by Jordana Choucair | Dec 21, 2022 | Access & Coverage
A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) suggests that multi-year continuous eligibility policies could help children maintain Medicaid coverage beyond one year. According to the brief, 37.8 million children were enrolled in Medicaid as of August 2022, with about half of...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 21, 2022 | D.C. News
The Senate voted 70 to 25 to advance the roughly $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill. The Senate could take a final vote on the bill, which would avoid a government shutdown, as early as Wednesday evening. Both chambers are expected to pass the measure...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 21, 2022 | Mental Health
Results from the 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey found that half of women ages 18-64 who needed mental health services in the past two years obtained services. Almost half of women who needed mental health services and tried to get care were able to get an appointment...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 21, 2022 | Mental Health
A New York Times article discusses the debate surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adam’s proposal to force treatment on homeless people who have severe mental illnesses. The Adams administration said the policy is intended to help stabilize those who desperately need...
by Jordana Choucair | Dec 21, 2022 | Providers
The Joint Commission launched a new Health Care Equity certification program to recognize hospitals and critical access hospitals that strive for excellence in their efforts to provide equitable care, treatment, and services. Hospitals can pre-apply for certification...
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