Facing the fallout: Downwinders push to expand nuclear compensation lawA proposed amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, co-sponsored by New Mexico U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez would extend the filing deadline to 2043 and open eligibility to more New Mexico downwinders affected by atomic testing.Albuquerque Journal3mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGabe Vasquezreca amendment proposal
Missouri bans insurance companies from instituting time limits for anesthesia coverageCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2372 into law Monday that includes several overhauls to healthcare laws in the state. HB 2372, was sponsored by state Rep. Tara Peters (R-Phelps County) and state Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Cole County). One provision in the bill, bans health insurers from placing time limits on anesthesiaABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →HealthMike KehoeHR 2372missouri anesthesia coverage law
Hospitals Must Report Patient Immigration Status Under New GOP-Proposed LawTexas Representative Chip Roy said there should be greater transparency on health care spending on immigrants.Newsweek3mo agoWhole story →HealthJusticeChip Royimmigration healthcare bill introduced
Gov. Matt Meyer names Delaware's first surgeon general, creates officeGov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order July 13 making Delaware the seventh state to establish a state-level surgeon general. What to know.Wilmington News Journal3mo agoWhole story →HealthMatt Meyerdelaware surgeon general appointment