Judge halts immigrant health insurance requirement
A federal judge in Oregon Saturday temporarily blocked a presidential proclamation requiring most individuals seeking to enter the United States via an immigrant visa to have approved health insurance coverage within 30 days of entry. The Oct. 4 proclamation was scheduled to take effect Sunday. A coalition last week filed a class-action lawsuit challenging the proclamation and an associated emergency information collection notice that provided less than 48 hours to comment. The judge has scheduled a Nov. 22 hearing on their request for a preliminary injunction.
Related News Articles
Headline
Health care providers are working hard to move beyond the hospital walls and expand access into the communities they serve. Iris Lundy, R.N., vice president of…
Headline
The House Energy and Commerce Committee June 12 passed AHA-supported legislation during a markup of bills that passed the Health Subcommittee in May. The…
Perspective
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”As the national voice of the hospital and health system…
Perspective
The federal government has a history of reimbursing hospitals below of the cost of providing care to patients.For Medicare, which covers more than 60 million…
Headline
Hospitals and health systems are prioritizing preserving access to care for patients in rural America, including via access points like hospital outpatient…
Blog
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with several days that emphasize the opportunity to elevate awareness about the important role everyone can…