More psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners could ease the strain on an already depleted mental health care workforce. Programs throughout the state are helping increase the number of those with dual training.
Health advocates say the continuous-coverage provision in the Build Back Better Act - which has hit a dead end in Congress - would benefit West Virginia s kids by ensuring they receive regular checkups and developmental screenings, no matter where they live. Julianne Yacovone - child health director for West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare - pointed out that kids have year-round health needs, even if their parents income or employer-sponsored coverage fluctuates. "They will be covered for a year without being removed, without their health insurance being questioned," said Yacovone. " .
With the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire, many people without health insurance are searching for options - and may find them on the Covered California marketplace. The open enrollment period runs through January 31. James Scullary, spokesperson with Covered California, said the uninsured risk getting stuck with huge medical bills if they end up having to go to the hospital. .
The Wayne State University College of Nursing has received a $1.6 million grant from the state Department of Health and Human Services to educate more Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
A new report provides a checkup on the health of people in New York and across the country, to help officials improve outcomes in their states. One takeaway from the United Health Foundation is how affordable housing is connected to New Yorkers public health. The research found the pandemic has contributed to an uptick in deaths nationwide between 2019 and 2020, and New York leads with a 29% increase. .