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The path to a better Tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

A team of Montana researchers is playing a key role in the development of a more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, an infectious disease that has killed more people than any other. The BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) vaccine, created in 1921, remains the sole TB vaccine. While it is 40% to 80%

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Montana launches new institute to improve quality of life for …

WebMontana joined the ranks of more than 30 states with the launch of the Montana Public Health Institute in 2020. MTPHI aims to strengthen Montana’s public …

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A year in, Montana's rolled-back public health powers leave some …

WebA year in, Montana’s rolled-back public health powers leave some in limbo. The Montana State Capitol in Helena (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). A …

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New report shows healthcare drives much of Montana economy

WebHealthcare makes up 17.8 percent of the wages. “Its job growth over the last two decades in Montana has been among the highest of any major industry,” the report …

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New DPHHS survey shows problems at healthcare facilities span …

WebThe Climate and Culture Survey was conducted by the New York-based consulting firm Alvarez and Marsal, which earlier this year inked a $2.2 million contract …

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Let’s set the record straight on Montana’s Medicaid

WebMontana has overall and primary responsibility, while the Feds pick up most of the costs, averaging 80% (of total Medicaid spending). In 2022, the Federal …

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DPHHS announces hiring incentives for health care workers, …

WebThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is launching new hiring incentives, retention bonuses and raises in an effort to recruit new health care …

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Montana health department pushes back on legislators' request …

WebTelephone hold times can take three to six hours, but assisted living director of operations Michael Coe said he knows one way to get a resident bumped up the …

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Medicaid in Montana to offer eligible patients housing stability, re

WebMedicaid recipients in Montana are going to see expanded behavioral health services for those with diagnosed mental health disorders, including housing assistance, …

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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help mental …

WebWe have the opportunity to establish a $150 million behavioral health and developmental disabilities trust. This opportunity opened up with an amazing budget …

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Report: New health care model will better connect patients with …

WebMontana has been described as a perfect storm of circumstances that lead to an acute mental health crisis. Rural areas, unforgiving weather, lack of providers and a …

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After 'staggering' loss in Medicaid coverage, insurance campaign

WebA record number of people are using services at the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center, and medical costs are the No. 2 reason they need help, according to …

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Changes in Medicaid 'the perfect storm,' affecting Montana …

WebAs of last week, more than 100,000 Montanans had lost coverage in the Medicaid redetermination process, according to a state health department dashboard.. …

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Doctors plead with Congress to help improve U.S. maternal …

WebWASHINGTON — Doctors on Thursday urged Congress to pass legislation addressing the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality throughout the country …

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Montana's largest medical corridor to get new hospital in …

WebHowever, for the next five years, St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, which was part of SCL Health, will be constructing a new hospital to replace the current one in …

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Healthcare professionals: Learn lessons from difficult Medicaid

WebHealthcare professionals said the state might be able to learn some lessons from recent difficulties processing new Medicaid rates and redeterminations at the same …

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Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care …

WebWASHINGTON — The Biden administration will publish a final rule Friday that will allow about 100,000 uninsured people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …

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Two Montana healthcare leaders announce likely merger

WebTwo of the largest independent healthcare organizations in Montana announced Wednesday that they are exploring the possibility of uniting in a merger that …

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Montana nonprofits supportive of state's recommendations to …

WebMontana behavioral health nonprofits largely supported recommendations presented Tuesday to the state’s behavioral health commission, which is advising the …

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Montanans losing insurance much faster than anticipated

WebData released by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services after demands by Democrats in the Legislature show that Montanans are losing …

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St. James hospital in Butte losing surgeons, union raises concerns

WebSt. James Healthcare in Butte appears to have lost more than half of its surgeons in the last year, and the Montana Nurses Association is urging Intermountain …

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