Washington lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage
When people seek mental health treatment in Washington, insurance companies are supposed to cover that care just like they ...
Norfolk County sheriff in Washington to discuss funding for mental health programs
McDermott says he's pushing to make sure the Trump administration doesn't cut federal grants for mental health counseling and ...
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to a Steak ‘n Shake in Florida this weekend for an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity to ...
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Long-term consequences of funding reduction to Medicaid are unclear
The local impact of a Republican-led proposal to potentially cut Medicaid remains unclear, as some of Clark County’s largest ...
Medicaid cuts would lead to job losses, reduced patient services in Lower Hudson hospitals
Healthcare providers across New York are warning Washington and Albany that Medicaid cuts would hurt patient services beyond Medicaid.
They live in California’s Republican districts. They feel betrayed by looming health care cuts
The number of people with Medicaid in California has increased 31% since 2014 when the Affordable Care Act allowed states to ...
They live in California's Republican districts, feel betrayed by looming health care costs
Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting ...
House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
The House Republican drive to significantly reduce federal spending on medical care has placed the party on a collision ...
Kathy Hochul cries wolf on Medicaid ‘cuts’ to cover up her own political abuse of its funds
In her four budget cycles since taking over as governor, Hochul has jacked up the state share of Medicaid by 59% — at a time ...
In defense of Medicaid work requirements
The federal government and the states spent $870 billion on Medicaid in 2023. Work requirements would cut waste and help preserve Medicaid for those who need it.
PCHS may scale back clinics, behavioral health pending state budget cuts
Peninsula Community Health Services may scale back programs pending a cost cutting measure in Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed budget ...
Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
Most of the 80,000 federal workers under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to ...