States try to revive Medicaid work requirements : NPR

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks at a campaign rally for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, in Nov., 2024. In January, Sanders announced plans to reprise an effort to institute work requirements for Medicaid, as Arkansas did under the first Trump administration. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP More than 70 million Americans who…

Level Up Your Cisco Partnership with Black Belt Academy

In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, staying competitive means staying informed. For Cisco partners, success hinges on having the right tools, training, and insights to deliver exceptional value to customers. Enter Black Belt Academy—a game-changing enablement platform that goes beyond traditional training. Designed to empower your team and drive measurable growth, Black…

Kennedy says autism database to use Medicare, Medicaid info : NPR

NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak before a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The National Institutes of Health will use information from federal health insurance programs Medicare and…

Kennedy says autism database to use Medicare, Medicaid info : NPR

NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak before a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The National Institutes of Health will use information from federal health insurance programs Medicare and…

DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars

Ever since I discovered how to make lotion bars, I’ve experimented with different variations including sunscreen bars, Vapo-Rub bars, and others. Today’s favorite: bug repellent lotion bars! They’re as easy to make as the original bars, and they seem even more effective at keeping bugs away than regular homemade bug spray. Probably because they actually…

Your guide to purpose and impact at Cisco Live San Diego

Cisco’s Purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All isn’t a standalone initiative – it’s embedded and operationalized throughout our company and drives growth for our business, people, and communities. That’s why you’ll see Purpose front and center at Cisco Live San Diego from June 9-12, 2025 – our biggest global customer event that brings…

Former CDC staff warn of “a five alarm fire” : Shots

Michael Beach, former deputy director of the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases at CDC, attends a weekly protest outside the agency’s main campus in Atlanta. Pien Huang/NPR hide caption toggle caption Pien Huang/NPR Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta are reeling, after losing thousands of their colleagues since…

Navigating COPPA Compliance: A Security-Focused Guide for K-12 and Libraries

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law designed to protect the online privacy of children under 13. For schools and libraries, complying with COPPA is essential—not only to meet legal obligations but also to safeguard the privacy and security of young users in today’s digital world. Understanding COPPA’s Basics COPPA requires…

Navigating COPPA Compliance: A Security-Focused Guide for K-12 and Libraries

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law designed to protect the online privacy of children under 13. For schools and libraries, complying with COPPA is essential—not only to meet legal obligations but also to safeguard the privacy and security of young users in today’s digital world. Understanding COPPA’s Basics COPPA requires…

Hospitals’ mental health units rely heavily on Medicaid. Deep cuts could spark more closures : Shots

Spencer Hospital CEO Brenda Tiefenthaler (second from left) vows to maintain the facility’s mental health services, with help from behavioral health services director Kerri Dandy (left), nursing director Jen Dau (third from left) and outreach navigator Jill Barr. Tony Leys/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Tony Leys/KFF Health News SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s…