State Spending on Anti-poverty Programs Could Substantially Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect
Public investments in benefit programs could save tens of thousands of children from being victims of child abuse and have important later-life effects on child welfare and overall health.
OSHA to States: Protect Workers from Covid-19 or Forfeit Authority
The federal government put states on notice ahead of the vaccine mandate, saying it will take any defiance seriously.
The Toll of Compassion Fatigue on Government Employees
Traumas can be contagious. When public sector workers are exposed to endless stories of pain, they can develop mental health and other problems.
Trillions in Infrastructure Spending Could Mean Hundreds of Billions in Fraud
COMMENTARY | Congress is inching closer to passing as much as $4.5 trillion in new infrastructure and social spending, which would be an attractive target for fraudsters.
State Lawmakers Push to Allow Residents to Contribute to Abortion Access Fund
A bill would allow New York residents to contribute on their tax returns, allocating money to nonprofit organizations that help women travel and pay for abortions.
State Mandates Can Help Improve Nursing Staff Shortages
States are creating alternative approaches to solve the heightened problem of filling nursing jobs, according to a report based on American Hospital Association data.
Best and Worst Cities for Mental Health Care in America
Denver tops the list for best places while Dallas is in last place, according to a recent report.
Lyft and Uber Establish Legal Funds to Protect Drivers from Texas Abortion Law
The ride-booking companies said they would cover legal fees if their drivers are sued under the state’s new law, which allows private citizens to file lawsuits against anyone who “aids and abets” a woman in obtaining an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Hoping to Boost Vaccine Rates, One State Announces Grants for Primary Care Doctors
The Colorado program will use federal relief money to help health care practices boost vaccine distribution.
Calling All Unvaccinated Nurses: This State Will Hire You
Job ads for open positions in Nebraska’s state-run facilities highlight optional Covid-19 vaccines, a move that contradicts federal mandates for health workers and could cost the state some of its insurance reimbursements.
Don't Get Sick in These States
The states with the worst health care are in the South and with the best are in the North, according to a new report.
Two States Now Offer Free In-home Nurse Visits for New Parents
The visits, offered in Oregon and now New Jersey, include a health and wellness check for both the baby and the parents, an effort to improve maternal mortality rates and boost family well-being.
More than $20M in Federal Funds Available for State-Based Insurance Marketplaces to Make Improvements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding will help improve access and update systems to reflect new eligibility thresholds, state officials said.
Covid Infections Fall Steeply in Nursing Homes Since Vaccine Rollout
Since December, infection and death rates among residents and workers in long-term care facilities have significantly declined and fewer health care workers are refusing vaccines.
Family Caregivers are the Health Care Workers that Vaccination Plans Overlook
COMMENTARY | Millions of family members provide medical care for loved ones with disabling conditions. Excluding them from vaccination plans is symptomatic of a failure to formally integrate and recognize them as part of the health care system.
Montana’s Health Policy MVP Takes Her Playbook on the Road
Marilyn Bartlett saved the state of Montana more than $30 million in three years by pegging hospital prices to a multiple of what Medicare pays. But she's finding the model she used in the state difficult to replicate elsewhere.
As Drug Prices Keep Rising, State Lawmakers Propose Tough New Bills to Curb Them
With progress on the issue elusive in Congress, legislators in a half-dozen states are seeking to rein in prescription drug costs.
Are Conservative Policies Shortening American Lives?
Americans have shorter lives than international peers. Some researchers now say conservative policies may be to blame.
Farmers Can be Isolated and Unsure How to Seek Support. One State is Trying to Help.
Farmers in Wisconsin can access a 24-hour hotline, free counseling and, soon, virtual support groups. It's all part of a state-funded wellness program focused on the agricultural community.
Biden’s First Order of Business May Be to Undo Trump’s Policies, but It Won’t Be Easy
President Donald Trump made substantial changes to the nation’s health care system using executive branch authority. But reversing policies that Democrats oppose would take time and personnel resources, competing with other priorities of the new administration.
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