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House poised to vote on continuing resolution, disaster aid
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this evening on a continuing resolution fun
Congress approves tax reform bill
The Senate voted 51-48 early today to approve the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act after remov
AHA urges Congress to include hospital priorities in year-end legislation
The AHA today urged Congress to include in year-end legislation a number of policies that impact hospitals and health systems and the patients they serve.
House leaders unveil short-term spending measure with CHIP funding
House Republican leaders yesterday introduced a stop-gap spending measure to fund federal d
NGA urges congressional leaders to take 'immediate action' on CHIP
The National Governors Association yesterday urged House and Senate leaders to take “immediate action” on the Children’s Health Insurance Program. While CHIP is authorized to operate through Oct.
House passes bill to extend CHIP funding, Medicaid DSH relief
The House today voted 242-174 to approve the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act of 2017 (H.R.
HRSA awards $285 million to children's hospitals through CHGME program
The Health Resources and Services Administration this week awarded $285
CMS issues FAQs on Medicaid/CHIP mental health parity rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published frequently asked questions on the imp
Senate committee passes bill to extend CHIP funding for five years
The Senate Finance Committee today approved by voice vote legislation to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program through fiscal year 2022.
Energy and Commerce leaders unveil bill to extend funding for CHIP
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) last night unveiled a
'Behavioral vaccine' for teen depression
Benjamin Van Voorhees, M.D., the University of Illinois Medical Center’s chief of general pediatrics, is teaching children coping skills through a combination of online learning and traditional counseling. He hopes a technology-based “behavioral vaccine” can reduce the risk of mental illness for a diverse group of young people, from teens struggling with issues of sexuality to those living in neighborhoods mired in violence.
Senate Finance leaders introduce bill to extend CHIP funding for five years
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) yesterday introduced legislation to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program through fisca
Senate Finance leaders announce CHIP funding agreement
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) yesterday
Senate considers path forward on CHIP
The Senate Finance Committee today held a hearing on the Children’s Hea
CMS issues IMD payment guidance for Medicaid/CHIP managed care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued answers to frequently asked questi
CMS announces MLR credibility adjustments for Medicaid/CHIP plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today published the medical loss ratio credibilit
HHS awards grants to prevent opioid misuse among women, girls
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health yesterday
CMS finalizes changes to Medicaid, CHIP eligibility review programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued a final rule updating t
House committee holds hearing on extending CHIP funding
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today held a hearing
CMS: 16.7 million enroll in Medicaid/CHIP since October 2013
More than 16.7 million people enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program between Oct.