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387 articles · page 9 of 10 · Dec 13, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026
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Proven to Reduce Preterm Births, NICU Admissions, and Costs, Pomelo Now Covers Nearly 7% of U.S. Births and Is Expanding to Deliver Evidence-Based Care for Women and…
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Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones was diagnosed with cancer last March. On Jan. 7, his insurance provider, Blue Shield of California, refused to pay for his…
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The Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value‐Based Approaches Through Evidence (“MAHA ELEVATE”) Model is a new federal initiative focused on…
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The funding request from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear for a pre-K for all initiative looks different from what he pitched two years ago. And this year’s ask could be…
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Spurred by ongoing allegations of fraud in the State of Minnesota, where federal investigators have alleged upwards of $9 billion[1] in Medicaid-related fraud, waste,…
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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) recently announced a voluntary, 10-year Medicare payment and service delivery model: Advancing Chronic Care with…
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"So many of our patients and families are entitled and treat medical staff horribly. They literally harass us. Hospitals are not hotels, and doctors' offices...
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On December 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the ACCESS Model (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions), a…
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States received an average of $200 million to expand rural care access. Texas received the most money, while New Jersey received the least.
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The governor also called for expanding a pilot program that provides mental health training for sophomores in high school.
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AUSTIN — Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state.The Centers…
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The Trump administration announced a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, sending hundreds of millions of dollars to all 50 states beginning in...
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Clark County community health centers say they would likely need to cut services and lay off staff under Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget, which would cut up to $100…
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Access has also been a persistent issue in immigration detention centers.
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The facility, which has struggled with underutilization, is one of two adult drug and alcohol treatment programs operated by the state.
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In 2026, disability advocates want expanded access to primary and emergency care — and influence new debates around genetic engineering and end-of-life care.
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Anthem will no longer cover patients' visits to Mount Sinai Health System medical offices.
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Chicago, IL, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the New Year approaches, Cook County Health proudly reflects on a successful 2025 marked by progress, innovation, and a…
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Medicaid insurers are trying to help low-income residents get and maintain health coverage and food benefits as federal restrictions under President Donald Trump’s One…
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EINPresswire/ -- "Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Market to Surpass $2 billion in 2029. In comparison, the Community Oncology Services market, which…
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The new initiative will award every state in the U.S. funding to help strengthen healthcare in rural communities.
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The state will get a boost of more than $200 million in federal money annually over the next five years to help transform rural health.
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The state will get a boost of more than $200 million in federal money starting next year to help transform rural health, and more will be on the way over the next five…
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The squeeze here is a symptom of broader trouble in American health care. In some regions, the expected rollback of enhanced subsidies has destabilized the economics of…
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Racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care remain persistent challenges in the United States, with ongoing inequities rooted in historical and systemic…
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Medical cost trends are hovering at rates reminiscent of 15 years ago as the U.S. healthcare system faces powerful inflationary forces with few deflationary…
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The Health Resources and Services Administration projects significant health workforce shortages across allied health, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing, oral…
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The federal government's role in health policy has expanded significantly over the past 75 years, with Congress setting laws and the executive branch, primarily through…
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Studies have shown that systemic racism often means that people of color and those belonging to other marginalized ethnic groups do not receive the mental health support…
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Women of color are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression than white women and less likely to receive the care they need. In this Special Feature, health…
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A recent study investigates regional disparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes. sudok1/Getty Images Deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States…
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Vermont families of children with autism worry that life-changing services their children receive won't be covered by the state's insurance in the new year. In November,…
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A new study has found that a workplace wellness program had limited benefits for employees’ health. Initiatives for wellness in the office — including, but not limited…
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Solitary confinement involves physical isolation. This means a person has minimal interaction with other people. It can cause severe psychological distress and other…
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The word health refers to a state of complete emotional, mental, and physical well-being. People may be able to maintain or improve their health by eating a balanced…
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New research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy.…
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Year in Review: WUNC's top military stories. 50 years of the Hayti Heritage Center. Medicaid coverage and autism therapy. This initiative focuses on expanding Medicaid…
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Accessing mental health resources is a crucial step in the recovery from mental or psychological distress. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States live with a…