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The letter urges all state Medicaid administrators to review their current policies to ensure they're in line with ADA requirements.
The new program paves the way toward high school equivalency and will offer assistance with career and college planning.
Twenty states will receive $2.5 million to expand school-based health services through Medicaid and CHIP.
Participants will be given payments to support health IT capacity and infrastructure improvements.
Spearheaded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the initiative seeks to graduate students directly into high-demand healthcare jobs.
Disparities were found along racial and ethnic lines and by wage level, further stressing those with economic insecurities.
Effective January 1, designated Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care have added a focus on health equity.
The New Hampshire Hospital Association is calling for patients to mask in certain areas and be mindful of hygiene.
Elevance said the offering will help to bridge the digital divide, giving people access to digital and virtual healthcare tools.
Secretary Becerra asks that stakeholders alert HHS of any issues that arise regarding COVID-19 therapeutics access.