACA plans.

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There’s a New “O” in Medicine-Town – Welcome OPill to the Front of the Counter

Health Populi

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill ® , a progestin-only daily oral contraceptive, for over-the-counter (OTC) use for all ages. We’re in the midst of a “don’t blink” era when it comes to women’s health care access and equity. “The world needs it.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. biotech pins hopes on 3 drug approvals as battles with FDA continue Luxury senior living facility coming to D.C.

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Health Provider News – March 25, 2022

Hall Render

FDA to revive facility visits. Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Sensitive health data of 50 million Americans hacked or breached last year: analysis.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Supreme Court Preview: Key Health Law Issues for the 2024 Term

Bill of Health

Wiley , Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Health Law and Policy Program at UCLA Law. Wiley The Supreme Court’s decisions have important and long-lasting effects on health care access, the public’s health, health equity, and the power of communities to create healthier living and working conditions.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.