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Georgia sues Biden administration over rejection of Medicaid work requirement program extension

The state of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 2, 2024, to obtain an extension on the state’s Medicaid program—currently the only state program in the country with a work requirement.

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Dry January Can Boost Weed Sales: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Reports indicate the annual trend of giving up alcohol in January can help increase recreational cannabis sales.

Kiplinger

"Food is medicine," but only for some

"Nutrition is health. It is critical that all Americans have access to healthy food."

Salon

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12 Senators Urge the DEA To Legalize Marijuana, Which Only Congress Can Do

Under the Controlled Substances Act, the agency does not have the discretion to "deschedule marijuana altogether."

Reason

White House partners with Instacart

The White House will also be partnering with Feeding America and the Rockefeller Foundation

Salon

White House unveils policy push for Roe anniversary - Roll Call

The actions include new guidance from HHS, Treasury, and Labor that would improve access to free contraception under the 2010 health law.

Roll Call

East Palestine residents' distrust grows in year since derailment - Roll Call

In the year since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, some residents have lost confidence in the response.

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The Newly Unveiled HHS Rationale for Rescheduling Marijuana Underlines Drug Warriors' Dishonesty

The points about marijuana's risks and benefits that the department now concedes were clear long before last August.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Gross, degrading, and deeply concerning.

Reason

Fifth Circuit allows Texas to deny emergency abortions

Department of Health and Human Services argued hospitals were required to perform emergency abortions to paitents under federal statue

The Independent UK

Court: Texas can ban emergency abortions

Texas sued over guidance reminding hospitals they are obligated to perform emergency abortions under federal law

Salon

Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules

The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.

The Texas Tribune

Drugmakers to Hike Prices on 500 Drugs Soon — Report

Big drugmakers plan to raise prices on more than 500 drugs this month, according to a Reuters report.

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Biden poised to loosen restrictions on marijuana, but some say it’s not enough

Legalization advocates say reclassifying drug to schedule III from schedule I doesn’t resolve state and federal law conflicts

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Medicare: Dozens of Drugmakers Raised Prices Faster Than Inflation

Medicare: Biden administration slams pharmaceutical companies for steep price hikes on certain prescription drugs.

Reason

Major Pharmacies Give Cops Patient Records Without a Warrant, Lawmakers' Investigation Finds

Three major pharmacy chains admitted to encouraging staff to hand prescription records over to law enforcement without a warrant, and without a legal review.

Kiplinger

Governors Urge Biden To Reschedule Cannabis: This Week In Cannabis Investing

"Rescheduling cannabis aligns with a safe, regulated product that Americans can trust," the governors wrote in a letter to POTUS.

Reason

Will Abortion Issues Return to the Supreme Court?

The Court has been asked to intervene in cases involving abortion pills and criminal prosecution of abortion doctors.

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Are Americans meeting federal dietary guidelines?

Most people fall short of meeting recommendations outlined by the government — at least 35% of adults 18 and older were considered obese in 2021 according to the definitions of 21 states and territories.

Latin Times

How Can the Biden Administration Immediately Support Dual Language Learners?

UnidosUS published a document with a series of policy recommendations for the nearly 7.5 million children learning two languages at the same time

Fortune

Everything you need to know about 2024 ACA Open Enrollment

Many people will see lower premiums through 2025, thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

AAP

Hospitals issued historic rape victim care directive

Queensland's Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has issued an historic directive requiring public hospitals to assist rape victims within 10 minutes.

The Independent UK

Biden administration slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months

AAP

Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes

A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.

The Texas Tribune

Appeals court considers Texas’ challenge to federal abortion guidance

The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act requires hospitals to stabilize any patient in the emergency room, even, the Biden administration noted in recent guidance, if that requires performing an abortion. Texas sued over the guidance last year.

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