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Florida allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals

It is the first state to allow this, siding with a private equity-owned physicians group.

Fortune

Washington prepares for Trump term that could bring cuts to health programs

K Street is gaming out what a Trump victory could mean for drug prices and entitlement programs.

Axios

Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers

Thousands of older Americans are in adult day services that provide safe, stimulating places for those who have physical or cognitive disabilities and also give respite to their caregiver

The Independent UK

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Despite surging demand for long-term care, providers struggle to find workers

Despite growing demand for long-term care, the industry struggles with labor shortages, and experts worry about whether there will be enough workers in the future to care for America’s aging population

The Independent UK

‘Crisis in dental care’: Bernie Sanders on his fight for better teeth for Americans

Exclusive: senator condemns ‘dysfunctional’ system and says his bill would help tens of millions who struggle to afford care

The Guardian - US

Waymark CEO slams health care reform that treat visits like a ‘loyalty rewards program’

Dr. Rajaie Batniji the CEO Waymark said some organizations aren’t going beyond the minimum requirements of value-based care.

Fortune

Senator Ted Cruz Proposes Bill To Protect IVF Access Nationwide

Senator Ted Cruz introduces a bill to protect IVF access by linking it to Medicaid funding and emphasizes its importance.

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Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed

The Independent UK

The War on Birth Control That Wasn't

Plus: Hooters discourse, Zelenskyy's plea, Jacobin posting Ls, and more...

Reason

Tennessee to become first US state to provide families with 100 diapers per month

Qualifying families could get up to 100 diapers a month until a child turns two

The Independent UK

America's biggest Medicaid insurer just pledged to help build nearly $1 billion of affordable housing: 'We know 80% of what drives health is non-medical'

The Centene Foundation aims to create thousands of housing units.

Fortune

Parents of disabled children sue Indiana over Medicaid changes addressing $1 billion shortfall

Mothers of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to Medicaid attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Independent UK

Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states

More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.

WEKU

A simple solution to the doctor shortage

Our hospitals and healthcare providers need to rely more on physician assistants, but red tape stands in the way

Salon

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Roll Call

Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

The U.S. leads among maternal deaths compared to other high-income countries, with mental health-related conditions the biggest contributor.

WEKU

California's $12 billion Medicaid experiment stretches the definition of health care

The state covers basic services for vulnerable residents, including things like air purifiers for kids with asthma. But nonprofits offering the services struggle to work within the health care system.

The Texas Tribune

Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

WEKU

Decades-old law limits access to Wegovy for Medicaid beneficiaries

New medications like Wegovy are changing the way people lose weight and manage obesity, but many Medicaid beneficiaries can't get them.

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How You Can Tackle Health Care Costs in Retirement

Doctor visits and medications are only part of the challenge of health care costs — there’s also long-term care planning. Here’s what you can do.

The Guardian - US

Biden administration expands healthcare coverage for Daca recipients

New rule allows Dreamers to access healthcare coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces for first time

WEKU

How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year?

For decades, nonprofits, health insurers and hospitals have been trying to solve the problem of the people who need the emergency room again and again. Here are some of the lessons they've learned.

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South Carolina Senate Approves Ban On Gender-Affirming Care

South Carolina Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, sparking debate on transgender rights and healthcare access.

Texas Observer

An East Texas County Fights a Bitter Battle Over a Reborn Hospital

As a rural hospital in Crockett struggles with the cost of indigent and other unpaid care, a torn community weighs how to keep its local hospital open and financially viable.

The Texas Tribune

State’s premature release of bid proposal info touches off new battle over $116 billion in Medicaid contracts

The early release of documents meant a single competitor got an early look at the other bidders’ playbooks before final winners were announced.

Latin Times

One in five Latinos doesn't have insurance, and they represent half of the uninsured population in the U.S.

While immigration status might seem like a primary factor, at first look it only explains part of this disparity

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