Session Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Budget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
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Child welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Changes to public benefit programs, new licensure requirements, children’s issues and consideration of Medicaid reform topped the list of health
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Child welfare, licensure requirements and a second attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues
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Senators continued to overhaul the state’s child welfare system this session. Other aspects of health and human service provision addressed
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Oversight and reorganization of the state’s troubled child welfare system topped the list of health and human services issues addressed
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Lawmakers considered a variety of uses this session related to the provision of health and human services in Nebraska, including
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The Health and Human Services Committee considered a variety of issues this session regarding the provision of health and human
Read moreBill would increase resources to combat human trafficking
Nebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill heard March 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreMental health services registry for schools proposed
The state Department of Education would provide schools with a list of mental health services available to students and families under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Education Committee.
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Standards sought for surgical technicians
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technicians.
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Legislative oversight of mental health facilities approved
The Legislature voted April 11 to create a special legislative committee to look into state-licensed care facilities housing residents diagnosed with mental illness.
Read moreChild care safety bill becomes omnibus public health measure, advances
A bill intended to standardize child care and protection rules at Nebraska schools was amended to become an omnibus public health measure and advanced from general file April 3.
Read moreAssault protections extended to health care providers
The Legislature passed a bill March 29 that enhances assault penalties for health care providers.
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