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‘Unauthorized Alien’ Limits Among Trio of Auto Insurance Proposals Under Consideration in LA House Three auto insurance bills cleared the Louisiana House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure...
Social Media Bill Dodges Veto Override in CO Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ (D) veto of a social media bill ( SB 86 ) survived an override attempt. The state’s Democrat-controlled Senate voted...
WA Enacts Law Keeping Medical Debt Off Credit Reports Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill ( SB 5480 ) prohibiting collection agencies from reporting unpaid medical debt to credit agencies...
In 2022, there were about 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in the United States. That’s the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income nations worldwide. That sobering statistic...
DOGE-Like Effort in FL Could Impact Insurance Industry The wave of housecleaning that’s swept through the federal government courtesy of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency appears...
Telemedicine Still ‘Critical Focus’ for State Lawmakers: This year states passed at least 176 bills that adjust existing laws to accommodate the higher demand for telehealth services since the Covid-19 pandemic. That total roughly equals the 171 bills enacted in 2023, indicating that “telehealth remains a critical focus of state legislative efforts, showcasing its growing role in the healthcare landscape,” according to the Center for Connected Health Policy, a national nonprofit that advocates for state and federal telehealth policies. (PLURIBUS NEWS, CENTER FOR CONNECTED HEALTH POLICY)
NY Gov Signs EpiPen Insurance Bill: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill (SB 7114) that will require health insurers to cover EpiPens, used to treat severe allergic reactions. The measure also caps consumer out-of-pocket costs for the devices at $100. Some reports indicate the cost of EpiPens has risen 600% since 2007, according to Hochul’s office. (STATE OF POLITICS, LEXISNEXIS STATE NET)
—Compiled by SNCJ Managing Editor KOREY CLARK