As of Monday, all students in Washington state who want to return to in-person learning can do so at least part-time.
“I know that some students have benefited from remote learning, but this return is unequivocal part of the solution for so many younger Washingtonians,” Gov. Jay Inslee said at a press conference.
In March, Inslee signed an emergency proclamation requiring all public K-12 schools to provide both remote and in-person learning options to students. Families will still have the option to leave their child in remote learning full-time.
“Increasing the option to return to school facilities for all K-12 students will help to prevent or curtail mental and behavioral health issues for many students by reducing isolation and improving in-person access to educators, school personnel, mentors and peers,” the proclamation said.
Oklahoma will open enrollment on June 1 for more low-income residents to qualify for Medicaid.
Newly eligible Oklahomans can apply for health care coverage starting a month prior to when the state expands Medicaid on July 1.
Following the passage of State Question 802, Oklahoma will expand Medicaid to Oklahomans ages 19-64 whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, which is roughly $17,796 for an individual or $36,588 for a family of four.
Roughly 200,000 Oklahomans are expected to sign up for Medicaid coverage under the expansion, said Oklahoma Health Care Authority CEO Kevin Corbett. The agency that oversees the state s Medicaid program, SoonerCare, already administers Medicaid coverage to nearly one million Oklahomans.
5 Slides: Payment transformation that supports improved health outcomes
April 21, 2021 | Virtual
Overview
The healthcare system has become an increasingly complex, and expensive, beast. In an effort to meet patient demands, reduce costs, and deliver better quality care, payment reform has become a primary focal point in our healthcare system. This conversation will center on the payment strategies and innovations focused on improving clinical outcomes.
Date: Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST
Panelists:
Judy Zerzan, MD:
Max Holfert:
Tami Hutchison has held a variety of senior roles in a career, including leading enterprise/product strategy for large healthcare systems, developing and operating value-based care services directly to self-funded employers, and founding a healthcare marketplace to bring together healthcare providers, health plan sponsors and health plan administrators.
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