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More states offer health care coverage for certain immigrants

WebAnd this month, a new law went into effect in California offering Medicaid coverage to adults ages 26 to 49 regardless of immigration status. California rolled out its …

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To close racial gap in maternal health, some states take aim at

WebLawmakers in more states are heeding that call. Since 2019, at least five states (California, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota and New Jersey) have enacted laws …

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10 Medicaid holdout states scramble to improve health coverage

WebThree in 4 Americans say they have a favorable view of Medicaid, including a majority of Democrats, independents and even Republicans, according to a poll earlier …

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New way for states to cover pricey gene therapies will start with

WebThe new sickle cell treatments have brought hope to those with the debilitating blood disorder, which is hereditary and disproportionately affects Black …

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Insurers often shortchange mental health care coverage, despite a

WebThe Biden administration is pushing insurers and state regulators to improve mental health care coverage. The move comes as overdose deaths rise and youth …

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Children’s nutrition program, revved up in the pandemic, faces …

WebA federal program built to improve nutrition for new mothers and kids is growing for the first time in over a decade, thanks to changes made during the pandemic. …

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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. Some states …

WebRates of colorectal cancer deaths have been slowly decreasing for all ages since 1968, when they were around 28 per 100,000, to around 13 in 2023. However, …

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How Washington state is treating housing as health care

WebWashington state is trying something new when it comes to housing: treating it as health care. Apple Health and Homes is a multi-agency state program launched …

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‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds …

WebSeven months into what was predicted to be the biggest upheaval in the 58-year history of the government health insurance program for people with low incomes …

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Mental health respite facilities are filling care gaps in more than a

WebIf you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by …

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Facing public backlash, some health care companies are …

WebAfter a pandemic-era slowdown, health care mergers and acquisitions have risen steadily over the past two years. But some proposed hospital deals in Connecticut, …

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As nonprofit hospitals reap big tax breaks, states scrutinize their

WebA Pennsylvania case reflects the growing scrutiny of how much the nation’s nonprofit hospitals spend — and on what — to justify billions in state and federal tax …

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Mobile Clinics Assume Greater Role in Preventive Care

WebThe van has been operating since 1992, and mobile health clinics like it have been around for decades, but they are assuming a more prominent role as the U.S. …

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Rural Midwives Fill Gap as Hospitals Cut Childbirth Services

WebNationwide, midwives attend less than 10% of hospital births, but in rural hospitals the figure is 30%, according to a 2019 brief by the federal Centers for Medicare …

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GOP states embrace Uber, Lyft to take low-income patients to …

WebMississippi is the latest state to partner with ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft to ferry residents to their medical appointments. It’s a small but potentially …

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Census change will lead to more data on health of Middle Eastern, …

WebApart from independent studies by academic and nonprofit researchers, little is known about the health of Middle Eastern and North African people in the U.S. …

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Doctors Trained Abroad Want to See You Now • Stateline

WebColorado is considering legislation that would help foreign-trained doctors get licensed, including assistance with preparing for the medical licensing exam and …

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Private equity’s growing footprint in home health care draws scrutiny

WebMonthly costs for in-home care average about $5,000 for 40+ hours per week, compared with $8,000-$9,000 at a nursing home, according to the most recent …

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