by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Senate Judiciary Committee held four days of hearings last week to consider the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He was questioned extensively regarding health care issues, particularly his positions on...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing and approved a new version of the bipartisan ACE Kids Act, which would provide Medicaid reimbursement for states that choose to establish health homes for children with...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing and approved a revised version of the ‘‘Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act’’ or the ‘‘EMPOWER Care Act.” The bill...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week Senators worked out a deal on legislation to address the opioid epidemic, and the compromise bill is expected to come to a vote as early as this week. Once it passes, there will be a House-Senate conference committee to negotiate a compromise between the...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Former and now-again Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) was appointed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator John McCain. Senator Kyl has committed to holding the seat only until January 3, 2019 (the end of the current congressional...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 12, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Infographic: Medicaid and CYSHCN The Catalyst Center has created a one-page infographic illustrating important elements of Medicaid and children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). This infographic is part of a series of infographics exploring key focus...