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Mortality gap widens in rural health

The increased mortality rates are an indicator of worsening population health, the authors of a new study noted

Salon

How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent

Federal Title X clinics do not require parental consent for birth control — except in Texas, where a lawsuit upended the longstanding program.

The Texas Tribune

Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.

Texas’ recent unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP has been criticized, dropping more than a million people eligible for the health insurance programs. Decades ago, Texas officials got kids health insurance in record time.

The Texas Tribune

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Surge in ACA enrollment brings tradeoffs for kids

One year in, the nationwide Medicaid unwinding has helped send kids' ACA enrollment to record levels.

Axios

The 8th-closest California statewide ballot measure since 1908

Welcome to the Friday, March 29, Brew.

Ballotpedia

A woman’s fight to escape the hospital shows Medicaid’s limits for disabled Texans

Staffing shortages and mismanaged care can delay when Texans on some Medicaid programs are discharged from hospitals. This can cost the state more and take a toll on patients and caregivers.

The Texas Tribune

Biden Administration Limits Short-Term Health Insurance Plans

Biden administration tightens rules on short-term health plans, streamlines Medicaid and CHIP processes, and focuses on lowering healthcare costs and drug ...

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Dade Phelan’s Efforts to Expand Healthcare Still Leave Many Struggling in His District

The House speaker has never backed full Medicaid expansion, and GOP resistance could now harden.

Texas Observer

For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun

Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.

WEKU

Biden And Harris To Focus On Health Care In North Carolina

President Biden and Vice President Harris address health care and reproductive rights in North Carolina, highlighting differences between Democrats and Rep...

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Experts say Medicaid rebate change is behind inhaler price cuts - Roll Call

Three inhaler manufacturers will cap patient copays for their inhalers at $35 a month and lower the list prices of some of those products.

Roll Call

Hack poses financial problems for community health centers - Roll Call

In the aftermath of the Change Healthcare hack, small providers and community health centers are struggling to pay their bills.

Roll Call

Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay

Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility.

Kiplinger

A push is underway for voters to make Florida the next state to expand Medicaid

For a decade, Florida lawmakers have debated whether to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent the legislature and take the issue directly to voters.

WEKU

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Republican-Led Committees Defeat Medicaid Expansion Plans In Georgia And Kansas

Republican-led committees in Georgia and Kansas reject Medicaid expansion plans, citing financial concerns and resistance to the Affordable Care Act.

Ballotpedia

Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion with work requirements

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed H.B. 1725 on February 28, 2024, which would expand Medicaid eligibility for people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level and meet work requirements.

Roll Call

With fiscal 2024 funding still in the works, Becerra looks to 2025 - Roll Call

Two House panels fired questions at Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra over his agency's fiscal 2025 budget proposal.

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Idaho Lawmakers Vote On Ban Of Gender-Affirming Care

Idaho bill to ban public funds for gender-affirming care sparks legal and ethical debates with potential national implications.

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Medicaid Estate Recovery Program Under Scrutiny For Inequities

Criticism of Medicaid estate recovery program for impact on families and lack of transparency.

WEKU

Small independent pharmacies a focus of legislation moving in Frankfort

Legislation that proponents say will help independent pharmacies remain more viable is before the Kentucky General Assembly. Movement on a bill is happening with less than ten days remaining in the current session.

The Independent UK

Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy

The Texas Tribune

With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering

Texas’ fertility rose after new abortion restrictions, raising concerns that special education and specialized health care will be stretched even thinner.

Salon

Katie Britt is the GOP's "tradwife" face

The "pro-life" lie gives way to GOP leaders denouncing women's suffrage and attacking birth control

WEKU

Kentucky Senate acts on drug discount program for safety-net providers

Members of the Kentucky Senate debated drug prices Friday in the context of rural hospitals providing services to low-income citizens. It became a philosophical discussion about financial impacts for individuals and the healthcare system.

Kiplinger

Estate Planning: Who Needs a Trust and Who Doesn’t?

Knowing the differences between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust can help you decide if you need one and, if you do, which kind.

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