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Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality

As healthcare costs continue to rise, more Americans are looking beyond their regular doctor’s office for care.

The Conversation

Sen. Andy Kim Unveils 'MediKids Act' to Guarantee Healthcare From Birth to Age 26: 'No Kid Should Go Without Care'

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Tuesday introduced the MediKids Act, legislation that would guarantee healthcare coverage for every child in the U.S. from birth through age 26 by automatically enrolling them in Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit.

Benzinga

Mom at Ronald McDonald House reveals her toddler can’t start chemo until she pays $500k. Then she shares plan to get insurance: ‘Eating an ice cream’

The hospital had originally asked for $1.5 million.

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Trump-Voting Towns Fear Deadly Delays After Rural Hospitals Close and Emergency Care Moves Farther Away

Rural communities in America face a healthcare crisis as hospital closures and Medicaid cuts leave residents with limited access to emergency and maternity services.

International Business Times UK

HHS Demands Proof Before Releasing Medicaid Payments: California and Minnesota Patients Left Waiting

Trump's HHS has frozen more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud, raising new questions about reimbursement delays, provider strain, and what comes next for patients and states.

International Business Times UK

Deloitte's Medicaid Systems Are Wrongly Denying Disabled Americans Benefits in at Least 25 States, KFF Investigation Finds

A KFF Health News investigation found Deloitte's Medicaid eligibility software is wrongly denying disabled Americans benefits in at least 25 states. New laws may worsen the problem.

Medical Daily

Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage

Massachusetts faces a primary care crisis, with 30% of residents struggling to find doctors

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RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota

Trump’s health secretary says AI used to identify potential fraud in Democratic-run states

The Guardian - US

Court Filings Reveal Medicaid Patient Data Was Improperly Shared with ICE, Then Forwarded to Palantir's Deportation App

Court filings revealed July 17 that Medicaid data on millions of Americans was improperly shared with ICE, then sent to Palantir's ELITE deportation app. Here's what enrollees need to know.

Medical Daily

Voters are split as GOP focuses on fraud

Republicans in Congress have spent the past year sounding an alarm over waste, fraud and abuse in government health care programs with a midterm-focused message that cutting fraud will help lower consumers’ costs. While many voters say that soaring health care costs are a top issue for the approaching elections,…

Roll Call

Medicaid Denials Hit Disabled Americans as $768 Million Deloitte Systems Fail, Investigation Finds

Disabled Americans were wrongly denied Medicaid by Deloitte-run eligibility systems, a KFF investigation found, as states race to add work requirement checks to error-prone software.

International Business Times UK

FDA Expands CRISPR Gene Therapy Casgevy to Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease

FDA approved Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy for children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease on July 1, 2026. Here's what families need to know about this milestone.

Medical Daily

6 Home Health Costs Medicare Usually Leaves to Families

Navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage, especially Medicare, can feel like a daunting task. It becomes even more stressful when you or a loved one...

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ICE Shared Improperly Disclosed Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement, Court Filing Says

The latest disclosures come weeks after U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria temporarily halted further data sharing for immigration enforcement

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Medical Daily

Drug Overdose Deaths Fell 13.2% in One Year, but 69,000 Americans Still Died and Policy Shifts Could Reverse the Gains

CDC projects 69,147 overdose deaths for the 12 months ending January 2026, a 13.2% decline. Here's what drove the drop and what experts say could reverse it.

The Conversation

What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do

Pittsburgh-area courts have a new tool for people in mental health crisis: the power to order treatment instead of incarceration or hospitalization.

The Guardian - US

High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability

Democrat Jake Johnson is running against Brad Finstad, who has held his seat in Minnesota’s first district since 2022

Salon

2.6 million lost insurance after ACA cut

Consequences of lost coverage often appear later in doctors’ offices, emergency rooms and family budgets

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Elizabeth Warren Says Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Hands '$1 Trillion+' in Tax Breaks to the Top 1%

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that the legislation shifts significant financial benefits toward wealthy Americans while reducing funding for key safety-net programs.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain

Budget and the Bees

7 Long-Term Care Costs Medicare Usually Does Not Cover

Planning for retirement often means thinking about Medicare, but many people are surprised to learn that it does not pay for most long-term care needs. That misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills that strain savings and place financial pressure on family members. While Medicare covers medically necessary care in certain…

The Free Financial Advisor

New Medicaid Research Shows Why Provider Access Belongs in Retirement Location Decisions

Choosing a retirement destination often starts with dreams of sunshine, quiet mornings, lower taxes, and a backyard that finally gets the attention it deserves. But new Medicaid research highlights a practical detail that deserves a spot near the top of the checklist: healthcare provider access. A charming small town may…

Medical Daily

4.8 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance After ACA Subsidies Expired, Urban Institute Confirms

ACA enhanced subsidies expired Dec. 31, 2025. Urban Institute confirms 4.8 million now uninsured — a 21% rise. What lost coverage means and what to do now.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders Explodes at Scott Bessent Over $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts During Explosive Senate Clash

Bernie Sanders confronts Scott Bessent over proposed Medicaid cuts and estate tax breaks, questioning the fairness of prioritising tax relief for the wealthy over healthcare funding.

Medical Daily

Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in December 2026: What 7.6 Million Enrollees Need to Know Now

Medicaid work requirements hit their December 2026 deadline. RAND projects 7.6 million could lose coverage. What every enrollee needs to know and do now.

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