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| 26.03.2025 | US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says | An analysis released on Monday by the Bipartisan Policy Center estimates that the U.S. could run out of cash by mid-July if Congress did not raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit.
Trump had previously demanded that a provision raising or... |
| 26.03.2025 | Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs | Indian Country has a unique relationship to Medicaid, because the program helps tribes cover chronic funding shortfalls from the Indian Health Service, the federal agency responsible for providing health care to Native Americans.Related Art... |
| 25.03.2025 | Guest opinion: Edward G. Sanders: Stench of corruption is emanating from Trump’s office | In light of the pair’s mind-boggling wealth (Elon Musk’s net worth, of over $300 billion, would result in an unbroken line of $100 bills encircling the earth more than ten times), it is particularly galling that Trump was indifferent while ... |
| 22.03.2025 | Health | Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder | Related Articles
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Health | FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on ... |
| 19.03.2025 | National Politics | California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage | The cost of the recent expansion to cover all low-income adults is $2.7 billion more than the state budgeted because California underestimated the number of people who would sign up for services. California officials said they only had a mo... |
| 18.03.2025 | Health | The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest | Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao of California, whose Central Valley district is more than two-thirds Hispanic and where 68% of the residents are enrolled in Medicaid, has spoken out against potential cuts.
“I’ve heard from countless cons... |
| 15.03.2025 | DOGE Staffer Broke Treasury Rules in Transmitting Personal Data | (Bloomberg) -- A staffer for the Department of Government Efficiency violated Treasury Department policies when he sent a spreadsheet containing personal information to two other people in the Trump administration, a federal official reveal... |
| 12.03.2025 | National Politics | ‘In DOGE we trust:’ House GOP governs by embracing Trump’s effort to cut government | “In DOGE we trust,” said Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a longtime deficit hawk who was among those voting yes.
The result is a newly emboldened House GOP majority that, for the first time in years, is able to capture and utilize the vast p... |
| 11.03.2025 | Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor: Hope is an act of resistance; privatization of USPS not a bad idea; Trump is ruining the US | Hope is an act of resistance
The United States is on a path to destruction like we’ve never seen.
Decades of progress are being violently dismantled by a handful of men acting like schoolyard bullies. What happened to them that they are so ... |
| 10.03.2025 | Columnist: Reverse mortgages have benefits that come with risks | A reverse mortgage could have benefits for a qualifying borrower, but anyone considering these loans should also be mindful of the potential risks. This is according to nationally syndicated personal finance columnist Liz Weston in one of h... |
| 03.03.2025 | Editorials | Editorial: House Republican spending plan, coupled with DOGE mayhem, will hurt Americans | Medicaid, often maligned by Republicans, is an essential health care program for millions of Americans. It is also a significant source of funding for hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, programs that care for children and adults with disabi... |
| 28.02.2025 | The Trump Agenda: A Tug-of-War in Washington | The political landscape in Washington is a battlefield. The air is thick with tension as the House GOP pushes forward with a plan that could reshape the American economy. The stakes are high, and the players are familiar. Donald Trump, the ... |
| 26.02.2025 | National Politics | What’s next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget | “We have a lot of hard work ahead of us,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said after the late Tuesday vote.Related Articles
National Politics | Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
National Politics | Hundreds of w... |
| 21.02.2025 | Health | Pain clinics made millions from ‘unnecessary’ injections into ‘human pin cushions’ | Now, years later, Pain MD’s injections have been proved in court to be part of a decade-long fraud scheme that made millions by capitalizing on patients’ dependence on opioids. The Department of Justice has successfully argued at trial that... |
| 20.02.2025 | Business | Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he’d wield power over if confirmed, report shows | And his work as an adviser for iHerb, a website that sells health and beauty supplements, has earned Oz as much as $25 million in company stock, which he pledged to forfeit “as soon as practicable but not later than 90 days after confirmati... |
| 18.02.2025 | Federal Funding Freeze: A Lifeline Cut for Rural Communities | In the heart of West Virginia, a storm brews. Federal funding, once a lifeline for rural organizations, is now frozen. The impact? A ripple effect that threatens the very fabric of communities already struggling with deep-rooted issues. Wes... |
| 17.02.2025 | Health Insurance Options: How to Choose the Best Coverage | Share
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| 17.02.2025 | National Politics | ‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ is a political fight older than the nation. Here’s what to know | After winning independence, the early American republic reprised the arguments.
Two generations fought over Alexander Hamilton’s national bank — a philosophical forerunner to everything from the Federal Reserve system to Small Business Admi... |
| 14.02.2025 | Navigating the New Landscape: Agriculture and Technology Under Trump’s Administration | The political landscape in the United States is shifting like sand in the wind. With the recent confirmation of Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of Agriculture, the agricultural sector braces for a wave of changes. Rollins, a staunch support... |
| 14.02.2025 | National Politics | Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth | West Virginia’s reliance on federal funds to help address deeply ingrained issues makes it particularly vulnerable to the new administration’s sweeping actions in a state where Trump support has run deep since his first presidency. In three... |
| 12.02.2025 | What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt? | WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has pursued a radical overhaul of the US government since taking office on Jan 20, aiming to slash spending and dramatically downsize the 2.3 million strong civil service. He has deputised billionaire Elon... |
| 11.02.2025 | Maximus CEO sees tech modernization as opportunity in Trump's efficiency push | Maximus is coming off a high-growth year for 2024 and its fiscal first quarter 2025 results indicate continued momentum.
CEO Bruce Caswell expects that growth to continue for Maximus' 2025 fiscal year, even while the market is going through... |
| 07.02.2025 | Edifecs Introduces Healthcare Interoperability Cloud | What You Should Know:
– Edifecs, Inc., a global health information technology solutions company, today announced its Healthcare Interoperability Cloud, which enables payers to take a strategic approach to interoperability and address compli... |
| 06.02.2025 | The Weight of Choices: Navigating Obesity Treatment in America | Obesity is a heavyweight issue in America. It’s not just a number on a scale; it’s a complex web of genetics, environment, and societal pressures. With over 100 million adults classified as obese, the nation is grappling with how to address... |
| 05.02.2025 | Bridging the Gap: Health Care Innovations for Native Americans and New Birth Center Laws in Florida | In the vast landscape of American health care, two recent developments stand out like beacons of hope. One is a program aimed at closing insurance gaps for Native Americans in Nevada. The other is a new law in Florida that allows cesarean s... |
| 05.02.2025 | Kennedy moves closer to top health job after clearing Senate panel | WASHINGTON: Robert F Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, moved closer to securing the job on Tuesday (Feb 4), winning approval from a key Republican senator and a recommendation from the Finance Committee to adva... |
| 04.02.2025 | National Politics | Still locked out of federal funding, several Head Start preschools may need to close temporarily | “If this situation is not resolved immediately, I am anticipating seeing more centers having to close,” said Jennie Mauer, executive director of the Wisconsin Head Start Association.
As of Tuesday afternoon, a half dozen Head Start programs... |
| 03.02.2025 | Health | A program to close insurance gaps for Native Americans has gone largely unused | “I shouldn’t need to move to Kansas City to be fully covered,” Rice said.
A new tribal sponsorship program rolled out last year in Nevada is aimed at getting tribal citizens like Rice covered and protecting them from incurring debt for unin... |
| 31.01.2025 | Health | About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, new poll finds | The AP-NORC poll results indicate that even as doctors urge the drugs’ use, some Americans continue to have concerns about weight-loss drugs, particularly for teens and people who aren’t struggling with obesity.Using obesity drugs
According... |
| 30.01.2025 | RFK struggles to answer questions on government healthcare at hearing | WASHINGTON: In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation's top health official Robert F Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions... |
| 29.01.2025 | National Politics | Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion | “The Executive Orders issued by the President on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, blaming the confusion o... |
| 29.01.2025 | Trump's funding freeze triggers worry, Democrats challenge 'unlawful' move | WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration's order to pause all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday (Jan 28) triggered confusion in the US health system, with Democratic lawmakers saying states were having trouble accessin... |
| 27.01.2025 | Editorials | Editorial: Restoring fiscal control can’t wait much longer | The point is straightforward: To get on top of the country’s daunting fiscal problem, everything must be on the table. To keep spending cuts feasibly modest, program by program, savings must be found in many different areas: Social Security... |
| 02.01.2025 | Hawai‘i Expands Medicaid Coverage to Provide Stable Health Care for Keiki | Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in Featured, Main, NEWS
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| 01.01.2025 | Hawai‘i Expands Medicaid Coverage to Provide Stable Health Care for Keiki | Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in Main
Hawai‘i families can have greater peace of mind when it comes to health care for their keiki, thanks to a new approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Med... |
| 29.12.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | Bloomberg Opinion on how Obamacare is more popular and costlier than ever:
A rude surprise could be in store for the millions of Americans who get health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. If Congress doesn’t act next year, enhanced ... |
| 19.12.2024 | National Politics | Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean | When the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, Congress passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government in operation.
That measure expires on Friday.
Which government agencies would be affected by a shutdown?
Each federal agency determines its... |
| 17.12.2024 | Navigating New Waters: The Impact of Dr. N. Gila Zilkha's Arrival at OCLI Vision | In the world of ophthalmology, few can match the depth of experience and empathy that Dr. N. Gila Zilkha brings to OCLI Vision. With nearly three decades of practice under her belt, she stands as a beacon of hope for patients grappling with... |
| 13.12.2024 | National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies | In effect, the ruling opens more federal rules to those court challenges. Blue states now have a new weapon to fight conservative federal rules on issues such as immigration, climate change, abortion access and civil rights.
Ironically, the... |
| 02.12.2024 | National Politics | Under Trump, many states might pursue Medicaid work requirements | Republicans on Capitol Hill are eager to find ways to pay for extending tax cuts enacted during Trump’s first term in office, and Medicaid — funded jointly by the federal government and the states — is in their sights. Requiring states to e... |
| 19.11.2024 | National Politics | What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid | Oz is an author of New York Times bestsellers, an Emmy-winning TV show host, radio talk show host, presidential appointee, founder of a national nonprofit to educate teens about healthy habits, and self-styled ambassador for wellness.
He al... |
| 09.11.2024 | The Hidden Battles: Living with Atopic Dermatitis and Opioid Addiction in America | In the shadows of society, two health crises loom large: atopic dermatitis and opioid addiction. Both conditions are often misunderstood, yet they share a common thread—an urgent need for awareness, compassion, and effective treatment. Atop... |
| 06.11.2024 | Health | For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid ‘unwinding’ raises the stakes | As of September, more than 25 million Americans — including 1.9 million Floridians — had lost Medicaid coverage since the expiration of federal covid-19 pandemic protections in March 2023 that had kept people continually enrolled. Among the... |
| 30.10.2024 | Health | Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care | From April 2022 to April 2024, Lyft drivers completed thousands of rides that were greater than 50 miles each way and that began or ended at Atlanta-area medical treatment centers, including the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University ... |
| 23.10.2024 | West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Update on Drop in Overdose Deaths | The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a further reduction in overdose fatalities across the state. New data comparing the first four months of 2023 to the same period in ... |
| 10.10.2024 | The Health Care Tightrope: Immigration Status and Medicare Advantage | In the vast landscape of American health care, two significant issues are unfolding: the treatment of immigrants in hospitals and the growing influence of Medicare Advantage plans. Both topics reveal a complex interplay of policy, economics... |
| 10.10.2024 | Health | Need to go to the hospital? Texas and Florida want to know your immigration status | “Texans should not have to shoulder the burden of financially supporting medical care for illegal immigrants,” Abbott said in issuing the order.
Data from Texas isn’t available yet. In Florida, however, a March report by the state Agency fo... |
| 08.10.2024 | Bridging the Gap: The Crucial Role of Pharmacogenomics in Mental Health Treatment | In the realm of mental health, the quest for effective treatment often resembles a game of chance. Patients shuffle through a deck of medications, hoping to find the right fit. The stakes are high. Lives hang in the balance. Yet, a powerful... |
| 08.10.2024 | Pharmacogenomic Testing in Mental Health: The Need for a Broader Approach | Kristine Ashcraft, President and Founder of YouScript (an Aranscia company)
What if we advised people to wear seatbelts only on certain days or when driving on specific highways? Clearly, this would result in real and avoidable harm. Unfort... |
| 19.09.2024 | West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Significant Reduction in Overdose Fatalities | The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a promising reduction in overdose fatalities across the state, aligning with positive national trends. Recent data comparing the fir... |
| 12.09.2024 | CMS Approves New Hampshire’s Request to Provide Essential Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams | Thanks to the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan, twenty states are now providing these critical services to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency ... |
| 12.09.2024 | New Report: U.S. Rates of Obesity Among Adults at Epidemic Levels | Obesity Rates are Predominantly Highest in Communities Experiencing Barriers to Healthy Eating and Those with Few Opportunities for Physical Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity rates for U.S. adults were at or higher... |
| 10.09.2024 | The Struggle for Survival: Pregnant Migrants in Colorado's Streets | In the heart of Colorado, a silent crisis unfolds. Pregnant migrants, seeking refuge and a better life, find themselves on the streets. Their dreams, once vibrant and full of hope, have turned into a harsh reality. The American Dream, for m... |
| 09.09.2024 | “I’m living a lie”: On the streets of a Colorado city, pregnant migrants struggle to survive | That night, temperatures dipped to 32 degrees. And as she wrapped her body around her son’s to keep him warm enough that he could sleep, Ivanni Herrera cried.Seeking better lives, finding something else
Over the past two years, a record num... |
| 24.08.2024 | Health | Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states wind up expanding | More than a dozen states expanded health coverage for lower-income people.
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| 22.08.2024 | Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP | (BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of that list — and being insured is important for ... |
| 15.08.2024 | Health | Vaccines for low income children lag behind, CDC study finds | The study does not include state specific information but major findings of vaccination coverage from 2012 to 2022 in the U.S. include:
— Only 61% of children born in 2020 who were VFC-eligible received the seven vaccines known as the “comb... |
| 05.08.2024 | NCPDP Announces the Call for Proposals for its 2025 Annual Technology & Business Conference, "ALL IN for Connected Care" | NCPDP (National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Inc.) Logo
Deadline to submit a proposal is October 4, 2024. NCPDP's national pharmacy and healthcare industry conference will take place May 5-7, 2025, in Scottsdale.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz... |
| 02.08.2024 | Editorial: Medicaid funding hole provides incentive for cigarette tax hike | - |
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Expert describes needs to consider for aging in place | As a majority of older adults continue to express an overwhelming preference for aging in place in their homes, any decision needs to be made with a full understanding of a particular senior’s needs, capabilities, and access to essential se... |
| 30.07.2024 | How to Transform Public Services With Innovative Digital Solutions Digital transformation of public services is not merely a trend; it is a necessity. However, getting a contract can be a challenging ... | The urgency for the public sector's digital transformation emerged during the Covid-19 outbreak when it became impossible to pay bills or visit clinics offline. Today, numerous initiatives globally are using innovative technologies to moder... |
| 18.07.2024 | AliveCor Receives Category III CPT Codes for AI-Powered Kardia 12L ECG | What You Should Know:
– AliveCor, the global leader in AI-powered cardiology, today announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has granted new Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes that are applicable to the com... |
| 12.07.2024 | Health | When you need help caring for an aging parent or family member, read this | After consulting with the family and the older person, care managers develop and administer a care plan outlining the necessary steps to obtain the appropriate types and levels of care. They typically coordinate medical appointments, set up... |
| 07.07.2024 | Opinion Columnists | Opinion: Jim Martin: A national debt crisis is coming, politicians need to recognize the urgency | Our debt is over 33% of the entire world’s combined debt of $91 trillion.
Next year, interest payments alone on our debt will top $1 trillion according to the CBO.
Watch in real-time our debt clock change: usdebtclock.org.
The Congressional... |
| 03.07.2024 | Attorney General James Announces Indictment of Orange County Transportation Company for Stealing Over $2.3 Million from Medicaid | NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of Daler Yuldashev and Damir Yuldashev, their company DYD Universe, Inc. (DYD), and Nigina Iskandarova for their roles in a scheme that stole ove... |
| 02.07.2024 | Biden's Debate Dilemma: A Battle of Strength and Stamina | In the political arena of Atlanta, Joe Biden's recent debate performance has sparked a wave of concern and panic among Democrats regarding his ability to lead the party against the formidable opponent, Donald Trump. Despite the hopes and ex... |
| 28.06.2024 | National Politics | 1st Biden-Trump debate of 2024: What they got wrong, and right | CNN hosted the debate, which had no audience, at its Atlanta headquarters. CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderated. The debate format allowed CNN to mute candidates’ microphones when it wasn’t their turn to speak.
Our PolitiFact par... |
| 28.06.2024 | Biden struggles early in presidential debate with hoarse voice | Washington — In the first moments of Thursday's debate, President Biden stumbled as he flubbed some early lines as his voice appeared ready to give out, while sources said he was suffering from a cold.
Mr. Biden's voice never recovered thro... |
| 25.06.2024 | Health | A tale of two states: Arizona and Florida diverge on how to expand kids’ health insurance | A photo illustration showing Arizona colored bright green and Florida colored in bright yellow. They are on separate ends of the canvas with small grid designs behind them. (Eric Harkleroad/KFF Health News illustration/Getty Images/TNS)
Flo... |
| 06.06.2024 | House bill prompts mental health treatment debate | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
A new bipartisan House effort to expand inpatient mental health treatment is rekindling a debate about the best ways to treat people with serious mental illness.
Why it matters: The measure could expa... |
| 23.05.2024 | Delaware and Tennessee to provide free diapers through Medicaid | Free diaper distribution in McKeesport
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Low-income parents and caregivers in Delaware and Tennessee are getting a lifeline to help curtail one of the most common medical conditions for babies: dia... |
| 20.05.2024 | Health | Medicaid ‘unwinding’ decried as biased against disabled people | In Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C., the National Health Law Program, a nonprofit that advocates for low-income and underserved people, has filed civil rights complaints with two federal agencies alleging discrimination against people ... |
| 16.05.2024 | Two-year telehealth bill clears another hurdle | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
An extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities cleared another significant hurdle Thursday afternoon when the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee unanimously approved a two-year reauthori... |
| 08.05.2024 | Many states are eager to extend Medicaid to people soon to be released from prison | Under federal guidance released a year ago, states can connect prisoners with case managers 30-90 days before they are released to develop plans based on their health needs. The case manager can help the person make post-release appointment... |
| 06.05.2024 | Thousands of Iowans could lose nursing home care, group warns | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Nursing homes will be required to meet minimum staffing standards under a final federal rule recently announced by President Biden's administration.
Why it matters: Iowa has among the worst nursing ho... |
| 06.05.2024 | Florida kicks more kids off Medicaid than expected | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Florida disenrolled children from Medicaid at a much higher rate last year than it did adults, a new analysis from the Urban Institute shows.
Why it matters: Even brief gaps in insurance can disrupt c... |
| 01.05.2024 | End of internet subsidy threatens telehealth access | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Millions of low-income Americans may find it harder to see health care providers virtually after federal subsidies for high-speed internet expired Tuesday.
The big picture: Many of the 23 million hous... |
| 29.04.2024 | Oregon Medicaid patients get air conditioning, mini fridges as climate change drives health concerns | Oregon is shipping air conditioners, air purifiers and power banks to some of its most vulnerable residents, a first-in-the-nation experiment to use Medicaid money to prevent the potentially deadly health effects of extreme heat, wildfire s... |
| 19.04.2024 | MassHealth Receives Federal Authority to Expand Eligibility for Individuals and Lower Insurance Costs for Massachusetts Families | Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it received federal approval for MassHealth, Massachusetts’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), to amend its Section 1115 Demonstration (“1115 waiver”). T... |
| 15.04.2024 | Health | Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, survey finds | Phil Galewitz | KFF Health News (TNS)
Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain... |
| 10.04.2024 | Feds could help fund health care pilot for middle-income earners | Massachusetts' request for some $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding could help sustain the state's new health care subsidies for middle-income earners.
The big picture: Declining revenues, increased migrant shelter costs and rate hikes a... |
| 05.04.2024 | CMS Final Rule Aims To Streamline Application, Renewal Processes for Medicaid, CHIP | (Original post published September 8, 2022)
On March 27, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule to streamline the application and renewal processes for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).... |
| 02.04.2024 | Health | Some Medicaid providers borrow or go into debt amid ‘unwinding’ payment disruptions | Katheryn Houghton | KFF Health News (TNS)
Jason George began noticing in September that Medicaid payments had stalled for some of his assisted living facility residents, people who need help with daily living.
Guardian Group Montana, which ... |
| 11.03.2024 | Statement by Secretary Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget | HHS-specific budget investments will expand access care, lower health care costs, strengthen supports for children and families, and more.
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following... |
| 11.03.2024 | Biden budget would cut taxes for millions and restore breaks for families. Here's what to know. | Margaret Brennan unpacks Biden’s State of the Union
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President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 budget includes some perks for millions of families and low-income workers as well as senior c... |
| 08.03.2024 | Feds seized more than $6 million in Hawaii in ’23 | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The U.S. Department of Justice more than tripled the amount of money collected through criminal and civil actions by adding $6.64 million to government coffers in fiscal... |
| 08.03.2024 | Biden-Harris Administration Announces Utah’s Medicaid and CHIP Postpartum Coverage Expansion; 45 States Now Offer Full Year of Coverage After Pregnancy | Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to strengthen maternal health, an estimated 691,000 Americans annually are now eligible for essential care for a full year after pregnancy.
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human S... |
| 05.03.2024 | Taking Care of Teeth Brings Families Peace of Mind | (StatePoint) Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as their school performance. Toothac... |
| 15.02.2024 | Weight-Loss Drugs: Cost and Cost-Effectiveness | Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are effective in helping people lose weight, but the high price tag keeps them out of reach for many. Our series on weight-loss drugs continues with a look at the drugs’ cost and whether they are cost-effectiv... |
| 13.02.2024 | Health | Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say ‘yes’ | Angela Hart | (TNS) KFF Health News
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sick... |
| 12.02.2024 | AG Platkin Announces Over $6M Seized Under Judgment by Consent After Death of CEO in Medicaid Fraud Scheme | TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that the State has seized approximately $6.4 million under a final judgment by consent, resolving a case against a now-dec... |
| 09.02.2024 | Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States to Address Homelessness | HHS and HUD’s Accelerator Program will Help States Expand Services to Make it Easier for People with Complex Medical Needs to Get and Keep Stable Housing
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Housing and U... |
| 12.12.2023 | Health | Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘Unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error | Rachana Pradhan | (TNS) KFF Health News
The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room.
The Kentucky resident was diagnosed with severe anemia and given a blood transfusion a... |
| 05.12.2023 | Health | Medicaid ‘unwinding’ makes other public assistance harder to get | Katheryn Houghton, Rachana Pradhan, Samantha Liss | KFF Health News (TNS)
MISSOULA, Mont. — An hour before sunrise, Shelly Brost walked a mile in freezing rain to the public assistance office. She was running out of time to prove she still ... |
| 21.11.2023 | The Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Improve Health and Wellbeing by Addressing Social Determinants of Health | Content From: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Newsroom•Published: November 21, 2023•3 min read
Topics CMSCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesHHSDepartment of Health & Human ServicesSocial DeterminantsSocial Determinants ... |
| 14.11.2023 | With Missouri Approval, 40 States Now Offer Full Year of Medicaid Coverage After Pregnancy | Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to strengthen maternal health, an estimated 641,000 Americans annually are now eligible for essential care for a full year after pregnancy.
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human S... |
| 10.11.2023 | Better Data for Better Health Among Medicaid Recipients | Adam Rarick-Varner, Sr. Director of Healthcare Strategy, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 10 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid – nearly a 14% increase from the beginning of 2020. A month before t... |
| 03.11.2023 | Health | ‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states | Phil Galewitz, Katheryn Houghton, Brett Kelman, Samantha Liss | (TNS) KFF Health News
More than two dozen people lined up outside a state public assistance office in Montana before it opened to ensure they didn’t get cut off from Medicaid.
... |
| 03.11.2023 | Latest data shows millions of eligible Americans have been disenrolled from Medicaid | More than 10 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid over the past six months, according to the latest data published by a KFF tracker. The tracker has collected data on Medicaid enrollment since the first states began redetermining e... |
| 31.10.2023 | Kokua Line: Can I get both Medicare and Medicaid? | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Question: I got a strange call offering to save me money by applying for Medicaid along with my Medicare. Asked nosy questions, like whether I have more than one insuran... |