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6:30pm Sep 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Fewer Children Had Health Insurance In 2018 Than Year Before, Census Data Shows

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

After years of decline, rates of uninsured children on on the rise. Immigrants and Hispanics saw large growth, possibly because of Trump administration policies.
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12:57pm Aug 23, 2019

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Wyoming Wants To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients

by Markian Hawryluk

Frustrated with sky-high bills from air ambulance companies, Wyoming hopes to hammer down those charges with more regulation. The companies say such a proposal undermines free enterprise.
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4:35pm Aug 07, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coordinating Care Of Mind And Body Might Help Medicaid Save Money And Lives

by Blake Farmer

Tennessee's innovative Medicaid program is offering bonuses to mental health providers who help make sure their Medicaid patients get preventive help and treatment for physical ailments too.
Rich Pedroncelli / AP

2:48pm Jul 11, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Young Undocumented Californians Cheer Promise Of Health Benefits

by Sammy Caiola

In January, California expects to enroll 138,000 undocumented, low-income residents under age 26 in the state's version of Medicaid. But young adults say their parents need health care coverage, too.
1:42pm Jul 10, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

As Cooper Makes Offer, Efforts To Advance NC Budget Stall

by Gary D. Robertson, Amanda Morris, Associated Press
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5:28pm Jun 26, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Louisiana's Novel 'Subscription' Model For Pricey Hepatitis C Drugs Gains Approval

Certain high-cost drugs are straining state budgets. A new deal approved Wednesday allows Louisiana to spend a fixed amount for unlimited access to a costly cure. Other states may try to follow suit.
11:14am Jun 26, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Politics & Government

Study Says 634,000 More North Carolinians Would Be Covered Under Medicaid Expansion

by Neal Charnoff

A new report
8:20am Jun 25, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Politics & Government

State To Probe Greensboro Treatment Program

by Paul Garber

State officials are investigating a Medicaid-backed Greensboro organization that provides mental health services.
8:50am Apr 25, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Politics & Government

Cooper Pushes For Medicaid Expansion At Rural Hospital Forum

by Associated Press

North Carolina Gov.
9:46am Apr 10, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Republicans Propose Alternative To Medicaid Expansion

by Rusty Jacobs, WUNC
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8:10pm Mar 27, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Federal Judge Again Blocks States' Work Requirements For Medicaid

by Phil Galewitz

The Trump administration's plan to force some Medicaid recipients to work to maintain benefits took another hit Wednesday when a U.S. district judge blocked such work rules in Kentucky and Arkansas.
12:18pm Mar 04, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Politics & Government

Report: North Carolina Again Below Average In Child Health

by Neal Charnoff

A new study shows that North Carolina continues to perform below average when it comes to overall child health conditions.