Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing chest pain that often is shown on TV or in the movies. In one study, for example, one-third of the patients who had heart attacks had no chest pain.More >>
Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing chest pain that often is shown on TV or in the movies. In one study, for example, one-third of the patients who had heart attacks had no chest pain.More >>
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A new report is coming out that shows Montgomery's water supply is safe. The Montgomery Water Works released its latest report on the water's quality Wednesday.The report doesn't show anything that wouldMore >>
A new report is coming out that shows Montgomery's water supply is safe. The Montgomery Water Works released its latest report on the water's quality Wednesday.The report doesn't show anything that wouldMore >>
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Alabama's Public Health Officer unveiled the new map for Medicaid recipients in the state. The state will be divided into five regions. Each region has a different cost per Medicaid recipient, and no twoMore >>
Alabama's Public Health Officer unveiled the new map for Medicaid recipients in the state Monday. The state will be divided into five regions. Each region has a different cost per Medicaid recipient, and no two regions are the same size.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:14:02 GMT
(CNN) – The American Medical Association now classifies obesity as a disease. The LA Times reports the group voted to approve that decision Tuesday. The declaration recognizes obesity as a medical conditionMore >>
The American Medical Association now classifies obesity as a disease.More >>
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
In the wake of recent significant loss of life and property suffered by several states due to last week's horrific tornados and other storms, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Friday offered several options to speed Medicaid eligibility for those who may desperately need health services but have no means to pay for it.
In a letter to Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, Secretary Sebelius outlined ways states can immediately expand access to health care by providing temporary increases in Medicaid income eligibility limits and removing resource tests. States can also allow residents who may have lost documents in the storm to certify their income and residency, and can delay the process of redetermining whether an individual remains eligible for Medicaid. The Secretary urged states to consult with CMS central and regional offices to determine how best to meet their needs within available legal authority.
The Secretary provided a commitment that the department would expedite whatever federal approvals that states may need for state plan amendments or waivers, and that such authorities could be retroactive as early as the beginning of the disaster period. Already, HHS says it is working closely with Alabama on a waiver to help residents in the hard-hit state access the health care that is needed.
HHS says it has a strong history of using the Medicaid program to help states during times of crisis and through the recovery process. Iowa received a fast-track waiver to suspend eligibility redeterminations and relax documentation requirements after 2008 floods across five counties created need for emergency medical services. After the September 11, attacks, CMS quickly granted New York authority to create Disaster Relief Medicaid after the state's Medicaid computer systems were heavily damaged. The temporary program allowed the state to expand eligibility and expedite application processing.
