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- Auditors: Administration overstepped on child health program
- Latest related coverage
- Keep children’s health in mind
- Grants available for families in need of child health care
Auditors: Administration overstepped on child health program
FOXNews – Apr 18, 2008
, that the administration’s policy changes amounted to a rule that should have been submitted to Congress and the comptroller general before going into effect. Instead, the administration sent a letter to state health officials informing them of the changes they were making to the program, which it described as a clarification of existing law. Nearly a decade ago, Congress passed legislation that gives it the ability to disapprove of broad regulatory rules by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services did not follow the process that would allow Congress to take such action, the GAO told Rockefeller.
Latest related coverage
The Age – Apr 18, 2008
Your baby can get health checks and youcan have parenting classes at the same place they attend childcare. If your children are a little older, they can go tokindergarten at the same place where they get vaccinations andcheck-ups. Kind of like a one-stop shop for parents. Great idea, right? Except, it’s one that has been around foryears in other parts of the world. And in this very state.
Keep children’s health in mind
News-Medical.net – Apr 18, 2008
Although most of us now live long lives, we are well aware that we face new health challenges in the 21st century. In-depth community studies report that we all realise that the big gaps are in child health, mental health and Indigenous health. Thankfully, we now have a Prime Minister who has set real goals for closing the gap in Indigenous health. He has followed this up with his most recent announcement supporting high quality child care and early health and education initiatives. Twenty-five per cent of all health-related disability under the age of 14 is due to mental health problems. This rises to 60 per cent for 15 to 34 year olds… Most of this has its roots in childhood and early adolescence. Unfortunately, the big inter-generational issue that dominates the health debate is not related to our children. We baby boomers are ageing and talking up our demands for better health care. In reality, we are healthier than any previous generation. We should not retire at 65 but rather go on and lead long and productive lives. Collectively, we are the beneficiaries of past social and economic stability, remarkable advances in child health (such as mass vaccination) and critical public health initiatives (such as the rapid reduction in smoking rates and improved diet). Our current health system now reflects its 19th and 20th century roots.
Grants available for families in need of child health care
Greeley Tribune – Apr 18, 2008
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UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation has announced that grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ health benefit plans, according to a prepared release. UHCCF provides grants to help pay for services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics and eyeglasses, the release stated. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services and equipment by completing an online application at.
