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Wisconsin's Democratic governor contenders call for Medicaid expansion, public option
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (536+ words) In a crowded field, candidates sought to differentiate themselves despite shared policy goals In the crowded Democratic field for Wisconsin governor, the candidates have so far had few opportunities to try to stand out while all together. One of those…...
Feds raid several dermatology centers in Georgia, Tennessee
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (8+ words) Yahoo...
Survey reveals new access concerns with state leaders deadlocked on key budget issue
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (557+ words) With 37 fewer nursing homes than six years ago and half of providers turning away hospital referrals, Pennsylvania operators are sounding the alarm as the government plans to flat fund long-term care next year. Leading Age Pennsylvania this week published new…...
Illinois regulators have little power to stop hospital closures. Lawmakers are stepping in.
41+ min ago (999+ words) Black plastic covers the emergency room signs at West Suburban Medical Center on April 1 after the owner announced he was temporarily closing the Oak Park hospital. When West Suburban Medical Center abruptly closed its doors temporarily last month, saying it…...
Local health leaders concerned over future of rural hospitals in New Hampshire
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (25+ words) Yahoo As health care providers navigate this uncertainty, some local facilities have already closed....
Providers fret over Nebraska's May 1 Medicaid work requirements
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (41+ words) Modern Healthcare Providers fret over Nebraska's May 1 Medicaid work requirements Several manufacturers are developing soft tissue robotic surgery systems, seeking to sell them to cost-conscious hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers....
177, 000 Texans Are Diagnosed With Diabetes Every Single Year. Here's How it Affects What You Pay for Life Insurance " Live Insurance News
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (697+ words) Texas is home to more than 30 million people, the second-largest economy of any state in the country, and one of the most serious diabetes crises in the nation. It also has the highest uninsured rate in the country for health…...
Applications open for Title X Family Planning Services Grants (US)
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (102+ words) The Title X Family Planning Program provides funding for projects that deliver voluntary, client-centered family planning and preventive health services. Funded projects may provide: 2. What is the total funding available? Approximately $257 million, subject to federal budget approval. 3. How many awards…...
Medi-Cal immigrant enrollment is dropping. Researchers point to Trump's policies
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (798+ words) For months, a cloud of fear has hovered over the immigrant community in San Bernardino, making it hard for Mar'a Gonz'lez to do her job as a community health worker in this city where almost a quarter of residents are…...
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Could Be Cost-Effective in Uganda
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (223+ words) Conexiant Dylan Walters, CC BY 2. 0, via Wikimedia Commons Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) could be cost-effective in Uganda " but only if prices are dramatically reduced and broader societal benefits are considered That's the conclusion of a new modeling…...