Young Adults Needed to Make Health Law Successful
The success of the newly operational state health insurance exchanges depends heavily on insuring healthy, young adults to balance the risk of covering older, less healthy consumers.
FDA Awards Seven Grants to Stimulate Pediatric Medical Device Innovation
In September 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded $3.5 million in grants to enhance the availability and development of medical devices for children.
CMS Makes Final Decision on PET Scan Coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its final decision on a coverage policy that will limit patient access to beta-amyloid positron emissiontomography imaging.
Track-and-Trace, Compounding Reform Bill Signed Into Law
The Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204) that provides uniform, nationwide standards for both pharmacy compounding and drug tracking was enacted into law in November.
“Champions” Help Consumers Understand New Insurance Marketplace
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage organizations nationwide in September.
Health Insurance Marketplace Tools Unveiled
In June 2013, the Obama administration launched the consumer-focused HealthCare.gov website and the 24-hour call center in an effort to help Americans successfully navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace.
HHS Launches Video Contest with Young Invincibles
The Department of Health and Human Services and Young Invincibles launched a video contest to inform young people about health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
NGA Publishes Report on Maternal and Child Health Services Reforms
The National Governors Association reports states are pursuing policies intended to reduce healthcare costs, enhance outcomes and improve access to care for children and pregnant women.
HHS Grants $32M to Enroll Children in Health Insurance
In July, 22013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $32 million in grants to help identify and enroll uninsured children who are eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Health Centers Given $150M to Help Uninsured Americans Gain Coverage
Approximately 1,200 health centers and 9,000 service delivery sites nationwide will receive $150 million in new funding from the Obama administration.