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When undocumented patients fear healthcare encounters may trigger immigration enforcement, they delay critical care. A new NEJM perspective e…

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The Exam Room as Sanctuary for Undocumented Patients
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November 3, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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How Is Claudia Sheinbaum Planning to Bring Universal Health Care to Mexico?
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November 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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How Is Claudia Sheinbaum Planning to Bring Universal Health Care to Mexico?
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November 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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October 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Street medicine brings healthcare directly to people living outside. But encampment removals and new restrictions are making it harder for providers to reach patients.

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October 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Retirees are raising alarms over a proposed switch to Medicare Advantage PPO, claiming it could violate contracts and jeopardize their healthcare access.

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Retirees and legislators spar over proposed switch to Medicare Advantage PPO
Retirees urged the Cayuga County Legislature to table a resolution to move county Medicare-eligible retirees into a Medicare Advantage PPO, arguing the change could breach contract language and create access problems; county officials defended the need to pursue savings and review plan details.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Nearly 700 Rural Hospitals Are at Risk of Closing. Big Insurers Are Making It Worse.
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Nearly 700 Rural Hospitals Are at Risk of Closing. Big Insurers Are Making It Worse.
A new report reveals how private insurers are shortchanging rural hospitals, even as UnitedHealth Group earned enough in just three months to keep every at-risk hospital open for a year.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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October 30, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Big news from the Mid-State president: a $5 million SBA award is set to expand training programs and strengthen community partnerships!

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Mid-State president announces $5 million SBA award, highlights Nexus launch and local partnerships
President reported new program activity and community partnerships, including a $5,000,000 award from the Small Business Administration, the Nexus launch and a Family Health Center clinic planned for Wisconsin Rapids.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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October 27, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Muscogee County's new Community Care Program is set to revolutionize healthcare access with capped payments and weekly claims processing for eligible residents!

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Council approves Community Care Program contracts with local providers and third‑party administrator
Following a staff presentation, council approved contracts to implement a new Community Care Program (formerly indigent care) with six providers and a third‑party administrator; the program uses provider agreements, participant eligibility verification, a participant card, capped payments and a weekly claims process.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Urgent changes are coming to Louisiana Medicaid—find out how the end of the Healthy Blue plan and new reporting requirements could affect you!

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Resident warns DeRidder about upcoming Medicaid plan and reporting changes
Sarah Scott told the council that the Healthy Blue Medicaid plan will end Dec. 31 and that Medicaid members using Blue Cross Blue Shield should change plans by Nov. 16; she also warned of new reporting requirements for some adults starting Jan. 1, 2027, and offered contact help.
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November 1, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Mental health affects millions worldwide, yet access to care remains out of reach for many. Stigma, cost, and shortages of professionals continue to widen the global mental health gap.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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October 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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A new statewide project targets childbirth-care gaps as Sanford plans to end routine deliveries in Luverne in April 2027.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Shawnee County's jail is now the largest behavioral-health unit in the community, revealing a critical need for better mental health services and early intervention.

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Shawnee County corrections director says jail has become largest behavioral‑health unit; details funding for 60‑bed program
Brian Cole, director of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, said behavioral‑health need drives jail admissions and described a 60‑bed behavioral‑health unit funded with county, state, federal and private contributions.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Starting January, expanded Medicaid beneficiaries aged 19–64 in Onslow County will face new work requirements—find out what this means for you!

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Onslow County DSS outlines new Medicaid work requirements for expanded eligibility group beginning in January
Rebecca Byrd of Onslow County Department of Social Services explained state‑defined work requirements for expanded Medicaid beneficiaries (ages 19–64), described exceptions, and said the department will offer drop‑in sessions Nov. 17 at Coastal Carolina Community College and individualized help at the DSS office.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Virginia could face an eye-watering $330 million annual hit from new SNAP provisions, fundamentally altering its budget landscape.

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Reconciliation text could cost Virginia hundreds of millions, staff warn
House appropriations staff told the committee that provisions in House and Senate reconciliation texts — on SNAP cost-sharing, provider assessments, and Medicaid eligibility rules — could increase annual state costs by several hundred million dollars and impose major administrative demands.
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November 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Douglas County's bold move to adjust SUD treatment funding ensures vital services remain available, even as federal resources dwindle.

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Douglas County approves SUD treatment allocation adjustments, expands peer response to seven days
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved adjustments to 2026 substance-use-disorder (SUD) treatment allocations and proposed 2027 allocations, increasing short-term allocations for DECA and Mirror Inc and extending peer-first response coverage to seven days a week.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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A local board is sounding the alarm over staggering EMS delays, citing a tragic case where a delayed ambulance response led to a fatality—what's being done to address this crisis?

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Board cites statewide EMS shortages after local delays reported
Board members flagged a Bangor Daily News report describing delayed ambulance response and said Sullivan has experienced increased EMS calls and financial strain; they said the problem likely requires state-level action and more regional cooperation.
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November 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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An important oversight hearing on NYC Care's access for uninsured New Yorkers is set for October 28, 2026—will your voice be heard?

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H+H’s NYC Care program and access for uninsured New Yorkers before City Council Committee on Hospitals
The Committee on Hospitals was scheduled on Oct. 28, 2026, for an oversight hearing examining NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program and access to health care for uninsured New Yorkers, according to the committee agenda.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Novant Health is making a monumental $300 million investment in Hilton Head, transforming healthcare and creating new workforce housing for local employees.

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Novant Health details $300M+ investment and plans for workforce housing on Hilton Head campus
Novant Health Market President Joel Taylor told the committee the system has invested more than $300 million since acquiring two hospitals, plans capital expansions and will donate 13 acres to a nonprofit to build roughly 100 workforce housing units for hospital employees.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Yamhill County's Health and Human Services could face a staggering 20% decline in Medicaid membership by 2026, jeopardizing vital services and funding.

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Yamhill County HHS warns HR 1 could cut Medicaid membership about 20% and shrink CCO funding
Health and Human Services Director Lindsey Manfred told the board that HR 1 could cause an immediate January drop of about 2,700 CCO members (≈7.4%) and projected roughly 20% membership loss in 2026, shrinking per‑member funding that supports crisis and outpatient services.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM