Changes at the federal level are making access to the mRNA shot, as well as insurance coverage challenging, while doctors still tout the treatment as effective in treating and preventing coronavirus infection.| BridgeDetroit
Rx Kids, led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, is designed to tackle infant poverty by providing "cash prescriptions" — $1,500 mid-pregnancy and then $500 a month for up to a year of the baby's life.| BridgeDetroit
By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports When the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced a 4% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates, Robert Vande Merwe’s first reaction was, “This is going to devastate Idaho.” The Aug. 22nd letter from DHW director Juliet Charron cited rising Medicaid costs, and said the reimbursement changes will go into place […]| Idaho Reports
By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has notified Medicaid providers that the state will reduce reimbursement rates by 4%, effective Sept. 1. The reductions will affect all provider types and services, except for payments to Indian Health Services and other tribal clinics, said IDHW Director Juliet Charron in a […]| Idaho Reports
State health officials report a three-year decline in primary and secondary syphilis infections while grappling with a surge in cases passed from mothers to babies.| BridgeDetroit
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports More than 3,000 Idahoans with disabilities await vocational rehabilitation services from the state, though the agency’s interim administrator reported this week that they are making progress in addressing financial issues that have plagued the agency in recent months. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s mission is to prepare individuals with disabilities […]| Idaho Reports
by Idaho Reports staff Despite multiple reports of issues with the original law and a Senate attempt to fix those problems, the House declined to amend the Idaho Parental Rights Act during the 2025 legislative session. That means medical providers must wait at least another year until they get clarity on how they can treat […]| Idaho Reports
by Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun As the Idaho Legislature ended the 2025 legislative session on Friday, lawmakers quickly passed a reworked version of a so-called medical freedom bill. Senate Bill 1210 is the Legislature’s response to a similar bill Gov. Brad Little vetoed Saturday. The new bill still pursues a similarly broad medical mandate ban, which would […]| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Two competing versions of a bill called the Idaho Medical| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Senate has passed a bill to revise property tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals. Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Ben Toews described the bill as “a collaborative effort between the Idaho Association of Counties and the Idaho Hospital Association.” It tightens the general definition of hospital while specifically designating critical access […]| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho Senate approved Wednesday a bill to allow Idahoans| Idaho Reports
by Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House of Representatives widely passed a bill| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would raise the maximum age at which children can remain in extended foster care to 23. The extended foster care program helps prevent youth from becoming homeless and losing support immediately when they hit age 18. In 2021, the state […]| Idaho Reports
by Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun An Idaho government agency that helps people with disabilities| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports This summer, insurance coverage for some disabled Idahoans will automatically| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Part of a new Medicaid contract for Idaho’s dual-enrollment program| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The state’s new Health and Social Services Ombudsman, Trevor Sparrow,| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare needs an additional| Idaho Reports
An Idaho Baby’s Unexplained Death Got No Autopsy and a Scant Coroner’s Investigation. State Law| Idaho Reports
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Fourth Judicial District Judge Jason Scott heard opening arguments and| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Idaho Republican Party has adopted its platform changes for| Idaho Reports
This story was updated at 4:15 p.m. By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation said the division’s budgeting issues may lead to waitlists for services and programs for Idahoans with disabilities, as well as administrative problems for councils and commissions that receive funding through the division. During an Idaho […]| Idaho Reports
