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387 articles · page 3 of 10 · Apr 20, 2026 – May 7, 2026
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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.…
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After the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, many Californians no longer have access to healthcare because of higher premiums or their immigration status. Free…
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New research finds 52% of Medicaid mothers expect to lose coverage, raising concerns about care continuity, access and outcomes nationwide BALTIMORE, May 5, 2026…
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The US House approved a five-year farm bill, updating agriculture and nutrition policy after years of extensions.
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Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement with a leading group purchasing organization (GPO) that provides coverage to approximately 35 million U.S. commercial lives,…
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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…
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Some state lawmakers are eyeing loans and other forms of financial aid to distressed hospitals in rural and urban areas.
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"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…
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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…
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The organization started as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 and operated under the Flathead City-County Health Department until 2021, when the center became…
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Sabra Healthcare REIT (NASDAQ:SBRA) executives highlighted accelerating investment activity, improving operating metrics across key portfolios, and a stable…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Michigan Legislature introduced two bills to establish a specialized transportation system for patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Senate Bill 928…
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New York, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During ALS Awareness Month this May, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is highlighting unprecedented scientific…
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Forty-three states have introduced over 240 bills regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare in 2026, continuing momentum from 2025 as policymakers focus on…
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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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Researchers at UC San Diego found that both anti-vaping advertising and widespread news coverage of a 2019 lung-injury outbreak tied to vaping were significantly…
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After an executive order, the FDA announced it would prioritize the study of some psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use. Which did they choose and why?
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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…
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Though chatbots could have some benefits for mental health access, the physician lobby argued “immediate attention is required” to avoid harming patients looking for…
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(The Center Square) − A Louisiana bill aimed at removing dental barriers to serious medical treatment advanced from committee after lawmakers said some Medicaid patients…
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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 [...]
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, will be able to independently make vaccine decisions if…
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CHICAGO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBe Senior Medical has announced the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four new members.…
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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…
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Federal and state disability legislations support pets at the office, from dogs and cats to horses and monkeys.
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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…
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LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from Trillium Health Resources on its services in the county during Monday’s regular monthly…
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INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported first quarter 2026 results ahead of expectations. "Our first quarter results exceeded…
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced entry into a Purchase and Sale…
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Following increases in Medicaid reimbursements, Community Health & Wellness Center in Torrington is offering dental services again after a yearlong pause.
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New York, NY, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This release is provided for informational purposes and reflects product details and positioning as described by Triple…
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Jillian Wilson is the senior wellness reporter at HuffPost, where she covers mental health, physical health and debunks the health misinformation that's so rampant…
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EINPresswire/ -- ALYKA Health, a leading digital health company dedicated to transforming patient engagement and cardiovascular disease prevention, announced its…
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW ) ("Weight Watchers" or the "Company"), the global leader in science-backed weight…
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April 20, 2026 -- Vulnerable elderly residents face serious risks and premature death from antipsychotics, as nursing homes and their prescribers evade meaningful…
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A year of significant policy change at the FDA brought momentum and scrutiny into the new year. As 2026 gets underway, biopharma companies are responding to sweeping…