by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now reviewing a waiver proposal from Alabama to establish work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries. Previous work-requirement waiver applications have been submitted by or approved for states that had...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Use TRICARE Online Tools to Help You Choose a Health Plan (TRICARE Benefit Update, 9/2/18)
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Opioid grants HHS Awards Over $1 Billion to Combat the Opioid Crisis (HHS press release, 9/19/18) The awards support HHS’s Five-Point Opioid Strategy, which was launched last year and enhanced this week. Funds will be going to programs in the Substance Abuse and...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Your Input Sought Seeking Parent Input on What Doctors Should Know in Caring for Children The Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics is revising its General Pediatric Clerkship Curriculum. The foundation includes “The skills, attitudes, and knowledge that...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
NEW National Preparedness Month: Children in Public Health Emergencies Wednesday, September 19, 1:00 pm ET Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sickle Cell Transitional Care from Childhood to Adulthood: The Role...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
New Suit Challenges “Short-Term, Limited-Duration” Plans On September 14, several patient organizations filed suit in the D.C. Federal District Court to challenge the validity of the CMS regulation allowing the sale of “short-term, limited-duration” insurance...