The state will start a waitlist for Missouri’s Child Care Subsidy Program beginning March 1 due to the growth in number of ...

The deadline to apply for New York City’s free Pre-K and 3-K programs is approaching, with applications closing Friday, Feb.

Health insurers and providers are debating the proposed prior authorization reforms, with insurers warning of increased costs and providers citing administrative burdens and negative patient outcomes.

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A judge for the Southern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from freezing $10 billion for child care and family services program The injunction will ...

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In New York City, health officials have moved to shut down one center where workers were charged with child abuse. Records show that problems extend across the network. By Ed Shanahan New York City ...

Pamela Franks, owner of Playful Steps Child Care, has been taking care of low-income children and their families in her Springfield home for more than 30 years. Franks has a bachelor’s degree in ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget lacks funding for 44,000 promised subsidized child-care slots, stalling ...

Prior authorization is a major noncost barrier, affecting 69% of insured adults, with 34% citing it as their biggest challenge. Delays and denials from prior authorizations significantly impact mental ...