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The Effects of Medicaid Expansion under the ACA: Findings from a Literature Review | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

21 Jun

Research on the effects of Medicaid expansions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can help increase understanding of how the ACA has impacted coverage; access to care, utilization, and health outcomes; and various economic outcomes, including state budgets, the payer ... Read more »

Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information | HHS.gov

14 Jan

Tom Brewer

Providing individuals with easy access to their health information empowers them to be more in control of decisions regarding their health and well-being. Source: Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information | ... Read more »

E-cigarette regulations may increase teen smoking (and help Big Tobacco) – The Washington Post

17 Nov

Tom Brewer

New research suggests restrictions on electronic cigarettes may have unintended consequences. Source: E-cigarette regulations may increase teen smoking (and help Big Tobacco) – The Washington ... Read more »

KY Governor-Elect Bevin and Health Care Federalism Post-ACA

15 Nov

Tom Brewer

By N Huberfeld http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/2015/11/governor-elect-bevin-state-autonomy-under-the-aca-and-medicaid.html# Matt Bevin will soon become Kentucky’s Republican Governor, which has created consternation regarding his plans for discontinuing Kentucky’s successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While on the campaign trail, Governor-Elect Bevin first promised to end the Medicaid expansion; ... Read more »

N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health News

20 Oct

Tom Brewer

The clinics have agreed to disclose more fully which health insurance plans consider them “in network.” Source: N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health ... Read more »

Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health News

14 Oct

Tom Brewer

Source: Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health ... Read more »

Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science Life

13 Oct

Tom Brewer

Source: Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science ... Read more »

Gov. Jerry Brown targets his next priorities as he decides on final slate of bills – LA Times

12 Oct

Tom Brewer

Capping a year dominated by uncommonly personal and emotional debates in the Capitol, Gov. Jerry Brown ended his work on legislation Sunday by banning the use of “Redskin” for school mascots, refusing to bar Confederate names on public buildings and ... Read more »

Conservative groups target health care regulations – The Washington Post

12 Oct

Tom Brewer

Politically active conservative nonprofit groups in Virginia have a new health care-related target: regulations for approving or rejecting medical facilities’ construction plans. Source: Conservative groups target health care regulations – The Washington ... Read more »

Ohio’s behavioral health redesign – Part 1 – AHLA Newsstand

1 Sep

Tom Brewer

Ohio’s behavioral health service delivery and payment systems are heading in a new direction. Over the next three years, we expect providers and service recipients to experience significant changes as alterations are made to the state’s determination of eligibility, authorized ... Read more »