MEMPHIS, Tenn. The mental health crisis among children has gotten so bad that local medical experts are sounding the alarm. They call it a health emergency. Over the past decade, mental health problems in children have steadily increased. Then the pandemic struck, ushering in a new set of challenges such as social isolation, devastating losses, and sudden family financial hardship. The CDC reported that 55 percent of children experienced emotional abuse from parents or caregivers during the pandemic. 11% experienced physical abuse. Schools, normally there to protect children and connect…
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Let Texas doctors provide crucial emergency care
Physician organizations warn that pregnant patients will suffer and potentially die, or experience life-long complications, if the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals does not overturn a preliminary injunction preventing doctors from providing emergency care for abortion when they deem it medically necessary to stabilize a patient. In the wake of Dobbs decision last year, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued preliminary injunction to temporarily block the federal government’s guidance that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) protects doctors and others health…
Read MoreHow does the end of the public health emergency from Covid-19 affect health insurance?
Editorial Note: We earn commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Fees do not influence the opinions or ratings of our editors. The Covid-19 crisis has triggered a public health emergency, which has given the federal government the authority to waive and amend requirements for private health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). During the public health emergency, patients and health policyholders have enjoyed a range of free and expanded services and benefits designed to prevent and minimize the impact of Covid. The end of the…
Read MoreHHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations, the Department would like to provide clarity regarding the future of federal flexibilities related to telehealth and tele prescribing to ensure that patients may continue to access and receive the care that they need. Below is a Fact Sheet outlining key details of what will change and what will stay the same for patients and providers when the COVID-19 public health emergency…
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