Northwell Health has been designated an Umbrella Hub Organization (UHO) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) after four years of…
New guidance from the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has tightened how states determine whether Medicaid beneficiaries qualify for a “medically frail” exemption from upcoming federal work requirements, prompting concerns from patient advocacy groups. The guidance is part of the agenc
Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining – or even signing up for – Medicaid coverage after the first-ever federal work requirement beg...
Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining – or even signing up for – Medicaid coverage after the first-ever federal work requirement begins in January.
More than a million Americans live with HIV. And about 40% of those adults are currently enrolled in Medicaid.
TAMPA, Fla., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This week, 7-year-old Mikey Hartnett and his parents joined leaders from BayCare and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital on Capitol Hill to speak out on behalf of children with complex medical conditions and encourage Congress to safeguard vital health care cove
TAMPA, Fla., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, 7-year-old Mikey Hartnett and his parents joined leaders from BayCare and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital on Capitol Hill to speak out on behalf of children with complex medical conditions and encourage Congress to safeguard vital...
The Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Edwin Kim has begun his two‐year term as President following the conclusion of the May 22nd FSPHP 2026 Annual Member Business Meeting.
Congress has the power to make kidney disease journey a little less devastating for patients. Cole, Lankford and Armstrong, please support bill.
Since its inception in 1965, Medicare has primarily provided healthcare coverage for adults over age 65. But some individuals with...
The Minnesota Department of Human Services released information Thursday, June 4, on its springtime push to revalidate more than 5,500 Medicaid social services providers amid federal pressure.
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced today that its affiliates successfully closed the $50,500,000 purchase of five high-performing skilled nursing facilities.
For millions of Americans, Medicaid is much more than a government program; it is a vital lifeline that ensures access to essential medical care, preventive screenings, and life-saving treatments. However, recent shifts in healthcare funding and policy have triggered a wave of disenrollments across
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Health policy experts fear Medicaid expansion deal could cause hospitals to ultimately raise health care prices for all North Carolinians.
The state of Minnesota's May 31 deadline to revalidate all at-risk-for-fraud Medicaid providers has come and gone. An advocacy coalition says those whose paperwork was "pending" have been disenrolled.
A year of significant policy change at the FDA brought momentum and scrutiny into the new year. As 2026 gets underway, biopharma companies are responding to sweeping vaccine changes while concerns surface about the politicization of the agency.
A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been quietly institutionalizing adopted children at extraordinarily high rates. How Calo...
A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been quietly institutionalizing adopted children at extraordinarily high rates. How Calo...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the addition of 10 new states into the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program: Alaska,…
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Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.
Recently, the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration moved marijuana products regulated by state medical marijuana licenses from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. [...] The post Four Inconvenient Truths About Schedule III Marijuana appeared first on
Tyler Amos goes to a lot of meetings at the Yuba County Jail in California. He’s a case manager for Peach Tree Health, a local federally qualified health center. The patients he works with are inmates who are close to being released from the jail in Marysville, 40 miles north of Sacramento. He meets
Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on New Hampshire's progress in mental health, but changes to Medicaid Expansion threaten the system's stability.
Managed care organizations join to bring strength and stability to North Carolina’s public system of behavioral healthcare Asheville/Gastonia, N.C., May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Managed care organizations join to...
ALEXANDRIA, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) commends the House Ways & Means Committee, which oversees Medicare and Medicaid policy, for voting to send the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164) to the House floor for a full vote. The l
Chief Product Officer, Johnson Lieu, and Chief Commercial Officer, Jason Stenta, Join to Accelerate Product Innovation and Expand Access to Registered Dietitian Care Across Medicaid and Medicare SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodsmart, the leading foodcare platform serving...
If we focus only on placement, we will continue to see cycles of progress and regression. If we focus on stability — on what happens after the keys are handed over — we have an opportunity to change those trajectories more permanently. The post Medicaid’s Housing Problem Isn’t Placement — It’s What
SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / As healthcare organizations across the country continue facing workforce shortages, provider burnout, financial pressure, and increasing challenges recruiting clinicians to rural communities, healthcare leaders are searching for solutions that...
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative awarded nine Tier 1 pilot grants in spring 2023 to interdisciplinary teams completing exploratory research in areas ranging from disaster planning to mental health to workforce development. These teams represented 10 of the UW’s schools and c
MANCHESTER, England — Alison Starkie spends her days tracking down people who need testing or treatment for hepatitis C, especially those who are unhoused or actively using drugs. Starkie, an intervention worker for a drug treatment service, ...
Rodriguez, 68, is chief executive officer of cannabis company Ultra Health, New Mexico’s largest, which he founded in 2012. The post GOP Gov. candidate Duke Rodriguez talks vision for NM before June primary appeared first on Artesia Daily Press .
Capital is flowing into the broader women’s health ecosystem at a pace we have not seen before. The practices that will capture value from that momentum are the ones that get their operational house in order now. The post Reducing Admin Waste in Women’s Health: The Financial Case for Upstream Workfl
Fast-growing AI-powered digital health platform will participate across three clinical tracks when the landmark federal program launches July 2026. TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RevDoc, one of the fastest-growing AI-powered digital health platforms in the country, today...
Stigma is fading and new laws are passing that will help increase access to menopause treatment. When Jacqueline Perez started experiencing symptoms of menopause in her early 50s, the brain fog was so severe, she thought she had early onset ...
Newport Hospital's birthing center is getting its own line item -- and funding -- in Gov. Dan McKee's proposed fiscal 2027 budget. McKee announced the addition of $1.6 million for Brown University Health's labor-and-delivery unit in a press release Monday. The funding would come from a portion of th
Op-Ed: Rose Lau, a registered nurse is Director, Native Hawaiian Health and Population Health Management Programs at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaiʻi. In this role, she oversees maternity programs for members like Hāpai Mālama, which provides coverage for hāpai moms and keiki, including
Southwest Health System leaders highlighted expanded medical care, investments in employees and a unified patient records system during the organization’s annual community picnic in Cortez Wednesday. ...
Providers caring for patients with chronic conditions have for years faced a persistent mismatch between how care is delivered and how Medicare pays for it. Man
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North Las Vegas Gets New Behavioral Health Clinic with 24/7 Crisis Hotline
The collaboration supports states advancing CMS Rural Health Transformation initiatives with technology-enabled implementation, AI-driven virtual primary care, and integrated access to food and community-based services WASHINGTON, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Collaborative for Healthy...
A few of Congress’ Medicaid advisors differed on recommending Congress require states provide youth with special health care needs 12-months continuous coverage, but they unanimously passed recommendations aimed at improving young beneficiaries’ access to behavioral health services like residential
Trillium Health Regional VP Bobbie Lowe presented a detailed preview of the services and expanded reach, along with upcoming Medicaid changes to the Bertie County Commissioners recently.
Growing awareness about the health risks associated with excessive weight, such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, has accelerated the adoption of weight management solutions worldwide. Moreover, the expanding availability of digital platforms, offering virtual fitness...
SANTA FE – New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center for rural health sustainability and innovation. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has released a request for proposals to f
The dispute between CFYD and a state behavioral health board dragged on for nearly a year, threatening to disrupt care for kids.
The dispute between CFYD and a state behavioral health board dragged on for nearly a year, threatening to disrupt care for kids.
Donnalee Lozeau is the director of a new statewide program that will distribute roughly $200 million in federal funding this year toward rural healthcare needs in New Hampshire. Over five years, the state expects to receive a total of $1 billion dollars.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), the nation's oldest publicly traded senior health care company, announced today net operating revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 totaled $381,821,000 compared to $373,697,000 for the quarter ended
RALEIGH — Lawmakers and health officials are lauding a new deal to increase funding for Medicaid, the health care program that enrolls many low-income residents in rural southeastern North Carolina.
Lawmakers gave final passage Wednesday to bills extending the state's pilot program for psychedelic-assisted therapy, implementing a domestic-violence case tracking system, and the creation of a statewide Veterans Dental Care Program.
FORT WAYNE — Neighborhood Health has applauded Gov. Mike Braun for his decision to exempt Indiana’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from the proposed 340B Medicaid changes, calling it a critical step in protecting access to care for thousands of...
Registered nurses leave Rep. Kevin Kiley’s district office in Rocklin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, as they rally against cuts to Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California. The proposed cuts are part of legislation in Congress known as President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which had passed the Senate ea
New research finds 52% of Medicaid mothers expect to lose coverage, raising concerns about care continuity, access and outcomes nationwide BALTIMORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (Sage), a national healthcare growth strategy and marketing firm, has released a new...
The US House approved a five-year farm bill, updating agriculture and nutrition policy after years of extensions.
WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig speaks during a media briefing at WakeMed in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, about the proposed merger of WakeMed Health and Atrium Health. Steve Smoot, president for Advocate Health's operations in North Carolina and Georgia, left, listens
Some state lawmakers are eyeing loans and other forms of financial aid to distressed hospitals in rural and urban areas.
"Even if we cut services that our community needs — maternity care, behavioral healthcare, diabetes management — it wouldn’t make a significant dent in the gap we’re facing..."
From prescribing spiritual warfare to demonizing health experts, RFK Jr’s health empire has become a dangerous vehicle for a Christian nationalist worldview In February 2025, Robert F Kennedy Jr began his tenure as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with an unusual messag
Sabra Healthcare REIT (NASDAQ:SBRA) executives highlighted accelerating investment activity, improving operating metrics across key portfolios, and a stable reimbursement and regulatory backdrop during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call. Management also reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance
MANKATO — A long-planned expansion into Scott County, a newly announced emergency grant and a full organizational rebrand are converging in 2026 for Open Door Health Center, as the southern Minnesota provider works to expand rural access to health care.
A text-based system to reach pregnant women and new mothers has proved successful in getting them health care, particularly mental health. A new $13 million grant expands it in the Upstate and N.C.
The North Side mental health and addiction care facility Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio has been officially cut off from receiving payments from Medicare and Medicaid, effective…
The Michigan Legislature introduced two bills to establish a specialized transportation system for patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Senate Bill 928 would create a licensure…
New York, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During ALS Awareness Month this May, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is highlighting unprecedented scientific progress, inspiring personal stories, legislative advocacy, and national partnerships driving urgency toward treatments for amyotrophic
Forty-three states have introduced over 240 bills regulating artificial intelligence in healthcare in 2026, continuing momentum from 2025 as policymakers focus on emerging concerns around AI…
State and territorial legislatures are advancing a range of behavioral health policies as the nation addresses rising mental illness and substance use challenges. In 2024, an estimated 23.4% of U.S.…
HARTFORD, Conn., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna–, a CVS Health– company (NYSE: CVS ), is setting the pace for prior authorization reform, moving faster and further to ...
Though chatbots could have some benefits for mental health access, the physician lobby argued “immediate attention is required” to avoid harming patients looking for support.
(The Center Square) − A Louisiana bill aimed at removing dental barriers to serious medical treatment advanced from committee after lawmakers said some Medicaid patients are being blocked from surgeries and cancer care because they cannot get medically necessary dental work covered.“This bill may re
BY CARL SCHMID More than a million Americans live with HIV. And about 40% of those adults are currently enrolled in Medicaid. But that might not be true for much [...]
CHICAGO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBe Senior Medical has announced the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four new members. These key additions arrive as WellBe continues to scale its personalized, in-home medical care across the country. "WellBe...
Eleos Debuts Agentic AI Suite for Community-Based Care What You Should Know The Launch: Eleos, a technology platform built for community-based care, has expanded its suite by launching new agentic AI tools across Clinical Insights, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), and Compliance. The technology is de
Federal and state disability legislations support pets at the office, from dogs and cats to horses and monkeys.
Company partners with leading health plans, including Anthem and Health Net, to deliver a new model of care to millions of patients KENMORE, Wash., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ ...
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from Trillium Health Resources on its services in the county during Monday’s regular monthly board meeting at the Robeson County Administration Building in downtown Lumberton.
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported first quarter 2026 results ahead of expectations. "Our first quarter results exceeded expectations, reflecting underlying business strength and improving claims experience. We are raising our full-year adjusted EPS guidance, s
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE American: NHC), a national leader in senior care, announced entry into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the real estate of thirty-two skilled nursing facilities and three independent living facilities from National H
Following increases in Medicaid reimbursements, Community Health & Wellness Center in Torrington is offering dental services again after a yearlong pause.
New York, NY, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This release is provided for informational purposes and reflects product details and positioning as described by Triple Green Farms. This does not constitute medical, health, or legal advice. CBD product legality varies by jurisdiction — verify curren
Jillian Wilson is the senior wellness reporter at HuffPost, where she covers mental health, physical health and debunks the health misinformation that's so rampant online.
EINPresswire/ -- ALYKA Health, a leading digital health company dedicated to transforming patient engagement and cardiovascular disease prevention, announced its acceptance ...
NEW YORK, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW ) ("Weight Watchers" or the "Company"), the global leader in science-backed weight management, today announced that it has appointed Heather Thiltgen to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 20, 2026. Ms. Thi
April 20, 2026 -- Vulnerable elderly residents face serious risks and premature death from antipsychotics, as nursing homes and their prescribers evade meaningful accountability.
A year of significant policy change at the FDA brought momentum and scrutiny into the new year. As 2026 gets underway, biopharma companies are responding to sweeping vaccine changes while concerns surface about the politicization of the agency.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. The post Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald .
A San Antonio behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment center will soon be unable to treat patients covered by Medicaid or Medicare after federal health officials ended its agreement.
This Week's DoseTrump administration officials head to Capitol Hill to testify on FY 2027 budget priorities. US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Se
CMS is rolling out its health tech ecosystem initiative with a new Medicare app library that functions like a healthcare “App Store,” aiming to make patient data more portable and accessible across vetted digital health apps. The post CMS’ New ‘App Store’ Is Trying to Turn Interoperability Into a Di
M Health Fairview's EmPATH unit in Edina has treated more than 10,000 people, reduced inpatient psychiatric admissions and lowered ER return visits.
Unity Health Jacksonville, the only hospital in the city, closed its emergency room and medical-surgical unit on Wednesday and will become a psychiatric hospital, and Democrats are blaming Republicans for it.
What to know about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in San Diego County, including vaccination stats, testing, COVID-19 cases and COVID-related deaths.
For thousands of New Mexicans experiencing depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, or nearing their final days of life, the well-researched medicine found in psychedelic mushrooms (psilocybin) will be a treatment option by the end of this...
The same playbook used to reduce American smoking rates from 47% in 1953 to 10% in 2024 can be used to improve heart disease, obesity and diabetes rates.
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