New Medicaid Work Rule Could Increase Enrollees Losing Coverage
Starting next year, Medicaid recipients must document work, study, or volunteer activities to maintain coverage, introducing stricter verifications that may risk more people losing…
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Hunters Show Cautious Interest in New Lyme Disease Vaccine
A new Lyme disease vaccine under review by Pfizer and Valneva draws mixed reactions from hunters, who weigh the benefits against concerns about safety…
Journalists Highlight Healthcare Costs and Public Health Risks of ICE Detention Site
Reporters from KFF Health News discuss rising healthcare expenses and potential public health dangers linked to a canceled immigration detention facility in Georgia
Federal Cuts to Health Programs Heighten Risks of Infectious Diseases
Ongoing reductions in U.S. health agency funding and surveillance programs are linked to rising threats from diseases such as vibrio infections, malaria, and screwworm…
New Federal Loan Limits Threaten Aspiring Physician Assistants’ Education
New federal student loan caps, enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, may restrict funding for physician assistant students, potentially limiting access and…
Medicare Advantage Firm Pays $342M Overbilling Settlement to Government
Elevance Health paid more than $342 million to CMS after allegations it overbilled Medicare Advantage, marking a rare government win in recovering disputed healthcare…
FDA Approves Sunscreen Ingredient Amid Rural Dialysis Clinic Closures
The FDA approved a sunscreen chemical while rural Nebraska faces dialysis clinic shutdowns despite substantial state rural health funding, highlighting ongoing public health challenges
Medicare’s AI-Based Prior Authorization Program Causes Delays and Errors
Medicare’s new AI-driven prior authorization pilot program has resulted in widespread confusion, treatment delays, and billing issues for patients and healthcare providers
Indiana Caps Hospital Prices to Ease Employer Healthcare Costs
Indiana sets statewide price limits on major nonprofit hospitals for employer-covered patients, aiming to contain rising healthcare expenses and improve employer negotiating power
Resources Available for Those Caring for Children and Aging Parents
Caregivers managing both child-rearing and elderly parent care can find community and support, experts say, encouraging them to claim their caregiver role and access…