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As ‘Medicare for All’ support hits a record 66%, Bernie Sanders reminds again who is driving public anger

Two-thirds say yes.

We Got This Covered · 6h ago

Why More Americans Are Delaying Dental Care (And What's Starting to Change)

About 21% of American adults delayed or skipped dental care in the past year because they couldn't afford it, more than any other category of health care, including seeing a doctor, filling a prescription, or getting mental health treatment, according to survey data from KFF and the Peterson Center on…

Medical Daily · 8h ago

Rural Georgia Farmer Who Voted for Trump in 2024 Explains Why She Is Now Backing Democrat Jon Ossoff

A rural Georgia farmer who voted for Donald Trump says a friend's father's deportation led her to plan a vote for Sen. Jon Ossoff.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Up to 900,000 NYC Medicaid Enrollees Face Coverage Risk When Federal Work Rules Start in January 2027

NYC health officials say up to 900,000 Medicaid enrollees could be at risk under federal work rules starting in 2027. See dates, exemptions, and help.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Rhode Island Medicaid Ends Coverage of Wegovy, Zepbound, and Other GLP-1 Drugs Prescribed Only for Weight Loss

Rhode Island Medicaid stopped covering Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and Foundayo for weight loss on Oct. 1, 2026. Diabetes coverage continues. Here is what members should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Typical Medicare Enrollee Has 28 Advantage Drug Plans for 2027, Down From 32, with Texas Losing the Most

KFF says the average Medicare enrollee will have 28 Advantage drug plans in 2027, down from 32. See which states lost the most and what to check now.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Nonprofit Hospital Patients Can Ask for Charity Care Screening and Have 240 Days to Apply for Aid

Facing a large hospital bill? Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance. Learn how to ask for charity care screening before you pay.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Patients Can Look Up Overdue FDA-Required Studies on Their Medicines, but the Status Labels Need Careful Reading

FDA's free database shows whether a required study on your medicine is pending, delayed, or complete. Here's how to read the labels and what the FDA can do.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Six in 10 Rural Voters Say Their Communities Lack Enough Mental Health Providers as Hospital Shortage Concerns Grow

A KFF/AP poll found that 62% of rural voters say their area lacks enough mental health providers, as concern about too few hospitals climbed to 35%.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Connecticut Hospital Bills Must Now Tell Patients in English and Spanish That Financial Help May Be Available

A Connecticut law in effect Oct. 1 requires hospital bills to tell patients in English and Spanish that financial assistance may be available.

Medical Daily · Oct 2