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Harvard research examines whether cash payments can close gaps in safety net, decrease financial stress related to pregnancy and childhood illness, and improve health outcomes December 6, 2023 (Cambridge, MA) […]
By Louis-Francois P. Belanger, Tsion Daniel, and Saketh Sundar. Originally published in The Harvard Crimson on Dec. 1, 2023 Four experts discussed food misinformation and consumer choice at a Thursday panel discussion hosted […]
By David R. Martin and Michael Casey. Originally published by AP News on November 26, 2023 ELMSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — When Sean Rafferty got his start in the grocery business, anything […]
Don’t automatically assume a date label on food has to do with safety. (Also: Don’t forget to freeze your leftover stuffing and pie.) By Zahra Hirji, and originally published by […]
By Susannah Baruch and Carmel Shachar Originally published on Slate on November 27, 2023 Earlier this month, voters in a number of states once again made it clear that they want people to […]
On November 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance detailing the coverage pathways for services and supports to address health-related social needs (HRSN) services, […]
For many individuals in the Medicaid program, lack of transportation can be a significant barrier to health care access. As a result, Medicaid transportation benefits are a critical component of […]
We are currently in the middle of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 throughDecember 7 every year. As individuals and assisters assess their Medicare options for […]
This post was written by Lauren Limbach, a law student in the Food Law and Policy Clinic. On October 26th, Senators Durbin (D – Illinois) and Grassley (R – Iowa) […]
On October 4, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to collect information and feedback on how the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) […]
California is the first state to go beyond Food and Drug Administration regulations by banning the other four additives. Should it have deferred to the FDA?
Health Law & Policy, Commentary
New Codes Offer Reimbursement For HRSN Services in Medicare Part B
November 20, 2023
On November 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule with exciting new Medicare payment policies for certain services addressing health-related social needs: (1) Social […]