Bridget Early

@bridget__early

she/her | I tweet about healthcare, music & the Washington Spirit | regs reporter @modrnhealthcr | opinions = mine & RTs aren’t endorsements. Signal: bridget.40

Joined November 2013

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Bridget Early @bridget__early Feb 27, 2023

“Entering a state of wonder is akin to using a muscle, Ms. May said. Put yourself in that mind-set more often and it gradually becomes easier.” Practicing joy in an uncertain world:

The New York Times Verified account @nytimes Feb 27, 2023

Katherine May, a best-selling author, describes how a series of actions helped her to discover little things that filled her with wonder and awe — and, in turn, made her feel alive again.

She has one simple question to help you get started.
nyti.ms/3Y5rAwI
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Bridget Early @bridget__early Oct 20

Punchbowl is so lucky to have you 🤩 everybody look out!!!

Lia DeGroot @lia_degroot Oct 20

I’m very excited to share that I’ve joined @PunchbowlNews where I’ll be covering healthcare policy on the hill.

I can’t wait to get started with this impressive team! Add me to your press lists and reach out for coffee: lia@punchbowl.news
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Bridget Early @bridget__early Oct 15

ICYMI HHS is delegating exclusion authority to CMS, meaning it will have power to remove/permanently ban participants from federal programs like Medicare/Medicaid. OIG retains this authority meaning 2x enforcers. My story from Tuesday: modernhealthcare.com/politics-regul…

www.modernhealthcare.com CMS gains broader power to boot federal program participants The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' fraud enforcement toolbox just got bigger.

Bridget Early @bridget__early Sep 22

New from me: Nebraska was the first state to begin Medicaid work requirement implementation post-HR1. So far, the process has been riddled with confusion, coverage losses, conflicting information and long call center wait times: modernhealthcare.com/politics-regul…

www.modernhealthcare.com Nebraska started work requirements early. Here’s how it’s going Medicaid work requirements will take effect nationwide in January. Nebraska got a head start.

Bridget Early @bridget__early Sep 1

This is for me, @_daniel_payne and @bekah_alvey specifically

Barred in DC @BarredinDC Sep 1

For what appears to be the first time in its 17 year history, Churchkey has a happy hour.

Weekdays 4-6p

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