News & Commentary
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?
Originally published on Statnews by Eric Boodman on October 11, 2023 BRISTOL, Va. — Stephanie Rosenwinge was excited to work for the queen of abortion. She’d grown up in rural […]
The reports affirmed the EPA’s preference for source reduction and lend support for composting over anaerobic digestion, landfilling and incineration. Originally published on WasteDive by Jacob Wallace on October 26, […]
In cities across the U.S., hundreds of refrigerators stocked with free food are reducing waste — and methane emissions. Originally published on Grist by Max Graham on October 26, 2023 […]
Originally aired on KCBS Radio on October 18, 2023 In a first-in-the-nation move, California has officially banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 and three other chemicals used in […]
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 […]