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medicaid cuts

Pennsylvania leaves people behind by cutting obesity drug support

June 30, 2026

Pennsylvania recently stopped Medicaid from covering obesity medications, leaving thousands without care they relied on. This change happened quietly at the start of 2024, buried in budget talks most people never notice. Since the state once promised better health for all, many wonder why leaders no

opinion

Health care costs in Virginia: Who really pays the price?

April 9, 2026

Virginia's health care system is facing a quiet crisis, and most residents don't even realize the game being played with their wallets. Last year's major federal health law quietly handed corporations and wealthy shareholders huge tax breaks while leaving average families to foot the bill. The resul

health

Rural Health Funding: A Closer Look at the $50 Billion Question

December 25, 2025

Rural health care is in dire need of support. A $50 billion fund is up for grabs, but states are in the dark about how it will be split. By the end of December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must reveal its plans for this money. Half of the fund is already earmarked, with each

health

South Dakota's Big Bet on Rural Health

November 14, 2025

South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr

health

Opioid Progress at Risk: What's Next?

August 28, 2025

The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco

politics

Big Changes Ahead: What Trump's New Bill Means for Health and the Environment

July 13, 2025

A recent law signed by President Trump has sparked concerns among health and environmental experts. The bill, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts, includes significant changes to Medicaid and environmental policies. First, let's talk about Medicaid. The new law imposes work requirements f

politics

Trump's Health Care Move: A Step Back for Millions

July 6, 2025

President Trump recently signed a major bill that will significantly change Medicaid. This law will make it harder for many people to get health care. The bill adds work requirements for adults under 65. This means they must prove they are working or in school to keep their Medicaid coverage. The n

politics

The Medicaid Maze: How Trump's Bill Could Shake Up the 2026 Midterms

July 5, 2025

The political landscape is heating up as President Trump's sweeping tax-and-spending bill takes center stage. Democrats are seizing the moment, focusing on the bill's substantial cuts to Medicaid, a program that supports millions of low-income and elderly Americans. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeff

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The Big Debate: Tax Cuts vs. Healthcare Cuts

July 4, 2025

The recent passage of a massive tax and spending bill has sparked a heated debate between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans are celebrating the bill's tax cuts and increased defense spending, while Democrats are criticizing the cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. The bill, which includes $4. 5 t

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Healthcare on the Chopping Block: Rural America Faces Medicaid Cuts

July 4, 2025

Rural communities across the US are bracing for significant healthcare changes due to recent federal policy shifts. Medicaid, a vital program for low-income individuals, is facing substantial cuts, which could have severe consequences for those who rely on it. In North Carolina, local leaders are c