New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has made it hard for her to find steady work. The 59-year-old, who lives…
Florida mom ‘stuck’ after sick baby’s health coverage was pulled over a little-known rule. How to avoid the same ordeal
Meghann Mendez of Ocala, Florida, thought everything was in place for her 14-month-old son Shae’s potentially life-saving surgery…
Preoperative factors predict persistent opioid use after surgery
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most…
Stroger Hospital bracing for surge in uninsured patients due to federal funding cuts
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, the busiest trauma center in Illinois, is sounding an alarm,…
3 Healthcare Threats That Will Soon Become Too Big To Solve
Healthcare faces three urgent threats that require a coordination solution getty Most industries enjoy a luxury that U.S.…
Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression
About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a…
At JPM 2026, top CMS officials face questions from health care execs
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. SAN FRANCISCO —…
California is ending coverage for weight loss drugs, despite TrumpRx
SACRAMENTO — Many low-income Californians prescribed wildly popular weight-loss drugs will lose their coverage for the medications in the new…
A long road to care: One Georgia mom’s story highlights gaps in prenatal health care
When Destiny watches her baby boy toddle across the floor, those quiet moments feel hard-earned. “I’m excited to…
Medicaid paid over $200 million to dead people in 2021 and 2022, federal watchdog says
Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022…
Major Medicare Changes Announced For Certain Drugs
Major changes that will increase access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs—widely regarded as critical for weight management and…
State mental health cuts trigger emergency response in East Idaho | Freeaccess
POCATELLO — Local officials are mobilizing emergency response plans as Idaho’s elimination of specialized mental health programs takes…