Southwest Health System leaders highlighted expanded medical care, investments in employees and a unified patient records system during the organization’s annual…
Providers caring for patients with chronic conditions have for years faced a persistent mismatch between how care is delivered and how Medicare pays for it. Man
There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure…
The collaboration supports states advancing CMS Rural Health Transformation initiatives with technology-enabled implementation, AI-driven virtual primary care, and…
A few of Congress’ Medicaid advisors differed on recommending Congress require states provide youth with special health care needs 12-months continuous coverage, but…
Trillium Health Regional VP Bobbie Lowe presented a detailed preview of the services and expanded reach, along with upcoming Medicaid changes to the Bertie County…
Growing awareness about the health risks associated with excessive weight, such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, has accelerated the adoption of weight…
SANTA FE – New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center…
Donnalee Lozeau is the director of a new statewide program that will distribute roughly $200 million in federal funding this year toward rural healthcare needs in New…
RALEIGH — Lawmakers and health officials are lauding a new deal to increase funding for Medicaid, the health care program that enrolls many low-income residents in rural…
Lawmakers gave final passage Wednesday to bills extending the state's pilot program for psychedelic-assisted therapy, implementing a domestic-violence case tracking…
FORT WAYNE — Neighborhood Health has applauded Gov. Mike Braun for his decision to exempt Indiana’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from the proposed 340B…
Registered nurses leave Rep. Kevin Kiley’s district office in Rocklin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, as they rally against cuts to Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California.…
New research finds 52% of Medicaid mothers expect to lose coverage, raising concerns about care continuity, access and outcomes nationwide BALTIMORE, May 5, 2026…
WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig speaks during a media briefing at WakeMed in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, about the proposed merger of WakeMed Health and Atrium…
"Even if we cut services that our community needs — maternity care, behavioral healthcare, diabetes management — it wouldn’t make a significant dent in the gap we’re…
From prescribing spiritual warfare to demonizing health experts, RFK Jr’s health empire has become a dangerous vehicle for a Christian nationalist worldview In February…
MANKATO — A long-planned expansion into Scott County, a newly announced emergency grant and a full organizational rebrand are converging in 2026 for Open Door Health…
A text-based system to reach pregnant women and new mothers has proved successful in getting them health care, particularly mental health. A new $13 million grant…
The North Side mental health and addiction care facility Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio has been officially cut off from receiving payments from Medicare…
The Michigan Legislature introduced two bills to establish a specialized transportation system for patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Senate Bill 928…
New York, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During ALS Awareness Month this May, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is highlighting unprecedented scientific…
Forty-three states have introduced over 240 bills regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare in 2026, continuing momentum from 2025 as policymakers focus on…
State and territorial legislatures are advancing a range of behavioral health policies as the nation addresses rising mental illness and substance use challenges. In…
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HARTFORD, Conn., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna–, a CVS Health– company (NYSE: CVS ), is setting the pace for prior authorization reform, moving faster and further…
Though chatbots could have some benefits for mental health access, the physician lobby argued “immediate attention is required” to avoid harming patients looking for…
(The Center Square) − A Louisiana bill aimed at removing dental barriers to serious medical treatment advanced from committee after lawmakers said some Medicaid patients…
BY CARL SCHMID More than a million Americans live with HIV. And about 40% of those adults are currently enrolled in Medicaid. But that might not be true for much [...]
CHICAGO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBe Senior Medical has announced the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four new members.…
Eleos Debuts Agentic AI Suite for Community-Based Care What You Should Know The Launch: Eleos, a technology platform built for community-based care, has expanded its…
Company partners with leading health plans, including Anthem and Health Net, to deliver a new model of care to millions of patients KENMORE, Wash., April 23, 2026…