By Rose Hoban Throughout their careers in theater and teaching the theater arts, Paulette and John Marty have met, worked with, and mentored many people who identify as LGBTQ. We have always expressed support for queer and transgender students, and have worked with many students, and have been for years, Paulette said. As educators, the … Read more
Oh, I signed! says State Senator Laura Fine, D-Glenview, as she realizes that her bill giving the Department of Insurance new oversight authority was approved by Gov. JB Pritzker on June 27, 2023. (Andrew Adams/Capitol Illinois News) SPRINGFIELD Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law legislation Tuesday that will dramatically change the health insurance market in … Read more
PHOENIX Gov. Katie Hobbs issued executive orders Tuesday to stop the use of public funds for “conversion therapy” for minors, while mandating their use for “gender-affirming health care” for adults. The first tier is for AHCCCS patients as well as university and state government employees and retirees, while the second is for current and former … Read more
Illinois will soon run its own Affordable Care Act health insurance market and have the power to stop skyrocketing price hikes on plans sold on it. Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of bills on Tuesday aimed at giving Illinois more control over health insurance prices and the Affordable Care Act market, also known as … Read more
Federal regulators want most patients to see a healthcare provider in person before receiving prescriptions for potentially addictive drugs through telehealth, which hasn’t been required in more than three years. During the covid-19 public health emergency, the Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed doctors and other healthcare professionals to prescribe controlled medications during telehealth appointments without … Read more
Hospitals are pushing against proposed changes to Medicare payment policies for some outpatient services, even as Congress appears to be expressing more interest. Some members of Congress have expressed a growing interest in site-neutral policies. Hospitals say such policies could cost them billions. (Image credit: Pierrette Guertin – stock.adobe.com) Hospitals and health care systems could … Read more
NYC Health + Hospitals President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mitchell Katz, was named to City & State’s “The Power of Diversity: Pride 100” list Dr. Katz is recognized for creating a safe haven for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers seeking healthcare that meets their specific needs June 26, 2023 New York, New York Advertisment NYC Health … Read more
Legislation introduced by Wisconsin Democrats would expand private health care benefits for new mothers and babies. But its future is uncertain before the Republican-controlled state legislature. The bill was introduced a week after Republican lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee voted against a $34.5 million provision in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget that would … Read more
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No trespassing signs outside Kern Valley State Prison on Nov. 15, 2022. (Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local) By ANABEL SOSA | Cal Matters The number of California prisoners requiring gender-affirming health care more than doubled last year, and the state correctional agency expects the trend to continue even as the state’s overall inmate population is projected … Read more