Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Health85899475452http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/new-law-eases-access-to-hospice-care-in-wyoming/article_a296bb7a-c725-5624-8a18-8398068752f5.htmlNew law eases access to hospice care in Wyoming2013-05-10T08:14:43-04:0085899477336http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130519/APC0104/305190308/State-bill-would-ban-mandatory-flu-shotsState bill would ban mandatory flu shots2013-05-20T06:38:50-04:0085899477328http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/taxpayers-will-pay-more-under-walker-health-plan-study-says-go9vvgb-207930201.htmlTaxpayers will pay more under Scott Walker health plan, study says2013-05-20T06:36:26-04:0085899474891http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/assembly-passes-informed-consent-bill/article_79250465-ba15-5d76-b342-da160985d3fb.htmlAssembly passes informed consent bill2013-05-09T06:39:36-04:0085899478627http://www.dailymail.com/News/statehouse/201305220039Tomblin appoints new health and human resources chief2013-05-23T07:38:23-04:0085899478603http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305220280Rockefeller sponsors new head-injury legislation2013-05-23T07:27:58-04:0085899477513http://www.dailymail.com/News/201305190165Hyrdrocodone tops list as most-prescribed drug in W.Va.2013-05-20T07:47:01-04:0085899476790http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305150008State clinics to receive $2.5 million in U.S. funds2013-05-16T07:48:37-04:0085899476428http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305140206Medicaid enrollers to face challenges2013-05-15T07:30:14-04:0085899476135http://www.dailymail.com/News/201305120120Some on Medicaid to pay fees2013-05-14T08:01:27-04:0085899475719http://www.dailymail.com/News/201305120120Some on Medicaid to pay fees2013-05-13T07:31:58-04:0085899478463http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/22/2606699/legislature-laws-on-mentally-ill.htmlLaws on mentally ill will change next year2013-05-23T04:46:45-04:0085899478128http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/22/2606699/legislature-laws-on-mentally-ill.htmlLaws on mentally ill will change next year2013-05-22T06:36:24-04:0085899478271http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_67bebd33-bc89-5a8e-a544-31e3f648c3f1.htmlVa. OK’d for dual Medicaid pilot project2013-05-22T07:42:23-04:0085899477865http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/legislation_for_jefferson_pari.htmlBill to eliminate public's vote on leasing Jefferson hospitals up for Senate debate2013-05-21T07:33:33-04:0085899476740http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/article_5c322bdf-7be0-5014-9863-75242e675790.htmlU.S. Senate confirms ex-Va. official to head Medicare, Medicaid agencies2013-05-16T07:28:24-04:0085899476602http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/virginia-ken-cuccinelli-abortion-91400.htmlVa. Democrats hit Ken Cuccinelli on abortion2013-05-16T06:26:01-04:0085899475443http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/ap/article_0c1cfe66-b94d-11e2-9f64-0019bb30f31a.htmlFunds to help Va. centers with insurance enrollment2013-05-10T08:08:08-04:0085899478700http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130522/NEWS03/305220024/State-denies-license-to-Vermont-Health-CO-OPState denies license to Vermont Health CO-OP2013-05-23T08:16:17-04:0085899477921http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130520/NEWS0302/305200024/Blue-Cross-opens-health-exchange-education-HQBlue Cross opens health exchange education HQ2013-05-21T07:59:04-04:0085899477914http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130520/NEWS03/305200014/Shumlin-signs-end-life-billShumlin signs end-of-life bill2013-05-21T07:55:25-04:0085899477562http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130520/NEWS03/130520004/Shumlin-sign-aid-dying-bill-Shumlin to sign aid-in-dying bill2013-05-20T08:08:24-04:0085899477196http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130516/NEWS03/305160037/Vermont-gets-new-mental-health-commissionerVermont gets new mental health commissioner2013-05-17T08:29:23-04:0085899477194http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130516/NEWS03/305160044/Shumlin-sign-end-life-bill-MondayShumlin to sign end-of-life bill Monday2013-05-17T08:28:22-04:0085899476239http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/vermont-passes-aid-in-dying-measure/?ref=usVermont passes aid-in-dying measure2013-05-15T06:12:00-04:0085899476156http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS03/305130015/Marijuana-decriminalization-bill-heads-to-Vermont-governor-s-deskMarijuana decriminalization bill heads to governor's desk2013-05-14T08:20:02-04:0085899476155http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130513/NEWS03/305130025/End-of-life-bill-heads-to-Vermont-Governor-Peter-Shumlin-for-signatureEnd-of-life bill heads to governor for signature(2)2013-05-14T08:18:09-04:0085899476136http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130513/NEWS03/305130025/End-of-life-bill-heads-to-Vermont-Governor-Peter-Shumlin-for-signatureEnd-of-life bill heads to governor for signature2013-05-14T08:01:49-04:0085899475822http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS/305130006/Northern-New-England-seeing-surge-heroin-useNorthern New England seeing surge in heroin use2013-05-13T08:27:57-04:0085899475121http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130508/NEWS03/305080032/Vermont-Senate-passes-bill-decriminalizing-marijuanaVermont Senate passes bill decriminalizing marijuana2013-05-09T08:29:57-04:0085899475118http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130508/NEWS03/305080025/Senate-OKs-altered-end-life-billSenate OKs altered end-of-life bill2013-05-09T08:26:32-04:0085899478189http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580453/Charity-care-offered-as-alternative-to-Medicaid-expansion.htmlCharity care offered as alternative to Medicaid expansion2013-05-22T07:02:45-04:0085899477460http://www.heraldextra.com/news/state-and-regional/herbert-signs-legislation-to-prevent-teen-suicide/article_a65bb766-18fe-5f4d-ba32-4088e923a579.htmlHerbert signs legislation to prevent teen suicide2013-05-20T07:30:12-04:0085899477043http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580179/Health-care-reform-about-to-get-real-for-Utahns.htmlHealth care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns2013-05-17T07:03:50-04:0085899476685http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56309412-78/health-indian-care-clinic.html.cspHealth reform gap for Native Americans may affect few Utahns2013-05-16T07:00:01-04:0085899475293http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579752/Guv-tells-feds-Utah-ready-to-run-health-exchange-for-small-businesses.htmlGuv tells feds Utah ready to run health exchange for small businesses2013-05-10T06:58:38-04:0085899478240http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Senate-panel-approves-UT-regents-medical-board-4536007.phpSenate panel approves UT regents, medical board appointments2013-05-22T07:21:34-04:0085899478223http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-votes-to-limit-sugary-drinks-at-schools/nXyhW/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchSenate votes to limit sugary drinks at schools2013-05-22T07:16:00-04:0085899478073http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/May/21/Texas-Border-Counties-Medicaid.aspxTexas' struggling Rio Grande Valley pushes for Medicaid expansion2013-05-22T06:01:48-04:0085899477851http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Bill-bars-future-governors-from-Medicaid-expansion-4532992.phpBill bars future governors from Medicaid expansion2013-05-21T07:28:17-04:0085899477833http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/new-mental-health-clinic-helps-underserved-in-east/nXxf9/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchNew mental health clinic helps underserved in eastern Williamson County2013-05-21T07:21:53-04:0085899477462http://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/19/transformational-funding-dedicated-mental-health/Legislators devote new funding to mental health2013-05-20T07:30:38-04:0085899477434http://www.statesman.com/news/news/house-passes-reform-for-medicaid-investigations/nXt4t/House passes reform for Medicaid investigations2013-05-20T07:21:09-04:0085899477429http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/house-reforms-applause-for-cancer-agency/nXwBk/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchHouse -- Reforms, applause for cancer agency2013-05-20T07:19:59-04:0085899476123http://www.statesman.com/news/business/funding-for-cancer-agency-tentatively-restored/nXp3t/State moves to restore funding for cancer agency2013-05-14T07:55:54-04:0085899475707http://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/13/medical-association-backs-bills-cut-red-tape/Medical association backs bills to cut red tape2013-05-13T07:27:11-04:0085899475319http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Bill-OKs-some-immunizations-without-parent-consent-4504438.php?cmpid=houtexhcatBill OKs some immunizations without parent consent2013-05-10T07:06:35-04:0085899475315http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Cancer-agency-board-would-be-ousted-under-bill-4504021.phpCancer agency board would be ousted under bill2013-05-10T07:05:41-04:0085899475016http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Demonstrators-call-for-Texas-to-expand-Medicaid-4500944.phpDemonstrators call for Texas to expand Medicaid2013-05-09T07:33:57-04:0085899478265http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130522/NEWS0201/305220139/Gov-Haslam-named-governors-task-force-health-careGov. Haslam named to governors task force on health care2013-05-22T07:37:11-04:0085899478259http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/may/22/tenncare-expansion-backed-by-most-voters/?politicsTennCare expansion backed by most voters2013-05-22T07:31:46-04:0085899475778http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS07/305130031/More-Tennessee-newborns-drug-dependenciesMore Tennessee newborns have drug dependencies2013-05-13T07:59:58-04:0085899478441http://www.argusleader.com/viewart/20130522/UPDATES/305220040/Gov-Daugaard-part-national-health-task-forceGov. Daugaard part of national health task force2013-05-23T04:30:57-04:0085899476608http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/quirk-in-health-law-will-affect-few-in-dakotas/article_7918db31-97b1-59a8-8429-55e5a79911a1.htmlQuirk in health law will affect few in Dakotas2013-05-16T06:29:20-04:0085899476604http://www.argusleader.com/viewart/20130515/NEWS/305150041/S-D-getting-more-than-1-1M-from-settlement-drug-companyS.D. getting more than $1.1M from settlement with drug company2013-05-16T06:27:02-04:0085899478194http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/22/2781298/bill-would-force-sc-schools-to.htmlBill would force SC schools to be more careful with athletes’ concussions2013-05-22T07:06:02-04:0085899478190http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/21/2781349/sc-senate-kills-last-effort-to.htmlSC Senate kills last effort to expand Medicaid2013-05-22T07:03:12-04:0085899476986http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130517/Pennsylvania-receives-grant-to-design-state-healthcare-innovation-plan.aspxPennsylvania receives grant to design state healthcare innovation plan2013-05-17T06:38:31-04:0085899476636http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/full-pennsylvania-fair-care-funds-sought-687629/Full Pennsylvania Fair Care funds sought2013-05-16T06:43:21-04:0085899476300http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4014069-74/schools-epinephrine-smith#axzz2TGNvtYDtBill requires schools to prepare for allergy emergencies by having stock of EpiPens2013-05-15T06:36:40-04:0085899475971http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/corbett_aide_doesnt_expect_to.html#incart_riverCorbett aide doesn't expect to see Pa. Medicaid expansion in 20142013-05-14T06:52:54-04:0085899475621http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pa-official-medicaid-wouldnt-expand-until-15-at-earliest-687156/Pa. official: Medicaid wouldn't expand until '15 at earliest2013-05-13T06:51:45-04:0085899474869http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/closure_of_state_health_center.html#incart_riverClosure of state health centers focus of acting Health Secretary Michael Wolf's confirmation hearing2013-05-09T06:32:37-04:0085899477304http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_health_plan_tracking_re.html#incart_riverOregon Health Plan tracking report released; feds to monitor measures2013-05-20T06:28:16-04:0085899476615http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_passes_hospital_t.html#incart_riverOregon House passes hospital tax, but it's still part of Senate PERS debate2013-05-16T06:35:20-04:0085899476280http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/house-approves-oregon-hospital-nursing-home-tax/article_89ee593f-18d4-5e62-8de1-4090bedf18db.htmlHouse approves Oregon hospital, nursing home tax2013-05-15T06:29:51-04:0085899476265http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_passes_hospital_t.html#incart_riverOregon House passes hospital tax, but it's still part of Senate PERS debate2013-05-15T06:23:00-04:0085899475926http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/oregon-legislature-nears-vote-on-hospital-tax/article_89ee593f-18d4-5e62-8de1-4090bedf18db.htmlOregon Legislature nears vote on hospital tax2013-05-14T06:22:22-04:0085899475560http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/republicans_draw_oregon_hospit.html#incart_riverRepublicans draw Oregon hospital tax into debate over PERS2013-05-13T06:29:32-04:0085899475553http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20130510/UPDATE/305100081/Oregon-lawmakers-wade-into-vaccination-debateOregon lawmakers wade into vaccination debate2013-05-13T06:26:25-04:0085899477720http://newsok.com/relatives-arrive-at-hospital-in-frantic-searches-for-loved-ones-in-oklahoma/article/3828203Relatives arrive at hospital in frantic searches for loved ones in Oklahoma2013-05-21T06:36:28-04:0085899477483http://newsok.com/red-cross-response-to-oklahoma-tornado-outbreak/article/3827156Red Cross response to Oklahoma tornado outbreak2013-05-20T07:37:59-04:0085899477166http://newsok.com/rx-drug-bills-sent-to-oklahoma-governor/article/3818491Rx drug bills sent to Oklahoma governor2013-05-17T08:13:34-04:0085899475333http://newsok.com/adviser-suggests-extending-insure-oklahoma-as-states-health-plan/article/3808141Adviser suggests extending Insure Oklahoma as state's health plan2013-05-10T07:13:32-04:0085899478454http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_house_bill_would_expand_m.html#incart_riverOhio House bill would expand Medicaid to cover state's working poor2013-05-23T04:40:17-04:0085899476972http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/17/medicaid-changes-considered.htmlLegislators mull Medicaid changes rather than expansion2013-05-17T06:33:44-04:0085899476627http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/15/State-background-check-for-healthcare-workers-to-get-upgrade.htmlHealth care workers’ criminal checks to be expanded2013-05-16T06:39:23-04:0085899476279http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/14/Donxt-be-afraid-of-walkers-Kasich-tells-AARP.htmlDon't be afraid of walkers, Kasich tells AARP2013-05-15T06:29:22-04:0085899475925http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/13/house-wants-faster-claim-answers.htmlOhio House wants faster benefit-claim answers for veterans2013-05-14T06:21:54-04:0085899475923http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_senate_president_keith_fa_2.html#incart_riverOhio Senate President Keith Faber signals hope for Medicaid 'reform' but not Kasich-style expansion2013-05-14T06:20:41-04:0085899475225http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_john_kasich_urges_heighten.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid2013-05-10T06:27:58-04:0085899474872http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_john_kasich_urges_heighten.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid2013-05-09T06:33:07-04:0085899477695http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/lawmakers-approve-studies-of-property-taxes-health-care/article_d2cbf760-c195-11e2-80a0-001a4bcf887a.htmlLawmakers approve studies of property taxes, health care2013-05-21T06:27:51-04:0085899476749http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/us/north-dakotas-sole-abortion-clinic-sues-to-block-new-law.html?ref=usNorth Dakota’s sole abortion clinic sues to block new law2013-05-16T07:33:56-04:0085899478686http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_69d56603-fe2c-5112-a65f-ec9ea6eff3bf.htmlAudit -- NC Medicaid claims system untested, flawed2013-05-23T08:04:23-04:0085899478658http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/22/4057878/audit-says-new-medicaid-claims.htmlAudit says new Medicaid claims system remains unready, unsteady(2)2013-05-23T07:49:29-04:0085899478651http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/22/4057878/audit-says-new-medicaid-claims.htmlAudit says new Medicaid claims system remains unready, unsteady2013-05-23T07:47:04-04:0085899478276http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_9fafef5b-4c74-5ed6-83f5-62341eedb504.htmlNC Medicaid shortfall now $330 million-plus2013-05-22T07:46:13-04:0085899477546http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/20/4048003/bcbs-influence-waning-with-nc.htmlBlue Cross and Blue Shield influence waning with N.C. lawmakers2013-05-20T07:59:16-04:0085899477157http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_07142829-682d-54ac-b1ba-8e13d8e6e7bc.htmlNC House passes abortion restrictions at deadline2013-05-17T08:08:11-04:0085899477143http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_777fb8e9-8954-5cb1-90ab-ffa2b189d031.htmlBill to close NC Medicaid shortfall passes House2013-05-17T07:57:31-04:0085899477139http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/16/4046409/flurry-of-nc-bills-race-to-finish.htmlFlurry of N.C. bills race to finish line – or trash2013-05-17T07:53:07-04:0085899476829http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_OBESITY_LAWSUITS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTHouse OKs blocking some obesity lawsuits2013-05-16T08:18:29-04:0085899476827http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/15/4044338/state-officials-pitch-medicaid.htmlState officials pitch Medicaid managed care to doctors(2)2013-05-16T08:17:57-04:0085899476817http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/16/2896131/state-officials-pitch-medicaid.htmlState officials pitch Medicaid managed care to doctors2013-05-16T08:10:52-04:0085899476814http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/15/2895036/bill-would-allow-employers-insurance.htmlHouse tentatively OKs excluding abortions in NC health insurance exchange2013-05-16T08:05:45-04:0085899476387http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/15/4042664/nc-house-bill-extends-conscience.htmlNC House bill extends 'conscience' protections2013-05-15T07:14:04-04:0085899476384http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/14/4041009/charlotte-abortion-clinic-shut.htmlCharlotte abortion clinic allowed to reopen2013-05-15T07:12:56-04:0085899476099http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_79e69078-bc46-11e2-813a-0019bb30f31a.htmlAbortion education bill passes NC Senate2013-05-14T07:47:20-04:0085899475361http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/09/2883429/nc-hospitals-fight-bill-that-would.htmlNC hospitals fight bill that would benefit free-standing surgery centers2013-05-10T07:26:44-04:00