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The president wants to set minimum staffing levels for the beleaguered nursing home industry. But, given a lack of transparency surrounding industry’s finances, it’s a mystery how facilities will shoulder the costs.
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A bill under discussion in the state House would help babies born into low-income families get access to breast milk when its needed.
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Small pharmacies have long complained about benefit managers, which represent health insurers in negotiations with drug companies and pharmacies
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Lawmakers last year passed a measure to help shield hospitals, nursing homes and other providers from lawsuits related to the coronavirus. The measure was set to expire March 29.
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The Health & Human Services Committee OK'd the bill, positioning it to go to the full House. The revision would keep dental services as a carve-out.
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The House Health & Human Services Committee approved the proposal, which came as nursing homes say they are grappling with staffing shortages that, in some cases, have forced them to leave beds unused.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the pandemic.
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Opposition was slightly higher when respondents were told that the bill does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 13-6 to approve the bill, which is similar to a Mississippi law that is being reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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A House version of the Medicaid bill includes a controversial proposed change that would bring dental services under the umbrella of the managed care plans.