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Don’t fall for the lies about the GOP’s plan for Medicaid: We’re actually STRENGTHENING it
President Donald Trump has asked Congress to follow through on his domestic-policy agenda by extending tax cuts for Americans ...
Dr. Oz welcomes move by states to reduce migrant health coverage
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor who oversees Medicaid and Medicare for the Trump administration, welcomes the move by a trio of blue states — California, Illinois and Minnesota — to freeze or ...
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The debate over Medicaid cuts explained
“Substantial cuts to Medicaid or Medicare payments could increase the number of unprofitable rural hospitals and elevate ...
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CMS releases final rule on Marketplace Integrity and Affordability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 20 announced it is finalizing its 2025 Marketplace Integrity and ...
The Commonwealth Fund2dOpinion
Medicaid Cuts Proposed by Congress Will Shift Costs to States, Reduce Benefits, and Hurt Families
In North Carolina, eligibility for Medicaid and other social services is completed by county staff, which consists of 100 ...
SAMHSA has fought drug and mental health crises. Now it’s in crisis.
Staff and budget cuts will result in fewer services for people fighting mental illness and addiction, including Narcan ...
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all
The Medicare Advantage program allows private insurers to bundle everything together and offers many enrollment options. Compared with traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans typically offer ...
Blues vs. Non-Blues 5-Year Enrollment Trends Analyzed by Mark Farrah Associates
MFA examined health insurance enrollment changes in key segments for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Non-BCBS companies ...
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Bolger: Proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and NIH threaten U.S. health care
We all need help taking care of our health, from prenatal screenings to palliative care at the end of life. That’s why every single one of us should be strongly opposed to the cuts being proposed and ...
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Updated Medicaid-To-Medicare Fee Index: Medicaid Physician Fees Still Lag Behind Medicare Physician Fees
Laura Skopec ([email protected]), Urban Institute, Washington, D.C. Avani Pugazhendhi, Urban Institute. Stephen Zuckerman, Urban Institute. Medicaid plays a critical role in the US health ...
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Medicare vs. Medicaid for Long-Term Care: What You Don't Know Can Cost You
Some of the confusion is simply because of name similarities - Medicare and Medicaid sound similar and the general public may not understand the difference. Frequently, people who say “Medicare ...