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medicaid
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Covering HIV in the modern era: What reporters need to know
About 36.7 million people around the world – about 1.1 million in the U.S.- are living with an HIV (human…
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Congressional inaction leaves states squeezed on CHIP funding
With Congress failing to meet a Sept. 30 deadline to extend federal funding, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) now…
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Senate Republicans make last-ditch attempt at Obamacare repeal
The Graham-Cassidy repeal bill – which essentially would change Medicaid into a per-capita cap – has suddenly come back to life.…
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Efforts pick up steam to expand Medicaid dental benefits for older adults
In a recent story for the Baltimore Sun, reporter Andrea K. McDaniels explored a dilemma getting increasing attention these days…
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Research details how racial disparities, stress and poverty can affect Alzheimer’s risk
Stressful life events, poverty and racial inequities contribute to dementia risk in late life, according to new research unveiled at…
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Newly covered Nev. residents face prospect of no insurer on exchanges
Amy Goldstein of The Washington Post has a great look at a “bare county” in rural Nevada – a county…
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Health care debate shines light on Medicaid
One result of the ongoing health care reform debate – and the coverage of it – is a renewed look…
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New report looks at long-term care affordability, recommendations
While an estimated 70 percent of older adults will need some long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in…
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Dental health advocates fear loss of coverage under GOP plan
Thanks to progress credited to the Affordable Care Act, only about 11 percent of Americans lack health insurance. Yet approximately…
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What could happen to Medicaid innovation under a repeal scenario?
Now that Senate Republicans have delayed action on their Obamacare “repeal and replace” bill until after the Independence Day recess,…