Committee backs bill barring in-room electronic monitoring in assisted living facilities Senate Bill 409, which mirrors last year’s nursing-home monitoring restrictions and would prevent families from installing in-room electronic monitoring in assisted living facilities, was reported unanimously after supporters said guardrails mirror the prior law.

Virginia's Senate just moved to protect the privacy of assisted living residents by banning in-room electronic monitoring devices, echoing last year's successful nursing home legislation.

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Changes to competition law could help pharmacy involvement in neighbourhood health services Pharmacies could work together, or with GP practices, to improve neighbourhood health provision, but competition law may be preventing this, a report commissioned by Community Pharmacy England (CPE)…

A report commissioned by #CommunityPharmacyEngland say GP and community pharmacy contracts are constructed in a way that disincentivises collaboration

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Effective September 30th, Ohio HB 96 requires equal reimbursement for CRNAs to physicians for the same services. Cigna, Anthem, and Medical Mutual of Ohio, and soon UHC will no longer be able to that reduce payments for non-medically directed care. #HealthcareLegislation #CRNAs

City Council discusses ambulance fees and fire department funding strategies Council members review potential impacts on EMS revenue amid new healthcare legislation.

University Heights City Council is grappling with the financial future of emergency services as new legislation threatens EMS revenue and funding for vital safety equipment hangs in the balance.

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This week, I’m sharing my first impressions on the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill. With changes coming to Medicaid, the ACA, and more, there’s a lot to unpack: lnk.to/asgf20250711
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Bill mandates confidentiality of home healthcare workers' leave information Legislation protects confidentiality of leave information for home healthcare workers

New legislation in Massachusetts ensures that home healthcare workers' leave information remains confidential, a vital step in protecting their rights and privacy.

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Sewell introduces bill to tackle doctor shortage WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, is leading bipartisan legislation to expand medical residency positions nationwide to address the physician shortage. Sewell, joined by Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, reintroduced recently the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to add 14,000 Medicare-supported residency slots gradually over the next seven years. The congresswoman said the […] The post Sewell introduces bill to tackle doctor shortage appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Senate passes House Bill 541 improving patient care by healthcare practitioners Senate unanimously passes House Bill 541 enhancing direct patient care provisions.

Texas just made history with the unanimous passage of House Bill 541, revolutionizing patient care and setting a new standard for healthcare across the state!

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Texas Senate advances House Bill 5,147 to expand adult stem cell treatment access House Bill 5,147 broadens settings for adult stem cell treatments in Texas with safety measures.

Texas is on the brink of transforming healthcare access with House Bill 5,147, which could pave the way for innovative adult stem cell treatments right in your community!

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Indiana legislature amends laws on prescription drug interference and penalties Indiana updates legal definitions and penalties for prescription drug delivery obstruction.

In a groundbreaking move, Indiana's Senate Bill 80 seeks to criminalize prescription drug interference, raising the stakes for patient safety and healthcare accountability.

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7/8 The government warns of additional "proposed legislative changes" coming this spring, but provides no explanation about these laws or how they relate to improving cancer care—raising serious concerns about the direction of healthcare transformation.
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Alabama House passes bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation that creates new regulations on reimbursements and fees pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) charge to pharmacies. SB 252, sponsored by Sen. Bill Beasley, D-Clayton, and called the “Community Pharmacy Relief Act,” seeks to address concerns from independent pharmacies over reimbursement rates and business practices that critics […]

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Georgia legislators debate parental consent in gender dysphoria treatment bill Lawmakers discuss the impact of proposed bill on gender dysphoria treatment for minors

Georgia's latest public health meeting revealed a heated debate over puberty blockers for minors, raising crucial questions about medical standards and parental rights.

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Oklahoma Senate passes SB547 protecting health professionals from criminal liability Senate approves SB547 offering liability protection for health professionals effective November 2025

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 547 is set to revolutionize healthcare by protecting professionals from criminal liability, igniting fierce debates over patient safety and accountability.

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Understanding Gender-Affirming Care for Minors In recent years, the landscape of gender-affirming health care for transgender minors has shifted dramatically, especially following legislative actions taken by various states. As of April 2022, two states had enacted laws prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, with 20 additional states contemplating similar measures. This regulatory wave has the potential to leave over a third of transgender teenagers aged 13 to 17 without access to vital health services.

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Florida House enacts stringent nursing staffing requirements for healthcare facilities Florida House mandates one nurse for every five patients in healthcare facilities.

Florida's House Bill 349 is set to revolutionize patient care by mandating strict nurse-to-patient ratios, but will it come at a cost for smaller hospitals?

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