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Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the Biden administration is “obstructing healthcare access for vulnerable Texans” after officials rescinded approval for a waiver that delivers billions in federal dollars to hospitals in Texas. In a letter to the state, federal Medicaid officials said the Trump administration’s decision to fast-track approval of the $100 billion waiver in January was made in error, without enough time for public comment. The 1115 Medicaid waiver serves as a federal funding agreement that reimburses hospitals in Texas for expenses they incur when treating patients without...

The decision was reportedly a bid to push Texas toward expanding Medicaid. Author: Shannon Najmabadi (Texas Tribune) Published: 3:35 PM CDT April 17, 2021 Updated: 3:35 PM CDT April 17, 2021 ( The Texas Tribune) The Biden administration on Friday rescinded changes to a federal funding agreement, known as a 1115 waiver, that would have extended for 10 years Texas’ health care safety net for uninsured residents — teeing up a new round of negotiations before the existing waiver expires in 2022. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sai...

TheVirtualDenise A broad ban on conversion therapy could criminalise Christian parents who encourage their children to follow the Bible in its teachings on gender and sexuality, a leading QC has said. Prominent human rights lawyer Philip Havers QC has sent a formal legal opinion to Government ministers, warning them that the proposed ban could make everyday Christian actions illegal, including conversations both in church or at home. Havers determined that encouraging a gender-confused child to accept their birth sex or preaching the Bible’s position on same-sex marriage could become a crim...

Conversion therapy ban 'would criminalise Christian parents stopping children seeking transgender treatment' Leading QC and Church of England minister say proposed ban would 'close down freedom of speech, conscience and religion' 10 April 2021 • 3:27pm People celebrate as GPs in Northern Ireland welcomed a Government move to ban conversion therapy Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA The Government’s proposed ban on conversion therapy would criminalise Christian parents who want to stop their children seeking transgender treatment, a leading QC and Church of England minister have warned. In a fo...

THA Statement On Texas House Health Care Plan Texas Hospital Association | Apr 8, 2021 Share this: The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s plan to address health care issues during the 2021 legislative session. “We couldn’t agree more that Texans should have access to the best health care services possible, and we are pleased to see a significant, bipartisan spotlight on the issue this session. The package outlined by Texas House lawmakers makes major strides to increase access to and affordabi...