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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: Comprehensive Final Rule Expected in 2024

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In the United States, mental health (“MH”) and substance use disorder (“SUD”) (collectively “MH/SUD”) have continued to represent areas of intense concern. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MH struggles of essential workers and health care professionals were pushed to the forefront. 1] Substance Abuse Mental Health Servs.

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Where Do People Go When They Do Not Have Healthcare Insurance and need Medical Care?

Nurses Advocates

The Reality of the Situation According to Forbes, health insurance is a vital part of financial planning that helps pay for people’s healthcare. of uninsured non-elderly adults (between ages 18 and 64) report that the top reason why they dont have health insurance is because the cost is too high.

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Crusading for Mothers

American Nurse

Under extended Medicaid coverage, mothers are eligible for increased benefits through the end of the 12-month period, which permits mothers to stay insured even if they undergo changes in income. The bill directs the Missouri Department of Corrections to establish a nursery within a women’s prison by July 2025 (Generate Health, 2022).

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The Relentless School Nurse: Crippling Science – CDC’s Workforce Cuts Amidst Rising Health Threats

The Relentless School Nurse

You only need to look at the CDC webpage for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) as an alarming example of what is happening: The yellow box at the top of the YRBSS page is this disclaimer: “Per a court order, HHS is required to restore this website as of 11:59PM ET, February 11, 2025.