
What We’re Reading: Sleep Experts Favor Standard Time; Medicare Expands Mental Health Offerings; New Hospital Financial Assistance Law
Many sleep experts want to permanently stay in the standard time zone; Medicare will cover mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists beginning in January; a new Minnesota law requires hospitals to check if patients are eligible for financial assistance before referring medical debt for collections.
Sleep Experts Favor Standard Time
As the clocks “fall back” to standard time on Sunday, many
Medicare Expands Mental Health Professional Network
Beginning in January, Medicare will cover mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists as a series of legislative and regulatory changes expanded the pool of behavioral health providers available, according to
New Law Requires Hospitals to Check Patient Eligibility for Financial Assistance
A new Minnesota law took effect Wednesday, requiring hospitals to check if patients are eligible for financial assistance before referring medical debt for collections, according to
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