National Health Law Program press releases and statements. For more information about our work or to speak with our expert advocates, please contact our Director of Communications Andy DiAntonio at 202.621.1023 or [email protected].
- April 8, 2016
Associated Press: Illinois ordered to provide in-home care to 1,200 children
By Ivan MorenoSPRINGFIELD, ILL.—Cash-strapped Illinois needs to provide in-home nursing care to more than 1,200 children with disabilities and…
- April 7, 2016
Inlander: To Screen or Not To? | Why Washington could soon be compelled to screen more children for lead exposure
By Jake ThomasSherry Miller has 11 grandchildren and has worked in Head Start programs. So she knew from her…
- April 6, 2016
Federal Judge Orders State of Illinois to Provide Community-based Nursing Care to Children with Severe Disabilities and Medical Conditions
CHICAGO—Today, federal district court Judge Charles P. Kocoras issued a court order requiring HFS to "take immediate and…
- April 6, 2016
Leading Health Law Attorney Joins NHeLP Board – John R. Hellow Brings Wealth of Experience To Outstanding Board
WASHINGTON—The National Health Law Program (NHeLP), today announced that a leading health law attorney, John R. Hellow, has joined…
- April 6, 2016
The New York Times: Florida Agrees to Improve Poor Children’s Access to Health Care, Settling Suit
By Frances RoblesMIAMI—Florida health officials, in a settlement announced Tuesday, agreed to improve access to health care for poor…
- March 24, 2016
Modern Healthcare: CMS delays moving HealthCare.gov appeals and subsidy payment processes online
By Virgil DicksonThe CMS is pressing pause on two initiatives to automate how it pays tax and subsidy payments…
- March 23, 2016
Court Should Uphold ACA Contraceptive Coverage
WASHINGTON—On the sixth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. Supreme Court turns its attention today to…
- March 18, 2016
Federal Judge Strikes Down Missouri Gag Rule on Health Care Navigators
WASHINGTON—In a victory for health reform advocates, the U.S. District Court struck down Missouri state laws that severely restricted…
- March 16, 2016
NHeLP Welcomes Nomination of Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON—In response to President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland, Elizabeth G. Taylor, executive director of the National Health Law…
