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Testing requirements updated for Michigan long-term care facilities

LANSING, MICH. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its epidemic order for COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities across the state to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services …

CenteringPregnancy Recognized by Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health as Promising Prenatal Care Model to ...

LANSING, Michigan, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) today shared that the CenteringPregnancy® model of group prenatal care has been recognized by the Michigan Council for Maternal Child Health (MCMCH) in its recently …

Texas House rejects Medicaid expansion in dramatic vote

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the correct amount that Texas stands to gain in federal incentives if the state expands Medicaid. The Texas House on Thursday rejected a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income residents, a …

Texas House eying a Thursday vote on Medicaid expansion; supporters say they have enough votes

As the Texas House takes up the roughly $250 billion state budget on Thursday, Democrats will propose an amendment to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act — and they could have the votes for it to pass. State leaders are facing heightened …

The Health 202: Trump tried to shrink Medicaid. Here's how Biden will try to expand it.

Medicaid provides coverage to around 72 million Americans — about 22 percent of the population — and those numbers have risen during the coronavirus pandemic. The program is central to Biden’s promise to get more people insurance by building on Obamacare …

Bill to permanently cap cigar tax would cost Michigan millions of dollars

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A bill to keep Michigan’s cigar tax low, costing the state millions of dollars per year, has cleared committee and is headed for the floor of the State House. The Michigan cigar tax is 32%, but for years it has been capped at 50￠ …

Overnight Health Care: CDC director calls on Michigan to 'close things down' amid surge in cases | Regeneron says ...

Welcome to Monday's Overnight Health Care. Sean SpicerSean Michael SpicerThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by ExxonMobil - Biden moves vaccine eligibility by almost two weeks Easter Bunny pays surprise visit to White House briefing room Anthony …

White House: 7,300 miles of Michigan highways are in poor condition

Michigan infrastructure received a D+ grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The White House is amplifying the push for its $2.3 trillion infrastructure package with the release of state-by-state breakdowns that show the dire …

CDC director urges Michigan to ‘close things down’ amid spike in COVID-19 cases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official says surging vaccines to Michigan would not help the hard-hit state control the latest COVID-19 wave that has strained its hospitals and is raising concerns nationwide, …

Overnight Health Care: Biden rescinds Trump-approved Medicaid work requirements in Michigan, Wisconsin | CDC director ...

Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. In a milestone, the CDC reports that a quarter of American adults are fully vaccinated almost four months after the first COVID-19 vaccine was authorized.   If you have any tips, email us at nweixel@thehill.com …

Biden rescinds Trump-approved Medicaid work requirements in Michigan, Wisconsin

President Biden this week rescinded former President Trump’s permission for Michigan and Wisconsin to institute work requirements for recipients of Medicaid.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent letters on Tuesday to public...

Biden Revokes Medicaid Work Requirements in 2 More States

The Biden administration has rescinded permissions for Michigan and Wisconsin to require Medicaid beneficiaries to either work or attend school or job training in order to enroll in the public health program for lower-income Americans. The administration’s …

Biden administration pulls plug on Medicaid work requirements in Michigan

President Joe Biden's administration this week rescinded a Trump-era waiver allowing Michigan to require some Medicaid recipients to show they are working, looking for work or undergoing training as a condition of keeping their health insurance. In a …

The Health 202: Michigan is the new coronavirus hot spot. The U.K. variant is partly to blame.

Epidemiologists partially attribute the rapid surge to the spread of the variant first identified in the U.K., which scientists have found to be 30 to 70 percent more transmissible and relatively more deadly. This variant — now the cause of around 1 in 4 …

Biden rescinds Trump-approved Medicaid work requirements in Michigan, Wisconsin

Families with sick kids on Medicaid seek easier access to out-of-state hospitals

Three-year-old Elizabeth Zakutansky was born with a rare genetic condition that causes multiple seizures. Her neurologist, a top expert on treating her condition, practices at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, less than an hour's drive from the …

Medicaid should cover services of doulas who improve birth outcomes | Opinion

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."  — Dr. John Kennell Birth doulas are professional birth companions who offer prenatal help in preparing for birth, concrete suggestions to help labor progress, and emotional support …

Study examines the impact of dental coverage offered through Michigan’s Medicaid expansion

As the pandemic's economic effects drive more people to enroll in Medicaid as safety-net health insurance, a new study suggests that the program's dental coverage can improve their oral health in ways that help them seek a new job or do better at …

Michigan caregivers got a $2 hourly boost in COVID. Should it be permanent?

The sweet moments pop up in everyday tasks — a walk in the surprisingly warm winter sun, or silly smiles over a dinner plate. They’re what keep Holly VanVolkinburg coming back to a job she’s now held for 22 years. But in a profession where starting pay is …

Travel Clinic YYC - A Calgary Immunization Clinic launches a new website to help you make travel health more attainable

Travel Clinic YYC, a Calgary based Immunization Clinic, has launched a new website providing information on immunizations, vaccinations, and medications. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel Clinic YYC, a Calgary- …

Montgomery County Sweetens Incentives for COVID-19 Testing with Ice Cream & Cupcake Day

To encourage the Black community in Montgomery County, MD to get tested. Residents will receive free cupcakes and ice cream while supplies last. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, May 15th, the African …

Vanderbilt University Leading the Way with Food Allergy Service

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanderbilt Campus Dining stands out as an allergy safe campus, highlighted during Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 9-15) Vanderbilt Campus Dining has created a loyal base …

Announcing Tom Sawyer Perspectives Deployment Container on AWS Marketplace

Tom Sawyer Perspectives available on AWS Marketplace for Containers. Deploy an application using the AWS container architecture, and auto-scale on demand. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Sawyer …

Director of Nature's Blends Announces New Range of Black Seed Oil Products with Potentially Powerful Healing Properties

There have been hundreds of compelling research studies detailing the possible health benefits of black seed oil. BLACKBURN, UNITED KINGDOM, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Director of the renowned online health store Nature’s Blend has a …

Spring Modeling in Simulation Helps Predict Product Behavior in High Speed Environments

Using a powerful Spring Toolkit in RecurDyn Software allows engineers to accurately simulate springs and observe their behavior and connected objects. CNH Industrial NV (NYSE:CNHI) MCKINNEY, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Community CareLink Partners with Humana to Provide Resources to Persons Experiencing Homelessness

CCL and Humana pilot program reimagines how emergency responders handle calls from people experiencing homelessness. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Support from health care company Humana will reinforce a …

A Half-Trillion Dollar Boost for the US Economy: More Green Cards for Skilled Immigrants

Why aren’t we talking about the biggest and easiest accelerator available for the US economy? LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the start of the last Congress two years ago, I helped found All of Us: a grassroots …

New State of Digital Marketing in Healthcare Report Released

ATLANTA, GA, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greystone.Net and Klein & Partners are pleased to announce the release of Wave 6: State of Digital Marketing in Healthcare Report. This report shares the results of Wave 6 of the …

Shined Mind: A Card Game for Cultivating Mindful Choices, Coping Skills, and Calm

A game for being better to yourself when feeling like the deck is stacked against you. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Think of it as self-care solitaire. It's been more than a year since Coronavirus …

DR. RICHARD SCHILSKY JOINS CLARIIFI MANAGING BOARD

Former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Executive Vice President of ASCO to provide guidance and support to growing precision medicine company TAMPA, FL, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Richard Schilsky, MD, FACP, FSCT, FASCO, has …

Help Me Grow – Long Island Rises to COVID Challenge: Doubles Number of At-risk Infants, Toddlers, Families Aided in 2020

New report highlights connection to services for vulnerable families in new communities, distribution of 300,000 diapers, emphasis on developmental promotion. LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Help Me Grow …

HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE JOINS CARY SKIN CENTER

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cary Skin Center is proud to announce the appointment of Marie Ayers as Assistant Administrator for the practice. Cary Skin Center is one of the largest skin cancer treatment …

ComplianceOnline Hosts Seminar on MDSAP Implementation & Participating Country Regulatory Processes: U.S, Canada, Brazil

"Medical Device Single Audit Program Implementation & Participating Country Regulatory Processes" Seminar has been added to ComplianceOnline.com's offering. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

American Leisure Holdings working towards becoming OTC Current

American Leisure Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS:AMLH) LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FLORIDA, USQ, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shreya Arora, Freelance Journalist, India American Leisure Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink:AMLH), is pleased to announce that …

Pillars of Wellness: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness: How The PonS Therapy Help People With The Disease?

May marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and is well timed with a medical technology breakthrough in helping people fighting the disease. BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …

MediGence Launches Telemedicine to make Virtual Care for Critical Conditions Accessible, Simple and Secured

Critical Care Consultations promise to be easier than ever before. NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MediGence is proud to launch the Telemedicine platform on May 11, 2021. Telemedicine is a virtual care medium that …

Anblicks to showcase AI-Powered Data Analytics Solutions at Data + AI Summit 2021

Being a proud sponsor of Data+AI summit 2021, Anblicks to showcase its smart data analytics solutions by demonstrating H2D, CustomerAI, & SalesAI accelarators. ADDISON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anblicks Inc., …

Sweets For Sweeheart Medical Center Workers

National Salvation Army Week inaugurated with candy donation to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center by Women’s Auxiliary WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Frank Marangos, Director of …

Can Acupuncture Help Hay Fever?

Some high-quality randomised controlled trials demonstrate efficacy and effectiveness for acupuncture in the treatment of hay fever. LONDON, UK, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warm weather brings escalating pollen levels. It comes with hay …