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Veterans Health Administration under scrutiny for putting …

WEB(The Center Square) – Federal care for veterans is under scrutiny after a new watchdog report pointed out some significant problems. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter Monday to Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough raising …

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California proposal for universal healthcare bans private …

WEB(The Center Square) - California lawmakers re-introduced a proposal to mandate universal healthcare and ban private healthcare. Experts say this would cost $391 billion per year — or $100 billion more than the entire 2024-2025 state budget and …

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California passes bill taking steps towards universal …

WEB“SB 770’s ultimate goal is to force all Californians out of their existing health coverage — including Medicare, employer-based coverage and ACA [Affordable Care Act] plans— and into a new untested government-run system, with no ability to opt out or …

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This Is Where Nevada’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThis Is Where Nevada’s Health Care System Ranks in the US. Hristina Byrnes and Grant Suneson, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square. May 20, 2021. The U.S. health care system faced new levels of scrutiny in the past year amid the COVID-19 …

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Florida leads all states in Affordable Care Act plan …

WEBIn the most recent open enrollment period for the health insurance which ran from Nov. 1 to Jan. 16, 4.2 million Florida residents signed up for Affordable Care Act plans, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Nationally, a …

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This Is Where Idaho’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe health care system in Idaho ranks as the eighth worst in the country. Idaho ranks as one of the states with the worst health care system largely because residents may have more difficulty getting medical care than those in most other states. …

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Illinois House passes 'Healthcare Protection Act' some …

WEB(The Center Square) – A measure to modify Illinois’ health insurance regulations that is estimated to cost state taxpayers an extra $30 million a year and impact a small portion of state-regulated insurance plans is now heading to the Illinois Senate. …

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Missouri allocates $4.3M to improve maternal health care …

WEBLast month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Missouri was the 40th state to expand comprehensive coverage after pregnancy through Medicaid and the Children’s Health …

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Washington state’s health care system ranked No. 28 in …

WEBWalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez addressed the Evergreen State’s middle-of-the-pack ranking. “Washington ranked 28th in terms of state-to-state healthcare,” she reiterated in an email to The Center Square. The state did well in certain categories. …

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$25 healthcare minimum wage to cost California $4 …

WEB(The Center Square) – A new California law raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour will cost the state $4 billion as the state faces an escalating budget crisis amid falling tax receipts. With the state facing a deficit of $14 …

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How the Doctor Shortage Crisis in Oklahoma Compares to Other …

WEBAnd this number varies considerably by state. In Oklahoma, there are 8,293 active physicians, or 208.0 for every 100,000 people, the third fewest among states. Other than a low supply of doctors, lack of health insurance can be another barrier to …

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How Health Insurance Coverage in Nebraska Compares to Other …

WEBIn Nebraska, an estimated 157,455 residents lack health insurance coverage -- or 9.8% of the under 65 noninstitutionalized population, the 25th highest uninsured rate among states. Across the state, 67.2% of the population under age 65 …

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California earns ‘F’ grade on national fiscal health ranking

WEBCalifornia would need $275 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health based on pre-pandemic data. California ranked 43rd among the 50 states on fiscal health, …

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How the Doctor Shortage Crisis in South Carolina Compares to …

WEBThe United States has been battling a doctor shortage for a few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how big the problem is. Medical institutions have been warning that there could be a shortage of up to 124,000 primary care physicians and …

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ECU Health, UNC Health disagrees with retirement system …

WEBECU Health and UNC Health, in statements, each disagree with the letter. “ECU Health does not anticipate any impacts to existing state employees within our enterprise as a result of the flexibilities granted by the legislature in the recent budget,” …

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Louisiana lawmakers scrutinize Blue Cross Blue Shield acquisition …

WEBThe Department of Insurance has set a reorganization hearing for Feb. 14 and 15, and an acquisition date of Feb. 29. The acquisition aims to "continue to prioritize what is best for Louisiana's members and customers by improving access, quality, …

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EPA awards $3M in grants to address Yakima Valley ‘health …

WEBPesticides and herbicides sprayed on fields and crops can also pose increased health risks, particularly in children. University of Washington researchers have been studying effects on growth, development, and learning and ways to protect children …

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Former Redmond hotel to provide 100 housing units for the …

WEBThe Health Through Housing Initiative receives one-tenth of a cent of sales tax revenue for the purchase and operation of hotels to convert into emergency and permanent supportive housing. “Health Through Housing Redmond will be life-changing …

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