The White House released an updated framework for its trillion-dollar infrastructure package that closes the Medicaid coverage gap and extends enhanced subsidies on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges. But it drops expanding dental and vision benefits after centrists called for paring down the overall cost of the package, which originally was proposed for $3.5 trillion. ...

The unemployment rate for all of Nevada’s 17 counties declined in September, as did new unemployment claims filed, according to a Tuesday report by Nevada’s employment office.

Nevada Health Response provided an update on county risk levels as posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Clark County’s daily count of COVID-19 cases increased in data released today, climbing to 469. That’s about 70% of the state’s 669 cases reported today. Other COVID-19 indicators were stable, including the test positivity rate, which dropped slightly statewide and in Clark County. Measures to fight the virus are progressing, but very slowly. Nevada Gov. ...

Cigna is expanding access to virtual care through its MDLive subsidiary, including the launch of a new virtual-first health plan pilot for select employers. The insurer said the new programs are an early result of its acquisition of the telehealth company, which closed in April. MDLive is a part of Cigna’s health services arm, Evernorth. Beginning ...

The federal government’s effort to penalize hospitals for excessive patient readmissions is ending its first decade with Medicare cutting payments to nearly half the nation’s hospitals.