UI Health suspends gender-affirming surgeries for youths
UI Health will discontinue gender-affirming surgeries for youths, the latest provider in the state to cease such services.
Nursing home groups divided on proposed increase on bed tax
A proposal late in the legislative session to raise the nursing provider assessment, commonly known as the nursing home bed tax, has split the industry.
UnitedHealthcare in the Hot Seat Over GI Procedure ‘Advance Notification’ Policy
Provider groups shared varied reactions to changes that insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is making to its policies for coverage of various gastroenterology procedures, including colonoscopies. In January, UnitedHealthcare informed providers that beginning June 1, it would be instituting a prior authorization policy. According to the proposed policy — which was previously on the insurer’s website and […]
Innovation, Construction and Provider Relief Grants Available – Wyoming Department of Health
Innovation, Construction and Provider Relief Grants Available June 6, 2022 Health and human service providers across the state are invited to consider applying for innovation, construction and provider relief grants offered through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Earlier this year, the Wyoming Legislature appropriated $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) direct […]
Dr. Lorna Breen Law Signals Hope for Healthcare Workers
On Friday, President Joe Biden signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law. The law will direct $140 million over the next 3 years to training healthcare providers on suicide prevention strategies and behavioral health, promoting self-care and the importance of seeking help, and scaling best practices. For the family of […]