5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Pregnancy
This brief examines Medicaid’s pregnancy and postpartum coverage and its support for strengthening and improving maternal health outcomes.
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The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: The Basics
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Ryan White Program, the largest HIV-specific federal grant program in the United States.
Your Guide to the Best Vein Clinics in Orlando
[Sponsored] Your varicose or spider veins may indicate an underlying problem, so finding the right vein specialist is crucial. Discover the best vein clinics in Orlando. The post Your Guide to the Best Vein Clinics in Orlando appeared first on MedCity News.
Recortes en servicios de idiomas generan temor a errores médicos, diagnósticos equivocados y muertes
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Organizaciones de salud sin fines de lucro e intérpretes médicos advierten que los recortes federales han eliminado docenas de puestos de trabajadores comunitarios en California, que ayudan a quienes no hablan inglés a obtener cobertura médica y a navegar el sistema de salud. Al mismo tiempo, las personas con dominio limitado…
Feds Chop Enforcement Staff and Halt Rules Meant To Curb Black Lung in Coal Miners
In early April, President Donald Trump gathered dozens of hard-hat-clad coal miners around him in the White House East Room. He joked about arm-wrestling them and announced he was signing executive orders to boost coal production, “bringing back an industry that was abandoned,” and to “put the miners back to work.” Trump said he calls…
A Medicaid Patient Had a Heart Attack While Traveling. He Owed Almost $78,000.
On Christmas Day at the WaTiki indoor water park, Hans Wirt was getting winded from following his son up the stairs to the waterslides. Wirt’s breathing became more labored once they returned to the nearby hotel where they and Wirt’s girlfriend were staying while visiting family in Rapid City, South Dakota. Then he grew nauseated…
Language Service Cutbacks Raise Fear of Medical Errors, Misdiagnoses, Deaths
SAN FRANCISCO — Health nonprofits and medical interpreters warn that federal cuts have eliminated dozens of positions in California for community workers who help non-English speakers sign up for insurance coverage and navigate the health care system. At the same time, people with limited English proficiency have scaled back their requests for language services, which…
Why Sanford Health Is All-In on Virtual Care
Sanford Health has expanded its virtual care strategy to improve access for rural patients while also supporting better physician training and retention. By combining tech with a new virtual care center, the health system is seeking to deliver more consistent care and address workforce shortages across the Midwest. The post Why Sanford Health Is All-In…
WHAM Introduces Investor Network to Advance Women’s Health
Women’s Health Access Matters recently launched the Innovator’s Circle, which brings together leaders from women’s health-focused funds, including Amboy Street Ventures, Emmeline Ventures and March of Dimes. The post WHAM Introduces Investor Network to Advance Women’s Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare Economist named a top 25 Health Policy blog
Healthcare Economist was named the #4 health policy blog in 2025 by FeedSpot. My blog was also ranked as the #1 top health economics blog, the #4 public health blog, and #31 economics blog as well. I’m excited to receive this recognition!