Tribes and lawmakers press for Medicaid §1115 waiver to reimburse traditional healing services Sen. Jane Raybould asked the committee to direct DHHS to seek a CMS §1115 waiver so Medicaid can reimburse traditional tribal healing services; tribal leaders and the Commission on Indian Affairs gave examples of programs and cited early results from other states, while questions focused on cost estimates and the waiver process.

Senator Jane Raybould's groundbreaking LB1016 could pave the way for Medicaid to cover traditional tribal healing services, potentially transforming healthcare for Native communities in Nebraska!

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Vermont 2-1-1 warns funding cut could hinder new Epic ‘closed‑loop’ referral work with UVM Health United Way of Vermont’s 2‑1‑1 told legislators a proposed $332,000 cut to state funding would threaten core services just as a grant-funded ‘closed‑loop’ referral integration with UVM’s Epic EHR aims to streamline referrals from clinical screenings to community resources.

Vermont 2‑1‑1 faces a critical $332,000 funding cut that could jeopardize its vital services just as it launches an innovative referral integration with UVM Health's Epic system.

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Votes at a glance: key actions by the Rich County Commission on Feb. 4, 2026 The Rich County Commission on Feb. 4 approved the behavioral‑health integration plan, added meat‑bird projects to the county fair, approved a business license, reappointed special‑service board members, adopted a POP (Section 125) premium‑only plan, accepted additional bypass funding, approved property‑tax exemptions as presented and approved quarterly expenditures; staff directed follow‑up on PIDs and EMS collection MOU.

The Rich County Commission made significant moves on February 4, 2026, from approving a groundbreaking behavioral-health integration plan to adding poultry projects for the 4-H fair!

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Commissioners create consolidated human services agency, approve initial board nominees The Board adopted a resolution to form a consolidated human services agency and approved an initial slate of board nominees; commissioners discussed required statutory seats and outstanding vacancies.

Alamance County is shaking things up by creating a consolidated Human Services Agency to streamline support for health, family, and veteran services!

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Commission discusses targeted health initiatives for African American communities in San Francisco Commission members seek to enhance health services for African Americans through targeted analysis.

San Francisco is taking bold steps to transform healthcare for veterans and vulnerable communities by integrating services tailored to their unique needs.

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MassHealth Integration Improves Access for Justice-Involved Individuals in Quincy Probation departments enhance MassHealth enrollment processes to support reentering individuals' healthcare needs.

Massachusetts is revolutionizing reentry for justice-involved individuals by enhancing healthcare access through MassHealth integration, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive in society.

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Whatcom County explores data sharing hurdles for mental health services integration Whatcom County discusses barriers to mental health data sharing and program effectiveness.

Whatcom County is grappling with critical barriers to mental health data access, threatening the effectiveness of community support programs.

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Health Department plans electronic health records integration for school-based centers Health officials target August for integrating school-based health centers into new EHR system.

Baltimore's City Council is taking bold steps to revolutionize student health services by integrating electronic health records in schools—could this be the key to better health outcomes for our youth?

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Senator Baldacci proposes school health advisor role for chiropractors Maine Legislature considers bill to allow chiropractors as school health advisors

Maine's Senate Bill 828 proposes a groundbreaking role for chiropractors as school health advisors, aiming to revolutionize student wellness and tackle chronic pain in education settings.

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Explore the synergy between hospital-physician collaboration and cardiac rehab after significant heart events. Discover insights here: buff.ly/g0HlSnm #CardiacCare #HealthIntegration

Local agencies collaborate on child health treatment and prevention programs Agencies aim to improve access to substance use and behavioral health treatment for children.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 458 aims to revolutionize support for children and families grappling with substance use disorders by fostering collaboration across health and social services.

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Oregon Health Authority expands medical assistance with post-hospital care benefits Oregon Health Authority implements new post-hospital extended care benefit for skilled nursing stays.

Oregon's Senate Bill 296 is set to revolutionize post-hospital care by providing up to 100 days of medical assistance, ensuring smoother transitions for vulnerable patients.

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