5 Things Virginia: Health in the special session budget, 4th wave, Maternal health
DJ Wilson | Aug 18, 2021
The next health care battles
James C. Capretta | Mar 19, 2021 | Federal
Governor Newsom and legislative leaders announce COVID relief payments for low-income Californians
Sydney Kurle | Feb 19, 2021 | California
Ducey's budget proposal makes "historic" investment in public health
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 18, 2021 | Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey released his proposed budget for FY 2022 on Friday, which directs significant funding to Arizona’s COVID-19 response and education. The budget also promises $200 million in tax relief for Arizonans — a move generating disapproval from some legislators who want to see that money go toward public
Congress passes surprise medical billing fix
Emily Boerger | Dec 22, 2020 | Federal
Language included in the recently-passed $900 billion COVID-19 relief package will finally ban the practice of surprise medical billing – an achievement several years in the making. Congress passed the relief bill Monday night and it is awaiting President Trump's signature. Surprise billing happens when an individual unexpectedly receives medical
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative criticizes Senate GOP COVID package; Calls for FMAP increase
Michael Goldberg | Jul 27, 2020 | Colorado
The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI), a nonprofit health consumer advocacy group, issued a statement today criticizing the U.S. Senate Republican COVID-19 relief plan and called on Congress to provide states with increased Medicaid funding. Senate Republicans unveiled their roughly $1 trillion stimulus plan earlier today. The plan includes another