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Will Musk's "DOGE" have any real power?

The "Department of Government Efficiency" is not a real government department, but it's also not a joke

Salon

Trump Administration Faces Key Health Program Deadlines In 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in overseeing healthcare programs under Trump administration and key 2025 deadlines for ACA and Medicare.

Top News

Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS - Roll Call

After promising to let him "go wild" on public health agencies, President-elect Donald Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary.

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How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia

She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers.

Kiplinger

To Succeed at Cutting Government, Musk and Ramaswamy Must Take on Entitlements

When it comes to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, what's lacking is not ideas but the political will to act on them.

Reason

Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health

Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking

The Guardian - US

In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap

For more than 50 million Americans, finding a dentist is a difficult – in some cases, impossible – proposition. Many rural communities don’t have a dentist. People of color and those with disabilities often lack access, and only about one-third of dentists accept Medicaid.

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Texas’ 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage — for now

Those enrolled in the federal program shielding them from deportation can enroll through Jan. 15, but a lawsuit and Trump’s anti-immigration stance threaten to eliminate eligibility.

The Texas Tribune

Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out

His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakraborrty

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

A second Trump term may increase the uninsured rate while imposing new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care.

Fortune

Election 2024: Where Is Abortion Now Legal and Where Is It Illegal in the United States?

In the 2024 election, it wasn't just the next host of the White House that was up for election. Citizens of 10 states in the United States had the opportunity to vote on amendments related to abortion rights, seeking to secure or limit reproductive freedom in their state constitutions.

Latin Times

Voters largely reject marijuana initiatives - Roll Call

Voters weighed in on a number of health-related ballot initiatives on Nov. 5, including Medicaid and medically-assisted suicide.

Roll Call

Biden wants Medicaid doctors to talk to parents about firearms - Roll Call

Supporters hope the announcement allows conversations about gun safety to become as routine as talks about other safety issues impacting kids.

Roll Call

In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention

Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining. The richest American men live 15 years longer than their poorest counterparts. The richest American women live ten years longer.

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The Guardian - UK

It’s not the economy, stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

Anger over the cost of living is Trump’s biggest weapon, but health and education should be winning cards for the Democrats

Roll Call

Ballot initiatives include cannabis, insurance measures - Roll Call

A number of states will vote on ballot measures related to substance use, insurance and other health-related issues on Nov. 5.

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson promises ‘massive’ healthcare changes if Trump wins

House speaker’s comments could help Kamala Harris who outpolls Trump on healthcare in battleground states

Latin Times

Texas Hospitals to Begin Immigration Status Checks After Controversial Order from Governor Abbott

The new mandate raises concerns about healthcare access for undocumented residents, as advocacy groups warn it may deter individuals from seeking necessary medical care.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas is slashing $607 million in Medicaid funding from program for students with disabilities

School officials say the state decision to cut federal money likely will hurt their ability to recruit and retain critical staff for students with disabilities.

The Independent UK

The Catholic father-son duo fighting for abortion rights in South Dakota

‘It’s a David and Goliath thing,’ Adam Weiland tells Danielle Campoamor. ‘We’re up against a powerful anti-abortion lobby with lots of money, who are not afraid to throw their weight around.’

Latin Times

New Mexico Pushes for Baby Bonds to Tackle Child Poverty Amid Growing State Interest

With 75% of children on Medicaid, New Mexico considers baby bonds to bridge economic gaps and promote financial literacy statewide.

Capital & Main

Trump Tried to Slash Aid for Tens of Millions of Poor Americans — and Some Voters Worry He’ll Succeed if Elected Again

Experts warn that Trump's return could mean drastic cuts to public assistance programs from Medicaid to food assistance, while low-income voters want Harris to offer more support.

The Independent UK

Pregnancy is already deadlier for Black women. Abortion bans will only make it worse

THE A-WORD: Black women have worse pregnancy outcomes than any other racial group, being more likely to die in childbirth and more likely to have their babies die. Sheila Flynn and Alicja Hagopian report

The Independent UK

Republican lawmakers have steered over half a billion in taxpayer dollars to anti-abortion clinics. Where does it go next?

THE A-WORD: Exclusive: States are spending millions of dollars in public money to fund fake clinics and religious counseling. Alicja Hagopian and Alex Woodward report, with exclusive research from Reproductive Health and Freedom Watch

Roll Call

Medicaid limits access to life-saving doses of addiction care - Roll Call

Doctors worry that Medicaid limits on addiction drug dosing could drive some patients back toward the drugs they're trying to quit.

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