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Harris unveils plan to allow Medicare to cover in-home care - Roll Call

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a policy to help seniors “age in place” and allow older Americans to get care at home via Medicare.

Roll Call

Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion

As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.

The Texas Tribune

Generous Guests: Undocumented Immigrants Subsidize Our Healthcare

While barred from most government healthcare programs, undocumented residents pay more in healthcare taxes than the entire cost of their own care.

Texas Observer

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Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending.

The Conversation

Americans Grow Increasingly Dependent on Government Payments

Many citizens of the land of the free are hooked on government checks.

Reason

In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

The topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.

The Texas Tribune

3 Value Stocks to Buy Now Before Wall Street Catches On

Investing in value stocks is appealing now due to their strong long-term performance and affordability, as interest rates decline and inflation stabilizes, providing a lower-risk opportunity before Wall Street takes notice. Hence, it may be wise to add fundamentally strong value stocks like Stellantis (STLA), Centene (CNC), and Cardinal Health…

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Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.

Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of records shows that these mistakes and others were preventable.

The Texas Tribune

US Social Security Administration To Issue Two SSI Payments in One Month Due to Technicality

Supplemental security income (SSI) checks are issued on the first day of the month. However, they arrive earlier if the first falls on a weekend.

International Business Times UK

How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program, including nearly half of all American kids.

USAFacts

Novo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. health system in Ozempic testimony

Novo Nordisk's CEO said the complexities of the U.S. healtchare system prevented access to $1,349 Wegovy.

Fortune

Is Molina Healthcare Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Despite Molina Healthcare’s recent strong price action compared to the broader Dow Jones Industrials Average, Wall Street is still cautiously optimistic about the company’s prospects.

Barchart

US will let more people take methadone at home

The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month

The Independent UK

Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay open

Texas hasn’t increased Medicaid rates for inpatient health care at private hospitals in 16 years, falling behind other states.

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Medicare and Medicaid Spend More on Native-Born Americans Than Immigrants

Despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, the foreign-born account for nearly 20 percent less public health spending than those born in America.

Roll Call

House, Senate Democrats renew health care subsidies push - Roll Call

Democrats are pushing congressional leaders to pass legislation by the end of the year to expand subsidies on the health care exchanges.

The Conversation

Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records

Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump have starkly different records on the issue. Rather than focusing on what they promise to do, let’s examine what their past actions reveal about their approaches to Medicare, the…

The Texas Tribune

Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat

The first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.

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International Business Times

Walgreens To Pay $106M Over Allegations Of Filing False Claims

Whistleblowers brought the more than decade-long practice to light

The Independent UK

Nevada is joining the list of states using Medicaid to pay for more abortions

Nevada is joining a list of states easing access to abortion for more lower-income women

PC Gamer

The company behind a 'mental health action shooter' envisions a health insurance-funded 'golden age' for gaming, and it just got FDA clearance to treat stress

"If you're a game dev and you're just tired of building economies, this is going to be a real alternative," says Deepwell DTx co-founder Ryan Douglas.

The Independent UK

On the streets of a Colorado city, pregnant migrants struggle to survive

Over the past two years, an unprecedented number of Venezuelans have come to the United States seeking a better life

Zenger

Voters In 10 States To Decide On 11 Abortion Ballot Measures, A Record For A Single Year‌

Nebraska has dueling measures to create a constitutional right to abortion and to limit abortion after the first trimester. ‌

The Texas Tribune

Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise

A state Medicaid program pays caregivers of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals living in community-based homes. Families, advocates and providers want lawmakers to increase that hourly pay.

Fortune

Medicare and gym memberships: Here's what's covered and what's not

The details matter—especially since many older Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, per the CDC.

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