The recent judicial ruling against TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, has brought to light significant systemic flaws. The program was found to have unlawfully denied healthcare benefits to thousands of Tennessee residents, a decision that comes after a prolonged four-year class-action
The state of Vermont is navigating a profound healthcare crisis that has necessitated comprehensive reform efforts aimed at revitalizing its healthcare system. Spearheaded by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), these efforts are driven by a critical need to achieve financial sustainability,
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial. Recent revisions to California’s Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) regulations by the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) present new challenges and opportunities for health care t
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has made a strong case for revamping Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD) process, highlighting significant issues affecting transparency and collaboration. Although the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 aimed to bring improvements, ACR asserts
Three Master of Public Health (MPH) students from Liberty University are making strides in healthcare policy reform through a prestigious fellowship. The program, a collaborative effort between Liberty University’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
In a celebrated move towards safeguarding healthcare consumers, Michigan's 2020 legislation against surprise medical billing has significantly transformed patient experiences and healthcare affordability in the state. The law, known as Public Act 234 of 2020, was designed to protect residents
