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Gretchen Whitmer Proposes Boosting Funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in State Budget for 2025

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to propose increased funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in the upcoming state budget, aiming to expand access to mental health care and substance use disorder services for Michiganders. Whitmer plans to outline her budget vision for the state’s Fiscal Year 2025, with a focus on boosting investments in CCBHCs. This move comes as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to prioritize mental health and …

Steward Health Care’s Struggling Finances Raise Concerns Over Community Hospital Funding

Methuen, MA – As Steward Health Care faces dire financial challenges, it sheds light on the unequal landscape of medical insurance reimbursement in the state. The for-profit healthcare system, which runs Holy Family Hospital, has been vocal about the inadequate funding that puts community hospitals at risk. Steward has warned about the broken hospital marketplace and the need for bold actions to address the issues. The hospital system’s financial struggles include reports of being $50 …

Income Limit Jeopardizes Health Care for Low-Income Seniors in Vermont

JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. — When Jamie and Linda Draper turned 65, they were hit with thousands of dollars in health care costs due to a state policy that reduces subsidies for older Vermonters living in near poverty. The couple, surviving on an annual income of about $28,000, found themselves ineligible for the full benefits of Vermont’s Medicaid program, unlike most low-income residents, once they turned 65. Chief of the Vermont Office of the Health Care Advocate, …

Oral Health Advocacy: New Policy on Medicare and Medicaid Dental Benefits Explored in Live Conversation with CareQuest Institute CEO

Washington, D.C. – As a country at the forefront of health care advancements, the United States has made significant progress in treating and preventing many diseases. However, one area that often gets overlooked is oral health. For many Americans, access to oral health care is not a luxury but a fundamental right that should be available to all, regardless of their background or zip code. In a recent interview for the “Chew on This” livestream …

Supreme Court Cases Shape Future of Health Care Policy in 2024

Washington, D.C. – As the year 2024 unfolds, the legal landscape is set to be defined by several pivotal court cases that have significant implications for healthcare policy. From controversies surrounding abortion to challenges to the Affordable Care Act and Medicare drug price negotiations, these legal battles are expected to shape healthcare policy for millions of Americans. The first major legal battle centers around the Supreme Court of the United States, which is set to …

Five Common Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes

. According to a report released by the healthcare consulting firm Sage Growth Partners in July 2022, some individuals do not comprehend the distinction between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare, many are overwhelmed by Medicare advertising, and only four out of ten people review their Medicare plan options annually.

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Medicaid Expansion Provides Critical Health Coverage to 600,000 North Carolina Adults

RALEIGH, N.C. – A bipartisan decision in North Carolina has opened up Medicaid benefits to over 600,000 adults who were previously ineligible, marking a significant shift in a state that had long resisted the expansion. The move, which took effect in December after being signed into law in March 2023, makes North Carolina the 40th state to adopt the Medicaid expansion. This change is significant as it demonstrates a shift in the attitude toward the …

Hollywood Crews Unite for Collective Bargaining on Health and Pension Plans

LOS ANGELES, California – Negotiations for new union contracts with Hollywood crews are set to kick off in early March, with a focus on addressing the financial strain experienced by the pension and health funds after last year’s writers and actors strikes. In an unprecedented move, all of the “below the line” guilds — including IATSE, the Teamsters, and the other “Basic Crafts” unions — will collaborate to collectively bargain on health and pension issues …

Proposed Legislation Proposes Expanding Health Insurance to Florida Faculty and Employees

Florida legislators are considering a proposal that would allow faculty and other employees at the state’s 28 colleges to join the health insurance program used by rank-and-file state workers. Currently, faculty and employees at state universities are part of the state group health insurance program, but those at state colleges are not included. The proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2024-2025, backed by the Senate, includes this provision. The move was approved by the Senate …