Keely Larson, KHN

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Tension builds in transgender policy debate in Montana
Tension builds in transgender policy debate in Montana
Keely Larson, KHN
April 21, 2023
3:30 pm

Montana Senate Bill 99 would prohibit minors with gender dysphoria from receiving certain medical and surgical treatments.

Montana may require insurers to cover monitoring devices for diabetes
Montana may require insurers to cover monitoring devices for diabetes
Keely Larson, KHN
April 7, 2023
11:00 am

Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would require insurance companies to cover CGMs for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules
Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules
Keely Larson, KHN
March 10, 2023
10:30 am

Entities must accept “without question or malice” religious or conscience exemptions pertaining to certain medications, including vaccines.

Amid dire suicide rates in Montana, Governor expands student mental health screening
Amid dire suicide rates in Montana, Governor expands student mental health screening
Keely Larson, KHN
February 17, 2023
2:10 pm

Montana, which perennially has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, also has a youth suicide rate twice the national average, according to a study released last year by the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently
Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently
Keely Larson, KHN
February 10, 2023
2:10 pm

As Montana grapples with a health care provider shortage, state lawmakers are trying to find ways to increase access to care.

Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe
Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe
Keely Larson, KHN
January 27, 2023
2:05 pm

Senate Bill 112, sponsored by Republican Sen. Tom McGillvray, would expand the limited authority Montana already gives pharmacists to prescribe medications and devices.

Medicaid and abortion top health agenda for Montana lawmakers
Medicaid and abortion top health agenda for Montana lawmakers
Keely Larson, KHN
January 9, 2023
11:00 am

As the 90-day Montana session enters its second week, here are some of the top health issues on the agenda.

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