Health
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Ohio sees coverage losses as Medicaid unwinding continues
More Ohioans are at risk for losing their health coverage through Medicaid because of procedural errors, according to a recent analysis. Federal rule …
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will …
Monday, November 27, 2023
Report: MD needs to do more for high-risk lung cancer population
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients…
Monday, November 27, 2023
NM's gender-affirming policy generates waitlists for health care
By Cecilia Nowell for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Serv…
Monday, November 27, 2023
Children lost health coverage in ID's Medicaid unwinding process
Idaho acted quickly to remove people from Medicaid after special COVID-19 protections expired in April, including health coverage for tens of …
Monday, November 27, 2023
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Report: CT needs to bolster child behavioral health system
A report has found Connecticut could do more to strengthen its youth behavioral health system. Connecticut and the U.S. are facing an increasing …
COVID vaccine resources for older minorities in Tennessee
A new survey found 59% of Black and Hispanic adults reported they have already received the new COVID-19 vaccine or intend to do so. According to …
KY substance abuse groups focus on recovery equity and expansion
A new statewide program in Kentucky is providing addiction advocacy groups and recovery centers with flexible funding to focus on resource equity and …
NV community leaders call for stop on proposed menthol cigarette ban
Some community leaders in Nevada want the Biden administration to reconsider a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration …
Heat crisis in FL prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
Florida lawmakers are being asked to use the winter months to swiftly install air conditioning in prison housing units before the return of scorching …
NC groups create database to increase access for health equity
Organizations in North Carolina are stepping up to make data more accessible for those in need. Kate B. Reynolds, together with the North Carolina …