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What can Idaho do to reverse rising maternal and infant mortality …

WebIn late November, Idaho Kids Covered released a report detailing a rise in infant and maternal mortality rates between 2019 and 2021. In those two years, the …

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IDHW begins redetermination for 150,000 Medicaid participants

WebIDHW begins redetermination for 150,000 Medicaid participants. February 1, 2023. By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …

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New Medicaid waiver prohibition bill introduced

WebJanuary 16, 2024. Rep. Megan Blanksma, R-Hammett, introduced three new bills to the House Health and Welfare Committee on Jan. 16. (Photo by Ruth Brown) By Ruth …

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IDHW reactivates crisis standards for three southern Idaho health

WebThe Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated crisis standards of care for Southwest District Health, Central District Health, and South Central District …

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Families struggle to find local care as Idaho hospitals hit crisis

WebFamilies struggle to find local care as Idaho hospitals hit crisis. September 15, 2021. By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports. On Monday, Diana Rowe took her 82-year …

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State poised to switch insurance provider for state employees

Webby Logan Finney, Idaho Reports. The state of Idaho is considering a new health insurance provider for its employees, lawmakers on the Change in Employee …

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Bill advances to declare Idaho EMS an essential service

WebThe Senate Health and Welfare Committee moved forward a bill that could drastically shift the way emergency medical services in Idaho are funded in future years. …

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Idaho Legislature introduces new bill to establish maternal …

WebClark Corbin | Idaho Capital Sun. Clark Corbin has more than a decade of experience covering Idaho government and politics. He has covered every Idaho …

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Health and Welfare Director Jeppesen to retire

WebBy Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. Gov. Brad Little announced on Wednesday that Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen will retire at the …

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Two bills introduced on potential foster care system changes

WebFebruary 28, 2024. Sen. Abby Lee, R-Fruitland, introduced two bills on the foster care system on Feb. 28, 2024. (Ruth Brown/Idaho Reports) By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. …

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IDOC replaces prison health care provider

WebIDOC replaces prison health care provider. The Idaho State Correctional Institution is a 1,446-bed, medium-security men’s prison south of Boise. (Photo courtesy …

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State, federal government at odds over vaccine mandates for …

WebSeptember 9, 2021. By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. President Joe Biden announced Thursday afternoon that he will impose new stringent vaccine and testing requirements …

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Bills printed to limit Medicaid Expansion, expand physician training

WebHouse Bill 419 would add several requirements to state code that must be met by July 1, 2025, for Medicaid Expansion to stay in place.. The existing federal …

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Committee advances bill to extend Medicaid for pregnant women

WebMarch 4, 2024. Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com. By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. The House Health and Welfare Committee advanced a bill Monday that would …

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House passes bill to establish child protection ombudsman

WebMarch 18, 2024. (Logan Finney/Idaho Reports) By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. The Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill in a 50-20 vote Monday to establish a state …

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Divided Medicaid Managed Care Task Force nears finalizing

WebNovember 9, 2023. (Logan Finney/Idaho Reports) By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. After lengthy debate Tuesday and compromised amendments, the Medicaid Managed Care …

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Governor signs SNAP work requirement bill, but urges caution

WebBy Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports. Gov. Brad Little signed a bill this week to add work requirements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called …

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Tax committee considers opening MSAs to health care sharing …

WebRep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, presented House Bill 523 to the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Wednesday. It would add “expenses paid …

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Legislative counsel says Medicaid waiver bill won’t disrupt services

WebIn an April 12 letter obtained by Idaho Reports, LSO attorney Elizabeth Bowen wrote to lawmakers that House Bill 398 regarding Medicaid waivers shouldn’t …

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